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c.1844-1845 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845 Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square, Norwich, Connecticut.

1845-1846 Corner Camp and Canal Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1846 Rooms North Wing of the Clinton House, Ithaca, New York.

1846 Address Unknown, Saratoga, New York.

1847-1848 Rooms on Court Street, Over H. Lewis’ Store, Binghamton, New York.

1849-1851 Corner of Bank and Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1851 Address Unknown, Cleveland, Ohio.

1851-1854 Over Merchants’ Bank, opposite Weddell House, Cleveland, Ohio.

1852 corner of Superior and Seneca Streets, Sartwell’s Block, Cleveland, Ohio.

1853 Corner Clay and Montgomery Streets, San Francisco, California.

1854 163 Clay Street, San Francisco, California.

1845 September 17. The Norwich Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) September 17, 1845, Vol. XXIV, No. 28, Whole No. 3236, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—If any of our friends in Norwich or its vicinity would like an absolutely perfect Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends, now is their time. Mr. Johnson, the artist, has spent a number of years in Plumbe’s famous Daguerreotype Academy in New York, and is enabled to avail himself of all the latest discoveries and improvements in this wonderful mode of copying the “human face divine.” A compared, or we should rather say contrasted, with any other Daguerreotype miniatures we have ever seen taken in Norwich, those taken by Mr. Johnson are to the others what an exquisite painting is to a mere daub. But, “seeing is believing;” at least we do not hesitate to say that no one who sees a production, such as we saw last evening, of Mr. Johnson’s pencil of light, can hesitate to believe all, and more than all, we have said in his favor. He visits Norwich, in compliance with an urgent invitation of gentlemen of this city, and his stay, we understand, is limited to a very few days. Those who would avail themselves of a opportunity such as rarely occurs, had therefore, better be in a hurry. Mr. Johnson’s rooms are at Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square.

1845 October 8. The Norwich Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) October 8, 1845, Vol. XXIV, No. 31, Whole No. 3239, P. 1.

Daguerreotyping.—We invite attention, some day since, to the beautiful and highly finished specimens of miniature likenesses at the rooms of Mr. Johnson, in Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square. During Mr. J.’s stay in Norwich, his rooms were constantly crowded with visitor’s, and his success in the practice of his art was the theme of general and admiring comment. Mr. Johnson took his departure last week, and we supposed the skill and art which characterized his specimens had gone with him. But we have just been shown a miniature likeness of a gentleman of this city, taken this morning by Mr. Allen, the young gentleman who constantly aided Mr. Johnson while here, that, so far as we can judge, falls little, if at all below the best specimens produced by Mr. Johnson. There are many, we know, who would have been glad to have availed themselves of Mt. J.’s visit to the city to obtain likenesses of themselves or friends, but who “could not come at him for the press.” We advise such to call upon Mr. Allen. They will find him occupying the same rooms as did Mr. J., and after looking at his “specimens” they will, we much incline to believe, leave facsimiles of their own “handsome looks” behind them.

1845 November 2. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) November 2, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 239, P. 2.

Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans. Miniatures of every size taken, single or in group, with the natural colors, in a very superior manner. The public are invited to call and examine our specimens. No charge will be made for a Portrait unless satisfactory in every respect and equal to the specimens exhibited. The Rooms are spacious and well arranged and with the enlarged window on Canal street, capable of admitting the proper degree of light on the sitters, the Portraits are clear and perfect, exhibiting

Every feature with great distinctness.

An examination of our specimens and mode of operating will be a better test of our skill and success in the art than anything we can say in an advertisement.

Apparatus warranted the genuine Voigtlander, with the most recent improvements; also, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c. furnished to Daguerreotype Artists, and instructions given in the art. Johnson & Jacobs.

Advertisement ran from November 2 to December 9, 1845.

1845 December 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 10, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 271, P. 2.

Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans. Citizens and strangers are invited to examine our New Style of ne plus ultra Colored Miniatures, surpassing any ever executed in this city, in beauty, brilliancy and durability. They are warranted imperishable, and taken without reversing the object. We are better prepared to take family groups than any establishment in New Orleans.

We would call the attention of Daguerreotype Artists to our large stock, consisting of Cameras (genuine Voigtlander), Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, and Apparatus of every description, all warranted the best quality.

Instructions for taking our superior style of Pictures given on moderate terms. Johnson & Jacobs.

Advertisement ran from December 10, 1845 to January 22, 1846.

1846 January 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 10, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 9, Whole No. 4222, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Several Furnishing Establishments and Sole Agency for the sale of Voigtlander’s Apparatus.

The genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus, also the best plates, Chemicals, Polishing Materials and Morocco Cases, &c., &c. may be procured at the subscribers’, wholesale and retail, by addressing (post paid) to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia, or Langenheim & Beckers, 201 Broadway, N. Y.

The following gentlemen have agreed to act as Agents for the sale of the genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus:–

Messrs. Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.

Mr. James L. Lyon, Richmond, Va.

Mr. S. Broadbent, Columbia, S. C.

Mr. James P. Perry, Charleston, S. C.

Mr. S. Noessel, New Orleans.

Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, New Orleans.

W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia.

Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 19, 1846.

1846 January 12. The Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 12, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.

Fair of the Agricultural And Mechanics’ Association of Louisiana.—The annual fair of this association was held in Baton Rouge on Monday and Tuesday last. The specimens of agricultural improvements and mechanical skill exhibited were limited, still they showed the rapid progress of the one in our State, and the fast approaching towards perfection of the others…

There was an interesting display of Fine Arts. Mr. James McGuire and Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, of this city, exhibited a great variety of Daguerreotypes, which, for correctness and beauty of finish, could not be excelled. Mr. McGuire received the first premium, and Johnson & Jacobs the second…

1846 January 23. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 23, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 271, P. 2.

Instructions for taking our superior style of Pictures given on moderate terms. Johnson & Co.

1846 April 8. Ithaca Journal & General Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) April 8, 1846, Vol. XXX, No. 40, Whole No. 1,495, P. 3.

Johnson’s Photographic Gallery Mr. Johnson, late of Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, New York has the honor to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ithaca that his rooms are now open for the reception of visitors, in the north wing of the Clinton House—entrance one door south of A. Sherrill’s office. Mr. J.’s pictures are universally admired, for their brilliancy, beauty of finish and life-like appearance, and he warrants them imperishable.

As his stay will be short, he respectfully desires his friends to call soon—if for nothing but to examine his pictures, of which he has a large collection.

Persons possessing inferior pictures can have them exchanged at a very moderate charge.

Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.

Instructions in the art, with apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.

Rooms open from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M. Ithaca, March 17, 1846.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 29, 1846.

1846 July 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) July 18, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 86, Whole No. 1,641, P. 3.

Saratoga—Art, Life, &c. Correspondent of The Tribune. Saratoga Springs, July 16, 1846….

While writing about works of art, I would mention Mr. Johnson, The daguerreotype artist, and Mons. Edouart, the Silhouetteist, who are well known to old visitants here, having been here for several seasons. They are both great artists in their way, and attract many visitors to their rooms, and even those loiterers who just stroll into their rooms to pass an idle moment by viewing their pictures, are many of them induced to get their own likenesses taken….

1847 August 4. Broome Republican. (Binghamton, New York.) August 4, 1847, Vol. XXVI, No. 1, Whole No. 1,251, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. Johnson, would respectfully announced to his friends, that he has taken the rooms over H. Lewis’s store, where he will be happy to wait upon all those who may wish correct Miniatures of Themselves, taken in the best style of the Art. Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. Binghamton, May 26, 1847.

Advertisement ran from August 4, 1847 to August 9, 1848.

1848 August 23. Broome Republican. (Binghamton, New York.) August 23, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 4, Whole No. 1296, P. 2.

Important News—Removal of The “Lightning Line” From Johnson’s Rooms. Revolution in Daguerreotype, and awful fall in the Price of Pictures. Mr. Johnson has the pleasure of informing his friends that he has shaken hands and parted with the “lightning line,” and having entirely cleansed his rooms of the gasses arising from the batteries attached to the Telegraph, is now enabled to produce better specimens of the Daguerreotype Art than he has ever done before; and what is still more curious, has discovered the art of selling pictures at a marvelously cheap rate, compared with former prices.

From and after this date, until further notice, for cash on the delivery of the picture, his prices will be as follows:

Medium Plate Picture, in morocco Case $1.50

Quarter do do do $2.50

Half do do do $4.00

Pictures set in lockets, bracelets or pins $1.50

Which, considering the quality of the work, is lower than ever before offered by any other operator.

Mr. J. has a most excellent metallic mirror, for taking out-door views, by which the picture is not inverted.

Persons wishing to be “taken off” will do well to call soon, as this “unprecedented” state of things may be of very short duration.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. in all sorts of weather over the store of H. Lewis, Court-street.

N. B.—For sale, with or without instructions a first rate Medium Camera, with apparatus complete, on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from August 23 to October 4, 1848.

1849 March 7. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) March 7, 1849, Vol. XXXII, No. 10, Whole No. 1,912, P. 1.

Photographs.

“Secure the shadow ere the substance fade,

Let Nature copy that which Nature made.”

We saw this morning a pair of miniature likenesses of our friend Briggs of the Democrat, and were struck with their rare accuracy and beauty. We speak, of course, of beauty of execution—not meaning to flatter Col. B. on account of his good looks. Indeed we cannot forget forget the philosophical remark of M. Daguerre, the inventor of the photographic process: “You have handsome face, you shall have dem handsome picture; You had bad faces, you shall have dem bad pictures!” These pictures were, one from the rooms of Mr. Johnson, the other from those of Mr. Clark, two very successful Daguerrean artists of our city. We have seen several groups as well as single pictures, the work of Mr. Johnson, and we question whether for distinctness, accuracy of likeness or elegance, they could be surpassed in the galleries of Plumbe. And the pictures of Mr. Clarkare the admiration of every one.

1849 August 10. Geneva Daily Gazette. (Geneva, New York.) August 10, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 239, Vol. V, No. 32, P. 2.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer thus “does up” a notice of the new Bank building erected in that city:

To show that we are progressive people look at the elegantly constructed and arranged new State Bank building, on the corner of Bank and Superior street. The architect was C. W. Heard and he deserves a bronzed statute on its colonnade. It is a beauty, externally, and internally, and so was the inquisition in Spain that Bonaparte broke up. Entire: in the basement is a barber. Her the victim is first shaved! The next floor is the Bank Department. Here the substance is taken. The next degree as you approach the skies, contains the Dentists. They extract your grinders and leave you to sup sorrow with a spoon of grief, i. e., live on spoon victuals. Then comes the Daguerreotype man, Johnson, who takes what then is left of you, even your shadow, and Brown the Writing Master, traces what you were in shape of a great goose.

Now, to complete the picture, it is no fancy one, the oldest auctioneer, Cutter, has got posted next door to sell your remnants, if you have any to the highest bidder. Beware that corner!

1850 March 7. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) March 7, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 17, Whole No. 1,959, P. 3.

Johnson’s Daguerreotype Rooms. Mr. Johnson has the pleasure to inform his friends and the public that he has just returned from New York with a full assortment of materials of the best quality, calculated to suit the taste as well as the pockets of all who may please to favor him with a call. He has also, at considerable expense, obtained a new, quick-working apparatus—of great importance where children or nervous persons re to have their miniatures taken. Call and see, at his rooms in the Bank Building, at the corner of Bank and Superior streets.

1850 October 23. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) October 23, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 41, Whole No. 1,985, P. 3.

California Gold Is not more valuable than one of Johnson’s Premium Daguerreotype Miniatures. His rooms are over the Merchants Bank, opposite the Weddell House.

This well known establishment has just been fitted up in a style of elegance not surpassed in any of the eastern cities. Mr. J. has arranged his rooms with every convenience for his business. In addition to his immense Sky-Light he has two large side lights the largest in the State, and the best calculated for the execution of first rate pictures. This fact he has proved by 11 years experience in the business; being now the oldest Practical Daguerrean Artist in the United States or the World. Therefore he has no fear that his own pupils can equal their master, although they boast of being unequaled, after only a few weeks practice.

N. B. Prices the same as usual, therefore none need employ inexperienced artists on the score of economy. Call and see. Charles E. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 6, 1850.

1851 April 9. Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) April 9, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 2.

Cleveland Daguerreotype Stock Depot. Johnson & Fellows, Daguerrean Artist. Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of every variety of materials for Daguerreotypists’ Use, which they are selling as low as can be bought in New York City.

The attention of Artists is respectfully invited to their elegant and large assortment of Cameras, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., Cc. all of which they test before offering for sale, and warrant genuine. Having had long experience in the business they supply themselves with such stock, only, as Artists require.

Instruction in the art carefully given.

Rooms on the corner of Bank and Superior-st. opposite the Wendell House, Clevenland, Ohio. Chas. E. Johnson. Parker Fellows

Advertisement ran from April 9 to July 17, 1851.

1851 April 22. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) April 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, Daguerreotypist, have recently procured the services of Mr. J. F. Ryder, late of New York—a very skilful operator. We yesterday examined several specimens of his work, and we have rarely if ever seen their equals. They are sufficiently distinct without being harsh in their outline, and excel particularly in life-like expressions. Call at their rooms and look at their portrait gallery.

1851 July 21. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 21, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, Whole No. 320, P. 3.

Read And Consider! Matthews having made arrangements with Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, to enter their employment for a certain length of time, has disposed of his entire interest in the Daguerrian Business, To B. S. Morrill & Co., and according to an agreement with them will make no more Pictures in this County, and would most cheerfully recommend all those wanting Perfect Specimens of the Art to patronize them; fully knowing their knowledge of the business equal to any other artist in the east or west, your humble servant not excepted.

Wm. B. Matthews. Ravenna, July 14, 1851.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1851.

1851 December 22. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.

Fire. A fire was discovered Sunday at 10½ A. M., in the Rooms of Johnson & Fellows, Daguerreotypist, Merchants’ Bank Block. It originated from the stove, burned through the floor, and rapidly spread between the floor and ceiling below, nearly the whole length of the building. It was considerable time after the engines were on the ground that the precise location of the fire could be ascertained, owing to the dense smoke. Nearly all the furniture and apparatus of Johnson & Fellows were more or less damaged by fire and water. Precise loss not known. The offices of C. Stetson, Esq., Dr. Bigelow and Dr. Robinson, were considerably injured by water. Cutter & Taylor suffered quite a loss from the same cause.

We understand that Johnson & Fellows [are] insured for $1,200.

1851 December 22. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.

We also return our sincere thanks to the Firemen and our friends, whose efficiency and care saved much of our property in yesterdays conflagration. Prudence, care and judgement, characterized every movement on their part, and to them we owe every thing. At present, we can only say that we are very grateful. But at some future period, we will endeavor to express our thanks by deeds as well as words.

We would also state that we shall be fully prepared on Wednesday morning to take Miniatures as well and as rapidly as ever. Our Rooms, by that time, will be in through repair, and we should be glade to see all who may feel inclined to give us their patronage. Johnson & Fellows.

1851 December 23. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 23, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Fellows are not to be burned or drowned out. They will resume labors to-morrow. Such pluck and enterprise deserves patronage.

1852 January 7. Cleveland Leader. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.

Johnson, over Merchant’s Bank, having had twelve years experience, is acknowledged by the public to be the most perfect Daguerreotype Artist in this city. He is permanently located in Cleveland. de. 13.

1852 January 7. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.

Johnson & Fellows, Premium Skylight Daguerreotype Rooms, Over Merchants’ Bank, opposite the Weddell House. Also, Sartwell’s Block, corner of Superior and Seneca Streets.

1852 January 7. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.

Cleveland Daguerreotype Stock Depot. Johnson & Fellows, Daguerrean Artists, keep constantly on hand a full assortment of every variety of materials for Daguerreotypist use, which they are selling as low as can be bought in New York City.

The attention of Artists is respectfully invited to their elegant and large assortment of Cameras, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., &c., all of which they tested before offering for sale, and warranted genuine. Having had long experience in the business, they supply themselves with such stock only as Artists require.

Instructions in the art carefully given. Charles E. Johnson, Parker Fellows

Rooms, Superior Street, opposite Weddell House, Cleveland, Ohio. apr8.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to

1852 January 7. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 4.

Premium Daguerreotypes. Johnson & Fellows, at their Rooms corner Bank and Superior sts., opposite the Weddell House, are still taking miniatures in the highest style of the art. Mr. Johnson is universally acknowledged one of the most eminent artists in the United States. His pictures have for two successive years taken the first premiums at the American Institute, New York; Franklin do. Philadelphia; Mechanics’ do. Boston.

They are taking, in addition to the old style, the celebrated Illuminated Daguerreotypes, which are considered far superior to any others. The Daguerrean Journal in speaking of them says “they somewhat resemble the Crayon, yet surpass them in beauty.” They have the largest and finest operating Room with skylight in the State, and the best whole size Camera ever manufactured in the country. Their Cameras were judged the best at the World’s Fair. Every variety of Cases, Frames and Lockets can be found at their Rooms. Dec. 22, 1851.

1852 January 21. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 21, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 16, P. 2.

$5 Reward—We will give the above reward to any one who will inform us of the person or persons who broke the shutters and large pain of glass in our showcase on the sidewalk, on Saturday or Sunday night last. Johnson & Fellow.

1852 April 3. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson and Gurney daguerreotypist, have taken rooms at the Odd-Fellows’ building, for the purpose of “practicing the daguerrean art in all its minutiae.” The specimens of their work, which may be seen at the entrance to their rooms, are highly finished and beautiful. See their card in another column.

1852 April 3. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 3.

Mr. Johnson, The Oldest Daguerreotypist now living, and Mr. Gurney, of the firm Gibbs & Gurney, of Vicksburg and Natchez, Miss., have opened a room in the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, at Franklin, where they will remain a short time, for the purpose of practicing the Daguerrean Art in all its minutiae.

Mr. Johnson is a pioneer in the business, has practiced the Art ever since its introduction into the United States, and is acknowledged by Root, Brady, Plumb and Hill, of New York, and Jacobs, Maguire and Moissenett, of New Orleans, to be the best artist now living in America, as almost all of the above artist have received their instructions direct from him.

We have a beautiful variety of Cases and Lockets of all descriptions, namely—Parodi Cases, Kossuth Cases, Jenny Lind Cases, Catharine Hayes, Eareka Cases, Bridal Cases, Breast Pins, &c.

The Citizens of Franklin and its Vicinity are invited to call and examine our specimens .

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge made.

N. B.—A rare chance is now offered for obtaining instructions in this beautiful Art, direct from Mr. Johnson. Char les E. Johnson. M. J. Gurney.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 24, 1852.

1852 April 10. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 10, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 13, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, are making admirable pictures at their rooms, in the Odd Fellows’ building.

1852 April 17. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 17, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, will only remain at their rooms in the Odd Fellows’ building a few days longer. Those needing pictures had better make an early call.

1852 May 20. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) May 20, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Only One Dollar Each!! Now is the time to get a first class Miniature put up in good style for One Dollar. We pledge ourselves to execute better work than can be obtained at any other place in this city for that price. Perfect satisfaction warranted. Let none hereafter employ inferior Artists from motives of economy.

Remember the old establishment, rooms over the Merchants Bank, opposite Weddell House, corner of Bank and Superior-sts. Johnson & Fellows.

N. B.—We use both side and sky lights—the most perfect arrangement in this city.

1852 September 22. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1805, P. 1.

The State Fair…Total Entries on Exhibition.

Horticultural………………………………………521

Mechanical and Fine Arts………………………..526

Machinery and Miscellaneous……………………398

Products of Farm & Dairy………………………..175

Agricultural Implements………………………….263

Fowls………………………………………………075

Sheep………………………………………………244

Horses……………………………………………..225

Cattle………………………………………………325

Hogs……………………………………………….034

Total……………………………………………….2823

Class H.

W. C. North, Cleveland, specimens daguerreotypes.

A. Bisbee, Dayton, specimens daguerreotypes.

A. C. Partridge, Wheeling, daguerreotypes.

Mrs. Short, Cleveland, specimens daguerreotypes.

Johnson & Fellows, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.

McDonald & Co., Buffalo, daguerreotypes.

Root, S., New York, 14 daguerreotypes.

1852 September 22. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1805, P. 4.

Notes of the State Fair. We shall make such specific notice of the articles exhibited at the State Fair as time and circumstances permit, and if any exhibitors are neglected, as they probably will be in the multitudes assembled, it will not be for lack of giid intention. We should be glad to deal fairly by all. We begin with…

Daguerreotypes. The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures. A portion of Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and is constantly crowded with admiring visitors.

Entering from the West, Mrs. Short, of Cleveland, has a pretty group of miniatures, two of them old settlers whose well-known countenances often shed sunshine on the poor and suffering…

Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Plainesville Rail Road Bridge, and two miniatures, one that almost preaches right out, of Rev. Dr. Perry.—The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrate the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting. The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect as to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse-shoe Falls from Canada Landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance! The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well-known artists.

Mr. North, another Cleveland artist, who took the first premium at last year’s State Fair, has foiled a large space close at hand with his truly splendid pictures and life-like miniatures. His views of the Weddell, Melodeon, new Jail, &c., are realitics, [sic.] and his groups and single miniatures, many of them well known personages, attract much attention. One feature, the Editorial corps of the city, including a full length of Lippard in Brotherhood regalia, and Mrs. Gage, the story-teller and poetess, from a “home-picture” good looking of course. The portraits are all perfect—would we could say as much of some of the originals! Little “Zack,” to our eye the gem of North’s collection, is generally mistaken for the “Infant Drummer,” and quite naturally in the absence of a label. There is an air of ease and rest after a boyish rub-a-dub both in countenance and position, rarely obtained in daguerreotypes even of “children of larger growth.” North has good reason to be proud of his skill as well as of the Art to which he is devoted.

Next to North’s is a collection of magnificent Daguerreotypes from Root’s Premium Gallery, New York. Three of the portraits are unusually large and fine. Among the notables miniatured are Madame Alboni, Horace Greeley, Geo. M. Dallas, and P. T. Barnum, the picture no humbug at least. Our Western Artists will have to look out for their laurels. In a homely frontierphrase, it is low “Root hog or die!” for premims. [sic.]

The Old Dominion is also in the field with pictures “ardent as a Southern sun can make them.” Mr. Partridge, of Wheeling has a numerous and fine display of pictures and miniatures, ranged by the side of New York. He has beautiful views of Zane’s Island in the Ohio, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the span 1010 feet. It is a spider’s web in mid-air, te most delicate tracery being limned in beauty by the unerring light. Rev. Dr. Campbell, Dr. Valentine, and a host of the lesser known are submitted to the admiration of thousands. A group of a hundred or more little Misses on a single plates, all standing in compact order, is a sweet picture Old Sol must have been delighted in taking.

A. Bisbee, of Dayton, has filled nearly a whole side with his grand collection. He has a fine, large picture of Dayton Court House, the best edifice of the kind in Ohio, the Philips House and other Dayton views. His view of Cincinnati from Newport, is the great Daguerreotype picture of the exhibition. It presents a plate richly framed, about 8 feet long by 10 or 12 inches wide, and gives a river view of the city and hills several miles in length! The panorama is of course faithful to nature, and is a wonderful triumph of the Art. Mr. B.’s miniatures, single and in groups, are very attractive.

Last, but not least, are a group of three ladies and two other miniatures of large size, by McDonnell & Co., of Buffalo. It would be difficult to select three more pleasing or meritorious pictures from the entire collection. Everybody stops to admire them, a sufficient meed of praise, unless it be the first approval of the committee.

Our seconds are up, and you have one hasty daguerreotype of the Daguerreotypes.

1852 September 22. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 3.

List of Entries At The State Fair…

Class H.—Domestic Manufactures…

A. C. Partridge, Wheeling, Va., daguerreotypes.

Mrs. Short, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.

Johnson & Fellows, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.

1852 September 22. The Daily Ohio Statesman. (Columbus, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. II, No. 1460, New Series No. 1921, P. 2.

Third Annual Ohio State Fair. We continue from the Cleveland Herald the following notices of the Ohio State Fair:

Daguerreotypes. The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to the number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures. A portion of the Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and as constantly crowded with admiring visitors…

Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows of Cleveland, consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Painesville Railroad Bridge, and two miniatures, one that almost preaches right out, of Rev. Dr. Perry. The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrated the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting. The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect as to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse-shoe Falls from Canada landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance. The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well known artists…

1852 September 23. Scott Soup Bowl. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 23, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 1.

The State Fair…Class II—Domestic Manufacturers…

W. C. North, Cleveland, specimens Daguerreotypes.

A. Bisbee, Dayton, specimen daguerreotypes.

Class II.

Johnson & Fellow, Cleveland—Daguerreotypes.

McDonald & Co., Buffalo—Daguerreotypes.

A. C. Partridge, Wheeling—Daguerreotypes.

S. Root, New York—14 Daguerreotypes.

Mrs. Short, Cleveland—Specimens daguerreotypes.

1852 September 23. Scott Soup Bowl. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 23, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 4.

Notes of the State Fair. We shall make such specific notice of the articles exhibited at the State Fair as time and circumstances permit, and if any exhibitors are neglected, as probably will be in the multitudes assembled, if will not be for lack of good intention. We should be glad to deal fairly by all. We begin with…

Daguerreotypes.

The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures A [portion of ] Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and is constantly crowded with admiring visitors.

Entering from the West, Mrs. Short, of Cleveland, has a pretty group of miniatures, two of them old settlers whose well-known countenances often [ ? ] sunshine on the poor and suffering…

Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Painesville Rail Road Bridge, and two miniatures, on that almost preaches right out, Rev. Dr. Perry.—The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrate the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting. The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with –private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect [as] to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse Shoe Falls from Canada Landing—And the Bridge and Rapids from Canada Landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance! The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well-known artists.

Mr. North, another Cleveland artist who took the first premium at last year’s State Fair, has filled a large space close at hand with his truly splendid pictures and life-like miniatures. His views of the Weddell, Melodeon, new Jail, &c., are realities, and his groups and single miniatures, many of them well known personages, attract-much attention. One feature, The Editorial corps of the city, including a full length of Lippard in Brotherhood regalia, and Mrs. Gage, the story-teller and poetess, from a” home-picture” good looking of course. The portraits are all perfect—would we could say as much of some of the originals! Little “Zack,” to our eye the gem of North’s collection, is generally mistaken for the “Infant Drummer,” and quite naturally in the absence of a label. There is an air of ease and rest after a boyish rub-a-dub both in countenance and position, rarely obtained in daguerreotypes even of children of larger growth.” North has good reason to be proud of his skill as well as of the Art to which he is devoted…

Next o North’s, is a collection of magnificent Daguerreotypes from Root’s Premium Gallery, New York. Three of the portraits are unusually large and fine. Among the notables miniatured are Madame Alboni, Horace Greeley, Geo. M. Dallas, and P. T. Barnum, the picture no humbug at least. Our Western Artists will have to look out for their laurels. In a homely frontier phrase, it is now “Root hog or die!” for premiums.

The Old Dominion is also in the field with pictures “ardent as a Southern Sun can make them.” Mr. Partridge, of Wheeling, has a numerous a fine display of pictures and miniatures; ranged by the side of New York. He has beautiful views of Zane’s Island in the Ohio, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the span 1010 feet. It is a spider’s web in mid-air, the most delicate tracery being limned in beauty by the unerring light. Rev. Dr. Campbell, Dr. Valentine, and a host of the lesser known are submitted to the admiration of thousands. A group of a hundred or more little Misses on a single plate, all standing in compact order, is a sweet picture Old Sol must have been delighted in taking.

A. Bisbee, of Dayton, has filled nearly a whole side with his grand collection. He has a fine, large size picture of Dayton Court House, the best edifice of the kind in Ohio, the Phillips House and other Dayton views. His view of Cincinnati from Newport, is the great Daguerreotype picture of the exhibition. It presents a plate richly framed, about 8 feet long by 10 or 12 inches wide, and gives a river view of the city and hills several miles in length! The panorama is of course faithful to nature, and is a wonderful triumph of the Art. Mr. B.’s miniatures, single and in groups, are very attractive.

1852 December 24. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 24, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 304, P. 3.

Johnson & Fellows.—These artist have now a fine suit of rooms at the corner of Bank and Superior streets, and are prepared to take the best of pictures.—They have a large and beautiful stock of cases for Christmas, and we advise those who wish to procure a good likeness either of themselves or others, to go to Johnson & Fellows. The excellence of their work merits great praise, and the cheapness ought to ensure good success, which we heartily wish the above firm.

1853 June 7. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 7, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 56, P. 2.

Speaking of Daguerreotypes, we saw to-day in the possession of Johnson & Fellows, a crystal covered picture, the plate of which was not convex, but flat as in the common daguerreotype. It appears in very particular a perfect portrait, and a good picture. Mr. Fellows informs us that this style of putting up daguerreotypes is no new thing, but has often be used in other places. There seems to be a slight controversy on this subject between certain parties. The convex plate vs the level plate. Both make very good pictures, but we shall decide when daguerreotypist disagree!

1853 June 8. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 8, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 57, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. If you want a fine likeness, get one put up in Johnson & Fellows’ inimitable style. If you want a paperweight, get one with your likeness in it. Their Stereoscopes are the greatest wonder in the city.

1853 June 9. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 9, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 58, P. 2.

Dear Dealer:—I saw in your paper of Tuesday evening, a statement, (Mr. Fellows being your authority) that my Crystal Daguerreotypes setting is “no new thing, but has been used in other places” I deny the truth of the statement, and ask when and where? If it is no “new thing” why did Mr. Fellows, after hearing that I had set a daguerreotype in this style, go to several stores in town to procure a glass, which he obtained on Monday of this week (several days after I had applied for a patent) and putting his likenesses in the same, spent most of the afternoon in visiting hotels, stores, and stopping his friends in the street, showing his picture thus set! He acted as though he thought or that others would think, that it was “something new.” As it regards the flat or convex plate I would state that the first picture that I set in this style was on a flat plate. The convex plate is a decided improvement, making the picture more distinct and luminous. I claim in my patent both the level and convex plate. Since writing the above, I saw the following advertisement in the [Daily] Forest City of Tuesday morning, headed thus: “‘A Novelty’.—Get a Paper Weight Daguerreotype of yourself or friend. Just the thing for a writing desk. Johnson & Fellows get them up in a beautiful style.” To be consistent, he should have said “no new thing” I say, let every man manufacture his own “thunder.” W. C. North.

1853 June 24. San Francisco Evening Journal. (San Francisco, California.) June 24, 1853, Vol. II, No. 336, P. 2.

Re-Opened. Star & Johnson’s “Excelsior Daguerrean Gallery.” (Late Hamilton and Starr’s) The above Gallery, having been closed for a fortnight past, is now re-opened, greatly enlarged and improved, no pains or expense having been spared to make this, as its name imports, The Excelsior Gallery of San Francisco. The Show Rooms, Private Dressing Room for Ladies’, Laboratory, etc., are of the largest and most convenient plan. The light is superior to any in the city, and equal to the most celebrated Galleries in the Atlantic cities. Our Rooms are especially adapted for taking Family Groups, and so well ventilated that no unpleasantness is experienced even in the warmest weather, as is the case in smaller Galleries. Mr. Johnson, the artist, from his experience of thirteen years’ successful practice as a Daguerreotypist in the cities of New York and New Orleans, Augusta, Ga., Cleveland, Ohio; and during four seasons at Saratoga and two at the White Sulphur Springs,—feels himself warranted in insuring perfect satisfaction to all our patrons. No charge is made nor is any picture suffered to leave our possession, until the sitter is entirely satisfied. Rabe’s Building, 163 Clay st.

1853 June 28. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 28, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 74, P. 2.

[For the Plain Dealer.] Editors of Plain Dealer: I have just returned from New York, and find that during my absence, my neighbor, Mr. Fellows, (Not Johnson & Fellows, as Mr. Johnson is in California, and can have no part in this matter,) has been given me some sage advice, wishing me not to “set such a belligerent example.” He also begs of me to “fight” some one elce, and “not quite annihilate” him. You and your readers will bear me witness that I have done nothing more than ward off the blows which his “belligerent” disposition led him to aim at me for my “annihilation.” I told you in all truth and honesty that I had discovered a new setting for Daguerreotypes. Mr. Fellows denied the truth of my statement, by saying, “that this style of putting up Daguerreotypes is no new thing, but has often be used in other places.” Now, if Mr. Fellows had attended to his own business, and not denied what I know to be true, (and what he can’t prove to be false.) I should not have said the first nor the “last word” in this controversy. I would simply add that I expect to exhibit this new style of Daguerreotype at the World’s Fair in New York, and am prepared also to furnish then to my patrons, and invite all who wish to to call and see them. W. C. North.

1853 August 13. Daily Forest City. (Cleveland, Ohio.) August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, Np. 95, P. 3.

A Novelty. Get a Paper Weight Daguerreotype of yourself or friend. Just the thing for a writing desk.

Johnson & Fellows get them up in a beautiful style. je7.

1853 August 13. Daily Forest City. (Cleveland, Ohio.) August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, Np. 95, P. 3.

Stereoscopes; Or Solid Daguerreotypes. These Daguerreotypes are taken in fine style by Johnson & Fellows. They have the appearance of Statuary—the greatest improvement in the Daguerreotype art. je8.

1853 September 2. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 2, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 131, P. 2.

Home Again. Mr. Fellows has just returned from New York with an entire new assortment of every thing new pertaining to the Daguerrean Art. We have a fine assortment of Lockets, which we offer upon reasonable terms. Please call and see.

1853 October 11. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) October 11, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 164, P. 2.

Miniatures. One of the best places in the west to secure a perfect likeness is at the well known Rooms of Johnson & Fellows, (over Merchant’s Bank.) They now offer to the public a better assortment of Cases and Lockets than were ever before offered in this city. Go and see them.

1853 November 10. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) November 10, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 190, P. 2.

Wanted to see a nice cottage, well arranged, every thing convenient. House and grounds in the best order. Enquire of Mr. Fellows, at Johnson & Fellows’ Daguerrean Rooms,

1853 December 22. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 22, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 226, P. 2.

Holiday Presents. Nothing cab be more appropriate for a Holiday Present than one of Johnson & Fellows’ Daguerreotypes, done up in fine style. They have a large assortment of fancy cases and elegant lockets.

1853 December 23. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 23, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 227, P. 3.

Where to get Christmas Presents…

Johnson & Fellows, Mrs. Short, and North. Are all prepared to take daguerreotypes. What prettier gift than semblance of a loved one?

1854 January 7. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 240, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Since the opening of our Rooms in this city, nearly six years since, there never has been a season in which we have met with such good success as we have in the year just closed, For the steady increase in our business, we thank the citizens of Cleveland. Having secured the assistance of good artists, we shall now be better prepared than ever to accommodate all who favor us with a call. The quality of our work heretofore will be the guarantee of its continuance. Johnson & Fellows.

1854 January 25. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 25, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 4, Whole No. 1876, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded on January 25 & February 1, 1854.

Bartholomew, Charles G.

May 6, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Auburn New York, Charles G. Bartholomew, Daguerreotypist, E. P. Senter, Ithaca New York, J. B. Swift, Jeremiah Gurney, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1849 Aurora Street, over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium, Ithaca, New York.

1850-1853 96 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

1855-1856 99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange, Auburn, New York.

1857 Genesee Street, Auburn, New York.

1858-1859 Address Unknown, Auburn, New York.

1849 April 11. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) April 11, 1849, Vol. XXXIII, No. 44, Whole No. 1,651, P. 3.

Don’t Read This. Mr. Bartholomew would respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca, that he has taken the room formerly occupied by Johnson & Schuyler, on Aurora St., for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, Single or in groups up to 12 upon the latest Paris and London improvements, which does away with that blue, dark, inanimate, fading appearance to pictures; like ivory painting, with a Light, Soft, Florid Tone as in nature. He finishes all his miniatures with the Electro Gilding, (and the enameled back ground if desired) which will last for ages without fading; and put them up in the most beautiful and splendid French style, never before introduced in this village.

Mr. B. would merely say to Parents and others that a guarantee of the life of friends and children has never been given, therefore secure these unfading likeness and your own when and how you can. He invites all the ladies and gentlemen to call and see him, whether they desire to sit for portraits or not and judge for themselves if his rooms is not.

The Place to obtain true life like Miniatures. Cloudy or rainy weather does not affect Mr. B.’s taking pictures, for he Has the control of the light according to its strength from sun rise to sun set.

Strangers can have their likenesses taken and put up in 15 to 20 minutes. Stock furnished to Operators. Ithaca, April 7, 1849.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 2, 1849.

1849 December 5. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) December 5, 1849, Vol. XXXIV, No. 32, Whole No. 1,684, P. 3.

The Sky-Light! A New Daguerrean Arrangement! Mr. Bartholtrmew announces to the citizens of Ithaca and Tompkins co. that he has fitted up a set of Rooms expressly for Daguerreotyping, in a superior Style over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium on Aurora-street, with a large Sky-Light—the only one within a 100 miles—the best ever constructed, being a combined liget from above and side, so arranged that perfect likenesses are taken rain or shine, in from 2 to 5 seconds, with a large German Quick Instrument, (a new invention) of superior power, producing a rich toned picture surpassing fine Mezzotint Engravings—not possible to be equaled when taken in the ordinary way by a side light only, and a common slow Camera. Also a new constructed copying Instrument that will copy the smallest pictures to a half size, and the largest paintings, Engravings, &c., to the size of the smallest pea. The preparation of the plates on which the Likeness is taken, is entirely done by machinery, producing a fine finish and Miniature, incomparably better than by the ordinary method.

Mr. B. respectfully solicits a call from every Lady and Gentleman in the county, whether they desire to sit for a portrait or not.

Strangers at any distance would be four-fold compensated by coming to Ithaca to Mr. B.’s rooms to have their likenesses taken, single or with their families in groups to any number. He warrants all the miniatures he takes never to fade—his facilities for doing the best of work is not surpassed in this or any other country, from the fact that he has the best and only Sky and side light combined, the only Quick Instrument in the country (for taking Babies of any age) a fine copying, a full size and medium Camera.

Likenesses of the sick or dead taken at Private Residences if desired.

Young men desirous of making the most of their time, study human nature, make money in travelling, can be well and ably qualified in the art, and with it be able to accomplish their desires. Ithaca, Nov. 27, 1849.

Advertisement ran from December 5, 1849 to February 20, 1850.

1850 July 12. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) July 12, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Whole No. 1,711, P. 3.

Found! At 96 Owego-St., At Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms! The Great Sky Light, and the largest camera in Western N. Y., a German Quick Instrument, that takes Likenesses in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in the county; and superior Copying Camera, the only one in Ithaca, a medium and half size, four instruments of the latest Improvements.

Also found, a very large assortment of splendid Stock, such as the Chinese and Mache (large and small) cases, inlaid with Gold, and pure Pearl, Rose and other Flowers most beautiful. A fine assortment of French and other cases, frames, &c., some rare Paintings, a splendid room, with every attention requisite, and doing a first rate business. Please pop in and see for yourselves, 96 Owego-Street.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to August 14, 1850.

1850 August 28. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) August 28, 1850, Vol. XXXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1,722, P. 3.

Lost Money! For a poor Miniature taken at —————; or might as well have lost it—by not going to Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms! At 96 Owego-St., for my miniature. He has the great Sky Light and works upon the new and beautiful improvement and has the largest Camera in Western New York.

Advertisement ran from August 28, 1850 to August 17, 1853

1853 February 16. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) February 16, 1853, Vol. XXXVII, No. 33, Whole No. 1,850, P. 3.

To Daguerreotypist. Mr. Bartholomew has just returned from the City with the largest amount, the best assortment, the latest patterns (all new) of cases, frames, lockets, and Daguerreotype Jewelry, that was ever in this market, at such prices that will induce all those who want Stock or Likenesses, to call at his Rooms opposite the New Brick Block on Owego street, next to Mr. Greenly’s Store in Ithaca, and furnish themselves with less money than they ever have done before.

Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to September 21, 1853.

1853 August 31. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) August 31, 1853, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 1,878, P. 3.

G. Bartholomew’s Great Sky and Side Light Daguerrean Rooms, No. 96 Owego, opposite the new brick block. This is the oldest and Largest Establishment in this county, and a single flight of stairs (not 2 or 3) of gentle ascent and only 10 feet rise lands you in his rooms—4 in number—1 expressly for ladies—which for size and convenience are well calculated for taking Superior Pictures of all Sizes.

A few things to be remembered by those wishing to have a Good Life-like Likenesses! One that will never fade. It is conceded by those acquainted with Mr. B.’s Daguerreotyping, that he is at the head of the profession in this region, having stood the test of competition of other operators for the last 4 years in the village of Ithaca, 15 having left for business in other places, and in the same time has taken from 6000 to 7000 Miniatures.

Such a practice is of itself a sufficient guarantee to a discriminating public, that his Rooms is the place to get good Likenesses. But there are other reasons than those above:

1st—He galvanizes or re-silvers every plate on which the likeness in=s taken, before using it.

2d—The preparing of the same is done by machinery, producing a finer and making a finer miniature—incomparably better than the ordinary way. Mr. B. is a member of the American Daguerrean Association, and is in possession of the New and Recent Improvements in that Association. In addition to what we call the Daguerreotype proper, there are other processes that Mr. B. is prepared to execute, viz: Gurney’s new process of coloring likenesses. They are fine. The Crystalotype—this is a beautiful style of Daguerreotype. The Crayon, the Cameotype, and the enameled Back grounds and circles of a variety of colors, &c. and fancy and tasty acquisitions to the Art, and is very much admired. He has one full sized Instrument, acromatic Lens, in goodness not surpassed—1½ size quick working Instrument for taking likenesses of babies, children & nervous people in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in this county—1 copying Instrument that copies all sized pictures perfectly—1 1-9 instrument expressly for taking Locket Pictures, a new thing—1 full size Sceptrum for taking views of Buildings and Landscapes at any distance within 2 miles, without reversing the object in the Picture taken. Mr. B. respectfully informs Daguerrean Artist that he keeps on hand and for sale wholesale and Retail a complete assortment of Daguerreotype Goods, bought exclusively for cash, at the lowest New York Prices, and from a knowledge of the wants of the Artist, he is confident he can give good satisfaction in quality and price to all who may purchase of him. All goods are warranted as represented, and advice on the practical part of Daguerreotyping, cheerfully given.

Likenesses of the Sick or Dead taken at their residences. Remember the great Sky and Side light rooms No. 96 Owego street, Ithaca, where they take likenesses rain or shine, as low if not lower than at any other place.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to December 28, 1854. *Newspapers from 1854 were not included in database.

1855 February 14. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) February 14, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Bartholomews’s Sky And Side Light Daguerrean Rooms. No. 99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange. Pictures of all sizes taken and inserted in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Bracelets.—All sized pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller. He has a large assortment of cases, of every pattern, size and style. Also, a new large Quick Instrument, for taking pictures of Children, in from 2 to 4 seconds, the only one in this place or county.

Also an apparatus for taking buildings or views with out reversing them. Daguerreotypes of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences. Pictures taken as well in cloudy as clear weather, as he has the instrument to do it with.

Remember, 99 Genesee street. It is the only sky and side light Daguerrean Rooms in this place.

Advertisement ran from February 14, 1855 to February 6, 1856.

1855 April 11. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) April 11, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 4.

A good likeness is a good thing, and when we get a good thing, we ought to get it. Bartholomew possesses every facility for taking life-like pictures. Give him a call.

1856 September 3. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) September 3, 1856, Vol. II, No. 31, P. 3.

Auburn Fillmore & Donelson Club. The undersigned propose to form a Fillmore & Donelson Club…C. G. Bartholomew…

1856 November 12. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) November 12, 1856, Vol. II, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes Made As Usual At Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms, 99 Genesee street, up-stairs. A good assortment of cases of all styles and frames. Pictures made of children in two or three seconds, with a quick instrument, the only one in this place or county. All size pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller. Pictures single or in groups. A few of those small Gold Lockets at very low prices.

N. B. No six shillings turpentine Ambrotypes made at his Rooms.

1857 December 30. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) December 30, 1857, Vol. III, No. 48, P. 1.

Our Holiday Directory. 1857-8. Head-Quarters Of Santa Claus….Daguerrean Artists.

What more appropriate present than a perfect photograph, elegantly framed or encased? Anybody can procure them of

E. P. Senter, Genesee St.

C. G. Bartholomew, Genesee St.

J. B. Swift, Genesee St.

1858 December 29. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) December 29, 1858, Vol. IV, No. 48, P. 3.

Our Holiday Directory. Presents And Where To Get Them….Ambrotypes, & C.

The perfection to which this art has been brought during the last few years, renders its products extremely desirable, as well as very appropriate for presents. The cost, when taking into account the real worth of a photograph, ambrotype or a daguerreotype, is comparatively trifling. We advise our friends to “sit” at either Senter’s, or Bartholomew’s,

1859 January 5. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) January 5, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 49, P. 3.

High Wind—Alarm Of Fire—Accidents and Incidents.—A very severe westerly wind storm rose last evening, and prevailed without abatement until about 10½ o’clock this morning….Bartholomew’s handsome ambrotype and daguerreotype show case was prostrated, breaking the glass, and damaging the pictures considerably….

Watson & Ryder

August 10, 2021DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Ithaca New York, James F. Ryder, Watson & Ryderpioneeramericanphotographers

1849 37 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

Watson & Ryder (Watson & James F. Ryder) were recorded in three advertisements and one announcement in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). The first advertisement ran from March 21 to April 25, 1849. Ithaca Daguerrean Gallery, No. 37 Owego-Street. Watson and Ryder Would most respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca and vicinity that they have opened a permanent Daguerrean Gallery, for the purpose of taking Correct Likenesses.

These Miniatures are taken by one of the best German Achromatic Lens, giving them a life-like expression, and by an access of chlorine vapor which places them beyond all fears of fading, so common to those taken by most Daguerrean operators, it also gives them Strength and Beauty not surpassed by Oil Paintings, or Steel Engravings.

The most artistical skill will be given as to position, also in equalizing the light and shade so as to give it a very life like expression, entirely obviating that flat, cadaverous appearance so common to Daguerreotypes.

Likenesses taken after death, if desired. Miniature set in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Rings, etc.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens in the art. Rooms open from 8 o’clock a. m. to 6 o’clock p. m.

The announcement appeared on April 4, 1849. We wou’d call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Watson & Ryder, in another column, who have established a permanent Daguerrean Gallery in this village. We have lately had the pleasure of examining in their Gallery, the most beautiful and life-like Miniature Likeness we have ever seen. Our citizens have only to visit this establishment to become satisfied of the fact.

The second advertisement ran from May 2 to July 25, 1849. Dollar Daguerrean Gallery, No. 37 Owego-Street. Watson and Ryder Would most respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca and vicinity that they have opened a permanent Daguerrean Gallery, for the purpose of taking Correct Likenesses.

Likenesses taken after death, if desired. Miniature set in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Rings, etc.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens in the art. Rooms open from 8 o’clock a. m. to 6 o’clock p. m.

The third advertisement ran from August 1 to 15, 1849. Watson & Ryder Daguerrian Artists. Thankful for the liberal patronage of late extended them, would announce to the citizens of Ithaca and vicinity that they still continue to take, from 8 o’clock a. m. to 5 p. m. Perfect Daguerreotype Miniatures, With all the latest improvements, at the “Permanent Daguerrean Gallery,” No. 37 Owego st.—3 doors west of Seymour’s Hotel.

The highly improved construction of their instruments, & the aid of valuable recipes lately procured from the best operators in the union, together with practical experience enables them to give the most perfect satisfaction.

Please call and examine specimens.

Instructions carefully given on Moderate terms. Also for sale all the chemicals and apparatus used in the art.

Watson & Ryder are recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Truth

June 7, 2021DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Ithaca New York, Mr. Truthpioneeramericanphotographers

1853 Address Unknown, Ithaca, New York.

Mr. Truth was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 22 to September 21, 1853 in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). Lost Conscience. For a poor Fading Miniature character—and night as well have saved it by going to Mr. Truth’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 1, for my Miniatures. He has the great Sky Light and works upon the new and beautiful improvements, and has the largest optical instrument in the wide world—but it is done;—and it is my own true life-like likeness, positively made in stereotype form, of light and dark prismatic shades, according to the true laws of Light, &c., and I have most devoutly labelled the same Lost Money, in bold italics on my ‘bare face’—and have adorned it with as assortment of Chinese (large and small) inlaid with Rose French, and all other paints, splendid and rare, doing a first rate business—please see for yourself. And I have from the bottom of my heart caused a true engraving of print of the same to be published weekly in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser, that all the people can see me, and read me, and know me, and fee me, for my loving galvanic power. June 17, 1853.

Mr. Truth is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Datus E. Sedgwick

December 19, 2020Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Datus E. Sedgwick, Ithaca New York, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1857-1859 84 Owego Street, over J. Kendall’s store, Ithaca, New York.

Datus E. Sedgwick was recorded in three advertisements and one announcement in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). The first advertisement ran from March 11 to August 5, 1857. Something New! Excelsior Ambrotype & Daguerrean Rooms. The undersigned having fitted up the rooms formerly occupied by the Sons of Temperance over J. Kendall’s store and directly opposite the Journal Office, would respectfully inform the citizens of Ithaca and vicinity that he is now prepared to take Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes of the first quality. Being in possession of all the recent improvements, he will warrant them to be equal if not superior in durability and artistic merit to any thing ever produced in this country.

Having had an experience of some 16 years in this business he is confident of pleasing all who may favor him with a call. Satisfaction given or no charge and none but first class pictures will be permitted to leave the rooms.

Types taken from the whole size down to the smallest at all hours and on the most reasonable terms. Remember the place 84 Owego street, over J. Kendall’s store. D. E. Sedgwick.

The announcement appeared on July 1, 1857. A series of six fine daguerreotype and ambrotype views taken after the late flood by B. G. Jayne & Co., and have been forwarded to Frank Leslie of New York, who telegraphed for the same. Mr. D. E. Sedgwick has a superb picture of one of the best views after the Freshet.

The second advertisement ran from December 16, 1857 to February 10, 1858. The very Cheapest Yet! The subscriber having recently increased his facilities in the Photographic Art, by a New and Large Sky and side Light combined, is prepared to delineate the human Features, in a style which for truthfulness and beauty of finish, is unsurpassed in the state.

Photographs, Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes in every style, taken in all kinds of weather, at prices to suit the times, 12½ cents to $25. Now is the time for those who wish cheap Pictures!

Photographs, plain and colored in aquarelle, fully equal to the best Oil Paintings—the best type sending by mail.

Particular attention given to Children’s Types, having an Instrument expressly adapted to this branch of the art.

The subscriber thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore enjoyed, solicits a continuance of the same.

N. B.—Artists supplied with Stock, Chemicals, &c, on terms satisfactory. Particular attention called to an article of Collodian, of his own Manufacture, which in skilful hands will produce the most superb results known to art. D. E. Sedgwick. 84 Owego-st. Ithaca, Dec. 11, 1857.

The third advertisement ran from April 6 to June 15, 1859. Now on Exhibition! At Sedgwick’s Premium Photographic Gallery Daguerreotypes, the most perfect and beautiful style of Pictures known to the art, and only require to be seen to be appreciated taken only at this Gallery. Call and see them Also Superior Photographs, recent discoveries giving a delineation of feature and a brilliancy heretofore unattainable, well adapted to sending to distant friends. The above pictures are conceded to be the best results ever yet produced by the Camera.

Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes still taken in the best style of the art. Satisfaction always given and prices as low as 50 cents including case. Remember the place 84 Owego street, over J. Kendall’s store.

Datus E. Sedgwick is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1859 in Ithaca, New York without a business address.

James V. R. Schuyler

December 11, 2020DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Ithaca New York, James V. R. Schuylerpioneeramericanphotographers

1852-1853 42 Owego Street, over G. W. Schuyler’s Drug Store, Ithaca, New York. 1853-1859 38 Water Street, over G. W. Schuyler’s Drug Store, Ithaca, New York.

James V. R. Schuyler was recorded in four advertisements, one poem and three announcements in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). The first advertisement ran from October 13, 1852 to December 7, 1853. Lockets, Lockets, Lockets, Of the most approved style; also Daguerreotypes of the very best quality, from the largest Full Size to the smallest Locket Bracelet, Pin or Ring, taken on pure silver and finished with gold, can now be obtained at Schuyler’s new & complete Daguerrean Hall, Owego street, near the Ithaca Hotel, over G. W. Schuyler’s Drug store. The citizens of Ithaca and neighboring towns and villages are invited to visit his rooms and sit for their Pictures, and be their own judge of the fact that his is the place surpassing all others in western New York, for procuring genuine likenesses and beautifully embellished Lockets and Cases. His rooms for neatness and pleasant accommodation to customers an=re unequalled in this vicinity, and his operating apartment is furnished with cameras and North Sky-lights, the largest, latest improved and most elegant in this country.

Careful attention is given to serve each customer with pictures of finest texture, correct life like representation and substantial quality, at the lowest price for first class work—Prices from $1 to $20.

Ithaca, Owego-street, near the Ithaca Hotel, over G. W. Schuyler’s store. Oct. 12, 1852.

The first announcement appeared on June 22, 1853. For the Journal. A Good Thing is Beautiful.—A good Daguerreotype is a good article, and a beautiful memento of friends and associations. I have had much experience in daguerreotypes, and take pleasure in saying that the pictures which I notice in Mr. Jas. Schuyler’s show cases in Ithaca opposite the Hotel, on Owego-street prove him a workman of superior skill and fine taste—doing great credit to the Photographic art. He has rooms of the best order much experience attentive habits, and is withal an accommodating fair dealer, and is favored with liberal patronage. Be ye his patron. CARS.

The second advertisement ran from September 14, 1853 to January 10, 1855. Note that no newspapers were available from January to December 1854. Please Remember A Few Things In Getting Your Miniature.

1St., Mr. J. V. R. Schuyler’s new and complete Daguerrean Hall is very pleasantly situated above, at 38 Water Street. Blooming new every morning and fresh every evening with likenesses of diversified size, and ornamented back grounds, which hang out like evening orbs in pictures of silver unequalled in this County, obscuring even the magnified thousands that come streaming up from below through a gasconade fog ten feet high.

2nd., This establishment is not the lowest but tallest, not the oldest but the youngest, not of Hippogriff purport but a reality, not the darkest but the most luminous to these parts for producing the highest order of miniatures for durability of effect. Its superior order does not confine the Ladies to one apartment but allows them the free range of the complete dome—the Gents not excluded.

3rd., It is conceded (not conceited) that the position of Mr. S. as a Daguerrean Artist is practically and locally quiet and ahead of all the others in this city. He is the only Artist in this region who is recommended for using the best refined Silver No. 1 Sealed Plates, and now improved Chemical of the late improved Paris manufacture. This chemical is the least possessed by artists, yet the most desirable in the business of daguerreotyping. These plates stand preeminently at the head by all experienced operators as the embossment for daguerreotype pictures. These advantages enables him to serve his customers with miniatures the most durable and of more durable and beautiful finish, which by age will not show spots and fogy appearance so common to Types taken by the old process of galvanizing. In short these materials completely obscure the miserable humbug of machinery traps, arts and colors of profession, which may be used insidiously to affect a business array to dupe the credulous. Please therefore remember these few all important things when you go to get your likeness and call at No. 38 water-st. opposite the Ithaca Hotel where you cannot fail of securing the same proper to perpetuate the memory of the absent and deceased.

The poem appeared on January 10, 1855.

J. V. R. Schuyler, Daguerrean Artist.

Beautiful Image, strangely bright,

Robed in thy mantle of wondrous light!

Sadly sweet are my thoughts of thee,

Beautiful image speak to me!

Sad is my fancy’s imagining;

Sad is the homage my heart doth bring!

Yea, Sad: but a sweet and holy thought.

Within my mind they beauty wrought!

There are many, and lovely things on earth

Beings there are of glorious worth:

Yet thine is a glory transcending far,

The beaming tint of Earth’s brightest star!

I have gazed on beauty’s marvelous ray,

Then wept as I saw it melt away;

But I hear a voice from the Laurel shade,

Telling me thou will never fade;

Image of one so dear to me,

Methinks while my gaze is fixed on thee,

The full red lips is with life blood warm.

And I yearn to embrace thy breathing form;

An image of him thou can’st not be—

Loved one, oh, loved one, I look on thee!

I know there is life on thy polished brow,

Oh! Speak in thy own dear language now!

Thou wilt not answer—but yet I hear

A silvery accent floating near,

I joy to think’tis the very same

Which stole to me from the breath of Fame!

Nay! Deem thou not ‘tis a thing of life,

Though it seem with a pure, calm spirit rife;

Yet worship the beauty there enshrined.

I speaks of a gifted a peerless mind;

‘Tis the magic work of the Artist’s skill,

Well may ye bow to his mighty will;

The rarest jewel on Genius fame,

Is the gem where sparkles that Artist’s name.

Talent is his of an endless day,

The wreath on his brow fades not away—

And truly the home of so rare an art,

Must be a noble—a many heart;

The spirit of Genius ceased her lay,

Yet wore a garland and left with me,

Of Fame’s proud garlands—the proudest one,

To be placed on the brow of her favorite Son.

Beautiful picture speed thee forth,

Through courts of beauty—and halls of worth,

And tell how thy bright career,

In the Gallery of Schuyler, the daguerrean here: R. M. L., Motts Corners, Jan. 6, 1855.

The second announcement appeared on January 24, 1855. Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Schuyler’s establishment is termed the standard for Daguerreotyping in this county. The beautiful productions of Artistic skill and the surpassing beauty and worth of the numerous miniatures daily presented to his customers, are unequaled by any of his competitors. Mr. S. possess facilities, experience and taste admirably adapted to his business, and carefully executes in his clear and lively style the making of every picture with his own dexterous hands, which is a guarantee to customers for a better quality of miniatures than can possibly be obtained from second handed and inexperienced workmen so common in this region. The superior quality, and moderate prices of his pictures, can be the only cause for their great demand and extensive circulation over sea and land.

Persons wishing to procure a likeness clearly proving him or herself, can find no better place to secure so desirable an article. Rooms opposite the Ithaca Hotel, over G. W. Schuyler’s Drug Store.

The third announcement appeared on June 6, 1855. Daguerreotypes are becoming as common as “household words.” The young have them taken, and when time has silvered their locks and made them white for the harvest of the grave, there is a pleasure in looking upon their own and their loved ones reflection on the plate, which changes not with age, and never grows old. Friends and relatives are separated by death, or circumstances, and their presence still remains, speaking peace, and reminding the lone ones of that happy land, where eternal youth shall be present, at the union of all mankind. Blessed Pictures!—pictures of friends—pictures of those we have loved and lost—pictures which freshen and brighten to us youth, home and happiness, which all the changing scenes in the rude battle of life can never efface from memory, or cause to be forgotten. The rudest man, is touched by viewing them—the most tho’tless woman stops to gaze upon them; and those who fail to leave behind them these mementoes, but half recognize their duty to themselves and their descendants. These are our thoughts—and so thinks Mr. J. V. R. Schuyler.

The third advertisement ran from June 6, 1855 to May 12, 1858. Daguerreotypes! On Pure Silver with fine Pellucid Gold Finish—(the best improvement known in the art, for securing a true Likeness of surpassing excellence and durability)—made at short notice, rain or shine—and put up in Good Style. Plain or Fancy, of all sizes, at the Ithaca Standard for Daguerreotyping, by J. V. R. Schuyler, 38 Owego-street, over G. W. Schuyler’s Drug Store, opposite the Ithaca Hotel.

Miniatures taken speedily of children at any age; also old Pictures carefully copied. Particular attention given to aged and infirm customers. Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

The fourth advertisement ran from February 23 to September 7, 1859. Wanted 1,000 Babies! Mr. Schuyler, Is always up, ready & doing, for Men, Women, and children.—Having never been out done or too much over done in the art, he is prepared for 1,000 Babies more, and all the rest of the children—also, their Mothers, Fathers, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins friends generally; to be arriving (not all at once) at his place Ithaca standard for Ambrotyping and Daguerreotyping Life Like Likenesses! To sit for and procure, each for himself, one of those inestimable Mementos of dear friends and kindred, before gone forever.

Ladies and Gentlemen!! Don’t forget the place!! 38 Owego street, over G. W. Schuyler’s drug store,—North—fronting Wm. Angle’s Ithaca Hotel. J. V. R. Schuyler. [Sic.] Oct. 20, 1859.

James V. R. Schuyler is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active in Ithaca in 1859.

George W. Schuyler

December 10, 2020Daguerreian Stock and MaterialsDaguerreian Materials, George W. Schuyler, Ithaca New Yorkpioneeramericanphotographers

1849 42 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

George W. Schuyler was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on April 25, 1849 in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). Daguerrian,—A large assortment of Scovill’s and French Plates, of the best qualities, assorted cases, Preservers, Mattings, extra glass, quickstuff, chlorides of gold, and gold saucers, rough and prepared cotton, etc. etc. at New York retail prices. G. W. Schuyler, No. 42 Owego-st., Ithaca.

George W. Schuyler is not listed in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record a Schuyler in the partnership of Johnson & Schuyler in Ithaca, New York in 1849. In my opinion they are not the same person, nor are Johnson & Schuyler daguerreian artists. See Johnson & Schuyler post.

Moses Reeves, Jr.

October 5, 2020Daguerreotypes, MelainotypesDaguerreotypist, Ithaca New York, Melainotypist, Moses Reeves Jr.pioneeramericanphotographers

1857-1858 49 Owego Street, over T. C. Thompson’s Merchant Tailor’s store, Ithaca, New York.

Moses Reeves, Jr. was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements The first announcement appeared on July 1, 1857 in the Auburn Weekly American (Auburn, New York). The Flood At Ithaca. This calamity was a dreadfully destructive of lives and property. Bridges, dams, buildings, trees, lumber and animals were swept away by the irresistible torrent. Many mills and dwellings were destroyed, and several lives….

Mr. Moses Reeves, daguerrean artist buoyed up by a floating timber, was seen to ride high above the surface with portions of his body, for a distance, then, struck by a log, he disappeared, and to his friends was lost; but by a strange good fortune he states the he emerged some rods below, clinging with a death grasp to his float.—onward he floated, among the wrecks of buildings and a furious surf…At eleven O’clock at night Mr. Reeves reached dry land about one and half miles below his place of starting….

The second announcement appeared on July 4, 1857 in the Keowee Courier (Pickens Court House, South Carolina). Great Deluge in Ithica New York. A letter from Ithica, New York, dated June 18, says: This town was yesterday visited by the most destructive flood that ever came upon it, from many streams that pour their waters into the basin of the Cayuga Lake….

The first advertisement ran from May 20, 1857 to May 26, 1858 in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). The Cheapest Yet! A Large Size Ambrotype Or Daguerreotype, For 50 Cents. As there has been small size Daguerreotypes taken in town for some time for 50 cents. I have made arrangements for a Stock of Cases, so that I am now prepared to take Large Size Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents! The same as have heretofore been taken for One Dollar.

I have also purchased the right for taking Melainotypes, or pictures on enameled sheet Iron. Pictures on leather and indeed on everything the art is capable of producing.

Remember the number 49 Owego-street, Ithaca, one door below L. H. Culver’s, and over T. C. Thompson’s Merchant Tailor’s Store. M. Reeves, Jr.

The second advertisement ran from September 15, 1858 to February 23, 1859 in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). The Sun Still Shines! “By their Works ye know them.” I would respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca and surrounding country, that I have taken the rooms formerly occupied by M. Reeves, over T. C. Thompson’s and 2 doors west of Culver’s store, where I am prepared to take all kinds of Photographic Pictures in a superior manner. I will take pictures of Invalids or Deceased Persons, at their residence, on the most reasonable terms and the shortest possible notice. Portraits painted—miniature or life size—in oil and crayon, Views of residences, Draughting and pictures of every description painted to Order. J. Beardsley. Ithaca.

Moses Reeves, Jr. is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry. As being active in New York City from 1852 to 1856, but not in Ithaca, New York.

Jacob H. Lawyer

December 1, 2019DaguerreotypesAlbany New York, Ithaca New York, Jacob H. Lawyer, Lawyer and Clark, Meade Brothers, Watson & Ryderpioneeramericanphotographers

1848 #2 & #4 Exchange, Second Floor, Albany, New York.[1] 1849-1850 37 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

Jacob H. Lawyer of the partnership of Lawyer and Clark was recorded in an advertisement that ran from August 22, 1849 to February 13, 1850 in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). Albany Daguerrean Gallery. The Subscribers would respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca and vicinity, that they have opened a Daguerrean Gallery, in the room lately occupied by Messrs. Watson & Ryder, No. 37 Owego-st, where they will be at all times in readiness to furnish the public with better work than ever before done in Ithaca.

Being in possession of all the improvements in the art, they fear no competition, and invite the strictest examination and criticism. The idea held out by indifferent operators that light eyes cannot be well taken, and linen cannot be made white is expelled at once by an examination of the work in this Gallery.

Miniatures can be obtained here of any size or price, at which they ought honestly to be afforded, but always of a superior quality. The senior partner of the establishment have been employed as the operators in Meade & Bro’s. Gallery in Albany, in 1848, the best in the state feels confident of being able to give the public better Miniatures than have ever been furnished, and satisfy all that they have heretofore been outrageously humbugged. The following recommendation is from Messrs. Meade, Albany:

We confidently recommend Mr. J. H. Lawyer to the public as a first rate Daguerrean Artist, understanding all the late improvements in the art. Mr. L. has taken pictures in our establishment and has given general satisfaction. Meade & Brother. Albany, July 10, 1848.

The experience of the senior partner for the last three years in the business in the best Galleries, is sufficient to entitle him to the confidence of public when those around him are but beginners in the business without experience or taste. Instructions given in the art on reasonable terms, and chemicals, &c. kept constantly on hand for sale. J. H. Lawyer. F. C. Clark. Ithaca, August 20, 1849.

J. H. Lawyer is listed in other photographic directories, but is listed here for the information in the advertisement.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Lathrop & Watson

November 23, 2019DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Ithaca New York, Lathrop & Watson, Milton S. Lathrop, Watsonpioneeramericanphotographers

1848-1849 37 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

Lathrop & Watson appeared in one advertisement that ran from August 9, 1848 to March 14, 1849 in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). Daguerreotypes At No. 37, Owego St. Likenesses can be had of all sizes in a new and improved style, and on the most reasonable terms.—Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens and sit for their Likeness, if they choose, by way of experiments, free of charge. Instructions given in the latest improvements in the art-Chemicals, Apparatus, &c. furnished on the most liberal terms. Lathrop & Watson.

Lathrop & Watson (first names are unknown) but they are mentioned in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry under Milton S. Lathrop as the partnership of Milton & Lathrop (?) with the note “this is probably an error”. I believe that the Lathrop is probably Milton S. Lathrop and Watson is unknown at this time.

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