Tag Archives: Daguerreotypist

Newland

Daguerreotypes, ,

ND                  16 Central Street, Unknown Location.

Newland of the partnership of Knox & Newland was recorded in one advertisement N. D.,  Citation Unknown from a newspaper clipping in Joe Bauman collection.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Taken at No. 16 Central Street, over Hale & Bickford’s Store) and neatly set in Cases, Gold and Plated Lockets and Bosom Pins.

Specimens can be seen at the door and at our Rooms, which are open at all hours of the day.

We have a Large Assortment of Gold and Plaited Lockets, Cases and Bosom Pins.  Manufactured Expressly for Miniatures.  Knox & Newland.

Newland is not recorded in other photographic directories.

C. S. Newell

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857-1859       At F. W. Bradley’s Store, Kinderhook, New York.

C. S. Newell was recorded in two advertisement that ran in the Kinderhook Herald (Kinderhook, New York). The first advertisement ran from December 24, 1857 to February 18, 1858. The Holidays!  Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes Taken At F. W. Bradley’s Store, By C. S. Newell.  All kinds of Pictures accurately copied.

The second advertisement ran from February 25, 1858 to February 10, 1859.   Newell’s Daguerrean Gallery, Ambrotype and Daguerreotypes Taken At F. W. Bradley’s Store, By C. S. Newell.  All kinds of Pictures accurately copied.

C. S. Newell is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. New

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848-1849       Rooms in the Empire Building, McGrawville, New York.

Mr. New was recorded in one advertisement that ran from December 28, 1848 to January 4, 1849 in the McGrawville Express (McGrawville, New York).  Mr. New, The Daguerrean Artist would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this vicinity that he will be at his old stand (in the Empire,) one week to execute with neatness and delicacy anything pertaining to Photography.  Those desirous of purchasing in this line will do well to call, as he has a new and splendid assortment of cases and plates on hand.

Mr. New is not recorded in other photographic directories.

New York Museum

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Broadway, opposite City Hall, New York, New York.

The New York Museum was recorded in one announcement that appeared on April 30, 1842 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  The New-York Museum, formerly known as Peale’s Museum, Broadway, opposite City Hall….

Daguerreotype Likenesses correctly taken in a few seconds, with or without the light of the sun, and without reference to weather.

New York Museum is not recorded in other photographic directories.

New York Daguerrean Gallery

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Corner of Bleecker and Carmine Streets, New York, New York.

The New York Daguerrean Gallery was recorded in one advertisement that ran on December 31, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  The New-York Daguerrean Gallery, corner of Bleecker and Carmine sts. is the place to obtain Daguerreotypes that are unsurpassed for truthfulness and life-like appearance.  Prices from fifty cents to ten dollars.  N. B.—The Gallery will be open during New Year Day.

The New York Daguerrean Gallery is not listed in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Register does record several New York Daguerrean Galleries, but the dates and address do not match.

Nelson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Pavilion on the North Side of the Public Square, Lancaster, Ohio.

Nelson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 4 to September 29, 1853 in The Weekly Lancaster Gazette (Indianapolis, Indiana).  Daguerreotype Sky-Light Pavilion.  Nelson & Co. take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Lancaster and surrounding country that having located their Daguerreotype Pavilion on the North Side of the Public Square, they would say for the special benefit of all those who wish to obtain these valuable keepsakes: these beautiful Penciling’s of the Sun, Clothed with all the brilliant and never fading beauties which the combined powers of Nature and Art can produce, fail not to call at the Pavilion and have your likeness taken while Life, health and opportunity admit.  Having arrived from New York and Philadelphia and visited all the Eastern cities, they are prepared with all the latest improvements to take Likenesses of a style and richness of execution not inferior to any ever taken west of New York city, and far superior to any ever taken in Southern Ohio.  As they have all the latest discoveries in the Art, they can safely say they defy competition.  Pictures taken of various sizes, also views of Buildings, Landscapes and scenery, copies taken of Daguerreotype Paintings and Sculpture likenesses of children taken in fair weather, between the hours of 10 o’clock A. M. and 1 P. M.

Pictures as low as $1.25.  N. B.  Post Mortem cases attended to on short notice and at fair prices.  Instructions carefully given in the Art and apparatus furnished of the latest style on reasonable terms.

Nelson is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Lancaster, Ohio.

Thomas Murphy

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1851-1852       Allen’s Block, Opposite the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Ravenna, Ohio.

Thomas Murphy is recorded in one announcements and two advertisements in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio).  The announcement appeared on November 10, 1851.  Alone in his Gallery.—Morrill has purchased the interest of Mr. Murphy in the late firm of Morrill & Co., and is ‘going it alone.’  He will give you pictures true to the life in an incredible short space of time.  Call at his rooms and be able to see yourselves as others see you.

The first advertisement ran from March 15 to May 17, 1852.  Daguerreotypes, Mr. Thomas Murphy, having become sole proprietor of the rooms formerly occupied by B. S. Morrill and himself, has taken in to partnership Mr. C. Gorton. They would most respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ravenna, and surrounding country, that they have fitted up the rooms, and are now ready to take pictures in a style not surpassed in the State.  No trouble will be spared to make every thing pleasant and agreeable, and give entire satisfaction.—Pictures taken for One Dollar and upwards.  A good variety of plain and fancy stock always on hand.

Call and see us.  Murphy & Gorton.  Ravenna, March 9, 1852.

Thomas Murphy is not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. W. Murphy

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Rooms at Dr. J. L. Dye’s, Woodsfield, Ohio.

G. W. Murphy was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement in The Spirit of Democracy (Woodsfield, Ohio).  The announcement appeared on March 8, 1854.  Daguerreotypes.—Mr. G. W. Murphy has taken rooms at Dr. J. L. Dye’s, and is prepared to take likenesses for all those who may desire them.  Give them a call.

The advertisement ran from March 22 to May 3, 1854.  Daguerreotype Likenesses!  For $1.50 Only!  G. W. Murphy would respectfully inform the citizens of Woodsfield and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at Dr. J. L. Dye’s, where he will be happy to see all who desire Correct Miniatures, of themselves or friends, according to the latest improvements in the Daguerrean art, in a style superior to any that have been taken in the=is place heretofore.  Also, particular attention will be given to taking copies of Portraits, Paintings, Pictures, &c.

“Secure the shadow ere the Substance fade,” and it will never change it rightly taken, but remain a true and faithful semblance of the original.  Any person sitting for a portrait, will not be expected to take it, unless they and their friends think it correct and satisfactory.  Call and see specimens.

G. W. Murphy is not listed in other photographic directories.

Murphy & Gorton

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852                Allen’s Block, Opposite the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Ravenna, Ohio.

Murphy & Gorton (Thomas Murphy & C. Gorton) were recorded in two advertisements in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio).  The first advertisement ran from March 15 to May 17, 1852.  Daguerreotypes, Mr. Thomas Murphy, having become sole proprietor of the rooms formerly occupied by B. S. Morrill and himself, has taken in to partnership Mr. C. Gorton. They would most respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ravenna, and surrounding country, that they have fitted up the rooms, and are now ready to take pictures in a style not surpassed in the State.  No trouble will be spared to make every thing pleasant and agreeable, and give entire satisfaction.—Pictures taken for One Dollar and upwards.  A good variety of plain and fancy stock always on hand.  Call and see us.  Murphy & Gorton.  Ravenna, March 9, 1852.

The second advertisement appeared on May 17, 1852.  Opposition!!  Cheaper Than Ever Pictures For Fifty Cents!!  The undersigned will for four weeks from this date, furnish Pictures for Fifty Cents, in good Cases,  We challenge competition.  Come One !  Come All!!  Now is your time.  Office hours from 8 A. M., to 4 P. M. Murphy & Gorton.  Ravenna, May 14, 1852.

Murphy & Gorton (Thomas Murphy & C. Gorton) are not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. H. Murphey (Murphy)

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1856-1857                   Address Unknown, Clarksburg, Virginia, [West Virginia]                              1857-1858                   Main Street, Clarksburg, Virginia, [West Virginia]

J. H. Murphey (Murphy) was recorded in two advertisements and two announcements in the Cooper’s Clarksburg Register (Clarksburg, Virginia, [West Virginia]). The first advertisement ran from December 5, 1856 to May 14, 1858. J. H. Murphey, Daguerrean and Ambrotype artist, having purchased the apparatus of Mr. Richmond will continue the business as heretofore, and would say to all those wishing Pictures to give him a call.

The first announcement appeared on September 25.  Last Chance.—J. H. Murphy’s Gallery of Ambrotypes, Photographs, &c., will be open for taking pictures until Saturday, the 3d of October, when it will be permanently closed.  Those wishing pictures had better apply at once.

The second advertisement ran from March 27, 1857 to May 14, 1858.  Murphey’s Gallery Of Daguerreotypes, Photographs and Ambrotypes, on Main Street, Clarksburg, Va.  J. H. Murphy has fitted up a gallery for the above pictures, and having availed himself of all the latest improvements of the art, he flatters himself that he can give full satisfaction.  The public invited to call and examine specimens.  Cloudy days are preferred except for children.

The second announcement appeared on January 8, 1858.  Open Again.—Mr. J. H. Murphy has again opened his Ambrotype Gallery, for the accommodation of all who may desire to obtain these elegant and durable pictures.  He has secured the services of Mr. Spencer, an experienced artist, who takes off “the human face divine” in the highest style of the art.  Call soon, for this will be the last chance.

J. H. Murphey (Murphy) is not listed in other photographic directories.