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E. O. Cook

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1850                Rooms at F. A. Miller’s, Shalersville, Ohio.

E. O. Cook was recorded in an advertisement that ran on March 4 & 11, 1850 in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio). Pro Bono Publico! E. O. Cook’s Daguerreotypes.  Prices from $1.50 to $10.00 according to the size and quality of the frame or case.  Rooms At F. A. Miller’s, Shalersville.  In consideration of our advantages to obtain a thorough knowledge of the art both chemical and operative, having spared neither time, money or pains to perfect ourselves in the business; and having had for a season the charge of T. B. Shew’s Daguerrian Gallery, of Philadelphia, as well as an opportunity of visiting the other popular galleries of the city, to observe the different styles of pictures, we feel safe in warranting our pictures to be artistic in style, shade and position, superior for strength and beauty of tone, and as durable as the substance upon which they are taken, which is silver; and we are determined that no picture, except it be of this character shall leave our room.

As the opinion has prevailed to some extent that these pictures will fade in time we would say, no person having any sense of honor, and acquainted with his business, will put up a picture that will fade, as a picture rightly taken and gilded is secured by the gilding; being in this way made permanent upon the silver, and protected by the transparent surface of gold which unites chemically with the plate, removing the possibility of a change.

Our thanks are due the inhabitants of Shalersville for their liberal patronage during the time we have been in the place, and we hope those who wish for pictures would come in soon as we intend to leave in a few days.  Feb. 20, 1850.

E. O. Cook is not recorded in other photographic directories. Note the February 20, 1850 date at the end of the advertisement. He was in Shalersville, Ohio at least two weeks before the first advertisement was found on March 4.

Cook & Glen

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1852                Address Unknown, Charleston, South Carolina.

Cook & Glen were recorded in an announcement on November 23 1852 in The Camden Journal  (Camden, South Carolina).  The Fair and Poultry Exhibition…We have taken a few notes in the more delicate and fine arts to-day….Osborn, Cook & Glen, of this city an extensive Gallery of Daguerreotype Miniatures…Charleston Courier, 19th Inst.

Both George Smith Cook and D. L. Glen are listed in photographic directories in Charleston, South Carolina.  They have not been recorded as partners, in fact looking at Craig’s Daguerreian Registry he records George Smith Cook in 1852 at 235 King Street, D. L. Glen at 221 King Street and James M. Osborn at 233 King Street.

N. W. Conklin & Son

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1849-1850       Address Unknown, Jamaica, New York.

N. W. Conklin & Son were recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 4, 1849 to December 17, 1850 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York). Likenesses. The Subscribers would respectfully inform their friends and all who may favor them with a call, that they are now prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses on as reasonable terms as they can be obtained elsewhere, and such as give good satisfaction.

N. W. Conklin was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in Jamaica, New York in 1850-1851.

S. G. Conger

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1852                Address Unknown, Fort Covington, New York.                                                    1852                Address Unknown, Malone, New York.                                                                          1853                In Front of the Franklin House, Malone, New York.

S. G. Conger was recorded an announcement and two advertisements. The announcement ran on November 13, 1852 in the Franklin Gazette (Fort Covington, New York).  Daguerreotype Saloon.  The undersigned will be in Malone with his Daguerrean Saloon in a few days, and those wishing to get correct likenesses of themselves or friends will do well to call, for perhaps a better opportunity may never present itself.

Think not these portraits made by light,                                                                                                           Will fade and vanish at a sight,                                                                                                                             No—when the ruby lip is dust shall lie,                                                                                                             When death’s grey film o’erspreads the sparkling eye,                                                                               These life-like pictures will mock at decay,                                                                                                     And still be fresh and vivid as to-day.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mr. C. is now in town, and ready to receive visitors.

In the first advertisement that ran from April 7 to May 12, 1853 in the Frontier Palladium (Malone, New York).    S. G. Conger, Daguerrean Artists, Would respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of Malone and its vicinity that he will remain a few weeks in town, and those that wish to get Daguerreotype Miniatures taken of themselves or friends will have a favorable opportunity of doing so on moderate terms and in the highest perfection of the art.

Miniatures put up in Broaches, Lockets, Rings, &c.                                                                                     Pictures taken in cloudy weather as well as in a clear day.                                                                      N. B.—Satisfaction given or no charge.                                                                                                              Instructions in the Art carefully given on moderate terms.

The second advertisement ran from July 14 to October 27, 1853 in the Frontier Palladium  (Malone, New York).  In Town Again!  Conger’s Daguerrean Saloon, Has taken the Old Stand, in front of the Franklin House, where he will always be ready to wait on those that will favor him with a call.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and in as Good Style, as can be got in this vicinity.  If you don’t believe it, come and try it.—There is no use of boasting of my experience in regard to my work; I will leave it with the public to judge for themselves in regard to the beauty of my pictures, the correctness of delineation, or perfectness of the whole mechanical execution in this truly beautiful Art.             A correct likeness or no charge.

S. G. Conger is not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. W. Conger

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms on Ford Street, Ogdensburgh, New York.

G. W. Conger was recorded in an advertisement that ran from February 15 to June 28, 1853 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York). Great Rush for Conger’s Saloon. We would call the attention of the citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, to Mr. C’s Daguerrean Saloon, on Ford Street, where you can get a correct Likeness of yourself taken by sky-light.  This light gives a clean, bold, deep impression, free from the dark shades that so often ruin pictures taken by side light.  Mr. C. gives particular attention to the taking of Children by a new process, enabling him to secure an exact Likeness in almost an instant of time.  Operating hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M., without regard to weather.  N. B.—Pictures taken of sick or deceased persons at their residence, if required.

G. W. Conger was not recorded in other photographic directories.

Henry Conant

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                15 Fourth Story, Central Exchange, Worcester, Massachusetts.                      1850                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Henry Conant was recorded in an advertisement the ran from January 27 to April 6, 1848 in The Massachusetts Cataract and Temperance Standard (Worcester & Boston, Massachusetts).    H. Conant’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 15 Fourth Story, Central Exchange.

The attention of the public is invited to the excellent tone and beauty of the Pictures taken at this place—the perfect delineation of the features and drapery—the expression of the countenance, and the life-like appearance which they exhibit.

Miniatures put up in silk-lined case for $1.  Other prices according to richness or size of case, or number of pictures on a plate.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens before engaging elsewhere, as they will be waited upon with pleasure whether they contemplate sitting for a Miniature or not.

Henry Conant was not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.  He was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1850 without a business address.

Mr. Combs

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Rooms at City Hotel, Baton-Rough, Louisiana.

Mr. Combs was recorded in an announcement that ran on February 28, 1846 in the Baton-Rouge Gazette (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana).  Daguerreotype.—Those of our citizens who may be desirous of having their portraits taken, are invited to pay a visit to Mr. Combs, at the City Hotel.  The papers published in the various places he has visited, speak highly of his talents as an artist.

Mr. Combs is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Sabin W. Colton

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                265 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [1]

Sabin W. Colton was recorded in the April 1, 1856 issue of 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.

Colton. — A pretty good gallery, if better arranged and more care given to manipulation.

Sabin W. Colton was recorded in Philadelphia from 1850 to 1857.

[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.

 

L. W. Colton

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1849                825, 826 & 27 Foot’s Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

L. W. Colton was recorded in an advertisement which ran from March 14 to May 8, 1849 in the Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts). O. H. Cooley has this day associated with him Mr. L. W. Colton, and the business will hereafter by conducted under the name of O. H. Cooley & Co., at the old stand in Foot’s new building, where they will continue to give the public more of those unrivalled Sky-Light Daguerreotypes, which have gained for this establishment its just and far famed celebrity, and they hope by unceasing endeavors to please, to merit a continuance of the public patronage.  The Rooms will be open for visitors from 8 o’clock A. M. until sunset.  All are invited to call and examine specimens whether they wish for pictures or not.

O. H. Cooley would also request those who have unsettled accounts to call as soon as practicable and settle the same with him or Prof. Atwater, who is yet at hand at his department in No. 8.

L. W. Colton is not recorded in other photographic directories. It is unknown if Colton is a daguerreotypist or just a business partner.

Cole & Lovell

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1849                Gallery in Tallmadge Block, Lancaster, Ohio.

Cole & Lovell were recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 22 to July 6, 1849 in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Cole & Lovell, Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Lancaster and vicinity, that they have opened their Daguerrian gallery in Tallmadge’s Block, for a short time, where they will be found in readiness to execute Likenesses equal to any in the West for depth of tone and softness of light and shade.  Having given their undivided attention to the business for several years in the Eastern cities, they feel confident they can suit all who may favor them with a call.

Those wishing for a beautiful likeness of themselves or friends, will do well to call soon, while so favorable an opportunity offers.  Gold and Plated Lockets on hand.  Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.  Instruction given in the art.  Apparatus, &c., furnished on the most reasonable terms.

June 29, 1849 the following announcement appeared in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  Daguerreotypes.—In another column will be found advertisement of Messrs. Cole & Lovell, who are ready to take likenesses in the most approved style.  They are good operators and make good pictures.

Cole & Lovell are not recorded in other photographic directories.