Tag Archives: Daguerreotypist

William G. Brown

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847-1848       Address Unknown, Plattsburgh, New York.

William G. Brown is recorded in an advertisement and announcement in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York.)  The advertisement ran from September 18, 1847 to May 20, 1848.  Wm. G. Brown, Daguerrean Artist, Plattsburgh, N. Y.

In the announcement which ran in the same newspaper on September 18, 1847.  Our fellow-townsman, W. G. Brown, has shown us several specimens of the “Daguerrean art”—taken by himself—which are equal to any thing of the kind ever exhibited in this village.—We have now in our possession a likeness of the lamented Silas Wright, taken by Mr. Brown, from an engraving in the ‘American Quarterly Journal of Agriculture and Science,’ which is pronounced to be the most correct one ever published.  Persons wishing for copies should apply immediately.

William G. Brown does not appear in other photographic directories.

V. O. Brown

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1854                Rooms at the Suffolk Hotel, Huntington, New York.

V. O. Brown is recorded in an announcement and advertisement in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York) on June 16, 1854.  Daguerreotypes Mr. V. O. Brown can be found at the Suffolk Hotel prepared to take true pictures of all who wish to see themselves as they are.  For particulars see advertisement in another column.

Daguerreotypes!  V. O. Brown takes this method of informing the inhabitants of Huntington and vicinity, that he has opened a Room at the Suffolk Hotel, For the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures of the first quality, and invites those in want of a superior Daguerreotype Miniature to call and examine his specimens.  Daguerreotypes copied and neatly set in Cases, Lockets, Breastpins, Rings, & c., and every branch of the art executed and satisfaction warranted.  Miniatures taken in any weather, at prices from 75 cents to $10.  Call early.

V. O. Brown is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1857-1858 in Colchester, Connecticut, John goes on to say that it is possibly the same V. O. Brown that is identified as an itinerant daguerreian in Westminster and Carroll Counties, Maryland in ca. 1853.  At this time there is no proof that they are the same person.

Samuel F. Brown

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1851-1852       449 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.                                                                                  1852-1855       Corner Fifth & Main Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.                                                            1855                   Address Unknown, Louisville, Kentucky.

Samuel F. Brown was recorded in the partnership of Hewett & Brown in an advertisement in the Bardstown Herald (Bardstown, Kentucky.)  The advertisement ran from March 10, 1852 to April 7, 1853.  Based on John Craig’s work the T. F. Brown is more than likely a typo.  Hewett’s National Daguerrean Gallery.  Louisville, KY.  Next To Northern Bank, Corner of Fifth And Main, And Opposite Louisville Journal Office.  Hewett’s old friends in Bardstown and vicinity will please call and see him when in Louisville, “The latch string is never pulled in.”  J. M. Hewett, [sic.] T. F. Brown, Operators.

Hewett & Brown were again recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 5 to July 17, 1855 in the Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  Daguerreotypes and Photographs, Corner of Fifth and main streets.  Hewett & Brown are sending out daily the finest specimens of the two arts.  They will at all times be found ready to fill all orders on short notice, either taken from life or copies from Portraits or Daguerreotypes.  Life-size Photographs made from the smallest Daguerreotypes, and furnished colored in oil or water—the best artist in the city employed to do the coloring.  Call and see specimens.

Hewett’s former customers can here obtain the same superior Daguerreotypes that have secured him premiums over all competitors at the Mechanics Fairs.  my. 9.

Samuel F. Brown was recorded in an advertisement in the Daily Louisville Democrat  (Louisville, Kentucky) which ran from July 17 to September 7, 1855.  Just think of it, at Brown’s Gallery you may obtain a fine Daguerreotype of yourself for the trifling sum of One Dollar, enclosed in a neat case.  Now, don’t delay any longer, but take your family down and have their pictures taken, and you will not regret it.  Sam is hard to beat.

A Samuel F. Brown is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being in Louisville, Kentucky in 1851-1852 as the proprietor of Hewett’s National Daguerreian Gallery at 449 Main Street.  He goes on to suggest that he is the same S. F. Brown in Paducha, Kentucky in 1859-1860 at 24 Broadway.

R. S. Brown

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1851                Room at the American Hotel, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

R. S. Brown was recorded in an advertisement in the Jefferson Republican (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.)  The Advertisement ran from July 24 to August 14, 1851.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The Citizens of Stroudsburg are informed that the subscriber has taken a room at the American Hotel, for the purpose of taking pictures of those who may wish them.  As he has had over seven years experience in the business, and has one of the very best Apparatus, he flatters himself able to give perfect satisfaction to all, by producing pictures, which, for boldness of tone and life like appearance, will be equal to any taken in Philadelphia or New York, and finished so as not to alter.  Taken in cloudy as well as fair weather; and set in lockets, pins, rings, &c. &c.  N. B.—All are requested to call and see Specimens, whether they want pictures or not.           July 17, 1851.   R. S. Brown.

R. S. Brown does not appear in other photographic directories.  His statement of having over seven years experience would mean he started around 1844.  John does list a R. S. Brown in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1859 in Deposit, New York, but, it is unknown if it is the same person.

P. S. Brown

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1851                Address Unknown, Montpelier, Vermont.

P. S. Brown was recorded in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont) on September 25, 1851.  Premiums Awarded By The Washington County Agricultural Society, At Its Sixth Annual Fair, September 18th, 1851…Discretionary Report…Best Daguerreotypes, P. S. Brown, Mont. [Montpelier]   1.00.

P. S. Brown is not recorded in other photographic directories.

George Brown, Jr.

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1842                Rooms at Fouquet’s Hotel, Plattsburgh, New York.

George Brown, Jr. was recorded in two advertisement in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York.)  The first advertisement ran from February 12 to March 5, 1842.  Photographic Likenesses, By the Daguerreotype Process.  Mr. George Brown, Jr. Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Village of Plattsburg and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at Fouquet’s Hotel, where he will be happy to wait upon all who wish to procure correct Likenesses.  By a recent discovery, his likenesses are made as distinct and beautiful as a Steel Engraving, and as the effect is produced by a Chemical action, formed by the rays of Light reflected from the face upon a Silver Plate covered with several Chemical compounds, the cannot be otherwise than correct.  The process is expeditious, so that Likenesses are furnished in a few minutes; and as Mr. Brown engages to give satisfaction, or make no charge, nothing can be lost to any one who may give him a call.

All are invited to call at his room between the hours of 10 A. M. and 4 P. M. and examine his specimens.  Mr. B. would also state to any person desirous of entering into the above business, that they can be instructed how to take likenesses, the darkest day during the year, and can be furnished with an apparatus which for the amount of capital and time invested, offers the best chance for a permanent and steady business with which the said capital can be invested.

The second advertisement ran in the same newspaper on February 19, 1842.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.—Mr. Brown will remain at Fouquet’s Hotel a few days longer, and all who wish for a correct copy of the “human face divine,” should call on him immediately.  His terms are very reasonable.

George Brown, Jr. does not appear in other photographic directories.

J. W. Brown

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1853                Over Maguet’s Drug Store, Gallipolis, Ohio.

J. W. Brown was recorded in an advertisement in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio) which ran from March 3 to May 19, 1853. Great attraction, At the Gallipolis Daguerrian Gallery, (Over Maguet’s Drug Store.)

“Is there a man with soul so dead,                                                                                                                  That to himself hath never said”                                                                                                                      I’ll go and have my likeness taken,                                                                                                                    If so now is the time,                                                                                                                                          “Ere decay’s defacing fingers                                                                                                                          Hath swept the lines where beauty lingers.”

The subscriber having fitted up his rooms in the best style, is now prepared to take daguerreotypes, single or in groups.  Miniatures fitted in cases, lockets, pins, rings, and in the best style; also originals copied.  His friends and the public generally are invited to call and see for themselves.  Gallery open from 8½ o’clock until sundown.            J. W. Brown.

Below is an announcement of the premiums awarded at the Gallia County Agricultural Fair which appeared in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio.) on October 13, 1853.  Premiums  Awarded at the Gallia County Agricultural Fair, held at Gallipolis, on the 29th and 30th days of September, 1853…fancy Articles: …J. W. Brown, daguerreotypes, 1.00.

J. W. Brown does not appear in other photographic directories.

H. F. Brooks

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1856                Rooms over Store of E. B. Shattuck & Co, Barre, Massachusetts          1857                Upper Rooms in the Brick Block, Barre, Massachusetts.

H. F. Brooks is mentioned in six advertisements in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts.) The first appeared on July 4, 1856. Daguerreotypes!  H. F. Brooks, May be at the rooms heretofore occupied by Mr. Tapley, where he is prepared to furnish people with good Daguerreotypes, and at fair prices.  A complete assortment of Cases and Lockets can be found from which customers can make selections to please their various tastes.  Barre, June 6, 1856.

It is unknown if Mr. Tapley is a daguerreotypist or not.  John Craig list in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry a Charles E. Tapley in Worcester, Massachusetts from 1857-1860 it is unknown if they are the same person.

The second and third advertisements appeared on December 19, 1856 and January 16, 1857.  And announces that Fred Ruggles has taken over the rooms formerly occupied by H. F. Brooks.

The fourth and fifth advertisement are for Brooks & Ruggles which appeared on March 13 and May 1, 1857 which were posted yesterday.

The sixth advertisement ran on September 11, 1857.  Barre Annual Cattle Show and Fair!  Persons visiting Barre during the Fair will find H. F. Brooks Ambrotype Rooms, lust the place to pass an hour or two, where he will be happy to wait upon his friends and take his or her Ambrotype, with that correctness which characterizes the city artist.  Give him a call in Brick Block.  N.B. Remember the place H. F. Brooks.

H. F. Brooks was not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

Brooks & Ruggles

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1857                Brick Block, Barre, Massachusetts.

Brooks & Ruggles were recorded in two advertisements in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts) the first on March 13, 1857.  Picture Emporium.  We the undersigned, having leased and fitted up the Upper Rooms in the Brick Block, with all the modern improvements in artistical works, together with a large and splendid Sky-Light, by which light we are enabled to take a picture of from one to twelve persons upon a single plate, are now prepared to furnish all persons wishing for a likeness of themselves or friends, with one, that cannot be surpassed by any other artists.  Brooks & Ruggles.  H. F. Brooks, F. Ruggles

The second advertisement appeared on May 1, 1857.  “I Still Live.”  So said the immortal Webster.  We still live, so say the subscribers, and if the public have any doubt in regard to it, they can be convinced of the fact by calling into our Picture Gallery, at any day, we are ready and waiting to give a cordial welcome to all who may favor us with a call.  Price of Pictures varying from 25 cts. to $10,00.  Rooms in Brick Block.  Brooks & Ruggles.  H. F. Brooks, F. Ruggles, Barre

Brooks & Ruggles were not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

Charles Brockway

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Rooms at the Dwelling of Dr. Brockway, Middlebury, Vermont.

Charles Brockway was recorded in an advertisement in The Middlebury Register (Middlebury, Vermont) which ran from March 14 to April 25, 1855.  Daguerreotypes!  Good Likenesses for 50 Cents The subscriber has provided himself with apparatus and means of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, after the New York style, and at a very low price 50 cents.  All small sizes, whether in a case, Locket, or ring, will hereafter be produced true to life at this very small charge.

That he is taking likenesses in a style of unsurpassed neatness and life-like beauty, will be seen by calling at his room.  He has on hand a splendid assortment of Cases of various style and price, and as he intends to make Middlebury his permanent residence, he can make it alike his own and the interest of his employers, to give superior Pictures at low and fixed prices.  Charles Brockway, Dag. Artist.  Rooms at the Dwelling of Dr. Brockway.          March 8, 1855.

Charles Brockway is not recorded in other photographic directories.