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Faris & Erwin

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1857                363 Broadway, New York, New York.

Faris & Erwin (Thomas Faris & Erwin) were recorded in one advertisement that ran from April 11 to September 19, 1857 in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper (New York, New York).  Diaphaneotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, at the Root Photographic and Fine Art Gallery, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin street.  Faris & Erwin, Proprietors.

Thomas Faris is recorded in other photographic directories as purchasing Samuel Root’s Gallery.  Erwin is not recorded in partnership with Faris nor is he recorded in New York City.

Samuel Raymond Fanshaw

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , , , ,

1843                235 Broadway, New York New York.

1850                247 Broadway, New York, New York.

Samuel Raymond Fanshaw was recorded in eight advertisements and two announcements, in the New York Herald and New York Tribune.  He was an miniature painter & artist according to the New York City Directory, and a miniature & portrait painter according to an entry in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1564-1860. The advertisements and announcements show him in the partnerships of Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham; Fanshaw & Hite and Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.  The city directories only list him as an artist and not in a partnership.

The first advertisement ran every other day from May 25 to 29, and every day from June 4 to 6, 1843 in The New York Herald.  Miniature Portraits copied from Daguerreotypes in natural colors on ivory, with perfect accuracy, or with any desired alteration or improvement on very moderate terms.  Specimens to be seen in the Daguerreotype Room, No. 1, at 235 Broadway, near park place.

The first announcement appeared on September 19,1843 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Fair at the American Museum.—The problem of opening a new and spacious Saloon at the American Museum, as a Perpetual Fair or Bazaar for the Exhibition and Sale of Goods, Wares, Merchandize, &c has proved highly successful.  It is now one of the most attractive Halls in the Establishment, and is undoubtedly the cheapest Advertising Medium in the world.  The name, location and business of all depositors are advertised in 100,000 small bills per annum—also in the principal city papers.  The following persons have already made deposits in this Fair, and as nearly all the articles are For Sale, Merchants and others will find it to their interest to make their purchases through this medium.  It is obvious that no articles but those of the best quality are deposited here.  Persons desirous of depositing specimens of Goods or Cards of Business in the perpetual Fair, can do so on reasonable terms.  Circulars of prices, & c. can be obtained at the Office of the Museum.

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..N. G. Burgess, 192 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Gurney, 189 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Plumbe, Jr., 251 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham, 235 Broadway

The second announcement appeared on June 18, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Samuel R. Fanshaw & George H. Hite, miniature and portrait painters, have associated with W. & F. Langenheim, the celebrated Daguerreotype and Talbotype artist of Philadelphia, and purchased the splendid National Miniature Gallery, established by Edwards, Anthony & Clark, 247 Broadway, corner Murray street, where they will superintend the sittings for Daguerreotypes.  Their Talbotype miniatures and portraits, which are taken upon ivory, ivory-paper, etc., may be seen in the above gallery.  There is but one prevailing opinion, that they possess all the truthfulness of a good Daguerreotype, with all the artistic merit that has characterized the former highly finished miniatures of those artists.  For further evidence; please call and see them.

The second advertisement ran from June 27 to 28, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes and Daguerreotypes.—The subscribers having purchased the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway, (late E. White’s) are prepared to take Talbotype Portraits of all sizes, up to the size of life.  The fidelity of likeness, and the beautiful finish of these pictures, gain them greater popularity every day.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most approved style.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at our establishment, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The third advertisement ran from July 3 to 6, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes and Daguerreotypes.—The subscribers having purchased the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway, (late E. White’s) are prepared to take Talbotype Portraits of all sizes, up to the size of life.  The fidelity of likeness, and the beautiful finish of these pictures, gain them greater popularity every day.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most approved style.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at our establishment, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The fourth advertisement appeared on July 10, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper, are daily taken in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life, at the National Miniature Gallery.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most artistical style.  The public are invited to examine specimens at 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The fifth advertisement ran from July 14 to 17, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper, are daily taken in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life, at the National Miniature Gallery.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most artistical style.  The public are invited to examine specimens at 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The sixth advertisement ran on July 16 & 20, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Fine Arts—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory, Ivory Paper and Glass, and Daguerreotypes, are daily taken by the subscribers in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.                                                        

The seventh advertisement ran on July 18 to 19, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper and glass, and daguerreotypes are daily taken by the subscribers, in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life. The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The eighth advertisement appeared on August 29, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune.  To Artists.—An artists who understands Miniature Portrait Painting in oil and water colors, and who can give proof of his talents, can find employment at the National Miniature Gallery, No. 247 Broadway.  None but competent persons need apply.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.                                                                                  

Samuel R. Fanshaw is recorded in the New York City Directories.

1840/1841 & 1841/1842—Miniature painter, 1 Cortlandt, H- 280 Henry.

1842/1843 to 1844/1845—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-249 Seventh.

1845/1846—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-[ ? ] Ave C & 11th.

1846/1847-1847/1848—Artist, 25 Maiden Lane & 1 Cortlandt, H-249 Seventh.

1848/1849—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-249 Seventh.

1849/1850—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-Winchester.

1850/1851—Artist, 247 Broadway, B-Winchester.

1851/1852 to 1855/1856—Artist, 363 Broadway, H-Conn. (1854/1855) Norwalk.

1856/1857 & 1857/1858—Painter, 363 Broadway, H-Conn.

1858/1859—Not listed.

1859/1860—Artist, 381 Broadway, H-Hamilton Ave., near Gates Ave., Brooklyn.

Samuel R. Fanshaw is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but is misidentified as Thomas Fanshaw.  From 1851 to 1857 the 363 Address is the same as Samuel Root’s it is possible that Fanshaw is working for Root.  At this time it is only speculation about the connection.  

Fabreguettes & Morra

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1850                73 William Street, Up Stairs, New York, New York.

Fabreguettes & Morra (Eugene Fabreguettes & Morra) was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 3 to September 3, 1850 in The Evening Post (New York, New York. French Fancy Articles.  E. Fabreguettes Fils & Morra, 73 William Street (Up Stairs.)  Would call the particular attention of buyers of Fancy Goods at wholesale, to their large and well selected stock; in it may be found a complete assortment of Purses, Suspenders, Guard Chains, Percussion Caps, Tooth Brushes, Bags, Studs, Brooches, Finger Rings, Agate Buttons, Twist and Dressing Combs, Game Bags, Power and Liquor Flasks, Daguerreotype Plates, Steel Beads, Tassels, Buckles and Slides, Oiled Silks, Fans, Gold Scales and Accordions, of their own superior quality and make, each one of which is guaranteed to purchasers in perfect tone and finish.  Also constantly on hand, Paris Calf Skins of all the manufacturers, in entire cases only. 

Orders solicited for any description of Paris fancy goods and executed by their house in Paris, Rue Faubourg, St. Denis 23.

Fabreguettes & Morra are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Excelsior Stereoscopic and Photographic Company

Photographs, Stereoviews, ,

1859                663 Broadway, New York, New York.

Excelsior Stereoscopic and Photographic Company appeared in one advertisement on September 28, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Photographic Visiting Cards.  The last and most fashionable mode in Paris.  These visiting cars giving no name, but an unmistakeable likeness of the individual, may only be obtained at the Excelsior Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, 663 Broadway.

Excelsior Stereoscopic and Photographic Company is not recorded in other photographic directories

Everett

Ambrotypes, ,

1856-1857       423 Broadway, New York, New York.

Everett was recorded in six advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on November 26, 1856.  The Best Ambrotypes are taken at the Everett gallery, 423 Broadway, a few doors above Canal street.  Prices from 50 cents upwards.

The second advertisement ran on December 9 & 10, 1856.  The Best Ambrotypes in the City are taken at the Everett Gallery, 423 Broadway.  Prices from 50 cents upwards.

The third advertisement ran on December 17 to 20, 1856.  The Best Ambrotypes in the City are Taken at the Everett gallery, 423 Broadway.  Prices from fifty cents upwards.

The fourth advertisement appeared on December 24, 1856.  The Best Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes are taken at the Everett Gallery, 423 Broadway.  Prices from fifty cents upwards.

The fifth advertisement ran on January 1 to 3, 1856.  The Best Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes are taken at the Everett Gallery, 423 Broadway.  Prices from 50c upwards.

The sixth advertisement ran on January 6 & 7, 1856.  The Best Ambrotypes in the City  are taken at the Everett gallery, 423 Broadway.  Prices from fifty cents upwards.

Everett is not listed in other photographic directories, he is also not listed in the New York City Directories for 1856/1857 or the 1857/1858.

George English

Photographs, , , ,

1859                145 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1859                Corner of Charles & Baltimore Streets, Baltimore, Maryland.

George English was appeared in one advertisement in the  December 9, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  To Artists.—Wanted, A First Class Artist To color photographs; none others need apply.  Apply at or address George England 145 8th ave., N. Y., or J. H. Young, corner of  Charles and Baltimore sts., Baltimore, Md.

George English is not listed in other photographic directories.  John H. Young is recorded in Directory of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900 and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry (two listings) one in New York and one in Baltimore. 

Empire Gallery

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1857                177 Greenwich Street, New York, New York.[1]

Empire Gallery was recorded in one advertisement on November 25, 1857 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Evacuation Day Will Be Celebrated At The Empire Gallery, 177 Greenwich street, near Cortlandt, by taking 500 ambrotypes, photographs, &c., at from 25 cents upwards.  Call and see them.

Empire Gallery is not listed in other photographers.

[1] Not listed in the 1856/1857; 1857/1858; or 1858/1859 New York City Directories.

Ms. Dunkirk

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Ms. Dunkirk is recorded in one advertisement that appeared on September 1, 1853 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  To Daguerrean Artists—A Lady Is Desirous of a situation in a daguerrean gallery in this city, or any other healthy location.  The best of references given [at] to competency for the business.  Address, for one week, Dunkirk, Herald office.

Ms. Dunkirk is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown at this time if Ms. Dunkirk found employment or what position she was looking for.

George Doak

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1851-1855       127 Anthony Street, New York, New York.

George Doak was recorded in the New York City Directory from 1845-1859.  He was also recorded in the April 1851 issue of The Photographic Art-Journal,  and one advertisement in The New York Herald.  In 1843/1844 and 1844/1845he was not listed in the NYC directories.  From 1845/1846 directory to 1859/1860 directory he was listed as a Turner.  The one exception was 1856/1857 when he was listed as a Turner  & Patternmaker.

1845/1846 he was listed at 124 Mercer.

1846/1847 he was listed at 19 Canal.

1847/1848 & 1848/1849 he was listed without a business.  

1849/1850 & 1850/1851 he was listed at 39 Greene.

1851/1852 to1854/1855 he was listed at127 Anthony. 

1855/1856 to 1857/1858 he was listed at 127 Worth. 

1858/1859 he was listed at 218 Centre. 

1859/1860 he was listed at 215 Centre.  

From 1845 to 1858 he lived at 163 Greene. In 1859 he resident was at 12 Rush, Brooklyn.

On April 1851 he was recorded in The Photographic Art-Journal.  Doak’s Camera Stand.  The above engraving represents a new style of camera stand for the double whole size instrument, invented and manufactured by Mr. George Doak, 127 Anthony-st., New York.  A glance at it is all that is required to convince any one of its superiority for the purpose for which it is intended.  The instrument is elevated or depressed by means of the wheel C; through which the screw rod B passes.  A, is the screw for inclining the camera box to the proper angle; D, the set screw for securing the instrument at the proper height:  E, a thumb screw for fastening the top of the stand, which revolves on a pivot.  Messrs. Gurney, Lawrence and Harrison, each use these stands, and pronounce to be superior to any article of the kind in use.  We are decidedly of the same opinion.

The advertisement was recorded on May 24, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  To Daguerreotypist.—For Sale, a Quantity of apparatus, consisting of cameras, coating boxes, buffing wheel, &c.  Apply to George Doak, 127 Anthony street, in the rear.

George Doak is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry under George Doack.  The advertisement raises the question was he making Daguerreotypes?  Possibly as an amateur image maker?  

George Degen

Photographs, ,

1859                72 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

George Degen was recorded in one advertisement on September 30, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  To Photographers—For Sale, A Double whole size [oethoscopic], object and camera, and all apparatus used in the photographic art.  Apply to G. Degen, 72 Chatham street, third floor.

George Degen is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as a variant spelling for George Dean.  After checking the New York City directories for George Dean and George Degen in the 1858-1859; 1859-1860 and the 1860-1861, George Dean was not recorded, George Degen was recorded only in the 1859-1860 directory as a photographer, no business address was listed and lived at 407 Canal.