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George B. Sawyer

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1856                Address Unknown, Salmon Falls, New Hampshire.

George B. Sawyer was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 4 to August 15, 1856 in The Union and Eastern Journal (Biddeford, Maine).  Daguerreotype Rooms For Sale.  The subscriber has two rooms, one at Exeter, N. H., and the other at Salmon Falls,—each well located, and doing a good business, with no formidable competition.

The Ambrotype patent right is secured for both places.  I will sell one of them very low, (in order to devote my whole attention to the other,) if application be made soon.  Address, Geo. B. Sawyer, Salmon Falls, N. H.

George B. Sawyer is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown if he was an image maker or in realestate having the ambrotype patent rights for both locations suggest that he may have been an ambrotypist.

J. M. Sandifer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Over William Holloway’s Store, Richmond, Kentucky.

J. M. Sandifer was recorded in two advertisements in the Weekly Messenger (Richmond, Kentucky).  The first advertisement ran on March 5 to 12, 1852.  J. M. Sandifer, Daguerreian Artists, Would Respectfully announce to all who wish to preeerve (Sic.) their faces for their friends or posterity, that he is prepared to execute Likenesses Single, or in Groups; done up in Cases, Lockets, Breast Pins and Finger Rings, in all kinds of weather, on Mahogany or Ivory back Grounds; which for neatness, durability and life like appearance, are seldom equaled, never excelled.

Miniatures of corpse taken upon application at their residence.  He will pay great attention to that part of his profession.

Pictures of all kinds copied accurately.

Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished, &c., &c.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Room over the Store of Wm. Holloway.  J. M. S.

The second advertisement ran on March 19 to 26, 1852.  J. M. Sandifer, Daguerreian Artists, Would Respectfully announce to all who wish to preeerve (Sic.) their faces for their friends or posterity, that he is prepared to execute Likenesses Single, or in Groups; done up in Cases, Lockets, Breast Pins and Finger Rings, in all kinds of weather, on Mahogany or Ivory back Grounds; which for neatness, durability and life like appearance, are seldom equaled, never excelled.

Miniatures of corpse taken upon application at their residence.  He will pay great attention to that part of his profession.

Pictures of all kinds copied accurately.

Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished, &c., &c.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Room over the Store of Wm. Holloway.  J. M. S.

Ingenious art! that bids the memory trace,

The features of some loved, but absent face—

The honored parent snatched by Death away,

In nature’s semblance meets the eye of day.

A lovely daughter finds an early tomb,

By the Destroyer blighted in her bloom;

Tho’ full and frequent fall affection’s showers,

No tears can ere revive that perished flower.

O then how vainly comes the deep regret,

That no parental fondness could forget

To have her  picture, ere her beauty past

And all we loved had faded in the blast!

Immortal art! that can restore to sight

The lip of loveliness—the eye of light—

The silken tresses—and the life like smile

Of those we prize our sorrow to beguile;

And spoil the grave of half its victory,

Restoring much again which cannot die!

Pictured in memory’s glass we fondly see

Departed worth revived again by thee.

Our absent ones are present to our eyes,

Tho’ ’twixt us billows roll and mountains [rise];

Oh think that Time, with ever-wasting power,

[Unnerves] youth’s arm and blights sweet beauty’s flower.

Artist! Tis thine with magic skill to lend

Life’s vivid hues to the departed friend;

And fix in undecaying beauty here

Each fleeting grace and affection held so dear.

True to the life thy pleasing pictures stand,

Justly attesting thy ingenious hand,

That to the sons of fame can truly give

The hues of life and bid their semblance live.

From Time’s strong grasp and the devouring grave,

Artist! Thy skill our fading  forms can save!”  May 8.

J. M. Sandifer is not recorded in other photographic directories.

James G. Sanborn

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1854-1855       Corner Main and State Streets, Ellsworth, Maine.

1855                Address Unknown, Mt. Desert, Maine.

1855                Address Unknown, Cherryfield, Maine

James G. Sanborn was recorded three advertisements in the Ellsworth American (Ellsworth, Maine).  The first two advertisements he was in the partnership of Hale & Sanborn.  The first advertisement ran from January 12 to March 16, 1855.  Hale’s Daguerreian Rooms, The subscriber would announce to the citizens of Ellsworth and vicinity that he has recently fitted up Rooms over his Store, (formerly Post Office Building,) added a large and superior Sky Light furnished himself with new Stock and Apparatus—has associated with himself in the Daguerrian Business, Mr. James G. Sanborn, an experienced and skilful artist and is now prepared to furnish Miniatures of the various sizes in the best style of art, and at fair prices.

Miniatures put up in Breast Pins, Lockets, Frames and Common Cases.

Copies taken of Portraits, Miniatures, Engravings and Statuary.

Persons wishing for Miniatures would do well to attend to it to day while in life and health, as delays are dangerous and to-morrow may be to late.  Moses Hale.  Ellsworth, July 14, 1854.

The second advertisement ran from February 23 to March 23, 1855.  Hale’s Daguerreian Rooms Re-Opened!  Messrs. Hale & Sanborn would give notice that they have returned from their tour at Mt. Desert, and will be in readiness to wait upon customers on and after Monday next, the 26th inst.

Pictures Taken In Any Weather, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

The third advertisement ran from May 25, 1855 to January 18, 1856.  James G. Sanborn, Daguerreian Artist, Cherryfield, Maine.

James G. Sanborn is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active in Cherryfield, Maine from 1856-1860.

John I. Rundell

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1850-1851    Address Unknown, Pattersonville, Louisiana

1851                Rooms at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Franklin, Louisiana.

1854                Rooms Over Pennel & Lovett’s Store, Gonzales, Texas.

John I Randell was recorded in three advertisements and five announcements in two different newspapers.  The first advertisement ran from December 19, 1850 to January 2, 1851 in The Planters’ Banner (Franklin, Louisiana).  J. I. Rundall, Daguerreotype Artist.  Rooms at present in Pattersonville….Will visit Franklin about Christmas.

The first announcement appeared on December 26, 1850 in The Planters’ Banner.  Daguerreotype Likeness.—The advertisement of Mr. Rundell will be found in another column.  Mr. Goddard, the portrait painter who was in this place last winter, informs us that this gentleman is a superior artist.  Specimens, however, will speak for themselves when he is ready for visitors.

The second announcement appeared on January 23, 1851 in The Planters’ Banner.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Mr. Rundell is now in full blast at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, and is taking excellent likenesses.  We have seen some specimens of his work that will compare well with the best we have ever seen.  Persons wishing correct likenesses will do well to give him a call.

The third announcement appeared on February 6, 1851 in The Planters’ Banner.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—In another column will be found the advertisement of Mr. Rundell, daguerreotype artist.  Some fine specimens of his skill may be found at the entrance door of Odd Fellows’ Hall.  He takes much pains with his miniatures, and warrants his work to satisfy those who patronize him.  He has a supply of splendid lockets, and is prepared to furnish anything in his line of business at short notice and in good order.

The second advertisement ran from February 6 to March 8, 1851 in The Planters’ Banner.  John I. Rundell, Daguerreotype Artist, Rooms At Odd-Fellows’ Hall, Franklin.  Having availed himself at a heavy expense of all the late and most important improvements in the art, he trusts he is prepared to give entire satisfaction to those who may favor him with their patronage.  He earnestly solicits an examination of his work.

N. B.—He has just received direct from the city of New York, a variety of splendid medallion lockets and breast pins, designed expressly for the insertion of miniatures.

The fourth announcement appeared on March 15, 1851 in The Planters’ Banner.  To the Public.  Having, on account of previous engagements, been compelled to leave Franklin before I finished all the work I had promised to do, I take this opportunity to express the high sense of gratitude I feel towards my friends and acquaintances in the parish of St. Mary, for the kindness and patronage I received from them during the short stay I made among them, and particularly to my worthy friend, Mr. Rundell, whom I found extremely courteous and kind.  I would also say to those of my friends who may wish work in my line, that they had better call upon Mr. Rundell very soon, and have their pictures taken, as he intends leaving in a short time, and I can assure them that they will get as good work from him as they can from any other artist in America.  J. R. Hartsock, Daguerreotypist.

The fifth announcement appeared on February 18, 1854 in the Gonzales Inquirer (Gonzales, Texas).  Daguerreotypes.—It is not often that our friends can avail themselves of the services of an excellent Daguerreotype Artist.  Several have visited us within the past year, but only one of them succeeded in giving full satisfaction.  An excellent opportunity is ow offered the citizens of the town and county, for procuring life-like miniatures of themselves , families and friends.  We profess to be a judge of Daguerreotypes, and do not hesitate to pronounce his specimens inferior to none we have ever seen taken outside the well prepared saloons of a large city.  Mr. Rundell comes highly recommended from the different towns in which he has operated, and brings with him a complete supply of stock of every variety.  By reference to his advertisement it will be seen that he has taken rooms over Pennel & Lovett’s store, where he can be seen at all hours during the day.  Give him a call and see how your beautiful physiognomies look under glass.  We bespeak a highly polished plate for three, Rundell.

The third advertisement ran from February 18 to April 1, 1854 in the Gonzales Inquirer.  New Daguerreotype Rooms, Over Pennel & Lovett’s Store.  J. I. Rundell, Artist.  Respectfully solicits the ladies and gentlemen of Gonzales and vicinity, to call and examine his work.  He flatters himself that if they once call they will not leave his room without one of his superior style of pictures.  He has on hand a complete supply of stock from common to fancy; also an assortment of beautiful gold Lockets and Breastpins designed for pictures; also a lot of fine Jewelry selling very low to close out.

John I. Rundell (or John I. Randell) is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Louisiana.  Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865 records J. I. Rundell in Gonzales, Texas in 1854.  It is possible that they are the same person.  Further research is needed to connect the dots between the time he was in Franklin, Louisiana in 1851 and Gonzales, Texas in 1854.

George S. Rugg

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1854-1856       Fairbanks’ Block, corner Arsenal and Court-sts., Watertown, New York

1857                Washington Hall Block, Watertown, New York.

1859                480 & 482 Broadway, Albany, New York.

George S. Rugg was recorded in six advertisements and five announcements in two different newspapers.  The first advertisement ran from August 31, 1854 to May 17, 1855 in The New York Reformer (Watertown, New York).  George S. Rugg’s Sky And Side Light Daguerrean Gallery!  The subscriber would respectfully say to the citizens of Watertown and vicinity, that he has opened in Fairbanks’ Block Splendid Daguerrean Gallery, convenient in every respect for executing pictures of all sizes, from the smallest ever taken to the largest.  His rooms are all separated from each other, so that no one branch of the business shall interfere with the other.  He will keep constantly on hand every variety of the Latest and Best Styles of Daguerreotype Stock.  Artists Supplies With Stock on most liberal Terms.

A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit his Gallery, and examine his stock, specimens, &c. No Picture will be considered sold until perfect satisfaction is given.  he has all the Latest Improvements in the Daguerreotype Art.  He has lately discovered a new Chemical Compound for cleaning plates, which excels every other article for that purpose now in use, enabling him to produce better and more Life Like Pictures Vignette and Stereoscopic Pictures will be neatly executed if desired.  Also Pictures taken on Ornamental Back-Ground.

Opinions Of The Watertown Press.  Daguerreotyping.—We were more than ever impressed with the beauty and utility of this invention, while lately visiting the pleasant suit of rooms expressly fitted up for the execution of this art, by our friend Rugg, in the Fairbanks Block, and examining the specimens of his handiwork.  We there saw the likeness of some of our townsmen, that if anything was wanting to render perfect we were not able to detect it; pictures that spoke highly of the skill of the operator.  Mr. Rugg has spared no pains or expense in fitting up this suit of rooms, and we hope he will receive a share of the public patronage.  A trial of his ability to give satisfaction, will convince all who may favor him with a call.— The New York Reformer.

Rugg’s Gallery.—In the very top of Fairbanks’ Block, is the best place to take likenesses we ever visited.  A man may let his face out there to double in a few seconds.  If any one shall desire that there should be any more faces in the world, that appear just like his own, let him call on Rugg, up, up, up stairs at “Fairbanks.”—Democratic Union.

Fairbanks’ Block, on the Corner of Arsenal and Court-sts., (opposite American Hotel,) Entrance to Daguerrean Gallery, on Court and Arsenal Streets.  Geo. S. Rugg.  Watertown, April 10, 1854.

The second advertisement ran from February 7, 1856 to April 30, 1857 in The New York Reformer.  S. S. (sic.) Rugg, Artist in Patent Ambrotype and Photographic Pictures.  Corner of Court and Arsenal Streets, Opposite the American Hotel.

The Ambrotype was invented by Mr. Cutting, of Boston, and is patented in the United States, Great Britain and France.  The picture is taken on fine plate glass, and permanently secured between two plate of glass, and permanently secured between two plates of glass; is bold, clear and distinct, not reversed, and will not change in any climate—taken from the smallest to full size.

The Public are cautioned in purchasing pictures taken on glass as Ambrotypes, that do not bear patent stamp.

Pictures taken on single glass, and covered with black paint, are not Ambrotypes.

Notice.  G. S. Rugg has this day purchased the exclusive right, for making Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype Pictures, in the Counties of Jefferson and Lewis, N. Y..—Shaw & Clark, Att’ys for Company.  Watertown, Jan. 1st, 1856.

The first announcement appeared on March 5, 1857 in The New York Reformer.  Removal.—G. S. Rugg, Artists, has removed his Daguerreian Gallery from Fairbanks’ Block, Court-st., to Washington Hall Block, where he has fitted up rooms with new and elegant furniture, and is prepared to take pictures in the best styles of the art.

But his old rooms are not deserted:  Mr. Oscar Button, an operator of experience, has engaged the same rooms in the Fairbanks Block, vacated by Mr. Rugg, and will continue the business in all its branches.

The second announcement appeared on May 6,1857 in the  Northern New York Journal (Watertown, New York.)  Daguerrean Gallery.—Messrs. Rugg & Fowler have fitted up a fine Gallery in Washington Hall building, and are taking some excellent life-like likenesses, either Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype, Ambrograph, or Photograph.  Indeed we have never seen better specimens of the art than from their Gallery.  Their advertisement will be found in another column of our paper.

The third advertisement ran from May 6 to August 12, 1857 in the Northern New York Journal.  

Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery!  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card Board.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We, therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! And Coloring Them In Oil.  Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes Made in the best Style for those who prefer them. Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, March 7, 1857.

The third announcement appeared on May 7, 1857 in The New York Reformer. Daguerrean Artists.  The tendency towards perfection in no art has been more steady and rapid than that of taking likenesses on silver, glass and other prepared substances.  Pictures are now produced in such elegance of style, softness of tone, and exactness of likeness, on silver, glass, paper, paste-board, &c., as would astonish Daguerre himself could be revisit the earth and witness the progress the great art which bears his name has made within a few years past.  Nor is any city or village more fortunate in the possession of skillful artists in this line than Watertown.  The pictures now produced at Rugg & Fowler’s gallery in the Washington Hall block, evince a practical knowledge of the art in all its branches which marks a degree of perfection that may well be called complete.—Their rooms are very tastefully fitted up with new and elegant furniture for the express purpose of making an inviting retreat for all wishing to see their pictures or procure likenesses.

The fourth advertisement ran from May 7 to August 13, 1857 in The New York Reformer.  Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery.  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card B’d.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes made in the best style for those who prefer them.  Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, May 1, 1857.

The fifth advertisement was recorded from August 12 to September 30, 1857 in the Northern New York Journal.  Bought Out!  Having Purchased The Sky and Side Light Daguerrean Gallery!  (Known as Rugg’s Gallery, in the Fairbank’s Block,) the undersigned would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally, that after many additions and improvements, in which he has spared no pains or expense, he is now fully prepared to execute Pictures in the very best style and finish the art is enable of producing.  He has had many years experience in the art, and during the time has been in many of the larger cities of the Union, North and South, East and West.  All work taken by him is warranted and unless entire satisfaction is given, the money will be refunded.  Of Cases, Frames, &c. he has an entirely new lot of every possible variety.

Remember, Fairbanks Buildings, Corner Court And Arsenal Streets, Opposite The American Hotel.  O. P. Button.  Watertown, April 29, 1857.

The sixth advertisement ran from August 20 to September 3, 1857 in The New York Reformer. 

Dissolution.  The Copartnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Rugg & Fowler, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business will be carried on in all its branches by G. S. Rugg.  The debts against the firm will be paid by him, and all debts due the firm must be paid to him.   G. S. Rugg, O. (sic.) S. Fowler.  Watertown, Aug. 10, 1857.

Daguerreotyping will be renewed for the benefit of those who still adhere to them, and at reduced prices.  S. G. Rugg.

The fourth announcement appeared on October 1, 1857 in The New York Reformer.  Jefferson County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded…Pictures…

Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Thos. Waite, Pamelia, book.

Best Specimens Photographs, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. & $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Photographs, G. S. Rugg, Watertown, book.

Miss Alice Smith, Watertown, recommended, $3.00.

Hart & Hose, Watertown, recommended, $2.00

Those recommend a discretionary premium of $3.00 to No. 207 for best Ambrotypes, also one of $2.00 to No. 65 for 2d best Ambrotypes.

The committee would recommend that, at the next annual exhibition there be one premium for the best ambrotypes and one for the 2d best, and also a premium for the best ambrotype views.  A large portion of the pictures exhibited were of this character, and as they form a very interesting part of the exhibition the committee have recommended premiums to be given, and that greater inducement be offered by the society hereafter for the exhibition of specimens of art.  E. Q. Sewall, T. C. Chittenden, Jr., E. H. Smith, Judges.

The fifth announcement appeared on January 13, 1859 in The New York Reformer.  Fire In Broadway.—The only really alarming fire that has occurred in this city for six months, broke out a little before 9 o’clock on Saturday evening, on the third floor on Nos. 480 and 482 Broadway, in a room occupied by G. S. Rugg (late of Watertown) as a photographic gallery.  The origin of the fire is not known definitely, but is supposed to have been either a spontaneous combustion or taken from a spirit lamp in his laboratory.  When discovered, the room was enveloped in flames, and in a very short space of time the fire had crept through the lath and plaster partitions into the fourth story and thence to the roof….

George S. Rugg is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record a G. S. Rugg in 1854 without a business address or location, it is unknown if this is the same person.

Royster

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858                3 Front Row, Memphis, Tennessee.

Royster of the partnership of Carr & Royster (possibly Young Allen Carr and John or William G. Royster) was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 28 to October 9, 1858 in the  Southern Shield (Helena, Arkansas).  Gallery of Fine Arts Carr and Royster, Artists.  No. 3 Front Row, Memphis.  As to extent of views and perfection of Artistic skill, this establishment stands at the head of Southern enterprise.  Visitors to the city are respectfully solicited to call and see the character of our work.  Feb. 6.  Carr & Royster.

Royster (first name unknown) is not recorded in other photographic directories as being in partnership with Young Allen Carr.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a John Royster (initials may have been J. A. G. or J. H. E.) in 1858 he is listed as a daguerreian without a business address, William G. Royster is also recorded as a daguerreian without a business address in 1859 both are recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.

Craig also records Young A. Carr as being active from 1850-1860, at 31 Front Row, Memphis Tennessee.  New information identifies him as Dr. Young Allen Carr was a physician, was professor of chemistry in the Memphis Medical College, Daguerreian/photographer, journalist, Spiritualist, and the author of “A Philosophical History of the Origin and Development of Vegetable and Animal Life, and of the Human Mind, with an Explanation of the Mode of the Mind’s Connection with the Spirit World.

Charles Thomas Rogers

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1849                12 Phenix Row, Belfast, Maine.

1850                Union Block, Front Street, Bath, Maine.

c. 1850-1852   Address Unknown, Portland, Maine.[1]

1853                Address Unknown, Gardner, Maine.1

1854                39½ Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

Charles Thomas Rogers was recorded in three advertisements and one entry in a regional directory, and one entry in.  The first advertisement ran from December 14 to 21, 1849 in the Republican Journal (Belfast, Maine).  Daguerreotype Rooms.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform this and adjoining towns, that he has taken rooms over No. 12 Phenix Row for the purpose of giving the ladies and gentlemen an opportunity of obtaining Miniatures of Themselves and friends.

Having practiced with one of the best artists in the country he feels confidence in himself, that he can give perfect satisfaction to all who may feel disposed to call.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Instruction given in the art, and every thing pertaining thereto furnished on the most reasonable terms, and warranted of the best quality.  C. T. Rogers.  Belfast. Dec. 7, 1849.

The second advertisement ran from May 9 to July 11, 1850 in the Eastern Times (Bath, Maine). 

New daguerreotype Gallery.  C. T. Rogers Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Bath and vicinity that he has taken Rooms in Union Block, Front Street, Over D. Larrabee’s Bonnet Saloon, for the purpose of giving the Ladies and Gentlemen an opportunity of obtaining pictures for themselves and friends in superior style,  Neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or cases.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. 

Mementoes Of Life, while under the trying circumstances of final separation no price can purchase.

N.B.  Instruction given in the Art, and every thing pertaining thereto furnished, warranted the best quality, at the most reasonable prices.

Perfect satisfaction given or no pay.  Bath, May 6, 1849.[2]

The third advertisement appeared in the Montague’s Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855.  C. T. Rogers, Would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has recently removed from his old rooms, on the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, to 39½ Fourth Street, Directly opposite the Planters’ House, St. Louis, MO., Where he has far better facilities for producing First Class Pictures, than at his former well known stand.  Mr. R. invites the attention of those desiring something Superior and Unique, in the way of Daguerreotypes, To Call At His New Rooms, Where he keeps constantly on hand a excellent assortment of Common and Fancy Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., and will be happy to wait on all who may favor him with a visit.  His rooms are Easy of Access, being up only one Flight of Stairs.

He has also the advantage of a Large Skylight, and every improvement that can facilitate the making of Photographic Likenesses equal to any made in or out of St. Louis.  And without the aid of Foreign Operators.

Charges Reasonable.

The entry from regional directory from Montague’s Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855.  Business section under Daguerrean Artists.  Rogers, C. T. 39½ Fourth.

Charles Thomas Rogers is recorded in other photographic directories, the activity dates from 1849 in Belfast, Maine; 1850 in Bath, Maine and the c. 1853-1854 St. Louis, Missouri dates have not previously been recorded.

[1] Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.

[2] Date may be a typo first available issue to be looked at was March 14, 1850.  The advertisement did not appear between March 14 through May 2, 1850.

Alexander Rodgers

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Alexander Rodgers was recorded in two announcements (same announcement in two different newspapers).  The first appeared on April 15, 1847 in the Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, D.C.)  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

The second appeared on April 16, 1847 in the Richmond Whig (Richmond, Virginia).  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

Alexander Rodgers is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Robb & Taylor

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Second Street, Maysville, Kentucky.

Robb & Taylor (Joseph Robb & Robert T. Taylor) were recorded in one advertisement that appeared on November 23, 1850 in The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle (Maysville, Kentucky).

Daguerreotypes.  In the best style of the art are every day taken at reduced prices by the undersigned at their splendid rooms on Second street over Brosee’s Confectionery.  They feel confident that long experience. A good Apparatus, Chemicals and Light will enable them to give entire satisfaction in all cases.

Citizens and Strangers are invited to Call.  Joseph Robb, Robert T. Taylor.

N. B.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as in clear weather.   Oct. 8, ’50  R. & T.

Robb & Taylor are not listed I other photographic directories.

Rihl & Mayhew

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Rooms over Mr. Long’s Drug Store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Rihl & Mayhew was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 4, 1849 to January 8, 1850 in The Lancaster Examiner (Lancaster, Pennsylvania).  Rihl & Mayhew, Daguerreotype Rooms, Over Mr. Long’s Drug Store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The subscribers have opened a Room at the place, and are now prepared to take portraits of all sizes, ranging in price from $1.00 to $10.00  Visitors are informed that no portrait will be allowed to leave which is not satisfactory to the sitter.

Perfect Pictures Guarantied.  If you wish a family group, a portrait of children.  If you wish a copy of a Daguerreotype—of a painting or engraving, a portrait of a deceased person—a view of a public or private building, a portrait set in a breast-pin, bracelet, locket or ring.  Call upon us.  Pictures taken in all weathers.  Hours from 8 until sunset.  Hours for Children from 10 until 3.

Instructions given and all articles used in the business furnished at reasonable prices.  Rihl & Mayhew.

Rihl & Mayhew (first names unknown) are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in partnership or in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record an Edward Rihl in Philadelphia from 1852 to 1860.  W. T. Mayhew is also recorded c. 1850 address and location unknown.  It is unknown if they are the same persons.