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E. L. Brockett

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1853                3 Exchange Block, King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

E. L. Brockett was recorded in the Daily Evening Star (Washington, D. C.) in an advertisement which ran from August 18 to November 25, 1853.  Alexandria Daguerrean Gallery Exchange Block, changed hands.  D. Haas having bought out the entire interest of E. L. Brockett in the above Gallery, and replenished his stock with a beautiful variety of new Plain and Fancy Cases, Lockets, Rings, Pins, and Ornamental Frames, is prepared to take Pictures with every improvement in the Art.

Pictures taken in any weather and warranted to give entire satisfaction.  He will not permit any Pictures to leave the Gallery that are not perfect.  Miniatures for lockets, Rings, and other Ornaments taken in the best possible manner an on the most reasonable terms.  The Public are requested to call and examine for themselves.  Remember the place—the only Daguerrean Gallery in Alexandria, No. 3 Exchange Block, King street, Alexandria, Va.

E. L. Brockett is not recorded in other photographic directories that I have access to.

 

John DeWitt Brinkerhoff

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1851-1852       383 Broadway, New York, New York.

John DeWitt Brinkerhoff was recorded twice in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York.) The first was on October 29, 1851 where he is mentioned as being awarded at the American Institute.  Twenty-Fourth Annual Fair of the American Institute—Official Declaration of Premiums.  Daguerreotypes.

M. A. & S. Root, No. 363 Broadway, best Daguerreotypes—Gold Medal.                                            J. Gurney, No. 159 Broadway, 2d best Daguerreotypes,—Silver Medal.                                           J. D. W. Brinkerhoff, No. 383 Broadway, for Still Life Daguerreotype Views—Silver Medal.    S. A. Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, Still Life Daguerreotype Views.—Silver Medal.             Joseph Atkins, No. 219 Fulton-st., Brooklyn, Cameo Daguerreotype—Silver Medal.                  H. E. Insley, No 311 Broadway, Illuminated Daguerreotypes—Silver Medal.                        Krochls & Vetters, No. 499 Broadway, Photypes—Silver Medal.                                                     Mrs. Bertha Wehnert, No. 385 Broadway, Phototypes.—Silver Medal.                                            C. C. Harrison, No. 85 Duane st., Daguerreotype Cameras.—Gold Medal.

The second entry is from the Annual Report of the American Institute of the city of New York.  Premiums Awarded by the managers of the 26th Annual Fair of the American Institute Oct. 1852….Manufacturing and Mechanical Department…Daguerreotypes

J. Gurney, 189 & 349 Broadway for best daguerreotypes……………Gold medal                Meade & Brothers, 233 Broadway, 2d best daguerreotypes…………Silver medal    Brinkerhoff & Co., 383 Broadway, 3d best daguerreotypes…………Diploma                        Samuel Root, 233 Broadway for imitation crayon daguerreotypes….Silver medal                   S. A. Holmes, 289 Broadway, for excellent daguerreotype views……Diploma                           C. C. Harrison, 86 Duane-Street, for Camera Instrument……………..Gold medal, Having before Award, Diploma.

John DeWitt Brinkerhoff is known and is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  I have included the entries because this is new information of awards won at the American Institute.

Julius Brille

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1854                156 Bowery, New York, New York.                                                                                  1855-1856       204 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

Julius Brille was listed in two advertisements in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York.) the first on July 12, 1854, which has previously been posted.  But sets an activity date and address        for when he was at 156 Bowery.  Arrest Of Daguerreotype Artists.—The following named persons were yesterday arrested on complaint of Thos. S. Jube of No. 83 Bowery, who charges them with practicing their business on Sundays, contrary to law:  Mr. Reeves, corner of Grand-st. and Bowery; Mrs. Baulch, No. 113 Bowery; Mr. Brille, No. 156 Bowery; Mr. Barkelow, No. 132 Bowery; Mr. Reed, No. 98 Bowery; Mr. Weston, No. 132 Chatham-st.  They were taken to the Second District Police Court and held for examination.

The second advertisement appeared on December 22, 1855 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Handsome Ladies!—Pictures Taken Gratis!—The time fixed for the opening of Barnum’s Gallery Of Beauty has been extended for a short period $20,000 will be expended in Premiums to the 100 handsomest Ladies and for painting their portraits.  Highest prize $1,000.  For particulars see circulars at the Museum.  Daguerreotypes for this Gallery will be taken free of all expense to the sitter, if application be made to them immediately, by all the principal artists in the United States, including the following superior Daguerreotypist in the City of New York.

J. Gurney, No. 489 Broadway; M. M. Lawrence, No. 831 Broadway; S. Root, No. 363 Broadway;  Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway; R. Anson, No. 589 Broadway; Beckers & Piard, No. 264 Broadway; M. H. Kimball, No. 407 Broadway; J. W. Thompson, No. 315 Broadway, and 182 Fulton-st, Brooklyn; M. Kerston, No. 421 Broadway, cor. of canal; P. Welling, Cor. of Bleecker and Carmine-sts; P. G. Clark, No. 156 Bowery; Jullus Brill, No. 204 Chatham-st; R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham Square.

The third entry is from the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.  J. Brill’s, Chatham street — The daguerreotypes are very good; the photographs are not in the highest perfection, some however excel.

Brille is known Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list him Julius Brill (spelling variant.)  I have included the third entry from the Photographic and fine Arts Journal because it gives a contemporary assessment of his work.  As I work through other New York City Newspapers I hope to add to Brille’s Record.

Henry L. Bridge

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1854    Rooms in the Store Room formerly occupied by Isaac Smith, Curwensville,        Pennsylvania.

Henry L. Bridge was listed in an announcement and advertisement on August 23, 1854 in the Raftsman’s Journal (Clearfield, Pennsylvania.)  Business Items:  Our friend Bridge, who is a cleaver fellow and deserving of patronage, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, at Curwensville.  He takes beautiful pictures, and we have no doubt those of our readers who give him a call, will receive entire satisfaction.

The advertisement ran from August 23 to September 20, 1854.  Daguerreotype Gallery, At Curwensville.—The undersigned, would inform the public that he has opened a Daguerrean Room, in the Store Room, formerly occupied by Isaac Smith, in Curwensville, where he will take some of the best, cheapest, and most life-like pictures, that can be obtained in the country.  H. L. Bridge.

Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list a Henry Bridge as a daguerreian in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania from 1854-1860, and later was also reported to work in Pine Grove and Clearfield, Pennsylvania.  John’s only reference to his entry was the city directories provided to him on microfiche by the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts. In all probability this is the same individual.  One could hypothesize that since Bridge shows up in the city directories in Bellefonte that this was his home base.  He probably was only listed in the residence section as a daguerreian without a business address, since John did not include an address in the entry.  In looking at a map of the area it is possible that Bridge made a circuit going from town to town.

The above is speculation on my part.  This is the only entry I have for Henry L. Bridge from the Raftsman’s Journal or any other newspapers in the area.  But, together with John’s work a pattern begins to emerge.  Further research might help to get a clearer picture of his activities.

S. D. Brewer

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Ca.1849           109 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.                                        1850                Union Street Bazaar, opposite the Lynn Railroad Station, Lynn, Massachusetts.

S. D. Brewer was recorded in the Lynn News (Lynn, Massachusetts) on April 26, 1850.  He has been hired as an assistant to S. H. Whitmore and was formerly form [Luther Holman] Hale & Company, Boston  gallery.

New Daguerreian Gallery, In the Union Street Bazaar, opposite the Lynn Railroad Station.  The subscriber, having decided upon a permanent Location, has at great expense fitted up a suit of rooms, and furnished them with every facility for executing Likenesses, single or in groups, in a new and unique manner.  He has also the assistance of Mr. S. D. Brewer, who is acknowledged to be one of the best operators in the country, (recently from Hale & Co., Boston,) with the best Voigtlander Camera in the world, which will enable him to carry out his motto, “Excelsior.”

N.B. Particular attention will be given to procure good likenesses of sick or deceased persons, at their residence.  Children taken, in from three to ten seconds, between 9, A. M, and 3, P. M.  Copying attended to with punctuality and dispatch.  Persons learning of him will receive the best of instruction.  Lockets, Cases, and Frames, constantly on hand and for sale.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.              S. H. Whitmore

Brewer was not listed in the business or residence sections of the Boston City Directory for 1848 through 1851 and he was not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers. 1839-1900, either under Boston or Lynn sections.

Henry William Bradley

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1844- c.1846   Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.                                                                   1844                  Room in the corner house, opposite Judge Morgan residence, Baton-Rouge,                                 Louisiana.                                                                                                                            c.1846-1849    Address Unknown, Wilmington, North Carolina.                                                  1850-1878       San Francisco, California.                                                                                                1853-c. 1854   Sacramento, California.

Henry William Bradley was recorded in the Baton-Rouge Gazette (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana) on October 12 & 19, 1844.  Card.  H. W. Bradley, Daguerreotypist of New Orleans, respectfully informs the citizens of East and West Baton Rouge, that it is his intention to occupy a room in the corner house, opposite the residence of Judge Morgan for a short time, where he will be pleased to attend to those who may favor him with their patronage.  He is desirous that all should call and examine his specimens, which will speak for themselves; and guarantees to give a good picture, with or without coloring, or make no charge; which in all cases will be reasonable.  Pictures of any description accurately copied.

Bradley was not recorded in Photography in New Orleans The Early Years, 1840-1865 (Margaret Denton Smith and Mary Louise Tucker).  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry mentions that Henry W. Bradley learned the daguerreotype process in New Orleans, Louisiana but does not reference any dates.  John goes on to say that he arrived in California in 1849 and by August 1850 was operating a business. Also listed in Biographies of Western Photographers (Carl Mautz.) In Pioneer Photographers Of The Far West A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1864 (Peter Palmquist and Thomas R. Kailbourn) List Henry William Bailey as being active in New Orleans, Louisiana c. 1846; Wilmington, North Carolina, c. 1846-1849; San Francisco, California 1850-1878; Sacramento, California 1853-c. 1854.

Based on the above information and checking all available photographic directories I am confident that the article below is for Henry William Bradley.  Recorded in the Southern Standard (Tarboro’, North Carolina) on January 31, 1852.  Agriculture In California.  Gold is not the only source of wealth in California.  But her soil is rich, and in many localities capable of immense production.  Agriculture appears to be attracting much attention, and has been very profitable during the past season.  We find in the San Francisco “Courier,” of the 14th November, a notice of an award of premiums for best agricultural specimens…and added to the exhibition are also beautiful specimens of the daguerrean and photographic art from Mr. Shew, and also from Mr. Bradley….

C. D. Boyden

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1850                Address Unknown, Charleston, South Carolina.                                                1850                Rooms in the Sumter Court House, Sumterville, South Carolina.

C. D. Boyden was recorded in a notice and advertisement which ran from February 27 to March 6, 1850 in The Sumter Banner (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  The notice.              By the arrival of Mr. C. D. Boyden, from the Daguerrean Gallery of Messrs. Bostwick & Fuller, the citizens of Sumter are enabled to have correct likenesses of themselves and family taken, at a very moderate charge and in a style unequaled for durability and life-like expression.  Mr. B. is certainly master of his profession, and we recommend to all, have their Likenesses taken by him immediately—such an opportunity rarely occurs and advantages should be taken of it.

The Advertisement.  Daguerreotypes, C. D. Boyden, from the Daguerrean Gallery of Bostwick & Fuller, has taken rooms in the Sumter Court House, and is now prepared to take perfect and imperishable likenesses of all who will favor him with a call; and at prices to suit the times.  Come and see.  Sumterville, Feb. 20, 1850.

In the book Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers, 1840-1940. By Harvey S. Teal.  Page 48.  Bostwick & Squires…Bostwick “states in a May 1850 Georgetown newspaper that he was “recently from New York & directly from the City of Charleston.”  The same information is also recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Boyd

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1854                Address Unknown, Natchitoches, Louisiana.                                                1854                Address Unknown, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Boyd was recorded in an advertisement in The South-Western (Shreveport, Louisiana) on November 15 to 29, 1854.  Electro-Magnetic Sky-Light Daguerreotype Saloon.  After operating a few weeks at  Natchitoches, I shall receive from N. York a large and improved apparatus, involving  newly applied principles of optics, when I shall be able to exhibit to the ladies and gentlemen of Shreveport and surrounding country, Daguerrean likenesses excelling any hitherto executed in this region.  Having great experience in the art, and in possession of all the late improvements, I will be prepared, by the aid of an ample Sky-Light and the celebrated Electro-Magnetic process, to take likenesses almost instantaneously, thereby committing to “metallic immortality” the happiest expression of the “human face divine,” and avoiding the staring and frowning contour, attendant upon long sittings.  By a secret accelerating process, in connexion with a “Buickworker,” likenesses of Infants will be taken in fair weather with extraordinary certainty and perfection.  I intend also to introduce some new style of pictures by patent chemical processes that are all the go in the northern cities.  The celebrated “crayon,” or Byron, and vignette miniatures.  The fine illustrated or halo pictures, and those wonders of science and art, “stereoscope” pictures which by some mysterious physiological or psychological process impress upon the mind of the beholder the idea of Solidity, or an outstanding form.  Those lovers of the fine arts who desire something rare and artistic—gems of the “art divine”—will do well to make their arrangements for a sitting when this gallery opens.  Daguerreotypes have in this age of progression, become an indispensable requisite to our earthly happiness; and we are continually and mournfully reminded that “delays are dangerous.”  Let it be distinctly understood that I will take good likenesses in any kind of weather.  Children in fair weather.  The remains of the departed daguerreotyped, and landscapes, residences, etc., taken in their natural position.

At this time Boyd’s first name is unknown and he does not appear in other photographic directories practicing in Louisiana.

 

E. F. Boyd

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1859                Address Unknown, Jackson, Mississippi.

E. F. Boyd was recorded in the Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee.) on December 24 & 25, 1859.  Daguerrean Gallery For Sale.—The undersigned wishing to engage in different business, offers his gallery for sale in Jackson Mississippi.  It is the oldest and the best in the city, and commands a business of $3000 a year—expenses light.  For particulars address immediately,  E. F. Boyd, Jackson, Miss.

Even though the advertisement appeared in the Memphis, Tennessee newspaper it is possible that the gallery is in Jackson, Mississippi, a distance of over 200 miles.  Boyd does not appear in other photographic directories.