Iddings, W.H.

Advertised ambrotypes in Greensburg, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Iles, George

Daguerreian, 285 Hudson Street, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1859, with his residence on Spring Street. Probably the same Iles noted in partnership as Kimball (M.H.) and Iles, 347 Broadway, between 1857 and 1859. That information comes from a stamping the brass mat of a daguerreotype. This is probably the same George Iles listed in Charleston, S.C., in 1860. There he was employed by Quinby & Co. at 233 King Street. By late 1860, Iles had left the company, and was operating in Jacksonville, Fla., in partnership as Heslop (M.) and Iles. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Imlay, Milnor

Active as a daguerreian at 663 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1860. Not listed in the individual directory. He was listed in business as Leach (G.T.), Davie (probably D.D.T.) and Imlay. He lived on Ninth Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Imnel, I.B.

Recorded as a daguerreian and dentist in Brownsville, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Imperial Skylight Daguer

Imperial Skylight Daguerreian Gallery See Wright, William R. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Indiana Picture Gallery

Indiana Picture Gallery See Crane, James D. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Indiana Picture Gallery

Indiana Picture Gallery See Steely, Wallace Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Indianapolis Likeness

Indianapolis Likeness Gallery See Gard, Emery R. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ingalls, Henry A.

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

Ingalls, Lyman

Active as a daguerreian in Lowell and Lynn, Mass. In 1855 he was listed at 50 Merrimac Street in Lowell, and boarded at 71 Mechanic Street. He was not listed in the 1858 Lowell directory. Probably the same Lyman Ingalls listed as a daguerreian in Lynn, Mass., in 1858. No business address listed; he lived on North Common. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1860, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ingersoll, William B.

Advertised ambrotypes at 94 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1857-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ingman, L.

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

Ingraham, William L.

Daguerreotypist, 144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine, 1852-1853; he lived at 45 Pleasant Street. Not listed in the subsequent, 1856-1857, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Insley, Henry E.

(1811-1894) Although he may have begun business as a daguerreian as early as 1840, he was first listed in a directory as a daguerreian at 712 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., in 1845. In 1845-1846 he was listed as a daguerreian at 122 Broadway. His residence was listed in Orange, N.J.

Another report, at the time of his death, indicates he was (in 1840) at the corner of Broadway and Fulton Streets, in business as Insley and Prosch, with his brother-in-law, George W. Prosch.

In 1846-1847 Insley was listed at both 155 and 122 Broadway. From 1847 to 1849 he was listed as a daguerreian at 122 Broadway and 156 Fulton Street. The Broadway address was noted at the corner of Broadway and Cedar, opposite the Clay Hotel. He advertised he was established in 1840. An alternate directory lists him only at the 122 Broadway address in 1848-1849, with his residence in Harsimus (Jersey City), N.J.

In 1849-1850 he was listed at 122 Broadway and 196 Fulton Stret. From 1850 to 1856 he was listed as a daguerreian at 311 Broadway, with his residence listed at Harsimus. In 1851 it was noted that the gallery had been moved to 311 Broadway, between Stewart's and City Hospital. It was also reported that "for many years" the gallery at been on the corner of Cedar Street. Insley exhibited six half-plate daguerreotypes at the American Institute, Castle Garden, New York, in 1851.

On January 6, 1852, Insley was awarded patent #8,633 for "Illuminated Daguerreotypes". According to the patent papers, Insley claimed his invention consisted of "producing an image of greater boldness and relief, at the same time casting a halo of various tints around the image, gradually blending in the dark or black outer edge." Signing the application as witnesses were Lewis Wood and William G. Babb. Describing the process as used by C.C. Kelsey in Chicago, Humphrey's Daguerreian Journal said "...around the upper part of the picture a halo is thrown, composed of the colors or rays of the spectrum, gradually merging into a rich dark border, giving a fine effect."

In 1853-1854 he was listed as a daguerreian in New York City, at 177 Greenwich St., in business with W.G. Babb as W.G. Babb & Co. In 1855-1856 he was listed as an alderman in Jersey City, as well as a daguerreian.

In 1856-1857 he was listed as a daguerreian at 373 Broadway, New York City. During the same year he established a gallery at 47 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, over Miller's store. He retained this gallery through 1861. He advertised "patronize your own artists."

In 1857-1858 he was not listed in the New York City directories. In 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian at 47 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N.J. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

International Art Palace

International Art Palace See Peaslee, W.A. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

International Art Palace

International Art Palace See Runnion, William Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

International Stereo

Whether they were a dealer or manufacturer is unknown. The International Stereoscope Co. was listed at 18 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Iredell, Jonathan, Jr.

Born in Horsham County, Pa., he apparently opened the first permanent daguerreian gallery in Horshamville in September, 1848. He advertised his gallery through 1854, and then apparently gave up the business. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Iron City Ambrotype Gall

Iron City Ambrotype Gallery See McBride, Thomas H. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irvin, James

Spelling Variant; see Irving, James Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irving

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

Irving, (Mrs.)

Spelling Variant; See Irwing, (Mrs.) Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irving, James

Also spelled Irvin; he reportedly worked as an itinerant daguerreotypist as far west as Chicago, and then worked in the Albany, N.Y. establishment of Meade Brothers. He was listed as a daguerreotypist in Troy, N.Y., from 1852 to 1861. From 1852 to 1854 he was listed at 218 River Street, and also offered stock for sale. One source noted him in partnership in 1852 as Irving and Bardwell. From 1854 to 1857 he was listed at 260 River Street. He announced his new rooms in the Market Bank building, 260 River Street, and asserted his gallery had been visited by 200 daguerreian artists from around the country. In 1857-1858 he was listed in partnership as Irving and Schoonmaker (C.C.) at 282 River Street. From 1858 to 1861 he was listed alone at 98 Congress Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irving, John

Active as a daguerreotypist in Troy, N.Y., 1855-1858. From 1855 to 1857 he was listed at 218 River Street, and boarded at Carpenter's Hotel. In 1857-1858 he was listed at 2 First Street, with the same residence address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irwin

Listed as a daguerreian at 363 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1859. Irwin was reportedly in the partnership of Faris (T.) and Irwin; Faris had purchased the gallery of Samuel Root & Co. at the Broadway address, probably in 1858. In 1859 Root repossessed the gallery, but Faris continued to operate in the city as well as in Cincinnati, Ohio. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irwin, Edward

Listed as a daguerreian at 127 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1859-1860. He was listed in partnership as Coss (G.), Leach (W., Jr.) and Irwin. Irwin lived at 369 West Lombard Street in 1860. The partnership was known both as G.M. Coss and Co., over 65 West Baltimore Street in 1860; and Coss, Leach and Irwin, over 127 West Baltimore Street the same year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irwin, J.C.

Listed as a daguerreian in Collierville, Tenn., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irwin, Montgomery

Active as a daguerreian in Oswego, N.Y., 1857. No business address listed; he boarded on Mitchell Street. Not listed in subsequent, 1859, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irwing

Also spelled Irving; noted as a daguerreian at 112 Glasgow Row (also known as 112 North Fourth Street), St. Louis, Mo., in 1847. He was first listed in partnership with F.F. Webb; the pair acquired the gallery of T.M. Easterly. Irwing died in late 1847, and the business, apparently without Webb, was continued by Irwing's wife. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Irwing, (Mrs.)

Daguerreian, corner of Fourth and Market Streets, St. Louis, Mo., 1847. This was probaby the same address as 112 North Fourth Street or 112 Glasgow Row. Mrs. Irwing (also noted as Irving), took over the business of her deceased husband, who was in partnership at the location with F.F. Webb. The pair had acquired the studio from T.M. Easterly. The partnership apparently ended with Irwing's death. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Isaacson, Solomon

Daguerreian, 63 Canal Street, New York City, N.Y., 1852-1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Isbell, John

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

Isbell, Thomas J.

Listed with a daguerreian gallery at 182 Washington Street, San Francisco, Calif., 1860-1861. An alternate source spelled the name Isobell. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Isbell, Volney

Listed as a daguerreian in Lock Haven, Pa., 1856, in partnership as Zeller and Isbell. Advertisements in early October appeared for the partnership. By late October and November, ads appeared for Isbell only. In 1858, he also advertised as a jeweler, and offered clocks and watches. Isbell died in Lock Haven. His daguerreian rooms were located on the third floor of Quiggle and Mayer's "new building" opposite the Fallon House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Isings, Charles M.

Also spelled Ising; daguerreian, Philadelphia, Pa., 1852-1857. In 1852 he was listed at 309 South Eighth Street. In 1853 and 1854 he was listed at 46 North Eighth Street. He was not listed in 1855. In 1856 and 1857 he was listed at the southwest corner of Eighth and Arch Streets. He exhibited daguerreotypes at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pa., 1852. His name has also been noted imprinted on the liner of a daguerreian case. An 1854 directory entry notes the name as "Tsing". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Isobell, Thomas J.

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

Israel, Elizabeth

Born in the West Indies, she was listed in the 1860 census as a photographer in Baltimore, Md. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Israel, Stephen G.

Active as an ambrotypist and photographer, over 91 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1857-1860, From 1858 to 1860 he was listed as Parlow (G.F.) and Co. Another source placed Israel in Baltimore in 1857; in July it was noted he was operating one of Woodward's Solar Cameras. An alternate source noted he was born in New York. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ives, Ezra

Listed as a daguerreian in the Buswell Building, Norwich, Conn., in 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ives, Ira A.

Daguerreian, 270 Grand Street, New York City, N.Y., 1851-1853. He lived in Morisania. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ives, J.

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

Ives, Loyal Moss (Moses)

Daguerreian and portrait painter. He was reported from 1844 to 1846 in partnership with Lorenzo Chase in Boston, Mass. From 1847 to 1852 he was noted in his own gallery at 142 Washington Street. Also noted c. 1850 in partnership with Callagan. He first appeared in the Boston city directories (in any manner) in 1849-1850 as a daguerreian at 142 Washington Street. He was listed in the directories through 1854. There is no directory listing of Callagan or the Ives/Chase partnership. An ad in the back of a ninth plate image during the reported partnership with Callagan offered daguerreotypes from twenty-five cents to twenty-five dollars, and noted Ives received "first class medal and diploma from an exhibit at the Mechanics Fair, Boston." He later became a portrait painter in New Haven, Conn. in the late 1850's. In the late 1840's, J.W. Black apparently worked at the gallery. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ives, S.M.

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