Tag Archives: Daguerreotypist

Amzi Shoemaker

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1854                Rooms in the Exchange Block, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

Amzi Shoemaker was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Star of the North (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania).  The announcement appeared on March 2, 1854.  If you want a good daguerreotype to give to a valued friend, go to Mr. Shoemaker’s gallery in the Exchange block, and see how good looking you are.

The advertisement ran from March 2 to June 15, 1854.  Amzi Shoemaker, Daguerrian Artist Announces to the citizens of Bloomsburg and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerreian Gallery in the Exchange Block, over Cleaver & Pursel’s Store, where he is prepared to take good and true likenesses in the highest style of the art.  Those who wish a lasting memorial of their friends that may too soon leave them, or who wish to make the most valuable of presents to a true friend or relative should call and secure a good likeness.

Amzi Shoemaker is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. Shewell

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1854    Address unknown, Portsmouth, Ohio.

E. Shewell was mentioned in an advertisement that ran from December 15, 1854 to July 13, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  Portsmouth Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Lamartine would respectfully announce to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity that he has purchased the entire stock of E. Shewell, deceased, and will carry on the above business at the old stand.  Mr. L. intends making this a permanent location, and he would say to those wishing pictures, call in and look at our work, as we give satisfaction or no sale.

Pictures of all sizes taken.  Also, Lockets, Rings, Broaches and Pins taken at the shortest notice.

Open from 8 A. M., to 4 P. M.  Instruction in the art given, and apparatus furnished.  Dec. 8th.

E. Shewell is recorded in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Cincinnati in 1853 and Portsmouth in 1853-1854.

Joel Shew

Daguerreotypes,

ND                  Address and Location Unknown, New York.

Joel Shew was recorded in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York) on October 12, 1855.  Dr. Joel Shew, well known as a pioneer in the Water Cure practice, died at his Water Cure establishment at Oyster Bay, L. I. on Saturday last.  He was a native of Saratoga County, and was 40 years of age.  His death was caused by a derangement of the liver, first induced by an injudicious use of chemicals in daguerreotyping.

Joel Shew is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown his association with photography was as a professional or as an amateur.

Stephen Sherwood

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Stephen Sherwood was recorded in one advertisement that ran in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on April 16, 1856.  Daguerreotypes, Large size for Fifty Cents.—The cheapest place in the city to get good Pictures is at Sherwood’s.  No. 109 Eighth avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets.  N. B.—Have been operator at Welling’s in Bleecker street, for the last five years.

Stephen Sherwood is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry with conflicting addresses between 1851-1856 while an operator for Peter Welling.

H. T. Sherrill

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1852-1853       Room over D. C. Richard’s Book Store, Columbus, Mississippi.

1853                Rooms over A. Thatcher’s Store, South Side of Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi.

H. T. Sherrill was recorded in three advertisements in the Southern Standard (Columbus, Mississippi).  The first advertisement ran from July 24, 1852 to January 22, 1853.  Daguerrian Rooms.  The subscriber respectfully begs to inform the citizens of Columbus and the surrounding country, that he has, for the present, opened a Daguerrian Room over D. C. Richard’s Book Store, and is now prepared to take Daguerrian Miniatures in all styles of the art.  Satisfaction will be given to those wishing miniatures, or they will not be asked to take them—Cases of all kinds on hand.  Pictures set in lockets, Rings and Bracelets if desired.  Corpse taken at place of death.

All who take an interest in the art or have a curiosity to gratify, are solicited to call whether wishing pictures or not.  H. T. Sherrill.                 

The second advertisement ran from February 12 to December 24, 1853.  H. T. Sherrill’s Daguerrian Gallery, (Over A. Thatcher’s Store) South Side Of Main Street, Columbus, Miss., Entrance one Door West of Thatcher’s.  The subscriber respectfully informs his old patrons and the public generally, that he has opened his Gallery at the above named place, where, by strict attention to business, he hopes to merit a continuation of the patronage heretofore liberally bestowed.

Pictures taken in the best style of the art, warranted not to fade, and put up in every variety of style, from a finger-ring to a large size case.  No Pictures will leave this Gallery but such as are completely finished.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings &c. copied.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence.

Pictures of several distinguished characters can be seen at this Gallery.

Visits from Ladies and Gentlemen solicited—rooms fitted up with neatness, and will be open from 9 o’clock A. M., to 5 o’clock, P. M.

Hours for children from 11 o’clock, A. M., to 2 P. M.  Dark or Figured dress most suitable, avoiding light, Blue, or Pink.

The third advertisement ran from November 26 to December 31, 1853.  Sherrill’s Sky Light Daguerreotype Gallery.  South side of Main St., Columbus, Miss.  Pictures taken in this Gallery are acknowledged by all who have seen then to be equal in beauty and correctness to any taken North or South.  No pains or expense has been spared, nor will be in fitting this Gallery for the production of Daguerreotypes in the highest style and finish.  The art is capable of producing Pictures executed of various sizes.  Single or in groups, and encased to suit any and all tastes.  Visits from Ladies and Gentlemen respectfully solicited.

Daguerreotype material for sale.        H. T. Sherrill is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a H. F. Sherrill who was active in Columbus, Mississippi in 1854.  It’s possible they are the same person.

J. S. Sheridan

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1856-1857       Adjacent to the Union Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.

J. S. Sheridan was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 19, 1856 to January 17, 1857 in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana).  Daguerrean Gallery.  “Of those for whom we fond emotions cherish, Secure the shadow ere the substance perish.” 

The undersigned begs leave to inform the citizens of Clinton and vicinity, that he has opened a saloon adjacent to the Union Hotel, where he is prepared to furnish life like likenesses of those who may favor him with a call.

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather, Post mortem pictures taken, when required.     J. S. Sheridan.

J. S. Sheridan is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Miss. A. Shedd

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1854-1855       Nattinger’s block, south side of the public square, Ottawa, Illinois.

Miss. A. Shedd was recorded in one advertisement that ran from December 16, 1854 to March 17, 1855 in The Ottawa Free Trader (Ottawa, Illinois).  Daguerrean Gallery!  Miss A. Shedd Would take this opportunity of informing her friends and the community at large, that she has bought out the daguerrean rooms formerly occupied by J. Marston, and would say that she is now prepared to take miniatures in the latest and most approved styles of the art, having the advantage of a large sky light, and one on C. C. Harrison’s best camera.

Always a good supply of plain and fancy cases on hand, from $1.50 to $10.

Hours for operation, from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M.  Dark dresses always preferable.  December 16.

Miss A. Shedd is recorded in A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers Compiled by Marie Czach as being active in 1854.

James E. Shaw

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1851                359 Broadway, New York, New York.

James E. Shaw was recorded in one announcement that appeared on December 4, 1851 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Indecent Assault Upon A Little Girl—On Monday last James E. Shaw, a member of the theatrical profession, on a warrant issued by Justice Lothrop, wherein he stands charged with an indecent assault on a little girl only nine years of age.  Fanny Armstrong, residing with her parents.  The accused was brought before the magistrate, through his counsel—a hearing was demanded.  The prosecution took the evidence of the child Fanny, who stated that she visited Shaw’s rooms No. 359 Broadway. (where it seems, he keeps a daguerreotype gallery,) about two months ago, in company with Elizabeth Akin , a small girl of about twelve years of age, residing with her parents.  Fanny said that Elizabeth invited her to go with her to Mr. Shaw’s, to have her likeness taken, and they both went, without telling their mother where they were going.  She says Shaw took them into a private room, and took Fanny on his knees, at which time the indecent assault is alleged to have been perpetrated, the particulars of which are not suitable for publication.  The other witness Elizabeth Akin, also testified to very improper conduct exhibited by Shaw towards her, as well as towards the child Fanny.  Several medical gentlemen were examined, who differed in opinion as to the disease on the child.  The evidence was concluded yesterday, and the magistrate will give his decision on Friday.

James E. Shaw is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mrs. Harriet Shankland

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1844-1845       149 Broadway, corner Liberty Street, Lafayette Bazaar, New York, New York…. 1845-1846       151 Broadway, New York, New York………………………………………………. 1845                235 Broadway, New York, New York……………………………………………..

Mrs. Harriet Shankland was recorded five advertisements in The New York Herald and one advertisement in The Evening Post (New York, New York.)  The first advertisement ran from December 20, 1844 to January 13, 1845.  Only One Dollar Including Case, or Frame.  Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, corner of Liberty.  Christmas And New Year Daguerreotype Portraits. 

Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen that she will take the best Daguerreotype, including a neat case or frame, for one dollar, as good as any.

3000 customers can certify what she advances.                                                        

The second advertisement ran from January 28 to March 12, 1845.  Cheap Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerreotype Artist, having taken since two years more than 10,000 portraits, and being well known for taking the best style of portraits, respectfully informs her friends and customers and the public, that she gives a beautiful Daguerreotype likeness, including a fine morocco case, or a frame, for only one dollar.  Being always well patronized, and her customers increasing every day, she has, for their convenience, enlarged her establishment, by two Daguerreotype rooms, to the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, and by a branch of her establishment, 235 Broadway, third story, front room, No. 1, opposite the Park Fountain Portraits taken from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening, any weather, cloudy or steamy.  Remember, only one dollar, (best style) including case or frame.  

The third advertisement ran from March 17 to April 27, 1845.  Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty st.  This Establishment, founded the 1st of December, 1843, as a public store for the sale of every description of Staple and Fancy Goods, will be enlarged the 1st of May next.  The subscriber having rented the upper part of the building, 151 Broadway, will put in complete repair and fit up in a magnificent manner, two large galleries, where the traders, manufacturers and importers, will be able to obtain at a cheap rent, a fine and convenient store; and the ladies and gentlemen a splendid place of resort and a public and fashionable promenade.

Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has already rented the front part of the two galleries as a Daguerreotype Saloon, where she will continue as before, to give the most perfect likeness for One Dollar, including the best kind of Morocco Case or Frame.

Several Counters to let, with glass cases—enquire in the Bazaar.     T. A. Artault.      

The fourth advertisement ran from March 17 to April 27, 1845.  Ladies’ And Families” Daguerreotype Institute, Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist.  Daguerreotype Portraits, including the best style of Morocco Case or Frame, for One Dollar.  Apply at the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, or 235 Broadway, Third Story, Front Room, No. 1—opposite the Park Fountain.                                                                                      

The fifth advertisement ran from May 10 to June 17, 1845.  Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, cor. of Liberty street, New York.  The cheapest and Most Attractive Store of the City.  For the convenience of the buyers, $10,000 worth of Fancy Goods, Toys, Perfumery, Cutlery, Jewelry and other varieties of goods, are displayed on the counters, and sold On An Entirely New Plan, At the following prices:—

Counter No. 1……….12½ cents each article.

Counter No. 2………..25……do….do….do.

Counter No. 3………..50……do….do….do.

Counter No. 4………..75……do….do….do.

Counter No. 5…………$1.00..do….do….do.

All the goods are warranted to be genuine; the prices are fifty cent below the market prices, and by this new plan you can buy the goods at retail prices a great deal cheaper than at auction.

You will also find in the Bazaar, the most complete assortment of Sugar Plumbs and Candies, from 25 cents to $3 a pound; Jujube Paste, Chocolate, &c.

Two large Saloons have been fitted up in a magnificent style, as Ice Cream Saloons.  A competent person, from a Philadelphia establishment, has been engaged to take the entire management of the Ice Cream Department, and ladies and gentlemen will obtain at the Lafayette Bazaar, a real Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has fixed the front part of the two galleries of the Bazaar, as daguerreotype Saloons, where she will continue, to take the most perfect Likenesses For One Dollar, including a neat Morocco Case or Frame.

For further particulars apply to F. A, Artault, At the Lafayette Bazaar.                       

The sixth advertisement ran on December 22, 1846 in The Evening Post (New York, New York). 

The Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway—This would be a great place for making a selection for presents.  There is a couple of darkies in regimentals at the door, who will hand you catalogues of the articles in the establishment, consisting of toys, fancy boxes, cutlery, Jewelry, perfumery of every kind, with other numerous varieties of goods, and the proprietor states that he will sell fifty per cent lower than any other establishment, and if you cannot obtain any goods to suit, there is a fair lady who will give you a perfect Daguerreotype likeness for one dollar.

Mrs. Harriet Shankland was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in1846.

S. H. Sexton

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1844                Room in the Davis’ Building, opposite Phoenix Hotel, Schenectady, New York.

S. H. Sexton was recorded in one advertisement ran from August 6 to 27, 1844 in The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  S. H. Sexton, Daguerreotypist.  Room in Davis’ Building, opposite the Phoenix Hotel, recently occupied by Mr. Dennison.               

S. H. Sexton is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is possible that this is Samuel H. Sexton a portrait and landscape painter who was active in Schenectady, New York from 1839-1860.[1]         

[1] The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.