1857 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.
1858-1860 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]
1863 54 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.
1864-1870 54 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1871-1873 51 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1
1873-1874 66 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1
1875 Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.1
1857 March 26. Herald of Gospel Liberty. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) March 26, 1857, Vol. XLIX, No. 4, [New Series] Vol. VII, No. 4, P. 4.
Found! A Grand Place To Get Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State & Pleasant Sts., Entrance, No. 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Mass. Mr. Lamb respectfully notifies the public that he has taken the excellent Daguerrean Rooms on the corner of State and Pleasant streets, formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, where he is prepared to execute as good Photographic Pictures as can be produced, at the most reasonable prices.
Having secured of Mr. E. R. Perkins, (who is the sole proprietor of Cutting’s Patent for Newburyport and vicinity,) the right to take Ambrotypes under that patent, Mr. Lamb is not obliged to deceive the public with Pictures on Glass, by calling them Ambrotypes. The Ambrotype is taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, as if it were embodied in one glass. It is not exposed to the chemical action of the atmosphere, and will not fade in any climate. It can be taken much quicker than the Daguerreotype, and is more bold, clear and beautiful.
Please call and examine specimens. No Charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.
N. B. Copies taken from all kinds of pictures, on short notice. Pictures taken and inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. Also fine Gold Lockets, Pins, &c., on hand, for sale at the rooms.
1857 May 27. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 27, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 278, P. 2.
Ambrotypes. Mr. Lamb’s advertisement for taking Ambrotypes and other pictures will be found in another column. We have examined some of his specimens and found them finely executed. We doubt if they can be improved by many of our New England artists. The lights and shades of these pictures are most beautifully blended, and the eyes are so clear and life-like that the execution reflects much credit on the artist. By his large skylight he is enabled to develop every feature to life, and give a clear and well-defined outline to the whole person, which is so essential to a good picture. Mr. L.’s artistic skill united with his gentlemanly character and accommodating spirit will not fail to secure him the liberal patronage of those who wish for a first-rate picture on the most reasonable terms. Our citizens will not need to go to Boston for good pictures when they can get better ones at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, corner of State and Pleasant streets. Entrance, No. 4 Pleasant street.
1857 May 27. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 27, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 278, P. 3.
Ambrotypes! Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Pictures! Executed In The Best Style, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State And Pleasant Streets, Entrance 4 Pleasant street. Mr. Lamb announces to the citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, that he has taken the good and commodious rooms formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, on the corner of State and Pleasant sts., where he is prepared to furnish the public with as good Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes as can be obtained , at prices the most reasonable. Having the advantage of a large and ample sky-light, we are enabled to obtain a clear, lively and beautiful likeness at any seasonable hour of the day; also, in Cloudy As In Fair Weather. Children can be taken in clear weather almost instantly.—Ambrotypes and Cameotypes, are taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, so that neither air nor moisture can effect them. None but the Patent Ambrotype is free from the action of the atmosphere. Pictures taken and inserted in Frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, &c., on short notice. Also, on hand and for sale at the lowest prices, Fine Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. Please call and examine our numerous specimens. No Charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.
P. S.—Mr. Lamb makes the Real Ambrotype under the same patent with E. R. Perkins.
Advertisement ran from May 27 to October 30, 1857.
1857 June 6. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) June 6, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 287, P. 2.
The managers and other officers of the Young Men’s Temperance Society, are requested to meet This Evening, at Mr. Lamb’s Daguerrian Rooms, at 7½ o’clock, on business of importance.
1857 September 7. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) September 7, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 56, P. 2.
Caucus. The American Republicans of this city met on Saturday evening. The meeting was enthusiastic for Mr. Banks. The following gentlemen were elected delegates to the Worcester Convention:
…Colby Lamb…
A resolution expressing full confidence in Hon. N. P. Banks, was unanimously adopted. Wm. Thurston, Chairman. Wm. E. Crockett, Sec’y.
1857 September 12. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) September 12, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 61, P. 2.
“Ironsides” Club. The friends of N. P. Banks, on Thursday evening, organized for the ensuing elections. The following is their list of officers:…
Finance Committee—…Colby Lamb…
1857 October 1. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 1, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 77, P. 2.
Essex Agricultural Fair. Wednesday.—First Day. The Exhibition of the Essex Society commenced in this city, yesterday…
The Hall…
daguerreotypes by Colby Lamb…
1857 October 3. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 3, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 79, P. 2.
At a meeting of the mechanic Library Society, held on Monday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing quarter…Vice Presidents, Colby Lamb…
1857 October 13. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 87, P. 2.
At a Republican caucus held at Ward room No. 4, City Hall, Colby Lamb was chosen chairman…
1857 October 16. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 16, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 90, P. 2.
The following is the report of the Committee appointed by the Young Men’s Temperance Association, to mature a plan for the formation of the “Band of Hope” in this city:—
…All of which is most respectfully submitted by your Committee Colby Lamb…
1857 October 31. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 31, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 103, P. 3.
Don’t forget to call at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms and get a Fine Picture for half price, only twenty-five cents.
Advertisement was recorded on October 31 and November 2, 1857.
1857 October 31. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 31, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 103, P. 3.
Cheap Enough. All who want Good Pictures At Half Price, will call at Mr. Lamb’s, No. 4 Pleasant Street, where they can obtain Beautiful Likenesses for the small sum of Twenty-Five Cents, For a short time, only while the banks suspend specie payment. Don’t forget the place to get Good Pictures.
Advertisement ran from October 31, 1857 to May 15, 15, 1858.
1859 February 5. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) February 5, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 185, P. 2.
A Fine Picture. We have just received a very [fine] lithographic picture of Rev. D. M. Reed, late of [this] city, now of Peoria, Ill. This picture is daguerreotyped and published by Mr. Lamb, artist of this [city], and lithographed by L. Grozelier of Boston. It [is] a fine picture, and excellent likeness, and reflects [much] credit on the artist who got it up. Mr. Lamb [is], about to forward a supply of them to Mr. Reed’s Society at Peoria, but will reserve a few for the accommodation of those friends who have not obtained a satisfactory picture of Mr. Reed. Call at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant street, and see them.
1859 May 2. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 2, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 256, P. 2.
Have You Got One? One What? One of those Fine Pictures that Mr. Lamb is taking at his Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street. Yes, and it is the Best I ever had. Well, he is still making them in all the varied styles of the “fine art.” He has made some repairs on his rooms, which enable him to take them equally well in all kinds of weather, fair or foul, rain or shine, true to life. Good Pictures inserted in Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c., at short notice. All kinds of Pictures copied to look as well as new, and sometimes much better than the original. Old Pictures cleaned to look quite as good as new. Lockets repaired, and new glasses set in them. Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., for sale at various prices.
Mr. Lamb has a few of those fine Lithographs of Rev. D. M. Reed, for sale. Call and see them soon if you want one, for they are nearly all sold.
Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 30, 1859.
1859 September 22. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) September 22, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 74, P. 3.
Now is Your Time To get a Fine Likeness of yourself and your friends. Having completed the repairs and additions to our rooms, at No. 4 Pleasant Street, We are now prepared to take the Best Of Pictures, in all the varied styles of the art. We make Ambrotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Melaineotypes, [sic.] And Pictures On Leather, to remit by mail. We copy all kinds of Pictures into sizes larger or smaller as they may be desired. Old daguerreotypes that are fading, can be enlarged into Photographs, and colored to look as natural as life. They can be greatly restored by cleaning, which we always do free of expense, when we copy them. We have just obtained a new and beautiful assortment of Prints, plain and colored, which we shall cheap for Ornamental Pictures and for Grecian Paintings.—WE have also a fine lot of Mouldings on hand, and shall frame all kinds of Pictures to order, on the most reasonable terms. We promise to do our work as Well and as Cheap as it can be done elsewhere.
Black Union Cases, and all other kinds, for sale Cheaper than they can be had of pedlars. Gold Lockets, Pins, &c., for sale cheap.
Good Pictures inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., at short notice. Perfect satisfaction given or no charges made. Please give us a call at No. 4 Pleasant Street.
Fine Lithographs of Rev. D. M. Reed for sale. C. Lamb, Artist.
Advertisement ran from September 22, 1859 to May 14, 1860.
1860 January 17. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) January 17, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 172, P. 3.
Marriages. In this city, Jan. 15th, by Rev. W. Spaulding, Mr.[2] Colby Lamb to Miss Rebecca J. Bean. [of this city.]
1860 May 10. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 10, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 260, P. 2.
Mr. Editor: I wish to correct an impression which some might get from your editorial this morning, that Mr. McArthur was the first to introduce the French “Paysage” Camera into use in this city. Mr. Lamb has had one of the same for nearly a year, with which he has taken many fine Photographs and Ambrotypes. The advantage of this instrument for Paysage view is found in the use of a single compensating lens, reversed and diaphragmed so as to admit but a small amount of light. It is a great improvement on the German Voigtlander lens for Paysage pictures, since the latter will only give clear crescent views.
1860 August 27. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) August 27, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 48, P. 2.
Photographs. Mr. Lamb has fine Photograph Pictures of Rev. W. Spaulding, and other clergymen, for sale at his rooms No. 4 Pleasant Street.
Advertisement ran from August 27 to October 8, 1860.
1860 October 11. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 11, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 90, P. 3.
Premium Photographs. Mr. Lamb has copies of those Premium Photographs for sale at his rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street.
Advertisement ran from October 11 to November 10, 1860.
1860 October 31. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 31, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 107, P. 3.
Cheapest Of All. Pictures including Case for 35 cts. Also all kinds of Pictures Cheaper than they can be had at the other places, (let the price be what it will) at No. 4 Pleasant st. C. Lamb, Artist.
Advertisement was recorded from October 31, 1860 to January 4, 1861.
1861 January 9. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) January 9, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 167, P. 2.
Our Stock Is The Largest;
Our Prices are the Lowest;
Our Pictures are the Best.
Ambrotypes, (including case,) for 20 cents;
Twenty fine Photographs for $3.00;
Nice Frames for 25 cents.
Also, all kinds of Pictures, Frames and Cases, cheaper than at other places, at No. 4 Pleasant Street. C. Lamb, Artist.
Advertisement ran from January 9 to March 4, 1861.
1861 May 2. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 2, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 272, P. 2.
Mr. Lamb has just shown us a fine Photograph Picture of the ruins of the North Church, copies of which are for sale at his rooms.
1861 September 19. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) September 19, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 69, P. 3.
Photograph Frames. A Fine lot of Photograph Frames just received and for sale by Colby Lamb, 4 Pleasant street.
Advertisement was recorded from September 19, 1861 to September 11, 1862.
1862 August 22. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) August 22, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 44, P. 3.
Notice. All persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to call and settle immediately; and all persons having demands will present them for settlement. Colby Lamb, 4 Pleasant st.
Advertisement ran from August 22 to September 2, 1862.
1862 September 13. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) September 13, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 14, P. 3.
Deaths. In this city, 4th inst, Edith, daughter of Colby and Rebecca Lamb, aged 3 months.
1863 February 10. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) February 10, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 188, P. 2.
Changes. Mr. McArthur has sold our his ambrotype and photograph rooms to Capt. Luther Dame, and Mr. Lamb has removed to No. 54 State street—a fine location.
1863 April 25. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) April 25, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 251, P. 3.
New Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms. Most respectfully I would announce to my numerous patrons, friends and the public generally, that I have opened the New And Commodious Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, No. 54 State Street, recently occupied by Dr. Kennison (Dentist) where I shall carry on the Photograph Business in all its various branches. I have had these rooms fitted up to order, with one of the largest Skylights in the State, having the Blue Light which is Superior in effect to any other, in use—Instead of having the Poorest rooms in the city I now have some of the Best in the state. A fine entrance—A Nice Reception Room, a good cistern of water and all the accommodations of a dwelling-house. I have nice ante-rooms, so that ladies wishing, can arrange or change their clothing without the least exposure.
Having secured the services of one of the best artists in America, and being in communication with the best artist in Europe and in this country, I am prepared to make all kinds of pictures in the very best style of the art and with the greatest possible dispatch. I take Ambrotypes, Photographs, Card Pictures in every style, Melainotypes to Send in letters, Album-types and all other Types, as good and better than can be obtained in other places at the same price.
I have the exclusive right of making the Enameled Picture, which in effect is the most beautiful Picture ever yet made.
I make Photographs of all sizes and finish them in India Ink, oil colors, or water colors, to suit customers.
I can enlarge small pictures, old and faded daguerreotypes, and retouch them so they will be as fair and natural as life.
Persons wishing large pictures of their departed friends can have them by furnishing us with a small likeness of any kind.
I go to the residences and take Pictures of the infirm, and of deceased persons, at the most reasonable prices.
I have constantly on hand and for sale a large assortment of Photograph Frames, Cases, Lockets, Photograph Albums, &c., of the best quality, and at the Lowest Prices.
In addition to our large assortment of Specimens for the entertainment of visitors we have a large Stereoscope containing views from all parts of the world.
Exhibition Free to All.
Also Newburyport and Boston Daily Papers.
Please call and see our fine Specimens. Do not forget the place Lamb’s City Saloon, 54 State Street. Colby Lamb.
P. S. I have just secured at high cost, the very latest improvement in Camera Lens, which is superior to any ever before used in this country.
Advertisement ran from April 25, 1863 to January 2, 1864.
1863 June 24. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) June 24, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 301, P. 2.
Fine Exhibition. Passing down State street yesterday, we noticed a group gathered around the entrance to Mr. Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, anxiously looking at something suspended on the door post. We thought at first that some important dispatch had been received, but when the crowd had dispersed, we discovered that Mr. Lamb had dispatched some of the finest pictures ever put on exhibition in America. An artist from New York, noticing them, said he had not seen better pictures in any place. We noticed the familiar face of the late Hon. Josiah Little and others of our first and best citizens, whose pictures would be an honor and an ornament to every Album in the city. Mr. Lamb is making good use of his new and superior sky-light; and we are glade to know that the skill of the artist, as well as his gentlemanly and considerate deportment to visitors, is appreciated by hosts of discriminating customers.
1863 July 18. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) July 18, 1863, Vol. XXXII, No. 16, P. 2.
Newburyport Artists. The following extract from a letter from New York is highly complimentary to the artist of our city:—
“I dined the other day with Mr.___________, formerly of your city, where I met a prominent New York artist. On the walls hung a collection of photographs of the friends of “mine host,” twenty in number, nineteen of them by the first New York photographists, and one—a likeness of a member of Capt. B.’s family of Newburyport—by Mr. Colby Lamb, colored by Mr. H. B. Haskell. The artist, after a critical examination, expressed the opinion that the picture executed in your city was, beyond dispute, the best of the group, in which opinion the entire company coincided.”
1864 November 5. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) November 5, 1864, Vol. XXXIII, No. 108, P. 3.
I Have Returned To My Rooms At No. 54 State Street, and shall be happy to wait on all my old customers and all the good people who wish for Good Pictures taken from life or copied, in all the various styles of the art. Colby Lamb.
Advertisement was recorded from November 5 to December 12, 1864.
1865 February 9. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) February 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 188, P. 2.
The Wolfe Tavern. Mr. Colby Lamb has sent us from his Photograph rooms, a beautiful picture of the Old Wolfe Tavern, as it was before the “great fire.” It was then located where the three stores below the Post Office are; the alley way to Inn street being as it now is, while upon the upper side, where the Post Office is, was Anthony Francis’ Barber shop, with the pole extending over the sidewalk. The buildings were then of wood, and the ell of the tavern extended back to Inn street, making it large on the ground. The stable was in the rear, now occupied by the Bartlet mills. Into the yard of that stable, seventy Vermont teams, brining butter, pork, and other farm produce, have driven in a single day.
The Wolf tavern was opened by Capt. William Davenport in 1762, and named for Gen Wolfe, under whom he served in the battle of Quebec. The photograph brings out from the original picture, the portrait of Wolfe that was on the sign board that swung over State street. The tavern remained in the hands of the Davenports for some years, the first three landlords being of that name; and then it passed to the ownership of Mr. Thomas Perkins; and it was in that house that Dr. Henry C. Perkins was born in 1805, in the same room where his wife’s father, Mr. John Davenport, was born in 1776. The hotel was a great place of resort in the early days of Newburyport—one of the most famous taverns in Essex county.
1865 February 13. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) February 13, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 191, P. 2.
Mr. Lamb has a few copies of the Wolf tavern for sale at his rooms No. 54 State Street.
1865 April 22. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) April 22, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 247, P. 2.
Mr. Colby Lamb has taken photographs of J. Wilks Booth, which he has for sale. They represent him as a bright, smart, fine-looking young man. Pitty that so beautiful a specimen of humanity should be put to such hellish use.
1865 May 9. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 261, P. 2.
Photographs. We would call attention to Mr. Lamv’s advertisement in another column. Mr. Lamb is one of the most successful artists in Massachusetts. He is doing work for many of the best families in this city and vicinity. Many persons prefer his work to the best work done in Boston, and while they are doing business there, they have all their pictures taken in Mr. Lamb’s rooms. His prices are very reasonable.
1865 May 9. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 261, P. 2.
Photographs. Photographs and Card Pictures of Abraham Lincoln, our late beloved President; Of Edward Everett, the late great American Orator who, “being dead yet speaketh;” of Gen’s Grant, Sherman and other officers; of garrison, “The Liberator” and Whittier the Great American Poet Christian and Philosopher; and other leading Statesmen. Poets and Philosophers; also of the venerable Rev. Dr. Withington and other distinguished clergymen of this city; of Boston, the Assassin, and other villains; of Home on a Furlough” and the Old Wolfe Tavern. For sale at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, No. 54 State Street.
Also Frames of all kinds, and Cases very cheap.
Having had much practice and unusual success in Photography, I am prepared to make all kinds of Photographs and Sun Pictures in the very best style of the Art, and at the most reasonable prices. I use the best apparatus and the best stock the market affords. I do my work myself and know that it is well done. I can copy all kinds of Pictures into sizes larger or smaller, and equally as good, and sometimes better than the original pictures. I am now making large numbers of large size photographs from small Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and other pictures. I intend always to give satisfaction. My price for large pictures, well finished in ink and color is $4.00 and upwards according to the size and finish. Duplicates well finished $3.00. I use no material because it is cheap.—Please call and examine specimens at my rooms, No. 54 State Street. Colby Lamb.
Advertisement ran from May 9 to 18, 1865.
1865 May 20. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 20, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 271, P. 3.
Photographs. Having engaged the services of two of the best Artists in Boston, I am now prepared to furnish my patrons with The Very Best Pictures ever offered to the public. I can make them of any size from the smallest Miniature to Full Length Life Size.
I can copy from all kinds of pictures and miniatures into any size desired, and have them in India Ink, Oil Or Water Colors. These life-sized Pictures finished in oil, exceed in beauty any portrait on canvas that can be made. I use the Best Apparatus and the Best Stock in the market.
I use no stock because it is cheap.
I am now making large numbers of large size Photographs from small ambrotypes and other pictures.—My price for large size Pictures, finished in ink and colors, is Four Dollars and upwards, according to the size and finish. I am also making Card Pictures, Ambrotypes, and all other kinds now in use.
I intend always to give satisfaction.
I have Frames, Cases, Lockets, &c., of all kinds, for sale cheap.
Please call and examine specimens at my rooms, No. 54 State Street. Colby Lamb.
Advertisement was recorded between May 20 to September 18, 1865.
1865 May 23. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 23, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 273, P. 2.
Photographs, Cheap. The undersigned Artists of Newburyport, in consequence of the reduction in price of material used in the Photographic business, have determined to adopt the following scale of prices for the future:
Cartes de Visites, per dozen……………$3.00
Vignettes, per dozen……………………$3.00
Medallions, per dozen…………………..$1.75
1-9 Ambrotypes………………………….. .50
1-6 Ambrotypes………………………….. .75
1-4 Ambrotypes…………………………$1.25
The Revenue Stamps will be additional to the above prices.
The material used is the best the country affords, and Vignettes, the most desirable pictures made, are furnished a dollar per dozen cheaper than has ever before been offered to the public; and even with these prices we warrant as good Pictures as can be made in the country.
Luther Dame, 62 State Street.
H. P. Macintosh, 33 State Street.
Wm. Batchelder, 39 State Street.
Colby Lamb, 54 State Street.
Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 8, 1865.
1865 June 17. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) June 17, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 294, P. 2.
Transparencies. Porcelain Plates And Passepartouts, For Transparencies, for sale at my rooms, No. 54 State Street. Colby Lamb.
Advertisement ran from June 17 to July 20, 1865.
1865 June 20. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) June 20, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 296, P. 2.
Mr. Lamb has just shown us a very fine card picture of John Porter, Esq. Also, one of the late Hon. Josiah Little, and one of his brother Edward Little late of Portland, taken at his rooms. These are very fine specimens and would do honor to any artist’s show case.
1865 October 2. The Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 2, 1865, Vol. XXXIV, No. 79, P. 2.
Mr. Lamb has some fine Card Pictures of the late Miss Hannah F. Gould.
1866 May 17. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 17, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 116, P. 2.
Photographs. We are now giving our whole attention to Large Photographs and Card Pictures. We can copy from any picture into any size desired.—Old and faded pictures can thus be made as good and often times Better Than New. We finish in India Ink, Oil, and Water Colors.
The large amount of this work which we have done, and are now doing; our increased facilities for doing it, and to perfect satisfaction we have always given our customers are sufficient commendations to secure us a liberal amount of patronage, which we hope always to merit, by honesty and strict attention to our business.
Call and examine specimens at 54 State Street, Newburyport. Colby Lamb, Frank Thurlow, Operators.
Notice. As I propose to change my vocation as soon as convenient, all persons wishing my services in Photography will please avail themselves of the earliest opportunity to call at my rooms, 54 State Street. Colby Lamb.
Advertisement was recorded between May 17 to September 22, 1866.
1866 June 29. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 153, P. 2.
Colby Lamb, Agent For Dr. H. A. Lamb’s Great Erysipelas Cure. Cases of Erysipelas and other kindred diseases promptly attended at No. 54 State Street.
Advertisement was recorded between June 29 to September 20, 1866.
1866 August 13. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) August 13, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 190, P. 2.
Erysipelas Humor. H. A. Lamb, M. D., Of Portland, Me., Discoverer of the great Erysipelas Remedy, with which he guarantees to cure every kind of Erysipelas Humor, in a few days, can be consulted for two days only.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 14 & 15, At 54 State Street, at C. Lamb’s Reception Room.
Advertisement ran from August 13 to 15, 1866.
1866 August 24. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) August 24, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 199, P. 2.
Mr. Lamb is giving his whole attention to large Photographs and card pictures, as will be seen by reference to his advertisement. He is considered by his patrons one of the best artists in the State. No reasonable person ever goes away from his rooms dissatisfied. All who are in want of good photographs, large or small, had better call on him soon, while he remains in the business.
1866 October 30. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 30, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 256, P. 2.
There is considerable excitement in this district about candidates for the next General Court. Among those most prominent are Col. E. F. Stone and Colby Lamb, Esq. Col. Stone is a man of ability and legislative experience, and will doubtless be elected with but little opposition. Mr. Lamb is a man of education and ability, devoted to the interests of the city, the whole country, and especially, the interests of the soldiers who have so nobly defended the country. No one has a superior claim.
1866 December 4. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) December 4, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 275, P. 2.
You Can Get The Best Tintypes, And All Other Types, At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, 54 State Street. So They Say.
Advertisement was recorded between December 4, 1866 to August 2, 1867.
1867 January 8. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) January 8, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 7, P. 2.
The School Committee organized at City Hall, on Monday. Rev. S. J. Spaulding was elected Chairman; Wm. H. Merrill, Secretary; and Colby Lamb Agent of the Board. Rev. Wm. A. McGinley of Ward 4 resigned.
1867 May 24. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) January 8, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 122, P. 2.
School Notice. The Spring Vacation of the Schools commences on Monday, 27th inst. The school houses will be cleaned during this vacation. The teachers are requested to see that the books are all taken care of, and the keys of the houses (one set) labeled and handed to me on Saturday afternoon. Colby Lamb.
1867 July 13. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) July 13, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 164, P. 2.
Prices Greatly Reduced! For a few days our prices will be as followed:
Large sized Pictures finished in colors,…………$2.00
Cards, Vignettes and Oval, per dozen,………….$1.75
Tintypes, 16 for 20 Cents. All other Pictures equally cheap, At Lamb’s Rooms, 54 State Street.
Advertisement was recorded between July 13 to August 6, 1867.
1867 July 15. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) July 15, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 165, P. 2.
For Sale Cheap, A First Rate Magic Lantern, with a good collection of Astronomical and other Slides, adapted to the of Schools, or for getting up private exhibitions for a family and friends. Colby Lamb, 54 State street.
Advertisement was recorded between July 15 to August 9, 1867.
1867 August 30. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) August 30, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 205, P. 3.
For Sale One good second hand Show Case. 8½ feet long,—cheap. Apply at Lamb’s Photograph Rooms.
Advertisement was recorded from August 30 to September 2, 1867.
1867 September 13. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) September 13, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 217, P. 2.
Notice. Having disposed of my interest in the Photograph Rooms, 54 State street, to Mr. E. B. Chase, and old and very experienced Artist, who has made alterations and improvements which will enable him to carry on the business “in the highest perfection of the art,” I cheerfully recommend all my customers and the public to the patronage of him, who will give them perfect satisfaction. Colby Lamb.
1867 October 25. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 25, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 253, P. 2.
New England Mutual Life Insurance Agency…Colby Lamb, Agent., No 54 State Street.
1867 December 9. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) December 9, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 290, P. 2.
Colby Lamb declines the nomination for member of the School Committee in Ward 3.
1868 October 15. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) October 15, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 243, P. 2.
Particular Notice. I have returned to my Photograph Rooms at 54 State street, where I shall be happy to wait upon my old customers and friends, and all others who are in want of Good Pictures of any size or description, taken from life or copied from other pictures, however old or faded. I will make good Pictures as cheap as they can be obtained anywhere. I shall make all sizes, from the Smallest Tintype to Life Size Photographs, finished in Pastil, Oil, Ink or water Colors, to suit customers.
Call at the old stand and see our specimens and learn our prices, at 54 State street, Colby Lamb.
Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 4, 1868.
1868 November 6. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) November 6, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 262, P. 2.
You Can Get A Better Picture, with Rosewood Frame, For [$0.00], At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, No. 54 State street, Than you can get in Boston or elsewhere for the same money. See His Prices:
Ferrotype, with Rosewood Frame………………..$1.25
Nice Card Photographs, per dozen……………….$1.50
Ferrotypes on Cards, 4 for………………………..$0.25
Ferrotypes in Envelope……………………………$0.25
Tintypes, 16 for……………………………………$0.25
All other kinds of Pictures equally cheap—and warranted.
Advertisement ran from November 6 to 18, 1868.
1868 November 26. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) November 26, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 284, P. 2.
Thanksgiving! Mr. Lamb Will Be In His Rooms, No. 54 State Street, On Thanksgiving Day, To Wait On Customers, From 8 o’clock A. M. till 4 P. M.
1868 December 1. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) December 1, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 287, P. 2.
You Can Get The Best Pictures, Of All Kinds, At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, 54 State Street.
Advertisement was recorded from December 1, 1868 to May 4, 1869.
1869 December 7. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) December 7, 1869, Vol. 38, No. 287, P. 2.
Christmas Presents! The Best Place To Get Them Is At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, where he is making all styles and sizes of Pictures For Christmas Presents.
Small pictures enlarged and finished in ink or colors, In the best style of the art.
All orders filled promptly, and all work done faithfully by the Artist.
Pictures Very Cheap for a few days.
Advertisement ran from December 7 to 31, 1869.
1870 May 11. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 11, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 111, P. 2.
It may be seen by notice in another column that Mr. Lamb will remain in his rooms a few days longer to finish engagements. All who wish for his services in picture making must call soon.
1870 May 11. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 11, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 111, P. 2.
Notice. I shall remain at my Rooms, No. 54 State Street, a few days longer to complete engagements and wait upon customers.
Advertisement ran from May 11 to 14, 1870.
1870 May 24. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 24, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 122, P. 2.
Mr. Lamb has just shown us a fine picture of that “daring young man on the flying trapeze,” or rather the man who dared to go up the spire of the Old South Church and take down the weather-cock and put it back in place without any staging to assist him. It is a fine photograph of the church and the man standing on the upper [ball], supporting himself by one hand over the back of the weather-cock and the other lifted high in the air exhibits one of the most daring feats we have witnessed in this vicinity for a long time. Mr. Lamb has a few copies for sale at his rooms.
1870 June 14. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) June 14, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 140, P. 2.
It will be seen by reference to the advertising columns that Mr. Lamb intends to take his final leave of us the last of this week.
1870 June 14. Newburyport Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) June 14, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 140, P. 2.
Notice. I shall be at my rooms, 54 State street until Friday, June 17th, to complete engagements. Colby Lamb.
Advertisement ran from June 14 to 16, 1870.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
[2] On Jan. 17 recorded as Rev. Colby Lamb, on Jan. 18 corrected to Mr. Colby Lamb.
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