1843 Address Unknown, New Haven, Connecticut.
1844-1845 13 Mitchell’s Building, New Haven, Connecticut.[1]
1846 Brewster’s new Building, Hartford, Connecticut.
1847 Rooms 7, 8, & 9 Brewster’s Exchange, New Haven, Connecticut.[2]
1843 October 6. New Haven Daily Herald. (New Haven, Connecticut.) October 6, 1843, Vol. XI, No.235, Whole No. 3143, P. 2.
Among the diplomas awarded at the late fair for specimens of excellence in the various arts, we noticed one awarded to Mr. T. Hart for his beautiful Daguerreotype likenesses. The distinction was richly merited, as Mr. Hart executes the most perfect specimens of the photographic art we have ever seen.—Those who would avail themselves of his services in procuring faithful likenesses of themselves and friends should make early application, as the present opportunity will soon pass.
1844 December 11. New Haven Daily Herald. (New Haven, Connecticut.) December 11, 1844, Vol. XII, No.292, Whole No. 3497, P. 3.
T. Hart’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 13 Mitchell’s Building. T. Hart, Daguerrean Artist, has returned from New York with all the recent improvements from Paris and London, and is now prepared to execute Daguerreotype Portraits in style not surpassed by any for the general vigor of tone, [unmingled] with the most delicate softness in the shadows and mezzotints. In case the Portraits are preferred with colors, no extra charge is made for the same, and no portrait is delivered that does not give perfect satisfaction.
A call is respectfully solicited. T. Hart, No. 13 Mitchell’s Building.
Advertisement ran seven times between December 11 to 20, 1844.
1844 December 21. New Haven Daily Herald. (New Haven, Connecticut.) December 21, 1844, Vol. XII, No.301, Whole No. 3506, P. 2.
Capital, Capital, is the word, Messrs. Editors; but its meaning in this connection is not to be well understood without a direct appeal to the head, and that too with a particular reference to the heart—for it relates to an affair of both.
And not to puzzle you with riddles, I wish to say, thanks to the skill of our fellow-citizen, Mr. Hart, who has just finished me with a capital daguerreotype likeness of a friend. I hardly know which most to admire, its excellence as a likeness, or as a specimen of art. And then how trifling the cost for such a beautiful keepsake! It is indeed a good investment, and one feels the richer for it; that is, if he cares for any body besides himself; and if he does not, he is certainly unworthy the countenance of a friend.
Now I am not merely sporting in a play upon words; for though they bear two meanings, there is great truth in both. But, punning aside, let me advise those citizens who desire to “go a-head,” and that in the very best style, to be sure and call on Mr. Hart.
Mr. Hart draws his portraits with a pencil of light, which he catches pure from its source, having his studio high above the passing shadows of the street, (in the very upper story of “Mitchell’s elevated building.)—But this is not the whole secret of his superior success. Mr. Hart, after having profited by much personal experience, has, I understand, been so fortunate as to have placed himself in communication with a gentleman who has been with Mons. Daguerre in Paris, the original discoverer of this wonderful process. He can therefore avail himself of the recent improvements of Mons. Daguerre.—What these improvements are a secret which I do not pretend to know; but that there are improvements every observer can see at a glance. Mr. Hart’s recent efforts evince this perfectly. A Daguerreotype taken in a good light and by skillful hands, is no longer a grim caricature. Observer.
P. S. The “holidays” are close by—friends are taxing their ingenuity to select for each other some appropriate token of kindly remembrance. I venture to suggest a new custom for the occasion, namely—an annual exchange of Daguerreotypes among friends.
1845 May 29. Herald of the Times. (Newport, Rhode Island.) May 29, 1845, Vol. XVI, No. 10, Whole No. 790, P. 3.
Newport Daguerrean Gallery, Thames Street, (Rhode Island Union Bank Building.) Wm. Henry Franklin, From Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, N. Y. and Wm. A. Judson, From T. Hart’s Daguerrean Gallery, New Haven, Having purchased the interest of Mr. Henry M. Brownell, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Newport, that they are prepared to execute Daguerrean Likenesses in a style unsurpassed.—Being thoroughly conversant with all the modern improvements, their Pictures cannot fail to please. No picture will be allowed to leave their Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.
Likenesses taken for lockets, Broaches, and Finger Rings.
The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens whether they intend sitting or not.
Instructions given, and apparatus together with chemicals furnished, on reasonable terms.
Likenesses taken without regard to weather.
Messrs. Editors.—Having rambled somewhat this spring, I have had an opportunity to notice many things of interest, among which there have been several specimens of art which have attracted my attention.
Yesterday I accidentally stepped into Hart & Moulthrop’s Daguerreotype Rooms, in Brewster’s new and airy building, and can say, without flattery, that they are fitted up superior to any others, not excepting even Plumbe’s rooms in New York! These gentlemanly and obliging artists have carried the art to nearly perfection, and I can affirm, without contradiction, that their likenesses are not inferior to those taken by persons whose name are more familiarly known to the public by newspaper puffs.—That they deserve and should receive the support and patronage of the public, will be acknowledged by all.
If our young ladies and gentlemen will call upon Messrs, H. & M. they can see and judge for themselves, and procure a likeness—a correct and beautiful one—for a trifle, not inferior to those taken in New York or Boston; and they can also learn the art of painting for much less money than they can to dance or roam the streets.
This communication, Messrs. Editors, is not intendent as a puff, but as a word of encouragement to our own citizens who are endeavoring in a retiring and modest manner to bring the fine arts to perfection.
1845 July 23. New Haven Daily Herald. (New Haven, Connecticut.) July 23, 1845, Vol. XIII, No.172, Whole No. 3686, P. 2.
The committee on the burying Ground are indebted to Messrs Daggett, Hinman, and Gorham for 24 Engravings, Portraits and Views, which were deposited in the copper box near the Corner Stone; and to Mr. Gorham of the same firm for the inscription.
Also to Mr. Hart, for 11 Daguerreotype impressions, including one of the Gateway, and ten Portraits; among others, those of Judge Baldwin, Dr. John Skinner, Gov. Baldwin, Hon. R. I. Ingersoll, Rev. Dr. Croswell, Rev. Dr. Bacon, &c.
New Haven Connecticut City Directories.
1843. Not Listed.
1847. (Moulthrop & H.) daguerrean, rooms 7, 8, 9 Brewster’s Exchange. B-52 Elm.
1851. Not Listed.
[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
[2] New Haven City Directory.
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