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. 

Mead, Mrs. Bithia

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848-1850       146 Main Street, Exchange Building, Buffalo, New York.

1848 October 13.  Morning Express.  (Buffalo, New York.)  October 13, 1848, Vol. 3, No. 854, P. 2.

Daguerrean Rooms, Exchange Building.  Mrs. Mead would respectfully inform the public that she has opened Daguerrean Rooms in the 3rd story of the Exchange Building, 156 Main street where she is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses on shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms.  Persons desirous of obtaining good likenesses are invited to call.

Advertisement ran from October 13, 1848 to January 13, 1849.

1849 January 15.  Buffalo Morning Express.  (Buffalo, New York.)  January 15, 1849, Vol. IV, No. 931, P. 3.

Daguerrean Rooms, Exchange Building.  Mrs. Mead would respectfully inform the public that she has opened Daguerrean Rooms in the Exchange Building, 156 Main street where she is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses on shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms.  Persons desirous of obtaining good Likenesses are invited to call. oc13.

Advertisement was recorded between January 15, 1849 to December 5, 1850.

1851 April 2.  Buffalo Morning Express.  (Buffalo, New York.)  April 2, 1851, Vol. VI, No.1614, P. 1.

List Of Letters, Remaining in the Post Office on the 1st of April, 1851.

Ladies’ List—April 1…

Mead, mrs Bithia.