1842 Rooms in Mr. E. Clark’s Building, Ford Street, over Mr. Egert’s Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.
D. Minthorn was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 29 to April 26, 1842 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York). Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken every week day by D. Minthorn, Ford Street, in Mr. E. Clarks building over Mr. Egert’s store, 2d floor.
D. Minthorn was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as “Minthorn” active in Syracuse, New York for six weeks in 1841.
1849 Baird’s Hotel, Bowling Green, Missouri. 1850-1851 Shaw’s Boarding House, Louisiana, Missouri.
S. O. Minor was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in the Democratic Banner (Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri). The first announcement appeared on November 12, 1849. Daguerreotype Miniatures. Readers, have you a friends, a relative, or perchance-a-a-lover, with whom you would leave a memento or friendship’s offering, if so, call at the rooms of Mr. S. O. Minor at Baird’s Hotel, during the present week, and “Let Nature copy that which Nature made,” your ug-pretty face. We have examined some specimens of Mr. Minor’s skill, and believe them to be equal to those taken in the largest cities, and know them to be cheaper.
The second announcement appeared on December 9, 1850. Attention is directed to the card of S. O. Minor, Daguerrean Artist, to be found in this paper. Mr. Minor is well skilled in his business, and having located in our city for the winter, a fine opportunity is presented to those who wish correct and lasting pictures. His rooms are at Shaw’s Boarding House. Don’t fail to call and see him.
The advertisement ran from December 9, 1850 to February 3, 1851. S. O. Minor, Daguerreotype Artist. Louisiana, Mo. Having located himself for the winter, would respectfully call the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Louisiana and vicinity, to his line of business.
Hours from 9 to 3 o’clock. Instruction and Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms, to any who may wish to follow the business.
S. O. Minor is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1857 Gallery in the Nemaha Valley Banking House, Brownville, Nebraska. 1858 Main Street next to the Bank Building, Brownville, Nebraska.
J. H. Minnich was recorded in three advertisements and one announcement in the Nebraska Advertiser (Brownville, Nemaha County, N. T. [Nebraska]). The first advertisement appeared on November 26, 1857. Daguerrean’s Notice. The undersigned would respectfully announce to the citizens of Brownville and vicinity that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the Nemaha Valley Banking House, and is now taking miniatures equal if not superior to any in the West, without any regard to weather.
Each and every picture warranted to stand in any country or climate. Lockets and Pins filled in the best, workman like manner. J. H. Minnich.
The second advertisement ran from December 3 to 31, 1847. Ambrotype Notice. J. H. Minnich respectfully invites Ladies and Gentlemen to call at his Ambrotype Gallery, where specimen pictures can be seen of the first quality, and where you can have a miniature taken that cannot be surpassed in beauty and durability, and which will be warranted not to change in any country or climate. Children can be taken of fair days in from two to five seconds.
Please give me a call, I’ll try to accommodate all. Lockets and Breastpins Filled. Office in Nemaha Valley Banking House.
The third advertisement and the announcement were recorded in yesterday’s blog “Minnich & Akin”.
J. H. Minnich is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1859 Rooms on Main Street, Penn Yan, New York.
J. C. Mills was recorded in an announcement on March 30, 1859 in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York). Photographs, Daguerreotypes, &c. We happened into Mr. Mills’ Photograph and Daguerrean Gallery (entrance on the west side of Main St., at the first stairs south of Runns’ Bookstore) the other day. While there we were shown some very nice specimens of pictures, Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, &c, some of which equal in execution any we have ever seen. Mr. Mills is preparing to take Photographs in a new style, which have proven very acceptable to those who have seen them. The general mode of procedure, we believe, is about the same, but the effect given to the picture is not a little improved. Mr. M. has a good sky-light, and all arrangements complete for taking excellent pictures.
J. C. Mills is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Penn Yan, New York in 1859 without a business address.
1859 Address Unknown, Mud Springs, California.
Mills & Hamilton were recorded in an announcement on October 2, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Affairs In California…In addition to the destructive fire at Murphy’s, mentioned below, the Planters’ House, at Mud Springs, together with fifty head of horses, nine wagons and sixty tons of hay were consumed on Monday night. On Tuesday the daguerrean rooms and dental office of Mills & Hamilton were also destroyed by fire.
Mills & Hamilton are not recorded in other photographic directories. Both Biographies of Western Photographers and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list Willis & Hamilton in Yreka, California in 1859, they are possibly the same.
1853 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York.
Miller, McClelland & McEachran appeared in on May 25, 1853 in an announcement in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Communicated.—Mr. Editor, In Paying A Visit to the Crystal Palace a few days since, we excepted an invitation to examine the mammoth daguerrean saloon of Messrs. Miller, McClelland & McEachran, located on the Sixth avenue, immediately opposite the Crystal Palace. The whole interior, the magnificence, an entire arrangements for the transfer of absolute humanity upon perfect, durable, and life resembling reflections, are such as cannot but inspire every visitor and patron with unhesitating confidence and satisfaction. The visiting community will not wonder at this, when they are apprised of the fact that the whole operating department is under the immediate supervision of Prof. J. C. Law, whose artistic talent and thorough knowledge of the daguerrean art is not only proverbial among artisans of celebrity, but admitted by the general public. The above named establishment, with its elegant apartments, important modern improvements and close proximity to the Palace for exhibiting the industry of the world, must command the presence of visitors, whose patronage will be an unavoidable consequence. We must not omit to say, that the very gentlemanly bearing of all connected with the establishment, besides warranting well executed and perfect pictures, at once entitled them to the cordial support of all classes. Every facility, we learn, will be in readiness to take the daguerreotypes of distinguished visitors of our own and foreign countries, during the approaching exhibition. Call, see, and admire. Visitors.
Miller, McClelland & McEachran James and David Miller are recorded in other photographic directories. McClelland & McEachran are not recorded in other directories as being active in New York.
1854 Corner First and South Seventh, Williamsburg, New York.
Miller Brothers were recorded in three advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York). The first advertisement appeared on October 26, 1854. Elegant Daguerreotype Establishment For sale.—The subscriber offers for sale at a great bargain, the most beautiful daguerrean rooms in Williamsburg, located in the most central and public part of the city. The finishing and embellishment of the rooms will favorably compare with the best Broadway establishments, there being a splendid gallery of the celebrities of Europe and America, all handsomely framed, with everything requisite for caring on the business. Price $2,000. Apply to Russell W. Westcott, 72 Eighth avenue, New York.
The second advertisement appeared on November 1, 1854. For sale—A Daguerrean Gallery, The Best location in Williamsburg, fitted up in fine style, long lease and cheap rent, will be sold for half its value. Apply on the premises, over the Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank, corner of First and South Seventh streets, Williamsburg. Miller Brothers.
The third advertisement appeared on December 19, 1854. Russell W. Westcott, Auctioneer.—Elegant daguerreotype establishment at auction on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 11 o’clock, on the corner of First and South Seventh streets, Williamsburg, over the Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank. Splendid location. The rooms are gorgeously furnished—velvet carpets, rosewood chairs, marble top chairs, writing desk, show cases, &c.; with over 250 European and American portraits, including Shakspeare’s Seven Ages, all richly framed, full sized cameras, and everything in fine order for carrying on the business; with five year lease from May next, at a low rent. The rooms can be examined at any time previous to the sale, which will be peremptory, rain or shine.
Miller Brothers are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1854 on First and South Seventh Streets, Williamsburg. William H. Miller is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1854 over the Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank, and is likely one of the brothers, but no reference to who the other brother is. Craig does reference J. & D. (James & David) Miller in 1854-1855 at 687 6th Avenue, New York City.
1846 Address Unknown, Norfolk, Virginia. 1846 Address Unknown, Petersburgh, Virginia.
C. L. Middlebrook was mentioned in an article that appeared on August 4, 1846 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). At Norfolk…We had a grand ball last evening at the hotel, which was crowded to excess. The officers and belles danced with considerable spirit and animation, and seemed to enjoy themselves a good deal. The band from the fort performed, and were led by W. E. Bloomfield, formerly of the New York brass band…We have here a branch of Plumb’s Daguerreotype establishment, under the management of Mr. C. L. Middlebrook, who does a good business here and at Petersburgh. The idea is a very good one, too, for those young beaux who loose their hearts, if they cannot get the original, can be supplied with an excellent copy by Mr. M., and thus afford a temporarily relief to the victim of unrequited love in these “diggings.”
C. L. Middlebrook is not recorded in other photographic directories. Both Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Photographers In Virginia A Checklist by Louis Ginsberg list a C. S. Middlebrook in Petersburg. It is possibly they are the same person.
1859 Address Unknown, New York, New York.
J. S. Meyer was recorded in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York). The first advertisement appeared on January 10, 1859. A Daguerreotypist And Photographer wishes employment. Apply at J. S. Meyer’s gallery, 138 Canal st.
The second advertisement appeared on October 12, 1859. A Good Photographer And Daguerreotypist wishes employment in or out of the city. Inquire of Mr. J. Meyer, 349 Canal street.
J. S. Meyer is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1852 603 Broadway, New York, New York.
Metropolitan Daguerrian Rooms were recorded in five advertisements. The first advertisement appeared on October 20, 1852 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York). Metropolitan Daguerrian Rooms, No. 603 Broadway.—The public would do well to call as above, and see the fine Daguerreotypes there taken. They are pronounced perfection itself. Daguerreotypes of every kind taken in the first style of art.
The second advertisement appeared on October 20, 1852 The New York Herald (New York, New York). Metropolitan Daguerrian Rooms, No. 603 Broadway.—The public would do well to call as above, and witness the splendid Daguerreotypes in oil there taken. For accuracy of portraiture they are perfection itself. The most skillful operators in the profession are constantly employed, and you may depend upon having a good picture.
The third advertisement appeared on October 23, 1852 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Sunbeam Painting.—Call in and see the superb specimens at the Metropolitan daguerrean rooms, No. 603 Broadway. Those who are fit to call as above, are assured of the certainty of obtaining a good picture, The daguerreotypes in oil, taken at this place, are much admired, having all the boldness as well as softness of an oil painting, or canvas.
The fourth advertisement appeared on November 2, 1852 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Daguerreotypes in Oil, of the highest finish and surface. Pictures on Ivory in water colors, for lockets and broaches, of all sizes. Also, daguerreotypes on silver, colored in every style of art, may be obtained at the Metropolitan Gallery, 603 Broadway, between Prince and Houston streets. N. B.—Studios on the first floor.
The fifth advertisement appeared on November 10, 1852 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Daguerreotypes of Deceased Persons taken at short notice.—An artist of great experience will attend the arrangements of attitude, light, shade, and cast of draperies, securing perfection for the painter and draftsman. Daguerreotypes in oil or otherwise, to suit applicants at the Metropolitan Gallery. 633 Broadway, near Houston street.
Metropolitan Daguerrian Rooms are not listed in other photographic directories.
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