Tag Archives: Daguerreotypist

J. W. Jones

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Over Lyman’s, Corner of Church and College Streets, Burlington, Vermont.

J. W. Jones was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont).  The advertisement ran from February 22 to July 4, 1856.  J. W. Jones!  Skylight daguerreotypes.  His Pictures are said by those who have seen them to be the best they have ever seen.  Please call and see them.

Office over Lyman’s, Corner of Church and College Streets.          

The announcement appeared on September 19, 1856.  The State Fair….Floral Hall….Mowrey & Russell of Rutland, and T. M. Parker and Jones of Burlington, occupied considerable space with an array of ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, of uncommon merit…

J. W. Jones is not recorded in other photographic directories.

William S. Johnson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849-1850       6 Howard Building, Providence, Rhode Island.

1850                25 Westminster Street, Providence, Rohde Island.

William S. Johnson was recorded in three advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from November 17, 1849 to July 10, 1850 in the Republican Herald (Providence, Rhode Island).  A New Gallery.  Beautiful North Light Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he has recently fitted up a suite of Rooms, in Howard Building, and having a perfect knowledge of the business and superior instruments, a light unexcelled by any, and using none but the best of Chemicals, he is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes unsurpassed by any in the country.

Pictures taken at this Gallery may be known by the brilliancy, perfect and life-like expression of the eyes; hair superior tone and general distinctness of the whole form.

The instrument which we use are new and the largest manufactured, and together with our Chemicals and other materials, are of superior quality, and such as are used by none but the most celebrated operators.

The subscriber would also call the attention of parents in particular, to his Quick Working Instruments, which with his superior light enables him to take pictures almost instantaneously; thereby effectually removing all difficulty in taking infants.  Miniatures taken at this Gallery are warranted to bear exposure to the light, and never to fade or change in the least.  Pictures of all sizes taken at all hours of the day and in any kind of weather, and satisfaction warranted in every instance.  Chemicals and other materials constantly for sale at the lowest prices, and instruction given on moderate terms.  Rooms No. 6 Howard Building.  Entrance No. 137 Westminster street.  William S. Johnson.

The second advertisement appeared  on March 23, 1850 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Beautiful Daguerreotypes.  Wm. S. Johnson would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now established at his rooms, No. 6 Howard Building, (entrance 137 Westminster-st.) and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in a manner unsurpassed by any.

Pictures taken at this Gallery may be known by the brilliancy, perfect and life-like expression of the eyes; their superior tone and general distinctness of the whole form.

The attention of parents in particular is also invited to his Quick Working Instruments, which, with his superior light enables him to take pictures almost instantaneously; thereby effectually removing all difficulty in taking infants.  Miniatures taken at this Gallery are warranted to bear exposure to the light, and never to fade or change in the least.  Pictures of all sizes taken in any kind of weather, and satisfaction warranted in every instance.  Chemicals and other materials for sale, and instruction given on moderate terms. 

The third advertisement appeared on July 2, 1850 in the Providence Journal (Providence, Rhode Island).  Superior Skylight Daguerreotypes.  S. W. Hartshorn, Agent, and Wm. S. Johnson have associated themselves together in business and respectfully inform their friends and the public generally that the are prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in a style not executed by any.

Having the largest rooms, the most extensive apparatus and long experience, with an improved skylight, they are confident that for beauty of finish, distinctness of impression, superior tone, and life-like expression of the eyes, their pictures will compare favorably with any taken elsewhere.

Pictures of all sizes and warranted not to fade taken without regard to weather.  Instruction given and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  The Rooms are at No. 25 Westminster st. up stairs, open all hours of the day, and ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

N. B. A superior instrument that operates in from one to ten seconds is used for children and others who desire it.  a29.

William S. Johnson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John H. Johnson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

C.1852-1859   349 Broadway, New York, New York.

1859                156 Bowery, New York, New York.

John H. Johnson was recorded in five advertisements, the first in the New York Daily Tribune  (New York, New York) followed by four in The New York Herald (New York, New York).

…Daguerreian Operating Rooms.  These are superintended by Mr. Gurney in person, assisted by Messrs. Hays, and Johnson, all of whom are proficient artists.  Mr. Gurney attends to the delicate coloring and finishing of the Pictures, which have been so successful in carrying off prizes; they will also be found superior in clearness, correctness, and beauty of finish to those of any other establishment…

The second appeared on February 9, 1859.  To Daguerreotypist.—Parties Having a lease of a daguerreotype gallery on Broadway, between Canal and Bleecker street, and wishing to let the same, unfurnished, will apply to J. H. Johnson, 349 Broadway, up stairs.

The third advertisement appeared on October 9, 1859. Draw The Conclusion.–$5,000 Rent For A First class gallery in Broadway; $800 for the same class gallery in the Bowery; go, then, to the Bowery Photographic Palace of Art, 156 Bowery, four doors from Broome street, for your pictures. Photographs $1 and upwards. Daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, 50 cents and upwards. This is the most extensive and best fitted up gallery on Bowery. Gillies & Johnson, proprietors. N. B.–Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.

The fourth appeared on November 6, 1859.  Holyday Gifts.—Go To The Bowery Photographic Palace of Art, 156 Bowery, for your pictures, Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes at 50 cents [and] upwards.  This is the largest and best fitted up gallery on the Bowery.  Gillies & Johnson.  N. B.—Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.

The fifth advertisement appeared on November 16, 1859.  Holiday Gifts.—Get Your Pictures Taken At 156 Bowery.—Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes at 50 cents and upwards.  Gillies & Johnson.  N. B.—Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.

John H. Johnson was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1860 at 156 Bowery in the partnership of Johnson & Bjerg.

J. H. Johnson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855-1856       Rooms over J. B.H. Campbell’s Drug Store, Cumberland, Maryland.

1856                Rooms Opposite the Post Office, in the New Block, Cumberland, Maryland.

J. H. Johnson was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on January 10, 1856 in the Cumberland Telegraph and Maryland Mining Register (Cumberland, Maryland).  Beautiful Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned having purchased a full assortment of the finest material, is now prepared to take likenesses in the highest style of the art, beautiful as nature and perfectly life-like.

Having recently removed from the Rooms over J. B. H. Campbell’s Drug Store, to the splendid Sky-Light Daguerrean Rooms, fitted up expressly for him in the new block of buildings immediately opposite the Post Office, where he respectfully invites all who desire cheap and handsome likenesses of themselves or friends, to call and see him.

Ambrotypes a great improvement upon the Daguerreotype, being more soft and beautiful are now taken by the subscriber upon reasonable terms.—Call and examine them.  J. H. Johnson.

J. H. Johnson is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Only one issue was available to reference.

Daniel B. Johnson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Address Unknown, Utica, New York,

Daniel B. Johnson was recorded in one announcement that appeared on March 31, 1851 in the  Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  The Daguerrian Gallery of D. B. Johnson, in Utica, was burnt last Friday.  The store and offices underneath were considerably injured.—During the fire, the jewelry store of H. S. Bradley was entered by burglars , and robbed of $500 worth of goods.

Daniel B. Johnson is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry at 162 Genesee Street.

Mrs. S. R. P. John

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Old Post Office Building, Galveston, Texas.

Mrs. S. R. P. John was recorded in one advertisement on March 22; May 10; and June 24, 1852 in the Semi-Weekly Journal (Galveston, Texas).  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. Mrs. S. R. P. John is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Richard T. Jennings

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Rooms over the Court House, Washington, Arkansas.

Richard T. Jennings was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 2 to August 6, 1851 in the Washington Telegraph (Washington, Arkansas).  Daguerreotype.  Richard T. Jennings offers his services to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity as a Daguerreotypist, with a first quality American Instrument, at the following low charges—For a quarter plate, $4.50; for a medium, $3.  Lockets, Rings, Bracelets and Shawl Pins. Fitted from $3 to $5.  His rooms are over the Court House, where he would be glad to see his friends and the public generally from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. each day for the next two weeks.

Richard T. Jennings is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.

George B. C. Ingraham

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

George B. C. Ingraham appeared in two advertisements the first advertisement ran from May 1 to June 19, 1851in the Christian Mirror (Portland, Maine).  Notice.  The Subscriber, having leased and fitted up the rooms at the well-known stand, 144 Middle St., Portland, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, invite his friends to call on him and to favor him with a share of their patronage, hoping to give them perfect satisfaction.  Geo. B. C. Ingraham.

The second advertisement ran from June 5 to August 5, 1851 in the Portland Daily Advertiser  (Portland, Maine).  Daguerreotype.  The Old Stand, (144 Middle Street,) Has been leased and refitted in a superior manner, by the subscriber, for this business.

His Rooms are easy of access from the street, being at the head of the first flight of Stairs, 144 Middle Street, over J. D. Kidder’s Store.

Miniatures Taken in any weather.

Prices, 75 cents and upwards.  Please call and look at my specimens.  George B. C. Ingraham.

George B. C. Ingraham is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Herman Husband

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Rooms corner Fort and Merchant Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Herman Husband was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Polynesian  Honolulu, Hawaii.  The Advertisement ran from January 3 to 24, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—The Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Honolulu that he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in the perfection of the art, at reduced prices.  He is also prepared to take likenesses of houses &c. correctly without reversing. Room corner of Fort and Merchant St.  Herman Husband.

The announcement appeared on April 10, 1852.  List No. 18, of Passports granted; published pursuant to section 5, page 126 of the new statutes…

Herman Husband 28,…

Countries of which the foregoing parties are natives:—

England                       9

Portugal                      1

Poland                         1

Prussia                         1

American                    11

Norway                       1

Germany                     2

Cape de Verd Is.         1

Total 27—one gratis.  R. C. Wyllie.  Foreign Office, April 1, 1852.

Herman Husband is not recorded in other photographic directories. 

W. B. Howell

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1851                Address Unknown, Lexington, Missouri.[1]

1852                Rooms over Mr. Miller’s Boot and Shoe Shop, Glasgow, Missouri.

1853                Address Unknown, Independence, Missouri.

W. B. Howell was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement.  The announcement appeared on October 14, 1852 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri).  All persons wanting an exact likeness of themselves, should call on Mr. W. B. Howell, over Mr. Miller’s boot and shoe store shop, where he is prepared to take Miniatures in all the late improvements in the art.  He invites the ladies and gentlemen of the city to examine his specimens whether wanting likenesses or not.

The Advertisement appeared on December 10, 1853 in the Occidental Messenger (Independence, Missouri).  Look Now For Fine Daguerreotypes!!  Mr. Howell would respectfully call the attention of the ladies and gentlemen of Independence and vicinity, to the fact that he has just fitted up his room in good style, so that he is able to furnish those wishing it, A Splendid Likeness.  As he is going away for a few weeks, he will leave Mr. J. H. Twyman in charge of his rooms, to operate during his absence.  Mr. Twyman is a splendid operator—in fact to do him justice he is surpassed by none in the Art.  I therefore do not at all hesitate in recommending him to the people as an Artist.  As he has been with J. H. Fitzgibbon of St. Louis, he has all the new styles of operating, and all the late improvements that are now known in the business.

I will also say to the people, that there are at my room a splendid assortment of cases, which he will [sell] on moderate terms.  Oct 29th, 1853.  W. B. Howell.

W. B. Howell is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865 as being active in 1851 in Lexington, Missouri. 

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.