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Davis Brothers

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

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 & Perry

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1848                34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1852                257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

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.  aug. 25

1852 March.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  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 judgment 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.

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

Davis & March

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1856                86 Factory Island, opposite The Post Office, Saco, Maine.

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

Davie, Daniel D. T.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849-1858       Devereux Block, Utica, New York.

1850                Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.

1854                Address Unknown, Syracuse, New York.

1858-1859       494 Broadway, Albany, New York.[1]

1849 December 20.  New York Baptist Register.  (Utica, New York.)  December 20, 1849, Vol. XXVI, No. 47, P. 4.

First Premium Skylight Pictures, Taken At The Empire Daguerrean Gallery, (Devereux Block,) By D. D. T. Davie.

1850 September 13.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  September 13, 1850, Vol. XXV, No. 17, Whole No. 1,265, P. 2.

From the State Register.  The State Fair…Manufacturing Hall…

The daguerreotype business ought to be flourishing, by the handsome displays made by its practitioners.  In addition to Mr. D. E. Gavit’s mentioned yesterday, Messrs. Mead and Clark of this city, have both handsome collections of portraits.  Mr. D. D. T. Davis, of Utica, also exhibits a collection of Daguerreotypes, comprising some excellent likenesses of very distinguished persons and some beautiful portraits, [con] considered as works of art, of which the originals are unknown here.

1850 November 21.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. X, No. 2995, P. 5.

Portrait of Daniel Webster.—Yesterday the Hon. Secretary of State sat for a portrait at the Daguerrean Rooms of J. Gurney, No. 189 Broadway.  We have seen the picture, and consider it the best likeness of the Great Expounder that has ever come under our notice.  In this opinion we are sustained by a gentleman fully capable of judging, and indeed by Mr. Webster himself—for he was so well pleased with the likeness that he ordered a copy to send to his wife, the first occasion of the kind during his life.

—There was a great strife among our artist to secure the attendance of Mr. Webster, but we understand that he yielded only (in fulfillment of a promise made last Winter) to Mr. D. D. T. Davie, proprietor of the “Empire Gallery,” Utica, N. Y. and had a picture taken at Mr. Gurney’s, as above stated.

1850 November 21.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. X, No. 2995, P. 5.

New Discovery.—We learn that Mr. D. D. T. Davie, Daguerreotype Artist of Utica, has made a very valuable improvement in Daguerreotype machinery for preparing plates.  His discovery is creating considerable interest in the city.  Those interested can get further information at Scovill’s Manufacturing Co. 57 Maiden-lane.

1851 August.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 121-122.

Those who feel a deep interest in the Photographic art will view with pleasure the movement now made—as indicated by the following reports—to form Photographic Art Association all over the United States, as well as one great parent , or national society…

Daguerreotype convention.  Pursuant to a call signed by a large number of Daguerreotypists from different parts of the State of New York, a convention met at Syracuse, July 12th, 1851.  E. T. Whitney of Rochester, was elected chairman, and C. B. Denny, of Rochester, F. J. Clark, of Utica, and B. L. Higgins, of Syracuse, were appointed Secretaries.  Remarks were made by D. D. T Davie, of Utica, P. H. Benedict, of Syracuse, and G. N. Barnard, of Oswego, stating the object of the convention to be a union of thought, action, sentiment, a uniform standard of prices, and to devise means to elevate this beautiful art in which we are engaged.  Received a communication from H. H. Snelling, editor of the Photographic Art Journal, which was read by the chairman.

Resolved, On motion, That a committee be appointed to draft resolutions to be presented to this convention.

The Chairman appointed D. D. T. Davie, of Utica, G. N. Barnard, of Oswego, P. H. Benedict, of Syracuse, L. V. Parsons, of Auburn, and L. V. Griffin, of Genesse, as such committee…

The convention then appointed M. A. Root. Of New York, D. D. T. Davis of Utica, and O, B, Evans, of Buffalo, a committee to draft a constitution and by-laws, to be presented at the next meeting…

1851 August.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 128.

D. D. T. Davie, of Utica, has opened in connection with his other business, a depot for the sale of Daguerreotype materials.  We know this will be good news to our friends in that section of the country, as they can depend upon his having such stock as they would wish to buy.  Mr. Davie will also receive subscriptions to the Photographic Art Journal.

1851 September.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  September 1851, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 164-165.

D. D. T. Davie, First President Of The Association Of Daguerreotypist.  Mr. Davie is now thirty-two years of age.  His first essays in the production of photographic pictures were made in the year 1846, at a period which our readers will remember was anterior to the most striking improvements in the process by which they are now produced.  He had early a fondness for pictures, and a strong desire to become a portrait painter; but the want of pecuniary resources compelled him to abandon the idea of adopting this pursuit, and to educate himself for the more active business life.  Accident at length induced him to attempt the making a picture by the ordinary photographic apparatus in use at the time, and his success, uninstructed as he was, led him at once to devote himself to the art.  He was at the time almost entirely ignorant of chemistry, and without the aid of resources to aid him in obtaining instructions in its principles, and too poor to afford himself the best apparatus then used by the Daguerreotypist in this country.  What he lacked in these respects he determined to make up in careful study and untiring efforts to improve his knowledge and practice.  His success in the course he marked out for himself is well known to most of the practitioners of the art.  They are indebted to him for several of the most important aids and improvements in the process and apparatus now used in the United States.  The refined rotton stone so extensively used is prepared by a process discovered by him, and his preparations of gold and silver for the use of photographers, are very highly esteemed by the profession.  The compound lever buffing vice, the cast iron cone buffer, the machine for clipping and crimping plates, and the camera stand invented by him, are each of them superior to any others in use, and are contributions towards the advancement of the art, which none but its professors can properly appreciate.  His latest gift to the profession is his machine called the American Photographer, which clips, crimps, cleans and buffs the plate.  This was awarded by the Mechanics’ Association in Utica, its first premium, for the most useful recent mechanical invention.

Mr. Davie is enthusiastic in his love of his profession and in his desire to render it useful and respectable.  He has been very active in all the movements for uniting photographers in their association for the improvement of their art, and always ready to communicate the results of his studies and experiments to his brethren.  For the last three years he has resided in the city of Utica.  His rooms are adorned with the portraits of the most distinguished men of our country, taken by himself.  He visited Washington during the session of Congress in 1850, and while there succeeded in obtaining sittings from all the officers of Government, and the members of both houses of Congress, with one or two exceptions, which he subsequently obtained.  His photograph of Mr. Webster, taken in 1850, is regarded as the most striking likeness of this distinguished statesmen extant.  Among other well deserved compliments which he has received, the judges at the last State Fair awarded him a silver medal for the largest and best collection of photographic pictures on exhibition. 

1852 May.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1852, Vol. 3, No. 5, P. 320-321.

Mr. D. D. T. Davie has opened a fine suite of rooms in Syracuse, N. Y., which will under the charge of his brother, J. Davie, a young operator of excellent skill and judgement.  With Messrs Clark, and Geer & Benedict, Syracuse can now boast of three of the best daguerreotypist in the state.  Mr. D. D. T. Davie still remains in Utica.

1854 May.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1854, Vol. 7, No. 5, P. 160.

Mr. Davie of Utica, was burned out on the 15th of March, but he promises to be in the field again shortly.

1857 December 25.  The Gospel Messenger and Church Record of Western New-York.  (Utica, New York.)  December 25, 1857.  Vol. XXXI, No. 50, P. 2.

Almost the only luxury consistent with the present hard times, is to be found in Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs, which the pressure has made so cheap that few need forego them.  Davie, of Devereux Block, is producing very fine specimens of his art at unexampled low prices.

N. D.  Nineteenth-Century Photography An Annotated Bibliography 1839-1879. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  by William S. Johnson, P. 173-175.

See for other citations.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Davidson, J. E.

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1854       Unknown Location, Cadiz, Ohio.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 2.

See Davidson & Co’s Daguerrian advertisement in another column, and do as it tells you.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 3.

Read This !  And show it to your neighbors, and tell them now is the time to go to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, and get a First Class, Daguerreotype, in a neat morocco Case for One Dollar, Or Seven Shillings, persons making their own change.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only some ten days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co. 

1853 August 31.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 31, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 18, P. 3.

The show’s now Open.  Admission Free to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, Where First Class Daguerreotype, are taken for One Dollar.

Great inducements are offered to Clubs.  Five pictures taken and put up in beautiful cases for $4.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only a few days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to September 14, 1853

1853 September 7.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 7, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 19, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson & Co’s.

1853 September 14.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 14, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 20, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Car.

Advertisement ran on September 14 to October 12, 1853.

1854 March 8.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  March 8, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 45, P. 3.

Card to the Public.  J. E. Davidson, takes this occasion to inform his friends, that he will return to Cadiz on the First of April, when he will open his well furnished Daguerrean Car, and be ready to take pictures in his well known superior style.  Those of his friends wishing to procure pictures, see his fine specimens or make a friendly call, will be well received with the greatest pleasure.                   

Advertisement ran on March 8 to April 19, 1854.

1854 May 3.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  May 3, 1854, Vol. 21, No. 1, P. 2.

Davidson & Co’s. Daguerrean Car Opened In Cadiz again.  The subscriber respectfully announce to the citizens of this place and surrounding country, that they are prepared to accommodate all who want a picture taken in their acknowledged superior style. 

Our facilities for executing pictures are unsurpassed, and our customers will please bear it in mind, that they can get as good Pictures of themselves at this establishment as in any of the Eastern cities.

On hand every variety of fancy cases, the finest assortment ever brought to this county.

Strangers and citizens are cordially invited to call and examine specimens.  Remember this is the last and best chance, come before it is too late.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to 17, 1854.

Dart, S. B.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854-1855       Bishop’s Stone Building, Mountain Avenue, New London, Connecticut.

1854 February 9.  The New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  February 9, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 39, Whole No. 302, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping In Bishop’s Stone Building, Mountain Avenue.  The Best Light in the City!  S. B. Dart Returns his sincere thanks to the public for the patronage heretofore bestowed, and solicits a continuance of the same.  Prices Varying From Twenty Five Cts., To Ten Dollars, according to style, &c.  Daguerreotypes set in Lockets, Pins, Rings and Bracelets.

Pictures taken in Cloudy & Pleasant Weather.  All Pictures Warranted to give Satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from February 9 to September 21, 1854.

1854 September 28.  The New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  September 28, 1854, Vol. VII, No. 17, Whole No. 335, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping In Bishop’s Stone Building, Mountain Avenue.  The Best Light in the City!  S. B. Dart Returns his sincere thanks to the public for the patronage heretofore bestowed, and solicits a continuance of the same. 

Daguerreotypes set in Lockets, Pins, Rings and Bracelets.

Pictures taken in Cloudy & Pleasant Weather.  All Pictures Warranted to give Satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 28, 1854 to March 22, 1855.

Dart, Calvin

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1853                Stark House, Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.

1853                Main Street, over Smith & Bradley’s Hat and Jewelry Store, Benington, Vermont.

1854-1881       Main Street, Opposite Stark House, Benington, Vermont.

1853 March 12.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 12, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 1, Whole No. 625, P. 1.

C. Dart, Daguerrian Artist, Stark House, Main st., Bennington, Vt.  Miniatures put up inartistic Style, in frames, cases, lockets, &c. in cloudy as well as fair. weather.

Advertisement was recorded five times between March 12 to May 7, 1853.

1853 March 12.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 12, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 1, Whole No. 625, P. 3.

Don’t All Speak at Once, I Wish You All, Kind Patrons And Friends, “A Happy New Year;” and return you my sincere thanks for visits, favors and patronage bestowed,—and would be happy to greet you all, at the Old Bennington Daguerrian Gallery!! Which is furnished with all necessary facilities, for Daguerreotyping in all its branches of modern improvement, with neatness and dispatch.  This Gallery has been recently fitted up with special regard to practical utility, convenience, and the pleasure of visitors; and all are assured that no pains shall be spared to please.  Cloudy days (unless very dark) as available as clear, except for small children.

The place, then, don’t forget,

Stark House, up stairs, Main street;

Admittance always free,

So just call in and see.

Ah! See what a picture, behold what a grace

Lives in that posture and beams in that face,

As rhe sun-light transfers the soul speaking eye

It flashes in joy though there’s nobody nigh;

Who nobody is, there is no need to tell,

Since the lassie herself knows the secret so well,

Enough that we trace in such touching perfection

The one that’s an object of cherished affection.

C. Dart, Artist.  Stark House, (up stairs,) Main street, Bennington, Vt., Jan. 1, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded from March 12 to April 9, 1853.

1853 March 26.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 26, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3, Whole No. 627, P. 2.

Persons wishing exact likenesses of themselves or friends, should not forget that there are located in this place two excellent operators—Mr. Dart, whose Saloon is in the Stark House, and Mr. Shattuck, whose Saloon is located on wheels in front of the Franklin House.  Persons out of town would do wee to give them a call, as we are confident that either of them will give them a capital picture.  Some fancy the work of one better  than the other, and so vice versa; but we like that of both.  They are besides clever fellows.

1853 May 7.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 7, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 9, Whole No.633, P. 3.

The Bennington Sky Ad Side Light Daguerrian Gallery, Which Can’t Be Beat, Is just opened for

the reception of visitors, and to which the attention of the public is solicited.—this is decidedly

one of the best, most convenient, and pleasant places to obtain life-like and pleasing

Daguerreotypes that can be found either in country or city; and altogether superior to any room

ever before in this place.

Its Large Sky and Side Light makes likenesses almost instantly, thus avoiding long sittings, and

Giving animation and beauty of expression; and making it decidedly the place for children and

Nervous persons.  It is easy of access; (but one, easy flight of stairs,) Rooms spacious and

Pleasant; working room separate from others, by which all unpleasant gasses are avoided by

Visitants; (a dressing room and toilet will soon be added.)

As I design a permanent residence here, I have spared no pains in fitting up, and shall strive

always to please all who favor me with a call.

Engravings, paintings, Daguerreotypes, or Statuary, copied correctly.  Land-Scapes or Scenic

views taken; (positive views if required.)

Lockets, Rings, pins and bracelets fitted with neatness of style, and all the various styles of cases

Or frames furnished to suit the fancies of all.

Grateful for past favors, I hope to be more deserving in future, and will invite the Ladies and

Gentlemen (the little and great,) of Bennington ad vicinity, to call and see that I have told you the

Truth—that my work-rooms &c. are all No. 1.

Bennington, Main Street, a few doors east of the Franklin House, over the Hat and Jewelry

Store of Smith and Bradley.  Entrance east side of said Store.  C. Dart.

Advertisement was recorded thirty four times between May 7, 1853 to February 25, 1854.

1853 July 2.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  July 2, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 17, Whole No. 641, P. 2.

C. Dart has some splendid daguerreotypes, taken in his new side and sky-light daguerrian

Gallery call in and see them. 

1853 October 22.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 33, Whole No. 656, P. 3.

Young Men’s Association.  A meeting of this Association, and of our citizens, was held, pursuant to call in the Banner, on Monday evening last.  Present, Z. L. Taft, Esq. Vic Prtesident, C. Dart and Hymen Tuttle, Esqrs.,

1854 August 4.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 4, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 22, Whole No. 698, P. 3.

A Chapter for those Who Are (not) Without Money!!  Part I. 

Verse 1st. “A somebody said, that in order to be pleased, we must strive to please.”

2.  To do this, the Bennington Daguerrian Gallery, with Side and Sky-Light.  Working, Sitting and dressing rooms, altogether the best in the State, is now open, where likenesses may be obtained so cheap that all will wish the price raised.

3.  Likenesses will be taken for those who wish, upon the lowest New York terms, viz: without case, 25 cts,, with case 50 cts.

4.  Terms given, to those who ask, at the Gallery.  Thus endeth part first.

Part II.

Verse 1.  Grateful for past favors, the Artist will continue to tender his services, to thoos who wish likenesses of the Excelsior kind.

2.  All may be assured, that all work entrusted to my care, of this kind, shall be of the very best quality, and upon reasonable terms.

3.  Likenesses taken in cloudy as well as clear days, and in sizes from that of the smallest finger ring, to the large case.

4.  Scenic views, of Churches, Dwellings, Public Buildings, or any landscape views, taken without reversion or change of position, (with a new and improved Instrument) superior to best steel engravings.

5.  Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Engravings and Statuary, correctly copied, and all work in part 2d guaranteed for durability and satisfaction.

6.  The New York terms at No. 1 Rooms, and the one price system, strictly adhered to with all.  C. Dart, Artist.  Main Street, a few doors east of the Franklin House.

Advertisement ran on August 4 & 11, 1854.

1854 August 11.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 11, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 23, Whole No. 699, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, of the most superior kind, are now being taken at Dart’s Saloon.  Mr. James Cady, one of the best artists in N. York, is stopping in this place for a few days, and Mr. D. has made arrangements with him to take pictures for him for a short time.—Those who would see themselves as they are, would do well to call in and let Cady “strike them off.”

1854 September 1.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 1, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 26, Whole No. 702, P. 2.

Cady’s Beautiful Daguerreotypes.—We have been shown some magnificent specimens of this celebrated artist’s production.  They seemed not the “shadows,” but the real “flesh and blood” of the persons.  Those who would procure pictures of “themselves, kindred or friends,” at the hands of Mr. Cady, must do so immediately, as he leaves for New York in a few days.  The rush at the saloon has been large during the week.

1855 March 23.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 23, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 3, Whole No. 731, P. 2.

Calvin Dart, Esq., has been appointed Grand Juror of this, vice Isaac Weeks, declined, by the Selectmen.

1855 April 13.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 13, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 6, Whole No. 731, P. 2.

Read Dart’s advertisement in this paper relative to his Saloon for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.  What the artist says with reference to his establishment, we wish to bare testimony to its truthful and life-like likenesses are taken at his Saloon as at any other place in the country.

1855 April 13.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 13, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 6, Whole No. 731, P. 3.

 Daguerreotypes At the Bennington Sky-Light Gallery Friends and patrons of the first established Bennington Gallery, allow the artist to make you his most polite bow, and return you his sincere thanks for your liberal patronage and favors in his efforts to please.  In order to meet the increasing demands of a liberal community, and contribute to the happiness of the beautiful and the useful, the artist has spared no pains or cost commensurate with the wants of their thriving village and vicinity, in fitting up sais Gallery, and furnishing it with the very best apparatus for producing the most life-like, durable and tasty likenesses which can be produced in our county.  He has now on hand, and will furnish to those who want fancy cases or plain do., from the large or whole sized life pictures to the very smallest pin or finger ring do., at prices which cannot fail to please.  Much might be said in commendation of this Gallery, –that it is the best in the State,—that it is as good as the best in cities, &c. &c. but his motto is “Let thy works praise thee.

The Artist now tenders his services to all who may wish for work in his line, feeling confident that, aided with the experience of years, and with the best facilities, materials, &c., he will be able to give entire satisfaction to a generous, kind and appreciating community.  Terms, Cash on the delivery of likenesses.

The Great Mystery of Optical Science—the Stereoscope, or “Solid Seeing” Views and Pictures.—Likenesses or Views by this process, appear to the beholder solid or round, and full, life statuary or real life.  Views of this kind on exhibition, and Likenesses or Views taken for all who want.  C. Dart, Artist, Main street, opposite Stark House.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between  April 13 to July 13, 1855.

1855 August 24.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 24, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 25, Whole No. 763, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—”Every day brings something new,” as the old song says, but among them all we have seen nothing that strikes our fancy like the new process named above for taking sun pictures.  The perseverance and skill manifested by those who practice this art are excelled by no other class of men.  Our friend Dart is now producing some of theses life-like and truly magnificent pictures, and we would invite those in want of truly valuable likenesses to call at his saloon.

1855 August 24.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 24, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 25, Whole No. 763, P. 3.

Friendship’s Offering, and Life Mementoes.  The Ambrotype.  The subscriber having purchased from the Pattentee, the sole right to make these Beautiful Pictures, in Bennington County, is now enabled to offer to the public a New Style of Pictures, far exceeding in Beauty and Durability, anything ever before made. 

Ambrotypes can be taken equally well, from the smallest to the full size, and in one fifth the time of setting required for daguerreotypes.  They can be seen I any light as well as engravings, or any Paper Picture under Glass; hence are suitable for Large Pictures to be hung in frames.

They are not reversed, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.  Daguerreotypes copied in this permanent style and enlarged if required, to full size.  The Ambrotype is taken upon the very best Plate Glass, and Hermetrically (sic.) sealed, between two plate glasses, with a cement, which soon hardens, rendering them indestructible by Time, Gasses, Dampness, Climate, or any ordinary casualty which frequently destroys all other photographs, and even Oil Paintings; hence may be set in Monuments, and carried to sea, and will retain their brilliancy for ages.

The subscriber being fully furnished with the facilities for making the Ambrotype, and also Daguerreotypes in all variety of styles of Cases, Frames, &c., now offers his services to all who wish for work in this line, assuring all, that his best efforts shall be to please, and feeling confident that all will be pleased.  Prices for Ambroitypes, varying from $2 to $20. According to size and finish.

All shall have polite attention, and the reasonable one price system.  C. Dart, Photographer.   Bennington Daguerrian Rooms, Main Street

Advertisement was recorded times between August 24, 1855 to June 13, 1856.

1856 January 11.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  January 11, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 45, Whole No. 773, P. 3.

Married, In this village, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. E. Stover, Mr. Lyman B. Hinsdill and Miss Lucy Ann, only daughter of Calvin Dart, Esq., all of Bennington.

1856 September 5.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 5, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 27, Whole No. 807, P.3.

Some of the Things that we All Like to See May be Seen at the Daguerreian Rooms, in Bennington.  Those who wish to see, or obtain for themselves, or their friends, Life-Like likenesses \, by the Ambrotype, or Daguerreotype process, with all the late improvements, both in chemical and artistic finish, can be accommodated, and at prices much ;lower than formerly.

Likenesses made, and guaranteed equal in style and finish, to the very best in the whole world.

The services of Prof. J. Cady, of New York, of world wide fame as a artist, being secured for a time, together with the other superior advantages, which these Rooms possess, for making the Ambrotype, and other Pictures, warrants us in saying, that all which we promise, can and will be performed.

N. B.  Ambrotypes as cheap as Daguerreotypes.  C. Dart.

Advertisement was recorded   times between September 5 to October 31, 1856.

1857 June 26.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 26, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 17, Whole No. 849, P.3.

Art Triumphant!!  May be found at the Bennington Picture Gallery, tjose far-famed and beautiful Daguerreotypes plain and colored.  These have longed been considered the most appropriate keep-sakes that have ever been produced, but are now out shone by the world-renowned Patent Ambrotype.  These are non-reversed Pictures, and may be seen as transparencies.  They are found by fair trial to be indestructible by the action of Light, Gasses, Damptness, &c., and to all accidents less than breaking the glasses.  Also, the Bas-Releivo Ambrotype, or Sphereotype, equally durable, and unsurpassed in beauty of effect.  Also The Ferritotype & Vitrotype, good imitations of the Ambrotype, and for a less price.

Also the incomparably beautiful Ambro-Photograph.  These are decidedly the most desirable and convenient keep-sakes that have ever been produced, as they can be sent in a letter, with safety if kept dry, and without extra expense of postage. 

All of these may be found at the old established Bennington Picture Gallery; finished in the various styles of Cases, Frames, &c., and in all the perfection of this most Beautiful Art, and upon terms which cannot fail to please all, who are willing to let live as to live themselves.

A practical experience of many years warrants me in saying, the quality of my work shall not and cannot be surpassed.

N. B.  Pictures made as well in cloudy as fair weather, except of young children.  C. Dart, Artist.  Main St., (opposite Stark House,)

Advertisement ran from June 26 to November 6, 1857.

1857 November 26.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  November 26, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 39, Whole No. 871, P.3.

Pictures For The Times At The Daguerrian ad Ambrotype Gallery , Main st., Bennington, opposite Stark House.  Feeling always desirous to please and benefit the People, I have concluded to offer to the public Pictures at prices far less than have ever been made in the country, even for one half former prices.  Viz: 25 cts., 37½ cts., 50 cts., and up to any price required.

Good Pictures and Good Cases as Low as 50 Cents.  Photographs, as low as $3.00 per dozen.  Possessing the best facilities for making Likenesses, I feel confident that I can please all who may favor me with a call.

All who would avail themselves of the Reduced Price must call soon , as it is but an experiment which will soon end, unless liberally sustained by the public.  C. Dart, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1857 to January 15, 1858.

1858 August 6.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 6, 1858, Vol. 18, No. 24, P. 3.

Still I Live.  The Bennington Sky-Light Gallery, the old and Established Gallery in this vicinity, is by many new improvements and additions now made the most desirable place to obtain the Finest Specimen of this Beautiful Art.

The Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Neellograph, Photograph, ad all other desirable Types are here made in all the beautiy (sic.) and perfection of Modern Style.

Here too is the only place in this vicinity where the True and Real Patent Ambrotype, that Durable and Imperishable Likeness of the Human Face Divine, (which includes all pictures on glass and hermetrically sealed between two glasses with balsam or its equivalent,) are lawfully and rightfully made, as I have purchased , at great cost, the exclusive right for Bennington County to make and use the said Patent Ambrotype, which is duly secured by Letters Patent, and by a regularly executed deed assigned and conveyed to me for said county, as also the name Ambrotype which is my trade mark.  Therefore, all Pictures  offered in this vicinity as Ambrotypes, without my sanction, are either spurious or an infringement upon my rights, for which I shall hold all participants legally and morally responsible, by the rule which says “The partaker is as guilty as the thief.”

My Ambrotypes are all stamped “Ambrotype Pat’d July 4 and 11, 1854,” as the Patent Laws of the U. S. require, under a penalty of $100 fine, with cost of prosecution.  All will take due notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly.

As it is, and ever has been, my desire to please, I now offer what has never before been offered in this county, viz:—Photographs of whole size for oe third the price of any other picture of equal beauty, so that large and splendid pictures of our own dear selves or friends are ow within the reach of all, however humble, and those who are quite too poor to purchase shall be favored with a gift.

Entire satisfaction given in price and quality, or no charge made.

The homeliest and also the handsomest persons in town Photographed in beautiful style, without charge if they will call.

Come one and all, both great and small.

For you’re all growing old.  Here you my buy

If you will try, something more precious than

Gold—Your Picture!  C. Dart, Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to September 17, 1858.

1858 November 12.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  November 12, 1858, Vol. 18, No. 38, P. 3.

Stop Thief!  Oh! Stop!!  Why in such hot haste (to ruin yourself). –Just listen and hear to the voice of wisdom, wilst I tell you of a truth that superb Portraits of our own dear selves, of the Patent Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Sphereotype, or the picture which some say stands out or fully, Photographs (life size if required) and all other graphs and types but the Typeus phever can be obtained at the Bennington Excelsior Gallery, opposite the Stark House, much cheaper than you can steal them, quality considered.  I say what I know and can prove to be a fact, that better work is done at this gallery than has ever been done in this County by any one either in Room or otherwise.

A practical experience in Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Optics in all that relates to this business for fifteen years, as also a theoretical and practical experience of ten years I Photography warrants me in making these assertions; all which I hol myself ready and willing to prove to any who will give me an opportunity.

Having spacious and pleasant Rooms for sitting, dressing, neat and comfortable, which shall be furnished with interesting objects to the visitor; also having the best of Stock, apparatus and fixtures and being determined to spare no pains to make all things agreeable and profitable to visitors, I invite any and all to give me a call, with the assurance that this is no Hum Bug.  C. Dart, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to December 3, 1858.

1858 December 31.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  December 31, 1858, Vol. 18, No. 45, P. 2.

Masonic.—At a communication of Mt. Anthony Lodge, No. 13, held on Monday afternoon of this week, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Calvin Dart…

1859 June 10.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 10, 1859, Vol. 19, No. 16, P. 3.

Photographs.—All who are in want of superlative beautiful and artistic likenesses  of themselves or friends, will do well to call at C. Dart’s Bennington Gallery.  This Gallery, which has been long renowned for the beauty and durability of its pictures, has been recently fitted up for making the various styles and sizes of that most admired of all pictures, the Photograph; and to add to its attractions, the proprietor has engaged for a short time the services of Prof. Jas. Cady, of New York, of world wide celebrity.  All who are in want of unsurpassed Likenesses, will find it eminently to their advantage to call upon them soon.

1883 April 12.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 12, 1883, Vol. XLIII, No. 11, P. 2.

Died—Dart.—In Bennington, April 6, Calvin Dart in the 76th year of his age.

Darling, T. H.

Daguerreotypes,

1841                62 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1841 July 2.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 2, 1841, P. 2.

Mr. Darling, the Daguerreotyper, has exhibited to us several miniatures, which were taken yesterday with his improved apparatus, which we consider the very best taken by this new process in this city.  Mr. D. has made certain improvements, which he says are very important in this art, to make a perfect picture.  He would be happy to exhibit them to all who may favor him with a call.  His rooms are at No. 62 Milk street.

1841 July 31.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.) 

July 31, 1841, Vol. LII, No. 31, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Studio!  No. 62 Milk Street, opposite Pearl Street House, Boston.  T. H. Darling, (Professor of Photography, and pupil of Prof. Morse,) Importer of No. 20 French Plates.

Miniatures taken in a style unequalled, 3 to $5.

Instructions in the Art $25,

Cameras, Cases, No. 20 French Plate, and every thing used in the business, furnished at the lowest prices.

Just received by the Steamer Caledonia, 400 packages of No. 20 French Plates.

Beware of Imposition.  As several instances have occurred where Miniatures, taken at Professors Darling’s Studio, have been exhibited as the productions of others, all will be marked Daguerreotype Studio.”

Darling’s Patent Photometers for sale.  All communications (post paid,) will receive prompt attention.

Advertisement ran from July 31 to September 4, 1841.

1841 June 22.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 22, 1841, P. 2.

“Honor to Daguerre, who first introduced Nature to us in her character as Painter.” [Prof. S. F. B. Morse of N. Y. 

Daguerreotype Studio.  No. 62 Milk st, Boston.  The subscriber, a pupil of Prof Morse, invites the attention of the public to some recent Daguerreotype Miniatures taken in his new glass Photogratory, built expressly for the purpose.  They are the most perfect specimens of the art ever produced by the radiant finger of light.  Cloudy or rainy weather is no obstacle, in the photogratory, to the production of a perfect portrait.  Groups taken when desired.

Pupils will be received and instructed in the art a la Morse, and furnished with every material used in Photography, including the apparatus which is manufactured expressly for the Daguerreotype Studio, and warranted superior to any other: indeed it is the only combination of lenses which can produce a perfect miniature because the spherical abberation is entirely overcome,—a desideratum never before attained.

Specimens may also be seen at Wm. D. Ticknor’s corner of School and Washington sts, and at Simpkins & Burge’s. No. 79 Court st, where may be found a full description of this wonderful process; price 25 cents.  T. H. Darling.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to August 25, 1841.

1841 July 2.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 2, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3354 P. 2.

Mr. Darling, the Daguerreotypist has exhibited to us several miniatures, which were taken yesterday, with his improved apparatus, which we consider the very best taken by this new process in the city.  Mr. D. has made certain improvements, which he says are very important in this art, to make a perfect picture.  He would be happy to exhibit them to all who may favor him with a call.  His rooms are at 62 Milk Street.

1841 August 2.   Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  n.p.

Daguerreotype Studio, No. 62 Milk st, opposite Pearl st. House.  T. H. Darling, (Professor of Photography, and pupil of Prof. Morse,) importer of No. 20, French Plate.

Miniatures taken in a style unequalled, at from $3 to $5. Instruction in the art $25.

Cameras, Cases, No. 20 French Plate, and everything used in the art, furnished at the lowest prices.

Just received by the steamer Caledonia, 400 packages of the above plates.

Beware of Imposition.  As several instances have occurred where Miniatures, taken at Professors Darling’s Studio, have been exhibited as the productions of others, all will be marked Daguerreotype Studio.”

Darling’s Patent Photometers for sale.  All communications (post paid,) will receive prompt attention.

Any Editor who will give the above 6 insertions, shall be entitled to a perfect Daguerreotype Miniature.                     

Advertisement ran from August 2 to August 7, 1841.

1841 August 6.  The Republican.  (Concord, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1841, Republican—Vol. 2, P. 3., Gazette—Whole No. 2086,

Daguerreotype Studio! No. 62, Milk Street, opposite Pearl Street House.  T. H. Darling, (Professor of Photography, and Pupil of Professor. Morse.)  Importer of No. 20, French Plate.

Miniatures taken in a style unequalled, at from $3 to $5. Instruction in the art $25.

Cameras, Cases, No. 20 French Plate, and everything used in the art, furnished at the lowest prices.

Just received by the steamer Caledonia, 400 packages of No. 20 French Plate.

Beware of Imposition.  As several instances have occurred where Miniatures, taken at Professors Darling’s Studio, have been exhibited as the productions of others, all will be marked Daguerreotype Studio.”

Darling’s Patent Photometers for sale.  All communications, post paid, will receive prompt attention.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to December 3, 1841.

1841 August 20.  New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  August 20, 1841, Vol. XXXV, No. 7, P. 3. 

New Bedford Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 57 Union Street, (Over the Store of Maj. J. H. Collins) Mr. Bryant having availed himself of the tuition of the most celebrated Professor of Photography in New England in taking Miniatures, Views, &c. has the satisfaction of announcing to his fellow citizens that he is fully prepared to give beautiful specimens of this most wonderful art.  Specimens of the Daguerreotype can be seen at the rooms of Mr. B. that cannot be surpassed by any artist, except such as may have availed of the same opportunities and experience.  His instruments are of the most perfect kind, manufactured expressly for the celebrated Studio of Professor Darling, of Boston, with whom arrangements are made for the supply of every thing requisite in the art.  A perfect Daguerreotype portraiture is the only means of treasuring the semblance of Nature’s dearest objects and affections—and the fair sex is Nature’s choicest model of the beautiful—ladies, therefore are particularly invited to call and examine the beautiful results of this wonderful discovery.

Seamen also, who are about to depart on long voyages, cannot leave a more acceptable testimonial of affection to a dear friend than an exact transcript of their person, which can be produced in less than one minute at the rooms of Mr. B.

As this establishment is intended to be permanent, a few pupils can be instructed, where they may remain for a longer or shorter time—suiting their own convenience—by which means they can satisfy themselves of their competency in the art.  Terms moderate.  Also apparatus, and other articles necessary in the art, can be furnished on the same terms as at the Studio of Professor Darling, in Boston.

All communications—post paid—directed to P. Bryant, no. 57 Union Street, will be punctually attended to.                                                                                                  

Advertisement ran from August 20, 1841 to September 10, 1841.

1841 September 10.  The Republican.  (Concord, Massachusetts.)  September 10, 1841, Republican—Vol. 7, P. 3., Gazette—Whole No. 2091,

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Reader, if you want an exact picture of your ugly mug, go to Mr. T. H. Darling, No. 62 Milk Street, and you can have one, for a small price.  His miniatures are taken by the Daguerreotype process, and are of course exact.  We called upon him the other day, and were furnished with a “counterfeit presentment” of ourself, which was wonderful to behold.  The likeness was perfect but if any one had told us we were son confounded homely, we shouldn’t have believed it.  We give in, however to Mr. Darling. 

1841 September 25.  Nantucket Inquirer.  (Nantucket, Massachusetts.)  September 25, 1841, Vol. XXI, No. LXXVII, P. 3. 

Shadows Made Tangible—Daguerreotype Studio!

No. 68 Milk Street, (opposite the Pearl street House) Boston.  T. H. Darling, Professor of Photography, and pupil of Prof. Morse of N. Y. invites the attention of the public to some specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures, taken in twenty-five seconds if time, altogether surpassing any-thing of the kind ever before produced.

The apparatus with which these miniatures are taken, the process and manipulations differ entirely from those of all others, and are peculiar and known only to himself and his pupils.

Mr. Darling has recently made a new discovery in the Art, by means of which such splendid results are produced.  He has also, by a peculiar combination of the lenses, overcome the spherical aberration.

Plates, cases and every article required in business will be warranted superior in quality and at a less price than can be obtained elsewhere, as extensive arrangements have been made in New York for the manufacture of materials expressly and exclusively for the Daguerreotype Studio.

Beware of imposition as several instances have occurred where miniatures taken at the Studio have been exhibited as the production of others. To prevent this, each miniature will be marked.

Daguerreotype Studio

Miniatures taken in any weather, equally beautiful, from $3 to $5.

Family Groups of two or more $5 to $10.

Those interested in this wonderful discovery are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Written instructions will be communicated to those who cannot visit the Studio in person.

All communications will receive prompt attention, if post paid.

Advertisement ran from September 25, 1841 to October 16, 1841.

1841 November 4.  The Magnolia.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  November 4, 1841, Vol. II, No. 54, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Studio!  No. 62 Milk Street, Opposite the Pearl Street House, Boston.

T. H. Darling, (Professor of Photography, and Pupil of Professor Morse,) Importer of No. 20 French Plate.

Miniatures taken in a style unequaled, 3 to $5.  Instruction in the Art, $25.

Cameras, Cases, No. 20 French Plates, and every thing used in the business furnished at the lowest prices.

Just received by the steamer Caledonia, 400 packages of No. 20 French Plates:

Beware of Imposition.  As several instances have occurred where Miniatures taken at Prof. Darling’s Studio, have been exhibited as the productions of others, all will be marked

“Daguerreotype Studio.”

Darling’s Patent Photometer for sale.

All communications (post paid) will receive prompt attention.

Any Editor who will give the above six insertions shall be entitled to a splendid Daguerreotype Miniature.  Oct. 28.

Advertisement ran from November 4 to December 9, 1841.

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

Danley, J.

Ambrotypes, ,

1856                177 Greenwich Street, New York, New York.

1856 May 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 12, 1856, Whole No. 7196, P. 7

Ambrotypes.—The subscriber Having Taken the well known daguerrean gallery, 177 Greenwich street, and entirely remodeled and fitted it up in the best style, is now prepared to furnish the public with the new and beautiful pictures known as ambrotypes, in a style superior to any other establishment in the city, colored or plain, to suit the purchaser.  Also daguerreotypes in every style of the art fitted up in fancy or plain cases, frames, of which he has the finest and largest assortment in the city.  He has also engaged artists of well known talent and ability to superintend both departments.  Ladies and gentlemen give him a call, will find general satisfaction given, and will not be retained from business or pleasure an unnecessary length of time.  N. B.—Two extra cameras and one large Harrison Quick with other apparatus for sale cheap, at 177 Greenwich street, two doors above Cortlandt.  Danley.

Danielson, F. M.

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

C.1845-1848   Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846-1848       144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1848                112 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1848                144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1849                9 Brinley Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1849-1850       8½ Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1852                Ayer’s Block, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1854                New Block, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

1848 July 12.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  July 12, 1848, Vol. XVIII, No. 162, P. 1.

144.  F. M. Danielson Having taken a Room No. 144 Middle Street, wishing to solicit the favor of the citizens of Portland and vicinity, in sitting for their Daguerreotypes, he having been in the employ of Ormsbee & Silsbee for the past, and Ormsbee the two years preceding years, feels confident that he can satisfy his patrons with a Daguerreotype Miniature, equal if not better than any one who professes the art, and at the very low price of $1.50 put into Velvet lined, and $1.25 in silk lined cases.  May 9.  144 Middle Street.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to September 14, 1848.

1849 July 6.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 30, P. 3.

Yes, It is a fact that Dr. A. W. Van Alstin has gone to “California,” and also that F. M. Danielson having had charge of the operating during the past five months in the rooms formerly occupied by him, has purchased the stock and fixtures in the above named rooms, having had four years experience in the Daguerreotype business in Boston and other places is confident that in point of execution, his miniatures cannot be surpassed.  (during three years he was in one of the best rooms in the United States) the patronage of the citizens of Worcester and its vicinity is respectfully solicited.

Miniatures put into silk, $1,00 and into Velvet lined cases $1,50.

N. B. Stock constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable prices.  Worcester, July 3, 1849.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to September 12, 1849.

1849 July 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 5, No. 41, P. 2.

To Daguerreotypists. 

500 French Plates of all sizes.

100 Gross of silk and Velvet Cases.

50 Gross of Preservers.

Bromine, Chloride of Iodine, rotten stone, Hypo Sulphite Soda, Rouge in any quantity, at Boston prices at No. 9 Brinley Hall.   F. M. Danielson.  Worcester, July 23

Advertisement ran from July 23 to July 27, 1849.

1849 July 28.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 28, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 47, P. 2.

No. I Will Not sell stock less than cost, or even at cost but I will sell at reasonable profit, my incillities are as great as any man’s in the United States for obtaining stock.  Bromine, Chloride of Iodine, polishing materials, cases and plates, &c., for sale at a reasonable advance from cost.  Miniatures taken without regard to weather, which for brilliancy of tone, are unsurpassed at No. 9 Brinley Hall.  July 28.  F. M. Danielson.  

Advertisement ran from July 28 to September 12, 1849.

1849 December 26.  New-Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  December 26, 1849, Vol. XCV, No. 52, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Executed by the aid of Sky-Light.  The subscriber having made some further improvements, also securing the assistance of Mr. F. M. Danielson, his operator for about four years, and the past year having obtained the premium for the best miniatures, feels assured in stating to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity, that they may obtain likenesses as much superior to any ever made by common process, as those would be when compared with pictures taken when in the infancy of the Daguerreotype art.  Ormsbee.  Rooms 8½ Daniel street.  dec. 18.

Advertisement ran from December 26, 1849 to June 18, 1850.

1852 November 3.  Manchester Daily Union.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 3, 1852, Vol. 14, No. 1, P. 4.

Eureka!  Eureka!  Eureka!  Was the exclamation of Archimedes, rushing through the streets of Syracuse, o his discovery of the great principle of Natural Philosophy.—

The world was no less surprised and delighted when Daguerre by the aid f sun-light transferred to the surface of polished silver, the dim picture of landscapes and the Human Face and Form.

But science and skill have now brought Daguerre’s discovery to such a wonderful state of perfection, that it is now left for Moulton to announce to the World that we may no longer search for the most Life-Like perfection in the Daguerreotype Art—For he has—Found It!!  and is now producing at the Picture Gallery, formerly occupied by Mr. Thompson –Ayer’s Building, First Rooms south of Merrimack street,—which he has taken and spendidly (sic.) furnished with large additions to his former stock,—the Truest and most Perfect specimens of his Art that can be Found In The Country!!

This is not a vain boast; and he pledges himself to satisfy the most skeptical on this point Who will Give Him a Trial!

In addition to the above, he would inform the public that he has secured, at great cost, the services of that gentlemanly operator, Frank M. Danielson, formerly from the celebrated Rooms of Masury & Silsbee, in Boston, whose pictures in point of brilliancy, of tone and excellency of finish, cannot be excelled here or elsewhere.

Mr. M. would also state that he is operating by a Sky Light!

An advantage possessed by no other operator in this vicinity, which gives that uniform shade to the face of his subjects so much admired by all artists and persons of taste.

N. B.  Pictures taken equally well in Foul and Fair Weather.

All are invited to call and examine specimens.  Do Not mistake the place,—Ayer’s Building,—(The first Rooms south of Merrimack street,) where you will find The Daguerreotype Rooms of Manchester.  H. D. W. Moulton. Manchester Oct. 30.

1854 October 3.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 3, 1854, Vol. 54, No. 40. P. 1.

The Fair…In Lancaster Hall.  Messrs. Smith & Morrison of this city, contribute a great variety of their superior Photographic likenesses and views.  This brabch of the art has been pushed to a wonderful degree of perfection and in the above named firm finds exceedingly skilfull followers.

Mr. S. L. Carlton, the well known daguerreotypist, has a fine show of miniatures, &c., among which are likenesses of many of our city worthies—and one of Lady Cusac Rooney.

Mr. Frank Danielson, successor to Stevens, has also a collection of choice specimens in the daguerreotype line, which will not suffer in comparison with any other in the apartment. 

1854 March 21.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  March 21, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 33, P. 3.

“Hail Columbia”  Who’s Afraid?  Cole has returned from a two month’s tour in the Country, where he has been to recruit his health, and has now returned sound in mind and body, and is now prepared to execute likenesses in his usual fine style, and with the assistance of his operator Frank M. Danielson, can take Pictures In any style that is desired by his Patrons.  Call early if you wish to secure a Good Picture.  In any style that is desired by his patrons.  Call early if you wish to secure a Good Picture.  

N. B.  A liberal discount made to clubs of three or more.  Don’t forget the place, in the New Block on Factory Island, opposite Rollin’s Apothecary store.

Advertisement ran from March 21 to July 25, 1854.