Kahlmeyer, George

Listed as a daguerreian case maker in New Haven, Conn., 1854-1855. No business address listed; he lived on Day Street, near George Street. He was probably an employee of Samuel Peck. Alternate spellings of his name were Keglmeyer, Keglemier. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kain, Henry A.

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

Kaiser, H.A.

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

Kaiser, Joseph

Recorded as a doctor and daguerreian, Baronne Street, corner of Poydras Street, New Orleans, La., 1857-1858. He worked for T. Lilienthal. In 1858 he was listed as a photographer at 174 Baronne Street. Alternately he was noted in business with Lilienthal. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kammerer

Advertised as a daguerreian in Galena, Ill., October, 1852 to January, 1853, in partnership with Loeper at a gallery on Bench Street, between Hill and Washington Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kampmann, Arthur

Also spelled Kampermann; daguerreian and painter. In 1855, as Arthur Kampmann, he was listed as a daguerreotypist and painter at 353 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. May be the same as Arthur Kamperman, listed in 1856-1857 as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., at the corner of Light and Baltimore Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kane, Henry A.

Listed as a daguerreian at 418 Grand Street, New York City, N.Y., 1857-1858, in partnership as Young and Kane. Not listed in the individual section of the directory. Possibly the same as "Kain", noted by another source as a daguerreian on Chatham Street in 1855, 1856. He was not listed by that name in the New York directories; information comes from an article in Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal in January, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kapp, August

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, 1859, 1860. In 1859 he was listed at 435 Broadway, and lived at 8 West Washington Street. He was listed in partnership there as Kapp and Gross. In 1860 he was listed at 953 Broadway, in partnership as Kaufman and Kapp. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Karelsen, Ephraim

Recorded as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus, 69 Nassau Street and 10 Spring Street, New York City, N.Y., 1859. In 1859-1860 he was listed as selling glazier's diamonds. Another directory listed him in the same year as being a manufacturer of daguerreian and ambrotype materials (cases, mats, preservers) at 16 Spring Street and 69 Nassau Street, corner of John Street; he lived at 10 Spring Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Karll, Anthony

Listed as an "artist" (probably a daguerreian operator), at the gallery of George A. Jeffers, corner of King and Market Streets, late 1856 and early 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Karr, Joseph

Listed as a daguerreian in Lawrence, Mass., 1855-1861. In 1855 he was listed without a business address, and lived on the corner of law and Elm Streets. In 1857 he was listed at 201 Essex Street, and lived at at 249 Elm Street. From 1859 to 1861 he was listed without a business address. In 1857 he was probably in business with Samuel Karr. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Karr, Samuel

Listed as a daguerreian in Lawrence, Mass., 1857-1861. In 1857, he was listed at 201 Essex Street, and lived at 249 Elm Street. From 1859 to 1861 he was listed without a business address. In 1857 he was probably in business with Joseph Karr. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kaufman

Active as a daguerreian at 953 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1860, in partnership as Kaufman and Kapp (A.). Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kay, (Mrs.)

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

Kaylmeyer, Andrew

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1856-1860. From 1856 to 1858 he was listed without a business address; he boarded first on Day Street north of George Street, and then at 34 Day Street. In 1859-1860 he was listed with his business and residence address both at 30 Day Street, the address of Samuel Peck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kaylmeyer, Charles

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1856-1860. From 1856 to 1858 he was listed without a business address; he boarded first on Day Street north of George Street, and then at 34 Day Street. In 1859-1860 he was listed with his business and residence address both at 30 Day Street, the address of Samuel Peck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kaylmeyer, Joseph

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1856-1860. From 1856 to 1858 he was listed without a business address; he boarded first on Day Street north of George Street, and then at 36 Day Street. In 1859-1860 he was listed with his business address at 30 Day Street, and residence at 19 Broad Street. The business address was the same as that of Samuel Peck. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kaylor, Thomas

Active as a daguerreian at 150 South Paca Street, Baltimore, Md., 1856-1857. This may be a residence rather than a business address. This is probably the same Thomas Kaylor listed as a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1857 to 1860. In 1857 and 1858, he was listed with a daguerreotype and ambrotype gallery at the corner of Morgan and Broadway, in business as Kaylor & Co. In 1859 he was listed alone as an ambrotypist at 58 West Fourth Street, and lived at 68 West Fourth Street. In 1860 he was listed in partnership as Crouch (W.T.) and Kaylor at 70 West Fifth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keagy, John

Advertised ambrotypes at Main and Market Streets, Chambersburg, Pa., 1860. A directory listed him only that year as an ambrotypist. A daguerreotype exists identified by his name stamped on the brass mat. From another published report, it is probable that Keagy (also noted as Keaggy) operated earlier elsewhere. A writer in 1894 recalled "facing the camera in old John Keaggy's gallery in the early fifties..." Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keale, Bernard

Listed as a daguerreian at 232 Brown Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kean, Patrick

Listed as a daguerreian at 232 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y., 1848-1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keanan, Newton E.

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

Keanan, Newton E.

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

Kearch

Recorded as a daguerreian in New Bedford, Ohio from 1839. He was apparently active in the town until 1884, and listed in partnership as Kearch and Fox. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kearsing, G.T.

Listed as a daguerreian at 177 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1849-1851, in partnership as G.T. and W.F. (P.) Kearsing. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kearsing, William F. (P.)

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1848-1851. In 1848-1849 he was listed alone at 323 Broadway. From 1849 to 1851 he was listed in partnership as G.T. and W.F. Kearsing at 177 Broadway. He lived at 12 Sixth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keech, Jacob

Listed as a daguerreian on Ridge Avenue below Haly's Lane, Roxbury (Philadelphia), Pa., 1855-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keefer, (Henry)

A Keefer was listed as a daguerreian, Downieville, Calif., 1852, in business as Keefer and Bobson. Probably the same as Henry Keefer, listed in 1857 as a daguerreian in Marysville, Calif. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keeler, Francis S.

Active as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1854-1860. In 1854 and 1855 he was listed at 360 Market Street. In 1856 and 1857 he was listed at 276 Market Street; in 1858 at 820 Market Street; and in 1859 and 1860 at 5 South Eighth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keeler, Joel

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1857-1858. No business address listed; he lived at 68 York Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keeley, Robert N.

Also spelled Keely; daguerreian, Philadelphia, Pa., 1850-1859. From 1850 to 1857 he was listed at 332 North Second Street. In 1858 he was listed at the corner of Coates and Fifth Street; and in 1858 and 1859 at 501 Coates Street. Identified image stamped with Keely's (cq) name on velvet liner. In 1860 he was listed as "Kiely." Also alternately listed as R.N. "Kelly" in the directory for 1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keen, L.N.(W.)

Listed as a daguerreian in Blountville, Tenn., 1854. Probably the same as L.W. Keen, listed as a daguerreian in Sullivan County, Tenn., in 1850. The census listed his age at 26. Probably the same L.W. Keen listed as a daguerreian in 1854 in Asheville, N.C. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keenan, Cornelius

Listed as "pictures" at 209 Duane Street, New York City, N.Y., 1841-1842. In 1842 he was listed as a peddler. Unclear as to what "pictures" refers to. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keenan, John A.

Also spelled Kenan; photographist, Philadelphia, Pa., 1848-1860. In 1848 he was listed at 312 Market Street. He is probably the same as "Kenan" listed in 1849 in partnership as Bradley (C.P.) and Kenan at 340 Market Street. J. Kenan was also listed alone at 252 South Second Street in 1849 and 1850. John A. Keenan was listed at 262 South Second Street in 1850; at 252 South Second Street in 1851; and at 248 South Second Street from 1852 to 1857. From 1858 to 1860 he was listed at 526 South Second Street. This is possibly the same as Kennan Photographic Co.; and noted on an identified image, "Keenan/Phila", stamped on brass mat. It is possible that William Bell first apprenticed as a daguerreian with Keenan from 1848 to 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keenan, Newton E.

Also spelled Keanan; daguerreian. In 1851-1852 he was listed in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the northwest corner of Fifth and Vine Streets. He did not appear in Cincinnati directories again until 1860, when he was listed at 6 West Fourth Street. This is probably the same N.E. Keenan who was listed as a daguerreian in Dayton, Ohio, in 1859. Another source located him in Cincinnati until 1890. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keene, Peter H.

Listed with a "Photographic Institute" at 150 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., 1842. He lived at 10 River Street. Not listed in the subsequent, 1846, directory. Probably the Keene noted in partnership as Keene and Cannon who exhibited daguerreotypes at the Third Exhibition of the Massachusetts Chariable Mechanic Association in Boston in 1841. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keeney, James

Listed as a daguerreian artist in Rochester, N.Y., 1853-1856. He listed no business address; he boarded at 28 Ward Street. Possibly the same James Keeney listed as a photographer in Grand Rapids, Mich., from 1856-1858. There he was listed in partnership as Horton (O.W.) and Keeney. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keer, L.W.

Noted as a daguerreian in Tennessee in 1851; city location not known. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kegwin, E.

Active as an ambrotypist in Jeffersonville, Ind., 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keihl, J.K.

Listed as ambrotypes in Pennsburg, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keiler, Francis S.

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

Keill, William

Listed as a daguerreian at 110 (or perhaps 107) North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill., 1854-1855. No residence address listed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keim, J.H.

Active as a photographer on Cumberland Street near Market, Lebanon, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keith

He advertised in Athens, Ga. in 1845, and noted a new process for gilding. He was listed in partnership as King and Keith. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keith, David

Advertised as a daguerreian at 324 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 1841. He was listed in partnership with Alexander B. Weeks; the advertisement appeared October 27, 1841. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keith, L.L.

Listed as a daguerreian in East Machias, Maine, 1855 to 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keith, R.P.

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

Keller

Listed as a daguerreian in Fredericktown, Ohio in 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keller

Listed as a daguerreian in Hartford, Ill., 1854-1855, in partnership as Johnson (Johnston) and Keller. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keller, Francis

Daguerreian and lithographer. He was listed as a daguerreian at 360 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854-1855. He was listed later as a lithographer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keller, George W.

Listed as a photographist on Mulberry above Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1849, in partnership as Montgomery (C.F.) and Keller. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelley, E. (Mrs.) (E.W.)

Active as a daguerreian, Lyons, Mich., 1859-1860. Probably the same as Mrs. E.W. Kellogg, identified in the same years as a daguerreian in Saranac, Mich. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelley, E.T.

Recorded as a daguerreian artist in Utica, N.Y., 1859-1860. No business address listed; he boarded at the Sherwood House. Noted in another directory as "Kelly". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelley, J.H.

Listed as a daguerreian on Third Street between Robert and Minnesota Streets, St. Paul, Minn., 1858-1859. He was listed in partnership as Hill (J.) and Kelley. The gallery was noted next to Cathcart & Co.; Kelley lived at the Merchant Hotel. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelley, Joseph

Although active earlier, he purchased the daguerreian gallery of Rea (S.) and Bailey (F.B.) in Richmond, Ind., in May, 1854. The gallery was at the corner of Main and Pearl Streets, and Kelley reported he had worked with the firm "for some time." Known as the "Wayne County Daguerreian Gallery", over Ham's Dry Goods Store, Kelley also offered instruction. In December, 1854 the gallery was sold to H.W. Mendenhall; according to an ad, Kelley continued to run it. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelley, O.A.

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

Kelley, R.P.

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

Kellogg

Noted as a daguerreian in Fredonia, N.Y., 1849. He advertised in a local paper, "daguerreotypes by the London Process." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kellogg

Noted as a daguerreian in San Francisco, Calif., 1856-1863, in partnership as Hamilton and Kellogg. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kellogg, A.E.

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

Kellogg, Daniel W.

Listed as a daguerreian artist in Milwaukee and Jefferson, Wisc. In 1854-1855 he was listed in Milwaukee, without a business or residence address. Probably the same as D.W. Kellogg listed as a daguerreian in Jefferson, Wisc., from 1857 to 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kellogg, E. (Mrs.) (E.W.)

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

Kellogg, E.S.

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

Kellogg, Edwin P.

Active as a daguerreian in Vernon and Hartford, Conn. In 1856 and 1856-1857 he was listed in Vernon. In 1860-1861 he was listed as a daguerreian in Hartford, at 275 Main Street in partnership as Kellogg Brothers, with J. A. Kellogg. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kellogg, G.P.

Noted as a daguerreian in Petaluma, Calif., 1856-1862. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kellogg, Henry J.

Listed as a camera manufacturer at 25 Smith's Arcade, Rochester, N.Y., 1857-1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kellogg, Julius A.

Active as a daguerreian at 275 Main Street, Hartford, Conn., 1860-1861, in partnership as Kellogg Brothers, with E.P. Kellogg. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kellogg, S.N.

Itinerant daguerreian in Lock Haven, Pa., 1850. He advertised in September that he had taken rooms over F. Sloan's store, and offered instruction. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kells

An associate of Wolcott and Johnson, and somewhat of a "mystery man." He reportedly may have been a lens maker or grinder for the two men. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelly, E.T.

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

Kelly, James H.

Listed as a daguerreian in St. Anthony, Minn., 1855 to 1860 and later. One source documented Kelly in St. Anthony until 1864. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelly, John

Noted as a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1855-1856. In 1855 he was listed at 559 West Fifth Street, probably a residence address. In 1856 he was listed at 28 West Fourth Street, and lived at 459 West Fifth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelly, R.N.

Spelling Variant; see Keeley, Robert N. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelly, R.P.

Also recorded as Kelley or Keith; daguerreian, San Antonio and Austin, Texas. He advertised in San Antonio in 1852, and as late as September, 1853. In 1853 and 1854 he was also noted in Austin, in partnership as Peirce (J.K.), Kelly and Peirce (R.W.). There the gallery was listed on Pecan Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelly, Walter

Listed as a daguerreian in Buffalo, N.Y., 1855. No business address listed; he lived at 46 Exchange Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelly, William

Active as a daguerreian at 374 Bowery, New York City, N.Y., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelsey

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

Kelsey, A.

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

Kelsey, Calvin C.

Daguerreian and stock dealer, Chicago, Ill., 1849-1857. In 1849-1850 he was listed as a daguerreian at 136 Lake Street. He advertised he had received a premium for the best daguerreotypes at the Chicago Mechanics Institute Fair (1849?). He was also listed as a stock dealer; he lived at 151 Dearborn Street. In 1851 he advertised the "Sky Light Daguerreian Gallery" at 96 lake Street, as well as a stock depot. He maintained this address through 1857 (from 1852-1854 he was listed at 76 Lake, but this may be a typo). In 1856-1857 he was listed as a lightning rod maker. In 1858 he was again listed as a dealer in daguerreian materials. He exhibited at the 1853 Crystal Palace. In 1887, he committed suicide by jumping from 130 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelsey, Charles

Listed as a daguerreian in Saybrook and Deep River, Conn. In 1857-1858 he was listed in Saybrook. In 1860, he was listed in Deep River. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelsey, David

Daguerreian, 96 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill., 1859. He was apparently associated with C.C. Kelsey that year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelsey, J.F.

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

Kelsey, John D.

Listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa. and Rochester, N.Y. Kelsey reportedly worked with Myron Shew in Philadelphia before arriving in Rochester, N.Y. in 1853. In 1853-1854 he was listed alone there, on Main Street, and boarded at 1 North St. Paul Street, the same residence as H.F. Gilbert, also a daguerreian. An alternate source listed Kelsey in partnership with Heath in 1853. In 1855-1856 he was in partnership as Kelsey and Hovey (D.) in Gaffney's Block, 55 Main Street. He then boarded at the Waverly Hotel. He offered life-size photographs or daguerreotypes, on canvas, colored in oil. In 1854 he daguerreotyped an eclipse of the sun. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelsey, Louise (Miss)

Listed with daguerreian rooms in Rochester, N.Y., 1853-1856. In 1853-1854 she was listed without a business address, and boarded at 1 North St. Paul Street. This was the same residence H.F. Gilbert and J.D. Kelsey occupied. In 1855-1856 she was listed at 55 Main Street, and boarded at the Massasoit House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kelsey, William

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

Kelso, Henry

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

Kemp, Benjamin M.

Listed as a daguerreian, possibly Schenectady, N.Y., 1858 and perhaps later. An invoice dated March 24, 1858, recorded the sale to Kemp by James Hinds of a half-plate Voigtlander daguerreotype camera, plate holders, ground glass, stand, and chemicals for a total of $55.13. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kenan, John A.

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

Kendall, A.

Noted as a daguerreian in Marshall, Mich. in 1851. He was alternately noted as operating alone, or in partnership as Kendall and Welch. His gallery was located in the Comstock Block. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kendall, Edwin

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

Kendall, Joshua

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

Kendell

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

Kendrick, Henry A.

Active as a daguerreian at 202 and 203 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif., 1854 and later. Kendrick acquired the gallery of James M. Ford in November, 1854, when Ford was forced to sell, possibly by ill health. Kendrick was Ford's brother-in-law, and Ford continued as an operator at the gallery until early 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keniston, J.N.

Listed as an ambrotypist and photographer on Main Street between Union and Washington Streets, Delphi, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennan, T.L.

Noted as Professor Kennan; daguerreian, over Cottrill's and Ames' store, Oshkosh, Wisc., 1849. He advertised July 5, 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennard, Thomas

Active as a daguerreian at 385 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1859-1860, in business as Kennard & Co. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennedy

Listed as a daguerreian, First Street, Oswego, N.Y., 1850-1851, in partnership as Gray and Kennedy. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennedy

Reported as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1840. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennedy, J.

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

Kennedy, Levi

Listed as a daguerreian in Warsaw, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennedy, M.E.

Noted as a daguerreian in Goldsboro, N.C. in 1853-1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennedy, Phillip B.

Active as an ambrotypist at 45 South Seventh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1859-1860. No residence address listed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennedy, W.G.

Advertised ambrotypes in White Hall, S.C., in July, 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kenney, John R.

Listed as ambrotypes in West Fairlee, Vermont, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kenney, S.E.

Active as a daguerreian and ambrotypist in Canton, Ken., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kennon, T.L.

Listed as a daguerreian at the Court House, Marshall, Mich., in 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kent, Asahel G.

Listed as a photographer on North Third Street, corner of Market Street, Harrisburg, Pa., 1860. He lived on North Fourth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kent, Caroline

Advertised daguerreotypes in Peru, Ind., in July and August, 1850. She noted she would take them "by the late Paris process", and had rooms at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Humbert, and indicated she would remain only a short time. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kent, Edward N.

Dealer in daguerreian apparatus and chemist, 116 John Street, New York City, N.Y., 1848-1850. During those years he was listed alternately as a dealer and as a chemist. From 1851 through 1859 he was listed as a chemist. In 1859-1860 he was listed with the U.S. Assay office. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kent, William Hardy

He spent his early years in New Bedford, Mass., and opened a daguerreian gallery in New York City, N.Y. in 1848. In 1854, he returned to London, and opened three galleries there. He died in England. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kentucky Daguerreian

Kentucky Daguerreian Gallery See Stancliff, John W. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kenyon, F.P.

Daguerreian, New London, Conn., 1856-1860. In 1857-1858 he was listed in partnership as Lyon (J.L.) and Kenyon. In 1859-1860 he was listed alone at the corner of State and Bank Streets, and boarded at 35 Bradley Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kenyon, H.P.

Listed as a daguerreian on West Broad Street, Westerly, R.I., 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kenyon, Willy

Recorded as a daguerreian in Salem City, Ore., c. 1851. He was noted on the south side of State Street between Liberty and Commercial Streets. He was also listed in Salem City in 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kerlson, Marcellus

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

Kerlson, Marcellus

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

Kern, Edward Meyer

Recorded as a daguerreian with the Fremont Expdition; also on an expedition to the China Seas, 1853-1854. He served on other expeditions as an artist. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kerr, M.A.R.

Advertised ambrotypes on the northeast corner of Ridge Avenue and Melon Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kertson, Marcellus

Also spelled Kerlson; a daguerreian in Newburgh, N.Y. at unknown dates, and New York City, N.Y. 1855-1858. He is probably the "Kerston" identified as a daguerreian in Newburgh by an imprint on the velvet liner of a daguerreian case. As Marcellus Kertson, he was first listed in New York City in 1855-1856 at 421 Broadway, and lived at 89 Elm Street. In 1856-1857 he was listed at 419 Broadway, and in 1857-1858 in partnership as Rockwell (H.H.) and Kertson at 315, 419 and 429 Broadway. In 1858, at the 319 Broadway address, he was noted as a supplier and manufacturer of daguerreian materials, with Rockwell. An identified image exists from the 419 Broadway address, corner of Canal Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kesslar, J.J.

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

Kessner, J.W.

Active as a daguerreian in Rockport, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ketcham, Charles

Noted as an inventor in Penn Yan, N.Y., 1856-1858. He won a diploma for the best daguerreotype-cleaning machinery at the American Institute Fair in 1856. He was awarded Patent #20,718, June 29, 1858, for a daguerreotype plate cleaner. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Ketchan

Supplier of daguerreian materials, lenses and plates, 136 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1842, in business as Bailey and Ketchen. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Key, Frederick C.

Engraver, diesinker and "Union Case" manufacturer, Philadelphia, Pa., 1850-1860. He designed cases for S. Peck & Co., 1854 to 1860; and for Scovill Company. As F.C. Key & Son, the firm advertised as "Manufacturer of the Excelsior Daguerreotype Case," and claimed to be the original inventor of the inserted hinge and catch. A hard plastic daguerreotype case exists by Key, with the embossed name on the front, "The Bud and the Blossom". The case is hinged with a single outside hinge, approximately one inch long. A pasted-in label promotes Key as the manufacturer. One example has the photographer's name, S.A. Smith, embossed on the velvet. Smith was listed in Philadelphia in 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Key, H.

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 1111 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keyran, John E.

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1856-1859. In 1856-1857 he was listed alternately at 19th Street, corner of Third Avenue, and 219 Third Avenue, and lived at 207 East 33rd Street. In 1857-1858 he was listed at 110 East 19th Street. In 1858-1859 he was listed without a business address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keys, Green B.

Active as an ambrotypist in Washington, Tenn., 1860-1861. This is probably the same as G.B. Keys, noted as a daguerreian and ambrotypist in Sulphur Springs, Tenn., the same year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Keyser, H.D.W.

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

Khrone, Andrew

Active as a daguerreian, with Abraham Bogardus, New York City, N.Y., 1869. One article noted he was probably the oldest man in the photographic business in the country, and still made daguerreotypes for Bogardus in 1869. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kibbe, C.L.

Advertised as a "practical daguerrean"; probably an operator for Fish, 194 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill., c. 1856. An ad, or broadside, dated January 17, 1856, announced the theft from Fish's daguerreian rooms of several watches and fobs. Kibbe signed the announcement. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kidd, Thomas

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

Kiely, Robert N.

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

Kiely, William S.

Active as a photographer, opposite Meig's and Trott's Bakery, Waterbury, Conn., 1858. He advertised Melainotypes, Lamprotypes and Ivorytypes. Information from a broadside. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kientzle, Alexander

Listed as a photographist and artist, 606 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1859-1860. He was listed in partnership as Evers (T.) and Kientzle. Probably the same as "Kintzler", noted as a stock dealer in 1860 in partnership as "Eres and Kintzler". This reference 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

Kihlholz, Bernard

Listed as a daguerreian at 29 North Fourth Street, above Chestnut Street, opposite Planter's House, St. Louis, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kikendall, J.N.

Spelling Variant; see Kirkendall, J.N. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kilbourne, George O.

A California daguerreian. In 1852-1853 he was listed in Grass Valley, Calif. In 1853 and 1856 he was listed in Nevada City, Calif., in 1856 on Main Street. In April, 1856, Mrs. Julia A. Raymond took over operation of the gallery. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kilburn, Benjamin West

Although his brother Edward had established himself as a daguerreian in Littleton, N.H. in the early 1850's, Benjamin Kilburn apparently took up photography c. 1855. Once source traced his interest to a trip in that year with the artist Thomas Moran; another source attributed his interest to his brother's involvement. The pair teamed up after the Civil War and became reknown for their stereo views. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kilburn, Edward

Originally a daguerreian student of O.C. Bolton in Littleton, N.H., Kilburn apparently bought out his teacher's gallery on Main Street in the early 1850's. Later to become famous for his stereo photography, Kilburn apparently operated the gallery well after 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kilburn, Hervey

Listed as a daguerreotypist on the southeast corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Mo., 1848-1850. He was listed over Wheaton and Co.'s Drug Store. He advertised as the oldest daguerreotype establishment in the city, and offered instruction. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Killeen, P.J.

Listed as a daguerreian at 39 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Mass., 1852. He boarded at 28 Middle Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Killerbine, John

Reported as a daguerreian, an assistant to C.E. Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio, "since 1846." Another source documented him in Cleveland until 1850. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kilner, J.

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

Kimball

The only reference we have would indicate Kimball was probably a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa. sometime prior to 1846. In that year, in Memphis, Tenn., T.J. Dobyns advertised his gallery on Front Row, next to McComb's store, with "Mr. Kimball from Philadelphia" in charge. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball

Listed as a daguerreian at the corner of Fifth and Market Streets, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1845, in partnership as Kimball and Emerson. Not listed in the subsequent, 1847, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, Frank B.

Listed as a daguerreian in Portsmouth, N.H., 1856-1857. No business address listed; he lived at 8 Daniel Street. Not listed in the subsequent, 1860-1861, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, George R.

Active as a daguerreian at 163 Middle Street, Portland, Maine, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, J.A.

Listed as a daguerreian in Louisville, Ken., 1851-1852; proprietor of the "National Daguerreian Gallery", over Isaac Cromie's Store at 447 Main Street. In another listing, Cromie's store address was given as 449 Main Street (Plumbe's old address), and Hewitt and S.F. Brown were listed as proprietors of the gallery. Probably the same J.A. Kimball noted as exhibiting at the New York Crystal Palace exhibition in 1853; and listed as a daguerreian and ambrotypist in New York City, N.Y., in 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, John

Active as an ambrotypist in Hartford, Ken., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, Joseph L.

Listed as a daguerreian in Concord, N.H., 1850-1861. In 1850 he was listed at 189 Main Street, and advertised he "has fitted up rooms in Dunklee's Building, few doors north of American House." (January 1). In 1853-1854 he was listed in Stickney's Block; and in 1856, at 198 Main Street, he offered daguerreotypes, photographs and crystalotypes "or improved ambrotypes". He also offered daguerreian stock, and claimed to be located over Rollins' Drug Store. There is a discrepancy here, as Rollins' Drug Store was listed at 154 Main Street, opposite the Capitol House. In 1860-1861 he advertised "heliography in its various branches." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, Myron H.

First listed as a daguerreian in 1850-1851 in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1850 he was listed on the north side of Fifth Street, two doors west of Main Street. In the 1850-1851 directory he was listed at the "National Daguerreotype Gallery" at 23 East Fourth Street, and boarded at Mrs. Gano's. Another directory listed him at 8 West Fifth Street. In 1851-1852 he was listed as a salesman. Probably the same Myron H. Kimball listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y. from 1855 to 1860. In 1855-1856 he was listed at 407 Broadway. From 1857 to 1859 he was listed at 374 Broadway, and lived on Sixth Avenue. In 1859-1860 he was listed at 347 Broadway, in partnership as Kimball and Cooper (J.P.). Also possibly the same Myron H. Kimball listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1860-1861, at 432 Chestnut Street. At the 374 Broadway address he was also in partnership as Kimball and Iles; from an imprint on the mat of a daguerreotype. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, Richard H.

Advertised photographs and ambrotypes at 198 Main Street, Concord, N.H., 1860-1861. He advertised as an "artist in photographs...". He was listed in business as R.H. Kimball & Co., including William H. Kimball. Richard Kimball boarded at the American House. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimball, Warren S.

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

Kimball, William Hazen

He began daguerreotyping in 1844, and was listed in Concord, N.H., 1849-1861. In 1849 he was listed in Dunklee's Building, 142 Main Street; and in 1850 at 189 Main Street. In 1853-1854 he was listed at the south end of Stickley's Block, opposite the State House. In 1860-1861 he was listed at 198 Main Street, offering photographs and ambrotypes. At that time, he advertised as an "artist in photographs..."; he was listed in business as R.H. Kimball & Co., with Richard H. Kimball. William Kimball was listed as boarding at E.B. Robinson's. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimberly, David

Listed as an artist in Boston, Mass., 1852-1855. In 1852 he was listed without an occupation at 5-1/2 Tremont Row. In 1853 he was listed without an occupation at 49 Tremont Street, and boarded at the U.S. Hotel. In 1854 and 1855 he was listed as an artist at 49 Tremont Street. The 5-1/2 Tremont Row address was that occupied by Southworth and Hawes. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kimsey, John

Active as an ambrotypist in Prairie Home, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kindler, Frederick

Listed as a photographist at 334 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1859-1860, in partnership as Moran (J.) and Kindler. He lived at 1814 Chestnut Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King

He advertised as a daguerreian in Athens, Ga. in 1845, in partnership as King and Keith. He advertised a new process for gilding. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, Alfred H.

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., intermittently from 1850 to 1858. From 1850 to 1853 he was listed at 108 Bowery, in partnership as W.H. King and Brother, and lived at 182 Avenue Six. He was not listed again until 1855; from 1855 to 1857 he was listed at 105 Bowery, and lived on West 18th Street. From 1856 to 1858 he was listed as an artist at that address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, B.F.

He opened a daguerreian gallery at 219 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., in September, 1846. He was listed at the address in 1847-1848. In 1849-1850 Mrs. B.F. King advertised as a daguerreian at the location, and in 1851 advertised simply as "King's Daguerreian Rooms." An alternate source reported King in Baltimore until August, 1850, when the advertised the oldest establishment in the city. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, B.F. (Mrs.)

Listed as a daguerreian over 217 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1849-1852. In 1850-1851 she advertised simply as "King's Daguerreian Rooms." In 1852 she employed A.F. Judlin. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, Charles L.

Listed as a daguerreian artist at 130 K Street, second floor, Sacramento, Calif., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, D.M.

Advertised ambrotypes in Bridgewater, Mass., 1860. No business address listed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, F.W.

Daguerreian apparatus manufacturer, Baltimore, Md., 1853-1860. In 1853-1854 he was listed as 33 South Street, as "mathematical, engineers, surveying and daguerreian instrument makers." The firm was composed of F.W. and Richard King. "Manufacturers and venders of daguerreotype stock...plates, cases, chemicals, galvanic batteries, etc." From 1855 to 1860 he was listed at 226 Baltimore Street. Later he advertised as a manufacturer of stereo viewers and apparatus, and as a seller of stereo views. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, G.W.

Advertised as a daguerreian in Norwich, N.Y. (Chenango County) from the fall of 1847 until at least March 15, 1848. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, George E.

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1855-1859. From 1855 to 1857 he was listed at 105 Bowery, and lived at 182 Sixth Avenue. In 1857-1858 he was listed only at the Sixth Avenue address. In 1858-1859 he was listed with no business address, and lived at 350 Sixth Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, H.C.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Springfield, Mass., 1853-1858. In 1853-1854 he was listed without a business address, and boarded on Pynchon Street. In 1854-1855 he was listed without a business address. He was not listed in 1855-1856. From 1856 to 1858 he was listed without a business address, and various residence addresses. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, Horatio B.

Daguerreian, Boston and Taunton, Mass. From 1849 to 1851 he was listed at 121 Washington Street, Boston. From 1850 to 1859 he was listed in Taunton, Mass., at 11 Main Street. In 1850, he advertised daguerreian stock for sale, and offered instruction. In 1855 he advertised the gallery next to A.J. Barker's, and noted he had eight years practice. He also advertised he had a more complete set of apparatus than anyone in the country, and also worked in stereo. He advertised he won the highest premiums at the Bristol County Agricultural Fair for five successive years. From 1857 to 1859 he was listed at 10 Main Street, Taunton. He was listed in Taunton until 1876. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, Joseph W.

Active as an ambrotypist in Honolulu, Hawaii, 1858 to 1860 and apparently later. He purchased the business of W.F. Howland in 1858. In the early 1860's he moved into Stangenwald's old studio. He was fined and left Hawaii after a scandal involving pornography in 1870. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, M.F.

Listed as a daguerreian at 11 Market Square, Portland, Maine, 1859, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, Minor

Listed as a daguerreian in Waterford, N.Y. in 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, Richard

Daguerreian apparatus manufacture, 33 South Street, Baltimore, Md., 1853-1859. He was listed in business with F.W. King; and the firm advertisd as "mathematical, engineers, surveying and daguerreian instrument makers," and were "manufacturers and venders of daguerreotype stock... plates, cases, chemicals, galvanic batteries, etc." From 1855 to 1859, and in 1860 he was listed at 226 Baltimore Street. Later the firm advertised as a manufacturer of stereo viewers and apparatus, and as a seller of stereo views. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

King, William

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

King, William H., Jr.

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1849-1857. In 1849-1850 he was listed at 39 Chatham Street; and from 1850 to 1857 at 105 Bowery, and lived at 182 Avenue Six. From 1851 to 1857 he was listed in business as W.H. King and Brother, with A.H. King. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kingsberry, H.K.

Listed as a daguerreian in Mansfield, Ohio in 1853-1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kingsberry, H.K.

Listed as a daguerreian at 546 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1853-1854, in business as H.K. Kingsberry & Co. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kingsley, Henry

Advertised as "pictures" at 38 West Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1847-1848. Unclear as to what "pictures" refers to. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kingsley, Joseph

Listed as a daguerreian in Berlin, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kingsmore, Charles H.

Active as a daguerreian in Newberry, S.C., 1858. He was listed in partnership with Richard Wearn, in a gallery over W.H. Hunt & Co.'s store. Kingsmore continued the gallery alone until after 1860. In February and March, 1861, Kingsmore was joined by M.A. Cooper. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kingston, S.D.

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

Kinne, Ethel P.

Listed as a daguerreian at 79 Main Street, Norwich, Conn., 1856-1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kinney, L.

Advertised as a daguerreian and ambrotypist in Stilesville, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kinsley, Edward G.

Noted as an inventor in Stoughton, Mass. in 1858. Kinsley and Parker (S., Jr.) received Patent #20436 on June 1, 1858 for a hinge for daguerreian cases. The patent hinge was used exclusively by the Wadhams Manufacturing Co. of Torrington, Conn., in case manufacturing. Kinsley and Parker also manufactured their own cases. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kintzler, Alexander

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

Kirdlawa, T.

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

Kiredhoff, Theodore

Listed with daguerreian rooms at 135 Third Street between Vine and Washington Streets, St. Louis, Mo., 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kirk, Joseph

Listed as a daguerreian at 559 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1860, in partnership as Barnes (R.W.) and Kirk. He lived in Newark, N.J. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kirk, Joseph

Advertised ambrotypes in New Garden, Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kirkendall, J.N.

Advertised his "Daguerrean Car" in place on the Public Square, Shelby (County), Ind., November, 1854. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kissner, Martin

Listed as a photographer at 480 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kittinger, Leonard

Daguerreotypist, Trenton, N.J., 1857. In that year, he was listed without a business address, and lived at 56 Greene Street. In 1859 he was listed as carriage trimmings, in partnership as Tanturn and Kittinger, at 57 Warren Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klage, L.

Noted as a daguerreian and watch and clock repairer, 171-173 North Salina Street, Syracuse, N.Y., 1853-1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klain, Nathan

Recorded as a photographer at 410 Grand Street, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1859. Probably the same as N.M. Klain, identified as a daguerreian artist from a business card, and noted by a source as being in Corning and Elmira, N.Y., dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klasing, Charles H.

Listed as a daguerreian at 43 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1857-1858. He boarded at 155 Washington Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klauber, Edward

Daguerreian artist, Louisville, Ken., 1858-1860. In 1858-1859 he was listed on the north side of Market Street, between Third and Fourth Streets. In 1859-1860 he was listed on the south side of Main Street between Third and Fourth Streets, and lived on Market Street. In 1859-1860 he advertised as the "Bee Hive Gallery", and offered photographs, ambrotypes, melainotypes. Alternate spelling, "Klayber". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klauser, William

Listed as a photographer in New York City, N.Y., 1860. No business address listed; he lived at 92 Sixth Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klein, Michael

Also spelled Klain; daguerreian, 804 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1855-1857. He lived at 302 Second Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klein, William A.

Listed as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus at 41 Platt Street, New York City, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klemet, W.

Ambrotypist, 608 Frankford Road, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kline, Samuel L.

Listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1856-1859. In 1856 he was listed at 272 North Second Street. In 1857 he was listed at 324 North Second Street; in 1858 at the rear of 826 North Market Street; and in 1859 at 416 North Second Street. In 1860 he was listed as a doctor. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Klutsch, John

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

Knapp

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, 1855, 1856. Address unknown. Not the same as William R. Knapp. His gallery was referred to in an article in Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal in January, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knapp

Ambrotypist, 43 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knapp, A. Hayden

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 123 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1855-1856. He was listed alone in 1855. In 1856 he was noted in partnership as Briggs (J.) and Knapp at the address. Stamped on the brass mat of image, "A.H. Knapp/ 123 Washington St.". In 1860 he was listed as an inventor. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knapp, A.K.

Noted as a daguerreian in Norton (Bristol), Mass., 1850. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knapp, E.P.

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

Knapp, H.C.

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

Knapp, William R.

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1845-1859. From 1845 to 1852 he was listed at 103 Bowery, with various residence addresses. In 1852-1853 he was listed at 103 Bowery and 359 Broadway; and in 1853-1854 at 103 Bowery and 559 Broadway. In 1854-1855 he was listed only at 559 Broadway; and in 1855-1856 at 477 Broadway. He was not listed in 1857-1858 but reappeared at 469 Broadway in 1858-1859. In 1859-1860 he was listed with no occupation. He reportedly opened a new gallery at 559 Broadway in October, 1851, but that is not confirmed by the directories. Another source located him in 1856-1857 at 477 Broadway. In 1853-1854 he was listed in partnership as Knapp and Hay (J.R.). Another source noted him as a dealer in apparatus in 1848-1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knecht, Reuben (Herbert)

Daguerreian and inventor. In 1860 he was listed as "daguerreotypes" at 138 Northampton Street, Easton, Pa., and lived at 218 Festy Street. Probably the same as "Herbert Knecht", noted by one source in Easton from 1855 to 1879. He was apparently working with John J. Carey in 1858. Probably also the same Reuben Knecht of Easton, Pa., issued Patent #10,508 for a daguerreotype plate holder on February 7, 1854. Knecht was apparently born in the area of Nazareth, Pa., and was in Easton as early as 1848, although possibly not as a daguerreian. His son Frank took over the business c. 1881. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kneeland

Active as a daguerreian in Northampton, Mass., 1856-1860, in partnership as Wells (J.D.) and Kneeland. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knickerbocker, S.

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

Knickerbocker Gallery

Daguerreian gallery and apparatus manufactory, 112 Broadway, New York City, N.Y. The gallery also advertised as the "Fine Gilt Dollar Daguerreian Gallery." It was reportedly established in 1841, but not listed in the directory until 1847-1848. In 1850-1851 the gallery advertised at 106 Broadway, at the corner of Pine Street, and was operated by George Magwire. It was also noted as the "Nickerbocker" gallery. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knight

Listed as a daguerreian on Fourth Street near Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1847, in partnership as Lecher (or possibly Lechler) and Knight. Not listed in the subsequent, 1850, directory. A sixth-plate daguerreotype identifies the photographers as "Lechler & Knight." Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knight, C.C.

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

Knight, E.W.

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

Knight, G.W.

Listed as a "photographist", southeast corner of Eighth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knight, H.D.

Noted as a daguerreian in Batavia, N.Y., 1854. Reported in August, 1854, that he was fitting up new rooms. Since the source of this information was a publication that frequently misspelled names, the possibility that this is "Q.P. Knight" must be considered. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knight, Q.P.

As "Knight", reported as a daguerreian, c. 1840-1860, in Springfield, Mass. Possibly the same as Q.P. Knight, in charge of a gallery in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in 1852, owned by J.D. Wells of Springfield, Mass. In 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian in Batavia, N.Y. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knight, W.M.

Noted as a daguerreian in Racine, Wisc. in 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knight, Willard (William)M.

Also noted as William Knight; daguerreian, Buffalo, N.Y., 1852-1859. He was listed in 1852 at 422 Main Street, with no residence address. One Augustus Knight, listed as a "joiner", boarded at the 422 Main Street address. Willard Knight was not listed in 1853 or 1854 directories, although Augustus was. Willard Knight was listed from 1855 to 1859 as a daguerreian over 238 Main Street. In 1859 his residence was listed at the same address. Probably the same as William Knight, noted at the same address in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knowles, Lucius James

As a daguerreian, he was listed at #6 Stone Block, corner of Main and Central Streets, Worcester, Mass. in 1842, in partnership as Wood and Knowles. This was the same location previously occupied by G. Evans. In June, 1842 Wood retired from the partnership. Knowles moved to Brinley Row and advertised the "Worcester Photographic Apparatus Manufacturing and Daguerreotype Rooms". He retired in 1844 to devote time to his inventions. He patented more than 100 by the time of his death, and was among the founders of the Knowles Loom Works. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knowlton, Frank B.

Listed as a daguerreian artist at 8 Exchange Buildings, Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, N.H., 1860-1861. He boarded on Atkinson Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knowlton, Frank S.

Advertised ambrotypes in Sanbornton, N.H., 1860. He was also noted in Salmon Falls and Rollinsford, N.H., the same year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knowlton, W.F.

Listed as a daguerreian in Farmington, Maine, 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knowlton, Willis

Listed as a photographic artist at 148 State Street, Schenectady, N.Y., 1860-1861. The address was listed as four doors above the post office, opposite Given's Hotel. He offered photographs, ambrotypes and stereographs. He boarded at the Eagle Hotel. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knowlton, Willis

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

Knox

Daguerreian, Ridgeville, Ind., 1860-1861, in partnership as Cooper (D.W.) and Knox. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knox, Robert P.

Listed as an ambrotypist, over H.W. Lawson's Tin Manufactory, Abbeville, S.C., April, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Knus

Instrument maker and optician, and dealer in Voigtlander daguerreotype apparatus, stereoscopes, galvanic batteries, etc., 118 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Calif., 1854-1855. He was listed in partnership as Schmolz and Knus. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kobler, Herbert

Noted as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus in New York City, N.Y. in the 1850's; exact dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Koch, Teresa

A female daguerreian in Chicago, Ill., 1858-1859. In 1858 she was listed at 110 North Clark Street. In 1859 she was listed at 1 North Clark Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Koegel, Charles

Listed as an ambrotypist and photographer at 215 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, N.Y., 1859. He lived at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Koehler, Conrad

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

Koheiman, Albert

Listed as a daguerreian in Hoboken, N.J., 1856-1857. No business address listed; he lived at 134 Bloomfield Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kohlbeck, Peter

Advertised ambrotypes at 229 Bowery, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1859. In 1859-1860 he was listed as "portraits". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kohler, Conrad

Also spelled Koehler; daguerreian, 236 Houston Street, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1859. He lived at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kohlermann, Frederick

Also spelled Kolhermann; daguerreian, New York City, N.Y., 1854-1859. From 1854 to 1856 he was listed at 186 West 18th Street, and lived at 136 West 20th Street. From 1856 to 1859 he was listed with no business address, and various residence addresses. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kolbeck, Joseph

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes at 43 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1858-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kolbeck, William

Advertised daguerreotypist and ambrotypes at 43 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kole, Hank

Active as a daguerreian, possibly with J.P. Ball's daguerreian gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio, c. 1853 or 1855. Information comes from a daguerreotype with a pencil inscription inside the case, "Taken by Hank Kole/ at Ball's Gallery/---/ May 10, 55" [or perhaps 53]. Owner indicated the blank space might be "Le Ray" or "Le K", which might indicate a gallery in Lexington, Ken. Such a gallery owned by Ball has never been recorded. Since all those associated with Ball were black, we make the assumption that if Kole worked for Ball then he, too, was black. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kolhermann, Frederick

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

Kolt

Noted as a morocco and velvet daguerreotype case manufacturer at 8 Harmony Court, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856-1857, in business as Kolt and Bloomhart. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kornrumpfs, John

Listed as a photographic artist at 235 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich., 1860. Another source listed him as Kornrumpf, a daguerreian, from 1859 to 1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Korse, J.

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

Krabs, George

Daguerreian, 329 South 4th Street, St. Louis, Mo., 1859. In 1860 he was listed at 829 South Fourth Street, but one of those numbers is probably a typographical error. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kraft, William

As simply "Kraft", listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1857-1859. In 1857 he was listed in partnership as Bear (J.W.) and Kraft at 340 Market Street. In 1858 and 1859 he was listed at 942 Market Street, still in the partnership. He lived at 30 Fayette Street. Identified as William Kraft from imprint on the velvet liner of a daguerreian case; the case listed the 942 Market Street address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Krause, Henry

A daguerreian operator at Vance's Gallery, San Francisco, Calif., 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Krause, Henry

Listed as a daguerreian at 75 Bowery, New York City, N.Y., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Krebs, A.B. (R.)

Noted as a daguerreian in Lima, Ohio, 1859-1860. Probably the same as "A.R. Krebs", identified by a paper label with a daguerreian image. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Krebs, S.

Active as an ambrotypist in Highland, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kreidler, Jacob S.

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

Kreiter, Adam S.

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

Krikawa, T.

Also spelled Kirdlawa; daguerreian and photographer, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1860. He was listed without a business address, in partnership as Krikawa and Hedbawny (C.). Both photographers lived at 57 Avenue B. In 1859-1860, Krikawa was listed alone as ambrotypes, again without a business address. Probably the same as "T. Kirdlawa", whose name comes from the 1860 listing of contributors to the Fredericks defense fund against the Cutting patent. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kriling, John

Advertised ambrotypes in Dalton, Ohio, 1860. Possibly the same John Krilling listed in Frease's Store, Ohio, 1860, as well. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kripps, George D.

Listed as a daguerreian and dealer in daguerreian apparatus, Philadelphia, Pa., 1858-1860. In 1858 he was listed as a daguerreian at 432 North Second Street, and lived at 1319 Davy Street. He was listed in partnership as Krips and Snyder (G.M.). The firm was listed through 1860 at the same address. In 1859-1860 the firm was listed as daguerreian apparatus. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Krips, Franklin

Advertised ambrotypes at 1001 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. He lived at 444 Maria Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Krone, Paul L. (R.)

Or Paul R. Krone, ambrotypist and photographer, Fort Smith, Ark., 1860. It was reported he was born in Prussia, and had used collodion as early as 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kronhe, Alex

Reported as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kubler, Gaebert

Manufacturer of daguerreian apparatus and telescopes, 142 Nassau Street, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kuchel, Charles

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

Kuechler, Charles

Also spelled Kuchel; photographist, San Francisco, Calif. Probably the "Kuchel" noted in 1858 in partnership as Kuchel and Oressel. In 1860-1861, as Kuechler, he was listed as a photographist with S.P. Howes & Co., 182 Washington Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kuhn, Frank

Daguerreian, Baltimore, Md., 1856-1857, in partnership as Hape (S.) and Kuhn. He lived at 188 West Madison Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kuhns

Daguerreian, Tallahassee, Fla., c. 1852-1854. He was listed in partnership as Bailey (J.) and Kuhns, noted in a January, 1854 advertisement. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kunz, Anwel

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

Kurtz

Probable daguerreian, New York City, N.Y., dates unknown. He may have worked for Gurney at some point, as in the late 1860's Benjamin Gurney continued to work at Kurtz's old gallery at 872 Broadway. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kusel, Edward Abraham

Daguerreian, Oroville, Marysville, and Sacramento, Calif. Kusel was born in Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1849. On his way to the gold fields, he was delayed in New York a year for lack of funds. Arriving in California, he began manufacturing hoses; in 1856 he located in Oroville, with a stationary/book store, and a photography studio. By 1859 he had moved to Marysville and in 1861 relocated to Sacramento. His later years were spent in Oroville and Chico. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Kydd, Thomas

Also spelled Kidd; daguerreian artist, over Ives Bank, corner of Jefferson and Griswold Streets, Detroit, Mich., 1859-1861. In 1859 he lived at 12 Labrosse Street. In 1860-1861 he advertised refitted daguerreian rooms at the same location, opposite the Michigan Insurance Bank. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig