1844 Rooms at the Brick House, corner of Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vermont.
1853-1857 3 Pleasant Street, corner South Main, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]
1856-1859 30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1
1860 Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1
1860-1864 30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.
1868-1890 3 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1871-1873 1051 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1876-1879 58 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1879-1895 1330 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]
1886-1887 7 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.2
1891-1895 4517 Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2
1844 August 7. The Northern Galaxy. (Middlebury, Vermont.) August 7, 1844, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. S. Dunshee respectfully informs the citizens of Middlebury, that he has taken rooms and set up his apparatus for taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, at the Brick House on the corner of Pleasant St., recently occupied by J. Gordon, and will remain there a few days where he will be happy to exhibit to the ladies and gentlemen of Middlebury, specimens of his work and render such information as may be desired.
N. B. Copies of paintings, engravings &c., are taken by the same process. Also the natural color shall be given to Miniatures by another process. Instruction given, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.
Advertisement ran from August 7 to 21, 1844.
1856 April 10. The New Bedford Mercury. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) April 10, 1856, Vol. XLVIII, Whole No. 2532, P. 3.
E. S. Dunshee Gallery Of Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs, 30 Purchase Street. Where you can be sure of obtaining as fine a Likeness as any Rooms in the State. Those who have (mostly unreadable couple of lines.) getting a good Picture. I would invite to call, and if I do not satisfy [then] my work shall be given gratis. Having had 13 years experience and practice in the Daguerrean Art. I feel confident that all work [issued] from my establishment shall not be [surpassed.]
N. B.—The above Pictures can be taken in any style, set in frames, Cases and Lockets, of any desirable size, and furnished at such prices as to be within the reach of all. Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes and taking miniatures of small children.
Photographs taken from [$10 per dozen to $10.00 each, and colored by the best artist if desired. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine a large collection of superior [specimens], whether in want of pictures or not. Instructions given in the above arts. 30 Purchase street E. S. Dunshee, Artist
1858 November 15. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) November 15, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 233, P. 2.
Dunshee’s Gallery of Beautiful Ambrotypes. Also Photographs, And all other styles of Likenesses, worth looking for. Prices From 25 Cents To 10 Dollars.
Just received, a splendid lot of new Cases and Frames, some of which are decidedly beautiful. Those who are desirous of having their Ambrotypes or Photographs taken at Dunshee’s Gallery should be sure to call at No. 30 Purchase street, where the finest specimens of the art are on exhibition, and of superior finish and beauty. Also warranted a better Likeness than is made at any other gallery in this city. Remember, No. 30 Purchase street. E. S. Dunshee, Artist. aug28.
Advertisement was recorded on November 15, 1858, and from January 1 to February 19, 1859.
1858 November 15. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) November 15, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 233, P. 2.
Photograph Frames. Those having Photographs of Rev. Mr. Whitney can have them neatly framed at a small expanse, by calling at Dunshee’s Gallery No. 30 Purchase st. aug28.
Advertisement was recorded on November 15, 1858, January 1 to February14, 1859.
1859 January 4. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) January 4, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 274, P. 2.
The Photographic portraits of the officers and members of Engine Co. No. 5, 50 in numbers with a view of the engine, taken by Dunshee, arranged on a large sheet and enclosed in a neat frame, are on exhibition for a few days in the window of Henry J. Taylor & Co., on Purchase street. Thet are to be presented to [ ? ] Engine Co. No. 1, of Waterford, N. Y.
1859 February 21. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) February 21, 1859, Vol. X, No. 6, P. 2.
Dunshee’s Gallery of Beautiful Ambrotypes. Also,—Photographs, And all other styles of Likenesses, worth looking for. Prices from 50 cts. to 10 Dollars.
Just received, a splendid lot of new Cases and Frames, some of which are decidedly beautiful. Those who are desirous of having their Ambrotypes or Photographs taken at Dunshee’s Gallery, should be sure and call at No. 30 Purchase street, where the finest specimens of the art are on exhibition, and of superior finish and beauty. Also warranted a better Likeness than is made at any other gallery in the city. Remember, No. 30 Purchase street. Those having Photographs of Rev. Mr. Whitney can have them neatly framed at a small expense by calling at E. S. Dunshee, Artist.
Advertisement ran from February 21 to April 8, 1859.
1859 April 9. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) April 9, 1859, Vol. X, No. 46, P. 2.
Imperial Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, At No. 30 Purchase Street. Mr. Dunshee having completed his arrangements is now prepared to furnish to all who wish Photographs and Ambrotypes, in the largest sizes, and finished in India Ink or colors.
Having imported from Paris one of the largest Cameras ever made, he will warrant his Pictures on these sizes to be as fine as those made in New York or Boston, and at prices 50 per cent less. An opportunity is now offered to procure near home those pictures which heretofore customers have been obliged to get in other places.
Mr. D. has recently purchased a large assortment of Frames, Fancy Cases, Passepartouts, &c., which he invites the public to call and examine.
Grateful for past favors he hopes by careful attention to business, and by always endeavoring to give a superior picture to merit a conuance (sic.) of the public patronage.
Don’t Forget the Place. Sign Of The Big Camera, No. 30 Purchase Street. E. S. Dunshee, Artist.
Advertisement ran from April 9 to May 31, 1859.
1859 June 1. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) June 1, 1859, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.
Dunshee’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery. No. 30 Purchase Street. Mr. D. who stands at the head of his profession, will guarantee to the public that he will continue to hold out better inducements than ever. Instead of letting the public run their chances for pictures, he will give Ambrotypes in nice Velvet Lined Cases, For Only 50 Cents! And warrant all his pictures to be perfect in every respect.
Photographs of all sizes from $3 per dozen to $20 each. Mr. Dunshee employs one of the first India Ink workers in the State, therefore can get up finer Photographs than any other room in the city. The public are respectfully invited to call and see for themselves before purchasing elsewhere.
Old Daguerreotypes. Particular attention paid to copying old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends or others to any desired size. Each picture warranted perfect as a likeness and superior in style and finish. Mr. D. having the most complete set of instruments an excellent light and the Largest Camera in the city, is prepared to do all kinds in his line in a manner unsurpassed by the best artist in any city in the Union.
Picture Frames. Double and Single cases of all desirable kinds and latest patterns kept constantly on hand and sold at prices which defy competition. Gallery No. 30 Purchase Street. E. S. Dunshee, Artist.
Advertisement ran from June 1 to December 31, 1859.
1860 January 5. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) January 5, 1860, Vol. X, No. 265, P. 2.
The attention of our readers is called to the advertisement in the special notices, of Mr. Dunshee, whose reputation as an artist is well known in this city. He is sti;ll ready to take ambrotypes and photographs in the highest style of the art, for the proof of which any one has but to call at his rooms and see specimens,
1860 January 5. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) January 5, 1860, Vol. X, No. 265, P. 2.
True Facts, And Facts Worthy Of Being Known. Everybody Proclaims It, That Dunshee’s Ambrotypes and Photographs are beyond all question the best made in this city. Their immense sale and universal popularity attest their excellence.
Anybody Who may have one of his Pictures will convinced of the above facts.
Nobody Will doubt their superiority over others, and any one desiring a fine Likeness should not fail to call at his Gallery. No. 30 Purchase Street.
Old Daguerreotypes copied into Photographs, and made superior to the original picture, at No. 30 Purchase st. E. S. Dunshee, Artist.
Advertisement ran from January 5 to
1864 February 20. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) February 20, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 6, P. 2.
Inducements to the Uninformed! E. S. Dunshee Informs the public in general that he can and will take all styles of Pictures, Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Card Visites, from the smallest up to life size, as low as at any other Rooms in the city. Also , Card Visites from Negatives for $2 and $2.50 per dozen—please bear in mind.
Frames of all styles and sizes, constantly on hand.
Gallery No. 30 Purchase street. E. S. Dunshee.
1864 February 25. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) February 25, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 10, P. 2.
Notice. I Hereby notify the public that I shall pay no bills contracted by any person, not even my wife, without my written permission. E. S. Dunshee.
1864 March 29. Daily Evening Standard. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) March 29, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 38, P. 2.
E. S. Dunshee has not sold out nor has he left town, but can be found at his rooms, 30 Purchase street, and all who wish their card visites or any other style of picture, can be accommodated at as low price as at any other room in this city.
1873-1876 in partnership with his son in the firm of Edward S. Dunshee & Son (E. Byron Dunshee) Principals in the firm include 1882-1887 Fred F. Dunshee, 1882-1884 Frederick J. Needham,
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
[2] Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900