McCreight, R.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847                Rooms over the Drug Store of Dr. Dodge, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1848                In the Hall of the Music Association, Van Buren, Arkansas.

1848                Markham Street, over the Barber Shop, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1854-1855       Corner of Markham and Main Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1847 August 26.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  August 26, 1847, Vol. XXVIII, No. 339, Whole No. 1442, P. 2.

Photography.—R. McCreight, an artist from Alabama, has taken rooms over the Drug Store of Dr. Dodge, where he will be gratified to receive the visits of such of our citizens as may desire to transmit their beauty to posterity.  Some one has said that the best plate upon which a man’s likeness can be taken is woman’s heart, because the impression, once received, no lapse of time, or change of circumstances can efface.  But we have seen some of our friends taken by Mr. McC. Upon plates of his own, which, from their strong impression, as well as faithfulness of lineament, and justice of coloring, will, also, stand the test of scrutiny and of time.

The specimens in his room, including many interesting groups, and among them a full-length likeness, in miniature, of Gen. Taylor, will, when seen, do more to recommend Mr. McC., than any thing we can say.  Call and see for yourselves, while it is fair weather.

1848 April 8.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  April 8, 1848, Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 2.

Photographic Miniatures.—Mr. R. McCreight is tarrying among us for a short time, and has located his studio in the hall of the Musical Association, where he has been engaged for several days taking most excellent likenesses of some of our citizens, by Daguerreotype process.  We have just returned from a visit to his room where we have seen some of the best Daguerreotype pictures we ever saw,—and we have seen some from the hands of the most eminent artists.

This is a most excellent opportunity for those of our citizens who desire to perpetuate their images to the “unborn million” or to send them to distant relatives. As this is the cheapest and most correct mode of having the, taken.  The durability of the impressions, is now ensured beyond the least uncertainty, by chemical aid.  Mr. M. [sic.] McCreight can take pictures with any amount of shading or coloring that the subject may require.

1848 April 22.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  April 22, 1848, Vol. 7, No. 10, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Establishment.—The rooms of Mr. McCreight, the Photographist, over the corner opposite Scott, White & Co., are thronged daily by visitors procuring pictures and inspecting those of their friends, as they assume shape and form—springing, as it were, into “things of life”—from the hands of this accomplished Artist.  He has taken several as fine miniatures as we have ever seen produced by this art.  There seems to be a “perfect rush” among our folks—sires, matrons, belles and beaux—to be first in at the “sitting.”  The most beautiful specimens of Mr. C.’s success are the pictures of several lovely and interesting little girls, who are yet unaware of the more lasting and important “impressions” their pretty faces are destined to make upon the hearts of the coming crop of beaux.

1848 August 31.  Arkansas State Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  August 31, 1848, Vol. XXIX, No. 40, Whole No. 1495, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  R. McCreight, has the pleasure of informing the citizens of Little Rock, and the public generally, that he will return to Little Rock, about the 1st of October next, with a large stock of Instruments, and material of the very best quality, for taking miniatures.  He will provide with plates and cases of all sizes; and will remain in the city during the winter.

1848 November 2.  Arkansas State Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 2, 1848, Vol. XXIX, No. 49, Whole No. 1505, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.—Mr. McCreight, well known in this place for his skill and success in taking miniatures, is now prepared to attend to all who may favor him with a call.  Mr. McCreight has a large stock of materials, and a variety of plates and cases to suit the taste, and pockets of all.

Rooms on Markham Street, over the Barber’s shop, where he can be found at all times.

1854 November 3.  Arkansas State Gazette and Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 3, 1854, Gazette Vol. XXXV, No. 38, Democrat Vol. IX, No. 17, P. 2.

Those of our readers who are anxious to preserve a good likeness of their features, are referred to the advertisement of R. McCreight, Daguerrean Artist, in to-day’s paper.  Mac. Is well known as a skillful master of his profession, and is now prepared to take handsome pictures from ugly faces.  His stock of all kinds, is new and fine, and his instruments in first rate order.

1854 November 3.  Arkansas State Gazette and Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 3, 1854, Gazette Vol. XXXV, No. 38, Democrat Vol. IX, No. 17, P. 3.

Superior Daguerreotypes.  R. McCreight, Daguerrean Artist, respectfully informs the citizens of Little Rock and surrounding country, that he has fitted up his rooms in a superior manner, on the corner of Markham and Main Streets where he is now prepared to take pictures of the finest tone and style which cannot be surpassed by any in his profession.  Being in possession of all the latest important improvements, one of which has been entirely neglected by the Artistic practice, which relieves the eye, and gives the face an expression of comeliness.

He would further invite the citizens generally who are desirous of having superior likenesses, true to life

That they have time, to give him a call

And see some sights at his Daguerrean Hall

He takes all sizes, from cases to Lockets

Which will really suit the state of the pockets

Advertisement ran from November 3, 1854 to March 30, 1855.

1854 November 22.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 22, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XII, New Series—Vol. III, No. 6, P. 2.

Messrs. McCreight & Terry are fine artists, and give entire satisfaction to those who patronize them.  Their room is on Markham street, near Main, up stairs, and has been fitted up especially for the purpose of taking life-like pictures.

1854 November 22.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 22, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XII, New Series—Vol. III, No. 6, P. 3.

R. M’Creight.  C. [N.] Terry.  McCreight & C. McCreight & Terry, Daguerriean Artist, would call the attention of their friends and the public generally, to their splendid Side and Sky-light Gallery, at the corner of Main and Markham streets, where all can be supplpied with miniatures of the most superior quality on very moderate terms.

Come  one and all, just give us a call

At our superior Sky-light Hall;

We’ll supply you with pictures superfine

In cases common, on finest kind.

We’ll prove to you just what we say,

Our work is inferior to none of the day;

Come ladies and gentlemen, come of all trades,

“And secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

Advertisement was recorded eleven times between November 22, 1854 to February 14, 1855.

1855 February 14.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  February 14, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XII, New Series—Vol. III, No. 18, P. 2.

R. McCreight, Having made some new discoveries in his business is satisfied that he can now please the most fastidious.

The improvements are obvious.  Miniatures formerly taken by him will be taken over for half price.  Prices from $2.00 to $20.

A very fine lot of cases on hand, some of which are extra.  Please call and he will astonish you.

Advertisement was recorded six times between February 14 to April 17, 1855.

1855 February 16.  Arkansas State Gazette and Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  February 16, 1855, Gazette Vol. XXXVI, No. 1, Democrat Vol. IX, No. 32, P. 2.

Improved Pictures.—McCreight, with a determination to excel, by which he hopes to commend himself to the public, and, at the same time, put money in his own pocket, has “brought on” some improvements in his art, by which he is enabled to succeed, better than ever has been done before, in taking pretty pictures from ugly faces.  Read his advertisement, and then call at his rooms and have your picture taken.

1855 February 16.  Arkansas State Gazette and Democrat (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  February 16, 1855, Gazette Vol. XXXVI, No. 1, Democrat Vol. IX, No. 32, P. 3.

R. McCreight, Having made some new discoveries in his business is satisfied that he can now please the most fastidious.

The improvements are obvious.  Miniatures formerly taken by him will be taken over for half price.  Prices from $2.50 to $20.

A very fine lot of cases on hand, some of which are extra.  Please call and he will astonish you.

Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to March 30, 1855.

1855 March 2.  Arkansas State Gazette and Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  March 2, 1855, Gazette Vol. XXXVII, No. 3, Democrat Vol. IX, No. 34, P. 2.

McCreight, during the pressure of the times, and stress of the weather, seems to stand unaffected.  His instruments and chemicals are in fine order, and he is, every day, verifying what we said of him, some time since, that he can, and does, take handsome Daguerreotypes from ugly subjects.  Every one should go and see him.

McCosker, Thomas

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857-1860       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1861-1865       88 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1864                110 Hanover Street, Boston Massachusetts.

1865-1873       110 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1868                101 Saratoga, East Boston, Massachusetts.1

1874-1884       85 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1884-1897       51 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1861-1967  Partnership Cheesman & McCosker. Carte de Visites exist by Thomas McCosker (alone) at the 88 Hancock Street address.

1863 May 7.  Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 7, 1863, Vol. XIX, No. 30, P. 2.

Photographs.—Northern and Eastern people coming into town to obtain ambrotypes or photographs, , will find the saloon of Fred H. Cheesman and Thos. McCosker, at 88 Hanover street, very conveniently located.  These gentlemen finish photographs of all sizes, and in any desired style.  Their photographs are superb, and cannot be surpassed by those of any similar house in Boston.  An inspection of the pictures on exhibition at their rooms will satisfy all visitors of this fact.

1864 December 28.  Boston Morning Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 28, 1864, Vol. XXXI, No. 9831, P. 3.

New Photograph Rooms.  Cheesman & McCosker, formerly at 88 Hanover street have fitted up new rooms at 110 Hanover street, where they are now ready to make all kinds of Photographs, from the card to life size.  No. 110 Hanover street, Boston.  Fred. H. Chessman, Thos McCosker.

Advertisement was recorded from December 28, 1864 to January 3, 1865.

1864 December 28.  Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 28, 1864, Vol. XX, No. 230, P. 3.

Photographers.  The subscribers having removed from No. 88 to 110 Hanover Street, would cordially tender their thanks for the patronage so generously bestowed upon them at their old stand, and respectfully request a continuance of the same.  All orders will be faithfully and promptly filled.  Fred H. Chessman.  Thos. McCosker.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

McClure, Mac

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1853                Address Unknown, McArthur, Ohio

1853                Address Unknown, Hamden, Ohio.

1853                Address Unknown, Jackson, Ohio.

1853 September 29.  The Jackson Standard.  (Jackson, Ohio.) September 29, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 27, P. 2.

Daguerrean Artist.—The Messrs. McClure & Fox, as will be seen by their advertisement in to-day’s paper, have arrived with their Daguerrean Sky Light Car, and those wishing to have their “pretty faces, “ and ugly ones too, taken in good style, would do well to give them a call.  You have “Waited for the wagon” a long time, and it has come at last.  Embrace this opportunity, and “Secure the Shadow ‘ere the substance fades.”

1853 September 29.  The Jackson Standard.  (Jackson, Ohio.) September 29, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 27, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerrean Car.  McClure & Fox.  Respectfully beg leave to announce to the citizens of Jackson, and vicinity, that they have arrived with their Car, and will remain but a short time, all who may desire  superior likeness, (such as are produced by Sky Light Galleries,) may now have an opportunity, without the additional expense of traveling to our larger cities. 

A splendid variety of cases always on hand.  In regard to dress—we would suggest to Ladies to wear Black, Brown, Red or any dark color always, avoiding Blue White or any light color.

Copying from Daguerreotypist, Paintings, &c., done in the neatest manner.  Call and examine specimens.  Jackson, Sept. 29, 1853.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 13, 1853.

1853 October 6.  The Jackson Standard.  (Jackson, Ohio.) October 6, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 28, P. 2.

We endorse the following from the McArthur Republican, and will just add that those wishing a good picture, had better have it taken now, as you may not again have the same opportunity:—

McClure & Fox’s Daguerrean Car has left our place for Hamden, where, we understand, they will remain only one week.  They go thence to Jackson.  We bespeak for them a hearty welcome, for we can assure our Jackson friends that their pictures are of the highest order of merit, and far surpass any attempts that ever before have been made in this place.

With Mr. Fox we have been personally acquainted for a number of years. Acquainted for a number of years.  He is a man of character and ability; a real, genuine “clever fellow,” and an accomplished artist.  Being in possession of all the late improvements in the Daguerrean Art, as practiced in the Eastern cities, his pictures are surprisingly accurate and life-like, and cannot fail to render satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.

1853 October 20.  The Jackson Standard.  (Jackson, Ohio.) October 20, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 30, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerrean Car.  Mac. McClure   Respectfully beg leave to announce to the citizens of Jackson, and vicinity, that he will remain one week longer, with his daguerrean Car, and all who may desire a superior likeness, (such as are produced by Sky Light Galleries,) may now have an opportunity, without the additional expense of traveling to our larger cities. 

A splendid variety of cases always on hand.  In regard to dress—we would suggest to Ladies to wear Black, Brown, Red or any dark color always, avoiding Blue White or any light color.

Copying from Daguerreotypist, Paintings, &c., done in the neatest manner.  Call and examine specimens.

N. B.  The Partnership heretofore existing between McClure & Fox, has been dissolved by mutual consent.  The business will be hereafter conducted by Mac. McClure.  Jackson, Oct. 20, 1853.

1853 November 24.  The Jackson Standard.  (Jackson, Ohio.) November 24, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 35, P. 2.

Mac. M’Clure, Daguerreotypist, wishes us to say to his friends in this county, that he has “caught a certain Fox” in a ——trap, and wishes us to exhibit him.  We would much rather he would procure the services of a Barnum or do the job himself, but as he thinks folks will believe us before they would them, here goes it:  Some time ago, the firm of Fox & McClure came into our place with a “big Wagon” in which they took Daguerreotypes; Fox, the principal operator, wished for and got a dissolution of partnership, and before leaving for the South, circulated the story, that Monsieur Mac McClue could not take a good picture.  We have examined the work of both these artists, and must give the preference to McClure.

McClellan, A. E.

Ambrotypes, , ,

1858                Rooms over Lawson’s Tin Shop, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1858                Rooms in Temperance Hall, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1858                Calhoun’s Mills, South Carolina.

1858 October 1.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina) October 1, 1858, Vol. 6, No. 22, Whole No. 282, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Mr. A. E. McClellan would respectfully inform the citizens of Abbeville and surrounding country, that he is at Abbeville C. H., for the purpose of Taking Ambrotype Pictures.

He promises to give amply satisfaction both in regard to Picture and Prices, as his motto is—“Live and Let Live.”

The Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at his room and examine his specimen pictures.

Those who wish a picture, would do well to avail themselves of this opportunity.

Persons having Old Daguerreotypes, can have them taken in elegant style, and warranted not to fade.  Room over Lawson’s Tin Shop, A. E. McClellan

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 15, 1858.

1858 October 22.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina) October 22, 1858, Vol. 6, No. 25, Whole No. 285, P. 2.

Mr. A. E. McClellan, desires us to say that he will leave the village, for Calhouns Mills, about the middle of the next week, and that all who wishes to obtain Ambrotype likenesses, will call at his rooms in Temperance Hall before that time

McClave, Jr., James

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854                385 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854 September 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 12, 1854, Whole No. 6592, P. 5.

Rees & Co., 25 Cent Daguerreotype Company, 385 Broadway.—This company, established under the above name, will be conducted hereafter under the [head] of McClave & Merritt, the original partners from [the commencement.]  The business will be conducted the same as usual, the whole company remaining with the exception of C. Rees, whose interest in this gallery has been purchased by the two remaining partners.  McClave & Merritt.

1854 September 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 16, 1854, Whole No. 6596, P. 4.

Rees & Co., the Original Twenty-five [cent] Daguerreotypist, 385 Broadway.—this company [  ?  ] known by the above name, will hereafter be [conducted] under the head of McClave & Merritt,

[the original] partners from its commencement.  They having [  ?  ] the interest of Mr. Rees.

1854 September 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 23, 1854, Whole No. 6603, P. 5.

Rees & Co., the Original 25 Cent Daguerreotypist, 385 Broadway, are now taking 600 pictures daily, and will soon be enabled to take 1,000, by the aid of their new machinery and enlarged rooms, by the original partners from the commencement.  McClave & Merritt.

1854 September 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 26, 1854, Whole No. 6606, P. 5.

The 25 cent Daguerreotype Company, 385 Broadway, so long known by the name of Rees & Co., [and] hereafter be carried on under the head of McClave & Merritt, the original partners from its commencement.  [600] hundred pictures taken daily with entire satisfaction.  McClave & Merritt, 385 Broadway.

1854 September 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 28, 1854, Whole No. 6608, P. 4.

The original 25 cent Daguerreotype Company, 385 Broadway, so long known by the name of Rees & Co., [and] hereafter be carried on under the head of McClave & Merritt, the original partners from its commencement, who will soon be enabled to take one thousand pictures daily.

1854 October 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 12, 1854, Whole No. 6622, P. 4.

A Daguerreotype in Case for 25 Cents.—Rees & Co., as formerly known, now McClave & Merritt, having their new and novel machine, which was exhibited at Crystal Palace, now in full operation, will in future take pictures, in case, complete, for 25 cents.

1854 October 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 13, 1854, Whole No. 6623, P. 5.

A Daguerreotype in Case for 25 cents, at McClave & Merritt’s, (formerly Rees & Co.,) 385  Broadway.

1854 October 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 19, 1854, Whole No. 6629, P. 4.

Immense Success.—A Daguerreotype in Case for twenty-five cents.  McClave & Merritt, formerly Rees & Co., 385 Broadway, are now enabled, by the help of their new and novel machine, to give a daguerreotype, in a neat morocco case, all complete for 25 cents.

1854 October 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 31, 1854, Whole No. 6641, P. 5.

A Daguerreotype in Case for 25 Cents, at McClave & Merritt’s, formerly Rees & CO., 385 Broadway, between White and Walker streets.

New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)

1853 – 1855.  Published by John Fowler Trow.  Not Listed.

1854.  Publisher by Charles R. Rode.  daguerreotypes, 385 Broadway, h—W. 45th near Broadway.

McCartey, A.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1855                Over Shillington’s Bookstore, Washington, D. C.

N. D.               Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1857                Pennsylvania Avenue, three doors east of 4½ Street, Washington, D.C.

1857-1860       448 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

1855 March 7.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  March 7, 1855, Vol. V, No. 678, P. 2.

Unquestionably The best place to get a Fine Daguerreotype Or A Perfect Stereoscope, Is at McCartey’s Gallery.  Over Shillington’s Bookstore.                                                        

Advertisement ran from March 7 to 13, 1855.

1857 January 24.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  January 24, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1,255, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. A. McCartey Respectfully informs his friends and the public that since his return from New York he has fitted up new rooms on Pennsylvania avenue, three doors east of 4½ street, where he is prepared to do as good work, at least, as any artist in the city.

Daguerreotypes copied in oil, the size of life, in a superior manner, on moderate terms.

Advertisement ran from January 24 to February 2, 1857.

1857 December 4.  The Washington Union.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 4, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 196, P. 3.

Photograph Oil Paintings.  Professor J. C. Churchill, Artist, respectfully returns thanks to his friends and patrons for past encouragement, and solicits a continuance of the same.

Study at McCartey’s Gallery, No. 488 Pennsylvania avenue, three doors east of 4½ street.

Advertisement ran from December 4, 1857 to June 11, 1858.

1858 December 11.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 11, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 1,838, P. 2.

M’Cartey’s Photography.  448 Penn. Avenue.  The Ambrotypes and Photographs made at this establishment are equal to any and superior to most that are made in the city.

Drawings, Plans, Maps, Paintings, Buildings, Machinery, and Models for patents Photographed to order.                                                                                             

Advertisement ran from December 11 to 14, 1858.

1859 March 23.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  March 23, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 1913, P. 3.

For Sale Oe Exchange—A Farm of 144 acres, 17 miles from Washington, in Fairfax County, Va. ½ mile from Railroad Depot; in a good neighborhood; with new two-story house, fruit, &c.; near churches and schools.  Would be exchanged for a stock of Groceries, favorably located for business in Washington.  For terms and particulars apply to A. McCartey, Photographer 488 Penn. Avenue.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to 25, 1859.

1859 December 22.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 22, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 2,136, P. 2.

McCarty’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, 448 Pennsylvania Avenue, Near 4½ Street.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1859 to January 2, 1860.

McCaine, David

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1846                66 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1846.  Manchester City Directory.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  1846. P. 435.

Brown & McCaine’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 66 Elm Street, (Opposite the City Hall,) Manchester, N. H.

Miniatures taken in any weather, with or without colors, put up in Pins, Lockets, or cases, Single or in Groups.

Paintings, Drawings and Daguerreotypes copied.  Please call and examine specimens. Frank A. Brown.  David McCaine.

McBride, Henry

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1851                233 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

1851                51 State Street, Albany, New York.1

1852-1855       51 State Street, Albany, New York.

1857                51 State Street, Albany, New York.1

1852 September 29.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  September 23, 1852, Vol. 23, No. 9834, P. 3.

Notice—Latest Improvement.—Mr. McBride taken pleasure in informing the citizens of Albany and vicinity that he has just received a new article in the way of Daguerreotype Cases, with Stereoscopes attached, and so neatly arranged, that the picture can be observed the size of life.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine a number of these beautiful specimens.  H. McBride, Artist, 51 State st., over Gray & Sprague’s Bookstore.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to November 5, 1852.

1852 December 3.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  December 3, 1852, Vol. 23, No. 9889, P. 2.

Married:  In Nov., the 29th inst., by Rev. Mr. Davenport, Henry McBride to Frances Thayer, all of this city.

1853 October 5.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  December 5, 1853, Vol. 24, No. 7148, P. 2.

Fair of the Albany County Agricultural Society…Messrs. Schoonmaker, McBride, Churchill and Thompson have a splendid display of Daguerreotypes;…

1853 October 7.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  December 7, 1853, Vol. 24, No. 7150, P. 2.

Albany County Agricultural Fair—Award Of Premiums…

Miscellaneous Department.

Best Daguerreotype work, R. E. Churchill, Albany, $1.

1854 May 10.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  May 10, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 4, Whole No. 160, P. 3.

H. McBride’s Sky Light Daguerreotypes, No. 51 State Street, Albany.  Over Gray and Sprague’s Book Store.  The largest Side and Sky Kight in the country, and universally pronounced the most perfectly arranged light for the production of Daguerreotype pictures.

Citizens of Coxsackie are respectfully invited to call and examine our specimens, of which we challenge the world to produce Daguerreotype plates with the same polish and beauty of finish.

All pictures, plain or colored, made on the best French plate and warranted not to fade in the least.

Constantly on hand a large assortment of Lockets—Papier Mache, Union, Jewel, Shell, and many other styles of cases suitable for Daguerreotypes.

H. McBride, Proprietor and Operator.  Albany, March 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from May 10, 1854 to March 14, 1855.

1855 November 9.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  November 9, 1855, Vol. 26, No. 7794, P. 2.

An Excellent likeness of Dr. Beck, is engraved by H. B. Hall, from one of McBride’s daguerreotypes.  Fisk and Little have received some of them.

1856 February 26.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  February 26, 1856, Vol. 26, No. 7884, P. 3.

Desirable Daguerrian Rooms to Let.—The Rooms at present occupied by Henry McBride, as a Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 51 State Street, over Sprague & Co.’s, will be let from the 1st of May next.

Also Desirable Offices For Lawyers in the same building.  Enquire of Sprague & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 26 to November 25, 1856.

1857 August 22.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  August 22, 1857, Vol. 28, No. 8225, P. 2.

McBride’s Photograph Of Thos. Hickey.—We saw this morning a photograph of Mr Thomas Hickey in Esquimaux costume, taken at Mr. McBride’s Gallery.  It is the best specimen of this style of art that we have ever seen in this city, and we doubt whether it could be excelled in the country.  Mr. Hickey informs us that he has had pictures taken in Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York, but that none of them have equalled the one taken by Mr. McBride.

1884 December 30.  The Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  December 30, 1884, Vol. LXX, No. 21,201, P. 6.

Obituary.  The death of Henry McBride, which occurred at his residence, on Beaver street, at an early hour on Sunday morning, removes an upright citizen and a well known man.  The deceased had been in failing health for some time past, and while it was known that his condition was serious his many friends hoped that he would still be able to conquer the destroyer.  However, the complication of diseases which ensued on Saturday placed the patient’s recovery beyond all hope.  Mr. McBride was born in this city about fifty-three years ago.  His education was obtained in the public schools, and fore a number of years he, together with his brother Edward, was engaged in the business of photography, which he continued successfully for a number of years.  He manifested a lively interest in politics, and for many years had been one of the most active workers in the Republican ranks of the sixth ward during the year 1866 and 1867 he served as city marshal, having been appointed by the Common Council to succeed A. Cuyler Ten Eyck.  He next served as deputy superintendent of the almshouse for several years.  Meanwhile he had started in the grocery business with his brother, Thomas, at the corner of Grand and Hamilton streets, which was carried on uninterruptedly until the death of the latter about three years ago.  During Governor Dix’s term the deceased served as his private messenger, and by his uniform courtesy and attention to those who had business at the executive chamber made many friends.  Last fall Mr. McBride again embarked in the grocery business, together with his son William, and was so engaged at the time of his death.  The deceased leaves a widow and seven children—two sons and five daughters.  Of a singularly happy disposition, kind and courteous, with charity for all and malice towards none, Mr. McBride had hosts of friends and no enemies.  The stricken relatives will have sincere sympathy in their irreparable loss.  The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock, from the late residence of the deceased on Beaver street.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

McArthur, John A.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , , ,

1855-1863       62 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1855-1856       4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1855 August 14.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 14, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 38, P. 3.

Jno. A. McArthur, Daguerrean Artist, No. 4 Pleasant Street, (Successor to J. S. Perkins.)  I shall keep constantly on hand a very choice assortment of Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, &c., in which I will insert as good Pictures, and as cheap as will be done elsewhere.  The public are respectfully invited to call and see specimens at the Rooms, which are freely open to all.

Advertisement ran from August 14 to September 29, 1855.

1855  September 28.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 28, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 84, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  J. A. McArthur begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the public that he may now be found at his Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant street, where he is prepared to execute pictures in the most improved and scientific manner.—Having had many years experience in the business he feels perfect confidence in offering his services to the public.  Perfect satisfaction warranted or no pay.

Persons having children to take, will please bear in mind that the forenoon is the best time.

Please call and examine our Pictures and prices before going elsewhere.  Rooms opened from 8 A. M., till 6 P. M.  Entrance No. 4, Pleasant street.

Advertisement ran fourteen times between September 28 to October 23, 1855.

1855  October 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 104, P. 3.

Rachel In Boston, Ladies and gents if you want the cheapest and best Picture you can get in town, we invite you to call at J. A. McArthur’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No 4 Pleasant street, where we shall convince you of the truth of what we say.

Gol Lockets and Ladies Pins very cheap.

Pictures copied from others in the most skilful manner.  pictures of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to 27, 1855.

1855  October 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 108, P. 3.

Forty Cents!  Daguerreotypes Taken for 40 Cents, At J. A. McArthur’s Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement was recorded twenty eight times between October 27 to December 8, 1855.

1855 December 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 10, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 144, P. 3.

McArthur’s Price List Of Daguerreotypes, in Cases, At the corner of State and Pleasant streets, entrance No. 4 Pleasant street—

Daguerreotypes…..$0.50

Daguerreotypes…..$0.62

Daguerreotypes…..$0.75

Daguerreotypes…..$1.00

Daguerreotypes…..$1.25

Daguerreotypes…..$1.50

Daguerreotypes…..$1.75

Daguerreotypes…..$2.00

Daguerreotypes…..$2.50

Daguerreotypes…..$3.00

Daguerreotypes…..$4.00

Daguerreotypes…..$5.00

Lockets, including Pictures, from $3 to $12, of superior quality.  No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement ran from December 10, 1855 to January 6, 1856.

1856 March 7.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  March 7, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 218, P. 3.

Let Us Reason Together!  Whereas the public are cautioned against patronizing “new Daguerrean rooms which every few months have a new proprietor,” I would say, (though with all deference) to my worthy contemporary, that I am sorry he is getting so uneasy.  My superior pictures and low prices seem to have disturbed the fogyism of “eight years,” and the public are warned to be on their guard; ergo, I still continue to put up and sell Pictures 25 per cent cheaper than any one else in the city.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine my specimens and prices and judge for themselves.

Pictures put up for 40 cts.  Pictures in cases for 50 cents, 75 cents, $1.00 and upwards.

Always on hand, Gold Lockets, Frames, Fancy Cases, &c.

At the Daguerrean Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant st., formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins.  J. A. McArthur.

1856 April 26.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 260, P. 3.

Great reduction In Prices, At McArthur’s Forty Cent.  Daguerrean Rooms, For A Few Months.  I will execute Daguerreotypes 25 Per Cent Lower than ever before offered to the Newburyport public.  I have, and keep constantly on hand, Fancy Cases, consisting in part of—Pearl, Tortoise Shell, Oval Union, Union, Papier Mache Lockets.  And a variety of common Cases, which are offered at prices truly astonishing, for a few months.  Call and see for yourselves.  J. A. McArthur, No. 4 Pleasant street.

Advertisement was recorded thirty seven times between April 26 to August 9, 1856.

1856  October 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 10, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 87, P. 3.

Pictures.  Pictures.  The undersigned beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they take Pictures in all the various styles of the art.  We are making a great many Photographs, Our pictures on paper; we can copy them from old pictures, and frame them the same as an engraving.—Persons wishing a Number, particularly of deceased friends, can have tyhem done very cheap.  We have Fine Gold Lockets and Ladies Pins.

Daguerreotypes!  Cheaper that the Cheapest.  Please call and examine our specimens and prices.  Our rooms are free to all At Bent’s, No. 62 State street, over the Post Office.  I Bent, J McArthur, } Operators.

Advertisement was recorded times between October 10, 1856 to August 1, 1857.

1856  October 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 10, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 87, P. 3.

A Card.  J. A. McArthur begs to tender his thanks to his friends and the public, for their kind patronage while in business at No. 4 Pleasant street.  And now would be happy to have his former customers and all who desire a Good picture, to call at No 62 State Street, over the Post Office, where he will be most happy to wait upon them.

Advertisement was recorded twenty two times between October 10 to December 12, 1856.

1856  November 18.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 120, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Of superior quality, sealed by a new process which we warrant never to spot or fade.  Common Ambrotypes as cheap as 50 cents.  Gold Lockets at Cost, at Bent’s, 62 State street.  I. Bent, J. A. McArthur,} Operators.

Advertisement was recorded five times between November 18 to 26, 1856.

1856  December 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 23, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 149, P. 3.

Attention, All!  Pictures At Boston Prices!  For the next Thirty Days!  Pictures will be put up at Bent’s Daguerrean Gallery, for 25 Cents.  Entrance next door below the Post Office.  Come One!  Come all!  I Bent, J. A. McArthur, } Operators.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1856 to January 3, 1857.

1857  May 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 278, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Pictures!  Executed In The Best Style, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State And Pleasant Streets, Entrance, 4 Pleasant Street.

Mr. Lamb announces to the citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, that he has taken the good and commodious rooms formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, on the corner of State and Pleasant sts., where he is prepared to furnish the public with as good Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes as can be obtained, at prices the most reasonable.  Having the advantage of a large and ample sky-light, we are enabled to obtain a clear, lively and beautiful likeness at any seasonable hour of the day; also in Cloudy As In Fair Weather.  Children can be taken in clear weather almost instantly.—Ambrotypes and Cameotypes, are taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, so that neither air or moisture can effect them.  None but the Patent Ambrotype is free from the action of the atmosphere.  Pictures taken and inserted in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, &c., on short notice.  Also on hand and for sale at the lowest prices, Fine Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Please call and examine our numerous specimens.  No charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.

P. S.—Mr. Lamb makes the Real Ambrotype under the same patent with E. R. Perkins.

1857  July 2.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 2, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 2, P. 1.

Pictures for 25 Cents.  We still continue to take Pictures for 25 cents, warranted as Durable as any made in this city.

Ambrotypes can be sold at a Quarter Of A Dollar, and money made on them at that.  Having just purchased one of Holmes’, Booth & Hayden’s Mammoth Cameras.

We are prepared to take Large and Better Pictures than were ever taken in this city, and at prices the most reasonable.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Bent & McArthur.

Advertisement was recorded from July 2 to November 5, 1857.

1857  July 15.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 15, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 12, P. 2.

Messrs.  Bent & McArthur the daguerrean artists, have taken some beautiful views of Newburyport, from the top of Pleasant street spire, from which they propose to have an engraving of the city taken.

1857  July 30.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Ambrotypes for 25 Cents,  Only A Little While Longer.  This is the last chance you will have to secure a Perfect, Warranted Picture for only 25 cents, or put up in a nice case for 50 cents.

Bring in that blessed baby and all those smiling cherubs, and secure the shadow e’er the substance fades.  Bent & McArthur, Rooms over the Post Office.

N. B.—Positively but a short time longer for 25 cents, previous to re-fitting and re-furnishing our rooms.

Advertisement was recorded between July 30 to November 29, 1857.

1857  November 6.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 6, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 108, P. 1.

Ambrotypes, 20 Cents!  We have reduced the price of our 25 cent Pictures to 20 Cents, For A Short Time.  They are Warranted Not To Fade.

Photographs, $1.00.  Duplicates 25 Cents.  Cases Twenty Cents!  All other Pictures at prices to suit the times.  Bent & McArthur, Rooms Over the Post Office.

Advertisement was recorded between November 6, 1857 to January 18, 1858.

1858  April 26.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1858, Vol. XXVI, No. 254, P. 3.

J. A. McArthur, Successor To Bent & McArthur, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, that having made extensive Additions and Improvements in his place and business, he is now prepared to execute Pictures of Every Style,—Comprising—Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Pictures Patent Leather, &c., &c.

Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore extended him by the inhabitants of Newburyport, he respectfully solicits a continuance of them same, in all cases guaranteeing satisfaction in prices and otherwise; believing that strict attention to business, politeness to customers, and a knowledge of the art, will ensure him success in giving satisfaction to all those who may favor him with a call.  Pictures taken as low as Twenty-Five Cents!

Copies taken from Portraits, Miniatures, and all other Pictures, with accuracy, and at the Lowest Prices!

Gold Lockets, &c., &c., constantly on hand.

Please call—remember that perfect satisfaction is always guaranteed.  Post Office Building, 62 State Street, Newburyport.

Advertisement ran from April 26 to May 20, 1858.

1858  June 19.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 19, 1858, Vol. XXVI, No. 301, P. 2.

Sun Power—Sun Pictures…

So Daguerre seeing that the sunbeams made pictures on the rocks, collected these sunbeams to paint pictures for him, as he should direct them.—The specimens were poor to what we have seen since, but the invention made the Frenchmen immortal;—and so it should, for the3 pictures thus obtained, in many particulars, exceed anything that could be obtained from the pencil.  Their fidelity to personal likenesses, their truthfulness in landscape sketches, giving every leaf and twig, delighted all who think that a picture as far as possible, should be a perfect reproduction of nature.  But Daguerre died while his art was yet in its infancy.  Hundreds then praised him, that when friends were taken from earth-life, the truthful. And pleasing pictures of them could remain—that when forced to leave scenes they loved, the representation of those scenes to the life could be taken with them.  But Daguerre did not foresee the rapid and more perfect development of the principle he had discovered.  His daguerreotypes were soon superseded by ambrotypes and melainotypes, and now the photographs, as improvement upon improvements excels all previous efforts.  We are glad to see some most beautiful specimens of this art in the rooms of Messrs. McArthur, Lamb and Perkins in this city, specimens which are literally “as good as Boston,” and which cannot be surpassed in the country.  Mr. McArthur has just added a new case of splendid photographs to his collection, which entitle him to rank with the masters.  These gentlemen do not merely make a profession of this pursuit as a means of gaining a livelihood but acknowledge it to be what it really is, a fine art, which they follow with all the enthusiasm of the old masters in painting—making it a indefatigable study and patient research and experiment.  The improvements in the art come only from the most profound and subtle knowledge of chemistry to which science photography has added a distinct and most important branch.  Several valuable works on photographic chemistry have been published, which constitute the text books of the profession, while a large number of periodicals record its monthly progress.—The number of photographic establishments in the United States is at least ten thousand, while the capital invested, including the supply stores, amounts to many millions.

1858  September 11.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 11, 1858, Vol. XXVII, No. 62, P. 3.

Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Cases.  J. A. McArthur Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has just received from New York the largest and best assortment of Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Cases ever opened in this city, which he will sell, with or without Pictures, at Astonishing Low Prices, until the stock is disposed of.  Persons having pictures without Cases will do well to call and have them cased, as they are much better preserved with cases than without.  Now is the time to have all your Pictures put into Cases at the Lowest Possible Prices.

Ladies and gentlemen this is No Humbug, as you will be convinced by calling and examining quality and prices, at Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery, Post Office Building, 62 State Street, Newburyport.

Advertisement was recorded between September 11 to October 13, 1858.

1858  December 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 17, 1858, Vol. XXVII, No. 143, P. 2.

If any of our readers have neglected to this late day, the opportunity of transmitting to future generations their “own sweet picture,” we advise them to do so now,

“Before  deay’s effacing fingers

Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.”

We have among us Messrs. McArthur, Lamb and Perkins, as good artists as can be found in the country, and their prices are so very reasonable, that every family can have their own picture gallery at a trifling expense.  Our attention was called to this by noticing a short time since, at the ambrotype Rooms of Mr. Perkins, a frame containing forty pictures of one family, representing three generations.  We also often notice the pictures of the members of fire and other companies which are all enclosed in one frame, designed as ornaments for their halls, or of families for their private dwellings.  At the above named rooms we saw an ambrotype from an engraving of the original Phenix building which was destroyed in 1811, which was the handsomest building ever erected in this city.  As the holidays are now approaching, those who design making presents to their friends, should bear in mind our artists.

1859  January 4.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 4, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 157, P. 2.

A Fine Picture is hanging, this morning, at the door of McArthur’s Daguerreotype Saloon—a present prepared by Protector Fire Company No. 3 of this city.  for their friends, Protector No. 2, of Milford, who were their guests for some days last summer.  The Milford company, on returning home, sent them two frames, containing 24 ambrotype likenesses of the company.  They now return the compliment by 32 ambrotypes of persons making up the party that were with them at the Bluff; and in the centre is a photographof their house with the machine standing in the doorway.  The ambrotypes are all of persons attached to the company, save five—Chief Engineer Ross, Landlord Hamblett of the Ocean House, and three other friends.  The cost of the picture was fifty dollars.

1859  April 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 23, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 249, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Photographs.  J. A. McArthur, Will be happy to wait upon all his former friends and customers, at his old stand in the Post-Office Building. 

I have a large and beautifully selected stock of Gold Lockets, Cases, French Frames, Etc., Etc., which I will sell at a very small advance from cost.  Please call and examine them.

Pictures for sending in letters.  All kinds of pictures copied.  Old Daguerreotypes cleaned to look quite as well as new.  Remember the place, Post-Office Building, 62 State street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 23 to June 16, 1859.

1859  June 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 301, P. 2.

Ambrotypes And Photographs.  J. A. McArthur, Will be happy to wait upon all his former friends and customers, at his old stand in the Post-Office Building. 

I have a large and beautifully selected stock of Gold Lockets, Cases, French Frames, Etc., Etc., which I will sell at a very small advance from cost. Old faded daguerreotypes copied into photographs, retaining perfectly the likeness of the original, finished in India Ink, Oil, or Water Colors, if desired.  Mr. McArthur hopes by personal attention to his business to merit a share of the public patronage.

Pictures for sending in letters.  All kinds of pictures copied.  Old Daguerreotypes cleaned to look quite as well as new.  Remember the place, Post-Office Building, 62 State street.

Advertisement was recorded between June 23 to August 17, 1859.

1859  August 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 17, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 42, P. 3.

Ambrotypes & Photographs.  J. A. McArthur, Will give personal attention to all wishing for Good Pictures, from this date.  A beautiful assortment of French Frames, all sizes, just received.  Please call and examine them.  Post Office Building.

Advertisement was recorded between August 17, 1859 to January 7, 1860.

1859  September 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 78, P. 2.

Masonic.  At the annual meeting of St. Mark’s Lodge, held for the choice of officers, the following gentlemen were elected for the year ensuing:…J. A. McArthur, Junior Warden;…

1860  May 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 259, P. 2.

Sun Painting And Electric Writing.  Two years ago we devoted an editorial to this subject, and it is now appropriate in connection with the description  of the largest photographic apparatus ever brought to this city—(and there is none superior in Boston)—to make some allusions to the improvements in sun-painting.

It seems but yesterday since it was announced to the world that M. Daguerre, a painter of Paris, made the discovery that a copper plate, with a silver surface polished and clean, submitted to the vapor of iodine, and exposed to the vapor of mercury, could, by the simple aid of sunlight, depict a landscape or trace the changeful lineaments of the human countenance, with marvellous [sic.] minuteness and scrupulous exactitude.—Prof. Morse once told us that, in 1838, he and M. Daguerre met at the house of the late Robert Walsh in Paris and there compared their wonderful discoveries.  1838and 1839 saw the realization of Daguerre’s desires in the applause of the world, and in the most substantial testimonial of the French Government, which granted him (Daguerre) an annual pension for life of 6000 francs…

In the first stages of Photography—it could hardly be called an art.  People appeared horrid and death like in their stare.  But now daguerreotypist are artists—at least they understand the proper arrangement of their subjects, and the large Jamin instruments do not exaggerate!

We have been induced to make these remarks by the introduction, by Mr. McArthur, into this city, of an instrument of unwonted size.  Mr. McArthur sent to Paris for an apparatus, and it would pay every lover of science to look at the new and beautiful lenses, by Jamin, which alone cost a thousand francs.  The general reader may have some idea of this instrument, when we say that the apparatus in ordinary use has the nominal capacity of making a picture 6½ inches by 8½, and even then you cannot be sure of a perfect picture—there will be a blurring and an indistinctness on the edges, which, in case of photographs printed on paper, must be obviated by the painters’ brush and India ink.

But by Mr. McArthur’s new and improved apparatus a picture of a house, a landscape or portrait can be clearly and beautifully daguerreotyped, or the enormous size of twelve by fourteen inches, and it is perfect without retouching with pencil or brush.  Mr. McArthur has as yet showed this new instrument, (which cost fifteen hundred francs) to but few friends, and has tried it but few times.  Complete success has attended every sitting, and in a few days he will be ready to take both portraits and landscapes.  We understand that it is his intention during the coming summer to take a few of the charming landscapes in and around our city.  We cannot but commend this, for what would be more dear to a son of Old Dummer than a picture of the old Academy with its fine overhanging elms; or what would be more pleasing to hundreds of us than a choice sketch or two of Newburyport, which we might hang in our parlors or send to distant Newburyporters.  Next to a correct portrait is a landscape of one’s native home an object greatly to be desired.  We have thus made a prolonged notice of this improved apparatus, brought hither by the enterprise of one of our citizens, because we have deemed the advent of such an instrument, which has but two equals in Boston, and no superior in the United States, worthy of more than a passing notice.

1860 May 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 260, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:  I wish to correct an impression which some might get from your editorial this morning, that Mr. McArthur was the first to introduce the French “Paysage” Camera into use in this city.  Mr. Lamb has had one of the same for nearly a year, with which he has taken many fine Photographs and Ambrotypes.  The advantage of this instrument for Paysage view is found in the use of a single compensating lens, reversed and diaphragmed so as to admit but a small amount of light.  It is a great improvement on the German Voigtlander lens for Paysage pictures, since the latter will only give clear crescent views.

1860  May 11.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 261, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:—I carefully read your editorial on “Sun Painting,” in which you kindly refer to the new Jamin instrument imported by me; and allow me to say that while the article, as you know, was unsolicited by me, and I never knew even its contents until I read them, at probably the same time as “Opt,” yet I did not see any statement which was not strictly true.  There was no question about French and German apparatus.  There was no statement that French instrumentshad never been brought to Newburyport.  You have merely said, (without promptings from me,) that mine was (1) the  “largest photographic apparatus ever brought here;” (2) that “the large Jamin instruments do not exaggerate;” and (3) that, (and this was the only information asked me.) “a landscape or a portrait can be clearly and beautifully daguerreotyped of the enormous size of twelve by fourteen inches.”  As you have not conveyed a wrong impression, (neither would I wish to have it thought so,) I am sincere and cordial when I invite not only the public, but my brother daguerreotypist to come and see for themselves.  J. A. McArthur.

Since these daguerreotypists may leave some readers in doubt about their instruments and skill, we will suggest a simple way for deciding the question.  We occasionally have a leisure half hour, and whenever they are ready we will sit to each of them for a photograph—the best they can get; and if they will hand us the pictures when finished, without knowing the artist that each came from, we’ll tell them, (gratis, of course,) which is the best.  That would end the matter to our satisfaction, if not to theirs.

1860  May 12.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 262, P. 3.

J. A McArthur, Artist In Ambrotype & Photographic Pictures.  We are now prepared with our New Mammoth French Camera, to furnish Photographs in a style of art that has no superior, and at a price Far below the usual Cost.  We will make large Cabinet Size at one third the price usually charged, without any abatement of merit in the work.

The large size Plain Photographs, 12 x 14 inches, we will furnish for $5 for the first, and $1 for duplicates.

We cordially invite all who want Photographs, as well as the public generally, to call and examine the Pictures.

Particular attention paid to Copying Old Daguerreotypes, that are fading out.  They can be finished equally as well as from life.  We claim to be the first to introduce the Mammouth French Camera into this city, and with our experience in the business trust a continuance of the public patronage.

Ambrotypes at the Lowest Prices, and unsurpassed for truthful and artistic finish.  We will be happy to wait on all who may please favor us with their patronage.

Photograph and Ambrotype Frames, At Boston Prices. 

Pictures copied in any style desired.  Also, Pictures for sending in letters.

We also take this opportunity to assure the public that whatever comes from this establishment will be executed in the highest perfection of the art, and patrons shall receive the most gentlemanly and obliging treatment, and the best likenesses at the lowest price consistent with good workmanship.  Please call and examine our specimens and prices.  Post-Office Building, 62 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded between May 12 to June 24, 1860.

1861  January 5.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 164, P. 3.

J. A. McArthur Makes his New Year’s bow to all his kind friends and patrons.

Ladies and Gentlemen:—I have something of importance to communicate.  My stock of Photograph & Ambrotype Good, is large, and as I purpose closing my rooms in March for a short time in order to make alterations and repairs on them, I will until that time make pictures At Lower Prices than Ever Before.

Ambrotypes, (including Case)………………………..25 Cents.

Ambrotypes, (including neat black frame)…………35 Cents.

Pictures for sending in letters………………….……25 Cents.

And all the larger sizes, with or without Cases, at correspondingly low prices.

Photographs.—Small sized Photographs—

Fifteen for……………………………………………$3.00

I make Photographs from Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, and can enlarge them to any size required; no matter how old and faded; the picture, I can make you a good Photograph from it.  I finish them in India Ink, Oil or Water Colors.

These Pictures I will make for just One-Half My Former Prices, and warrant them Durable and Satisfactory as Photographs can be made.

Ladies and gentlemen, this advertisement is bona fide, and I will do just as I say.  I will sell you all kinds of Frames For Photographs or Ambrotypes, cheaper than you can buy them at retail in Boston.  I have a nice style of Oval Black Frame, 8 x 10 inches, for 75 cents.

If you have pictures from which you would like to have Photographs made, please bring them in and ascertain what you can have them done for.

Stereoscopic Pictures.  I have recently procured a Binocular Camera, for making Stereoscopic Pictures.  This instrument differs from the common Camera, in having two lenses with the same aperture and focal distance for taking two Pictures at the same instant, and when viewed through the Stereoscope the two become one.  I will make groups or single pictures at very reasonable prices.

The public are invited to call at my rooms and examine specimens and learn my prices.

N. B.—Photographs of the Home Of Abraham Lincoln for sale.  J. A. McArthur.  P. C. Mason.}Operators.

Post Office Building, 62 State Street, Next door above Moulton & Talbot’s Bookstore.

Advertisement was recorded between January 5 to 19, 1861.

1861  February 1.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 187, P. 2.

Mr. McArthur would call the attention of his patrons to the oil colored photograph of the Editor of the Herald, which is now on exhibition at his door, as a specimen of the work for which he is now prepared to receive orders.  The picture was colored by Mr. Hiram Haskell, of this city, and has been pronounced by competent judges equal to the productions of the best Boston and New York artists.

Advertisement was recorded between February 1 to March 5, 1861.

1861  August 6.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 31, P. 3.

Photograph & Ambrotype Frames, In Oval, Gilt, Rosewood, Black Walnut, Oak, French, and other Styles, A Large Lot Just Received And For Sale At Very Low Prices,—At The Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery, Over The Post-Office.  J. A. McArthur.

Please bring in your Pictures and have them handsomely framed.

Advertisement was recorded between August 6 to 31, 1861.

1861  November 12.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 12, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 123, P. 2.

Carte De Visite.  This new style of Photographs now so very fashionable, are among the most perfect things in the way of portraiture yet introduced; convenient for sending by mail, as they require no extra postage; and the Albums for holding the same are the most beautiful ornaments for the centre table.  The subscriber is prepared to make Portraits in the above style, and also to furnish the Albums.

Please call and examine our specimens, and learn our prices.  J. A. McArthur, over the Post Office, Newburyport.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to 14, 1861.

1861  November 25.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 133, P. 2.

Lost, A Gold Watch Key, Square and Compass in the centre.  Please leave it with the subscriber and get all you ask for your trouble.  J. A. McArthur, over the Post Office.

1862  January 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1862, Vol. XXX, No. 179, P. 3.

John B. Gough’s Photograph, For Albums, May be obtained at the Photograph Gallery, Over The Post Office.  J. A. McArthur.

Advertisement ran on January 17 & 18, 1862.

1862  February 8.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 8, 1862, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 2.

McArthur’s Photographs.  We have been examining some photographs of the members of the last graduating class at the Female High School, just taken by Mr. McArthur, to be preserved by each one, with those of the teachers, as a memento of schooldays.  They are admirably executed, and show that we need not go out of Newburyport to obtain some of the best specimens of photography at a very reasonable price.  Mr. McArthur has taken every pains to obtain the most perfect instruments, has had much experience in his profession, and the extent of his patronage sufficiently indicates his high regutation [sic.] as an artist.

1862  September 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 13, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 14, P. 2.

Masonic.  At a special convocation of St. Mark’s Lodge, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—

John A. McArthur, W. M.;…

1863 February 10.   The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 10, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 188, P. 2.

Changes.  Mr. McArthur has sold out his ambrotype and photograph rooms to Capt. Luther Dame, and Mr. Lamb has removed to No. 54 State street—a fine location.

1863 March 28.   The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 228, P. 3.

Household Furniture.  On Wednesday, April 1st, at 10 o’clock. The Household Furniture in the house No. 8 Auburn street, now occupied by J. A. McArthur, comprising

One Nice Tapestry Carpet; Two All Wool Carpets; One Tapestry Stair Carpet; Two Straw Carpets; One Entry Carpet; One Velvet Rug; One Sofa; Six Mahogany Stuffed Chairs; Black Walnut What Not; Mahogany Tables; Extension Tables; Chamber Set; 5 Matresses; [sic.] 1; 1 Divan; 1 pair Nice Marble Vases; 1 Marble-Top Table; Cene-Seat Chairs; Flour Stand; Cook Stove and Funnel; all the Kitchen Furniture; also, Crockery & Glass Ware, with many other articles too numerous to mention.

The above goods have all been bought within a year, and will be sold without reserve, as the owner is about leaving the country.

1864 May 30.   The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 30, 1864, Vol. XXXII, No. 282, P. 2.

We are indebted to Mr. John A. McArthur, of Montreal, now on a visit to his old friends, for late Canada Papers.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (1856 4 Pleasant St.) (1860 62 State St.)

Mayhew, William C.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                274 Main Street, Buffalo, New York.

1847 June 30.  The Republic.  (Buffalo, New York.)  June 30, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 125, P. 2.

Daguerrian Gallery.—Cameo Likenesses taken by Mr. Wm. C. Mayhew.  Copies of the antique cut in Cameo from designs.  Daguerrian likenesses taken in all weather, with or without color.  Rooms No. 274 Main st.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to August 28, 1847.