Tag Archives: Daguerreotypist

Mr. Deo

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Rooms at Messrs. Worsham & Dixon Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.

Mr. Deo was recorded in an advertisement that ran from February 7 to 21, 1855 in The American Patriot (Clinton, Louisiana).   Daguerreotype Gallery.  Mr. Deo would respectfully inform the public that he has again returned to Clinton, and is now prepared to take life-like Daguerreotype Likenesses in a superb style at his rooms, which will be found to be admirably arranged, at the Hotel of Messrs. Worsham & Dixon.  He will take single persons or families.—His terms are moderate.  A new supply of cases and frames, of all sizes and qualities will be found at his gallery.  Call and see.  Now is your time, as his stay here will not be long.

Mr. Deo is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Denison

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Room in Davis’ Building, opposite the Phoenix Hotel, Schenectady, New York.

Mr. Denison was recorded in three advertisements in The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  The first advertisement ran on June 4 & 11, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Denison respectfully informs the citizens of Schenectady, that another opportunity is offered them for having Photographic Likenesses taken in the best style by the Daguerreotype.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call at his room in Davis’ building, opposite the Phoenix Hotel, and see specimens of his work.  Likenesses taken in cloudy as well as fair weather.            Terms.

Single,                                                            $3.00                                                                                            Duplicate,                                                     $4.50                                                                                                      Group,                                                            $4.00                                                                                                      Two or three of one family, each,       $2.50                                                                                                    Two or three citizens uniting, each,  $2.50                                                                                                      Mr. Davison (sic.) will remain but one, or at the most two weeks.

The second advertisement ran from June 18 to July 2, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Denison would respectfully inform the citizens, that on account of the number of engaged, he will be unable to leave as soon as he had designed.

All who come in during the few days he remains, will be favored with Miniatures at $2.50 each.  Ladies, $2.00 each.

n. b. Satisfaction given or no pay. Mr. D. has formed a new preparation, by which he requires only fifteen seconds for a sitting.

The third advertisement ran from July 9 to 30, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Denison would respectfully inform the citizens, that on account of the number of engaged, he will be unable to leave as soon as he had designed.

All who come in during the few days he remains, will be favored with Miniatures at $2.50 each.  Ladies, $2.00 each.

n. b. Satisfaction given or no pay. Mr. D. has formed a new preparation, by which he requires only fifteen seconds for a sitting.

Mr. D. is about leaving the place, but will return in the course of a few weeks, when his terms will be as usual.

Mr. Denison is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Garret B. Demarest

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                222 Canal Street, New York, New York.[1]

Garret B. Demarest was recorded on January 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Cooper & Demarest — A pretty fair gallery this. It is located in an old stand and doing a fair business.

[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.

 

Abraham G. Demarest

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Bleecker, Corner Amos Street, New York, New York.                                            1856                326 Bleecker Street, New York, New York.[1]

Abraham G. Demarest was recorded in an advertisement that ran four times between November 7 – 17, 1855 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Cheap Daguerreotypes at Demarest’s old Gallery, Bleecker, cor. Amos streets. Extra-large size Daguerreotypes for fifty cents, equal in quality to those charged five dollars for elsewhere.  These Pictures are beautifully colored, and inserted in a handsome case, and warranted not to fade.  Give them a trial.  Demarest, Bleecker cor. Amos streets

On January 1, 1856 he was listed in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York.        In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Demarest. A. G.—The general style of daguerreotypes. Very little artistic merit. Why do not daguerreotypists cultivate such an interest in the art as will lead them to exhibit no specimens of their ability which are not really meritorious. It were better their rooms were empty.

Abraham G. Demarest is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but is recorded here because of the firsthand account in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal.

[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.

 

William H. Deehong (DeShong)

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1859                Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia.[1]

William H. Deehong  (DeShong) was recorded in an announcement on November 19, 1859 in The Daily Exchange (Baltimore, Maryland).  Atlanta, Nov. 17.—A fire broke out here last night at 11 o’clock and burnt until 2 o’clock this morning, consuming much valuable property.  It originated in a drug store, near Shackelford’s auction room, and burnt to the Fulton Bank.  The Intelligencer newspaper office is in ruins, and two of the next blocks up Whitehall Street.  The flames then spread from Markum corner up Alabama street to Down’s grocery, and thence up Whitehall street to Holbrook’s hat store.  The principal property destroyed was…Deehong’s daguerreotype gallery…

The same announcement also ran in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  William H. DeShong is recorded in in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Early Georgia Photographers, 1841–1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth.

[1] Address from Early Georgia Photographers, 1841–1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth

 

C. Deall (C. Devall)

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852-1853       Rooms Third Street near the Market, Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.

C. Deall (Devall) was recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 25,1852 to January 29, 1853 in the Baton-Rouge Gazette (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana).  Devall’s Daguerrean Rooms. Third Street near the Market.  C. Deall, respectfully informs the public that his rooms are now in readiness for the reception of visitors, whose likenesses he is prepared to take, in superior style, either singly or in groups.  Please call and examine.

C. Deall (Devall) is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. De La Montanye

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1848                Rooms at the Court House, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

J. De La Montanye was recorded in an announcement on August 10, 1848 in the Jefferson Republican (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania). Daguerreotype Portraits. Mr. J. De La Montanye, of New York, is now in Stroudsburg, and will remain for a few days, for the purpose of taking miniatures by the Daguerreotype process.  We have examined several likenesses taken by Mr. M., and we do not hesitate  in saying that they are superior to any ever taken in this place, and persons wishing to transmit their physiognomy to posterity, just as it is, should not leave the present opportunity pass by.  There is no mistake about the Daguerreotype, we have seen it tried.  If any one wishes to satisfy himself in this matter, let him call on Mr. M. now at the Court House, who will be happy to attend to all request of this nature.

J. De La Montanye is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John De Barnes

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                363 Broadway, New York, New York.                                                                            1856                585 Broadway, New York, New York.

John De Barnes was recorded in an advertisement on December 11, 1856 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes.—The best Daguerreotypes made in this city are by John De Banes (formerly of Root’s Gallery), now at the head of this department at Fredericks’s Magnificent Gallery, No. 585 Broadway, opposite Metropolitan Hotel.

John De Barnes is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Dawson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dawson was recorded on April 1, 1856 in the 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.

Dawson, Chestnut St. — Mediocre artist. I noticed nothing but daguerreotypes, there were a few which were respectable but dimness and want of cleanness of the glasses destroyed their effect.

Dawson is recorded in Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

John W. Davis

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                Rooms in Ammons’ Brick Building, corner Fourth and Market Streets,                                              Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

John W. Davis was recorded in an advertisement that ran from April 11 to May 2, 1856 in the Lewisburg Chronicle (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania).  Daguerreotypes.  John W. Davis, having taken a room in Ammons’ large three storey brick building, corner Fourth and Market streets, would respectfully invite the citizens of Lewisburg, and vicinity, to call at his establishment, and examine his specimens.  From his long experience in the art, in connection with one of the best artists in the country, he flatters himself that he can give general satisfaction.  Having gone to great expense in procuring the largest size and best made instruments, he is prepared to take Life-like Daguerreotypes, Crayons, Crystalotypes, Stereoscopic Pictures.

John W. Davis is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a John W. Davis in Sumter, South Carolina in 1859, but it is unknown if they are the same person.