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E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.

Logo: E. & H.T. Anthony & Co., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Supplier and distributors of photographic supplies in the United States

E. & H. T. Anthony & Company was the largest supplier and distributors of photographic supplies in the United States during the 19th century. The company is notable for capturing various important historical images of the time, including one of the only daguerreotypes taken of 7th President Andrew Jackson. Company founder Edward Anthony, a Columbia College trained civil engineer who had studied photography with Samuel F.B Morse, started in the photography business in 1842 by opening a daguerreotype gallery in New York.2 It is headquartered in New York City.1 It ceased to exist in 1901.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1862Founded1
  • Industryindustrial manufacturing, photography, publishing1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

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E&HT Anthony & Co. Photography 1892
Photo: E. & H.T. Anthony & Company, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

E. & H. T. Anthony & Company was the largest supplier and distributors of photographic supplies in the United States during the 19th century. The company is notable for capturing various important historical images of the time, including one of the only daguerreotypes taken of 7th President Andrew Jackson.2

The story

Founded by Edward Anthony and Henry T. Anthony in 1862.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Edward Anthony & Co.1

Timeline

  1. 1902Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1901Dissolved Dissolved1
  3. 1862Founded Founded1

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