Thursday, January 31, 2019

Julius Gross



photographer J Gross,
St. Louis, MO
Example from E Wiessing

Young Lincoln
from Julius Gross
1001 South Broadway, Saint Louis, MO
example from contributor CDavis

Julius Gross
(1832- 1904)

1832 Jun 14
Potsdam, Germany, Julius Gross is born
1860
Carondelet, St Louis, MO, US census Julius Gross as painter
1864
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross listed as artist boarding at 2nd and Almond;
1865
St Louis, MO, city directory, neither Gustav Cramer nor Gross are listed in residential or business pages
1866 Jan 02
St Louis, MO, state records, Julius Gross marries Elizabeth Lisette Steffenauer
1866
St Louis, MO, city directory, Julius Gross is at 333 s Fifth st as Cramer and Gross
1867 to 1873
St Louis, MO, city directory, Julius Gross is at 1264 s Fifth st as Cramer, Gross and Company
1874 - 1875
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as photographer at 1001 s Fifth as Cramer, Gross and Co

1876
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as photographer at 1001 s Fifth as Cramer G, successor to Cramer, Gross and Co.
1877 - 1878
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as photographer at 1001 s Fifth st as Cramer, Gross and Co; Gustav Cramer, Julian Gross and Henry Schoo, photographers
1879
St Louis, MO, city directory NOT AVAILABLE
1880
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as artist; res e s Dubreuil nr Lafayette av; Gustave Cramer as photographer and artist at 1001 s 5th; US census lists Gross as an oil painter; res 63 Dubruel st
1881
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as artist, res 1001 s 5th ; Gustave Cramer as photographer and artist at 1001 s 5th; res 2825 Lemp av ;
1882
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as artist with G “Craemer”; res Columbia, IL; Gustav Cramer is listed as photographer at 1001 s 5th ; no mention of Cramer and Gross and Co, studio listed only as Gustav Cramer


1883
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as artist with G Cramer; Gustav Cramer is listed at photographer at 1001 s 5th; (Note: it is this year that Cramer begins his Dry Plate business)
(Note: Sometime around 1885 Fifth street was renamed as Broadway)
1884, 1885, 1887
St Louis, MO, city directory Julius Gross as artist at 1001 s Broadway, res same; Gustav Cramer as photographer at 1001 s Broadway
1886 and 1888 city directories not available
1889
Saint Louis, MO, city directory, Julius Gross as photographer at 1001 s Broadway; res same; partners with William Grimm; second location at cor Olive and Jefferson
1891 - 1899
Saint Louis, MO, city directory, Julius Gross as photographer at 1001 s Broadway; res 1118 s 9th
1900
Saint Louis, MO, city directory not available
1900 Jun 09
Saint Louis, MO, US census Julius Gross as portrait artist; res 1016 Gratton st

1901
Saint Louis, MO, city directory, Julius Gross as photographer at 1001 s Broadway; res 1016 Grattan
1902
Saint Louis, MO, city directory, Julius Gross as photographer at 1001 s Broadway; residential and business pages

Saint Louis (MO)Post Dispatch - 21 Jun 1904

The obituary dates conflict with the city directory and US census information.

1903
Saint Louis, MO, city directory, Julius Gross is NOT listed; no studio is listed at 1001 s Broadway
1904 Jun 19
Saint Louis, MO, state records, Julius Gross dies at age 72

Julius Gross arrived in the US probably in his early teens. No records have been found to support this. He began his career as a portrait painter and added the new profession of photographer about 1865. After having studios in St Louis at 333 s Fifth and 1264 s Fifth, he joined Gustav Cramer in a studio at 1001 s Fifth. He stayed there as artist, photographer, and finally proprietor until his retirement in 1902.
Gustave Cramer left the partnership in about 1889 to pursue the photographic dry plate business.

From about 1889 on Julius Gross operated and sometimes resided, at 1001 South Fifth/Broadway. Fifth Street was renamed Broadway sometime around 1885. The print of the drawing at the top of this page was likely done after 1889.

Photograph studios often had displays of mounted photographs of buildings, events, scenery and famous people for sale. These “Views” as the called them, were also sold in novelty stores and at fairs and festivals. Remember, a photograph was a wonder and a curiosity in the late 1800’s regardless of the subject. It was also quite legal to sell photographs of celebrities and important figures.

The pencil drawing of Lincoln was probably done by Gross himself as his main occupation was portrait artist. It could have been printed and reprinted any time after the street name was changed from Fifth to Broadway in 1885. Further it is quite likely the card was finished after Cramer left the partnership in 1888 when Gross was operating more or less on his own.

Abraham Lincoln died in 1865.

Saint Louis (MO) Post Dispatch - 08 Feb 1898



photographer: J Gross
1001 So. Broadway, St Louis, MO
example from auction site

At the left is an example of a "View" finished by a photographer for sale in his studio or novelty shops.

This one was obviously finished just after 27 May 1896.

Saint Louis (MO) Post Dispatch - 16 Jun 1896



Saint Louis (MO) Post Dispatch - 20 Jun 1898

Saint Louis (MO) Post Dispatch - 18 Jun 1899

Saint Louis (MO) Post Dispatch - 05 Jul 1895



From Ancestry.com,
said to be a portrait of Julius Gross

photographer: Gross
St Louis, MO
example from auction site

reverse of the example at the left
probably finished after 1885 when street name changed

photographer: Gross
St Louis, MO
example from Langdon Road


photographer: Gross and Co.
St Louis, MO
example from auction site
probably finished around 1889

photographer: Gross
St Louis, MO
example from auction site

photographer: Gross
St Louis, MO
example from auction site

There are no examples of the work of Julius Gross in LOST GALLERY. This page is added as a supplement to the page on Gustave Cramer who was in partnership with Gross at 1001 South Fifth, in Saint Louis, MO, between 1864 and 1888.

All examples on this page are from external sources.


Not the one you were looking for? Here's the photographer's INDEX by name.
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Additional information and new examples are always welcome. Any additional information will help narrow the time that these precious antiques were made.

All submissions should be free of glare and shadows.
Do not crop.
Leave a border around each card. The edges are sometimes an important clue to the age of the card.

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Some examples on this page have been enhanced or restored for clarity and presentation here.

This page is free for educational and research purposes only, but as always, if the original owner of any of these examples objects to the use on this page, just let me know and they will be immediately removed.

Monday, January 7, 2019

John C Cahoon


Photographer: Cahoon and Williams
Jackson, Ohio

reverse of card at left

This cabinet card must have been finished around 1882, that short period when Cahoon apparently had a partner named Williams.

J C Cahoon
(1832 - 1814)

John C Cahoon can be documented as a photographer from about 1863 to 1900 and with his own studio between 1867 and May of 1888. From the content of his advertising, he seemed to concentrate more on “Gems”, the tiny postage stamp print, and enlargements, rather than the cabinet card format.

Timeline
1832 Feb 29
Ohio State records, John C Cahoon is born to William Cahoon and Eveline Wood
1850
Raccoon, OH, US census J C Cahoon as farmer living with parents
1863
Raccoon, OH, Civil War registration John C Cahoon listed as “Artist”
1867 Jun & Jul
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news display ad shows Cahoon Art Gallery is in James Chestnut’s Hall next door to Isham House

1867 Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 26
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard small news items say Cahoon Contemplates leaving picture business; Gallery over Star Furnace store
1868 Dec 24
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard small news item says Cahoon Gallery is still over Star Furnace Store
1869 Dec 30
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard small ad says Cahoon Gallery is still over Star Furnace Store
1870 Jul 26
Jackson, OH, US census J C Cahoon as photographer
1872
Jackson, Ohio, Ohio State Directory John C Cahoon as photographer
1872-1873
Jackson, Jackson, OH, Williams Ohio State directory, J C Cahoon as photographer
1873 Sep 25
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard small ad says J C Cahoon is now over Globe Furnace Store, Main st, opposite Public Square


1874 Dec 24, 1875 Mar 04
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard item warning of damages of sun and wind to a face; Gallery now opposite Court House
1875-1876
Jackson, Jackson, OH, Williams Ohio State directory, J C Cahoon as photographer, Main st
1876 Jun 15
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news item says J C Cahoon Gallery destroyed by fire and will reopen in the old location over Globe Store on Main as soon as possible
1876 Oct 12, Nov 02, Dec 07
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad says J C Cahoon Gallery is now open again
1878 May 30, 1878 Jul 04
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad says J C Cahoon will do postage stamp size photographs, location not given
1879 Jan 02
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad for J C Cahoon work, address not given
1880 Jun 03
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad for J C Cahoon work, address not given

1880 Jun 22
Jackson, OH, US census J C Cahoon as no occupation shown; res 351
1880 Sep 23
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad for J C Cahoon work, address not given
1882 Jul 06
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news item says J C Cahoon is making improvements to his residence on South Street
1882 Oct 05
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad says J C Cahoon has made improvements to his Gallery and has taken on a partner, Mr Hugh B Williams of Pomeroy, OH; location not shown
1884 Dec 11
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad for JC Cahoon Gallery, no address shown
1885 Feb 05
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news item says J C Cahoon traveled to Hamilton Township to take pictures
1885 Apr 16
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news item says J C Cahoon and Wm H Nickell took pictures at G A R post in April

1887 Apr 14, Sep 22
Jackson, OH, Jackson (OH) Standard news ad Cahoon Gallery is located opp. the New Jail
1888 May 03
Jackson (OH) Standard news item says John Cahoon sold his gallery to J B Neff but will work as assistant
1891 Mar 11
US appointments, Cahoon appointed as US postmaster at Banner, OH
1897
Columbus, OH, city directory, Cahoon NOT listed
1898, 1899,
Columbus, OH, city directory, Cahoon, no occupation shown; res 521 n 20th (boarding with daughter’s family)
1900
Marion, OH, US census, as photographer; res Chase st.
1900, 1901
Columbus, OH, city directory, Cahoon, no occupation shown; res boards at ne cor Chase and 10th
1902, 1903, 1904
Columbus, OH, city directory, Cahoon, no occupation shown; res 143 n 20th

1905, 1906, 1907, 1908
Columbus, OH, city directory, Cahoon, no occupation shown; res 219 Taylor
1909
Columbus, Oh, city directory, Cahoon, no occupation shown; res 239 Taylor (as John A Cahoon, but same address as daughter’s family)
1910
Columbus, Oh, city directory, J C Cahoon, 237 Taylor (as John A Cahoon)
1910
Columbus, OH, US census J C Cahoon, widowed, living with daughter’s family, no occupation listed
1911
Columbus, OH, city directory, J C Cahoon NOT listed
1912
Columbus, OH, city directory, J C Cahoon at 1618 Pembroke (with daughter’s family)
1913, 1914
Columbus, OH, city directory, J C Cahoon NOT listed
1914 Jun 24
Gallipolis, OH, state records. John C Cahoon dies at the age of 82


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 08 Nov 1866

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 24 Oct 1867

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 24 Dex 1868


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 30 Dec 1869

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 25 Sep 1873


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 24 Sep 1874

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 04 Mar 1875


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 15 Jun 1876


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 07 Dec 1876


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 04 Jul 1878

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 02 Jan 1879


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 03 Jun 1880

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 23 Sep 1880


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 05 Oct 1882


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 11 Dec 1884

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 05 Feb 1885

Note the above:
If the descendants in the Dever's family have these photographs, this is when they were taken!


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 16 Apr 1885


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 14 May 1885

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 14 Apr 1887


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 22 Sep 1887

The Jackson (OH) Standard - 26 Apr 1888

Note the above:
Is this the Williams mentioned in this news item the Hugh B Williams mentioned in the item from 05 Oct 1882?
(See item in previous row.)


The Jackson (OH) Standard - 03 May 1888

Not the one you were looking for? Here's the photographer's INDEX by name. Listed here are all the Cabinet Card photographers of the 19th century found in LOST GALLERY. This is a work in progress. For a look at the original postings go to LOST GALLERY.

New examples and additional information are always welcome. Any additional information will help narrow the time that these precious antiques were made.

All submissions should be free of glare and shadows. Do not crop. Leave a border around each card. The edges are sometimes an important clue to the age of the card.

Some examples on this page have been enhanced or restored for clarity and presentation here.

This page is free for educational and research purposes only but, as always, if the original owner of any of these examples objects to the use on this page, just let me know and they will be immediately removed.

Sunday, January 6, 2019

W H Baker of Saratoga Springs, NY


photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
Example from auction site

reverse of the card at the left

There are no examples of the work of W H Baker of Saratoga Springs, NY, in LOST GALLERY. The research here is to see if there was any connection to the W H Baker of Barnesvill, OH, or perhaps to Baker Art Gallery of Columbus, OH.
Apparently there is not.

William Henry Baker
(1842-1923)
1842 Dec
NY state records and US census, William Henry Baker is born to Henry and Mary Baker
1868 (earliest city directory available)
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer with Warriner & Baker (Albert G Warriner) at 100 Broadway; res: house Catharine near Rock
1872
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer with Baker and Record (Emerson A Record) at Commercial Bank Building, 114 Broadway; res Division next to Depot
1874
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer with Baker and Record (Emerson A Record) at 114 Broadway; res: Division, n of Franklin
1876
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer with Baker and Record, (Emerson A Record) at 360 Broadway; res American Hotel
1877 through 1881
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory NOT available
1882
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer with Baker and Record, (Emerson A Record) at 448 Broadway; res 66 Carolyn

1884, 1885, 1886
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer at 448 Broadway; res 66 Caroline
1887
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer at 448 Broadway; res 446 Broadway
1888
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer at 446 Broadway; res same
1889
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory pages missing, studio at 446 Broadway
1890
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer no studio listed, Magovern listed at 446 Broadway; res: 67 White
1891 to 1898, 1900, 1901
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer with Magovern & Baker (Thomas F Magovern) at 446 Broadway; res 140 Spring
1902 and 1903 city directory unavailable
1904 to 1910
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer at 446 Broadway; res 140 Spring
1912
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as photographer but not in business pages, perhaps working for another photographer; res 140 Spring


1915
Saratoga Springs, NY, NY state census as photographer; res 140 Spring
1916
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory as Retired; res 140 Spring
1920
Saratoga Springs, NY, US census, as no occupation listed; res 140 Spring st
1923 Jul 15
Saratoga Springs, NY, city directory, entry in 1923 city directory says that W H Baker died; the notation was also found in the New York death Index

The examples included on this page are mostly from 448 Broadway. These would have been finished between 1884 and 1887 when Baker was working alone at that address.


City Directory ad from 1872

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from Spotlight on Stanford University



photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884


photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884


photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884

photographer: W H Baker
448 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
example from KEN on Flickr
Owner dated 1884
Photographer: Baker
Saratoga, NY
example from contributor Donna Cashion
reverse of card at left
Photographer: Baker
Saratoga, NY
example from contributor Donna Cashion
photographer: McGovern and Baker
Saratoga, NY
example from contributor Donna Cashion
photographer: McGovern and Baker
Saratoga, NY
example from contributor Donna Cashion
photographer: McGovern and Baker
Saratoga, NY
example from contributor Donna Cashion
Not sure of the actual dimensions of this example.
It appears to be a later example
of embossed card mounts.


photographer: Baker
Granville, NY
example from auction site
(Is this the same Baker? The blind stamp imprint is not legible enough to tell. Saratoga is only about 50 miles from Granville.)

Not the one you were looking for? Here's the photographer's INDEX by name. Listed here are all the Cabinet Card photographers of the 19th century found in LOST GALLERY. This is a work in progress. For a look at the original postings go to LOST GALLERY.

New examples and additional information are always welcome. Any additional information will help narrow the time that these precious antiques were made.

All submissions should be free of glare and shadows. Do not crop. Leave a border around each card. The edges are sometimes an important clue to the age of the card.

Some examples on this page have been enhanced or restored for clarity and presentation here.

This page is free for educational and research purposes only but, as always, if the original owner of any of these examples objects to the use on this page, just let me know and they will be immediately removed.

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