1854 Address Unknown, Richmond, Illinois.
Warner Norton was recorded in the 1854-1855 Illinois And Missouri State Directory (St. Louis, Missouri) as a daguerreotypist without a business address.
Warner Norton is not listed in other photographic directories.
1853 Rooms in Younglove’s Hall, Union Village, New York.
E. Norton was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 28 to October 20, 1853 in the Union-Village Journal (Union, New York). Daguerrean Rooms. E. Norton Would announce to the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that he still remains at Younglove’s Hall, where he would be happy to wait upon all who wish Perfect Likenesses. Lockets, Pins, and Finger Rings, filled in the best manner.
E. Norton is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1846 Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts
North & James (William C. North & possibly George W. James) were recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 14, 1846 in the Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts). Reports and Premiums, Made and awarded by the Hampden Agricultural Society, at its third Exhibition, Exhibition in Springfield, Oct. 7 and 8, 1846.
…The Committee were pleased to see in the exhibition so many good Daguerreotype miniatures. Beautiful pictures were exhibited, executed both by Mr. North, now Messrs. North & James, also by Mr. Cooley. We saw no difference in the pictures as regards merit. Were we to make our choice, one would be as acceptable as the other. Much praise we think is due them both for their truthful likenesses. Respectfully submitted, W. S. Elwell, Chairman.
North & James are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Springfield Massachusetts.
1845 147 Warren Street, Hudson, New York.
North & Ives were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Columbia Washingtonian (Hudson, New York). The announcement appeared on December 4, 1845. Daguerreotype Likenesses. It is with pleasure that we refer to the likenesses taken by the Messrs. North & Ives of this city. In our opinion they are equal to any of the kind produced in the country, we saw in the Post Office the other day, among others equally good, a likeness of Mr. Colto, and another of Capt. L. Paddock taken by them, which any artist might be proud of Ladies, when you have a leisure hour, walk in at 147 Warren Street, and examine their specimens.
The advertisement appeared on December 4, 1845. North & Ives, Daguerreian Artists. Takes this method of informing the citizens of Hudson and its vicinity, that they will leave this city next week. They therefore invite all who contemplate setting for their likenesses, to call as soon as practicable.
Likenesses taken in cloudy as well as clear weather, and warranted satisfactory. Rooms in the Post Office building Warren street.
North & Ives are not recorded in other photographic directories.
1852 Rooms on Elm Street over McAllaster, Penn Yan, New York.
J. B. Norris was recorded in one advertisements that appeared on June 1, 1852 in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York). New Daguerrean Gallery, On Elm Street, Penn Yan. The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, that he has recently furnished, and has now successfully furnished, and has now in successful operation the rooms recently occupied by Mrs. Sacket, as a Millinery establishment, three doors from Main-st., over McAllaster [Recess].
The above rooms are furnished with every facilely for taking first rate Likenesses, and with all the late improvements in the art, and put up in the most fashionable style of Cases or Lockets of all sizes, and at the most reasonable prices.
I shall not expect any person to take their picture away if they do not give entire satisfaction. Pictures taken of sick or deceased persons at their residence, if desired. Rooms open from 8 A. M., till 5 P. M. Hours for children from 10 to 12. J. B. Norris. April 27, 1852.
J. B. Norris is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1851-1852 9 & 10 Field’s Exchange, Malone, New York.
C. N. Nolan was recorded in two advertisement in the Frontier Palladium (Malone, New York).
The first advertisements ran from October 9 to December 4, 1851. Daguerreotypes. The subscriber would inform the citizens of Malone and vicinity that he has taken rooms in Field’s Exchange, where he will wait upon all who may desire his services. Daguerrean Rooms, Nos. 9, and 10. Field’s Exchange, Up stairs.
Daguerreotype likenesses taken all hours of the day between 9, A. M. and 4, P. M. He pledges himself to give a good likeness, for less money than any other artist who has visited this place, and will warrant his pictures not to fade. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens. C. N. Nolan.
The second advertisement ran from March 4 to April 8, 1852. No Humbug! Sabin & Nolan respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Malone and vicinity that they have purchased the Saloon in the basement of P. B. Miller’s Hotel, formerly occupied by A. P. White, where they will constantly keep on hand Hot Coffee, Pies, Cakes, &c. Oysters and Fruit in their season.
C. N. Nolan would also inform the public that he will attend to all persons who will patronize him in the Daguerreotype line for a few days more. Rooms in Field’s Exchange, No.’s 9 and 10, up stairs. Open between 9 A. M. and 4 P. M.
C. N. Nolan is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1846 Address Unknown, Union Village, New York.
Nixon of the partnership of Grant & Nixon is recorded in one announcement that ran on August 27, 1846 in the Washington County Journal (Union Village, New York). Premium Daguerreotype Miniatures. We take much pleasure in commending the Miniature Gallery of Messrs. Grant & Nixon to the attention of our citizens and the public generally. They are located in the same building with ourself and in the room directly opposite our office, where they are daily producing some of the finest Pictures and most exact Likenesses we have ever seen. Their Pictures are beautifully drawn out and possess a clearness, richness, life-like accuracy and brilliancy of finish we have rarely seen equaled and never surpassed! They have likenesses of several eminent public men and a great variety of splendid specimens in the Photographic Art. Of course you will not take our word for all this, but call and see for yourselves—when, we are quite sure you will not fail to let the Operators give you a sitting of 20 or 30 seconds, just to see what a few glances of the sun beams can do.
Nixon is not listed in other photographic directories.
1848 Rooms upper story of Mr. Carey’s new house, Fayette, Missouri.
J. Nicholson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from April 22 to 29, 1848 In the Boon Lick Times (Fayette, Missouri). Daguerreotype Miniatures. Secure the shadow ere the substance fade; Let nature copy that which nature made.
J. Nicholson would inform the ladies and Gentlemen of this place and the surrounding country, that he has taken the large and spacious upper room of Mr. Carey’s new house, and will commence operation this day—Saturday, 22d.
From long experience in the business, he flatters himself he will be able to furnish those wishing it an Exact Likeness, beautifully colored.
Surpassed by none, and equaled but by few. That is my motto: and my pictures prove it true. Persons wishing to see specimens of this wonderful Art, brought to Perfection, are invited to call at his rooms and judge for themselves.
Owing to my style of operating, I can take pictures in rainy or cloudy weather. My pictures are warranted never to fade or lose the beauty of their expression.
Invalids waited on at their residences. Daguerreotype Miniatures copied as large as the original. Portraits copied. Landscapes and views of buildings taken.
J. Nicholson is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1857-1858 Rooms over C. S. Wood’s Drug Store, Greene, New York.
R. D. Newton was recorded in three advertisements and three announcements in The Chenango American (Greene, New York). The first advertisement ran from March 26 to December 3, 1857. Ambrotype, Pearlotype, Melanotype, Spherotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, at Greene, N. Y.
The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Greene, and vicinity, that he has permanently located himself at the rooms over C. S. Wood’s Drug Store, which he is re-fitting in good style, where he will be happy to receive calls.
He has a complete apparatus, capable of procuring the most finished and life-like pictures. Having devoted several years to a careful study of the Art, added to an extensive experience, he is confident that he has attained a superiority as an Artist. He has taken especial pains to procure the Latest Improvements, And is fully prepared to suit customers with any variety of likeness, from the old-fashioned Daguerreotype to the beautiful Spherotype Call and examine for yourselves. You will be astonished, both at the beauty of his productions, and the moderation of his charges. He would invite particular attention to his facilities for taking Ambrotypes and Spherotypes.
Trust nothing but your own eyes, and that you may have a fair opportunity to observe for yourselves, call at my room over C. S. Wood’s Drug Store, any time between 8 A. M. and 4 P. M. (Sundays excepted) and I will be happy to exhibit specimens.
N. B.—Particular attention paid to taking Childrens Likenesses, Groups &c. Cloudy weather makes no difference; call at any time. Instructions given in the art, and apparatus furnished. I will also teach the beautiful Art of Grecian Oil Painting. R. D. Newton, Greene.
The first announcement appeared on May 14, 1857. Ambrotypes—R. D. Newton, at the Rooms over Wood’s Drug Store, is taking some beautiful Ambrotypes. Call and see them, and examine for yourselves.
The second advertisement ran from December 10, 1857 to May 27, 1858. New Arrangement! Great Reduction Of Prices At Newton’s Picture Gallery! At Greene, N. Y. R. D. Newton, in returning his thanks for the very liberal patronage conferred upon him by the people of Greene and the surrounding country, would respectfully announce to the public that he offers greater inducements then heretofore to those desiring first class pictures. Persons who do not like dull, lead colored pictures will do well to give him a call before going elsewhere, as pictures taken at my rooms cannot be excelled in the State, either in Brilliancy Of Tone Or in the clearness of the white parts. Rest assured that every thing connected with this branch of business has received the careful attention of the Operator, and that his efforts to keep up with the latest improvements have been crowned with unrivalled success, among which may be found the Crayon Ambrotype, Vignette Ambrotype, Melanotype, Spherotype, Ornamented Borders Mirror Ambrotype, Ornamented Background, Double Figure, Etc.
To speak of the pleasing effects produced by those pictures at this time, I will omit, but invite you to call and examine specimens for yourselves. The Ambrotype picture taken on Patent Leather is universally admired, and can be obtained at my rooms. It can be placed in a letter and sent any distance free of extra charge. Pictures set in Lockets, Breastpins and Finger rings for 50 cts. Pictures copied. R. D. Newton. Greene, Nov. 10, 1857.
The second announcement appeared on April 8, 1858. Ornamental.—Ocean Fire Company at their meeting on Tuesday evening last, added to the appearance of their assembly room, by placing on its walls the Ambrotype likeness of its members, fifty-four in number, contained in one large frame. They were executed by R. D. Newton, of this village, and are fine specimens of artistic skill.
The third announcement appeared on April 15, 1858. Attention.—Those who wish to procure Ambrotypes must call on Newton soon, as he intends to close his business in this village shortly.
The third advertisement ran from August 12 to October 21, 1858. Ambrotype Gallery! R. D. Newton, Announces to the public that he has re-opened his Ambrotype Gallery in this village, (over Drs. Wood’s Drug Store,) and is prepared, as usual, to furnish the best of Pictures.
The reputation of his Pictures is sufficiently established in this section, to need no “puffing” on his part. They speak for themselves.
Particular attention paid To Copying Pictures. Pictures taken in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., &c. A style of Picture taken on Leather, just the thing to send by Mail to your friends abroad. Prices ranging from 50 cents upwards.
R. D. Newton is not recorded as being active in Greene, New York. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Russell D. Newton as being active in 1859 in Waverly, New York. The distance between Greene and Waverly, New York is about 160 miles and its possible they are the same person, but further research is needed.
1848 Main Street, two doors east of Taunton Bank, Taunton, Massachusetts.
A. H. Newton was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 10 to 21, 1848 in the Taunton Daily Gazette (Taunton, Massachusetts). Daguerreotypes!! The subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the rooms recently occupied by Drs. Barrows and Graves, two doors East of Taunton Bank, Main St. for a short time only, where he is prepared to take miniatures, with the modern discoveries.
N. B. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.
Mr. N. is also agent for the sale of a new patent Elastic Hair Band. It is the most simple, convenient and useful article ever invented; it takes the place of common hair string, and saves a lady the most tedious and perplexing part of her toilet. Price only 12½ cents.
A. H. Newton is not recorded in other photographic directories.
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