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Kerfoot & King

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1845                Rooms 197½ & 218 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.                        1845                Rooms 163 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

Kerfoot & King (B. F. King) were recorded in an advertisement and an announcement in the American Republican and Baltimore Daily Clipper (Baltimore, Maryland).  The advertisement ran from February 5 to September 17, 1845.  Photographic Likenesses.  Taken on an improved principle by Kerfoot & King.  A favorable opportunity is now offered to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Baltimore, to obtain Miniature Portraits in the most perfect style of execution, which for life-like beauty, distinctness and accuracy, are acknowledged to be unsurpassed.  Children taken at all ages, in from four to ten seconds.  Adults in from fifteen seconds to one minute.  Families taken in groups; also invalids and deceased persons taken at their residence on the shortest notice.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.  Original Paintings are likewise correctly copied.

Rooms 197½ and 218 south side of Baltimore Street between Charles and Light streets, where persons are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens and judge for themselves.  Miniatures colored in the most beautiful manner.

The announcement appeared on April 29, 1845.  City Intelligence…Mr. Editor, Knowing you to be a gentleman of particular observation and a lover of the fine arts, and also that your calling leads you to observe and note what combines novelty, interest and merit, the pure test of the march of improvement and discovery, I will not presume, that, in your peregrination over the surface of our fair city, you have failed to notice the attractive show of Daguerrean likenesses, taken by the Messrs. King & Kerfoot, at their gallery of paintings, no. 163 Baltimore St.  Any one, having a leisure moment, would be ample repaid for even a passing glance at their numerous specimens: for I take it upon me to say, that Plumbe, or Anthony and Edwards, though they be masters of this art, are unable more perfectly “to hold the mirror up to Nature:” nor do I believe, that the general outline and features of the face can be more vividly and truthfully portrayed.  But these gentlemen have silenced the only remaining doubt as to the rank they are destined to occupy among the description of artists: for they have taken, as any one may see at the foot of the stairs, the identical “Only a few more left”—the genuine razor-strop man—basket, strops, and his speaking card.  Look and see if it can  be beaten.   A Visitor.

Kerfoot is not recorded in other photographic directories.  B. F. King is recorded, but the partnership and the 1845 date is new information.

Kennedy

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1845-1846       Rooms Seneca Street, 3d door below the M. E. Church, Geneva, New York.

Kennedy of the firm Clark & Kennedy were recorded in two advertisement.  The first advertisement ran from September 16 to December 2, 1845 in the Geneva Courier (Geneva, New York).  Geneva Daguerrean Rooms, Clark & Kennedy, operators.  Likenesses executed Single or in Groups, for the smallest to four times the ordinary size.  Put up in Frames, cases or lockets, with or without colors, on reasonable terms.

Their rooms are comfortably furnished for the reception of Ladies and gentlemen, who are respectively invited to call and examine their specimens.

Persons desirous of becoming acquainted with the art, will be instructed on moderate terms, the use of plates and Camera furnished without extra charge.

The second advertisement was recorded on January 23, 1846 in the Geneva Daily Gazette  (Geneva, New York).  This is the same advertisement as the first.  Note the date at the end of the ad  August 29, 1845.  Geneva Daguerrean Rooms, Clark & Kennedy, operators.  Likenesses executed Single or in Groups, for the smallest to four times the ordinary size.  Put up in Frames, cases or lockets, with or without colors, on reasonable terms.

Their rooms are comfortably furnished for the reception of Ladies and gentlemen, who are respectively invited to call and examine their specimens.

Persons desirous of becoming acquainted with the art, will be instructed on moderate terms, the use of plates and Camera furnished without extra charge.  Geneva, Aug. 29, 1845.

Kennedy is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. Kennedy

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1852                  Rooms opposite Ingersoll Block, Pulaski, New York.                                              1852-1853       Rooms in the old Clerks Office, opposite Ingersoll Block, Pulaski, New York  1852-1853       Rooms over Kinny & Cooper Clothing Store, Mexico, New York.

S Kennedy was recorded in two advertisements that were recorded in the Northern Democrat. (Pulaski, New York). The first advertisement ran from May 13 to June 22, 1852.  Skylight Daguerrean Rooms.  S. Kennedy, Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Pulaski and the adjoining country that he has fitted up Daguerrian Rooms in the village of Pulaski, and is now prepared to take pictures in a manner unsurpassed elsewhere.  His long experience in the art, a very superior instrument, perfect plates, and fine arrangement of side and sky lights, give him assurances of being abundantly able to make good this promise.  He has on hand beautiful pearl, tortoise shell, and morocco cases. Paintings and engravings copied.  His prices will be as low as pictures can be obtained elsewhere.

His rooms are opposite the Ingersoll block, 2d door north of Angell & Seeley’s store.

The second advertisement ran from October 14, 1852 to February 3, 1853.  5,000 Cash Customers Wanted.  S. Kennedy.  Has resumed the Daguerrean Business is the village of Pulaski and Mexico, and would announce to the public, that he will hereafter keep his rooms open in Pulaski the two weeks coming with the first Monday of each Month and in Mexico the last two weeks of each month.  By this arrangement he will be enabled to give his personal attention to the taking of all pictures at either of his rooms.  He will furnish as good pictures as any other artist, having all the requisite facilities, and several years experience.

A full assortment of cases, lockets, pins, &c. will at all times be found at his rooms, on the most reasonable terms.  Every body should have pictures taken; his pictures will suit every body, and his prices will come within the means of everybody.  Come right along.  Office in Pulaski, in the old clerks office, opposite the Ingersoll Block—in Mexico over Kinny & Cooper clothing store.  Remember in Pulaski the two first and in Mexico the two last weeks of each month.  October 1, 1852.

S. Kennedy is not listed in other photographic directories.

Mr. Kennedy

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1847-1848       Rooms in Eagle Block, Oswego, New York

Mr. Kennedy was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 31, 1847 to March 7, 1848 in The Oswego Palladium (Oswego, New York).  Daguerreotype.—Mr. Kennedy would respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of this place that he has taken rooms in the Eagle Block, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses.  He does not recommend himself to be the best Daguerrean artist in the country, but if they will call and he does not give them satisfaction so as to get their money, he pledges himself to be sorry.

Also Surgical instruments and Razors put in order on reasonable terms.

Mr. Kennedy is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in the partnership of Gray & Kennedy in 1850-1851 in Oswego, New York.

T. L. Kennan

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1851                Rooms In the 3d Story, Buckland’s Building, Fremont, Ohio.

T. L. Kennan was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in the Fremont Weekly Freeman (Fremont, Ohio). The first announcement appeared on March 22, 1851. We direct the attention of our readers to the advertisement of T. L. Kennan, Esq., in another column.  He has taken rooms in the third story of Buckland’s Block, where can be seen some fine specimens of Daguerrean Art, nearly as large again as any ever taken in this place.

The advertisement ran from March 22 to 29, 1851.  Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. T. L. Kennan, an experienced Daguerrean Artist, respectfully informs the citizens of Fremont, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the Buckland Block for a few days, where he is prepared to finish up Likenesses in a style far superior to any that has ever been taken in the place.  Whole families taken in one group.  Pictures put up in all manner of styles, and taken as well in cloudy weather as at any time.

Children Likenesses of almost any age taken perfectly in five seconds.

Mr. K., warrants all his work to give entire satisfaction, or no charge.  His prices shall be very low less than half what he has been accustomed to receive.  Those who wish likenesses taken are requested to call immediately, as he intends to make his visit in this place very short.

Ladies and gentlemen, and all lovers of the fine Arts are very cordially invited to call and examine specimens of his work.

The second announcement appeared on April 12, 1851.  Mr. Kennan desires us to say that he will remain in Fremont a few days longer, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, and that those who wish to procure correct likenesses of themselves and friends, will do well to call immediately.

T. L. Kennan is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Fremont, Ohio. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a T. L. Kennan as being active in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1849, it is unknown if they are the same person.

E. Kendall

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1855                Rooms over P. G. Tanner’s Store, Cooperstown, New York.

E. Kendall was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 25 to June 22, 1855 in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York). New Sky Light Daguerrean Rooms, Now Open For The Reception Of Visitors—No effort shall be wanting on the part of the proprietor to render this establishment worthy of public confidence. Location over the store of P. G. Tanner.  E. Kendall.  Cooperstown, May 24, 1855.

E. Kendall is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Cooperstown, New York. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list an Edwin Kendall as being active in New Lebanon, New York in 1859, it is unknown if they are the same person.

H. H. Kelsey

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1854                Address Unknown, Evansville, Indiana.

H. H. Kelsey was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 18 to 30, 1854. In The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).  Come Right Along!  All those who wish to have their Daguerreotype taken by H. H. Kelsey, will please call soon, as by the present arrangements he will deliver his Rooms into other hands by the first of June.  Don’t delay, for this will be your last opportunity.

H. H. Kelsey is not listed in other photographic directories.

Mr. Kelly

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1857                Address and Location Unknown.

Mr. Kelly was recorded in an announcement that appeared on April 23, 1857 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont).  A beautiful and accomplished girl, step daughter of a Mr. Stone in Landsgrove Vt., eloped a few weeks since with a daguerrean artist named Kelly, who leaves behind a wife and three children, and the guilty couple are wandering about the country, pursued by the stepfather, whose efforts to arrest Kelly have as yet proved abortive.  Kelly persuaded her to go with him by using the vile “free love” doctrine of affinity, as an argument.—Phoenix.

Mr. Kellogg

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1856                Rooms in Hebert’s Ball Room, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Mr. Kellogg was recorded in two announcement and an advertisement in the Southern Sentinel  (Plaquemine, Louisiana).  The first announcement appeared on July 26, 1856. Mr. Kellogg.  It will be seen by his card, that this gentleman, who has the reputation of being a fine artist, has opened daguerrean Rooms in Hebert’s Ball Room, where he will remain for a short time for the benefit of those who wish to transmit their features to posterity.  Mr. Kellogg guarantees to give full satisfaction, or no pay.

The advertisement ran from July 26 to September 6, 1856.  Daguerrean.  “To-morrow may be too late.”  Mr. Kellogg respectfully informs the public that he has opened rooms in Michel Hebert’s Hall, Plaquemine, where he is prepared to take likenesses of Every Size and put them up in a style superior to any ever taken in this place heretofore.

Operating Hours, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

The second announcement appeared on September 6, 1856.  “To-morrow may be too late.”  We believe that Mr. Kellogg, who has been sojourning with us some time in the pursuit of his beautiful art, contemplates leaving to-morrow.  Those who want Daguerreotypes than, had better take advantage of the present day.  “To-Morrow may be too late” in more senses than one.

Mr. Kellogg is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Plaquemine, Louisiana.  It is possible that he is S. N. Kellogg (which will be posted tomorrow).

D. J. Kellogg

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1851                Rooms in Champion’s Block, opposite the Court House, Batavia, New York.      1851                Rooms two doors east of J. H. Story’s Dry Goods Store, Cooperstown, New                                    York.                                                                                                                                              1851-1852     Rooms in Taggart’s Block, opposite Genesee House, Batavia, New York.

D. J. Kellogg was recorded in three advertisements and two announcements. The first advertisement ran from March 11 to April 15, 1851 The Spirit of the Times (Batavia, New York). Encourage the Arts.  D. J. Kellogg, Daguerreotypist And Portrait Painter, Offers his services in the line of his Arts to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Batavia, and adjacent country.  Daguerreotype Miniatures taken after the latest improvements, and warranted not to fade or spot.  Miniatures taken in cloudy weather as well as clear.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  Miniatures taken and put in fine cases for the small sum of 75 cents or $1.00.  Those wishing Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon, as Mr. K. will remain in town but a few days.

N. B. Lessons given in landscape Painting and Drawing. Rooms, in Champion’s Block, opposite the old Court House, till May 1.

The first announcement ran on August 23, 1851 in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York).  Daguerreotypes.—Mr. D. J. Kellogg is taking daguerreotypes at his rooms in the building adjoining our office.  He has some specimens which we have never seen surpassed.

The second advertisement ran on August 23 & 30, 1851 in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York).  Encourage the Arts.  D. J. Kellogg, Daguerreotypist And Portrait Painter, Offers his services in the line of his Arts to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cooperstown and the adjacent country.  Daguerreotype Miniatures taken after the latest improvements, and warranted not to fade or spot.  Miniatures taken in cloudy weather as well as clear.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.—Miniatures taken and put in fine cases for the small sum of 75 cents or one dollar.  Those wishing Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon, as Mr. K. will remain in town but a few days.

Rooms, two doors east of J. H. Story’s Dry Good Store.  August 20, 1851.

The second announcement appeared on August 30, 1851 in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York).  Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Kellogg’s pictures are beginning to be appreciated by our citizens, who have never had a better opportunity afforded them for procuring superior likenesses.—Mr. K. remains only a short time in the village.

The third advertisement ran from October 28, 1851 to January 20, 1852 in The Spirit of the Times (Batavia, New York).  D. J. Kellogg, Daguerreotypist And Portrait Painter,  Offers his services in the line of his arts to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Batavia, and the adjacent country.—Daguerreotype Miniatures taken after the latest improvements, and warranted not to fade or spot.  Miniatures taken in cloudy weather as well as in clear.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  Those wishing Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon, as Mr. K., will remain in town but a few days.

N.  B.—Lessons given in Landscape Painting and Drawing.                                                              Rooms in second story of Taggart’s Block, opposite Genesee House.

D. J. Kellogg is not listed in other photographic directories. In tomorrow’s post is a listing for Daniel J. Kellogg which is possibly the same person.