Tag Archives: Daguerreotypist

Henry D. Hill

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Address Unknown, Wheeling, Virginia.

Henry D. Hill was recorded in one inquiry on March 9, 1859 in the Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (Wheeling, Virginia).  Information Wanted.—Any person knowing the residence of Henry D. Hill, who followed Daguerreotyping in Wheeling in 1856, would confer a favor upon his relations, by giving information to the Post Master of this city.  He had a daughter about ten years old living near Wheeling.

Henry D. Hill is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Wheeling, Virginia.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record a Henry D. Hill in New York city in 1854-1855, but its unknown if they are the same person.

John H. Hess

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855-1856       Main Street, One Door East of Greenbrier House, Lewisburg, Virginia.

John H. Hess was recorded in two advertisements in the Greenbrier Weekly Era (Lewisburg, Virginia).  The first advertisement was recorded on May 20 & October 14, 1856.  Skylight Daguerrean Gallery, On Main Street, One Door East Of Greenbrier House.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he has recently returned from Philadelphia, to which place he has been for the purpose of receiving instructions in the latest improvements in Daguerreotyping and is now prepared to take likenesses, which will compare favorably with any taken in the State.

His apparatus is entirely new, and has been well tested by some of the best artists in Philadelphia, and pronounced superior to those usually used in the country.

He has on hand a large assortment of beautiful cases, of all sizes, and desires to call particular attention to his Superb Union and magnificent fancy cases, both Single and double.  His Stock was selected with a view to please the most fastidious; and when he assures the public that he is determined to please, he hopes to be rewarded with the patronage of all who may wish a likeness of their friends of themselves.  Every picture warranted to give satisfaction.  Prices from 75 cents and upwards.  Terms Cash.  J. H. Hess.

Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus and Materials furnished upon the most reasonable terms.  Operating hours from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M.  J. H. H.  Dec. 25th, 1855.

The second advertisement was recorded on October 14, 1856. Pictures Taken for almost nothing, and the cost thrown into the bargain.  Call at the Daguerrean Gallery of John H. Hess, if you want your likeness taken, so low that you will think it is too cheap to be good; but remember all work is warranted to give satisfaction.  Having reduced his prices, he will take Pictures lower than they ever were taken before.  Then come one, come all, and examine specimens, Cases, Frames, &c.

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John H. Hess is not recorded in other photographic directories.   Only 5 issues were available between 1854-1856, 1858.

J. Helion

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                383 Broadway, New York, New York.

J. Helion was recorded in three advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on July 6, 1855.  To Daguerreans—A Rare Chance—To Be Disposed of, on very easy terms, the daguerrean portion of the photographic and daguerrean business, in Broadway.  Apply at the Helion Gallery, 383 Broadway.

The second advertisement ran on October 19 & 20, 1855.  “Which Nobody Can Deny” With Truth.—Photographs on glass, known as ambrotypes, are taken best and cheapest by far at Helion Gallery 383 Broadway.  Strangers, get your likeness in this new style, at 383 Broadway.

The third advertisement ran on October 30 & November 1, 1855.  “Which Nobody Can Deny” With Truth.—Photographs on glass, known as ambrotypes, are taken best and cheapest by far at Helion Gallery 383 Broadway.  Strangers, get your likeness in this new style, at 383 Broadway.

J. Helion is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1856-1857.

Helia

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Address Unknown, Princeton, New Jersey.

Helia was record in one article in The Photographic Art Journal (New York, New York) and an advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The article appeared in Vol. III, No. 3, March 1852, P. 194.  A Daguerreotype artists, who is one of our subscribers, wishes to construct a traveling saloon, in such a manner that he may be folded within itself when not in use, Ie sufficiently light to be drawn by one horse, and yet large enough for all the purposes of his art, when unfolded and extended.  He desires us to request the publication of the views of such of our subscribers as feel disposed to favor him with their assistance.  His willing to remunerate the inventor of the most approved plan in a suitable manner.

—Since writing the above we have received the following letter from the gentleman alluded to.

Traveling Daguerreotype Wagon.  To The Editor of the Pho. Art-Journal.  Dear Sir,—Though the Photographic Art-Journal is devoted to improvements of general utility in the art, perhaps the present subject from its connection may be worthy of consideration to many Daguerreotypist.

I am and I have been for some time, as you are aware, traveling about with a large Daguerreotype saloon.  I find it inconvenient, expensive, and in some respects, ill-adapted to its purpose.  It is large, heavy and cumbersome, requiring four strong horses to move it.  I hire these horses from place to place, sometimes with more or less difficulty or expense. I have thought it practicable and desirable to build a Daguerreotype Saloon of such materials and dimensions that one strong horse could draw it over all tolerably good roads.  And I am now willing to do so.  But as in union there is strength, so I so I may be greatly benefitted and aided, if, instead of building upon my own plans I first obtain the collective wisdom of those who have already had experience, or thought upon the subject.

I therefore request from all those Daguerreotypist who may be willing to give the subject some little consideration, some plan or idea of how they would build the wagon I desire.  By their united assistance I could build one every way well adapted to its purpose.

To each individual who shall so favor me, I offer a drawing, lithographic or otherwise, fully explanatory of my wagon when completed.

It must be large enough when opened and stationary to operate in, with seats for customers, work-bench, dark-room, stove, sink, sky-light, &c. &c. It must of course be waterproof, and secured as much as possible from changes of temperature or gales of wind.

If it be asked what advantages I propose by such a wagon, I answer, that by keeping my own horse I can move about more independently and with greater activity than with a large one requiring four hired horses.  I can reap harvests at places too small to be visited by my present saloon.  These harvests are rich and rapidly gathered,—few or no reapers have visited their localities.

Any plan, or combination of plans, then that would offer most advantages and give a wagon that could be moved with one horse on common roads, while the publicity it increased the demand for Daguerreotypes in general, would be a desideratum to me and others who may wish to cary the art where it is yet but little known—Yours, Respectfully, Helia.

Gentlemen desirous of favoring me with their communications on the subject will please address, Helia, care of Mr. H. H. Snelling, 308 Broadway, New York.

The advertisement appeared on March 2, 1852.  To Daguerreotypist—Wanted, By A Travelling Artist, an operator of some experience.  He must be of good address, of steady habits, have respectable references, and be contented with a moderate salary.  Address with full particulars, stating age, experience, and salary required, to Helia, Princeton, N. J. Helia is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry with no activity dates or location.   John does reference the article in The Photographic Art Journal.

N. F. Hawkins

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855-1856       Rooms over Langley’s Store, Jackson, Mississippi.

1860                Corner Pearl & State Streets, over Langley’s Store, Jackson, Maiiissippi.[1]

N. F. Hawkins was recorded in two advertisements in the Weekly Flag of the Union (Jackson, Mississippi).  The first appeared on January 16, 1856.

New Establishment Over Langley’s Store.  Reflected By Sky Light!!!  Having a very large and newly improved Apparatus, together with our new arrangement of Reflected Sky Light and a determination to excel in our beautiful Art, we are now prepared to execute larger and much finer Pictures than those taken by the old process.

Our Stereoscopic Pictures, (something entirely new,) are pronounced by connoisseurs to be as life like as Pictures can be made.  Give us a call, we guarantee satisfaction or no charge. Hawkins & Co.  Jackson, December 28, 1855.

The second also appeared on January 16, 1856.  Call and see us!!!  If you wish a very superior Miniature, with the most life-like color and expression, call at Hawkins & Co. Gallery, Over Langley’s Store.  Our pictures shall be of the very finest quality and shall give entire satisfaction or no charge.  So call at once, and see for yourselves.  The Ladies especially, are solicited to call.

Prices in accordance with the hard times.

Remember our Rooms are over Langley’s Store, nearly opposite the Capital.  [ ? ]Hawkins & Co.

P. S.  We have just received a [ ? ] large lot of the very finest cases.

N. F. Hawkins is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Jackson, Mississippi in 1860.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

C. E. Hawes

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1842                Crandell’s Block, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1845                105 Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.[1]

1848-1852       Liberty Hall, Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1853                Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1856                50 Purchase Street, corner Williams Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1859                Purchase Street corner Williams Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1860                Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

Charles E. Hawes was recorded in two advertisement. The first advertisement appeared on December 7, 1842 in the Taunton Whig (Taunton, Massachusetts).  Photographic Miniature Rooms—Crandell’s Block.  Directly over Mr. Cooper’s Dressing Room, entrance from either street, Up Stairs.

C. E. Hawes, would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of this town, that he has taken the above rooms, for the purpose of taking Miniatures, by a new and beautiful process, never before exhibited here.  Those who are desirous of procuring an exact resemblance of themselves, or friends, in a few moments sitting will be waited upon as above, or if required, at their residences, should a number desire it.  His prices reasonable, and perfect satisfaction given or no pay exacted.  Specimens may be seen at the Bookstores or at his rooms.

The second announcement appeared on November 1, 1848 as C. E. Hawes & Brother (1848-1853) in the Independent Press (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  Daguerreotype Gallery.  The subscribers would call the attention of the public to their Daguerreotype Establishment at Liberty Hall, in which great improvements have recently been made.  A new operating Room with a large sky-light constructed on the most approved scientific principles has been built expressly for their use.  The Sky-light (the only one in this vicinity) enables them to take Pictures in a style superior to any before taken in New Bedford.  With it they can operate with great certainty and accuracy in all kinds of weather and take groups of individuals—embracing both children and adults—in any number that may be desired.  They have spared no cost in furnishing their establishment with the Best Apparatus And All The Improvements In The Daguerrian Art.

A new and powerful Instrument has been imported for taking Groups and large Pictures.  Paintings and Pictures of all kinds copied without reversing.  Constantly on hand a good assortment of Gold Lockets, Cases, Frames, Plates and Chemicals, which they will furnish to operators at the lowest cash prices.  Pictures Taken At Reduced Prices.

The Public are invited to call and examine their specimens in the Picture Gallery, and the improvements in the Operating Room.  C. E. Hawes & Brother, Liberty Hall, New Bedford, at the Corner of Purchase and William Sts.

C. E. Hawes is recorded in other photographic directories, the new information is that he was active in 1842 in Taunton, Massachusetts.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

E. Hathaway

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854-1855       Main Street, Weston, Missouri.

E. Hathaway  was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Kansas Weekly Herald (Leavenworth, Kansas, Territory).  The announcement appeared on October 27, 1854. 

Attention is called to the card of Mr. Hathaway, of Weston.  He takes life-like pictures, and at the late Fair at Weston took the premium.  Those wanting correct likenesses will be sure to call on him.

The advertisement ran from October 27, 1854 to September 1, 1855.  E. Hathaway’s Celebrated Daguerrean Gallery Main Street, Weston, Mo.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.              

E. Hathaway is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865 as Hathaway who was active in Weston, Missouri in 1854.

William Hastings

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Rooms over the Office of Register od Deeds, Augusta, Maine.

William Hastings was recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 21 to June 4, 1846 in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Wm. Hastings has removed his Daguerreotype Apparatus to the room over the Office of the Register of Deeds, near the Mansion House, where he will take Miniature Likenesses in any weather, and during the most of the day.  He makes use of a good and approved instrument, and believes he can give good satisfaction to all who may please to call upon him.

Specimens may be seen at the room. 

William Hastings is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. Hastings

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847                Rooms at the Saloon of the Planters House, Peoria, Illinois.

1848-1849       15 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois.

1848                Canal Street, over A. G. Folger’s Store, Ottawa, Illinois.

1850                Corner Main & Washington Streets, Peoria, Illinois.

1851                Corner Main & Washington Streets, Peoria, Illinois.[1]

J. Hastings was recorded in eight advertisements and three announcements (five advertisements and two announcements in the Peoria Democratic Press, Peoria Illinois and three advertisements and one announcement in The Ottawa Free Trader, Ottawa, Illinois).  The first advertisement was recorded on October 27 & November 11, 1847 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Colored Photographic Miniatures Taken By J. Hastings.   A Favorable opportunity is now offered to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity to obtain Miniature Portraits, executed in the most perfect style, surpassing in brilliancy, beauty of finish, and general life-like appearance.  The are warranted imperishable.  Now is the time for you to secure a good likeness of your friends and relatives.  Who among us that has not lost a friend, companion, or child, that would not now give thrice or ten times the price of such a memento of departed loved ones?  Then secure the shadow ere the substance fades, or you may regret the loss of the present opportunity when to late.  They are also valuable as presents [to] send to distant friends and connections.

As dress makes a great difference in Daguerreotype Miniatures, light dresses should always be avoided—dark dresses, or those having dark and decided figures, producing the most admired effect in the picture; a first-rate likeness and picture guaranteed.

Please call and examine specimens.

Miniature taken every day, without regard to weather.

Rooms at the Saloon of the Planters [House.]

The first announcement appeared on November 24, 1847 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  A Card.  I would beg leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen pf Peoria and vicinity That I shall remain in the city until the third of December, and continue to [take] Daguerreotype Miniatures at the following reduced prices:  Single pictures as heretofore, for $3.—Parties from Two to four, $2.50 each.  Parties of five and upwards, at $2 each.  My object in reducing my prices is to enable every one to get a picture as low as they can be afforded.  And to do this they [must] come in parties so that I can have all the pictures of each party to finish at the same time.  And [the] object will be readily perceived when I state that [it is] worth nearly as much to finish one single picture as it is to finish half a dozen when they are all finished at the same time.  J. Hastings.

The second announcement appeared on November 24, 1847 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  All those who wish their images taken in the first rate style, will learn from a card in another column that Mr. Hastings’ sojourn in this city will be brief, and they had better employ their leisure moments in keeping him busy.

The second advertisement was recorded on June 28, July 5, and August 9 & 23, 1858 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity, that he has again returned to the city and will remain a few weeks for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, in a superior style.  Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from 7 o’clock, A. M. until 6 P. M., in any kind of weather.  All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the person sitting.—Rooms at No. 15 Main street, in the room with Dr. Miller, Surgeon Dentist.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

The third advertisement ran on August 9, 16 & 30, 1848 in the Peoria Democratic Press. 

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity, that he will remain in this city until the 1st of September for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, in a superior style.—At the very low price of $2 each, (the usual price has been three dollars). 

Those wishing a good likeness will do well to improve the present opportunity.

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from seven o’clock, A. M. until six, P. M. in any kind of weather. 

All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the person sitting

Rooms at No. 15 Main st., Peoria, in the room with Dr. Miller. 

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

The fourth advertisement was recorded on November 17, 1848 in The Ottawa Free Trader.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ottawa and vicinity that he will remain in this place for two weeks, for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, by a superior Style.

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from seven o’clock, A. M., until six P. M., in any kind of weather.  All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the persons sitting.

Prices, from Two to Five Dollars, for single Pictures.  Instructions given in the art.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examining specimens.  Perfect satisfaction given.

A first rate Camera for sale.

Rooms over Mr. A. G. Folger’s store on Canal Street.  J. Hastings.  Ottawa, November 17, 1848.

The fifth advertisement was recorded on December 1, 1848 in The Ottawa Free Trader. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Prices Reduced.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ottawa and vicinity that he will remain in this place for One Week longer for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures in the new and improved style.

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from 7 o’clock, A. M., until 4 P. M., in any kind of weather. 

Prices from One to three dollars each.  Persons wanting a good likeness of themselves or friends will do well to embrace the present opportunity.  dec. 1.  J. Hastings.

The third announcement appeared on December 8, 1848 in The Ottawa Free Trader.  We had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Hastings’s daguerrean Rooms, over Mr. Folger’s store, a few day since, and of examining a large assortment of miniatures and landscapes, all of which we found to be remarkably fine.  A number of likenesses of citizens of our town with whom we are familiar, and which are so precise and life-like, that one can almost imagine he can see them breathe.  There are decidedly the best pictures of the kind ever taken in Ottawa.

The sixth advertisement was recorded on March 14, 21 and April 18, 1849 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Daguerreotype.  Miniatures.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity, that he will remain in this city for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, in a superior style

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from 8 o’clock, A. M. until 5, P. M. in any kind of weather.  All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the person sitting.

Prices, from $1.50 to $5.00 for single pictures.

Rooms at No. 15 Main street.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

The seventh advertisement was recorded on September 5, 19 & 26, 1849 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Notice.  Mr. Hastings would beg leave to inform the citizens of Peoria, that he will leave the city about the 10th inst. To be absent  about two months, and would request all those having their pictures at his room, to call and get them previous to that time.  And all those wishing to have a first rate likeness please to call soon.

The eighth advertisement was recorded on June 19 & 26, 1850 in the Peoria Democratic Press. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. Hastings begs leave to give notice to the citizens of Peoria and vicinity, that owing to an arrangement recently made in his business, that he will not leave the city at present, and lately announced, but will still remain at his rooms, where he will at all times be happy to see his friends, and supply those wanting a first rate Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends, in the latest style.  All such are requested to call at his rooms.

He has lately received a new process in taking miniatures that gives an entire new style of pictures.

Instruction given in the Art.  Apparatus for sale.

Rooms at the corner of Main and Washington sts., over W. A. Herron’s drug store.  Peoria, June 12, 1850.

J. Hastings is recorded in A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers in 1850 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1851.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Hastings & Treadwell

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                89 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

Hastings & Treadwell (Emory A. Hastings & William A. Treadwell) were recorded in two announcements and two advertisement in the Lowell Daily Citizen and News (Lowell, Massachusetts).  The first announcement appeared on April 29, 1856.  New Daguerreotype Saloon.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, two enterprising young men. Have opened one of the finest daguerreotype saloons ever seen in Lowell, in Thompson’s Block, on the north side of Merrimack street, a few doors above Shepard’s music store.  Mr. Hastings is a very excellent operator, and the twain are prepared to furnish one with a counterfeit of himself that cannot possibly fail to please.

The advertisement ran from April 29 to June 10, 1856.  New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine.

The second announcement appeared on May 5, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, who have opened the new daguerreotype establishment on the north side of Merrimack street, in Thompson’s Block, (just above Shepard’s music store,) are, we learn, doing a very prosperous business.  Their excellent sky light and apparatus enables them to do the [ ? ] of work, and hence the great number of calls.  Those in want of pictures will do well to give them a call.

The second advertisement ran from June 11, 1856 to March 3, 1857.  New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

Hastings & Treadwell are not listed in other photographic directories as partners.  Emory A. Hastings is recorded in other directories as being active in 1858.  William A. Treadwell is not recorded in other directories.