1857-1858 173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]
1861-1865 31 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1866-1867 36 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery. Messrs. Lay & Heywood will give their attention to making all the different styles of Pictures that are made at the present day.
And Mr. Lay, being an Artist that, received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, will give his attention to finishing Portraits from Miniatures and Life Size in Oil, Pastile, [sic.] Water Colors and Indian Ink, and would invite all to call and examine specimens at 173 Washington Street, (Formerly Chase’s Old Stand,) Boston.
Advertisement ran from January 19 to April 10, 1857.
1857 January 22. Boston Daily Chronicle. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 22, 1857, Telegraph Vol. V, No. 767, Chronicle Vol. X, No. 1355, P. 2.
Thalberg’s Portraits. Messrs. Lay & Heywood, at 173 Washington street, have succeeded in taking an admirable photographic likeness of this celebrated artist, and are prepared to receive orders from his friends for his pictures in all of the different styles, from miniature to the side of life. Music dealers supplied on reasonable terms.
1857 March 17. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) March 17, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 322, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.
Advertisement ran from March 17 to April 14, 1857.
1857 March 19. Lowell Daily Journal and Courier. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) March 19, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5232, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.
Advertisement was recorded five times between March 19 to April 17, 1857.
1857 March 19. St. Albans Messenger. (St. Albans, Vermont.) March 19, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 18, Whole No. 1006, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.
Advertisement ran from March 19 to April 16, 1857.
1857 March 20. Vermont Journal. (Windsor, Vermont.) March 20, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Whole No. 664, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.
Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1857.
1857 March 20. Vermont Watchman and State Journal. (Montpelier, Vermont.) March 20, 1857, Vol. 51, No. 17, Whole No. 2631, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.
Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1857.
1857 March 26. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) March 26, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 24, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.
Advertisement ran from March 26 to April 23, 1857.
1857 March 27. Ellsworth American. (Ellsworth, Maine.) March 27, 1857, Vol. III, No. 9, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.
Advertisement ran from March 27 to May 1, 1857.
1857 April 2. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) April 2, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 49, P. 4.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype Ad Daguerreotype Gallery, o. 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Advertisement ran from April 2 to 23, 1857.
1857 April 30. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 30, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8283, P. 4.
Ambrotype, Photograph, And Daguerreotype Gallery. Lay & Heywood 173 Washington street.
Advertisement was recorded between April 30, 1857 to January 7, 1858.
1857 May 9. The Granite Farmer And Visitor. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) May 9, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 18, P. 2.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype, And Dagudrreotxpe (sic.) Gallery. No. 173 Washington St., Boston.
Advertisement ran from May 9 to June 6, 1857.
1857 May 14. Dover Enquirer. (Dover, New Hampshire.) May 14, 1857, Vol. XXX, No. 51, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.
1857 May 14. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) May 14, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 31, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington street, Boston.
Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.
1857 May 15. Bennington Banner. (Bennington, Vermont.) May 15, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 11, Whole No. 843, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington street, Boston.
Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1857.
1857 June 10. Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 10, 1857, Vol. CVII, No. 7959, P. 3.
Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype Gallery. Lay & Heywood 173 Washington street.
Advertisement was recorded on June 10 & July 18, 1857.
1857 June 16. Coos Republican. (Lancaster, New Hampshire.) June 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 28, Whole No. 70, P. 3.
Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype, And Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.
1857 August 13. Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 13, 1857, Vol. XXXI, No. 4748, P. 1.
Ambrotype, Photograph And Daguerreotype Gallery. Lay & Heywood 173 Washington street.
Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 16, 1857.
1857 August 22. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 22, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8379, P. 2.
An artistically Executed Picture. The attention of promenaders down Washington street is sure to be directed to the splendid photograph of the Orpheus Glee Club, by Lay & Heywood. Its flue tone, life-like expression and tasteful adornment are acknowledged by all. We think it the best arranged group of large size that ever came under our cognizance. A large number of persons may at any time be seen gazing at the picture in the window of Wade’s music store where it is now placed.
1857 September 11. Vermont Watchman and State Journal. (Montpelier, Vermont.) September 11, 1857, Vol. 51, No. 42, Whole No. 2656, P. 3.
Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment. We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine. Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.
In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.
Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1857.
1857 September 12. Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics. (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.) September 12, 1857 Vol. LXVIII, No. 37, P. 3.
Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Haywood, (sic.) Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston. Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment. We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine. Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.
In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.
Advertisement ran five times between from September 12 to October 24, 1857.
1857 September 15. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 15, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 348, P. 3.
Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Haywood, (sic.) Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment. We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine. Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.
In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.
Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 13, 1857.
1857 September 17. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 17, 1857, Vol. 13, No. 21, P. 3.
Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment. We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine. Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.
In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.
Advertisement ran from September 17 to October 22, 1857.
1857 September 17. St. Albans Messenger. (St. Albans, Vermont.) September 17, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 45, Whole No. 1031, P. 3.
Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment. We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine. Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.
In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.
Advertisement ran from September 17 to October 15, 1857.
1857 September 18. Ellsworth American. (Ellsworth, Maine.) September 18, 1857, Vol. III, No. 34, P. 3.
Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment. We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine. Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.
In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.
Advertisement ran from September 18 to October 16, 1857.
1857 September 18. Vermont Journal. (Windsor, Vermont.) September 18, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Whole No. 664, P. 3.
Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.
Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment. We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine. Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.
In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.
Advertisement was recorded three times between September 18 to October 9, 1857.
1857 October 14. Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 14, 1857, Vol. CVII, No. 7995, P. 3.
Photographs.—The extent to which the wonderful invention of the daguerreotype has been pushed, is remarkable, and nowhere has the art of taking portraits been more successful pursued than in this country. The French and Italian artists seem to have been most happy in their views of public buildings, ruins, and of statuary; we have seen no stereoscopic views of natural scenery, or of family groups, more skilfully done than the English; but for portraits our American artists thus far, we believe, are acknowledged to be unrivalled throughout the world. This is doubtless owing to the fact that especial pains has been devoted in this country to this department of the art. Photographic views of faces are now taken with such facility and accuracy that families are greatly to be blamed if they neglect to provide themselves with a faithful memorial of those whom absence or death may soon withdraw, perhaps unexpectedly, from the family circle. There was a time when the miniature of a friend was a luxury only to be possessed by those who could afford to pay liberally for the painting, and who were willing to exact from the sitter the patient tribute of affection required by his oft-repeated visits to the painter’s studio. Now they may be obtained for an expenditure of time and money altogether inconsiderable.
We have been led to these remarks by the examination of some fine photographic portraits executed by Messrs. Lay & Heywood, whose gallery is at No. 173 Washington street. They are possessed of every facility for the successful prosecution of their art, they are patient and persevering in their efforts to please their sitters, and in the cases which have fallen under our eye, their executions have been crowned with remarkable success.
1859-1860. The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1564-1860. P. 389.
Bavarian portrait painter, born about 1836, working in Boston 1859-1860.
1863. Boston Directory (Boston, Massachusetts.) P. 65.
F. L. Lay’s Photographic Atelier, No. 31 Winter Street, Boston.
At this Establishment particular attention is given to the Artistic Arrangement of Sitters, and making Highly Finished Portraits, especially Copies of Daguerreotypes or other Pictures.
Cartes De Visite Of Superior Quality.
[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 