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A. Fletcher

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1846                Town House, Barre, Massachusetts.                                                                          1848                Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts[1]

A. Fletcher is recorded in an announcement on August 14,1846 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts). Daguerreotype. Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade, Let nature copy that which nature made.  A. Fletcher, Daguerreotypist, Has taken rooms for a short time at the Town House, where he is prepared to execute Photographic or Daguerreotype Miniatures, in neat and elegant style, with or without coloring as may suit the taste of purchasers and with all the latest improvements.  Terms moderate.  Please call and examine.  Hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

A. Fletcher is not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 in Barre or Springfield, Massachusetts, nor is he listed in other photographic directories in Barre, Massachusetts. He is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in Springfield, Massachusetts.

[1] information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

A. Fithian

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Rooms at the Exchange Hotel, Evansville. Indiana.

A. Fithian is recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 1 to 19, 1848 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). Daguerreotype Notice. A. Fithian has returned to this city to remain two weeks longer; and would inform those persons who wish miniatures to give him an early call, as other engagements will prevent his remaining beyond that period.  My room is now open for the reception of visitors at the Exchange Hotel.

A. Fithian is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Evansville, Indiana. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list Adoniram (Adoriram) Fithian in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1846-1860.

M. W. Fitch

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , , ,

1855-1860       Address Unknown, Freemont, Ohio.[1]                                                                      1856-1859       Rooms in Nims’ Block, Fremont, Ohio.                                                                                  1859                   Rooms Over the Bank of Fremont, corner of Front and Croghan Streets,                                         Fremont, Ohio.

M. W. Fitch was recorded in three announcements and two advertisements. The first announcement appeared on October 24, 1856 in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio). Ambrotypes and Painting.  Mr. A. D. Wiles, has sold his stock, fixtures, &c. in the ambrotype business, and removed from the place.  His successor, Mr. Fitch, will continue to occupy the same rooms.  Mr. F., is also a very fine painter; and those of our citizens who wish can have the opportunity of sitting for their portraits.  Call at his rooms.

The first advertisement ran from October 31, 1856 to March 11, 1859 in the Fremont Journal.  (Fremont, Ohio).  Fitch’s Gallery of Art.  Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs taken in superior style.  Also, Portraits painted Life Size, either from the sitter, or from Daguerreotypes, and satisfaction warranted in all cases.

I have lately purchased the stock, fixtures, &c., belonging to the A. D. Wiles’ room, in Nims’ block, and shall continue the business at the same place, where I shall be happy to attend to those who favor me with a call.  Instruction given in Ambrotyping, also in Portrait and landscape painting.  M. W. Fitch.  Fremont. Oct. 31, 1856.

The second announcement appeared on October 8, 1858 in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio).  Sandusky County Fair.  This annual exhibition which came off on the Agricultural Society’s grounds in Fremont…Painting, Printing, &c., No. 31.

5.  Ambrotypes…M. W. Fitch.                                                                                                                                6.  Oil Painting….M. W. Fitch.

The announcement appeared on October 15, 1858 in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio).  Sandusky County Fair, 1858.  Premiums Awarded…No. 31—Painting and Printing….

M. W. Fitch, Ambrotypes…Diploma.                                                                                                              M. W. Fitch, Oil Painting….Diploma.

The second advertisement ran from March 18 to December 30, 1859.  In the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio).  Ambrotypes.    M. W. Fitch, takes pleasure in saying to his numerous patrons and friends, that he is still Making Pictures in the Best Style, and on as reasonable terms as any artist in town.  He has Lately added a large Camera, to his apparatus capable of taking ambrotypes direct from the sitter.  Oil paintings made from daguerreotypes or from life and warranted satisfactory.  Instructions given in the business. Rooms—Over the Bank of Fremont, corner of Front and Croghan Streets.  M. W. Fitch.   Fremont, March 18, 1859.

M. W. Fitch was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Fremont, Ohio for 1859-1860.

[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 by Diane VanSkiver Gagel.

George W. Fisher

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852-1854       Rooms at Odd Fellows Hall, Holidaymaker, Pennsylvania.

George W. Fisher was recorded in an advertisement that ran from August 26, 1853 to July 13, 1854 in the Democrat and Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania).  Daguerreotyping.  Wonderful Improvements in Art!  A never fading picture can now be got at the Blair Co. Gallery, Odd Fellows Hall.

George W. Fisher takes this method of informing his numerous friends throughout the county, that he has permanently located himself at Hollidaysburg, where he is now prepared to furnish superior portraits to all that wish a good picture.

After a long and serious time of experimenting in the Art, he is now prepared to take the finest kind of pictures in all kinds of weather.  A visit to his room and a trial is all that is asked.  His object is to please, and having the best light in the Borough, he feels that no failure can be made.

Pictures neatly colored and put in good cases, from $1,25 to $10.  Children taken in the morning from 9 to 11, in short space of one second.  Instruction given in the art, embracing all the improvements, on the most reasonable terms.  Apparatus and fixtures for Daguerreotyping furnished.  Hollidaysburg, Sept. 9, 1852.

George W. Fisher is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Fischer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1857                45 Bowery, New York, New York.

Fischer was recorded in an announcement on January 21, 1857 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Fire In The Bowery.  Shortly after 11 o’clock last night a fire broke out in the three-story building No. 45 Bowery, lower part occupied by Charles White as an Opera House, upper part by Fischer & Co. as a daguerreotype establishment.  The fire originated in the premises of Fischer & Co., on the third story, to which floor it was confined by the firemen.  This part of the establishment being immediately over the stage of Mr. White’s premises caused much damage to his scenery and furniture by water.  Loss of Fischer & Co. about $1,000; insured.  Mr. White’s loss we did not ascertain.

Fischer is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Marshall Finley

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1848                Address Unknown, Canandaigua, New York.                                                      1859                Address Unknown, Canandaigua, New York.

Marshall Finley was recorded in two announcements.  The first on November 1, 1848 in the Geneva Courier (Geneva, New York).  Ontario County Fair.  Premiums On Non-Enumerated Articles….                                                                                                                                                                     Daguerreotypes, Mr. M. Finley, Canandaigua,                     $1.

The second announcement appeared on October 12, 1859 in the Geneva Courier (Geneva, New York).  Premiums Awarded at the 20th Annual Fair of the Ontario County Agricultural Society….

Best exhibition ambrotypes, M. Finely, Canandaigua,         $2.                                                                do        do          photographs,       do,             do,                            $2.

Marshall Finley is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

O. D. Finch

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, ,

1859               264 3ed Street, East of the Post Office, Dayton, Ohio.

O. D. Finch was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement.  The announcement ran on September 5, 1859 in the Dayton Daily Empire (Dayton, Ohio).  The Presentation at Springfield.  On Saturday evening last, the Oregon Fire Company of this city went up to Springfield, for the purpose of presenting the Rover Fire Company of that city with a Large Photographic Picture….The Photograph was an excellent front view of the Oregon Engine House , flanked by 73 members of the company.  It was about 3 ft. in length by 2½ in breadth, and had about it a magnificent frame.  The Photograph was by Mr. O. D. Finch, of this city, and is a credit to them and the art….

The advertisement ran from September 20 to December 14, 1859 in the Dayton Daily Empire.  (Dayton, Ohio).  Opening Of New Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, (September 6th.) At the Gallery of Art, 264, 3ed Street, East Of The Post Office.  The Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and patrons, that he has resumed his old business of Daguerreotyping in connection with his Gallery of Painting, for which purpose he has fitted up rooms in the most elegant style, over his Picture Frame and Looking Glass Store.  Having secured the services of Mr. O. D. Finch, who has the reputation of being one of the most skillful Photographist in the West, he thinks he cannot fail to render the most entire satisfaction to all who want a faithful likeness.

Picture Frames of every description, and looking Glasses of all sizes, always on hand, or made to order.        sep 6.   T. W. Cridland.

O. D. Finch is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Finch

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Rooms Concert Hall, opposite Mansion House, Sag Harbor, New York.

Mr. Finch was recorded in an announcement on May 29, 1852 in The Corrector (Sag Harbor, New York).  Writing School.  Mr. Finch, late Principal of the writing department Boston School, Boston, has taken Concert Hall, opposite the Mansion House, where he will be prepared on Monday, next, May 31 to give instruction in practical and ornamental penmanship, Card Drawing, &c.  Terms: Two dollars for gentlemen—$1:50 for ladies, including stationary.

Premiums—for best improvement, first class Daguerreotype valued  $1.50.                    Second Class do         $1.00                                                                                                            Daguerreotypes taken in the best style of the art.

Mr. Finch was not recorded in other photographic directories.

H. J. Finch

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855-1858       Room in Hathaway’s Building, Lansingburgh, New York.

H. J. Finch was recorded in fourteen announcements and one advertisement in the Lansingburgh Democrat (Lansingburgh, New York). The first announcement appeared on November 28, 1855.  Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes.—We have just examined splendid specimens at the Daguerrian Gallery of Mr. Finch.  A group of pictures set is one Frame pleased us very much.  Mr. Finch guarantees his Photographs to be equal in every respect, either for fineness of tone, depth of light and shade or durability, to those made at any other establishment in the country.

The second announcement appeared on December 20, 1855 in the same newspaper.  Mr. Finch, the Artist, still keeps open doors and a smiling face, to welcome his friends to his Picture Gallery, where people should go, to be taken.

The third announcement appeared on March 20, 1856.  Finch’s Photographs And Daguerreotypes.—There is no better place in which to secure a perfect copy of the human face divine, than at Finch’s Daguerrean Saloon.  He is a thorough operator, and those who are not good judges of a picture can place confidence in him, for he will not allow a poor picture to leave his rooms.  His ambrotypes are beautiful; and he makes even an ugly face look well, after transferring it to glass.  We are pleased to learn that he is receiving a good share of patronage.  Give him a call, and examine specimens for yourself.

The fourth announcement appeared on March 27, 1856.  Finch swings his banner to the breeze to-day, and invites all who are in want of either Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes to call and examine some of his specimens.  He has discovered a way of making even ugly faces look pleasing and interesting.

The fifth announcement appeared on May 15, 1856.  All those persons who desire to procure the likeness of themselves or friends, would do well to call upon Mr. Finch, who is one of the best Daguerrean Artists in the State.  Mr. Finch’s shop is in Hathaway’s building.

The sixth announcement appeared on September 18, 1856.  The Fair…  Finch’s Daguerreotypes are the best on exhibition.

The seventh announcement appeared on November 27, 1856.  Finch’s Daguerrean Room is one of the attractive spots of “the garden,” and it does not fail to secure the attention of many passers by.—His Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Daguerreotypes, are splendid specimens of the art, and in his line of business he has no superior.

The eighth announcement appeared on February 5, 1857.  If you have not visited Finch’s Ambrotype Gallery, in Hathaway’s Row, you are behind the age.  His pictures are worthy of examination, as combining all the excellences of the art.  We doubt if he could not compete with the most renowned in his profession.

The ninth announcement appeared on February 12, 1857.  The Fine Arts.  All those who have any fancy for the Fine Arts, should not miss of calling at Fitch’s Photographic Gallery, and examine a specimen of his ambrotypes, colored in Oil.  These pictures are taken by the collodian process, on a metallic plate instead of glass, and then painted in Oil Colors.  They are the most life-like, high toned pictures we have seen, yet possessing all the accurateness of a Daguerreotype, giving natural color, even to the color of the eyes, and we see no reason why they should not be as lasting as any other oil painting.  Mr. Finch informs us that he can copy old Daguerreotypes, and enlarge them several times, and have the copy painted, making a perfect picture, equal to that taken from life.  We think that friend Finch will have enough of that sort of work to do, as there are scores of Daguerreotypes of deceased persons, whose friends would like to see pictured out in Nature’s colors.  Those who have Daguerreotypes to copy, should give Mr. Finch a Call, and have the shadow secured by this new process.

The first advertisement ran from June 18 to July 9, 1857.  A Card.  H. J. Finch would tender his thanks to his friends in Lansingburgh and vicinity for their liberal patronage and would also inform them that his Ambrotype Rooms will be closed after the 20th of this month until the 20th of September, when he will again be happy to wait upon his old customers and all may favor him with a call.

The tenth announcement appeared on June 18, 1857.   H. J. Finch, Esq., of this village, has been chosen Secretary of the Grand National Horse Exhibition and fair, to be held in September next, in Albany.  $6000 in premiums will be awarded, and it is to be conducted in the most liberal manner.

The eleventh announcement appeared on June 18, 1857.  Where To Go.—If you want clothing of any kind, Charley Clark’s “Taylor’s Camp,” is the place to get it, and after you are dressed up in a suit purchased of him, go to Finch’s and get one of those inimitable illuminated Ambrotypes that he takes.  If these directions are followed, we’ll guarantee the only fault to be found will be that the miniature will be a “little flattering.”  Enough said.

The twelfth announcement appeared on July 23, 1857.  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.

The thirteenth announcement appeared on January 7, 1858.  H. J. Finch, Artist, has re-opened his Ambrotype Saloon, and is prepared to take pictures for the million.  Try him on once.  He makes excellent pictures.

The fourteenth announcement appeared on February 17, 1858.  Ambrotypes.  Mr. James Irving, of Troy, has leased the Daguerrian rooms in this place, lately occupied by Mr. Finch, and is now fully prepared to make first class pictures in his inimitable style.  Those who desire a really good picture should give Mr. Irving a call.

H. J. Finch is not listed in other photographic directories.