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Tunison & Fay

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , ,

1855-1859       Rooms in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan House, Tiffin, Ohio.

1859-1863       Rooms in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House, Tiffin, Ohio.

Tunison & Fay (David C. Tunison & Fabius B. Fay) were recorded seven advertisements and four announcements.  The first eight entries were from The Tiffin Tribune the last three entries are from The Tiffin Weekly Tribune (Tiffin, Ohio).  The first advertisement ran from May 9, 1856 to February 27, 1857.  Ambrotypes Tunison & Fay Would respectfully announce to their friends and the public that they have entered into copartnership for the purpose of taking Ambrotype Likenesses in connection with Daguerreotyping.  The Ambrotype is a new and beautiful style of picture taken on glass, and for the delicacy of shade, tone and brilliancy are unequaled by any other style.  To be appreciated they must be seen.  Having obtained the Ambrotype process from one of the best practical operators in the United States, they flatter themselves that they can produce these pictures equal to any taken in this country.—Their cost is but a trifle more than a Daguerreotype, and they are indestructible to the action of the atmosphere and cannot be injured by rubbing or washing.  Call and examine Specimens.

Instructions Given In the Art of Ambrotyping and Daguerreotyping, on liberal terms.

Rooms in Tombs Block, opposite the Shawhan House, Tiffin, Ohio.  Tunison & Fay.  Nov. 16th, 1855.

The second advertisement ran from February 20 to April 24, 1857.   David C. Tunison, Fabius B. Fay.  Tunison & Fay, Tombs Block, O, 3d Story.  Operators of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Paperotypes, And every variety of pictures taken by means of the Camera and chemicals.

The Ambrotype is a new and beautiful style of picture taken on Glass, and for delicacy of shade, brilliancy and tone are unequalled by any process known.  They are Indestructible To the action of the atmosphere, and may be cleansed without injury.  To be fully appreciated they must be seen.  Call and examine them.

The Daguerreotype is so well known as to need no explanation.  The most beautiful pictures taken in this style at a trifle less cost than the Ambrotype.

The Paperotype Is a new and beautiful discovery by which likenesses as accurate and truthful as the Ambrotype are taken on marble board paper, and are peculiarly convenient for sending by mail, as the weight will not add to the cost of postage.

These pictures are furnished at the low cost of 50 Cents!

A cheaper rate than pictures were ever furnished before in this place.

Every variety of pictures taken from the size of a finger ring set, to a parlor wall portrait, and each at a price as low as the lowest.

A long and successful experience enables us to promise as beautiful and delicate and artistic likenesses as can be obtained anywhere in the Union.

Instructions Given, In all the various processes of the art on the most liberal terms.  Tunison & Fay.                       

The third advertisement ran from May 15 to October 30, 1857.  Something New Tunison & Fay Are now prepared to take positive likenesses on Patent Leather, A new style, not easily defaced and durable.  Just the kind to send by mail.  Call and examine them.  They are also taking Likenesses in all the various styles of the Art.  viz.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Sphereotypes, Paperotypes etc., etc.  All pictures Warranted to please.  Instructions given in the apparatus furnished on reasonable terms

Gallery in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan house, Tiffin, Ohio.  May 8, ’57.

The first announcement appeared on October 2, 1857.  A New Discovery.  Tunison & Fay have discovered a new mode of coloring pictures to the life, delineating, with an admirable imitation of Nature, all the different colors and shades of the hair, dress, drapery, scenery, &c.  Call and examine their pictures.  Specimens may be seen at the Fair.

The second announcement appeared on October 30, 1857.  Seneca County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums…Class 14th-Mechanical Products.

Entry no. 24, display daguerrean pictures Tunison & Fay 1st prem.  Ohio Farmer.

Entry no. 25, display ambrotype pictures Tunison & Fay 1st prem. Diploma.

Entry no. 42, display daguerrean pictures E. M.  Collins 2d premium, diploma.

Entry no. 43, display ambrotype pictures E. M. Collins 2d prem. diploma.

The fourth advertisement ran from October 30, 1857 to April 8, 1859.  Heliography.  If You want a good Likeness—one that is worth having, go to Tunison & Fay’s Gallery, in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan House;  Where you can get an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Photograph, or any style of picture known to the Photographic Art.

Messrs. Tunison & Fay warrant their pictures to be of The First Class, being unlike those Things made by One Horse Operators, who now infest the country.  Special attention is called to their Tinted Ambrotypes.  They are entirely new and beautiful giving all the colors of the drapery, &c., true to nature.  They are now prepared to put up their inimitable pictures, in a neat morocco case, for Seventy-Five Cents, and warrant them; in all cases, to lie perfectly satisfactory, or no sale.  A general invitation is given to both Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine our different styles, before going elsewhere.  Rooms in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan House.  Tunison & Fay.

The third announcement appeared on October 29, 1858.  List of Premiums.  Awarded at the 8th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society…Class 15th—Fine Arts….

Tunison & Fay, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 1st Premium, $2.00

E. M. Collins, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 2d premium, $1.00

Hartsock & Falkner, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Discretionary, Diploma.

Tunison & Fay, Display of Photographs and Spherotypes, $2.00.

The fifth advertisement ran from April 15 to 29, 1859.  Heliography.  If You want a good Likeness—one that is worth having, go to Tunison & Fay’s Gallery, in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House;  Where you can get an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Photograph, or any style of picture known to the Photographic Art.

Messrs. Tunison & Fay warrant their pictures to be of The First Class, being unlike those Things made by One Horse Operators, who now infest the country.  Special attention is called to their Tinted Ambrotypes.  They are entirely new and beautiful giving all the colors of the drapery, &c., true to nature.  They are now prepared to put up their inimitable pictures, in a neat morocco case, for Seventy-Five Cents, and warrant them; in all cases, to lie perfectly satisfactory, or no sale.  A general invitation is given to both Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine our different styles, before going elsewhere.  Rooms in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House.  Tunison & Fay.

The sixth advertisement ran from May 13 to December 30, 1859 in The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  

Heliography.  If You want a good Likeness—one that is worth having, go to Tunison & Fay’s Gallery, in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House;  Where you can get an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Photograph, or any style of picture known to the Photographic Art.

Messrs. Tunison & Fay warrant their pictures to be of The First Class, being unlike those Things made by One Horse Operators, who now infest the country.  Special attention is called to their Tinted Ambrotypes.  They are entirely new and beautiful giving all the colors of the drapery, &c., true to nature.  They are now prepared to put up their inimitable pictures, in a neat morocco case, for Seventy-Five Cents, and warrant them; in all cases, to lie perfectly satisfactory, or no sale.  A general invitation is given to both Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine our different styles, before going elsewhere.  Rooms in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House.  Tunison & Fay.

The seventh advertisement ran from October 7 to February 13, 1863.  Premium Ambrotypes and Photographs!  Tunison & Fay, Have again Taken the Premium, for the best Specimens of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes & Photographs.  They are now prepared to furnish their beautiful Specimens of Art, (viz: Photographs,) from Miniatures to Life Size, at a very cheap rate.  Copies taken from Old Daguerreotypes or any other kind of Picture, and enlarge to any size required.  Those who want Good Life-Like Pictures, would do well to give us a call and examine our Specimens.  Special attention is called to our Ambrotypes, Taken On Purple Glass, which for beauty and durability is far superior to any other Glass picture.  There is no Black Varnish about them to crack and spoil the picture; and We Warrant them to Stand all kinds of climate or weather.  Our Colored Ambrotypes (giving all the natural colors of the flesh and drapery) are far superior to any thing of the kind in this part of the country, and have taken the First Premium for the last three years, at our Annual Fairs.

A Large Supply of Plain and Fancy Cases always on hand, from the cheapest to the best.  So you can always be accommodated in regard to Price and Quality.  Perfect Likenesses of Small Children Warranted.

Rooms in Tomb’s Block; also opposite the Court House.  Tunison & Fay.    

The fourth announcement appeared on October 14, 1859.  List of Premiums Awarded at the 9th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society….Class 15th—Fine Arts.

Best display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Tunison & Fay, 1st Prem. OF         2.

2d Best display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Falkner & Pennington, 2d Prem. 1.

Tunison & Fay are recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a David C. Tunison in Brooklyn, New York in 1853-1854.  John also records Tunnison in 1859-1860; Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 list David Tunison as being in the partnership of Tunison & Fay until 1865 and Tunison & Son partnership 1866 to 1889.  The first recorded advertisement Tunison & Son appeared on September 18, 1863.     

G. E. Trow

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844                Over Dr. Berry’s Apothecary Store, Saco, Maine.

1844                Address Unknown, Kennebunkport, Maine.

G. E. Trow was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in the Maine Democrat  (Saco, Maine).  The advertisement ran on August 6 & 13, 1844.  Daguerreotypes!  G. E. Trow, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Saco and vicinity, that he has taken rooms over Doct. Berry’s Apothecary Store, 2 doors from the Post Office—and is prepared to take Miniatures by this wonderful process from 8 o’clock A. M. to 6 P. M. daily without regard to weather.

G. E. T. has, at great expense of labor and means, at length succeeded in so far improving his apparatus; as to be enabled to produce a perfect Photographic Miniature in any weather, and consequently without using the direct rays of the sun.  Hitherto it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indispensable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvements just perfected, prove that this is a mistake.

Those who have never enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography can hardly form an adequate idea of the extreme perfection’ beauty, and wonderful minuteness of a Daguerreotype Picture.

It is the work of Nature not of Art—and as far surpasses the production of the pencil, as all Nature’s efforts do those of Man.  In the creation of these pictures, the light of Heaven, alone constitutes the pencil, and Nature the artist!

In no case will persons be obliged to take a miniature, unless it is perfectly satisfactory.

Ladies & Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

The announcement appeared on August 13, 1844.  Now is the time to obtain likenesses of your friends—an invaluable treasure when friends are removed from us.  Mr. Trow (see advertisement) takes most excellent Daguerreotype miniatures—and at very low prices.  He has many beautiful specimens at his room.  Give him a call.  Mr. T. will be at Kennebunkport to-day.

G. E. Trow is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. Trott

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1858-1859       Rooms Opposite the Depot, Warren, Rhode Island.

1860                Rooms Near the Depot, Warren, Rhode Island.

J. Trott was recorded in three advertisements in the Warren Telegraph (Warren, Rhode Island).  The firs advertisement was recorded on July 23, 1859.  Back Again!  J. Trott is back at his old quarters with his Ambrotype and Photograph Apparatus, prepared to furnish as good pictures as can be obtained at any other Saloon, and at as low price.  Call and see for yourselves.  jy9.

The second advertisement was recorded on July 23, 1859.  Ambrotype And Photograph Saloon!  The Subscriber having fitted up rooms in the building formerly occupied by H. D. Maxfield, opposite the Depot, respectfully announces that he is prepared to put up the above style of Pictures in the most perfect manner, being permanently secured and warranted not to fade in any climate, from the smallest to the largest size, and neatly set in lockets, Pins, Rings, Cases and Frames, of which he has a supply constantly on hand.

Copying done in the best possible manner, and the copy warranted to be as good as the original picture.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.

The public are invited to call and examine his Pictures.  J. Trott, Artist.  Warren, Dec. 25, 1858.

The third advertisement was recorded on June 2 and July 7, 1860.  Ambrotypes & Photographs J. Trott would respectfully inform the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that he will open his Rooms, near the Depot, on Monday Next, Dec. 19, when he will be prepared to take the above beautiful styles of pictures in the most perfect manner.

J. Trott is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Tripp & Sprague

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858                159 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

Tripp & Sprague (Francis H. Tripp & Barton Sprague) were appeared in one advertisement on  August 7, 1858 in General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Photographs, At Greatly Reduced Prices, At Tripp & Sprague’s Gallery No. 159 Westminster street.  We are now prepared to furnish Photographs equal to any made in this city, and at much lower prices than ever before offered to the public.  Having secured the services of an experienced Artist, we are also prepared to color and finish them to order, either in Oil or Water Colors.

N. B.—Large Size Photographs made from Daguerreotypes or other Small Pictures, at very low prices and in a manner not to be excelled.  We still continue to make Ambrotypes at much lower prices than ever before offered in this city.  All persons in want of first class likenesses, will do well to give us a call.  F. H. Tripp, B. Sprague.  jy3.

Tripp & Sprague are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in a partnership.  Both Francis H. Tripp and Barton Sprague our listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

William A. Treadwell

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                89 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

William A. Treadwell of the partnership of Hastings & Treadwell were recorded in three announcements and one advertisement.  The first announcement appeared on April 29, 1856 in the Lowell Daily Citizen and News (Lowell, Massachusetts).  New Daguerreotype Saloon.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, two enterprising young men. Have opened one of the finest daguerreotype saloons ever seen in Lowell, in Thompson’s Block, on the north side of Merrimack street, a few doors above Shepard’s music store.  Mr. Hastings is a very excellent operator, and the twain are prepared to furnish one with a counterfeit of himself that cannot possibly fail to please.

The advertisement ran from April 29 to June 10, 1856 in the Lowell Daily Citizen and News  (Lowell, Massachusetts).  New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine.

The second announcement appeared on May 5, 1856 I the Lowell Daily Citizen and News  (Lowell, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, who have opened the new daguerreotype establishment on the north side of Merrimack street, in Thompson’s Block, (just above Shepard’s music store,) are, we learn, doing a very prosperous business.  Their excellent sky light and apparatus enables them to do the [ ? ] of work, and hence the great number of calls.  Those in want of pictures will do well to give them a call.

The third announcement appeared on September 12, 1856 in the Zion’s Advocate (Portland, Maine).  Serious Affray In Lowell.  An Affray occurred in Lowell on Friday night between J. C. Treadwell, formerly a stove-dealer, and his son, Wm, A. Treadwell, late daguerreotype artist, in which blows were exchanged and the father’ skull was fractured.  The operation of trepanning was performed, but recovery is doubtful.  The son is in custody.

William A. Treadwell is not recorded in other photographic directories.

H. B. Titcomb

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Rooms in the Probate Office, Farmington, Maine.

H. B. Titcomb was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on November 21, 1844 in the Franklin Register and Sandy River Farmer (Farmington, Maine).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, In the most perfect and finished style.  H. B. Titcomb, Daguerreotype Artist, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Farmington and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the Probate Office, where he will be happy to receive those wishing a perfect and natural likeness of themselves or family, with or without colors, warranted never to fade. 

Mr. Titcomb having received instructions from an experienced German Artist, feels confident that he can give satisfaction to those who may patronize him.

Rooms open from 8 o’clock A. M. to 5 P. M.

Miniatures from paintings and engravings taken without regard to weather.

Mr. Titcomb will leave town the last of this month and requests the immediate attendance of those wishing any thing in his line of business.

H. B. Titcomb is not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. Rand Thompson

Daguerreotypes, ,

N. D.               Address and Location Unknown.

G. Rand Thompson was recorded in one article on March 16, 1852 in the Trenton State Gazette  (Trenton, New Jersey).  G. Rand Thompson arrested at Philadelphia, on Friday night, for swindling, is one of the most celebrated criminals of the day.  He is a Kentuckian—a man of genius and education—affable and gentlemanly, and very polished manners.  He is an excellent engraver, a perfect penman, a daguerreotypist, and a nice workman in gold and silver.  In 1837, at the United States Hotel, in Philadelphia, he robbed a New Yorker of a large amount of Jewelry, which he afterwards gave up, on being sent to prison at Washington for a forgery on the U. S. Treasury.  In 1813, he robbed a gentleman at Boston of $2,000, for which he was sent to the Massachusetts prison for two years.  In 1817, he committed many hotel robberies at Louisville, by one of which he got $25,000 of jewelry of Mr. Thibault.—This property was recovered and he was sent to prison for the crime.  The prisoner will be detained for the present.  Pennsylvania has the immediate right to him, but Kentucky and New York both claim him.  As Kentucky has the best right to him, he will, no doubt, be taken back to Frankfort [ ? ].  He has a sister living in Philadelphia.

G. Rand Thompson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

W. M. Thayer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Address Unknown, Hallowell, Maine.

W. M. Thayer was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on September 23, 1848 in the Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Gazette (Hallowell, Maine).  For One Dollar only!  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  W. M. Thayer would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hallowell and vicinity that, owing to the liberal patronage he has received, he will keep his rooms open one week only.

Miniatures executed in superior style at the extreme low price of one dollar.  Perfect satisfaction given in all cases. 

W. M. Thayer is ot recorded in other photographic directories.

Robert T. Taylor

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850                Second Street, Maysville, Kentucky.

Robert T. Taylor (of the partnership of Robb & Taylor) was recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on November 23, 1850 in The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle (Maysville, Kentucky). 

Daguerreotypes.  In the best style of the art are every day taken at reduced prices by the undersigned at their splendid rooms on Second street over Brosee’s Confectionery.  They feel confident that long experience. A good Apparatus, Chemicals and Light will enable them to give entire satisfaction in all cases.

Citizens and Strangers are invited to Call.  Joseph Robb, Robert T. Taylor.

N. B.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as in clear weather.   Oct. 8, ’50  R. & T.

Robert T. Taylor is not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. H. Taylor

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854-1855       Address Unknown, Rock Island, Illinois.

A. H. Taylor was recorded in two advertisements Rock Island Weekly Advertiser (Rock Island, Illinois).  The first advertisement ran on December 27, 1854 & January 3, 1855.  Beautiful Ornamented Daguerreotypes, By A. H. Taylor.

“Ah! See what a picture, behold what a grace,

Lives in that posture and beams in that face!

As the sunlight transfers the soul speaking eye.

It flashes in joy, tho’ there’s nobody nigh,

Who nobody is, there’s no need to tell,

Since the Lassie herself knows the secret so well,

Enough that we trace in such toughing  perfection.

The “Intended”—an object of cherished affection.”

Mr. A. H. Taylor, Daguerrean Artist, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has leased the new sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, formerly occupied by Mrs. Frost, situated, situated on Illinois st., two doors East of Buford’s Block, and nearly opposite the Graham House, where he is ow prepared to secure to them Fac Similes of any one or ay thing they may see fit to bring forth for Daguerreotyping, in the latest and most approved styles that the art can produce.

Our pictures, in point of tone, richness, and life like beauty, have received the highest praise among the first Artists of the day, of ay style of Daguerreotypes ever exhibited to the public.

Persons who admire our Pictures, and are [unintelligible] with our prices, can be accommodated with a sitting at short notice.  Visitors received at all hours of the day.  Hours of sitting fr4om 9 A. M. to 3 P. M.  Dark drapery is always preferable.

Prices of pictures $1.50 and upwards.

Mr. Taylor feels confident that his Pictures will recommend [themselves] far better than anything he can say in print, therefore ho cordially invites all lovers of this beautiful Art to visit his rooms and compare his work with that of other Artists, both “far and near,” and extend to him that amount of patronage he merits.  He desires nothing more.

P. S.—Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished if desired.

The second advertisement ran from January 10 to June 27, 1855.  Beautifully Ornamented Daguerreotypes, By A. H. Taylor.

Go gentlemen go, go ladies and children,

Go all ye who love the fine arts,—

Now in Rock Island we have a Daguerrean—

That Skill to the science imparts.

I am sure he is bound to excel

Any that’s been here before—

His specimens you’ll see are done well,

And like Them he can take many more.

Come ye country girls with your fair faces

And sit and your shadows he’ll take,

And ye city belles with your fine graces

More beautiful in pictures he’ll make.

And the widows who are so bewitching—

I’m sure they’d better be fleet, 

For ‘twill save them a deal of hard fishin

To Hang up their busts in the street.

And the bachelors with their wry faces,

I think would look better too,

If they’d be taken in smiles and in graces,

Than to always be seen in a skew.

I’m sure that the artist of Greece,

Or the famed Parhassius of old,

Their patrons no better did please,

For the same small quantity of gold.

Now mind don’t forget thee, I pray,

If you wish for a picture that’s true,

And of some Other place stray,

Where the business they only half do.

A. H. Taylor,—the best in the place,

We know a good artist to be;

If you disbelieve us, we ask you to please

Walk up and his specimens see.  From A Patron.

Persons who admire our Pictures, and are suited with our prices, can be accommodated with a sitting at short notice.  Visitors received at all hours of the day.  Hours of sitting from 9 A. M. until 3 P. M.—Dark drapery is always preferable.

Prices of pictures $1.50 and upwards.

Mr. Taylor feels confident that his Pictures will recommend themselves far better than anything he can say in print, therefore he cordially invites all lovers of this beautiful Art to visit his rooms and compare his work with that of other Artists, both “far” and “near,” and extend to him that amount of patronage he merits.  He desires nothing more.

P. S.—Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished, if desired.  Dec. 23, 1854.

A. H. Taylor was also recorded in two other Rock Island, Illinois newspapers.  The first is the Rock Island Daily Advertiser, where the second advertisement ran from February 6 to July 6, 1855.  The second newspaper, also carried the second advertisement, and appeared on April 25, 1855 in the Weekly Rock Island Republican.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list an Alfred H. Taylor as being active in Davenport, Iowa in 1856-1859.  Davenport, Iowa is just across the Mississippi River from Rock Island, Illinois. He was also recorded in A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers as being active in Quincy Illinois in 1868 in partnership of Taylor & Seavey.  It is possible they are the same person.