1852 Gallery at the School House, Paincourtville, Louisiana.
P. G. Peignot was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 4 to December 18, 1852 in the Le Pionnier de L’Assomption (Napoleonville, Louisiana). Miniatures Taken by Daguerreotype. P. G. Peignot, Respectfully informs the public that he has fitted up a gallery at the School House of Paincourtville, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotypes at all times.
P. G. Peignot is not listed in other photographic directories.
1842 Broadway, opposite the City Hall and Park, New York, New York.
Charles W. Peale was recorded in Seven advertisements and two announcements, all but the last entry was recorded from the New York Tribune (New York, New York). The last entry an announcement is from the New York Daily Tribune. The first advertisement ran from March 1 to 14, 1842. New York Museum, Formerly Peale’s, Broadway opposite the City Hall and Park.
The whole collection has recently undergone a new arrangement and many valuable articles added to it. The Portrait Gallery has been greatly increased and enlarged, as well as the Lecture Room.
Among the Miscellaneous Curiosities may be named the Egyptian Mummy from the City of Thebes, at least 3000 years old, Javanese and other Idols, Sephulcral Vessels containing Ashes of the Dead, Curious Coral (Neptune’s Punch Bowl,) Sea Lions, Siamese Twins, in Wax, &c.
Daguerreotype Likenesses taken from 9 to 4 every day, in a few seconds of time and neatly by Messrs. Morand & Peale.
At 4 o’clock every afternoon some highly interesting experiments in Mesmerism or Animal Magnetism take place. The subject is a blind lady of intelligence and the operator is Rubens Peale, manager of the museum.
Philosophical Experiments take place every evening in the lecture Room at half past 7; and every Saturday after noon at 3 o’clock.
Fancy Glass Working by Mr. Marshall.
Yearly Tickets for a single person $3; gentleman and lady $5, and for a family $10. Day visitors admitted the same evening without further charge.
Admission, as usual, 25 cents; Children half price.
The second advertisement ran from March 26 to April 1, 1842. Peale’s New-York Museum.—day and Evening Exhibitions commenced on Monday. 28th of March, Mr. Harrington, the justly celebrated Ventriloquist and Magician, and Mr. Everard, the laughter-loving Comic Singer, are both engaged for a for a short period…..
Daguerreotype Likenesses taken in the most scientific manner and at moderate prices….
The third advertisement ran from April 5 to 9, 1842. Daguerreotype Likenesses taken in the most scientific manner and at moderate prices….
The first announcement ran on April 7, 1842. We would refer those of our readers who understand the Daguerreotype business to the advertisement of C. W. Peale, in another column.
The fourth advertisement ran from April 7 to 9, 1842. Daguerreotype.—Any person who has a complete apparatus and understands the above business, can find employment at C. W. Peal’s Curiosity Shop; 465 Broadway. For sale, Specimens of Geology, illustrating the lectures of Prof. Lyell. Also Geological Cabinets.
The fifth advertisement ran from April 8 to 14, 1842. Those Persons attending Prof. Lyell’s on Geology are respectfully informed that they can be supplied at C. W. Peale’s “Old Curiosity Shop,” No. 468½ Broadway…Daguerreotype Portraits at $3 each…
The sixth advertisement ran from April 11 to 21, 1842. Peale’s New-York Museum.—Mr. Delarue, the great Mimie… Daguerreotype Likenesses taken in the most scientific manner and at moderate prices….
The seventh advertisement ran from April 12 to 21, 1842. Peale’s ‘Old Curiosity Shop,’ No. 468½ Broadway…Daguerreotype Portraits taken from 9 A. M. till 5 P. M. at the moderate price of $3, with a neat morocco case. Daguerreotype Portraits traded for Clothing, Fancy Articles, Curiosities, Printing, Advertising, &c. Persons taught and furnished with a apparatus, &c. capable to execute Portraits by the above process, on very moderate terms….
The second announcement appeared in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York) on April 22, 1842. Peale’s New-York Museum.—…Daguerreotype Likenesses taken in the most scientific Manner and at moderate prices. Admittance to the whole 25 cents; children half price.
Charles W. Peale is not listed in other photographic directories it is unknown if he and Morand both took daguerreotypes or was it just Morand. Looking at the 1842 New York City Directory Augustus Morand, Jr. is listed in the residence section as a daguerreotypist without a business address.
1853 Concert Hall, Frankfort, New York.
Payne & Wentworth were recorded on June 15, 1853 in one announcement in the Herkimer County Democrat (Frankfort, New York). Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Payne & Wentworth have opened Concert Hall, in this village, as a Daguerrean Gallery. Their specimens are very fine and those in want of a good picture, at a very low price, would do well to give them a call.
Payne and Wentworth are not recorded in other photographic directories. One could speculate that the Wentworth mentioned in the partnership is Henry Wentworth who is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Fort Plain and Sharon, New York in 1859. The distance between Frankfort and Fort Plain is roughly 25 miles; the distance between Fort Plain and Sharon, NY is 16 about miles.
1850-1851 Knapp’s Block, Malone, New York. 1851 Room in Clark’s Building, Ogdensburgh, New York.
G. Le Roy Partridge was recorded in four advertisements. The first advertisement ran from December 19, 1850 to January 9, 1851 in the Frontier Palladium (Malone, New York).
Daguerreotypes. G. Le Roy Partridge, Daguerrean Artists, would announce to the citizens of Malone and vicinity that he has opened a Daguerreotype room in Knapp’s Block, where he is prepared to take Miniatures of the most beautiful tone and finish, and of every size and style including the celebrated Magic Back-Ground, a new discovery which imparts some of the most beautiful and permanent Colors to the Back-Ground of the Miniature, a thing heretofore thought impossible. His Miniatures are warranted not to fade, and have been called by judges unsurpassable, for the truth of which please call and see for yourselves.
A Daguerreotype of Jenny Lind taken from life can be seen at his Room, Knapp’s Block. Malone December 18, 1850.
The second advertisement ran from December 19, 1850 to January 23, 1851 in the Franklin Gazette (Fort Covington, New York). Daguerreotypes. G. Le Roy Partridge, Daguerrean Artists, would announce to the citizens of Malone and vicinity that he has opened a Daguerreotype room in Knapp’s Block, where he is prepared to take Miniatures of the most beautiful tone and finish, and of every size and style including the celebrated Magic Back-Ground, a new discovery which imparts some of the most beautiful and permanent Colors to the Back-Ground of the Miniature, a thing heretofore thought impossible. His Miniatures are warranted not to fade, and have been called by judges unsurpassable, for the truth of which please call and see for yourselves.
A Daguerreotype of Jenny Lind taken from life can be seen at his Room, Knapp’s Block.
The third advertisement ran from February 11 to 25, 1851.1851 February 11 in The Ogdensburgh Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York). Daguerreotypes. G. Le Roy Partridge, The unrivalled Daguerrian Artist, would announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ogdensburgh, that he has opened a Daguerreotype Room in Clark’s Building, where he is prepared to take miniatures of the most beautiful tone and finish of every size and style, including the celebrated Magic Background, by which the picture is made to take a great variety of the most beautiful colors, a thing before thought impossible. Large pictures, groups and small children are taken by Mr. Partridge, with the most perfect accuracy, for proof of which, see his specimens, among which may be found every size and style including a daguerreotype of Jenny Lind taken from life and which has been visited by hundreds. All are invited to call whether wishing for miniatures or not. G. Le Roy Partridge.
The fourth advertisement ran from February 11 to March 11, 1851 in the St. Lawrence Republican. (Ogdensburgh, New York). Daguerreotypes! G. Le Roy Partridge, The unrivalled Daguerrian Artist, Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ogdensburgh, that he has opened a Daguerreotype Room in Clark’s Building, where he is prepared to take Miniatures of the most beautiful tone and finish of every size and style, including the newly discovered and celebrated Magic Background, by which the picture is made to take a great variety of the most beautiful colors, a thing before thought impossible.
Large pictures, groups, and small children, which most artist fail to get perfectly, are taken by Mr. Partridge with the most perfect accuracy. For proof of which, see his specimens, where will be found every size and style including a daguerreotype of Jenny Lind taken from life and which has been visited by hundreds.
All are invited to call whether wishing for miniatures or not. G. Le Roy Partridge.
G. Le Roy Partridge is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1851 293 Broadway, New York, New York.
William B. Parsons was recorded in one advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on December 22, 1851.
Card.—Daguerreotypes.—The Subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public that he is not located at 383 Broadway, as was anticipated, but will be happy to see them at the old stand, 293, where they can obtain pictures equal, if not superior, to any produced from the hands of that celebrated operator, James P. Perry.
Respectfully, Wm. B. Parsons, 293 Broadway, (Cook’s Gallery)
William B. Parsons is not listed in other photographic directories.
1846 Address Unknown, Albany, New York. 1846 Rooms 6 Stone Row, over Dr. Tallmadge’s office, Keeseville, New York.
T. N. Parker was recorded in one advertisement that ran from December 12 to 16, 1846 in the Essex County Republican (Keeseville, New York). Daguerreotype Miniatures. T. N. Parker, from Albany, respectfully offers his professional services to the inhabitants of Keeseville for one week longer, Photographs of the highest possible colors and finish taken at reduced prices, from $1.50 to $5.00
Rooms No. 6, Stone Row, over Dr. Tallmadge’s office. Keeseville, Dec. 12, 1846.
T. N. Parker is not listed in other photographic directories.
1846 Main Street, 2d door from Washington, Sag Harbor, New York. 1847-1853 Address Unknown, Sag Harbor, New York.
T Hazard Parker was recorded in eleven advertisements in The Corrector (Sag Harbor, New York). This includes two advertisements for Parker & Bellows; one advertisement for Parker & Douglas; and two advertisements for Parker & Marcellus.
The first advertisement ran from November 18, 1846 to June 23, 1847. Daguerreotype Likenesses. T. H. Parker would respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of this place, the Hamptons and vicinity, to the miniatures taken by him. Having availed himself of all the latest improvements in this beautiful art and procured the very best cameras that can be furnished he is [is] enabled to take the most correct and finest pictures that this elegant sand useful art can produce. Some persons do not like Daguerreotypes, which opinion is formed from seeing pictures imperfectly taken.—Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine and judge for themselves.
Warranted permanent with or without color, at the lowest city prices, from one to three dollars each. Main st, 2d door from Washington.
The second advertisement ran from June 23, 1847 to July 31, 1848. Daguerreotype Likenesses. T. H. Parker would respectfully inform the citizens of Sag Harbor and vicinity, that having availed himself of all the latest improvements, and engaged the services of Mr. Payne, he flatters himself that his likenesses cannot be surpassed, and which he insures not to fade. Miniatures taken in one third the time generally required.
Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences, at the lowest city prices, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.
The third advertisement ran from June 23, 1847 to October 7, 1848. Daguerreotype Likenesses. T. H. Parker would respectfully inform the citizens of Sag Harbor and vicinity, that having availed himself of all the latest improvements, and engaged the services of Mr. Payne, he flatters himself that his likenesses cannot be surpassed, and which he insures not to fade. Miniatures taken in one third the time generally required.
Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences, at the lowest city prices, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.
The fourth advertisement ran from October 11, 1848 to May 12, 1849. Daguerreotype Likenesses. At One Dollar Each. T. H. Parker would respectfully inform the citizens of Sag Harbor and vicinity, that having availed himself of all the latest improvements he flatters himself that his likenesses cannot be surpassed, and which he insures not to fade. Miniatures taken in one third the time generally required.
Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences, at the lowest prices, and warranted to give satisfaction.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.
The fifth advertisement ran from May 12 to July 27, 1850. Daguerreotype Likenesses Taken at Parker & Douglas’s Daguerrean Rooms, with a large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens.
The sixth advertisement ran from July 31, 1850 to July 27, 1851. Daguerreotype Likenesses taken at Parker & Bellows’s Daguerrean Rooms, with a large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens.
The seventh advertisement ran from July 23 to September 17, 1851. All relations heretofore existing between T. Hazard Parker and Henry S. Bellows, in the Daguerrean business, are this day dissolved, by mutual consent.
All bills connected with the business, will be settled by T. Hazard Parker. Sag Harbor, July 23, 1851. T.H. Parker, H. S. Bellows.
The eighth advertisement ran from July 26 to August 2, 1851. Daguerreotype Likenesses, taken at T. H. Parker’s Daguerrean Rooms with a large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens.
The ninth advertisement ran from August 6, 1851 to September 20, 1851. Daguerreotype Likenesses Taken at Parker & Marcellus’ Daguerrean Rooms, with a large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens. July 31.
The tenth advertisement ran from September 24 to October 15, 1851. Daguerreotype Likenesses, Taken at Parker & Marcellus’ Daguerrean Rooms. For One Dollar Each, with large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens.
The eleventh advertisement ran from October 18, 1851 to January 19, 1853. Daguerreotype Likenesses, Taken at T. H. Parkers’ Daguerrean Rooms, For One Dollar Each, with large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens.
Thomas Hazard Parker is not listed in other photographic directories. As previously posted he was in the partnerships of Parker & Douglas (1849-1850); Parker & Bellows (1850) and Parker & Marcellus (1851). Additional research prior to becoming a daguerreotypist he was a miniature portrait painter on ivory, born in 1801 in Sag Harbor. Studied in New York City with Matthew Rogers then moved to Hartford before returning to Sag Harbor.
1853 Address Unknown, Mohawk, New York.
John V. Parker was recorded in one advertisement that ran from April 13 to May 11, 1853 in the Herkimer County Democrat (Frankfort, New York). Daguerreotypes!! The Car lately owned by Mr. Joslin having been purchased by the subscriber will remain in Mohawk for a few weeks. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. John V. Parker. Mohawk, April 11, 1853.
John V. Parker is not recorded in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list several Joslin’s working in Philadelphia but it would be only speculation to suggest they were the same person.
1850 Address Unknown, Indianapolis, Indiana.
J. F. Parker was recorded in one advertisement in the Indiana State Sentinel (Indianapolis, Indiana) on July 25, 1850. Miniatures.—J. F. Parker would most respectfully inform the citizens of Indianapolis, that he has taken and refitted the room formerly occupied by W. T. Goble, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures. By the aid of new chemical agents, he is enabled to take likenesses to that perfection which, in point of delineation, boldness, and unerring truthfulness the art has attained. Pictures taken in any weather, rain or shine, and all prices, according to size and quality of cases. Miniatures of the deceased taken with accuracy. July 20.
J. F. Parker is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1851 Address Unknown, Sag Harbor, New York.
Parker & Marcellus (Thomas Hazard Parker & Marcellus) were recorded in two advertisements in The Corrector (Sag Harbor, New York). The first advertisement ran from August 6 to September 20, 1851. Daguerreotype Likenesses Taken at Parker & Marcellus’ Daguerrean Rooms, with a large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens. July 31.
The second advertisement ran from September 24 to October 15, 1851. Daguerreotype Likenesses, Taken at Parker & Marcellus’ Daguerrean Rooms. For One Dollar Each, with large and improved apparatus, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens.
Parker & Marcellus (Thomas Hazard Parker & Marcellus) are not recorded in other photographic directories.
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