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A. Fletcher

Photographs, ,

1858                     Rooms nearly opposite the Wilson House, Salem, Ohio.

A. Fletcher was recorded in an advertisement that ran from July 3 to August 28, in the Anti-Slavery Bugle (New-Lisbon, Ohio).  A. Fletcher, Photograph Artist, From Massillon, Ohio, Has taken rooms for a short time with Mr. Duck, Ambrotypist, nearly opposite the Wilson House, Salem, Ohio, where he is prepared to execute Photographs On white paper, both plain and fancy, in the most beautiful styles of the Art

Daguerreotypes, or Ambrotypes of deceased, or absent friends, can be magnified up to any size required, and furnished equal to the finest steel engraving.

Photographs are considered the cheapest as well as the most enduring and most beautiful pictures made.  Please call and examine specimens.

At this time it is unknown if he is the same A. Fletcher who was in Barre, Massachusetts in 1846 and Springfield, Massachusetts in 1848.

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.