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Davis, Lewis Gilman

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1856-1859       8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1859                40 Water Street, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1856 November 8.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  November 8, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 45, P. 3.

Pictures for the Million!  Thanksgiving, Christmas And New Year’s Presents.  L. Gilman Davis, No. 8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, Furnishes Ambrotypes and Daguerreotype Likenesses, made in the best possible manner, at a less price than any other artist east of Boston. 

As the season is approaching when souvenirs, presents, &c. are given and exchanged, we would remind those who follow this time-honored custom, that nothing is more appropriate or more valued by friends than one of these Gems of Art.

Rooms open at all hours of the day.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c. copied at short notice, in the most perfect manner.

Advertisement ran from November 8, 1856 to January 17, 1857.

1857 May 23.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  May 23, 1857, Vol. LXVIII, No. 21, P. 3.

Reopened.  The long established and popular Daguerrean Gallery at No. 8 Daniel Street, having been thoroughly refitted, will be reopened for the reception of visitors, on Monday, May 26, with superior facilities than ever before for making all kinds of Pictures.

Ambrotypes as near perfect as a Picture can be; finished in the best style and warranted.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c. unrivaled in their beauty of finish and life-like truthfulness, will be made for the lowest possible price.

Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to August 22, 1857.

1858 July 26.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  July 26, 1858, Vol. XXVIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Photographs & Ambrotypes The Davis Brothers having opened a first Class Photograph Gallery at No. 8, Daniel Street, are prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures in a style that cannot be excelled in this country.  Photographs life size colored or plain, made from old Daguerreotypes of any size.  Having also the Patent Ambrotype Right, particular attention will be made to this branch of the business, and every variety of Cases kept for sale.

We have the best Instrument to be procured and facilities for the prosecution of our business such as cannot be enjoyed by travelling or country artists.

Davis Brothers, No. 8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, N. H.

Advertisement ran from July 26, 1858 to January 31, 1859

1858 August 7.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. LXIX, No. 32, P. 3.

Photographs.  We are now prepared to execute these Pictures in a style rarely equaled and never excelled in this country.

Life size Pictures taken in oil or water colors.—Pictures of any required size copied from old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

These Pictures are made by an entirely new process and when finished resembles a fine steel engraving.—The muddy and spotted appearance so often noticed in the Photograph is entirely avoided.

Particular attention paid to Ambrotyping , and all work warranted.  Davis Brothers.  No. 3 Daniel Street, Portsmouth.

Advertisement ran from August 7, 1858 to December 17, 1859.

1859 January 31.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  January 31, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 44, P. 3.

Photographs.  Mr. Chas. Davis, of the firm of Davis Bro’s, would inform the citizens of Exeter and vicinity that he has taken rooms at No. 40 Water St., over the store of John L. Lovering, where he is prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures, in a manner which cannot be surpassed.  Photographs taken of any required size, and colored in oil or water colors.  Ambrotypes, Malenatypes and every other invented picture, made and warranted, at fair prices.

Particular attention paid to copying old Daguerreotypes.  And those having pictures of deceased friends, he would say that, you can have a nice large Photograph, suitable for Framing, taken from the smallest Daguerreotype.  Also, Particular attention paid to Photographing Residences, &c

Every variety of Cases and Frames constantly on hand and for sale cheap.

The public are generally invited to call and examine Specimens.  Remember the No. 40 Water Street, Exeter, N. H.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to December 26, 1859.

1859 October 3.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  October 3, 1859, Vol. XXIX, No. 27, P. 2. & 3.

The Rockingham Fair…Entries in Town Hall.  Needle Work And Fancy Articles…T. E. Boutelle, Exeter, display of photographs and ambrotypes….Davis Brothers, ambrotypes and Photographs.  Premiums On Fancy Articles…Photographs  Davis & Brothers, Exeter, Ambrotypes,  1.00.

The Committee on Needle Work and Miscellaneous articles, have attended to the duty assigned them and report that they have awarded all the money allowed them, but have obliged to pass by a part of the contributions worthy on notice.  Among many others, we especially remember the following…T. E. Boutelle, display of Photographs and Ambrotypes…

Davis, Jr., Daniel

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1839-1845       11 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1842                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846-1852       428 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1853                526 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1842 July 13.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 13, 1842, Vol. LXXIX, No. 6388, P. 3.

By Clark & Hatch [Office No. 56 Milk st.]…

Electrical Machines.  On Tues next, at 11 o’clock—at office, Three superior Electrical Machines, suitable for schools or families.

Daguerreotype Apparatus—2 very complete Daguerreotype Machines, made by Professors Plumbe & Davis, with a book of instructions, by M. Daguerre.  Also a handsome Show Case…

1842 October 22.  United States Patent Office. 

Daniel Davis, Jr. of Boston, Massachusetts, Assignor to John Plumbe, Jr.  Patent No. 2826.  Improvement in Coloring daguerreotype-pictures.

1851 February 26.    Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 26, 1842, Vol. XXII, No. 6330, P. 2.

A Chance For The Knowing Ones.  It will be seen from an advertisement in our columns today, that Mr. Daniel Davis, the well known manufacturer of electrical instruments, 428 Washington street, offers a reward of one thousand dollars to any one who will furnish a solution of the phenomenon, known as “spirit rapping,” without reference to the spiritual theory.  Mr. Davis is a well respectable citizen, who makes his offer in good faith and form a sincere wish to be enlightened…

1851 February 26.    Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 26, 1842, Vol. XXII, No. 6330, P. 3.

$1,000 Reward.  I hereby offer the sum of One Thousand Dollars to the person who will satisfactorily explain the phonemes of the so called “Spiritual Manifestations,” without reference to their being made as they purport to be, by departed spirits.

I am induced to make the above offer, from having seen various articles in the newspapers in relation to the so called “Spirit Rappings,” in which many hard names are used, denouncing those who believe in them.

Believing, as I do, that it is much more easy to cry “humbug” than it is to explain these things, the above reward is offered in good faith, and will be promptly paid.  Daniel Davis, Magnetic Instrument Maker, 428 Washington st. 

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Davis, John J. P.

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1845-1850       34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]                       

1850-1854       257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1847 February 19.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 19, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 305, P. 2.

Prices Reduced.—Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at No. 34 Tremont Row, for 1,25—also large assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets for sale cheap.

Advertisement ran from February 19 to May 1, 1847.

1847 March 16.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 16, 1847, N. P.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at W. P. Davis’s Gallery, No. 31 Tremont Row, Boston [sic] (J. J. P. Davis’s Gallery, No. 34 Tremont Row, Boston) Large assortment of gold and plated Lockets constantly on hand.  All materials used in the art for sale, and instructions given.  Pictures taken in any weather

Advertisement ran on March 16, 1847.

1847 March 17.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 17, 1847, N. P.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at (J. J. P. Davis’s Gallery, No. 34 Tremont Row, Boston) Large assortment of gold and plated Lockets constantly on hand.  All materials used in the art for sale, and instructions given.  Pictures taken in any weather.

Advertisement ran on March 16, 1847 to March 20, 1848.

1847 May 3.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1847, Vol. 3, No. 366, P. 2.

Prices Reduced.—Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at John J. P. Davis’ Gallery, No. 34 Tremont Row,—Also a large assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets for sale cheap.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to May 31, 1847.

1848 August 26.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1848, N. P.

Notice.  Copartnership Dissolved.  Whereas William A. Perry, recently a partner in the firm of J. Davis & Co. has signified his intention of leaving the firm by word and act.  I hereby caution all persons from trusting said W. A. Perry on account of the firm, as no debts will be settled of his contracting, by me.  J. J, P. Davis, 34 Tremont Row. 

1849 November 5.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 5, 1849, N. P.

Removal.  J. J. P. Davis & Co. Have removed from No. 34 Tremont Row, to No. 257 Washington street.  They have a splendid suit of rooms, fitted up expressly for the Daguerreotype Business.  Their Pictures are not to be surpassed.  Those in want will do well to call before sitting elsewhere.      

Advertisement ran from November 5, 1849 to February 8, 1850.

1849 November 19.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 19,1849, N. P.  

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Davis & Co., who have recently removed from Tremont Row to 257 Washington street, have long enjoyed an excellent reputation in their line of business, and their new rooms give them much greater facilities than heretofore.

1849 December 21.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 21, 1849, N. P.

Christmas Presents…For Superior daguerreotypes to Whipple; to Southworth & Hawes; to Davis; to Jones; to Chase and some few others…

1850.  The Massachusetts State Record and Year Book of General Information.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Vol. IV, P. 8. 

J. J. P. Davis & Co. Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 257 Washington Street, Boston.

1850-1851.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)   P.43.  Published by George Adams, 1850.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston

1851 The Massachusetts State Record and Year Book of General Information. Volume 4,Page 8.

J. J. P. Davis & Co. Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 247 Washington Street, Boston.

1852 March.  The Photographic Art Journal.  March 1852, Vol. 3, P. 195

Messrs. Davis & Perry have opened rooms at 257 Washington street, Boston, that are said to be truly magnificent.  We are well acquainted with Mr. Perry, and  know him to be one of the best Daguerreotypist in the United States.  He has a fine taste, excellent judgement in his art, and executes admirable pictures.  He will undoubtedly command a large share of the patronage of so critical a city as Boston.

1852 May 1.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1, 1852, Vol. 1, No. P. 32.

Wm. Perry, has in connection with a Mr. Davis, opened rooms in the city of Boston.

1851-1852.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 27.  Published by George Adams, 1851.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston

1851-1852.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 27.  Published by George Adams, 1851.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston.

1852-1853.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)   P. 35.  Published by George Adams, 1852.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston.

1852 March.  The Photographic Art Journal.  March 1852, P. 195

Messrs. Davis & Perry have opened rooms at 257 Washington street, Boston, that are said to be truly magnificent.  We are well acquainted with Mr. Perry, and  know him to be one of the best Daguerreotypist in the United States.  He has a fine taste, excellent judgement in his art, and executes admirable pictures.  He will undoubtedly command a large share of the patronage of so critical a city as Boston.

1852 May 1.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1, 1852, P. 32.

Wm. Perry, has in connection with a Mr. Davis, opened rooms in the city of Boston.

1853, Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 33.  Published by George Adams, 1853.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston.

Miniature copies from Paintings, Statuary, and every thing appertaining to the Daguerreotype Art, taken at this Establishment, on reasonable terms, and warranted not to be surpassed.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Davis, Henry

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1851                Rooms at the Court House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1851-1855       Over Mr. Beall’s Drug Store, Cadiz, Ohio.

1855-1857       West Wing of the Mansion House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1857-1859       Opposite the Mansion House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1851 April 16.  The Cadiz Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 16, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 1, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken.  Rooms at the Court House.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from April 16 to May 21, 1851.

1851 May 28.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  May 28, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken.  Rooms at the Court House.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 18, 1851.

1851 June 4.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  June 4, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 8, P. 2.

Should any of our readers wish a correct likeness of either themselves or friends, we advise them to call on Mr. Davis, who has taken rooms in the Court House.  He takes good pictures.

1851 June 25.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  June 4, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 11, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken, in the handsomest styles and most reasonable terms.

I have lately Removed to the room immediately under the Republican Printing Office, and over Mr. Beall’s Drug Store, where I will be happy to accommodate my friends, and the public generally.  ap. 19.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to August 13, 1851.

1851 August 20.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 20, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 19, P. 2.

“Oh, wa’d some power the gifte cie us, To see ourselves as others see us!”  Price Reduced! Quick Sales and Small Profit our Motto.  Hit hereto Daguerreotypes have been raised above the reach of many, by the high price at which they were sold, and to bring them within the reach of all, I have concluded to reduce the price.  I will now fit up Likenesses in good style at a reduced price.

Come one come all, “secure the shadow ere the substance fade.”

“Come on, then,

And come when you will,

A perfect likeness you’ll have

If you only sit still.”

Rooms above Beall’s Drug Store.  H. Davis

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1851.

1851 October 29.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) October 29, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 29, P. 2.

H. Davis, Daguerrean Artist.  Rooms Over Beall’s Drug Store. 

Advertisement ran from October 29, 1851 to March 17, 1852.

1851 November 5.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) November 5, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 30, P. 2.

Do you want a first rate likeness of either yourself or any member of your family?  If so, remember that Davis is the man that can do such things up right.  He will not charge you more than two dollars, and the time may come when you would freely give fifty dollars for a correct likeness of your friends.  So then while they are living and in the bloom of health, secure a perfect picture by calling on Mr. Davis immediately.  His rooms are over Beall’s Drug Store, where specimens may be seen, as also at this office.

1852 August 25.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 25, 1852, Vol. 18, No. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Davis has returned to Cadiz, where he intends remaining permanently; and grateful for the liberal patronage extended to him since his return, begs leave to inform the public that he is prepared to take Likenesses in the best and most improved style.

He has discovered a process of taking Likenesses, which obviates that dark shading on one side of the face, so unnatural and foreign to good taste, and distributes the light evenly all over the whole face, and entire person, giving a roundness to the features and a beauty to the expression, not seen in the dark shaded pictures.

He also calls attention to a new mode of taking Likenesses, which gives the picture a rich appearance.  The back ground being of an ivory whiteness, the picture has a prominence and relief that is at once beautiful and commanding.

He is prepared to take Likenesses in groups or singly, of aged persons, or of small children, in all kinds of weather: put up in fancy or plain cases, in lockets, breast pins, or finger-rings: and be the Likeness ever so small, it is as perfect as when on a large scale.  He takes pleasure in inviting all persons to come and examine his specimens, whether they wish Likenesses or not, all shall be made welcome.  Rooms—under the Republican office. 

Advertisement ran from August 25 to September 15, 1852

1852 October 20.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) October 20, 1852, Vol. 19, No. 26, P. 1.

Report of the premiums at the 6th Annual Fair of Harrison County Agricultural Society, held in Cadiz on the 7th and 8th of the 10th month, 1852….

Best Daguerreotype Likeness, H. Davis .50

1854 January 11.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  January 11, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 37, P. 4.

Transparent Back-ground.  Daguerreotypes taken with the transparent back-ground are unequaled, if softness is desired.

This back-ground throws the image out in Bold relief and renders the surface of the plate invisible.

Daguerreotypes are still taken for one dollar at the room of H. Davis.    October 26, ’53.

Advertisement ran from January 11 to February 1, 1854.

1854 February 1.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  February 1, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 40, P. 3.

H. Davis, Daguerreotypist, Above Beall’s Drug Store. 

Advertisement ran from February 1 to August 16, 1854.

1854 August 16.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 16, 1854, Vol. 21, No. 15, P. 3.

New and Splendid assortment of Daguerreotype Stock just received.  Including all sizes and kinds from common to fancy.  Different taste may be gratified on the most reasonable terms, call and examine them.  August 16, 1854.     H. Davis

Advertisement ran from August 16, 1854 to October 24, 1855.

1855 July 11.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  July 11, 1855, Vol. 22, No. 11, P. 3.

Something New.  Stereoscopes may be obtained at Davis’ Daguerrean Rooms.  The advantage of this mode of arrangement in viewing likenesses over the ordinary one is great.

By looking through a lens at a picture, a rounded figure in all its proportions is seen, resembling a marble statue or wax figure.

Every one who has his Daguerreotype taken should have it put up in a stereoscope case.  Call and examine.        H. Davis.  July 4, 1855

Advertisement ran from July 11, to October 17, 1855

1855 October 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. 22, No. 26, P. 2.

Sky-Light H. Davis Has Recently A Daguerrean Sky-Light in the West Wing Of The “Mansion House.”  This Sky-Light gives unrivalled depth of tone; softness of light and shade; and perfection of drapery.  Pictures taken on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to please. 

Advertisement ran from October 24, 1855 to August 20, 1856.

1856 August 20.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 20, 1856, Vol. 23, No. 16, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Pictures on Glass are acknowledged Superior to Daguerreotypes.  H. Davis is taking first class pictures in this new mode.  Call and examine his specimens and get your likeness. 

Advertisement ran from August 20, 1856 to February 25, 1857.

1857 February 4.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  February 4, 1857, Vol. 23, No. 40, P. 2.

Attention!!  I Hereby Announce To The Public, that I am prepared to furnish good Ambrotype Likenesses for fifty cents and upwards.

Now is the time to get cheap and good pictures.  Call and examine my Specimens at the Mansion House.         H. Davis. 

Advertisement ran from February 4 to September 24, 1857.

1857 April 30.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.(Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 30, 1857, Vol. 23, No. 52, P. 2.

Cadiz Business Men.  Our readers who wish to make purchases in Cadiz, or have work done by the mechanics of the place, can find the cards of the following gentlemen in the Sentinel; all of whom we take great pleasure in recommending as good, clever fellows and upright dealers, as is proved by the fact of their patronizing their county papers in the way of advertising:—…Daguerrean Artist.—H. Davis.

1857 September 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 24, 1857, Vol. 24, No. 21, P. 2.

Removal.  Opposite the “Mansion House,” I have fitted up a large Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, and will furnish my customers with first class pictures with the latest improvements.

Ambrotypes, or pictures on glass, on patent leather, or on paper, which may be sent in letters to any distance without additional postage.  H. Davis.

1857 September 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 24, 1857, Vol. 24, No. 21, P. 2.

Removal.  Opposite the “Mansion House,” I have fitted up a large Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, and will furnish my customers with first class pictures with the latest improvements.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs, or pictures on glass, on patent leather, or on paper, which may be sent in letters to any distance without additional postage.  H. Davis. 

Advertisement ran from October 1, 1857 to February 10, 1858.

1858 April 21. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. 24, No. 49, P. 3.

Likenesses.  Put up in good style at Davis’ mammoth Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, from this date till after New Year’s day.

Remember that Davis took the first premium and was awarded two diplomas for best specimen of Likenesses at the Harrison county fair in 1857.  April 7, 1858.

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 21, 1858.

1858 April 28. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 28, 1858, Vol. 24, No. 51, P. 2.

Davis’s Photographic and Ambrotype Gallery.  Thankful for their liberal patronage hitherto; I now take the opportunity of announcing to the citizens of Cadiz and the surrounding Country, that I have just received a large assortment of Daguerrian Stock, and am prepared, by availing myself of the latest improvements, to take first class likenesses, and put them up in plain or fancy cases as the customer may wish, and that on the Most Favorable Terms.

Call and examine my specimens; they will speak for themselves; and convince you that for fineness, clearness ofcomplection [sic.] and brilliancy of drapery, they cannot be equaled.

Entire satisfaction will be given.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  The best time for taking the likenesses of infants, is between the hours of 10 A. M. and 3 P. M.  Persons having likenesses of deceased or absent friends, can have them copied, and greatly improved.  In taking a number of likenesses a liberal deduction will be made.  April 21, 1858.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to June 2, 1858.

1859 October 26. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. 26, No. 26, P. 1.

Report of the Awarding Committee of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, Held at Cadiz on the 5th, 6th and 7th days of October, A. D. 1859….Ambrotypes…2d Premium…1,00

Davis, George A.

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1848                Over Mr. Dietrich’s Store, Austin, Texas.[1]

1849                Address and Location Huntsville, Alabama.

1854-1859       Address Unknown, Van Buren, Arkansas.1

1858                Over wholesale house of Ward & Southmayd, Van Burn, Arkansas.

1849, April 19.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  April 19, 1848, Vol 6, No. 49, P. 2.

George A. Davis, a daguerreotypist, shot Edward W. Banton with a rifle, heavely loaded, at Huntsville, Ala.  Banton expired immediately.

1858 May 21.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  May 21, 1858, Old Series Vol. XVI, No. 11, New Series Vol. IV, No. 43, P. 3.

Geo. A. Davis Has returned and most respectfully informs the citizens and strangers visiting Van Buren, that he has opened his Photographic Rooms For a short time, over the wholesale house of Ward & Southmayd, where he is prepared to take Pictures in all the latest styles of the art.  Pictures of the largest size in frames and cases to the smallest size locket, breast pin, finger rings, and bracelets, taken in a few seconds regardless of weather.—Mr. Davis flatters himself that from his long experience in the business, that he will be able to please the most fastidious. 

The public are invited to call and examine specimens and stock, whether in want of pictures or not.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to July 16, 1858.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Davis, G. W.

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1855                136 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.[1]

1856-1859       245 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1856 November 8.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 8, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4790, P. 1.

Hartford County Fair.  Premiums Awarded by the Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct 3d, 1856…

 Fine Arts…

N, A, Moore, superior Photographs, Silver Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, superior col. Photographs, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, superior Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Madal.

1858 April 10.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  April 10, 1848, Vol 1, No. 1, P. 2.

Davis’ Photographic And Fine Art Gallery, is the largest and most extensive In the city, and affords the best facilities for producing first class pictures of any rooms in the State.

Families can have Photographs either single or in groups, with a perfection not elsewhere obtained.

Ambrotypes.—It is concluded by nearly all, that my Ambrotypes are far superior to any now made in this city.

Daguerreotypes copied and enlarged by the photograph process, to any size desired.

The best material is used in the production of both the Photographs and Ambrotypes.

Prices correspond with the size and style of the pictures.

Rooms 245 Main street, opposite the Post Office.  a10.

Advertisement ran from April 10 to July 1, 1858.

1858 July 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 2, 1848, Vol 1, No. 71, P. 2.

Davis’s New Photographic Rooms are now open for the reception of his customers.

The very best rooms in the city for making Groups of Families, large or small.

Photographs by Davis stand unrivalled for depth of tone and beauty of finish.

Ambrotypes which are superior to any made in this State can be had by calling upon Davis, 245 Main st.

Advertisement ran from July 2, 1858 to March 22, 1859.

1859 October 1.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4941, P. 2.

The County Fair.  Opening Day…Tuesday, September 27th…

Fine Arts…

G. W. Davis’s display of Photographs is one of the finest collections ever brought together in this city.  His colored photographs, of which there are 24, will compare favorably with the Philadelphia or Boston work, while the plain pictures, 28 in number, cannot be excelled.  He exhibits 15 photographic views of places in and about Hartford, besides a fine panoramic scene, 9 inches wide, by 160 long, of the city, taken on College Hill.  It is to be very much regretted that Mr. Davis is the only Daguerrean who feels interest enough in showing what Hartford can do in this line to contribute to such an exhibition.

1859 October 21.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 21, 1849, Vol 2, No. 165, Whole No. 475, P. 2.

Horticulture Exhibition.—The last exhibition of the season by the Horticultural Society was held at the Athenaeum yesterday afternoon…

Gold Medals were awarded the following:…

G. W. Davis, Hartford, Very fine collection of plain and colored photographs.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Davis, Dr.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Rooms at William Pride’s Hotel, Halifax, North Carolina.

1842 May 11.  Roanoke Advocate Ad State Rights Banner.  (Halifax, North Carolina.)  May 11, 1842, Vol. XIII, No. 19, Whole No. 579, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. 

To cherish the mem’ry of friends that are dear.

Their shadows secure ere their forms disappear.

Dr. Davis, respectfully announces to the citizens of Halifax that he will wait upon them for a few days, and will furnish them with excellent fact simile likenesses, by means of his Daguerreotype; far more accurate than is possible to be obtained by any other means, for $6.

His room is at Mr. Wm. Pride’s Hotel, where he will be happy to wit upon the ladies and gentlemen, and explain the principles of the curious art to sitters.  May 2, 1842.

Davis, Charles

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1857-1859       8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1859                40 Water Street, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1857 May 23.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  May 23, 1857, Vol. LXVIII, No. 21, P. 3.

Reopened.  The long established and popular Daguerrean Gallery at No. 8 Daniel Street, having been thoroughly refitted, will be reopened for the reception of visitors, on Monday, May 26, with superior facilities than ever before for making all kinds of Pictures.

Ambrotypes as near perfect as a Picture can be; finished in the best style and warranted.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c. unrivaled in their beauty of finish and life-like truthfulness, will be made for the lowest possible price.

Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to August 22, 1857.

1858 July 26.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  July 26, 1858, Vol. XXVIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Photographs & Ambrotypes The Davis Brothers having opened a first Class Photograph Gallery at No. 8, Daniel Street, are prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures in a style that cannot be excelled in this country.  Photographs life size colored or plain, made from old Daguerreotypes of any size.  Having also the Patent Ambrotype Right, particular attention will be made to this branch of the business, and every variety of Cases kept for sale.

We have the best Instrument to be procured and facilities for the prosecution of our business such as cannot be enjoyed by travelling or country artists.

Davis Brothers, No. 8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, N. H.

Advertisement ran from July 26, 1858 to January 31, 1859

1858 August 7.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. LXIX, No. 32, P. 3.

Photographs.  We are now prepared to execute these Pictures in a style rarely equaled and never excelled in this country.

Life size Pictures taken in oil or water colors.—Pictures of any required size copied from old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

These Pictures are made by an entirely new process and when finished resembles a fine steel engraving.—The muddy and spotted appearance so often noticed in the Photograph is entirely avoided.

Particular attention paid to Ambrotyping , and all work warranted.  Davis Brothers.  No. 3 Daniel Street, Portsmouth.

Advertisement ran from August 7, 1858 to December 17, 1859.

1859 January 31.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  January 31, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 44, P. 3.

Photographs.  Mr. Chas. Davis, of the firm of Davis Bro’s, would inform the citizens of Exeter and vicinity that he has taken rooms at No. 40 Water St., over the store of John L. Lovering, where he is prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures, in a manner which cannot be surpassed.  Photographs taken of any required size, and colored in oil or water colors.  Ambrotypes, Malenatypes and every other invented picture, made and warranted, at fair prices.

Particular attention paid to copying old Daguerreotypes.  And those having pictures of deceased friends, he would say that, you can have a nice large Photograph, suitable for Framing, taken from the smallest Daguerreotype.  Also, Particular attention paid to Photographing Residences, &c

Every variety of Cases and Frames constantly on hand and for sale cheap.

The public are generally invited to call and examine Specimens.  Remember the No. 40 Water Street, Exeter, N. H.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to December 26, 1859.

1859 October 3.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  October 3, 1859, Vol. XXIX, No. 27, P. 2. & 3.

The Rockingham Fair…Entries in Town Hall.  Needle Work And Fancy Articles…T. E. Boutelle, Exeter, display of photographs and ambrotypes….Davis Brothers, ambrotypes and Photographs.  Premiums On Fancy Articles…Photographs  Davis & Brothers, Exeter, Ambrotypes,  1.00.

The Committee on Needle Work and Miscellaneous articles, have attended to the duty assigned them and report that they have awarded all the money allowed them, but have obliged to pass by a part of the contributions worthy on notice.  Among many others, we especially remember the following…T. E. Boutelle, display of Photographs and Ambrotypes…

Davis, Ari

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Lecturer, , ,

1839-1841       11 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1842                19 Court Sq., Boston, Massachusetts.1

1843                75 Court, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1844-1845       Business Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1  

1811 May 18.  Vital Records of Princeton, Massachusetts.

Born May 18, 1811 to Daniel & Lydia Davis.

1838-1845.  Boston City Directories.  Boston, Massachusetts.

Philosophical Instrument Maker.

1840 June 9.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 9, 1840, N. P.

Daguerreotype apparatus, of every variety, and of variety superior quality, for sale at the very low price of $25 a set, by A. Davis, No. 11 Cornhill.

Advertisement ran from June 9 to June 23, 1840

1841 April 2.  Lowell Advertiser.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1841, Vol. 5, No. 113, P. 2.

We would call attention to the Lecture advertised in another column, at the City Hall, by Mr. A. Davis, on the Daguerreotype, this evening.  Mr. Davis is the gentleman who lectured, a few evenings since, before the institute, on Electro-Magnestism, to the great satisfaction of the audience.  It may be presumed that the proposed Lecture will be exceedingly interesting, as the subject is one of universal interest; and may be expected to be properly handled.

The public will please take due notice, and govern themselves accordingly.

1841 April 2.  Lowell Advertiser.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1841, Vol. 5, No. 113, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.  The subscriber having been engaged for some time in constructing Daguerreotype Apparatus, as brought it to a high degree of perfection, and as those who have purchased his apparatus have been eminently successful in obtaining solar paintings, he offers it to the public with much confidence.  He has modified somewhat the apparatus, as described by Daguerre, and has rendered it more portable, lighter and more elegant, and as every part of it is put together with his patent dove-tailing machine, it insures strength and tightness in every portion of the apparatus, and effectually prevents all warping and cracking.  He also affords it cheaper than any other person can make it.

To those who have never seen solar painting, it may be proper to say, that no description can convey any idea of their beauty, accuracy, and wonderful minuteness.  It can be applied to every object on which the rays of light (sun-light is not necessary) can be made to fall; landscape, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, miniatures, &c. &c., may be copied in a few minutes, with an accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain. 

The process is simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and no knowledge of drawing, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate, and it may be performed by any one by following the process which is fully described in a pamphlet accompanying each set of apparatus.  As some have no idea of the case with which it may be done, it may be well to give a hasty sketch of it.

The drawings are made upon plates of copper silvered on one side.  The plate, previously polished, is first exposed to the action of iodine in the box marked A; in 3 or 4 minutes it is sufficiently coated.  It is than exposed, for a few minutes, to the image of whatever object we with to copy in the camera marked B.  It is next placed in the box C.  in the bottom of which is a small cup containing mercury is heated until the thermometer indicates the degree mentioned in the pamphlet, and rising in vapor covers the plate the plate wherever the light has faded off the iodine.  It is afterward washed with salt and water, and the process is complete.  The picture may be preserved an indefinite length of time without change.

For colleges or academies, and all public lectures, this forms one of the most interesting experiments that can be exhibited to an audience; the process requires but about 15 minutes in a bright day to complete it, and the result being o all so surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the greatest interest.  The theory of it also is elegant and in the greatest interest.  The theory of it also is elegant and ingenious.

The price for a complete set is $25.00.  Orders from any part of the country, accompanied by the money, will be immediately executed.

Plates, polishing powder, & c. &c.. Always on hand.  Apply to A. Davis, No. 11 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.  Remember Mr. Davis’s Lecture on the daguerreotype this evening at the City Hall. 

1841 April 2.  Lowell Advertiser.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.) April 2, 1841, Vol. 5, No. 113, P. 3.

Lecture at City Hall, Thursday Evening, April 2, At 7½ O’clock.  By Mr. A. Davis, Of Boston.

On the Daguerreotype, at 7½ o’clock, when the principles of the Daguerreotype apparatus will be explained and the manner of using it clearly illustrated in taking likenesses of individuals, or any object in nature or art, it will be clearly shown, that by this operation exact imitations must necessarily be produced, the Daguerreotype having recently been essentially improved by Mr. Plumbe, making the production still more perfect; he, together with Mr. Davis feel additional confidence in their ability to satisfy the demands and expectations of the curious.

N. B. During the afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock previous to the Lecture, a view or portrait will be taken at the City Hall, when those holding tickets of admission to the Lecture, will be afforded an opportunity of seeing the apparatus and the process of using it.

Gentlemen’s Tickets, 25 cents; Ladies’ Tickets, 12½ cts. May be had at the Bookstores, at Carletons’ and of the Librarian, at the Mechanics’ Hall, and at the door.  March 29, 1841.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Davis, A. R.

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1855-1856       86 Factory Island, Opposite the Post Office, Saco, Maine.

1855 December 25.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  December 25, 1855, Vol. XXVII, No. 21, P. 3.

A. R. Davis & Co.’s Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 86 Factory Island, Opposite the Post Office, Saco, Maine.  We would call attention of the public especially to the new style of pictures known as Ambrotypes.  For durability and life-like distinctness, and indeed every quality which goes to make up a good picture.  They are much superior to anything that has ever preceded them.  To sustain this assertion, we are now prepared to make for every person who will favor us with their patronage, an Ambrotype or Daguerreotype put up in the best style of the Art.  A. R. Davis.

Advertisement ran from December 25, 1855 to September 9, 1856

1856 January 1.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 22, P. 3.

A. R. Davis & Co., Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 86 Factory Island, Opposite the Post Office, Saco, Maine.  Better Pictures can be obtained here than at any other place.  Call And See!

Advertisement ran from January 1 to April 8, 1856.

1856 October 7.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 7, 1856. Vol. XXVIII, No. 10, P. 2.

York & Co.  Agricultural Society.  Reports of Committees made at the recent Cattle Show and Fair…

Report on Paintings, Statuary, Drawing and Daguerreotypes.  Your Committee would respectfully report that the exhibition in their department was meager: nevertheless, it was such as indicated that the Fine Arts were not entirely neglected in the County….

To Ambrotypes marked 175—E. H. McKenney, Biddeford, $3.00

To Ambrotypes marked 25—by Davis & March, Saco, $2.00

1857 October 27.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 27, 1857. Vol. XXIX, No. 13, P. 1.

Reports of Committees, Made at the Cattle Show and Fair of the York County Agricultural Society, held at Saco, Oct 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th, 1857…Paintings, Drawings, &c.  The committee appointed to examine Paintings, Statuary, Drawings and Daguerreotypes. Have done so, and submitted the following report:…

Daguerreotypes.—The only entries made under this head were by E. H. McKenney of Biddeford and A. R. Davis & Co., of Saco.

Mr. McKenney entered a large lot of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs, which we believe are superior to any lot ever exhibited at our county fairs.

For Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes we award Mr. McKenney the first Premium of $2.00; and for Photographs $1.00.

Some of the pictures of Davis & Co., were well taken, but owing to defective finishing, several of them were considerably spotted.—Awarded $1.00.

Of the colored crayons and glass pictures not already named, the committee have nothing to say.

Thos. L. Kimball, T. Gilman.} Com.

1858 October 19.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 19, 1858. Vol. XXX, No. 12, P. 2.

Cattle Show and Fair.  Our Expectations in regard to the Agricultural Fair were fully realized last week…Ambrotypes, &c.—Three entries.  First premium, E. H. McKenney, Biddeford, 3.00; A. R. Davis, Saco, 1.00.  The other entry was by Adams, Biddeford.

1858 November 2.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  November 2, 1858. Vol. XXX, No. 14, P. 1.

Reports of Committees, Made at the Cattle, Show and Fair of the York County Agricultural Society, held at Saco, Oct. 13th, 14th and 15th, 1858…On Paintings…

The Ambrotypes and Photographs were entered by E. H. McKenney, and Adams, of Biddeford, and A. R. Davis, of Saco.

Mr. McKenney, though unfortunate in the loss by fire, in the Spring, of his instruments, and consequently working under a disadvantage in the use of new ones, has succeeded in entering for exhibition, twenty or ore pictures, which won the admiration of your Committee, In tone, truthfulness, and beauty of finish, we look upon Mr. McKenney’s pictures as being in the highest style of the art.  We award to Mr. McKenney the first premium of $3.00.

To Mr. A. R. Davis. Whose pictures, many of them, were really meritorious, particularly a Photograph of Mr. Milliken, we award a premium of $1.00.