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Gregory, Albert

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1845                Room No. 11 Town Building, Dover, New Hampshire.

1845                8 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1845                25½ Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1849-1850       Market Street, Cheever’s Block, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1851                33 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1851-1857       8 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1856-1865       33 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1845 June 24.  Dover Enquire.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  June 24, 1845, Vol. XIX, No. 3, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Now is the time to secure the most valuable of all Mementoes.  The subscriber is prepared to take Likenesses by the above beautiful process, correctly, with or without colors, in all kinds of weather, at the very pleasant Room No. 11, in the town Building, where he would be happy to have the Ladies and Gentlemen of Dover and vicinity call and examine specimens, whether they contemplate sitting for their pictures or not.  Visitors will receive all due attention by the subscriber, who flatters himself that he is enabled to please the most fastidious, as his terms are reasonable ad perfect satisfaction warranted.  A. Gregory.

1845 July 29.  New Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  July 29, 1845, Vol. XCI, No. 30, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  “Now is the time to secure a valuable Memento.”  The subscriber has fitted up a room in Gray’s new building, No. 8 Congress Street, for the purpose of taking Likenesses by the above beautiful process, in the latest style, with or without colors, in clear or cloudy weather.

Having been in the instruction of eminent Artists, he flatters himself he can please the most fastidious.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth and vicinity are respectfully invited to visit his room and examine specimens, whether they contemplate sitting for their pictures or not.

Terms reasonable, and varying where several members of the family are taken.  Correct Likenesses warranted.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.  A. Gregory

Advertisement ran from July 29 to November 11, 1845.

1845 August 9.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New

Hampshire.)  August 9, 1845, Vol. LVI, No. 32, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  “Now is the time to secure a valuable Memento.”  The subscriber has fitted up a room in Gray’s new building, No. 8 Congress Street, for the purpose of taking Likenesses by the above beautiful process, in the latest style, with or without colors, in clear or cloudy weather.

Having been in the instruction of eminent Artists, he flatters himself he can please the most fastidious.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth and vicinity are respectfully invited to visit his room and examine specimens, whether they contemplate sitting for their pictures or not.

Terms reasonable, and varying where several members of the family are taken.  Correct Likenesses warranted.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.  A. Gregory

Advertisement ran seven times between August 9 to October 4, 1845.

1845 November 1.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New

Hampshire.)  November 1, 1845, Vol. LVI, No. 44, P. 3.

Cameras For Sale.  Three of the above instruments, for sale very cheap,  and warranted, together with or without Instructions.

Likenesses taken as usual.  A. Gregory, Daguerreotypist.

Advertisement ran from November 1 to 22, 1845.

1845 November 29.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New

Hampshire.)  November 29, 1845, Vol. LVI, No. 48, P. 3.

Washington Hall, No. 25½ Market street.  A. Gregory has removed his Apparatus to the above commodious room, to enable him to operate to the best possible advantage—and is now taking superior Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

He has for sale several Cameras, perfect instruments, either with or without Instruction and Apparatus,

The above beautiful Hall, will be let, for evening parties, &c. at a low rate.  Enquire as above.

Advertisement ran from November 29 to December 20, 1845.

1849 February 3.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  February 3, 1849, Vol. LX, No. 5, P. 3.

Daguerrean Rooms, Old Stand, Cheever’s Block, Market Street, By A. Gregory,—where Likenesses of the first quality can be had, as prices as low as at any other establishment in town, and perfect satisfaction given

The public are respectfully Invited to examine specimens as above. 

Advertisement ran from, February 3 to 17, 1849.

1849 December 5.  New Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  December 5, 1849, Vol. XCV, No. 49, P. 3. 

It Is A Mistake That Gregory has gone to California; he is still at his Daguerrean Rooms in Cheever’s Block, Market street. (Old Stand,) where he would be happy to execute a hundred thousand more Likenesses before he goes.

Advertisement ran from December 5, 1849 to March 19, 1850.

1850 January 2.  New Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  January 2, 1850, Vol. XCVI, No. 1, P. 3. 

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber without attempting to forestall the opinion of a discerning public, would respectfully call attention to the fact that during the Five Years constant practice he has had in the Daguerreotype Art, he has availed himself of such knowledge and improvements therein as to enable him to execute and warrant as good Likenesses as can be obtained elsewhere, and while expressing his thanks for the very liberal patronage he has received during the year and a half he has operated in this city, he solicits a continuance of the same at his room, Cheever’s Block, Market street.  A. Gregory.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to July 2, 1850.

1851 February 22.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  February 22, 1851 Vol. LXII, No. 8, P. 3.

Gregory’s Daguerreotype Room, No. 33 Congress St. Opposite City Hotel Mr. Gregory is permanently located as above, having a pleasant Room—with an excellent Sky-Light, combined with a Side Light, by which he operates, and continues to execute as fine Pictures and perfect Likenesses, not withstanding all the attempts to disparage his work as can be obtained elsewhere.

Having been long in the practice, and being a lover of this truly beautiful art, which has been aptly termed Photography, or the “Art Of Light,” the value of which has hardly begun to be appreciated, he feels a double interest in obtaining the finest results and having every one pleased who may favor him with their patronage.

Likenesses taken, of all sizes, and neatly set I Cases, Frames, Lockets, &c., of various styles and qualities, which he which he keeps on hand.  The public are respectfully requested to call as above and examine his work.

Advertisement ran from February 22 to April 12, 1851.

1851 February 25.  New Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  February 25, 1851, Vol. XCVII, No. 9, P. 3. 

Gregory’s Daguerreotype Room, No. 33 Congress St. Opposite City Hotel Mr. Gregory is permanently located as above, having a pleasant Room—with an excellent Sky-Light, combined with a Side Light, by which he operates, and continues to execute as fine Pictures and perfect Likenesses, not withstanding all the attempts to disparage his work as can be obtained elsewhere.

Having been long in the practice, and being a lover of this truly beautiful art, which has been aptly termed Photography, or the “Art Of Light,” the value of which has hardly begun to be appreciated, he feels a double interest in obtaining the finest results and having every one pleased who may favor him with their patronage.

Likenesses taken, of all sizes, and neatly set I Cases, Frames, Lockets, &c., of various styles and qualities, which he which he keeps on hand.  The public are respectfully requested to call as above and examine his work.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to April 1, 1851.

1854 January 28.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  January 28, 1854 Vol. LXV, No. 4, P. 2.

The Stereoscope.  [It] has sometimes been known to our citizens, that our ingenious townsman, Mr. Dominick Peduxxi, has, after much careful experiment, made in conjunction with Mr. Albert Gregory, one of our intelligent daguerreotype artists, discovered the exact method of taking daguerreotype portraits for the stereoscope.  The few pictures he has exhibited have excited great admiration.  The flat and changeable surface of the daguerreotype, by this arrangement assumes the appearance of most exquisite statuary.  Nothing in painting or engraving is capable of producing such a result.

The whole art, tho’ not quite new, is of so recent discovery, that it may be necessary for us to explain the principle which the stereoscope involves.  Every person, who reflects on the subject, will perceive that when we look at an object with both eyes, we see two different pictures of it.  One eye sees a little more of the right side of the object, the other eye sees a little more of the left.—The image formed in each eye are as different as the aspects of the object would be, if we were to close one eye and with the other look at the object successively from two points, one of which shall be almost two and a half inches to the right of the other.  It is this double union, by which we partly look round the object, which principally gives us the idea of prominence or solidity in what we see; which enables us readily to distinguish between a real projecting body and a flat picture.  Now it is apparent that if to pictures of any body could be painted, one of which should exactly represent the picture seen by the right eye, and the other the picture of the same body as seen at the same time by the left eye; and both pictures, placed side by side , could be seen at once and as one, by aid of a pair of lenses or otherwise, the picture would produce the same imprehension (sic.) upon the sight, as the solid object itself.  Painting can never be executed exactly enough to produce this effect; but two pictures may be taken by the camera or daguerreotype process, which will very perfectly accomplish it.  The published methods of doing this, however, are far from being correct, and the results which they produce are very imperfect.

–Mr. Peruxxi has very ingeniously discovered the true method, and his pictures are, as we have said singularly beautiful.

We are induced to notice this discovery of our townsman, at the present time, by observing in the Boston Evening Traveller, an advertisement of Southworth & Hawes, in which they claim the discovery as their own, and offer a reward for the apprehension of Mr. Peduzzi as an Imposter!  It is possible that these modest gentlemen may have made them same discovery, but they really arrogate too much to themselves when they undertake to claim the sole proprietorship of it.  The discovery, being of a principle only is probably not patentable; certainly the principle, and to some extent, its exact application has been too long and too publicly known, for any person now to set up any exclusive right in it.

We leave Mr. Peduxxi to seek the legal redress to which he is entitled, and which we understand he proposes to claim, for the libels upon him; but we hope the public will not suffer itself to be imposed upon, by the arrogance of any pretenders whatever.  The new art is very beautiful in its results, and we hope it will at once come into general use.  We are sure our townsman can suffer nothing from the unjust and selfish attacks made upon him, but will ultimately derive credit, and we hope profit for his ingenuity.

1855 June 16.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  June 16, 1855 Vol. LXVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. M The place to obtain superior Daguerreotypes is at Gregory’s Emporium Of Art, Congress Street.  Abundant evidence of his skill may be seen as above, together with Stereoscopic Pictures.

Mr. G. is joint discoverer of a system of making these Gems correctly, and was awarded a diploma at the last N. H. State Fair.  Opposite City Hotel.

Advertisement ran from June 16 to May 31, 1856.

1855 July 25.  Farmers Museum.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 25, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 51, P. 3.

Ned Buntline, the leader par excellence of the K. N. Party, left this city recently, after having lectured to the faithful m on the rising glories of Hindoosim, (sic.) forgetting to settle his small bill at the hotel where he put up.  He also borrowed of Mr. Gregory, Daguerrean artist, a fine stereoscopic daguerreotype of himself in his regimentals, taken by Mr. G. a year ago, promising upon his honor to return it immediately, but has not been heard from since…Portsmouth Gazette.

1856 April 26.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  April 26, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 17, P. 3.

New And Interesting About Daguerreotypes.  A. Gregory respectfully returns his acknowledgements to his patrons for their appreciation of good work, and is happy to announce that he has recently enlarged and refurnished his pleasant and well known establishment, No. 33 Congress Street, for the further comfort of customers—likewise to introduce  to notice [I hope] splendid new kind of Pictures On Glass, which are fast coming into vogue.  These pictures possess several valuable qualities which highly recommend them to favor, being much prized wherever they have been introduced.  They are not reversed, avoiding the double reflection of pictures on plates, as they can be seen in any light, and are made permanent enameling nearly as hard as the glass itself, rendering them even more durable than the old kind.

Mr. G. keeps a splendid assortment of Fancy Cases of rich styles, together with plain kinds at reasonable prices, including the all important requisite of a superior Likeness, which his long practice enables him to give.

Strangers in Portsmouth as well as all others, willobserve the right place to get the full worth of their money.

Specimens of the various kinds of pictures on exhibition which all interested are invited to examine.

Advertisement ran from April 26 to June 14, 1856.

1856 June 21.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  June 21, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 25, P. 2.

Heilotypes or Ambrotypes.  No. 33 and 35 Congress St.  A. Gregory has just purchased a Large Double size Cameras, larger than any any ever before used in Portsmouth, and also obtained the best method of making pictures on Glass, and which is known only to a few, so that he ran large pictures, Family, Groups and infant more perfect than ever.

N. B.—These pictures are warranted not to fade or change in any climate.

Advertisement ran from June 21 to May 23, 1857.

1857 May 30.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  May 30, 1857 Vol. LXVIII, No. 22, P. 3.

A. Gregory, Ambrotype & Photographer, No. 33 Congress St.  The Pioneer of the above branches of business in Portsmouth.  His Ambrotypes are now too well known to require an extensive notice, and he would call especial attention to his Photographs, which he is daily executing in a superior style, finished either plain or in Water or Oil colors, rendering these beautiful and desirable Likenesses specimens of which he will be happy at all times to exhibit, together with much information that cannot well be condensed in an advertisement.

Advertisement ran from May 30 to  July 11, 1857.

1857 October 12.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Adviser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  October 12, 1857, Vol. XXVII, No. 28, P. 1,

From the Portsmouth Chronicle.  Rockingham Fair…In addition to the foregoing meagre premiums, the Committee would do injustice to their own feelings, did they not a least make honorable mention of a few among the numerous articles of taste and beauty with which Congress Hall abounded…

Life-like photographs in oil by Albert Gregory…

1859 April 30.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  April 30, 1859 Vol. LXX, No. 18, P. 2.

Stereoscopes—Mr. Gregory has made some beautiful Stereoscopic pictures of home scenes, which are well worth examining.  What more beautiful remembrance of home to one far away, than to have a good picture of valued localities standing out in true proportions before the eye.

1859 April 30.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. LXX, No. 18, P. 3.

New Stereoscopes.  Home scenes.  Everybody is familiar nowadays with the foreign Stereoscope, and in raptures with their beauty.—But the subscriber has by dint of great perseverance and expense obtained a splendid instrument and apparatus for the production of these enchanting pictures in all their natural glory, and is prepared to take Fireside scenes of the Family circle, Views of Buildings, Landscapes &c. &c. to order—and pictures for sale on favorable terms, at No. 33 Congress Street.  A. Gregory.

Advertisement ran from April 30, 1859 to July 21, 1860.

1860 July 7.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  July 7, 1860,  Vol. LXXI, No. 27, P. 3.

Photographs, Ambrotypes.  Mr. A. Gregory, in returning his sincere thanks to his patrons, would respectfully inform them with the public generally, that he has just refitted in a neat style his Gallery, No. 33 Congress Street, where he would be happy to receive a continuation of patronage in all the various branches of the Photographic Art.  Fifteen years of practice (Ten of them at the above stand) and a superior Light and Instruments leave him to believe a discerning public can see the difference between molasses and water pictures, and the good work which he is executing at the lowest prices.

Advertisement was recorded from July 7 to October 13, 1860.

1860 July 14.  The New Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  July 14, 1860,  Vol. 106, No. 28, P. 3.

An Old Artist in a New Room.  No 23 Congress Street.  Ambrotypes & Photographs Unequalled for quality and cheapness, at the above place because Mr. A. Gregory, the Proprietor, is an old Artist of Fifteen Years experience; and with his superior Light and Instruments, his work excels—yes, and excels in Cheapness too.  Those interested are respectfully invited to call before having work done.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between July 14 to September 15, 1860.

1862 July 19.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  July 19, 1862,  Vol. LXXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Elegant Photographs.—Mr. Gregory is very successful, and displays as handsome specimens of the art as can be found in any album.  Cast your eye over the cards at his door, and then see if he cannot put you in as clear and truthfully positions.

1865 December 23.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  December 23, 1865,  Vol. LXXV, No. 51, P. 3.

Albatypes.  Photographs.  Ambrotypes.  We wish to call the attention of the public to the new Porcelain or Opal Glass Pictures, Specimens of which are now on exhibition at our Rooms.  For softness and delicacy of tone and outline, they are unrivalled, being unlike anything ever before offered.  Call and see,

Photographs.  We challenge comparison with the best Artists in the country in making all kinds of Photographic Pictures.

We are prepared to execute all kinds of work and Guarantee Satisfaction.

Ambrotypes of all kinds taken at reasonable prices.

We have taken the Rooms No. 33 Congress street, (recently occupied by Mr. Gregory,) and intend to keep them open for the present, for the making of little Gem Photographs, or Tintypes, never before offered in Portsmouth, and also, all kinds of Photographic Work that may offer.

Stereoscopic Views.  A fine lot for sale, including views of Portsmouth and Vicinity, Navy Yard, &c. 

Also Oval Frames of all sizes for framing Photographs and other Pictures.

Stereoscopes, Photograph and Tintype Albums, Cases of every style, and every thing connected with our business for sale on reasonable terms.  Davis Brothers, 17 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, N. H.

1866 January 20.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  January 20, 1866,  Vol. LXXVI, No. 3, P. 3.

New Store.  New Goods.  Mr. A. Gregory.  Having relinquished the Photograph Business, respectfully inform The Ladies of  Portsmouth and vicinity, that he has opened the Store in Pierce’s New Block, Congress Street, For Ladies Trimming Goods and Small Wares, Together with a variety of Fancy Articles, &c., &c.

A beautiful Assortment of which Mr.  G. has just selected and will be happy to wait on Customers with, as above.  And gratefully acknowledging the favorable patronage heretofore received, invites a continuance of the same, hoping by continued exertions in the selection of Choice Goods, and selling at Low Prices, to merit a liberal share of patronage.

Greenle & Brakefield

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1856                Rooms over the Post Office, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1856 June 21.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  June 21, 1856, Gazette Vol. XXXVII, No. 19, Democrat Vol. X, No. 50, P. 2.

Messrs. Greenlee & Brakefield, have taken rooms over the post office, for the purpose of practicing the Photographic Art.  See adv’t.

1856 June 21.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  June 21, 1856, Gazette Vol. XXXVII, No. 19, Democrat Vol. X, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerrean.  We would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and vicinity, that we are prepared to execute all work in the Photographic Art on short notice, and in the latest and most approved style.  We have taken rooms at the Post Office, in the North-west corner , up stairs, where we will be happy to receive calls and have our work examined.  No pictures need be taken away unless entire satisfaction is given.  Greenlee & Brakefield.

Greene, John F.

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1851-1852       Rooms Seneca Street, nearly opposite H. H. & G. C. Seelye’s Store, Geneva, New                       York.

1853-1856       Rooms No. 6 Seneca Street, opposite the Post Office, Geneva, New York.

1851 May 16.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  May 16, 1851, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 20, Whole No. 332,P. 2.

Green & Co.’s New Daguerrean Gallery.—We yesterday visited Green & Carson’s Daguerrean Rooms, and were astonished to see the improvement and perfection in the art.—They have pictures that speak for themselves, and all they lack is life.  Those wishing perfect Pictures, would do well to call and see if we have over stated the fact.

The Albany Dutchman says, while speaking of Likenesses painted by the sunbeams, that “our friend Carson of Cleveland who though a young Man has made several improvements in the Daguerrean art, that brings it one step nearer to perfection.  As an artist he has few rivals, and no superiors in the country: and the best in Cleveland.”  We are glade that he has associated himself with Mr. Greene, who is one of the B’hoys; and they will not and cannot be outdone by any artist in the country.  Their rooms are nearly opposite H. H. & G. C. Seelye’s, Seneca St.  See their advertisement.

1851 May 16.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  May 16, 1851, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 20, Whole No. 332, P. 3.

Every Day Brings Something New!  Hillotypes Outdone.  If you want Pictures that are Pictures, just call at Greene & Co.’s new Daguerrean Rooms nearly opposite H. H. & G. S. Seclye’s store, Seneca st., Geneva.

Rooms open to citizens and strangers daily (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 7 A. M. and 6 P. M. clear or cloudy.

Hours for children from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. J. F. Greene.  J. P. Carson.

1851 May 23.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  May 23, 1851, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 21, Whole No. 333, P. 3.

Every Day Brings Something New!  Hillotypes Outdone.  If you want Pictures that are Pictures, just call at Greene & Co.’s new Daguerrean Rooms nearly opposite H. H. & G. S. Seelye’s store, Seneca st., Geneva.

We have obtained the great desideratum of more light, consisting of sky lights with large side lights.  This light is so admirably arranged and softened by curtains of a delicate blue, that the subject sits as it were in an Ethereal Light, with perfect ease and comfort.

By this light, and with an instrument of great power, (made expressly for us.)  we are enabled to take Likenesses in a very few seconds.  This light is expressly adapted to the procurement of family Groups, those beautiful mementos for the future of what we were—showing the union of to-day that to-morrow may be dissolved, perhaps forever.

In addition to these improvements, that every one can see and judge for themselves, we have made others of greater importance.  We refer to our Chemical Apparatus, and we say unhesitatingly that it is the best in use, always sure in its operation, bringing forth pictures similar to the finest steel engravings.

Thus, Mr. Public, you are invited to call and examine or specimens.

Rooms open to citizens and strangers daily (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 7 A. M. and 6 P. M. clear or cloudy.  Hours for children from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M.  J. F. Greene.  J. P. Carson.

Advertisement was recorded five times between May 23 to June 27, 1851.

1851 July 4.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  July 4, 1851, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 27, Whole No. 339, P. 3.

Every Day Brings Something New!  Hillotypes Outdone.  If you want Pictures that are Pictures, just call at Greene & Co.’s[1] new Daguerrean Rooms nearly opposite H. H. & G. S. Seelye’s store, Seneca st., Geneva.

We have obtained the great desideratum of more light, consisting of sky lights with large side lights.  This light is so admirably arranged and softened by curtains of a delicate blue, that the subject sits as it were in an Ethereal Light, with perfect ease and comfort.

By this light, and with an instrument of great power, (made expressly for us.)  we are enabled to take Likenesses in a very few seconds.  This light is expressly adapted to the procurement of family Groups, those beautiful mementos for the future of what we were—showing the union of to-day that to-morrow may be dissolved, perhaps forever.

In addition to these improvements, that every one can see and judge for themselves, we have made others of greater importance.  We refer to our Chemical Apparatus, and we say unhesitatingly that it is the best in use, always sure in its operation, bringing forth pictures similar to the finest steel engravings.

Thus, Mr. Public, you are invited to call and examine or specimens.

Rooms open to citizens and strangers daily (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 7 A. M. and 6 P. M. clear or cloudy.  Hours for children from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M.  J. F. Greene.  J. P. Carson.

Advertisement ran from July 4 1851 to June 4, 1852.

1853 September 9.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  September 9, 1853, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 35, Whole No. 452, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Subscriber having connected themselves together for the purpose of Daguerreotyping, also fitted up a new suite of rooms opposite the Post Office, are now prepared to make Pictures unequalled in the vicinity.  We are now making a style of pictures never before made in this village or county, and the Only Persons that can make them—(no humbug about this notwithstanding what others may say.)  They are called Crayon Daguerreotypes.

As for Daguerreotypes we challenge competition.  We can suit the most fastidious.  We have the largest and best arranged operative room, as well as light, aside from the reception room, in the county.  Our light is well adapted to children, being three times as large as any other in the vicinity, consequently we can take them quicker.  We are the only persons in town that take the Stereoscopic or Binocular Pictures.  In fact we make all kinds of Pictures, either in colors, or oil, or on silver.  Persons wishing Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, are invited to call and examine our specimens.  Our Rooms are opposite the New Post Office, and directly over Barnard & Van Deren’s Jewelry store.  John F. Greene,   D. R. Holmes. 

Advertisement was recorded four times between from September 9, 1853 to January 6, 1854.

1854 January 6.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 6, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 1, Whole No. 469, P. 3.

No Wonder that Greene has such a rush.—Those beautiful life-like Daguerreotypes which he makes now-a-days—the peculiar brilliancy and mellowness of tone which characterizes his pictures, stand unrivalled—especially in this vicinity.  We understand he is making a great many of those new style Crayon Daguerreotypes taken in no other room in this place but his.  We are frequently asked where is Greene’s Daguerrean Rooms.—We mean the chap that took the first premium on the best daguerreotypes at the County Fair.  To those unacquainted, we would say, that they are directly opposite the Post Office.

Those that have beauty should go to Greene’s take it,

Those that have none should go and let him make it,

Ere decay’s effacing angers

Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.

1854 January 13.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 13, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 2, Whole No. 470, P. 3.

An Important Fact.—What every body says must be true, and every one says that Green’s is the only place to get the new style Premium Daguerreotypes.—His pictures excel all others made in this vicinity, and he is the only person that makes the Genuine Crayon and Binocular pictures in Geneva, which of course accounts for his making so many of them.  He is now getting up daguerreotypes in Oil Colors, a new thing in this place, We would advise those who want Pictures That Are Pictures, to give him a call, examine his specimens, then see if what we say is not true.  We think it would be advisable for the operators in this vicinity to call on him and get instructions in the new style of daguerreotyping.—His rooms are on the north side of Seneca-st. directly opposite the Post Office.

1854 January 20.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 20, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 3, Whole No. 470, P. 3.

It’s No Use Talking!  Green’s is the place, and the only place, to get the new style Daguerreotypes.  He is now making Daguerreotypes in colors which we think are ahead of anything of the kind we have seen.  His pictures appear to be different from any other made in this vicinity.  They have a depth and mellowness of tone produced by no other artist in the place but Greene.  They seem to be more life-like—so much so that we have on looking at some of them, really thought we saw the [               ], or seen them wink.  Its astonishing to see what a rush he has.  His rooms are directly opposite our office, which accounts for our noticing the crowds that appear and disappear at the entrance to his rooms.  It has been stated by some Artists in Geneva, that Greene had sold out and gone out of the business, but that’s a mistake. You that want the real simon pure premium, will find him at his rooms opposite the Post Office.

1854 January 27.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 27, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 4, Whole No. 472, P. 3.

Why Is It that Greene is taking so many more Daguerreotypes now-a-days that any one else in the vicinity?  Is it because he has the largest and best arranged rooms in the county, and is the only person that makes all the new style pictures, such as Crayon, Binocular, daguerreotypes in colors, &c.?  Or is for the same reason that he received the first premium at the County Fair—which was, that his Daguerreotypes were pronounced by the committee Far Superior to Any others on exhibition?  You all know who else had pictures there, and what a display was made, but it was of no use.  Not only the committee decided Greene’s the best, but every one else that passed their opinion on them.

So you that want the largest and best style pictures, go to Green’s, and if you can’t make them, your case is hopeless.  His rooms are opposite the Post Office.

1854 January 27.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 27, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 4, Whole No. 472, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Partnership.  The copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Green & Holmes, has been dissolved, Mr. Holmes having sold his interest to Mr. Green, and withdrawn from the concern.  The books and accounts of the late firm will be found at the old stand of J. F. Greene, where all settlements on account must be made.  Geneva, Dec. 1, 1853.

1854 February 3.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  February 3, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 5, Whole No. 473, P. 3.

A Fact worth knowing and remembering.—Since the completion of Greene’s New Rooms, he is turning out Daguerreotypes in quantities, and of a quality superior to any ever before taken in this village.  His new Sky—Light works splendidly, and it is the opinion of the best judges that the likenesses taken by it (especially those more recently taken,) are unequalled in tone, strength, clearness, and every other quality belonging to a perfect Daguerreotype.  Greene is still on hand to attend to the rush of customers, notwithstanding the combined efforts of his Jealous neighbors, who, because they can’t compete with him in making pictures, are trying other means to injure him—but its no use, they will find him “thar” to show them up, and customers will always find him in his rooms, opposite the Post Office, where the Premium Daguerreotypes are taken.

1854 February 10.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  February 10, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 6, Whole No. 474, P. 3.

 A Fact.—Communication from the spirit.—One of the mediums was recently put in communication with the spirit of the celebrated originator of Daguerreotyping, viz: Daguerre, to inquire who was the best Daguerrean Artist in Geneva.  Loud and distinct raps upon the table slowly but promptly spelt out Greene.—“Why,” said Daguerreie, “look at his pictures, they stand out from the metallic plate like-life, while others made after the old fashioned way in Geneva, look as though they were made out of putty, which is the reason they require so much gas to dispose of them.  It’s no use, people will go where they can get the best pictures, and that’s to Greene’s, opposite the Post Office, the chap that received the first premium at the county fair.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to March 3, 1854.

1854 March 17.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  March 17, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 11, Whole No. 479, P. 3.

Rochester Daguerreotypes In Geneva.  R. P. Appleby of the city of Rochester, at the solicitation of friends, has consented to stop for a short time in Geneva, to serve the public with Daguerreotypes of superior quality.  He has rented the Daguerrean Rooms of John F. Greene, temporarily, where specimens of his style of work can be seen, and where he will be happy to wait in those wishing his services in this beautiful and wonderful Art.  With the aid of all the Late and Improvements, added to extensive experience, he is confident he offers to the inhabitants of Geneva and surrounding country, opportunities superior to any ever before offered in this village.  Particular attention is invited to Daguerreotypes of Large Size, which he produces in the greatest degree of perfection.  This is a rare chance, one that is not likely again soon to occur.

But it is vain to multiply words, it would be far better to call and see if these things are so.  Let it be distinctly understood and borne in mind, that this opportunity will not be long extended, as it is only until the spring trade opens that our services can be dispensed with the City.

All Work Warranted to give Satisfaction.  R. B. Appleby.

1854 March 24.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  March 24, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 12, Whole No. 480, P. 3.

Q.  Why Did Greene rent his rooms to those in Rochester?

A.  Because he wanted to shoot Pigeons.

Q.  Where is Greene now?

A.  He is occupying his rooms again, making those Daguerreotypes for which he is so celebrated.

Q.  Where are his rooms?

A.  Opposite the Post Office.

Q.  Why doesn’t Greene palaver and [gas] around his customers, in order to dispose of his pictures, as some of his neighbors do?

A.  Because his pictures are so life-like, they speak for themselves.

Q.  Who takes the Crayon and Binocular pictures in Geneva?

A.  Greene is the only person that makes them.

1854 March 31.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  March 31, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 13, Whole No. 481, P. 3.

“Just So,”  The cause of civilization is advancing—philosophical wonders [are] daily discovered—[anew] inventions are continually transpiring, for this is the age of progress.  The greatest invention of the last century is Greene’s Premium Daguerreotypes, which are pronounced by all good judges to be the Best, Most Perfect and  Life-Like made in this Village or County.  His rooms are opposite the Post Office, and are the only rooms where the Genuine Crayon and Binocular Pictures are made.  You that want perfect Daguerreotypes, give him a call.

1854 April 7.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  April 7, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 15, Whole No. 483, P. 3.

If You Want A Daguerreotype That Is A Matchless in fidelity, of dazzling brilliancy and warranted not to fade, call at the magnificent saloon of Greene, No. 6 Seneca Street.  Greene is the leading Artist in our village being the person that received the first premium at the county Fair, for his wonderful skill in the Daguerrean art.  His room is a highly fashionable resort and daily visited by hundreds of ladies and gents.  We can’t help it if other artists do grumble at his success.  The fact is, people are beginning to see for themselves—the scales have fallen from their eyes, and they will go where they can get the best pictures, which you all know is at Green’s Rooms, Opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement ran on April 7 & 14, 1854.

1854 June 2.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  June 2, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 22, Whole No. 490, P. 3.

The First Premium Daguerreotype Artists.—When we find a good artist, whatever his particular art, we take especial pleasure in commending him to the patronage of the public, and it is for this reason that we refer to Greene, the well known Daguerreotypist, at No. 6 Seneca Street.  Mr. Greene has had a long experience.  His knowledge of the beautiful and delicate art is thorough and accurate.  His likenesses a ways have the finish of an artist and the tone of nature—

Life transferred as it were to the delicate plate.  His resources for taking pictures are unsurpassed, while his pictures are within the means of all.  Whether you want a $1 or $25 likeness, Greene is the artist and man—either will suit your eye or purse.—Go and patronize him.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to 30, 1854.

1854 July 7.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  July 7, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 27, Whole No. 495, P. 3.

The Question Is No More Asked.   Where shall I go to get perfect Picture.  It is admitted by all that Greene’s, No. 6 Seneca-St., opposite the Post Office, is just the place—no humbug about this.  Everything will be warranted as represented.  Pictures made at these Daguerrean Rooms will stand the test of time, and not change in the least.  Daguerreotypes or Paintings copied without injury to the original.  Our readers will remember that Greene received the first premium at our County Fair, and persons wishing a first class Picture, will do well to call on him.  His Rooms are over Barnard & Van Deren’s Jewelry Store, No 6 Seneca Street.

Advertisement ran from July 7 to August 4, 1858.

1854 August 11.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  August 11, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 32, Whole No. 500, P. 3.

Strayed or Stolen, From the Post Office, on Wednesday, the 9th inst. A half size Daguerreotype and Frame, supposed to have been taken by a young lady.  The one who took the Picture will confer a favor on the maker of the type, as well as on the young man it was taken from, (he being a very modest man,) by returning it.  It is hoped this will be sufficient to cause the return of picture to its proper place, as is known who took it away.

[Greene should not make his pictures so life-like, if he does not wish to lose them, as there is a possibility of there walking away themselves.]

1854 September 15.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  September 15, 1849, New Series—Vol. X, No. 37, Whole No. 505, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  S. D. Humphrey has come back to Geneva, and is at J. F. Greene’s establishment (opposite the Post Office,) where he is fully prepared to take his unsurpassed Daguerreotype portraits.  Mr. H.’s former reputation while in this village will be a safe guaranty to all tose who may be desirous of securing durable, fine, clear and brilliant specimens of one of the most valuable of arts.  His apparatus and chemicals are all of the first order, and his long practical experience entitles him to the confidence of the people…

Advertisement ran on September 15 & 22, 1854.

1854 October 13.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  October 13, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 41, Whole No. 509, P. 3.

List of Premiums awarder at the Fair of the Seneca Agricultural Society….

Discretionary:…

Daguerreotypes 1st premium, John F. Greene  1.00.

1854 November 3.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  November 3, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 44, Whole No. 512, P. 3.

Highly Important to those wishing first Premium pictures.  The Daguerreotypes taken by Greene are acknowledged to be the most perfect pictures ever taken in our village.  The eye, the expression, everything is perfect.—Persons examining his pictures and others taken in this village can easily see why he received the first Premiums at our county and town fair, his pictures excel anything of the kind we ever saw.  Persons wishing first class daguerreotypes will find him at his rooms directly opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement Ran from November 3 to 17, 1854.

1854 December 15.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  December 15, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 50, Whole No. 518, P. 3.

Readers, do you know who it is that makes the best Daguerreotypes in Geneva? 

Do you known who took the First Premiums at our county and town Fairs for the best Daguerreotypes?

Do you know who is the only person in Geneva that makes the Crayon and Binocular pictures?

If not, we will inform you that Greene is the individual; that he has just returned from the city with a beautiful assortment of stock, viz: Lockets, Cases, &c., which with one of his Daguerreotypes of you, would make a better and more acceptable Holiday Present to your family or friends, than anything else.  His rooms are the largest and best in the village, and are opposite the Post Office. Don’t mistake the place.

Advertisement was recorded three times between December 15, 1854 to January 5, 1855

1854 December 15.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  December 15, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 50, Whole No. 518, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Truth Is Stranger than Fiction.  The First and Only Premium Daguerrean Gallery in Geneva.  Mr. Green, the proprietor of this establishment, deems it his duty and justice to the public to state that he received the First Premium on Daguerreotypes at the County Fair in 1853, also the First Premium at the Town Fair in 1854—notwithstanding there is in this paper an advertisement which reads, “Geneva First Premium Daguerrean Gallery,” and winds up by saying. That “that he is now prepared to execute all the new styles of Pictures in the United States.   No Humbug,” &c., dated Dec. 1853.  Wonder if Mr. Sinsabaugh knows the definition of the word Humbug, Lying, Deception, &c.  If not, I advise him to inform himself, and then act accordingly.  He is not prepared to make Half the styles of Pictures made.  There have never been any Crayon or Binocular Daguerreotypes made in Geneva, except at my rooms.  As for daguerreotypes, it is not to be wondered at that I make the best, as I have the best arranged and largest skylight, accompanied by a side light, in the county.  My rooms are entirely new, having been fitted up and arranged according to the latest improvements—They consist of Reception, Dressing, and Operating rooms.  Pictures taken in these rooms are acknowledged by all who have seen them to be unsurpassed, (not in the United States, but) in Geneva.

I rest the reputation of my Pictures entirely on their merits—invite the most critical examination, and comparison with others—Warrant them first and best, and to please you, or no sale.  Call and examine specimens, whether you want a picture or not.

Rooms No. 6 Seneca Street, opposite the Post Office.  John F. Greene.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1854 to January 11, 1856.

1855 December 28.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  December 28, 1855, New Series-Whole No. 572, Vol. XI, No. 52, P. 3.

Why is it that Greene makes nearly all the Daguerreotypes made in Geneva?

Because he makes the best ones.

Why is it that strangers have to pay more for a good picture than persons unacquainted with Green’s Rooms?

Because they get in Wiggins’ or Laidlaw’s Butcher Shop, get a thing after sitting about forty times, pay six shillings for it, show it to a friend, who on looking at it, starts back with astonishment and says that Greene never took this.  Who made it?  Why look at the back ground; the face, drapery, &c. It looks as though it was made with soot and white wash!  Now go to Greene’s Rooms (opposite the Post Office) get him to take that thing out and put in one of his.  Your picture will then cost you two shillings more than it would, had you went to Greene’s in the first place.

Talk about Caricatures, Gift Enterprises, the gallantry of our Firemen, &c.  We don’t wonder you hang out false colors, in order to deceive.  Why not come out, show your hand, stand on your own merit, if you have any; not try [towring] in on the reputation of Greene and Sinsabaugh.

Advertisement ran from December 28, 1854 to January 11, 1856.

[1] From July 11 on Green’s new Daguerrean Rooms…

Green, James

Daguerreotypes, ,

1839-1840       1 South Liberty, Baltimore, Maryland.

1839 October 31.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 31, 1839, Vol. LXXX, No. 14446, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype.—We have examined some specimens of the Daguerreotype, executed in this city by Mr. James Green, Philosophical Instrument Maker, No. 1 S. Liberty street.  The pictures represent each a single object—the most distinct is that of a large house upon the corner of Baltimore and Liberty streets taken from the window of Mr. Green’s establishment upon a copper plate of some four inches by three.  The outline of the image are perfect, and the letters of the sign attached to the building are tolerably distinct—particularly the name of Chas. H. Carroll on the upper part of the house which is occupier by Messrs. Carroll & Tinges.

Mr. Green was assisted in his experiments by Mr. Thos. Phillips.  The details and mode of preparation were mostly of his own device in those particulars wherein the French accounts of the process were not minute.  The light was received upon a prepared surface of muriate of silver precipitated upon a brass plate—not upon a silver plated surface as was the case in some of the French experiments.  The impression is made permanent by a coating of varnish which protects the delicate tracery from the action of the atmosphere, and fixes the image in all its original distinctness.

Many improvements have been already made in this beautiful art, and now that the attention of ingenious persons is fairly turned towards it, we may with reason expect still farther progress in the way of facilitating the operation, and in bringing the invention fully into practical use.  Mr. Green has every reason to be encouraged in his efforts towards this end, and we anticipate highly successful results from his well known ingenuity and industry.  The specimens of his which we have seen are quite equal in distinctness and fidelity to any which have been executed in this country, if we may take those lately exhibited in New York and Philadelphia as the standards of attainment elsewhere.

1840 January 15.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  January 15, 1840, Vol. LXXXI, No. 14515, P. 2.

Painting With A Sunbeam.  Mr. James Green, Philosophical and Mathematical Instrument maker, Liberty street, has succeeded in obtaining by the process of the Daguerreotype, a most accurate and well defined view of Liberty street from the intersection of Baltimore street up to Saratoga.  We consider it one of the finest specimens of this beautiful art that has yet fallen under our notice.  The impression is clear and distinct, bearing the faithful image of every object contained in the view, from the Liberty Fire Engine house in the foreground, to the dwelling of the Rev. Dr. Wyatt, and the dome and spires of the cathedral in the distance.  Mr. G.’s preserving efforts have reaped an abundant reward in the success of this attempt.  The difference is very striking between this finished specimen and some of the earlier pieces which we saw in his possession during the course of his first experiments.

Green, H. M.

Ambrotypes, ,

1856-1860       Address Unknown, Gardiner, Maine.[1]

1857                Address & Location Unknown, Maine

1859                Nearly Opposite the Johnson House, Gardiner, Maine.

1857 October 8.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  October 8, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 42, P. 1.

Show & Fair Of The So. Kennebec AG. Society.  The Fifth Exhibition of this Society occurred at Gardiner, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 23d, 24th, and 25th ults.  We are indebted to the report of the Bath Tribune for the substance of the following account….

Paintings, Drawings, &c…

Best display of Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, dip.  A. H. Beals; for Photographs, $1, do; Painted Photographs, $1, Beals & Butman; Ambrotypes, 75c, H. M. Green.

1859 April 9.  Maine Rural.  (Gardiner, Maine.)  April 9, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 8.

For Sale!  To Ambrotypist!  The Stock, Fixtures and Lease of the Rooms, or one-half of the same, occupied by H. M. Green & Co., are now offered for sale on the most Reasonable Terms.  These Rooms are the best in the State, and for the past four years have done business to the amount of $1000 per year on an average.  This is a good situation for a good artist.

Reason for selling. Going West.

For particulars enquire in person or by letter of H. M. Gardiner & Co.  Gardiner, April 5, 1859.

Advertisement was recorded on April 9 & 16, and May 7, 1859.

1859 July 16.  Maine Rural.  (Gardiner, Maine.)  July 16, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 5.

Ambrotypes.—The Messrs. H. M. Green & Co., make an important announcement in our advertising column, to-day.  No better pictures than they furnish are taken anywhere, and their enterprise and go-ahead should be encouraged.  They have unrolled the stars and stripes to the breeze, and they assure “all the world and the rest of mankind,” that they can walk under its proud folds, protected in their inalienable right to have capital ambrotypes at twenty cents each, or higher, if they choose, with no foreign despot to molest or make them afraid!!!  Need we say more?

1859 July 16.  Maine Rural.  (Gardiner, Maine.)  July 16, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 8.

July 1859.  Messrs. Green & Co. would respectfully inform the citizens of Gardiner, Farmingdale, Pittston and vicinity, that they are executing Ambrotypes that excel any ever taken in Gardiner, for the low sum of Two Dimes, and that they will continue for a short time longer at that low price.  They have just received from Boston and New York one of the Largest And Best Selected stock of Cases ever exhibited in this city, which they will fill for about One-Half of their former prices, as per Table of prices below.

Price List.

                                                Present Prices.               Former Prices.

Morocco Cases………………$1.00 to $3.00 ………..$1.75 to $6.00.         

Union Cases………………….$1.00 to $5.00………..$2.25 to $8.00.

Shell Cases……………………$1.50 to $5.00………..$2.75 to $8.00.

Medallion Cases………………$1.75 to $7.00………..$3.00 to $12.00.

Cupid Cases…………………..$1.00 to $4.00………..$2.00 to $6.00.

Band Cases……………………$1.00 to $6.00……….$2.25 to $8.00.

Papier Mache Cases……………$0.75 to $4.00…….…$1.50 to $6.00.

Imitation Shell Cases…………..$0.75 to $4.00……….$1.50 to $6.00.

Jenny Lind Cases………………$1.50 to $6.00……….$3.00 to $9.00.

Jewel Cases……………………$1.50 to $8.00……….$3.00 to $12.00.

Oval Velvet Cases……………..$1.50 to $5.00……….$3.50 to $8.00.

These prices include the pictures.  Let everybody call and examine for themselves and be satisfied that this is no Humbug.

Their Rooms have lately been refitted and now stand unequalled in the State for convenience and comfort to customers.  They intend to furnish them this week with a Piano direct from the Manufactory, so that all who have to wait a short time can be entertained.

Remember the place.  Nearly opposite the Johnson House.  Sign Of The Red Flag.  H. M. Green & Co.  Gardiner, July 12, 1859.

Advertisement ran from July 16, August 6 to 20, 1859.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as “H. N. Green.”

Gray, Tracey

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Bates Block, Oswego, New York.

1850                Rooms in Bennet’s New Block, Oswego, New York.

1851-1852       Bentley Block, East Oswego, New York.

1854-1855       88 East First Street, Oswego, New York.

1849 December 15.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  December 15, 1849, Vol. XXXI, No. 1575, Third Series-Vol. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Removed To The Bates Block.  Tracey Gray, Thankful for the patronage, takes this method of announcing to the citizens of Oswego and vicinity, that he has made some valuable improvements in the Art, which very much beautify the pictures, giving them the most perfect flesh color, showing the variegated eye with all the perfections and beauty of life itself, and is now prepared to execute and exhibit some of the finest specimens of this art, that can be found in Western New York.  If not as good as can be found in this state or in the Union.  He does not mean to be to be surpassed.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully solicited to call, examine and judge for themselves.

Children of all ages taken in beautiful style.

Miniatures of the Sick or Dead, views of Buildings &c., taken in any part of the city.

Pupils taught the art on reasonable terms.

Rooms Bates Block, directly over the store of Whitney & Tower.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1849 to May 18, 1850.

1850 August 7.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  August 7, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 47, Old Series 1170, P. 2.

The Oswego Fire.  The News states that the fire on the 30th ult. broke out in the Crocker building, at the end of the bridge—a large wooden building occupied by carpenters, joiners, &c….

The loss of property, as far as we have been able to ascertain the figures, is as follows:

Crocker And Meeker Buildings…

Bennet’s New Block….Gray, Daguerrean rooms, $500 Loss.

1850 August 7.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  August 7, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 47, Old Series 1170, P. 2.

The Oswego Fire.  The News states that the fire on the 30th ult. broke out in the Crocker building, at the end of the bridge—a large wooden building occupied by carpenters, joiners, &c….

The loss of property, as far as we have been able to ascertain the figures, is as follows:

Crocker And Meeker Buildings…

Bennet’s New Block….Gray, Daguerrean rooms, $500 Loss.

1851 October 2.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  October 2, 1851, Vol. I, No. 169, P. 2.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  Daguerreotypes, unsurpassed for strength, beauty and durability, can be had at all times at Gray’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  Bentley Block, East Oswego.  All persons desirous of procuring good pictures are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves before sitting elsewhere.

Gray’s Pictures are second to none.  He has every thing on hand necessary to secure success, and will give your Daguerreotypes of a superior style, warranted to give satisfaction.  Sept. 1, 1851.

Advertisement ran from October 2, 1851 to January 28, 1852.

1855 January 12.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 12, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 270, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, At Gray’s Gallery, No. 88 East First-St.  Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends will do well to call at this Gallery, Prices to suit the times.  Oswego, Dec. 22, 1854.

1855 May 4.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  May 4, 1855, Vol. V, No. 69, P. 2.

One Shilling Daguerreotypes!  As strange as it may seem, it is nevertheless true.  There is No Humbug in this matter, and to demonstrate the fact, all of Oswego and the rest of mankind are invited to call at Gray’s Gallery, 88 East First Street, And test the truth of this startling announcement.

They will be warranted to give better satisfaction than any cheap picture before taken in this city.          

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 16, 1855.

Gray, L.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, Oswego, New York.

1853 February.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) February 1853, Vol. 5, No. 2, P. 112.

Minutes of The N. Y. State Daguerrean Association…Moved that Nichols, Benedict and Whitney, be a committee to investigate the character and good standing of the persons proposed for membership, and report at this meeting.,,

The committee of investigation reported the names of J. B. Marcus, Chenango; G. Evans, Utica; L. Gray, Oswego; E. A. Hudson, Syracuse; Mrs. Agnes M. Armstrong, Peekskill; Mrs. Marcilia W. Barnes, Salem Cross Roads; all of whom were unanimously elected…

Gray, John C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1846                Address Unknown, Jamestown, New York.

1850                Granite Building, Main Street, over D. M. Cosby & Co., Jamestown, New York.

1852-1859       Main and Second Streets, Allen’s Exchange Building, Jamestown, New York.

1858-1859       Main Street, near the Bridge, Jamestown, New York.

1846 July 10.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  July 10, 1846, Vol. XX, No. 1046, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.—We lately visited the Daguerreotype Picture Gallery of Mr. J. C. Gray, and was surprised to observe the improvement there has been made in the art.  Mr. Gray can have but few equals; his portraits are true to nature.  For fineness and strength of outline, beautiful gradations of shade, and life-like color, together with delicate tinting by means of the pencil, they excel in beauty and expression any thing of the kind we have ever seen.

Mr Gray has devoted much time in the acquirement of the art, and has spared no expense in providing himself with apparatus of the best quality.  We understand that he intends leaving town in a few days, and would advise all those wishing for a perfect likeness of themselves or friends, to call on him immediately.

1850 February 15.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  February 15, 1850, Vol. XXIV, No. 39, Whole No. 1,235, P. 3.

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

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

They have on hand a large variety of rosewood and gilt frames, passpatout, paper mache book, and other fancy cases, and also a large assortment of gilt and gold lockets.

They may be found in the Granite Building opposite the Post Office, always ready to wait upon customers from 8, A. M. to 5 P. M.  J. C. Gray.  G. R. Martin.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 29, 1850.

1852 February 27.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  February 27, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No. 41, Whole No. 1,341, P. 2.

Mr. John C. Gray, Daguerrean, has established himself in the 2d story of Allen’s Exchange Buildings.  By means of a superior sky-light he is now enabled to take likenesses that are not surpassed.  John Used to have the reputation of doing his work in this way, but he beats himself now.

1852 February 27.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  February 27, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No. 41, Whole No. 1,341, P. 3.

J. C. Gray, Daguerrean Artists, Corner of Main and Second-sts.  Sky-light Operating Rooms.

Advertisement ran from February 27, 1852 to April 21, 1854.

1854 April 28.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  April 28, 1854, Vol. XXVIII, No. 50, Whole No. 1454, P. 1.

John C. Gray, Daguerrean Artists, Corner of Main and Second streets.  Sky-light Operating Rooms, Jamestown, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from April 28, August 4, 1854.

1854 August.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1854 Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 256.

Mr. J. C. Gray , of Jamestown, N. Y., gave us the pleasure of a visit within a few days, and we found him the unassuming gentleman we had anticipated from his letters.  Such artist honor the art. 

1854 August 11.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  August 11, 1854, Vol. XXIX, No. 13, Whole No. 1,469, P. 1.

Gray & Hoard, Daguerrean Artists.  Corner of Main and Second streets.  Sky-light Operating Rooms.  Jamestown, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from August 11, 1854 to June 13, 1856.

1856 January 11.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  January 11, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 35, Whole No. 1,543, P. 3.

Kast your eye this Way.  As many persons enquire for “Dollar Daguerreotypes” we would say to all such, that you can be accommodated at that price until the first of March.  Pains will be taken to give satisfaction as usual, and the Daguerreotypes will be put up in neat and durable cases.  Likenesses of Children will not be taken for a lesser sum than one Dollar and Fifty Cents.  A new stock of rich and beautiful cases just received.  Get your likenesses in the best kind we have got and you can have it cheap for ready pay.  Gray & Hoard.

N. B.  Miss. coax that fine looking gentleman to give you his Daguerreotype.  Sir, coax that pretty lady to sit for her likeness, you’ll have to pay for it, you know, so what’s the odds? 

Advertisement ran from January 11 to February 8, 1856.

1856 January 25.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  January 25, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 37, Whole No. 1,545, P. 3.

Division of County!  This question has been agitated more or less for several years, and until the present time we have smothered our indignation and kept silent.  Good friends don’t you think it would be a good plan for the people of this County to form themselves into parties of from one to as many as they please, and Call On Gray & Hoard for their Daguerreotypes; for a single person it would cost one Dollar, and so on up into the pictures; for a married person, the case, of course would be different, for then the cost would be only just the same.  Groups cost a trifle more, and if you want some of our Richest Cases or Lockets, why then, you can have them at your own price, providing always that your price is a leetle more than ours.  Come along good folks we’re always accessible.  Gray & Hoard, Allen’s Exchange, up stairs.

Advertisement ran from January 25 to February 8, 1856.

1856 January 25.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  January 25, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 37, Whole No. 1,545, P. 3.

$000,001.00 For a Daguerreotype Likeness that will not Fade half so soon as the man that made it, even if it was taken by Gray & Hoard, at Allen’s Exchange, up stairs.

Advertisement ran from January 25 to March 21, 1856.

1856 March 28.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  March 28, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 40, Whole No. 1,554, P. 3.

Look at This!  Examine it well, and you will perceive that “Mother Earth” is represented in mans’ apparel, supposed it is all right, men wear shawls, and women unmentionables, and Gray & Hoard, has just purchased part of $347, 000 worth of Daguerreotype Stock which they hope to dispose of to such advantage as to enable them to continue making Good Pictures at Low Prices.—We shall prepare in a few days to make Ambrotypes and Photographs in a style not to be surpassed.    Gray & Hoard.  Jamestown, March 4, 1856.  

Advertisement ran from March 28 to May 30, 1856.

1856 June 13.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 40, Whole No. 1,554, P. 3.

Look at This!  Examine it well, and you will perceive that “Mother Earth” is represented in mans’ apparel, supposed it is all right, men wear shawls, and women unmentionables, and Gray & Hoard, has just purchased part of $347, 000 worth of Daguerrotype Stock which they hope to dispose of to such advantage as to enable them to continue making Good Pictures at Low Prices.—We shall prepare in a few days to make Ambrotypes and Photographs in a style not to be surpassed.    John C. Gray.         

Advertisement ran from June 13 to August 29, 1856.

1856 June 13.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 40, Whole No. 1,554, P. 3.

$000,001.00 For a Daguerreotype Likeness that will not Fade half so soon as the man that made it, even if it was taken by Gray & Hoard, at Allen’s Exchange, up stairs.

Advertisement ran from June 13, 1856 to May 29, 1857.

1856 June 20.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  June 20, 1856, Vol. XXXI, No. 6, Whole No. 1566, P. 1.

John C. Gray, Daguerrean Artists, Corner of Main and Second streets.  Sky-light Operating Rooms, Jamestown, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from June 20, 1856 to December 30, 1859.

1856 November 28.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  November 28, 1856, Vol. XXXI, No. 29, Whole No. 1589, P. 2.

It has been said that Lord Byron used large quantities of vinegar in his food, and likewise drank a great deal for the purpose of preventing corpulency; this was his taste.  The old woman who kissed the cow, shewed a taste of a different kind—but the taste you can exhibit, dear reader, will be to go to Gray and get one of his inimitable Daguerreotypes.  They cost but a Dollar or Two and are well worth the money.  Come to Allen’s Exchange, up-stairs.  John C. Gray.

Advertisement ran from November 28, 1856 to May 29, 1857.

1856 December 12.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  December 12, 1856, Vol. XXXI, No. 30, Whole No. 1591, P. 2.

Ho For The Holidays!   Christmas is coming!  The New Year is not far off!  Are you prepared to make your friend a present?  Do you wish to treat yourself to one?  Of course you do; Then call on Gray and get a good Daguerreotype Likenesses of yourself or your Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Aunt, or that sweet charming Cousin or Friend!—Don’t be bashful.  Gray gets up a fine likeness and at reasonable rates.  Rooms corner of Second and Main Sts., over Allen’s Store.  The earlier part of the day is preferable, at this season of the year.  J. C. Gray. 

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1856 to January 2, 1857.

1857 August 14.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  August 14, 1857, Vol. XXXII, No. 9, Whole No. 1626, P. 2.

Ambrographs and Papiertypes, a very convenient kind of Portrait for sending by Mail, cost from 50 cents to One Dollar.

Advertisement ran from August 14 to October 2, 1857.

1857 August 28.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  August 28, 1857, Vol. XXXII, No. 9, Whole No. 1591, P. 2.

The Comet has passed, without annihilating anybody, or even shaking us out of our boots; indeed the only jar we sensibly felt, was a jar of butter for which we paid twenty cents per pound, and now we cannot use it, in making of Daguerreotypes it not being strong enough for the purpose, although it is sufficiently strong for the practical use to which we apply it; still, Butter or no Butter, we can and will make, as good a Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, or Papiertype for as low a sum as will afford us a fair remuneration for so doing.  J. C. Gray.  Over D. Allen’s Store, corner Main and Second Sts.

Advertisement ran from August 28 to October 2, 1857.

1857 October 2.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  October 2, 1857, Vol. XXXII, No. 16, Whole No. 1633, P. 2.

Curiosity Shop.  If you have any curiosity to see the curiosities, gratify your curiosity by going to Gray’s curious Curiosity Shop, where may be seen by the curious, curious things—including may very fine Portraits of notable divines and others.  Photographic Views—Photographs of Mrs. Cunningham and Dr. Burdell, &c. &c. above all, you may see a very modest and good looking gentleman, who for a trifling consideration will make you a Daguerreotype or Ambrotype that will be sure to give satisfaction.  Don’t forget the place, viz:  Corner of Main and Second sts., over D. Allen’s store.  J. C. Gray. 

Advertisement ran on 2 & 16, 1857.

1857 October 16.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  October 16, 1857, Vol. XXXII, No. 18, Whole No. 1635, P. 3.

Chautauqua Co. Bank & Jamestown Bank.  Money wanted at 5 per cent Premium, in exchange for the best kind of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., &c., at Gray’s Picture Gallery, over D. Allen’s Store corner of Main and Second streets, up stairs.

Advertisement ran from October 16 to November 20, 1857.

1858 May 28.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  May 28, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 50, Whole No. 1667, P. 3.

Removal.  The Subscriber has removed his Daguerrean and Photographic Gallery a few doors south of its former location, where he has fitted up a very commodious suite of rooms, the operating apartment of which is suited to any complexion, strength of sight or color of the eyes.  It is just such an arrangement of light as twelve years experience dictated, which combine with a good theoretical knowledge, and increased facilities for Doing Good Work, sparing no expense in obtaining and putting in practice all valuable improvements, he is enabled to offer a Perfect Picture at the Lowest Prices, That can be reasonably desired.  Daguerreotypes Photographs, and every variety of the Ambrotype, made at this establishment, Main Street, near the Bridge.

John C. Gray.                                                 

Advertisement ran from May 28 to December 31, 1858.

1858 June 4.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  June 4, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 51, Whole No. 1668, P. 2.

Moth can kept from Clothing, simply by giving the clothing two good coats of Paint; so says Gray the Daguerreotypist, whose place of business is in Main street, near the Bridge.

Advertisement ran from June 4 to July 30, 1858.

1858 June 18.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  June 18, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 53, Whole No. 1690, P. 2.

A Frenchman told the waiter who was mixing a lemonade for him, not to make it “fortnight.”  “Fortnight! What do you mean!’ asked the hero of the lemon squeezer.  “Sare, you sall make him strong—not too weak.”  The waiter made it strong, and Gray makes capital pictures at his new gallery on Main Street near the Bridge.                    

Grant, A. G.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857                483 Broadway, New York, New York.

1857.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1857-1858, advertisement N. P.

Grant & Alcooke’s Improved Skylight Gallery, Photographic and Ambrotype Emporium, On the First Floor, No. 483 Broadway, Adjoining Wallack’s Theatre, New York.

Colored or Plain, Single Or Double, Dense Or Transparent, done instantaneously, and without fail.  Daguerreotypes Renovated and Copied in every style, at the shortest possible notice, and at a moderate price.

1857 May 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Whole No. 7554, P. 7.

Grant & Alcooke’s First Class Ambrotypes and photographs, 483 Broadway, next door to Wallack’s theatre, first floor.

1857 May 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 8, 1857, Whole No. 7555, P. 7.

Grant & Alcooke’s Improved Light, First floor, 483 Broadway.—Photographs colored or plain vitae portraits and ambrotypes, stereoscopic, [transparent] or plain.

1857 May 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 21, 1857, Whole No. 7568, P. 5.

Unequalled are the Ambrotypes and Photographs taken at Grant & Alcooke’s improved light, first floor, 483 Broadway, adjoining Wallack’s theatre.

Advertisement ran on May 21 & 22, 1857.

1857 September 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 9, 1857, Whole No. 7678, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Photographs and Vitae Portraits at Grant & Alcooke’s, first floor, 483 Broadway, are all the rage.

1857 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1857, Whole No. 7762, P. 6.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, Cheap and perfect, taken at Grant & Alcooke’s, 483 Broadway, adjoining Wallack’s theatre.

1858 January 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 3, 1858, Whole No. 7793, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Heliographs, Melainotypes, photographs and oil portraits, taken at Grant & Alcooke’s gallery, 483 Broadway, every day, until their departure for Europe.

1858 January 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 6, 1858, Whole No. 7796, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Heliographs, Photographs and oil portraits, taken at Grant & Alcooke’s gallery, 483 Broadway, daily until their departure for Europe.

1858 January 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 7, 1858, Whole No. 7797, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Niellographs, Photographs and oil portraits, taken at Grant & Alcooke’s, 483 Broadway, daily, until their departure for Europe.

1858 February 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 19, 1858, Whole No. 7840, P. 5.

To Photographic Artists.—For Sale, after March 1st., Grant & Alcooke’s improved Gallery, first floor, 483 Broadway,

1858 March 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 5, 1858, Whole No. 7854, P. 5.

To Photographers.—For Sale, the Beautiful gallery 483 Broadway, now doing a large business, as Messrs. Grant & Alcooke’s are about leaving for Europe.

1858 April 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 15, 1858, Whole No. 7895, P. 7.

Grant & Alcooke’s Ambrotypes and Photographs, Niellographs, ton send in letters.  First floor, 483 Broadway.

1858 April 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 26, 1858, Whole No. 7906, P. 5.

Niellographs, Niellographs, Niellographs.  Ambrotypes and Photographs by Grant & Alcooke, 483 Broadway.  Last week in America.

Graham, S. S.

Camera Obscura, ,

1847                Columbia Street, Near Pacific Street, Brooklyn, New York.[1]

1847 October 30.  New York Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 30, 1847, Vol. III, No. 45, Whole No. 253, P. 3.

Great American Fair.  List of Awarded Premiums Continued. (Collated expressly for The Tribune.)  Silver Medals…

Philosophical Instruments.

S. S. Graham, Brooklyn, Camera Obscura.

Fine Arts.

M. A. Root, Philadelphia, best Daguerreotypes.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.