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Harry S. Tanner

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                315 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854                347 Broadway, New York, New York.

Harry S. Tanner was recorded in six advertisements, two in the New York Daily Tribune, and four in The New York Herald (New York, New York.)  The first advertisement appeared on September 7, 1853 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Daguerreotypes.—Beautifully colored Daguerreotypes, furnished complete in a neat morocco case, for fifty cents and upwards, better than those taken elsewhere at double the price.  Be sure to call and examine specimens at Tanner’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 315 Broadway.

The second advertisement appeared on September 7, 1853 in The New York Herald.  To Daguerreotype Artists.—A First Class operator wanted at Tanner’s Daguerrean Gallery, 315 Broadway.  Must give satisfactory references as to qualifications and when and where employed.  None others treated with.  Immediate application necessary.

The third advertisement appeared on September 7, 1853 in The New York Herald.  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fade—Every one should avail themselves of the low rates and superior style of the daguerreotypes taken daily at Tanner’s daguerreian gallery, No. 315 Broadway.  Don’t take our word, but call and judge.

The fourth advertisement appeared on September 11, 1853 in The New York Herald.  Magnificent Color Daguerreotypes for fifty cents and upwards, finished complete are taken at Tanner’s Daguerrean Gallery, 315 Broadway.  Fail not to secure a good likeness.  Call and see 315 Broadway.

The fifth advertisement appeared on December 29, 1853 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Tanner’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 315 Broadway.—At this well known Gallery the very best Pictures are produced and at the lowest prices.  Those for 50 cents are done up in handsome morocco cases, and are far cheaper than those obtained at the 25 cent shops, where no cases are given.  For the estimation in which the Picture from this Gallery are held by the public press, we refer to the Times, Dispatch, Courier, Illustrated News, National Democrat, Herald, Atlas, Mercury, &c., &c.  A full assortment of Fancy Cases constantly on hand.

The sixth advertisement appeared on May 17, 1854 in The New York Herald.  Tanner’s Daguerrean Gallery, 347 Broadway.—The new and splendid rooms, just fitted up expressly for this well known concern, southwest corner of Broadway and Leonard street, are now ready for the reception of its friends.  Pictures furnished in every variety, from 50 cents (including case To $10 each—and in a style of unsurpassed excellence.

Henry S. Tanner is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but is included here to clarify activity date for the 315 Broadway address.

J. R. Tankersley

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                Location Unknown, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.

J. R. Tankersley was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 2 to 16, 1853 in the Democrat and Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania).  “Wait for the Wagon.”  Daguerreotypes!  J. R. Tankersley, begs to announce to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he will arrive with a large and novel travelling Daguerreotype Saloon, and then will be prepared to furnish pictures, made with all the late improvements of the Art, including the combined side and sky-light, by the aid of which he is enabled to produce a life-like resemblance of all who may favor him with a sitting.

His pictures are acknowledged by all who have examined them, to be of the most perfect description both as to fidelity of likeness and shade.  He will remain in this place but a few days, and would advise all who wish to obtain a Faithful Likeness of themselves and friends, to give him an immediate call.  Portraits of Adults taken equally well in cloudy weather, but a clear Sky is preferable for Children.  In Dress avoid all very light colors.

Who has not lost a friend?  And when a friend is gone, how precious every relic of the departed!  The father who is now happy in the possession of his children, should not risk a single day without securing their Miniatures, for they may be snatched away in an instant.  How many times the cost would the bereaved families give for Daguerreotypes of their Children—Children of their Parents, and Sweethearts of their Lovers!  Come One, Come All!

Prices—From One Dollar upwards, according to Size and Style of Case.   Ebensburg,

J. R. Tankersley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John I. Talman

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

John I. Talman was recorded in one announcement that appeared on July 30, 1846 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Law Courts….[Deferred.]…Margaret Talman against John I. Talman.—Were married in 1845.—The complainant kept and keeps a boarding house, and is about 40 years of age.  Defendant is about 21, and is a daguerreotype artist.  Same complaint and decree.  [Decree of divorce, a venculo matrimonii, (from the marriage tie) on the ground of infidelity.

John I. Talman is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown who he worked for or if he was the principal owner/operator in a photographic gallery.

John A Talmadge

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850-1851       Rooms at the China’s Hotel, Sumterville, South Carolina.

John A Talmadge of the partnership of Alvord & Talmadge was recorded in one advertisement that ran from December 11, 1850 to January 8, 1851 in The Sumter Banner (Sumterville, South Carolina).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The undersigned having taken rooms at China’s Hotel, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Sumterville and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Daguerreotype Pictures in the best style of the art.

Being in the possession of the latest improvements, and using a newly discovered Chemical, we are enabled to produce a picture, which for durability, mellowness, of tone, and beauty of finish cannot be surpassed.

Our Pictures are neatly put up in all varieties of Cases, from the common to the delicate Papier Mache.

For Miniatures we have a good assortment of Lockets, to which the attention of the ladies is invited.  Alvord & Talmadge.                    

John A Talmadge is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in South Carolina and Georgia.

Frank Steel Tallmadge

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854-55           Over Gilman’s Drug Store, Pennsylvania Avenue, District of Columbia.

Frank Steel Tallmadge was mentioned in five advertisement in three different newspapers.   The first advertisement ran from August 22 to 26, 1854 in the Daily Evening Star (Washington D. C.)

25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The cheapest, best, and only place in the city is at the old stand of J. J. Woodbridge, Pa. avenue, where you can get a most perfect and life-like likeness, beautifully colored and finished for the small sum of 25 cents.  We have two of the best operators in the United States.  While the polite and gentlemanly attendance of Prof. Frank Steel Tallmadge, makes it agreeable to all who may wish to favor us with their patronage.  C. D. Stewart, Prop’r.

The second advertisement ran from October 24 to 26, 1854 in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C.)  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The cheapest, best, and only place in the city where you can get

A likeness, a perfect gem for the small price of 25 cents, beautifully colored and finished.  Prof. F. Steel Talmadge has just returned from New York with a varied and beautiful assortment of plain, gilt, oval, velvet, pearl, papier mache, Jenny Lind, and Sontag Cases, selected by him expressly for Mr. Stewart’s Gallery.  Perfect satisfaction warranted in all cases.

Gallery directly over M. W. Galt & Bro’s Jewelry Store, on Penna. Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets.  C. D. Stewart, Prop’r.                                                   

The third advertisement ran from October 31 to November 4, 1854 in the Evening Star  (Washington, D. C.)  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The cheapest, best, and only place in the city where you can get A likeness, a perfect gem for the small price of 25 cents, beautifully colored and finished.  Prof. F. Steel Talmadge has just returned from New York with a varied and beautiful assortment of plain, gilt, oval, velvet, pearl, papier mache, Jenny Lind, and Sontag Cases, selected by him expressly for Mr. Stewart’s Gallery.  Perfect satisfaction warranted in all cases.

Gallery directly over M. W. Galt & Bro’s Jewelry Store, on Penna. avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets.  C. D. Stewart, Prop’r.                                                    

The third Advertisement ran from December 2 to 5, 1854 in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C.)  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  N. B.—Nobody’s business if we take an elegant and well finished Picture for the extremely small and insignificant sum of 25 cents, giving satisfaction to every body.  Prof. Frank Steel Talmadge has just returned from New York, having selected a most beautiful assortment of Plain, Double Gilt, Papier Mache, Velvet, Pearl, Oval and Fancy Cases, &c., &c, selected expressly for Stewart’s Gallery, which in price we defy competition.  Remember we are the only opposition gallery in Washington.  If the public will give us a call we will ensure the most perfect satisfaction.  Gallery over M. W. Galt’s Jewelry Store, Penna. Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets.   C. D. Stewart, Proprietor.                                        

The fifth advertisement ran from January 31 to February 2, 1855 in the Daily American Organ (Washington, D. C.) Sebastopol Not Taken!  But numerous quantities of those beautiful Daguerreotypes are taken every day, unsurpassable in tone, finish, &c.  We have a Sky-Light, which, for softness of light, is not equaled in the United States; this, coupled with Prof. F. S. Talmadge’s long experience in several of the leading galleries in Boston and New York, renders it hardly probable for us to get a poor picture.

All we ask is for the public to call and satisfy themselves.

Pictures for 25 cents and upwards.

Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and tenth streets, over Galt’s Jewelry Store.  C. D. Stewart, Proprietor.                                                                      

Frank Steel Tallmadge is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Talmage active in Washington, D. C. in 1857, it is possible they are the same person.

Mr. Talbot

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Washington Village, South Boston, Massachusetts.

Mr. Talbot was recorded in one announcement that appeared on April 9, 1853in the South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle (Boston, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Those of our readers who would secure perfect pictures of themselves and friends, would do well to step in the saloon, of Mr. Talbot, located in Washington Village.

Mr. Talbot is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in South Boston, Massachusetts in 1853. 

Sylvester

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Ford Street, over H. S. Humphrey & Co. Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Sylvester was recorded in one advertisement that ran on June 18 & 25, 1850 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York).  Daguerreotypes.  Sylvester’s Daguerrean Rooms again open for a few days only.  Over the Store of H. S. Humphrey & Co., Ford st., Ogdensburgh.             

Sylvester is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Benjamin Swasey

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847                No. 6 under Cabot Hall, Cabotville, Massachusetts.

1847                Exchange Street, Over D. Wells Jewelry Store, Cabotville, Massachusetts.

1848                4½ Exchange Street, Cabotville, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                6 Exchange Street, Cabotville, Massachusetts.[1]

Benjamin Swasey was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in the Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  The first announcement appeared on May 5, 1847. 

Daguerreotypes.—We call the attention of our readers in Cabotville and vicinity, to the advertisement of Mr. Swasey, in another column.  We are assured that he is a skilful, successful, and accomplished artist, and well worthy of public patronage.

The first advertisement ran from May 5 to July 10, 1847.  Benj. Swasey’s Daguerrian Rooms, Cabotville, The subscriber has removed for a few weeks, because of the dampness of the walls in his late rooms, to No. 6, under Cabot Hall, where he will be thankful to receive the calls of his friends and the public in general who may be in want of good Daguerrian likenesses.

Having decided to locate permanently in this village, and having one of the largest sizes German Cameras of a quality inferior to none in the country, he is prepared to take miniatures that shall give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage, or no pay will be asked.

Please call and examine specimens.  Benj. Swasey.  Cabotville.

The second announcement appeared on July 12, 1847.  It will be seen by Mr. Swasey’s card, that he has removed his Daguerrean Rooms, at Cabotville.  We are glad to here that he is doing a prosperous business, and that his work gives good satisfaction.

The second advertisement ran from July 12, 1847 to March 7, 1848.  Benj. Swasey’s Daguerrian Rooms, Over D. Wells’s Jewelry Store, Exchange St., Cabotville, Mass.  Pictures taken at these Rooms, warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

Benjamin Swasey is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Cabotville (Chicopee) Massachusetts in 1848-1849.  In 1849 Benjamin Swasey was in the partnership of Swasey & Chapin.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Swain & Paul

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Natchez, Mississippi.

1856                Rooms over J. N. Radcliff, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Swain & Paul were recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 23 to September 26, 1856 in The Weekly American Banner (Yazoo City, Mississippi).  Call, See, And Judge For Yourselves!  Messrs. Swain & Paul of Natchez, informs the public that they have located permanently in Yazoo City, and have opened at those beautiful rooms over J. N. Ratcliff an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, and Photograph Gallery, where they are prepared to take pictures in all the Photograph Art in a style not to be surpassed by any Artist in the county.  They have a way (peculiar to themselves) of coloring the Ambrotype which makes the most beautiful picture ever produced.

Messrs. S. & P. take pleasure in explaining to those desirous of ascertaining the mode of taking and putting up of these truly elegant and indestructible pictures.  Yazoo City

Swain & Paul are not recorded in other photographic directories.

John Sutton

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Rooms in the New Brick Building, on the South Side of Market Street, Between Third and Fourth, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

John Sutton was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 5 to November 14, 1849 in the Lewisburg Chronicle, and the West Branch Farmer (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania).   Daguerreotype Rooms, Lewisburg.  The subscriber would inform the citizens of Lewisburg and vicinity, that he has taken and fitted up a room in the new brick building on the south side of Market street, between Third and Fourth, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses single or in groups, in good style, durable, and on reasonable terms.  Call and see.   March 1849. John Sutton.

John Sutton is not recorded as being active in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania in 1849.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a J. Sutton without a address or location it is possible they are the same person.