Marshall

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Greene, New York.

1856 March 207.  The Chenango American.  (Greene, New York.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 27, P. 2.

Marshall, the Daguerrean Artist, at his Car, has just received a new assortment of cases, &c., which he pronounces superior to any thing yet seen in Greene, and he states that he is prepared to take representations of the human phiz, in a style not to be excelled.  His success hitherto has been unequalled.  Those who are desirous of procuring Daguerreotypes from his establishment must call soon, as he intends leaving town as quick as the weather will permit him to move his car.

Marshall, Professor James

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854                259 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1854 September 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 13, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 190, P. 3.

Great Military Parade.  Ladies And Gentlemen, Attention!  C. R. Brewster would respectfully inform the citizens of Newark and adjoining towns, that he has secured the services of Prof. James Marshall, who is known throughout the United States as one of the oldest and most experienced Daguerreotypist in the country.

Pictures are taken in all the latest styles known in the art, in any kind of weather in a very few seconds, and out up in elegant Frames, Cases, &c., at 30 per cent cheaper than they can be had at any other place in this city.

N. B.—No Daguerreotype will be allowed to go out of my room unless perfect satisfaction.

Brewster’s Popular and Magnificent Establishment, No. 259, Broad-street.

Advertisement ran from September 13 to October 7, 1854.

1854 October 12.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  October 12, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 213, P. 3.

The Great Military Parade, on the 12th Oct.  Artist Order No. 1.  It is expected that all Military men will call at Brewster’s Popular Daguerreotype Establishment, No. 259 Broad st., and have their likenesses taken in uniform, in the most finished and artistic manner, by his new and improved apparatus, showing all the natural colors in the dress.

Prof. James Marsh, the People’s Artist, is still operating with great success at this Gallery.  He has given unbounded satisfaction to all that have favored him with a call.

All kinds of copying done to perfection and inserted, if wished, into Lockets, Breastpins, Rings, &c., in the neatest and most secure manner, at the very lowest prices.  Brester, Artist, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 17, 1854.

1854 November 27.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  November 27, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 251, P. 3.

The Cry Is Still They Come  Great Excitement.  And it is vey desirable that citizens seeking the worth of their money should be acquainted with the most eminent in the profession or trade to which he may address his patronage, and it is with this view in mind that we venture to assert the fact, that those wishing life like Likenesses should call on Brewster, the popular and go ahead Daguerreotypist, 259m Broad st.—His miniatures are taken in all the latest styles known in the art, in any kind of weather, and put up in elegant Frames and Cases, &c., at the very lowest prices.

Prof. James Marshall, who is well known throughout the United States as one of the most experienced Daguerreotypist in the country, is still operating at this Gallery with great success.

The Ladies will find a private reception room handsomely fitted up for their own use.  A lady will be in attendance at all hours of the day to wait upon my friends and customers.  Brewster’s Rooms, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 11, 1854.

Marshall, Josiah P. C.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1849-1850       268 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1], [2]       

1853                140 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1849 January 1.  Boston Daily Republican.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 1, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 64, P. 4.

Boston Business Illustrated Directory…Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Cannon, John, Blanchard’s Block, Court.  Pictures taken in the utmost perfection of the art.[3]

Foss, Plummer, 190 Washington, opp.  Marlboro’ Hotel.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Please call.

Lerow & Co., 91 Washington, would inform the public that they are now taking better Pictures than formerly on account of some important improvements which they have recently made in the Art.  Their work now cannot by surpassed by any in quality, and their prices are extremely low.  Particular attention given to copying Paintings, Engravings, &c.

North’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 142 Washington.  In consequence of the demand for Daguerreotype Miniatures being more than he could supply at his rooms, 142, Mr. North has opened another splendid Daguerreotype Establishment in connection with Mr. Marshall, 268 Washington st.  Likenesses can be procured at either establishment.

Shew, Wm.,  123 Washington, Miniatures taken in the best manner and at low rates.

Whipple, John A., 96 Washington, Miniatures beautifully executed.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to April 2, 1849.

1849 March 1.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 1, 1849, Vol. 6, No. 138, P. 3.

North’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 142 Washington Street, (at the foot of School street), Boston.

Mr. North has every facility for executing Daguerreotype Miniatures.

He invites all who have friends they love, to call at his Rooms, and “Secure their shadow ere the substance fades.”

He also has Rooms in connection with Mr. Marshall, 268 Washington st.  These rooms are up only one flight of stairs, fitted up in good style, with a superior sky-light.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to May 31, 1849.

1853 February 3.  The Boston Daily Atlas.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 3, 1853, Vol. XXI, No. 185, P. 3.

Boston Business Directory, Contains Important Trade & Professions Alphabetically Arranged.  Published Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, In The Boston Atlas.  The following List, representing Only Two Houses in each branch of trade…

Daguerreotype Miniatures.

J. A. Whipple, 93 Washington .

S. B. Buttrick & J. P. C. Marshall, 139½ Washington.

Daguerrean Stock.

John Sawyer & Co., 123 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to July 9, 1853.

Boston Business Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Published by George Adams.

1848.  Not Listed.

1849.  (J.P.C. Marshall) daguerreotypist, 268 Washington st.—H-7 Essex.

1850.  Not Listed.

1851.  Not Listed.

1852.  Not Listed.

1853.  (Buttrick & Marshall) 140 Washington st.—b—139 Harrison ave.

(Buttrick, Samuel B. & Marchall J. P. C.) daguerreotypist, 140 Washington st.—H—at          Salem.

1854.  No occupation listed—b—17 Grove.

1855.  artist, 631 Washington.[4]

1856.  artist, 631 Washington—b—34 Eliot.

1857.  artist, 631 Washington.

1858.  artist, 289 Washington[5]—b—29 Beach.

1859.  showcards, 323 Washington—b—29 Beach.

1860.  showcards,  276 & 323  Washington st.

1861.  showcards, 323 Washington st.—b—at Roxbury.

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

[2] 1850 activity date from The American Daguerreotype, probably from the 1849/1850 Boston City Directory.

[3] Advertisement ran from January 8 to April 2, 1849.

[4] Unknown if he was a daguerreotypist/operator or colorist at 631 Washington, this was the same address as Joseph B. Starkweather (1854-1862).  Or he was possibly working alone as an artist at that address.

[5] Unknown if he was a daguerreotypist/operator or colorist at  289 Washington street, this was the same address as Edward L. Allen (1858-1860).  Or he was possibly working alone as an artist at that address.

Marshall, James A.

Photographs, ,

1858-1859       117 Main Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.[1]

1858 September 24.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 24, 1858, Vol. XX, No. 39, P. 3.

J. A. Marshall, Photographic Artist, Octagon Building, 117 Main st.  Work executed in all branches of the Art in the best manner, and at the cheapest rates.

Imperial Photographs, For one half the usual prices for 90 days from date.

Advertisement ran from September 24, 1858 to February 25, 1859.

1859 February 25.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 8, P. 2.

Photographic Counterfeiting.—James A. Marshall of this town, a daguerreotypist, was arrested on Monday, and held for examination on the charge of counterfeiting, by the photographic process, and circulating notes on the Manufactures’ Bank of Providence, R. I.

William Barr, of Harvard, who recently went from this place,, was also arrested on suspiction of being concerned in the matter—and in his possession were found two of the counterfeit bills.  The notes were of the denomination of two dollars, but few of which were circulated, and it is supposed all have been recovered.  Marshall and Barr were brought before Justice Ware on Wednesday for examination, and were bound over on two complaints each, under bonds of $2000, for trial at the May term of the Court of Common Pleas.  Being unable to procure bail, both were committed.  Marshall is only about twenty years of age, and has heretofore borne a good character.  The counterfeits, it is supposed, were made by him as an interesting experiment in his art, and in an evil hour he yielded to the temptation to pass them.—Barr is a middle-aged man, and is supposed to have been instrumental in leading Marshall into the business.

1859 February 24.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 24, 1859, Vol. VIII, No. 866, P. 2.

Photographing Counterfeiting.  In Fitchburg this week a young daguerreotypist named James Marshall has been arrested for making photographs of bank bills, and one Barr of Harvard has been seized as an accomplice, having in his pocket some of the counterfeits.  The latter were all $2 bills on the Manufacturers’ Bank of Providence and were accurate imitations except that the paper was to coarse and thick to deceive any person of experience.  The Reveille expresses much sympathy for young Marshall, who, it says—

Has hitherto borne a good character, and has been carefully and well educated by an excellent mother, now a widow, and crushed with the weight of this great affliction.  It is now supposed that he committed the crime from a deliberate purpose formed beforehand, but having attempted the counterfeit as an interesting experiment in his art, yielded to the temptation presented by his success, and so, in an evil hour, for the first time, departed from the path of honesty.

1859 March 4.  Hartford Evening Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 4, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 279, P. 1.

James Marshall of Fitchburg, engaged in the daguerreotype business, has been arrested on the charge of counterfeiting by the photographing process, and a man named Barr has also been arrested on suspicion  of being concerned in the matter.  He had in his possession two of the counterfeit notes on the Manufacturer’s Bank of Providence.

1859 May 27.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 21, P. 2.

James A. Marshall of Fitchburg, says the Palladium, plead guilty to an indictment for photographing bank notes; but upon representations made by Hon. N. Wood, Hon. Moses Wood, and Hon. E. Torrey, of that town, the Court directed the indictment to be placed upon file; first cautioning the young man to such a course of conduct as would save him from being brought in for sentence at any time upon the charge against him.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (1859)

Marshall. J. P.

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1857 May 21.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 21, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 328, P. 2.

A Card To The Public.  Patent Ambrotypes.  The Subscribers having sold their entire right for Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes for this city, to Mr. Lothrop G. Bean, No. 234 Merrimac street, would inform the public that they can be obtained at no other place, as he alone owns the right.  George Corey, J. P. Marshall.

Advertisement was recorded thirty-three times between May 31 to July 18, 1857.

Marshall, Augustus

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859-1861       63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1861-1862       203 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1863-1867       90 Studio Building, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1867-1869       145 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1870-1882       147 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1882-1888       44 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1888-1889       53 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1889                44 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1890-1891       53 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1891-1893       122 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1894-1916       16 Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865 September 20.  Boston Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 20, 1865, Vol. XXI, No. 144, P. 2.

The Mechanics’ Association Fair.  Opening Day.  At noon to-day, the doors of Faneuil Hall were thrown open to the public, and the fair of the Mass. Charitable Mechanics’ Association was inaugurated under favorable auspices…

Sections 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 constitute a splendid gallery of photographs, in which magnificent specimens from the first masters of the art arranged by hundreds.  Here are Black & Case, Augusta Marshall, A. Sourel, T. R. Burnham, Allen, John A. Whipple, Getchell & Brownell, Masury, Sowle [sic.] and others.

1865 September 22.  Boston Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1865, Vol. XXI, No. 145, P. 2.

The Mechanics’ Association Fair.  The Fair at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Halls is constantly and largely patronized, and is evidently to be in every respect a thorough success.  We would advise all visitors to look especially at the photograph gallery in Faneuil Hall, where five alcoves are devoted…

Display Of Photography.  The numbers of the alcoves are overhead on the face of the gallery, and we believe that in the whole exhibition there is nothing more magnificent than the single case of painting on porcelain, in alcove 12, near the door.

It contains eight or ten faces, and the beauty of the colors, the rich warm expression of the eyes, the delicacy of the outlines and the exquisite perfection of the workmanship cannot fail to elicit the heartiest admiration of every visitor.  It is a difficult and beautiful art, that the porcelain portrait painting, and these specimens reflect great credit on the house that exhibits them—that of Masury, photographer and artist, No. 289 Washington street, opposite Warren’s old store.

In alcove 9, the fourth from the door, on the North side of Faneuil Hall, is one of the most singularly truthful and superb likenesses of Senator Sumner, large size, that we ever saw.  It is on the left side of the alcove in the collection of Augustus Marshall, the photographist of classic works of No. 90 Studio Building.

Right above it, in a square gilt frame, is a superb picture of Rev. Dr. Huntington, the rector of the Episcopal Church of the Emmanuel, and former professor in Harvard College—a life like and attractive work.  Beneath are copies of two celebrated pictures by old masters, one a Madonna.

Black & Case, of 163 and 173 Washington street, have the whole of alcove 8, and they have a superb show of scores of richly colored cabinet portraits and photographic landscapes.  Here the visitor, too, may see the life size portraits of numbers of men whose names have been made immortal in the great rebellion,—there Generals Stevenson, Meade, Dix, Lowell, Bartlett, who did such gallant deeds at Port Hudson, Tilton, Anderson of Fort Sumter memory, and Burnside, Colonels Griswold, Coggswell, Leonard, Palfrey, Kurtz (the Boston Chief of Police), Howe, Major Goodrich, Professor Phelps, and others; group pictures, including officers of the 9th battery, those of the Director, a class of Dr. Lewis’s, and so on.  The alcove is in itself a whole exhibition, and shows conclusively to what a high standard the art of photography may be carried in skilful hands.

1867 October 18.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 18, 1867, Vol. XVII, No. 3512, P. 2.

Premions [sic.] At The Fair.  The publication of the list of premiums at the Mechanic Fair is concluded below…

Class O.

Paintings, Statuary Drawings, Engravings, Lithographs, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c…

Nathaniel C. Sanborn, Lowell, photographs, bronze medal.

Asa B. Eaton, Lowell, photographs, bronze medal.

George C. Gilchrest, Lowell, Lowell, photographs, bronze medal.

Andrew J. Simpson, Lowell, photographs. Bronze medal.

August Marshall, Boston, photographs, bronze medal.

J. S. Notman & Co., Boston, photographs, bronze medal. 

1916 November 2.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 2, 1916, Vol. CXL, No. 125, P. 9.

Famous Old Photographer Dies In Newton.  Augustus Marshall Made His First Picture in 1858 and Later Had as Sitters Henry Wilson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John B. Gough, Theodore Parker and Teresa Carreno. 

Augustus Marshall, who was Boston’s oldest photographer is dead at his home in Newton after an illness of a week.  He was about 81 years of age and made his first pictures in 1858, group pictures of Morris Brothers, Pell & Trowbridge’s minstrels, that were hung at the dooirway of the company’s old exhibition hall on Washington street.

He first started in business for himself in 1860 at 63 Court street, at a time when there were listed in the Boston City Directory 50 daguerreotypist and 12 photographers.  The following year both branches of the picture art were consolidated as one vocation, and there have since been only “photographers.”  Previous to that time, however, Mr. Marshall had been employed by an “artist” named Hamilton, whose gallery was on the fifth floor of a building at Washington and Bromfield streets.  And later with Marcus Ormsbee, an enterprising ambrotypist at 203 Washington street.  The latter in 1860 anticipated the Boston visit of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward of England.  By procuring from England a small daguerreotype of the royal guest and, copying it by wholesale, flooded the streets with an article that met with a ready and profitable sale.

In 1861 Mr. Marshall became an occupant of the Studio building, at that time a veritable hive of artists of all descriptions, and while there took pictures of many of the celebrities that lived in Boston, as well as a number of distinguished visitors who came to the city.

One of these was Henry Wilson, Massachusetts senator, practically all of whose pictures existing today were taken by Mr. Marshall.  Another was Oliver Wendell Holmes, who was an amateur in wet photography, invited Mr. Marshall to his home on many occasions, and “when interest in the things at hand began to sag,” to quote Mr. Marshall in a recent interview, “Dr. Holmes would pull down his violin and give me a brief concert.  In other words the doctor fiddled while I experimented, and I shall never forget those Charles street visits when I led the ‘Autocrat’ into one branch of our business.”

Among other familiar visitors to Mr. Marshall’s studio in the early days were John B. Gough, temperance orator of fame, Wyzeman Marshall, the heavy man of the local Thespians:  Theodore Parker, W. M. Hunt, painter and in 1863, Teresa Carreno, the child pianist, who years afterward when she had become a mature woman, returned and paid as visit “for old times sake,” to the man through whose art she had in part became famous.  Mr. Marshall for the last 25 years, and up to the time of his illness, conducted a studio at 16 Arlington street.

Mr. Marshall is survived by two sons and two daughters, Charles P. and Loring L. Marshall, and Emma F. and Helen L. Marshall. All of Newton.  The funeral service will be held tomorrow at his late home, 17 Willard Street.

1916 November 3.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 3, 1916, Vol. CXL, No. 126, P. 15.

Died.  Marshall—At Newton, No. 1.  Augustus Marshall in his 81st yr.  Funeral services at his late residence 17 Willard st. Newton.  Friday, Nov. 3, at 2 P. M. Relatives and friends invited.

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

Marsh, J.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Music Store of Marsh & Chase, Montpelier, Vermont.

1841 October 11.  Vermont Watchman & State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 11, 1841, Vol. 36, No. 4, Whole No. 1825, P. 3,

Daguerreotype Portraits.  “Secure the shadow ere its substance fades.”  Portraits taken in any weather, for a few days only, at the Music Store, occupied by Marsh & Chase, from 8 A, M. to 5 P. M., by means of an improved process, which represents the object as it is—not inverted in the usual way.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  J. Marsh.  Montpelier, Oct. 8, 1841.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to 25, 1841,

1841 October 16.  Universalist Watchman and Christian Repository.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 16, 1841, Vol. 13, No. 14, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We have been much pleased with some specimens of this kind of Likenesses taken in this village by Mr. J. Marsh.  The likeness is of course correct and the colours and shades are delicately arranged.  To those who wish to have their countenance placed before their eyes we cordially recommend Mr. Marsh as worthy of their patronage.

Mr. Collins, is also in this place taking this kind of likenesses, and we hear his work well spoke of but not having seen any specimen’s of his art, we are unqualified at present to express an opinion on his merits.

1841 October 16.  Universalist Watchman and Christian Repository.  (Montpelier, Vermaont.)  October 16, 1841, Vol. 13, No. 14, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  ‘Secure the shadow ere its substance fades.’  Portraits taken in any weather, for a few days only, at the Music Store, occupied by Marsh & Chase, from 8 A, M. to 5 P. M., by means of an improved process, which represents the object as it is—not inverted in the usual way.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  J. Marsh.

Any person desirous of acquiring the above art, can receive instruction on reasonable terms.  Montpelier, Oct. 8, 1841.

Advertisement ran from October 16 to November 13, 1841,

Marsh, H. A.

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

1855                Over Fresco Hall, Warren, Ohio.

1855-1856       Over A. J. Troxel’s Store, corner Market and Liberty Streets, Warren, Ohio.

1857-1860       Rooms first building south of the Bank, Main Street, Ashtabula, Ohio.

1855 June 27.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  June 27, 1855, Vol. 39, No. 45, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

—Messrs. Lake & Harsh, [sic.] on the second floor of the same building, are taking good Daguerreotype pictures.

1855 June 27.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  June 27, 1855, Vol. 39, No. 45, Whole No. 2021, P. 2.

A Change.—Something New And Interesting To The Public—The old Rooms formerly occupied by H. W. Holloway together with the entire stock and interest of same, having been purchased by Lake & Marsh, experienced Daguerreotypists, they are now prepared to execute work in the best style of the art.

Having a large amount of Stock, and Cases of all kinds and sizes, they flatter themselves that they can give entire satisfaction to all who may favor them with their patronage.

No Pictures will be sold unless they are positively good ones.

Come old, come young, come great and small,

To the Daguerrean Rooms over “Fresco Hall.”

Advertisement ran from June 27 to Nov 7, 1855.

1855 December 19.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 19, 1855, Vol. 40, No. 18, Whole No. 2046, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—H. A. Marsh would respectfully announce to the citizens of Warren, and the public generally, that having availed himself of the new and recent discovery in the art of taking pictures, styled Ambrotypes, he is prepared to take them in the best style of the art, and would solicit a share of the public patronage.  They are taken on prepared glass, and for softness, depth, brilliancy of tone, and beauty of finish, are unequalled.  They can be taken in any kind of weather, and are admirably adopted to children, as they can be taken in from one to two seconds.  Also, Daguerreotypes taken as usual, in the best style.  Rooms over A. J. Troxel’s Provision Store, corner Market and Liberty streets—entrance on Liberty street, opposite the Bank.  H. A. Marsh.  Warren, Dec. 19, 1855.

Advertisement ran from December 19, 1855 to March 26, 1856.

1856 January 2.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  January 2, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 20, Whole No. 2048, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We cannot imagine a more appropriate gift, to a relative or friend, than a life-like Ambrotype likeness.  They are much superior in every respect to Daguerreotypes.  Wm. F. Porter and Mr. Marsh, have taken some capital pictures of this kind.

1858 July 3.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio) July 3, 1858, Vol. IX, No. XXVII, Whole No. 445, P. 1.

H. A. Marsh, Successor to E. Howell, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Artist.  Also E. Howell’s new Papertype, recently Patented.  Lockets and Miniatures Pins filled at reasonable rates.  Pictures taken on patent leather, if desired.  Rooms, first building south of the Bank, Main Street, Ashtabula, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from July 3, 1858 to January 28, 1860.

1858 July 3.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio) July 3, 1858, Vol. IX, No. XXVII, Whole No. 445, P. 4.

H. A. Marsh, Successor to E. Howell Would respectfully announced to the citizens of Ashtabula, and surrounding country, that he has recently purchased the entire interest of E. Howell in the Daguerreian business in this place, including his Papertype, recently patented, and that he is prepared to take correct likenesses, in all the different branches of the art, and in the most approved style.  Having had several year’s experience with the first artists in the country, I am enabled to keep up with all the improvements, and feel safe in saying I will furnish as good pictures, and correct, to the life, as can be obtained anywhere in this section of country.  No pictures shall go from my rooms, that are not entirely satisfactory, and warranted.  Pictures taken on patent leather, if desired.  Lockets and Miniature Pins filled at reasonable rates.  Particular attention given, in taking childrens’ likenesses.  Rooms first building south of the Bank, Main Street, where I can always be found from 8 o’clock, A. M. to 5 P. M.  H. A. Marsh.

Old Pictures copied, and new ones taken in any weather.  Ashtabula, July 15th, 1857.

Advertisement ran from July 3 to December 18, 1858.

1858 October 16.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio) October 16, 1858, Vol. IX, No. XXXXII Whole No. 460, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded by the Ashtabula Farmers Club. Held at Ashtabula, October 5th & 6th, 1858…. Class XIX.  Fine Arts, Ornamental Works, &c. 49 entries.  Frist Premiums H. A. Marsh in both Ambrotypes & Photographs.

1858 December 18.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio) December 18, 1858, Vol. IX, No. LI, Whole No. 469, P. 2.

Look Here!  Every one of the lovers of art, every one who admires the beautiful, and especially, every one who delights to look upon the familiar face of a dear friend or relative, (though that friend may be thousands of miles away. Or in the Spirit Land.) take notice that you can get a true—life likeness of yourself or friends at Marsh’s Gallery of Art in Ashtabula, and also, that during the Holydays, in consideration of the closeness of times, I will furnish superior pictures at Much Reduced Prices! 

What Christmas or New Year Gifts, are more appropriate than to present a perfect likeness of Yourself to your friends.  I intend to keep constantly on hand a variety of good durable cases, also frames to hang up, so that as you sit by your fireside, you can behold the faces you love, beaming upon you, waking up old memories, and calling to mind past scenes of pleasure and enjoyment.

Having recently refitted my rooms, I shall endeavor to make it as pleasant and agreeable as possible, for all who may give me a call, whether wishing pictures or not.  But remember, time waits for no man, and hard times does not prevent death from removing those you love.

Secure the shadow, Ere the substance Fades; which you can do at Marsh’s Ambrotype Gallery, in cloudy as well as clear weather, between 8 A. M., and 4 P. M.  Rooms first building south of Bank. H. A. Marsh.

Advertisement ran from December 18, 1858 to November 19, 1859.

1859 November 12.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio) November 12, 1859, Vol. X, No. XLVI, Whole No. 516, P. 2.

Look Here!  H. A. Marsh!  Photographic Pictures.  I am now taking some fine Photographs, a new and popular style of Pictures, on paper.  After the first is taken, any number can be printed from it, without repeated sitting.

Also—Every other style of pictures, taken in the Best & Most Durable Manner, Warranted.  All of the above styles of pictures, can be obtained Cheap at Marsh’s Gallery, First building South of the Bank, H. A. Marsh.                    

Advertisement ran from November 12 to January 28, 1860.

1860 January 28.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio) January 28, 1860, Vol. XI, No. 4, Whole No. 527, P. 3.

Carmichael & Robbins.—This is the name of the new firm, who have purchased the Ambrotype establishment of H. A. Marsh, of this village, and expect to go at once vigorously into the Ambrotyping business.  Mr. Carmichael will have the principal management of then affairs of this office.  The facilities which this firm will bring to bear in the conduct of their business here, may be inferred from the extract which follows, from the Warren Democrat.—Some specimens of their work have been shown us, which are not surpassed in merit by anything in this line of business.  We bespeak for them a share of public attention and favor.

Marsh, George

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847                142 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1847                12 Central Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1847 March 25.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 25, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 324, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  Marsh & Kimball, Daguerrean Artists, have taken rooms at 142 Main Street, (up stairs,) next building south of Eagle Coffee House, Concord, N. H., where they will attend to all orders in their profession.  Ladies and Gentlemen, wishing to obtain correct and beautiful Daguerrean Miniatures, rarely to be met with, or to examine specimens of this wonderful art, are invited to visit their rooms, where they will scarcely fail to recognize the likenesses of their friends and acquaintances.

By recent improvements in the art, the most splendid results are obtained: in an instant, as it were, upon the silver surface, a correct and indelible picture is formed; the most unerring delineation of life; portraying the innocence of childhood, the joyous countenance of youth, and the dignity of old age.  Fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, lovers and friends, the cost is trifling, the object laudable;–delay not, then, to secure such valuable mementos of life, which, under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.  This opportunity once lost, may be lost to you forever.  There is a time when a faithful likeness is beyond price, as it is all that can be preserved from the grave.

“Catch the Shadow, ‘ere the Substance Fades.”

Diamonds are valued and treasured with care,

And Brilliants are priceless, because they are rare;

But thy face, gentle reader, none saw ‘ere ‘twas thine,

And none through all ages will say, it is mine,

Ah, that Face!  Nature’s masterpiece, quickly ‘twill fade;

But no matter,—the Daguerreotype comes to its aid.

Just give your attention—thy Features he’ll write—

True to nature the impress, everlasting and bright;

Thy friend with that picture,—No, never will part,

So true to the image engraved on his heart.

Miniatures taken from 8 o’clock, A. M., until 5, P. M., without regard to weather.

The Miniatures taken at their rooms, in correctness of expression, softness of light and shade, and artistic effect, will compare with those of any other establishment.  Miniatures set in lockets, breast-pins, or bracelets.

A select assortment of gold lockets constantly on hand; also, plated ones, particularly adapted for Miniatures.  All Miniatures executed at this establishment will be finished in the most perfect manner, and no one will be expected to take them unless they are perfectly satisfactory. 

German and American Cameras, best French and American Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, Polishing Materials, &c. &c., wholesale and retail, to which the attention of purchasers from the country is invited.

Advertisement ran nine times between March 25 to June 24, 1847.  

1847 June 10.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 10, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 335, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures.  Messrs. Kimball & Marsh, near the Eagle Coffee House, Concord, have acquired a deserved popularity among our citizens, for their truly excellent pictures, and should continue to have their rooms thronged with visitors.  Every lady and gentleman wanting a first-rate likeness, should make them a call forthwith.—pab.

1847 November 12.  New-Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 12, 1847, Vol. XXVII, No. 1381, P. 3.

Dissolution Notice.  Notice is hereby given that the subscribers, by mutual consent, have this day dissolved their connection in business heretofore known under the firm name Marsh & Kimball.  All just claims in favor of and against the firm, will be adjusted by Mr. Kimball, who will still continue business at the former rooms of the firm.  Geo. Marsh, Wm. H. Kimball.  Manchester, Nov. 1, 1847.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to 26, 1847.

1847 November 18.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 

November 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 26, Whole No. 2026, P. 3.

Likenesses To Perfection.  The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype

Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making.  And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any

Establishment in the United States.  He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof.  With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country.  Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.

Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs.  Wm, H, Kimball.

Advertisement ran from November 18 to December 2, 1847.

1847 December 9.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 

December 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 29, Whole No. 2029, P. 3.

Likenesses To Perfection.  The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype

Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making.  And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any

Establishment in the United States.  He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof.  With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country.  Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.

To Operators.  The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England, also Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.

Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.

Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs.  Wm, H, Kimball.

Marquis, James B.

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1850                Root’s Building, Navy Island, Oxford, New York.

1850-1852       Two doors South of the Chenango Bank, Norwich, New York.

1857                Building opposite the Eagle Hotel, Norwich, New York.[1]

1851 June 25.  Oxford Times.  (Oxford, New York.)  June 25, 1851, Vol. 13, No. 40, P. 3.

Oxford Sky and Side Light Daguerrean Gallery.  D. C. Bronson would respectfully announce to the citizens of Oxford and vicinity, that he has re-fitted the Daguerrean Gallery, formerly occupied by Mr. Marquis, in Root’s Building, on Navy Island, where he is prepared to make Pictures that cannot fail of pleasing the most fastidious.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see for themselves.

Pictures inserted in Lockets, Pins, and Rings of any desired size.

Miniatures taken equally as well in cloudy, as clear weather, and warranted never to fade.

Daguerreotypes and Pictures of every description accurately copied.

1851 June 25.  Oxford Times.  (Oxford, New York.)  June 25, 1851, Vol. 13, No. 40, P. 4.

National Daguerrean Gallery; By J. B. Marquis.  Two doors South of the Chenango Bank, Norwich where he is permanently located.  Norwich, Nov. 25, 1850.

Advertisement ran from June 25, 1851 to August 4, 1852.

1857 May 7.  The Chenango American.  (Greene, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. 2, No. 34, P. 3.

Dentistry.  Mr. J. B. Marquis, would inform the public that he has refitted the rooms occupied the past year by J. Penticost, where he will devote himself to the profession of Dentistry, and to the interest of those who may favor him with their patronage.

Teeth filled with Tin and Gold Foil; Artificial Teeth inserted on Gold or Silver Plate, up-on short notice.  All work warranted, as nothing, but the best material will be used.

He would further state, that he has secured the services of Dr. E. H. Parmelee, one of the most practical and successful Dentist in Central New York.

Rooms in his Daguerrean Building, opposite The Eagle Hotel, 

Advertisement ran from May 7 to September 10, 1857.

1857 October 8.  The Chenango American.  (Greene, New York.)  October 8, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 3.

A Good Time Coming!  J. B. Marquis, takes pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that his Daguerrean Building, so long occupying his idle hours, is at last complete.  For the present he will occupy the most of his building himself.  The Basement he has fitted up as a Restaurant, and is under the supervision of Charlie, who will omit nothing that may add to the comfort of its patrons.  The second floor is finished for a ladies and Gentlemens’ Ice Cream Saloon. And may be supplied with all the dainties of the Restaurant.  This department will receive the ready attention of Master George.  The balance of the building will be used for his Photographing and Daguerreotyping.  Mr. M. has just returned from the city with the largest and best selected stock of Daguerrean Goods he has ever offered to the public.

And now, as the “Good Time” has come, he is enabled to offer inducements never before held out.  He has secured the services of an experienced Ambrotypist and Melainotypist, who will attend particularly to that branch of the business.  And in order to receive an early visit from all, he will put up Ambrotypes during the Fair, for Twenty-Five Cents.   

Advertisement ran from September 17 to December 3, 1857.

[1] See Daguerreian Annual 1993, P. 255-257 Miscellaneous Daguerreian Biographies and Chronologies by William L. Camp.