McClure, Mac

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Maxham, Benjamin D.

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

1848                House of James M. Nye, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

1848                41 Orange Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

1853                197 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1853-58           Main and Front Streets, Harrington Corner Rooms No. 15, 16 and 17, opposite City Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1848 June 7.  Barnstable Patriot.  (Barnstable, Massachusetts.)  June 7, 1848, Vol. XVIII, No. 49, Whole No. 933, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Mr. Maxham, of the firm of Maxham & Gorman, of Nantucket, has taken rooms at the house of Mr. James M. Nye, in this village, as will be observed by his advertisement in today’s paper, and will remain here for a short time.  He brings with him numerous testimonials of his skill and success in taking correct and expressive likenesses, in the form of beautiful miniatures taken on former occasions.  These display excellent taste and judgement in their coloring, drapery, attitude, etc.  We have seen also a few that have been taken within a few days which are justly considered true copies of their originals.  We hope our citizens will avail themselves of the present opportunity to obtain miniatures, for a trifling expense.

1848 June 7.  Barnstable Patriot.  (Barnstable, Massachusetts.)  June 7, 1848, Vol. XVIII, No. 49, Whole No. 933, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. B. D. Maxham has taken rooms at Mr. James M. Nye’s, where he will remain a few days.  Persons wishing likenesses of themselves or friends, can procure them of any shade or color desired, if the call soon.  Not being able to obtain rooms in Yarmouth or Hyannis, suitable for the business, and being desirous of copying some of their smiling faces, he extends an invitation to such as feel disposed to give him a call at Mr. Nye’s. 

Yarmouth Register please copy.

1848 June 14.  Barnstable Patriot.  (Barnstable, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1848, Vol. XVIII, No. 50, Whole No. 934, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Better Daguerreotype Miniatures were never known than those taken by Mr, Maxham, who is spending a few days at the house of Mr. James M. Nye, in this place.  Those who desire likenesses “true to nature,” and equal to the very best in the country, will do well to call soon.  The great beauty of that young lady, we fear will “haunt us in our dreams!”  Now don’t all “rush at once to see who it is.”  We know some one who would the original!

1848 June 14.  Barnstable Patriot.  (Barnstable, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1848, Vol. XVIII, No. 50, Whole No. 934, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Owing to bad weather, and a rush of business, the subscriber will remain at Mr. Nye’s until the last of this week , when he will leave for Provincetown.  B. D. Maxham.

1848 June 24.  Nantucket Inquirer.  (Nantucket, Massachusetts.)  June 24, 1848, Vol. 28, No. 62, P. 2. 

We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Maxham & Gorham, which will be found in another column.  We are quite sure that no better likenesses can be taken anywhere, than those we have recently examined at the rooms of these gentlemen.

1848 June 24.  Nantucket Inquirer.  (Nantucket, Massachusetts.)  June 24, 1848, Vol. 28, No. 62, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Those wishing Likenesses of themselves or friends, can procure them, of any shade or color desired, at Maxham & Gorham’s.  41 Orange Street.

Advertisement ran from June 24 to September 5, 1848.

1853 October 19.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 348, P. 2

A Great and Important Change In the Daguerrean Rooms formerly conducted by Dr. A. W. Van Alstin, No. 197 Main st., Worcester, a few doors North of the American Temperance House.

In re-opening these Daguerrean Rooms, the Proprietor would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity, that, after 10 years experience and practice in the daguerrean art, in the principle cities of the Union, also three years residence in California, takes this method to inform the public of the re-opening of said rooms.

Their Rooms will be of the first class and order, and furnished with the best of German Instruments, making pictures of 6 different sizes.  The largest Stock ever offered for inspection to the citizens of Worcester, will always be on hand, thus giving all who may wish for Pictures, facilities which can not be found at any other rooms in this city, or the Union.  It will be our highest aim to please and satisfy all who may favor us with their patronage.  Our motto will at all times be, to turn out a superior style of pictures, which for clearness of outline, tone and beauty of finish, will give merit to said rooms.  Your patronage is respectfully solicited.

N. B.  The Hathaway Brothers, old and experienced operators, will be retained in this Establishment.   Benj. D. Maxham & Co.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 12, 1853.

N. D.  9th plate advertising card.  Chris Steele’s collection.

Worcester Daguerrean Place, D. B. Maxham, Corner Front And Main Streets.

Portraits 25 Cents, and upwards.  100 Executed Daily, at the Great Daguerrean Palace.  Beware of Imitators.

1853 December 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.) December 1, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 384, P. 3

Important Change.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the public that they have taken Rooms known as the Great Daguerrean Palace.  And, in re-opening these Rooms, the public must be apprised that they have been thoroughly fitted, and furnished in such a style as must be acknowledged to make it indeed a Palace.  The sky-light is the largest and best arranged of any in this city.  To know this, please call and see for yourselves—These Rooms are intended for a first class Daguerrean Gallery, and will compete with any rooms in the State This Gallery has been fitted, regardless of expense and must surely w’n a share of the public favor.  The location of this great Daguerrean Palace cannot be surpassed, for the beautiful prospect which it commands.  Those wishing for pictures of themselves, or friends, will be amply paid to visit this Gallery.  It will be our motto, under all, and any circumstances, to make good pictures, to please and satisfy our customers.  Ladies and gentlemen, just make a visit to the Great Daguerrean Palace, and satisfy yourselves that these rooms hold out double the inducement of any rooms in this city.—Harrington Corner—Room No. 16.  A large assortment of Stock on hand.

Benj. D. Maxham & Co.                                                                                           

Advertisement ran from December 1 to 9, 1853.

1853 December 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 394, P. 3

Daguerreotypes.  Does everybody know that B. D. Maxham has returned from California, and fitted up the old Daguerrean Palace, at Harrington Corner, in a style which by far exceeds anything in this city.  To know this, please call and see for yourselves.  If every word he tells you is not true, he will make you a present of a better Daguerreotype, taken by a larger, and better arranged sky-light, and by an operator who has had more experience than any one in the state.  A large assortment of Stock constantly on hand; terms moderate.

N. B.  He has an instrument expressly for the purpose of copying Portraits, Miniatures, and entire satisfaction guaranteed in all cases, or no charge is made.  B. D. Maxham.       

Advertisement ran from December 13 to 20, 1853.

1853 December 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 20, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 400, P. 2.

B. D. Maxham, The present proprietor of the Great Daguerrean Palace, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity, that he has refitted and furnished these Rooms in such a style, that is indeed a palace.  And after ten years experience and practice in the principal cities of the Union, he offers his services to you, guarantying in all cases to give you pictures which shall be entirely satisfactory; of sharp outline, clear in lights and shadows, and of beautiful style and finish.  Rooms No. 15, 16 and 17 Harrington Corner.  Situated on the corner of Main and Front Streets.

Advertisement ran from December 20 to 30, 1853.

1853 December 31.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 31, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 409, P. 2.

The New Year’s Gift May be obtained at Harrington Corner For 50 Cents.  Please call and examine the large assortment of Lockets and Cases of the subscriber, and have your picture taken by an artist who guaranties to give you your money’s worth, whether you pay him fifty cents, or more.  Pictures of all sizes and prices, from fifty Cents up, including case.      B. D. Maxham

Advertisement ran from December 31, 1853 to January 11. 1854.

1854 January 12.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 24, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 10, P. 2.

Only Fifty Cents for a First Rate Daguerreotype, Including Case, At the Great Palace, corner of Main and Front Sts.  Ladies and Gentlemen, please call, with the expectation of seeing the best furnished, best arranged, and largest light, the largest assortment of everything used in the art there is in this city.

To Daguerreans—You can be furnished with everything used in the business, at New York and Boston prices.            B. D. Maxham, Rooms, Nos. 15, 16, and 17.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to 20, 1854.

1854 January 21.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 18, P. 2.

Only Fifty Cents for a First Rate Daguerreotype, Including Case, Reasons why you should call at the Great Palace.  You can have a better likeness for less money, taken by one who has the best assortment of Cases and Lockets, and has had more experience than any person in the city—better furnished rooms, larger and better arranged Sky-Light, &c.

To Daguerreans—You can find a large assortment of everything used in the business, for sale at  New York and Boston prices.  B. D. Maxham, cor. of Main and Front Sts.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to March 4, 1854.

1854 February 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 48, P. 2.

Daguerreotype for 50 Cents, at the Harrington Corner Daguerrean Palace, corner of Front and Main Streets.  The subscriber guarantees to all who may patronize him, entire satisfaction, or no charge is made.  A great variety of Frames, Cases, and Lockets constantly on hand.

To Daguerreans—A general assortment of Materials for sale at  New York and Boston prices.  B. D. Maxham.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to June 1, 1854.

1854 June 28.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 28, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 152, P. 2. 

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity, to his Daguerrean Palace, on the corner of Front and Main streets.  All pictures taken at this establishment are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or no charge is made.  Come one and all, where you can have your picture taken by an artist of twelve years experience, to the best furnished and fitted Rooms in this city, and where you can see a great variety of Cases, Frames, Lockets and every variety of article used in the business, than can be found at any or all other places put together.  Every thing used in the business furnished to Daguerreans at New York and Boston prices.  B. D. Maxham.

Advertisement ran from June 28 to July 24, 1854.

1854 July 22.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 22, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 171, P. 2. 

Daguerreotyping.—This art seems to have been brought almost to perfection;—and the merely nominal cost at which they are furnished by Mr. Maxham, at the Daguerrean Rooms, in Harrington Corner, assures us that none of his many patrons need be dissatisfied; the bold and life-like appearance of his pictures are certainly not surpassed by those of any other artist in the State.  If any one wishes a good picture, inserted in a cheap case or rich and elegant locket, they can always be suited at his rooms.

1854 July 25.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 25, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 173, P. 2. 

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicitity, to his Daguerrean Palace, on the corner of Front and Main streets.  All pictures taken at this establishment are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or no charge is made.  Come one and all, where you can have your picture taken by an artist of twelve years experience, to the best furnished and fitted Rooms in this city, and where you can see a great variety of Cases, Frames, Lockets and every variety of article used in the business, than can be found at any or all other places put together.  Every thing used in the business furnished to Daguerreans at New York and Boston prices.  B. D. Maxham.

Advertisement ran from July 25 to November 8, 1854.

1854 October 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 252, P. 3.

Business Directory.  B. D. Maxham, Daguerrean Artist and Stock Dealer, Harrington Corner… Opposite City Hall.

N.B.—Particular attention paid to the copying of Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from October 26, 1854 to March 31, 1855.

1854 November 3.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 3, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 263, P. 2. 

Seems To Understand His Business.—B. D. Maxham has a wonderful faculty of at once seeing from what view your face will look best, transmitted to the silver plate.  Some have no gift in this direction, but work upon the hit or miss principle, and ask you to sit to suit yourself.  Such ones are no artists and generally fail of giving you satisfaction.  Mr. Maxham is at the Great Daguerrian Palace, Harrington Corner, and will give you an artistical picture, of superior style and finish, for as little money as you can obtain them elsewhere.  Give him a call.

Advertisement ran on November 3 & 4, 1854.

1854 December 30.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 30, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 311, P. 2. 

25 Cent Daguerreotypes.—If you wish to procure a fine family group, or a large sized Daguerreotype, employ B. D. Maxham to execute it; if mementoes to present to your friends, procure them at the great Daguerrean Palace, at the cost of twenty-five cents.  Mr. Maxham executes all the various sizes and styles at incredibly low rates.

1855 April 18.  The Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 18, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 186, P. 2.

B. D. Maxham’s twenty-five cent Daguerreotypes are pronounced, by the highest critics of the art, to be the best ever taken in this city.  No on[e] should fail to visit his spacious Palace and obtain one of his artistic Daguerreotypes, which for richness of tone, and beauty of finish, cannot be surpassed.

B. D. Maxham is the artist to employ—No. 15 16 and 17 Harrington Corner, opposite the City Hall.

1855 May 26.  The Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 218, P. 2.

The superiority of B. D. Maxham’s pictures over [all] others in this city consists principally in the learness of the eye.  He is the artist to employ [to] make you a twenty-five cent miniature, or [anything] in the line of pictures making, especially [copying] of Daguerreotypes, as all work of his is warranted to give entire satisfaction, or no charge is made.

1855 June 30.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 30, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 137, P. 2. 

At B. D. Maxham’s is the place to get the best Daguerreotypes that can be produced in Worcester, or any other place in the country.  His experience in foreign countries has not only given him an easy manner to entertain his company, but also an excellent taste in arranging groups, as well as single sitting.  With his experience all can be suited: try him ye who have always had poor pictures, he guarantees to suit you or no charge is made.  Rooms Harrison Corner, opposite City Hall.

1855 July 14.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 14, 1855, Vol. V, No. 148, P. 2. 

Every body that wants a superior miniature, can obtain just what they want for quality and price at B. D. Maxham’s great daguerrean palace, Harrison Corner, opposite City Hall.  He makes the best pictures of any in the city and at the most reasonable prices, pictures beautifully set in cases of superior style and finish, for fifty cents (case included).  Copying done at short notice.  Stock and tools furnished to operators at New York prices.

1855 August 11.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 11, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 181, Whole No. 1434, P. 2. 

The specimens of Daguerreotypes now on exhibition at B. D. Maxham’s rooms, are superior in point of execution to any we have ever seen.  The superiority consists in the clearness of shade, and more especially of the eye, they are in reality specimens of neatness, grace and beauty, they combine an artist-like grace and elegance that we are quite sure has never been surpassed.  His show of stereoscopic pictures is by far superior to anything ever looked at in this city.  Give him a call every body, at No. 15 and 17m Harrington Corner, opposite the City Hall.

1855 November 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1855, Vol. X, No. 278, P. 2.

Only Twenty-Five Cents—No Steam, No Gifts, No Humbug.—But good Pictures guaranteed to all who will call on B. D. Maxham, at the Great Daguerrean Palace, Harrington Corner, opposite City Hall.

No comment is necessary to those of our citizens who knows Mr. Maxham, but to strangers we would say, that he is one of the best artist in the State, and deals justly with all men.

1855 December 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 288, P. 2.

We would recommend everybody to go to B. D. Maxham’s rooms, who wish to have likenesses worth having and keeping.  He will practice none of the 12½ cent humbuggery or gift flummery, but will warrant satisfaction, or no pay, to all—His prices vary from 25 cents to $5.  His rooms are opposite the City Hall, Harrington corner.

1855 December 5.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 278, Whole No. 1462, P. 2. 

By a juxtaposition of posted bills, we noticed the following:  B. D. Maxham’s Daguerreotypes preach next Sunday evening, &c.  We do not believe any such thing, but this we do know that his twenty-five cent pictures take the place upon our center tables of our previous two and three dollar ones, and that the old ones leave, without saying a word where they are bound, ashamed of themselves, or our wives are of them.  Give him a call at Harrington Corner.

1855 December 8.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. 8, No. 281, Whole No. 1465, P. 2. 

If you wish to see an honest, fair-dealing daguerrean, call on B. D. Maxham.  He does not pretend to say that he makes better pictures than anybody else, or has a larger sky-light, better rooms, or anything of the kind; but we will say all of this for him, and more, too—for his rooms and facilities for making pictures surpass any establishment in the city, for we have patronized him, and know whereof we affirm.

1856 June 14.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 144, P. 2.

B. D. Maxham Would respectfully invite all those wishing superior Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, to call at his old stand, where they can procure likenesses taken by himself or Mr. Tapley, an old and experienced operator from the City of New York.  No 12½ or 25 cent pictures will be taken by them—their time and talent will be devoted to their profession, which they wish to make honorable, by giving good pictures at reasonable prices to all who may favor them with their patronage.

Ladies and gentlemen, please call at No. 16 Harrington Corner, opposite the City Hall, and examine specimens.            B. D. Maxham,  C. E. Tapley.  Je.14.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to September 13, 1856.

1856 July 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 3, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 153, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The subscriber would invite all who wish for Pictures in any variety of style, to call and examine his pictures, at No. 16 Harrington Corner.

N. B. In addition to what may be found at other rooms in the city, may be had the improved Ambrotype Photographs, colored in oil, and the Millanotypes which no other Artist in the city have or can have, as they have not the patent right.  B. D. Maxham

1856 October 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)October 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 252, P. 2.

The Ambrotype now being executed by B. D. Maxham, are superior to any thing of the kind we have ever seen.  They are bold and clear in effect, and of beautiful tone and finish.  He puts them up in splendid style for twenty-five cents.  Any one wishing a beautiful ambrotype or daguerreotype, should call on B. D. Maxham’s, Harrington Corner, opposite City Hall.

1856 November 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 13, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 267, P. 2. 

Take Notice, that our friend Chase proposes to make single glass pictures.  Why this condemnation to what he calls humbug!

The only place to procure the genuine improved Ambrotype on double glass, is at B. D. Maxham’s.  He will tell you the truth and nothing but the truth; that in his opinion the Daguerreotype is far more durable, being composed entirely of mineral substances, whereas the Ambrotype is vegetable.  As for the patent, it was given up six months since Mr. Cutting, as also was the use of gum.  The only way to seal up a picture to make it permanent, is to seal them up in tin boxes, the same as sardines are sealed.

Advertisement ran November 13 & 14, 1856.

1856 November 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 277, P. 2. 

We see by the Spy of Nov. 18th, that B. D. Maxham wants the public to take notice that friend Chase proposes to make single pictures, and wants to know why this condescension to what he calls humbug.  I have never have called the single glass picture a humbug; what I call humbuging the community is, for a man professing what he does, to deceive the public by selling a single glass picture, and telling them that it is an Ambrotype, when he knows that it is not, and never can be an Ambrotype.  He knows very well what constitutes an Ambrotype, and he knows that to make it an Ambrotype, it must be sealed between two plates of glass with Fir Balsam, or its equivalent.  He knows that he has not a right to take the Ambrotype picture, and therefore cannot take them, but if he can deceive and impose upon the public by misrepresentation and deception, it will answer his base purpose.  In his advertisement he says, that he will tell the truth and nothing but the truth, but he forgets to tell the whole truth for he says that the patent was given up some six months ago by Mr. Cutting, as also the use of gum.  Now, if his object was not to deceive, why did he not tell that Mr. Cutting surrendered his patent and applied for re-issue and got it, against the combined forces of the Daguerreotypist, who brought every thing to bear against it which they possibly could, to break it down and prevent a re-issue, but it proved a decided failure.  The government granted a re-issue covering the whole ground; and now, if he can dupe and deceive the public by telling them that his pictures are Ambrotypes, he will not hesitate to do it.  Now where is the deception? why does he wish to impose upon the public by selling a spurious article for a genuine?  Can there be any thing manly in this?  Does this look like having a just regard for other people’s rights?  I leave it with the public to decide, and will say that the only place where you can get a genuine Ambrotype, is at Chase & Welch’s rooms in Foster’s Block, No. 222 Main street.  We have the exclusive right for taking Cutting’s patent Ambrotypes, for the City of Worcester, and all pictures emanating from any other room in the city, called Ambrotypes, are spurious and worthless.         Chase & Welch.

1856 December 16.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 16, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 293, P. 2. 

The place to get good daguerreotypes is at B. D. Maxham’s old room, Harrington Corner, opposite City Hall.

1856 December 19.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 19, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 296, P. 2. 

The great variety of pictures exhibited by B. D. Maxham, on different substances, show him to be an Artist of superior skill.

1856 December 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 297, P. 2. 

We would call the attention of the public to the many beautiful specimens of Photography, executed by B. D. Maxham, and on exhibition at his door and in his rooms at Harrington Corner.  They surpass anything we have ever seen, in boldness, clearness and style of finish.  You can have one of yourself for 25 cents, and warranted to please.

1857 September 21.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1857, Vol. XXXI, No. 4780, P. 2.

Mechanics Fair at Worcester.  Opening Of The Exhibition.  First Day.  [Reported for the Boston Daily Bee.]  Worcester Saturday Sept. 19…

 The Ante-Rooms, which were allotted to the exhibitors of works of art.  The walls are festooned with paintings, engravings, needle work, pictures of men and women both great and small, with occasionally a bust or statue standing isolated in a dark corner of the room.

Among the many works of art worthy of mention, I shall only notice a very few.

Mr. Ormsbee of Boston, exhibited some thirty specimens of his photographs which were really very worthy of praise.

B. D. Maxham of Worcester, contributed a great number of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes and photographs of superior workmanship and beautifully finished…

1857 October 7.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 7, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 259, Whole No. 2062, P. 2. 

Close of the Mechanics Fair.  The Mechanics Fair closed last evening, after a session of fourteen days…Nearly all the premiums were announced by the President of the Association, and are given below…

Fine Arts…

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs.  Angel & Coleman, daguerreotypes and photographs, Silver Medal.  Wm. Hathaway, double glass Ambrotypes, Bronze Medal.  L. Babbitt single glass Ambrotypes, Bronze Medal.  C. R. B. Claflin, Ambrographs, Bronze Medal.  B. D. Maxham, daguerreotypes, Diploma.

1857 October 14.  The Massachusetts Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1857, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 41, Whole No. 4743, P. 2. 

The Mechanics’ Fair closed on the 6th inst. and we publish this morning so much of the reports of the committees as relates to the medals, diplomas, and premiums, awarded.  We give the report as we received it at a late hour last evening, and as it appears to us to be filled with errors and inaccuracies, we beg leave to state, in justice to ourselves, that we disclaim all responsibility for its correctness.  Whether the Fair has been a pecuniary success or not, we cannot say, and have no present means of finding out:…

Fine Arts…

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs.  Angel & Coleman, daguerreotypes and photographs, Silver Medal.  Wm. Hathaway, double glass Ambrotypes, Bronze Medal.  L. Babbitt [single glass Ambrotypes, Bronze Medal.  [B.] D. Maxham, daguerreotypes, Diploma.

1858 October 26.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 26, 1858, Vol. 8, No. 307, Whole No. 2388, P. 2. 

Board of Mayor and Aldermen…

The bond of B. D. Maxham, Adin Thayer security, in the sum of $500 for keeping a pawnbroker’s office, accepted.

1859 January 25.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 25, 1859, Vol. 9, No. 38, Whole No. 2468, P. 2. 

Board of Mayor and Aldermen.  D. B. Maxham was granted a renewal of his license as pawnbroker.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.  (1853-1858 16 Harrington Corner.)

Mausoleum Daguerreotype Company

Daguerreian Case Maker, , ,

1855                Address Unknown, Meriden, Connecticut.

1855                52 Dey Street, New York, New York.

New York City Directory.  (New York, New York) Published by John Fowler Trow.

1854.  Not Listed.

1855.  52 Dey.

1856.  Not Listed.

1857.  Not Listed.

1855 May 12.  Columbian Register.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 12, 1855, Vol. XLIV, No. 2216, P. 4.

Mausoleum Daguerreotype Cases.  A method has long been sought for, to insert or attach Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a tasteful and durable manner, to Monuments.  An arrangement designated as above, has been invented, and is now before the public, which the inventor, having submitted the same to a number of scientific gentlemen, is confident is perfectly adapted to the purpose.  The Case, which serves as an ornament, is constructed of Parian Marble, an indestructible material, of a texture corresponding well with marble generally used for monuments.  The Daguerreotype is inclosed in a metal screw box, and made perfectly air and water tight, by means of packing prepared for the purpose.  The box is inserted into an aperture made in the back side of the ornamental case, and fastened in with cement.  Light is excluded by means of a slide operating on a pivot, covering the front opening of the case—the whole arrangement being securely fastened to the surface of the mount.  The cases are made of various sizes and designs, to correspond with the size and style of the monument.  Copies can be taken from original pictures, to suit the several sizes of the cases.  The advantages of this arrangement consist, 1st, in so securing a daguerreotype from light, air and moisture, as to preserve it for a long number of years; 2d, the addition of a beautiful ornament to the monument, combining the preservation of the likeness; 3d, the comparative small cost of the ornamental cases, and their durability.

The advantages of attaching Daguerreotypes to Monuments, are so obvious as to require no argument, and to be appreciated, need only to be seen.

General Depot of the Mausoleum Daguerreotype Cases, Meriden, Ct.  Agencies are being established in all the principal cities and towns throughout the U. States.  All orders should be addressed, post paid, to Mausoleum Daguerreotype Co., Meriden, Ct.  April 10.

1855 June 1.  New York Daily Times.  (New York, New York.)  June 1, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 1156, P. 8.

Patent Monumental Daguerreotype Cases.—A method has long been sought for to insert or attach daguerreotype likenesses, in a tasteful and desirable manner, to monuments.  The case, which serves as an ornament, is constructed of Parian marble, an indestructible material, of a texture corresponding well with marble generally used for monuments.  The cases are made a various sizes and designs, to correspond with the style of the monument and are warranted to secure the daguerreotype from air and weather.  Sold at wholesale or retail.  Orders addressed to Mausoleum Daguerreotype Company, 52 Dey street, New York.

1855 June 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 1, 1855, Whole No. 6853, P. 5.

Patent Monumental Daguerreotype Cases.—A method has long been sought for to insert or attach daguerreotype likenesses, in a tasteful and desirable manner, to monuments.  The case, which serves as an ornament, is constructed of Parian marble, an indestructible material, of a texture corresponding well with marble generally used for monuments.  The cases are made a various sizes and designs, to correspond with the style of the monument and are warranted to secure the daguerreotype from air and weather.  Sold at wholesale or retail.  Orders addressed to Mausoleum Daguerreotype Company, 52 Dey street, New York.

1855 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1855, Whole No. 6857, P. 5.

Those Monumental Daguerreotype Cases, warranted to secure the from air and weather, can be had by addressing Mausoleum Daguerreotype Company, 52 Dey street, New York.

1855 June 8.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 8, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 4411, P. 7.

Patent Daguerreotype Cases for Monuments made of various sizes and designs and warranted to secure the picture from the air and weather.  Address mausoleum Daguerreotype Co., No 52 Dey-st.

1855 June 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 8, 1855, Whole No. 6860, P. 5.

Patent Daguerreotype Cases for Monuments made of various sizes and designs and warranted to secure the picture from the air and weather.  Address mausoleum Daguerreotype Company, 52 Dey street.