1858 Clark’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Information from the Worcester City Directory, residence section.
Henry A. Frost was not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900, but was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as a daguerreian.
1856 Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysville, Ohio. 1856 Summit Street, between Oak and Adam Streets, Toledo, Ohio.
Henry C. Frentz was recorded in four advertisements in The Perrysburg Journal (Perrysburg, Ohio). The first advertisement ran from April 5 to May 3, 1856. Henry C. Frentz’s Cheap Ambrotype & Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, Between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysburg, O. Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88 cents to $15.00
The second advertisement ran from May 17 to June 14, 1856. Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, Near Hall’s Block. Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15. Daguerreotypes, from 31c. to $10. Perrysburg, April 5, ’56.
The third advertisement ran from May 31 to June 7, 1856. Now or Never. The Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, on Louisiana, will remove in two weeks. All persons wishing good Daguerreotypes for 31 cents, or good Ambrotypes for 50 cents, will please call before two weeks expires, as this is their last chance to get cheap and good pictures.
The fourth advertisement ran from July 19 to September 4, 1857. Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Summit Street, between Oak and Adam sts., Toledo, Ohio.
Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15. Photographs from $2.00 to $25.00. april 5, 1856.
1849 Ford Street, in Mr. Clark’s Building, over J. H. Guest Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.
J. G. French was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 19 to July 10, 1849 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York). Daguerreotypes. J. G. French would inform the citizens of Ogdensburgh and adjoining towns, that he has opened a Daguerrian gallery in Mr. Clark’s building, Ford Street, over the store of J. H. Guest, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures in a style which cannot be surpassed. Having made himself acquainted with the latest improvements in the art, and by the use of a superior Chemical and Gilding which renders the impression permanent, possessing the appearance of real life, warrants satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call; his process being the same as those of the principal cities, and equal in style. Miniatures neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, and set for their likenesses by way of experiment, if they choose.
N. B.—Those having pictures taken by the old process, can have them re-taken at a small expense. Rooms open from 7 A. M. to 7 P. M.
1848 Rooms in Allen’s Building, nearly opposite the Post Office, Ravenna, Ohio.
H. C. or H. O. Freeman was recorded in an advertisement and an announcement. The advertisement ran from July 5 to 26, 1848 in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio). Daguerreotype Miniatures. H. C. Freeman would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place, that he has opened rooms in Allen’s Building, nearly opposite the Post Office, where he will be happy to see such as may call to examine specimens or sit for miniatures. Important discoveries have been made in the art whereby the pictures are made indelible and susceptible of any amount of shading and coloring.
Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather and warranted to give satisfaction. Instructions given in the art and apparatus furnished.
The announcement appeared on July 19, 1848 in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio). Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. H. O. Freeman has taken rooms in Allen’s building, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses. We have examined some very fine specimens taken by him since he came to our village, and think them the best we have ever seen. Those desirous of obtaining likenesses of themselves or friends, will do well to call upon Mr. Freeman, as we feel confident he will be able to give entire satisfaction.
1854 Address Unknown, Exeter, Illinois.
L. H. Freeborn was recorded in the Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855 (St. Louis, Missouri) without a business address.
Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list him as a daguerreian in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1854-1855.
1851 Over the Old Drug Store, Up-Stairs, Glasgow, Missouri.
Mr. Frazier was recorded in an advertisement and announcement. The advertisement ran from April 10 to May 22, 1851 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri). Daguerrean Likenesses. Mr. Frazier, Daguerrean Artist, can be found up stairs, over the old drug store, opposite Dr. Vaughan’s office, prepared to take true and finished likenesses of all who may desire to employ him. His stay will be short. Call and see his specimens.
The announcement appeared on May 22, 1851 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri). Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Frazier requests us to say that he will leave here next Tuesday morning, previous to which time he desires to fulfill all his engagements. Those wanting likenesses should call without delay.
1856 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
Franklin Daguerrean Gallery was recorded in the April 1, 1856 Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York). In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.
Franklin Daguerrean Gallery, Market St.—This is actually a miserable gallery. We would fain pass on without comment.
Franklin Daguerrean Gallery is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry. I have included this entry because it gives a contemporary assessment of his work.
[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.
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.
