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Eddy, Lewis

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848-1849       182 Seventh, New York, New York[1]

1850-1852       218 Seventh, New York, New York.1

1853                Address Unknown, New York, New York1

1854-1857       21 Avenue D, New York, New York.1

1857 April 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 3, 1857, Whole No. 7520, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotypes, Splendidly Colored, at Eddy’s gallery, 21 avenue D, three doors above third street.

1857 April 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 7, 1857, Whole No. 7524, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotypes, with Case, beautifully colored, at Eddy’s gallery, 21 avenue D, three doors above third street.

Advertisement ran on April 7 & 9, 1857

1857 April 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, 1857, Whole No. 7531, P. 5.

20 Cent, 20 Cent, 20 Cent, 20 Cent, 20 Cent ambrotypes, with Case, at Eddy’s celebrated gallery, 21 avenue D.

1857 April 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, 1857, Whole No. 7531, P. 5.

21 avenue D.—Great Rush at Eddy’s Gallery for those beautifully colored twenty cent ambrotypes.

1857 April 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1857, Whole No. 7533, P. 5.

21 avenue D.—Great Rush at Eddy’s Gallery for those beautifully colored twenty cent ambrotypes, including case.

1857 April 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 18, 1857, Whole No. 7535, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotypes, with Case, Beautifully colored—gems of art—at Eddy’s celebrated gallery,  21 avenue D.

1857 June 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 23, 1857, Whole No. 7601, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotypes, with Case, Beautifully colored—finest in the world—at Eddy’s, 21 avenue D.

1857 June 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 25, 1857, Whole No. 7603, P. 5.

The Best 20 Cent Ambrotypes in the World are taken at Eddy’s Gallery, No. 21 avenue D, three doors above Third street.

Advertisement ran on June 25 & 27, 1857.

1857 June 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 30, 1857, Whole No. 7608, P. 5.

20 Cents for the Elegant Pearl Ambrotype in colors, taken only at Eddy’s gallery, 21 avenue D, three doors above Third street.

1857 October 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 7, 1857, Whole No. 7706, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotypes and Dollar Photographs, the best in the world at Eddy’s gallery, 21 avenue D, three doors above Third street.

Advertisement ran on October 7 & 9, 1857.

[1] New York City Directory.

Durang, William H.

Daguerreotypes,

1847-1851       303 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1847/1848, Published by John Doggett, Jr.

Not Listed.

1847.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1847/1848, Published by John Doggett, Jr.

Durang, William H.  Daguerreotypist, 303 Broadway.  H-325 Broadway.

1848.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1848/1849, Published by John Doggett, Jr.

Durang, William H.  Daguerreotypist, 303 Broadway.  H-325 Broadway.

1849.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1849/1850, Published by John Doggett, Jr.

Durang, William H.  Daguerreotypist, 303 Broadway. 

Durang, William H.  Daguerreotypist, 303 Broadway.  H-325 Broadway.

1850.  New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)  1850/1851, Published by John Doggett, Jr.

Durang, William H.  Daguerreotypist, 303 Broadway. 

1851.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1851/1852, Published by Doggett & Rhodes.

Not listed.

1849 July 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 12, 1849, Whole No. 5514, P. 3.

A Superior Daguerreotype Likeness of The late Colonel Duncan, may be seen at Durang’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 303 Broadway.

1851 January 28.   The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 28, 1851, Whole No. 6072, P. 2.

Captain Rynders and Daguerreotypes.—The friends of Captain Rynders will be pleased to know that one of the best Daguerreotypes ever taken of the above named gentleman, can be seen at the Daguerrean Gallery of W. H. Durang, 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street.

1851 February 27.   The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 27, 1851, Whole No. 6702, P. 5.

The Hon. Sam Houston and Daguerreotypes.—A very superior Daguerreotype of General Houston was taken yesterday afternoon, at Durang’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 303 Broadway, corner Duane street.  Call and see the hero of San Jacinto.

1851 March 3.   The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 3, 1851, Whole No. 6706, P. 5.

The Hon. Sam Houston and Daguerreotypes.—A very superior Daguerreotype was taken of General Houston during his recent visit in New York.  Call at Durang Daguerrian Rooms, 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street, and see the hero of San Jacinto.

Duffy, James G.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1854-1856       229 Bowery, New York, New York.[1]

1859                492 Grand Street, New York, New York.

1860                492 Grand Street, New York, New York.1

1861                52 Chatham, New York, New York.1

1862                58 Chatham, New York, New York.1

1859 March 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 28, 1859, Whole No. 8240, P. 6.

Wanted—A Young Lady Of Pleasing Address to attend Young’s gallery, 418 Grand st.  One who can finish ambrotypes preferred.  Also one at Duffy’s, Thalian Hall, 492 Grand st.

[1] New York City Directories, 1855 recorded as Ross & Duffy.  Not listed in the 1857 & 1858 NYC Directories.  1859 recorded as a daguerreotypes, business address not recorded, h-499 Grand.  1860 recorded as ambrotypes.  1861 & 1862 recorded as photographs.

Drummond, Alonzo J.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1853 August 19.  Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  August 19, 1853. Vol. VIII, No. 859. P. 1.

The Exhibition At The Crystal Palace.  XVI.  American Art—Daguerreotypes.  If there be any one department in the whole building which is peculiarly American, and in which the country shines prominent, it is in that of Daguerreotypes, which are exhibited below stairs; and the collection, which is an extensive one, is made up of contributions from almost every section of the Union where the art is practiced.  In contrasting the specimens of art which are taken herewith those taken in European countries, the excellence of American pictures is evident, which is [to] be accounted for by several reasons.  In the first place, American skies are freer from fogs and clouds—from bituminous coal not being much used, the atmosphere of our cities is free from smoke, at least upon the Atlantic coasts.  Then the chemicals and processes are, generally speaking, of a more sensitive character, and the apparatus is more convenient and suitable than that of Europe.  Our little inventions come into play and aid in saving time and developing a good picture, and last, though perhaps not least our people are readier in picking up processes and acquiring the mastery of the art than our trans-Atlantic rivals.  Not that we understand the science better, but the detail of the work is acquired in a shorter time by us, while the enormous practice which our operators enjoy combines to render the daguerreotype art a necessary adjunct to the comfort of life.  Does a child start on the journey of existence and leave his “father’s hall” forthwith the little image is produced to keep his memory green..  Does the daughter accept the new duties of matron, or does the venerated parent descend into the grave; what means so ready to revive their recollection?  Does the lover or the husband go to Australia or California, and not exchange with the beloved one the image of what afforded so much delight to gaze upon?  The readiness with which a likeness may be obtained, the truthfulness of the image and the smallness of cost, render it the current pledge of friendship, and the immense number of operators who are supported by the art in this country shows how widely the love of sun-pictures is diffused.  Several thousand industrious artists and artisans are occupied in the preparation of very pure chemicals, as bromine, iodine, gold salts, hyperphosphate of soda.  Another class prepare silvered plates, cases, buffs, gilding, cut glass, and a hundred little addenda.  Then the manufacture of cameras and the grinding of good lenses is an important branch of the business; for without a camera having good lenses the best operator would fail to produce an image which would be distinct or saleable; and even with a good Voigtlander or Harrison camera, it requires great skill to focus the image; for, strange as it may appear, the point where a good view of the sitter is obtained is not the point best adapted for bringing out a good picture.  In other words the focus of vision and the focus of chemical action are not the same, and hence when we have the one we lose the other.  This is owing to the fact that it is not the rays of color on the solar spectrum which produce the image, but a different set of rays, viz: those of chemical action; and since this is the case, we submit the opinion that it is not possible to obtain a daguerreotype in its natural colors, as Mr. Hill and others have been trying to delude our operators into believing, and leading themselves and others by the [iguis fatuus] of plates tortured into iridescent colors by chemical oxidation.  But we are getting discursive upon this beautiful art, which was intended to subserve many other useful purposes than that of portrait painting.

Everybody known how difficult it is to keep silver from tarnishing, and that the action of the light is to destroy all preparations of silver.  Some of these are more readily acted on by light than others—are more sensitive, as it is termed.  Such are the iodide, bromide, and chloride of silver.  These salts cannot be kept exposed to the light for any reason, even a very short time, without undergoing some change; and when a plate of silver has a thin layer of iodine and bromine on its surface; and is placed in a camera, as soon as the screen is raised the image of the sitter falls on the plate.  The silver plate is acted on unequally, producing the effects of light and shade when brought out, as it is termed, by exposure to the vapor of quicksilver.  It is then fixed or prevented from undergoing further change, by washing it with a solution of gold.

To produce a daguerreotype picture there are five operations necessary.  The first is cleaning the plate.  This is the stumbling block of most operators.  They are not cleanly enough.  Several views in this Exhibition show that the plates were not well enough cleaned.  Never was a maxim more true than the old one, that “cleanliness is a virtue”—when it has reference to daguerreotyping.  The second the second is the foundation of the sensitive iodide of silver over the surface of the plate.  The third is the adjusting the plate in the camera obscura, for the purpose of receiving the impression.  The fourth is the bringing out the photographic picture, which is invisible when the plate is taken from the camera.  The fifth, and last, is to remove the excess of sensitive coating, and thus prevent that susceptibility to change under luminous influence which would otherwise exist and ultimately effect the picture.  The second operation is that which gives tone and warmth to the picture, and when performed by skillful hands makes a daguerreotype a beautiful piece of art.  The clearness and distinctness of the image is produced by the third process when carefully conducted, and the whole picture should be distinct over the whole plate.  These remarks will serve to illustrate the subjoined notes upon the collections in the Exhibition.

Mr. Lawrence exhibited a case in which softness of tone and distinctness of image are united with artistic arrangement.  The latter quality is specially noticeable in “The Three Ages.”  The mechanical execution of these pictures is unexcelled.  These pictures of Mr. L. were exhibited in London.  Mr. Brady’s collection is not very large, but there are a few very good pictures exhibited by him.  In Gurney’s collection the coloring of the background has a fine effect; there are some very well executed portraits, among which is one of Mr. Forrest, worth notice as a work of art: taken as a Whole there is less softness and more distinctness in this collection than in that of Lawrence.  The picture of Ware and his sister is an instance of a picture well developed when the chemical action extends to the margin of the plate.  D. Clark, New Brunswick, N. J., has four pictures of merit; and Van Schneidan a small collection of well-selected heads.  J. Brown has a collection of portraits of Commodore Perry and the officers of the squadron for the Japan Expedition, in half-size plates: the interest of this collection is much marred by the names of the officers not being attached underneath the plate; it is not too late to rectify this omission.  Haas has a whole-plate allegorical figure of a family man reading the paper at home—an excellent idea and well executed.  Besides this, he has a couple of other pictures, though on the whole his show is mediocre.  In the cases of Harrison & Hill there is displayed excellent artistic arrangement with very indifferent mechanical execution.  In the mammoth plates occupied by allegorical designs, the back-ground is wretchedly brought out—the plates were not properly cleaned, and are full of scratches; there are a few half and whole-sized pictures set in gaudy frames.

Webster, of Louisville, KY., has twenty-three pictures possessing clearness.  They have, however, been exposed a little too much in the camera; they lack warmth, but are otherwise well developed and exhibit good mechanical execution.  Alex Hesler has a collection of whole plates handsomely executed, possessing a nice arrangement of of the drapery, which has the effect of throwing the head out in good relief.  There is artistic arrangement in this collection, especially evinced in the picture “Driving a “Trade,” one of a series illustrating character and passion.  The panoramic view of Galena, Ill. Shows that city to advantage; and the three views of the Falls of St. Anthony possess great merit.  Mr. North, of Cleveland, O., has a case of pretty fail likenesses, perhaps exhibiting the lights too strongly.  Bisbee, of Dayton, O. exhibits a panoramic view of Cincinnati from Newport, upon six large plates.  This view is, without exception, the finest thing in the whole room; we might even go further, and say that it is the finest view by the Daguerreian process ever exhibited.  The mechanical execution is excellent, the perspective good, and the development unsurpassed.  The effect of the smoke over the southern part of the city is very finely given.  the distinctness of the letter signs, three-quarters of a mile distance and across the Ohio river, is well brought out.  The rest of the collection is fair, possessing no peculiar merit.  Williamson exhibits a poor collection.  Dobyn, Richardson & Co. have several whole size well-executed specimens, in which the mechanical part, the artistic arrangement and the chemical effect is good.  The “Cupid Reposing” is a very ungraceful picture of an ill-formed child, and the coloring is bad.  That of the Bateman Children, in character, is a good picture.  There are some exceedingly well executed heads in this collection.

Long, of St. Louis, has four frames of 180 heads of Wyman’s School, in that city, with the edifice and Principal; they possess no merit.  A likeness of Prof. Mitchell, Cincinnati, is well executed.  Some of the pictures in this collection are inverted with papier mache frames inlaid with mother of-pearl and tinsel.  As this style of frame appears in a few other collections we may as well here express dissent to the use of this material as being too gaudy and wholly unsuitable for daguerreotype plates. These latter are difficult to be viewed except in one light, and from the brightness of their surface, are much set off by deadened color on the frames, while the glare and iridescence of the papier mache add to the difficulty of discerning the picture; the use of such implies bad taste in the artist.  We felt this opinion growing upon us as we looked at them and found our view corroborated by a boarding school miss, who whisked alongside of us and caught by the colors, exclaimed, “Oh my! aint those “frames beautiful?”  Fitzgibbon has the richest exposition in the Fair—The most expensive frames with a large and passable collection.  The mammoth plate of Judge Colt is very good—That of Jenny Lind the best in the exhibition—those of McAllister, Julia Dean, Kate Hays, and Kossuth, are good pictures.  His collection of Indian Warriors, is a very fine one, which we understand is to be forwarded to the Ethnological Society of London, to have copies and busts made from them.  Masury & Silsbee, Boston exhibited twelve pretty and tasteful plates, with good arrangement and well finished.  The collections of Kilsey, Beals, and Howe do not require notice.  Whitehurst has a few good pictures in a large and passable collection; he has ten pictures illustrating the Falls of Niagara, which are very well executed.  Some of his large heads have their features out of all proportion.  Whipple of Boston, has a collection of photographic pictures, which he calls Crystallotypes, taken from Hyalotypes; there is a plate of the moon daguerreotyped, and one of the spots on the sun.  McDonnell & Co., Buffalo, have a very poor collection—so poor as not to deserve a place in the exhibition; the views of Niagara are fair.   Hawkins exhibits photographs on paper.  Drummond[2], eight plates of the order of Free masons in their lodge dress.  Fitzgibbon (already noticed) exhibits a very interesting case, which is a frame of electrotype copies from daguerreotype plates, very beautifully executed.  It should not be over looked upon as a mere curiosity to place a daguerreotype plate in a copper solution and take a copper cast from its surface by means of electricity: the copper cast looks much warmer in tone than the original.  It is to be regretted that Fitzgibbon did not complete this frame by the insertion of a third plate, by taking a second copy from the copper copy.  This would be in relief, like the original silver-plate, and is succeptible of being treated like an engraved plate; yielding, when inked, prints resembling mezzotint.  Besides the above collection of daguerreotypes, there is an assortment of cameras, lenses, stereoscopes and photographic paper, which are of interest to those practicing these beautiful arts.

Internet search for Alonzo J. Drummond.  Note that William Lewis Sr. had two other sons in addition to William H. Lewis. Richard A. Lewis was a prominent daguerreotypist and another son, H. J. Lewis also worked for the firm. A daughter, Jennie, married Alonzo J. Drummond, another Daguerrian photographer. Other family members of William Lewis also participated in the business. Grandsons William H. Lewis, II and Frank S. Lewis, and indent-in-law, Bradford Johnson continued various parts of the business beyond 1900.

[1] Information from The American Daguerreotype (Floyd & Marion Rinhart) & Craig’s Daguerreian Registry. 

Possible daguerrean and photoengraver, presumably from New York City.  Drummond appears in the write up but not in the official catalogue of exhibitors.  Drummond does not appear in the New York Historical Society Dictionary Of Artist In America 1504-1860.

[2] Internet search for Alonzo J. Drummond, 1850’s.  Note that William Lewis Sr. had two other sons in addition to William H. Lewis. Richard A. Lewis was a prominent daguerreotypist and another son, H. J. Lewis also worked for the firm. A daughter, Jennie, married Alonzo J. Drummond, another Daguerrian photographer. Other family members of William Lewis also participated in the business. Grandsons William H. Lewis, II and Frank S. Lewis, and indent-in-law, Bradford Johnson continued various parts of the business beyond 1900.

Dobyns, Thomas Jefferson

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1845                Across from Commercial Hotel, [Memphis, Tennessee.][1]

1846                Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee.1

1847-1850       Over 477 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.1

1848                24 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1848                Jefferson Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1851-1852       Water Street, Over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

1851-1854       489 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

1851-1855       1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tennessee.

1852                Over Craig’s, Holly Springs, [Mississippi.][2]

1853-1854       59 College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

1851-1854       6 & 23 (28) Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1851-1854       Corner 4th and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Missouri

1854                Olive & Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

1853-1854       303 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848 May 18.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 31, P. 2.

Daguerrean Galleries.—Dobyns & Co., Proprietors.

Cincinnati, O., No. 24 5th st., between Main and Walnut.

Louisville, Ky., North side of Market st., between 5th and 6th.

Memphis, Tenn., on Jefferson st.

At any of the above places can be had likenesses of all sizes.  In regard to the tone and finish they have nothing to say.  Their pictures show for themselves.

Pictures of deceased persons taken in any part of the city.

Always on hand and for sale—Stock, Chemicals, Instruments, and every thing appertaining to the art.

Instruction imparted to pupils at either of the above rooms.

Advertisement was recorded from May 18 to December 7, 1848.

1848 May 20.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 20, 1848, Vol. X, No. 33, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  Dobyns & Co. have fitted up a new Daguerrian Gallery on Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, over the store of J. H. Walker.  The room is large and handsomely arranged, and a sky-light window has been made, rendering every thing in perfect order for the reception of visitors.  The Queen City Daguerreotypist have established an enviable reputation for the perfection of their pictures, and from the long experience of Mr. Dobyns, and his great taste in such matters, he will fully sustain, if nor increase that reputation.  The pictures already taken by Messrs. D. & Co., of some of our citizens, must be recognized by all who know the person as most perfect and finished likenesses.

1848 July 18.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.

When will wonders cease?  Dobyns & Co., on Fifth street, over J. H. Walker’s store, have an instrument that will take a perfect Daguerrian Likeness of a child in one second.  Now is your time, for those who have the original, to “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

1851 January 14.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington.  The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal.  We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage.  He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in.  He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.  

1851 January 14.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Maguire’s old stand, No. 6 Camp street.—The subscriber, having leased this well known and celebrated establishment, and secured the services of Dr. W. H. Harrington, partner of J. Maguire for the last four years, will continue the business at No. 6 Camp street; where he is prepared to furnish Likenesses, of all sizes, equal to any in the United States.  From long experience and strict attention, he trusts fully to sustain the reputation of this long established Gallery.

Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers.  T. J. Dobyns.

Dr. Harrington avails himself of this opportunity to return his thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same, at the above Gallery.         

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851.

1851 August 22.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  August 22, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 197, P. 2.

 Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world.  All we ask, is to try us.  Full satisfaction given or no charge.  Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city.  Instructions given, with all improvements.  T. J. Dobyns.

1851 August 23.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished Daguerrean artists in America who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street lately occupied by Maguire and Harrington.  The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the changes, and that is saying a great deal.  We have known Col Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally , who, from their strong intellectual endowment and force of character, will please themselves in spite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in.  He has carried this art to the highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.—[New Orleans Cresent.        

1851 August 23.  Daily Morning Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 3.

Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world.  All we ask, is to try us.  Full satisfaction given or no charge.  Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city.  Instructions given, with all improvements.  T. J. Dobyns.

1851 September.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  September 1851, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 189.

–We have had among us, during the last month, quite a number of western and southern Daguerreans, who have come for the purpose of purchase their winter’s supplies of materials; among them…Dobyns of New Orleans…

1851 October.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  October 1851, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 255.

At a meeting of the Daguerreotypist of the city of St. Louis, held at Fitzgibbon’s Gallery on Tuesday evening, Oct 7th.

J. H. Fitzgibbon was called to the Chair, and S. L. Meachan appointed Secretary.

The object of the meeting being stated by the Chairman, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draft resolutions for the action of the meeting:

C. Burritt, M. Wright, T. J. Dobyns,  C. A. Rand, W. A. West, J. McKee, which committee made the following report:

Whereas, It hast pleased the Almighty to call from among us one of our brethrn, (sic.) therefor, be it—

Resolved, That we, the Daguerreotypists of the City of St. Louis, deeply regret the loss of our brother H. H. Long, whose uprightness of character and perseverance in the Daguerreotype art, hath promoted its welfare and elevated its standing.

Resolved, That the Daguerrean Art has lost by the death of Mr. Long, one of its brightest ornaments and best artists.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with the widow and friends of the deceased, for the severe loss they have sustained.

Resolved, That the Chgairman and Secretary of this meeting be requested to address a letter of condolence to the widow of our deceased brother.

Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the daily papers of the city of St. Louis—the Daguerrean Journal, and Photographic-Art Journal of New York.  J. H. Fitzgibbon, Chairman.  S. L. Meachan, Sec’y.

1851 October 9.  Hannibal Journal and Western Union.  (Hannibal, Missouri.)  October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 2.

St. Louis Business Directory…Daguerrean Artist.—Fitzgibbon, No 1 Fourth and Market streets; Dobyn & Co., Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets; Rand 57 Fourth street, opposite Planter’s House.

1851 October 9.  Hannibal Journal and Western Union.  (Hannibal, Missouri.)  October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 3.

Dobyn’s & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries, No. 489 Main st., Louisville, Ky.; No 1 Fowlks Row, Memphis, Tenn.; No. 6 & 28 Camp st., New Orleans, La., and corner Forth and Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo.  oc9.

Advertisement ran from October 9, 1851 to January 15, 1852.

1851 November 8.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.  The above rooms are now furnished and open.  All are invited to call and examine for themselves.  nov. 5.

Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852.

1852 January 1.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 1, 1852.  Vol. I, No. 17, P. 1.

Removal Daguerreotype Gallery and Furnishing Depot.  We have removed to No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, corner Main and Adams street, where Yearout will continue to furnish those fine tone life-like Pictures.  For comfort and elegance our new rooms are unsurpassed.  [jly9]  Dobyns & Co.

1852 January 6.  New Orleans Daily Crescent  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 6, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 261, P. 2.

Dobyn’s & Harrington’s Daguerreotype And Stock Depot, No. 6 Camp street.—This well known establishment having been thoroughly repaired, enlarged and improved, the proprietors invite the attention of the public to their Picture Gallery, where Portraits are furnished of all sizes, in the most superior style and finish.

N. B.—Operators fitted out with complete Apparatus at the lowest cash prices.  Voightlander, French, Harrison’s, Lewis & Helb’s half size Tubes, with Box and extra Tablets, for twenty-five dollars.  Quick working Tubes, Plates, (American and French,) Cases, Frames, Stands, Boxes, Baths, Chemicals, together with every article used in the Daguerreotype Business, constantly on hand, and for sale wholesale and retail.

Advertisement ran from January 6, 1852 to January 7, 1853.

1852 May 24.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 27, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale. 

The above rooms are now furnished and open.  All are invited to call and examine for themselves.  my12.

Advertisement was recorded three times between May 24 and June 15, 1852.

1852 October 19.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 19, 1852.  Vol. I7, No. 263, P. 2.

Something New in the way of a Likeness.  Dobyne & Yearout hold the Patent Right for the State of Tennessee, for taking the delicate and beautiful miniature known as the Crayon Daguerreotype, and are now prepared to furnish a very superior Likeness.  We also have another style of Likeness—they are worth a visit, call and judge for yourself.  We have a large lot of stock and can furnish operators with any and all articles used by the art at Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, Louisville and Holly Springs, at very low rates. 

1852 October 21.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 21, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.

Our old friend Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist, has just returned from New York, bringing with him many late and valuable improvements in the Daguerrean Art.  He can be seen for a few days only, at his rooms, over S. Fowlkes & Co’s store, as he intends leaving this week for New Orleans, where we learn he is doing a splendid business in his line.  We understand that Col. Yearout, who has for some time past been associated with Mr. Dobyns, is now in Philadelphia, with the great Daguerreotypist, Root, but is daily expected to return with other new improvements, and then between Dobyns, Yearout and Lipman, at the firm of Dobyns & Yearout, in this city—The very best likenesses of the “human face divine,” can be procured.

See advertisement in another column.

1852 October 31.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 31, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Establishments.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn., over Fowlkes & Co.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn., over Stevenson’s.

Dobyns & Yearout, Holly Springs[2], over Craig’s.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La., corner Camp and Canal sts.

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo., corner 4th and Olive sts.

Dobyns & Co., St. Louis, Mo. Corner 4th and Chestnut sts.

Dobyns & Co., Louisville, Ky., Stanclift’s old gallery.

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky., 47 Main st.

At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements.  Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art.  Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson.  I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La.  T. J. Dobyns.

1852 November 23.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 23, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 290, P. 3.

Dobyns’ & Co.—So far as we have had an opportunity of observing, we do not hesitate to pronounce the Daguerrean establishment of Messrs. Dobyn’s & Co., the finest and most extensive in this city.  Mr. Lipman, a very polite and accommodating young gentleman, is the artist, who now has the management of the establishment; Messrs. Dobyns and Yearout, both being absent the former at New Orleans, and the latter at Nashville.  A few days since we were shown by Mr. Lipman some fine specimens of pictures, executed by him.  They were indeed superior to any we have seen in a long time.  Those would see them selves as they are seen by others, have only to call for a few minutes on Messrs. Dobyns & Co.,—corner of Main & Adams streets.

1852 November 27.  The Louisville Daily Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 27, 1852, Vol. IX, No. 115, P. 4.

Dobyns’ Daguerrean Galleries. 

No. 489 Main street, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 28 Camp street, New Orleans, La.

Corner Camp and Canal streets, (Maguire’s old corner,) New Orleans, La.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, Mo.

By calling at either of the above establishments you can procure such Pictures as must please.  We respectfully solicit a call.  Dobyns & Co.

1853 March 20.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 20, 1853, Vol. I8, No. 67, P. 3.

Dobyns & Yearout, Daguerrean Artists, Corner Main and Adams Streets, Over Fowlkers’ Row. 

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.

Daguerreotype stock, and everything pertaining to the trade, for sale.

1853 May.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1853, Vol. 5, No. 5, P. 320.

–Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington of New Orleans, in connection with Mr. V. L. Richardson, have opened a gallery in New York city, at the corner of Broadwayand Duane street,  The well known reputation of these gentlemen will ensure them a liberal share of patronage.

1853 May 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 31, 1853, Whole No. 7465, P. 4.

New Daguerrean Gallery.—The Undersigned respectfully inform their friends, and the public in general, that their new gallery is open for the reception of visitors.  Portraits taken in every style of the art.  Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway.

1853 June 12.  Sunday Dispatch.  (New York, New York.)  June 12, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 29, P. 3.

The Principal Daguerrean Gallery in this metropolis, is that which is located at 303 Broadway, and is under the direction of Messrs. Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet, who have branch establishments in successful operation at New Orleans, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Nashville, and in each of which cities, as well as in New York, do they enjoy the reputation of taking by means of a skylight, constructed upon an entire new plan, and approved apparatus, under the direction of the most skilful artists, the best portraits and pictures that have been taken by the daguerreotype process.  Citizens and strangers should remember this fact, and call at No. 303 Broadway.

Advertisement was recorded eleven times from June 12 to October 2, 1853.

1853 June 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 15, 1853, Whole No. 7480, P. 4.

“A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever—Its loveliness increases;” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet.  They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed.  Call at No. 303 Broadway.  The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.

1853 June 16.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 16, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3796, P. 4.

“A thing of Beauty is a joy forever—its loveliness increases!” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet.  They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed.  Call at No. 303 Broadway.  The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.

1853 June 27.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 27, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3805, P. 4.

“So sweet a language from so fair a mouth, ah, “to what efforts would it not persuade!”  Such mouths are to be seen only in the matchless daguerreotypes of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet.  So expressive are they that “sweet language” seems to flow from them.  The eyes, too, are those that “speak language in a “look.”  These superb pictures may be had at No. 303 Broadway.

1853 July 9.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. XXXI, No. 162, P. 2.

Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La.

Dobyns & Co., Memphis, Tenn.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.

Dobyns & Richardson, Moessint, 303 Broadway, New York.

At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements.  We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art.  Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms.  Dobyns & Co.  N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather.           D. & Co. 

1853 August 17.  The Louisville Daily Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 1.

Dobyns & Hall’s Celebrated Daguerrean Gallery, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Ky., importers and Dealers in every description of Daguerreotype materials.  For sale cheap.

1853 August 17.  The Louisville Daily Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 3.

Persons desirous of seeing the Crystal Palace can do so by calling at our Daguerrean Rooms, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, where they will always find us prepared to take pictures in the most improved style, at the same time pledging ourselves to give satisfaction.  We are constantly receiving shipments from the East, which enable us to accommodate our customers with the latest style of cases.

Operators wishing Daguerrean Material will find it to their advantage to give us a call, as our assortment is always complete/  Dobyns & Hall.

1853 August 17.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 75, P. 2.

Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.

Dobyns & Richardson, Morssewet, New York

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans

At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements.  We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art.  Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms.  Dobyns & Co.  N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather.           D. & Co. 

Advertisement ran from August 17, 1853 to January 15, 1854.

1853 August 18.  The Louisville Daily Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 18, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 225, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.—Messrs. Dobyns & Hall, whose gallery is over Kitts’s Jewelry establishment, have a system of daguerreotyping, which we strongly advise our friends to call and examine.  We have not time to describe it to our readers, but we can assure them that it will surprise, astonish, and delight them.

1853 October 16.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 16, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 117, P. 3.

Col. Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist of Dobyns & Yearout, 59 College Street, who has just returned from his New York establishment, has several improvements which will be introduced id a few days.  We understand that the celebrated artists E. Church, so long and favorably known as one of the best in the city of New York, came out with the Col. For the purpose of remaining permanently in that gallery.  If he surpasses Yearout’s pictures, we should say Nashville will have something to be proud of.  We shall see what we shall see.

1853 October 17.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 17, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 191, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The Daguerreotyping Saloon of Messrs. Dobbyns & Harrington, on the corner of Camp and Canal streets, are now in active operation under the superintendence of Mr. McClure, the acting Operator.  These rooms contain a large and well selected stock of materials for taking likenesses according to the most approve method, and the pictures taken give general satisfaction.  The operation is almost instantaneous, and the results in all cases a true type of the features, even to the slightest shades of expression.  The specimens exhibited at these rooms are of such a various character that a visit to them is equivalent to a stroll through an extensive picture gallery.  The operator, Mr. McClure, has brought the art of coloring the pictures to the nicest perfection, imparting a tint to the complexion exceedingly life-like, and in a manner always true to the reality.  Persons having relations and friends at a distance, or who wish to preserve the likenesses of those in whom they are interested, may here find a ready means for engraving their features on lasting materials, which are unchangeable, and which will not deteriorate through time.  Plates of every description may be obtained here, and on the most accommodating terms.  Strangers in the city should not fail to gratify their curiosity by paying these rooms a visit.

1853 November 26.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  November 26, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 11, P. 3.

Dobyn’s Daguerreotype Establishments.  At New Orleans, Memphis, Holly Springs, Nashville, Louisville and St. Louis, are now complete in every particular and have full supplies of every article used in the art.

Dobyns & Harrington, at the corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans, (Maguire’s old stand,) have remodeled and arranged one of the best Saloons in the United States.  Our Pictures speak for themselves.

The largest assortment of Stock ever in New Orleans, and at such prices as must please.

We own the patent for the State of Louisiana for taking those new Vignette Pictures, never surpassed in beauty.  Our Col. Dobyns is the agent for selling rights in the State of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. 

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1853 to

1854 January 3.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 1.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.;

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.;

Dobyns & Harrington, N. Orleans, La.;

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.;

Dobyns & Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.;

[Dobyns] Kite &  Co., Louisville, Ky.;

Dobyns & Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, New York.

At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements.  Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art.  Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson.  I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La.  [Je25, 53]  T. J. Dobyns. 

1854 January 3.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 2.

To the Lovers of the Marvelous.  Dobyns & Yearout are now prepared to execute those wonderful productions termed Stereoscopic Pictures.  The chief beauty of these Pictures consist in the beautiful and life-like appearance, obtained by the use of perspective or convex glasses.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row.  [sep23]

1854 May 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 28, 1854, Whole No. 6486, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—The Daguerrean Rooms, formerly occupied by Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street, are reopened and ready for the reception of visitors.  V. L. Richardson operator.  Yearout & Richardson.

1854 September 3.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  September 3, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 372, P. 2.

Notice.—The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Dobyns & Church and Dobyns & Co., is dissolved.  No one is authorized to collect debts of the concern but Mr. J. T. Yearout.  T. J. Dobyns.        Sep. 3.

Advertisement ran from September 3 to December 30, 1854.

1854.  Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  1854, P. 141-142.

Dobyns & Spaulding  north west corner Olive and Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

1854 September 16.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  September 16, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 383, P. 3.

The Fine Arts.  Amongst the numerous enterprises that are being pushed forward in our city, we notice the Daguerreian Establishment of Messrs. Dobbins [sic.] & Yearout, 59 College Street, over the dry goods store of Messrs. Stevenson & White.  We visited their galleries yesterday and found them fitting up their rooms and instruments.  One or both of these gentlemen have been absent from our city a considerable portion of the summer, visiting a number of the principal cities of the United States, where they also have similar establishments.  We are informed that they have secured the services of the celebrated artist, Mr. Mallory, who has been operating heretofore in the larger cities, North and West, and we have no doubt he will sustain here the high reputation that he has acquired in other places.  Here is what the St. Louis Herald says of him:

‘Look On This Picture.’—The other day we were shown some of the finest specimens of the Daguerrean art ever seen in this city.  These pictures were life-like, mellow and beautiful.  They were taken by Mr. Mallory.  It may not be generally known, but there is as much difference in daguerreotypes as between cheese and chalk.—Some operators take pictures which others would be ashamed of.  Those who want a first-rate picture should call and get Mallory to ‘point his machine at them’ for about half a minute, and we will agree to treat if he doesn’t produce a ‘counterfeit presentment’ which will give satisfaction.”

We are also informed by the proprietors of this establishment that in addition to furnishing daguerreotype likenesses of the very first order, at very moderate prices, they import directly from Europe and the Eastern cities every description of stock used in their line, which they can and will sell to traveling operators as low as they can buy in New York, or elsewhere in the United States.  Such enterprise deserves encouragement.

1854 October 31.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 31, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 420, P. 2.

Hughes Brothers, Daguerrean Artists And Daguerreotype Stock Dealers.

C. C. Hughes, Union Street, over Streetch & Orr’s

F. N Hughes, 59 College Street, late Dobyns & Co.

The subscribers have the honor to inform their numerous friends, that owing to an increase of business they have purchased the Rooms lately occupied by Dobyns & Co.; our galleries are fitted up in neat style, with powerful Sky-Lights, the only ones in the city, which is well adopted for taking large Family Groups without the dark shades so generally seen and objected to.  In the Union Street Gallery we have a beautiful Piano for he use of the Ladies, and every other facility to produce First Class Pictures—no others are allowed to leave the rooms.  We attend to our patrons personally, so that our patrons may rely on polite attention, and Pictures equal to any, no matter by whom taken.

Citizens and Strangers are politely invited to visit our Rooms, whether they need Pictures or not.   

1855 March 17.  The Leader.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

A Mialaret, Daguerrean, (Successor to Dobyns & Spaulding,) N. W. corner of Fourth and

Olive streets, over Porter & White’s store.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, with any desired tone or shade, equal to the best.  Children, of any age taken in from one to five seconds.  Prices range from one to twenty-five dollars.

1855 October 20.  Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 20, 1855, Vol. XX, No. 242, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes for $1.00.  I take pleasure in saying to my old friends that I have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery of Col. J. T. Dobyns, and am now prepared to make better pictures than heretofore, at One Dollar.  Particular attention paid to children.  A fine assortment of finer Cases, Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for Daguerreotypes.  Rooms opposite United States Hotel.  Call and see me.  Respectfully, J. T. Yearout. 

1857 Januaru 16. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 16, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 304, P. 4.

“Americans use an American Pen,” is the moto of the American Steel Pen Manufacturing Company. Their agents, Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington, 6 Camp street, have presented us with a box of the “Washington Medallion Pen.” We have tried this pen, and find it an excellent article, and can [ ? ] recommend it to the public.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Possibly Holly Springs, Mississippi.

De Guinon & Stever

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855                303 Broadway, New York, New York.

1855.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1855/1856, Published by John Fowler Trow.

DeGuinon & Stever, Daguerreotypes, 303 Brooklyn.

1855 June 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 13, 1855, Whole No. 6865, P. 7.

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, (sic.) 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street.

1855 June 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 21, 1855, Whole No. 6873, P. 6.

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, (sic.) 303 Broadway.

Day, Jr., Samuel S.

Patent, ,

1855                132 Mercer, New York, New York.

1855.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1855/1856. Published by John Fowler Trow.

Day, Jr., Samuel S.  Silverplater, 132 Mercer.  H-188 Laurens.

1855 October 23.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 875, P. 2.

Patents issued week ending October 23, 1855…Samuel S. Day, of New York, N. Y.—For improved daguerreotype plate vise, No. 13,701.

Danley, J.

Ambrotypes, ,

1856                177 Greenwich Street, New York, New York.

1856 May 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 12, 1856, Whole No. 7196, P. 7

Ambrotypes.—The subscriber Having Taken the well known daguerrean gallery, 177 Greenwich street, and entirely remodeled and fitted it up in the best style, is now prepared to furnish the public with the new and beautiful pictures known as ambrotypes, in a style superior to any other establishment in the city, colored or plain, to suit the purchaser.  Also daguerreotypes in every style of the art fitted up in fancy or plain cases, frames, of which he has the finest and largest assortment in the city.  He has also engaged artists of well known talent and ability to superintend both departments.  Ladies and gentlemen give him a call, will find general satisfaction given, and will not be retained from business or pleasure an unnecessary length of time.  N. B.—Two extra cameras and one large Harrison Quick with other apparatus for sale cheap, at 177 Greenwich street, two doors above Cortlandt.  Danley.

Cremer, James

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, Retailer, Stereoviews, , , , , , , , ,

1849                102 Williams Street, New York, New York.

1852                241 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1852-1854       144 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854-1855       Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, New York, New York.

1857-1859       South West corner of Sixth & Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1859                18 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1849 March 13.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 13, 1849, Whole No. 5394, P. 1.

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.

1852 February 16.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  February 16, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Removal.  Daguerreotype Rooms D. W. Bowdoin Has removed from his Old Rooms opposite the Market, to No. 241 Essex Street, ( A few doors above Washington street), where he has built one of the best arranged Establishments in New England, for taking Likenesses and Pictures in every style of the Art.  — Also—

Has formed a Co-Partnership with James Cremer, for the sale of Daguerreotype Goods of every description.  Artists are respectfully invited to call and examine our select Stock of Goods .

Instruction Given in the Art.  Cremer & Bowdoin.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to May 31, 1852.

1852 June 14.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 49, P. 3.

Dissolution of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Cremer & Bowdoin is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  James Cremer, D. W. Bowdoin.  Salem, June 9, 1852.

James Cremer & Co.  Are authorized to settle all claims against, and receive all debts due the said firm of Cremer & Bowdoin, at 144 Washington Street, Boston, where they are now fitting up a sales room, and will open a large and select stock of Daguerreotype Goods of every description.  The attention of Artists is respectfully invited.  Orders promptly attended to.  James Cremer & Co.  June 14, 1852.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to July 12, 1852

1852 November 15.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  November 15, 1852, Vol. IV, P. 240.

Cremer, formerly of Salem, Mass., has now opened a large stock establishment in Boston, under the firm of Cremer & Co.—Cremer will do his share of trade, and no mistake.

1854 January 1.  Humphrey’s Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1854, P. 287.

John Sawyer & Co., James Cremer & Co., and B. French, of Boston, Mass keep Daguerreotype stock for sale.

1854 August 15.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1854, P. 143.

James Cremer, formerly of the firm of James Cremer & Co., of Boston, has become a partner in the company of Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, in this city.  Mr. C. has a numerous list of friends and no doubt will prove a valuable auxiliary to this establishment.

1855 February 1.  Humphrey’s Journal.  (New York, New York.)  February 1, 1855, P. 327.

James Cremer, now with Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, is about opening an establishment in the city of Philadelphia, for the sale of Daguerreotypes stock

1857 March 25.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 25, 1857, Vol. XLIII, No. 2, P. 3.

Important To Daguerreotypist.—Great reduction in price of Melainotype Patent Rights, of from $20 to $3 each, for an individual right.  Authorized Agent James Cremer, S. W. corner of Sixth and Chestnut sts., Phila.

1857 December 18.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 18, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 119, P. 3.

Just Received and for Sale low, a large lot of imported Frames suitable for Photographs.  James Cremer, S. W. cor. Sixth and Chestnut St., up stairs.

N. B. Gold Lockets for Miniatures at Cost. 

1858 July 21.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 21, 1858, Vol. XLV, No. 103, P. 4.

To Photographers.—Just Received, Hardwick’s fourth edition Photographic Chemistry Price 75 cents.  James Cremer, Photographic Stock Dealer.  S, W, corner Sixth and Chestnut sts.

1859 July 3.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 3, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 10, P. 1.

History of Chestnut Street.  McClees & Co., successors to James Cremer, daguerreotype and photograph stock depot.

1859 October 9.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 9, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

The First Premium for Stereoscopes, at the late State Fair, was awarded to James Cremer & Co., of 18 South Eighth street, who had a large variety of pictures upon exhibition.  Public buildings, natural scenes, life groups, are brought out with startling fidelity by this instrument.  Cremer & Co. furnish an instrument and a dozen pictures for $2.50.  The price is so cheap that the firm do a large business.

1859 October 14.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 14, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 17, P. 2.

The Largest assortment of Stereoscopic Pictures ever offered for sale in this city, is at 18 South Eighth Street.  Cremer & Co.

A Stereoscope and one dozen Pictures, $2.50.

1859 October 16.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 16, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 25, P. 2.

Newly Imported splendid French views and groups, the finest ever imported, have just been received by the International Stereoscope Company, and are to be seen at the stereoscopic depot of James Cremer & Co., No. 18 South Eighth street.  They are beautiful indeed.  This enterprising firm now furnish a stereoscope and twelve pictures for a surprisingly low sum of $2.50.  They are doing well.

1859 October 18.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 18, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 66, P. 3.

The best and most instructive amusement is the Stereoscopic Groups and Views, found at the new Stereoscopic Emporium of J. Cremer & Co., 18 South Eighth street.

1859 October 25.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 72, P. 3.

Present Your Friends with a Stereoscope and Pictures, the handsomest gift you can offer.  To be found of superior quality and variety, at the new Stereoscope Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  James Cremer & Co.

1859 October 27.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 27, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 28, P. 2.

Stereoscope And Pictures take the lead of all articles suitable for presents.  Found in greatest variety at 18 South Eighth street.  James Cremer & Co.

1859 November 15.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 15, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 90, P. 2.

Just Received—A splendid assortment of French Groups and English Scenery, which are now offered for sale, at the New Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  James Cremer & Co.

1859 November 15.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 15, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 44, P. 2.

A Splendid Variety of French Groups and English Scenery, the finest ever imported, now offered for sale at the New Emporium.  18 South Eighth st.  Jas. Cremer & Co.,

1859 November 23.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 51, P. 2.

Present Your Friends with a Stereoscope and Pictures.  You cannot please them better.  The largest assortment in the city at the New Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 November 27.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 27, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 31, P. 2.

For the amusement of the home circle, or the delight of strangers, there is nothing better than a stereoscope.  It is an assistant to your knowledge of foreign lands, which brings the natural appearance of celebrated scenes directly before the eye.  The best place at which to buy stereoscopes is from James Cremer & Co., No. 18 South Eighth street.  They are specially engaged in the business, and have a large stock.

1859 December 3.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 105, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.—All who view the Stereoscopes and Pictures remark!  How beautiful appropriate for a Christmas Gift!  Emporium 18 South Eighth street.  Open evenings.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 December 4.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 4, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 32, P. 2.

Home delights are what every one should cultivate.  Home joys are what every one will approve of.  Therefore we say, in the most distinct manner, that the possession of a stereoscope, and a collection of stereoscopic views, will compensate you for your outdoor allurements.  Messrs. James Cremer & Co., 18 South Eighth street, have a fine collection of these instruments, and an immense number of views and groups, &c.

1859 December 8.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 8, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 110, P. 3.

Holiday is Coming.—A Christmas gift of the Stereoscope and Pictures will afford more pleasure than anything you can offer.  The largest assortment in the city at the Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 December 20.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 120, P. 2.

Christmas Presents.—Now ready for sale, the  largest and most beautiful assortment of Stereoscope, and Pictures, suitable for Christmas Gifts, at the Emporium, No. 18 South Eighth street.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 December 29.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 29, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 127, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts—The Stereoscope and Pictures, truly a New Year’s present.  It will afford pleasure for the whole year.  Emporium, 18 South Eighth street, James Cremer & Co.

1893 January 27.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 27, 1893, Vol. 27, P. 1.

Deaths…Cremer.—Suddenly, on Wednesday, January 25, James Cremer, aged 72 years.  

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Corduan, Joseph

Daguerreotype Plate Manufacturer, , , , ,

1840-1842       Rear 28 Cherry Street, New York, New York.

1841-1842       Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, Jamaica, New York.

1843                142 Fulton, New York, New York,

1844-1845       151 Fourth, New York, New York.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.) Thomas Longworth, Publisher.

1839/1840  not listed.

1840/1841  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1841/1842  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1842/1843  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1843/1844  daguerpe., 142 Fulton.

1844/1845  daguerreotypes, 151 Fulton.

1845/1846  daguerreotypes, 151 Fulton.

1846/1847  not listed.

1840 February 29.  New-York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  February 29, 1840, Vol. XVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 877, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype.—The Daguerreotype apparatus, made from the designs of the distinguished discoverer of the process, is manufactured and for sale at 140 Nassau Street.  The subscriber is the first, it is believed, who made this apparatus in this country.  It has been used with successful results by gentlemen well known to the public, who are ready at any time to attest to its excellence.  Several simplifications also of the apparatus, by scientific men have been adopted, making it preferable to the French apparatus.  Its cost will also be less by about 30 dollars.

N. B.—Orders received for plates manufactured by Corduan, Perkins[1] & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 29 to March 14, 1840.

1840 February 29.  New-York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  February 29, 1840, Vol. XVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 877, P. 3.

To Daguerreotype Apparatus, made from the designs of the distinguished discoverer of the process, is manufactured and for sale at the Philosophical Instrument Establish, 140 Nassau Street, warranted to be correct and perfect in all its parts.  The subscriber has, by the aid of scientific men, succeeded in simplifying the apparatus in such a manner that it lessens the expense, in more portable than the French, and shortens an important part of the process.  The apparatus consists of the camera, the iodine box, the mercury apparatus, the box containing the chemical preparations used in the process, the plate box, the spirit lamp, and the washing or finishing apparatus, all put up in a neat chest suitable for travelling, and fitted up in such a manner that the traveller (sic.) may stop by the way and take views without being put to the inconvenience of first providing a dark chamber for that part of the process which requires to be done in the dark.  The price vary from 15 to 60 dollars.  Those who are intending to purchase had better call and see the apparatus and proofs taken by it.  G. W. Prosch, 140 Nassau street, N. Y.

The subscriber has leave to refer to Professor Samuel F. B. Morse, New York City University; Prof. John W. Draper, do. do.; Dr. John Torrey, M. D., Prof. of Chemistry, Medical College; Dr. James R. Chilton.

N. B.—Orders received for plates manufactured by Corduan, Perkins2 & Co.   

Advertisement ran from February 29 to May 2, 1840. 

1841 December 14.  Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser.  (Jamaica, New York.)  December 14, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 35, P. 3.

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.               

Advertisement ran on December 14, 1841 to January 4, 1842.

[1] Possibly John L. Perkins, recorded in the 1840/1841 NYC directory as a philosophical Instrument maker, 249 Centre.