Beach, R.

Manufacturer of enamel and patent leather; "ambrotype and patent leather, etc.", Urbana, Ohio, 1860. He was listed in business as R. Beach & Co., with R.E. Runkle. The firm was noted as successors to Winslow and Beach. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beach, W.H.

Daguerreian, Eleventh and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., 1848, 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beachabard, E. (Mrs.)

Listed as an ambrotypist in New Orleans, La., 1860-1861. In 1860 she was listed with a gallery at 203 Rampart St.; in 1861 at 173 Rampart Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beadle, Abraham

Active as a "photographist", 413 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1851-1853. He lived at 353 Marshall Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beagle, S.D.

Daguerreian, Lane Depot, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beal, H.L.

Listed as ambrotypes and photographs, Worcester, Mass., 1859, 1860. In 1859 he was listed without a business address, and lived at 6 William Street. In 1860, he was listed at 11 Piper's Block. He was also listed in Worcester as late as 1865. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beale, Oliver S.

Artist and daguerreian, East Market Square, Bangor, Maine, 1846. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beals, A.

Listed as A. Beals & Co., daguerreians, 190 King Street, Charleston, S.C. in 1845. The address was opposite Victoria House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beals, Albert J.

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1846 to 1854. In 1846-1847 he was listed at 156 Broadway, and in 1848-1849 at 183 Broadway. From 1850 to 1854 he was listed at 156 Broadway. One source noted him in 1850-1851 in partnership as Beals and Cox (E.R.) at 181 Broadway, but this reference is incorrect. The Beals and Cox partnership involved Henry S. Beals. In 1854-1855 A.J. Beals was listed at 373 Broadway. Stamped on the brass mat of a sixth plate daguerreotype"A.J. Beals/ 156 Broadway." Noted elsewhere as "A. Tennyson Beals." A.J. Beals and Henry S. Beals were both listed at the 373 Broadway address in 1854-1855, however. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beals, Alonzo H.

As A.H. Beal (cq), listed as a daguerreian, directly opposite Gardiner Hotel, Gardiner, Maine, 1856. Probably the same as A.H. Beals (correct spelling), listed as a daguerreian in Boston, Mass., in 1859, 1860. There he was listed at 103 Court Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beals, Charles S.

Listed as a daguerreian in Lawrence, Mass., 1857. Listed without business address, but noted elsewhere as being in partnership as Beals and Chase (E.B.) at 197 Essex Street. Beals boarded at 8 PC. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beals, Henry S.

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1846 to 1855; and in California 1854 to 1860. Prior to 1846, he was listed as a tailor, in business with A.J. Beals. In 1846-1847 he was listed as a daguerreian at 293 Broadway, in partnership as Beals and Fowler (W.H.). From 1848 to 1851 he was listed alone at 183 Broadway, with various residence addresses. In 1851-1852 he was listed at 175 Broadway and 208 Bowery. In 1852-1853, he was listed at 195 Broadway and 208 Bowery, and lived at 208 Broadway. In 1853-1854 he was listed at 407 Broadway and 208 Bowery; and in 1854-1855 at 373 Broadway with his home on Melrose. One directory noted him in partnership in 1851 as Beals and Cox (E.R.). Probably the same Henry S. Beals listed in Sacramento, Calif. from 1854 to 1860. There he was listed as the "National Daguerreian Gallery" at 87 J Street, second floor. Various residence addresses were listed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beaman, Elihu A.

Listed as a photographer in Owego, N.Y. in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beamer, V.M. (Mrs.)

Opened a gallery in Richmond, Ind., in June, 1857, in partnership with Mrs. M.J. Newton. They advertised ambrotypes, melinotypes, Iloriotypes, Hallotypes and Ambographs. Their rooms were over Stratton and Coffin's Store, west of the Citizen's Bank. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bean, (Charles N.)

Listed simply as "Bean", photographer, in Corsicana, Texas, 1860, 1861. He advertised there as late as August, 1861. Charles N. Bean was noted in Vicksburg, Miss., during the Civil War, and then as a photographer in Houston, Texas. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bean, Aaron

Operated as a daguerreian at 290 Main St., upstairs, Buffalo, N.Y., 1848-1851. He lived at 175 Delaware Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bean, Lothrop G.

First listed as a daguerreian in Fall, River, Mass. in 1856. In 1858 and 1859 he was listed in Lowell, Mass. He advertised his "gallery of art" at 234 Merrimac St. in 1858 with "no stairs to climb", and offered photographs and "lettertypes" as well as daguerreotypes. In 1859, at the same address, he advertised the exclusive right in Lowell to Cutting's patent ambrotype process. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bear, John W.

Also spelled Baer. An itinerant daguerreian whom one source reported began his career c. 1840, designing and building custom traveling daguerreian wagons. Another source reported Bear opened a gallery in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1844, and left there for Boston in early 1845. He established himself there at 17 Hanover St., and left when winter arrived. He visited Wilmington, Del., for a few weeks, then Annapolis, Md., where his gallery was in the Court House. There for two months, he went on to Alexandria, Va., advertising as the "Buckeye Blacksmith." Another source reported he opened a gallery in Lancaster, Pa., in 1846, and for a time was in partnership with C.M. Johnston. The partnership was dissolved in 1847. Probably the same John Bear listed in Philadelphia, Pa., from 1857 to 1860. In 1857 he was listed at 338 Market St., as Bear and Kraft (Craft). The firm was not listed in 1858, but was listed in 1859 at 942 Market St. In 1860 Bear was listed alone at 734 Market St. In 1859-1860 the firm of Bear and Reigart (A.W.) was listed at the 734 Market Street address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beardsley, A.J.

Listed as a daguerreian in Dixon, Ill. in 1855-1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beardsley, Jefferson

Daguerreian, Ithaca, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beatty, S.A.

Daguerreian, Calaveras County, Calif., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beauchamp, Levi

Daguerreian, Antioch, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beaumont, Henry

Morocco case maker, Brooklyn and New York City, N.Y. In 1853-1854 he was listed at 6 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. From 1854-1857 he was listed in the same occupation at 68 Duane Street, New York City, N.Y., and lived in Brooklyn. Another directory showed him as a merchant in 1854-1855. He did not appear in the 1857-1858 Brooklyn directory, but reappeared in 1858-1859 listed simply as "morocco" at the New York City Duane Street address. He was listed in the 1859-1860 directory without any occupation. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beaumont, Joshua

Listed as a photographer on Market Street below Work, Chester, Pa., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beaveau, Stephen

Daguerreian, Burns, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bechlar, Nicholas

Advertised as "photographs" at 1331 Ridge Road, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bechtel

Daguerreian, 57 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856, in partnership as Shive and Bechtel. Not listed in subsequent directories. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beck, D.M.

Daguerreian, Charlestown, Ill., 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beck, Edward (c.1822-)

Born in Ohio, c. 1822, he was recorded as a daguerreian in Putnamville, Ind., in 1860. Shortly after that, he moved to Worthington, Ind., where he built a photographic gallery (1863) and expanded into the mercantile business. He retired in 1865. Information corrected to March, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beck, J.H.B.

Advertised as a daguerreian in Washington, D.C. at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street, 1843-1844, over Stott's apothecary and drug store. At that time, Beck was in competition with L.T. Warner, advertising his images at a lower price. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beck, Jacob

Daguerreian, 85 North Front Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854; listed in business as Jacob Beck & Sons. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beck, T.J.D.

Listed as a photographer at 308 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C., 1860 and probably later. In 1860 he was in partnership as McClees (J.) and Beck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beck, William P.

Active as a daguerreotypist, 2 First Street, Troy, N.Y., 1846-1850. In 1846-1847 he was listed in partnership as Ripley (C.T.) and Beck. He lived at 63 Seventh Street. In 1847-1848 he was listed alone at the same address. From 1848 to 1850 he was listed without a business address. He was known to have identified his images with a case imprint. In January, 1854, Beck was reported as a daguerreian in Homer, N.Y. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckel

The Beckel Brothers were apparently stereo photographers in Lockport, N.Y., from a time prior to 1858. One source documented a view of the New York City Hall, taken prior to an 1858 fire. The fire broke out during ceremonies celebrating the laying of the trans-Atlantic cable. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckel, Joseph

On January 25, 1859, Bechel, of New York City, N.Y., was issued a patent (#22,695) for the first American table top stereoscopic viewer featuring a fanfolded set of views which rotated over a triangular spindle. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Becker

Probable daguerreian or ambrotypist, Hudson, N.Y., c. 1858. Pasted-in blue paper label in the back of an empty ninth-plate paper-mache case reads "From Becker's Gallery, 822 Warren St., Hudson, N.Y. In House & Wattle's Building." Information corrected to March, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Becker, Augustus

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1857-1861. No business address listed. He boarded on Spruce Street, north of George Street, in 1857-1858. In 1859-1860 he lived at 40 Howe Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Becker, Crawford

Listed as a daguerreian in Livingston, N.Y. in 1859. Probably the same as C. Becker, listed in Great Barrington, Mass., in 1860 as an ambrotypist. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Becker, Frederick S.

Listed as a daguerreian at 711 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1856-1857. Not listed in subsequent directories. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Becker, George

Daguerreian, southeast corner of Main and High Streets, upstairs, Belleville, Ill., 1860. He lived on the east side of Jackson Street, between Washington and Franklin Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Becker, J.F.

Daguerreian, Syracuse, N.Y., 1845. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckers, Alexander

A daguerreian and manufacturer of stereoscopes, he was first reported in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1836. In 1842 he apparently studied daguerreotyping under Frederick Langenheim, and went to work for him. He was noted as a daguerreian operator for the Langenheim Brothers in 1843. Later in the same year, and in 1844, he was reported to be working for Edward White, a daguereian case maker, in New York City.

In the spring of 1844, Edward White bought a large Voigtlander camera, which Beckers used to make the first whole plate daguerreotypes in New York City. These views were made from their studio at 175 Broadway. He remained with White until December of 1844. According to Beckers' own memory, White refused to heat the studio in winter, and so Beckers opened his own studio at 33 John Street, corner of Nassau Street.

In 1844-1845, he was listed in the New York City directory without an occupation. In March, 1845 he moved his studio to 201 Broadway, under the firm name of Langenheim and Beckers, agents for Voigtlander (cameras) and Louis Beckers (chemicals).

From 1845 to 1851 he was listed as daguerreotypes, 201 Broadway. He was listed in partnership as Langenheim and Beckers. In 1850-1851, his residence was listed as Hoboken, N.J. The 201 Broadway address was reportedly next to Edward Anthony's establishment. In 1847, Beckers began using a reversing mirror on his cameras; the mirror was made by John Fitz, Sr.

In 1849, Beckers invented and patented a daguerreotype plate holder (#6,812). In the same year, the name of the firm was changed to Beckers & Piard (V.). Beckers recalled that "Having now more time, we succeeded in constructing a machine for cleaning plates in one-third the time required by hand." The gallery was listed in partnership with Victor Piard at 201 Broadway, alternately to 1853 or 1856. Beckers' residence to 1853 was listed in Hoboken, N.J.

Later, Beckers recalled that in 1852 "we (Beckers & Piard) contrived a method for making four pictures on one plate, and in such a way that the exposed quarter was in the center of the field of the lens." He was later embroiled in a suit with Marcus Ormsbee over the multiplying plate holder patent.

In 1852-1853, Beckers was listed in the Jersey City, N.J. directory without a business address, and lived in Hoboken. He recalled later that in 1853 he began designing an arrangement to hold and show glass stereoscopic images.

From 1853 to 1856 he was listed as daguerreotypes at 264 Broadway, New York City, in partnership as Beckers and Piard (V.). In 1856 Ormsbee obtained a patent for "this same" (referring to Beckers' 1852 invention) multiplying plate holder. Beckers' priority claim nullified the patent.

In 1856-1857, Beckers was listed with a daguerreian gallery at 261 Broadway, New York City. The Jersey City, N.J., directory listed him at 264 Broadway, with his residence at 58 Garden Street, Hoboken.

On April 7, 1857 Beckers obtained Patent #16,962 for his revolving table-top stereoscope. In 1857-1858, he was listed alone as a daguerreotypist at 411 Broadway, New York City; he continued to live in Hoboken.

In 1858 Beckers sold his daguerreotype business, to concentrate on stereoscopes. From 1858 to 1860 he was listed as a daguerreotypist, and patent stereoscopic panorama, stereoscopes at 411 Broadway, New York City. He lived at the corner of Second and Garden Streets, Hoboken. Another source reported that he sold his daguerreian gallery in 1859 to Augustus Morand.

On March 29, 1859 Beckers was issued Patent #23,342 for a method of mounting two doors on his table-top stereoscope on simple metal ears, and screws to hold the doors in position. Presumably this allowed for reflected light to be directed on the views. Less than a month later, on April 12, he was issued Patent #23,438 for a modified stereoscopic viewer with the belt at an angle, providing for a greater number of views. A week later, on April 12, he was issued Patent #23,543 for a further modification. This patent covered the eccentric mounting of the top spindle with an external lever for focusing.

On July 26, 1859 he patented a shorter version of the table-top viewer (Patent #24,855) with a slanted top and movable eyepiece for viewing back-to-back mounted views. On December 13, 1859 he received yet another patent, #26,407, covering viewer eyepieces turned from a single piece of wood cut obliquely for protection against ambient light.

In the 1859-1860 Jersey City directory he was listed as "stereoscopist" and lived at 58 Garden Street, Hoboken.

From 1869 to 1870 his business was located at 560 Broadway, New York City. In 1869 he won first prize at the American Institute for revolving stereoscope and stand. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckers, Louis

Chemist, daguerreian, and supplier of daguerreian chemicals, Philadelphia, Pa., 1843-1861. One source noted him on Old York Road, Philadelphia, as early as 1843, although the first directory listing for him is 1846. From 1846 to 1848 he was listed at 34 Old York Road; and from 1850-1857 at 56 North Fifth Street. One directory listed him as a daguerreian at 66 North Fifth Street in 1856. Another source listed him at 118 Chestnut Street in 1858. In 1860-1861 he was listed as a chemist in New York City, and lived at 8 Franklin Terrace, Hoboken, N.J. One source reported Beckers made daguerreian chemicals for Chilton in New York City as early as 1840; where he was located at that time is unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Becking, Joseph F.

Daguerreian, Wooster, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckman, Rudolph

Alternately spelled Beekman; "phototypist," 385 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1851-1852. He lived at the same address. Listed in partnership as Wehnert (B.) and Beckman. Not listed in subsequent directories and unclear whether "phototypist" had any relation to photography. Probably the same as "Beekman", noted by other sources as being in New York City in 1851. Then, he was listed in business as Beekman and Brothers. The firm was noted by Humphrey's Journal as having been producing calotypes "for some time." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckmann, (Mme.)

Daguerreian, New York City, N.Y., dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckwith, Charles D.

Listed as a daguerreian in Crescent City, Calif. in 1858. Another source located Beckwith in Yreka, Calif., in 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckwith, Henry

Daguerreian, Bethany, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckwith, Joseph P.

Daguerreian, 382 Hudson St., New York City, N.Y., 1855-1856. He lived at the same address. From 1856-1858 he was listed without an occupation, and in 1858-1859 as an "agent". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beckwith, Marvin E.

Born in Erie County, N.Y., he came to Cleveland, Ohio in 1839. He ran several businesses there, and learned daguerreotyping from Samuel Crobaugh. He probably had a gallery earlier than 1859, but was listed that year at 9 Pearl Street. He continued as a photographer as late as 1869. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bedell, Avery Augustus

First listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y. from 1851 to 1853. In 1851 he was listed at 204 Chatham Street; he lived at 194 Jay Street, Brooklyn. He did not appear in the 1852-1853 Brooklyn directory. Probably the same as Avery Bedell, listed as a daguerreian in New York City in 1852-1853, at 308 Broadway, in partnership as Bedell and Gray (J.M.). Bedell's residence was 30 Avenue D. A Bedell gallery is referred to in an article in Snelling's Journal in January, 1856, but it is more likely the Bedell referred to was Richard Bedell, Jr. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bedell, Richard, Jr.

Dealer in daguerreian apparatus, 76 Lewis Street, New York City, N.Y., 1853-1855. In 1855-1856 he was listed as an artist at the same address. Not listed in subsequent directories. A Bedell gallery is referred to in an article in Snelling's Journal in January, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bedell, William

Daguerreian, 125 Lewis St., New York City, N.Y., 1851-1852. A Bedell gallery is referred to as current in an article in Snelling's Journal in January, 1856, but it is more likely the Bedell referred to was Richard Bedell, Jr. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bedford, George O.

Listed as a daguerreian in Newark, N.J., 1857 to 1861. In 1857-1858 he was listed as an "artist" at 354 Broad Street, and lived at 33 Bleecker St. From 1858 to 1861 he was listed as an "artist" at 202 Broad Street, with the same residence. He was noted as a daguerreian in partnership as Schenck and Bedford, 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bee Hive Gallery

Bee Hive Gallery See Klauber, Edward Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beebee, William

Listed as "pictures" in New York City, N.Y., 1847-1851. It is unclear whether "pictures" had a relationship to photography or not. From 1847 to 1849, he was listed at 91 Liberty Street; from 1849 to 1851 he was listed at 84 Warren Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beebout, L.A.

Ambrotypes and photographs, corner of Columbia and Detroit Streets, Kenton, Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beech, W.P.

Reported as a daguerreian in Homer, N.Y. in 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beecher

Listed as a daguerreian in late 1852 and possibly early 1853 in Norristown, Pa. He occupied rooms previously used by Matthias, on the third floor of C. Meeh's Veranda Building, Main Street, opposite the Court House. When Beecher left, the same rooms were occupied by W.A.H. Lewis. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beecher, A.P.

Daguerreian stock dealer, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beecher, Robert M.

Listed as a daguerreian at 6 Franklin Buildings, Syracuse, N.Y., 1851-1852. He boarded at 75 East Lafayette Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beecher, Thomas W.

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1857-1858. No business address listed; he lived at 90 Park St. Probably an employee of Samuel Peck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beekman, James

Listed as a daguerreian at 3 Wall Street, Kingston, N.Y., 1857; he lived on Main Street. Not listed in subsequent directories. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beekman, Rudolph

Spelling Variant; See Beckman, Rudolph Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beers, C.F.

Noted as a daguerreian in Boston, Mass., c. 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beers, Clement

Noted as a "daguerreian case gilder" in New Haven, Conn., 1860-1861. No business address listed; he lived at 64 Whalley Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beers, H.H.

Daguerreian, Victor, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beers, William A.

Listed as a daguerreian, Street Building, New Haven, Conn., 1854 and later. He was reported in business as a photographer at the location as late as 1889. From 1856 to 1866, he was listed at 144-146 Chapel Street., Elliott's Building, in partnership as Beers and Mansfield (S.), at the "Gallery of Photographic Science and Art". In 1867 he was listed alone at 242 Chapel St. (old #144), and later at 762 Chapel St. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Behn, Adolphus (G.A.)

Reportedly born c. 1825 in Germany, he advertised as a daguerreian in LaGrange, Texas in February, 1847. He might possibly be the same as A.G. Behne, listed in the 1860 census as a photographer in Columbus, Texas. If so, information on his activities from 1847 until 1860 is currently unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Behne, Adolphus (G.A.)

Spelling Variant; See Behn, Adolphus Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Behne, Adolphus (G.A.)

Spelling Variant; See Behn, Adolphus Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beidell, L.S.

Recorded as offering daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Chambersburg, Pa., mid to late 1850's; specific dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beineix, John

Advertised stereoscopes at 331 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell

In May, 1851, Bell advertised "daguerreotypes on pure silver and gold" at the old stand of Shew and Marks, 117 Baltimore Street (corner of South Street?), Baltimore, Md. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, Charles

First listed as a daguerreian in Rockton, Ill. in 1854-1855. Possibly the same C.H. Bell who advertised in June, 1859 in Lockhart, Texas as C.H. Bell & Co. Also possibly the same Charles Bell listed as a photographer in the 1860 census in Corpus Christi, Texas. The firm of Burgess (A.) and Butler (C.W.) advertised in September, 1860 they were at "Bell's old stand, corner of Water and William Streets". Possibly also the same Bell noted in partnership as Morrill (D.S.) and Bell in Indianola, Texas in October, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, George B.

Listed as a daguerreian at 1029 South, Philadelphia, Pa., 1858. Not listed in subsequent directories. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, J. (W.)

Noted with an ambrotype gallery, 30 Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va., 1859. He boarded at 58 Bollingbrook. Probably the same as J.W. Bell, listed as an ambrotypist in 1860 at 110 Bridge Street, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. There he lived at 143 Washington Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, J.W.

Daguerreian and daguerreian plate and apparatus manufacturer, New York City, N.Y., 1841 to about 1843. In 1841-1842 he was listed in partnership as Corduan (J.) and Bell, at the rear of 28 Cherry Street. There the firm advertised daguerreotype plates, and offered daguerreotypes. The firm was also known as Corduan & Co. In 1842-1843 the address remained the same; in 1843-1844 the firm remained but did not mention Bell's involvement. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, J.W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Dexter, Mich. in 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, John

Listed as a daguerreian at 1619 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa., 1858. Not listed in subsequent directories. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, John R.

Noted as a daguerreian, ambrotypist and photographer, 117 Hanover St., corner Friend Street, Boston, Mass., 1857-1865. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, Nephi

Listed as an ambrotypist with H.W. Turner & Co., 480 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., 1860. He lived at 307 Virginia Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, Robert

Daguerreotypist, Boston, Mass., 1855. No business address listed; he lived at 38 Emerald Street. Not listed in subsequent directories. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, William

Listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1852-1860. Current research indicates he may have begun working as a daguerreian in the gallery of John Keenan c. 1848, before opening his own gallery. In approximately 1853 he may also have been a student of Charles Ehrmann. In 1852 and 1853 he was listed at 86 North Second Street. In 1854 and 1855 he was listed in partnership as Bell and Clayton (L.) at 178 South Second Street, and at the southeast corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets. Bell was not listed in 1856 or 1857, but in 1858 was listed at 46 North Eighth Street, in business as Bell & Co, with Peter Biderman. Neither Bell nor the firm was listed in 1859, but in 1860 Bell was listed as a photographer at 1137 South Ninth Street. An identified image noted the gallery as the "Jenny Lind Gallery." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, William

Listed as ambrotypes on Main Street near Bedford, Carlisle, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bell, William H.

First recorded as a daguerreian in 1859 in Amsterdam, N.Y. Probably the same William H. Bell listed as a daguerreian operator in Troy, N.Y. in 1860-1861. No business address was listed; he boarded at 36 Harrison Place. Possibly the same Bell noted by another source in Troy, date unknown, at 594 River Street, in partnership as Pine and Bell(s). Imprint on velvet of sixth plate daguerreotype case. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bellingmier, Adolph

Daguerreian, 36 Essex St., New York City, N.Y., 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Belton, Judson R.

Listed as ambrotypes and photographs on Main Street, Gallion (Galion), Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beman, Orson D.

First recorded as a daguerreian at 55 Court St., Binghampton, N.Y., 1856-1857. He lived at 4 Congdon Court Block. Not listed in 1858-1859. This is probably the same O.D. Beman listed as a daguerreian in Harpersville, N.Y., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bemis, Samuel

A Boston, Mass. dentist from 1822 until his retirement in 1860, Bemis purchased a daguerreotype camera and plates in April, 1840 from Francois Gouraud, Daguerre's representative who traveled to the U.S. to demonstrate the new photographic process. Dr. Bemis took successful images four days later. During that summer he traveled to the Crawford Notch area of New Hampshire, taking additional views; and took further views later than year in Boston. There is also an indication that during 1840, Dr. Bemis assisted A.S. Southworth and Joseph Pennell with their daguerreotypy. He was listed as a Boston resident from 1840 to 1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bendann, Daniel

His daguerreian career probably began prior to 1854 in Richmond, Va., where he may have worked for J.H. Whitehurst. It may have been during that time that he daguerreotyped Edgar Allen Poe. In 1854 he arrived in Baltimore to work for Whitehurst. He returned to Richmond in 1856 to open his own gallery; and in 1858 was back in Baltimore, with his brother, and opened a gallery at 205 Baltimore Street in 1859. As Bendann Brothers (David and Daniel), the gallery was listed in 1859-1860 over 205 West Baltimore Street. Daniel lived at 13 South High Street. One of the Bendann brothers was listed in Baltimore in 1858, without a business address, and boarding at the Mansion House. In later years, Bendann recalled taking an image of Edwin Booth in 1853 or 1854; Joseph Jefferson in 1856; and President Buchanan in 1858. Sometime after 1860 the Bendann Brothers were in partnership with Bogardus (A.) in New York City, N.Y. at 1153 Broadway. The partnership was dissolved in 1873, with the retirement of the Bendanns. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bendann, David

Listed as a daguerreian over 205 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md., 1859-1860, in partnership as Bendann Brothers (Daniel and David). He lived at 13 South High Street (in 1860). One of the Bendann brothers was listed as a daguerreian in Baltimore in 1858. In that year, no business address was listed; and he boarded at the Mansion House. He was not listed in Woods' 1858-1859 directory. Sometime after 1860 the Bendann Brothers were listed in partnership with Bogardus (A.) t 1153 Broadway, New York City, N.Y. The partnership was dissolved in 1873, with the retirement of the Bendanns. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bendon

Listed as ambrotypes and photographs, Richmond, Va., 1856. Not listed in directories; noted in reports which appeared in Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal in that year. Probably Daniel Bendann, who was probably in Richmond that year, but more definite information is needed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benedict, Philander H.

Daguerreian and stock dealer, Syracuse, N.Y., 1849-1866. From 1849 to 1852 he was listed in partnership as Geer (W.H.H.) and Benedict. In 1851-1852, the gallery was listed at 38 East Genesee Street, upstairs, and Benedict boarded at Brintnall's Hotel. The partnership continued through 1854-1855, with the address of 38 Granger's Block, assumed to be the same as 38 East Genesee Street. From 1855 to 1860, Benedict was listed alone at the same address as a stock dealer, with various residence addresses. The partnership took an image of S.D. Humphrey. Benedict held patent #10,466 for a daguerreotype plate holder, issued January 31, 1854. An imprint on a daguerreotype case refers to "National Daguerreotype Gallery". Benedict was also on the committee of the New York State Daguerreian Association in 1851. Probably the same Benedict noted in partnership as Green (Geer?) and Benedict in Salina, N.Y., in 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benedict, R.B.

Daguerreian, Alton, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benedict, S.S.

Daguerreian, Carbondale, Pa., 1844. From January to March he advertised rooms at the Mansion House, #3, upstairs. From September to November he advertised his rooms two doors below the Rail Way Hotel. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beney, William G.F.

Listed with photographic rooms at 56 Delaware St., Leavenworth, Kan., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bengler

Recorded as a daguerreian in Kyte River, Ill. in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benham, A.A. (Mrs.)

Listed with a daguerreian gallery on the west side of Calhoun Street, between Main and Columbia Streets, Ft. Wayne, Ind., 1858-1859. Not listed in subsequent directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benham, B.H.

First listed as a daguerreian in Newark, Ohio in 1853. Undoubtedly the same B.H. Benham listed with a photograph and ambrotype gallery and stock depot on the southeast corner of Columbia and Calhoun Streets, Ft. Wayne, Ind., 1858-1859. In late 1859 the address was listed as 106 Columbia Street, over Stapleford's Auction room. He lived on the south side of Main between Calhoun and Harrison Streets. In 1860-1861 he had the same business listing with a different home address. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Beniczky, Kornel

Also listed as Cornelius; daguerreian and artist, New York City, N.Y., 1854-1860. In 1854-1855, he was listed at 293 Broadway. He was not listed in 1855-1856, but was listed in 1856 at the same address, in partnership with N.G. Burgess. In 1856-1857 he was listed at 293 Broadway as an artist. From 1857 to 1860 he was listed as a photographer at 65 Chatham Street, with various residence addresses. The 293 Broadway address was occupied by Burgess from 1852 to 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benjamin, A.

Probably a photographer in New York City, N.Y. in 1860. His name comes from a list of contributors to the Fredericks defense fund against the Cutting patent. He was also one of the original signers of the consititution of the American Photographical Society, adopted March 26, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benjamin, E.A.

Noted as Dr. E.A. Benjamin, he advertised daguerreian rooms in Georgetown, S.C., in April, 1842. His rooms were at Mrs. Lester's. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benjamin, Edmon

Listed in the 1860 census as a 16-year old daguerreian in Olean, N.Y., he may have been an apprentice to Thomas H. Johnson. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benjamin, Orrin C.

Moving to New Jersey to teach school at the age of 20, he bought a daguerreotype outfit, and learned the process with Richard A. Lewis of New York City. He opened a gallery in Milburn, N.J. at an unknown date, then moved to Rahway. He was listed as a daguerreian in Newark, N.J. from 1853 to 1861. From 1853 to 1855 he was listed at 294 Broad Street, and lived at 18 Liberty Street. He was not listed in 1855-1856, but was listed from 1856 to 1861 at 274 Broad Street, with various residence addresses. He lost everything in a fire in 1865, bought a farm in Elmira, N.Y., and opened a gallery in Corning. He relocated to Orange, N.J., in 1867. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benjamin, W.F.

Listed as a daguerreian in Winchester, Ill. in 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benner, Andrew R.

Spelling Variant; see Renner, Andrew R. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennet, John A.

Also noted as Juan Bennett, he may have operated as a daguerreian in South America on a temporary basis in 1842-1843 before opening a gallery at 55 Royal Street, Mobile, Ala. in 1843. In 1844 he was located at 59 Royal Street; the directory noted he "takes daguerreotype likenesses." His gallery was bought out by Marcus Root in 1844, and Bennett made additional trips to South America in 1845 and 1852. Quite possibly the same Bennett, postulated as John A., who appeared as a daguerreian in New Orleans, La. in 1856. There he was listed at #3 and #8 St. Charles Street, in partnership with Andrews (J.) at the "National Daguerreotype and Photographic Gallery". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett

In partnership as Bennett and Daboll, the firm operated as daguerreians at the corner of Washington Row, Providence, R.I., in 1843. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett

Also spelled Bensett; photographer, Morgan Street, Booneville, Mo., 1860, listed in partnership as Bennett and Wright. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, Benjamin S.

Listed as a daguerreian on East Water Street, corner of Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1858-1859, in partnership as Truscott and Bennett. He boarded at Louis House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, George J.

Listed as a daguerreian in Constable, N.Y. in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, J. Ebenezer

Presumably an employe of John Plumbe, Jr., Bennett was listed as "p(h)otographic," over 449 Main Street, Louisville, Ken., in 1845-1846. He boarded at Ormsby House. The gallery address was Plumbe's. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, Josiah C.

Recorded as a daguerreotypist in Boston, Mass., 1858. No business address listed; he boarded at the rear of 85 Friend Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, Nahum S.

From 1850 to 1853 Bennett was listed as a daguerreian in Washington, D.C. In 1850 he was listed on the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets. In the winter of 1851-1852, S.R. Seibert reportedly negotiated the sale of Bennett's gallery to Root (M.A.) and Clarke (J.H.). Root and Clarke did open a gallery in 1852, but Bennett was also listed in his own gallery as late as 1853. One source has implied a possible business relationship between Root and Bennett. In his 1850 listing, Bennett was noted as "running his own gallery," with the possible implication he previously worked for someone else. On July 16, 1853, he was injured in an explosion on the steamer "Empire", reportedly on his way to a gallery in Saratoga Springs. Thompson (E.C.) and Stevens occupied his Saratoga rooms. Images destroyed in the explosion included a whole plate of Henry Clay, 16 portraits of U.S. Senators, and Rocky Mountain Indians. Possibly the same N.S. Bennett listed in Alexandria, Va., at 69 King St., in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, Nathan S.

Listed as "photographer," 109 Washington St., Boston, Mass., 1844. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, William

Daguerreian artist, Providence, R.I., 1850-1855. In 1850-1851 he was listed at 47 Cranston Street. From 1852 to 1855 he was listed without a business address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, William

Daguerreian, Willett, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bennett, William H.

Listed as a photographist in Philadelphia, Pa., 1850-1860. In 1850 he was listed at 404 Market Street. In 1851 and 1852 he was listed at 378 Market Street, and lived on Wood Street. From 1853 to 1856 he was listed at 246 North Second Street, and in 1857 and 1858 at the southeast corner of Eighth and Race Streets. He was not listed in 1859, but was listed as a photographer at 706 North 18th Street in 1860. Probably the same "Bennett" noted as a daguerreian on Eighth Street in 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bensett

Spelling Variant; See Bennett Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bensley, J.M.

Listed as a daguerreian in Springville, N.Y. in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benson, F.M.

Daguerreian, New Hope, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benson, John H.

Daguerreian and ambrotypist, Romeo, Mich., 1855-1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benson, W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Boonville, Mo. in 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benson, William

He arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii from New South Wales on the ship "Harmony" in 1850. He apparently operated as a daguerreian there in 1856, and sold his business to W.F. Howland in 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bent, Edward Stanley

Daguerreian, 155 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1851-1852. Listed in partnership as Byron (W.C.) and Bent. He lived at 13 Willoughby Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bent, Israel

First listed as a daguerreian in Newburyport, Mass. from 1851 to 1858, he later moved to Boston. In Newburyport, he was listed at 62 State Street, next to the Post Office. From 1855 to 1858 he was listed in partnership as Bent and McArthur (J.A.). From 1858 to 1860 he was listed in Boston, Mass., at 140 Washington Street, and lived at 163 Chelsea Street, East Boston. The gallery address was the same as that of L.M. Ives. Bent is known to have advertised with a card in the back of ninth plate images. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bentley, Bethuel

Daguerreian, Plainfield, Wisc., 1857-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bentley, J.

Daguerreian, 97 Pittsburg Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 1852-1853. Not listed in subsequent Cleveland directories. Probably the same J. Bentley listed as a daguerreian in Roscoe, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Benton, Russell O.

Listed as a daguerreian in Buffalo, N.Y. from 1847 to 1859. In 1847 he was listed in partnership as Walker (G.R.) and Benton at 266 Main Street, upstairs, and lived at 177 Delaware Street. From 1848 to 1851 he was listed alone at the same address, with various residence addresses. From 1851 to 1857 he was listed at 268-1/2 Main Street. In the 1858 directory he was listed on Main Street at the corner of Niagara Street; and in 1859 at 17 Main Street. He also advertised ambrotype goods. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bergemann, J.

Ambrotypist, #2 Phoenix Block, Ft. Wayne, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bergemann, S.

Daguerreian, 95 East Washington St., Indianapolis, Inc., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berger, Emil

Listed as a daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1856-1857. No business address listed; he lived on Day Street, near George Street. Probably an employee of Samuel Peck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bergner, T.W.

Listed as a "photographical painter" at 1931 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bergstresser, Jacob

Ambrotypist, Berrysburg, Pa., 1860. He was also issued Patent #22,850 for the "Monumental Daguerreotype Case" February 8, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bergstresser, S.L.

Born in Boalsburg, Pa., he was a daguerreian in Lock Haven, Pa. in 1856, in partnership as Mowrey (E.L.) and Bergstresser. He advertised in August that rooms had been opened in Quiggle and Mayer's new building on Water Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berhard, Jr. , Alexander

Listed as a daguerreian at 167 Bowery, New York City, N.Y., 1855-1857. In subsequent directories, he was listed as a dentist. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berkeley

Daguerreian, Washington, Texas, 1857. He advertised there in July, in partnership as Wright and Berkeley. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berkholdt, Sidney W.

Daguerreotypist, Allentown, Pa., 1860. No business address listed; he lived on Walnut Street near Eighth. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berkley, Leonidis

Also noted as Leonida; daguerreian and ambrotypist, Bedford, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bernard, C.G.

Listed as a chemist and photographer at 337 Main St. (Bartlett's address), Hartford, Conn., 1860-1861. He lived at 197 Front Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bernhardt, Jacob

Listed as a daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1860-1861. No business address listed; he lived at 22 Day Street; probably an employee of Samuel Peck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bernhardt, John C.

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1857-1860. In 1857-1858 he was listed without a business address, and boarded at 6 Day Street. In 1859-1860 he was listed at 30 Day Street. He was probably an employee of Samuel Peck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berry, (Miss)

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Ai, Ohio in 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berry, D.

Listed as a daguerreian on Hanover Street, Marshall, Mich. in 1850. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berry, Joseph

Listed as a photographer in Owego, N.Y. in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Berstler, George A.

Daguerreotypist, Marylandsville, Pa., 1859. In 1860 he was listed on Darby Road near South 43rd Street, in West Philadelphia, Pa. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Besley, Henry

Daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, Hampden, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Besnard, Frederick

Dealer in daguerreian apparatus, 81 Leonard St., New York City, N.Y., 1858. From 1858 to 1860 he was listed at the address as "frames". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bettison, David C. (c. 1836-?)

Born in Louisiana, he advertised as a "photographist" on the south side of Main Street between Second and Third Streets, Louisville, Ken., 1859-1860. He lived on Market Street. He advertised a "photographic picture gallery". He was listed in the 1860 census as an ambrotypist. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Betts, Benjamin

Operated as a daguerreian in Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pa. A student of Samuel Broadbent when Broadbent was a daguerreian in Wilmington, Betts occupied his teacher's studio in the Glazier Building when Broadbent left town in 1851. In 1852, Betts lived at 13 West Seventh Street, and was listed in partnership as Betts and Carlisle (N.). The firm advertised stereoscopic daguerreotypes from life. In 1853 the firm moved to 95 Market Street, and in April 1854 Betts left the firm. This is probably the same Benjamin Betts listed in 1857 as a daguereian in Philadelphia. There he was listed at 179 Chestnut Street, and lived at 127 North Juniper Street. At that time, he was listed in partnershp as Richards (F.D.B.) and Betts. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Betts, Charles S.

Probably an American daguerreian, he operated in Jalapa, Mexico, west of Vera Cruz, in May, 1847. While there is currently no record of Betts in the U.S., he was in partnership in Mexico with Gardiner (J.C.), who was also operating a fraudulent dental practice. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Betts, John

Listed with a "photographic room" at 1024 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., 1859. He lived at 1511 Filbert Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bevan

"Daguerreotypes", 458 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854, in partnership as Bishop and Bevan. Not listed in the individual directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Biaggi, Felix

Dealer and/or manufacturer of daguerreian frames, 137 Wooster St., New York City, N.Y., 1857-1859. In 1858-1859, he was listed as "cases", and lived at 137 Wooster Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bibb, James G.

Listed as a daguerreian and ambrotypist in Huntsville, Mo. in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bichnell, William P. (C.)

Alternately noted with a middle initial of "C" and spelling of his last name as Bickel, he was listed as a daguerreian in the Galveston, Texas census of 1850. In 1851 he advertised in Houston in partnership as Meguire (McQuire) (W.) and Bickel. The source noted Meguire may only have been a dentist. Possibly the same as Bickel listed in partnership as Anderson (S.) and Bickel in Galveston in 1854, 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bickel, William P. (C.)

Spelling Variant; See Bichnell, William P. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bickel, William P. (C.)

Spelling Variant; See Bichnell, William P. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bickell, W.P.

Daguerreotypist, 316 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1849, 1850. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bicksler, Thomas S.

Listed as an ambrotypist and photographist, High Street at the corner of Bridge Street, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., 1860. He lived at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bickwell, Albion H.

Listed as an artist at 19 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., 1859. He lived at 55 Temple Street. Not listed in the 1860 directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Biddle, James E.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Hightstown, N.J. in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Biderman, Peter

Daguerreian, 46 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1858-1860. In 1858 he was listed in business with William Bell as Bell & Co. He was listed alone at the address in 1859, and in 1859-1860 in partnership as Biderman and Scott (J.W.). He lived at 812 South Fifth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bierstadt, Albert

Daguerreian, photographer, and noted American painter, New Bedford, Mass., c. 1853 to 1860 and later. Bierstadt may have learned the daguerreian process in Europe, c. 1853. He was reported to have photographed in the White Mountains in 1853, after his return to the U.S. He joined the Lander Expedition to the American West in in 1859, painting and photographing. Later he was in business with brothers Charles and Edward Bierstadt. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bierstadt, Charles

Listed as a photographer at 39 Purchase St., New Bedford, Mass., 1859 and later. He was listed there in business with his brother Edward. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bierstadt, Edward

Photographer, 39 Purchase St., New Bedford, Mass., 1859 and later. He was listed there in business with his brother Charles. He later photographed during the Civil War with another brother, Albert. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bigden, Charles

Daguerreian, 302 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y., 1856. He boarded at Genesee House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bigelow, John

Daguerreian, 496 Broadway, Albany, N.Y., 1860. Listed as a daguerreian in the mercantile index. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bigelow, John B.

Daguerreian, Museum Building (possibly 81 4th Street), Troy, N.Y., 1852-1854. Various residence addresses listed. Possibly the same John B. Bigelow listed as an ambrotypist in 1860 in Wilmington, Ver. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bigley, D.R.P.

Listed as an ambrotypist in Washington, D.C., 1860. No business address listed; he boarded on Seventh Street West. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bigsbee, E. (Mrs.)

Listed as a daguerreian in St. Charles, Mich. in 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bill, Charles K.

Listed as ambrotypes at 419 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1860. He lived at 47 Amity Street. In 1858-1859 he was listed in partnership as Boggs (R.M.) and Bill. In 1859-1860 he was listed alone as a photographer, with no business address, and lived at 603 Broadway. Another directory listed the partnership in 1859-1860 at the 603 Broadway address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bill, J. Oscar

Listed with the "Union Daguerreotype Gallery" at 281 Main St., corner Pearl Street, Hartford, Conn., 1859-1861. He boarded at the American Hotel. In 1860-1861 he offered ambrotypes, sphereotypes and "letter pictures". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Billingly, Robert

Daguerreian and ambrotypist, Murray, Ken., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Billings, George B.

Listed as ambrotypes in Lebanon, N.H. in 1860. Probably the same Billings noted as ambrotypist in Hanover, N.H., the same year, in partnership as Billings and Rowell. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Billings, Moses

Noted as a daguerreian in Erie, Pa., exact dates unknown. While one source noted him as a daguerreian, business directory listings noted him from 1853 to 1860 as a portrait painter. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bilt, August

Daguerreian artist, Third Street between Washington Avenue and Green Street, St. Louis, Mo., 1857. He lived at 115 Franklin Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Biltner, H.

Listed as a daguerreian in Mount Carroll, Ill. in 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bindt, Franz R.

Noted with a daguerreian and ambrotype gallery in Hawaii 1859 to 1861. He operated the gallery from August, 1859 until it was sold to E. Durand in 1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bingham, Benjamin

Listed taking ambrotypes, photographs, melainotypes at 100 Main St., Memphis, Tenn., 1860-1861, in partnership as Bingham and Meacham (S.L.M.). The firm was listed in 1860 as a "premium photographic and ambrotype gallery, and sewing machine depot", on the southeast corner of Main and Adams Streets, opposite the Worsham House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Binsse, Louis B.

As Louis B. Binesse & Co., a daguerreian supplier specializing in daguerreotype plates, New York City, N.Y., 1843-1845. In 1843, the company was listed at 40 Beech Street. In 1844-1845, the company was listed at 83 William Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Birch, G.H.

Listed as a daguerreian in Chillicothe, Ill. in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bird

Possibly an amateur daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1840. Mentioned in Marcus Root's The Camera and the Pencil. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Birge, Dr.

A dentist, he advertised as a daguerreian in Hamilton, N.Y. (Madison County) from November, 1852 to March, 1853. In partnership with Dr. Bardeen, another dentist, the pair opened the first skylight gallery in Hamilton, and may have employed A.D. Carrier as an operator. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Birmingham, A.

Listed as a photographer, probably in Carthage, N.C., 1859 and perhaps later. He was recorded as buying supplies from G.S. Cook in August, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Birmingham, George

Daguerreian case maker, 1603 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Birmingham, James

Daguerreian case maker and dealer in daguerreian stock, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856-1860. In 1856 he was listed as a case maker at 397 Ridge Avenue. From 1857 to 1859 he was listed in business as "daguerreian stock" as Dabbs (G.) and Birmingham, first at 1 Ranstead Place and in 1859 at 401 Ranstead Place. In 1860 he was listed as a daguerreian case maker at 1603 Ridge Ave., apparently in business with George Birmingham. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Birtles, Francis C.

Advertised ambrotypes in Woonsocket, R.I. in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bisbe, C.A.

Spelling Variant; See Bisbee, C.A. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Bisbee, Albert

He was reported to have been a daguerreian in Dayton, Ohio, as early as 1850. In 1853, he was noted in partnership as Bisbee and Robertson, on Main Street.

In the same year, he exhibited six large daguerreotype plates of Cincinnati, Ohio, taken from Newport, Kentucky, at the Crystal Palace Exhibition in New York City. Bisbee was also the author of a small treatise on photography published in 1853, titled The History and Practice of Daguerreotyping.

Bisbee apparently moved his daguerreian operation to Columbus in 1854.

On May 27, 1856, Bisbee was issued a patent on the SPHEREOTYPE photograph. He patented the process in conjunction with a Y. Day of Nashville, Tenn. The process involved making the border of the image (ambrotype) transparent, and placing the mat in bac