Saben, P.

Listed as a daguerreian at 425-1/2 Washington St., Boston, Mass., 1847. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sabin, Leander

Active as a daguerreian in New York State. In 1857 he was listed in Elmira, on the south side of Water Street, opposite the Brainard House. In 1859 he was listed in Cuba, N.Y. and is probably the same as "L. Sabins", noted in Rushford, N.Y., also in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sabine, James E.

Active as a daguerreian. He was first noted in Sante Fe, N.M., in 1855. He was listed previously as a jeweler and clockmaker, and also sold guns, magazines and stationary. He opened daguerreian rooms November 3, 1855. Later, the newspaper noted his "return" from the States in 1858 when he reopened his jewelry shop and did no more photography. He relocated to Colorado, arriving there from Las Vegas, N.M., before August, 1859. He is credited with taking the first photographic portrait in Colorado and being the first photographer to set up a photo business in the gold fields. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sache

Advertised photographs, 732 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1860-1861, in partnership as Sache and Walker. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sache

Advertised as a photographer in November, 1860 in Galveston, Texas, on Market Street, partnership as Sache and Potter. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sackendorf, Otto A.

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1855-1857. In 1855 he was listed alternately as an artist and a daguerreian at 136 Canal Street, and lived on North Moore Street. In 1856-1857 he was listed as a photographer at 435 Broadway, and lived at 25 Mercer Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sackett, C.A.

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

Sadd

Noted as a itinerant American daguerreian. In October, 1840, in partnership with (A.H.) Halsey, he became the first daguerreian to advertise in Canada. The pair opened a gallery over Mr. Grace's Confectionary Store, St. Joseph Street, Quebec City. The pair operated less than a month, and by November had left town for "warmer regions and a clearer sky," according to a newspaper report. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sadler, Jessie

Active as a photographer in Springfield, Mo. One source recorded Sadler in Springfield as early as 1857, and was the first photographer to make a picture there, in that year. He was reportedly still involved in photography at the time of his death. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saettele, Frederick

Active as an ambrotypist at 297 South Fifth Street, St. Louis, Mo., 1860. He lived at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saettele, Max

Active as an ambrotypist on the east side of Decatur Street, near Lafayette Street, St. Louis, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sage, Edwin

Noted as a daguerreian at 124 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn., 1842-1844. Inscribed in back of a case and dated 1842. He was related to William Sage, a daguerreian casemaker in Berlin, Conn. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sage, Henry R.

Active as a daguerreian in Hartford, Conn., 1845, in partnership as Cary (P.M.) and Sage. Probably the same H.R. Sage listed with a shoe store in 1844. The daguerreian partnership was listed under Union Hall. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sage, William

Daguerreian case maker, Berlin, Conn., c. 1842. Hand inscribed inside case, "manufacturer of miniature cases". He was apparently related to Edwin Sage, a daguerreian in New Haven the same year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sailer, William R.H.

Also spelled Sailor; daguerreotypes, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856-1860. In 1856 he was listed at the southwest corner of Eleventh and Ridge Avenues. He was not listed in 1857. From 1858 to 1860 he was listed at 323 North Second Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Salen, Peter

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

Salen, Peter

Listed as a daguerreian artist in Erie, Pa., 1857-1858. No business address listed. He lived on East Peach Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Salen, Peter T.L.

Listed as a daguerreian on Howard Street, corner of Kent Street, Boston, Mass., 1850. In 1851 he was listed without an occupation or business address, and lived at 351 Washington Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Salisbury

Recorded as an itinerant daguerreian, and was probably the first to advertise in Chicago, Ill. He had a studio in the City Hotel, corner of Clark and Randolph Streets, in 1842. He advertised in February and March. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Salisbury, C.B.

Listed as a daguerreian at 68 State Street, Albany, N.Y., 1852-1854. In the mercantile section of the 1852 directory, he was listed in partnership as Salisbury and White. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Salisbury, Erastus Field

Noted as a daguerreian in Massachusetts, dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Salmon, John

Listed as a daguerreian artist, corner of Third and J Streets, Sacramento, Calif., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saltsman, Thomas F.

Active as an ambrotypist at 44 Union Street, next to Wessell and Thompson's, Nashville, Tenn., 1859-1861. The "Star Gallery" was upstairs, and he lived at 23 Union Street. He advertised he employed skillful operators. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sample, A. (Miss)

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

Sampson, J.S.

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

Sampson, R.A.

Noted as a daguerreian in various towns in North Carolina. In 1853 he was listed in Elizabeth City; in 1854 he was listed in Tarboro; and in 1856 in Kinston. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Samuels, N.

Dealer in daguerreian stock, 10 Weed's Block, Main and Swan Streets, upstairs, Buffalo, N.Y., 1858, 1859. He was listed in partnership as Lett and Samuels, and lived at 340 Michigan Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanborn, Gilman S.

Listed as a daguerreian artist on Merchant's Row, Lawrence, Mass., 1850, 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanborn, James G.

Active as a daguerreian in Cherryfield, Maine, 1856-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanborn, Nathaniel C.

Listed as a daguerreian at 50 Merrimac Street, Lowell, Mass., 1860, in business as Sanborn & Co. He was listed at the same address until 1886. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sancan, Victor

Listed as a daguerreian at 80 Camp Street, New Orleans, La., 1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanders

Photographic gallery, 55 Dauphin Street, upstairs, Mobile, Ala., 1859. He was listed in partnership as Fontaine (A.B.) and Sanders; the firm employed E. Mullen as an ambrotypist. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanders, C. (Mrs.)

Listed with an ambrotype gallery on the west side of Sandusky Street between North and Winter Streets, Delaware, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanders, David

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

Sanders, J. Milton

Noted as Professor Sanders, he was a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1851-1852. Sanders, along with E.C. Hawkins, assisted A.T. Earle at his "daguerreian institute" on Vine Street, and taught there. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanders, Robert K.

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

Sanders, T.B.

Listed as a photographist on Main Street, Lexington, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanders, W.W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Ann Arbor, Mich., 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sandifer, George M.

Advertised a "Gallery of Photography" on the east side of Gay Street, between Cumberland and Church, Knoxville, Tenn., 1859, 1860-1861. He advertised daguerreotypes to photographs, and noted he employed some of the finest painters in New York City to do his oil colors. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sands, Robert

Listed as a daguerreian artist in Pittsburgh, Pa., 1857-1858. No business address listed; he lived on Cherry Alley. Probably the same Robert Sands listed in Washington, D.C., from 1858 to 1860. In 1858 he was listed with daguerreian rooms at 18 Market Space; in 1860 at 16 Market Space. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sandy, James

Active as a photographer with T.R. Rees at 145 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saney, Robert J.

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

Sanford, B.F.

Listed as a daguerreian in Fentonville, Mich., 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanford, William R.

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

Santry, Daniel A.

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 96 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1856-1860. In 1857 be boarded on Bowdoin Place, Cambridge; in 1859 he boarded on Norton Street, Cambridge. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sanxay, Richard (John) S.

Listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., 1855-1860. In 1856 he was an assistant at Pratt's Gallery, 145 Main Street. Another source listed a John Sanxay as director of Pratt's Gallery the same year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sargent, E.H.

Dealer in daguerreian materials, 140 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill., 1854-1855. He was involved with the firm of F. Scammon & Co., with Franklin Scammon and L.H. Scammon. Earlier the firm advertised wholesale and retail dealer in drugs and medicines, surgical, dental instruments, daguerreian apparatus, plates and cases. In 1858 the firm was listed as dealers in linseed oil, and in 1859-1860 Sargent was listed as a physician. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sargent, Harrison E.

Listed as a daguerreian at A.J. Simpson's, Wyman's Exchange, Lowell, Mass., 1855. He boarded at 113 Merrimac Street. Not listed in the subsequent, 1858, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sarony, Napoleon

First active as a daguerreian in Yonkers, N.Y., 1857-1858. He was also noted as a lithographer and artist. He left for Europe in 1858 and returned to New York City in 1864. Formerly with Currier and Ives in the 1840's, he was a founding member of the American Photographical Society. He operated his New York City gallery until 1896, becoming one of the country's leading theatrical photographers. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sartain, Samuel

Engraver and probably amateur daguerreian, Philadelphia, Pa., c. 1842. Dr. Paul Beck Goddard sold his camera to John Sartain, a famous engraver, to give to his son. Goddard's camera was one of the three earliest in Philadelphia, made for him by Joachim Bishop. Sartain exhibited the camera in 1902 at the 40th anniversary society meeting of the Philadelphia Photographic Society. The camera is now housed in the Franklin Institute. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Satterthwaite, John (c. 1817-?)

Born in Pennsylvania, he was listed as "stereotypes" in Louisville, Ken., in the 1860 census. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saugenheim, N.

Advertised stereoscopes at 722 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saumier, Abram J.

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

Saunders, (Mrs.)

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

Saunders, G.L.

Listed as a miniature painter at 5-1/2 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., 1846. His photographic connection is not definite, but the address was that of Southworth and Hawes. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saunders, Stephen P.

Apparently a daguerreian, probably in the Boston, Mass. area, 1855-1856. A sales catalog in 1996 offered an invoice dated December, 1855 from the New England Daguerreotype Stock Depot (John Sawyer and George S. Bryant), selling plates, cases and chemicals to Saunders. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saunier, Abram J.

Also spelled Saumier; daguerreian, Newark, N.J., 1859-1860. He was listed at 354 Broad Street, in partnership as Ross (A.L.) and Saunier. He lived at 244 Washington Street. In 1860 he was listed at 244 Broad Street as an artist. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Savage, A.J.

Listed as a daguerreian in Columbus, Ohio in 1858. His gallery was on the west side of High Street between State and Town Streets. He lived on the northeast corner of Town and Sixth Streets. In 1859-1860 he advertised photographs on the west side of High Street, between State and Town Streets, and lived on Town Street. Probably the same A.J. Savage listed in 1859-1860 as a photographer in the Cassel Block in Marysville, Ohio. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Savage, Charles R.

Daguerreian and later famed Western photographer. He began his photographic career in New York City in the early 1850's. He was listed as a daguerreian in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1858-1859. In 1860 he joined Marsena Cannon in partnership in Salt Lake City, Utah. He later achieved prominence as official photographer for the Union Pacific Railroad. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Savage, J.S.

Listed as a daguerreian and artist, 14 and 15 Arcade Gallery, Rochester, N.Y., 1853-1854. Probably the same J.S. Savage listed as a daguerreian in Watertown, N.Y. in 1855, at 1-1/2 Union Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Savage, J.W.

Advertised ambrotypes in Raymond's, Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Savery

Listed as a daguerreian in Rawlinsville, Pa., 1859-1860, in partnership as Savery and Thompson. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sawin, Francis W.

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 63 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1854-1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sawyer, Gilbert M.

Listed as a daguerreian at 7-1/2 Bowery, New York City, N.Y., 1842-1844. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sawyer, John

Dealer in daguerreian materials, 123 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1851-1860. In 1851 he advertised as the successor to William Shew. From 1852 to 1860 he was listed as John Sawyer & Co., with George S. Bryant. His business was also known as the "New England Daguerreotype Stock Depot". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sawyer, Nathaniel S.

Daguerreian stock dealer, Chicago, Ill., 1855 to 1858. He was associated with Sawyer (S.), Page & Co., at 124 Lake Street, one door east of Clark Street. The firm advertised as a wholesale/retail dealer in drugs and medicines, dental and daguerreian materials. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sawyer, P.M.

Listed as a daguerreian in Calais, Maine, 1855, 1856, in partnership as Sawyer and Robbins (J.). Probably the same as P.M. Sawyer, listed as a daguerreian in Norway, Maine, also in 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sawyer, S.W.

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

Sawyer, Sidney

Daguerreian stock dealer, Chicago, Ill., 1853-1858. In 1853-1854 he was listed at 124 Lake Street, one door east of Clark Street, as a wholesale/retail dealer in drugs and medicines, dental and daguerreian materials. He boarded at J. Butterfield's. In 1855-1856 he was listed in business as Sawyer, Page & Co., which also included Nathaniel S. Sawyer. He continued to be listed through 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saxet

Noted as a daguerreian in Texas, c. 1854; location unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saxton, Joseph

An amateur daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1839, 1840. In 1892 it was claimed that Saxton made the first heliograph in America on October 16, 1839. His camera was reportedly a cigar box with a burning glass lens, and an iodine box made from a Seidlitz powder case, and an equally rough mercury box. He reportedly involved Robert Cornelius in making plates for him in November, 1839, which started Cornelius on the road to photography. Saxton took a daguerreotype of the Philadelphia Mint in 1840. His earliest view, possibly taken Sept. 28, 1839, was of the Arsenal and Philadelphia High School. It was not publicized until October 24. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Saxty, George

Listed as a daguerreian at 229 Greenwich Street, New York City, N.Y., 1854-1855. He lived at 199 West 36th Street. In subsequent directories, he was listed as a painter. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sayder, William H.

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

Saylor, B.F.

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

Saylor, Samuel

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

Sayre

Noted as a daguerreian in New York City and Savannah, Ga. Advertising he was from New York, he had rooms in December, 1843 in Savannah, in the Owens Building, in partnership as Sayre and Payne. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sayre, S.B.

Listed as a daguerreian artist at 144 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., 1855-1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sayre, S.S.

Also spelled Sayres; photographic artist, 50 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio, 1860-1861. He lived on the southwest corner of Fourth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scammon, Franklin

Daguerreian and dealer in daguerreian materials, Chicago, Ill., 1850-1856. In the city directory, he was listed from 1851 to 1856 as a daguerreian materials dealer. In 1851 he was listed at 119 Lake Street, the Saloon Building, and advertised as a wholesale and retail dealer in drugs and medicines, surgical, dental instruments, daguerreian apparatus, plates and cases. From 1852 to 1854 the business was listed at 140 Lake Street. In 1854-1855 it was listed as F. Scammon & Co., including E.H. Sargent and L.M. Scammon. In 1858 the firm was listed as dealers in linseed oil. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scammon, L.M.

Dealer in daguerreian materials, 140 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill., 1854-1855. He was involved with the firm of F. Scammon & Co., with Franklin Scammon and E.H. Sargent. Earlier the firm advertised wholesale and retail dealer in drugs and medicines, surgical, dental instruments, daguerreian apparatus, plates and cases. In 1858 the firm was listed as dealers in linseed oil. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scarborough, C.R.

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

Schaefer, Anthony

Listed as an engraver and diesinker in New York City, N.Y., 1857-1859. He designed dies for Littlefield, Parsons and Co., for daguerreotype Union cases. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schaefer, George Fred

Noted as a daguerreian at 503 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1853-1860. He was not listed in the directory in 1856 nor after 1858. Another source noted him in partnership in 1853 as Reinhold (V.) and Schaefer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schaeffer, George

Listed as a "patent case maker" on Nevins Street near Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1857-1858. No residence address listed. Whether or not his profession was photographic is undetermined. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schafer, G.T.

Listed as a daguerreian on the southwest corner of Sixth and Row Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schafer, Philip

Listed as a daguerreian at 488 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schen, Francis

Active as a daguerreotypist at 401 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1859, 1860. Noted by another source as Scheu. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schenck

Active as a daguerreian at 202 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., 1859-1860, in partnership as Schenck and Bedford (G.O.). Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schenck, J.H.

Noted as a daguerreian at 460 Grand Street, New York City, N.Y., 1846. He exhibited three frames of daguerreotypes at the American Institute in 1846. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schermerhorn, A.B.

Probable daguerreian, dates and location unknown. A sixth plate daguerreotype exists, a bust portrait of a man, probably a post mortem image; a paper label inside the back of the leather case simply reads "A.B. Schermerhorn." An original price of $1.50 was also written there. A William Schermerhorn was listed as a daguerreian in Westkill, N.Y. in 1859-1860, but this image appears earlier than that. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schermerhorn, William

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

Scheu, Francis

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

Schiberd, Henry W.

Spelling Variant; see Sciberd, Henry W. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schie, Louis

Listed as a daguerreian at 119 Elizabeth Street, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schindler, C.A.

Whether or not Schindler began his business in New York City, N.Y., manufacturing photographic accessories is not known; by 1878, his advertisement listed "Photographers' Posing Apparatus and requisites, Decorative Art and Medium Furniture, Fine Piano Stools, etc." By that time he listed his business in West Hoboken, N.J. The photographic items appeared to be his predominant business, and his ad noted he was established at New York in 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schive, David

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 422 Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schleier, Theodore M.

Also spelled Shleier; daguerreian, New Orleans, La., and Nashville,Tenn. In 1857 he was listed at a daguerreian gallery on Chartres Street, New Orleans; from 1857 to 1860 he was listed at 184 Camp Street. In 1860-1861 he was listed as a photographic operator at C.C. Giers' gallery, corner of Deaderick Street and Public Square, Nashville, Tenn. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schleunes, Charles C.

Manufacturer of daguerreotype cases and other fancy articles, Philadelphia, Pa., 1850-1860. He was listed in business as Charles C. Schleunes & Co. In 1850 and 1851 he was listed at 25 South Second Street. From 1852 to 1860 he was listed at the corner of Fourth and Harmony Streets, probably the same address as 341 Harmony Street. From 1856, he also included J. Woollens in the business. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schleunes, Frank

A German immigrant, he began making scenic photographs in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1856. He was involved with daguerreian casemaker Joseph Woollens, who was active in 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schley, Authur

Recorded as a photographer in Frederick, Md., 1860. The census reported he had one male employee, and produced 500 images annually. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schlump, P.

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

Schmidt, A.W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Chicago, Ill., 1852-1853. No business address listed; he boarded at the Commercial Hotel. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schmidt, Henry

An American daguerreian, it is not currently known where or when he operated in the U.S. In 1843 he was a daguerreian in Brazil. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schmidt, John William

Listed as a gilder at 30 Day Street, New Haven, Conn., 1859-1860, as an employe of Samuel Peck. Be boarded at 72 West Chapel Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schmoldt, Amandus W.

Also spelled Schmaldt; daguerreian, McHenry, Ill., 1855-1856. From 1858 to 1860 he was listed as an ambrotypist in Peru, Ill. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schmolz

Listed as an 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

Schneibel, J.

Advertised ambrotypes and photographs at 93 Main Street, third floor, Dubuque, Iowa, 1856-1857. He was listed in business as Schneibel & Co., and lived on Orange Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schneider, George

Listed as a daguerreian at 7 North Clark Street and 110 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill., 1859-1860. He lived at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schnell, C.

Active as a photographer at 464 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schnitzer

A German lens designer, he was in partnership with C.C. Harrison in New York City, c. 1858. He helped design the Harrison-Schnitzer Globe Lens, as well as the Iris diaphragm. The diaphragm was first used on a camera in 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schnurmann, S.

Listed as a daguerreian on Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schoenacker, J.

Active as a daguerreian with Moses Sutton in Detroit, Mich., 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schofield, John

Advertised photographs at the Odd Fellows Hall, Falkland (Philadelphia), Pa., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scholten, John A.

Active as a daguerreian in St. Louis, Mo., 1859, 1860. In 1859 he was listed at 297 South Fifth Street. In 1860 he was listed at 273 South Fifth Street, corner of Convert Street. He lived at the same address. According to one source, Gustav Cramer worked at Scholten's gallery in 1859 and 1860. Cramer later went on to manufacture the first dry plates in the United States. An alternate spelling of Scholten's name is Sholten. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schomaker, J.E.

Listed as a daguerreian at 131 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill., 1856-1857. No residence address listed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schooley, Wilson D.

Operated as a daguerreotypist in Richmond, Ind., from 1854 to 1858. In December, 1854 he advertised the "People's Daguerreotype Gallery" on the corner of Main and Pearl Streets. In 1857 his gallery was on South Fifth Street. He also sold washing machines. By July of that year hd had changed the name of his gallery to the "Cottage Gallery," and continued to garner newspaper comments through March, 1858. In 1860 he was listed as a pattern maker. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schoonmaker, Christopher C.

First noted as a daguerreian in Albany, N.Y., in 1850, in partnership as Schoonmaker and Morrison. His was first listed in the Albany directory in 1851-1852, at #1 and #2 Exchange Building, and boarded on American Street. From 1852 to 1856 he was listed at #1 Exchange Building, with various residence addresses. From 1857 to 1861 he was listed as an ambrotypist in Troy, N.Y. In 1857-1858 he was listed at 282 River Street, in partnership as Irving (J.) and Schoonmaker. From 1858 to 1861 he was listed alone at the same address; various residence addresses. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schorb, John R.

Born in Germany, he came to the U.S. in 1834. His own recollection was that while at Hamilton College, he learned daguerreotyping from Professor Charles Avery. Avery provided him with a daguerreian outfit, and Shorb traveled in New York State, New Jersey, Virginia and South Carolina. He operated in Charleston and Columbia before settling in Winnsboro, teaching and taking daguerreotypes. He may have arrived in Winnsboro in 1848; in 1866 he advertised twenty years experience, indicating he began his daguerreotyping in 1846, which correlates to his time at Hamilton. In 1853 he settled in Yorkville, took a teaching job, and opened a daguerreian gallery in June. He soon devoted full time to photography and worked until his death in 1908. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schraeder, Augustus

Also spelled Schrader; dealer in daguerreian apparatus, 115 John Street, New York City, N.Y., 1844-1846. From 1845 to 1847 he was listed in partnership as Schraeder and Baecher, finishers of metals, at the same address. He was later listed as a "turner," a metal finisher and a foundry as late as 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schreiber, Anthony

Listed as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus at 3 Maiden Lane, New York City, N.Y., 1856, in partnership as Enslin, Schreiber & Co. In subsequent years he was listed as "jewelry" at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schreiber, Francis

Also recorded as Franz; and Schriver; daguerreian, photographist, Philadelphia, Pa., 1853-1860 and later. Born in Frankfort-on-Main, he came to the U.S. in 1834. He began his daguerreotype career working with the Langenheim Brothers, learning the process from them. In 1853 he was listed at 22 Cherry Street, Philadelphia. From 1854 to 1858 he was listed at the corner of Fourth and Harmony Streets. In 1859 and 1860 he was listed at the northeast corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets. He later specialized in animal photographs, in business with his five sons. This was not the Schreiber of Enslin, Schreiber & Co. of New York City. At one point he built a large sectional camera and took award-winning images of Niagara Falls. He reportedly made the first print from a glass negative in the U.S. Using ground glass, he produced the "Hyalotype". Referred to elsewhere as "George Francis Schreiber". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schriver, Francis

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

Schuler, John

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

Schultz, Jerome B.

Listed as a daguerreian at 37 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pa., 1857, 1859-1860. This was the same address listed for J.G. Fortney. Schultz boarded at the Red Lion Hotel. Alternately listed as "Shulz" in 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schultze, Charles

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1860. No business address listed; he lived at 106 Avenue A. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schulze, Christian

Listed as a daguerreian at 163 Front Street, Hartford, Conn., 1860-1861; he lived at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schumacher, Leo

He reportedly learned the photographic process in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1852. In May, 1859 he opened a gallery in Union (Arcata), Calif., over his brother Carl's gunsmith shop. He advertised previous experience in both Europe and the United States, and announced ambrotypes and photographs. In 1860 he was located in Sawyer's Bar, Calif., and in 1861 moved to Weaverville; he was later in Nevada and Oregon, where he died in 1878. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schuyler

Reported as a daguerreian on Aurora Street, Ithaca, N.Y., c. 1849, in partnership as Johnson and Schuyler. The firm was referenced in an ad for G. Bartholomew, who "took" rooms in April, 1849 formerly occupied by Johnson and Schuyler. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schuyler, James V.R.

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

Schuyler, P.

Active as a daguerreian in Kalamazoo, Mich., 1858-1860. Schuyler bought out the firm of Wagner and Shear in November, 1858, in Booth's Brick Block, west of the Burdick House. He was listed in partnership as Schuyler and Andrews. The firm advertised the exclusive right for Kalamazoo City for taking "Miltenberger's Patent Compound Photographs" (the patent was issued May 11, 1858). They advertised rooms over Dolloway's Store, Main Street, and sold out to Hollis Bunker in July, 1860. Schuyler was listed alone as a photographer in the 1860 directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schwamb, Charles A.

Listed as an ambrotypist at 159 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1859-1860. He lived at 69 Second Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schwartz

Noted as a daguerreian in Boston, Mass., 1840. He was there in October, 1840, and was probably established earlier. One source quoted an ad from October, 1840, where Schwartz announced a sale of European daguerreotypes. He also stated he was deferring the taking of daguerreotypes until late November. An article in the same newspaper issue reviewed his daguerreotypes on sale and stated Schwartz was waiting for some of his equipment to arrive from Europe. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schwarzmayer, John

Listed as a daguerreian at 112 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1846-1847, in business as John Schwarzmayer & Co. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schwinden, John

Also spelled Schwender or Schwinder; daguerreian, Detroit, Mich., 1855-1859. In 1855-1856 he was listed at 235 Jefferson Avenue, close to the theater. It was noted he was from Paris, France. In 1855-1856 he was listed as J. Schwinden & Co., at 235 Jefferson Street, with two conflicting residence addresses. One directory noted him living at 292 Franklin Street; the other listed him as boarding with T. Schwinder. The gallery advertised as photographic and daguerreian artists. He continued to be listed at the 235 Jefferson Avenue address through 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schwinden, T.

Listed as a daguerreian at 235 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich., 1855-1856. The address was that of J. Schwinden & Co., and was also T. Schwinden's residence address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Schwing, Samuel

Listed as a daguerreian at 449 Main Street, Louisville, Ken., 1859-1860, in partnership as McGill (W.) and Schwing. He lived at the corner of Chestnut Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Sciberd, Henry W.

Also spelled Schiberd; photographic artist, opposite Schaffer Street, Bloomington, Ill., 1858-1859, in business as Sciberd and Co. In 1860 he was listed as an ambrotypist. Probably the same noted as Henry W. Scibird in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scibird, John S.

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

Scientific Daguerreian

A monthly publication begun c. 1852 by D.D.T. Davie and Gordon Evans, daguerreians in Utica, N.Y. Each issue included six pages for ads for articles for sale by the publishers. No extant copies have been located, and its duration is unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scofield, E.L.

Listed as a daguerreian in Lappin's Block, East Milwaukee Street, Janesville, Wisc., 1859-1860, in partnership as Powers (J.E.) and Scofield, "artists". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scofield, R.C.

Listed as a daguerreotypist with M.P. Simons at 1251 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scotchler, James

Active as a daguerreotypist at 142 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1855-1858. One source listed him at 168 Hanover Street in 1854, but he was first listed in the city directories in 1855, in partnership as Scotchler and Hutchins (S.) at 142 Hanover Street. In 1856 he was listed alone at the same address, and lived at 5 Carlton Place. An alternate directory for 1855 listed him alone at 168 Hanover St. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott

Daguerreian, 95 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 1854-1857, in partnership as Carlisle (N.) and Scott. The firm advertised first in April, 1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott

Listed as a daguerreian in Greensboro, N.C., 1858, in partnership as Scott and Gorrell (H.C.). Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, Andrew

Advertised as a daguerreian in Tallahassee, Fla., January 19 to March, 1843. He was listed north of the Capitol, next to Captain Brown's office. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, Charles

Noted as a supplier of daguerreian materials in Ann Arbor, Mich., 1854. Possibly the Scott brother listed in business with J.M. Scott as J.M. Scott and Brother, daguerreians, 1856-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, David C.

Daguerreian case manufacturer, Oxford, Conn. He was listed there in 1849 and 1857-1858; in 1849 he was in partnership as Scott and Woodruff. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, Edward R.

Listed as a daguerreian at 87 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1855-1856. An alternate source listed him at 85 Baltimore Street in 1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, Isaac

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

Scott, J.(I.) H.

Possibly I.H. Scott, daguerreian, Brimfield, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, J.A.

Apparently active as a daguerreian in Sandusky, Ohio in 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, James

Active as a daguerreian at 190-1/2 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y., 1850-1852. He boarded at 16 Carroll Street. Possibly the same James A. Scott listed as a daguerreian at 194 Main Street. Also probably the same J.A. Scott listed in Sandusky, Ohio, as a daguerreian in 1855. There he was listed with rooms in Cooke's Block, 186 Water Street, second floor. He boarded at 80 Lawrence Street. He also offered instruction and apparatus for sale. Not listed in the subsequent, 1858, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, James W.

Probable amateur daguerreian, 1851, location unknown. His name appeared in the letters column of Humphrey's Daguerreian Journal. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, James Winfield

Advertised as a photographist at 46 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1859-1860, in partnership as Biderman (P.) and Scott. He lived on Federal Street below Sixth Street in Camden, N.J. Probably the same James W. Scott listed as a daguerreian on Market Street above Fourth Street, Bridgeton, N.J., in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, John H.

Apparently a daguerreotypist in Philadelphia, Scott operated a temporary gallery in Reading, Pa. in mid-September, 1841. His rooms were in a building on the southeast corner of Fifth and Cherry Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, John M.

Active as a daguerreian in Ann Arbor, Mich., 1856-1860, in business as J.M. Scott & Brother (possibly Charles Scott, listed by another source as being in Ann Arbor in 1854). In 1860, the brothers were listed on Main Street as photographic artists. In an alternate directory for 1860, Scott was listed in partnership as Scott and Glasier (R.B.) with an ambrotype gallery on the east side of Main Street. There was also a "John Scott" listed in the same directory, as well as a partnership of Scott and Tobey (S.D.). Another source recorded him in Ann Arbor until 1865. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, W.W.

Listed as a photographic artist on High Street, Luzerne Village, Pa., 1859. The town was noted as being near Bridgeport, Pa. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, W.W.

Listed as a daguerreian on Main Street, Rahway, N.J., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, Wesley F.

Active as a daguerreian in Lowell and Groton, Mass. In 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian at the S.P. Howes gallery, 112 Merrimac Street, Lowell. He was boarded at 29 Union Street. In 1860 he was listed as an ambrotypist in Groton, Mass. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, William M. (c. 1837-?)

Born in Michigan, he was listed as a daguerreian in LaPorte, Ind., 1858-1861. In 1858-1859 he was listed with the "Excelsior Daguerreian Gallery", over Vail's Jewelry Store. In 1860-1861 he was listed simply on the south side of Main Street. He apparently continued to operate a studio in LaPorte through 1880. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scott, William P.

A daguerreian noted to have been from Ohio, he arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii in February, 1850 and advertised rooms opposite Mr. French's. After two months he left for Manila. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scovill, James L.M.

First president of Scovill Manufacturing Co., to 1868. Scovill Mfg Co. came from the partnership of Leavenworth, Hayden and Scovill, formed in 1811. In 1827, J.M.L. Scovill and W.H. Scovill succeeded Leavenworth, Hayden & Scovill. The company may have begun the manufacture of daguerreotype plates as early as 1840 in Waterury, Conn. A New York City office was established on Beekman Street. The company was a strong competitor to E. Anthony during the daguerreian era, and formed an alliance with Samuel Peck for the manufacture of daguerreian cases. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scovill, T.P.

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

Scovill Mfg Co

The firm entered the daguerreotype business in 1840, manufacturing plates. In the summer of 1846 the firm opened a New York City outlet, selling daguerreian plates, cases and preservers. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scribner, Amos P.

Active as a daguerreian in Lynn, Mass., c.1850-1858. In 1856 he was listed as 23 Healey's Arcade, as A.P. Scribner & Co., with B. Scribner, Jr. He lived at 140 Union Street. In 1858 he was listed at 41 Union Street. Both were listed as shoemakers in 1860. An image is identified by a card behind a ninth plate daguerreotype. The business may have been taken over by Moses B. Scribner, listed as an ambrotypist in 1860; he boarded at 140 Union Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scribner, B., Jr.

Listed as a daguerreian in Lynn, Mass., 1856, in the firm of A.B. Scribner & Co. at 23 Healey's Arcade. In the directory he appeared as a "restorator". He was not listed in the 1858 directory, and appeared as a shoemaker in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scribner, Lewis

Advertised ambrotypes in Holderness, N.H., 1860. He was also listed the same year in Andover, N.H. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scribner, Moses B.

Active as an ambrotypist in Lynn, Mass., 1860. No business address listed; he boarded at 140 Union Street. It is probable that Moses B. Scribner took over the ambrotype business of Amos P. Scribner. Another source has identified M.B. Scribner as probably being involved with the business of Amos P. Scribner & Co. c. 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scripture, George H.

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

Scripture, J.C.

Daguerreian and dealer in daguerreian materials. In 1850 he was listed as a daguerreian in Richfield, Ohio. From 1854 to 1858 he was listed in Erie, Pa. In 1854-1855 he was listed on State Street opposite Brown's Block as a daguerreian and dealer. In an advertisement in July, 1854 he noted he had been in the south and west for the past seven years, and that he "chemicalizes" his plates with a new method, original to himself and unknown to any other artist. He lived on the northeast corner of State and Second Streets. In 1857-1858 he noted a new gallery in the Excelsior Block, northwest corner of Park Street, over T.M. Austin's Jewelry Store. He also operated a branch gallery at that time on Water Street, Meadville, Pa. In 1854-1855 he employed G. Peters. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scroch, E.G.

Active as an ambrotypist at the corner of Center and Indiana Streets, Warsaw, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scudder, A.A.

Listed as a daguerreian in Roxbury, N.Y., 1859, in partnership with J.P. Herrick. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Scuter

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