1854 Address Unknown, Downer’s Grove, Illinois.
C. C. Pratt was recorded in the Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855 (St. Louis, Missouri.) C. C. Pratt was listed in the business section of the directory as a Daguerrean.
C. C. Pratt is not listed in other photographic directories.
1852-1853 177 Broadway, New York, New York.
Powelson & Mendham (Benjamin F. Powelson and Charles Mendham) are listed in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York). The first advertisement appeared on April 29, 1852. To Daguerreotypers.—Wanted, A First class Operator. Apply to Powelson & Mendham, Daguerreotype Artists, 177 Broadway, from 8 to 12 o’clock in the morning.
The second advertisement ran on March 1 & 2, 1853. Card.—B. F. Powelson Hereby Gives Notice, that he is no longer interested in the daguerrean gallery known under the firm of Powelson & Mendham. He can now be found at Harrison’s rooms, No. 123 Broadway, where he will be happy to see his friends and well wishers. A first rate picture guaranteed.
Both Benjamin F. Powelson and Charles Mendham are recorded in other photographic directories. The above information helps to clarify information on the partnership recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
1851 Address Unknown, Burlington, Unknown.[1] 1851 At the Adirondac, Keeseville, New York.
Mr. Potter was recorded in one announcement on April 19, 1851 in the Essex County Republican (Keeseville, New York). Arts and Artists. Mr. Tozer, late of Whitehall, an accomplished Oil Painter, and Mr. Potter of Burlington, Daguerrean, are located at the Adirondac, and can give Portraits, and pictures, equal to any other engaged in the art.
Mr. Potter is not listed in other photographic directories.
[1] Unknown if this is Burlington Vermont or New York.
1848 Opposite Congress Hall, Patterson, New Jersey.
John A. Post appeared in one advertisement on August 24, 1848 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York). Speeded For sale—For sale, a 16-strand Speeder, new and in prime receiving order. Will be sold a bargain for cash. Application to be made to John A. Post at the Daguerrean Rooms, opposite Congress Hall, Paterson, New Jersey.
John A. Post is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1855-1856 Over Baldwin’s Book Store, Main Street, Warren, Ohio.
William F. Porter was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in the Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio). The first announcement appeared on September 19, 1855. Daguerreotypes. Our young friend W. F. Porter, has somewhat changed his vocation, and instead of painting landscapes, trees, lakes and rivers, earth and sky on canvas, is now calling to his aid, the sun and light, to paint human, face divine on daguerrean plate. Mr. Porter has the taste of a poet, and eye of an artist. If his pictures are as life-like as his poetry is true and pure, his patrons must be satisfied.
He has tastefully fitted up rooms over Baldwin’s Book Store, on Main Street. Success attend him.
The first advertisement ran from September 12 to November 21, 1855. W. F. Porter’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Rooms. “Secure The Shadow Ere The Substance Fade.” The subscriber is happy to announce to the citizens of warren and surrounding country, that he has fitted up a suit of Rooms over Baldwin’s Bookstore, south of the Post Office, with a large sky-light, where he is prepared to furnish Daguerreotypes in the Best Style of the Art. He has a fine assortment of Materials, Cases, &c., of the latest styles, which he has received direct from New York, and which he will be furnished at moderate prices. He has also a collection of Oil Paintings and Daguerreotypes for the gratification of the lovers of Art, and has spared no pains to make the rooms a pleasant and agreeable place of resort at all hours, and he is determined by constant additions to keep up their interest and make them one of the places worth visiting, both by citizens and strangers. And he looks for a liberal support in his efforts to gratify those who require his services as an Artist and Daguerreotypist.
All persons are cordially invited to call, whether wishing Pictures or not.
Work done at my rooms will be warranted. William F. Porter. Warren, Ohio. Sept. 12, 1855.
The second announcement appeared on January 2, 1856. Ambrotypes. We cannot imagine a more appropriate gift, to a relative or friend, than a life-like Ambrotype likeness. They are much superior in every respect to Daguerreotypes. Wm. F. Porter and Mr. Marsh, have taken some capital pictures of this kind.
The second advertisement ran from January 2 to February 27, 1856. Ambrotypes—Wm. F. Porter Takes this opportunity of informing the public that he is now taking this new and beautiful style of pictures. For delicacy of shade, tone and brilliancy, they are unequaled by any other style, and to be appreciated, they must be seen. They are without the glare of the Daguerreotype, and have softer lights and shadows. They are very permanent, as the picture is taken on one glass plate, and then another plate is cemented to that by a process which renders the two plates in fact one. The picture is then the centre of a heavy glass plate, and cannot be destroyed, unless the glass is broken.
Instruction. Given to Ladies and Gentlemen in the above art, also in all the different branches of Daguerreotyping, as cheap as anywhere in the State. Written instructions in Ambrotyping sent to any one, on the receipt of $3, by mail or otherwise. Wm. F. Porter. Rooms over Baldwin’s Bookstore, Main St., Warren, O.
William F. Porter is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1857 30 Front Row, Memphis, Tennessee.
James R. Pollock was recorded in an article on September 1, 1857 in the Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee). Probable Homicide.—The particulars of a very tragic affair which occurred on Sunday night, is thus recounted by the Evening News. We have heard nothing, after the most diligent inquiry, contrary to the facts here detailed:
A man named Slider was shot last night, on Shelby street near Trezevant, by another named James R. Pollock. The weapon used was a pistol, and the ball entered the stomach. There was an unsettled difficulty between the parties, the origin and progress of which has been related to us. It appears that they have both been paying court at the shrine of a young woman who resides on Poplar street, with whom Pollock had exchanged daguerreotypes and perhaps other tokens of reciprocal affection and confidence. But, as “the course of true love never does run smooth,” a misunderstanding of some sort arose between then, upon which Pollock demanded the return of his pictured semblances. The lady complied, though, at the time of giving him possession, she took occasion to express her opinion that he was “no part of a gentleman.” Pollock replied that he could not strike a woman, but if any male friend would take her part he would resent the insult. Slider, who was present, remarked that he would stand for the lady. Pollock then drew upon him, but the interference of by-standers prevented a collision.
The parties did not meet again until last night, when Pollock escorted a lady home from church who lived on Shelby street, Slider and a friend being in advance of them. Just past the house where the lady resided, Slider halted, and when the lady entered he called to Pollock that he wished to speak with him, advancing towards him at the time. Pollock told him to stand back, and he stopped, when P. fired upon him. After the shooting Pollock entered the house and remained a few minutes, when he left and has not since been heard from. The wounded man is expected to die hourly.
Pollock was in the employ of Dr. Y. A. Carr, learning the daguerreotyping business. He came from Washington county, Ark. Slider was a blacksmith, in the employ of the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad Company. He was a German.
Up to the very last hour of going to press Pollock had not been arrested. The wounded man now lies in a hopeless condition at a house on Treazavent street, near the river.
Dr. Keller is his attending physician. The wounds are in the abdomen and under the left arm.
James R. Pollock is not listed in other photographic directories.
1852-1853 Foster’s Building, Corner of Main and First Street, Evansville, Indiana.
(James) Thomas Poindexter was recorded in six announcements and two advertisements in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). He was also recorded in an on line article in 2012 for the Evansville-Museum-Exhibition and an entry in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In American 1584 to 1860. The first announcement appeared on August 4, 1852. Mr. Poindexter, a portrait painter of much merit, has just arrived here from the South. We hope he may be induced to remain among us for a time. The Daguerreotype business has had the effect to drive all inferior portrait painters to some other business, while good artist alone are left, and they appear to be well patronized. A well painted portrait cannot be excelled by any Daguerreotype, and it has the advantage of correct coloring to make it a more life-like work of art. We hope sufficient inducements will be offered Mr. P. to urge him to stay here awhile, and leave with us some of the works of his skill.
The second announcement appeared on August 7, 1852. Portrait Painting.—We take pleasure in calling attention to Mr. Poindexter’s advertisement of Portrait Painting. The portrait of a citizen he has just painted, appears to us, who are no judge of such work, to be a at least a triumph so far as the likeness is concerned. Mr. P. intends remaining here but a short time, and as we have had no professional portrait painter among us for a long time, it might be well for citizens to take advantage of the occasion. A good portrait is a pleasing possession for any one, and an invaluable “relic of the past” when years have winged themselves into eternity.
The third announcement appeared on August 7, 1852. Portrait Painting, T. Poindexter, Portrait Painter, has taken the rooms in Foster’s building, at head of stairs, where he would be pleased to have citizens call and examine his specimens of painting. He intends remaining in Evansville but a short time, and would request those desirous of having their portraits painted to call soon. He promises to give satisfaction, and only asks patronage as he may deserve it.
The fourth announcement appeared on September 27, 1852. Mr. Poindexter, Portrait Painter, has been taking some excellent Portraits. Mr. P. is not only capable of taking correct likenesses, as fine as we ever saw, but his pictures are good as works of art. They are not surpassed as paintings, by the works of those artists who are considered the best portrait painters of the West, we defy any painter to make better likenesses. Our citizens have been patronizing Daguerreotypist very freely, but one of Poindexter’s portraits are worth fifty Daguerreotypes—while to patronize him is to aid an artist, who has devoted a lifetime to his profession.
The fifth announcement appeared on April 20, 1853. Mr. Poindexter, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery in Foster’s building, which he will carry on in connection with his portrait painting. Mr. P. already established a good reputation in our city as a Portrait Painter, and his specimens in the Daguerrean art, will compare favorably with any ever taken here. Mr. Poindexter has taken up his residence in our city, and designs establishing a permanent business in Picture and Portrait making. We wish him great success, and hope our citizens will give him that generous support of which he has proven himself worthy.
The first advertisement ran from April 20 to December 7, 1853. Daguerreotypes! The subscriber respectfully informs the public generally that he has resumed the above business with which he has long been familiarly acquainted, and designs establishing permanent Daguerrean gallery in Evansville in Foster’s buildings, corner of Main and First street, where he hopes to receive the frequent visits of ladies and gentlemen which it shall be his earnest endeavor to merit; and he expects to be permanent, he depends more upon exhibitions of his proficiency and skill than noisy humbug of words for success.
His reputation as a portrait painter is too well established in Evansville and elsewhere to need remark further than that he will be happy to accommodate any desiring his services in that branch of art. Thos. Poindexter.
The sixth advertisement appeared on July 24, 1856. Hall Of Evansville Lodge, No. 64, A. Y. M. July 21, 1856. At a called meeting of Evansville Lodge…By order of the Lodge Committee A. H. Sanders. Thos. Poindexter, Osborne Reilly.
The second advertisement ran from September 21v to November 23, 1857. At Home. Having returned to remain but a short time, the subscriber would respectfully invite those who may desire his artistic services to make it known without delay, as he has calls abroad that should not be neglected. A good likeness warranted, either from life or a good Daguerrean or Ambrotype picture. Studio first floor above and entrance through the store of A. C. Pushee. See Specimens. Thos. Poindexter.
1957. The New-York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists in America 1564–1860, P. 509. Poindexter, James Thomas (1832-1891). Portrait painter. Born June 6, 1832 in Christian County (Ky.) H was painting portraits in Evansville, (Ind) as early as 1852. During the Civil War he was a telegraph operator. He died June 10, 1891…
2012 August 23. http://www.courierpress.com/features/evansville-museum-exhibition-celebrates-19th-century-portrait-painters-work-ep-444109151-324677591.html.
A single line in the Aug. 4, 1852, issue of the Evansville Daily Journal simply announced, “Poindexter, a portrait painter has come to town.”
James Thomas Poindexter, 23, was a Hopkinsville, Ky., native with little or no formal art training, but with a desire to make his living as a professional painter. He went on to become one of the most important portrait artists of the region.
His own work, which will be featured in an Evansville Museum show opening Sept. 2, reflected portraiture at the time, often done by traveling painters who moved from town to town brushing portraits and painting business signs for fees or, sometimes, food and lodging.
Poindexter married and settled in Evansville where, in addition to painting, he took up daguerreotype portrait photography.
He left during the Civil War to serve as a telegraph operator for the Army of the Confederacy, and worked painting portraits in Louisiana and Mississippi before returning to Evansville in 1871. His name appeared in city records until 1882. He died in Eddyville, Ky., nine years later.
Hanna Ganote, a New Albany, Ind., native who graduated from the University of Evansville this year, helped put together the Evansville Museum’s exhibition, which draws from the museum’s own collection of a dozen Poindexters, as well as portraits on loan from museums and libraries in Evansville and New Harmony, Ind., and in Louisville, Ky.
The show will hang through Nov. 25 in the Main Gallery, and may be seen online as a virtual exhibition on http://www.emuseum.org.
James Thomas Poindexter is not listed in other photographic directories. He is like some other portrait painters during the daguerreian era who either dabbled for a time making daguerreotype images, used daguerreotypes in their portrait painting, or became daguerreotypist/photographers.
1850 No. 6 Glasgow House, Glasgow, Missouri.
James B. Pleasant was recorded in one advertisement that appeared in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri) on May 23, 1850. Jas. B. Pleasant, Artist in Daguerreotype. Of Louisville, Ky., tenders his professional services to the citizens of Glasgow. He intends that his pictures shall speak for themselves. No charge for a picture that does not give entire satisfaction. Please give him a call.
Rooms No. 6 Glasgow House.
James B. Pleasant is not recorded in other photographic directories, it is unknown if he was a daguerreotypist in Louisville, Kentucky.
1855 Rooms in the Boarding House, adjoining Female Seminary, Glasgow, Missouri.
W. P. Pitts was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 18 to March 8, 1855 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri). Daguerrean Likeness. W. P. Pitts Respectfully announces to the Ladies and gentlemen of Glasgow and vicinity, that he has taken a room in the Boarding House, adjoining the Female Seminary, where he is prepared to take Likenesses In all the Styles of the Art.
He solicits a call and examination of his specimens. Terms reasonable, and work warranted.
W P. Pitts is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1853 Corner Grove & Congress Streets, Lansingburgh, New York. 1854 Address Unknown, Union Village, New York.
G. W. & N. C. Pine were recorded in two announcements in the Lansingburgh Democrat (Lansingburgh, New York) and two advertisements in the Washington County People’s Journal (Union Village, New York). The first announcement appeared on July 14, 1853. “True to life!” “The most natural I ever saw!” “They are decidedly the best I have yet seen in Lansingburgh!” Such are some of the expressions that may be heard daily from persons who have paid Pine’s Mammoth Daguerrean Saloon, corner of Grove and Congress streets, a visit. It seems to be a fixed fact that Pine is at the head of his profession, equal in rank to the best artists of the present day.
The second announcement appeared on July 28, 1853. Never were there finer Daguerreotypes executed in the world than those daily produced by our friends, the Pines at their Mammoth Saloon, on the corner of Congress and Grove streets.—Rain or shine, they are always in readiness to wait on their friends, and “secure the shadow ere the substance fade,” with true Yankee genius. The reason they meet with such great and unprecedented success is, they are among the first artists in the country, are affable in their manners, and will allow no one to leave with poor pictures.
The first advertisement ran from September 21 to October 12, 1854.
Wait, For The wagon! Daguerreotypes, neat and fine, Daguerreotypes, rain or shine, Daguerreotypes—by Messrs. Pine,
At their mammoth Daguerreotype Car, which will be in Union-Village about the 27th of September, and remain in the place for a few days only.
Improvements in Daguerreotypes. Messrs. Pine take Miniatures with the New Crystal Back Ground, which greatly increases their beauty and permanence.
Please call and examine specimens. G. W. & N. C. Pine. Sept. 19, 1854.
The second advertisement ran from October 19 to November 30, 1854. Ho! For The Wagon! Pine Has Come! Daguerreotyping in all its varieties, at Pine’s mammoth Car, which will remain in Union-Village for a short time. Please call and examine specimens.
G. W & N.C. Pine are not recorded in other photographic directories.
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