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Gray, Tracey

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Bates Block, Oswego, New York.

1850                Rooms in Bennet’s New Block, Oswego, New York.

1851-1852       Bentley Block, East Oswego, New York.

1854-1855       88 East First Street, Oswego, New York.

1849 December 15.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  December 15, 1849, Vol. XXXI, No. 1575, Third Series-Vol. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Removed To The Bates Block.  Tracey Gray, Thankful for the patronage, takes this method of announcing to the citizens of Oswego and vicinity, that he has made some valuable improvements in the Art, which very much beautify the pictures, giving them the most perfect flesh color, showing the variegated eye with all the perfections and beauty of life itself, and is now prepared to execute and exhibit some of the finest specimens of this art, that can be found in Western New York.  If not as good as can be found in this state or in the Union.  He does not mean to be to be surpassed.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully solicited to call, examine and judge for themselves.

Children of all ages taken in beautiful style.

Miniatures of the Sick or Dead, views of Buildings &c., taken in any part of the city.

Pupils taught the art on reasonable terms.

Rooms Bates Block, directly over the store of Whitney & Tower.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1849 to May 18, 1850.

1850 August 7.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  August 7, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 47, Old Series 1170, P. 2.

The Oswego Fire.  The News states that the fire on the 30th ult. broke out in the Crocker building, at the end of the bridge—a large wooden building occupied by carpenters, joiners, &c….

The loss of property, as far as we have been able to ascertain the figures, is as follows:

Crocker And Meeker Buildings…

Bennet’s New Block….Gray, Daguerrean rooms, $500 Loss.

1850 August 7.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  August 7, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 47, Old Series 1170, P. 2.

The Oswego Fire.  The News states that the fire on the 30th ult. broke out in the Crocker building, at the end of the bridge—a large wooden building occupied by carpenters, joiners, &c….

The loss of property, as far as we have been able to ascertain the figures, is as follows:

Crocker And Meeker Buildings…

Bennet’s New Block….Gray, Daguerrean rooms, $500 Loss.

1851 October 2.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  October 2, 1851, Vol. I, No. 169, P. 2.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  Daguerreotypes, unsurpassed for strength, beauty and durability, can be had at all times at Gray’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  Bentley Block, East Oswego.  All persons desirous of procuring good pictures are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves before sitting elsewhere.

Gray’s Pictures are second to none.  He has every thing on hand necessary to secure success, and will give your Daguerreotypes of a superior style, warranted to give satisfaction.  Sept. 1, 1851.

Advertisement ran from October 2, 1851 to January 28, 1852.

1855 January 12.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 12, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 270, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, At Gray’s Gallery, No. 88 East First-St.  Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends will do well to call at this Gallery, Prices to suit the times.  Oswego, Dec. 22, 1854.

1855 May 4.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  May 4, 1855, Vol. V, No. 69, P. 2.

One Shilling Daguerreotypes!  As strange as it may seem, it is nevertheless true.  There is No Humbug in this matter, and to demonstrate the fact, all of Oswego and the rest of mankind are invited to call at Gray’s Gallery, 88 East First Street, And test the truth of this startling announcement.

They will be warranted to give better satisfaction than any cheap picture before taken in this city.          

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 16, 1855.

Gray, L.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, Oswego, New York.

1853 February.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) February 1853, Vol. 5, No. 2, P. 112.

Minutes of The N. Y. State Daguerrean Association…Moved that Nichols, Benedict and Whitney, be a committee to investigate the character and good standing of the persons proposed for membership, and report at this meeting.,,

The committee of investigation reported the names of J. B. Marcus, Chenango; G. Evans, Utica; L. Gray, Oswego; E. A. Hudson, Syracuse; Mrs. Agnes M. Armstrong, Peekskill; Mrs. Marcilia W. Barnes, Salem Cross Roads; all of whom were unanimously elected…

Barnard, George N.

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1846-1852       Rooms in Woodruff Building, corner First and Cayuga Streets, Oswego, New                            York.

1852-1855       Over City Bank, opposite the Welland House, Oswego, New York.[1]

1857                8 Whiting Block, Syracuse, New York.1

1845 August 20.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 20, 1845, Vol. XXVI, No. 1400, New Series—Vol.  I, No. 9, P. 3.

The Oswego Hotel.  Grover S. Wormer, who has kept the Oswego Hotel for the last two years, has formed a copartnership with Mr. George N. Barnard, in the management and conducting of the establishment.  For the public patronage with which the house has ever been sustained while under his direction.  Mr. Warmer would tender his grateful acknowledgments and the subscribers hope by the new arrangement, to so extend their attentions and accommodations as to make their house worthy of a more extensive support.

The Oswego Hotel is favorably located in the immediate neighborhood of the steamboat and packet boat landings, and no efforts will be spared to make the house agreeable and pleasant to those who may make it a stopping place.

A Carriage to convey Passengers, and a Wagon for the conveyance of their baggage, will at all times be in attendance upon the arrival and departure of the Boats free of charge.

Grover S. Wormer, George N. Barnard.

1846 August 4.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 4, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No. 1450, New Series—Vol. II, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Barnard, late of the Oswego Hotel, has taken a room in the Woodruff Building, adjoining our Counting Room, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses of such as may desire them.  Some of his pictures are the clearest and best we have ever seen.  He charges but $1.50, so that all can now afford to have their own and children’s faces taken.  Give him a call.

1847 August 3.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 3, 1847, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1501, New Series—Vol. III, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Barnard respectfully informs the citizens of Oswego and vicinity, that he has again opened his room in the Woodruff Building where he is prepared to take Photographic Miniatures, unsurpassed by any artist in the country.

Persons visiting his room, can have their Miniature taken in this beautiful style, and neatly set in Morocco cases, lockets, Breast Pins, &c., in a few minutes.

The best time for children, is from 9 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon, all others 9 to 5. Oswego, July 30, 1847.                                                                       

Advertisement ran from August 3 to February 20, 1849.

1849 January 18.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 18, 1849, Vol. XXIX, No. 1577, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 31, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Barnard Respectfully informs the citizens of Oswego and vicinity that he is still engaged in the manufacture of those beautiful productions of Art, which are so much valued and admired by all.  The price is now  so trifling that every person can afford to procure an accurate Likeness of himself and of those he holds dear by the ties of association or of [ ? ] And, as “delays are always dangerous,” the Present [ ? ] best time to obtain such a likeness.

The People are requested to call at “Barnard’s Daguerrean Rooms,” in the third story of the Woodruff Building. And examine specimens.

N. B.  Instructions in the Art carefully given.  A good second-hand Apparatus for sale cheap for cash.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to January 5, 1850.

1849 July 24.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  July 24, 1849, Vol. XXX, No. 1555, Third Series—Vol. IV, No. 6, P. 1.

Geo. N. Barnard, Daguerrean Artists, Rooms in the 3d story of Woodruff Building, corner of First and Cayuga-streets, West Oswego.

Advertisement ran from July 24, 1849 to July 31, 1851.

1850 January 12.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 12, 1850, Vol. XXXI, No. 1579, Third Series—Vol. I, No. 30, P. 3.

Sky –Light Daguerreotypes.  G. N. Barnard, respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to his new rooms, fitted up expressly for taking Daguerreotype Pictures, over E. P. Burt’s store.  He has perfected a powerful sky-light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likenesses of children and all others, in a few seconds, with perfect ease to the sitter; retaining a natural expression.

Grateful to his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage hitherto extended to him, he would call their attention to his new arrangement for producing pictures by the agency of light.  Hours for children from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Likenesses taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather, in a style unsurpassed, enclosed in neat Morocco Cases, Lockets, Rings, &c., at various prices.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses copied.  On hand a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases.  Instructions carefully given and instrument furnished.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to July 13, 1851.

1851 July19.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  July 19, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 131 P. 2.

A Daguerrian Convention was held at Syracuse on the 13th inst., for the purpose of bringing about a union of thought, action, sentiment, “a uniform standard of prices, and to devise means to elevate the beautiful art in which they are engaged.”  Appropriate resolutions were adopted, and a committee appointed to draft a constitution and by laws for “The New York State Photographic Society,” to be presented at the next meeting to be held at Utica, on the 20th of August next.

We noticed that our friend G. N. Barnard was present and participated in the doings of the Convention.

1851 August 1.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 1, 1851, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 1.

Geo. N. Barnard, Daguerrean Artists, Rooms in the 3d story of Woodruff Building, corner of First and Cayuga-streets, West Oswego.

Advertisement ran from August 1, 1851 to March 9, 1852.

1851 August 1.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 1, 1851, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 4.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  G. N. Barnard, respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to his new rooms, fitted up expressly for the taking of Daguerreotype Pictures, over E. P. Burt’s store He has a perfected a powerful sky-light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likeness of children and all others, in a few seconds With perfect ease t the sitter retaining a natural expression.

Grateful to his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage hitherto extended to him he would call their attention to his new arrangement for producing pictures by the agency of Light.  Hours for Children from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Likeness taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather, in a style unsurpassed, enclosed in neat Morocco Cases, Lockets, Rings, &c., at various prices.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses copied.  On hand a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases.  Instruction carefully given; and instruments furnished.

Advertisement ran from August 1, 1851 to March 9, 1852.

1854 January 2.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 2, 1854, Vol. III, No. 271, P. 3.

Removal.  Barnard’s Gallery Of Daguerreotypes, Removed to the City Bank Building, opposite the Welland House.  G. N. Barnard would respectfully announce to his friends and the public. that he has opened, as above, an elegant suite of apartments, fitted up expressly for the Daguerrean Business, and provided with everything necessary for the comfort and convenience of his patrons.

Every department of his art has separate and appropriate rooms.  The operating room is so arranged as to prevent visitors from being offended at the fumes of chemicals used.

Possessing a superior Light, and many years experience, he flatters himself that he is enabled to produce as fine pictures as the art is capable of giving.

Daguerreotypes will be copied of the same size, and in most cases equal to the original.

The best time for children, in clear weather, is from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Mr. B. may always be found at his rooms between the hours of 8 and 5, where he trusts to receive a continuance of the patronage so long and liberally bestowed upon him.  A large variety of plain and fancy cases, frames, &c., and a fine assortment of Daguerrean goods for sale.  Jy. 3.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to February 25, 1854.

1855 January 12.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 12, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 270, P. 2.

Barnard & Nichols’ Daguerreian Rooms, Over City Bank, opposite the Welland House, Oswego, N. Y.  oct 5.

Advertisement ran from October 5, 1854 to August 7, 1855.

1857 November 7.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 5164, P. 6 & 7.

Premiums Awarded at the Twenty ninth Fair of the American Institute…Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Hallotypes, &c.

M. B. Brady, No. 359 Broadway, N. J., for best plain and retouched photographs.

………………………………………………………………………………….Small Gold Medal    

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for plain and retouched Photographs (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)……………………………………………………………………..Diploma

M. M. Lawrence, No. 381 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Daguerreotypes and Miniatures in Oil

…………………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway, N. Y., for instantaneous Daguerreotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Aquerille.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Aquerille.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

S. C. Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographic Views.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

B. Hafnagel, No. 413 Broadway, N. Y., for photographic Views and copies of Prints.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

Phillip E. Bogart & Co., No. 58 Pine street, N. Y., for Photographs by the Solar Camera.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….Diploma

G. N. Bernard, Syracuse, N. Y., for Photographs on Wood.

…………………………………………………………….…………………………Bronze Medal

C. C. Harrison, Fifty-third Street, near East River, N. Y., for Photographic Cameras (a Silver Medal having been before awarded………………………………………………………Diploma

Robert A. Werner, No. 25 East Broadway, N. Y., for an ingeniously planned Diaphragm.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

A. Beckers, No. 411 Broadway, N. Y., for a Stereoscopic Panorama.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

R. Newell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for three delicately tinted Portraits.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Gallery list Barnard’s address in 1852-1853 as being over City Bank Building, 1857 list Barnard at 8 Whiting Block, Syracuse.

 

E. Spencer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851-1852       Room on Bridge Street, over Allen’s Store, Oswego, New York.

E. Spencer was recorded in two advertisements that appeared in The Oswego Daily Palladium  (Oswego, New York).  The first advertisement ran from August 1, 1851 to February 11, 1852. New Daguerrian Gallery.  R. Spencer, Having taken the rooms formerly occupied by S. B. Henderson, opposite City Hotel, is prepared to execute sky-light miniature Likenesses of various dimensions, unsurpassed in delicacy of tone and brilliancy of finish.  Having had some years’ experience in the art, and with his present facilities for executing good Miniatures, he hopes to merit and receive a share of public patronage.  Oswego, May 16, 1851.

The second advertisement ran from August 4, 1851 to March 9, 1852.  E. Spencer, Daguerrean Artist, Room on Bridge street, nearly opposite the City Hotel, over Allen’s store.  Likenesses taken at any time between 8 o’clock A. M. and 6 P. M., and in cloudy as well as fair weather.

E. Spencer is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Kennedy

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847-1848       Rooms in Eagle Block, Oswego, New York

Mr. Kennedy was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 31, 1847 to March 7, 1848 in The Oswego Palladium (Oswego, New York).  Daguerreotype.—Mr. Kennedy would respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of this place that he has taken rooms in the Eagle Block, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses.  He does not recommend himself to be the best Daguerrean artist in the country, but if they will call and he does not give them satisfaction so as to get their money, he pledges himself to be sorry.

Also Surgical instruments and Razors put in order on reasonable terms.

Mr. Kennedy is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in the partnership of Gray & Kennedy in 1850-1851 in Oswego, New York.

H. M. Cooper

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855                137 West First Street, Oswego, New York.

H. M. Cooper was recorded in an announcement on May 9, 1855 in The Oswego Daily Palladium (Oswego, New York). H. M. Cooper’s Daguerreian Rooms! 137 West 1st Street, (Up Stairs,) Oswego.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform the public of Oswego and vicinity, that having recently refitted up his rooms, and made such improvements in the sky-light, &c., that his present facilities enable him to furnish pictures in the most perfect manner of the Art from sun rise to sun set, at greatly reduced prices, and which will be warranted not to fade.

Mr. Cooper’s long experience and former success in the above business, is a sufficient guarantee that all pictures, taken at this establishment, will give the best of satisfaction.  Pictures set in Cases, Lockets, Keys and Rings.  Also Paintings and Pictures copied in the most approved manner.  Persons desiring likenesses of sick or deceased friends will be promptly waited upon at their residences.

“Come ere decay’s effacing figures                                                                                                                     Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.”

Instructions given in the Art, with all the late improvements, on moderate terms.  All are invited to call and examine Specimens at their Rooms, 137 West First street, over Burt’s Carpet Store. H. M. Cooper, Oswego, May 8, 1855.

Interesting in the same paper an advertisement ran from May 9 to June 18, 1855 for the partnership of Cooper & Barrett.  Cooper & Barrett’s Daguerreian Rooms!  137 West 1st Street, (Up Stairs,) Oswego.  The Subscribers would respectfully inform the public of Oswego and vicinity, that they have recently refitted up their rooms, and made such improvements in the sky-light, &c., that their present facilities enable them to furnish pictures in the most perfect manner of the Art from sun rise to sun set, at greatly reduced prices, and which will be warranted not to fade.

Mr. Barrett’s long experience and former success in the above business, is a sufficient guarantee that all pictures, taken at this establishment, will give the best of satisfaction.  Pictures set in Cases, Lockets, Keys and Rings.  Also Paintings and Pictures copied in the most approved manner.  Persons desiring likenesses of sick or deceased friends will be promptly waited upon at their residences.

“come ere decay’s effacing figures                                                                                                                       Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.”

Instructions given in the Art, with all the late improvements, on moderate terms.  All are invited to call and examine Specimens at their Rooms, 137 West First street, over Burt’s Carpet Store. Cooper & Barrett.  Oswego, May 8, 1855.

H. M. Cooper and Barrett are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Cooper & Barrett

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855                137 West First Street, Oswego, New York.

Cooper & Barrett were recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 9 to June 18, 1855 in The Oswego Daily Palladium (Oswego, New York).  Cooper & Barrett’s Daguerreian Rooms!  137 West 1st Street, (Up Stairs,) Oswego.  The Subscribers would respectfully inform the public of Oswego and vicinity, that they have recently refitted up their rooms, and made such improvements in the sky-light, &c., that their present facilities enable them to furnish pictures in the most perfect manner of the Art from sun rise to sun set, at greatly reduced prices, and which will be warranted not to fade.

Mr. Barrett’s long experience and former success in the above business, is a sufficient guarantee that all pictures, taken at this establishment, will give the best of satisfaction.  Pictures set in Cases, Lockets, Keys and Rings.  Also Paintings and Pictures copied in the most approved manner.  Persons desiring likenesses of sick or deceased friends will be promptly waited upon at their residences.                                                                                                                                        “come ere decay’s effacing figures                                                                                                                      Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.”

Instructions given in the Art, with all the late improvements, on moderate terms.  All are invited to call and examine Specimens at their Rooms, 137 West First street, over Burt’s Carpet Store.

H. M. Cooper and Barrett are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Cooper & Barrett

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The Cooper & Barrett advertisement was recorded in The Oswego Daily Palladium (Oswego, New York.) on May 9, 1855.  Advertisement ran from May 9 to June 18, 1855.  On June 19 the same advertisement continues the only difference is that Barrett’s name has been removed from the advertisement, and that any reference to the partnership has been deleted.  No first name for Barrett has been found, where Cooper has been identified as H. M. Cooper.

Cooper & Barrett’s Daguerreian Rooms!  137 West 1st Street, (Up Stairs,) Oswego.  The Subscribers would respectfully inform the public of Oswego and vicinity, that they have recently refitted up their rooms, and made such improvements in the sky-light, &c., that their present facilities enable them to furnish pictures in the most perfect manner of the Art from sun rise to sun set, at greatly reduced prices, and which will be warranted not to fade.

Mr. Barrett’s long experience and former success in the above business, is a sufficient guarantee that all pictures, taken at this establishment, will give the best of satisfaction.

Pictures set in Cases, Lockets, Keys and Rings.  Also Paintings and Pictures copied in the most approved manner.

Persons desiring likenesses of sick or deceased friends will be promptly waited upon at their residences.

“come ere decay’s effacing figures                                                                                                            Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.”

Instructions given in the Art, with all the late improvements, on moderate terms.

All are invited to call and examine Specimens at their Rooms, 137 West First street, over Burt’s Carpet Store.       Cooper & Barrett, Oswego, May 8, 1855.