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A. Kaufmann

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847                Wetumpka Hotel, Wetumpka, Alabama.

1847                Mr. Lawson’s Tavern, Talladega, Alabama.

A. Kaufmann (or Kaufman) was recorded in one announcement and two advertisements.  The announcement appeared June 8, 1847 in The State Guard (Wetumpka, Alabama). Daguerreotype Portraits.  We would call the attention of those who are desirous of having a good likeness of themselves or friends, to the advertisement of Mr. Kaufman in to-day’s paper.  We have seen several specimens of Mr. Kaufmann’s work, and we think that he can take as perfect likeness, and finishes as well as any Artist we have ever seen.  Those desirous of having such work would do well to visit his rooms at the Wetumpka Hotel.

The first advertisement ran from June 8 to 22, 1847 in The State Guard (Wetumpka, Alabama). 

Daguerreotype Portraits.  “Secure a shadow, before the substance vanishes.”  A Kaufmann respectfully announces to the citizens of Wetumpka and vicinity that he is at the Wetumpka Hotel, where he will remain a few days, and is well prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses by the most improved Daguerrean process, and is in hopes that the neat and perfect execution of his work will justify him in procuring a reasonable portion of patronage.  He having become acquainted with all the recent improvements in the system, hazard nothing in saving that his Pictures, for distinctness and brilliancy, and for their truthfulness in feature, are entirely unsurpassed; and he respectfully asks all persons to satisfy themselves of their superiority by examining his specimens.

Likenesses taken in any weather, and enclosed in fine Morocco Cases, handsomely finished, in a few minutes time, at the low price of $3.

Miniatures of all sizes taken and inserted in Breast Pins, Lockets, etc.

Copies taken of Family Portraits and Paintings of any kind.

Every Likeness made satisfactory to the sitter or no charge made.

The second advertisement was recorded on August 12, 1847 in the Alabama Reporter (Talladega, Alabama).  Daguerreotype Portraits.  “Secure a shadow before the substance vanishes.”  A. Kaufman announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place and vicinity, that he has opened a room for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.

A Kaufman is a pupil of Mr. Daguerre himself, and is constant correspondence with him whereby he is enabled to take his portraits with the very latest improvements.  His room is at Mr. Lawson’s Tavern, where many specimens are exhibited.

Likenesses made satisfactory or no charge.

Price $4.00.  To Clubs of 20 or 25 persons a reduction will be made.

Instructions given at a reasonable price.  Talladega, July 8, 1847.

A. Kaufmann or Kaufman is recorded in Shot In Alabama A History of Photography 1939-1941and a List of Photographers as being active in 1847 in Talladega, Alabama.

William A. Johnson

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1845                Address Unknown, New Haven, Connecticut.

1845                Thames & Mary Streets, Newport, Rhode Island.

1845-1846       Union Bank Building, Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island.

William A. Johnson was recorded in one announcement and five advertisements five in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode Island).  The announcement appeared on May 6, 1845. Daguerreotypes.—A “Daguerrian Gallery” has recently been opened in the building, corner of Thames & Mary-streets by Mr. Wm. A, Judson, an experienced artist, who has been a long time engaged in the business at New Haven, Con.  We have seen a number of specimens taken by Mr. J. and think they are equal, and in some respects superior, to any we have ever seen.  See advertisement.

The first advertisement appeared on May 6, 1845.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Corner of Thames & Mary streets.  The subscriber respectfully gives notice to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport, and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, at the above place, where The Most Superb Photographs, May Be Obtained.

The Miniatures which have been taken at this Gallery, have been universally assigned the position of superiority—each picture clearly presenting the beauties, colors, and expressions of life, and combining all the late improvements of the art.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport are invited to call and examine the specimens, whether they intend sitting for a miniature or not.  The rooms are open from 8 o’clock a. m. till 5 p. m. where likenesses will be taken without regard to weather, at the reduced price of $2.50.

Two or more Likenesses taken on the same plate, & put up either in Pins, Lockets, or Frames.

Persons having portraits, can have them copied to be put in cases, lockets, &c.  Wm. A. Judson.

The second advertisement ran from May 5 to July 17, 1845. Newport Daguerrean Gallery, Thames Street, (Rhode Island Union Bank Building.) Wm. Henry Franklin, From Plumb’s Daguerrean Gallery, N. Y. and Wm. A. Judson, From T. Hart’s Daguerrean Gallery, New Haven. Having purchased the interest of Mr. Henry M. Brownell, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Newport, that they are prepared to execute Daguerrean Likenesses in a style unsurpassed.–Being thoroughly conversant with all the modern improvements, their Pictures cannot fail to please. No pictures will be allowed to leave their Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

Likenesses taken for lockets, Broaches, and Finger Rings.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens whether they intend sitting or not.

Instructions given, and apparatus together with chemicals furnished, on reasonable terms.

Likenesses taken without regard to weather.

The third advertisement ran from September 18 to November 20, 1845.  Newport Daguerrean Gallery, Thames-Street.  Rhode Island Union Bank Building.  William A. Judson, Would respectfully invite all who wish accurate and beautiful Miniatures of themselves or friends to call immediately at his Rooms, Union Bank Building, Thames street.  Delay not, or you may spend years of unavailing sorrow when it is to late to repair the loss.  Many who are in rudy health, and fondly dreaming of a long and prosperous future, ere long will be consigned the affectionate brother or sister, then would be a faithful transcript of the loved and lost.

Miniatures taken without regard to weather between the hours of 8o’clock, a.m. and 4 p.m.  Sept. 4.

The fourth advertisement ran from December 18, 1845 to January 1, 1846.  Photographic Miniatures.  The subscriber has just received from New York, a fresh supply of Plates and Cases, (of the best materials,) and is now prepared to execute likenesses in a superior style, for all who will please to favor him with a call.  Miniatures taken every day, between the hours of 9o’clock A. M. to 4 P. M.  Portraits or Paintings of any description, accurately copied, and at short notice.  William A. Judson.  R. I. Union Bank Building.

The fifth advertisement ran from March 31 to July 23, 1846.  Newport Photographic Depot, R.I. Union Bank Building, Thames-street.  The subscriber would respectfully give notice, to the Ladies and gentlemen of this place and vicinity, that he has taken and refitted the rooms formerly occupied by him, in the R. I. Union Bank Building, for the purpose of executing Miniatures by the Daguerreotype Process,  Having but a short time since returning from New York, with all the latest improvements, he feels confident that he can give those that will honor him with a call, a miniature superior in tone, and finish, to any ever before offered to the public, and at prices that cannot fail to please.

None know how to appreciate these Miniatures, until they are called to part with a near relation, or an intimate friend, when perhaps it may be too late, to catch the light ere their shadow fades; therefore those that wish a correct likeness, as well as a fine picture, of themselves, or friends, will do well to give an early call.

Any person having fine Paintings, Portraits or Miniatures, can have them copied with great accuracy.

These Miniatures can be set in Lockets, Pins, Frames, Cases, &c.to suit the purchaser.

Persons sitting for a Miniature at these rooms, is warranted a perfect Likeness or no charge.

Miniatures can be taken as accurate in cloudy weather, as in pleasant, between the hours of 8 A. M. and 4 P. M.   William A. Judson.

William A. Judson is not recorded as being active in Rhode Island in other photographic directories. 

William A. Judson is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as W. A. Judson and being active in New Haven & New Britain, Connecticut from 1851-1855.

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.