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Maxham & Tapley

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                16 Harrington Corner, opposite the City Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Maxham & Tapley (Benjamin D. Maxham & Charles E. Tapley) were recorded in one  advertisement that ran from June 19 to September 13, 1856 in the Worcester Daily Spy  (Worcester, Massachusetts).  Special Notices.  B. D. Maxham Would respectfully invite all those wishing superior Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, to call at his old stand, where they can procure likenesses taken by himself or Mr. Tapley, an old and experienced operator from the City of New York.  No 12½ or 25 cent pictures will be taken by them—their time and talent will be devoted to their profession, which they wish to make honorable, by giving good pictures at reasonable prices to all who may favor them with their patronage.

Ladies and gentlemen, please call at No. 16 Harrington Corner, opposite the City Hall, and examine specimens. B. D. Maxham, C. E. Tapley.

Both Maxham and Tapley are recorded in other photographic directories but not as partners.

Maxham & Gorham

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                41 Orange Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Maxham & Gorham were recorded in an announcement on July 15, 1848 in the Nantucket Inquirer (Nantucket, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Those wishing Likenesses of themselves or friends, can procure them, of any shade or color desired, at Maxham & Gorham’s.  41 Orange Street.

Maxham & Gorham are not recorded in other photographic directories.

C. B. Matteson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Greene, New York.

C. B. Matteson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 29 to March 5, 1857 in The Chenango American (Greene, New York). Daguerreotypes.  C. B. Matteson, Would respectfully inform the public that he has taken rooms formerly occupied by H. A. Stambaugh, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotypes in the most approved style of the art.  He warrants to give perfect satisfaction, or make no charge.  Give him a call.

C. B. Matteson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Thomas B. Masury

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844                Mechanic Hall Building, Salem, Massachusetts.

Thomas B. Masury was recorded in one advertisement that ran from February 29 to April 22, 1844 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, At Greatly Reduced Prices!  Room in the Mechanic Hall Building, directly over J. Marks & Son’s Fruit Store, (formerly occupied by Snell & Bowdoin.)

A Perfect Likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and in as beautiful style as elsewhere.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Rooms open at all hours of the day for visitors.  Miniatures, neatly set in Cases or Lockets from $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or other paintings.  Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale, and Instruction given as above by. Thomas B. Masury.

Thomas B. Masury is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. P. Masterson

Ambrotypes, ,

1857-1859       Rooms on Pike Street, in D. T. Cox’s Building, Port Jervis, New York.

E. P. Masterson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 12, 1857 to February 3, 1859 in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York).  Collodion Pictures On Glass.—The undersigned would respectfully call the attention of the public to his new process of taking Collodion Pictures on Glass, which are in every respect Far Superior to the best results of the Daguerreotype—having none of that objectionable glare, and are perfectly distinct in any angle.

Their Tone Is Soft, Velvety, and harmonious, and possesses all the freshness and beauty of a steel engraving.  Their brilliancy is not impaired by time, but remains perfectly clear and distinct for ages, and serves as a memento to be handed down from generation to generation.  They are not liable to spoil by accident, being proof against acids, water and air.

Persons wishing a Beautiful, Colored, Life-Like Picture, Will do well to call.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.  Rooms with sky-light in D. T. Cox’s Building, Pike-st., near the depot.       E. P. Masterson, Port Jervis, July 25, 1857.

E. P. Masterson Is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. Mason

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1848                3 Crandell’s Block, Taunton, Massachusetts.

S. Mason was recorded in two advertisements that ran in The True Democrat (Taunton, Massachusetts). The first advertisement ran from August 30 to November 1, 1848. S. Mason, Portrait Painting and Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.

The second advertisement ran from November 9, to December 27, 1848.  S. Mason, Portrait Painting No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.  Daguerreotype Miniature In handsome Morocco Cases taken for One Dollar.

S. Mason is not recorded in other photographic directories. This is possibly Sanford Mason, a portrait painter who was active in Providence, Rhode Island, Boston and Philadelphia.[1]

[1] The New York Historical Society Dictionary of Artists in America 1584-1860.

Mason & Sibley

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

Mason & Sibley (J. L. Mason & C. Sibley) was recorded in an advertisement that appeared on July 30, 1852 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Mason & Sibley Are Now In Town, with their, Mammoth Traveling Daguerreian Saloon.  The largest Ever Built, and on the principle of the Best City Rooms, with one Large Sky, and 2 Large Side Lights, which can be so arranged as to produce any kind of shade desirable.

We would invite the citizens of Barre, and vicinity, to give us a call, whether they wish to sit for a picture or not.  Pictures put up of every size and style.

Pictures of the Sick or Deceased, taken at their Residence at all times, by giving short notice.  We keep posted up in all the Improvements of the Art from Europe and this Country, Let The Cost Be What It May.  Cloudy weather preferable, except for Children. Any one wishing to learn the Art, are requested to call at the National, and make inquiries.  Stock and Apparatus furnished to Pupils at the Wholesale Prices.  The Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common.  J. L. Mason, C. Sibley, Proprietors and Artists. Barre, July 16, 1852.

Mason & Sibley are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Martson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Martson (possibly Joseph Marston) was recorded on April 1,1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.  Martson. — A really tip-top artist. His daguerreotypes surpass. His Ambrotypes are excellent, as also his retouched photographs. This artist has three galleries in the city. I saw some really fine positive photographs, which might place him among the first.

Joseph Marston is recorded in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.

F. S. & S. A. Martine

Daguerreotype Case Lining, , , ,

1848                112 William Street, Near John, New York, New York.

F. S. & S. A. Martine were recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 19 to 30, 1848 in the New York Herald (New York, New York). Carriage Linings, Curtain Materials, And Plushes.—Constantly receiving, by the latest arrivals, a complete assortment of these goods. Also, colored silk and cotton Velvets, and Florences for Daguerreotype Cases, for sale by F. S & S. A Martine, importers and Jobers, 112 William street, near John.

S A. Martin is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1856-1857 at 112 William Street as (maker) of daguerreotype case linings.  “Florences” probably refers to a lightweight taffeta dress silk. (Florence M. Montgomery, Textile in America 1650-1870. p. 238.)

G. R. Martin

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Granite Building, over D. M. C. osby Store, Jamestown, New York.

G. R. Martin was recorded in two advertisements that ran in the Jamestown Journal (Jamestown, New York). The first advertisement ran from December 14, 1849 to February 8, 1850.  A rare Opportunity For obtaining fine gilt and colored Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned would respectfully announce to the citizens of Jamestown and vicinity that he has opened rooms for a short time in the Granite Building, over the store of D. M. C. osby & Co., on Main st., opposite the Post Office, where he is prepared to take Photographic likenesses on the most approved system.  A system which gives instead of a glimmering shadow, the visible substance of chiseled marble.  In tone and coloring, closely resembling an ivory painting: but far surpassing it in clearness or perspective, and softness of light and shade; being at the same time unfading and having a life-like expression equaled only by the real presence of the original.

Miniatures put up with taste and neatness, in Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Rings, and every variety of frames and cases at prices varying from $1, to $15.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens and sit for their likeness by way of experiment if they wish.  Likenesses (except of children which requires a sunny sky,) taken in all weather and warranted to give satisfaction.  Operating hours from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M.   G. R. Martin.   Jamestown, Dec. 14, 1849.

The second advertisement was for Gray & Martin and ran from February 15 to March 29, 1850.  Last Opportunity.  The undersigned have formed a partnership for mutual benefit in traveling, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Jamestown and vicinity that they will remain with them but a short time longer.  Meanwhile they will be pleased to wait upon all those who may wish to secure of themselves or friends, that beautiful gem for Memory’s casket, the Daguerreotype.

Having availed themselves of all the late improvements, and applied them with experienced manipulation, they flatter themselves they can produce photographic likenesses in beauty, correctness and durability inferior to none in the country.

They have on hand a large variety of rosewood and gilt frames, passpatout, paper mache book, and other fancy cases, and also a large assortment of gilt and gold lockets.  They may be found in the Granite Building opposite the Post Office, always ready to wait upon customers from 8, A. M. to 5 P. M.    J. C. Gray.       G. R. Martin.

G. R. Martin is not recorded in other photographic directories.