1854 South West corner of Chestnut & Fourth Streets, St. Louis, Missouri.
H. J. Fox was listed in the Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855 (St. Louis, Missouri) without a business address.
H. J. Fox is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1848 Room opposite Temperance Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana.
F. M. Foster was recorded in an advertisement and was mentioned in an article. The advertisement ran from December 2 to 30, 1848 in the Indiana State Sentinel (Indianapolis, Indiana). F. M. Foster’s Daguerrean Rooms, Opposite Temperance Hall, Indianapolis. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens. A perfect likeness of a friend is the most acceptable holiday present that can be given or received. Miniatures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather. Instructions in the art carefully and faithfully given. Apparatus, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., furnished to order.
The article was recorded on December 16, 1848 in the Indiana State Sentinel (Indianapolis, Indiana). Daguerreotype Likenesses.—A rare opportunity is now offered to those who desire to obtain correct likenesses by the daguerreotype process.
First in the list of operators at present in this city, are our friends Munsell & McNaught. As a scientific chemist, Dr. Munsell has few superiors any where, and as a practical operator in photographic miniatures, large and small, McNaught has no superior in this country. We use this expression deliberately, and trial will prove its truth. We visited “Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery,” and various other similar rooms, on a late journey to the east, and among the hundreds of specimens which we saw, we did not see one superior, if indeed any equal, to those which can be exhibited by Mr. McNaught. We therefore feel it due to unpretending but real merit, to recommend our friends to call at the rooms of the gentlemen her indicated, and see for themselves; and we urge them to do so immediately, as we understand that one of them (Mr. McN.) will soon leave town. It is a common error that one man can make these pictures as well as another; but this is a very great mistake. To make good ones, requires much practical knowledge, and some good taste; and these qualities are united in these gentlemen to an eminent degree. Let our friends at once call at the office of Dr. Munsell, in Norris’s building, and see for themselves.
Secondly: we have an artist in the person of Mr. Foster, room opposite Temperance Hall, who has been but a few days in the city. He exhibits some excellent specimens, and promises to give satisfaction to all who may call his services into requisition. We have no doubt of his ability to redeem all the promises he may make, and we mean to try his skill in a day or two, upon our handsome phiz.
1857 Rooms formerly known as the Athens Hotel, Athena, Tennessee.
A H. Foster was recorded in an announcement on July 31, 1857 in The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee). Mr. A. H. Foster, Daguerrean Artist, has taken Rooms in the building formerly known as the Athena Hotel, where he will remain for a short time. He will be pleased to receive calls from persons wishing pictures taken.
1846 American Hotel, Military Hall Rooms, Jamaica, New York.
J. Ford was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement. The announcement ran on May 12, 1846 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York). Portraits.—Gentlemen and Ladies, desirous of obtaining correct likenesses, are requested to call at Mr. Ford’s rooms, Military Hall. We have seen a number of his specimens, and recommend our readers to examine for themselves. See advertisement in another column.
The advertisement appeared on May 12, 1846 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York). Daguerreotype Portraits, Taken for $1.50 and upwards. J. Ford will remain in the village of Jamaica, a short time for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Portraits. The public are invited to call and examine specimens. Persons sitting for their portraits are warranted a correct likeness and splendid Pictures taken on the newest improved plan. American Hotel, Military Hall Rooms.
1854 Rooms on the third story of J. A. Hall’s New Store, Perrysburg, Ohio.
L. Foot was recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 16 to February 13, 1854 in The Perrysburg Journal (Perrysburg, Ohio). Daguerreotype Likenesses. L. Foot announces to the public that he has taken and fitted up the rooms in the third story of J. A. Hall’s new store, with a good skylight, where he will attend to all calls made upon him in his profession.
1842 Rooms at Stroudsburg House (S. J. Hollinshead’s Hotel,) Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
E Foot was recorded to two announcements and one advertisement. The first announced appeared on July 27, 1842 in the Jefferson Republican (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania). Daguerreotype. “Paint me as I am,” said Oliver Cromwell—while sitting to young Lily. “If you leave out the scars and wrinkles, I will not pay you a shilling.” Now if the old soldier had been sitting before the Daguerreotype for his likeness, we are of opinion he would have had no reason to complain for want of faithfulness. Whoever wishes to transmit his physiognomy to posterity, just as it is, lacks not the means in these days of invention. There is no mistake about the Daguerreotype.—it tells the truth. We have tried it, and have seen it tried. If any one wishes to satisfy himself in this matter, let him call on Mr. Foot, now at the Stroudsburg House, who will be happy to attend to all request of this nature. Now is your time.
The advertisement ran from July 27 to August 3, 1842 in the Jefferson Republican (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania). Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. Foot, would respectfully inform the citizens of Stroudsburg and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at S. J. Hollinshead’s Hotel, for a few days, for the purpose of taking likenesses, and would invite all to call and view his specimens.
Those who have never had an opportunity of seeing them can hardly form an adequate idea of the beauty and perfection of a Daguerreotype picture. The likeness cannot fail in being correct, and occupies but few moments, in the execution.
How often have we heard persons exclaim, when the clod clods of the valley covered the remains of a valued friend, ‘What would I not give for an exact likeness of those once loved features.’ Now, ladies and gentlemen, you have it at your own doors, at a moderate price.
Whole families taken on moderate terms. Instruction given.
The second announcement appeared on August 3, 1842 in the Jefferson Republican (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania). To The Public. We would again call the attention of the public to the advertisement of Mr. Foot, on the subject of the Daguerreotype likenesses. The same opportunity for families and individuals, to supply themselves with their own and their friends likenesses, which is now held out to them, may not be repeated for a long time. And as Mr. Foot, will remain in Stroudsburg but a few day longer, now is the time for persons desirous of engaging his services, to call. We can from our own knowledge and observation, recommend Mr. F. as an able and skillful artist, and we hope a liberal encouragement will be extended to him by our citizens.
1847 Head of State Street, Over Bancroft and Riker’s Store, Montpelier, Vermont. 1848-1849 State Street, in Ellis, Wilder & Co.’s New Building, Montpelier, Vermont. 1851-1852 Head of State Street, nearly opposite Storrs & Langdon’s, Montpelier, Vermont.
A Flint was recorded in three advertisement and one announcement. The first advertisement ran from June 17 to December 16, 1847 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont). A. Flint’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Over Bancroft and Riker’s Store, at the Head of State Street, Montpelier.
As good a likeness as can be obtained can be had for one dollar and fifty cents, and neatly put up in a handsome Morocco Case. Ladies and Gentlemen who wish for a good likeness will find it for their interest to call.
The second advertisement ran from May 25, 1848 to May 10, 1849 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont). A. Flint’s Skylight Daguerreotype Gallery, State Street, Montpelier, Vt. [in Ellis, Wilder & Co.’s New Building.]
The attention of the public is respectfully solicited to the superiority of the pictures taken at this establishment, to the distinct and life-like expression of the eye, the clearness strength and boldness with which every feature of the face is brought out, and especially to their permanency.
Miniatures taken in any weather, at reduced prices, according to size, number of persons on plate, and richness of frame or case. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens before engaging elsewhere. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
The announcement appeared on September 21, 1848 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont). A. Flint’s Skylight Daguerreotype Gallery, State Street, Montpelier, Vt. [In Ellis, Wilder & Co.’s New Building.]
The third advertisement ran from December 4, 1851 to February 26, 1852 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont). Look at This! Christmas And New Year’s Presents. Those who are looking for something nice and elegant for presents for the coming Holidays, should not fail to examine the splendid assortment of Pearl-Inlaid and New York Book Cases, at Flint’s Daguerreotype Saloon, One of which, with a Beautiful Miniature will make the most acceptable and valued Souvenir that can be found.
N. B. Remember this Daguerreotype Saloon stands at the head of State St., nearly opposite Storrs & Langdon’s, where it will remain a few days.
During my stay here, you can get a perfect likeness of yourself or friends and neatly put up in a handsome Morocco Case for 75 cents. Now is your time—Call and see at A. Flint’s Daguerreotype Saloon on Wheels. To commence Dec. 1, 1851.
1846 Town House, Barre, Massachusetts. 1848 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts[1]
A. Fletcher is recorded in an announcement on August 14,1846 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts). Daguerreotype. Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade, Let nature copy that which nature made. A. Fletcher, Daguerreotypist, Has taken rooms for a short time at the Town House, where he is prepared to execute Photographic or Daguerreotype Miniatures, in neat and elegant style, with or without coloring as may suit the taste of purchasers and with all the latest improvements. Terms moderate. Please call and examine. Hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.
A. Fletcher is not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 in Barre or Springfield, Massachusetts, nor is he listed in other photographic directories in Barre, Massachusetts. He is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in Springfield, Massachusetts.
[1] information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
1848 Rooms at the Exchange Hotel, Evansville. Indiana.
A. Fithian is recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 1 to 19, 1848 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). Daguerreotype Notice. A. Fithian has returned to this city to remain two weeks longer; and would inform those persons who wish miniatures to give him an early call, as other engagements will prevent his remaining beyond that period. My room is now open for the reception of visitors at the Exchange Hotel.
A. Fithian is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Evansville, Indiana. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list Adoniram (Adoriram) Fithian in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1846-1860.
1855-1860 Address Unknown, Freemont, Ohio.[1] 1856-1859 Rooms in Nims’ Block, Fremont, Ohio. 1859 Rooms Over the Bank of Fremont, corner of Front and Croghan Streets, Fremont, Ohio.
M. W. Fitch was recorded in three announcements and two advertisements. The first announcement appeared on October 24, 1856 in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio). Ambrotypes and Painting. Mr. A. D. Wiles, has sold his stock, fixtures, &c. in the ambrotype business, and removed from the place. His successor, Mr. Fitch, will continue to occupy the same rooms. Mr. F., is also a very fine painter; and those of our citizens who wish can have the opportunity of sitting for their portraits. Call at his rooms.
The first advertisement ran from October 31, 1856 to March 11, 1859 in the Fremont Journal. (Fremont, Ohio). Fitch’s Gallery of Art. Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs taken in superior style. Also, Portraits painted Life Size, either from the sitter, or from Daguerreotypes, and satisfaction warranted in all cases.
I have lately purchased the stock, fixtures, &c., belonging to the A. D. Wiles’ room, in Nims’ block, and shall continue the business at the same place, where I shall be happy to attend to those who favor me with a call. Instruction given in Ambrotyping, also in Portrait and landscape painting. M. W. Fitch. Fremont. Oct. 31, 1856.
The second announcement appeared on October 8, 1858 in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio). Sandusky County Fair. This annual exhibition which came off on the Agricultural Society’s grounds in Fremont…Painting, Printing, &c., No. 31.
5. Ambrotypes…M. W. Fitch. 6. Oil Painting….M. W. Fitch.
The announcement appeared on October 15, 1858 in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio). Sandusky County Fair, 1858. Premiums Awarded…No. 31—Painting and Printing….
M. W. Fitch, Ambrotypes…Diploma. M. W. Fitch, Oil Painting….Diploma.
The second advertisement ran from March 18 to December 30, 1859. In the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio). Ambrotypes. M. W. Fitch, takes pleasure in saying to his numerous patrons and friends, that he is still Making Pictures in the Best Style, and on as reasonable terms as any artist in town. He has Lately added a large Camera, to his apparatus capable of taking ambrotypes direct from the sitter. Oil paintings made from daguerreotypes or from life and warranted satisfactory. Instructions given in the business. Rooms—Over the Bank of Fremont, corner of Front and Croghan Streets. M. W. Fitch. Fremont, March 18, 1859.
M. W. Fitch was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Fremont, Ohio for 1859-1860.
[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 by Diane VanSkiver Gagel.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 