1855-1856       1 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]                       

1855-1868       2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1856 September 30.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1856, No. 10,362, P. 2.

To The Public.  A good daguerreotype of any size or in any style, may be obtained at Davis & Co.’s, corner Winter and Washington streets.  Ambrotypes made by Davis & Co. cannot be surpassed.  Davis & Co. are at the rooms formerly occupied by James & Co.

1856 October 3.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1856, No. 10,365, P. 4.

Ambrotypes For 25 Cents!  Davis & Co. execute Ambrotypes for 25 cents, at the Great Daguerrean establishment, corner of Winter and Washington sts.

1856 October 3.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1856, No. 10,365, P. 4.

To The Public.  The report that James & Co., have removed from the daguerreotype establishment at the corner of Winter and Washington streets, is incorrect, Mr. D. E. James has retired from the late firm of James & Co., and is now no way connected with the establishment at the corner of Winter and Washington streets.  Davis & Co.

1856 October 14.  Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 166, P. 2.

Twenty-five Cent Ambrotypes.  The popular and enterprising house of Davis & Co., (formerly James & Co.) corner of Winter and Washington streets, having procured the necessary apparatus, are now prepared to execute Ambrotypes in the most perfect and beautiful manner, for Twenty-five Cents!

Daguerreotypes taken for twenty-five cents, as usual.

1856 October 25.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1856, No. 10,389, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes are executed in a superior manner for 25 Centsat the corner of Winter and Washington streets, by Davis & Co.

The original 25 Cent Daguerrian Establishment is the only reliable place to visit in the city, if you wish for Pictures in any style.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to 28, 1856.

1856 October 29.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1856, No. 10,387, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.

It is said by a man,—we won’t call his name—

It might be a libel on the name of St. James,—

That the grandfather of Ambrotypes” abides at his place,

And that all who call there may look on his face.

Those that have seen him say he’s ugly and old,

And that in their visit they were wretchedly sold.

Be this as it may, at Davis & Co.’s,

The young Ambrotype the best pictures shows of any in town.

Unlike the old “grandfather,” he never is “cross,”

And to make a good picture is ne’er at a loss;

He treats visitors well, nor sends them away

With a very poor picture after getting the pay;

Nor says “if they don’t like it they may do as they please;”

He never is up to such tricks as these.

1856 November 11.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 11, 1856, No. 10,398, P. 2.

Old Daguerreotypes are copied in a superior manner by Davis & Co., at the corner of Winter and Washington streets.  Davis & Co. also execute Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes for 25 cents, at the original 25 cent Daguerrean Rooms, corner of Winter street.

Advertisement ran from November 11 To 13, 1856.

1856 November 15.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 15, 1856, No. 10,402, P. 2.

If you wish for a picture of yourself or of a friend, visit the original 25 cent Daguerrean establishment corner of Winter and Washington streets.  You can there get a correct likeness for 25 cents.  Davis & Co. are proprietors of these well established rooms, and all who visit them are sure to be pleased.  Davis & Co. execute ambrotypes for 25 cents.

1856 November 18.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1856, No. 10,404, P. 2.

A Good Daguerreotype or a good Ambrotype may be had for 25 cents at Davis & Co.’s Daguerrean establishment, corner of Winter and Washington streets.  Visit Davis & Co.’s rooms before going elsewhere, if you wish for satisfactory pictures at low prices.

1856 November 24.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 24, 1856, No. 10,409, P. 2.

That Double Camera owned by Davis & Co., at the corner of Winter and Washington streets, is a perfect wonder in the Daguerrean art.  It makes two correct Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypees of every person who looks at it, and the price for taking a peep at this wonderful instrument is 25 cents.  If there is a person who has not seen the Double Camera we would advise them to visit Davis & Co.’s rooms, corner Winter and Washington streets.

1856 November 25.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1856, No. 10,410, P. 2.

Five Hundred Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes are executed daily at Davis & Co’s original 25 cent Daguerrean establishment, corner of Winter and Washington streets.

1856 November 28.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 28, 1856, No. 10,411, P. 2.

Important Information.  The only place in Boston where both Ambrotypes and daguerreotypes are taken for 25 cents, is at Davis & Co.’s rooms, corner of Winter and Washington streets.  At Davis & Co.’s you can examine specimens and have your choice either Ambrotype or Daguerreotype for 25 cents.

1856 December 1.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 1, 1856, No. 10,413, P. 2.

A Curiosity.  A tall man on a tall ladder, doing a tall business, by erasing his name from a tall sign to prevent the public from gazing on a name now cast into outer darkness and oblivion, there to remain unmolested forever.  Daves & Co. execute Daguerreotypes for 25 cents; also Ambrotypes for 25 cents; at the corner of Winter and Washington streets.

1856 December 10.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 10, 1856, No. 10,421, P. 2.

For good Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes visit Davis & Co., corner Winter and Washington streets.  You can get either at this place for 25 cents, and be sure of a correct likeness.

1856 December 13.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1856, No. 10,424, P. 4.

Robbery!  Robbery!  We consider it an imposition upon the public, and no better than robbery for miserable imitators to advertise Ambrotypes for 25 cents, and then humbug the few who visit their miserable hovels, supposing them to be respectable places, by giving them miserable pictures, such as are a disgrace to any respectable rooms, also to the man who pretends to execute them.  Davis & Co., corner of Winter and Washington streets, execute the genuine Ambrotype for 25 cents, and it is the only place in Boston where you can rely upon having a good picture for 25 cents.

1856 December 24.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 24, 1856, No. 10,423, P. 2.

Citizens and strangers, we call your attention

To the Daguerrean establishment on Winter street,

As it is the only place worthy of mention,

Where pictures are executed correct, life-like, and cheap.

The present proprietors of this popular place

Are determined to please and give satisfaction,

Then he not deceive by those who themselves disgrace,

By making pictures that are a mere imitation.

Good Daguerreotypes make beautiful presents,

And are very appropriate at any time;

You can procure them for twenty-five cents.

And they will both correctness and beauty combine.

The Daguerreotype house of Davis & Co.

Is on Washington, corner of Winter street,

Where hundreds of our citizens daily go,

And have their pictures taken fine and neat.

Davis & Co. have on hand a large assortment of Cases, Lockets, &c., suitable for Christmas or New Years presents, which they will dispose of at low prices, with Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of any size or style.

Remember their rooms are corner of Winter and Washington streets.

1857 September.  The Daguerreotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 1857, Vol. 3, N. P.

Patent Double Camera, This is the only Double Camera no In New England! Or that ever has been in use by any concern.  We have the Exclusive Right To Use It, and do not make our patrons think its double or triple by inserting False Tubes, but we do take, in reality, two perfect pictures at one  sitting.  This is no child’s story, but is a matter of fact which may be tested by the customer who has the privilege of seeing both pictures.  The Double Camera is by far The Highest Point Attained as yet in this department.

Davis & Company.

1858 January.  Ninth Plate Ambrotype and advertising card.  (in my collection.)

Davis & Co.’s Original 25 Cent Ambrotype Rooms, Cor. Winter & Washington St. Boston.

Davis & Co. are now executing from three to four hundred Pictures per day and giving better satisfaction than any other Establishment in New England.

Particular attention given to copying, and satisfaction warranted.

N. D.  Ninth Plate Ambrotype and advertising card.  (in my collection.)

Davis & Co.’s Original 25 Cent Ambrotype Rooms, Cor. Winter & Washington St. Boston.

Ambrotypes of all sizes and in every style, equal, if not superior to those made at any other establishment in the world.

Davis & Co. use the only Patent Double Camera now in use in New England.

Particular attention given to copying pictures.

The Daguerreotype is published by Davis & Co. 

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