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Hopkins, Freedom D.

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1856-1857       85 Elm Street, Merchants’ Exchange Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1859                335 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1859                Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1860                Carleton Block, Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1856 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1856, Vol. X, No. 132, P. 3.

New Ambrotype Firm.  The Best Pictures!  At No. 85 Elm Street, Merchants’ Exchange Building, Directly over John A. Perry’s Mammoth Drug Store. 

Hopkins & Elwell Artists in Ambrotype, Produces better Pictures, with less delay than any other establishment in the State.  This statement they are prepared to prove to any one who is disposed to test their skill in picture making.  They know what they now say, and they can and will do what they advertise to do. They do not wish to speak disparagingly of other artists in Ambrotype, for many of them make good pictures, but, we do know that we can and do produce the best Ambrotype Pictures ever exhibited in New Hampshire, and as compared with these, Daguerreotypes are worthless.

The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the place above named.

F. D. Hopkins, C. K. Ellwell.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 13, 1856.

1856 July 24.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 24, 1856, Vol. X, No. 135, P. 2.

New Ambrotype Rooms—Hopkins and Elwell, two enterprising and studious artists, are fitting up a splendid Picture Gallery in the south part of Merchants’ Exchange. Directly over the Drug Store of J. A. Perry, for taking a lasting likenesses of the “human face divine” in ambrotype.  For light and convenience we know not where a better locality could be found.  Their pictures in the show case at the entry-way and in their rooms, show what they can do.  From what we have seen, and we have examined their pictures closely, we think they take an excellent ambrotype, well-toned, life-like and clear.  We commend their advertisement in another column to particular notice.

1856 September 20.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 34, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!   The Best Pictures!!  F. D. Hopkins. No. 85 Elm Street, South End Merchants’ Exchange, Will furnish his customers with a better picture, either Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, or Photograph, Than can be procured at any other establishment in the State.

He would call particular attention to his Specimens of Ambrotype!  Which for boldness and truthfulness of delineation, softness of tone and beauty of finish, Cannot Be Excelled!!

Having had long and successful experience in all branches of the Art, he flatters himself that he can Defy Competition. 

Ambrotypes Set In Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. And Warranted to give Entire Satisfaction. 

No charge made for trial where a good picture is not obtained.

For further particulars please call at his Gallery. No. 85 Merchants’ Exchange.  F. D. Hopkins.

Advertisement ran from August 27 to  October 17, 1856.

1856 October 15.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 15, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 52, P. 2 & 3.

New Hampshire State Fair, Premiums Awarded…

Pictures, Hair Work, &c.

N. Brow, Concord, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Dip.

F. D. Hopkins, Manchester, Improved Daguerreotype, Trans.

F. A. Brown, [Manchester], for Improved Ambrotypes, Med.

1856 November 19.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 19, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 82, P. 3.

To the Ladies and Gentlemen! –Of—Manchester.  Having for the past three or four months listened to, and read in silence, the one thousand and one windy advertisements, and paid Editorial puffs, published and circulated by Daguerreotypists of the city—who have made numberless statements calculated to mislead those unacquainted with business, ad which they cannot prove, I deem it a duty due to myself and the public, to say a few words in regard to the subject in question.

The above named gentlemen (who dislike everything new because they find it difficult to keep up with the improvements of the time,) state that which they do not know to be a fact, that Ambrotypes are worthless, that they will “crack, spot, fade, peel off,” &c.

For the benefit of these ‘would be’ advisers and monopolists, I would say that I will, in presence of witnesses, subject any Ambrotype, made and finished by myself, to tests that will utterly spoil any Daguerreotype, and all without injuring the picture.  And furthermore, I will challenge any operator in the city, whether resident or imported for the occasion, whether a “finished workman” or unfinished, to produce a better picture, either as regards the fineness of chemical effect, delicacy of light and shade, or beauty of finish.

And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, since it has become the fashion, allow me to add my “one word of advice.” Never allow yourselves to be humbugged by Old Fogies; but let your own good sense be your guide both in the selection of pictures and artists.  I would further advise you to call at our gallery and examine our specimens of improved Ambrotypes, put them to any reasonable test, and then decide for yourselves.

I shall continue to devote myself exclusively to the Art.  Pictures executed in any desired, either Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, or Photograph, from the smallest miniature to the full plate, and warranted not to “Spot, fade, peel off,” or spoil in any way.  With ten thousand thanks for the very liberal patronage you have heretofore bestowed up on me, and many hopes for the continuance of the same, I will take my leave, hoping soon to have the pleasure of a personal interview.  Yours Truly, F. D. Hopkins.  85Elm Street, South End Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from November 19 to 28, 1856.

1856 November 25.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

It seems by the daily papers that Mr. Brown ad Mr. Hopkins are obliged to discuss the durability of their pictures—say nothing of merits, and Mr. French & Co. seem determined to patent the Greek language, but I would inform the public that at Goddard’s rooms, Smyth’s Block, they can get a picture either Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will speak for itself.  Call and see his 50c cases.

Advertisement ran from November 25 to December 5, 1856.

1857 January 20.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  January 20, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 135, P. 3.

I am In Favor Of A Well Organized Military Companies Throughout The United States.  I shall ride Esq. Hutchings, Elevated Charger, dressed in a Field Officers Regimentals, at 12 O’clock, A. M., to-morrow, thro’ some of the Principal streets of Manchester.  On the occation (sic.) Mr. F. D. Hopkins, will take my Daguerreotype, one for the Hon. John B. Clarke, Editor of the Mirror, and one for the Hon. Joseph C. Abbott, Editor of the American, one for the Artist and one for myself.

This will give the citizens of Manchester, a double chance to see the man who is nominated for President on Horse back, and to call at the different offices and view the pictures.  Daniel Pratt, Jr. the Great American Traveller.

1857 March 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

Take Notice.  The undersigned, Daguerreotypers of Manchester, will for the future charge from one to three dollars, according to size, for putting pictures in cases bought of Pedlers, so that they will cost at least twenty-five cents more than the same cases and pictures bought at any rooms in the City.  F. A. Brown, F. D. Hopkins, J. U. French & Co., R. A. Miller, A. H. Snow, J. Goddard.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to 17, 1857.

1850 May 7.    Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 7, 1860, Vol. X, No. 1234, P. 2.

Fire Yesterday Noon.  About 1 o’clock, yesterday noon, smoke was seen issuing from an upper window in the rear of Carleton Block, on Merrimack street, and the alarm bell soon brought the fire department to the spot.  It took in a small room occupied by Mr. F. D. Hopkins, daguerreotypist, and contained his apparatus.  It is supposed to have been caused by the heat of the sun thrown by means of a powerful glass upon a quantity of saturated cotton.  It was extinguished with a few buckets of water.  The damage to Mr. Hopkins will not exceed $100.  The building was damaged by the burning of the window casing, &c., to the amount of $40 or $50.  Had the building got well on fire, our citizens would have seen the necessity of keeping the water pipes filled all the time.  The canals were drawn off, as they generally are on Sunday, and no water could be had excepting through the pipes.  Luckliy none was needed.

1850 May 11.   Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1860, Vol. XX, No. 27, P. 2.

A Slight Fire.  About 1 o’clock, P. M., on Sunday, fire was discovered in the fourth story of Carleton Block, issuing from the window in a room occupied by Mr. F. D. Hopkins for a laboratory, which is a part of his photograph and ambrotype establishment.  The alarm was given, and in a few moments the Fire Department was fully represented around the building, but its services were not required, as a few buckets of water extinguished the flames.  The supposition is that the fire was set by the rays of the sun operating, through the window glass and a mirror, upon a curtain.  Mr. Hopkins’ loss was about $100; the proprietors of Carleton Block do not lose more than $40 or $50 from the damages. 

Mr. Hopkings is a young artist of decided merit, and we regret that he met with this unpleasant draw-back.  His rooms, however, are now open, and he will be happy to receive the calls of those wanting photographs.

1850 June 1.   Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  June 1, 1860, Vol. XX, No. 30, P. 2.

It is an easy matter to send by mail a “counterfeit presentment” of one’s features; Hopkins in Carleton Block, makes a speaking likeness no larger than a letter-stamp…

Hope, George W.

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1857-1858       76 & 80 Bowery, New York, New York.

1859                76 Bowery, New York, New York.

1857 April 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1857, Whole No. 7534, P. 7.

Gems of Art.—Barcalon [sic.] & Hope’s Photographs, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, taken at 76 and 80 Bowery, are admired and sought for.  Call and see specimens.  Taken daily rain or shine.

1857 June 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 16, 1857, Whole No. 7594, P. 6.

To Daguerreans.—Wanted Immediately, A first class ambrotype artist.  Apply at Barcalow & Hope’s gallery 76 Bowery.

1858 January 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 29, 1857, Whole No. 7819, P. 3.

For Sale—To Artists—One Half The Interest in Barcelon & Hope’s two galleries, No. 76 and 80 Bowery, New York.  These galleries are well known, and are unsurpassed in all that appertains to first class rooms.  One [of] the partners, about retiring from the firm, will sell his half at a fair rate, which offers a good opportunity for a photographic, ambrotype, and daguerreotype artist to secure a first class business place.  For particulars apply personally of=r by letter, to G. W. Hope, 80 Bowery, New York.

Advertisement ran on January 29 & 30, 1858.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Fowler Trow.

1856—Not Listed.

1857—daguerrean—76 & 80 Bowery—h-102 Orchard.

1858—daguerrian—76 & 80 Bowery—h-61 East Broadway.

1859—ambrotypes—76 Bowery—h-N. J.

1860—Not Listed.

Holmes, William

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1852-1853       380 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1854                357 & 360 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1855-1857       357 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1859-1873       387 Bowery, New York, New York.

1874-1886       824 Third Avenue, New York, New York.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Holmes, 8th Avenue — Improvement I should think had been quite forgotten in this gallery. It is not too late, however to retrieve.

New York City Directories (New York, New York.) Publisher John Fowler Trow.[1]

1851—Not Listed.

1852—daguerreotypist—380 Eighth Ave—H-360 Eighth.

1853—daguerreotypist—380 Eighth Ave—H-360 Eighth.

1854—daguerreotypist—357 & 360 Eighth Ave—H-360 Eighth.

1855—daguerrian— H-357 Eighth Ave.

1856—daguerreotypes—357 Eighth Ave.

1857—daguerrean—H-357 Eighth Ave.

1858—Not Listed.

1859—daguerreotypes—387 Bowery.

1860—daguerreotypes—387 Bowery.

1861—ambrotypes—387 Bowery.

1862—photographer—387 Bowery.

1863—photographer—387 Bowery.

1864—photographer—387 Bowery.

1865—photographer—387 Bowery.

1866—Not Listed.

1867—photographs—387 Bowery.

1868—photographs—387 Bowery.

1869—photographs—H-387 Bowery.

1870—photographs—387 Bowery.

1871—photographs—387 Bowery.

1872—photographs—387 Bowery.

1873—photographs—387 Bowery—H-351 E. 78th.

1874—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1875—photographer—H-351 E. 78th.

1876—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1877—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1878—photographer—H-351 E. 78th.

1879—Not Listed.

1880—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-276 E. 78th.

1881—photographer—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1882—photographer—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1883—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1884—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1885—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1886—photographer—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1887—Not Listed.

[1] All directories are double dated. i.e. 1851/1852, only the first date is used because that is when the information was collected.

Holmes, R. G.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Main Street, opposite the Dutchess County Bank, Poughkeepsie, New York.

1844                Corner Main and Market Streets, Poughkeepsie, New York.

1842 January 8.  Poughkeepsie Eagle.  (Poughkeepsie, New York.)  January 8, 1842, Vol. XIV, No. 715, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures Taken By R. G. Holmes, Dentist, at his office one door west of Dr. Trivett’s store, Main street.  R. G. Holmes Dentist, opposite the Dutchess County Bank.  Whole sets of Teeth inserted by Atmospheric Pressure.                                               

Advertisement ran from January 8 to April 16, 1842.

1844 January 6.  Poughkeepsie Journal.  (Poughkeepsie, New York.)  January 6, 1844, Vol. I No. I, P. 3.

Dentist.  R. G. Holmes, Surgeon Dentist. In returning thanks for the liberal patronage he has experienced for six years past, during which period he has performed operations for most of the respectable families in Dutchess and Ulster counties, would state that he now occupies the office formerly  [held] by Drs. Buck, Royce and Esterly where he may always be found, ready to render professional services at the same rate of prices charged in other offices in Poughkeepsie.  [He] is experience and success in inserting Whole Setts of Teeth…R. G. Holmes, Corner Main and Market sts.  Sept. 1, 1843.

1844 September 14.  Poughkeepsie Journal.  (Poughkeepsie, New York.)  September 14, 1844, Vol. I No. 37, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—The pictures taken at the rooms of Holmes, corner of Main and Market-sts. Are almost perfect.

Holmes, Henry

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1855-1858       Rooms in the Museum Building, Troy, New York.

1858-1860       308 River Street, Troy, New York.[1]

1855 August 28.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 28, 1855, Vol. V, No. 56, P. 3.

Ambrotype Patented.  A New Style Of Picture Far exceeding in beauty and durability anything ever before made.  The exceeding fineness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone, is wonderful.  They do not Reverse the Subject, but represent everything in its true position.  They are without the glare of a Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view.  They will last for ages, unchanged, and possess the rare quality of Imperishability.

They are pronounced by competent judges to be the grandest achievement in the photographic art, having, a relief and clearness that is truly astonishing.  The Ambrotype must be seen to be appreciated, and are the only pictures on glass which are proof against the action of water, acids, climate, or atmosphere, and may be laid in water for months with perfect safety.  There are no pictures of this kind taken nearer than New York.  The subscribers are the only persons who have the right to use this invention, which will be seen by the following: 

Notice.—This is to certify that Messrs. Clark & Holmes have this day purchased the exclusive right for making Ambrotypes in the County of Rensselaer, State of New York.  Shaw, Clark & Co., Troy, August 8, 1855.

Citizens and Strangers are invited to call and examine specimens in this art; they are assured of polite attention, and if they wish, a superior picture.  Clark & Holmes, Museum Building, Successors to Wm. A. Tomlinson.

Advertisement ran from August 28 to December 21, 1855.

1855 August 29.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 29, 1855, Vol. V, No. 57, P. 2.

Ambrotype.—The ambrotype is the name applied to a new style of pictures recently patented by Mr. Cutting of Boston, and the patent right of which has been purchased by Messrs. Clark & Holmes, successors to Tomlinson, in the Museum building, for this county. The name ambrotype, we are informed takes its derivation from a Greek word “ambrotus or ambrotos” signifying everlasting, and was given to this style of picture to express the great durability of the picture.  These pictures are made on plate glass coated with Bromo Iodised Collodian and then hermetrically sealed to another piece of glass with balsam of fir, so that the picture must be absolutely unchangeable—a quality professed by no other photographic picture in the world. There can be no doubt that pure metallic silver, protected from moisture and atmospheric air, would retain its lustre for ages.  These pictures are a deposit of pure crystals of silver hermetrically sealed between two plates of glass.  In beauty and truthfulness, the pictures far exceed any other pictures made by photographic art.  The objects are seen in the natural position, not reversed as are the daguerreotypes.—They have none of the metallic glare of pictures made on silver plates, and are seen at any angle.  They never weary the eye, but their soft and mellow tones are always pleasing.  They are made of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, with the same beauty and clearness.—They are therefor suitable for parlor ornaments, and when placed on a wall, are seen with equal ease, while at the same time they are far more beautiful than the finest steel plate engraving.

We believe that these pictures are destined to make an entire revolution in the photographic art.  This improvement seems a small thing, but when considered as the means of making objects of beauty or at least their perfect likeness imperishable, what is not the art worth?  Fac simile copies of important documents may be preserved to all time.  The true likenesses of all the good and great of the earth may be passed down to the latest times, and by innumerable copies distributed to the whole world.  Had Mr. Cutting’s Ambrotypes existed eighty years ago, we now might have had by our side the true speaking, almost living likenesses of Hancock, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, and their fellow patriots of that day.  Let us lay aside the utility, and look at the beauty, and we must truly say that we cannot blame Mr. Cutting, even in these prohibitory times, if he looked on his pictures and thought of Ambrosia—the nectar of the Gods.

1855 September 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Vol. V, No. 74, P. 2.

Rensselaer County Fair.—First Day.—

…Picture Galleries.  Conant’s[2] Picture Gallery was partially arranged, and promises a rich display.  Irving has a niche filled with Daguerreotypes, Phonotypes, Ambrotypes and several other types for aught we know.  A splendid assortment and variety, at any rate.  Clark & Holmes have a splendid gallery of Ambrotypes of great excellence and beauty.

1855 September 22.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 22, 1855, Vol. V, No. 78, P. 3.

Rensselaer County Agricultural Society—Fourteenth Annual Fair.  The Fair was opened at Lansingburgh…

Premiums Awarded…

Mechanical…Best specimen and variety oil paintings, A. J. Conant, Troy, 8 and diploma…

Best specimens Ambrotypes, Clark & Holmes, Troy, 3 and diploma.

Daguerreotypes, James Irving, Troy, 3 and diploma…

1855 December 22.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 22, 1855, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The Ambrotype Is A Picture patented by Mr. Cutting, of Boston.  It was this new style of Picture that obtained the First Premium at the late Fair of the American Institute.  Persons wishing Ambrotypes can have them colored or not at the Museum Building, the only place where Cutting’s Patent Pictures are made in Troy.  It was the Pictures made at this establishment that obtained the First Premium at the late Renesselaer [sic.] County Fair.  All genuine Ambrotypes are stamped Patent, and made only by Clark & Holmes, Museum Building, Troy, N. Y.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between December 22, 1855 to April 12, 1856.

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1856 May 1.  Washington County People’s Journal.  (Greenwich, New York.)  May 1, 1856, New Series—Vol. 3, No. 18, Whole No. 708, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Now there is something else.  Ambrotypes:  What are they!  It is a question solved by examining a few Specimens Made by those who own The Right For Rensselaer Co. 

It was this New Style of Pictures that obtained The First Premium at the Fair of the American Institute last Fall also at the Rensselaer County Fair.  They are acknowledged by competent judges to be the Plainest and Boldest Pictures in existence.  Much has been said in regard to coloring of Ambrotypes.

They can be colored as Highly as any Portrait.

All who wish this New Style of Picture can have them Colored or Plain, at the Museum Building the only place in Troy where Cutting’s Patent Pictures are made.  Clark & Holmes, Museum Building, Troy, N. Y.                    

Advertisement ran from May 1, 1856 to May 7, 1857.

1857 July 23.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  July 23, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 39, P. 2.

A Card.  Those who wish a good Ambrotype, would do well to call at Fitch’s Rooms.  Mr. Finch has made arrangements with Mr. Dewel formerly operator for Clark and Holmes to continue the business during his absence.

1857 December 25.  Essex County Republican.  (Keeseville, New York.)  December 25, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 3, P. 4.

Ambrotype Patented.  Clark & Holmes Daguerreotypists & Ambrotypist.  A New style of picture, far exceeding in beauty and durability anything ever before made.  The Exceeding Fineness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone, is wonderful.—They do not reverse the subject, but represent everything in its true position.  They are without the glare of a Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view.—They will last for ages, unchanged, and possess the rare quality of imperishability.

They are pronounced by competent judges to be the grandest achievement in the photographic art, Having a relief and clearness that is truly astonishing.  The Ambrotype must be seen to be appreciated and are the only pictures on glass which are proof against the action of water, acids, climate, or atmosphere; and may be laid in water for months with perfect safety.  These are the only pictures of this kind taken in Troy: the subscribers being the only persons in Rensselaer county who have the right to use this invention.

Citizens of Fort Edwards and vicinity are invited to call and examine specimens in this art; they are assured of polite attention, and, if they wish a superior picture. Clark & Holmes.  Museum Building, Troy, N. Y.   n. 20.  

Advertisement was recorded from December 20, 1857 to April 30, 1858.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Alban Jasper Conant, (1821-1915) Portrait Painter & Archaeologist.

Hoit, William B.

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , ,

1841                Rooms over Concord Bank, Concord, New Hampshire.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London England.)  1957, P. 322.

Hoit, William B. Portrait and ornamental painter of Concord, (N. H.) active c. 1840-1876. 

1840 September 21.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1840, New Series-Vol. VI, No. 312, Old Series- Vol. XXXI, No. 1642, P.3.

William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter.  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from September 212 to November 7, 1840.

1841 May 14.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1841, New Series-Vol. VII, No. 346, Old Series-Vol. XXXII, No. 1676, P.3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to November 4, 1841.

1841 June 7.  Daily Patriot.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 7, 1841, No. 5, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Hogans, A. B.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms over Austin & Tillery’s, Columbia, Missouri.

1853 December 16.  Missouri Statesman.  (Columbia, Missouri.)  December 16, 1853, Vol. XL, No. 50, P. 3.

Skylight Daguerrean Gallery.  A. H. Hogans, Would inform the citizens of Columbia and vicitity that he has opened a Daguerrean Picture Gallery in Columbia, (the same heretofore occupied by Mr. Bryan) where he is prepared to take pictures in the best manner.  Frames and cases of every variety.  Pictures taken from the whole size down to breastpins, lockets, finger rings, &c.

Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as clear.

Ladies and gentlemen are requested to call.

Rooms over Austin & Tillery’s, two doors east of Branham’s store.  Oct 14.

Hodgkins, A. C.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, Vienna, Maine.

1853 September 22.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 22, 1853, Vol. XXI, No. 39, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes taken in Good Order.  Mr. A. C. Hodgkins has returned to his Rooms at Vienna, where he will wait upon all persons who desire Pictures, until October 15th. All wishing for Likenesses will be as well suited at this as at any other place.

Copying done in good order.  Vienna, Sept. 20, 1853.

Advertisement ran from September 22 to October 6, 1853.

Hodges, John R.

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1855-1856       222 Main Street, Foster’s Building, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1855 October 6.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 228, Whole No. 1411, P. 3.

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.  Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Eezograph [sic.] or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 3, 1855.

1855 October 6. Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. X, No. 238, P. 3. 

New Advertisements.  A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs. Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.            Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Advertisement ran from October 6, 1855 to January 12, 1856.

1855 November 7.  The Massachusetts Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 7, 1855, Vol. LXXXIV, No. 45, Whole No. 4369, P. 3. 

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.  Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Hoag, David R.

Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1853                14 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                20 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.1

1858                Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                146 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858-1873       100 West Fourth Street, opposite the Post Office, Cincinnati, Ohio. [2]

1858 July 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 22, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 120, P. 2.

The Masonic Temple…

We are informed that Hoag, of Fifth street, has taken a large number of photographs of the design of the Temple, sketched and completed by the Architects.

1858 November 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 3, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 209, P. 2.

Visit Porter’s Art Place 100 Fourth Street, Opposite The Post Office.  It is the largest and most elegant Daguerrean and Photographic Gallery in America, and contains the finest collection of life and smaller size Portraits finished in Oil and Water Colors, of any other Gallery of its kind.  It is a delightful place to spend an hour in, and the celebrated Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Terolypes and Helleographs, taken only by Porter & Hoag, are truly Gems of Art.

Likenesses in every style, and of all sizes taken during any weather.  Daguerreotypes copied to any size and painted in Oil, and good likenesses guaranteed.

Strangers should by all means visit this Gallery before leaving our City, for it is the most delightful place of resort in it.  Admission Free. 

Particular attention paid to taking Childrens’ Likenesses.  Bring them with you.  

Advertisement ran from November 3 to 16, 1858.

1858 November 4.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 4, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 210, P. 3.

Copartnership.—I Have This Day associated with me D. K. Hoag, as a partner in the Daguerrean and Photographic business, and we will be happy to wait upon our old friends and customers to those celebrated likenesses that have always been taken at Porters Art Palace, and that now have such a great reputation throughout the country.  The firm will do business under the name and style of Porter & Hoag.  Gallery, 100 Fourth street opposite the Post Office.  W. S. Porter.  Cincinnati, October 18, 1858.

Advertisement was recorded on November 4 & 5, 1858.

1858 November 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 221, P. 2.

The Very Best.  Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaneotypes taken daily by Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.

1858 November 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 19, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 223, P. 2.

Great Success Is Always The most conclusive proof of superior merit.  And any one that wants an excellent likeness of any size or style must go and sit to Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.

1859 February 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 1, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 286, P. 2.

Wanted—Boy—A good German boy from 11 to 16 years of age, at Porter & Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street.

1859 February 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 304, P. 2.

Porter & Hoag, At No. 100 Fourth street, opposite the Post Office, are making exquisite Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaineotypes. [sic.]

1859 February 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 28, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 309, P. 2.

A Cincinnatian Attempts to Commit Suicide in Louisville.  The Louisville Democrat, of Saturday says:  On Tuesday last a young gentleman registered his name as G. S. Henry, and took lodging at the Exchange Hotel, corner of Main and Sixth street, in our city.  He is from twenty-five to thirty years of  age, dark hair, and looks like a gentleman of refinement and education. 

Early of Thursday morning his groans disturbed the slumbers of some persons sleeping near his apartment, and they gave the alarm.  Upon proceeding to his room they found the door locked, and entrance was effected only through the transum. [sic.]

They found him insensible and groaning from the effects of poison.  Near his bedside was found a small bottle labelled “Prussie Acid.” 

A physician was immediately called, and such antidotes administered as have thus far prolonged his life.  The probability is that he is out of danger.

The following note, written in a clear and clerkly hand, was found in the room:

To the Proprietor of the Exchange Hotel:

Dear Sir:—Will you, on finding me, please telegraph D. R. Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street, or W. J. Jackson, No. 3o3 Western Row, Cincinnati, Ohio, and oblige, Yours respectfully, My real name is Geo. H. Stillman. 

The Cincinnati papers of the 24th and 25th inst., are conjecturing at the mysterious disappearance of Stillman.  He was engaged in a daguerrean Gallery in that city.

1859 March 4.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 4, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 3.

Home Interest…G. W. Stillman, late Hoag’s Gallery, 146 West Fifth street, is prepared to take Pictures at much reduced prices.  Give him a call; you are sure to be pleased.  His motto is “Excelsior.”

1859 March 18.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio) March 18, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 3.

Home Interest…Porter & Hoag’s Art Gallery, Fourth Street, opposite the Post-Office.—This gallery and repertory of Photographic art is acknowledged by all who have had an opportunity of comparing it with other establishments, to be the most extensive and complete in the Western country.

The “reception room” is unquestionably a splendid apartment.  It is a large and handsome room, on the second floor, with walls most exquisitely frescoed, and adorned with a very large collection of elegantly-executed portraits of the most distinguished personages of this country, male and female.

This department of the institution in under the superintendence of Mrs. Hoag—an amiable and intelligent lady, who will be happy to contribute all within her power to the pleasure of her visitors.

The Melainotype department is under the immediate supervision of Mr. Hoag, who was, we believe, the first to introduce this branch of the photographic art into this city.  Mr. Hoag’s Melainotypes are acknowledged to be the best of the kind produced anywhere.

The third story of the building is divided into thirteen departments, for the execution of the several branches of this beautiful and highly appreciated art.

We have no space at our disposal, or we should refer to the various operations carried on in this institute in detail; but we must say that the artists employed are the best the country can produce, and the work here executed is sure, always, to give the most complete satisfaction.  We recommend our readers to pay Messrs. Porter & Hoag’s Art Palace a visit.

At a future time, we shall give a more extended notice.

1859 May 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio) May 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 3.

A Fine Photograph was shown us yesterday, of Rev. Jas. McCabe, of Baltimore, the gentleman who delivered the address to the I. O. of O. F., (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) at their fortieth anniversary, in this city, on the 20th of April.  The Messrs.  Porter & Hoag, catching the spirit of the occasion, asked a sitting of the gentleman, and produced a splendid likeness.  We like the public vim of such firms, that can afford to take the men of mark that come among us. Besides taking superb pictures, they take the public estimation and the profits thereof, which is just.

1859 September 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 26, P. 1.

The Ohio Mechanics’ Institute Exhibition at Pike’s Opera-House…Classes of Articles—Names of Exhibitors…

No. 31.—Fine Arts, including Daguerreotypes and Photographs.

Photographs of machines manufactured in Philadelphia by Sellers & Co.

Porter & Hoag

J. W. Winder

Dewey & Co.

Photographic likeness done in India Ink by a Boston Artist; J. J. Albers.

1860 June 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 13, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 87, P. 2.

Photographs On Canvass.  The best in the city are made by Porter & Hoag, Opposite The Post Office.

1860 August 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 151, P. 2.

Card—Allen Smith, Jr., And Israel Quick became partners in our establishment on the 2d day of July last.  Porter & Hoag, of Porter’s Art Gallery.

The name of the firm will hereafter be W. S. Porter & Co.  Porter & Hoag, Photographers.  Smith & Quick, Artists.

1860 September 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 15, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 166, P. 1.

United States Fair.  National Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition at Cincinnati September 12th, 1860, Eighth Annual National Fair.

The Art Gallery attachment to the Domestic Hall dignified with the tithe of the Art Gallery, was open to the public yesterday…There are photographic views of the new Commercial Building, the Burnet House, and Heidelbach, Seasongood & Co.’s rooms, executed by Messrs. Eaton & Weber.  Porter & Hoag have a variety of fine specimens of Photography…

1861 May 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 24, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 68, P. 2.

We are indebted to W. S. Porter & Co. and to Eaton & Webber, for admirable photographs of Col. Robert Anderson.  Persons wishing to procure likenesses of this hero, patriot and gentleman, suitable for framing and parolor ornaments, will know who to apply.

1861 July 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 6, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 106, P. 2.

School Children.—Those little ones who took part in the Opera House concert, are desired to attend there at one o’clock this afternoon.  Messrs. Porter & Hoag will take their pictures.

1861 August 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 19, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 143, P. 3.

Before Judge Storer.  In Chambers.—Porter vs, Hoag and others.  The motion heretofore made for the appointment of a receiver, was granted.

1861 August 20.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 20, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 144, P. 3.

Correction.—In the case of Porter vs. Hoag, (before Judge Storer), a receiver was not appointed, (as stated in a former report), but an entry was agreed upon, appointing a party as book-keeper and cashier, and for the business to go on as heretofore until October, when a public sale of the concern will take place.

1861 October 11.  Cincinnati Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 11, 1861, Vol. VI, No. 38, P. 4.

Notice.—D. R. Hoag And Israel Quick, of the late firm W. S. Porter & Co., No. 100 West Fourth-st., have this day purchased the entire interest of the aforesaid establishment.  The Daguerreotype and Photographic business will be carried on as heretofore, in all its branches, at the above named place, under the name and firm of Hoag & Quick.

The books and accounts of the late firm will be settled up by Porter & Hoag.

1861 November 16.  Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 16, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 118, P. 3.

Meeting Of The Sketch Club.—The Sketch Club is appointed to meet this evening, at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, 100 west Fourth street.  Subject for illustration, Longfellow’s Evangeline.

1861 November 16.  Cincinnati Daily Enquirer.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 16, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 328, Whole No. 6219, P. 2.

The Sketch Club—The members comprising this “goodie companie” will meet this evening at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, No. 100 West Fourth street.  The theme to be illustrated is Longfellow’s “Evangeline.”

1861 November 20.  Cincinnati Daily Enquirer.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 20, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 19, Whole No. 6222, P. 3.

Before Judge Storer.—The case of Hoag vs. Porter, a bill filed to obtain a dissolution of a contract and settlement of partnership affairs, (the parties being daguerreotypists), was disposed of.  During the progress of the case they had settled the points of controversy except in relation to some uncollected accounts, &c., and the matter was now closed up by the judgement of the Court.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900. (1862-1873.)