Tag Archives: New York City

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.

Davis

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Davis was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on January 9, 1853 in The New York Daily Herald (New York, New York).  $60.—Wanted, A Young Man Having $60, as assistant, half of each day, for which five to seven dollars per week will be paid, and gratis instruction given in the daguerreotype art, with security for the money.  Address Davis, Herald office, with real name and place of interview.

Davis is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1853 in New York City.  It’s possible this is William Davis recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1854 at 383 Broadway, but since no first name is recorded it is only speculation.

William Churton

Photographs,

1858                30 Barclay Street, New York, New York.

William Churton was record in one advertisement that appeared on November 27, 1858 in The New York Herald (New York, New York),  Photographic Operator Wanted—To Go To Porto Rico; a single young man capable of taking outdoor views on large plates; must come well recommended.  Apply to or address W. Churton, 30 Barclay street, New York.

William Churton is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as one of the original signers of the constitution of the American Photographical Society, which was adopted on March 26, 1859.  John mentions that he is possibly a photographer.  Unfortunately the above advertisement does not answer that question, he is also not listed in the 1857/1858; 1858/1859; or the 1859/1860 New York City Directory.