1853 Arcade Building, Danielsonville, Connecticut.
Thaddeus F. Clark was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on March 17 & 24, and September 1, 1853 in the Windham County Telegraph (Killingly, Connecticut). Business Directory…Thaddeus F. Clark, Daguerrian Artists, Arcade Building, Danielsonville, Ct. Good and perfect Likenesses warranted, or no sale. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.
Thaddeus F. Clark is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1853 Telegraph Room, Court House, Liberty, Missouri.
J. C. R. Clark was recorded in one advertisement on November 18, 1853 in the Liberty Weekly Tribune (Liberty, Missouri). Daguerrean Gallery: Telegraph Room Court House, Liberty, MO. J. C. R. Clark, would respectfully inform the public that having purchased out Mr. R. Atkins’ Daguerreotype Stock he is now prepared to take miniatures in a superior style.
His friends, Ladies, and Gentlemen, and the public generally, are politely invited to call at his room and examine specimens. His miniatures are warranted to give satisfaction. Liberty, June 24, 1853.
J. C. R. Clark is not recorded in other photographic directories. Please note the date at the end of the advertisement “June 24, 1853” this is the only issue available for me to search.
1850 Corner of State and Water Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
D. Clark was recorded in one advertisement that ran from March 20 to April 8, 1850 in the Tri-Weekly Standard (Bridgeport, Connecticut). City Daguerrian Rooms Corner of State and Water streets, Bridgeport. D. Clark would respectfully announce to the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the above location, and is now prepared to give likenesses, which for strictness of delineation and perfectness of mechanical execution, cannot be equalled by any other establishment in this State. Knowing that many wish to avail themselves of likenesses of their friends, whose means are limited, his scale of prices has been fixed at low rates. Likenesses taken of the Sick And Deceased at the shortest notice, and in a superior manner.
Public Buildings, copies of Portraits, &c., taken with apparatus particularly adapted to such purposes.
Pictures taken for Lockets, Bracelets, Pins and Rings. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.
Instruction in the art given on reasonable terms. Dark dresses in all cases preferred. J 29.
D. Clark is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1850.
1858 30 Barclay Street, New York, New York.
William Churton was record in one advertisement that appeared on November 27, 1858 in The New York Herald (New York, New York), Photographic Operator Wanted—To Go To Porto Rico; a single young man capable of taking outdoor views on large plates; must come well recommended. Apply to or address W. Churton, 30 Barclay street, New York.
William Churton is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as one of the original signers of the constitution of the American Photographical Society, which was adopted on March 26, 1859. John mentions that he is possibly a photographer. Unfortunately the above advertisement does not answer that question, he is also not listed in the 1857/1858; 1858/1859; or the 1859/1860 New York City Directory.
1852 Rooms over A. J. Fitch’s Store, Delhi, New York.
1854 Rooms over H. England’s Store, Delhi, New York.
1855-1856 Rooms over Griswold’s Hardware Store, Delhi, New York.
1856-1858 Rooms over Dr. Fitch’s Office, Delhi, New York.
1859 Rooms over Yeoman’s Office, Delhi, New York.
1859 Rooms one door north of the Post Office, Delhi, New York
Jacob Churchill was recorded in eleven advertisement and one announcement in the Delaware Gazette (Delhi, New York). The first advertisement ran from April 7 to June 2, 1852. Daguerrean Gallery. The inhabitants of Delhi and neighboring towns, are respectfully informed that the subscriber has rooms over the store of A. J. Fitch, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses in the latest improvements of the art. The public are invited to call and examine his pictures for themselves. Jacob Churchill.
The second advertisement ran from May 24 to June 21, 1854.
Daguerrean Gallery
Attend, ye dwellers ‘neath the sun,
Behold the wonders Art hath done,
We talk by lightning, ride by steam,
and paint by Sol’s eternal beam.
J, Churchill having taken the rooms formerly occupied by M. R. Wilcox, over H. England’s Store, where he intends establishing a Permanent Daguerrean Gallery, would respectfully invite the inhabitants of the village of Delhi and vicinity, to call and examine the superior Daguerreotype Portraits taken by him. Having been a traveling Daguerrean for two years, his experience in the art, combined with great improvements recently adopted by the most celebrated Artists in this country and Europe, is confident that he can render to his patrons such pictures as are unsurpassed for richness and accuracy of likeness.
He uses none but the very best materials and has obtained and is now using the London Patent Gilding Process, by which a transparent coating is secured over the entire picture, preserving it in all its original beauty unaffected by light or age.
He warrants entire satisfaction in every picture; no Portrait being allowed to leave which is not artistically correct.
Likenesses taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather. Prices vary according to the size of the Plate and the richness of the Case. Painting, Statuary and Pictures copied.
The announcement appeared on January 24, 1855. Daguerreotypes—For a fine and perfect likeness, call at Churchill’s gallery, over Griswold’s hardware store, next to Delaware Bank.
The third advertisement ran from January 24, 1855 to December 10, 1856. Daguerrean Room. The subscriber has returned once more to the village of Delhi, where he is practicing the art of Daguerreotype, over the Store of Griswold & Wright. He flatters himself from his long experience in the business that he can ensure to his patrons Pictures which for richness of beauty and clearness, cannot be surpassed. Gentlemen and Ladies and the public in general, are invited to call. Satisfaction given in all cases, or no charge. Instruction given in the art. J. Churchill.
The fourth advertisement ran from December 10, 1856 to March 11, 1857. Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes. The subscriber takes this method of informing his friends and inhabitants of this county, that he is now taking Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes in all the beauty of the art. His long experience and practice enables him to offer to the public, pictures which, for richness, beauty and accuracy, cannot be surpassed by any other artist in this county.
As to the Patented Ambrotype Pictures, he has nothing to say here, but if any Gentleman or Lady will call at his rooms, over Dr. Fitch’s Office, he will soon convince them that they are of short duration. And the gentleman who offers them to the public must be ignorant of common Philosophy, or that he means to draw from the public funds which he has foolishly spent, (if spent at all.) That Pictures taken on glass can be made to stand is beyond contradiction, and those favoring him with their patronage shall not go away dissatisfied.
Pictures will be taken at my rooms for a short time, much cheaper than they ever have been before in this county.
Pictures which have heretofore been sold for $1. Will now be sold for 50 cts.; $1.25 for 75 cts.; $1.50 for $1.
The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens, as he will exhibit none but those of his own taking. J. Churchill.
The fifth advertisement ran from December 17, 1856 to March 4, 1857. Immense Excitement! Ambrotypes at Reduced Prices!! The subscriber would say to the public that, notwithstanding the Tremendous Exertions of our “up town” philosopher to the contrary, he is alive and attending to business as usual. And his “ignorance of common philosophy” does not prevent him from selling the most beautiful pictures taken in this county, and at lower prices than they have ever been sold before.
As to my Ambrotypes fading, it is false; and I defy the gentleman (?) who takes so much pains to injure me and make himself appear ridiculous, to produce one that has faded in the least. And I would like to have him give satisfaction to his customers, whose pictures I have taken over and finished off after passing through his philosophic hands. I will warrant my work and am willing it shall stand upon its own merit’s. I respectfully invite the public to examine both sides—they shall be the judges.
Call in Ladies and gentlemen, and see who takes the cheapest and best pictures. A poor picture is dear at any price. My Rooms are over Elwood’s Store. Office hours from 9 A. M. to 3½ P. M. E. C. Riggs. Delhi, December 11, 1856.
The sixth advertisement appeared on December 24, 1856. Pictures on Glass. The subscriber invites the attention of the public to his advertisement in another column, and his assertions therein contained, are in every respect true and correct. But it not his intention to publish here, but to correct misrepresentations which I see in an advertisement signed E. C. Riggs, in which he states as follows: “As to my Ambrotypes fading, it is false, and I defy the gentleman to produce one that has faded in the least.” If I am the man to whom he eludes as the “up town philosopher,” and the man who took so much pains to injure him, then I say the gentleman has stated a wicked falsehood, and he could no be ignorant of it I never said a word about his Ambrotypes fading, for there is not one to be found, probably, that is more than three or four months old. And how does he know whether he asserts the truth or not?
I did say they were of short duration, and this I am able to maintain. He further says: “I warrant my work and am willing it shall stand upon its own merits.” With what degree of propriety does he warrant his work, and what assurance can he give the public of its duration? Will the few months he has been in business be a sufficient time to test their durability! Let the public judge.—Yet he is willing to warrant his work, but is careful not to say how long; he is then willing it shall stand upon its own merits. So am I, but it will not upon its own merit or any other.
If the Patented Ambrotype was of such durability, why did Brady and others of New York give them up? Because they were worthless, and his information is from one of the best men in this town, taken from his own lips.
I now come to the last italicized sentence. “A poor picture is dear at any price.” This is my sentiments exactly; and those who have been so unfortunate as to get one of your Patented Ambrotypes, will probably find out in short time the truth of this assertion to their sorrow.
Gentlemen and ladies, call at my office and get you a fifty cent picture, and I will make it as durable as the rock of Gibraltar.
Yes, when your flesh in dust shall lie,
When death’s grey film o’er spread your beaming eye,
My life pause mocking at decay,
Will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.
A Splendid Stock just received. J. Churchill.
The seventh advertisement ran from March 18, 1857 to May 19, 1858. Ambrotypes. The subscriber takes this method of informing his friends and inhabitants of this county, that he is now taking Ambrotypes in all the beauty of the art. His long experience and practice enables him to offer to the public, pictures which, for richness, beauty and accuracy, cannot be surpassed by any other artist in this county.
As to the Patented Ambrotype Pictures, he has nothing to say here, but if any Gentleman or Lady will call at his rooms, over Dr. Fitch’s Office, he will soon convince them that they are of short duration. And the gentleman who offers them to the public must be ignorant of common Philosophy, or that he means to draw from the public funds which he has foolishly spent, (if spent at all.) That Pictures taken on glass can be made to stand is beyond contradiction, and those favoring him with their patronage shall not go away dissatisfied.
Pictures will be taken at my rooms for a short time, much cheaper than they ever have been before in this county.
Pictures which have heretofore been sold for $1. Will now be sold for 50 cts.; $1.25 for 75 cts.; $1.50 for $1.
The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens, as he will exhibit none but those of his own taking. J. Churchill. Delhi, Dec. 8, 1856.
The eighth advertisement ran from June 16 to July 7, 1858. For A Few Days Only, 25 Cent Ambrotypes At Churchill’s Gallery, By L. D. Jones.
The ninth advertisement ran from July 14, 1858 to May11, 1859. Ambrotypes For Twenty-five Cents, Put up in splendid Cases and equal to any ever sold in Delaware County At Churchill’s Gallery.
The tenth advertisement ran from April 27 to December 28, 1859. Ever since Daguerre first invented the art of preserving likenesses, it has been undergoing almost endless improvements, until, at last, it seems as if the inventive genius of man had reached the very acme of perfection in this wonderful art. There is probably nothing which calls to mind early associations so vividly as to look upon the likeness of an absent parent, brother, sister or friend—nothing more necessary to leave behind us when we shall leave this world for another. Reader, delay not till Death shall have changed your living body into a mass of mouldering clay, but go to Churchill’s Gallery, over Yeoman’s Office and preserve the likeness of your face in all its loveliness and beauty for those who shall come after you.
The eleventh advertisement ran from May 18 to December 28, 1859. Look Here. If you Will Call At Churchill’s Gallery, One door north of the Post Office, you can get a 1-16 size Ambrotype picture for 10 Cents: and larger sizes, up to ½ , in proportion.
Jacob Churchill is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1851 481 Broadway, New York, New York.
Charles Christofle was recorded in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York). The first advertisement appeared on October 2, 1851. Electroplated Ware From Chas. Christofle & Co.’s manufacturers.—Sole Agency, 481 Broadway.—Large assortment of all articles which belong to the table service, such as dishes, tea sets, candlesticks, and forks and spoons; these, in particular, are warranted for four or five years, in every day use. All the goods of that manufactures bear, as guarantee, the mark c. c. a scale, and the name Christofle in full. Daguerreotype plates.
The second advertisement ran from October 20 to 30, 1851. Electroplated Ware From Chas. Christofle & Co.’s manufacturers.—Sole Agency, 481 Broadway.—Large assortment of all articles which belong to the table service, such as dishes, tea sets, candlesticks, and forks and spoons; these, in particular, are warranted for four or five years, in every day use. All the goods of that manufactures bear, as guarantee, the mark c. c. a scale, and the name Christofle in full. Daguerreotype plates.
Charles Christofle is not recorded in the 1850/1851; 1851/1852; or the 1852/1853 New York City Directories. Christofle was a French gold and silversmith, daguerreotype plate manufacturer and electroplater. At this time it is unknown who the agent was in New York.
1857 Second Street, Near St. Paul House, Shakopee, Minnesota.
John[1] Chenoweth of the firm Kerlinger & Chenoweth were recorded in one advertisement that appeared on September 5, 1857 in the Republican Advocate (Shakopee, Minnesota). Ambrotyping and Photographing! Ambrotypes For Seventy-Five Cents!! Having located on Second Street, near the St. Paul House, the undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Shakopee and vicinity, that they are now in possession of a new and well selected stock of Goods, and are prepared to take pictures of the first quality and most improved style.—Those wishing pictures would do well to give us a call. Satisfaction given or no charge. Instructions also given in the art.
Give us a call. Kerlinger & Chenoweth. Shakopee, August 8th.
John Chenoweth is recorded in Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide, A Biographical Dictionary 1839-1865. As being listed in the 1857 census as being active in Shakopee, Minnesota.
[1] Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide, A Biographical Dictionary 1839-1865.
1859 Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Henry L. Chase was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on June 30, 1859 in The Pacific Advertiser (Honolulu, Hawaii). “There Is Always Two Sides of a Story.” But For All That The Undersigned Is Prepared To Go To Any Part Of The Islands An Take Photographic Views Or Portraits, In First Class Style, to Order, At reasonable prices.
Terms: Cash or Draft on Honolulu at the time the Negatives are taken. Orders promptly attended to. H. L. Chase. feb22.
Henry L. Chase is recorded as being active in Honolulu in 1862 in Na Pa‘I Ki‘I The Photographers in the Hawaiian Islands 1845-1900.
1856 222 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
1857 Business address not recorded, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]
D. Chase of the partnership of Chase & Welch were recorded in four advertisement in the Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts). The first advertisement ran from July 26 to August 28, 1856. Special Notice. Re-Opened by a New Company.—The subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, that they have purchased the Ambrotype Rooms in Foster’s Block, No. 222 Main Street, and will be in operation on and after Monday, July 28, 1856. In re-opening this beautiful suit of rooms, the proprietors are happy to announce to the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, that they have secured the services of Mr. Wm. Hathaway, as their Operator and Artist. Those wishing for pictures of themselves or friends, are respectfully informed that every picture emanating from the establishment will be warranted to give entire satisfaction. The Ambrotype has now become the prevailing style of Picture in all the principal cities of the Union. We shall, as soon as necessary arrangements can be made, be able to supply the public with all kinds of Photographic Pictures.
N.B. Ambrotypes at the same price of good Daguerreotypes. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. Chase & Welch. Wm. Hathaway, Artist
The second advertisement ran from November 4 to November 18, 1856. We would advise all who are in want of superior pictures of themselves or friends, to call at the rooms of Chase & Welsh, in Foster’s Block, 222 Main Street. We pronounce their pictures superior to those taken at any other establishment in the city. We have observed the beautiful pictures in their show case, and to say that they were most natural and lifelike, is to use a hackneyed expression; but no other would be appropriate in this case. Their pictures are bold and clear, and for brilliancy of tone and finish, we do not hesitate to say that they are superior to any other establishment in the city; and we would say to all, if you want a likeness that you will not be ashamed to look at, and show to your friends, call at their rooms, and you will not be disappointed. Their prices are very moderate, and their pictures will give entire satisfaction.
The third advertisement ran on November 13 & 14, 1856. Take Notice, that our friend Chase proposes to make single glass pictures. Why this condemnation to what he calls humbug!
The only place to procure the genuine improved Ambrotype on double glass, is at B. D. Maxham’s. He will tell you the truth and nothing but the truth; that in his opinion the Daguerreotype is far more durable, being composed entirely of mineral substances, whereas the Ambrotype is vegetable. As for the patent, it was given up six months since Mr. Cutting, as also was the use of gum. The only way to seal up a picture to make it permanent, is to seal them up in tin boxes, the same as sardines are sealed.
The fourth advertisement appeared on November 25, 1856. We see by the Spy of Nov. 18th, that B. D. Maxham wants the public to take notice that friend Chase proposes to make single pictures, and wants to know why this condecentson (Sic.) to what he calls humbug. I have never have called the single glass picture a humbug; what I call humbuging the community is, for a man professing what he does, to deceive the public by selling a single glass picture, and telling them that it is an Ambrotype, when he knows that it is not, and never can be an Ambrotype. He knows very well what constitutes an Ambrotype, and he knows that to make it an Ambrotype, it must be sealed between two plates of glass with Fir Balsam, or its equivalent. He knows that he has not a right to take the Ambrotype picture, and therefore cannot take them, but if he can deceive and impose upon the public by misrepresentation and deception, it will answer his base purpose. In his advertisement he says, that he will tell the truth and nothing but the truth, but he forgets to tell the whole truth for he says that the patent was given up some six months ago by Mr. Cutting, as also the use of gum. Now, if his object was not to deceive, why did he not tell that Mr. Cutting surrendered his patent and applied for re-issue and got it, against the combined forces of the Daguerreotypist, who brought every thing to bear against it which they possibly could, to break it down and prevent a re-issue, but it proved a decided failure. The government granted a re-issue covering the whole ground; and now, if he can dupe and deceive the public by telling them that his pictures are Ambrotypes, he will not hesitate to do it. Now where is the deception? why does he wish to impose upon the public by selling a spurious article for a genuine? Can there be any thing manly in this? Does this look like having a just regard for other people’s rights? I leave it with the public to decide, and will say that the only place where you can get a genuine Ambrotype, is at Chase & Welch’s rooms in Foster’s Block, No. 222 Main street. We have the exclusive right for taking Cutting’s patent Ambrotypes, for the City of Worcester, and all pictures emanating from any other room in the city, called Ambrotypes, are spurious and worthless. Chase & Welch.
D. Chase is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1857. In Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, John speculates that David Chase is the same person. David Chase was active in Clinton, Massachusetts and his information comes from History of the Origin of the Town of Clinton, Massachusetts 1653-1865 by Andrew E. Ford, 1896. Daguerrean Artists. P. 397. …David Chase, who had a stand in a little building on Church Street, near the present position of the Y. M. C. A. rooms, stayed here for a longer time. He was a good musician and an organizer of a brass band… Unfortunately no footnotes were used in the book. In reviewing the known newspapers published in Clinton the likely candidate is the Saturday Courant, published between 1850-1862.
[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
1853 Address Unknown, Zanesville, Ohio
1853-1855 Rogers Block, 3d story, Corner of Railroad & Second Streets, Ironton, Ohio.
T. H. Chamblin of the firm Cole & Chamblin were recorded in one announcement, five advertisements and was mentioned in a sixth advertisement in the Spirit of the Times (Ironton, Ohio). The announcement appeared on November 8, 1853. Daguerrean Artist. Messrs. A. R. Cole & T. H. Chamblin from Zanesville are to occupy the upper rooms in the corner building in Rogers block, adjoining the Ironton house, Mr. Chamblin called on us one day last week, from whom we learn that they are to have the building fitted up expressly for the business, with sky-lights and other conveniences. We wish them all the success their strictest attention and most persevering efforts may deserve. The ornamental in life is only second to the useful.
The first advertisement ran from May 9 to June 27, 1854. The Plastering Is Completed And the passage leading to the new Sky-light Daguerrian gallery is unobstructed. These Rooms have been fitted up expressly for the purpose of practicing the Photographic Art, and persons calling can be assured of procuring pictures that are superior to any heretofore produced in this section of country.
Rooms in the 3d story of Rogers’ Block, corner of Railroad and Second Sts. Entrance on Railroad St. Cole & Chamblin.
The second advertisement ran from July 4 to October 31, 1854. No “Hoax,”—That As Good Daguerreotypes can be taken in Ironton, as elsewhere, is becoming generally known—let those who doubt call at the Sky-light Rooms in the third story of Rodgers’ Block, corner of Railroad and Second Sts., Entrance on Railroad Street—inside stairway. As complete an assortment of plain and fancy cases kept constantly on hand, as can be found in any of the cities.—Also, Gold Lockets. Cole & Chamblin.
The third advertisement ran from November 7, 1854 to April 3, 1855. The Daguerreian Gallery in Rogers’ Block, Corner of Railroad and Second Streets, is again open for the reception of visitors, and those wishing pictures can now be accommodated. Cole & Chamblin.
The fourth advertisement ran from April 17 to June 12, 1855. Daguerreotypes are still taken in all kinds of weather, at the located Sky-light Gallery, third story Rodger’s block. Entrance on Railroad street opposite depot. Apr. 9 ’55. Cole & Chamblin.
The fifth advertisement ran from June 26 to July 10, 1855. Cole & Chamblin’s Daguerreian Gallery will be closed from July 10th, until August 1st 1855. Those wishing pictures would do well to avail themselves of the earliest opportunity.
Gallery, third story Rodger’s Block. Entrance on Railroad street opposite the depot.
The sixth advertisement ran from September 18, 1855 to January 29, 1856. Daguerrean Gallery. The undersigned has fitted up the room recently occupied by Mr. Chamblin, and is now prepared to take Good Pictures, in all weather. Paintings, Daguerreotypes and Statuary accurately copied. Careful Instruction given in the art. Mrs. Dauphin. sep. 11.
T. H. Chamblin is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Zanesville or Ironton, Ohio. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Thomas H. B. Chamblin in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1860, but at this time it is unknown if they are the same person.
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