Portrait of a Gentleman by Hovey & Brainerd, Rome, New York

Rare - Hovey was friends with George Eastman. Hovey & Brainerd was a photography studio in Rome, New York that was founded in 1872 by H. Hovey and Jonathan Millard Brainerd. The studio was located at 40, 42, and 44 Dominick Street. Hovey & Brainerd specialized in portrait photography, and they produced a wide variety of cabinet cards, cartes de visite, and stereographs.
br>The studio was very successful, and it operated for over 20 years. In 1882, Hovey retired from the business, and Brainerd bought out his share of the studio. Brainerd continued to operate the studio under the name Brainerd Photo Company until his death in 1926.

The studio's work is well-documented, and there are a number of surviving examples of their photographs. These photographs can be found in private collections, museums, and online archives.

Here are some additional details about Hovey & Brainerd:

The studio was listed in the Rome City Directory from 1872 to 1892.Brainerd was a friend of George Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak.

The studio's work was featured in a number of publications, including the American Annual of Photography and the Photographic Mosaic.

The studio's photographs are currently held in the collections of the Oneida County Historical Society and the Rome Historical Society.

Photographer: Hovey G Brainerd
Dated: Circa 1870's
Medium: Cabinet Card
Provenance: Hill House Photography Collection
Condition Report Very Good

Subject References: 165BX