Hi all ... There is a bit about him on the CCA website (see link below) ... I google translated the bit about him in case you cannot read Portuguese ... Apparently according to another source he owned the 1st Photography House in Sso Miguel ... One of the best known photographers São Miguel was António José Raposo, who has been taught by photographer Reckell. In 1870, it was already established in the R. da Esperanca, 19 and announced that undertook to take better pictures than any photographer who had passed through the city. Communicated also had in his possession the clichés of its predecessor in the same house, Reckell, by which drew reproductions. It is very likely that some older photos attributed to António José Raposo are after all reproductions of the work of his master. António Raposo, owner of Artistic Photographia, taught the art to anyone for $ 300 000 reis, and its working methods perfected with an American named E. C. Cornell, who settled for a time in his studio. Both Pacheco António Raposo Toste and photographed Antero de Quental in 1887. http://www.culturacores.azores.gov.pt/aia/fotografia/Historia.aspx Hop this helps. Thanks ... Liz
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:26:20 -0800 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Photography Studios in Acores Just a note to say that I have a cabinet card by the same photographer, of a hooded woman beneath a parasol. The stamp on the back reads: Photographia Artistica, A. J. Raposo, 19, R. da Esperanca, 19 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel (Aceres) Which just confirms what John said. But if you get any more information on the photographer I'd love to know it! On Monday, July 16, 2012 7:18:22 PM UTC+1, Diane Lavely wrote: But probably from the same island. Thanks soo much!! Diane Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2012, at 2:50 AM, John Raposo <[email protected]> wrote: There is a Rua da Esperança is in Ponta Delgada which does not mean there is not another one by the same name in one of the towns. However, since the photographs are old, it is likely that the studio was in Ponta Delgada. Having your picture taken was a luxury for all but the upper classes back then and often involved a day long trip to city. Depending on how far away you lived from the city, the trip to town could be cumbersome, time consuming and an expense. John From: Diane Lavely <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 11:42 PM Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Photography Studios in Acores Hi all. I'm looking for suggestions. I have several very old family photos which were taken in The Azores. I'm looking for more information about the photos. Photographer's name, etc are as follows: 1.Photographia Artistica, Rua Esperanca - No. 19 - S. Miguel, Acores. Comment printed on back also says "conservam se as duche,." I think. Also on the back there are angels, and what looks almost like a coat of arms in green and gold. 2. Severini Joao D'Avellar, (Angra ao Heroism) 40 Rus De Santo Espirito. 3. Photographis Artistica de A.J. Raposo, Rus de Esperanca 19, S. Miguel, Acores. The only hint I see is S. Miguel - - which is huge for me, as I'm still trying to determine which island(s) to research. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! I also have many from photographers in Boston and Quincy, MA - - & have written to the MA Historical Society for assistance with these. Thanks. Diane Lavely-- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
