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F. H. Finch

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1859                Address & Location Unknown, New York.

F. H. Finch was recorded in two announcements. The first announcement appeared on September 22, 1859 in The Medina Tribune (Medina, New York).   Union Agricultural Society of Ridgeway And Shelby.  Second Annual Fair held at Medina, N. Y., on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept 14, 15 & 16, 1859..

List of Entries….Class VII.—Miscellaneous…                                                                                      S. Downs, specimens Ambrotypes and daguerreotypes.                                                                        S.Downs, daguerrean wagon.                                                                                                                              F. H. Finch, specimens of ambrotypes & daguerreotypes.                                                                        E. R. Graves, specimens ambrotypes; colored photographs.                                                        Henry Pruden, specimens ambrotypes.                                                                                                      Geo. P. Hopkins, specimens photographs;

The second announcement appeared on September 22, 1859 in The Medina Tribune (Medina, New York).  Union Agricultural Society of Ridgeway And Shelby.  Second Annual Fair held at Medina, N. Y., on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept 14, 15 & 16, 1859..  Premiums Awarded…Class VII. No. 57—Dentistry, Daguerreotypes, &c.…                                      Best specimens daguerreotypes, S. Downs, $1.                                                                                        Best Specimens ambrotypes, H. Pruden, $1.

F. H. Finch is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. M. Fielding

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1844                Room at D. L. Fouquet’s Hotel, Plattsburgh, New York.

E. M. Fielding was recorded in an advertisement that ran on June 15 & 22, 1844 in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York). Encourage the Fine Arts! Mr. E. M. Fielding, Portrait Painter, Would say to the inhabitants of Plattsburgh and vicinity that he has taken room at D. L. Fouquet’s Hotel, on the 2d floor, (No. 12.) and would say to those that wish to get a good likeness, that he offers his services, feeling himself competent for the task, to transfer to the canvas so like the original that they can have the pleasure of seeing themselves as they are seen by others.  No half way work need be expected—either a good likeness, or not any—that is his motto.  Having been engaged in his profession for nearly ten years, and given satisfaction to his employers in New York and other southern states, he flatters himself that he can do work (in the pleasant village of Plattsburgh,) satisfactory to all those that may wish to employ him.

Please call and examine his work at the above named place.  Mr. F. offers for sale a first rate Daguerreotype Apparatus together with chemicals, plates and cases.  Any one wishing to purchase will not find a better opportunity.  Instructions gratis.

E. M. Fielding is not listed in other photographic directories.

S. T. Field

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1858                Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.                                                              1859                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1858-1859 Information from the Worcester City Directory, residence section.

S. T. Field was not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900, but was listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Ficket (Fickett) & Martin

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1846                Rooms over Mr. Prescott’s Jewelry Store, Keeseville, New York.                    1846                Plattsburgh Library Room, opposite Trinity Church, Plattsburgh, New York. 1846                Fireman’s Hall, Plattsburgh, New York.                                                                        1846-1847     100 State Street, Walker’s Building, opposite Mathews Store, Schenectady,                                   New York.

Ficket (Fickett) & Martin were recorded in seven advertisement and two announcement.  The first advertisement ran from May 23 to June 20, 1846 in the Essex County Republican (Keeseville, New York).  Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Ficket & Martin respectfully announce to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that having taken rooms over Mr. Prescott’s Jewelry store they are prepared to execute miniatures of all sizes, from that of a sixpence to the largest ever taken in this place—in a superior style in tone, coloring and finish—put up in fine cases or lockets, and warranted to give satisfaction.

They would say to those who have pictures taken by the old method which are either faded out, or unlifelike in color, &c., they will take them in Exchange For New Ones, or find a new plate and put them up into the case at reasonable prices.

In taking likenesses by this new method, different kinds of chemicals are made use of, and the gilding is of an entirely different and superior quality from that used formerly, by which the impression is made permanent on the plate; and the depth-like appearance, which has hitherto been the objection to Daguerreotype Likenesses, is obviated.

Our mode of operating is entirely different from that of operators who have previously visited this place.  Ladies and Gentlemen are solicited to call and examine specimens and sit for their likenesses if they chose, by way of experiment.  Those wishing to avail themselves of this opportunity will please call soon, as we shall stay but a few days only.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  Keeseville, May 23, 1846.

The second advertisement ran from June 29 to July 11, 1846 in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York).  Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures!  Messrs. Ficket & Martin respectfully announce to the citizens of this village and vicinity, that they have taken the Plattsburgh Library Room, opposite Trinity Church, the are prepared to execute Miniatures of all sizes, from that of a six-pence to the largest ever taken in this place—in a superior style in tone, coloring, and finish—put up in fine cases or lockets, and warranted to give satisfaction.

They would say to those who have pictures taken by the old method, which are either faded out, or unlifelike in color, &c. that they will take them in Exchange for New ones, or find a new plate and put them up into the cases at reasonable prices.  Our mode of operating is entirely different from those who have previously visited this place.

In taking likenesses by this new method, different kinds of chemicals are made use of, and the gilding is of an entirely different and superior quality from that used formerly, by which the impression is made permanent on the plate, and the death-like appearance, which has hitherto been the objection to Daguerreotype Likenesses, is obviated.

Ladies and Gentleman are solicited to call and examine specimens and sit for their likenesses, if they choose, by way of experiment.  Those wishing to avail themselves of this opportunity will please call soon, as we shall stay but a few days only.  Instruction in the art given, and all apparatus and chemicals found, upon reasonable terms.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather. Plattsburgh, June 18, 1846.

The first announcement appeared on July 11, 1846 in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York).  Messrs. Ficket & Martin have been taking likenesses by the Daguerreotype process, at Firemen’s Hall, in this village, for the past week, with great success.  The following notice appeared in the Keeseville Republican a week or two since:  “A slight inspection of the work thrown off since their arrival in Keeseville, will at once convince any one as it has us, that they are no ordinary artists, and that none who have heretofore visited the place have been able to approach the perfection in the execution of a likeness which they display.  Many improvements have been introduced into the mode of taking pictures, of which they have availed themselves, and all their materials are of the very best quality from the celebrated establishments of Plumb[e] in New-York.  Sitters do not now have an opportunity of falling asleep in their chairs while a picture is perfecting, and what is better, a good likeness is almost invariably the result of the first trial.  It is well worth a visit to their [rooms to notice the                                             ] their business is accomplished, and the striking clear and life-like expression that is imparted to their pictures.

Those intending to give them a call will do well to improve an early opportunity, as they will probably leave here next week.

The third advertisement ran from December 18, 1846 to February 5, 1847 in The Schenectady Reflector (Schenectady, New York).  Colored Photographic Likenesses.  Messrs. Fickett & Martin, have rented rooms at No. 100 State-street, (up stairs) where they will remain a short time, and will execute Photographic Likenesses by the Daguerreotype process, in a superior style, possessing all the Colors Of Life, and Warranted To Give Satisfaction.

Having made themselves acquainted with all the late improvements in the Art, they are prepared to do work which shall compare with any done in our larger cities.  Likenesses taken by the old method, which are either faded out, or unlife-like in color, &c. will be taken in exchange for new ones, or a new plate fitted to the cases, at reasonable rates.

Ladies and gentlemen are solicited to call and examine specimens, and sit for their likenesses, if they chose, by way of experiment.  Miniatures taken in all kinds of weather. Rooms in Walker’s Building (opposite Mathews Store.)  Schenectady. Dec. 22, 1846.

The fourth advertisement ran from December 22, 1846 to February 9, 1847.  In The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  Colored Photographic Likenesses.  Messrs. Fickett & Martin, have rented rooms at No. 100 State-street, (up stairs) where they will remain a short time, and will execute Photographic Likenesses by the Daguerreotype process, in a superior style, possessing all the Colors Of Life, and Warranted To Give Satisfaction.

Having made themselves acquainted with all the late improvements in the art, they are prepared to do work which shall compare with any done in our larger cities.  Likenesses taken by the old method, which are either faded out, or unlife-like in color, &c. will be taken in exchange for new ones, or a new plate fitted to the cases, at reasonable rates.

Ladies and gentlemen are solicited to call and examine specimens, and sit for their likenesses, if they chose, by way of experiment.  Miniatures taken in all kinds of weather.  Rooms in Walker’s Building (opposite Mathews Store.)  Schenectady.  Dec. 22, 1846.

The fifth advertisement ran on December 22 & 29, 1846 in The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  Presents For The Season!—Parents or Children, Brothers or Sisters, or even Lovers, can, by calling on Messrs.  Fickett & Martin, at their Rooms, obtain a perfect, true and permanent Likeness of themselves, put up in fine Cases or Lockets, and making as suitable present for the holydays as can be procured.  Our rooms, at 100 State-st. in walker’s building, have been fitted up for the convenience and comfort of those who may favor us with a call.

The second announcement appeared on December 25, 1846 in The Schenectady Reflector (Schenectady, New York).  Mr. Editor.  A day or two since, I called with a friend up on Mr. Martin (of the firm Fickett and Martin) at their rooms, where I saw some of the finest and most finished specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures imaginable, being far superior in many respects, to any-thing of the kind that has been done in this place previous to their coming, and equal to any done in the land; there is a clearness and life-like appearance, a softness of tone, and a richness in the coloring of their Likenesses which has not been approached by those who have preceded them—and I would say to those who may wish a lasting and suitable “present for the season” to give them a call, at 100 State st. (up stairs) in Walker’s Building.

The sixth advertisement ran from January 5 to February 9, 1847 in The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  Colored Daguerreotype Likenesses.—The Subscribers are now prepared to execute, in the finest and most perfect manner, Daguerreotype Miniatures, which are permanent and life-like, and colored to suit the taste of patrons.  Likenesses taken in various sizes, and put up in rich gold or plated lockets, frames or cases, and warranted satisfactory.

Likenesses taken from family paintings that look more natural and life-like than the paintings.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens at our room No. 100 State-street, (up stairs.)  Instructions in the art, and all apparatus, plates, chemicals, &c., furnished at reasonable rates.  Fickett & Martin.

The seventh advertisement ran from January 15 to February 26, 1847 in The Schenectady Reflector (Schenectady, New York).  Colored Daguerreotype Likenesses.—The Subscribers are now prepared to execute, in the finest and most perfect manner, Daguerreotype Miniatures, which are permanent and life-like, and colored to suit the taste of patrons.  Likenesses taken in various sizes, and put up in rich gold or plated lockets, frames or cases, and warranted satisfactory.

Likenesses taken from family paintings that look more natural and life-like than the paintings.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens at our room No. 100 State-street, (up stairs.)  Instructions in the art, and all apparatus, plates, chemicals, &c., furnished at reasonable rates.  Fickett & Martin.  Jan. 5.

Ficket (Fickett) & Martin were recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry (under Fickett) without activity dates or location.  The first two advertisements dated May 23 & June 29, 1846 and the first announcement dated July 11, 1846 list the partnership as Ficket & Martin,  Starting  on the third advertisement dated December 18, 1846 the partnership is identified as Fickett & Martin.

H. G. Fetter

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1853                Rooms in the Academy Building, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.                          1853                Address Unknown, Jefferson, Pennsylvania.

H. G. Fetter was recorded in five announcements and one advertisement. The first announcement appeared on March 17, 1853 in The Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania). The proper time to have the “counterfeit Presentment” of yourself, your relative, or what is perhaps more desirable, your “lady love” taken, is while you are living.  You must “make hay while the sun shines.”  An excellent opportunity is now afforded to procure a good likeness, by Mr. H. G. Fetter, who has his Daguerrean room in the Academy building.—Mr. F. exhibits some most excellent specimens, of his own taking, and we can promise those who desire a “living picture,” that they can procure one from him, which will remain bright and distinct through life.  His terms are very moderate.

The advertisement ran from March 17 to May 26, 1853 in The Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania).  Never Fading Daguerreotypes!  The citizens of this place and vicinity have now an opportunity of having good and lasting pictures, taken at the Academy Building.—Ladies and Gentlemen, whether, you want pictures or not, call and examine specimens and references, and see the greatest variety of cases ever brought to Ebensburg.  Our instruments are entirely new, of the first class, and you cannot but admire the Camera; and the pictures taken with it.  Call soon, as further arrangements prevent our remaining here but for a limited time.    H. G. Fetter.

The second announcement appeared on May 5, 1853 in The Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania).  Fetter is still engaged at his rooms in the Academy building, in Daguerreotyping the faces of a number of our citizens.  He desires to “take the whole town” previous to leaving; all ye belles and beaux, boys and girls, young folks and old folks, engaged and un-engaged ladies and gentlemen, lately married and soon-to-be-married persons, hearken!—go and have your likenesses taken—to the Academy, go.

The third announcement appeared on June 9, 1853 in The Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania).  Fetter is still engaged in picturing the faces of the fairest portion of humanity, as well as those of the “lords of creation,” at his rooms in the Academy Building.  He does take as perfect and life-like a Daguerreotype as any artist we have ever met with, and if you desire a lasting personation of your form and face divine, call upon him at his studio and you can have it taken by one who will please you to your satisfaction.

The fifth announcement appeared on June 16, 1853 in The Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania).  Daguerreotypes.—Fetter is still occupied at his rooms in the Academy building, and within a week past has taken a number of admirable pictures.  He will remain only for a short time, and those who have not yet had their likenesses taken had better go before ‘tis too late.

The sixth announcement appeared on August 11, 1853 in The Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania).  Our Sanctum was illuminated this morning by the countenance of our friend Fetter, who takes the best Daguerreotypes at Jefferson (give him a call)…

H. G. Fetter is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Register list an H. G. Felter in Peru, Indiana who was active in 1858-1861.

George W. Felton, Jr.

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1848-1851       208 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.                                                                      1852-1853       197 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.                                                                              1853                   1 Central Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

George W. Felton, Jr. was recorded in one advertisement and three announcements.  The first  advertisement that ran from September 9, 1852 to November 21, 1853 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts).  Felton’s Daguerrean Establishment.  Over J. C. & H. Cogswell’s Store, 179 Essex Street.  Entrance on Central Street.

The subscriber, for the last four years an assistant to Mr. D. W. Bowdoin, respectfully notifies his friends and the public that he has taken the above named spacious and convenient rooms for Daguerreotype purposes, and he invites the attention of all who wish for beautiful and life-like pictures of themselves or their friends.

Having availed himself of all the latest improvements in the art, and being favored with a light which enables him to take likenesses in any weather, the subscriber hopes to receive that share of encouragement which it will be his earnest aim to merit by an assiduous attention to his business, and by his constant endeavors to give satisfaction.

Likenesses taken at the residences of those who cannot conveniently visit the room.  Daguerreotypes and pictures copied at short notice.  The public are invited to call an examine specimens.  G. W. Felton, Jr.

The first announce appeared on May 5, 1853 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts).  Notice.  Felton’s Salem Brass Band, G. W. Felton, Jr., Leader, A. Jenkins, Director, …

The second announcement appeared on November 10, 1853 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts).  Felton’s Quadrille Band… George W. Felton, Jr., Bugle and Cornet…

The third announcement appeared on July 3, 1854 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts).  Felton’s Brass Band will parade with the City Guards to-morrow morning, on which occasion they will play a new Quick Step, composed by G. W. Felton, Jr., the leader, and dedicated to the Guards.

George W. Felton, Jr. is listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry For 1851 and 1853.

A. L. Feller

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1851                Rooms in Temperance Hall, Lancaster, Ohio.                                                                  1851-1852     Rooms in Giesy’s Building, Third Floor, Lancaster, Ohio.

A. L. Feller was recorded in three announcements and six advertisements.  The first announcement appeared on May 15, 1851 in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  Daguerrean Gallery.—Mr. Feller has opened a daguerrean Gallery in the “Temperance Hall.” His work is good and a good chance is now offered to “impress the human face divine.”  Call and see.

The first advertisement ran from May 15 to 29, 1851 in The Lancaster Gazette  (Lancaster, Ohio).  Daguerrean Gallery.  The undersigned respectfully informs the public in general and the citizens of Lancaster especially , that he has opened a Daguerreotype Room in the Temperance Hall, where he is at all times prepared to execute pictures in a style of beauty that cannot fail to please.  He cordially extends an invitation to every one to call and examine specimens.  He feels confident they will recommend themselves as near perfect as any that have ever been taken by the art.

Doors open at all hours of the day—admission free—walk I without knocking.  A. L. Feller.

The second announcement appeared on June 12, 1851 in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  Daguerrean Rooms.—Mr. A. L. Feller has removed his rooms to Giesy’s building, third floor, where he has prepared a sky light, which will be a decided improvement.  He is a good artist, and many of his specimens are equal to any we have seen anywhere.  Give him a call.  This is the best opportunity yet presented to our citizens for getting good pictures.

The second advertisement ran from June 18 to September 25, 1851 in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).    Sky-Light Daguerrean Rooms, First Door West of the Hocking Valley Bank, Lancaster, Ohio.  The undersigned having just completed a large northerly side and sky-light, and fitted it up in good order, he would again say to the citizens of the city and country, that he is now and will be at all times, prepared to execute pictures in a style of beauty seldom attained and no where excelled.

Pictures taken and put up in all the various styles of the art from the smallest Lockets, Pins, or Finger Rings, to the largest size for frames, and every style of miniature setting kept constantly on hand, and furnished at prices that cannot fail to please.

Rooms open at all hours; pictures taken every day without regard to weather.  No one is expected to take out a picture that is not in all respects satisfactory.   Lancaster,  A. L. Feller.

P. S.  He is also at all times prepared to leave his rooms in case of sickness or death if requested by the friends.

The third announcement appeared on July 31, 1851 in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  The Fine Arts.—Just at this time the fine arts are flourishing to an unusual extent in our city…Mr. Feller takes life-like pictures in the shortest tine…

The third advertisement ran from January 29 to February 26, 1852 in The Lancaster Gazette  (Lancaster, Ohio).  Picture Gallery.  The undersigned is just receiving, at his rooms, a beautiful lot of Plates, Frames and Cases, of all qualities, from 1-16 to the 1-2 plate size, which he will fill with Daguerreotypes unsurpassed in the beautiful art and at prices that cannot fail to please.  All are cordially invited to call and examine for themselves.  Doors open at all hours.  Lancaster,  A. L. Feller.

The fourth advertisement ran from January 29 to March 11, 1852 in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  Daguerreotypes.  Persons wishing Daguerreotype pictures, unrivalled in beauty, utility, clearness and depth of impression, can have the same by calling at my rooms, in Giesy’s building, third floor, entrance one door West of the Hocking Valley Bank.  Lancaster, A. L. Feller.

The fifth advertisement ran from May 20 to July 8, 1852 in The Weekly Lancaster Gazette.  (Indianapolis, Indiana).  Picture Gallery.  The undersigned is just receiving, at his rooms, beautiful lot of Plates, Frames and Cases, of all qualities, from 1-16 to the 1-2 plate size, which he will fill with Daguerreotypes unsurpassed in the beautiful art and at prices that cannot fail to please.  All are cordially invited to call and examine for themselves.  Doors open at all hours.  Lancaster, January 28.  A. L. Feller.

The sixth advertisement ran from June 17 to July 1, 1852 in The Weekly Lancaster Gazette (Indianapolis, Indiana).  Daguerreotypes.  Persons wishing Daguerreotype pictures, unrivalled in beauty, utility, clearness and depth of impression, can have the same by calling at my rooms, in Giesy’s building, third floor, entrance one door West of the Hocking Valley Bank.  Lancaster, A. L. Feller.

A. L. Feller is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Lancaster, Ohio.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list an A. L. Fellers as a spelling variant for A. L. Feller as being active in Columbus, Ohio in 1855-1857 and in Lancaster in 1860.

 

J. H. Felch

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1845                Rooms 90 Owego Street, over D. W. Hale’s Store, Ithaca, New York.

J. H. Felch was recorded in an advertisement and announcement. The advertisement ran from January 22 to April 2, 1845 in the Ithaca Journal & General Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ithaca and vicinity that he is prepared to take Photographic Miniatures with entire satisfaction, in clear or cloudy weather and respectfully invites them to call and examine specimens and “see themselves as others see them.”  Price $2.50.

Rooms No. 90, Owego street, over D. W. Hale’s store.  J. H. Felch.

The announcement appeared on February 19, 1845 in the Ithaca Journal & General Advertiser (Ithaca, New York).  We have been shown by Mr. Felch, some excellent Daguerreotype Miniatures taken by him.  He has a number of specimens at his rooms and will satisfy any one who may call of the faithfulness with which the features of any one can be transferred to the plate.  Rooms over D. W. Hale’s store.

J. H. Felch is not recorded in other photographic directories.

C. Faxon

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1841                7 Cheapside, New Bedford, Massachusetts.                                                            1841                Masonic Hall, Springfield, Massachusetts.

C. Faxon was recorded in two announcements while in the partnership of O’Brien & Faxon and two advertisements while he was alone in Springfield, Massachusetts. The first announcement appeared on July 9, 1841 in the New Bedford Mercury (New Bedford, Massachusetts). Daguerreotypes,—Such of our readers as may be desirous to learn more of the curious [all] invented by M. Daguerre in Paris, of copying nature simply by reflecting the image of the object to be represented in a strong light upon a metallic surface prepared to receive it, will do well to call at the room of Messrs. O’Brien and Faxon, Cheapside.  It will be seen by a notice in our advertising columns that these gentlemen will remain in this town a few days, and will execute miniatures, with singular fidelity and dispatch by this process.  We have seen several specimens executed by them, which are indeed facsimiles of the originals.

The second announcement appeared on July 9, 1841 in the New Bedford Mercury (New Bedford, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. O’Brien & Faxon would respectfully inform the citizens of New Bedford and vicinity that they have opened an establishment at No. 7 Cheapside, (next door to Howarth’s exhibition of paintings) for the purpose of making the Daguerreotype Miniatures.  They practice upon the system of Prof. Morse of New York, combined with other valuable improvements in their possession.  Such is the accuracy and truth of these pictures, that no painter or engraver can equal them, they emphatically represent the man.  They also copy paintings, statuary, engravings, &c.  they will take a limited number of pupils on reasonable terms.  Hours of business between 8 A. M. and 6 P. M.  the public are invited to call as early as possible, as their stay in the place is limited.

The first advertisement ran from September 15 to October 6, 1841 in the Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts).  Catch The Shadow ere its substance fades.  Daguerreotype Miniatures, At Masonic Hall For A Short Time Only. Prices Reduced to $3.  The Subscriber having spent much time and money in perfecting himself in the Photographic Art, and practiced successfully in various places, now offer his services to the citizens of Springfield and its vicinity, for a short time, at the Masonic Hall.  He is in possession of all those important improvements in the art which have been recently made, combined with others of his own invention, and flatters himself that his skill in the business will recommend him to their favor.  Likenesses, taken in a few moments, without the aid of a strong light, which, by the old method, was liable to distort the features.  To those who are unacquainted with this art, it may perhaps be well to say, that it gives a lasting and perfect delineation of the features, drawn by the pencil of light, the hand of Nature, more striking and accurate than can possibly be obtained in any other way.  The Subscriber has reduced his price to the lowest possible limits consistent with safety to himself, and as low as can possibly be obtained elsewhere, while his style of workmanship he is willing to compare with any in the country.  Price of a single portrait Three Dollars.—For a group of two—Five Dollars.  Satisfaction warranted.  Scenery, Buildings, Paintings, Bust, &c. Beautifully copied.  Instruction given upon reasonable terms. The public are respectfully invited to call.            C. Faxon.

The second advertisement ran from September 18 to October 2, 1841 in the Springfield Weekly Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  Catch The Shadow ere its substance fades.  Daguerreotype Miniatures, At Masonic Hall For A Short Time Only.  The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Springfield and its vicinity, that he has opened room at Masonic Hall, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Portraits.  The most accurate and striking likenesses which will never change or fade are delineated in this manner by the pencil of light, in the space of a few moments.  Miniatures taken in any weather, without the aid of a strong light, which was liable by the old method to cause an unnatural distortion of the features.  Price reduced to $3,00 for a single portrait; for a group or two $5,00.  Scenery, Buildings, Paintings, Bust, &c. Beautifully copied.  The public are respectfully invited to call.  C. Faxon.

C. Faxon is recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.