Tag Archives: Philadelphia Pennsylvania

John H. Steck

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                298 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

John H. Steck  was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia. Steck, Market St. — Daguerreotype artist. Nothing (owing to the lack of all care in manipulation) worthy of remark. Remember for these defects, there is no excuse.

John H. Steck is listed in other photographic directories but are included because of the first-hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added. 

George William (M.) Snyder

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                316 North Second, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

George William (M.) Snyder of the firm Lovatt and Snyder was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.  Lovatt & Snyder.—Passably fair pictures, from the situation of gallery &c., should suppose it was for the accommodation of the lower twenty.

George William (M.) Snyder is recorded in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.  There seems to be some confusion as his name John list him as George W. (M.) Snyder, Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 records him as George William Snyder, but as a side note as G. W. M. Snyder between 1856-1860.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

Andrew Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                377 North Second, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Andrew Smith was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Smith. — A mediocre artist.

Andrew Smith is recorded in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added. 

Simons & Collins

Daguerreian Case Maker, , , ,

c. 1845               Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Simons & Collins (Montgomery Pike Simons & Thomas P. Collins) was mentioned in one advertisement that ran from July 4, 1846 to September 25, 1847 in the Sunbury American and Shamokin Journal (Sunbury, Pennsylvania).  Silver Medal, Awarded By The Franklin Institute, 1845.  City Daguerreotype Establishment.  T. P. Collins, (Late Simons & Collins.)  No. 100 Chestnut st., above Third, South side, Philadelphia.

Miniatures taken equally as well in cloud as in clear weather.  A dark silk dress for a lady, and a black suit for a gentleman, are preferable in sitting for a picture.  No extra charge is made for coloring, and perfect likenesses are guaranteed. 

Simons & Collins are recorded in other photographic directories and publications as casemakers Philadelphia Photographers 1839-1900 reference  Collins & Simons as David C. Collins and M. P. Simons activity dates 1845-1846.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list Simons as a casemaker from 1844-1847, with no mention of the partnership.  Nineteenth-Century PhotographyAn Annotated Bibliography 1839-1879 list the partnership as being active in 1845.

James Shaw, Jr.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                127 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

1856-1857       128 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.[2]

1858-1859       606 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]

James Shaw Jr. was recorded on April 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Shaw, Arch St. — Is another excellent artist. His gallery contains many excellent specimens deserving general praise, I cannot however designate any by name, being mostly portraits.

The ambrotypes are not in the first style, not possessing that depth necessary to give effect to pictures on glass. The photographs however are decidedly superior.

James Shaw, Jr. is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.  [2] Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and

J. Sergrove

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855-1856       140 S. 2nd. Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

1856                116 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

J. Sergrove was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York)  on April 1, 1856 in an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Sergrove, Chestnut St. — I am sorry that I cannot speak in the highest terms of this gallery, as I think some of the pictures show care and skill. But speaking generally, I noticed great want of improvement in everything relating to the art. I should advise those who are desirous of commencing the practice of the Photographic Art, to take up ambrotyping, as people of the present day, have become more fastidious and better acquainted with daguerreotyping, and will only purchase pictures in the first style of this branch of the art.

J. Sergrove is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name, activity dates and address were added. 

William R. H. Sailer/Sailor

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Eleventh & Ridge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

William R. H. Sailer/Sailor was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856 in an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Sailer. — We must pass this artist in silence and tears.

William R. H. Sailer/Sailor is listed in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.  William R. H. Sailor is recorded in Directory of Philadelphia Photographers 1839-1900.  1856 SW 11th & R; 1857 225 N. 2nd; 1858-1861 323 N. 2nd.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

 

Henry Rosenstock

Ambrotypes, , ,

1858                720 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]                                              1858-1859     Rooms in the Exchange Building, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

Henry Rosenstock was recorded in two advertisements in The Star of the North (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania).  The first advertisement ran from October 13, 1858 to December 21, 1859.  New Ambrotype Saloon In Bloomsburg.  Henry Rosenstock, of Philadelphia, respectfully informs the citizens of Bloomsburg and vicinity, that he has opened in connection with his Barber Saloon, a Daguerreian Gallery, in the rooms lately occupied by C. Stahl as a book bindery, and is prepared to take pictures, which will surpass anything of the kind ever seen in this place.

Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, now is the time to procure one of those imperishable Ambrotypes, and thus secure the features of beloved friends.  Life is uncertain; but Ambrotypes are lasting.

All are invited to call and examine specimens.

The second advertisement ran from November 23 to December 28, 1859.  Henry Rosenstock, Sky-Light Ambrotypist, Rooms in the Third Story of the Exchange Block, (entrance above the Book Store,) Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Pa.

Henry Rosenstock is recorded in other photographic directories.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900.  Philadelphia Photographers list Rosenstock as being active in Bloomsburg in the 1860’s.

 

M. Robeson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Address Unknown, Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

M. Robeson was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on January 30, 1852 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  To Daguerreotypists.—Wanted An Experienced and steady operator.  To one fully competent, a permanent situation is offered.  Address M. Robeson, Daguerreotypist, Philadelphia, Post Office.  (post paid), stating particulars and amount of wages required, to receive attention.

M. Robeson is not recorded in other photographic directories.  In reviewing A Director of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry the name Martin Roberts appears at Hutchinson Street, below Master Street.  It is possible they are the same person and that Robeson is a printers typo.

Thomas J. Riley

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                264 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Thomas J. Riley appeared in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on  April 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.  Riley, Market St. — Daguerreotypes in the 3rd or 4th style of the art, noticed no ambrotypes or photographs.

Thomas J. Riley is listed in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.