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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.

Graham, John S.

Ambrotypes, ,

1859-1860       Rooms in the Court House, Georgetown, Delaware.

1859 December 15.  The Messenger.  (Georgetown, Delaware.)  December 15, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 45, P. 2.

J. S. Graham is a first rate artist; we know this; as we have seen some fine specimens; he occupies a room in the court house.  His charges are moderate; he deserves patronage, as he takes good pictures.  We hope he will be handsomely sustained, as he is considerably better calculated  to take likenesses than most of the traveling ambrotypists who take up their quarters in our town.

1859 December 15.  The Messenger.  (Georgetown, Delaware.)  December 15, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 45, P. 3.

Get A Good Likeness.  The undersigned announces to the citizens of Georgetown and vicinity, that he has taken a room in the Court House, and is prepared to take all kinds of Likenesses in the best style, from 50 cents up.  He has on hand all kinds of gilt Frames for the parlor, and fine Gold Lockets.  Persons desiring a good likeness, at a low price, should not fail to embrace this opportunity, Call soon as my stay will be short.  J. S. Graham.

Advertisement Was recorded from December 15, 1859 to January 19, 1860. 

1863 October 16.  The Union.  (Georgetown, Delaware.)  October 16, 1863, Vol. 1, No. 6, P. 2.

The Draft.—We are indebted to Mr. A. P. Ewing, for a list of the Draft from Georgetown and Broadkiln Hundreds as far as he could learn.  We also copy from the Smyrna Times a list of North West Fork and Nanticoke Hundreds.

Exempted…John S. Graham…

Gove, William S.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1846                Rooms over D. S. Dutton’s Store, Lower Village, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1847                Rooms at the Ocean House, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1847-1849       128 Merrimack Street, Billings’ Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1849-1850       Central Street, Canal Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1850                Wyman’s Exchange, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1850                7 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1851                Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

1853                Keenan House, Huntsville, Texas.

1846 November 6.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 6, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 3, Whole No. 575, P. 2.

Gove[1] & Clark would respectfully inform the citizens of this place and vicinity, that they have taken rooms over D. S. Dutton’s Store, at the Lower Village, for a few days only, where they will execute Likenesses in the most perfect style that the art can produce.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

1847 June 12.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  June 12, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 24, P. 3.

Wm. S. Gove & F. A. Tyler, Respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Gloucester and vicinity that the have taken Rooms at the Ocean House, for a short time, where they are prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures, in the most perfect style the art can produce.

N. B.  Miniatures taken in any weather, beautifully colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to July 3, 1847.

1847 June 16.  The Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  June 16, 1847, Vol. XXI, No. 48, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Messrs. Gove & Tyler, at the Ocean House, take some excellent pictures,  Give them a call.

1847 June 19.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  June 19, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 26, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Messrs. Gove & Tyler, at the Ocean House, take some excellent pictures,  Give them a call.

1847 July 9.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 9, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 33, P. 3.

Removal.  T. Pearson Has removed from Wentworth’s Building to Billings’ Block, No. 128, Merrimack Street, (First Brick Block below City Hall.)—Having been at great expense in putting in a Sky-light, which enables him to produce a Picture, with or without Colors, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases, equal to any artitt (sic.) in the country, at prices varying according to the quality of material used, as cheap as at any other place in the city.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine Specimens.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, in all cases, or no charge.  T. Pearson,  W. S. Gove.

Advertisement ran from July 9 to 23, 1847.

1848 February 11.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 11, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 12, P. 2.

A Sleigh-Ride.  The scholars of Messrs. Pearson & Grove’s writing academy are preparing for a grand sleigh ride to Nashua.  They expect to turn out two or three hundred, and will be accompanied by a band of music.

1848 July 7.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 7, 1848, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Pearson & Gove Would respectfully inform the citizens of Lowell, and strangers who may visit the city on the Fourth, who are in want of Likenesses, to call at their Rooms, 128 Merrimack Street, Previous to calling any where else, and examine our specimens, as we have made extensive arrangements for that day.  We feel com=nfident that we shall be able to serve all who may favor us with their patronage.

Come One—Come All!  Don’t forget the Number, 128 Merrimack-st., first Brick Block below the City Hall, opposite Kirk-st.

1848 November 17.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 17, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 52, P. 2.

Sky Light Miniatures.  Mr. W. S. Gove, a good practical daguerrian artist, has taken the rooms, 128 Merrimack street, lately occupied by Mr. T. Pearson, and will keep up the high character of the establishment for superior miniatures.

1848 November 17.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 17, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 52, P. 2.

Sky-Light Miniatures Are The Best.  Wm. S. Gove, Would inform his friends and former patrons that he has taken the Daguerreotype Rooms, formerly occupied by T. Pearson and himself, No. 128—Merrimack-St.—No. 128 (Billing’s Block.) 1st Brock Block below City Hall, where he will be happy to receive calls from all those that are in want of first-rate Pictures of themselves or friends.  Having lately taken instruction of one of the best operators in Boston, in regard to making Top-Light Pictures, he is now ready to execute Miniatures, single or in groups, in the neatest possible manner, which for brilliancy, softness of shadows, and life-like expression, cannot be equalled (sic.) in Lowell—for proof please call and see for yourself.

Prices Varying From $1.00 to $10.00

Pictures taken in all kinds of Weather, and neatly set in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Watch Keys and Rings, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Particular attention paid to Pupils.

Copies taken from Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings or Statuary.  Also of deceased persons.

Don’t forget the Number!—128—Pearson & Grove’s old room.

Advertisement ran from November 17, 1848 to February 16, 1849.

1849 July 6.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 33, P. 2.

Removed.  Mr. W. S. Gove, one of the best daguerreotype artists in the country, has opened a new suit of rooms in the new “Canal Block,” Central street.  He has a splendid sky-light, arranged to his express order.

1849 July 13.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 13, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 34, P. 2.

New Stores On Central Street.—…

Second Floor—Offices.  Abbott & Brown, lawyers, Benj. Poole, do. A. W. Farr, do.  John Ladd, do.  H, G. Blaisdell, do.  E. L. Shed, constable.  Wm. S. Gove, daguerrean artists.

This block has been christened and will be hereafter known as “Canal Block.”

1849 July 27.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 36, P. 3.

Gove’s New Daguerrian Gallery, Canal Block, Central-St., Lowell, Mass.  Wm. S. Gove respectfully informs his friends that he has recently fitted up New and Spacious Rooms in a style unsurpassed by any other in the city—having perfected a powerful light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likenesses of Children and others in a few seconds, with perfect ease to the sitter, retaining a perfectly natural expression.

Miniatures taken by Side or Top-Light, single or in groups, in any weather, and warranted no to Fade.

The public are respectfully invited to Call and Examine Specimens, and satisfy themselves.

Particular attention paid to pupils.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

Adverrtisement ran from July 27 to October 12, 1849.

1849 October 5.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 5, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 46, P. 6.

In the days of our grandmother, when people had their portraits taken, they almost invariably had to label them to prevent persons from being unable to recognize the originals at some future time.  And even then, when strangers happened to look at the pictures, their first remark would be something about the advanced age of the sitter.  To this thing there were but few exceptions.  Rarely could you fine a good portrait painter.  And the cost of a portrait, too, was so expensive, that but few people could afford the luxury of a counterfeit likeness of themselves.

At the present day, however, it is entirely different.  The invention of M. Daguerre has placed within reach of the poorest person, in almost every country, the privilege of a portrait, a natural likeness in every particular feature, and often better looking than the original—a portrait taken in an hour, and of an expense comparatively nothing to olden times.  Daguerreotype pictures are always perfect likenesses; but some, however, that are taken, are far superior to others.  A daguerreotype artist can excel in his vocation, as well as can any other artist.  Lowell boasts of quite a number of such; but among them all, though they are all good, we think not one equals Mr. Wm. S. Gove, in the Canal Block, Central street, for the boldness, clearness, and purity and finish of pictures.  Mr. G. clearly excels in his profession.  Careful and particular, he never allows a bad picture to go from his room, (which is but a pattern of neatness itself); neither can you find in all of his many specimens one in which a blemish.  Mr Gove is decidedly the Napoleon of daguerreotypists, and we are glad to hear his excellence is beginning to be appreciated by portrait seekers in this city.  Specimens well worthy a survey can be seen at his rooms free and we advise those who do not wish a portrait to just step in and give them an overlooking, and then tell their friends what the have seen.

1850. The Pictorial Lowell Almanac for 1850.   (Lowell, Massachusetts)  P. 39.

Gove’s Daguerreian Gallery, Canal Block, Central Street, Lowell.  The undersigned respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has had spacious Rooms, adapted expressly to his business, fitted up and furnished in a style unsurpassed by any in the city, in the new Block, spanning the Canal, on Central Street.  Being constructed under his personal supervision, he has been able to secure a light, at once powerful and yet so mellowed, that accurate likenesses, even of Children, are taken almost instantly, with perfect ease to the sitter, and exhibiting the true natural expression.

Miniatures Taken By Side Or Top Lights, Single Or In Groups, In Any Weather, And Warranted Not To Fade.

Likenesses of Sick or Deceased Persons Taken.

Painted Or Daguerreotype Likenesses Accurately Copied.

Particular Attention Paid To Pupils.

The Public Are Respectfully Invite To Call And Examine Specimens And Judge For Themselves. William S. Gove.

1850 February 22.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 22, 1850, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 2.

Gove, Daguerreotypist, Canal Block, is one of the best artists in the city.  Those in want of good pictures should not forget to call on him.  He would be most happy to wait on customers at all hours, and in all weather.

1850 March 8.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1850, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 2.

The Courier says, “the daguerreotype pictures taken by W. S. Gove, in Canal Block, Central street, are most truthful to life, and are finished in a style of beauty unsurpassed.  He has an elegant suite of rooms, and every perquisite to perfection in the art.” We endorse.

1850 March 15.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 15, 1850, Vol. X, No. 17, P. 2.

Gove, in Canal Block, has recently refitted his Saloon with new furniture, &c., and now has an establishment rarely equalled, in the line of Daguerreotypists.  Gove’s is the ne plus ultra of places for portraits.—Give him a call.  He has some new pearl cases, a new pattern, never before introduced into this city.

1850 March 22.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 22, 1850, Vol. X, No. 18, P. 2.

Gove, Canal Block, takes daguerreotypes so natural that all the lads and lasses stop and look at his specimen case at the entrance as they go buy, to admire them.  Like the old maid, all Gove wishes for is a little sun and ait=r, and he’ll make pictures “speak out, though dumb.”

1850 March 29.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 29, 1850, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 2.

Photography—the most curious discovery of the age, is shown in its best and most perfect state, in the pictures by Mr. Gove.  There is an artistic taste, an ease of attitude, softness of shadow, and velvety beauty in his daguerreotypes, not to be surpassed in any part of the country.  Those desiring pictures by the Daguerreotype should procure one of Gove’s exquisite works, by all means.  His room is in Canal Block, Central street.

1850 April 12.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 12, 1850, Vol. X, No. 21, P. 3.

Fast Day being a holiday for our operatives, it would be well for them to know that Gove, Canal Block, will keep his Daguerreotype Rooms open all day for their especial benefit, in the way of picture taking.  It would be well to call on him.

1850 April 26.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1850, Vol. X, No. 23, P. 2.

Gove’s pictures are becoming as celebrated as were ever Plumbe’s of Boston, Philadelphia, &c.  No one having Daguerreotypes taken now, fails to go to this prince of picture takers, at his rooms, Canal Block, and allow him to counterfeit his or her phiz.  He does it as natural as life, and sometimes more so.

1850 May 10.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1850, Vol. X, No. 25, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—By an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Mr. W. A. Perry, from Boston, bearing the reputation of being one of the best Daguerrean artists in the country, has associated himself with a firm in this city, and is located at Gove’s old stand, Canal Block, Central street.

1850 May 24.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1850, Vol. X, No. 27, P. 2.

Mr. A. J. Simpson, in Wyman’s Exchange, has fitted up the nicest Daguerreotype room we were ever in.  It is in the second story, and furnished with equal splendor to any millionaire’s drawing room.—Mr. S. has made extensive arrangements for taking Daguerreotypes, and we believe has secured the services of that experienced artist Mr. W. S. Gove, late of Canal Block, whose pictures has been so universally admired by Lowell people.

1850 August 16.  Taunton Daily Gazette.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  August 16, 1850, Vol. 3, No. 56, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston[2].  Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art.  Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken. 

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

Advertisement ran from August 16 to August 22, 1850.

1850 August 23.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 34, New Series-Vol. III, No. 1. P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston.  Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art.  Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken. 

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

Advertisement ran from August 23 to November 15, 1850.

1850 November 22.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 47, New Series-Vol. III, No. 14. P. 3.

William S. Gove, Daguerrean Artist, No. 7, Main Street, Over E. D. Tisdale’s Store.  Miniatures taken in any weather, in superior style, single or in groups, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins or Cases, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge.

Advertisement ran on November 22 & 28, 1850.

1850 December 6.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  December 6, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 49, New Series-Vol. III, No. 16. P. 3.

Bristol County Daguerrean Gallery.  J. B. Hitchcock, Having taken the Rooms formerly occupied by Messrs. Gove & Stone, No. 7 Main Street, Taunton, Over E. D. Tisdale’s Store, would respectfully invite all, whether they contemplate sitting for their Likenesses or not, to call and examine Specimens which he is now executing at his rooms.  Having been for [a] long time practically engaged in this business and having executed over ten Thousand Likenesses, he feels confident that he can furnish as Good Pictures as can be produced in the art. 

Particular attention paid to taking Children’s Likenesses, [in] fair weather, between the hours of 10 and 2 o’clock.

Adults taken Equally As Well In Cloudy Weather as in fair.

Miniatures taken single or in Groups, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Cases or Frames, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons at their residences, if desired.   

1851 August 27.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  August 27, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 107, P.3.

Daguerrian Gallery.  J. H. Widney would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, over the Insurance Office Water street, where he has located for the purpose of conducting his profession, and would invite citizens and visitors to call at his rooms and examine his specimens, where he will be happy to furnish those who may wish their likenesses in cases of large or small size, single or in groups, in Breastpins or Lockets, on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, on reasonable terms.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of Weather.  [aug16.]

Advertisement ran from August 27 to October 11, 1851.

1851 November 8.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

1853 January 22.  The Huntsville Item.  (Huntsville, Texas.)  January 22, 1853, Vol. 3, No, 23, P. 2.

  Daguerreotypes.  We called at the Daguerreotype rooms of Messrs. Robbins & Gove, at the Keenan House, on Thursday evening, and noticed some fine specimens of the above art.  The general complaint respecting likenesses taken on this plan, is that they fade in time.  Some of those which we saw, have been taken years ago, and their brightness is not at all diminished.  We would advise our friends to give them a call.  See advertisement.

1853 January 22.  The Huntsville Item.  (Huntsville, Texas.)  January 22, 1853, Vol. 3, No, 23, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes!  G. W. Robbins & Wm. S. Gove, respectfully inform the citizens of Huntsvill and vicinity that they have taken rooms for a short time only, at the Keenan House, where they will be happy to wait upon all who wish for likenesses taken in the latest and most approved style of the art.

Pictures taken in any weather, and correct likenesses guaranteed, or no charge made.

Infants’ and children’s likenesses taken in two seconds, from 10 o’clock A. M. to 3 P. M., in fair weather only.

Come ladies and gentlemen—all

Please make us a sociable call,

Walk in and our specimens view,

Should you wish one, we’ll take it for you.

The above rooms are now furnished and open.  All are invited to call and examine for themselves. 

[1] Possibly William S. Gove.

[2] William S. Gove not listed in the Boston City Directory between 1846-1851.  It is possible that Gardner W. Stone who was recorded in city directory in 1850 at 113 Washington street, in 1851 he was recorded at his brothers Jesse Stone gallery at 34 Tremont Row.

Gould, John W.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854                Address unknown, Deerfield, Ohio.

1854-1855       Rooms at the Patton House, Carrollton, Ohio.

1855-1858       Gallery near the Depot, Carrollton, Ohio.           

1859-1865       Address Unknown, Carrollton, Ohio.[1]

1854 June 15.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  June 15, 1854, Vol. 22, No. 25, Whole No. 1169, P. 2.

Our old friend J. W. Gould has located himself in Deerfield, Portage County, Ohio, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in the very best manner.  John is a clever fellow and a good workman.  When here, he rendered general satisfaction in his art.  We hazard nothing in saying that he has not been surpassed by any artist who has visited our place.  If he would chance to call with us again, we presume he would be well rewarded for his time.  We wish him abundant success.

1854 October 19.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  October 19, 1854, Vol. 22, No. 43, Whole No. 1187, P. 3.

All who wish nice pictures of their countenances taken, can be accommodated by J. W. Gould at the “Patton House.”  Step up Gentlemen and Ladies and have your faces enclosed in a fine case.  See Advertisement. 

1854 October 19.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  October 19, 1854, Vol. 22, No. 43, Whole No. 1187, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned takes this method of informing the citizens of Carrollton and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the “Patton House,” where he is prepared to execute first class Pictures of all sizes and descriptions.

Daguerreotypes taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.  Having just received a large and general assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, the best ever presented to the gaze of the people of Carrollton, and his past experience in the business, warrants him in saying that he is prepared to give satisfaction equal to any artist that has ever operated in the place.  All work warranted.  Complete satisfaction rendered or no sale.  To our old friends and patrons we appeal for the recommendation of our work; and kindly solicit one and all to call and examine our large assortment of common and fancy materials.  We are on hand with unwearied patience to wait upon you—so come along and make no delay.  J. W. Gould.

Advertisement ran from October 19, 1854 to January 4, 1855.

1854 November 2.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  November 2, 1854, Vol. 22, No. 41, Whole No. [119], P. 3.

Our Readers are referred to the Advertisement of Gilson & Morgan, Daguerrean Artists.

Good time to get pictures now in Carrollton—Three establishments.  There is Gould in the “Patton House.”  Gilson & Morgan on the Public Square; near the Stidger House, and another near the “Indian Queen House,” we don’t know their names—haven’t heard yet.

1854 December 7.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  December 7, 1854, Vol. 22, No. 51, Whole No. 1195, P. 3.

Likenesses.—Our town can boast of two establishments that cannot be surpassed for taking Daguerreotype likenesses….Mr. J. W. Gould has permanently located here, and has taken rooms, for the present, at the “Patton House.”  He intends on the opening of Spring to erect rooms with Sky Lights suitable for his business; then he will be able to compete with any.  He is able to give a good picture, situate as he is.  Give him a call.

Mr. James B. Gilson has put up for the winter with us.  His Daguerrean Car is situate on the Public Square, directly in front of the Stidger House.  He is furnished with Sky Lights, and can give you a picture on short notice.  Give him a call.

1855 January 4.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  January 7, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 51, Whole No. 1197, P. 4.

Attention is called to the New Advertisement of J. W. Gould, Daguerrean Artist.

1855 January 4.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  January 7, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 51, Whole No. 1197, P. 2.

Let Truth and Justice Convince You That here is the Place.  J. W. Gould Stationary Artist, would most respectfully inform the citizens of Carrollton, and vicinity, and the public at large, that he has taken Rooms at the Patton House, were he is well prepared to take good Likenesses on the shortest notice, and, in all kinds of weather.  From past experience, and the good success which has never failed to attend him, he flatters himself that he is now qualified to do equally as good, if not superior, work to any Artist in the vicinity.  Fellow citizens, recollect that I located with you when you was without an Artist, and, as I am unprepared to travel, I shall therefore maintain my rights.  Having truth and justice for my motto, and the interest of the people my glory, shall execute my arrangements, and with the aid of my Patrons and friends, will have as soon as Spring comes; Rooms erected for my business furnished with large Sky-Lights and every convenience necessary for securing the best and most durable Daguerreotypes.—So come along my old friends and get Pictures taken for all your absent relations.  Recollect my Prices range from fifty cents upwards; and I am determined that no opposition shall undersell me.  Lockets, Pins, and Rings filled in the best order, and all business in my line done up honestly, and in the most approved style.—All work warranted not to fade of change.  Perfect satisfaction given or no sale.  My work will show for itself; and we kindly solicit one and all to come along without delay and examine for yourselves.  N. B. Ladies will do well to avoid light Dresses—dark colors always for good effect.  Instruction given in the Art on reasonable terms.  J. W. Gould.

Advertisement ran from January 4 to May 31, 1855.

1855 May 31.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  May 31, 1855, Vol. 23, No. 22, Whole No. 1218, P. 2.

Attention Solicited!!  The undersigned most respectfully informs the citizens of Carrollton and vicinity, that owing to the hardness of the times he has reduced his prices, to place in the reach of all an opportunity of securing a good Likeness for themselves or friends.  My prices range from the small sum of 37½ cents upwards; and you may rest assured that no opposition nor establishment in the vicinity shall undersell me.  Lockets, Pins, and Rings filled on the shortest notice, and all business entrusted to my care shall be promptly attended to; and all work honestly put up and warranted not to fade.  Having the only established Gallery in the county, and my long experience in the business warrants me in saying that I am competent to please the most tasty, and give entire satisfaction to all.  As disease and death is abroad in our land, I kindly solicit one and all to call and examine specimen and avail themselves of the earliest opportunity of securing a good likeness ere the substance fades.

N. B. I will have my Sky-light rooms completed in the shortest possible time.  I have just received a new supply of stock, call and examine.  J. W. Gould.      

Advertisement ran from May 31 to November 1, 1855

1855 May 31.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  May 31, 1855, Vol. 23, No. 22, Whole No. 1218, P. 4.

J. W. Gould, Daguerrean Artist, calls particular attention to the fact that he has reduced the price of likenesses.  Read his advertisement.  Below will be found the testimony of O. N. Hartshorn, Principal of the Mt. Union Seminary, as to the artistic experience, &c., of Mr. Gould.

Carrollton, May 28, 1855.

Having been acquainted with Mr. J. W. Gould from his childhood, the undersigned visited his Daguerrean rooms at Carrollton, (on the above date,) and was happy to find him successfully employed at his favorite art, in which he has acquired a high degree of skill as an operator.  His artistic experience, energy and gentlemanly department added to his integrity of character will doubtless not only merit for him but [actually] secure to him a [reasonable] degree of patronage from the citizens of Carrollton and vicinity.  O. N. Hartshorn.

1855 June 28.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  June 28, 1855, Vol. 23, No. 26, Whole No. 1222, P. 3.

Pictures.—J. W. Gould Daguerrean artist has got the frame of his new building —We hope to shortly see his rooms completed, where “Sky-light” Daguerreotypes will be taken inferior to none any where—Gould takes a life likeness.  His rooms are yet at the Patton House where he will remain until his rooms near the depot are finished.

1855 October 11.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  October 11, 1855, Vol. 23, No. 41, Whole No. 1237, P. 3.

Removal—Mr. John W. Gould, Daguerrean Artist, has removed to his new daguerrean gallery near the Depot.  Being now well furnished with an excellent sky-light gallery, he is prepared to execute excellent pictures in all kinds of weather.

1855 October 18.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  October 18, 1855, Vol. 23, No. 42, Whole No. 1238, P. 2.

All Is Right Come and See.  The undersigned takes this method to inform his friends and patrons in Carrollton, and vicinity, that through perseverance, he has got his new Sky-Light Daguerrean establishment completed, just below Huston’s Store, near the Depot, Carrollton, Ohio, where he is now well furnished with everything necessary to execute all business intrusted to him.  I have now a large and well arranged sky-light, which is a complete remedy for cloudy days, With my present arranged room’ the people may rest assured that I can take a good likeness in all kinds of weather, excepting of children, these require clear a day, but when clear days cannot be had, bring them along at any time and I will warrant satisfaction.  I am determined to stand at the head of my business, and nothing except good work shall leave my establishment.  All who visit my rooms will know that I have advantages which no other establishment in this vicinity can boast of; and I am resolved to give better satisfaction than any other operator in the Vicinity.

Ladies and gentlemen are most respectfully solicited to call and examine, as my work shall show for itself.—Prices will be reasonable and all work warranted not to fade, I have a good assortment of stock embracing a variety of fine cases, ladies, and gent’s breastpins, and will have an assortment of lockets to accommodate all who wish them.  Views of buildings, landscapes, family groups, copy work,—in a word all business in his line shall be promptly attended to, and warranted to please, or no sale.  J. W. Gould.               

N. B. the citizens who wish to gratify their appetite upon a good article of Cheese, will find the article for sale by J. W. Gould at his Daguerrean establishment, all who wish to get, will please call.  J. W. G.

Advertisement ran from October 18, 1855 to April 17, 1856.

1856 April 10.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  April 10, 1856, Vol. 24, No. 15, Whole No. 1266, P. 3.

The Ambrotype—The ambrotype, as it is called, has suddenly come into great favor with the public.  It gives a positive picture, like the photograph, not a negative, like the daguerreotype.  Taken on glass, and in a shorter time than when the chemical is spread upon silver, the lines seem sharper and more delicate and backed by a dark ground, the picture does not require to be so carefully held with reference to the light, for it to be visible from all points.  Persons desiring to procure a good Ambrotype miniature, done up in the best manner possible, can be accommodated with at the Gallery of Mr. J. W. Gould, near the Railroad Depot, in this place.

1856 June 12.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. 24, No. 24, Whole No. 1275, P. 3.

Get Your Picture Taken.—Mr. J. W. Gould, Daguerrean Artist, informs his old friends and the public that he is yet in the business.  He is now prepared to take miniature likenesses in Daguerreotype or Ambrotype.—The latter many prefer.  In fact it has several advantages over the former.  The likeness can be seen from any point, and is said to be more durable.  We have seen some of his work recently done and we hesitate not to say we believe it cannot be surpassed in eastern Ohio.—Rooms near the Depot, Main Street, Carrollton.

1856 June 19.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  June 19, 1856, Vol. 24, No. 25, Whole No. 1276, P. 3.

Pictures!  Pictures!!—The advertisement of J. W. Gould Daguerrean Artist, was unavoidably crowded out last week, still his business went on as usual.  We are pleased to learn that our friend is doing a good business.  His work is well executed.  Give him  a Call.

1856 June 19.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  June 19, 1856, Vol. 24, No. 25, Whole No. 1276, P. 02.

J. W. Gould, Practical Ambrotyper and daguerreotypist.  New Sky-light Daguerrean Gallery, just below Huston’s store, Main Street, Carrollton Ohio. 

I positively warrant all my work, and will let no picture leave my Rooms unless perfect satisfaction is given.  I ask no recommendation.  My pictures will show for themselves.  The Ambrotype is truly beautiful, Citizens and people from far and near, are kindly solicited to call and examine specimens, and get a picture of themselves, and friends.  J. W. Gould.

Advertisement ran from June 19, 1856 to May 21, 1857.

1857 May 28.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. 25, No. 22, Whole No. [1276], P. 3.

We would not have our readers forget J. W. Gould continues to take good pictures at his Ambrotype Gallery on Main street, near the railroad depot.  We have seen some of his specimens lately, and do not hesitate in pronouncing them excellent.  He is well prepared, with good sky-lights, to take pictures that will give satisfaction, and that will recommend themselves.  See his advertisement.

1857 May 28.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. 25, No. 22, Whole No. [1276], P. 3.

J. W. Gould’s, New Sky-light Ambrotyper Gallery, Main Street, (Near the Railroad Depot,) Carrollton, Ohio. 

I positively warrant all my work, and will let no picture leave my Rooms unless perfect satisfaction is given.  I ask no recommendation.  My pictures will show for themselves.  The Ambrotype is truly beautiful. Citizens and people from far and near, are kindly solicited to call and examine specimens, and get a picture of themselves, and friends.  J. W. Gould.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to July 2, 1857.

1857 July 9.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  July 9, 1857, Vol. 25, No. 28, Whole No. [1276], P. 2.

J. W. Gould’s, New Sky-light Ambrotyper Gallery, Main Street, (Near the Railroad Depot,) Carrollton, Ohio. 

I positively warrant all my work, and will let no picture leave my Rooms unless perfect satisfaction is given.  I ask no recommendation.  My pictures will show for themselves.  The Ambrotype is truly beautiful. Citizens and people from far and near, are kindly solicited to call and examine specimens, and get a picture of themselves, and friends.  J. W. Gould.

N. B.  New style of Pictures taken on Patent leather.  All who wish good pictures, now is your time; these pictures are far superior to any kind now in use, especially to send in letters &c.  Those who have blue eyes, come; for now the color of your eyes can be taken by this process with a degree of perfection that excels all others.  Come one, Come all.

Prices range from fifty cents up, to suit purchasers.—Entire satisfaction given or no sale.  July 2, 1857.  J. W. G.

Advertisement ran from July 9, 1857 to April 21, 1858.

1858 April 21.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. 26, No. 17, P. 2.

Jno. Gould, the Artist, has got a new ‘pictur macheen,’ and wants to try it upon the faces of the public; so bring up your countenances.  See adv.

1858 April 21.  The Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. 26, No. 17, P. 2.

Prices Reduced at J. W. Goulds New Sky-light and Ambrotype Gallery, Main St., Carrollton.  The undersigned begs leave to return his most humble thanks to all his friends and patrons for all the favors bestowed on him in bygone days, and kindly solicits a continuance of the same.  I have reduced my prices for the special benefit of my customers.  I take warranted pictures on all occasions, at from twenty-five cents to any price desired by customers.  My long practice, my good success, my large sky-light, my quick working instruments, all warranted me in saying that my establishment far excels all others in the country, and in spite of all opposition I am determined to stand at the head of my business in little Carroll and will always be found at my post to secure good pictures, for my many friends and customers.  Now come along, all who will come I will satisfy with good work, or pay them for time and trouble.  Come one come all.  J. W. Gould.

N. B.  Ladies will remember that I keep constantly on hand an assortment of fine jewelry, they will do well to call and examine.—Every article warranted.  I know I can please you all in price and quality.  J.W.G.

Instruction given in all my line of business on most favorable terms, and satisfaction warranted.  J. W. G.                       

Advertisement ran from April 21 to December 29, 1858.

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