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Face, Jesse

Fagersteen, G.

Fahnestock, William Baker

Fahrenberg, Albert

Fair, J.

Fairchild, Abel

Fairlamb, Joseph

Faithful, Joseph

Fales, Charles

Falkenshield, Andrew

Falkner

Falls, C.

Fancy, George M.

Fancy, Joseph A.

Fanshaw

Fanshaw, Samuel R.

Fanshaw, Thomas

Farachy, Remoudo

Fardon, George Robinson

Farington, (G.) E.

Faris, P.

Faris, Thomas

Farish, Julius

Farley, Frank

Farnham, W.G.

Farnsworth

Farnsworth, Calvin P.

Farnsworth, George W.

Farnum, John

Farr, William A.

Farrand, Camillus

Farrell, O.F.

Farrington, C.

Farvington, (G.) E.

Fassett, Samuel M. (Mrs.)

Fassett, Samuel Montague

Faul, Henry

Faulkner, F.S.

Faulkner, Lewis K.

Faust, John A.

Faxon

Fay

Fay, A.P.

Fay, Christopher

Fay, F.B.

Fay, Roland

Fay, William D.

Feickert, P.

Feiger, E.F.

Felistone, Charley (Charles)

Feller, A.L.

Feller, Francis F.

Fellers, A.L.

Fellows, James W.

Fellows, Parker

Felter, Harvey G.

Felton, George W., Jr.

Felton, R.K.

Fenchtwanger, Lewis

Fender, Joseph G.

Fenn, S.T.

Fenn, William A.

Fennemore, George H.

Fenney, E.N.

Fenno, E.R.

Fenno, Joseph W.

Fentem, George

Fenton, C.L.

Ferare, John

Ferguson, B. Franklin

Ferguson, E.M.

Ferguson, M.M.

Ferrand, Charles

Ferre, J. Clifford

Ferrill, Butler E.

Ferris, Harvey

Ferry, William A.

Ferry, William E.

Fersner, F.

Fesnyder, Felix R.

Fessenden, Benjamin

Fessenden, Charles P.

Fetsch, Charles P.

Fetter, Harvey G.

Feuchtwanger, Lewis

Fickert

Fickes, Benjamin F.

Fickes, Frank

Fickett

Fickus, Frank

Field, Erastus Salisbury

Field, Horace H.

Field, J.

Field, Jonas W.

Field, Martin D.

Field, S.T.

Field, Wyman

Fields, J.H.G.

Fields, James B.

Fields, William

Fientz, Henry C.

Filbert, Oliver

Filkins, G.G.

Filley, Myron W.

Finch, E.

Finch, H.W.

Finch, O.D.

Finch, P.F.

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Fink, Daniel M.

Finley, A.C.

Finley, G.W.

Finley, Marshall

Finley, Thomas

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Fischer, Arthur J. (F.)

Fischer, Herman

Fischer, William

Fish, Addison A.

Fish, George W.

Fish, James

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Fisher, C.G.

Fisher, J.H.

Fisher, J.K.

Fisher, John

Fisher, Madeline (Martha)

Fisher, Marion

Fisher, S.W.

Fisk, John

Fisk, Oliver B.

Fitch, C.L.

Fitch, Clinton

Fitch, M.W.

Fitch, Oscar F.

Fithian, Adoniram (Adoriram)

Fithian, Joseph B.

Fitz, Henry, Jr.

Fitz, Isaac

Fitzgibbon, Guillermo

Fitzgibbon, John H.

Fitzpatrick, J.R.

Fix, Mr.

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Flanders, A.W.

Flanders, James

Flanders, Joseph W.

Flandrau, Benjamin R.

Flato, Ernest

Fleischbein, Francois

Fleming, R.

Fletcher, A.

Fletcher, A. (Miss) (Mrs.)

Fletcher, Abel

Fletcher, Eben

Fletcher, Hannibal

Fletcher, J. (Mrs.)

Fletcher, James B.

Fletcher, S.

Fletcher, William H.

Flint, A.

Flint, Byron

Flint, Dr.

Floren, Charles W.

Florence, Charles W.

Floto, Ernest

Flowers, G.W.

Fly, J.B.

Fly, William M.

Face, Jesse

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

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Fagersteen, G.

Also spelled Fagersteene; daguerreian, New Braunfels, Texas, 1858. In 1859 he advertised in San Antonio (January), and Chappell Hill (August), in partnership as Vivier (P.) and Fagersteen. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fahnestock, William Baker

Listed as Dr. Fahnestock; born in Lancaster, Ohio, he practiced medicine in Lancaster, Pa., and was listed there as a physician in 1843. His daguerreian activities were noted as circa 1842, when he was listed in partnership with James Damant. He died in Walhalla, S.C. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fahrenberg, Albert

He was reported in New York City, N.Y., c. 1852, but there was no indication whether or not he was involved in photography. He was listed as a daguerreian in 1859 in Louisville, Ken., where he was employed by G.T. Shaw. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fair, J.

Listed as a daguerreian in McCourt's Block, opposite Mark's Exchange, Oshkosh, Wisc., 1854-1855. He advertised as J. Fair & Son, from April, 1854 to March, 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fairchild, Abel

Listed as a daguerreian in De Ruyler, Deriter and Cortland Village, N.Y. In 1850-1851 he was listed in DeRuyler, N.Y. He was also listed in Deriter, N.Y. the same year. This is probably the same Abel Fairchild listed as a daguerreian in Cortland Village, N.Y., in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fairlamb, Joseph

Active as a daguerreotypist at 456 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1857. He lived at 422 Brown Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Faithful, Joseph

Listed as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., 1851-1860. Throughout the period he was listed at the northeast corner of Lexington and Eutaw Streets. He was listed constantly from 1851 to 1856; he did not appear in the 1856-1857 directory, but reappeared in 1858. In 1860 he was listed at the same address as an ambrotypist. At that time, he lived at 218 Mulberry Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fales, Charles

Listed as a daguerreian in New Bedford, Mass., 1849-1859. In 1849 he was listed at 22 Cheapside, and boarded at 42 Hill Street. In 1852 he was listed at 62 Purchase Street. Other family members were watchmakers. He maintained the same address in 1856, and in 1859 was at the corner of Purchase and Elm Streets, upstairs. He continued to live on Hill Street. He was listed in New Bedford until 1867. In 1862 he apparently employed Lemuel Taber in his gallery. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Falkenshield, Andrew

Active as a daguerreian in St. Paul, Minn., 1856 to 1860 and later. One source placed him in St. Paul until 1896. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Falkner

Advertised ambrotypes in Shawhan's Block, second floor, Tiffin, Ohio, 1859-1860, in partnership as Hartsock and Falkner. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Falls, C.

Listed as a photographic artist in Savannah, Ga., 1859. No business address listed; he boarded at the corner of Broughton and Barnard Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fancy, George M.

Advertised as ambrotypes in Boston, Mass., 1859, 1860. In 1859 he was listed alone at 257 Washington Street, and lived on Bradford Place. In 1860 he was listed (incorrectly) in partnership as Homer (J.L.) and Fancy at 247 Washington Street, and lived in Chelsea, Mass. He was listed in Boston through the mid-1860's. Current research indicates that the business directory listing of the Fancy/Homer partnership is erroneous; that Homer was in partnership with Joseph A. Fancy. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fancy, Joseph A.

Advertised as ambrotypes at 247 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1860 and later. He was listed in Boston through the turn of the century. In 1860-1861 he was listed in partnership as Homer (J.L.) and Fancy. The business directory listed Homer in partnership with G. Fancy, but current research disputes this. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fanshaw

He visited the city of Burlington, Iowa twice in the autumn of 1848, setting up a studio at the Barrett House where he remained about a week each time. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fanshaw, Samuel R.

Listed as an "artist" in Janesville, Wisc., 1858. No business address was listed; he lived on Madison Street. No direct evidence at this time that he was involved in photography. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fanshaw, Thomas

Probable artist and daguerreian, 247 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1851. He was listed in partnership as Hite (G.H.), Langenheim and Fanshaw. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farachy, Remoudo

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

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Fardon, George Robinson

Active as a daguerreian in San Francisco, Calif. Born in England, Fardon emigrated to New York City, N.Y., and from there to California in 1849. He later followed the gold miners to Vancouver Island in 1858, and retired from photography c. 1870. He was listed in the San Francisco directories from 1856 to 1861 as a "daguerreian on paper". In 1856 he was listed at 146 Kearny Street. Alternately, from 1856 to 1861 he was listed at 203 Clay Street, upstairs, with his residence the same. He may have been employed by Robert H. Vance in the 1856 era. Fardon's San Francisco Album of 1856 was the first published compilation of photographs of any American city. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farington, (G.) E.

Possibly spelled Farvington; probable photographer, Beaufort, S.C., 1859. He was recorded as ordering supplies from G.S. Cook in August, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Faris, P.

Probable photographer in New York City, N.Y., 1860. His name comes from a list of donors to the Fredericks defense fund against the Cutting Patent. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Faris, Thomas

He began his daguerreian career in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1841. His first listing there was in 1843, when he appeared in partnership with E.C. Hawkins in a gallery allegedly on Fifth Street (not correct). Previous historical information had indicated this partnership began in 1844.


In 1844, he was listed as a daguerreian on Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, over Lawson & Brothers, and he offered stock for sale. From 1844 to 1852 he called his gallery the "Melodeon Gallery".


In 1846 he was listed at 175 Main Street, and boarded at Dr. Carroll's.


From 1848 to 1852, he was listed as a daguerreian in the Melodeon Building, northwest corner of 4th and Walnut Streets. In 1849 his partnership with Hawkins ended. In 1850, daguerreotypes by Faris and Hawkins were on display at the American Institute Fair, New York City. In 1851, Faris advertised he had been in the city for ten years.


From 1851 to 1857, the gallery was listed at the northwest corner of 4th and Walnut Streets. At some point, he displayed a daguerreotype of the burning of the Apollo Building. From 1853 to 1855 he lived at 131 Longworth Street.


One source noted that in 1856 Faris purchased the gallery of Samuel Root & Co. at 363 Broadway, New York City. This is probably an incorrect date; the purchase more likely took place in 1858.


In 1857, in addition to the gallery at the corner of Fourth and Walnut Streets, one source noted him with an additional gallery at 24 West Fourth Street in Cincinnati. In 1857-1858, he was listed as Faris and Hawkins, Melodeon Building. In 1858, he was listed in partnership as Faris and Mullen (J.M.); Faris was listed with his residence this year as New York City. It is probable this was the year be purchased the Root gallery, and was listed in business in New York City as Faris and Irwin.


In 1858-1859, Faris was listed as being in charge of the gallery of S. Root & Co. in New York.


In 1859, Root repossesed his gallery, but Faris continued to be listed in New York City through 1864.


In 1859, Faris was still listed in Cincinnati, in partnership as Faris and Stillman, on the northwest corner of Fourth and Walnut Streets. In 1860 he was listed as a photographer in New York City, at 361 Broadway, with his residence at 174 10th Avenue.


An interesting sidenote is that in January, 1861, on behalf of Faris, one "Edwin Mayall" wrote to George S. Cook in Charleston, S.C. Mayall informed Cook that he (Mayall) had written to General Anderson, requesting that he go to Cook to have a portrait taken. Faris, Mayall indicated, wanted the negative from Cook so that he could make a lifesize portrait.


As late as 1877, he worked as a photographer in Kurtz's Gallery, New York City, in charge of one of the departments. The gallery was located on 23rd Street, near Broadway. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farish, Julius

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

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Farley, Frank

Noted as a daguerreian artist on Erie Street corner of Union Street, West Troy, N.Y., 1857-1858. He borded at 23 Union Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farnham, W.G.

Listed as a daguerreian on the west side of Fifth Street, between Washington and Adams Streets, Springfield, Ill., 1859. He boarded at the New England House. He advertised his rooms as the "National Gallery". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farnsworth

Listed as a daguerreian at 6 Exchange Building, Albany, N.Y., 1847-1848, in partnership as Farnsworth and Putnam. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farnsworth, Calvin P.

Advertised as a "traveling ambrotypist". He lived at 27 Prichard Street, Fitchburg, Mass. in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farnsworth, George W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1853-1855. In 1853 he was listed at 32 West Fifth Street. In 1855 he was listed at the corner of Fifth and Vine Street, and boarded on Walnut Street. The corner of Fifth and Vine Streets may have been the same address as 32 West Fifth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farnum, John

Listed as a daguerreian at 27 Chrystie Street, New York City, N.Y., 1847-1848. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farr, William A.

Advertised daguerreotypes on the southeast corner of Eighth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farrand, Camillus

Listed as a daguerreian at 807 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1853-1858. The address was sometimes mis-noted as 307 Broadway. He was located near the Irving House. In 1857-1858 he was listed as an artist at the address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farrell, O.F.

Recorded from June 24 to August 28, 1851 as a daguerreian in Athens, Ga. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farrington, C.

Listed as a daguerreian in Otterville, Wisc., 1857-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Farvington, (G.) E.

Spelling Variant; see Farington, (G.) E. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fassett, Samuel M. (Mrs.)

Noted as a receptionist for Alexander Hesler, daguerreian, of Chicago, Ill. in 1855-1856, she was undboubtedly the wife of Samuel M. Fassett, daguerreian who was Hesler's assistant. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fassett, Samuel Montague

Listed as a daguerreian in Chicago, Ill., 1855-1860. In 1855-1856 he was listed as an assistant to A. Hesler at 181 Lake Street. In 1856 Fassett was listed alone at 131 Lake Street. In 1856-1857 he was listed as "Fassett's Fine Art Gallery" at the same address. In 1858 he was listed in partnership as Fassett and Cook (G.S.) at the same address, and in 1859-1860 in the same partnership at 122 and 124 Clark Street, and at 131 Lake Street. One source indicated that Fassett's gallery move (apparently in 1858) was probably financed by two silent partners; one of the Root brothers of Philadelphia, and George S. Cook. The partnership with Cook apparently ended with the start of the Civil War. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Faul, Henry

Listed as a daguerreian in Central City, Colo., 1861. He was listed in partnership with Mark Allyn, and the firm had studios in Central City and Spring Gulch. Allyn took a sojourn to Denver to take images. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Faulkner, F.S.

Noted as a photographer in Pittsburgh, Pa., 1860 and later. He was listed in the census of 1860, without an address. He was listed in Pittsburgh until 1863. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Faulkner, Lewis K.

Dentist and daguerreian artist, third story, 13 Arcade, Rochester, N.Y., 1849-1852. He lived at 28 North Street. In 1853-1854 he was listed as city assessor, and in 1855-1856 as a physician. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Faust, John A.

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

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Faxon

Reported as an itinerant daguerreian in New Bedford, Mass. in 1841, in partnership as O'Brien and Faxon. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fay

Recorded as a daguerreian on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. in 1842, in business as Fay and Stanley (J.M.). Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fay, A.P.

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

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Fay, Christopher

Listed as a daguerreian in Fort Covington, Ken., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fay, F.B.

He was noted as a daguerreian in Tiffin, Ohio as early as 1853 and as late as 1864. In 1859-1860 he was listed in Tamb's Block, Perry Street, third floor, in partnership as Tunison and Fay. An alternate directory listed the partnership on Main Street, opposite the Court House, the same year. Fay was also active in Steubenville, Ohio, until 1879; when he went there is unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fay, Roland

Noted as a daguerreian operator for the gallery of Tyler & Co., 233 King Street, Charleston, S.C., December, 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fay, William D.

Listed as a daguerreian on the north side of Illinois Street, west of Washington Street, Rock Island, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Feickert, P.

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

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Feiger, E.F.

Active as a photographer in Pomeroy, Ohio in 1859-1860; and recorded there until 1897. He was listed in business as Feiger and Son. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Felistone, Charley (Charles) (c. 1838-?)

Born in Indiana, he was listed in the 1860 census as a daguerreotypist in Evansville, Ind., in partnership with A.C. Housel. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Feller, A.L.

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

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Feller, A.L.

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

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Feller, Francis F.

Active as a daguerreian at 179 Greenwich Street, New York City, N.Y., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fellers, A.L.

Also spelled Fellers; daguerreian. From 1855 to 1857 he was listed in Columbus, Ohio. In 1855 he was listed on the west side of High Street between State and Town Streets, and lived on Fifth Street. In 1856-1857 he was listed as A.L. Feller & Co., with G.W. Armstead, on the north side of Broad Street between Third and High Streets. In 1860 he was listed in Lancaster, Ohio, as ambrotypes and photographs. Another source corrected the spelling to Fellers, and listed him in Lancaster until 1868. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fellows, James W.

Active as a daguerreian in Indianapolis, Lewisville and Milton, Ind. In 1858-1859 he was listed as a daguerreian at 33 West Washington Street as the "Excelsior Sky-Light Picture Gallery", over J. Pope's Drug Store, second floor, Indianapolis. He lived at 16 North New Jersey Street. An ad in June offered ambrotypes, melainotypes and photographs. In 1860-1861 he was listed with the same occupation, but no business address. This is probably the same J.W. Fellows listed in 1860-1861 in Lewisville, Ind., as a daguerreian and tailor; and the same J.W. Fellows listed in 1860-1861 in Milton, Ind., as an ambrotypist on Main Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fellows, Parker

Listed as a daguerreian in Cleveland, Ohio, 1851-1853. One source noted that circa May, 1851, the firm of Johnson (C.) and Fellows had fitted up two suites of rooms. Another source noted that in the partnership in 1851 Fellows was in charge of the stock depot. He was listed in the Cleveland directory in 1852-1853 in the partnership at the corner of Bank and Superior Streets. Another source noted him as operating alone in 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Felter, Harvey G.

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

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Felton, George W., Jr.

One source listed Felton as a daguerreian in Salem, Mass. as early as 1851, at 208 Essex Street. He was listed there at 1 Central in 1853, and lived at 10 Broad Street. In 1855 he was listed as a musician. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Felton, R.K.

Possibly R.R. Felton; noted in an ad as K.K. Felton. As K.K. Felton, he advertised at 39 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Ind. beginning in April, 1858. In 1860-1861 he was listed in the city directory as R.K. Felton, daguerreian, 95 East Washington Street, opposite the Court House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fenchtwanger, Lewis

Listed as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus at 143 Maiden Lane, New York City, N.Y., 1856. Not listed in the 1856-1857 city directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fender, Joseph G.

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1853-1856. From 1853 to 1855 he was listed at the rear of 191 Fourth Street. In 1855-1856 he was listed as liquors and daguerreotypes at 202 Eighth Avenue. He lived at the same address. In subsequent directories he was listed only as liquors. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fenn, S.T.

Active as a daguerreian in Yreka, Calif., 1861-1862. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fenn, William A.

Listed as a daguerreian in New Milford, Conn., 1857-1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fennemore, George H.

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 19 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., 1860. He boarded at 34 Bowdoin Street. He was reported in Boston until 1864; in 1861 an advertisement requested space (a gallery?) with instructions to leave messages at the firm of Black and Batchelder. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fenney, E.N.

Probable photographer in New York City, N.Y., 1860. His name comes from a list of contributors to the Fredericks defense fund against the Cutting patent. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fenno, E.R.

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

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Fenno, Joseph W.

Daguerreian, Machias, Maine, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fentem, George

Listed as a dentist and daguerreian, Washington Street, Mexico, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fenton, C.L.

Listed as a portrait painter at 75 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1853. He was not listed from 1854 to 1857; but reappeared in 1858, 1859 as a portrait painter at 4 Howard Street. The Court Street address was used by various daguerreian artists. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Ferare, John

Listed as "pictures," 185 Bowery Street, New York City, N.Y., 1842-1848. Not listed in subsequent directories, and unclear as to what "pictures" refers to. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Ferguson, B. Franklin

Advertised photographs at 60-1/2 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Ferguson, E.M.

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

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Ferguson, M.M.

Listed as a daguerreian in Fayetteville, N.C., 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Ferrand, Charles

Active as a daguerreian in San Francisco, Calif., 1858. No business address listed; he lived at 187 Pacific Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Ferre, J. Clifford

Listed as a daguerreian at 281 Main Street, Hartford, Conn., 1856-1859. In 1859-1860 he was listed without an occupation. In 1860-1861 he was listed as "trunks, etc.". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Ferrill, Butler E.

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

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Ferrill, Butler E.

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

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Ferris, Harvey

Listed as a daguerreian in Katonah, N.Y., 1859-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Ferry, William A.

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

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Ferry, William E.

Daguerreian, 303 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1852-1853. He lived at 16 Mott Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fersner, F.

Also spelled Fersener; photographer, Orangeburg, S.C., 1859. He ordered supplies from G.S. Cook of Charleston in August and November of that year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fesnyder, Felix R.

Listed as "daguerreian cases" in New York City, N.Y., 1860-1861. He lived at 10 Irving Place, Hoboken, N.J. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fessenden, Benjamin

Daguerreian, Boston, Mass., 1849-1860. In 1849-1850 he was listed without an occupation, but was employed at 36 Washington Street. In 1850-1851 he was listed without an occupation or business address. From 1851 to 1855 he was listed as a daguerreotypist at 17 Hanover Street; and from 1856 to 1860 at 47 Hanover Street. He lived at 25 Charter Street. In 1849-1850 the 36 Washington Street address was occupied by Asa White's gallery. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fessenden, Charles P.

Active as a daguerreian in San Francisco, Calif., 1856-1857. In 1856 he was listed at 146 Kearny Street, perhaps the same as on the east side of Kearny Street between Sacramento and Commerce Streets. He was listed in partnership as May (H.J.) and Fessenden. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fetsch, Charles P.

Listed as an artist and photographer, southeast corner of Main and Pearl Streets, New Albany, Ind., 1858-1859. He listed a "Gallery of Fine Arts", and offered Hallotypes, ambrotypes, etc. He was also noted as a portrait painter. He employed J. Graham in 1859. Alternately noted as C.B. Fetsch. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fetter, Harvey G.

Also spelled Felter. Born in Carlisle, Pa., he worked as a printer's apprentice in Danville, Ind. from 1844 to 1848. During the period, he learned the daguerreian process. He opened a daguerreian gallery in Peru, Ind., in December, 1853, over Darrow's Drug Store. From May until August, 1854, he apparently opened a temporary gallery in Rochester, Ind. He returned to Peru and opened rooms over Mendenhall's store (third floor, on Broadway). He indicated his gallery would be a permanent fixture in town. He reported he took 650 daguerreotypes during the previous winter in town. By May, 1856 he was advertising ambrotypes and melainotypes. He was listed as a "photographic artist" in Peru, Ind., 1858-1861. In 1858-1859 he was listed in the three-story stone front building on Broadway. In 1860-1861 he was listed as photographs and melainotypes on Broadway, between Second and Third Streets, upstairs. He advertised he introduced melainotypes many months before any other gallery in the state. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Feuchtwanger, Lewis

Listed as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus, 143 Maiden Lane, New York City, N.Y., 1856-1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fickert

Listed as a morocco daguerreotype case manufacturer, 61 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856-1857, in partnership as Peacock and Fickert. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fickes, Benjamin F.

Active as a daguerreian in Cleveland, Ohio, 1856. No business address listed. He lived at 81 Superior Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fickes, Frank

Active as a daguerreian. He was listed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1856, without a business address and lived on Ontario Street. Possibly the same as Benjamin F. Fickes, although both were listed that year. Also probably the same as B. Frank Fickus, listed in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1858, as an ambrotypist. He was listed then without a business address, and boarded at the Genesee House. Another source corrected the spelling to Fickes. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fickett

Daguerreian, dates and location unknown. Apparently in partnership as Fickett and Martin; a paper label on sixth plate daguerreotype reads "Fickett and Martin's Premium Daguerreotypes." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fickus, Frank

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

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Fickus, Frank

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

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Field, Erastus Salisbury

An artist and daguerreian, He studied art with Samuel F.B. Morse in the 1820's. He learned daguerreotyping in New York City, and was noted there from 1842 to 1848. He operated as a daguerreian in Palmer, Mass. from 1849 to 1855, and reportedly lived in the town until 1859. After that he moved to Sunderland, Mass., where he lived until his death. Whether or not he practiced photography after 1855 is unknown. He was also noted at some point as being in Leverett, Mass. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Field, Horace H.

Listed as a daguerreian case maker in New Haven, Conn., 1860-1861. No business address was listed; he lived at 20 Dwight Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Field, J.

Advertised as a daguerreian in Wentworth's Building, Lowell, Mass., dates unknown. A broadside for Field reads "just let loose or driven away" from S.P. Howe's daguerreian rooms; indicative that Field may have worked for Howe. Another source dates his activity (from the same information) at c. 1840 to c. 1865. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Field, Jonas W.

Noted as an ambrotypist at 606 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1858. He lived at 1 South Tenth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Field, Martin D.

Listed as a daguerreian at 118 and 120 Main Street, corner of Swan Street, Buffalo, N.Y., 1848-1849. He boarded at 35 East Swan Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Field, S.T.

Listed as ambrotypes in Worcester, Mass., 1858-1859. In 1858 he was listed in the Waldo Block, and boarded at 4 John Street. In 1859 he was listed without a business address, and boarded at 12 Charlton Street. He was listed in 1860 without an occupation. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Field, Wyman

Active as a daguerreotypist at 216 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fields, J.H.G.

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Jacksonville, Tenn., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fields, James B.

Listed as a daguerreian at 477 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1857-1858. He lived in Jersey City, N.J. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fields, William

First listed as a daguerreian on Third Street over Swan's Store, Burlington, Iowa in 1853. In 1856 he was listed in partnership as Fields and Harvey, with rooms in Criswell and Hillhouse's new block, opposite Mr. Hedge's store between Third and Fourth Streets, on the south side of Jefferson Street. He had no individual listing in the directory. This is probably the same as "W.B. Fields", noted as a daguerreian in Morris, Ill., in 1858-1859, and 1860. He is probably also the same "William Fields" noted as a photographic artist in Fulton City, Ill., in 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fientz, Henry C.

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

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Filbert, Oliver

Advertised ambrotypes at 1327 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Filkins, G.G.

Listed as a daguerreian in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 1859-1861. In 1859-1860 he advertised a picture gallery at 282 Main Street, and lived on Washington Street. In 1860-1861 he was listed at 294 Main Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Filley, Myron W.

Advertised ambrotypes and photographs over 337 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn., 1860-1861. He lived at 137 Chapel Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Finch, E.

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

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Finch, H.W.

Advertised as a daguerreian in Galena, Ill., 1842. In May Finch advertised "photographic likenesses taken by the daguerreotype" at the Presbyterian Church on Bench Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Finch, O.D.

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

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Finch, P.F.

Listed as a photographer and dealer in sewing machines, corner of Mulberry and Melrose Streets, Lebanon, Ohio, 1860. An alternate source listed him in Lebanon until 1889. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fine Gilt Dollar

Fine Gilt Dollar Daguerreian Gallery See Knickerbocker Gallery Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fine Gilt Dollar Daguer

Fine Gilt Dollar Daguerreian Gallery See Magwire, George Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fine Gilt Dollar Daguer

Fine Gilt Dollar Daguerreian Gallery See Knickerbocker Gallery Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fink, Daniel M.

Listed as a daguerreian in Concord, N.C., 1856-1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Finley, A.C.

Reported as a daguerreian in Jerseyville, Ill. in 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Finley, G.W.

Active as a daguerreian and ambrotypist, Main Street at the corner of Washington Street, Greenfield, Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Finley, Marshall

As a student of chemistry at Randolph Academy he became involved with daguerreotyping almost as soon as the process became known in this country. He actively experimented from 1840 to 1848, while still teaching. He opened studios soon after in Canandaigua, N.Y., actual date unknown, in the second story of I.B. Smith's store. In 1849 he purchased a building at Cheeseboro Corner, setting up his gallery and later adding a music store. He was reportedly still active as a photographer in 1891. He was reportedly the first to daguerreotype a moving object; he was known for his image of the Canandaigua House. He held Patent #10,093 for a plate holder, issued October 4, 1853. He co-authored System of Photography in 1849 with S.D. Humphrey. He was also noted as taking daguerreotypes in Canada in 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Finley, Thomas

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 627 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Finrock, Henry

Active as a daguerreian at Main and Washington Streets in Van Wert, Ohio, 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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First Premium Daguerreia

First Premium Daguerreian Gallery See Glen, D.L. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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First Premium Gallery

First Premium Gallery See Mauer, Daniel D. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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First Premium Gallery

First Premium Gallery See Munroe, W.D. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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First Premium Gallery

First Premium Gallery See Munroe, Robert Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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First Premium Gallery

First Premium Gallery See Howard, S.B. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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First Premium Gallery

First Premium Gallery See Phipps Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fischer

Listed as "Dr. Fischer", he was apparently active as a daguerreian in Van Wert and Delphos, Ohio in 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fischer, Arthur I.

Listed as a daguerreian at 33 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Ind., 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fischer, Arthur J. (F.)

First listed as a daguerreian in 1853 on High Street, Columbus, Ohio. From 1858 to 1860 he was listed in Baltimore, Md., at 103 West Baltimore Street. There he was listed in partnership as Fischer and Brother (A.J. and William), at "Central Photographic Gallery." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fischer, Herman

Advertised his "Photographic Picture Gallery" in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1857 he was listed at the gallery at 546 Vine Street. He lived at 48 Milton Street. In 1858 he was listed at the northwest corner of Clinton Street and Western Row, and lived at 546 Vine Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fischer, William

Listed as a daguerreian at 103 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1859-1860, in partnership as Fischer and Brother (Arthur and William) at the "Central Photographic Gallery". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fish, Addison A.

Active as a daguerreian. From 1854 to 1856 he was listed in Boston, Mass. In 1854 and 1855 Fish and Co. was listed at 228 Washington Street. In 1856 he was listed at the same address in partnership as Fish and Heywood (J.D.). A card in an image put the address at the corner of Summer Street. Another card refers to images "taken with machinery by the new American process..." In 1855 Fish & Co. was also listed in Lowell, Mass., at 50 Merrimac Street. A card placed his gallery there in Nesmith's New Block. This is probably the same A.A. Fish listed in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1860-1861 at the corner of Washington and Meridian Streets. Born in Maine, he died in Indianapolis in 1862. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fish, George W.

Listed as a daguerreotypist, working at 58 William Street, New Bedford, Mass., 1856. The address was the gallery of Lemuel Taber. Fish boarded at 8 Maxfield Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fish, James

Listed as a daguerreian in Chicago, Ill., 1855-1860. About October, 1855 he was listed at 18 Merchant's Exchange. In 1856-1857 he was listed at 194 Lake Street. He did not appear in the 1858 directory, and was listed in 1859-1860 without a business address, and lived at 354 South Canal Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fishbourne

Noted as a lithographer in San Francisco, Calif. in June, 1851, in partnership with Gay, a daguerreian. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fisher

Reported as a daguerreian over Banner Store, Carbondale, Pa. from August to October, 1846, in partnership as Johnson and Fisher. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fisher, C.G.

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

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Fisher, J.H.

Reported as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1851. He was noted to be moving his gallery to 179 Broadway in that year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fisher, J.K.

Offered a steam-operated carriage for traveling daguerreians somewhere in the state of New York, 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fisher, John

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

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Fisher, Madeline (Martha)

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1854-1856. In 1854-1855 she was listed at 236 Grand Street, and lived at the same address. In 1855-1856 he was listed at 151 Bowery. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fisher, Marion

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

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Fisher, S.W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Blair City, Pa., 1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fisk, John

Advertised ambrotypes in Appleton, Maine, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fisk, Oliver B.

Advertised ambrotypes in New Hampton, N.H., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitch, C.L.

Listed as a daguerreian at 129 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio in 1845, in partnership as Callow and Fitch. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitch, Clinton

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

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Fitch, M.W.

Advertised ambrotypes in Nim's Bock, Front Street, Fremont, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitch, Oscar F.

Called Dr. Fitch, a 1907 newspaper article inaccurately credited him with making the first daguerreotype in state of Indiana, and the error has been repeated down to the present. Born in Penn Yan, N.Y., he moved to Indiana in 1843. He was erroneously credited with taking the first image in the state in 1844 with a homemade camera. The image was placed on his wife's headstone in 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fithian, Adoniram (Adoriram)

Listed as a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1846-1860; and in Evansville, Ind., in 1848. In 1846 he was listed in partnership as Fithian and Cheesborough on the south side of Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore Streets. For two weeks in March, 1848, Fithian was noted to have rooms at the Exchange Hotel in Evansville, Ind. He apparently returned to Evansville for a two-week stint in May of the same year, due to popular demand. In 1849-1850 he was listed without an occupation, and lived on the south side of Sixth Street between Vine and Race Streets. He was not listed in 1850-1851; in 1851-1852 he had Fithian's Gallery, on the north side of Fifth Street, seven doors east of Walnut Street. From 1853 to 1855 he was listed at 24 West Fourth Street, and lived at 215 Plum Street. In 1857-1858 he was listed in partnership as Fithian and Pattiana at 24 West Fourth Street. In 1859 he was listed alone at 215 Plum Street. An identified image has his penciled notation in the case. Another source corrects the spelling of the first name. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fithian, Joseph B.

Recorded as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1858, 1859. In 1858 he was listed at Eighth Street at the corner of Race Street. In 1859 he was listed at 908 Walnut Street, and lived on Cumberland Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitz, Henry, Jr.

(1808-1863) Born in Newburyport, Mass, he moved with this family at the age of 12 first to Albany, N.Y., and then to New York City. From 1830 to 1838 he worked as a traveling locksmith, while his spare time was spent on his hobby of astronomy. Making his first telescope in 1838, he may have worked early in 1839 making speculums with both Alexander Wolcott and John Johnson. When Daguerre's announcement of his his invention was made, Fitz traveled to France to learn more. Returning to New York in November, he assisted Wolcott and Johnson in construction of their daguerreian camera, utilizing a reflecting lens.

While Fitz operated as early as the summer of 1840 as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md. (where his father then lived), his photographic fame comes primarily from his association with Alexander Wolcott and John Johnson in the development of the Wolcott daguerreotype camera. While he was associated with Wolcott and Johnson from 1840 until 1842, he was first listed as a daguerreian at 112 Baltimore Street, Baltimore from the summer to November, 1840; at the corner of Baltimore and Harrison Streets from November, 1840 to July, 1841; and at 112 Baltimore Street from July, 1841 until the fall of 1842. His listing in the 1842 directory was as a "daguerreotype likeness taker."

Married in 1844, Fitz returned to New York City a year later and pursued the manufacture of telescopes. While not listed any longer in the photographic business, it has been reported that he continued to make cameras and instruct people in their use. He also invented a camera lens that was patented posthumously, and remained interested in the field during his life. Fitz's photographic contributions have been overshadowed by his reknown as a telescope maker. Statistically, he made 40% of all telescopes and 80% of all astronomical telescopes made in the United States from 1840 to 1855.

This is probably the same Henry Fitz listed from 1849 to 1852 as an optician at 237 Fifth Avenue, New York City, N.Y. He was next listed in New York City as "telescopes" in 1860. In that year, he lived at 438 Fifth Avenue. He died October 31, 1863, from injuries suffered when a large chandelier fell on him. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitz, Isaac

Probably a photographer in New York City, N.Y. in 1859. One of the original signers of the constitution of the American Photographical Society, adopted March 26, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitzgibbon, Guillermo

Backtracking from knowledge he was the brother of John H. Fitzgibbon of St. Louis, Mo., and may have been active there c. 1849-1852, was active as a daguerreian in Guatemala from 1852 to the late 1860's, there is reason to believe this was the "Fitz-Gibbon" active in 1851 and early 1852 in Texas. In 1851 he was listed in Galveston in partnership as Fitzgibbon and Bourges. The firm had branches in Houston and Austin. Another source listed his address at the corner of P.O. and 21st Street, Galveston, date unknown. In late 1851, J.H. Stanley joined the firm; and in Galveston it was known as Fitzgibbon, Bourges and Stanley, while in Houston as Stanley, Fitzgibbon and Bourges. The firm's final ad appeared March, 1852. In 1854 in Guatemala he advertised more than four years experience and had spent three months "with one of the major artists in the U.S." In 1854 he was in partnership with Guillermo Claudio Buchanan, and later the same year with Juan Van Buskirk. In 1860 he was reported in New Orleans, La., as Fitzgibbon and Bourges (A.) at 211 Villere Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitzgibbon, John H.

(1819-1882) Born in England, the son of Michael Fitzgibbon, he arrived in the United States in 1825 as a ship's chandler. He was apprenticed to John Kelch of Philadelphia, to learn the trade of a saddler.


In 1841, he learned daguerreotyping in Lynchburg, Virginia, and from 1841 to 1846 operated in Lynchburg as a daguerreian and hotel keeper. In 1846 he opened his first daguerreian gallery in St. Louis, Mo., on Fourth Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets.


In 1847 he trained Peter Britt as photographer; Britt later became a noted Oregon photographer.


In 1848, Fitzgibbon was listed as a daguerreotypist on the southeast corner of Fourth and Market Streets, over Nicholson's Grocery Store. He advertised aparatus for sale, and offered instruction. This was apparently a new location for the gallery, and he maintained a 16-room studio there until 1858. There is some discrepancy as to the geography; the location is often noted in directories as the northeast corner of the intersection. Sometime prior to 1849, Fitzgibbon employed R.H. Wellington as a daguerreian. Unknown to this researcher until recently, Fitzgibbon had a brother, William, who was also a daguerreian. The brother may have worked with J.H. Fitzgibbon in St. Louis c. 1849 to 1852, before leaving to establish a gallery in Guatemala, Central America.


On October 15, 1850, Fitzgibbon advertised he had just returned from the East with an assortment of cases, frames and lockets. In 1851 and 1852, he traveled East twice, on both occasions visiting Levi Hill, claimant to natural color daguerreotypy.


In 1852, he advertised as #1 Fourth Street, corner of Market Street, and indicated he had been in that location for five years. In January, 1852 he announced he had an exhibit of more than 1,000 pictures in his gallery.


From 1853 to 1860, Fitzgibbon was listed as a daguerreian at the northeast corner of Fourth and Market Streets. In 1853, he exhibited daguerreotypes at the New York City Crystal Palace exhibition.


In August, 1853, Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal reported Fitzgibbon's purchase of the Robert H. Vance collection of daguerreotypes from Jeremiah Gurney in New York City. From December 1853 through 1854 advertisements for Fitzgibbon's gallery mention Vance's collection being on display there.


In 1854-1855, Fitzgibbon produced large-size paper photographs with C.D. Fredericks, and in 1854 introduced paper photography to St. Louis. In the same year, he traveled the state of Missouri, taking daguerreotypes. He also advertised that during the summer of 1854, he was in Fayetteville, Ark., taking daguerreotypes.


In 1855, Fitzgibbon hired M. Penabert to work in his gallery. Penabert was formerly with Gurney and Fredericks in New York City. From 1855 to 1858, Fitzgibbon made several trips to the West, including the Kansas Indian territory.


In 1856, he was still reported as owning the Vance daguerreotypes; they were included as part of a description of the gallery. He left an operator named Hayes in charge of the gallery when he traveled. He also employed James M. Brown, formerly of New York City, as a "finisher" in the gallery in 1856. In the same year, Fitzgibbon received first premium for Daguerreotypes at the State Fair of Illinois; and first and second premiums for daguerreotypes at the Fair of St. Louis. An alternate source has reported that in 1856 the Vance daguerreotypes, along with a variety of other curiosities, were on display at the "St. Louis Museum." Virtually no record of this institution has been uncovered.


In 1857 he received first premium for daguerreotypes at the Fair of St. Louis. It was probably later in 1857 that Fitzgibbon took a photographic trip to southwestern Missouri and the Indian Territory, then extending his trip to South America. L.N. Howard was left in charge of Fitzgibbon's gallery during this trip. Fitsgibbon opened a studio in Guatemala for a short time and lived with his brother William. There was apparently no connection between the brothers' studios; William assisted his brother only as an interpreter.


In December, 1859, Fitzgibbon changed the St. Louis gallery address to the corner of Fifth and Locust Streets. There is virtually no information on the operation of the gallery during the 1857 to 1859 period, and from 1859 onward, there is no further mention of the Vance daguerreotypes.


In 1860, Fitzgibbon was listed as a photographer at 65 North Fifth Street, with his residence on the south side of Seventh Street. The gallery address was the same as the corner of Fifth and Locust Streets.


In 1861, he sold his gallery and moved to Vicksburg, Miss. In the same year, he sent negatives to photographic magazines from Guatamala. In 1862 he sent additional letters to the magazines regarding photography in the tropics. It was in this same year that Fitzgibbon's wife died, an apparent suicide.


Sometime either in 1862 or 1863 Fitzgibbon was captured when he attempted to run a military blockade, and spent some time in prison, either in Cuba or New Orleans.


In 1863 he was reported in New York City for an interview with the American Journal of Photography. Following that, he was set up in a new business there by Dan Bryant, a minstrel who had married one of Fitzgibbon's daughters.


In 1866, he returned to St. Louis and opened a new gallery. From 1866 to 1876 the gallery was listed at 116 North Fourth Street.


On September 4, 1869, he married Maria L. Dennis, who was also a skilled photographer. In 1876 Fitzgibbon retired from active photography to devoter his time to editing the St. Louis Practical Photographer. In January, 1877, the first issue of the magazine appeared.


Fitzgibbon died August 12, 1882, en route to Xenia, Ohio. In 1886 his gallery was sold to Gibson and Clifford. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fitzpatrick, J.R.

Listed as a daguerreian in Davenport, Iowa, 1856-1857. No business address was listed; he lived on Second Street south of Western Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fix, Mr.

Advertised as a daguerreian "for a few days" in Peru, Ind., in mid-1851. He had a room up stairs in Cadien's Block, and his work was compared favorably by the local press with that of Faris, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flag Daguerreian Gallery

Flag Daguerreian Gallery See Mahan, Thomas Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flag Daguerreian Gallery

Flag Daguerreian Gallery See Good, Jonathan Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flanders, A.W.

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

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Flanders, James

Daguerreian artist, 62 State Street, Newburyport, Mass., 1850. He lived at 55 State Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flanders, Joseph W.

Advertised ambrotypes in Stewartstown, N.H., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flandrau, Benjamin R.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Troy, N.Y., 1847-1857. In 1847-1848 he was listed at 3 Franklin Square, and lived on Sixth Street. In 1848-1849 he was listed at 304 River Street, upstairs. He was not listed in 1849-1850. From 1850 to 1852 he was listed without a business address, and lived at 46 State Street. From 1852 to 1854 he was listed on Congress Street at the corner of River Street, and in 1852-1853 he advertised daguerreian stock for sale. From 1854 to 1857 he was listed without a business address. In 1857-1858 he was listed without an occupation, and in 1858-1859 was listed as a grocer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flato, Ernest

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

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Fleischbein, Francois

Recorded as a portrait painter associated with a photographic gallery, Frenchman Street corner of Casacalvo Street, New Orleans, La., 1858. Born in Germany, he arrived in New Orleans in 1833, and worked as a portrait painter from 1841 to 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fleming, R.

Active as a daguerreian. In 1856 and 1857 he was listed in Zanesville, Ohio. There he was listed on the south side of Main Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, nearly opposite the Court House and over J.J. Ross' Jewelry Store. He boarded at Stenger's Hotel. He advertised the right to make Smith's patent melainotypes for the county. Probably the same as "R. Fleming" listed as taking daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in 1859-1860 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, A.

Listed as a daguerreian at O.H. Cooley's, Lombard Building, Main Street, Springfield, Mass., 1848. He boarded at the Exchange. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, A. (Miss) (Mrs.)

Advertised photographs in Massillon, Ohio, 1859-1860. An alternate source listed her as Mrs. Fletcher, in Massillon until 1868. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, Abel

Recorded as a daguerreian in Massillon, Ohio in 1853, and noted as being active there until 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, Eben

Advertised ambrotypes in Woodstock, Ver., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, Hannibal

Advertised ambrotypes in Shelburn, Vt., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, J. (Mrs.)

Presumably an American daguerreian, she advertised as a "Professor and Teacher of the Photogenic Art" in Montreal, Canada in September, 1841. Remaining in the city about a month, she took daguerreotypes while her husband practiced phrenology. The coincidence is too great; she is probably the same Mrs. Fletcher who operated as a daguerreian at 149 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. in 1842. While Mrs. Fletcher took daguerreotypes, her husband practiced phrenology at the same address. She advertised her gallery for only a few weeks. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, James B.

Listed as a "daguerreian artist", Long Island, N.Y., 1845. Information from inscription in back of leather daguerreian case. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, S.

From 1849 to 1851 he was listed as a daguerreian in Boston, Mass., at 32 Joy's Building, Court Street. He was listed only in the mercantile index, and not in the individual index of the business directories. Another source noted him at the same address, but in Cleveland, Ohio. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fletcher, William H.

Advertised ambrotypes in Barnet, Vt., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flint, A.

Listed as a daguerreian in Montpelier, Vt. in 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flint, Byron

Advertised as an ambrotypist on Main Street, Springfield, Mass. in 1860-1861. He lived on West Bridge Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flint, Dr.

Advertised as a daguerreian in the Hall over the Watchmen Engine House, Light Street, Baltimore, Md. in September, 1848. He was reportedly a resident of Missouri. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Floren, Charles W.

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

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Florence, Charles W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Chicago, Ill., 1855-1860. In 1855-1856 he was listed without a business address, and lived on Franklin Street near Whitney Street. He did not appear in the 1856-1857 directory, but was listed in 1858 in partnership as Alschuler (S.) and Florence at 142 Lake St. In 1859-1860 he was listed in partnership as Florence and Brigham (C.B.) at 142 Lake Street. He is probably the same as "William Floren", listed as a daguerreian at 142 Lake Street in 1855-1856, as an assistant to Polycarp Von Schneideau. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Floto, Ernest

Also spelled Flato; dealer in daguerreian apparatus, 41 Platt Street, New York City, N.Y., 1856-1858. He was listed in partnership as Wulfing (J.) and Floto. He lived in Brooklyn. In subsequent years he was listed as a "broker". Another source listed him at the location in 1846-1847, but this must be a typographical error. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Flowers, G.W.

Listed as a daguerreian, north side of Main Street, St. Paris, Ohio, 1860. Another source documented him in St. Paris until 1868. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fly, J.B.

Listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1856-1857. He was listed alternately at 42 Ogden Street or 47 Ridge Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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Fly, William M.

Listed as a daguerreian at 825 Spring Garden (possibly corner of Eighth Street), Philadelphia, Pa., 1858-1860. Imprint noted on velvet liner of miniature case. Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal in April, 1856 reported on a visit to Fly's gallery. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

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