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Taylor

Ambrotypes, ,

1856                Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

Taylor was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York.) January 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Taylor — Some of the ambrotypes excel. The daguerreotypes need improvement.

Taylor is not recorded in other photographic directories.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

Edward G. Taylor

Daguerreian Case Maker, ,

1854                16 Spruce Street, New York, New York.

Edward G. Taylor was recorded in one announcement in The Evening Post (New York, New York) on March 6, 1854.  Great Fire In Spruce Street.—Four Buildings Destroyed—Yesterday (Sunday) morning, about half past two o’clock, a fire was discovered in a five story brick building at No. 8 Spruce street…the fire soon extended to the adjoining store, No. 10, the basement of which was occupied by Mr. Spinney, dealer in rags.  The first floor by Benedict & Cunningham as a paper warehouse.  Second floor as the publication office of the Independent.  Third floor in part by T. C. Janes, importer of book binders’ leather.  The remaining portion of the third floors, together with the whole of the fifth floor, also the first and second stories of No. 16, were occupied by S. W. Bendict, printer.  The fourth floor was occupied by Edward G. Taylor, book binder and daguerreotype case manufacturer…

Edward G. Taylor is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1851 to 1853 at 128 Fulton and 89 Nassau.  Further research indicates that he is not listed in the following New York City directories 1854/55; 1855/56; 1856/57 but, in the 1857/58 directory he is listed as a Bookbinder at 15 Nassau Street.

Harry S. Tanner

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                315 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854                347 Broadway, New York, New York.

Harry S. Tanner was recorded in six advertisements, two in the New York Daily Tribune, and four in The New York Herald (New York, New York.)  The first advertisement appeared on September 7, 1853 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Daguerreotypes.—Beautifully colored Daguerreotypes, furnished complete in a neat morocco case, for fifty cents and upwards, better than those taken elsewhere at double the price.  Be sure to call and examine specimens at Tanner’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 315 Broadway.

The second advertisement appeared on September 7, 1853 in The New York Herald.  To Daguerreotype Artists.—A First Class operator wanted at Tanner’s Daguerrean Gallery, 315 Broadway.  Must give satisfactory references as to qualifications and when and where employed.  None others treated with.  Immediate application necessary.

The third advertisement appeared on September 7, 1853 in The New York Herald.  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fade—Every one should avail themselves of the low rates and superior style of the daguerreotypes taken daily at Tanner’s daguerreian gallery, No. 315 Broadway.  Don’t take our word, but call and judge.

The fourth advertisement appeared on September 11, 1853 in The New York Herald.  Magnificent Color Daguerreotypes for fifty cents and upwards, finished complete are taken at Tanner’s Daguerrean Gallery, 315 Broadway.  Fail not to secure a good likeness.  Call and see 315 Broadway.

The fifth advertisement appeared on December 29, 1853 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Tanner’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 315 Broadway.—At this well known Gallery the very best Pictures are produced and at the lowest prices.  Those for 50 cents are done up in handsome morocco cases, and are far cheaper than those obtained at the 25 cent shops, where no cases are given.  For the estimation in which the Picture from this Gallery are held by the public press, we refer to the Times, Dispatch, Courier, Illustrated News, National Democrat, Herald, Atlas, Mercury, &c., &c.  A full assortment of Fancy Cases constantly on hand.

The sixth advertisement appeared on May 17, 1854 in The New York Herald.  Tanner’s Daguerrean Gallery, 347 Broadway.—The new and splendid rooms, just fitted up expressly for this well known concern, southwest corner of Broadway and Leonard street, are now ready for the reception of its friends.  Pictures furnished in every variety, from 50 cents (including case To $10 each—and in a style of unsurpassed excellence.

Henry S. Tanner is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but is included here to clarify activity date for the 315 Broadway address.

John I. Talman

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

John I. Talman was recorded in one announcement that appeared on July 30, 1846 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Law Courts….[Deferred.]…Margaret Talman against John I. Talman.—Were married in 1845.—The complainant kept and keeps a boarding house, and is about 40 years of age.  Defendant is about 21, and is a daguerreotype artist.  Same complaint and decree.  [Decree of divorce, a venculo matrimonii, (from the marriage tie) on the ground of infidelity.

John I. Talman is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown who he worked for or if he was the principal owner/operator in a photographic gallery.

Erastus Steven

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855                303 Broadway, New York, New York.

Erastus Steven of the firm De Guinon & Steven was recorded in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on June 13, 1855.  A Rare Chance Is Now Offered To An Enterprising person with small capital, to purchase very low, a first class photograph and daguerreotype gallery, now doing a splendid business, and one of the best locations in the city; the parties now interested are going to Europe.  Inquire De Guinon & Steven, 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street.

The second advertisement appeared on June 21, 1855.  A Rare Chance—For Sale, Or A Partner taken.—One of the partners of the photograph and daguerreotype establishment, No. 303 Broadway, is about going to Europe, and a rare chance is offered to a person with small capital, to buy out the establishment, or to join the remaining partner in conducting the business.  A knowledge of the business not requisite, as the remaining party is an old daguerreotypist.  Inquire De Guinon & Steven, 303 Broadway.

Erastus Steven is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Erastus Stever it is unknown which spelling is correct.

Snodgrass

Daguerreotypes, ,

c. 1855-1856   Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1857                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Snodgrass was recorded in one article and five advertisements two in the New York Daily Tribune and three time in the New York Herald.  In the Photographic and fine Arts Journal  (New York, New York) on January 1, 1856.   His name appears in an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.  Snodgrass — Some of these specimens may pass as daguerreotypes. The grounds are very much clouded and the picture looks as though pasted on the plate. Improve!  Improve!

The first advertisement appears on June 23, 1857 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Twelve-Cent Ambrotypes.—3,000 taken daily by the new firm of Snodgrass & Co.  Headquarters of Portraits of the People, on the progressive system and democratic principles—greater good to the mass.  No. 289 Broadway.

The second advertisement appears on June 23, 1857 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  12 Cent Ambrotypes, in Frames, Perfect and natural as life.  3,000 taken daily by the new firm of Snodgrass & Co., 289 Broadway.

The third advertisement appears on June 24, 1857 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  12-Cent Ambrotype Portraits in natural colors to Life.  3,000 taken daily by the new firm of Snodgrass & Co.  Established Pictures for the people on the cheapest system of art, employing 25 artists, at No. 289 Broadway.

The fourth advertisement appears on June 24, 1857 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  12 Cent Ambrotypes Portraits, in Frames and natural colors, to the life.  3,000 daily,  by Snodgrass & Co.  New broom sweeps clean.  289 Broadway.

The fifth advertisement appears on June 26, 1857 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Twelve Cent Ambrotypes Portraits, by 10 artists in whiskers, at the new gallery of Snodgrass & Co.  Old wine in new bottles.  289 Broadway.

Snodgrass is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian registry as possibly being active in 1855-1856 but is recorded here because of the first-hand account of the work and advertisements found in 1857.  Interesting the 289 Broadway address is the same address as Silas A. Holmes and some of the terminology in the advertisements are the same that he uses.  Holmes was also included in the same article, and it is unknown if they were associated together in anyway.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added. 

William H. Smith

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1845-1846       4 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.[1]

1847                4 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.

William H. Smith is recorded in four advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on January 29, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates.—Small quarter and large sizes, No. 40 and 60.  For sale by Wm. H. Smith & Co.  No. 4 Maiden Lane.  

The second advertisement ran from May 20 to 27, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates—Just received, a large assortment of Daguerreotype plates, full, quarter and small size; for sale by Wm. H. Smith & Co., 4 Maiden lane.                         

The third advertisement appeared on April 6, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates.  Just Received—Just received, a large assortment of Daguerreotype plates, small, quarter, half and full size.                   

For sale by Wm. H. Smith & Co., 4 Maiden Lane                                                    

The fourth advertisement ran from April 27 to 29, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates.—Wm. H. Smith & Co., No. 4 Maiden Lane, have now on hand Daguerreotype plates of the best quality, from the most celebrated makers at Paris, which they offer as follows:—

3000 Full Size, No. 40, at………..$10.00 per dozen

3000 half    “      “    40, at………..$5.00     “       “

6000 quarter       “    40, at………..$2.55     “       “

18,500 medium   “   40, at…………$1.60     “       “

Terms—Six months for bills over $100.  Cash discount of 5 per cent from all sums less than that amount.                                                                                                                         

Advertisement

W. H. Smith is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1845-1846.

[1] Information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

C. Wells Simons

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1842                155 Broadway, New York, New York.

C. Wells Simons appeared in one advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on September 15, 1842.  For Sale—Improved Daguerreotype Apparatus, with full instructions, for sale low—Persons, who in consequence of the depressed times have been thrown out of employment, may, with a very limited capital, enter into this elegant profitable business with a certainty of success.—There are many towns, even in this State, that have not yet been visited by any operators; and at the South and West there is a first rate field open for those wishing to travel.

A full knowledge of the Art can be obtained in a few days, by applying to C. Wells Simons, 155 Broadway, N. Y.

N. B.—Persons in the country can be furnished with the Apparatus, and written instructions that will enable them to operate successfully.  C. Wells Simon.         

C. Wells Simons is not recorded in other photographic directories.  C. Wells Simons was not listed in the 1841-1842 or the 1842-1843 New York City directories.  It is unknown if Simons was an amateur or professional daguerreotypist or a retailer of daguerrean equipment.

Stephen Sherwood

Daguerreotypes, , ,

Stephen Sherwood was recorded in one advertisement that ran in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on April 16, 1856.  Daguerreotypes, Large size for Fifty Cents.—The cheapest place in the city to get good Pictures is at Sherwood’s.  No. 109 Eighth avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets.  N. B.—Have been operator at Welling’s in Bleecker street, for the last five years.

Stephen Sherwood is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry with conflicting addresses between 1851-1856 while an operator for Peter Welling.

James E. Shaw

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                359 Broadway, New York, New York.

James E. Shaw was recorded in one announcement that appeared on December 4, 1851 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Indecent Assault Upon A Little Girl—On Monday last James E. Shaw, a member of the theatrical profession, on a warrant issued by Justice Lothrop, wherein he stands charged with an indecent assault on a little girl only nine years of age.  Fanny Armstrong, residing with her parents.  The accused was brought before the magistrate, through his counsel—a hearing was demanded.  The prosecution took the evidence of the child Fanny, who stated that she visited Shaw’s rooms No. 359 Broadway. (where it seems, he keeps a daguerreotype gallery,) about two months ago, in company with Elizabeth Akin , a small girl of about twelve years of age, residing with her parents.  Fanny said that Elizabeth invited her to go with her to Mr. Shaw’s, to have her likeness taken, and they both went, without telling their mother where they were going.  She says Shaw took them into a private room, and took Fanny on his knees, at which time the indecent assault is alleged to have been perpetrated, the particulars of which are not suitable for publication.  The other witness Elizabeth Akin, also testified to very improper conduct exhibited by Shaw towards her, as well as towards the child Fanny.  Several medical gentlemen were examined, who differed in opinion as to the disease on the child.  The evidence was concluded yesterday, and the magistrate will give his decision on Friday.

James E. Shaw is not recorded in other photographic directories.