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P. B. Ducie

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Room over Dugan’s Bank, Market Street, Portsmouth, Ohio.

P. B. Ducie was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  The advertisement appeared on August 27, 1852.  P. B. Ducie, Daguerreotypist, Room over Dugan’s Bank, Market st., Portsmouth, Ohio, Ladies treated respectfully.

The announcement appeared on  October 29, 1852.  Awards made by the Scioto County Agricultural Fair, Oct. 8th and 9th….Miscellaneous Articles….

Best Daguerreotypes, P. B. Doce,   Diploma.

P. B. Ducie (variant spelling of last name Doce) is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. C. Alexander

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Rooms on Court, between Front and Second streets, over Mrs. Worcester’s Notion Store, Portsmouth, Ohio.

1852                Rooms in Mr. Dugan’s New Building, Market Street, Portsmouth, Ohio.

1852                Rooms on Second Street, above Market opposite the Farmer’s Hotel, Portsmouth, Ohio.

J. C. Alexander was recorded in three advertisements and one announcement in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  The first advertisement appeared on April 2, 1852.  Daguerreotypes, J. C. Alexander, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Portsmouth and surrounding country, that he is now prepared to take Daguerreotypes in a manner superior to any offered in said city.

He has secured at a heavy expense the latest and most valuable discoveries in the art,—one of which is a newly discovered chemical, which gives to pictures a natural flesh color, and makes the richest drapery ever taken by Daguerreotype Process.  With his new improvements, his practice, skill, and desire to please, he flatters himself he cannot fail to give satisfaction.

Ladies and Gentlemen Are solicited to call and examine his specimens particularly those which he has taken in this place.

Having the advantage of a skylight, he can take pictures light or dark, and with or without a shade, to suit the fancy of customers.  Hours of Operation, from 8 o’clock A. M. to 4 P. M.  Instructions in the Art, will be given, with the entire apparatus for operating, on very moderate terms.  Rooms on Court, between Front and Second streets, over Mrs. Worcester’s “Notion Store.”  Portsmouth, March 29, 1852.

The second advertisement ran from August 13 to 20, 1852.  J. C. Alexander, Daguerreotypist, Is again on the track, and can’t be run off it.  He is now making pictures that cannot be beaten, East nor West.  Having had the 3d story of Mr. Dugan’s new building, on Market street, fitted up expressly for a Daguerrean Gallery.

With a large North and a Sky-light combined, which is acknowledged by all No. 1 artists to be far superior to any other, and a new combination of chemicals [discovered by himself and known to no other] far surpassing any now in use, as may be seen by calling at his rooms and examining likenesses of our own citizens just taken in his New Gallery, he is satisfied that he can make as good a picture as any artist extant.

Having concluded to remain in Portsmouth, he is determined that no picture shall leave his gallery unless it is O. K.  Persons examining his specimens will please remember that they were taken by himself and not by Mr. Root, of Philadelphia, though they are as good as any ever taken by that celebrated artist and brought to this place. 

Ladies and Gentlemen of town and country are respectfully solicited to call and examine for themselves, the operator feeling assured that if they once see the beautiful flesh color and lite-like appearance of his specimens, they will not fail to have their own picture taken. 

N. B.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and warranted good.  Instructions given in the art, and the entire apparatus furnished, if desired.  Rooms on Market street, 5 doors below 2d st.  Portsmouth, Aug. 12, 1852.

The announcement appeared on November 26, 1852.  J. C. Alexander is now prepared to take daguerreotypes at one dollar each, in the room formerly occupied by Stephenson’s book bindery.  See advertisement in another column.

The third advertisement ran from November 26 to December 24, 1852.  Daguerreotypes, J. C. Alexander Has reduced the price of pictures to One dollar, and is now ready to accommodate the public with an article superior to any ever offered to the citizens of Portsmouth by other operators.

Pictures reduced for a short time only.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  N. B.—A first-rate apparatus on hand which will be sold below cost.  Instructions given in the art for fifteen dollars.  Rooms on Second st, above Market opposite the Farmer’s Hotel.           Nov. 23, 1852.

J. C. Alexander is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. Shewell

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854    Address unknown, Portsmouth, Ohio.

E. Shewell was mentioned in an advertisement that ran from December 15, 1854 to July 13, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  Portsmouth Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Lamartine would respectfully announce to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity that he has purchased the entire stock of E. Shewell, deceased, and will carry on the above business at the old stand.  Mr. L. intends making this a permanent location, and he would say to those wishing pictures, call in and look at our work, as we give satisfaction or no sale.

Pictures of all sizes taken.  Also, Lockets, Rings, Broaches and Pins taken at the shortest notice.

Open from 8 A. M., to 4 P. M.  Instruction in the art given, and apparatus furnished.  Dec. 8th.

E. Shewell is recorded in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Cincinnati in 1853 and Portsmouth in 1853-1854.

Lamartine & Sullivan

Daguerrean Boat, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

1851                on the Muskingum River                                                                                              1852                Boat near the Wharf, Pomeroy, Ohio.                                                                                    1852                Boat at the Steamboat Landing, Gallipolis, Ohio.                                                    1854                Boat at the Wharf, Pomeroy, Ohio.                                                                                  1854-1855     Address Unknown, Portsmouth, Ohio.

Lamartine in the partnership of Lamartine & Sullivan were recorded in five announcements and one advertisements.  He was also recorded in one announcement and one advertisement by himself.  The first announcement appeared on June 17, 1852 in the Meigs County Telegraph (Pomeroy, Ohio).   Daguerreotype Yacht.—Messrs. Lamartine & Sullivan inform the public through our paper to-day where they can obtain daguerreotype likenesses of the very first quality for tone and finish.  We have examined their specimens, and have seldom seen them equaled.

The first advertisement ran from June 17 to July 22, 1852 in the same newspaper.  Daguerreotype Yacht!  Lamartine & Sullivan’s boat is now lying at Pomeroy, near the wharf boat, where they intend to remain a few days.  They solicit the patronage of the inhabitants.  Their instruments are of the best kind.  The arrangement for light is so adapted that they can take pictures in all kinds of weather.  Those who are desirous of having good Miniatures, can now have an opportunity of getting the best kind.  Family groups taken.  Infants can be taken in a few seconds.  Specimens can be seen at the Post Office and on the boat.

The second announcement appeared on August 19, 1852 in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio).  Daguerreotyping.  Messrs. Lamartine & Sullivan would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the place and vicinity that their Yacht is now lying at the steamboat landing prepared to do all kinds of Daguerreotyping, from the smallest size fine rings up to the largest size fine frame and cases.  Family groups of any number neatly taken and put up in good style.  Please give us a call soon, our stay will be very short.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

The third announcement appeared on August 26, 1852 in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio).   Call at the yacht and have your likeness taken.  Messrs. Lamartine & Sullivan are taking the best and cheapest likenesses ever taken in this place.

The fourth announcement appeared on September 2, 1852 in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio).  Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Lamartine & Sullivan, with their Yacht, designed remaining at our landing one week longer, in order to give all a chance of procuring a good likeness.  They certainly do up the thing in approved style.  We advise all to improve this opportunity of “securing the shadow ere the substance fades.”

The fifth announcement appeared on September 9, 1852 in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio).  The Daguerreotype Yacht will remain at the wharf a few days longer.  Our citizens have found out that Lamartine is some at the business and have so crowded him of late that he has been induced to remain longer than he had previously advertised for.  Don’t miss the chance.

The sixth announce appeared on July 25, 1854 in the Meigs County Telegraph (Pomeroy, Ohio).  Daguerreotypes.—Those who wish to preserve likenesses of themselves or friends, do not lack opportunity.  Lamartine is at our landing with his Yacht.  Handbills on the corners announce the fact that a couple of Itinerants have taken rooms over Branch’s store, and we are assured, by letter, that Messrs. Moore & Gilbert will be here next week with their Daguerrean Yacht.

Of the relative merits of the two first named we cannot speak—having never examined their work.  But if our friends are in no hurry, we can promise them something rich when Moore & Gilbert arrive.  During our recent absence, we visited them, and more recently they have sent us some specimens of their work, which may be seen by calling at our office.  We pronounce them good.  We think, therefore, our friends will lose nothing by waiting a few days.

The second advertisement ran from December 15, 1854 to July 13, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  Portsmouth Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Lamartine would respectfully announce to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity that he has purchased the entire stock of E. Shewell, deceased, and will carry on the above business at the old stand.  Mr. L. intends making this a permanent location, and he would say to those wishing pictures, call in and look at our work, as we give satisfaction or no sale.

Pictures of all sizes taken.  Also, Lockets, Rings, Broaches and Pins taken at the shortest notice.  Open from 8 A. M., to 4 P. M.  Instruction in the art given, and apparatus furnished.  Dec. 8th.

Both Lamartine & Sullivan are recorded in other photographic directories as being active together in 1851 on the Muskingum River.  It appears that in 1852 and possibly later they traveled on the Ohio River.  By July 25, 1854 Sullivan is no longer part of the partnership and by December Lamartine has given up the traveling on the river for a studio on land.

Anthony Jaquay

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850-1851        Address Unknown, Portsmouth, Ohio.

Anthony Jaquay formerly of the firm Jaquay & Savery (Anthony Jaquay & Dennis Savery) now Jaquay & Reid (Anthony Savery & R. T. Reid) was recorded in one advertisement that ran from December 30, 1850 to January 27, 1851 in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  Dissolution of Partnership, The partnership heretofore existing between Anthony Jaquay & Dennis Savery in the Daguerrean business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  All business unsettled will be settled by A. Jaquay.                                                               A . Jaquay, D. Savery.  Portsmouth, Dec. 26, 1850.

The business will hereafter conducted by A. Jaquay & R. T. Reid under the firm Jaquay & Reid.

Anthony Jaquay is not listed in other photographic directories.  Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list an A. J. Jaquay active in Zanesville, Ohio in 1856 at this time it is unknown if they are the same person.

Ellis & Harper

Daguerrean Pavilion, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1855                Corner of Court and Second Streets, Portsmouth, Ohio.

Ellis & Harper were recorded in two advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from February 9 to 23, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  New Arrival!  Sky-Light.  Daguerreotypes The subscriber respectfully announces to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity, that they are in town and have located their Sky Light Daguerreotype Pavilion on the corner of Court and Second Streets, where they will remain for a few weeks, and are prepared to take likenesses true to nature, of a style and richness of execution not surpassed by any Artist in this place or in Southern Ohio.—Now is the time, while life, health and opportunity permit, to obtain these valuable keepsakes, those beautiful and never fading gems of Art and Nature.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases or no pay.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully solicited to call at the Pavilion and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere.  Having the advantage of a quick working Instrument of the latest improvement, also quick acting Chemicals, and a superior skylight, they are enabled to take Pictures instantaneously.  The subscribers do defy competition both in price and quality of pictures.  Operating hours in clear or cloudy weather from sun rise until sunset.  Hours for children, from 10 o’clock A. M. until 2 o’clock P. M.

Pictures taken as low as $1.00.  Post Mortem Pictures taken in the best style of the Art, and at short notice.  Particular attention paid to giving instructions in the Art.  Apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms.  Ellis & Harper, Daguerreotypist.  Jan 31, 1855.

The second advertisement ran from March 2 to July 13, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer.  (Portsmouth, Ohio).  Sky-Light Daguerrean Pavilion Corner of Court and Second Streets, Portsmouth O.  Ellis and Harper respectfully announces to the citizens of Portsmouth and the public generally, that they intend locating permanently and are prepared to take likenesses true to nature, of a style and richness of execution not surpassed by any Artist in this place or in Southern Ohio. All persons desiring their valuable keep sakes; will do well to visit the Pavilion and secure likenesses of themselves and friends.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases or no pay.  Having a quick working instrument, also quick acting Chemicals, and a superior Sky Light, they can take pictures instantaneously.  Pavilion open daily and perfect likenesses taken in cloudy as well as clear weather from sun rise until sunset.

Hours for children [clear weather] from 10 o’clock A. M. until 2 o’clock P. M.  The public are solicited to call and criticize specimens, whether wishing pictures or not.  Post Mortem Pictures taken at short notice.  Instructions in the Art given and   Apparatus furnished.  Terms reasonable.

Ellis, Harper and the partnership of Ellis & Harper are not recorded in other photographic directories.