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Barnard, George N.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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.

 

Jones & Holmes

Lampratype, , ,

1855                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Jones & Holmes was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on October 11, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The Lampratype is the greatest triumph of the sun’s pencillings in modern times.  The specimens of this new art—large size portraits taken yesterday, by Holmes, 289 Broadway—present the most important day’s work of years.  A new era is dawning at the old picture shop.  See the grand lampratype pictures, and you will enjoy a treat which the photograph and daguerreotype fail to offer.  Jones & Holmes.

Jones & Holmes are not recorded as partners in other photographic directories.  No first name is recorded for Jones, based on the address 289 Broadway this has to be Silas A. Holmes.

Fraser & Co.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1853                87 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

Fraser & Co. were recorded in eight advertisements, three in the General Advertiser, and five in the Manufactures’ and Farmers’ Journal.  The first advertisement appeared on April 30, 1853 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Daguerreotypes.  Two Hundred Daguerreotypes are made daily, by Fraser & Co., at their Rooms 87 Westminster street. F. & Co. have luckily hit upon a process with which they combine machinery, and the result is, they are wining a world-wide reputation and fortune for themselves.   The idea of paying a large price for a picture is becoming obsolete.  Twenty-five cents, taking at the rate of 1000 weekly, pays a good profit on Daguerreotypes.  ap30.

The second advertisement appeared on May 19, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island).  Going.  Fraser & Co. give notice to the citizens of Providence that they will be compelled to close their concern at 87 Westminster st., in consequence of opening their splendid establishment opposite the Crystal Palace, New York, where they intend to make a fortune by their New German process.  Fraser & Co. have thus far taken 10,000 25 cent pictures in Providence.

The third advertisement appeared May 25, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island).  Excellent Daguerreotypes.  Fraser & Co., who manufacturer pictures by machinery at 87 Westminster street, close their establishment after another month.  Over 10,000 pictures have been made by Fraser & Co. in Providence.  At their present ate of working by machinery, together with eight competent assistants employed, they are enabled to produce with ease 300 of the finest likenesses daily.  If you really wish a fine picture employ Fraser & Co.  m20.

The fourth advertisement appeared on June 11, 1853 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  The 25 cent picture manufacturers, Fraser & Co., will soon close their concern, at No. 87 Westminster street, in consequence of opening their splendid establishment in New York.—they continue to take 300 pictures daily at prices varying from 25 cents to $10.

The fifth advertisement appeared on June 11, 1853 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Fraser & Co. open their Crystal Palace Establishment in July and in consequence close their concern at No. 87 Westminster street, very soon.  Those who have delayed procuring their pictures, should avail themselves of this last chance of obtaining a valuable work of art for 25 cents.  Fraser & Co. still continue to take 300 daily.

The sixth advertisement appeared on 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal  (Providence, Rhode Island).  25 Cent Portraits.  The favorite Artists, Fraser & Co., 87 Westminster street, who can make superior Daguerreotypes by a new invention for only 25 cents, have reopened their establishment for 20 days.  The reputation of Fraser & Co., as artist, in providence, is well established.

The seventh advertisement appeared on November 7, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island).  Fraser & Co. Make 300 Pictures Daily.  Fraser & Co., 87 Westminster street charge only 25 cents for Daguerreotypes, and will close shortly.  n5.

The eighth advertisement appeared on December 1, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island).  Bloody.  Have your head taken off in an artistic manner, by the artists Fraser & Co., 87 Westminster st.  They make Daguerreotypes by machinery, for only 25 cents.—This is, without fail, their last week.  n29.

Fraser and Company are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Providence, Rhode Island or in New York.  There are similarities in the advertisements with Charles R. Rees, Tyler & Co., and Silas A. Holmes (aka Rees & Co.)

Bull & Jonathan

Photographs, , , ,

1856                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Bull & Jonathan (John Bull) were recorded in one advertisement that appeared on May 3, 1856 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Picture Canvassers Wanted.—Photographs for 50c., $1 and $2, improved editions, taken daily by John Bull’s process, the most successful in the art [lamorotypes] 25c. and 50c., taken only at Bull & Jonathan’s gallery 289 Broadway. 

Bull & Jonathan are not recorded in other photographic directories.  They are not recorded in the 1855/1856; 1856/1857; or the 1857/1858 New York City Directories.  289 Broadway is the same address as Silas A. Holmes. 

Professor White

Photographs, , ,

1858                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Professor White was mentioned in an advertisement for Silas A. Holmes on August 3, 1858 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Life-Size Portraits (Photographic) for $10—Taken by Professor White.  Niagara Falls, city views, and river and mountain scenery photographed upon the free labor and no money principles, equality of mankind, &c., by Holmes, No. 289 Broadway.

Professor White is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Von Sneidenburgh

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Von Sneidenburgh was recorded in one advertisement on May 3, 1855 in The New York Herald  (New York, New York).  New York Picture Company.—Daguerreotypes, 25 and 50 cents; photographs, $1 to $5.—A club of twenty artists employed taking 600 daily, by a principle of economy, system, and speed.  Professors O’Neil and Von Sneidenburgh, of Ireland and Germany, engaged by this company, 289 Broadway.

Von Sneidenburgh is not recorded in other photographic directories.  The 289 Broadway address is Silas A. Holmes gallery, he has been known to advertise that he employs twenty to twenty-five artist, and that he takes hundreds of images daily.

Professor O’Neil

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Professor O’Neil was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on May 3, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  New York Picture Company.—Daguerreotypes, 25 and 50 cents; photographs, $1 to $5.—A club of twenty artists employed taking 600 daily, by a principle of economy, system, and speed.  Professors O’Neil and Von Sneidenburgh, of Ireland and Germany, engaged by this company, 289 Broadway.

Professor O’Neil is not recorded in other photographic directories.  289 Broadway is Silas A. Holmes address, he often mentions in his advertisements that he employs twenty to twenty-five international artist.

Robert Newell

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1857                Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.                                                        1858-1859    926 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1

Robert Newell was listed in one announcement that appeared on November 7, 1857 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  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.……………………………………………………………………………………………..DiplomaA. Beckers, No. 411 Broadway, N. Y., for a Stereoscopic Panorama.……………………………………………………………………………………………..DiplomaR. 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

Robert Newell is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Philadelphia in 1858-1860.

 

George P. Morse

Photographs, , , , ,

1859                691 Broadway, New York, New York.

George P. Morse was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on September 9, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Photograph Gallery For Sale—Large, And well located; only up one flight of stairs; five year lease, with or with out specimens and apparatus; is between Brady and Gurney’s, 691 Broadway.  A fine locality for bon ton business.  Inquire of George P. Morse, on the premises.[1]

George P. Morse is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as George D. Morse in 1860 at 691 Broadway.  This is the same address as Silas A. Holmes.

[1] 691 Broadway is Silas A. Holmes address, he also uses the term “bon ton” in his advertisements.

James Landy

Photographs, , , , ,

1850-N.D.      289 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]                                                                                 N. D.                 233 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]                                                                      1859                145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

James Landy was recorded in one announcement that appeared on December 28, 1859 in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  Mr. James Landy, Chemist and Photographic Artist, of long experience in the principal Galleries of New York, has just arrived to fulfill an engagement for one year with C. R. Rees, of 145 Main street.  We suppose with this addition the Steam Gallery will be able to grind out one hundred portraits more daily.

James Landy is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York City in 1850 with Silas A. Holmes (for a number of years) and Meade Brothers (dates unknown). The next entry for Landry is 1863 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  It is possible that Landry first met Rees in 1852 when the company was known as Rees & Co. 1852-1854. (Charles R. Rees & Silas A. Holmes.)  Charles R. Rees left the company by March 31, 1854 to open another studio at 385 Broadway.  Silas A. Homes was active at the 289 Broadway address from 1848 to 1859 when Reade Street was enlarged.  More research needs to be done to get a clear and accurate understanding of the relationship between Rees and Holmes.  I currently have large files on both photographers, but I feel more research is needed to get a better understanding of the partnership.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.