1854 77 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.
Goodhue & Son were recorded in one advertisement that appeared on August 17, 1854 in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode Island). Daguerreotype Pins, a fine assortment this day received and for sale at the lowest prices, by Goodhue & Son, Opticians and Jewelers at Spectacle Depot, No. 77 Westminster St., Providence.
Goodhue & Son are not recorded in other photographic directories.
ND 251 Broadway, New York, New York.
1845 Corner Thames & Mary Streets, Newport, Rhode Island.
ND-1849 North William and Chatham Streets, New York, New York.
1853-1854 Corner of J and Third, Streets, Sacramento, California.[1]
A. T. Goodell was recorded in one advertisement in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode) and one article in the St. Louis and Canadian Photographer (St, Louis, Missouri). The advertisement that ran from May 29 to July 31, 1845. Daguerreotype Rooms. A, T. Goodell, Late of Plumbe’s, Broadway , New York, Would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport and vicinity, that he has engaged Rooms at the corner of Thames & Mary streets, for the purpose of taking pictures by the Daguerreotype process, where may be had miniatures, single or in groups, which for beauty of color, tone and effect, can be at all ties commend themselves; and if not superior, are equal to any that have been heretofore taken, upon as favorable terms at least. They are also inserted in breast pins, lockets, &c., at various prices.
Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.
The ladies and Gentlemen of Newport are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens, if they intend sitting or not.
Taken in clear or cloudy weather.
Instructions carefully given—terms moderate.
The article appeared in the St. Louis and Canadian Photographer (St. Louis, Missouri) on March 1896, P. 114. Our First Photographers
In reading of the recent death of the veteran photographer, M. B. Brady, in which it was claimed he was the father of photography in this country, I feel it is only justice to correct some of the statements, so I consulted Dr. A. T. Goodell, who began his career as a photographer in 1843 in this city, and obtained some facts which may interest your numerous readers.
In the year 1840‑41, a short time after Daguerre had invented the process of taking pictures bearing his name‑‑the daguerreotype‑‑John Plumbe, Jr., William H. Butler, S. Draper, James R. Chilton, and Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of telegraphy, opened a place at 7 Bowery to experiment in taking pictures by the Daguerre process. They used only a side light. It occurred to John Plumbe, Jr., that a skylight would bring about better results, and he leased the upper floors of 251 Broadway, corner of Murray street, where the Postal Telegraph building now stands, and opened Plumbe’s National Gallery, employing twelve operators and Mrs. Thomas, an artist, taking 400‑500 pictures a day at from $3 to $8 each. At that time M. B. Brady was manufacturing daguerreotype cases at 187 Broadway.
Plumbe’s phenomenal success with the top light led many others to embark in the business, among which were Anthony, Edward & Clark, 247 Broadway, J. Gurney, 189 Broadway, and A. Bogardus, 217 Greenwich street. J.M. Scoville started in the manufacturing of stock for galleries, and Brady still made cases, but in about 1845 or 1846 he opened a gallery at his factory, 187 Broadway.
Thus it appears that Plumbe was the first photographer in this country.
He opened galleries in all the principal cities in the United States, in London, and Paris, and made a fortune. Dr. Goodell, who was Plumbe’s head operator, opened his own place at North William and Chatham streets, selling it out to go to California in 1849, around Cape Horn, and when he became stranded, after various ups and downs, his training with Plumbe enabled him to take charge of R. H. Vance’s gallery in Sacramento, the price for one daguerreotype being a half ounce of gold dust, worth about $8. From the old Daguerre process, so successfully improved and enlarged by Plumbe and his operators, all of whom became prominent, grew the albumen process on glass, the collodion process, then dry plates, and so on.
Plumbe opened two galleries in Washington, one of which was in the Capitol building, and took the pictures of all the prominent men of the day. [W. M. Chapman, in N. Y. Sun.
A. T. Goodell is recorded in other photographic directories, but the information above helps to clarify his early years. Goodell is not listed in the New York City Directories between 1839/1840 to 1849/1850.
[1] Pioneer Photographers Of The Far West A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865.
1851 Rooms in the old Masonic Hall, Abbeville, South Carolina.
1851 Rooms at Dr. Connor’s, Cokesbury, South Carolina.
David Goff was recorded in one announcement and four advertisements, the announcement and the first three advertisements appeared in The Abbeville Banner (Abbeville, South Carolina), the fourth advertisement appeared on August 5, 1854 in the Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). The announcement appeared on April 26, 1851. The attention of our citizens is called to the advertisement of David Goff, Esq., in another column. We are pleased to learn from good authority, that he has made such proficiency in the art, as to rank him among the first artist in the country.
The first advertisement ran from April 26 to May 17, 1851. Daguerreotypes. David Goff respectfully informs the citizens of the village and the public generally that he will be in the village sometime during next week, and that he is now fully prepared to take Likenesses in all the perfection of the art.
Rooms in the old Masonic Hall. The public are invited to call and examine his specimens.
The second advertisement ran from May 10 to 17, 1851. Daguerreotypes. David Goff respectfully informs the citizens and the public generally that he has arrived in the Village, and is now fully prepared to take Likenesses in all the perfection of the art.
Rooms in the old Masonic Hall. The public are invited to call and examine his specimens.
The third advertisement was recorded on June 21 & July 9, 1851. David Goff, Daguerreotypist. Cokesbury. Has taken Rooms on Dr. Connor’s premises, and is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses in all the perfection of the Art.
The citizens are invited to call and examine his specimens.
The fourth advertisement first appeared on August 5, 1854 in the Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). Town Lot for Sale. State of South Carolina, Abbeville District. In Equity. John H. Wilson, Adm’r of Ann Goff, vs. Samuel Goff and David Goff} Bill to sell Real Estate.
By Order of the Court of Equity, I will sell the Goff House and Lot, described in the Bill, on sale day in September next, at Abbeville, C. H., on a credit till the first of January next. The purchaser will give bond with surety to secure the purcase (Sic.) money.
Said lot containe (Sic.) one and a quarter acres, more or less, and is situated on the public street, adjoining lots and lands of Charles Dendy.—Costs to be paid in cash. H. A. Jones, C. E. A. D.
Commissioner’s Office, August 3, 1854.
David Goff is recorded in other photographic directories. The fourth advertisement might identify S. Goff as Samuel who is mentioned in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940 by Harvey S. Teal.
1849-1850 Over J. C. Molton’s Hat Store, Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Goddard & Metcalf (Emerson Goddard & Charles H. Metcalf) were recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on March 23, 1850 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island). Goddard & Metcalf, Daguerrean Artists, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Having made arrangements for continuing together in the Daguerrean Business, would say to the public that they are prepared to execute Likenesses in the highest perfection of the art, having every convenience and facility which observation and experience can suggest. We have the best light for all kinds of shading, being a sky-light in connection with a North side light. We gild by the best process, and warrant our pictures permanent. Particular attention is called to the easy and natural expression of the eye in our Daguerreotypes. We have all the best and latest styles of settings for Daguerreotypes.
Satisfaction Given. Instruction given for $25, and Apparatus at cost.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine our specimens, settings, &c.
Gallery over J. C. Molton’s Hat Store, and near Harris’ High Bridge, Woonsocket. Emerson Goddard. Chas. H. Metcalf. au.26.
Goddard & Metcalf are not recorded in other photographic directories. Unfortunately no newspapers were available to reference between December 18, 1847 and March 23, 1850 and the next available issue was on January 25, 1851. In fact only fourteen issues were available to look at in the General Advertiser between 1847-1858. The date on the advertisement was August 26, [1849]. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record Emerson J. Goddard active in Providence in 1849; 1855-1859. There is no listing for Charles H. Metcalf.
1854 Mechanics’ Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana.
1856 142 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mr. Giroux was recorded in three announcements and two advertisements in the partnership of Giroux & Hirsch. The first announcement was recorded on December 27, 1854 in the New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana). Destructive Fire—The Mechanics Institute in Ruins.—Last evening about 6 o’clock, a fire broke out in the rear part of the basement of the Mechanics’ Institute, on the Philippa street front of University Square, and in little more than a hour’s time the splendid edifice was reduced to a pile of smoking ruins; nothing being left standing but the front and portions of the side walls…
The Repository of Arts and Sciences, kept in one of the rooms by Mr. Brocket, lost every thing—valued at about $3000. Mr. Truehols, the portrait and picture painter, occupying another room, lost every thing. One picture alone, of large size, which he had nearly finished entitled “The Crucifixion,” he valued at [$3000]. Mr. Giroux, the photographist, occupying the from=nt room of the floor, opposite the library, lost every thing. He had just finished fitting up at an expenditure of $2500. Mr. Gomes who kept a cabinet making and repairing shop on the ground floor, under Mr. Giroux’s room, also lost his all—about $1000 worth…
The second announcement (same as the first) appeared on December 27, 1854 Times-Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana). Burning of the Mechanics’ Institute. We regret to state that this noble building, one of the city’s proudest ornaments, was destroyed by fire last evening…
Mr. Giroux, who had just established rooms for practicing the art of photography, lost about $2,500.
The third announcement (same as the first) appeared on January 5, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Burning of the Mechanics’ Institute, at New Orleans. [From the New Orleans Picayune, Dec. 27.] We regret to state that this noble building, one of the city’s proudest ornaments, was destroyed by fire last evening…Mr. Giroux, who had just established rooms for practicing the art of photography, lost about $2,500.
The first advertisement was appeared on April 23,1856 in the Semi-Weekly Creole (New Orleans, Louisiana). Heliographic Gallery. Portraits Drawn in a few Seconds by the Attraction of the Light. Giroux & Hirsch. No. 142 Canal street, between Bourbon and Dauphin streets.
Messrs. Giroux & Hirsch, Heliographs, Informs the public that their Saloon and Studio are now opened, at 142 Canal street, where visitors will be gladly received.
They avail themselves of this opportunity to call the attention of amateurs to their improvement, in New Orleans to Heliographic Portraits, and present, to be compared with what has been done heretofore in the line, the proof Portraits exhibited in their gallery.
Messrs. G. & H. announce, besides, that with a view to the popularity of their art, the prices of their Portraits, whether black or colored, will be very moderate. mh5.
The second advertisement (same as the first) was recorded July 1 to September 12, 1856 in the New Orleans Daily Creole (New Orleans, Louisiana). Heliographic Gallery. Portraits Drawn in a few Seconds by the Attraction of the Light. Giroux & Hirsch. No. 142 Canal street, between Bourbon and Dauphin streets.
Messrs. Giroux & Hirsch, Heliographs, Informs the public that their Saloon and Studio are now opened, at 142 Canal street, where visitors will be gladly received.
They avail themselves of this opportunity to call the attention of amateurs to their improvement, in New Orleans to Heliographic Portraits, and present, to be compared with what has been done heretofore in the line, the proof Portraits exhibited in their gallery.
Messrs. G. & H. announce, besides, that with a view to the popularity of their art, the prices of their Portraits, whether black or colored, will be very moderate. mh5.
Mr. Giroux is recorded in other directories as being in the partnership only. First names are not known at this time. There is an advertisement for Leon Giroux, 142 Canal Street for Fancy Shoes the same address as the partnership. It is unknown if this is the same person. No additional advertisements have been located at this time for Hirsch. Hirsch is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as a “painter of photographs” which led me into looking at The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists In America 1564-1860. There is one listing for Siegfried Hirsch, miniature and portrait painted who was active in New York City as a miniature painter from 1851-1855; then he went to Charleston, South Carolina; and by 1857 he was back in New York City. It is also unknown if he is the same person.
1859 New Building, Over Jewelry Store and Clothing Store, Groton Junction, Massachusetts.
M. G. Gilpatrics was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 29 to December 29, 1859 in the Railroad Mercury (Groton, Massachusetts). New Ambrotype Rooms, In the New Building, over the Jewelry Store and Clothing Store, opposite the Depots, Groton Junction, Ms. M. G. Gilpatrics. Ambrotype And Melaneotypes Rooms. Particular attention paid to copying and taking likenesses of sick and deceased persons.
M. G. Gilpatrics is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1859 156 Bowery, New York, New York.
Gillies & Johnson (Gillies & John H. Johnson) were recorded in three advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York). The first advertisement appeared on October 9, 1859. Draw The Conclusion.–$5,000 Rent For A First class gallery in Broadway; $800 for the same class gallery in the Bowery; go, then, to the Bowery Photographic Palace of Art, 156 Bowery, four doors from Broome street, for your pictures. Photographs $1 and upwards. Daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, 50 cents and upwards. This is the most extensive and best fitted up gallery on Bowery. Gillies & Johnson, proprietors. N. B.—Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.
The second advertisement appeared on November 6, 1859. Holyday Gifts.–Go to The Bowery Photographic Palace of Art, 156 Bowery, for your pictures, Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes at 50 cents (and) upwards. This is the largest and best fitted up gallery on the Bowery. Gillies & Johnson. N. B.–Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.
The third advertisement appeared on November 16, 1859. Holiday Gifts.—Get Your Pictures Taken At 156 Bowery.—Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes at 50 cents and upwards. Gillies & Johnson. N. B.—Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.
Gillies is not recorded in other photographic directories, nor is the partnership of Gillies & Johnson. John H. Johnson is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York City in 1860 at 156 Bowery address. What is possibly new information is that Johnson worked for Gurney since ca. 1851.
1858-1859 Address Unknown, Fayetteville, Tennessee.
L. J. Gildersleeve was recorded in two advertisements in the Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville, Tennessee. Both advertisement were recorded eight time between December 23, 1858 and April 21, 1859. Christmas Coming. And with it a great variety of fancies and fineries suitable for gifts for the occasion, such as fine Jewelry, Silver Ware, fancy China Pictures, and fancy and toilet Goods generally, all of which may be had at Gildersleeve’s at low prices.
We are, also prepared to furnish the patent Ambrotype—the finest and most durable picture made—to those who may wish to give a copy of their pretty faces as a memorial to particular friends. We are the only party in this part of the State in possession of the process, and having the right to use it.
We also take the plain Ambrotype and Melainotype at low-prices.
Particular attention given to work on Watches and every description of Time Pieces. A great variety of Clocks for sale very low.
Pictures! Pictures! Patent Ambrotypes! L. J. Gildersleeve Has made arrangements with the owners of the right of the process in this State, for taking these inimitable pictures, and is now prepared to furnish all who may wish really fine and durable pictures in style unsurpassed. Pictures by this process have never been taken in this part of the country, as it is known only to the patentees and their assignees. They are unequalled by any other.—Rooms in connection with the Jewelry Store. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.
L. J. Gildersleeve is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1855-1859 Exchange Building or Odd Fellows Hall, above the store of A. B. Cramer, Bedford, Pennsylvania
1859 Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania.
Thomas R. Gettys, Jr. was recorded in eight advertisements, and five announcements, five advertisements and four announcements in The Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania); and three advertisements and one announcement in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle (Bedford, Pennsylvania). The first advertisement ran from December 21, 1855 to February 1, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette. Improved Daguerreotypes! All who wish to have a good likenesses of themselves or of their friends, can now be accommodated at the “Exchange Building,” Immediately above the store of A. B. Cramer, Where Daguerreotypes of all sizes are done up in the most beautiful style by Thomas R. Gettys, Jr. Taken singly or in groups. Persons taken after deceased.
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens.
Young Lady, bring in that venerable father and that watchful mother, and secure that likeness to-day for to-morrow it may be too late. Mothers, bring in those little ones with curling locks and sparkling eyes: they will make pretty pictures, and then should death remove them, you can exclaim—
“Gone to rest yet we would not recall them
Back to this world of sorrow and pain;
Gone to their rest where no ill can befall them,
Yet we have their likeness both perfect and plain.”
Gold Lockets single and Double. Also fancy cases constantly on hand.
Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms. Dec. 21, 1855.
The second advertisement ran from December 21, 1855 to April 18, 1856 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle. Improved Daguerreotypes! All who wish to have a good likenesses of themselves or of their friends, can now be accommodated at the “Exchange Building,” Immediately above the store of A. B. Cramer, Where Daguerreotypes of all sizes are done up in the most beautiful style by Thomas R. Gettys, Jr. Taken singly or in groups. Persons taken after deceased.
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens.
Young Lady, bring in that venerable father and that watchful mother, and secure that likeness to-day for to-morrow it may be too late. Mothers, bring in those little ones with curling locks and sparkling eyes: they will make pretty pictures, and then should death remove them, you can exclaim—
“Gone to rest yet we would not recall them
Back to this world of sorrow and pain;
Gone to their rest where no ill can befall them,
Yet we have their likeness both perfect and plain.”
Gold Lockets single and Double. Also fancy cases constantly on hand.
Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.
The first announcement appeared on June 6, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette. We are happy to inform our readers that T. R. Gettys, Jr., has returned home and reopened his Daguerrean Rooms in the Exchange Building, where he intends to remain during the Summer. His pictures are good, and cannot be surpassed anywhere. Those who wish a true, life like picture of themselves, will not be disappointed in getting one if they call him.
See his advertisement in another column, and then visit his gallery at once.
The third advertisement ran from June 6 to December 12, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette.
Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes. Reader have you ever heard of Gettys’ inimitable Daguerreotypes? If not go at once to his Saloon and see for yourself: and if you want a likeness of yourself or friends, as true as Nature and Art combined can make it, that is the place to get it. If you want a picture put up in the most approved style and of the best materials—or, in short, if you want the worth of your money in a splendid Daguerreotype or Ambrotype, go to Gettys, as he is the only Artist in Bedford County who can take the new style of Daguerreotype and Ambrotypes.
He spares no pains to give full satisfaction, and permits no picture to go out until he is confident that it will do so. Having just returned from the East, he is in possession of all the latest improvements in the Art, and can assure his patrons that he can furnish them with a style of picture not taken by any other person in the county.
Rooms at the “Exchange Building,” or Odd Fellows Hall, immediately above the store of Mr. A. B. Cramer. T. R. Gettys, Jr.
The fourth advertisement ran from June 6, 1856 to January 9, 1857 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle. Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes. Reader have you ever heard of Gettys’ inimitable Daguerreotypes? If not, go at once to his saloon and see for yourself, and if you want a likeness of yourself or friends as true as nature and art combined can make it, that is the place to get it.
If you want a picture put up in the most approved style and of the best materials—or in short if you want the worth of your money in a splendid Daguerreotype or Ambrotype, go to Gettys, As he is the only Artist in Bedford County who can take the new style of Daguerreotype and Ambrotypes.
He spares no pains to give full satisfaction, and permits no picture to go out until he is confident that it will do so.
Having just returned from the East, he is in possession of all the latest improvements in the Art, and can assure his patrons that he can furnish them with a style of picture not taken by any other person in the county.
Rooms at the “Exchange Building,” or Odd Fellows Hall—immediately above the store of Mr. A. B. Cramer. T. R. Gettys, Jr.
The second announcement appeared on December 26, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette. Holliday Presents. As the time is at hand for the presentation of gifts, nothing could be more appropriate than one of Gettys’ beautiful Daguerreotype or Ambrotype pictures, done up in plain or ornamental cases, at moderate prices. We have examined some of his specimens, and have no hesitation in saying that they will compare favorably with any we have seen in the city galleries. His rooms are in the Exchange. Give him a call.
The fifth advertisement ran from May 22, 1857 to March 4, 1859 in The Bedford Gazette. Gettys’ Photographic Galleries! Exchange Building, Bedford, Pa., Where Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., &c., of every description, are executed in the latest style and improvements of the Art. A full assortment of plain and fancy cases, and gold and plated Lockets, at very low prices.
The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens. T. R. Gettys, Jr.
The sixth advertisement ran from May 29, 1857 to November 20, 1857 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle. Gettys’ Photographic Galleries, Exchange Building, Bedford, Pa., Where Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., &c., of every description, are executed in the latest style and improvements of the Art. A full assortment of plain and fancy cases, and gold and plated Lockets, at very low prices.
The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens. T. R. Gettys, Jr. May 22, 1857.
The third announcement appeared on October 16, 1857 in The Bedford Gazette. New advertisements. A number of new advertisements appear in this number of the Gazette…—T. R. Gettys intends taking any quantity of Daguerreotypes, &c., during fair week.
The seventh advertisement ran from October 16-23, 1857 in The Bedford Gazette. “Oh! the Show, the Beauties of the Show!” It is generally supposed that the great attraction of the approaching County Fair, will be the Elephant or some other animal, but we are sure that those who fail to visit Gettys’ celebrated and elegantly fitted up Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, will miss the greatest attraction of the season. He has the most magnificent collection of Photographs, colored and plain, also Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, on Exhibition, we have ever seen, and those who fail to see them and also secure one of themselves, will ever after have cause of regret. Room in the Exchange Building.
The fourth announcement appeared on November 6, 1857 in The Bedford Gazette. Bedford County Agricultural Society October 21st. 22d. and 23d. 1857. Premiums Awarded….Domestic manufactures, 2d Division…Thos. R. Gettys, Jr., exhibited a beautiful display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, which was highly creditable to his artistic skill, we award him a premium of $1.
The fifth announcement appeared on November 6, 1857 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle.
Bedford County Agricultural Society, Award Of Premiums, October 1857. …Thos. R. Gettys, Jr., exhibited a beautiful display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, which was highly creditable to his artistic skill, we award him a premium of 1 00.
The eighth advertisement ran from July 1 to November 4, 1859 in The Bedford Gazette.
New Improvements at Gettys’ Photographic Gallery. The undersigned, having procured the services of Mr. John Vallade, of Paris, an artist of rare attainments, is now prepared to furnish photographs in India Ink, oil and water colors, 50per cent cheaper than any ever offered to the citizens of this Borough. Also the next and beautiful improvement known as the “Ivorytype” will be furnished for less than city prices. These pictures are beautifully colored and possess all the delicate tints of the paintings on ivory surpassing in beauty and richness of tone anything of the kind heretofore introduced.
A skylight Gallery will be fitted up at the Bedford Springs this week, where those partial to Skylight Pictures can be accommodated. June 1, 1859. T. R. Gettys, Jr.
Thomas R. Gettys, Jr. is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active between the target dates of this project. Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 does list Gettys as being active in Bedford in 1864-1866.
1851 Address and Location Unknown, Maine.
Gerrish of the partnership Stevens & Gerrish was recorded in one announcement in November 4, 1851 in the Portland Weekly Advertiser (Portland, Maine). Cumberland County Agricultural And Horticultural Society. Agreeably to notice, the Fair and Cattle Show commenced on Wednesday, October 15, 1851 in Portland.
The Cattle Show was held in the pasture, corner of Green and Portland streets, the exhibition of produce, Manufactured articles, &c., at the City Hall…
Daguerreotypes:—There were numerous specimens of Daguerreotypes, from Geo. M. Howe, Messrs. Stevens & Gerrish and Mr. Samuel Carlton. The committee could see but slight difference between those of Howe, and Stevens & Gerrish, both were believed to be as near perfection, as the daguerreotype process will allow, but on the whole the evidence of artistical skill in those of Messrs. Stevens & Gerrish, inclined the committee to give theirs the preference, and they awarded them a premium, 2.00. To those of Mr. Howe they awarded a diploma.
Mr. Carlton has many admirers in his line, and deservedly so.
Gerrish is not recorded in other photographic directories.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 