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Courtney, William J.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                Rooms Over White’s News Depot, Millersburg, Ohio.

1859 January 27.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 27, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 23, P. 3.

See the Advertisement of Mr. W. J. Courtney, in another column.  By Calling at his rooms you can see some very fine Pictures of his taking.

1859 January 27.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 27, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 23, P. 3.

Secure The Shadow Ere The Substance Fades.  Courtney’s Cheap Picture Gallery!  Still Open.  The undersigned having met with such liberal patronage from the public since he has commenced Taking Pictures in Millersburg, he is induced to make renewed efforts to please, and will spare no pains nor expense in getting up pictures that will give satisfaction.   He thinks that he has attained such perfection in the taking of Ambrotype Likenesses that he can please all who may give him a call.  His rooms are over White’s News Depot a few doors east of Cherryholmes’ Store.

Having acquainted himself with all the improvements in the Art, he is prepared to take Photographs & Ambrotypes, and all the popular pictures of the day.  Terms as reasonable as those of any other establishment.  Wm. J. Courtney.  Jan. 27, ’59.

Advertisement ran from January 27 to December 29, 1859.

Cornelius & Goddard

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1840                Corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 July 4.  The Newport Mercury.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  Vol. LXXIX, No. 4,082, P. 1.

The manner in which daguerreotype miniature likenesses are taken is thus described in the Mechanics’ Magazine.

Mr. Cornelius and Dr. Goodman (sic.) are now occupied at their establishment corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Sts. Philadelphia, in taking likenesses, which are about seven by five inches in neat metallic gilt frames, and, are taken for five dollars.  As the likenesses are true the owners are, very often, too little flattered by the sun to be pleased with his painting, but as a French artist said to a friend of mine who complained that he had made him look like an assassin, the hellographist might reply “Sir, that is not my fault.”

The mode of proceeding of Dr. Goodman (sic.) and Mr. Cornelius is in this wise: out of the window of their room having a southern exposure, is projected horizontally, and at full length, a large looking glass to receive the rays of the sun, which are thrown up against another large mirror, so slanted, as to throw the light against the person whose likeness is to be taken, sitting at the opposite side of the room with his face to the window.  To soften the intence light thrown on the face by the mirrors, which would otherwise be intolerable, there is, suspended from the ceiling, a circular glass plate about three eights of an inch thick, of a very deep purple tinge, (which had once been used in the laboratory of the distinguished chemist, Dr. Hare,) for exciting electricity.

When the operate is seated on his chair, and subjected to the light transmitted through the purple glass, you would suppose all Mr. Cornelius wished was to make the fellow “look blue” but he will be relieved from such apprehension very soon, as it is only necessary to sit half a minute, or perhaps a minute, till the sun has, by his powerful pencil, trans mixed every lineament of your features with all their beauties and blemishes, in imperishable lines upon the plate of silver.  Before the person, and about four feet in front of him is a bureau, on top of which, is a mahogany tube or box, six or seven inches square and eighteen inches long open at both ends.  I the end next to the person (to be represented) is fixed a double convex lens about the size of a common burning glass, by which the figure of the face and bust is diminished to the proper size for the plate of silver on which the likeness is to be fixed.—When the person is seated, the, strong light is thrown from the mirrors through the purple plate upon the face, and bust and reflected thence through the lens and box and is transmitted to the plate of prepared silver fixed at the other end of the box.  Half a minute or more is sufficient to trace imperishably the delineation of the plate.

Corey & Pickerill

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Address unknown, Dubuque, Iowa.

1856                Corner Main and 4th streets, over George W. Burton’s Store, Dubuque, Iowa.

1855 July.  The Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  New Series Vol. II, Old Series Vol. VIII, No. 7, P. 224.

We copy the following from a Dubuque, Iowa, paper. Messrs. Corey & Pickerill succeed Mr. W. H. White. We wish them prosperity in their new enterprise:

Corey & Pickerill’s Daguerreotypes. — We feel that we owe something of an apology to the above gentlemen, inasmuch as we have never noticed the superior excellence of their pictures, and the tasteful elegance of their rooms, as they deserve. Amongst all the operators in this line of business, who have visited Dubuque, it is doing them but simple justice to say, that they have never been surpassed in the tone, superior finish, and uniform excellence of their daguerreotypes. Their rooms are most conveniently and tastefully arranged, and they have a large collection of specimen plates, embracing many of our prominent citizens, and our most interesting and beautiful ladies. Their operating room combines the advantages of both sky and side lights, with apparatus for directing it at the will of the operator. The public will find themselves warmly welcomed by the gentlemanly proprietors, and we consider a visit to Messrs. Corey & Pickerill’s ” National Daguerrean rooms,” as one of the chief attractions of the city

1856 October 22.  Weekly Express and Herald.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 5.

National Daguerreotype Gallery.  Messrs. Corey & Pickerill Formerly of Cincinnati, and now of this city, who obtained the highest premium at the Indiana State Fair for the best Daguerreotypes, have, at considerable expense, fitted up a suit of rooms over Geo. W. Burton’s Store, corner Main and 4th streets, 2d story, with a view of locating permanently in this city, and would ask the citizens generally to call and examine specimens of their work.

Every variety and style of Frames, Cases, Lockets, Breast Pins &c., constantly on hand, and at prices to suit all.

Full plate pictures and family groups taken in the most perfect manner.

All pictures taken at their rooms warranted superior to any taken in the west.

Further comment is unnecessary.  We only ask you, one and all to call and see our collection of Pictures and judge for yourselves.  dec. 7.

Advertisement ran from October 22 to Nov. 5, 1856.

Corey & Marshall

Albatypes, , , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1857 May 21.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 21, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 328, P. 2.

A Card To The Public.  Patent Ambrotypes.  The Subscribers having sold their entire right for Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes for this city, to Mr. Lothrop G. Bean, No. 234 Merrimac street, would inform the public that they can be obtained at no other place, as he alone owns the right.  George Corey, J. P. Marshall.

Advertisement was recorded thirty-three times between May 31 to July 18, 1857.

Corduan, Joseph

Daguerreotype Plate Manufacturer, , , , ,

1840-1842       Rear 28 Cherry Street, New York, New York.

1841-1842       Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, Jamaica, New York.

1843                142 Fulton, New York, New York,

1844-1845       151 Fourth, New York, New York.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.) Thomas Longworth, Publisher.

1839/1840  not listed.

1840/1841  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1841/1842  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1842/1843  daguerreotype plates, rear 28 Cherry.

1843/1844  daguerpe., 142 Fulton.

1844/1845  daguerreotypes, 151 Fulton.

1845/1846  daguerreotypes, 151 Fulton.

1846/1847  not listed.

1840 February 29.  New-York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  February 29, 1840, Vol. XVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 877, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype.—The Daguerreotype apparatus, made from the designs of the distinguished discoverer of the process, is manufactured and for sale at 140 Nassau Street.  The subscriber is the first, it is believed, who made this apparatus in this country.  It has been used with successful results by gentlemen well known to the public, who are ready at any time to attest to its excellence.  Several simplifications also of the apparatus, by scientific men have been adopted, making it preferable to the French apparatus.  Its cost will also be less by about 30 dollars.

N. B.—Orders received for plates manufactured by Corduan, Perkins[1] & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 29 to March 14, 1840.

1840 February 29.  New-York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  February 29, 1840, Vol. XVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 877, P. 3.

To Daguerreotype Apparatus, made from the designs of the distinguished discoverer of the process, is manufactured and for sale at the Philosophical Instrument Establish, 140 Nassau Street, warranted to be correct and perfect in all its parts.  The subscriber has, by the aid of scientific men, succeeded in simplifying the apparatus in such a manner that it lessens the expense, in more portable than the French, and shortens an important part of the process.  The apparatus consists of the camera, the iodine box, the mercury apparatus, the box containing the chemical preparations used in the process, the plate box, the spirit lamp, and the washing or finishing apparatus, all put up in a neat chest suitable for travelling, and fitted up in such a manner that the traveller (sic.) may stop by the way and take views without being put to the inconvenience of first providing a dark chamber for that part of the process which requires to be done in the dark.  The price vary from 15 to 60 dollars.  Those who are intending to purchase had better call and see the apparatus and proofs taken by it.  G. W. Prosch, 140 Nassau street, N. Y.

The subscriber has leave to refer to Professor Samuel F. B. Morse, New York City University; Prof. John W. Draper, do. do.; Dr. John Torrey, M. D., Prof. of Chemistry, Medical College; Dr. James R. Chilton.

N. B.—Orders received for plates manufactured by Corduan, Perkins2 & Co.   

Advertisement ran from February 29 to May 2, 1840. 

1841 December 14.  Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser.  (Jamaica, New York.)  December 14, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 35, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  J. Corduan & Co. 28 Cherry st., New York, Will be at Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, on the first fair Saturday, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses.  Should any feel disposed to take a sitting, they will please leave their names at this office.               

Advertisement ran on December 14, 1841 to January 4, 1842.

[1] Possibly John L. Perkins, recorded in the 1840/1841 NYC directory as a philosophical Instrument maker, 249 Centre.

Copeland, Oliver Perry

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , ,

1854                Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855-1856       Rooms above Samuel Young’s Store, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1856-1857       Rooms in the upper part of the Post Office Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855 February 15.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  February 15, Vol. IV, No. 26, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 22, 1854.

1854 February 15.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 29, 1854.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,  

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to 24, 1855.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,   

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to December 26, 1855.

1855 January 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  January 16, Vol. VI, No. 16, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 January 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 16, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 1107, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 June 12.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 59, P. 3.

Portraits!  Portraits!!  The Subscriber Continues To Paint Portraits at his Gallery in Raleigh, both from life and daguerreotype pictures, and in either case pledges himself to give satisfactory likenesses upon very moderate terms.

If you have a daguerreotype likeness of a dead friend whom you loved and would like to obtain a life like portrait from the same, send the picture to Raleigh (by mail or otherwise) and you shall be accommodated.  The subscriber has, in connection with his Portrait Gallery a Daguerrean Gallery  also, where, with an excellent light, “quick working” cameras, &c., he flatters himself he can produce as fine a daguerreotype portrait as can be desired.

Gallery on Fayetteville street, over the store of Samuel Young, Esq.

Visitors respectfully invited and patronage solicited.  O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber will visit the country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting family portraits.  Raleigh, June 12, 1855.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to October 4, 1856.

1856 October 4.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 91, P. 3.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 4, 1856 to September 23, 1857.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

New Style of Pictures.—By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr. Copeland has removed to the rooms over the Post Office, where he is prepared to execute all orders in his line.  We have seen specimens of his “Color Type” pictures, as he calls them, and they are beautiful.—We believe this is his own invention, or discovery.  It is a daguerreotype painted in oil, and it is permanent and lifelike.  Mr. Copeland is a native artist, and deserves success, which his talents will surely win.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to 15, 1856.

1856 October 18.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 95, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last; and will close to-day Friday… Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 22.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 41, Whole No. 1155, P. 1.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last;…Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 29.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 98, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 October 29.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 42, Whole No. 1156, P. 2.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 December 20.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Members of the Legislature, and others, wishing fine Daguerreotypes or life-like portraits, can be accommodated at Copelands.  His rooms are over the Post Office.  Call and see specimens of his work.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

1857 January 7.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 13, P. 3.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan. 6, 1857.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 28, 1857.

1857 January 7.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Copeland, The Artist.—By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that our friend Copeland is no mean poetiser, as well as painter. 

Mr. Copeland is a decided genius, and we are glad to see a disposition on the part of North-Carolinians to patronize a native artist.  We hope he will continue to enjoy that patronage to which his merits so justly entitle him.

Members of the legislature and others visiting the “City of Oaks” at this time, who desire to procure a good likeness to carry home with them, would do well to call at Copeland’s Gallery (over the Post Office,) and sit for a color type.

Give him a call, one and all;

He’s very entertaining,

And if you want a likeness, he

Won’t keep you long remaining.

1857 January 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, Whole No. 1169, P. 3.

Fine Likenesses!  Messrs. Editors:  Acting upon your recommendation, I called, a few days since, (with several friends,) at Mr. Copeland’s gallery, and sat for one of those large a beautiful “color Types” likenesses.  I was detained but a few minutes in procuring the most satisfactory picture I have ever obtained.  The “color type” likeness, (as Mr. Copeland’s showed me,) is finished off in oil colors, and hence it must be a far more durable picture than those put up in the ordinary manner with dry colors.  Mr. Copeland is an accomplished artist, and I cheerfully recommend to all who want a perfect likeness to go and sit for a “color type,” and they may rest assured, that instead of getting, for their money, a miserable caricature, they will secure a likeness that will do them justice and be gratifying both to themselves and friends.  A Friend To Merit.

1857 March 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 36, P. 1.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C. 

Advertisement ran from March 28 & April 1, 1857.

1857 October 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 97, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                          5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                      5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

1857 October 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 52, Whole No. 1208, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                           5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                      5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

Cooley & Wilkinson

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847-1848       Rooms at the Windsor House, Windsor, Vermont.

1847 November 17.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 17, 1847, Vol. XXII, No. 46, Whole No. 1127, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson Respectfully announce to the citizens of Windsor and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Windsor House for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, in their large and beautiful style.  Any one wishing for a good likeness in only asked to give them a sitting, and if not satisfied, need not purchase.  They would invite strangers visiting Windsor, as well as residents, to call and examine their collection of specime3ns, if not wishing to sit for a likeness.  Miniatures taken in all weather, and set in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, or any style to suit customers.—Likenesses copied from portraits, or miniature engravings, &c., &c.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons.

N. B.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils.—A through course of instruction and experiments given in all cases, and furnished with apparatus if desired.

Cameras, plates, cases, lockets, chemicals, colors, polishing powder, buff leather, and everything used in the Photographic Art for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash.

Exhibition Room, Parlor No. 14.  O. H. Cooley, O. R. Wilkinson.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 15, 1847.

1847 November 19.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 19, 1847, Vol. IV, No. 22, Whole No. 179, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson Respectfully announce to the citizens of Windsor and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Windsor House for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, in their large and beautiful style.  Any one wishing for a good likeness in only asked to give them a sitting, and if not satisfied, need not purchase.  They would invite strangers visiting Windsor, as well as residents, to call and examine their collection of specime3ns, if not wishing to sit for a likeness.  Miniatures taken in all weather, and set in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, or any style to suit customers.—Likenesses copied from portraits, or miniature engravings, &c., &c.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons.

N. B.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils.—A through course of instruction and experiments given in all cases, and furnished with apparatus if desired.

Cameras, plates, cases, lockets, chemicals, colors, polishing powder, buff leather, and everything used in the Photographic Art for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash.

Exhibition Room, Parlor No. 14.  O. H. Cooley, O. R. Wilkinson.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1847 to January 7, 1848.

1847 December 22.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  December 22, 1847, Vol. XXII, No. 51, Whole No. 1132, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson would tender their thanks to the citizens of Windsor, and vicinity , for the liberal patronage they have received, and would give notice that their rooms will be closed in a few days.  Those wishing for Miniatures are requested to call immediately.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1847 to January 19, 1848.

1848 January 12.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  January 12, 1848, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, Whole No. 1135, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. O. R. Wilkinson has done some very beautiful work in this line in our village within a few weeks.  Some groups of children, two figures each, are as handsome, in the disposition of the figures and in the execution, as any thing of the kind that we have seen.

Cooley & West

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1848                Rooms in Hall’s Long Building, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1848 May 4.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 4, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 77, P. 3.

Messrs. Cooley & West Are about reopening the above Gallery for the season.

Their rooms will be fitted up in superior style, and they are supplied with all the necessary apparatus, material, &c., for doing Perfect work.  Old friends, and the community generally, are invited to give them a call.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 22, 1848.

1848 May 5.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 5, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 37, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Vermont Daguerrian Gallery Is now being fitted up in Hall’s Long Building.  It will be opened for the reception of visitors, May 10, 1848, when the proprietors will be happy to have a call from the citizens generally, and to show them our specimens; also our assortment of Gold Lockets, which will be sold very cheap, by the single one or by the dozen.

Operators that are in want of Lockets will find it for their advantage to give them a call before purchasing at Boston or other places. 

Also, will be kept at their Gallery a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals and every thing appertaining to the Daguerreotype line, which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons; also from Paintings, Daguerreotypes, Engravings, &c.  Pupils thoroughly instructed in the art, and furnished with instruments, if desired.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.  May 4th, 1848.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to June 30, 1848.

1848 June 26.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 26, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 92, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Cooley & West Would inform the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that they have fitted up their rooms in a superior manner for taking beautiful Daguerreotype Likenesses, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Rings, &c., by side or sky light, as the sitter may prefer.  We flatter ourselves, with our long and successful experience in the business, in the Southern as well as the Northern States, and with the late great improvements in the art, we shall be able to take Likenesses of Persons, Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, &c., in a style of execution, boldness of character, beauty of expression, in variety of sizes, and delicacy of light and shadow that will suit the most fastidious.

Constantly on hand, a splendid assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets.  Operators are requested to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell very cheap. Single or by the dozen.  Also a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, every thing appertaining to the Photographic Art, and which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Operators are invited to examine our Photographic Accelerating Fluid, which is acknowledged by the best artist to be the best thing now in use.

Likenesses taken of deceased persons.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils in every branch of the business.  Also all the late improvements in the art.  Persons wishing to go South or West will find it for their interest to give us a call before engaging elsewhere.

Constantly on hand, German, French and American Cameras, which will be sold low.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.     Hall’s Long Building, over the Post Office. Brattleboro, June 26.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to July 31, 1848.

1848 June 30.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 30, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 45, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Cooley & West Would inform the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that they have fitted up their rooms in a superior manner for taking beautiful Daguerreotype Likenesses, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Rings, &c., by side or sky light, as the sitter may prefer.  We flatter ourselves, with our long and successful experience in the business, in the Southern as well as the Northern States, and with the late great improvements in the art, we shall be able to take Likenesses of Persons, Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, &c., in a style of execution, boldness of character, beauty of expression, in variety of sizes, and delicacy of light and shadow that will suit the most fastidious.

Constantly on hand, a splendid assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets.  Operators are requested to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell very cheap. Single or by the dozen.  Also a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, every thing appertaining to the Photographic Art, and which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Operators are invited to examine our Photographic Accelerating Fluid, which is acknowledged by the best artist to be the best thing now in use.

Likenesses taken of deceased persons.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils in every branch of the business.  Also all the late improvements in the art.  Persons wishing to go South or West will find it for their interest to give us a call before engaging elsewhere.

Constantly on hand, German, French and American Cameras, which will be sold low.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.     Hall’s Long Building, over the Post Office. Brattleboro, June 26.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to August 11, 1848.

1849 April 23.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  April 23, 1849, Vol. II, No. 74, Whole No. 178, P. 3.

As It Should Be.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Spear & Mack, Successors to Cooley & West, having recently purchased the interest in the same, and having had their Rooms fitted up with all the late Improvements of the “Sky-Light,” after the style of our best City Operators, with an entire New Stock of Plates, Chemicals, &c.  are now prepared to take Pictures, in groups or single, on large or small sized Plates; and with the use of their new, splendid, and recently imported German Camera, are now prepared to take Pictures equal to any taken at any other establishment in the United States,—having had long experience in the business, they cannot fail of giving perfect representations of the original, in point of light, shade, and color.

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as in fair weather, with the use of their new “Camera,” which requires a thorough knowledge of the difference in time (required to sit).

Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons, Portraits, Daguerreotype and Painted Miniatures, Landscapes, Buildings, &c., &c., copied with accuracy and at short notice.

Terms reasonable and satisfaction warranted.

The inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity are most respectfully invited to their rooms and see specimens recently taken.

Also We keep constantly on hand an assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., adapted to the Daguerrian trade, which we will sell as low as can be purchased elsewhere.  J. H. Spear, J. C. Mack.          Brattleboro, April 23.

1849 April 27.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  April 27, 1849, Vol. XV, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Cooley & West have been succeeded in the Daguerreotype business in this village, by Messrs. Spear and Mack, at the old stand, Hall’s Long Building.  With the best apparatus and materials, united to skill and experience, the new comers are prepared to portray the “human face divine” in any style that may be desired, to the perfect satisfaction of sitters.  [Advertisement Next Week.] 

1849 July 2.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  July 2, 1849, Vol. II, No. 94, Whole No. 198, P. 3. Notice.  The copartnership heretofore existing under the name Cooley & West is this day by mutual consent dissolved.  O. H. Cooley, George S. West.  Brattleboro, Aug. 2d, 1848

Cookingham, James V.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, , , , ,

1852-1856       Over Merriman’s Store, Main Street, Jackson, Michigan.

1857-1859        Merriman’s New Block, Main Street, Jackson, Michigan.

1852 August 4.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  August 4, 1852, Vol. III, No. 49, P. 2.

Read the advertisement of Cookingham & Iams, the new Daguerreians.  The have nice rooms, display fine specimens, and have the reputation of being first rate artists.

1852 August 4.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  August 4, 1852, Vol. III, No. 49, P. 3.

Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery.  Over Merriman’s Store, Main Street, Jackson, Michigan.  The subscribers would say that they have opened rooms for the purpose of executing the above work, in a superior style to any ever taken, here or elsewhere, as our pictures are made indelible and warranted.  We would also say that we have the best suit of rooms in Michigan, west of Detroit, and having an apparatus superior to any other artist’s in the west, we are prepared to excel in every particular in the art, both in taking pictures and our mode of finish.

Ladies & Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at our rooms and examine specimens of the art.

Likenesses taken equally as well in cloudy as in clear weather and warranted.  Cookingham & Iams.

Advertisement ran from August 4 to November 3, 1852.

1852 September 1.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  September 1, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 1, P. 2.

We have hanging in our sanctum, a beautiful miniature of Gen. Scott, re-daguerreotyped from one of Brady’s, by Mr. Cookingham, who has opened rooms over Merriman’s Store.  It is a fine picture, and, indeed, Cookingham executes none other.  Give him a call.

1852 September 15.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  September 15, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 3, P. 2.

Monochromatic Painting.—Mr. Geo. A. Armstrong has successfully closed with his first class in this beautiful art, and having been solicited to take another class, has concluded to remain another term.  He designs also to keep a supply of marble board, crayons, stubs, holders, &c., of the best quality, which he will furnish at the lowest rates.  Persons wishing to take lessons are requested to call at Cookingham’s Daguerreian Rooms, over Merriman’s.

1852 November 17.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  November 17, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 112, P. 3.

Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery.  Over Merriman’s Store, Main Street, Jackson, Michigan.  The Subscriber would say that he still holds forth at his Old Stand, for the purpose of executing the above work in a superior style to any ever taken here or elsewhere as my pictures are made indelible and warranted.  I would also say that I have every facility for making the best of work, both in light and convenience of rooms, for customers, as well as apparatus for working

Which every one who visits my rooms acknowledges as unsurpassed by any they ever saw.

Ladies & Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at our rooms and examine specimens of the art.

Price  from $1 upwards, and no person is required to take a likeness unless it suits them, as I intend to spare no pains in giving perfect satisfaction by doing as I would like to be done by.  J. V. Cookingham.

Advertisement ran from November 17, 1852 to May 4, 1853.

1853 May 4.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  May 4, 1853, Vol. IV, No. 36, P. 1.

Business Directory—J. V. Cookingham, Daguerreian Artists; Rooms in Merchants Exchange Block

Advertisement ran from May 4 to October 10, 1855.

1853 May 11.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  May 11, 1853, Vol. IV, No. 37, P. 2.

J. V. Cookingham’s Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery.  Over Merriman’s Store.  The oldest and only place to get a well finished Daguerreotype in Jackson.  Mr. J. V. Cookingham takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Jackson, and vicinity, that he has fitted up his rooms in first class style, besides having secured many very valuable improvements in the art; also, having just received a very large assortment , of both plain and fancy cases, lockets, &c., of a very large variety.  This including five years of experience, he would say that he feels confident in satisfying all tastes and minds.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his many beautiful, and well executed Daguerreotypes at his rooms, as taken by the new process, which adds such perfection of delineation, and boldness and clearness of tone, as to entitle it to be classed among the greatest triumphs of science in modern times.  Instruction given in the art on reasonable terms, and warranted correct.  Don’t mistake the rooms, over Merriman’s Store, opposite the Empire Block.  Price from $1 upwards, and liberal deductions made for whole Families.  J. V. Cookingham, Artist.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to June 22, 1853.

1853 May 18.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  May 18, 1853, Vol. IV, No. 38, P. 2.

Mr. M. Finlay[1], a veteran Daguerreian Artist over fourteen years experience, has associated himself with Cookingham, for the furnishing of our town’s people with a little the best looking lot of pictures ever taken here.  Drop in and take a sit.

1853 October 12.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  October 12, 1853, Vol. V, No. 7, P. 2.

First Annual Fair Of The Jackson Co. Village of Jackson, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 5th and 6th days of October, instant…

Domestic Manufactures:  67 J. V. Cookingham, best lot of daguerreotypes  .50.

1854 June 21.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  June 21, 1854, Vol. V, No. 43, P. 3.

Public Opinion.  Cookingham’s Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery.  (Over Merriman’s Store, Main Street, Jackson.)  Mr. Cookingham takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Jackson and vicinity that he has fitted up his Daguerreian Rooms with new Apparratus’, (sic.)  Furniture, Stock, Cases &c., and that he is now executing pictures of the most magnificent style and finish, which his long experience of seven years has enabled him to acquire.  All those in want Pictures Cheap, Perfect and Lifelike, will do well to give him a call, and you will surely agree that he is the best artist that ever stopped in Jackson.  Stock at wholesale, and instructions given in the art on the most reasonable terms.  Cookingham, Artist.  

Advertisement ran from June 21 to October 25, 1854.

1854 August 2.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  August 2, 1854, Vol. V, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.

Attention, the people I wish to suggest

To all picture seekers, where they can do best;

My Daguerreian Gallery is now wide awake,

And I am able and ready good pictures to take.

I’ve every convenience, I take young and old,

And make as good pictures as ever were sold.

I wish to remind you that this is the place,

Where the Sky and Side-Light the features I trace,

And with the assistance (the light of the sky,)

I never need to procure a good eye;

With a shade or without, I can bring them to Light,

But a fine-shaded picture I think about right

I can put them in Keys; in Rings, or in Lockets,

Or in nice little cases, to slip in your pockets;

Or in nicer ones still, on a table to lay,

Which are inlaid with pearl, and call’d papermache,

Jenny Lind, and the like, to numerous to mention;—

But to dwell upon this is not my intention.

Therefore, many thanks to my patrons be tendered,

For the kind attention and help they have rendered;

And now in conclusion, I invite one and all,

When you come into Jackson, give me a call.  J. V. Cookingham, Artist.

Advertisement ran from August  2, 1854. to January 10, 1855.

1854 November 1.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  November 1, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 10, P. 2.

J. V. Cookingham’s Daguerreotypes.  Mr. J. V. Cookingham, takes pleasure in announcing to the public that he has returned from the east with the largest assortment of Daguerreotype Goods ever offered for sale in this market, of the latest styles.  He has also procured many improvements in the art which are worthy of attention, particularly Taking The Colors, which has been the anxiety of many for years.  He would invite your attention to his Views of Niagara Falls, Also, a full sized picture of  the Swiss Breaded Lady!!  The World renowned curiosity.  A full plate picture of Daniel S. Dickinson, of New York.  Also a Daguerreotype of the Man on the Rapids of Niagara!! who went over the Falls.

Call and see; no charge for showing Goods or looking at Pictures.

Rooms Over Merrimans’ Store, Main Street, Jackson, Mich, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 1, 1854 to September 26, 1955.

1854 November 8.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  November 8, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 11, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Second Annual Fair of the Jackson County Agricultural Society, held on the 12th, 13th, and 14th days of October, i1854, including discretionary premiums allowed by Executive Committees…

Miscellaneous:  J. V. Cookingham Collection Daguerreotypes, .50.

1855 April 25.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  April 25, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

Cookingham is beating the world on daguerreotypes.  A few day ago a group of friends from Detroit, so well were they pleased with his skill and pictures, favored him with their patronage in preference to the Detroit artists, declaring his pictures superior to theirs.  Call and see specimens.

1855 June 20.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  June 20, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 43, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.

Call and see;

For all must be aware, that

“Nature, when unadorned, is adorned the most”—

Was the expression of one who possessed a passionate

Love of the beautiful in the works of Nature.

The mellow landscape with its light and shade—

The rugged cliff—the gentle gushing fountain down the glade—

The mighty, thundering, rolling cataract—

The blushing rose bud, with its prismatic hues—

And man, above them all the most majestic as well

As the most beautiful object of Nature,

Bearing the noble impress on his brow of Him who rules all—

The noblest work of God;

Were to him never failing sources of pleasure

And delight.  The works of art are His prerogatives,

And the exercises of His high attributes

Would seem essential ever to secure

Nature as she is when unadorned,

From old Time’s ruthless grasp.

To view the fair impression in a frame

That wears with time as doth a noble name,

How bright the eye will speak of noble worth

In beauty’s pictures when we leave this earth.

As time moves on, eternity appears,

And mars our features with declining years;

And if we have an emblem of our face,

Secured on plates that time will ne’er erase,

We can behold with pleasure at our ease,

Times’ progress on our features as we please;

And if our friends depart from face of clay,

We still possess their features, which portray

Each smile of hope, and love to cherish still

Their noble deeds.  Then let all now fulfil

The debt they owe to all their friends,

Before pursued by “Satan,” and rush to

Cookingham’s Gallery and have your picture taken.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to October 3, 1855.

1856 January 3.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  January 3, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 18, P. 1.

Business Directory

Cookingham & Allen, Daguerreian Artists; Rooms in the Merrimack Exchange Block,  J. V. Cookingham, N. E. Allen.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to March 27, 1856.

1856 January 3.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  January 3, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  Cookingham & Allen.  Challenge The World!!  On Pictures!!  A New Era in the Fine Arts, Pictures in Stereoscope Cases Magnified The Size Of Life, They have just received the Magnifying Case, which is quite the novelty.  It enlarges a picture to Life Size, and reveals all its beauties, without materially adding to the expense.  And in addition to those we have every description of styles which Daguerreotypes are put up in, enumerating over sixty different kinds of Cases, and a splendid lot of Gold Lockets, which we off er extremely low!  We would state that we have the advantage of a Quick Working Camera.  With which we can take Pictures in any kind of weather.  Pictures taken of Children in the short space of two Seconds of Time.  Copies of other Daguerreotypes taken Equal To The Original.  Now let all fulfil the duty they owe to all their friends.

Before pursued by “Satan,”

And rush to Cookingham’s Gallery,

And have your “Picture” Taken.  Rooms over Merriman’s Store, Main Street.  N. E. Allen  J. V. Cookingham.

Advertisement was recorded five times between January 3 to February 21, 1856.[2]

1856 February 28.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  February 28, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 29, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—Mr. Cookingham has exhibited to us several specimens of this new style of the picture-taking art, which are superior to anything of the kind we have witnessed.  The Ambrotype is an entirely distinct discovery and process from the Daguerreotype, as far in advance of that style of likenesses as was the Daguerreotype in advance of the old fashioned “profile sketches.”  They exhibit a fullness, freshness and strength, it is impossible to procure in the daguerreotype.  Being taken upon Glass, they are given “positive,” or without reversing the position of the sitter,—and no mercury is used which leaves them free from glimmer and indistinctness of all mercurialized pictures.  They partake more of the nature of a Steel plate engraving than anything else we can compare them to, at the same time developing a richness in expression which cannot be imparted from mixed colors.  Call at Mr. Cookingham’s Rooms and examine his specimens. 

1856 February 28.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  February 28, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 29, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!!  Mr. Cookingham, Takes Pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Jackson and vicinity, that he is now prepared to execute the New Style Of Pictures!! Called Ambrotypes, in the latest and most approved style.  The Ambrotype likenesses are produced on Glass and the likeness is brought out in more full, round and lifelike proportions than taken by the old process.  It has not the glare of the old polished plate, but can be viewed with the ease and distinctness of an engraving.  It is taken without being reversed, and is positively indestructible by the action of the atmosphere or water, and cannot be tarnished or injured even by washing or rubbing.  Likenesses by this process can be taken in all kinds of weather, and in a few seconds of time.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Ambrotype process, and should you want one taken you will always find Mr. C. ready and willing to wait upon you, as he proposes making this his principal business.

Rooms over Merriman’s store, north side of main st.  J. V. Cookingham, Ambrotypist.

Advertisement ran from February 28 to July 31, 1856

1856 April 3.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  April 3, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 31, P. 1.

Business Directory.  J. V. Cookingham, Ambrotypist and Daguerreian Artist, Rooms in the Merchant Exchange Block.

Advertisement ran from April 3, 1856 to September 23, 1858.

1857 February 5.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  February 5, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 23, P. 2.

Cookingham’s Ambrotypes & Melaneotypes!!  Cookingham has Opened his New Picture Gallery at Last!!!  This Large and Splendid Establishment, surpassed by none for convenience and artistic merit, erected under the subscribers personal supervision, deserves a passing notice; it occupies the whole of one story 100 feet deep, in Merriman’s New Block, and divided into 4 Rooms, as follows:

1st.  A Parlow or Show Room 18 by 24.

2d.   A Toilet or Dressing Room 15 by 18 feet.

3d.   An Operating Room 18 by 24 feet.

4th.  A Finishing Room 15 by 20 feet.

Making the largest and best suit of Rooms in the west, and accompanied by the largest and best arranged Sky-Light & Side-Light in the State, having 230 square feet of light which enables him to take pictures in all kinds of weather, also adopted to taking Large Groups as well as Small and single Pictures.

Mr. Cookingham renders his sincere thanks to his old patrons and friends for past patronage and influence and again invites their attention to his new rooms and pictures, as he has spared no pains in Fitting Them Up!! to the comfort and pleasure of every one, and secured all the late improvement of taking pictures in the various styles which are now in vogue.

He would call particular attention to a new process called Melaneotypes. which are Patented, and he has purchased the right of Jackson Village and County, so that you will find the Melaneotype at no other place but Cookingham’s and the are certainly the finest pictures for Lockets, Pins and Rings, That were ever taken.

Particular attention paid to the taking of Children, Groups and every description of  Copying done with dispatch at all times, and equally well in all kinds of weather.

All wishing anything done in the picture line, are invited to call and examine Work & Prices!! before purchasing, as you will always find every description  of Cases used in the business, both Single and Double, Large and Small, Round, Square, Oblong, Octagon, Oval, and many others to numerous to mention.

Don’t forget the Place; in Merriman’s New Block, Main Street, Jackson, Mich.  J. V. Cookingham, Artist.

Advertisement ran from February 5 to November 26, 1857.

1857 November 26.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  November 26, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 13, P. 2.

Pictures!  Pictures!  Cookingham’s Premium Picture Gallery, In Merriman’s New Block, Main street, Jackson.  Cookingham still continues to make those very fine Ambrotypes and Melanotypes, that he is so celebrated in producing, and is now making a new style of Picture that please the public very much.  All that want a superior picture of themselves or friends, we would advise to go to Cookingham’s and get it, for he certainly has the best advantages for making good Pictures, and is the Oldest and Best artist known in the west.  Give him a trial, and you will never regret that you had your picture taken.

Advertisement ran from November 26 to December 24, 1857.

1858 January 7.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  January 7, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 19, P. 2.

$500.00 Reward!  Intense Excitement.  Highly Important To The Public!  Great Sensation in the Picture Trade Brilliant Display Of Specimens!ighly mportant To The Public!

  Irresistible Temptations!  Fine Ambrotypes for One Dollar.  People alive to their own Interests!

Cookingham is now offering to the public every desirable style of Pictures known to the community, and at lower rates and executed in a better manner than can be done at any other establishment in the State.  Remember these are the Largest Rooms! and possesses more facilities for executing fine Portraits than any other Gallery in the Great West, 

Remember the Rooms in Merriman’s New Block, Main Street, Jackson, Michigan.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to June 24, 1858.

1858 January 7.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  January 7, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 19, P. 3.

Readers have you ever visited Cookingham’s Ambrotype Rooms?  If not it is time you had.  We venture to say that a finer, better finished or arranged suit cannot be found anywhere; and as to pictures, that are of the best kind, and cheap as a song.  See adv’t.

1858 September 30.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  September 30, 1858, Vol. X, No. 5, P. 1.

Business Directory.  J. V. Cookingham, Ambrotypist and Daguerrean Artist.  Rooms in the Merriman Block, up stairs.

Advertisement ran from September 30, 1858 to December 22, 1859.

1858 November 25.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  November 25, 1858, Vol. X, No. 13, P. 2.

Cookingham’s Excelsior Gallery and Premium Pictures Still Ahead!  Receiving Three Distinct Premiums on Pictures made and exhibited by him at the late County Fair held in this place, as being the Best and Largest Collection of Pictures ever exhibited in this place.  Bluffing, as it were, all Pretended Competition in the field.  The public will therefore know who has the confidence as well as the ability to make not only the best Pictures, but the largest Pictures in this city, as I have the largest Camera, or as some call Machine, and acknowledged by superior Artists to be the best one they ever saw, without any exceptions, and having the largest and best arranged suit of rooms in this city, I am prepared and am bound to make Better Pictures , Larger Pictures and just as Cheap Pictures as any other establishment dare or can, having constantly on hand the best of everything to make pictures with.  I am always ready to wait upon everybody that wants to look at, or have Pictures taken.

Rooms in Merriman’s Block, Main St., Jackson.  J. V. Cookingham, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1858 to August 18, 1859.

1858 December 9.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  December 9, 1858, Vol. X, No. 15, P. 3.

Cookingham’s Art Gallery.—It has long been a source of pride to our city, that it has one of the best, if not the best, Ambrotype and Picture Gallery in the State.  Our friend Cookingham has displayed a skill and energy in his profession which deserves to be rewarded by the liberal and substantial patronage which this community are able to bestow.  But to many are ready to desert an old and permanently established Artist, if they can only save a few cents or shillings in the price of pictures, even if they do not get near as good or well finished work.  In view of the fact that such competition now exists in this city, “Cook” has determined to “be with them to the end,” and advertises to take and put up in good style pictures for the small sum of fifty cents each.—Now is the time to get a good picture, taken bu a competent artist at the bare cost of the material, and they will be good ones, too.—Let nobody say they cannot afford to see them in the best of trim, “large as life and twice as natural” when they can get a good picture for fifty cents.  Just call at the Premium Gallery, in the Merriman Block, examine specimens and prices, and we know you will never go away angry or dissatisfied.

1858 December 16.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  December 16, 1858, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 4.

Good Dollar Pictures Put up in Cases at Cookingham’s Excelsior Gallery For Fifty Cents!

Advertisement ran from December 16, 1858 to August 18, 1859.

1859 January 6.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  January 6, 1859, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 3.

The Excelsior Art Gallery [in] Merrimack’s block is the only art gallery in the State that has never failed to take a premium at all fairs where its works was on exhibition.  This speaks more in its favor than at the other commendations it has received [and] they are not few.  Cookingham is now putting up Premium pictures for from 50c to $1, and warrants them superior to any other Artist’s in the city or State.

1859 February 3.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  February 3, 1859, Vol. X, No. 23, P. 3.

Cookingham’s appears to be still the centre of attraction to those who wish for a good, correct and cheap “shadow of the living self.”  It is useless for any competition to think of rivaling the Excelsior Gallery.  The idea of getting cheap, stale, flat pictures, is a humbug, when you can get a fine, lasting, brilliant likeness, such as has always heretofore cast a dollar, for fifty cents.  This you can do at Cookingham’s and it is the only place in the State where this agreeable little thing can be done.  We advise all in search of a good artist, and who prefer a good picture to a poor one, to go to his rooms.

1859 October 20.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  October 20, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 8, P. 4

Good Dollar Pictures Put up in Cases at Cookingham’s Excelsior Gallery.  For Fifty Cents!  Cookingham’s Excelsior Gallery And Premium Pictures Still Ahead!  Receiving Three Distinct Premiums on Pictures made and exhibited by him at the late County Fair held in this place, as being the Best and Largest Collection of Pictures ever exhibited in this place.  Bluffing, as it were, all Pretended Competition in the field.  The public will therefore know who has the confidence as well as the ability to make not only the best Pictures, but the largest Pictures in this city, as I have the largest Camera, or as some call Machine, and acknowledged by superior Artists to be the best one they ever saw, without any exceptions, and having the largest and best arranged suit of rooms in this city, I am prepared and am bound to make Better Pictures , Larger Pictures and just as Cheap Pictures as any other establishment dare or can, having constantly on hand the best of everything to make pictures with.  I am always ready to wait upon everybody that wants to look at, or have Pictures taken.

Rooms in Merriman’s Block, Main St., Jackson.  J. V. Cookingham, Artist.

Advertisement ran from October 20 to December 1, 1859.

1859 November 24.  The American Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  November 24, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 13, P. 3.

Cookingham’s Art Gallery is still the most famous and fashionable thing of its kind in this section of the State, as the crowds who constantly throng it attest.  As the season for the annual interchange of tokens of love, friendship and respect, is approaching, it will be well to be prepared for it.  You can have superior pictures put up in any style you want at Cookingham’s Rooms on the shortest notice.  A word to the wise is sufficient.   

[1] Possibly Marshall Finley.

[2] Newspaper was not available from October 10 to December 27, 1855.

Cooke, Joseph Parson

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1842.               Amateur photographer made calotype in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]

From Harvard Magazine (Cambridge, Massachusetts) January-February 1981, Vol. 83, No. 3, p. 41.  At That Moment In Time.  Harvard’s photo archives, explored by Christopher S. Johnson, Fourteen in a series.

Josiah Parsons Cooke (1827-1894) Took these Calotype photographs of the Boston Museum on Tremont Street and part of city hall (or was it the old courthouse?) around 1842.

In 1842, Cooke was just fifteen.  No matter.  Photography itself was only three.  Daguerre’s silver-plate process (the daguerreotype) and William Fox Talbot’s paper-negative process (the calotype or talbotype) had been made public in 1839.  The daguerreotype, because of its subtle gradations of tone, its microscopic grain, and its awesomely high definition, became the popular favorite.  The calotype, in which a harsh granite like image emerged from a haze of paper weave, mottling, blotches, and even watermarks, would not be fully appreciated until Impressionism had accustomed critics to form that dissolved in a mist of texture.  By then both calotype and daguerreotype had long been obsolete.

The calotype was patented in England and the United States; the daguerreotype was patented only in England.  Calotype licenses came dear, and for the Americans the daguerreotype was free.  Commercial common sense made the American calotype a rarity.

Still, a calotype was more easily made than a daguerreotype.  Writing paper dipped in solutions of table salt and silver nitrate was less expensive (and less deadly) than a silver plate fumed with vapors of iodine and mercury.  A few American amateurs—well beneath the notice of the patentee—tried their hand at calotype.

The earliest were Samuel Longfellow (younger brother of the poet) and Edward Everett Hale (author of “The Man without a Country”), who,  in the spring of 1839—their senior year at Harvard—succeeded in calotyping Harvard Hall from the window of Hale’s room in Massachusetts Hall.  Hale was seventeen at the time.  In February of 1840, M. Carey Lea, then seventeen years old, exhibited forty of his calotypes to the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.  In 1842, the Boston inventor William F. Channing, at a relatively mature 22, published an account of his own simplified version of the calotype process.

Though last, Josiah Cooke, at fifteen, was the youngest of these young experimenters; and of them all, his images alone survive.  Photo historian Robert Taft, in Photography and the American Scene, concludes that “they are among the earliest American negatives still in existence.

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