Metcalf, Franklin

Ambrotype Wagon, Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1859-1862       Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1], [2]

1860-1861       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 2

1863                Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge,                                      Massachusetts.1, 2[3]

1865                Street address not known, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1, 2

1868-1872       297 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1873                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1874-1880       24 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts.1, [4]

1880-1893       503 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 3

1893                521 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1895                Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1897                Chestnut, near Railroad, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1898                Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1899-1905       60 Chestnut, West Newton, Massachusetts.1

1859 May 28.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 28, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 22, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art—We are pleased at all times to note advancement and give credit wherever it is due.  Wishing to send some ambrotypes to a foreign correspondents, we repaired to Boston to have a proof of our physiognomy transferred to glass in as good a style as possible, engaged the services of one of her best artist, and got what we thought good pictures; but, happening to show them to a somewhat critical friend, he offered to take us here in Cambridgeport and give us something better if we would just take the trouble to go and sit for it.  We did so, and when it was done, we had to acknowledge that Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, at the corner of Main and Inman streets, had carried off the palm and had given us the best impression; and we would advise all who want a life-like picture to give them a call.

1859 August 6.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 3.

Photography.  Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, Grateful for the past patronage, take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the citizens of Cambridgeport and vicinity.  They have now connected another spacious saloon with their former one, at the Corner of Main and Inman Streets, nearly opposite the City Hall, Cambridgeport.  Particular attention given to copying small pictures into Photographs.  Photographic views of residences, small pictures for Lockets, Pins, &c., neatly executed.  Photographs taken on the most reasonable terms, and warrant perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Pictures for 25 cents and upwards.  Please call and examine for yourselves.

The best time for children is from eight to three.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to October 29, 1859.

1859 October 29.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 44, P. 2.

Photography.—It may not be generally known that we have in our city two good photograph artists who really understand their business.  We refer to Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, corner of Main and Inman streets, nearly opposite the City Hall.  All who wish a good picture at a low price, had better give them a call, instead of going to Boston, paying more and getting no better satisfaction, for we have recently seen some pictures that defy competition.  See advertisement in another column.

1860 August 4.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 4, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 31, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, 29th nlt., by Rev. H. K. Pervear, Mr. Franklin Metcalf to Miss Susan Johnson, all of C.

1860 August 25.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 34, P. 2.

We have seen a very excellent Photographic likeness of the late William Loughrey, just taken by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, of this city, which does the  artist great credit.

1861 June 15.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, photographers, opposite City Hall, have presented us with a photograph of the Chronicle Building.  It is very creditable to their skill as artists.  The photograph was handsomely painted by Mr. J. Spaulding Keith—a young artist of much promise.  He may be found at a room in the Chronicle building, where this photograph and some other specimens of his work may be seen.

1862 January 6.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1862, Vol. XXXIII, No. 9723, P. 2.

Fire In Cambridgeport.  The two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which for some time past stood nearly opposite the City Hall in Cambridgeport, were destroyed by an accidental fire this forenoon.  Loss about $200.  Harley & Metcalf were the proprietors.

1862 January 7.  The Boston Hearld.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 7, 1862, Vol. P. 4.

Fire In Cambridgeport.  Two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which have been located for some years past on Maine [sic.] street, Cambridgeport, nearly opposite the City Hall, were destroyed by fire about 10 o’clock this forenoon.  They were owned by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, and the loss will amount to about $200.  The fire was the result of accident.  It commenced just after the City Government had commenced their inauguration ceremonies, and the members had a good opportunity of witnessing the promptitude of the fire department.

1862 January 11.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.

Fire.—On Monday morning last, just as the members of the city government had assembled for organization, a fire commenced in one of the two daguerreotype saloons, on Main Street, opposite City Hall.  Both saloons were badly injured, and the loss will probably amount to about $200.  They belonged to Messrs, Harley and Metcalf.

1862 January 11.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 3.

A Card.  We the undersigned would tender to the Fire Department and citizens our grateful acknowledgements for their prompt arrival to arrest the conflagration of our Photographic Saloons.  Also, we feel grateful for the patronage of the citizens and public, and hope soon to be located to serve them again.  Harley & Metcalf.

1863 February 14.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1863, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 1.

From the 38th Mass. Regiment.  Company F, Capt. Rundlett.  Camp Kearney, Carrolton, La., Jan. 29, 1863.  Mr. Editor.—Since our departure from  Baltimore, my pen has been quite…

About half-way between the grave yard and our camp, Yankee enterprise had exhibited itself by adding an L to an island cabin, and locating therein an ambrotype saloon—but, as it was beyond the reach of any but a few lucky ones, the speculation could not have been very remunerative.  The specimens I saw from there would hardly pass muster as other than caricatures beside those from our Cambridge artists, Messrs. Harley & Metcalf…

1874 May 25.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1874, Vol. XLVII, No. 14, 443, P. 4.

Notice.  May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.

Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place.  Hours 12 to 3.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.

1874 May 25.  Daily Boston Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 46, P. 2.

Notice.  May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.

Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place.  Hours 12 to 3.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.

1874 September 15.  Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 2.

Fine Photographs.—Mr. J. A. Whipple has retired from his photographic business at 24 Temple place, as will be seen by an advertisement, and is succeeded by two of his long-time assistants.  Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  Former customers are therefore promised a continuance of the artistic excellence for which this establishment has been well known.

1874 September 15.  Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 3.

Photographic.  Having retired from the business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.

They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.  John A. Whipple.  June 1, 1874.

The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches.  We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends.  Metcalf & Welldon.  Franklin Metcalf.  John A. Welldon.

Advertisement was recorded seven times between September 15 to October 6, 1874.

1874 November 26.  The Christian Era. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 26, 1874, Vol. XXIV, No. XLVIII, P. 3.

Photographic.  Having retired from the Photograph business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple Place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon. 

They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.  June 1, 1874.  John A. Whipple. 

The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches.  We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends.  Metcalf & Welldon.  Franklin Metcalf.  John A. Welldon.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1874 to February 18, 1875.

1875 March 4.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 4, 1875, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14, 682, P. 1.

Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon have given to the president’s table of the Mercantile Library Fair a life-size crayon of the executive of the association.  The picture, richly framed, is valued at $65, and has been purchased in advance by a few of his personal friends, and presented to the president of the Mercantile Library Association.

1876 November 29.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 29, 1876, Vol. XLIX, No. 15, 219, P. 1.

Mr. Whipple’s Negatives Are in the possession of his successors, Metcalf & Welldon, 24 Temple Place, Who were for a long time his assistants, and who can assure satisfactory likenesses of his former customers and all favoring them with their patronage.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between November 29 to December 23, 1876.

1878 August 31.  The Commercial Bulletin. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 31, 1878, Vol XX, No. 1026, P. 4.

The Mechanics’ Fair…

The Exhibition of Photographs in the upper floor, over the restaurant, is worthy of mention.  It contains exhibits of the following photographic artists:  Partridge, O. F. Baxter & Co., Hardy, John P. Soule, McCormick & Heald, Geo. K. Warren; Black & Co., Allen & Rowell, T. R. Burnham, Metcalf & Welldon, T. S. Estabrooks, D. W. Butterfield, E. H. Lincoln, The Alden Photo Company, A. Bushby, V. Richer, S. V. Stillings, and Prescott & Whitney.

1883 May 27.  The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1883, P. 3.

Attention!  From this date until Sept. 1, 1883, we will make our [best] Cabinet Photographs For $3 Pere Doz.  Carte De Visite, $2.  Every picture guaranteed our best work.  Metcalf & Welldon, Successor to Whipple 503 Washington Street.

1883 November 25.  The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1883, P. 7.

Photographs Metcalf & Welldon, 503 Washington St., Are making their finest Cabinets for $4 per Dozen.

Those who wish Duplicates from their Negatives had better secure them at once, as they will soon be destroyed.

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

[2] Partnership of Harley & Metcalf (1859-1865).

[3] Partnership Harley, Metcalf & Winter (1863).

[4] Partnership of Metcalf & Welldon (1874-1884).

Metcalf, Charles H.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849-1850       Over J. C. Molton’s Hat Store, Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

1850 March 23.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  March 23, 1850, Vol. III, No. 17, P. 1.

Goddard & Metcalf, Daguerrean Artists, Woonsocket, Rhode Island.  Having made arrangements for continuing together in the Daguerrean Business, would say to the public that they are prepared to execute Likenesses in the highest perfection of the art, having every convenience and facility which observation and experience can suggest.  We have the best light for all kinds of shading, being a sky-light in connection with a North side light.  We gild by the best process, and warrant our pictures permanent.  Particular attention is called to the easy and natural expression of the eye in our Daguerreotypes. We have all the best and latest styles of settings for Daguerreotypes. 

Satisfaction Given. Instruction given for $25, and Apparatus at cost.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine our specimens, settings, &c.

Gallery over J. C. Molton’s Hat Store, and near Harris’ High Bridge, Woonsocket.  Emerson Goddard.  Chas. H. Metcalf.  au.26.

Merritt, John D.

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 Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1853 Not listed

1854 daguerreotypes, 385 Broadway, H-80 Chatham.

1855 Not listed

Merrill, N. L.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

N. D.               Post Office Building, Nashua, New Hampshire.

N. D.  Broadside posted on internet by Niles J. Laughner.

Better Times!  Pop Goes The Picture Now Is Your Time To Get The Best of Pictures!  Ambrotype, Photograph or Melainotype, At Your Own Price, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed to every sitter. 

Miller & Merrill Take pleasure in announcing to the people of this place and vicinity, that they have arrived in town with their Mammoth Sky and Side-lighted Saloon, to remain One Week, and one week only.  Meanwhile, if Good Pictures, Low Prices, and Gentlemanly Treatment To their patrons will do it, they are bound to have a rush, for we will make it an object for everybody to Sit as our prices are Below the times, and we leave the public to judge whether our pictures are up with, or ahead of, the times. 

Having the most extensive Photographic Gallery in the New England States out of Boston, we are prepared to make Photographs Of Any Size, From old and faded Daguerreotypes, &c. far exceeding the original.  Also views of Buildings, &c., in the highest perfection of the art.

Saloon now Stopping in this Place.

“Gallery of Art,” Post office Building, Nashua, N. H.  J. Sidney Miller, N. L. Merrill, Artists.

Merrick, C. H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Main Street, between Union House and the Congregational Church, Stamford, Connecticut.

1850 June 11.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  June 11, 1850, Vol. XX, No.37, Whole No. 1025, P. 3.

Merrick’s Daguerrian Gallery Is situated on the south side of Main Street, Stamford, between the Union House and the Congregational Church.  The public generally are invited to call and examine specimens of the art; and those wishing their likenesses taken will not be expected to keep them unless perfectly satisfied with their quality in every particular.

Advertisement was recorded five times between June 11 and July 16, 1850.

1850 July 16.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  July 16, 1850, Vol. XX, No.42, Whole No. 1030, P. 2.

Fine Daguerreotypes.  Mr. C. H. Merrick, the Daguerrian artist is fitting up his rooms with a sky- light.  We are happy to observe that his talents are appreciated, as his crowded room seem to indicate.

Mr. M’s. appliances and means are ample, and his taste and experience insure good pictures.  We saw a specimen of the “magic background” at his rooms, one day last week, and we think it is the most beautiful we ever saw.  Those of our friends, who wish to obtain good pictures can not do better than to call on Mr. Merrick.

1850 August 27.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  August 27, 1850, Vol. XX, No.49, Whole No. 1036, P. 3.

Something New.  Merrick has just added to his Daguerrean apparatus an instrument for taking Likenesses of Children.  With it children of the most restless kind can be taken in an instant of time.

Family Groups and companies, not exceeding twenty persons, can be taken with the greatest accuracy and dispatch.  Hours between 9 A. M. and 3 P. M.

Cloudy weather no objection except for groups and small children.  Call at the Daguerrean Gallery, south side of Main street, Stamford, between the Union House and Congregational Church.

Advertisement was recorded four times between August 27 to November 19, 1850.

Merrell, James Oscar

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1858-1861       Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vermont.

1859-1860       Paige Block, Brandon, Vermont.                   

1858 January 1.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. 2, No. One, P. 3.

James O Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every variety of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

Advertisement was recorded  from January 1, 1858 to February 7, 1861.

1858 January 29.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 29, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Five, P. 2.

Mr. Merrell, Ambrotypist, has shown us a beautiful picture of Mr. Howe’s little girl, whose remains were intered [sic.] last Sabbath.  It exceeds in life-like naturalness any post mortem likeness we have seen.

1858 March 26.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  March 26, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Thirteen, P. 3.

Ambrotypes Furnished By James O. Merrell, For 25 Cents, At The Daguerrean Gallery, Brandon.

Advertisement ran on March 26 & April 2, 1858.

1858 November 19.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Forty-Seven, P. 3.

James O. Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every varirty of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

To all wanting Farms, see advertisement of New England Settlement.

Advertisement ran on November 19 & 26, 1858.

1859 May 26.  Northern Visitor.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  May 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.

New Daguerrian Gallery, Paige’s Block, Brandon, Vt.  Having Fitted Up New rooms, the Subscriber would take this opportunity of returning his thanks to the people of Brandon and vicinity, and the public generally, for their liberal patronage hereto fore bestowed respectfully solicits a continuance of the same; and informs them that he is now ready to execute to perfection the Patent Sealed Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Melainotypes in all their various forms and sizes; from life-size to the smallest finger ring-picture.

All those wishing good pictures would do well to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Paintings, copied with neatness and dispatch.  All charges will be moderate.  James O. Merrell.

Advertisement ran on May 26, June 2 & 16, 1859.

185 November 19.  Northern Visitor.  (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 18, Vol. II, No. 10, P. 3.

Ambrotypes

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Will Be Made At

Will Be Made At

The Old Gallery,

The Old Gallery,

Paige’s Block

Paige’s Block

For Twenty-Five Cents.

For Twenty-Five Cents.

J. Oscar Merrell.

Merine, J. C.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1854-1856       Main Street, opposite Capitol Hotel, Frankfort, Kentucky.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In American 1564-1860, 1957, New Haven, Connecticut and London, England, P. 439.

Merine, J. C.  Portrait painter active in Kentucky in 1848-49 and 1871.  Information courtesy Mrs. W. H. Whitley, Paris, Ky.

1854 October 31.  The Tri-Weekly Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) October 31, 1854, Vol. 4, No. 102, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes And Chrystalotypes. [sic.]  J. C. Merine Having purchased the stock and apparatus of Mr. H. L. Goodwin, has opened a fine Daguerrean Room, opposite the Capitol Hotel in the building occupied by Dr. Hamilton.  His admirable arrangements for light enable him to take portraits in all weather, with certainty, and in the highest style of the art.  In a few days—as soon as some chemicals ordered arrive—he will be ready to take pictures by the new and beautiful method of Chrystallotype. [sic.]  The public are invited to call and see his specimens of art. 

Mr. Merine also continues to paint Portraits to order, either from the original features or from Daguerreotypes.  His studio is in another room of the same building.    Oct 30, 1854.

Advertisement was recorded between October 31, 1854 to March 22, 1855.

1854 October 31.  The Tri-Weekly Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) October 31, 1854, Vol. 4, No. 102, P. 3.

New Daguerrean Establishment.—We would call the attention of our friends to the advertisement of our friend Merine, which appears in our paper of this morning.  ‘Catch the shadow, ere the substance flies,’ is a warning which should not be suffered to pass disregarded, and sweethearts, husbands, wives and parents would do well to call at Merine’s Gallery on Main St. opposite the Capitol Hotel, and secure the ‘counterfeit presentment’ of those they love.  In connection with the Daguerrean business, Mr. M is still pursuing his avocation of portrait painter, and we can cheerfully agree with friend Callender, when he says that Mr. M., is successful in his art.

1854 November 6.  The Tri-Weekly Commonwealth.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) November 6, 1854, Vol. 4, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes And Chrystalotypes. [sic.]  J. C. Merine Having purchased the stock and apparatus of Mr. H. L. Goodwin, has opened a fine Daguerrean Room, opposite the Capitol Hotel in the building occupied by Dr. Hamilton.  His admirable arrangements for light enable him to take portraits in all weather, with certainty, and in the highest style of the art.  In a few days—as soon as some chemicals ordered arrive—he will be ready to take pictures by the new and beautiful method of Chrystallotype. [sic.]  The public are invited to call and see his specimens of art. 

Mr. Merine also continues to paint Portraits to order, either from the original features or from Daguerreotypes.  His studio is in another room of the same building.    Oct 30, 1854.

Advertisement was recorded three times between November 6 to 10, 1854.

1854 November 10.  The Kentucky Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) November 10, 1854, Vol. 15, No. 33, Whole No. 78, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes And Crystalotypes. [sic.]  J. C. Merine Having purchased the stock and apparatus of Mr. H. L. Goodwin, has opened a fine Daguerrean Room, opposite the Capitol Hotel in the building occupied by Dr. Hamilton.  His admirable arrangements for light enable him to take portraits in all weather, with certainty, and in the highest style of the art.  In a few days—as soon as some chemicals ordered arrive—he will be ready to take pictures by the new and beautiful method of Chrystallotype. [sic.]  The public are invited to call and see his specimens of art. 

Mr. Merine also continues to paint Portraits to order, either from the original features or from Daguerreotypes.  His studio is in another room of the same building.    Oct 31.

1855 March 15.  The Tri-Weekly Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) March 15, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypist and Photographer, Main Street, Opposite the Capitol Hotel, Frankfort, Ky.

All kinds of Pictures framed to order.

Advertisement was recorded between March 15 to December15. 1855.

1856 December 22.  The Frankfort Commonwealth.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) December 22, 1856, Vol. 23, No. 1256, P. 4.

New Ambrotype And Sphereotype Gallery The undersigned having purchased of Goodwin & Merine their entire interest in Daguerreotyping; Also the patent right of Franklin county to make the above named style of pictures, is now prepared to execute with all the beauty of the art Ambrotypes, the most permanent, and Sphereotypes, the most beautiful pictures ever offered to the public.

Rooms over Dr. Hambleton’s Dental department, Main Street, opposite Capital Hotel, Frankfort, Ky.

N. B.  These pictures are patented and can be made by no other person in Franklin county.

Picture Framing done to order by E. B. Hambleton, Artist.  June 4, 1856.

Melzeard, Jr., Thomas

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1843                Concert Hall, opposite the Mansion House, Augusta, Maine.

1843 September 15.  Kennebec Journal.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 15, 1843, Vol. XIX, No. 38, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken With Colors.  The subscribers beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Augusta, Hallowell and Vicinity, that they have taken the Concert Hall, in Augusta, opposite the Mansion House, where they are prepared to take Daguerreotype  Miniatures is a superior style.  Having practised the art of Photography at the best Institute in the United States, (Plumbes,) the public may rely upon a first rate Miniature, taken with colors, thereby removing the deathlike appearance of the face, which has heretofore been an objection to Daguerreotype Miniatures.  A good likeness warranted, or no pay.

Rooms opened to visitors at all hours of the day.

Prices for Miniature set in frame…………………………………………….……………….$2.50.

Prices for Miniature set Prices for Miniature set in elegant morocco case………….$3.50.

Prices for Miniature set in locket……………………………………..……………………….$5.00.

Masury & Melzeard.

N. B.  Full sets of Daguerreotype Apparatus, with instruction, furnished on reasonable terms.  Samuel Masury, Thos. Melzeard, Jr.  Augusta, Aug 31.

Advertisement was recorded twice on September 15 & October 6, 1843.

Melzeard, John

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1844                Rooms over Thompson & Ames’s Apothecary Store, New London, Connecticut.

1844 April 24.  The People’s Advocate.  (New London, Connecticut.)  April 24, 1844, Vol. IV, No. 192, P. 3.

The Subscribers, From Plumbe Daguerrian Gallery Of Colored Photographic Miniatures, Respectfully inform the citizens of New London and vicinity, that they have taken rooms over Messrs. Thompson & Ames’s Apothecary Store, opposite the City Hotel, where they will execute Miniatures in a style superior to any before offered to this public.  These Miniatures are colored by a new discovered process, and possess the combined accuracy of a Daguerreotype and the color and finish of the most exquisite Painting.  Persons sitting for Miniatures at this establishment are warranted a perfect likeness, or no charge.

Miniatures, neatly set in Cases or Lockets, from $2.50 to $15,00.

Rooms open for visitors from 8 A. M. till 1 P. M.

N. B.—Any person wishing to learn this beautiful art, can be furnished with complete sets of apparatus, and instruction on reasonable terms.  Samuel Masury.  John Melzeard.

Advertisement ran from April 24 to June 5. 1844.

1844 May 1.  The People’s Advocate.  (New London, Connecticut.)  May 1, 1844, Vol. IV, No. 193, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Masury & Melzeard, in another column.  We feel ourselves utterly incompetent to give even a faint idea of the richness and beauty of the pictures produced by them, through the instrumentality of the Photographic art, to which is added a process of coloring the Miniatures to life, rendering them the most accurate and desirable representations of the ‘human face divine,’ that can be conceived.  To this fact hundreds have attested within the past fortnight, a goodly number of whom are ladies, whose judgement in this matter is unquestionable.  Messrs. M. & M. have, what is of immense importance in the practice of this art, a good share of patience; and all are warranted a perfect likeness—whether it be ‘personified beauty,’ or a ‘plain, unvarnished’ face; and those will be enabled to appreciate more fully the beautiful finish of the Miniatures produced by these gentlemen, who have been duped and imposed upon by quacks and pretenders who knew nothing of the art.

‘Oh! men, with sisters dear,

Oh! men, with mothers and wives,’

let not the opportunity now presented of obtaining accurate likenesses of these ‘dear objects of affection,’ pass unimproved.  Call at the Daguerreotype Room, over Thompson & Ames’ Drug Store, and satisfy yourselves that we have not bestowed unmerited praise.

Mealy, W. E.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1856-1857       126 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1856 April 26.  The Semi-Weekly Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 26, 1856, Vol. III, No. 38, P. 3.

Economic Gallery, Mealy & Co., Daguerreotypes 50 Cents!  Complete in Cases, No. 126 Poydras Street, Between St. Charles and Carondelet, over Lillienthal’s [sic.] jewelry store.  mh19.

1856 June 5.  Le Courrier de la Louisiana.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 5, 1856, Veille Serie—Vol. 49, No. 201.  Nlle Serie—Vol 1, No. 45, P. 3.

Economic Daguerreotype Gallery, 12 Poydras street, between St. Charles and Carondelet streets.  Daguerreotype only 50 cents, complete in cases.  Guay & Mealy.  may11.

1856 October 16.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. I, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Improvements in the art cheapens production.  Excellent pictures are now finished for one-third the price formerly demanded, while the execution of the work is an hundred fold better.  Mealy & Lilienthal, 132 Poydras street, however have no competition in prices for this species of art, and they furnish very fine pictures.  A visit to their rooms will convince the most incredulous.

1856 October 16.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. I, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes Complete in Cases at 50 Cents!  The undersigned inform their friends and the public in general, that they have removed to 132 Poydras Street, where they have reopened one of the finest and cheapest Daguerrean Saloons in the city.

A very fine assortment of Fancy Boxes and Jewelry constantly on hand at the lowest prices.

Mealy & Lillenthal. [sic.]

Advertisement ran from October 16 to November 14, 1856.

1856 November 15.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. I, No. 130, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Large Cases at 50 Cents!  The undersigned inform his friends and the public in general, that he have removed to 132 Poydras Street, where he have reopened one of the finest and cheapest Daguerrean Saloons in the city. Theodore Lilienthal.

A very fine assortment of Fancy Boxes and Jewelry constantly on hand at the lowest prices.

1856 November 23.  The Sunday Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 23, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 7. 

Notice—Daguerreotypes taken for 50 Cents.  In large size cases, of the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Also ambrotypes.  Bear in mind, 126 Poydras street, over [  ?  ] shoe store.  oct 26.  Healy & Co. 

1857 January 8.  Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 8, 1857, Vol XII, No. 61, P. 2.

Notice—Ambrotypes taken for One Dollar; Daguerreotypes taken for Fifty Cents, in large size cases, at the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Bear in mind, No. 125 Poydras street, over C. Dupre’s shoe store.  Mealy & Co.  oct26.

1857 January 8.  Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 8, 1857, Vol XII, No. 61, P. 2.

Notice—Daguerreotypes taken for 50 Cents, in large sized cases, at the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Also Ambrotypes.  Bear in mind, No. 125 Poydras street, over C. Dupre’s shoe store.  oct26.