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William Bristol

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                108 Genesee Street, Utica, New York.

1851                Address Unknown, Utica, New York.[1]

William Bristol was recorded in one advertisement that ran on May 4 to 18, 1850 in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York).  Wm. Bristol & Co., No. 106 Genesee Street, Utica, Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers of Daguerreotype Stock and Chemicals, American and Foreign Cameras and Apparatus.  Beg leave to inform Daguerreotype operators, that they have lately added to their former stock of Cases, Plates, Chemicals, &c., a complete stock of Cameras of all sizes, and Daguerreotype Apparatus, which they offer to operators who may call upon them or order from them, together with all articles in their line, as cheap as they will be furnished by any jobbing house in the United States.  Buying of the manufacturers and importers only, they are willing to compare their prices with those of any house in any part of the country; as also the quality of their goods. And their method of doing business.—Medium Star Plates $20 per gross, other sizes in proportion.  Manufactures of Webb’s chloride of gold.    Wm. Bristol & Co.  Utica, May 1, 1850.

Advertisement ran on May 4 to 18, 1850.

William Bristol is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Utica in 1851 without a business address.  

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

D. Brigham

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Address Unknown, Lebanon, Ohio.  

D. Brigham was recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on December 17, 1852 in the Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Stay At Home and See Yourselves.  D. Brigham, Daguerrean Artist, wishes to say to the numerous readers of the Star, that he intends visiting every town in Warren County, with his [ ? } Sky Light Daguerrean Room this fall and [ ? ] winter, for the purpose of taking Likenesses [with a proper degree of light and shade on every part of the picture].  By this he does not…[1]

D. Bingham is not recorded in other photographic directories.

[1] Most of the rest of the advertisement is unreadable.

S. H. Brickett

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Damariscotta, Maine.

1860                Address Unknown, Damariscotta, Maine.[1]

S. H. Brickett was recorded in one advertisement on August 14, 1856 in the Bath Daily Sentinel  (Bath, Maine).  Business Cards…S. H. Brickett, Daguerrean Artist, Damariscotta, Me.

S. H. Brickett is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Damariscotta, Maine in 1860.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry recorded as an ambrotypist.

J. W. Bradford

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1852-1853       80 Camp Street corner Natchez Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

J. W. Bradford of the firm Curtright & Bradford was recorded in two advertisements and one additional time by himself in the New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana).  The first advertisement ran from June 18 to September 18, 1852.  80 Camp Street.  N. B. Curtright…J. B. Bradford.  We have taken the room over Geo. W. Hynson, corner of Natches and Camp street, for the prosecution of the Daguerreotype Business, and our charges—being half the usual prices—induce us to hope for a liberal patronage.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.  Curtwright & Bradford, Artists. 

The second advertisement ran from September 28 1852 to February 11, 1853.  N. B. Curtright.  J. W. Bradford.  Curtright & Bradford, Daguerrean Artists, No. 80 Camp street, corner Natchez. 

The third advertisement ran from February 12 to May 9, 1853.  Bradford, J. W., Daguerrean Artist, No. 80 Camp street, corner Natchez.  sept. 28.

J. W. Bradford is not recorded in other photographic directories.  N. B. Curtright with a variant spelling Curtwright is known and recorded in other photographic directories.

W. T. Bowers

Daguerreotypes, Stereoviews, , ,

1854                6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.

W. T. Bowers of the firm McKenney & Bowers was recorded in two advertisements in The Union and Eastern Journal Biddeford, Maine.  The first advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854.  McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes!  No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired.  We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity.  Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place.

The second advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854.  Stereoscopic Pictures!!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture!  That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.

Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.

Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description.  Call And See!  Call and See!!

W. T. Bowers is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Maine.  It is possible that W. T. Bowers is Wilder T. Bowers, who was active in 1850 in Detroit, Michigan[1] and in Lynn, Massachusetts from 1856-1904[2]. 

His father came from Massachusetts, and Wilder was born in Maine in February of 1824, fourth of the seven children of Wilder and Sarah H. T. Bowers. Hannah was born in Maine in July of 1830, and she married Wilder about 1852. Their children were born in Massachusetts: Charles, Caroline and Willie between 1854 and 1858, and then Nellie in July of 1869. Hannah was a widow and still living at Lynn in 1910.[3]

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

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

[3] David V. Tinder’s online Directory Of Early Michigan Photographers.

D. K. Boutelle

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847                Corner of Thames & Mary Streets, Newport, Rhode Island.

D. K. Boutelle was recorded on one advertisement that ran from March 18 to April 22, 1847 in the Herald of the Times, and Rhode Islander (Newport, Rhode Island).  Dentistry.  D. K. Boutelle would say to his friends that he has so far recovered from the effects of his late accident as to be able again to attend to those who may wish for his professional services.  Office at the corner of Thames & Mary streets.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  He would also say to those who may wish for a good photographic likeness, that he devotes so much of his time as may not be required for his professional duties, to this art—He learned of Mr. Manchester during the stay of that gentleman in town last Summer, and operates in the same room and mostly with the same apparatus used by him.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  Rooms at the corner of Thames and Mary streets.

D. K. Boutelle is not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. Bouse

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                407 Broadway, New York, New York.

G. Bouse was recorded in one announcement that appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on March 27, 1856. To Daguerreotypists.—Wanted.  A Situation by a first class daguerreotype and ambrotype artist; would like to engage in some city gallery, but will have no objection to go in the country.  Reference will be given.  Address G. Bouse, Kimball’s daguerrean gallery, 407 Broadway.

G. Bouse is not recorded in other photographic directories.  G. Bouse is not recorded in the 1855/1856, 1856/1857 or the 1857/1858 New York City Directories.  Myron H. Kimball is listed as being at 407 Broadway in 1855-1856.

C. E. Blake

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Over Thompson’s Drug Store, Ottawa, Illinois.

C. E. Blake was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 14 to 28, 1846 in The Ottawa Free Trader (Ottawa, Illinois).  Daguerrian Artist.  Mr. C. E. Blake, From New York, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ottawa, that he will open a room on Monday the 17th, over Thompson’s drug store, for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, by a new and improved process of the art.

Mr. Blake is recently from New York, and has a perfect knowledge of the different styles of taking miniatures, &c.  It is Mr. Blakes particular aim in all the miniatures which he takes to produce clear and distinct pictures, and that every feature shall be brought out and distinctly seen.  A good daguerreotype miniature taken in color is certainly more life-like and correct than any other can possibly be, and if well taken can be seen in any light as clear and distinct as painting.  Pictures taken by Mr. B. are put up in the very first style, and are warranted to give satisfaction, and are not delivered unless they are perfect likenesses.  Mr. B. very respectfully invites those interested in this beautiful art, to call at his room and examine his specimens, (whether they contemplate sitting to have theirs taken or not,) then they will be able to judge for themselves.  Rooms open to visitors at all times.

Ladies especially invited to call.  Ottawa, August 14, 1846.

C. E. Blake is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Louis L. Bishop

Daguerreotype plate importer, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1845                285 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847                12 Maiden-Lane, Up Stirs, New York, New York.

1850                23 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.

Louis L. Bishop was recorded in eight advertisements, seven in The New York Herald, one in the New York Tribune and on one title page.  The first advertisement in The New York Herald ran from July 25 to 27, 1845.  Ruins Of The Burnt District.  The Daguerreotype View of these Ruins, taken from Exchange Place, opposite the spot where stood Crocker & Warren’s store, may be seen at Louis L. Bishop’s, Daguerrian Artist, No. 285 Broadway.

The view, embracing all the ruins in Broad street, New street and Broadway, in their actual state, and such as it will soon be impossible to obtain, forms a picture most interesting to preserve in commemoration of the sad calamity of the 19th inst.  It will be disposed of at a reasonable price.

Apply as above, at Louis L. Bishop’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 285 Broadway.

The title page illustration for The Gipsey in the North published in 1846 is a portrait of Miss Julia L. Northall engraved by Francis D’Avignon, Lithograph by G. & W. Endicott, after a daguerreotype by Louis L. Bishop.   

Advertisement ran from March 18 to April 2, 1847 in Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates.  Just Received per ship Burgundy—

3000 Daguerreotype Plates, full size.

6000 do                       do      Medium size.

From the best French manufacturers.  For sale at the lowest prices, by Louis L. Bishop, importer, 12 Maiden Lane, up stairs.                                                                                                         

The third advertisement ran from June 1 to 14, 1847 in the New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Plates.—The best and cheapest Daguerreotype Plates for sale at Louis L. Bishop’s 12 Maiden-lane, up stairs.

The fourth advertisement ran from June 18 to 20, 1847 in The Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Louis L. Bishop, No. 12 Maiden-lane, begs leave to inform all persons in want of Daguerreotype Plates, that he has now a full stock on hand, and is ready to sell them at the reduced price which he has lately announced to his regular customers.  Orders to be directed to Louis L. Bishop, No. 12 Maiden-lane, N. Y.                                                         

The fifth advertisement appeared on March 24, 1850 in the Herald.  To Daguerrian Artists—Louis L. Bishop’s Daguerreotype Plates, warranted to give to portraits a richer tone than any other plates, are for sale at Victor Bishop’s, Importer, 23 maiden Lane, N. Y.

The sixth advertisement ran from April 23 to 30, 1850 in the Herald.  Important to Daguerrean Artists.

To Mr. Victor Bishop, No. 23 Maiden lane, N. Y.

Dear Sir—We cheerfully testify that we have used for some time Louis L. Bishop’s plates, and that they are decidedly superior to all others, either imported or manufactured here.  Beckers & Piard, 201 Broadway.

Those plates are marked in full with the name of Louis L. Bishop, and are for sale only at Victor Bishop’s, No. 23 Maiden Lane.

The seventh advertisement ran from May 3 to June 1, 1850 in the Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Lewis L. Bishop’s Plates, acknowledged superior to all others, for sale by Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

The Eighth advertisement ran from September 17 to 24, 1850 also in the Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Great Reduction in price.  We are now enabled to sell Louis L. Bishop’s plates, at $30 per hundred, full size.  They are warranted superior to any other, and sold with the privilege of returning those that would not give entire satisfaction.  Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane, up stairs.

Louis L. Bishop is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active from 1845-1848.

Ebenezer James Bennett

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844-1845       449 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.[1]

1846                St Clair Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

Ebenezer James Bennett in an advertisement that was recorded on January 6 & 12, 1846 in the Daily Commonwealth (Frankfort, Kentucky).  Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery.  Prof. Plumbe purposes having a Daguerreian Gallery opened in this city, on the 27th inst., on St. Clair street, over Pierson & Merriweather’s Confectionary, to be conducted by E. James Bennett, where he will be gratified to wait upon all those who may be desirous of securing a perfect likeness, warranted durable, and possessing all the distinctness and boldness of relief of a good painting.  In proof of this you need but call at his room and examine for yourselves his specimens.

Ladies and Gentlemen are earnestly requested to take the trouble of calling at his rooms.  They will afford him a pleasure in having the honor of waiting upon them, either in exhibiting specimens, or in receiving their sittings.

Founded 1840.  Awarded the Medal, Four First Premiums, and two Highest Honors, by the Institutes of Massachusetts, N. York, and Pennsylvania, respectively, for the most beautiful Colored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever exhibited.

No. 33, Main st., adjoining the Northern Bank of Kentucky, Louisville, Ky.

No. 251, Broadway, New York.

No. 75 Court street, Boston.

No. 136, Chestnut street, Philadelphia.

No. 122, Baltimore street, Baltimore.

Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

Lyceum Hall, Alexandria, D. C.

No. 56, Canal Street, New Orleans.

No. 127, Vielle Rue du Temple, Paris.

No. 32 Church Street, Liverpool.

Market St., St. Louis, Mo.

Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa.

Main Street, between 4th and 5th, east side, Cincinnati.

Broadway, Saratoga.

Douw’s Building, Albany.

Middle Street, Portland, Me.

Main Street, Newport, R. I.

Remarks.—“We have been no inattentive observer of the progress of this novel art, and we are free to say, from what we have seen, and personally examined, that Mr. Plumbe has succeeded in this art so as to surpass all others in the line in this country.”—N. Y. Herald.

“Mr. Plumbe has brought the Daguerreotype to absolute perfection; and miniature painting, we regret to say, is scarcely heard of since the admirable specimens of this artist have become known.”—N. Y. Mirror.

“A photograph of a lady by Professor Plumbe, is the finest thing of the kind we have ever seen.”—Phil. Pub. Ledger.

Ebenezer James Bennett is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as J. Ebenezer Bennett active in 1845-1846 at 449 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, presumably employed by John Plumbe, Jr.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry