1856 363 Broadway, New York, New York. 1856 585 Broadway, New York, New York.
John De Barnes was recorded in an advertisement on December 11, 1856 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York). Daguerreotypes.—The best Daguerreotypes made in this city are by John De Banes (formerly of Root’s Gallery), now at the head of this department at Fredericks’s Magnificent Gallery, No. 585 Broadway, opposite Metropolitan Hotel.
John De Barnes is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1856 263 Fulton Street, New York New York.[1]
Joseph D. Davis was recorded on January 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York). In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.
Davis—Some of the specimens look well. No doubt pretty fair pictures can be obtained here.
Joseph D. Davis is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
[1] In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.
1849 102 Williams Street, New York, New York.
George Dabbs was recorded in an advertisement that ran from April 17 to May 28, 1849 in the New York Herald (New York, New York). Levi Chapman, No. 102 William street, New York, Manufacturer Of The Celebrated Magic Razor Strop, of four sides; also Pocket Books, Wallets, Spectacle and Bankers’ Cases, in every variety, on the most extensive scale.
Daguerreotype Cases $144; {Medium sizes, from $18 to $60 per gross. {Quarter sizes, from size from $83 2 to $[30] to $84 per gross. {Half sizes, from $82 to $144 per gross. Mats and Preservers of all kinds. Geo. Dabbs, Jas. Creamer, Agents.
George Dabbs is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1850 as working for Levi Chapman in New York City.
1843 231 Broadway, New York, New York. 1850 Address Unknown, New York, New York.
L. M. Cyrus was recorded in two advertisements in 1843 and two announcements in 1850. The first advertisement ran from March 16 to April 17, 1843 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Daguerreotype Likenesses Taken, With All The Beauties Of Natural Colors, And On A Large Size, By Doctor L. M. Cyrus, 231 Broadway, Up Stairs. Likenesses taken every day, from early morning until 3 o’clock, P. M.
The second advertisement ran from May 10 to June 15, 1843 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Photograph Portraits.—Dr. L. M. Cyrus, the inventor of this new art produces by it not only a correct likeness of the original portrait, but a so purity of design a brilliancy of coloring, which far surpass the chief d’oeuvres of the most celebrated artists, whether ancient or modern.—Grateful for the encouragement he has received from his numerous friends and the public generally, Dr. L. M. Cyrus would fain inform them that he has fitted up, for the accommodation of ladies, a suite of rooms in park Place House, corner of Broadway, where he trusts his skill in his profession, and his attention to all who may honor him with their favors, will insure him a continuance of the patronage hitherto so liberally bestowed on him.
The Doctor gives instruction in every department of the Daguerreotype and Photographic art. Instruments for taking portraits on a large or small scale, for sale, as also the necessary chemical preparations for taking the portraits in Phytographs or colors. Terms moderate.
The first announcement appeared on June 29, 1850 in the New York Herald (New York, New York). New Discovery in the Daguerreotype Art.—Dr. Cyrus has invented an Electro Galvanic Buff for polishing plates, and preventing them from oxidizing, in every variation of atmosphere. This buff gives a sensitiveness to plates heretofore unknown, and enables the operator to take pictures in less than half the ordinary time of sitting. Harrison & Holmes have purchased a right in this new discovery, and will prove the importance of it to all who may demand fine pictures, at their rooms, in the Lafarge building, 289 Broadway.
The second announcement appeared on July 25, 1850 in the New York Herald (New York, New York). To Daguerreotypist.—Dr. L. M. Cyrus’ newly invented Buff, has been reduced to the very low price of ten dollars, in order to place it in the power of all operators [eo] purchase. None genuine, except signed by Scoville Mfg. Co., 57 Maiden Lane.
ND Address Unknown, New York, New York. ND Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts. 1854 Address Unknown, Sacramento, California.
George H. Currier was reported in Pioneer Photographers Of The Far West A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865. By Peter E. Palmquist and Thomas R. Kailbourn. Their original citation was from the Sacramento Daily Union (Sacramento, California) on November 18, 1854. Robert H. Vance announced the accession of a new “artist,” or, presumably, operator, for his Sacramento gallery: “the subscriber takes pleasure in announcing to the public of Sacramento and vicinity, that he has engaged the services of Mr. Geo. H. Currier, an experienced artist from the first establishments in New York and Boston…”
This is the only mention of George H. Currier in other photographic directories. He was not listed in the 1840-1854 Boston City Directory.
1843 235 Broadway, New York New York.
Andrew Cunningham of the firm Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham was listed in an advertisement that ran every other day from May 25 to 29, and every day from June 4 to 6, 1843 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). 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.
On September 19, 1843 an announcement appears in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York). 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.
Andrew Cunningham is not listed in other photographic directories.
1856 14th Street and 8th Avenue, New York, New York.
Benjamin P. Cory was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 28 to July 28, 1856 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York). [Advertisement.] Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes—Large size, colored, and inserted in fine embossed cases for 50 cts., at B. P. Cory’s Gallery, cor. 14th-st. and 8th av.
Benjamin P. Cory is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active from 1853-1859. 1853-1854 110 Greenwich Street, 1854-1855 Not Listed, 1855-1856 No occupation listed, 1856-1859 186 West 14th Street.
1841-1842 10 Front Street, Brooklyn, New York.
Corduan & Fay 1841 were recorded in two advertisements. The first advertisement ran from November 3 to 8, 1841 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York). Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Corduan & Fay are prepared to execute Likenesses, at No. 10 Front street, Brooklyn, in a style equal, if not superior, to any specimen heretofore exhibited in New York—hours from 9 A. M. till 5 o’clock, P. M.
Persons wishing instructions, can be perfected in a very short time, on reasonable terms, and apparatus furnished at short notice, together with every article necessary to commence business.
The second advertisement ran from December 27, 1841 to April 28, 1842 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York). Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Corduan & Fay are prepared to execute Likenesses, at No. 10 Front street, Brooklyn, in a style equal, if not superior, to any specimen heretofore exhibited in New York—hours from 9 A. M. till 5 o’clock, P. M.
Persons wishing instructions, can be perfected in a very short time, on reasonable terms, and apparatus furnished at short notice, together with every article necessary to commence business.
The partnership has not been recorded in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list two Corduan, the first Benjamin Corduan who was listed as a daguerreian in 1842-1843 at the rear of 28 Cheery Street, New York City. Joseph Corduan was listed as daguerreian plate and apparatus manufacturer from 1840-1841 at the same address rear of 28 Cheer Street, New York City. See yesterdays post Joseph was also active as a daguerreotypist in 1841-1842. Craig also states the Joseph Corduan was in the partnership of Corduan 1841-1842, at the same address. Based on this information the identity of Corduan is more likely Benjamin. Craig also list six Fay’s in his books. The only one that fits the dates would be Fay with no first name in the partnership of Fay & Stanley on Pennsylvania Avenue in 1842.
1841-1842 28 Cherry Street, New York, New York. 1841-1842 Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, Jamaica, New York.
Joseph Corduan was recorded in an advertisement that ran on December 14, 1841 to January 4, 1842 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).
Daguerreotype. J. Corduan & Co. 28 Cherry st., New York, Will be at Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, on the first fair Saturday, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses. Should any feel disposed to take a sitting, they will please leave their names at this office.
Joseph Corduan is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry from 1840-1846. 1841-1842 Craig list him at 23 Cherry Street.
Jacob Cohen was recorded in the June 10, 1850 issue of the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York). Destroying Daguerreotypes.—A young man named James H. Tucker, was taken into custody yesterday, charged with having, while intoxicated, entered the premises of Jacob Cohen, of 54 Canal –st. and maliciously destroying about $50 worth of daguerreotypes. He was held to answer the charge.
Jacob Cohen is not recorded in other photographic directories. Jacob is not listed as a daguerreotypist in the 1850 New York City Directory, resident section. John Craig list a James Cohen at 54 Canal Street, New York from 1849-1851. The question, is Jacob a typo in the June 10, 1850 New York Daily Tribune’s issue or is he something else?
