Masury, Silsbee & Case

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1856-1858       299½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1856 January 30.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 30, 1856, Vol. CV, No., 7817, P. 3.

Photographs.—Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case have received by the last steamer a large and superior photographic apparatus, manufactured as we understand expressly for them in Paris.  We have recently seen several photographs, both plain and colored, of most admirable excellence, executed by these artists.  They are provided with every facility for prosecuting their business successfully; they have convenient and spacious rooms, centrally located; they are courteous and attentive, and accordingly we think that such of are readers as may visit their gallery, where many fine specimens of this beautiful and wonderful art may be seen, can scarcely fail to be favorably impressed.  The gallery is at No. 299½ Washington street.

1856 February 4.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 4, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 7852, P. 2.

Art Matters.  Mr. Editor:  Having read in your paper a few evenings since, a notice of photographic portraits at Masury, Silsbee & Case’s.  I was induced to visit their gallery, and was much pleased with the specimens there on exhibition. Many familiar faces were hanging on the walls, and the resemblance was most perfect.  These artists have fine portraits of Dr. Dewey, Hon. Edward Everett, Hon. Abbott Lawrence, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Greenwood, Martin F. Tupper, and Edwin Forrest:  their collection includes photographic portraits of most of the clergymen of this vicinity, many of the Boston Physicians, some of the principal theatrical stars, and well known authors and artists.  I was pleased to see this beautiful art brought to such a state of perfection in this country, and am satisfied, from person observation, that no better specimens can be found in Europe.  I was particularly interested in those portraits finished in India ink, and those in colors are equal to the finest paintings on ivory.  Your readers interested in art matters cannot, I am sure, spend an hour more agreeable than in this gallery of photographic portraits.

1856 February 8.  Congregationalist.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 8, 1856, Vol. VIII, No. 6, P. 2.

We have received from Masury, Silsbee & Case, 199½ [sic.] Washington street, a very fine photograph of Rev. Dr. Kirk.

1856 March 20.  Christian Watchman.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XXXVII, No. 11, P. 3.

Messrs. Masury, Silsbee, Case & Co., at 299 Washington Street, have issued a photographic likeness of the late Rev. Dr. [Choules], which is exceedingly true to nature.  The many friends of Dr. C., will, doubtless, put themselves in possession of such a remembrancer of the man. 

1856 April 12.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 12, 1856, Vol. X, No. 15, P. 225.

Illustration of Thomas Buchanan Read, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 April 12.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 12, 1856, Vol. X, No. 15, P. 236.

Illustration of Major Thomas Harrison, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 May 3.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1856, Vol. X, No. 18, P. 284.

Illustration of James Oakes, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 May 10.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1856, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 300.

Illustration of Mrs. Julia Bennett Barrow, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 May 17.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1856, Vol. X, No. 20, P. 316.

Illustration of Thomas Blanchard, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 June 16.  Boston Press And Post.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 16, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 82, P. 2.

Messrs Masury, Silsbee & Case have published a photographic print of Vestbali, so natural that it blushes when you look at it.

1856 June 19.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 19, 1856, No. 10,275, P. 4.

Vestali.  We have received from Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case, a capital photograph of this handsome woman and distinguished and popular artiste.

1856 June 21.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 21, 1856, Vol. X, No. 25, P. 316.

Illustration of Commodore Francis H. Gregory, U.S.N., after a daguerreotype by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 July 12.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 12, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 2, P. 28.

Illustration of Daniel J. Coburn, Chief of Police, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 July 19.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 19, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 3, P. 44.

Illustration of Winslow Lewis, M. D., after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 August 23.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 8, P. 113.

Illustration of Signorina Felicita Vestvali, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Exhibited Photographs, Plain & Colored, and Daguerreotypes at the eighth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.  Awarded a Bronze Medal

1856 September 6.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 10, P. 156.

Illustration of Hon. Peleg W. Chandler, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 September 13.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 13, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 11, P. 172.

Illustration of M. Eugene Pierre Godard, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 September 16.  Boston Evening Telegraph.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 16, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 610, P. 2.

The Fair.  The number of visitors at the Fair, this forenoon, seemed to be larger than on any previous day.  We have glanced at some things in the first four sections of the Fair, and, passing to the fifth, the eye is first attracted by the very fine display of daguerreotypes.  Whipple & Black have a very fine display.  Southworth & Hawes, and Masury, Silsbee & Chase [sic.] have also some superb pictures.  There are also pictures by D. W. Bowdoin, C. V. Allen, Cahill, Warren of Lowell, and Hensler [sic.] of Chicago.

1856 September 20.  Saturday Evening Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 20, 1856, Quarto Series 38, Whole No. 2342, P. 8.

The Mechanics Fair.  A Second Visit.

…In the daguerreotype department, Messrs. Whipple & Black with their monster photographs, and Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case, with their neatly executed specimens, made a fine display; but gentlemen, did you notice little gems from the photographic and fine art Gallery of Mr. Hester, (sic.) Chicago, Ill?  That man is an artist and his gems were admired by all.  We have never seen pictures of that description which please us more…

1856 September 22.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 8048, P. 2.

The Mechanics Exhibition…The Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and plain and colored pictures in various styles of the art, in the respective apartments of those genuine and popular artists, Messrs. Southworth & Hawes, Whipple & Black, Masury, Silsbee & Case, and M. Ormsbee, are constantly surrounded by an admiring crowd, who are astonished at the high perfection attained in the splendid display of portraits, landscapes, &c., &c., which add so much to the attractionness of the Rotunda.

1856 September 24.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 223, Whole No. 3805, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes on paper, Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art.  Our Rooms Are At 299½ Washington street, Up but one flight of stairs, Boston.

Advertisement was recorded five times between September 24 to November 1, 1856.

1856 September 27.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 13, P. 204.

Illustration of Hon. Otis P. Lord, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 October 1.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 79, P. 4.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes on Paper, taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art.  Our Rooms Are At 299½ Washington St., and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

Advertisement was recorded three times between October 1 to 22, 1856.

1856 October 4.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 220.

Illustration of Alexander Dumas, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 October 7.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  October 7, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 42, P. 1.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes on Paper, Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art.  Our Rooms Are At 299½ Washington St., and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

Advertisement was recorded three times between October 7 to 28, 1856.

1856 October 11.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 15, P. 236.

Illustration of Henry Willard, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1845, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes On Paper Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art,  Our Rooms are at 299½ Washington Street, and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

Advertisement ran five times from October 11 to December 6, 1856.

1856 November 1.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  November 1, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 44, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes On Paper Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art,  Our Rooms are at 299½ Washington Street, and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

Advertisement ran November 1 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 14.  Republican Journal.  (Belfast, Maine.)  November 14, 1856, Vo. 28, No. 44, Whole No. 1448, P. 4.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes On Paper Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art,  Our Rooms are at 99½ (Sic.) Washington Street, and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

1856 November 22.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 21, P. 332.

Illustration of Seth Cheney, Artist, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 November 29.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 29, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 22, P. 348.

Illustration of William W. Clapp, Jr., after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 December 13.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 24, P. 380.

Illustration of Col. James M. Thompson, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 December 20.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 25, P. 380.

Illustration of John Neal, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1856 December 27.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 27, 1856,Vol. XI, No. 26, P. 412.

Illustration of Mr. George Vandenhoff, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857.  Boston City Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 8.

The attention of the public is called particularly to a new style of portraits which we are now taking, called Photographs, which are Daguerreotypes on paper, canvas or glass, and are taken of all sizes, from the smallest to life size, and colored in oil, water, or India ink far excelling in point of likeness all other styles of portraiture.   We are also making beautiful Daguerreotypes, which for clearness, style, and beauty of finish, cannot be excelled to this branch of our business we respectfully call your attention.  Another style of miniature which is pleasing to many, and in some respect preferable, is the Hallotype, which we are always prepared to take; and in either of the above branches of our art, we will always give satisfaction.  (Up One Flight of Stairs).

1857 January 17.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 44.

Illustration of William H. (Sedley) Smith, of the Boston Museum, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 January 24.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 24, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 60.

Illustration of Elisha Smith, Jr., after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 February 28.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 140.

Illustration of Adam Wallace Thaxter, Jr., after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 February 28.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1857, No. 50, P. 2.

(Correspondence of the Daily Ledger.)  Worcester, Feb. 26, 1857.  Mr. Editor:—While in Boston a few days since, having an hour’s leisure, we visited the celebrated Photographic Gallery of Masury, Silsbee & Case, whose establishment is on Washington street, No. 299½.  Unlike all other establishments of this kind we have ever visited, their’s [sic.] is up but one flight of stairs, and every branch of the business is carried on upon the most extensive scale, comprising some ten or twelve departments, for the different branches of this art.  In the gallery we were shown by one of the proprietors some of the most life-like, and beautifully finished portraits of different sizes, In all the different styles, comprising oil, pastel, and water colors.  Many of your distinguished citizens are among the specimens, and some European celebrities, such as Alex. Dumas, the French Novelist, Rossini, the musical composer, Vestivali, Lagrange, Didiee, and many other celebrated operatic artists.

This firm employ some fifteen workman, besides the artists who finish the portraits, and France, Germany, and Italy, are represented by these artists, combining a corps of talent to be found in no other establishment in Boston, if in America.  Any of your readers wishing to spend an hour very pleasantly should visit Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case.  Yours Truly, Peus Ultra.

1857 March 14.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. CVII, No., 7934, P. 3.

Photography As A Fine Art.—We have frequently had occasion to allude to the remarkable results recently produced by the mechanical processes of Photography, under the direction of artists who understand the laws of design, and have a genius for fine art which enables them to use the chemical processes as means for artistic results.  Some of the most remarkable portraits produced here within the last few years, have been the oil paintings of Mr. Ransom, based upon what we may call photographic maps of the face, executed under the direction of Mr. Whipple, who is himself not merely an operator, but an artist also. 

Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case, have earned a wide reputation from their happy and artistic appliances of the photographic discovery.  They have for a long time exhibited pictures which were entirely redeemed from the dead or half dead or serious or ghastly ghostly fixedness of the bald photograph, and united its accuracy to the living expression of a good picture.

These gentlemen have just now received a great accession to their establishment by the arrival from Paris of M. Perrassin, a young artist who had won a deserved reputation in that city.  M. Perrassin has established his studio in their rooms, and their arrangements for the coloring of photographs and the production of new portraits after photographs, will have the advantage of his artistic skill and supervision.  This gentleman brings with him from France several medals and other testimonials of the appreciation in which he is held there; but the best testimonials of his skill are in the studios both of the figure and the landscape, which he has already made here in the few weeks since his arrival.

1857 March 18.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 18, 1857, No. 65, P. 2.

Photography As A Fine Art.—We have frequently had occasion to allude to the remarkable results recently produced by the mechanical processes of Photography, under the direction of artists who understand the laws of design, and have a genius for fine art which enables them to use the chemical processes as means for artistic results. 

Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case, have earned a wide reputation from their happy and artistic appliances of the photographic discovery.  They have for a long time exhibited pictures which were entirely redeemed from the dead or half dead or serious or ghastly ghostly fixedness of the bald photograph, and united its accuracy to the living expression of a good picture.

These gentlemen have just now received a great accession to their establishment by the arrival from Paris of M. Perrassin, a young artist who had won a deserved reputation in that city.  M. Perrassin has established his studio in their rooms, and their arrangements for the coloring of photographs and the production of new portraits after photographs, will have the advantage of his artistic skill and supervision.  This gentleman brings with him from France several medals and other testimonials of the appreciation in which he is held there; but the best testimonials of his skill are in the studios both of the figure and the landscape, which he has already made here in the few weeks since his arrival—Advertiser, 14th.

1857 March 21.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 21, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 188.

Illustration of Francis A. Durivage, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 March 28.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 204.

Illustration of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 March 28.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1857, Vol. 14, No. 75, Whole No. 3961, P. 3.

Photographic Portraits.  Masury, Silsbee & Co. 299½ Washington Street, Boston.  We are prepared to take Photographic Portraits and Miniatures, in all the different styles, and sizes, from the smallest miniature to the size of life, finished in the best manner, in Oil, Pastel, Water and Aquarel Colors.  Persons visiting Boston are invited to visit our Gallery.  S. Masury, G. M. Silsbee,  John G. Case.

Advertisement was recorded three times between March 28 to April 16, 1857.

1857 April 3.  1852 October 22.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 3, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 234, P. 1.

Photographic Portraits.  Masury, Silsbee & Co. 299½ Washington St., Boston.  We are prepared to take Photographic Portraits and Miniatures, in all the different styles, and sizes, from the smallest miniature to the size of life, finished in the best manner, in Oil, Pastel, Water and Aquarel Colors.  Persons visiting Boston are invited to visit our Gallery.  S. Masury, G. M. Silsbee,  John G. Case.

Advertisement was recorded on April 3 and 16, 1857.

1857 April 3.  Hingham Journal And South Shore Advertiser.  (Hingham, Massachusetts.)  April 3, 1857, Vol. 8, No. 14, P. 4.

Photographic Portraits.  Masury, Silsbee & Co. 299½ Washington Street, Boston.  We are prepared to take Photographic Portraits and Miniatures, in all the different styles, and sizes, from the smallest miniature to the size of life, finished in the best manner, in Oil, Pastel, Water and Aquarel Colors.  Persons visiting Boston are invited to visit our Gallery.  S. Masury, G. M. Silsbee,  John G. Case.

Advertisement was recorded three time between April 3 to 24, 1857.

1857 April 4.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 8261, P. 2.

Photograph Of Thalberg.  Masury, Silsbee & Case, 299½ Washington street, have taken a fine portrait of the eminent pianist, which is one of the best specimens of the art we have seen.

1857 April 11.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 11, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 236.

Illustration of Lieutenant George H. Preble, U.S.N., after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 April 18.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 18, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 252.

Illustration of Rev. Samuel M. Worcester, D.D., after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 May 1.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 1, 1857, No. 102, P. 4.

Presented.—Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case, No. 299½ Washington street, have sent us a splendid photographic likeness of Edwin Booth, the distinguished young tragedian, for which we duly return our thanks.  Mr. Booth is a great artist, and Masury & Co. are great artist, too.  Everybody knows both, and everybody goes to see them both.  It is a rare and happy union of talent on all sides.  Those who have seen Booth in his Richelieu, Brutus, Hamlet, Lear, and Sir Giles Overreach, will be eager to study his calm, manly, and thoughtful face on paper, taken in the highest style of art.

1857 May 9.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 300.

Illustration of Ebenezer W. Stone, Adjutant-General of Massachusetts, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 May 9.  The Granite Farmer And Visitor.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 9, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 18, P. 2.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Pastel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran from May 9 to June 6, 1857.

1857 May 14.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. XXX, No. 51, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Pastel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.

1857 May 14.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 20, P. 3, New Series No. 72.

Boston Cards…Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  299½ Washington street, Boston.

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in oil, pastel, aquarel and water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

1857 May 14.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 31, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Pastel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.

1857 May 14.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. 14, No. 114, Whole No. 4000, P. 4.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Pastel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

1857 May 15.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 15, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 11, Whole No. 843, P.3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1857.

1857 May 16.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 16, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 316.

Illustration of James William Wallack, Jr., after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 May 18.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 18, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 270, P. 4.

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran on May 18 & 22, 1857.

1857 May 30.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 30, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 316.

Illustration of Colonel John T. Heard, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 June 16.  Coos Republican.  (Lancaster, New Hampshire.)  June 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 28, Whole No. 70, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement was recorded on June 16 and July 14, 1857.

1857 June 20.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1857, Vol.–, No. –, P. 396.

Illustration of Edwin Booth, after a photograph by Masury, Silsbee & Case.

1857 June 24.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 24, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8329, P. 2.

Splendid Photograph.  Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Co., No. 299½ Washington street, have a number of fine photographic likenesses of N. P. Willis, taken last week.  They are beautiful specimens of the art.

1857 July 1.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 8.  Published by George Adams, 1857.

Masury, Silsbee & Case.  The Attention of the Public is Called Particularly To A New Style of Portraits, which we are now taking, called Photographs, Which are Daguerreotypes on Paper, canvas, or Glass, and are taken of all sizes, from the smallest, to life size, and colored in Oil, Water, or India Ink, far excelling in point of likeness all other styles of portraiture.  We are also making beautiful Daguerreotypes, which for clearness, style and beauty of finish, cannot be excelled.  To this branch of our business we respectfully call your attention.   Another style of Miniature which is pleasing to many, and in some respects preferable, is the Hallotype, which we are always prepared to take; and in either of the above branches of our Art, we will always give satisfaction. 

Our Gallery Is At 299½ Washington Street, Boston, And Is Up But One Flight Of Stairs.

Samuel Masury  John G. Chase  Geo. M. Silsbee

1857 August 18.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 18, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8375, P. 2.

Photograph of Doesticks.  We are indebted to Masury, Silsbee, & Case for a very excellent photographic portrait of Mortimer Thompson, Esq. of New York, whose Doesticks articles have made him so well known.  It is a beautiful specimen of the art.

1857 August 28.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8384, P. 2.

Splendid Photograph.  Masury, Silsbee & Case, have sent us a beautiful photographic picture of a group of three noted persons, viz: William Morton, discoverer of the open Polar Sea; James McGarey, second officer of the “Advance,” and the boy “Tom” in Esquimaux costume.  The rifle which McGarey has in his hand, is the identical one which Dr. Kane carried, and the boots which the Esquimaux boy Tom has on, are the ones worn by Dr. Kane.  The rifle in the hands of the boy, is the one which was sent to Dr. Kane by his brother.  The likenesses are excellent, and the whole picture is a fine specimen of the photographic art, every way creditable to the artists.

1857 November 11.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 11, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8448, P. 3.

Notice.—The copartnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Masury, Silsbee & Case, is by mutual consent this day dissolved.  The business of the firm will be settled at the usual place, 299½ Washington street, by Jno. G. Case, who has sole authority to do so.  Masury, Silsbee & Case.  Boston November 10, 1857.

Notice.—The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership to carry on the Photographic and Daguerreian business, which will hereafter be pursued under the firm, name and style of Silsbee, Case & Co.  Geo. M. Silsbee, Jno. G. Case, Wm. H. Getchell.  Boston November 10, 1857.

Advertisement was recorded on November 11 to 16, 1857.

1857 November 12.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 12, 1857, No. 269, P. 2.

Notice.—The copartnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Masury, Silsbee & Case, is by mutual consent this day dissolved.  The business of the firm will be settled at the usual place, 299½ Washington street, by Jno. G. Case, who has sole authority to do so.  Masury, Silsbee & Case.  Boston November 10, 1857.

Notice.—The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership to carry on the Photographic and Daguerreian business, which will hereafter be pursued under the firm, name and style of Silsbee, Case & Co.  Geo. M. Silsbee, Jno. G. Case, Wm. H. Getchell.  Boston November 10, 1857.

Advertisement was recorded on November 12 to 14, 1857.

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

Masury & Vinall

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847                Kinsman’s New Block, entrance 157 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts

1847 March 1.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 1, 1847, Vol. XLVIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses, By Masury & Vinall.  The citizens of Salem and vicinity are invited to call and examine specimens of Daguerreotypes taken by us at our rooms in Kinsman’s New Block, entrance No. 157 Essex street, up one flight of stairs, rooms in front.

Those in want of pictures may rest assured that no pains shall be spared to obtain them in the highest perfection of the art. 

Our instruments are the very best kind in use.—Pictures taken by us are warranted not to change by age or climate.

Instruction given in the art, containing the most recent improvements. 

Instruments, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c. on hand.  Masury & Vinall.

N. B.—Particular attention paid to the taking of Daguerreotypes of sick and deceased persons.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 11, 1847.

1847 March 9.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 9, 1847, Vol. 66, No. 30, n.p.

Masury & Co., Have taken Rooms in Kinsman’s New Building, (a few doors below the Post Office, on Essex street, Salem,) for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures in a new and elegant style. And of larger sizes than are generally taken.

Miniatures taken by us, are warranted to give perfect satisfaction, and not to fade or change appearance in any way, or for a number of years.  As many persons suppose that Daguerreotype Miniatures can be taken only in fair weather, we beg leave to say, that, by a recent discovery, we are prepared to take Miniatures in cloudy weather; and will warrant as good pictures taken in cloudy, as in pleasant weather.

Hours of Operation, from 9 o’clock, A. M., until 4 P. M.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine our specimens.

Miniatures set in Cases, Lockets, and Frames.—Prices from $2.50 to $10.00.  S. Masury.      G. Vinall 

1847 March 11.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1847, Vol. XLVIII, No. 20, P. 3.

Masury & Co., Have taken Rooms in Kinsman’s New Building, (a few doors below the Post Office, on Essex street, Salem,) for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures in a new and elegant style. And of larger sizes than are generally taken.

Miniatures taken by us, are warranted to give perfect satisfaction, and not to fade or change appearance in any way, or for a number of years.  As many persons suppose that Daguerreotype Miniatures can be taken only in fair weather, we beg leave to say, that, by a recent discovery, we are prepared to take Miniatures in cloudy weather; and will warrant as good pictures taken in cloudy, as in pleasant weather.

Hours of Operation, from 9 o’clock, A. M., until 4 P. M.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine our specimens.

Miniatures set in Cases, Lockets, and Frames.—Prices from $2.50 to $10.00.  S. Masury.      G. Vinall. 

Advertisement ran from March 11 to April 1, 1847.

1847 March 27.  The Salem Observer.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 27, 1847, Vol. XXV, No. 13, P. 3.

Masury & Co., Have taken Rooms in Kinsman’s New Building, (a few doors below the Post Office, on Essex street, Salem,) for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures in a new and elegant style. And of larger sizes than are generally taken.

Miniatures taken by us, are warranted to give perfect satisfaction, and not to fade or change appearance in any way, or for a number of years.  As many persons suppose that Daguerreotype Miniatures can be taken only in fair weather, we beg leave to say, that, by a recent discovery, we are prepared to take Miniatures in cloudy weather; and will warrant as good pictures taken in cloudy, as in pleasant weather.

Hours of Operation, from 9 o’clock, A. M., until 4 P. M.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine our specimens.

Miniatures set in Cases, Lockets, and Frames.—Prices from $2.50 to $10.00.  S. Masury.      G. Vinall. 

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 3, 1847.

Masury & Melzeard

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

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

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

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

     “      “           “      “    in elegant morocco case…….……….$3.50

     “      “           “      “    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.

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.

Massey, Van B.

Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858-1862       Rooms Clinton Hall, third story, Tallmadge Block, Lancaster, Ohio.

1858 December 9.  American Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio.)  December 9, 1858, New Series Vol. 6, No. 32, P. 2.

Clinton Hall Art Gallery.  Lawrence & Massey Having leased the above well known suit of rooms, and fitting them up in a superior style, with a splendid Sky Light, would invite the citizens on Lancaster and vicinity, and all others wishing a superior Grade of Pictures to give them a call.

Having the best arranged Light perhaps in the State, they feel justified in saying that their Pictures, in point of brilliancy, delineation, boldness and unerring truthfulness, are equaled by few & excelled by none.

Ambrotypes taken at these Rooms, are executed in the latest and most approved style of the art.  Their Sphereotypes are decidedly the most beautiful style of Pictures that has yet been produced.  They seem to stand out in bold relief, (unaffected by light, air, or age,) while there for softness of shadow, beauty of detail, and warmth of tone never found in either kind of pictures.  

Now Is The Time To Get Better Pictures, and at as low figures, as can be obtained at any other establishment in the State.

Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to obtain a finer likeness than ever before taken in Lancaster, can have an opportunity by calling at the Clinton Hall Art Gallery.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

Coping Pictures, filling lockets and all other work in their line executed on short notice.

Entire satisfaction warranted!  The public are respectfully invited to call.

Rooms Clinton Hall, third story, Tallmadge Block, Main Street, entrance one door West of Springer & Trout’s Clothing Store. 

Advertisement ran from December 9, 1858 to April 21, 1859.

1859 April 14.  American Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) April 14, 1859, New Series Vol. 6, No. 50, P. 3.

Pictures Cheaper Than Ever!  At The Clinton Hall Art Gallery.  We are determined not to be out-done by any establishment in the State, in the way of taking Good, Cheap and Inimitable Likenesses.—we have established our prices at Lower Figures than have as yet been made in this vicinity.  Our prices will range from Ten Cents Upward.  And on all cases, whether Fine or Common, will be sold from 10 to 20 percent lower than can be obtained at either of Mr. Rhode’s Rooms.

Our Rooms have been fitted up expressly for the business in which they are now used, and possess many advantages over any other room of the kind in this city, as it is large and commodious, easy of access, and neatly finished.  Our Sky Light, which is much higher than that of either of the other establishments, throws a more even shade upon the subject, and brings out a Likeness in a higher degree of perfection, than can possibly be obtained at any other room in the city, as the Sky Lights in those rooms are very low, and therefore they cannot obtain that softness of shadow, beauty of detail, and warmth of tone, that is found in our pictures.  Persons having pictures that were taken at either of the other rooms, with which they are dissatisfied, can have them re-taken at the Clinton Hall Art Gallery at a reasonable charge.

Copying pictures, filling Lockets, Breast-pins, Rings, etc., etc., done on short notice.

Entire satisfaction warranted.  The public are invited to call.  Rooms, Clinton Hall, Third Story Tallmadge Block, Main Street.  April 14, 1859.  Lawrence & Massey.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to August 11, 1859.

1859 July 7.  American Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) July 7, 1859, New Series Vol. 7, No. 10, P. 3.

Those wishing good daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, sphereotypes &c., will do well at the Clinton Hall Art Gallery.  Mr. Lawrence, the proprietor, is a fine artist, and with all a gentlemanly fellow.  He takes as good a likeness for as little money as can be afforded in the State.

1860 July 5.  The Gazette and Democrat.  (Lancaster, Ohio) July 5, 1860, Vol. 1, No. 14, P. 2.

Photograph Gallery Lawrence & Massey Having procured for themselves a Solar Camera.  Are now prepared to execute on the shortest notice all work, from the Smallest Miniature to a Life-Size Photograph Ambrotypes, Ferrotypes, &c., of all styles; put up in Cases, or Frames to suit patrons.  They flatter themselves, that the known popularity of their rooms, will secure to them the continued patronage of the public.  They are determined not to be surpassed, either in pictures or prices. 

Photographs put up to order, from $1.50 to $25.00.  Rooms—Clinton Hall, Tallmadge Block, Main Street. 

Advertisement was recorded seven times between July 5 to August 30, 1860.

1860 November 29.  The Weekly Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) November 29, 1860, Vol. 1, No. 35, P. 3.

Our Young Friend V. B. Massey, (formerly of the firm of Lawrence & Massey,) is still holding forth in the Tallmadge Block.  His Pictures are as good as any we have seen.  We would say to the public, that is they wish to get a good, cheap and durable Likeness to give Van a call.

1862 July 24.  The Weekly Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) July 24, 1862, Vol. 3, No. 18, P. 3.

On visiting the Photographic Rooms of our young friend V. B. Massey, a few days since, we were shown, what we consider, as fine specimens of the Art, as any that we have yet seen made by any Artist in the city.  His Carte de Visite and Viginette Photographs, are splendid, and in the way of getting up an Ambrotype or an Iron-Plate Picture, we hardly think that Van can be beat.  We would just say to all who wish anything in his line, that he is still in town.

Mason, S.

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , , ,

1848-1849       3 Crandell’s Block, Taunton, Massachusetts.           

1852                Room in the State House, Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London, England.)  1957. P. 428.

Mason, Sanford (c. 1798-after 1862)  Portrait Painter, born in Rhode Island.  He began his career in Providence as a sign painter, turning to portrait work about 1824.  About 1826 he moved to Boston, opened a studio, and exhibited at the Athenaeum in 1827-28, but the latter year he returned to Providence.  During the 1830’s he spent most of his time in Boston and Lowell (Mass.) from 1842 to 1845 he was in Philadelphia, where his son William Sanford Mason began his career.  By 1847 he was back in Providence and thereafter he seems to have shuttled back and forth between Boston and Philadelphia.  He is last heard from in Philadelphia in 1862.[1]

1848 August 30.  The True Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

S. Mason, Portrait Painting and Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.

Advertisement ran from August 30 to November 1, 1848.

1848 November 9.  American Whig.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 9, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 45, P. 3.

S. Mason, Portrait Painting No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.  Daguerreotype Miniature taken and warranted.

Advertisement ran from November 9, 1848 to April 19, 1849.

1848 November 9.  The True Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 9, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 3.

S. Mason, Portrait Painting No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.  Daguerreotype Miniature In handsome Morocco Cases taken for One Dollar.

Advertisement ran from November 9 to December 27, 1848.

1849 June 14.  American Whig.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 24, P. 3.

Dr. A. F. Angell, Dentist…

Dr. A. has taken Rooms in Crandell’s Block, lately occupied by Mr. S. Mason, (Portrait Painter)…

1852 June 26.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  June 26, 1852, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 14, Old Series—Vol. 12, No. 41, P. 2.

Portrait Painting.  S. Mason will be in readiness to receive visitors at J. Hailer Mason’s Daguerrean Room, State House.  Specimens may be seen at all hours of the day.  Sunbury, June 26, 1852.

Advertisement ran from June 26 to July 17, 1852.

[1] Possible same person as S. Mason.

Mason, Oscar G.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , , ,

N. D.               233 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

1855                Union Block, Northfield, Vermont.

1856                Address Unknown, Northfield, Vermont.1

1857                Union Block, Northfield, Vermont.1

1858                Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1859                Goodrich Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.[2]

1860                Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts.2

1861                Goodrich Block, Rooms 34, 35 & 36, Springfield, Massachusetts.2

1862                Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts.2

1864                691 Broadway, New York, New York.

1865-1866       599 Broadway, New York, New York.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1849 to 1850   Published by John Doggett.

1851                Published by Doggett & Rode.

1852 to 1870+ Published by John Fowler Trow.

1849-1855       Not Listed.

1863                Not Listed.

1864                Sec. 599 Broadway and Photographer 691 Broadway.

1865                Artistic & Scientific Photographer, Sec. Photographical Society. 599 Broadway, H-399 Adelphi, Brooklyn.

1866-1870       Not Listed.

Brooklyn City Directory.  (Brooklyn, New York.) 

1863-1875+    Published by Jonathan Lain & Company.

1863 to 1865   Not Listed.

1866                Photographer, 599 Broadway, New York, H-339 Adelphi.

1867-1875       Not Listed.

1855 January 17.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  January 17, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 3, Whole No. 419, P. 3.

Art Notice.  O. C. Mason Would most respectfully inform the citizens of Northfield, and vicinity, that his ne Sky-Light Daguerrian Gallery is now open to the public.  The rooms have been built under the personal direction of the Artist, and expressly for Heliographic purposes, which combined with not only a theoretical but a practical knowledge of the Art, in its various branches, warrants him in the assertion that his patrons shall have as good work as can be found elsewhere.  Judging by the experience of an extensive city practice, he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to all who may be pleased to test his skill in producing true Types from nature.

Particulars Interesting to those wanting Daguerreotype Likenesses from life.

Not only should the best outline of the face be selected, but also that of the head, and neck, for the outline of every feature of the likeness is effected by any change.  The eyes, eye-brows, nose, lips, mouth, chin and every shade in the face should also be most carefully observed and the best point of view chosen.

Drapery, Dress and Ornaments.

Dark colors or woolen fabrics should be chosen by gentlemen, the plainer the better.  For ladies, if the ground colors are made of red, green, orange, yellow, dark blue, indigo or purple, black or brown the picture of the dress will usually be darker than that of the face, but white, light blue, or any light pink or violet will be lighter that the face.  Enquire, study and understand how colors take in Daguerreotypes and then you can judge properly what shades to select.  Avoid white as much as possible.  Lace work should be narrow and open, usually.  Ornaments, such as rings, pins, chains &c. can be worn if chosen.

Vignette Or Head Simply.

This is a new & mast beautiful style of Daguerreotype.  The strength and boldness of the effect can be equalled in no other way.  No drapery attracts the eye from the face, or its character,

Groups.

Fine grouping, shows skill in the Artist, and though he may not be able to select his sitters, he may arrange them in a picturesque manner, and give a pleasing representation of life scenes.

Harmony, Expression And Air.

Every part of a picture should be in keeping with every other part,  If a reporter was taking down a speech made in the open air, he might with propriety wear a hat.  An artist representing a choir of singers might as well introduce a scissors grinder as a lady reading the last novel.  In Daguerreotypes greater care should be taken to avoid incongruities and make every minute particular in shade, figure, drapery and all do its duty in preserving harmony and unity.

The Eyes.—The remark of visitors is very often made “What perfect eyes your miniatures have!  how clear and life like”  All eyes blue, light gray and black can be taken perfect, but in order to do so the Artist must perfectly understand the power and effect of light and arrange it in a mild and suitable manner to represent them to perfection and preserve the expression in keeping with the attitude lively and life-like, and give them their proper direction.

Copying.—In all its branches neatly executed from the size of a three cent piece to that of life, if desired.

Invalids.  Can always receive attention either at their residences or the Gallery, by giving due notice, and every effort will be made for means, and also for their comfort.

Views of Public Buildings, Private Residences and Landscapes, executed on reasonable terms.

In sending or presenting your likeness to friends, what could be a more appropriate accompaniment than a picture of your home or place of business.

Prices will in all cases be as reasonable as Good Work can be procured elsewhere.  Nom customers need take any work executed at this establishment unless it is satisfactory to themselves and friends. 

Citizens and Strangers are invited to call examine and enquire for themselves.  O. G. Mason.  Unio Block, Northfield, Vt.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to April 25, 1855.

1855 April 14.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 14, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  All desirous of obtaining good Pictures are requestfully invited to call and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere.

Satisfaction in all cases warranted.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  O. G. Mason, Artist.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between April 14 to October 20, 1855.

1855 April 21.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 21, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 27, P. 1

O. G. Mason, Daguerreian Artist, Union Block.

Advertisement was recorded sixteen times between April 21 to September 1, 1855.

1855 May 5.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  May 5, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 29, P. 3.

Northfield Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery!!  The Subscriber continues to execute for his numerous patrons, the most approved style of Daguerreotypes, feeling confident that his pictures will recommend themselves far better than any thing he can say in print.  Therefore he invites all lovers of this Beautiful Art, to visit his rooms and compare his work with that of othert Artists both Far and Near,  and extend to him that amount of patronage he merits.  He desires nothing more.

Copying.—In all its branches neatly executed from the size of a three cent piece to that of life, if desired.

Invalids, can always receive attention either at their residence or at the Gallery, by givig due notice; and every effort will be made for success, and also for their comfort.

Views of Public Buildings, Private Residences and Landscapes, executed on reasonable terms.

In sending or presenting your likeness to friends, what could be a more appropriate accompaniment than a picture of your home or place of business.

Prices will in all cases be as reasonable as Good Work can be procured elsewhere.  Nom customers need take any work executed at this establishment unless it is satisfactory to themselves and friends.  O. G. Mason.  Unio Block, Northfield, Vt.

Advertisement was recorded on May 5 & June 9, 1855.

1855 May 16.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  May 16, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 20, Whole No. 436, P. 3.

Northfield Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery!!  The Subscriber continues to execute for his numerous patrons, the most approved style of Daguerreotypes, feeling confident that his pictures will recommend themselves far better than any thing he can say in print.  Therefore he invites all lovers of this Beautiful Art, to visit his rooms and compare his work with that of othert Artists both Far and Near,  and extend to him that amount of patronage he merits.  He desires nothing more.

Copying.—In all its branches neatly executed from the size of a three cent piece to that of life, if desired.

Invalids, can always receive attention either at their residence or at the Gallery, by givig due notice; and every effort will be made for success, and also for their comfort.

Views of Public Buildings, Private Residences and Landscapes, executed on reasonable terms.

In sending or presenting your likeness to friends, what could be a more appropriate accompaniment than a picture of your home or place of business.

Prices will in all cases be as reasonable as Good Work can be procured elsewhere.  Nom customers need take any work executed at this establishment unless it is satisfactory to themselves and friends.  O. G. Mason.  Unio Block, Northfield, Vt.

Advertisement ran from May 16 to June 13, 1855.

1855 August 11.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  August 11, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 42, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes, Executed in the Highest Style of Art, By O. G. Mason, Artist.  Union Block, Northfield.

Advertisement ran from August 11 to October 20, 1855.

1855 August 22.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  August 22, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 34, Whole No. 450, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Pictures that are Pictures.  Warranted never to fade, spot, or change in any way unless broken.  The can be viewed in any light without the disagreeable reflection of the Daguerreotype, and can be taken in less time, and without reversing the subject as is necessary in Daguerreotyping.

These Pictures are taken o glass by an entirely new process, Invented and Patented by Prof. James A. Cutting, of Boston, from under whose personal instruction, the Subscriber has lately  returned and is now prepared to furnish all who may wish for a Never Changing Picture.  They need only to be seen to be admired.  We venture to say that no person of refined taste and sound judgement will hereafter think of sitting for a Daguerreotype when Ambrotypes can be obtained.

Citizens and Strangers are respectfully invited to call at the Subscriber’s Rooms and examine specimens and judge for themselves.  O. G. Mason, Artist, Union Block, Northfield, Vt.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to December 12, 1855.

1858 July 3.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  July 3, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 28, Whole No. 598, P. 4.

Daguerreotype & Photograph Gallery To Let.  The spacious Gallery, in Union Block, occupied by O. G. Mason, is now offered for rent.  Fixtures, Furniture and a complete set of apparatus for sale, immediate possession will be given.  To an artist in want of a first class location this offer superior inducements, such as cannot be found elsewhere in the State.

Application must be made soon to C. R. Briggs.  Northfield, June 9th, 1858.

Advertisement ran from July 3 to 24, 1858.

1858 September 30.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 233, Whole No. 4425, P. 2.

Hampden County Agricultural Fair…

The Picture Gallery…

Mr. Mason of Springfield exhibits a collection of unusually fie photographs;

1858 October 1.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 234, Whole No. 4426, P. 2.

Hampden County Agricultural Fair…

Premiums…

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Photographs—Oscar G. Mason, 3.  Ambrotypes—Calvan Ward, 2.  A. E. Allen, 1.  Daguerreotypes—Calvin Ward, 1.

1861. Springfield City Directory.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  1861/1862, Front Cover.

Photographic views,—Stereoscopic & First Class work in all branches of all the art, Rooms 34, 35 & 36 Goodrich Block.

[1] Craig’s Daguerrean Registry.

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

Mason, J. L.

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852                On the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

1852 July 16.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  July 16, 1852, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 3.

Daguerreian Travelling Saloon, On The Common, Barre.

What means this mighty Moving painted Car,

Is it the Hall of Neptune and Appollo,

As if from Oriental lands afar,

Our Yankee fine Arts they were fain to follow,

It is the Car of a Mysterious art,

Such as was never known since time began,

Hail it ye people with a joyous heart;

It is the harbinger of good to Man.

For a small sum your likeness set in gold,

What better keepsafe, for a father, mother,

Or for our youthful friends, or those grown old;

A Lover True, a Sister or a Brother;

Behold the weeping Mother, broken hearted,

She’s laid her dear one in the silent grave,

She loves the Picture of the dear departed,

Tho’ all she lose, that Picture still she’ll save;

Or see the reckless son, his parents gone.

His pious mother’s prayers nom more he hears;

Give him the Picture of that cherished one,

And he’s reclaim’d—his heart dissolves in tears.

Come parents, Children whether young or old,

Preserve a Picture for your dearest friend;

Memento’s priceless more than Mammon’s gold,

And still pres’v’d, when time with you shall end.

Thus ay picture, drawing or portrait,

Of nearest friends, at home or far away,

Are soon transfer’d to the Daguerreian plate,

What privilege to preserve them from decay.

Nor is this all, the wondrous art can do;

Landscapes, correctly in a moment drawn,

Perspective, distant, near or sidelong view,

Of homestead, orchard, mountain, brook, or lawn.

Attention, then, the Car is moving on,

With its Daguerreian art, nor will it wait

Man’s dormant movements, no it must be gone,

Be up and doing then, e’re tis to late.

Mason & Dibley, Artists.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 13, 1852.

1852 July 30.  Barre Gazette.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  July 30, 1852, Vol. 19, No. 4, Whole No. 931, P. 3,

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Mason & Sibley Are Now In Town, with their, Mammoth Traveling Daguerreian Saloon.  The largest Ever Built, and on the principle of the Best City Rooms, with one Large Sky, and 2 Large Side Lights, which can be so arranged as to produce any kind of shade desirable.

We would invite the citizens of Barre, and vicinity, to give us a call, whether they wish to sit for a picture or not.  Pictures put up of every size and style.

Pictures of the Sick or Deceased, taken at their Residence at all times, by giving short notice.

We keep posted up in all the Improvements of the Art from Europe and this Country, Let The Cost Be What It May.

Cloudy weather preferable, except for Children.

Any one wishing to learn the Art, are requested to call at the National, and make inquiries.

Stock and Apparatus furnished to Pupils at the Wholesale Prices.

The Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common.

J. L. Mason, C. Sibley, Proprietors and Artists.  Barre, July 16, 1852.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 30 and August 13, 1852.

Mason, J. Hailer

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852                Rooms in the State House, Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

1852                Water Street, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.[1]

1853                Crawford’s Building, Lock Haven,Pennsylvania.1

1854                Clinton House, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.1

1854                Over Clinton Democrat Newspaper, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.1

1854                Address Unknown, Flemington, Pennsylvania.1

1852 May 22.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  May 22, 1852, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 9, Old Series—Vol. 12, No. 35, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—It is some time since we have ben visited by a daguerreotype artist.  Mr. Mason, whose advertisement appears in our paper this week, has taken a room in the State House.  He is a gentleman of skill and intelligence, and his pictures, though taken at the low price of one dollar, are the best specimens we have seen exhibited in this place.

1852 May 22.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  May 22, 1852, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 9, Old Series—Vol. 12, No. 35, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses For One Dollar!  J. Hailer Mason has the pleasure of informing the inhabitants of Salisbury and vicinity that he has opened Rooms at the State House, where he will be in readiness to receive visitors between the hours of 9 A. M. and 5 P. M.  Pictures taken with any desirable effect of light or shade and colored in the highest perfection of the art—and no regard to weather.

Instructions given and apparatus furnished for $50.

N. B.—Perfect satisfaction given in all cases or no charge.  Sunbury, May 22, 1852.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to August 7, 1852.

1852 May 29.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  May 29, 1852, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 10, Old Series—Vol. 12, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We noticed last week some excellent Daguerreotype specimens exhibited by Mr. Mason who has taken rooms in the State House.  Since then we have had an opportunity of seeing a number of his likenesses of our citizens, which are not only true to nature but excellent specimens of the art.  Mr. Mason is one of the quickest operators we know of.  He took in our presence, an excellent likeness of a child in three seconds of time, after 5 o’clock, P. M., and could have taken it in one second of time, a few hours earlier.  This is an important matter to those who have children, whose likenesses they wish to secure.  As Mr. Mason’s pictures are exceedingly low, only one dollar, we would advise all to embrace the present opportunity.  He has also on hand a handsome assortment of cases of every style and variety.

1852 June 26.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  June 26, 1852, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 11, Old Series—Vol. 12, No. 40, P. 2.

Portrait Painting.  S. Mason will be in readiness to receive visitors at J. Hailer Mason’s Daguerrean Room, State House.  Specimens may be seen at all hours of the day.  Sunbury, June 26, 1852.

Advertisement ran from June 26 to July 17, 1852.

1852 June 26.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  June 26, 1852, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 11, Old Series—Vol. 12, No. 41, P. 2.

Great Attraction!  J. Hailer Mason Will give a Scientific and Magical Entertainment at the Court House, on Friday and Saturday evenings, July 2 and 3d, consisting of experiments in Chemical and Mechanical Magic.

The Pyramid of Bacchus; Wine Separation; The Invisible Chicken or eastern Jolification; The Interminable Bottle; The Parasol in a Gale; The Changeable Piume; The Water Chamelion; The Coquetts Fan; New way to avoid Breach of Promise—a lesson for Ladies, and many other experiments to numerous to mention.  To conclude with the Star Spangled Banner.  Hundreds of Flags will be produced apparently from empty space.

Front seats reserved for the Ladies.  Tickets 12½, at Mason’s Daguerrian Rooms.—Doors open at half past 7 o’clock; performance to commence at 8.

Advertisement ran on June 26 and July 3, 1852. 

1852 June 10.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  June 10, 1852, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 16, Old Series—Vol. 12, No. 42, P. 2.

J. Hailer Mason gave several soires magique last week.  They were well attended and every one was delighted with the performance.  His skill and adroitness will soon place him in the rank with the Fakir of Ava and the Wizard of the North.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Mascher, John F.

Daguerreian Case Maker, Daguerreotypes, Patent, Stereoviews, , , , , ,

1853-1857       408 North Second, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1853 March 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 25, 1853, Whole No. 7398, P. 6.

American Genius.  List of patents issued from the United States Patent Office for the week ending March 8, 1853, and bearing the date March 8, 1853….I. F. Mascher, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in daguerreotype cases.

1853 April 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 25, 1853, Whole No. 7429, P. 6.

Solid Daguerreotype Pictures.—Mascher’s improved stereoscopic patent, March 8, 1853, is acknowledged by the best judges to be more practical, more efficient, portable, and by at least 100 per cent cheaper, than any other extant.  It is, in fact, an ordinary daguerreotype case, the stereoscopic attachment occupying the room now taken up by the useless velvet cushion.  A sample will be sent by mail, free of postage, on receipt of $1.

1853 June 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 6, 1853, Whole No. 7471, P. 6.

Fine Arts.  Improvement In The Daguerrean Art.—A beautiful discovery has just been made by J. T. Mascher, of Philadelphia, in the daguerrean art, which ought to ensure him a handsome fortune in a few years.  By this discovery two pictures of the same person, taken on one plate, are, though the aid of his stereoscope, made to appear as if they were one life-like statue.  It is well known that nearly all daguerreotype pictures, as well as portraits in oil, are flat and inanimate; but likenesses view through the stereoscope are not only magnified as large as life, but are, by binocular vision, converted into apparently solid pictures.  His stereoscope is all contained in a common daguerreotype case; in fact the case is the stereoscope, simply having a flap, containing two convex lenses, arranged in the lid of the otherwise ordinary case.  When a person desires to look at the picture, he simply raises that side of the case containing the lenses, and view the picture through them, which then appears to the eye as one portrait, magnified to a great extent, with the features and dress clearly delineated.  Mr. Mascher accomplished his invention by such simple yet effectual means that it makes every one wonder why it was not discovered long before.

1853 June 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 7, 1853, Whole No. 7472, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes By Meade, Brother’s.—Rooms refitted and furnished for the season, and daguerreotypes taken by a new process, excelling all their past efforts.  The public are invited to call and examine our new collection of herescopic instruments, purchased by one of the firm now in Europe.  We are also sole agents for the sale of Maschers’ celebrated portable herescopes, [sic.] for solid daguerreotypes.  This is one of the wonders of the art.  Our rooms are directly opposite the Park fountain, and the finest location in the city, 233 Broadway, first floor, up stairs.—See Herald of yesterday on Fine Arts.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 10, 1853.

1854 November 28.  The Pennsylvanian.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 28, 1854, Vol. XI, No. 250, P. 3.

Larceny of a Daguerreotype.—Yesterday Mr. Mascher, the inventor of the Portable Stereoscope Daguerreotype cases, had a case containing a valuable portrait stolen from his display at the Franklin Institute.  The picture contained the likeness of a lady, and it was generally conceded to be one of the best stereoscopic pictures ever taken.  The thief has benefitted himself very little by his petty pilfering, while he has caused the owner of the picture a serious loss.

1854 December 4.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 4, 1854, Vol. XI, No. 250, P. 3.

Awards of the Franklin Institute.—The following are some of the principal premiums awarded by the Franklin Institute.  The exhibition closed on Saturday evening:

First Premiums…

M. A. Root, Daguerreotypes…

J. F. Mascher, Stereoscopes…

1855 February 21.  Washington Sentinel. (Washington, D. C.)  February 21, 1855, Vol. 3, No. 125, P. 3.

Mechanics’ Institute Fair.—To a majority of the visitors to the fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics’, the room devoted to the exhibition of specimens of the fine arts seems to possess the greatest amount of attraction.  The portraits of Walker; the daguerreotypes and photographs of Whitehurst, and the stereoscopes of Mascher, are objects of constant attention and admiration; but among the most conspicuous and interesting display of the arts in this department is a collection of lithographic portraits of eminent men, published by C. H. Brainard, of Boston.  This collection includes portraits of Seward, Sumner, Douglas, Toombs, and other prominent senators; and of Rev. C. M. Butler; Rev. Byron Sunderland; Bishop Eastburn, of Massachusetts, and several other eminent divines.  Until we examine these portraits we were unprepared to witness the great degree of perfection which the lithographic art has attained in this country. Nothing ever produced in the Old World can surpass these specimens.  The portraits by Grozelier, of Boston, principally from daguerreotypes by Vannerson, of this city…

1856 February 19.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  February 19, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 945, P. 2.

Patents week ending February 19, 1856…Additional Improvements—J. F. Mascher, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in daguerreotype cases.  Patented March 9, 1853. No. 9,611. 

1856 February 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 24, 1856, Whole No. 7118, P. 6.

Patents week ending February 19, 1856…Additional Improvements—J. F. Mascher, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in daguerreotype cases.  Patented March 9, 1853.

1857 February 11.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  February 11, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 1,270, P. 1.

Patents week ending February 10, 1857… John F. Mascher, of Philadelphia, P. A..—For process of ornamenting daguerreotype cases, &c.  No. 16,600. 

1857 February 14.  Daily Pennsylvanian.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 14, 1857, Vol. XLV, No. 39, P. 2.

Philadelphia Patents.  We find the following among the list of patents issued at Washington this week:—

John F. Mascher, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For process of ornamenting daguerreotype cases, &c…

1858 April 10.  Philadelphia Demokrat.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 10, 1858, No. 184, P. 2.

Card.  I see with regret my name upon a Independent Democratic Ticket, it is there unauthorized by me.  John F. Mascher.

1859 March 2.  The Dollar Newspaper.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 2, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 9, P. 2.

List of Patents.  The following is a list of patents issued from the United States Patent Office for the week ending Feb. 8, 1859…

John F. Mascher, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in alarm clocks.

Martin, S. B.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                Rooms opposite Dr. James’ Hotel, Sailsbury, North Carolina.

1853                Rowan House, Salisbury, North Carolina.

1856                Rooms with Dr. Cutliff, Shreveport, Louisiana.

1853 January 13.  The Carolina Watchman.  (Salisbury, North Carolina.)  January 13, 1853, New Series.–Vol. IX, No. 36, P. 2.

Pictures.—Mr. S. B. Martin, Daguerrean Artist, is now offering an opportunity to the citizens of this place and vicinity to have portraits taken.  See his advertisement in another column.

1853 January 13.  The Carolina Watchman.  (Salisbury, North Carolina.)  January 13, 1853, New Series.–Vol. IX, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  S. B. Martin, Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Salisbury and vicinity, that he has opened rooms directly opposite Dr. James’ Hotel, where he offers a most favorable opportunity for obtaining splendid Likenesses, taken in every style of the Art.  Taken equally as well in cloudy weather as in clear.

Ladies and gentle are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to February 17, 1853.

1853 April 14.  The Carolina Watchman.  (Salisbury, North Carolina.)  April 14, 1853, New Series.–Vol. IX, No. 40, P.3.

Sky light Daguerrean Gallery, At the Rowan House, Salisbury, North Carolina, By. S. B. Martin.  Daguerreotypes taken of all sizes, in every style of the Art, and finished in the best manner the Art is capable of producing.  Children of every age taken.  Every exertion will be made to give entire satisfaction to all who may patronize him.

Rooms opened about the first of May next.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens whether they wish to set or not.

Advertisement was recorded from April 14 to May 5, 1853.[1],[2]

1856 February 6.  The South-Western.  (Shreveport, Louisiana.)  February 6, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 25, P.2.

Those wishing to procure daguerreotypes, of a superior order, are referred to the advertisement of Mr. Martin.  He has taken many fine pictures.

1856 February 6.  The South-Western.  (Shreveport, Louisiana.)  February 6, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 25, P.3.

S. B. Martin, Daguerreotypist, Has taken rooms with Dr. Cutliff, where he is well prepared to furnish likenesses in a superior style, put up in stereoscopic, magnifying or common cases, single or in groups.  Also in lockets, pins, rings, &c.  Paintings, daguerreotypes, etc., correctly copied.—Taken in any weather and in a manner never surpassed here or elsewhere.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Instruction given in the art.                

Advertisement ran from February 6 to March 5, 1856.

[1] There was no available newspaper to reference after May 5, the next paper available was August 18, 1853, which S. B. Martin was not listed. 

[2] More research is needed to connect the two S. B. Martins’.  It is possible they are the same person.