1859 Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.
1859 June 23. The Litchfield Enquirer. (Litchfield, Connecticut.) June 23, 1859, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1777, P. 2.
Mr. Bill, a daguerrean, has been making an effort, to take the likeness of the Senate in one group.
1853 Nathan’s Building, Birmingham (Derby), Connecticut.
1854 Address Unknown, Woodbury, Connecticut.
1853 September 8. The Derby Journal. (Birmingham, (Derby) Connecticut.) September 8, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 36, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes.—Mr. J. E. Biddle, Artist from New York, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place that he has taken the room known as Nathan’s Skylight Daguerrean Room, Birmingham, and would be happy to receive all who please to favor him with a call.—Having had great experience in the Art he feels confident that he can please, and offers his Pictures at a price that will defy competition. Pictures taken for 50 cents and upwards, and of all sizes, for rings, pins, and lockets; also all kinds of pictures accurately copied. Taken in cloudy as well as clear weather. Sept. 1, 1853.
Advertisement was recorded on September 8 & 15, 1853.
1854 April 1. Columbian Register. (New Haven, Connecticut.) April 1, 1854, Vol. XLII, No. 2158, P. 3.
Wanted To Purchase, A Good Traveling Daguerrean Saloon. Any person having one to dispose of, at a reasonable price, may hear of a purchaser by addressing a line to Jas. E. Biddle, Woodbury, Ct., stating dimensions, price, and where it is to be seen.—Please address immediately, as above.
Advertisement was recorded on April 1 & 15, 1854.
1852 Old Post Office Building, Galveston, Texas.
1853-1854 Corner of Centre and Post Office Streets, Galveston, Texas.
1852 March 22. Semi-Weekly Journal. (Galveston, Texas.) March 22, 1852, Vol. III, No. 13, Whole No. 221, P. 3.
Daguerrian Establishment. Old Post Office Building, Post Office Street, Galveston. Mrs. S. R. P. John has fitted up the Post Office Building in a handsome style, and having a superior arrangement of light, as well also as every other facility, she will be able to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish accuracy and effect to any other establishment in the South. Mrs. John availed herself of the aid of Mr. Bickel an experienced artist, and feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who patronize her enterprise.
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves. [mar1.
Advertisement was recorded on March 22; May 10; and June 24, 1852.
1854 January 17. Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Galveston, Texas.) January 17, 1854, Vol. 12, No. 56, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. Messrs. Anderson & Bickel would most respectfully announce to the citizens of Galveston and vicinity, that they will continue the business at the old stand—the Sky-light Gallery—where one of the firm will always be found ready to give you a true likeness, while the other may be absent with the Daguerrean Car to the different towns in the State; the object is to permanently locate in Galveston, and do as good work as can be done in the Northern cities, and we hope by so doing, to merit the public patronage.
We have, and will keep constantly on hand, every style of Cases, Frames, Seals, Rings, Breast Pins, &c. &c.
Daguerreotypes, Landscapes and Paintings neatly copied. Prices from one to ten dolars. Operating hours from 8 A. M,. to 5 P. M.
Rooms corner of Centre and Post-office streets, Up Stairs. nov11.
1846 Address Unknown, Matamoras, Mexico.
1846 December 26. The Freeman’s Journal. (Cooperstown, New York.) December 26, 1846, Vol. XXXIX, No. XVIII, P. 2.
Matamoras.—A Washington letter writer says: I am informed by a gentleman recently from Matamoras, that that town has become completely Americanised. You can scarcely turn a corner, or walk twenty yards in the streets, without stumbling on a Yankee name emblazoned on some sin. The riot and confusion of Spanish rule is succeeded by a quiet quite Massachusetts like. Colonel Clarke is evidently popular, and a most judicious officer. The advertisements in the Matamoras Flag are amusing, and show the Americanism now getting quite peculiar. For instance, there are five taverns, as follows:—“Resaca House,” by Angelo Oliva—“Exchange,” Tucker & Richardson; “Washington House,” A. Wheeler— “Tremont House,” Gillock & Miller— “Matamoras Lunch,” Then Mr. C. J. Betts advertises Daguerreotypes—…
1851 Third Street, over Post Office, Wilmington, Delaware.
1851 May 9. Blue Hen’s Chicken. (Wilmington, Delaware.) May 9, 1851,Vol. VI, No. 39, Whole No. 299, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Portraits By B. Betts, Successor to S. Broadbent (sky-light gallery) Third street over the post office, Wilmington, Del. Pictures taken equally well in any kind of weather and satisfaction given in all cases. Dark clothing always preferable. Materials used in the business kept constantly on hand and instructions given in the art on reasonable terms. Ap18.
1851-1858 62 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]
1858-1861 142 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
Ca.1858-1861. Ninth plate advertising card.
I. Bent, Ambrotype & Photograph Gallery, 142 Washington Street, Boston. Old Daguerreotypes Cleaned and Copied, on the most reasonable terms.
[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.
1856-1857 Merchant Street Over the Office of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii.
1856 April 5. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) April 5, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 48, P. 3.
To the Citizens on Honolulu. This is to inform the citizens Honolulu, that Mr. Benson, will continue the Daguerrean Art on Rose Lane, after April 14th, 1856.
We would return our sincere thanks to our patrons, and recommend Mr. B., as worthy of their patronage. B. Jay Antrim, & co.
Advertisement ran on April 5 & 12, 1856.
1856 June 28. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) June 28, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 8, P. 3.
W. Benson’s Polynesian Daguerrean Gallery, Merchant Street, Over the Office of the “Pacific Commercial Advertiser.” Pictures Taken In Any Weather.
Advertisement ran from June 28, 1856 to January 31, 1857.
1856 July 2. The Pacific Advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) July 2, 1856, Vol 1. No. 1, P. 1.
W. Benson’s, Polynesian Daguerrean Rooms. Merchant Street, Over The Office of the “Pacific Commercial Advertiser.” Thankful for the liberal patronage he has hitherto enjoyed, Mr. B. would solicit the attention of the public to his new gallery where he will take pictures at all hours of the day, and in any weather. July 1, 1856.
Advertisement ran from July 2, 1856 to March 19, 1857.
1856 November 13. The Pacific Advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) November 13, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 20, P. 2.
Artistic.—The specimens of portraits painting which our friend Burgess has recently executed, are sufficient of themselves to recommend him to those who may require his services. The portraits of the King and Queen which hang at the post-office door, though only copied from daguerreotypes and not perfect, bear a close resemblance to the originals, and show that the artists possesses the elements of success and good taste. Strangers in town, as well as residents, who desire to secure portraits to send to their friends at home, will find it worth their while to call on Mr. Burgess, over to post-office, on Mr. Benson, Daguerrean Artist, over the Commercial printing rooms, or on Mr. Stangenwald, Ambrotype and Daguerreotypist, King street; either of whom, we guarantee, will give satisfaction in whatever they undertake.
1857 May 28. The Pacific Advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) May 28, 1857, Vol. I, No. 20, P. 2.
New Ambrotype Gallery. The undersigned would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Honolulu and the public generally, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Benson, over the Printing Office of the Commercial Advertiser, where he in now prepared to take Pictures On Glass And Paper, Known as the Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs. Having recently arrived from the United States, with good instruments and a new and extensive assortment of stock, he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to those who favor him with their patronage.
N. B. Pictures put up in a Variety Of Styles, to suit customers.
Rooms open from 9 A. M. to 12 P. M., and from 1 to 4 P. M. W. F. Howland.
Advertisement ran from May 28, 1857 to June 24, 1858.
1858 January 30. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) January 30, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 39, P. 8.
Passengers. Per St. Mary’s, for San Francisco [January 26] .—…W. Benson & Wife.
1846-1847 Main Street, Hubbard’s Block, Norwich, Connecticut.
1846 March 4. The Norwich Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) March 4, 1846, Vol. XXIV, No. 52, Whole No. 3259, P. 3.
Free Exhibition Of Plain And Colored Photographic or Daguerreotype Miniatures taken on Plates six times the usual size, by Mr. Bennett, from Boston.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully requested to call at rooms in Hubbard’s block and examine a great variety of Miniatures, Views &c., taken by this wonderful process. Likenesses taken singly or in groups from 2 to 6, without regard to weather, and entirely free from that dark and lifeless appearance which has always been a serious objection to most taken in a similar way. Persons sitting for their Miniatures will not be required to take them unless perfectly satisfied.
American and German instruments and all kinds of Daguerreotype materials for sale, and instructions given in the art.
N. B.—a good assortment of gold and gilt Lockets constantly on hand. Norwich, Feb. 24.
Advertisement was recorded three times between March 4 to October 7, 1846.
1846 December 2. The Norwich Aurora. (Norwich, Connecticut.) December 2, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 602, P. 1.
Bennett’s Daguerrian Gallery, Hubbard’s Block, Main St. Mr. Bennett being about to leave Norwich for the winter, has made arrangements to leave his Rooms in charge of Mr. Ives of New York, a gentleman of acknowledged skill and success in the Daguerreotype art. Mr. B. feels confident that under the management of Mr. Ives the former reputation of the Rooms will be fully sustained.
The Exhibition Room has been fitted up with an entire new lot of specimens taken by Mr. Ives, to which the attention of the former friends of the establishment and the public generally is respectfully invited.
Instruction given in the art.
Daguerreotype materials for sale. Norwich, Nov. 3rd., 1846.
1847 March 3. The Norwich Aurora. (Norwich, Connecticut.) March 3, 1847, Vol. XII, No. 43, Whole No. 615, P. 4.
Daguerreotypes. Bennett’s Daguerrean Gallery, which has been closed for the last few weeks, is again open “and in full tide of successful operation.” Those in want of a good picture are respectfully invited to call. Miniatures taken equally well in clear and cloudy weather. Entire satisfaction given in all cases or no charge. Instructions given in the art, and apparatus furnished,
The rooms will remain open until the 1st of April. E. Ives. Norwich, Feb. 15, 1847.
This is possibly Nathan S. Bennett.
1856-1859 274 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.
1856 April 28. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) April 28, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 102, P. 3.
O. C. Benjamin’s Photographic & Ambrotype Gallery, No. 274 Broad St. Being determined to keep in advance of all opposition, I have added to my extensive Gallery that new and beautiful style of picture making familiarly known as Photography or Likenesses on Paper; and that I might present to my patrons the finest specimens of this art. I have at an enormous expense secured the services of Mr. H. D. W. Moulton, an artist who having invented the process he now uses, deservedly stands at the head of his profession, and is acknowledged by all to be the best Photographer in the United States—and having challenged the honorable competition of any and all true artist, has successfully carried away every prize for which he could find a competitor.
Pictures taken by this process can be multiplied to any extent with out one sitting of the person, and like the Ambrotype are true to nature, (not reversed.)
In addition to the above I have increased my facilities for making Ambrotypes, and am better prepared by the introduction of the latest improvements to outdo all former efforts, and would here cordially extend an invite to all to call and see specimens, whether in want of pictures or not. Pictures in the above styles can be had at this Gallery of any size from the size of life to the smallest miniature, colored (by the first artists) or plain, as may suit the taste of a discriminating public. Please remember the number. 247 Broad st.
Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 12, 1856.
1856 May 24. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) May 24, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 125, P. 3.
O. C. Benjamin’s Photographic & Ambrotype Gallery, No. 274 Broad St. Being determined to keep in advance of all opposition, I have added to my extensive Gallery that new and beautiful style of picture making familiarly known as Photography or Likenesses on Paper; and that I might present to my patrons the finest specimens of this art. I have at an enormous expense secured the services of Mr. H. D. W. Moulton, an artist who having invented the process he now uses, deservedly stands at the head of his profession, and is acknowledged by all to be the best Photographer in the United States—and having challenged the honorable competition of any and all true artist, has successfully carried away every prize for which he could find a competitor.
Pictures taken by this process can be had of the largest as well as the smallest sizes colored by the first artists, or plain as may suit the taste. Also they can be multiplied to any extent with but one sitting of the person, and like the Ambrotype are true to nature, (not reversed.) Let it be remembered that this is the only place where Life and Cabinet size pictures can be obtained; for, trusting that by supplying every want of a hitherto generous public, that a continuation of their favors may be secured, has spared no cost in fitting himself, both with large instruments and apparatus to make first class pictures for the drawing room or pocket. Ambrotypes with all the latest improvements, put up with an indestructible gum, which renders them permanent, and which will not crack, fade or injure in any climate. Let not the public be deceived by certain persons calling the Ambrotyped patent for it is not. The only patent that exists in connection with this picture is the securing of the image, already made by a certain balsam, which upon any one taking an interest in the matter I will convince is the worst of substances that can be brought in contact with a picture of this character, for on exposing it to the action of the sun, it blisters and cleaves from the glass, consequently the picture is ruined. For proof of this set any one expose a plate sealed in this way to the above test, and as seeing is believing, they will be doubly convinced.
In a word all are invited to call, whether in want of a picture or not, and rest assured that every endeavor will be made to please the most fastidious taste, both in size and quality.
N. B.—Old Daguerreotype pictures, &c., copied and enlarged to any size.
Children taken instantaneously, and family groups, Ambrotyped or Photographed as perfect as single pictures.
Please remember the Gallery, No. 274 Broad st.
Advertisement ran from May 24 to June 12, 1856.
1856 June 13. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) June 13, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 142, P. 3.
To You All. Again I would call the attention of my numerous patrons ad the public generally to the self-evident fact that we are producing Photographs from the miniature to the cabinet size, surpassing in beauty ad delicacy of finish any even offered in America, and I challenge the artist of the Union to produce by any or all of their peculiar processes, small Photographs (their forte) equal to the double, whole and cabinet sizes which are the daily productions of that celebrated Photographer, Moulton, now an attaché of my Gallery, No. 247 Broad St. Also, to complete my facilities in the Photographic department, I have made arrangements with the first artists in the country (whose reputation and artistic productions are not to be surpassed) to give to those wishing them these beautiful pictures with their natural color and expression, making them a perfect counterpart of nature.
My Ambrotyping and Daguerreotyping keep pace with Photography, they being as much superior in every respect to those taken by others as our exertions and facilities are greater tha theirs.
All will please to remember that a good likeness artistically finished ever pleases the eye, cost what it may, it is always satisfactory. I do not intend to make pictures cheaper, but better and more than double the size than any other Gallery can produce in New Jersey. For proof of the above, please call and examine the new specimens of some of our well-known citizens. Prices reasonable, according to size, finish and quality. N. B.—Children taken instantaneously.
All kinds of pictures copied and enlarged to any size. O. C. Benjamin, 274 Broad st.
Advertisement ran from June 13 to September 17, 1856.
1859 July 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 20, 1859, Whole No. 8353, P. 6.
Wanted—Two Artist To Color Photographs in water and pastille. P. C. Benjamin[1], Photographer, 274 Broad st., Newark, N. J.
1859 November 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 15, 1859, Whole No. 8471, P. 7.
Wanted—Two Artists To Color Photographs in oil, water and pastille. Inquire at Benjamin’s, 274 Broad Street, Newark, N. J.
[1] Probably Orrin C. Benjamin
1854-1856 293 Broadway, New York, New York.
1857-1860 65 Chatham, New York, New York.
1860 210 Bowery, New York, New York.
1862-1873 2 New Chambers, New York, New York.
1863 151 Fourth, New York, New York.
1853 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1853/1854 published by John Fowler Trow.
Not listed in residence directory.
1854 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1854/1855 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, K. W.—Daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.
1855 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1855/1856 published by John Fowler Trow.
Not listed in residence directory.
1856 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1856/1857 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W.—Artist, 293 Broadway.
Burgess, Nathan G., (Burgess & Beniczky), Photographers, 293 Broadway.
1857 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1857/1858 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Cornelius—Photographer, 65 Chatham, h-287 Fourth.
Burgess, Nathan G., (Burgess & Beniczky), Photographers, 293 Broadway.
1858 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1858/1859 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Cornelius—Photographer, 65 Chatham
1859 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1859/1860 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer, 65 Chatham, h-114 Chrystle
1860 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1860/1861 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W. & Co.—Photographers, 209 Bowery & 65 Chatham, h289 Madison.
1861 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1861/1862 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W. Not listed.
1862 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1862/1863 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Cornelius W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-289 Madison
1863 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1863/1864 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Cornelius W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers,& 151 Fourth, h-59 West Washington Place.
1864 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1864/1865 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.
1865 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1865/1866 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.
1866 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1866/1867 published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-82 Sixth Ave.
1867-1873 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1867/1868-1873/1874, published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.
1874 New York City Directories (New York, New York.) 1874/1875, published by John Fowler Trow.
Beniczky, Sarah, wid. Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.
1856 April 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 16, 1856, Whole No. 7170, P. 6.
To Artists.—Wanted. An Artist, Who Understands the art of painting photographs, to go to a Southern city, to whom a liberal price will be paid. Apply immediately at Burgess & Beniczky’s photographic gallery. 293 Broadway, up stairs.
1856 May 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 6, 1856, Whole No. 7190, P. 5.
Pearl Ambrotypes.—A New Discovery in ambrotypes.—Pearl ambrotypes, which possess all the brilliancy and whiteness of a daguerreotype, are taken only at 293 Broadway, by Burgess & Beniczey (sic.). Pupils taught this new art. Photographs taken for $1; colored, for $5, by A. Cosmas, artist, from Paris.
1856 June 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 17, 1856, Whole No. 7237, P. 7.
For Sale—A Splendid Uniform Belonging to an officer of the 69th Regiment N. Y. S. M., consisting of cap, coat, epaulettes, sword, belt, pants, &c. To be sold low, on immediate application at Burgresss and Beniczky’s photographic rooms, 293 Broadway.
1856 October 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 27, 1856, Whole No. 7363, P. 5.
Fremont, Filmore and Buchanan.—Ambrotype portraits of Presidential candidates for sale, wholesale and retail, by Burgess & Beniczky, No. 293 Broadway. Agents wanted.
1873 December 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 2, 1873, Whole No. 13,617, P. 8.
Mortuary Notice. Beniczky. On Monday December 1, at his residence, No. 59 West Washington Place, K. W/ Beniczky, aged 43 years.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 