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Jeremiah Gurney 
The Elisha Cleveland family 
1853 
  
Daguerreotype, whole plate 
Swann Galleries - New York 
Sale 2208 Lot 65 
  
 
LL/35597 
  
With Gurney's credit and Broadway address stamped on the mat; in a leather case, separated at hinge; resealed.
 
The Photograph and the American Dream 1840-1940, 7.
 
In 1840, Gurney opened his daguerreotype gallery in New York City and over the next decade continually exhibited his work in local fairs. In 1851 he showed at the international exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London. After owning various galleries in Brooklyn, Gurney settled at 349 Broadway (and the corner of Leonard Street) in Manhattan, where he remained for more than 12 years. Gurney's Daguerreian Rooms was a celebrated success, featuring "saloons," or galleries with portraits of "Distinguished Persons of the Age" that had been photographed at his studio. In the November 12, 1853 issue of "Illustrated News," New York, the writer states, "Mr. Gurney's establishment consists of nine spacious rooms, devoted exclusively to this art. The proprietor owes the high reputation of his pictures entirely to his own personal exertions. Having had, we understand, more than twelve years' experience, he has attained for himself a theoretical and practical knowledge excelled by no others in the profession. Mr. G. has introduced several new features into his business; for instance, his colored daguerreotypes, which for brilliancy, high tone of finish, and durability, are said to be unsurpassed in this country or Europe." 
 

 
  
 
  
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