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Fabreguettes Fils, Eugene

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Retailer, , , ,

1840-1847       61 Maiden Lane, Up Stairs, New York, New York.

1848-1852       73 William Street, Up Stairs, New York, New York.

1850 July 3.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  July 3, 1850, Vol. XLVII, P. 2.

French Fancy Articles.  E. Fabreguettes Fils & Morra, 73 William Street (Up Stairs.)  Would call the particular attention of buyers of Fancy Goods at wholesale, to their large and well selected stock; in it may be found a complete assortment of Purses, Suspenders, Guard Chains, Percussion Caps, Tooth Brushes, Bags, Studs, Brooches, Finger Rings, Agate Buttons, Twist and Dressing Combs, Game Bags, Power and Liquor Flasks, Daguerreotype Plates[1], Steel Beads, Tassels, Buckles and Slides, Oiled Silks, Fans, Gold Scales and Accordeons, of their own superior quality and make, each one of which is guaranteed to purchasers in perfect tone and finish.  Also constantly on hand, Paris Calf Skins of all the manufacturers, in entire cases only. 

Orders solicited for any description of Paris fancy goods and executed by their house in Paris, Rue Faubourg, St. Denis 23.

Advertisement ran from July 3 to September 3, 1850.

1852 July 20.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  July 20, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

French Fancy Goods Adapted to the Fall Trade.  Hughes, Dupuy & Crehange, Successors to E. Fabreguettes Fils & Morra…

1840.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1840/1841, Published  by Thomas Longworth.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-55 Laight.

1841.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1841/1842, Published  by Thomas Longworth.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-55 Laight.

1842.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1842/1843, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-36 Walker.

1843.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1843/1844, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-36 Walker.

1844.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1844/1845, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-36 Walker.

1845.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1845/1846, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-36 Walker.

1846.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1846/1847, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-36 Walker.

1847.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1847/1848, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—61 Maiden Lane—h-47 Walker.

1848.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1848/1849, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—73 William—h-52 Walker.

1849.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1849/1850, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—73 William—h-23d Ave 8 & 9.

1850.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1850/1851, Published  by John Doggett.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Fancy Goods—(Fabreguettes, Eudene)—73 William—h-86 w 23d.

1851.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1851/1852, Published  by Doggett & Rode.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—73 William—h-227 w 23d.

1852.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1852/1853, Published  by John Fowler Trow.

Fabreguettes, Eugene—Importers—(Fabreguettes & Morra)—73 William—h-227 w 23d.

1853.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1853/1854, Published  by John Fowler Trow.

Not Listed.

[1] This is the only advertisement that mentions Daguerreotype plates.  First advertisement appear on December 28, 1841.  

Crittenden, N. E.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , ,

1843                Next Door, east of Franklin House, Cleveland, Ohio.

1845                31 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1843 September 30.  The Cleveland Daily Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  Vol. IX, No. 82, P. 2.

Just received 6 doz. Large Daguerreotype Plates of an excellent quality.  N. E. Crittenden.

Advertisement ran from September 30 to December 30, 1843.

1845 April 7.  Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 7, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 2.

N. E. Crittenden Offers for sale an extensive assortment of

Gold and Silver Lever Watches,

Gold and Silver Ancres and Lepines,

Gold and Silver Verge Watches,

Silver English Watches, double bottom’d & double cased,

Dunning’s time pieces and office clocks,

Marble, alabaster and ebony clocks,

Watch materials and tools of all kinds,

Jewelry, French and English Fancy Gods,

Daguerreotype plates, miniature cases, etc., etc.

All of which he offers at eastern prices.

Jewellers living in the country will do well to call and examine.  All orders from a distance promptly attended to.  apr7.

1845 May 19.  Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 19, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Plates—A Good article at N. E. Crittenden’s. 

Corduan, Joseph

Daguerreotype Plate Manufacturer, , , , ,

1840-1842       Rear 28 Cherry Street, New York, New York.

1841-1842       Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, Jamaica, New York.

1843                142 Fulton, New York, New York,

1844-1845       151 Fourth, New York, New York.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.) Thomas Longworth, Publisher.

1839/1840  not listed.

1840/1841  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1841/1842  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1842/1843  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1843/1844  daguerpe., 142 Fulton.

1844/1845  daguerreotypes, 151 Fulton.

1845/1846  daguerreotypes, 151 Fulton.

1846/1847  not listed.

1840 February 29.  New-York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  February 29, 1840, Vol. XVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 877, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype.—The Daguerreotype apparatus, made from the designs of the distinguished discoverer of the process, is manufactured and for sale at 140 Nassau Street.  The subscriber is the first, it is believed, who made this apparatus in this country.  It has been used with successful results by gentlemen well known to the public, who are ready at any time to attest to its excellence.  Several simplifications also of the apparatus, by scientific men have been adopted, making it preferable to the French apparatus.  Its cost will also be less by about 30 dollars.

N. B.—Orders received for plates manufactured by Corduan, Perkins[1] & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 29 to March 14, 1840.

1840 February 29.  New-York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  February 29, 1840, Vol. XVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 877, P. 3.

To Daguerreotype Apparatus, made from the designs of the distinguished discoverer of the process, is manufactured and for sale at the Philosophical Instrument Establish, 140 Nassau Street, warranted to be correct and perfect in all its parts.  The subscriber has, by the aid of scientific men, succeeded in simplifying the apparatus in such a manner that it lessens the expense, in more portable than the French, and shortens an important part of the process.  The apparatus consists of the camera, the iodine box, the mercury apparatus, the box containing the chemical preparations used in the process, the plate box, the spirit lamp, and the washing or finishing apparatus, all put up in a neat chest suitable for travelling, and fitted up in such a manner that the traveller (sic.) may stop by the way and take views without being put to the inconvenience of first providing a dark chamber for that part of the process which requires to be done in the dark.  The price vary from 15 to 60 dollars.  Those who are intending to purchase had better call and see the apparatus and proofs taken by it.  G. W. Prosch, 140 Nassau street, N. Y.

The subscriber has leave to refer to Professor Samuel F. B. Morse, New York City University; Prof. John W. Draper, do. do.; Dr. John Torrey, M. D., Prof. of Chemistry, Medical College; Dr. James R. Chilton.

N. B.—Orders received for plates manufactured by Corduan, Perkins2 & Co.   

Advertisement ran from February 29 to May 2, 1840. 

1841 December 14.  Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser.  (Jamaica, New York.)  December 14, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 35, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  J. Corduan & Co. 28 Cherry st., New York, Will be at Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, on the first fair Saturday, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses.  Should any feel disposed to take a sitting, they will please leave their names at this office.               

Advertisement ran on December 14, 1841 to January 4, 1842.

[1] Possibly John L. Perkins, recorded in the 1840/1841 NYC directory as a philosophical Instrument maker, 249 Centre.

Christofle, Charles

Daguerreotype Plate Manufacturer, ,

1851                481 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851 April 10,  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York,)  April 10, 1851, Vol. XLIX, P. 3.

481 Broadway.  Mark of C C The Goods.  Gaime, Guillemot & Co., Sole Agents in New York, For The Galvanic Plated Ware of Cs. Christofle & Co’s Manufacture.  We inform our friends and the public at large, that we keep constantly on hand, a large assortment of all the goods which belong to the table service.  He table forks and spoons in particular, are warranted to wear five years, being in every day use, without loosing the appearance of real silver.

All the goods of this manufacturer are marked with the scale as at top of the advice.

Daguerreotype plates of the same manufacturer.

1851 October 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 2, 1851, Whole No. 6916, P. 5.

Electroplated Ware From Chas. Christofle & Co.’s manufacturers.—Sole Agency, 481 Broadway.—Large assortment of all articles which belong to the table service, such as dishes, tea sets, candlesticks, and forks and spoons; these, in particular, are warranted for four or five years, in every day use.  All the goods of that manufactures bear, as guarantee, the mark c. c. a scale, and the name Christofle in full.  Daguerreotype plates.

1851 October 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 20, 1851, Whole No. 6934, P. 3.

Electroplated Ware From Chas. Christofle & Co.’s manufacturers.—Sole Agency, 481 Broadway.—Large assortment of all articles which belong to the table service, such as dishes, tea sets, candlesticks, and forks and spoons; these, in particular, are warranted for four or five years, in every day use.  All the goods of that manufactures bear, as guarantee, the mark c. c. a scale, and the name Christofle in full.  Daguerreotype plates.

Advertisement ran from October 20 to 30, 1851.

Morand & Cockroft

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1842-1843       73 Chambers Street, New York, New York.

Morand & Cockcroft (Augustus Morand & S. Cockcroft) in five advertisements in The Evening Post (New York, New York) and one listing in the New York City Directory, 1843.  The first advertisement ran on  August 20 & 27, 1842.  Photographic Likenesses;  By an improved Daguerreotype process, are taken at the Van Loan Photographic Establishment, upper story of granite buildings, corner of Broadway and Chambers st. N. Y.  (entrance No. 73 Champers street,)  By S. Cockcroft and A. Morand, Jr.

Likenesses taken from 8 A. M. till sundown, in any kind of weather, clear, cloudy or rainy.

N. B. Apparatus, with all the modern improvements, furnished at the above establishment.  au20.

The second advertisement ran on August 24 to September 14, 1842.Photographic Likenesses;  By an improved Daguerreotype Process, are taken at the Van Loan Photographic Establishment, Upper story of the building corner of Broadway and Chambers st. N. Y.  Entrance No. 73 Champers street.  By S. Cockcroft and A. Morand, Jr.

Likenesses taken from 7 A. M. till sundown, in any kind of weather—clear, cloudy, or rainy.

N. B. Apparatus, with all the modern improvements, furnished at the above establishment. 

The third advertisement ran from August 24 to 26, 1842.  Instruction In Daguerreotype given by Morand & Cockcroft, No. 73 Chambers street, N. Y.

The fourth advertisement ran from September 8 to 10, 1842.  Instruction In Daguerreotype given by Morand & Cockcroft, No. 73 Chambers street, N. Y.

The fifth advertisement ran from September 17 to 26, 1842.  Daguerreotype Miniatures Are taken by Morand & Cockcroft, at Adams’ granite building, corner Broadway and Chambers street, in any dress, one every day, except Sunday.  Entrance 73 Chambers street.

Daguerreotype Plates—A new lot, just received and for sale by Morland, 73 Chambers st., cor. Broadway. 

1843.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)   1843/1844, P. 244.

Morand & Cockroft, daguerreotype, 73 Chambers.

Morand & Cockroft are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1843-1844.  In looking through the NY City Directories, S. Cockroft does not appear in the 1841/1842; 1842/1843; 1843/1844 or the 1844/1845 directories.  A Samuel Cockeroft does appear as a Lawyer.  First in 1841/42 & 1842/43  at 68 Ann; in 1843/44 at 4 Wall and in 1844/45 at 140 Nassau.  It is unknown if they are the same person.

Theodatus Garlick

Daguerreotype Plate Manufacturer, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1840                Address Unknown, Baltimore, Maryland.

1841                18 Franklin Building, Cleveland, Ohio.

Theodatus Garlick was recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 22, 1840 in The Pilot and Transcript (Baltimore, Maryland).  The Daguerreotype.—Cheaper Plates.—In the number of the Maryland Medical and Surgical Journal, just issued, is a communication from Doctor Theodatus Garlick, of this city, detailing the preparing daguerreotype plates in a simpler and cheaper manner than that now used, in obtaining photognic drawings.  Doctor Garlick takes a plate of sheet brass, or copper, well planished, to make it very dense.  This he polishes highly, by using first, fine pumice stone and oil, which gives a tolerably fine and regular surface; then rotten stone and oil, which improves it considerably.  The plate is next cleansed by washing or wiping, when it must be finished very highly by the buff with the peroxide of iron without oil.  The plate must be as bright as a mirror to produce a fine picture.  It is now ready for silvering.  “Make a weak solution of the nitrate of silver, which must be applied equally over the surface of the brass with a camel’s hair brush.  The silver is instantly precipitated, and adheres to the plate very firmly, in the form of a dark brown powder.  The surface should then be rubbed over gently with a super-tartrate of potash, made moist with water, which restores it to its bright color.  The successive application of the solution of the nitrate of silver, and the super-tartrate should be repeated at least three times.  The solution of the nitrate should not be to strong, as it then corrodes the brass, and the silver will come off in flakes.  The best criterion is to try the solution upon the edge of the plate.  If it turns the plate instantly black, it is too strong.  It should produce a deep brown color, or that rather gradually.  You may take another buff, (which should be used for no other purpose, and must be soft,)  and a little very fine peroxide of iron, and polish the plate, finally as high as possible.  The buff should pass over the plate transversely, instead of circularly, as recommended by M. Daguerre, so that the marks it leaves should run all one way.  It is now [ready] for the iodine.”  We have used the Doctor’s own words, in giving the process of preparing a plate.  He says it is easily accomplished, after a little practice, and takes but little time.—Plates prepared in this way, he says, are capable of producing the finest specimens of daguerreotype drawings.

1841 August 28.  Daily Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 28, 1841, Vol. VI, No. 300, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—Dr. T. Garlick, would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cleveland, that he will remain for a short time in their city, for the purpose of taking portraits by the new art.

His rooms are in the Franklin Buildings, where he most respectfully invites them to call and examine his work.

By late improvements, he is able to do work in a style not surpassed, if equalled by any one.

Advertisement was recorded on August 28, 1841.

1841 September 9.  Daily Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 9, 1841, Vol. VI, No. 400, P. 3.

A Second Self.—We spent a few moments in the room of Mr. Garlic this morning, just long enough to see a gentlemanly bachelor of our acquaintance set his blessed phiz in ‘a picture of silver;’ the operation took two minutes and a half, and Mr. G. handed him a miniature, perfect in all respects, drawn by the Daguerreotype art true to nature.  All bachelors, at least, should visit Mr. G., and those not entirely deprive posterity of a little image of their noble selves.  His room, No. 18 Franklin Building, where numerous specimens of his skill may be seen.

Theodatus Garlick is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 as being active in Cleveland, Ohio from 1839-1841. Also recorded in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artist’s in America 1584-1860. As a Sculptor and wax portraitist.  Garlick is a work in progress and only a cursory search has been done of the Cleveland newspapers.

Fabreguettes & Morra

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1850                73 William Street, Up Stairs, New York, New York.

Fabreguettes & Morra (Eugene Fabreguettes & Morra) was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 3 to September 3, 1850 in The Evening Post (New York, New York. French Fancy Articles.  E. Fabreguettes Fils & Morra, 73 William Street (Up Stairs.)  Would call the particular attention of buyers of Fancy Goods at wholesale, to their large and well selected stock; in it may be found a complete assortment of Purses, Suspenders, Guard Chains, Percussion Caps, Tooth Brushes, Bags, Studs, Brooches, Finger Rings, Agate Buttons, Twist and Dressing Combs, Game Bags, Power and Liquor Flasks, Daguerreotype Plates, Steel Beads, Tassels, Buckles and Slides, Oiled Silks, Fans, Gold Scales and Accordions, of their own superior quality and make, each one of which is guaranteed to purchasers in perfect tone and finish.  Also constantly on hand, Paris Calf Skins of all the manufacturers, in entire cases only. 

Orders solicited for any description of Paris fancy goods and executed by their house in Paris, Rue Faubourg, St. Denis 23.

Fabreguettes & Morra are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Charles Christofle

Daguerreotype Plate Manufacturer, ,

1851                481 Broadway, New York, New York.

Charles Christofle was recorded in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on October 2, 1851.  Electroplated Ware From Chas. Christofle & Co.’s manufacturers.—Sole Agency, 481 Broadway.—Large assortment of all articles which belong to the table service, such as dishes, tea sets, candlesticks, and forks and spoons; these, in particular, are warranted for four or five years, in every day use.  All the goods of that manufactures bear, as guarantee, the mark c. c. a scale, and the name Christofle in full.  Daguerreotype plates.

The second advertisement ran from October 20 to 30, 1851.  Electroplated Ware From Chas. Christofle & Co.’s manufacturers.—Sole Agency, 481 Broadway.—Large assortment of all articles which belong to the table service, such as dishes, tea sets, candlesticks, and forks and spoons; these, in particular, are warranted for four or five years, in every day use.  All the goods of that manufactures bear, as guarantee, the mark c. c. a scale, and the name Christofle in full.  Daguerreotype plates.

Charles Christofle is not recorded in the 1850/1851; 1851/1852; or the 1852/1853 New York City Directories.  Christofle was a French gold and silversmith, daguerreotype plate manufacturer and electroplater.  At this time it is unknown who the agent was in New York.

Louis L. Bishop

Daguerreotype plate importer, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1845                285 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847                12 Maiden-Lane, Up Stirs, New York, New York.

1850                23 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.

Louis L. Bishop was recorded in eight advertisements, seven in The New York Herald, one in the New York Tribune and on one title page.  The first advertisement in The New York Herald ran from July 25 to 27, 1845.  Ruins Of The Burnt District.  The Daguerreotype View of these Ruins, taken from Exchange Place, opposite the spot where stood Crocker & Warren’s store, may be seen at Louis L. Bishop’s, Daguerrian Artist, No. 285 Broadway.

The view, embracing all the ruins in Broad street, New street and Broadway, in their actual state, and such as it will soon be impossible to obtain, forms a picture most interesting to preserve in commemoration of the sad calamity of the 19th inst.  It will be disposed of at a reasonable price.

Apply as above, at Louis L. Bishop’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 285 Broadway.

The title page illustration for The Gipsey in the North published in 1846 is a portrait of Miss Julia L. Northall engraved by Francis D’Avignon, Lithograph by G. & W. Endicott, after a daguerreotype by Louis L. Bishop.   

Advertisement ran from March 18 to April 2, 1847 in Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates.  Just Received per ship Burgundy—

3000 Daguerreotype Plates, full size.

6000 do                       do      Medium size.

From the best French manufacturers.  For sale at the lowest prices, by Louis L. Bishop, importer, 12 Maiden Lane, up stairs.                                                                                                         

The third advertisement ran from June 1 to 14, 1847 in the New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Plates.—The best and cheapest Daguerreotype Plates for sale at Louis L. Bishop’s 12 Maiden-lane, up stairs.

The fourth advertisement ran from June 18 to 20, 1847 in The Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Louis L. Bishop, No. 12 Maiden-lane, begs leave to inform all persons in want of Daguerreotype Plates, that he has now a full stock on hand, and is ready to sell them at the reduced price which he has lately announced to his regular customers.  Orders to be directed to Louis L. Bishop, No. 12 Maiden-lane, N. Y.                                                         

The fifth advertisement appeared on March 24, 1850 in the Herald.  To Daguerrian Artists—Louis L. Bishop’s Daguerreotype Plates, warranted to give to portraits a richer tone than any other plates, are for sale at Victor Bishop’s, Importer, 23 maiden Lane, N. Y.

The sixth advertisement ran from April 23 to 30, 1850 in the Herald.  Important to Daguerrean Artists.

To Mr. Victor Bishop, No. 23 Maiden lane, N. Y.

Dear Sir—We cheerfully testify that we have used for some time Louis L. Bishop’s plates, and that they are decidedly superior to all others, either imported or manufactured here.  Beckers & Piard, 201 Broadway.

Those plates are marked in full with the name of Louis L. Bishop, and are for sale only at Victor Bishop’s, No. 23 Maiden Lane.

The seventh advertisement ran from May 3 to June 1, 1850 in the Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Lewis L. Bishop’s Plates, acknowledged superior to all others, for sale by Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

The Eighth advertisement ran from September 17 to 24, 1850 also in the Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Great Reduction in price.  We are now enabled to sell Louis L. Bishop’s plates, at $30 per hundred, full size.  They are warranted superior to any other, and sold with the privilege of returning those that would not give entire satisfaction.  Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane, up stairs.

Louis L. Bishop is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active from 1845-1848.

Fletcher Westray

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1850                71 front Street, New York, New York.

Fletcher Westray was recorded in the 1850 New York City Directory, residence listing as a  Commission Merchant, 71 Front, H-24 E. 18th and two advertisement.  The first ran on September 26 & 28, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Plates.—Seven cases Photographic Plates silvered by this electro-chemical process, the great superiority of which can be testified to by eminent Daguerreotypist, just received and for sale by Fletcher Westray, 71 Front-st.

The second ran in the New York Herald (New York, New York) on September 26, 1850. 

Daguerreotype Plates.—Seven cases Photographic Plates, silvered by the electro-chemical process, the great superiority of which can be testified to by eminent daguerreotypists, just received and for sale by Fletcher Westray, 71 Front street.

Fletcher Westray is not recorded in other photographic directories.