c.1844-1845 251 Broadway, New York, New York.
1845 Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square, Norwich, Connecticut.
1845-1846 Corner Camp and Canal Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana.
1846 Rooms North Wing of the Clinton House, Ithaca, New York.
1846 Address Unknown, Saratoga, New York.
1847-1848 Rooms on Court Street, Over H. Lewis’ Store, Binghamton, New York.
1849-1851 Corner of Bank and Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
1851 Address Unknown, Cleveland, Ohio.
1851-1854 Over Merchants’ Bank, opposite Weddell House, Cleveland, Ohio.
1852 corner of Superior and Seneca Streets, Sartwell’s Block, Cleveland, Ohio.
1853 Corner Clay and Montgomery Streets, San Francisco, California.
1854 163 Clay Street, San Francisco, California.
1845 September 17. The Norwich Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) September 17, 1845, Vol. XXIV, No. 28, Whole No. 3236, P. 2.
Daguerreotype Likenesses.—If any of our friends in Norwich or its vicinity would like an absolutely perfect Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends, now is their time. Mr. Johnson, the artist, has spent a number of years in Plumbe’s famous Daguerreotype Academy in New York, and is enabled to avail himself of all the latest discoveries and improvements in this wonderful mode of copying the “human face divine.” A compared, or we should rather say contrasted, with any other Daguerreotype miniatures we have ever seen taken in Norwich, those taken by Mr. Johnson are to the others what an exquisite painting is to a mere daub. But, “seeing is believing;” at least we do not hesitate to say that no one who sees a production, such as we saw last evening, of Mr. Johnson’s pencil of light, can hesitate to believe all, and more than all, we have said in his favor. He visits Norwich, in compliance with an urgent invitation of gentlemen of this city, and his stay, we understand, is limited to a very few days. Those who would avail themselves of a opportunity such as rarely occurs, had therefore, better be in a hurry. Mr. Johnson’s rooms are at Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square.
1845 October 8. The Norwich Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) October 8, 1845, Vol. XXIV, No. 31, Whole No. 3239, P. 1.
Daguerreotyping.—We invite attention, some day since, to the beautiful and highly finished specimens of miniature likenesses at the rooms of Mr. Johnson, in Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square. During Mr. J.’s stay in Norwich, his rooms were constantly crowded with visitor’s, and his success in the practice of his art was the theme of general and admiring comment. Mr. Johnson took his departure last week, and we supposed the skill and art which characterized his specimens had gone with him. But we have just been shown a miniature likeness of a gentleman of this city, taken this morning by Mr. Allen, the young gentleman who constantly aided Mr. Johnson while here, that, so far as we can judge, falls little, if at all below the best specimens produced by Mr. Johnson. There are many, we know, who would have been glad to have availed themselves of Mt. J.’s visit to the city to obtain likenesses of themselves or friends, but who “could not come at him for the press.” We advise such to call upon Mr. Allen. They will find him occupying the same rooms as did Mr. J., and after looking at his “specimens” they will, we much incline to believe, leave facsimiles of their own “handsome looks” behind them.
1845 November 2. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) November 2, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 239, P. 2.
Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans. Miniatures of every size taken, single or in group, with the natural colors, in a very superior manner. The public are invited to call and examine our specimens. No charge will be made for a Portrait unless satisfactory in every respect and equal to the specimens exhibited. The Rooms are spacious and well arranged and with the enlarged window on Canal street, capable of admitting the proper degree of light on the sitters, the Portraits are clear and perfect, exhibiting
Every feature with great distinctness.
An examination of our specimens and mode of operating will be a better test of our skill and success in the art than anything we can say in an advertisement.
Apparatus warranted the genuine Voigtlander, with the most recent improvements; also, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c. furnished to Daguerreotype Artists, and instructions given in the art. Johnson & Jacobs.
Advertisement ran from November 2 to December 9, 1845.
1845 December 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 10, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 271, P. 2.
Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans. Citizens and strangers are invited to examine our New Style of ne plus ultra Colored Miniatures, surpassing any ever executed in this city, in beauty, brilliancy and durability. They are warranted imperishable, and taken without reversing the object. We are better prepared to take family groups than any establishment in New Orleans.
We would call the attention of Daguerreotype Artists to our large stock, consisting of Cameras (genuine Voigtlander), Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, and Apparatus of every description, all warranted the best quality.
Instructions for taking our superior style of Pictures given on moderate terms. Johnson & Jacobs.
Advertisement ran from December 10, 1845 to January 22, 1846.
1846 January 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 10, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 9, Whole No. 4222, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Several Furnishing Establishments and Sole Agency for the sale of Voigtlander’s Apparatus.
The genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus, also the best plates, Chemicals, Polishing Materials and Morocco Cases, &c., &c. may be procured at the subscribers’, wholesale and retail, by addressing (post paid) to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia, or Langenheim & Beckers, 201 Broadway, N. Y.
The following gentlemen have agreed to act as Agents for the sale of the genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus:–
Messrs. Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.
Mr. James L. Lyon, Richmond, Va.
Mr. S. Broadbent, Columbia, S. C.
Mr. James P. Perry, Charleston, S. C.
Mr. S. Noessel, New Orleans.
Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, New Orleans.
W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia.
Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 19, 1846.
1846 January 12. The Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 12, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.
Fair of the Agricultural And Mechanics’ Association of Louisiana.—The annual fair of this association was held in Baton Rouge on Monday and Tuesday last. The specimens of agricultural improvements and mechanical skill exhibited were limited, still they showed the rapid progress of the one in our State, and the fast approaching towards perfection of the others…
There was an interesting display of Fine Arts. Mr. James McGuire and Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, of this city, exhibited a great variety of Daguerreotypes, which, for correctness and beauty of finish, could not be excelled. Mr. McGuire received the first premium, and Johnson & Jacobs the second…
1846 January 23. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 23, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 271, P. 2.
Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans. Citizens and strangers are invited to examine our New Style of ne plus ultra Colored Miniatures, surpassing any ever executed in this city, in beauty, brilliancy and durability. They are warranted imperishable, and taken without reversing the object. We are better prepared to take family groups than any establishment in New Orleans.
We would call the attention of Daguerreotype Artists to our large stock, consisting of Cameras (genuine Voigtlander), Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, and Apparatus of every description, all warranted the best quality.
Instructions for taking our superior style of Pictures given on moderate terms. Johnson & Co.
1846 April 8. Ithaca Journal & General Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) April 8, 1846, Vol. XXX, No. 40, Whole No. 1,495, P. 3.
Johnson’s Photographic Gallery Mr. Johnson, late of Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, New York has the honor to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ithaca that his rooms are now open for the reception of visitors, in the north wing of the Clinton House—entrance one door south of A. Sherrill’s office. Mr. J.’s pictures are universally admired, for their brilliancy, beauty of finish and life-like appearance, and he warrants them imperishable.
As his stay will be short, he respectfully desires his friends to call soon—if for nothing but to examine his pictures, of which he has a large collection.
Persons possessing inferior pictures can have them exchanged at a very moderate charge.
Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.
Instructions in the art, with apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.
Rooms open from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M. Ithaca, March 17, 1846.
Advertisement ran from April 8 to 29, 1846.
1846 July 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) July 18, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 86, Whole No. 1,641, P. 3.
Saratoga—Art, Life, &c. Correspondent of The Tribune. Saratoga Springs, July 16, 1846….
While writing about works of art, I would mention Mr. Johnson, The daguerreotype artist, and Mons. Edouart, the Silhouetteist, who are well known to old visitants here, having been here for several seasons. They are both great artists in their way, and attract many visitors to their rooms, and even those loiterers who just stroll into their rooms to pass an idle moment by viewing their pictures, are many of them induced to get their own likenesses taken….
1847 August 4. Broome Republican. (Binghamton, New York.) August 4, 1847, Vol. XXVI, No. 1, Whole No. 1,251, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. Johnson, would respectfully announced to his friends, that he has taken the rooms over H. Lewis’s store, where he will be happy to wait upon all those who may wish correct Miniatures of Themselves, taken in the best style of the Art. Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. Binghamton, May 26, 1847.
Advertisement ran from August 4, 1847 to August 9, 1848.
1848 August 23. Broome Republican. (Binghamton, New York.) August 23, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 4, Whole No. 1296, P. 2.
Important News—Removal of The “Lightning Line” From Johnson’s Rooms. Revolution in Daguerreotype, and awful fall in the Price of Pictures. Mr. Johnson has the pleasure of informing his friends that he has shaken hands and parted with the “lightning line,” and having entirely cleansed his rooms of the gasses arising from the batteries attached to the Telegraph, is now enabled to produce better specimens of the Daguerreotype Art than he has ever done before; and what is still more curious, has discovered the art of selling pictures at a marvelously cheap rate, compared with former prices.
From and after this date, until further notice, for cash on the delivery of the picture, his prices will be as follows:
Medium Plate Picture, in morocco Case $1.50
Quarter do do do $2.50
Half do do do $4.00
Pictures set in lockets, bracelets or pins $1.50
Which, considering the quality of the work, is lower than ever before offered by any other operator.
Mr. J. has a most excellent metallic mirror, for taking out-door views, by which the picture is not inverted.
Persons wishing to be “taken off” will do well to call soon, as this “unprecedented” state of things may be of very short duration.
Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. in all sorts of weather over the store of H. Lewis, Court-street.
N. B.—For sale, with or without instructions a first rate Medium Camera, with apparatus complete, on the most reasonable terms.
Advertisement ran from August 23 to October 4, 1848.
1849 March 7. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) March 7, 1849, Vol. XXXII, No. 10, Whole No. 1,912, P. 1.
Photographs.
“Secure the shadow ere the substance fade,
Let Nature copy that which Nature made.”
We saw this morning a pair of miniature likenesses of our friend Briggs of the Democrat, and were struck with their rare accuracy and beauty. We speak, of course, of beauty of execution—not meaning to flatter Col. B. on account of his good looks. Indeed we cannot forget forget the philosophical remark of M. Daguerre, the inventor of the photographic process: “You have handsome face, you shall have dem handsome picture; You had bad faces, you shall have dem bad pictures!” These pictures were, one from the rooms of Mr. Johnson, the other from those of Mr. Clark, two very successful Daguerrean artists of our city. We have seen several groups as well as single pictures, the work of Mr. Johnson, and we question whether for distinctness, accuracy of likeness or elegance, they could be surpassed in the galleries of Plumbe. And the pictures of Mr. Clarkare the admiration of every one.
1849 August 10. Geneva Daily Gazette. (Geneva, New York.) August 10, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 239, Vol. V, No. 32, P. 2.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer thus “does up” a notice of the new Bank building erected in that city:
To show that we are progressive people look at the elegantly constructed and arranged new State Bank building, on the corner of Bank and Superior street. The architect was C. W. Heard and he deserves a bronzed statute on its colonnade. It is a beauty, externally, and internally, and so was the inquisition in Spain that Bonaparte broke up. Entire: in the basement is a barber. Her the victim is first shaved! The next floor is the Bank Department. Here the substance is taken. The next degree as you approach the skies, contains the Dentists. They extract your grinders and leave you to sup sorrow with a spoon of grief, i. e., live on spoon victuals. Then comes the Daguerreotype man, Johnson, who takes what then is left of you, even your shadow, and Brown the Writing Master, traces what you were in shape of a great goose.
Now, to complete the picture, it is no fancy one, the oldest auctioneer, Cutter, has got posted next door to sell your remnants, if you have any to the highest bidder. Beware that corner!
1850 March 7. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) March 7, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 17, Whole No. 1,959, P. 3.
Johnson’s Daguerreotype Rooms. Mr. Johnson has the pleasure to inform his friends and the public that he has just returned from New York with a full assortment of materials of the best quality, calculated to suit the taste as well as the pockets of all who may please to favor him with a call. He has also, at considerable expense, obtained a new, quick-working apparatus—of great importance where children or nervous persons re to have their miniatures taken. Call and see, at his rooms in the Bank Building, at the corner of Bank and Superior streets.
1850 October 23. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) October 23, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 41, Whole No. 1,985, P. 3.
California Gold Is not more valuable than one of Johnson’s Premium Daguerreotype Miniatures. His rooms are over the Merchants Bank, opposite the Weddell House.
This well known establishment has just been fitted up in a style of elegance not surpassed in any of the eastern cities. Mr. J. has arranged his rooms with every convenience for his business. In addition to his immense Sky-Light he has two large side lights the largest in the State, and the best calculated for the execution of first rate pictures. This fact he has proved by 11 years experience in the business; being now the oldest Practical Daguerrean Artist in the United States or the World. Therefore he has no fear that his own pupils can equal their master, although they boast of being unequaled, after only a few weeks practice.
N. B. Prices the same as usual, therefore none need employ inexperienced artists on the score of economy. Call and see. Charles E. Johnson.
Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 6, 1850.
1851 April 9. Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) April 9, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 2.
Cleveland Daguerreotype Stock Depot. Johnson & Fellows, Daguerrean Artist. Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of every variety of materials for Daguerreotypists’ Use, which they are selling as low as can be bought in New York City.
The attention of Artists is respectfully invited to their elegant and large assortment of Cameras, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., Cc. all of which they test before offering for sale, and warrant genuine. Having had long experience in the business they supply themselves with such stock, only, as Artists require.
Instruction in the art carefully given.
Rooms on the corner of Bank and Superior-st. opposite the Wendell House, Clevenland, Ohio. Chas. E. Johnson. Parker Fellows
Advertisement ran from April 9 to July 17, 1851.
1851 April 22. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) April 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 19, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, Daguerreotypist, have recently procured the services of Mr. J. F. Ryder, late of New York—a very skilful operator. We yesterday examined several specimens of his work, and we have rarely if ever seen their equals. They are sufficiently distinct without being harsh in their outline, and excel particularly in life-like expressions. Call at their rooms and look at their portrait gallery.
1851 July 21. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 21, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, Whole No. 320, P. 3.
Read And Consider! Matthews having made arrangements with Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, to enter their employment for a certain length of time, has disposed of his entire interest in the Daguerrian Business, To B. S. Morrill & Co., and according to an agreement with them will make no more Pictures in this County, and would most cheerfully recommend all those wanting Perfect Specimens of the Art to patronize them; fully knowing their knowledge of the business equal to any other artist in the east or west, your humble servant not excepted.
Wm. B. Matthews. Ravenna, July 14, 1851.
Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1851.
1851 December 22. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.
Fire. A fire was discovered Sunday at 10½ A. M., in the Rooms of Johnson & Fellows, Daguerreotypist, Merchants’ Bank Block. It originated from the stove, burned through the floor, and rapidly spread between the floor and ceiling below, nearly the whole length of the building. It was considerable time after the engines were on the ground that the precise location of the fire could be ascertained, owing to the dense smoke. Nearly all the furniture and apparatus of Johnson & Fellows were more or less damaged by fire and water. Precise loss not known. The offices of C. Stetson, Esq., Dr. Bigelow and Dr. Robinson, were considerably injured by water. Cutter & Taylor suffered quite a loss from the same cause.
We understand that Johnson & Fellows [are] insured for $1,200.
1851 December 22. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.
We also return our sincere thanks to the Firemen and our friends, whose efficiency and care saved much of our property in yesterdays conflagration. Prudence, care and judgement, characterized every movement on their part, and to them we owe every thing. At present, we can only say that we are very grateful. But at some future period, we will endeavor to express our thanks by deeds as well as words.
We would also state that we shall be fully prepared on Wednesday morning to take Miniatures as well and as rapidly as ever. Our Rooms, by that time, will be in through repair, and we should be glade to see all who may feel inclined to give us their patronage. Johnson & Fellows.
1851 December 23. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 23, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.
Messrs. Johnson & Fellows are not to be burned or drowned out. They will resume labors to-morrow. Such pluck and enterprise deserves patronage.
1852 January 7. Cleveland Leader. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.
Johnson, over Merchant’s Bank, having had twelve years experience, is acknowledged by the public to be the most perfect Daguerreotype Artist in this city. He is permanently located in Cleveland. de. 13.
1852 January 7. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.
Johnson & Fellows, Premium Skylight Daguerreotype Rooms, Over Merchants’ Bank, opposite the Weddell House. Also, Sartwell’s Block, corner of Superior and Seneca Streets.
1852 January 7. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.
Cleveland Daguerreotype Stock Depot. Johnson & Fellows, Daguerrean Artists, keep constantly on hand a full assortment of every variety of materials for Daguerreotypist use, which they are selling as low as can be bought in New York City.
The attention of Artists is respectfully invited to their elegant and large assortment of Cameras, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., &c., all of which they tested before offering for sale, and warranted genuine. Having had long experience in the business, they supply themselves with such stock only as Artists require.
Instructions in the art carefully given. Charles E. Johnson, Parker Fellows
Rooms, Superior Street, opposite Weddell House, Cleveland, Ohio. apr8.
Advertisement ran from January 7 to
1852 January 7. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 4.
Premium Daguerreotypes. Johnson & Fellows, at their Rooms corner Bank and Superior sts., opposite the Weddell House, are still taking miniatures in the highest style of the art. Mr. Johnson is universally acknowledged one of the most eminent artists in the United States. His pictures have for two successive years taken the first premiums at the American Institute, New York; Franklin do. Philadelphia; Mechanics’ do. Boston.
They are taking, in addition to the old style, the celebrated Illuminated Daguerreotypes, which are considered far superior to any others. The Daguerrean Journal in speaking of them says “they somewhat resemble the Crayon, yet surpass them in beauty.” They have the largest and finest operating Room with skylight in the State, and the best whole size Camera ever manufactured in the country. Their Cameras were judged the best at the World’s Fair. Every variety of Cases, Frames and Lockets can be found at their Rooms. Dec. 22, 1851.
1852 January 21. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 21, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 16, P. 2.
$5 Reward—We will give the above reward to any one who will inform us of the person or persons who broke the shutters and large pain of glass in our showcase on the sidewalk, on Saturday or Sunday night last. Johnson & Fellow.
1852 April 3. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 2.
Messrs. Johnson and Gurney daguerreotypist, have taken rooms at the Odd-Fellows’ building, for the purpose of “practicing the daguerrean art in all its minutiae.” The specimens of their work, which may be seen at the entrance to their rooms, are highly finished and beautiful. See their card in another column.
1852 April 3. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 3.
Mr. Johnson, The Oldest Daguerreotypist now living, and Mr. Gurney, of the firm Gibbs & Gurney, of Vicksburg and Natchez, Miss., have opened a room in the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, at Franklin, where they will remain a short time, for the purpose of practicing the Daguerrean Art in all its minutiae.
Mr. Johnson is a pioneer in the business, has practiced the Art ever since its introduction into the United States, and is acknowledged by Root, Brady, Plumb and Hill, of New York, and Jacobs, Maguire and Moissenett, of New Orleans, to be the best artist now living in America, as almost all of the above artist have received their instructions direct from him.
We have a beautiful variety of Cases and Lockets of all descriptions, namely—Parodi Cases, Kossuth Cases, Jenny Lind Cases, Catharine Hayes, Eareka Cases, Bridal Cases, Breast Pins, &c.
The Citizens of Franklin and its Vicinity are invited to call and examine our specimens .
Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge made.
N. B.—A rare chance is now offered for obtaining instructions in this beautiful Art, direct from Mr. Johnson. Char les E. Johnson. M. J. Gurney.
Advertisement ran from April 3 to 24, 1852.
1852 April 10. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 10, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 13, P. 2.
Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, are making admirable pictures at their rooms, in the Odd Fellows’ building.
1852 April 17. The Planters’ Banner. (Franklin, Louisiana.) April 17, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 2.
Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, will only remain at their rooms in the Odd Fellows’ building a few days longer. Those needing pictures had better make an early call.
1852 May 20. Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) May 20, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. Only One Dollar Each!! Now is the time to get a first class Miniature put up in good style for One Dollar. We pledge ourselves to execute better work than can be obtained at any other place in this city for that price. Perfect satisfaction warranted. Let none hereafter employ inferior Artists from motives of economy.
Remember the old establishment, rooms over the Merchants Bank, opposite Weddell House, corner of Bank and Superior-sts. Johnson & Fellows.
N. B.—We use both side and sky lights—the most perfect arrangement in this city.
1852 September 22. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1805, P. 1.
The State Fair…Total Entries on Exhibition.
Horticultural………………………………………521
Mechanical and Fine Arts………………………..526
Machinery and Miscellaneous……………………398
Products of Farm & Dairy………………………..175
Agricultural Implements………………………….263
Fowls………………………………………………075
Sheep………………………………………………244
Horses……………………………………………..225
Cattle………………………………………………325
Hogs……………………………………………….034
Total……………………………………………….2823
Class H.
W. C. North, Cleveland, specimens daguerreotypes.
A. Bisbee, Dayton, specimens daguerreotypes.
A. C. Partridge, Wheeling, daguerreotypes.
Mrs. Short, Cleveland, specimens daguerreotypes.
Johnson & Fellows, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.
McDonald & Co., Buffalo, daguerreotypes.
Root, S., New York, 14 daguerreotypes.
1852 September 22. The Cleveland Herald. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1805, P. 4.
Notes of the State Fair. We shall make such specific notice of the articles exhibited at the State Fair as time and circumstances permit, and if any exhibitors are neglected, as they probably will be in the multitudes assembled, it will not be for lack of giid intention. We should be glad to deal fairly by all. We begin with…
Daguerreotypes. The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures. A portion of Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and is constantly crowded with admiring visitors.
Entering from the West, Mrs. Short, of Cleveland, has a pretty group of miniatures, two of them old settlers whose well-known countenances often shed sunshine on the poor and suffering…
Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Plainesville Rail Road Bridge, and two miniatures, one that almost preaches right out, of Rev. Dr. Perry.—The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrate the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting. The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect as to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse-shoe Falls from Canada Landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance! The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well-known artists.
Mr. North, another Cleveland artist, who took the first premium at last year’s State Fair, has foiled a large space close at hand with his truly splendid pictures and life-like miniatures. His views of the Weddell, Melodeon, new Jail, &c., are realitics, [sic.] and his groups and single miniatures, many of them well known personages, attract much attention. One feature, the Editorial corps of the city, including a full length of Lippard in Brotherhood regalia, and Mrs. Gage, the story-teller and poetess, from a “home-picture” good looking of course. The portraits are all perfect—would we could say as much of some of the originals! Little “Zack,” to our eye the gem of North’s collection, is generally mistaken for the “Infant Drummer,” and quite naturally in the absence of a label. There is an air of ease and rest after a boyish rub-a-dub both in countenance and position, rarely obtained in daguerreotypes even of “children of larger growth.” North has good reason to be proud of his skill as well as of the Art to which he is devoted.
Next to North’s is a collection of magnificent Daguerreotypes from Root’s Premium Gallery, New York. Three of the portraits are unusually large and fine. Among the notables miniatured are Madame Alboni, Horace Greeley, Geo. M. Dallas, and P. T. Barnum, the picture no humbug at least. Our Western Artists will have to look out for their laurels. In a homely frontierphrase, it is low “Root hog or die!” for premims. [sic.]
The Old Dominion is also in the field with pictures “ardent as a Southern sun can make them.” Mr. Partridge, of Wheeling has a numerous and fine display of pictures and miniatures, ranged by the side of New York. He has beautiful views of Zane’s Island in the Ohio, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the span 1010 feet. It is a spider’s web in mid-air, te most delicate tracery being limned in beauty by the unerring light. Rev. Dr. Campbell, Dr. Valentine, and a host of the lesser known are submitted to the admiration of thousands. A group of a hundred or more little Misses on a single plates, all standing in compact order, is a sweet picture Old Sol must have been delighted in taking.
A. Bisbee, of Dayton, has filled nearly a whole side with his grand collection. He has a fine, large picture of Dayton Court House, the best edifice of the kind in Ohio, the Philips House and other Dayton views. His view of Cincinnati from Newport, is the great Daguerreotype picture of the exhibition. It presents a plate richly framed, about 8 feet long by 10 or 12 inches wide, and gives a river view of the city and hills several miles in length! The panorama is of course faithful to nature, and is a wonderful triumph of the Art. Mr. B.’s miniatures, single and in groups, are very attractive.
Last, but not least, are a group of three ladies and two other miniatures of large size, by McDonnell & Co., of Buffalo. It would be difficult to select three more pleasing or meritorious pictures from the entire collection. Everybody stops to admire them, a sufficient meed of praise, unless it be the first approval of the committee.
Our seconds are up, and you have one hasty daguerreotype of the Daguerreotypes.
1852 September 22. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 3.
List of Entries At The State Fair…
Class H.—Domestic Manufactures…
A. C. Partridge, Wheeling, Va., daguerreotypes.
Mrs. Short, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.
Johnson & Fellows, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.
1852 September 22. The Daily Ohio Statesman. (Columbus, Ohio.) September 22, 1852, Vol. II, No. 1460, New Series No. 1921, P. 2.
Third Annual Ohio State Fair. We continue from the Cleveland Herald the following notices of the Ohio State Fair:
Daguerreotypes. The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to the number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures. A portion of the Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and as constantly crowded with admiring visitors…
Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows of Cleveland, consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Painesville Railroad Bridge, and two miniatures, one that almost preaches right out, of Rev. Dr. Perry. The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrated the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting. The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect as to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse-shoe Falls from Canada landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance. The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well known artists…
1852 September 23. Scott Soup Bowl. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 23, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 1.
The State Fair…Class II—Domestic Manufacturers…
W. C. North, Cleveland, specimens Daguerreotypes.
A. Bisbee, Dayton, specimen daguerreotypes.
Class II.
Johnson & Fellow, Cleveland—Daguerreotypes.
McDonald & Co., Buffalo—Daguerreotypes.
A. C. Partridge, Wheeling—Daguerreotypes.
S. Root, New York—14 Daguerreotypes.
Mrs. Short, Cleveland—Specimens daguerreotypes.
1852 September 23. Scott Soup Bowl. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 23, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 4.
Notes of the State Fair. We shall make such specific notice of the articles exhibited at the State Fair as time and circumstances permit, and if any exhibitors are neglected, as probably will be in the multitudes assembled, if will not be for lack of good intention. We should be glad to deal fairly by all. We begin with…
Daguerreotypes.
The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures A [portion of ] Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and is constantly crowded with admiring visitors.
Entering from the West, Mrs. Short, of Cleveland, has a pretty group of miniatures, two of them old settlers whose well-known countenances often [ ? ] sunshine on the poor and suffering…
Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Painesville Rail Road Bridge, and two miniatures, on that almost preaches right out, Rev. Dr. Perry.—The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrate the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting. The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with –private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect [as] to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse Shoe Falls from Canada Landing—And the Bridge and Rapids from Canada Landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance! The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well-known artists.
Mr. North, another Cleveland artist who took the first premium at last year’s State Fair, has filled a large space close at hand with his truly splendid pictures and life-like miniatures. His views of the Weddell, Melodeon, new Jail, &c., are realities, and his groups and single miniatures, many of them well known personages, attract-much attention. One feature, The Editorial corps of the city, including a full length of Lippard in Brotherhood regalia, and Mrs. Gage, the story-teller and poetess, from a” home-picture” good looking of course. The portraits are all perfect—would we could say as much of some of the originals! Little “Zack,” to our eye the gem of North’s collection, is generally mistaken for the “Infant Drummer,” and quite naturally in the absence of a label. There is an air of ease and rest after a boyish rub-a-dub both in countenance and position, rarely obtained in daguerreotypes even of children of larger growth.” North has good reason to be proud of his skill as well as of the Art to which he is devoted…
Next o North’s, is a collection of magnificent Daguerreotypes from Root’s Premium Gallery, New York. Three of the portraits are unusually large and fine. Among the notables miniatured are Madame Alboni, Horace Greeley, Geo. M. Dallas, and P. T. Barnum, the picture no humbug at least. Our Western Artists will have to look out for their laurels. In a homely frontier phrase, it is now “Root hog or die!” for premiums.
The Old Dominion is also in the field with pictures “ardent as a Southern Sun can make them.” Mr. Partridge, of Wheeling, has a numerous a fine display of pictures and miniatures; ranged by the side of New York. He has beautiful views of Zane’s Island in the Ohio, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the span 1010 feet. It is a spider’s web in mid-air, the most delicate tracery being limned in beauty by the unerring light. Rev. Dr. Campbell, Dr. Valentine, and a host of the lesser known are submitted to the admiration of thousands. A group of a hundred or more little Misses on a single plate, all standing in compact order, is a sweet picture Old Sol must have been delighted in taking.
A. Bisbee, of Dayton, has filled nearly a whole side with his grand collection. He has a fine, large size picture of Dayton Court House, the best edifice of the kind in Ohio, the Phillips House and other Dayton views. His view of Cincinnati from Newport, is the great Daguerreotype picture of the exhibition. It presents a plate richly framed, about 8 feet long by 10 or 12 inches wide, and gives a river view of the city and hills several miles in length! The panorama is of course faithful to nature, and is a wonderful triumph of the Art. Mr. B.’s miniatures, single and in groups, are very attractive.
Last, but not least, are a group of three ladies and two other miniatures of large size, by McDonnell & Co., of Buffalo. It would be difficult to select three more pleasing or meritorious pictures from the entire collection. Everybody stops to admire them, a sufficient meed of praise, unless it be the first approval of the committee.
1852 December 24. Morning Daily True Democrat. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 24, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 304, P. 3.
Johnson & Fellows.—These artist have now a fine suit of rooms at the corner of Bank and Superior streets, and are prepared to take the best of pictures.—They have a large and beautiful stock of cases for Christmas, and we advise those who wish to procure a good likeness either of themselves or others, to go to Johnson & Fellows. The excellence of their work merits great praise, and the cheapness ought to ensure good success, which we heartily wish the above firm.
1853 June 7. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 7, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 56, P. 2.
Speaking of Daguerreotypes, we saw to-day in the possession of Johnson & Fellows, a crystal covered picture, the plate of which was not convex, but flat as in the common daguerreotype. It appears in very particular a perfect portrait, and a good picture. Mr. Fellows informs us that this style of putting up daguerreotypes is no new thing, but has often be used in other places. There seems to be a slight controversy on this subject between certain parties. The convex plate vs the level plate. Both make very good pictures, but we shall decide when daguerreotypist disagree!
1853 June 8. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 8, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 57, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. If you want a fine likeness, get one put up in Johnson & Fellows’ inimitable style. If you want a paperweight, get one with your likeness in it. Their Stereoscopes are the greatest wonder in the city.
1853 June 9. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 9, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 58, P. 2.
Dear Dealer:—I saw in your paper of Tuesday evening, a statement, (Mr. Fellows being your authority) that my Crystal Daguerreotypes setting is “no new thing, but has been used in other places” I deny the truth of the statement, and ask when and where? If it is no “new thing” why did Mr. Fellows, after hearing that I had set a daguerreotype in this style, go to several stores in town to procure a glass, which he obtained on Monday of this week (several days after I had applied for a patent) and putting his likenesses in the same, spent most of the afternoon in visiting hotels, stores, and stopping his friends in the street, showing his picture thus set! He acted as though he thought or that others would think, that it was “something new.” As it regards the flat or convex plate I would state that the first picture that I set in this style was on a flat plate. The convex plate is a decided improvement, making the picture more distinct and luminous. I claim in my patent both the level and convex plate. Since writing the above, I saw the following advertisement in the [Daily] Forest City of Tuesday morning, headed thus: “‘A Novelty’.—Get a Paper Weight Daguerreotype of yourself or friend. Just the thing for a writing desk. Johnson & Fellows get them up in a beautiful style.” To be consistent, he should have said “no new thing” I say, let every man manufacture his own “thunder.” W. C. North.
1853 June 24. San Francisco Evening Journal. (San Francisco, California.) June 24, 1853, Vol. II, No. 336, P. 2.
Re-Opened. Star & Johnson’s “Excelsior Daguerrean Gallery.” (Late Hamilton and Starr’s) The above Gallery, having been closed for a fortnight past, is now re-opened, greatly enlarged and improved, no pains or expense having been spared to make this, as its name imports, The Excelsior Gallery of San Francisco. The Show Rooms, Private Dressing Room for Ladies’, Laboratory, etc., are of the largest and most convenient plan. The light is superior to any in the city, and equal to the most celebrated Galleries in the Atlantic cities. Our Rooms are especially adapted for taking Family Groups, and so well ventilated that no unpleasantness is experienced even in the warmest weather, as is the case in smaller Galleries. Mr. Johnson, the artist, from his experience of thirteen years’ successful practice as a Daguerreotypist in the cities of New York and New Orleans, Augusta, Ga., Cleveland, Ohio; and during four seasons at Saratoga and two at the White Sulphur Springs,—feels himself warranted in insuring perfect satisfaction to all our patrons. No charge is made nor is any picture suffered to leave our possession, until the sitter is entirely satisfied. Rabe’s Building, 163 Clay st.
1853 June 28. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) June 28, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 74, P. 2.
[For the Plain Dealer.] Editors of Plain Dealer: I have just returned from New York, and find that during my absence, my neighbor, Mr. Fellows, (Not Johnson & Fellows, as Mr. Johnson is in California, and can have no part in this matter,) has been given me some sage advice, wishing me not to “set such a belligerent example.” He also begs of me to “fight” some one elce, and “not quite annihilate” him. You and your readers will bear me witness that I have done nothing more than ward off the blows which his “belligerent” disposition led him to aim at me for my “annihilation.” I told you in all truth and honesty that I had discovered a new setting for Daguerreotypes. Mr. Fellows denied the truth of my statement, by saying, “that this style of putting up Daguerreotypes is no new thing, but has often be used in other places.” Now, if Mr. Fellows had attended to his own business, and not denied what I know to be true, (and what he can’t prove to be false.) I should not have said the first nor the “last word” in this controversy. I would simply add that I expect to exhibit this new style of Daguerreotype at the World’s Fair in New York, and am prepared also to furnish then to my patrons, and invite all who wish to to call and see them. W. C. North.
1853 August 13. Daily Forest City. (Cleveland, Ohio.) August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, Np. 95, P. 3.
A Novelty. Get a Paper Weight Daguerreotype of yourself or friend. Just the thing for a writing desk.
Johnson & Fellows get them up in a beautiful style. je7.
1853 August 13. Daily Forest City. (Cleveland, Ohio.) August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, Np. 95, P. 3.
Stereoscopes; Or Solid Daguerreotypes. These Daguerreotypes are taken in fine style by Johnson & Fellows. They have the appearance of Statuary—the greatest improvement in the Daguerreotype art. je8.
1853 September 2. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) September 2, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 131, P. 2.
Home Again. Mr. Fellows has just returned from New York with an entire new assortment of every thing new pertaining to the Daguerrean Art. We have a fine assortment of Lockets, which we offer upon reasonable terms. Please call and see.
1853 October 11. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) October 11, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 164, P. 2.
Miniatures. One of the best places in the west to secure a perfect likeness is at the well known Rooms of Johnson & Fellows, (over Merchant’s Bank.) They now offer to the public a better assortment of Cases and Lockets than were ever before offered in this city. Go and see them.
1853 November 10. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) November 10, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 190, P. 2.
Wanted to see a nice cottage, well arranged, every thing convenient. House and grounds in the best order. Enquire of Mr. Fellows, at Johnson & Fellows’ Daguerrean Rooms,
1853 December 22. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 22, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 226, P. 2.
Holiday Presents. Nothing cab be more appropriate for a Holiday Present than one of Johnson & Fellows’ Daguerreotypes, done up in fine style. They have a large assortment of fancy cases and elegant lockets.
1853 December 23. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) December 23, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 227, P. 3.
Where to get Christmas Presents…
Johnson & Fellows, Mrs. Short, and North. Are all prepared to take daguerreotypes. What prettier gift than semblance of a loved one?
1854 January 7. Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer. (Cleveland, Ohio.) January 7, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 240, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes.—Since the opening of our Rooms in this city, nearly six years since, there never has been a season in which we have met with such good success as we have in the year just closed, For the steady increase in our business, we thank the citizens of Cleveland. Having secured the assistance of good artists, we shall now be better prepared than ever to accommodate all who favor us with a call. The quality of our work heretofore will be the guarantee of its continuance. Johnson & Fellows.
Daguerreotypes.—Since the opening of our Rooms in this city, nearly six years since, there never has been a season in which we have met with such good success as we have in the year just closed, For the steady increase in our business, we thank the citizens of Cleveland. Having secured the assistance of good artists, we shall now be better prepared than ever to accommodate all who favor us with a call. The quality of our work heretofore will be the guarantee of its continuance. Johnson & Fellows.
Advertisement was recorded on January 25 & February 1, 1854.
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