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Smith

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1854                Near The South Park, Pulaski, New York.

Smith appeared in one announcement on September 14, 1854 in The Pulaski Democrat (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerrean Car.—Mr. Moulton has located his Daguerrian Car near the South Park, strung out some good looking faces as signs, and ask the public to visit him.  We have done so.  The establishment has decidedly a “taking appearance—the specimens are equal to any we ever saw—and more of the same sort furnished to order.  Smith, so popular here three or four years ago, a fine artist and a capital fellow, is with him.  It cost nothing to look at their pictures and time spent viewing beautiful pictures is not lost.

Smith is possibly J. B. Smith; Moulton is possibly William J. Moulton.  J. B. Smith was published in the blog on February 3, 2021, he was active in Pulaski from August 28 to Septtember18, 1851.  J. B. Smith and William J. Moulton are referenced as partners in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Rome, New York in 1857-1858.  

Mr. Moulton

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854                Car near the South Park, Pulaski, New York.

Mr. Moulton appeared in one announcement on September 14, 1854 in The Pulaski Democrat  (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerrean Car.—Mr. Moulton has located his Daguerrian Car near the South Park, strung out some good looking faces as signs, and ask the public to visit him.  We have done so.  The establishment has decidedly a “taking appearance—the specimens are equal to any we ever saw—and more of the same sort furnished to order.  Smith, so popular here three or four years ago, a fine artist and a capital fellow, is with him.  It cost nothing to look at their pictures and time spent viewing beautiful pictures is not lost.

Mr. Moulton is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Pulaski, New York in 1854.

D. W. Grout

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, , , , , ,

1854                Rooms opposite the Ingersoll Block, Pulaski, New York.

1857                Address Unknown, Pulaski, New York.

1859                Address Unknown, Pulaski, New York.                                                                                

D. W. Grout was recorded in Six advertisements and two announcements in The Pulaski Democrat (Pulaski, New York).  The first advertisement was recorded on July 28, 1853.  Plain and Fancy Harness, which he sells on better terms considering quality, than can be bought in the County, also Bridles, Halters, Trunks, Whips, Lashes, Harness and Carriage Trimmings, Saddlers Silk, and all other articles usually kept in this line of business.

Particular attention paid to repairing, cleaning and oiling harnesses.  Please call before purchasing.  D. W. Grout.  Shop next door to Angell& Seeley’s Store.

The first announcement appeared on January 12, 1854.  We learn that Mr. Tucker has bought the stock of Mr. Grout, harness maker, in this village, the latter retiring from the business.

The second advertisement ran from September 28 to December 28, 1854.  Daguerrean Rooms.  The Subscriber would return thanks to the public for the liberal patronage extended to him since engaging n the Daguerrean business in this place, and hopes for a continuance of the same.  He has just returned from below with a large and choice variety of Beautiful Frames. Morocco, Velvet, Union, Silver plated and Paper Mache Cases, and an Improved Large Sized Instrument which together with the facilities his rooms possess in light and apparatus will enable him to conduct the business to the satisfaction of all.

Pictures of all sizes taken and inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or any style of Cases.  Old pictures retaken at a slight expense. Likenesses of sick or deceased persons, taken at their residences if desired, at reasonable prices.

Ladies visiting rooms for a picture, if desiring dark drapery should wear black, red, maroon, yellow, Crimson, dark green or brown.  If desiring light drapery, they should wear white, blue, pink, light green or drab.  Good pictures warranted in all cases.

Rooms opposite the Ingersoll Block, Pulaski.  September 21st. 1854.  D. W. Grout.

The third advertisement ran from October 15 to November 19, 1857.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes & Daguerreotypes.  D. W. Grout, Having re-opened his Rooms and arranged things in taking order, will be found on hand at all times ready to wait on those wishing a first-class picture of themselves, family or friends, in any of the modern styles.

Children’s pictures taken in from 1 to 3 seconds between the hours of 10 A. M.to 2 P. M. only

Old pictures copied and improved.  Ambrotypes of residences or other out-door views made to order.  Always on hand a splendid assortment of cases and frames of every style.  Particular attention called to his gilt and plain frames for wall pictures. 

N. B.—20 per cent discount to parties or families of 5 or over.  Those desiring rich dark drapery should avoid in dress an excess of white, pink or light blue.

Rooms openfrom8 A. M.to 5 P.M. and pictures made at all times without regard to weather. 

Satisfaction given in all cases and charges reasonable.  D. W. Grout.

The fourth advertisement ran from January 6 to February 17, 1859.  “Not for a day, but for all time.”  Do you know you can get one of Gout’s superb double glass pictures for 4 shillings at the same price you pay for a worthless imitation?

Having just returned from New York with an assortment of cases comprising over one hundred different styles, sizes and patterns, varying in prices , with pictures, from four shilling to $5.

I would solicit a continuation of the patronage heretofore so liberally bestowed, feeling confident that I can suit the most fastidious, bout in pictures and settings. 

N.B.  Operators supplied with stock of all kinds.  D. W. Grout.  Pulaski, Oct. 14, 1858.

The fifth advertisement ran from January 6 to December 28, 1859.  D. W. Grout, Daguerrean Artists, Pulaski, N. Y.  Lockets, Cases, Frames, &c. of all styles, always on hand. Pictures unsurpassed.

The sixth advertisement ran from March 10 to December 29, 1859.  Pictures!  Pictures! The Subscriber has just received an addition to his stock, which comprises all the Latest Styles Of Cases, and everything pertaining to the Picture trade. By keeping posted in all the improvements in the art, I am enabled to give my patrons the benefit of any Real Improvements that may be made, having three different sizes of Quick Working Cameras.

Perfect Pictures in every known Style, Variety, and Size can be made on short notice, and with a beauty of tone and sharpness of outline unsurpassed.

N. B.  The subscriber does not propose to e undersold by anything in this vicinity.

Artists materials and stock of all kinds at New York prices.

For sale, a daguerrean Car—will be sold for half its value. D. W. Grout.

The second announcement appeared on April 28, 1859.  New Office.—We understand that Chas. H. Cross, Esq., will immediately commence the erection of a new brick office, on the present site of Grout’s Daguerrean Saloon, which will soon occupy the second story of the new structure.

D. W. Grout is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a D. W. Gront who was active in Pulaski and Richland, New York in 1859.  They are probably the same person.

J. B. Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Public Grounds, near the Court House, Pulaski, New York.

J. B. Smith was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in theNorthern Democrat (Pulaski, New York).  Yankeeism.—The old custom of fitting off rooms in each village for taking sky-light Daguerreotypes is thrown into the shades.  A Daguerrean establishment, with sky and side-light, was trundled into our village this week, and located on the public grounds near the Court House.  The operator is taking pictures of rare perfectness, and at low prices.  Some of his specimens equal any we have ever seen elsewhere.

See his card in another column.

The advertisement ran from August 28 to Septtember18, 1851.  Empire Daguerriean Gallery!  J. B. Smith, Would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Pulaski, and its vicinity, that he will remain for a few days at this place with his portable Gallery, (on wheels) which is fitted up expressly for the business, having Sky and Side Light combined.  In this combination of light which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence and richness given to the likeness.  This double arrangement of sky and side light being thus increased in amount, must and does give quick results.  They are now ready and prepared to take in the Most Approved Style, pictures of all sizes, warranted to give satisfaction, and at reasonable prices.  He flatters himself from his long experience and from his thorough knowledge of all the improvements pertaining to the Daguerrean Art, that his work will not suffer in comparison with that of any operator in America.

All those who have not already secured the likenesses of themselves or friends, should not suffer the present opportunity to escape.

Likenesses Of Children taken in from three to four seconds in the morning, when the weather is clear.  Adults at all hours of the day and in all kinds of weather.  Particular attention is paid to taking Family Groups.

Perfect copies taken from old Daguerreotypes or Portraits, warranted to suit in all respects, or no charge.

Persons having sick or deceased friends of whom they wish Miniatures, can be waited upon at their residences.

Miniatures neatly set in Cases, Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c.  Ladies and Gentlemen are solicited to call and examine specimens.

Pictures put in neat cases for $1 each.                       

The second announcement appeared on September 11, 1851.  Smith’s Daguerrian Gallery still remains in town and is immortalizing numbers of pretty faces.

J. B. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Pulaski, New York in 1851.  It is unknown if J. B. Smith is the same person who was active in Nantucket, Massachusetts in 1846.

J. Cephas Pride

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                One Door North of N. M. Wardwell’s store, Pulaski, New York.

J. Cephas Pride is recorded in one advertisement that ran on May 16 & 23, 1849 in the Richland Courier (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The Subscriber would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Pulaski and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, one door north of N. M. Wardwell’s store, where he will be happy to receive a call from his friends; and pledge himself that he will take their Miniatures better than any other artist has been able to do heretofore, in this place.  J. Cephas Pride.  Pulaski, May 9, 1849.

J. Cephas Pride is not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. B. Pride

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Ford’s Building, north of the Salmon River House, Pulaski, New York.

G. B. Pride was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 5, 1849 to February 6, 1850 in the Richland Courier (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerrean Gallery, In the second story of Ford’s building, north of the Salmon River House, Pulaski, N. Y.  G. B. Pride Would inform his friends and the public that he is now in readiness to wait upon them, and as he has been to much expense in procuring the best materials, and fitting up a suitable gallery, he feels confident of being able to give perfect satisfaction.  A perfect likeness warranted in all cases.  Pulaski.

G. B. Pride is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Peter McNaught

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1846-1847       Rooms on Court Street, over A. J. Peck’s Store, Watertown, New York.          1847                   Rooms at the Pulaski House, Pulaski, New York.

Peter McNaught was recorded in one announcement and four advertisements.  The announcement appeared on  September 30, 1846 in the Northern State Journal (Watertown, New York).  Mr. McNaught has shown us several splendid Daguerreotype Likenesses.  They are remarkably distinct, and the coloring he gives them adds materially to their appearance.  He may be found at his room over A. J. Peck’s Store.

The first advertisement appeared on September 30, 1846 in the  Northern State Journal (Watertown, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—The subscriber has located himself in the room over A. J. Peck’s store, where he is ready to take Miniature Likenesses, in a style so much like the original that it will be difficult to determine which is really the original.  Call and examine them.              P. McNaught.  Watertown, Sept 22, 1846.

The second advertisement ran from October 21 to December 9, 1846 in the Northern State Journal (Watertown, New York).  Daguerreotypes.—The subscriber would respectfully invite the citizens of Watertown and vicinity to call and examine his specimens.  Rooms over A. J. Peck & Co.’s Store, on Court street.         P. McNaught.      Watertown, Oct. 12, 1846.

The third advertisement ran from June 2 to October 6, 1847 in the Northern State Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  A Card.—The subscriber Takes This method of tendering his thanks to the citizens of this vicinity, for their very liberal patronage, for which reason he has permanently established his rooms a Daguerreotype Gallery in this village, and has secured the services of Mr. Westcott, who will be happy to receive calls, and will furnish Likenesses no inferior to former specimens.  Any confidence reposed in Mr. W.’s skill I trust will not be misplaced. Rooms over A. J. Peck’s store, Court st.    Peter McNaught.         Watertown, May 25, 1847.

The fourth advertisement appeared on  September 29, 1847 in the Richland Courier (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The Subscriber having taken rooms at the Pulaski House, kept by J. A. Mathewson, in this village, is Prepared to wait on all who may desire a likeness of themselves or their friends.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  P. McNaught.

Peter McNaught is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. Kennedy

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                  Rooms opposite Ingersoll Block, Pulaski, New York.                                              1852-1853       Rooms in the old Clerks Office, opposite Ingersoll Block, Pulaski, New York  1852-1853       Rooms over Kinny & Cooper Clothing Store, Mexico, New York.

S Kennedy was recorded in two advertisements that were recorded in the Northern Democrat. (Pulaski, New York). The first advertisement ran from May 13 to June 22, 1852.  Skylight Daguerrean Rooms.  S. Kennedy, Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Pulaski and the adjoining country that he has fitted up Daguerrian Rooms in the village of Pulaski, and is now prepared to take pictures in a manner unsurpassed elsewhere.  His long experience in the art, a very superior instrument, perfect plates, and fine arrangement of side and sky lights, give him assurances of being abundantly able to make good this promise.  He has on hand beautiful pearl, tortoise shell, and morocco cases. Paintings and engravings copied.  His prices will be as low as pictures can be obtained elsewhere.

His rooms are opposite the Ingersoll block, 2d door north of Angell & Seeley’s store.

The second advertisement ran from October 14, 1852 to February 3, 1853.  5,000 Cash Customers Wanted.  S. Kennedy.  Has resumed the Daguerrean Business is the village of Pulaski and Mexico, and would announce to the public, that he will hereafter keep his rooms open in Pulaski the two weeks coming with the first Monday of each Month and in Mexico the last two weeks of each month.  By this arrangement he will be enabled to give his personal attention to the taking of all pictures at either of his rooms.  He will furnish as good pictures as any other artist, having all the requisite facilities, and several years experience.

A full assortment of cases, lockets, pins, &c. will at all times be found at his rooms, on the most reasonable terms.  Every body should have pictures taken; his pictures will suit every body, and his prices will come within the means of everybody.  Come right along.  Office in Pulaski, in the old clerks office, opposite the Ingersoll Block—in Mexico over Kinny & Cooper clothing store.  Remember in Pulaski the two first and in Mexico the two last weeks of each month.  October 1, 1852.

S. Kennedy is not listed in other photographic directories.

F. A. Gleason

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Rooms over the Post Office, Pulaski, New York.

F. A. Gleason was recorded in an advertisement that ran from February 6 to 20, 1851 in the Northern Democrat (Pulaski, New York.). Daguerrean Likenesses. F. A. Gleason, has fitted up a room over the Post Office, for taking Daguerrean Likenesses, and he is so vain as to think the man in=s not to be found, who can take a better likeness than himself.  But why listen to one who is talking only for himself?  Call and see for yourselves, and if you do not like his specimens, tell him so.  Pulaski, Jan. 20, 1851.

F. A. Gleason is not recorded in other photographic directories.

W. L. Cook

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Address Unknown, Pulaski, New York.

W. L. Cook was recorded in two advertisement, the first ran from May 15 to 29, 1851 in the Northern Democrat (Pulaski, New York). Skylight Daguerreotypes in Pulaski, Cook’s Circular. Having perfected my arrangements I would give notice to the public generally that my rooms are now open to their inspection, and that I am prepared to give some further demonstration of the nature and perfection of the Daguerreotype.

The Art of itself is perfect if it can have its proper advantages, and I hope that by a possession of these, I shall be enabled to do away the two great defects of nearly all side light likenesses, the want of distinctness in the eyes and the form of the features, having eyes to my Likenesses whether the eyes of the subject are light or dark.  Those who have failed to obtain likenesses to their satisfaction from either of the above causes will do well to call and see what my Remedy will do for them.

It will be [be], borne in mind that these Rooms are designed to be permanent so that the inhabitants of the neighboring villages may find it to their advantage to give me a call.

An Offer.  For the sake of testing the comparative advantages of the side and sky-light I will give as good a likeness as I can take and pay the difference for the best likeness taken in this village of a person having dark eyes that shall be left at my rooms within three weeks after the date of this circular.  I also make the same offer for the best likeness of any person having light eyes, left within the same period.

Likenesses taken in cloudy weather as well as fair.  Instructions given in the art.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 9 P. M.    W. L. Cook, Artist.

The second advertisement ran from June 5 to July 3, 1851 in the Northern Democrat (Pulaski, New York).  Skylight Daguerreotypes in Pulaski, Cook’s Circular.  Having perfected my arrangements I would give notice to the public generally that my rooms are now open to their inspection, and that I am prepared to give some further demonstration of the nature and perfection of the Daguerreotype.

The Art of itself is perfect if it can have its proper advantages, and I hope that by a possession of these, I shall be enabled to do away the two great defects of nearly all side light likenesses, the want of distinctness in the eyes and the form of the features, having eyes to my Likenesses whether the eyes of the subject are light or dark.  Those who have failed to obtain likenesses to their satisfaction from either of the above causes will do well to call and see what my Remedy will do for them.

It will be [be], borne in mind that these Rooms are designed to be permanent so that the inhabitants of the neighboring villages may find it to their advantage to give me a call.

Prices.  For taking over, 81 cents, Silk lined cases $1.00 Others according to quality from $1.25 to $5.00.  Likenesses Copied, Cleaned, spots removed, and properly secured with safety to the Likeness and on reasonable terms.  Likenesses taken in cloudy weather as well as fair.  Instructions given in the art.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 9 P. M.     W. L. Cook, Artist.

W. L. Cook is not recorded in other photographic directories.