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Friedal, Charles

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1853                11 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1853-1854       Rooms at the Bank, Jackson Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1853                Address Unknown, Houma, Louisiana.

1855                Room at the Opelousas varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

1856                Room over the Episcopal Church, South side West Corner of The Public Square, Clinton, Louisiana.

1853 June 25.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  June 25, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 29, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken by C. Freidal, (late of No. 11, St. Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that having had long experience in the Art, and having procured all the late improvements, he feels assured of giving all who may favor him with a call satisfaction.  His Pictures are taken with life-like colors, and perfect fac similes of the originals.  Children and groups taken in superior style.  Rooms At The Bank.

Family groups of from 3 to 10, companies, Societies, Classes of Schools, numbering from 10 to 20 or over, are taken in superior style.  Pictures copied, miniatures or lockets magnified on larger daguerreotype plates, or larger daguerreotypes copied in small sizes for lockets or rings.  All of which will be done satisfactorily, or no pay.             

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 9, 1853.

1853 July 2.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 2, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 30, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  Dear White—I take great pleasure in recommending to the public, through your valuable journal, Mr. Freidal, the Daguerrian, now located for an indefinite period at the old Bank on Jackson street.

Mr. F.’s. pictures are superior to any hitherto taken in this place.  He has had ten years experience in the business, and his apparatus are extraordinary for excellence of finish and powers of concentration.  Mr. F. comes highly endorsed by persons in New Orleans.  A young lady whose opinion I highly appreciate, while I no less appreciate the young lady herself, says, “Mr. Freidal’s pictures are more beautiful than the originals.” (*) Who will gainsay her opinion?  Now, Mr. White, do go and have your beautiful face made still more beautiful, that you may seem to be where you “are not.”  Edwin.

*We should think that impossible in the case of “Edwin”!—ED. Min.

1853 July 9.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 31, P. 2.

A Flattering Picture.—A defeated candidate for the presidency of the “Ugly Club,” who was perfectly furious because his claims were so slighted, has been to Mr. Freidal’s Daguerrian Rooms at the old Bank on Jackson st., and had his shadow struck on to a metallic plate.  Now he not only admits that he ought not to have had the office, but declares his intention of withdrawing altogether from the Order, he has so “grown in favor with himself,” by frequently contemplating the flattering picture; and he no more considers himself entitled to rank as a member of that ancient and highly honorable but much persecuted fraternity.  Go It, George!

1853 July 16.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 16, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 32, P. 2.

Houma.—Mr. Freidal, daguerrian artist, has left our city for a short season, and located himself in our thriving sister city, Houma, in order to accommodate the Terrebonnians in the way of giving them an opportunity of testing his merits as a photographer, by sitting for their likenesses.  Mr. F. has taken some exquisitely perfect and life-like pictures during his stay here, and we know of no impediment or obstacle in the surrounding atmosphere of Houma, which will prevent his accomplishing like results in Terrebonne.  Mr. F. will again return here in a short time, and remain until the first of August.

1853 July 30.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 2.

We call attention to the terms of Mr. Freidal, daguerrian artist, which will be found in his card in our advertising department.

1853 July 30.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken By C. Freidal, (Late of No 11 St Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that having had long experience in the Art, and having procured all the late improvements, he feels assured of giving all who may favor him with a call satisfaction.  His Pictures are taken with life-like colors, and perfect fac similes of the originals.  Children and groups taken in superior style.  Rooms At The Bank.

Family groups of from 3 to 10, companies, Societies, Classes of Schools, numbering from 10 to 20 or over, are taken in superior style.  Pictures copied, miniatures or lockets magnified on larger daguerreotype plates, or larger daguerreotypes copied in small sizes for lockets or rings.  All of which will be done satisfactorily, or no pay. 

In order to conform to the rules of the country, and in consequence of the difficulty of obtaining money at this season of the year, Mr. F. informs the public that he will, when it is desired, extend the usual credit, till the 1st March, to responsible persons who patronize him to the amount of five dollars or upwards.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to October 29, 1853.

1853 November 5.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 46, P. 2.

Mr. Freidal, The Daguerrian.—This gentleman has “become one of us.”  He has fixed himself in Thibodaux, as a permanent citizen and is now residing in, and has his Daguerrian Rooms at the Bank, on Jackson street.  Mr. Freidal has just recovered from a most severe and protracted spell of yellow fever, but is now “Richard himself” once more, and ask for nothing else than the unrestricted privilege of giving men metallic faces.  We would respectfully suggest that brass faces don’t die, and when we have one on hand, we may defy yellow or any other kind of fever, for if it takes us, it is sure to leave the brass.  Who will dare to say aught against one leaving plenty of brass in his face?

1853 November 5.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken By C. Freidal.  (Late of No. 11, St. Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that he has opened again his Daguerrean Room at his old stand at the Bank, and that he feels assured of giving full satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call for their pictures, which are taken with lifelike colors and perfect fac simile of the original.  Charles Freidal.

Advertisement ran from November 5, 1853 to March 20, 1854.

1853 November 26.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 49, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Freidal continues to take likenesses at the old Bank.  His pictures are superb and cheap.

1854 January 21.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 5, P. 2. 

Daguerreotypes.—Our ancient friend Freidal still continues to hold forth at his gallery, in the old Bank, on Jackson street.  We have lately examined some of the specimens of his proficiency in this beautiful art, and cannot but say they are equal to any we have ever seen.  Our town can well afford to support a Gallery of this sort, and we know of no one more deserving of patronage than friend Freidal.

1854 January 28.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 6, P. 2. 

The Ugly Club.—The President of this time-honored and numerous brotherhood, has had a metallic impression of himself taken, to adorn our picture gallery.  Freidal was the happy man who did the deed, and we can assure the public that his “ugliness” has not been flattered in the slightest particular.

1854 April 8.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 16, P. 2. 

Persons wishing daguerreotypes of themselves would do well to call soon, as our friend Freidal, who has been exercising his beautiful art among us for the last year, contemplates on leaving in two weeks from this date.

1854 April 8.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 16, P. 2. 

Sons of Temperance.—The following are the officers of Magnolia Division, No. 63, Sons of Temperance, for the present term, …Charles Freidal,…

1855 April 14.  The Opelousas Patriot.  (Opelousas, Louisiana.)  April 14, 1855, Vol. I, No. 10, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Chas. Freidal respectfully informs the citizens of Opelousas and vicinity that he has opened a Daguerrean Room at Opelousas Varieties, where ladies and Gentlemen desiring to have their portraits taken can be accommodated.

Pictures warranted perfect, or no pay demanded.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 26, 1855.

1856 January 26.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  January 26, 1856, [No Volume or issue number recorded on Masthead.]

Daguerrean Likenesses.  Chas. Freidal, respectfully informs the citizens of Clinton, and its vicinity, that he has taken the large room over the Episcopal church, south west corner of the Public square, where he is prepared to take Daguerreian likenesses in a superior style.  Give a call and examine his specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to April 5, 1856.

1856 February 2.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  February 2, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 41, P. 2.

Lessons in Embroidery.—Madame Freidal will give lessons in embroidery, in all of its various branches.  For terms, &c. apply at the Daguerrean Saloon of Mr. Charles Freidal.

1856 April 19.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  April 19, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 4.

Daguerreian Notice.  Mr. Freidal’s professional engagements elsewhere, will prevent

his remaining more than two weeks longer in Clinton.  Those who may desire perfect pictures executed in the best style of the art, are requested to call during that period.  March 15.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to July 5, 1856.

William P. Bickel

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1857                Rooms at the Opelousas Varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

1858                Rooms at the Opelousas Varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

William P. Bickel was recorded in three advertisement and one announcements.  The first advertisement ran from June 20 to July 18, 1857 in  The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  Ambrotype Portraits.  Wm. P. Bickel, the Ambrotype Artist, has arrived in Opelousas and opened his Gallery in the Varieties, where he will remain a short time, for the purpose of supplying the citizens of this vicinity with his celebrated new style of pictures, so celebrated at present throughout the world, as being superior to all other styles of Photographic pictures known, not only for its beautiful delineation, its brilliancy of tone , but for its everlasting durability, from whence it takes its name—Ambrotoz (Greek) eternal, imperishable.

The announcement appeared March 27, 1858 in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The artist skill will supply all with pictures of the best and newest styles:—call on our friends Millspaugh & Bouchez, who have established a permanent Photographic and Ambrotype Room at Odd Fellows’ Hall in Washington, or on William O. Bickel, who is stopping for a short time at the Varieties, in Opelousas, and get pictures of yourself or friends.  See their advertisements in another column.

The second advertisement appeared on March 27, 1858 in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  Portraits, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes & Photographs.  The Photographic Artist, Wm. P. Bickel, has arrived in Opelousas, where he will remain a short time, for the purpose of supplying the citizens of this vicinity, with his celebrated New Style of Pictures.

Those who want likenesses by this process, should call soon and examine those beautiful emblems of nature, which are Superior to any ever before taken in this place, my method and style of drawing them being the latest out, and, as to coloring they are not surpassed by any in the United States.

Gentle reader have you not a friend for whom you fond emotion cherish?  If so, procure the shadow ere the substance perish.

Gallery always free to visitors.  Children taken in clear weather.  Melainotypes taken on iron plates, and inserted in lockets and breast pins of any size.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Rooms at Opelousas varieties.                           

The third advertisement appeared on March 27, 1858 in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana).  Portraits, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Phototypes.  Wm. P. Bickel, The Photographic artist, has arrived in Opelousas, at the “Varieties.” where he will remain a short time, for the purpose of supplying the citizens of this vicinity, with his celebrated new style of Pictures.

Those who want likenesses by this process, should call soon and examine those beautiful emblems of nature, which are superior to any ever before taken in this place, my method and style of drawing them being the latest out, and, as to coloring they are not surpassed by any in the United States.

Gentle reader have you not a friend for whom you fond emotion cherish?  If so, procure the shadow ere the substance perish.

Gallery always free to visitors.  Children taken in clear weather.  Melainotypes taken on iron plates, and inserted in lockets and breast pins of any size.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Rooms at Opelousas varieties.   

William P. Bickel is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John Spence

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Address Unknown, Opelousas, Louisiana.

John Spence was recorded in one announcement on May 27, 1854 in The Opelousas Courier  (Opelousas, Louisiana).  In a few days one of our young Opelousas creole, Mr. John Spence, now a Daguerreotype Artist, will be on a professional visit in our town, to claim a share of our patronage.  Several specimens of portraits taken by him, shows that he understands his profession.  We recommend him to our friends and principally to the ladies.  It is quite natural that we should encourage one of our own before any other.

John Spence is not recorded in other photographic directories.

William McBeath

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Stereotypes, , ,

1858                Rooms on Bellevue Street, between Main and Court Streets, Opelousas,                                        Louisiana.

William McBeath was recorded in two advertisements in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The first advertisement ran from February 27 to March 20, 1858.  Something New Beautiful Pictures.  Such as the Ambrotype, Melainatype, Stereotype and Ambrograph Pictures, taken on the most reasonable terms.  Miniatures inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., in beautiful style.

All persons wishing good life-like pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call and examine specimens and judge for themselves.  Entire satisfaction given or no charge.  Rooms on Bellevue street, between Main and Court Streets.  Wm. McBeath.

The second advertisement was recorded on June 19, 1858.  Attention!  Ambrotypes!  I have just received, direct from New Orleans, a fresh supply of Cases, Chemicals, &c., and am now prepared to take miniatures on the most reasonable terms, viz: from $1.00 to $10.00.

I will also fill Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., in the most beautiful style and manner, my terms are cheaper than any other Artist in the Parish, by at least 50 per cent.            Now is the time to insure good pictures, as I intend to abandon the profession on the 24th instant.

N. B.—I will sell my entire stock to any one who may wish to embark in this elegant Art, and give full instructions in it, on the most reasonable terms. William McBeath.

William McBeath is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Le Mire & Bouchez

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856                Rooms in the Brick House, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Le Mire & Bouchez were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The announcement ran on April 19, 1856.  Daguerreotype Artists.—In looking over our advertisement column, our readers will see that Messrs. Le Mire and Bouchez, have taken lodging in our town, and are now ready to take likenesses, landscapes, &c., by different processes, viz: Daguerreotype, Photography and Ambrotype.  All the specimens that we have seen at their saloon proves to us that they are no common artist and deserves a share of the public patronage.

The advertisement ran from April 19 to May 17, 1856.  Le Mire & Bouchez, Artist in Photography, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype.  having just arrived in Opelousas, and have taken rooms in the brick house, lately occupied by Mrs. Pigeon, as a Millinery store, where they are prepared to take  likenesses, pictures, landscapes, & c., on glass, paper or metal, according to the taste of those wishing to encourage them.

They intend to remain in this town but a few days, the public are invited to come and examine their specimens, which will be, they hope a sufficient encouragement to satisfy the most difficult, with a portrait, a correct view of a building, &c.   Opelousas.

Le Mire & Bouchez as partners or individuals, are not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. N. Kellogg

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1858                Rooms Two Doors North of the Patriot Office, Opelousas, Louisiana.

S. N. Kellogg was recorded in an advertisement that ran from August 14 to September 4, 1858 in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana). Photographs and Ambrotypes.—Mr. S. N. Kellogg respectfully announces to the citizens of Opelousas and vicinity that he has opened rooms two doors North of The Patriot Office, where he is prepared to execute all styles of pictures, and put them up in a manner not to be excelled by any artist.

S. N. Kellogg is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Opelousas, Louisiana. Mr. Kellogg (posted yesterday) is possibly the same person. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list an S. N. Kellogg as being active in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania in 1850, but its unknown at this time if they are the same person.

Clark & Hedrick

Ambrotypes, , , , ,

1856                94 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.[1]                                                        1856                Rooms at the Opelousas Varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Clark & Hedrick were listed in an advertisement from September 6 to October 4, 1856 in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  Ambrotypes.  New Style of Likenesses!  Daguerreotypes Superseded!!  Ambrotypes are far superior to the ordinary Daguerreotype for many reasons, viz:  They are finer and more beautiful; they do not reverse the position, as the Daguerreotype does; they can be seen in any light; they are taken in a much shorter time, therefore the expression is more lifelike.

They can be made double, so as to show two pictures instead of one.                                              They are sealed between two Glasses, and will never fade!                                                                  There is a softness and a brilliancy in this new style of picture which has never been obtained in the old Daguerreotype process.                                                                                    Persons wishing to see this new style of Picture are invited to call at the rooms of the undersigned at the Opelousas Varieties, where they will remain until the first of October.      Clark & Hedrick.  Opelousas, Sept., 6th, 1858.

The same advertisement appeared on September 6, 1856 in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana).

Clark & Hedrick (John H. Clark & F. S. Hedrick) are not new name but the partnership location in Opelousas, Louisiana is.

[1] Information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

J. L. Bartholomee

Ambrotypes, ,

J. L. Bartholomee was recorded in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana) on October 18, 1856. The advertisement ran from October 18, 1856 to January 3, 1857.

New Style Of Likenesses!—Ambrotypes!  Daguerreotypes Superseded!  There is a softness and brilliancy in this new style of Picture which has never been obtained in the old Daguerreotype process.

Persons wishing to see this new style of Picture are invited to call at the rooms of J. L. Bartholomee, Opelousas Varieties.

J. L. Bartholomee is previously unrecorded in photographic directories and histories that I have checked.