Feiger & Son Photography Studio

Ernest F. Feiger operated a photography studio in Pomeroy, Ohio from the 1860s until his death in 1900. His son Harry E. Feiger joined him in the business and operated it after Ernest's death.

In 1884, his studio was described: ART GALLERY, FRONT STREET, NEAR REMINGTON HOUSE
E.F. Feiger was born in Lancaster County, Pa., in 1832,and being a poor boy, was employed for some time as a common laborer in some of the manufacturing establishments of his neighborhood. He came to this city shortly before the great fire swept over the business portion of the town, learned the art of photographing, and in 1860 was married to Miss Kate Kiser, and estimable and refined lady. Mr Feiger was twice burned out, the last time losing almost his entire outfit, and in the floods of last February was again so unfortunate as to lose a valuable portion of his specimens. He is proof, however, against fire and flood, for his losses were once repaired and work at his rooms proceeded as thought it had suffered no disturbance. Mr. Feiger uses in photographing only the instantaneous plate, producing a negative in from one to three seconds. This is just the thing for babies, and relieves the necessity for long sitting. He has five cameras capable of producing a picture from the smallest type to one 14x17 inches. His copying facilities can not be excelled in the county, and being a careful and skillful workman, he is enabled to satisfy all. Mr. Feiger's residence is on Lincoln Hill in the midst of romantic surroundings, and so situated as to give a magnificent view of the beautiful Ohio and its rugged and rocky environments. We take pleasure in speaking of Mr. Feiger as exhibiting the results of pluck and honest industry.

Photographs from the studio are frequently sold on the internet auction website Ebay. Below are examples of the backs of some of these photos.