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Carlton, Samuel L.

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1846                90 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1848                Middle Street, Nearly Opposite the Exchange, Portland, Maine.

1850-1859       80 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1846 February 10.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  February 10, 1846, Vol. XLVIII, No. 6, P. 3.

Daguerreotype and Writing Rooms No. 90 Middle St., Portland, (2d door South Canal Bank.)  The Subscriber would inform the Citizens of Portland and vicinity, that he has removed his writing academy from No. 80 to No. 90 Middle street, where he continues to give lessons in Writing both day and evening.  (Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Brooks, Artist.)  Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to improve in this useful art, are invited to call.  And also those wishing to obtain Daguerreotype Miniatures, of themselves or friends, can obtain them by calling at the Rooms of the Subscriber—put up in neat Morocco Cases, for $2.00.  Lockets of all description furnished to order.

Plain and Ornamental writing executed to order.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine Specimens of Daguerreotype Art, and also those of Penmanship.  S. L. Carleton.

1848 March 23.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 23, 1848, Vol. XXVI, No. 35, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Carlton who advertises to-day, is skillful in his art, and very communicative.  The applicant for likenesses is allowed to examine the process, by which the plate is prepared for the picture, ad may be pretty sure of a fair representation.

1848 March 23.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 23, 1848, Vol. XXVI, No. 35, P. 3

$2,000 Reward.  To any artist in the United States, who will produce a better Daguerreotype Likeness than can be produced at Carleton’s Gallery—nearly opposite the Exchange, Middle Street, Portland—one more natural, bold and possessing a more life-like appearance, and will also give the required information relative to the process.

Remember that the only place in the city where you can get Miniatures executed on the new plan, is at Carleton’s Gallery, nearly opposite the Exchange.

N. B.—With the aid of his newly imported German instrument, combined with his superior chemical preparation, of which he alone is possessor, the subscriber is now prepared to exhibit specimens hereto fore unequalled.

Apparatus and Stock of all kinds, or sale as cheap as can be obtained elsewhere.  All orders from the country promptly attended to.

Instruction given on the new plan, with or without Apparatus.  Carleton.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to May 4, 1848.

1848 April 11.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 11, 1848, Vol, L, No. 15, P. 3.

Facts To Be Remembered.  The Subscriber having, for some time past, had almost daily, and sometimes hourly demonstrations of the superiority of his style of Daguerreotype Miniatures over all others taken in this city—both by public sentiment and by those who have had their Miniatures taken by other operators in this city, coming to his Rooms to have them retaken; and being so completely satisfied (without any long argument to convince them,) that they are not only willing to pay for having them retaken, but still continue to manifest their satisfaction by inducing their friends to come, and in many cases coming with them by scores—and the subscriber, believing it far better to let his work speak for him than to extol himself, would say to all who are interested, that he has fitted up a Room with a large number of specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures of many of the well-known citizens of Portland, and would respectfully invite all, whether they want Pictures taken or not, to call and examine Specimens and judge for themselves.

He still holds himself in readiness to retake Pictures taken by other operators in this city, and in case he fails to give them satisfaction, will not only pay for the Picture, but also for their trouble.

N. B.  All Pictures taken at this Establishment are warranted to give satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Apparatus and Stock of all kinds for sale of the best kind, and cheap as can be obtained elsewhere, nearly opposite the Exchange, Middle Street, Portland.  Carleton. april 4.

1848 April 13.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 13, 1848, Vol. XXVI, No. 38, Whole No. 1338, P. 3.

Facts Are Stubborn Things.  The Subscriber having, for some time past, had almost daily, and sometimes hourly demonstrations of the superiority of his style of Daguerreotype Miniatures over all other taken in this city—both by public sentiment and by those who have had their Miniatures taken by other operators in this city, coming to his rooms to have them retaken; and being so completely satisfied (without any long argument to convince them,) that they are not only willing to pay for having them retaken, but still continue to manifest their satisfaction by inducing their friends to come, and in many cases coming with them by scores—and the subscriber, believing it far better to let his work speak for him than to extol himself, would say to all who are interested, that he has fitted up a room with a large number of specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures of many of the well known citizens of Portland, and would respectfully invite all, whether they want pictures taken or not, to call and examine specimens and judge for themselves.

He still holds himself in readiness to retake Pictures taken by other operators in this city, and in case he fails to give them satisfaction, will not only pay for the picture, but also for their trouble.

N.B. All Pictures taken at this Establishment are warranted to give satisfaction or no charge will be made.

Apparatus and stock of all kinds for sale of the best kind, and cheap as can be obtained elsewhere, nearly opposite the Exchange, Middle Street, Portland.  Carleton.

Advertisement ran from April 13 to  November 23, 1858.

1849 October 13.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 13 & 15, 1849, Vol. XIX, No. 237 & 238, P. 2.

The Cattle Show.  The Fair and Cattle Show of the Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society, held in this city on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, proved to be the most extensive and finest exhibition  the Institution has ever held.

Specimens of Daguerreotypes, by Ormsbee and Silsbee, were considered as demonstrating an arrival at the highest stages of the art.  Your committee do not hesitate to express their opinion that these cannot be surpassed by any Daguerreotypist in the country—Awarded a diploma.

Some Daguerreotype specimens, by S. L. Carlton, were  likewise thought excellent; but for want of sufficient variety a full comparison cou’d not be instituted between them and those above spoken of.

1849 October 16.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 16, 1849, Vol. LI, No. 42, P. 3.

The Cattle Show.  The Fair and Cattle Show of the Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society held in this city on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, proved to be the most extensive and finest exhibition the Institution has ever held….

Specimens of Daguerreotypes, by Ormsbee and Silsbee, were considered as demonstrating an arrival at the highest stages of the art.  Your committee do not hesitate to express their opinion that these cannot be surpassed by any Daguerreotypist in the country.

Some Daguerreotype specimens, by S. L. Carlton, were likewise thought excllent; but for want of sufficient variety a full comparison could not be instated between them and those above spoken of.

1850 January 21.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 21, 1850, Vol. XX, No. 18, P. 3.

The Best Place In Portland to get a good Daguerreotype likeness is at Carleton’s, opposite the Custom House, No. 80 Middle St.  Give him a call if you wish to get your money’s worth.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to February 8, 1850.

1850 May 8.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  May 8, 1850, Vol. XX, No. 109, P. 3.

A Card.  S. L. Carleton, takes this opportunity of  returning his most sincere thanks to his friends and patrons, for the most liberal patronage; and wishing a continuance of past favors, would inform them he has made an entire change in his establishment.  His rooms are now fitted up in the best possible style, with a Sky Light constructed on the most improved scientific principles.  The dark heavy, perpendicular shade in other sky lights is entirely avoided, and light and shade graduated to any degree.  He has also engaged an artist of acknowledged merit to design furniture, &c. &c., sp as to give his pictures all the richness and romance of the Italian school.

S. L. Carleton will strictly adhere to his former rules of “Perfect Satisfaction Warranted, Or No Charge.”

Instructions given in the art on reasonable terms.

All kinds of Daguerreotype apparatus and stock furnished at short notice at the lowest possible price.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to August 5, 1850.

1850 August 8.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  August 8, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 3, Whole No. 1459, P. 3.

The Best Place In Portland to get a good Daguerreotype likeness is at Carleton’s, opposite the Custom House, No. 80 Middle St.  Give him a call if you wish to get your money’s worth.

Advertisement ran from August 8, 1850 to  June 15, 1852.

1850 September 27.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  September 27, 1850, Vol. XX, No. 230, P. 3.

Something New!  Patent Right Secured!  The subscriber at his Rooms, No. 80 Middle Street, Portland, a new style of Daguerreotype Case, containing a convex lens, ground glass, &c., through which the Daguerreotype looks the size of life; and indeed so close is the resemblance, that it is often hard to convince the beholder that he is not actually looking at the substance instead of the shadow.

Please call and examine specimens. 

Pictures put in the above or common styles unsurpassed, at No. 80 Middle street, Portland, opposite the new Custom House.  S. L. Carleton.

Advertisement ran from September 27, 1850 to January 11, 1851.

1850 October 29.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 29, 1850, Vol. LII, No. 43, P. 1 & 2.

(Official.)  Cumberland County Agricultural And Horticultural Society.  Agreeable to appointment the Fair and Cattle Show commenced on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1850, in Portland.

The Cattle Show was held in the pasture, corner of Green and Portland Streets; the exhibition of Produce, Manufactured Articles, &c., at the City Hall…

Daguerreotypes—It may be proper too, to consider under this head the Daguerreotype pictures which are at the Fair, and are equal in beauty, accuracy, and perfection to those produced in any part of the world.  Though they are paintings by the sun and not by hand of man, which is only mechanically employed to a certain extent in their formation, yet as objects of ornament and not strictly of utility, and indebted for their beauty to the cunning of human skill, their station may be within the province of the Fine Arts.  Of the three different artists who have furnished these, Silsbee and Ormsbee produced their pictures by one method of operation, and Carleton by another; and as to their merit, [that] excellent judge, public opinion, has so decidedly established their equality, that any further distinction by this Society than a diploma to each, would seem invidious and improper.

1851 March 18.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 18, 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 64, P. 3.

“Never give up the Ship.”  A. Card.  S. L. Carleton respectfully informs his friends and the public, that it is not his intention to leave Portland, (as his former competitors, Ormsbee & Silsbee has done) whilst he is favored with the patronage of the citizens.  He would further state, that he will as usual, personally attend his customers, and not leave them to the mercy of green hands.

Also, that He is now “The Oldest Operator In The City,” and has one of the best Top Lights and other “fixings,” so as to enable him to furnish his customers with the richest and best Daguerreotypes that can be obtained in “these United States.[”]  He will guarantee to give the most perfect satisfaction Or No Charge.

He would further say, that his specimen pictures are all his own work.  The public may depend he will not deceive them by exhibiting the work of others as his own.  Pictures taken at his establishment , 80 Middle street, are warranted not to fade, being finished by a process only known to himself.

He would inform operators that he compounds all chemicals used in the art, which he keeps constantly on hand, wholesale and retail.  He has also for sale Galvanic Batteries with instructions how to use them, which no operator should be without, as plates when galvanized are more sensitive and therefore produce a more bold and life-like-picture. 

He would further add that he keeps for sale all manner of Daguerreotype Stock and Apparatus as cheap as it can be obtained in Boston or New York.

Instructions given in the art on reasonable terms.

All persons wanting to get their likenesses taken will do well to call in the forenoon, as his rooms are usually crowded in the afternoon.

Advertisement ran from March 18 to 28, 1851.

1851 June 24.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 24, 1851, Vol. LII, No. 25, P. 2.

District Court.—The grand Jury came in yesterday noon. Having found eighteen bills of indictment…

Charles I Williams.  for breaking into and robbing the Daguerreotype rooms of S. L. Carleton, was arraigned and plead guilty, and was sentenced to three years’ hard labor in the State’s prison.

1851 June 30.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 30 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 151, P. 3.

Carleton’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 80 Middle Street, Portland. Me.  Having the largest sky-light and the best arranged Daguerreotype Rooms in the State, he guarantees to all his customers Perfect satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Groups from two to fifty on the same plate, taken in a manner not surpassed in the world.

Likenesses taken of the sick or deceased, at their residences.

N. B. Dark Drapery Decidedly Preferable.  Please call and examine Specimens.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Mr. C. has constantly on hand a large assortment of German and American Cameras, of the very best quality.

French and American Plates; Gold and Pater Lockets, Pins, Rings and Bracelets, for Daguerreotypes.

Cases, Frames, Chemicals, (of his own compounding) Polishing Materials, and every thing used in the business, for sale wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash prices.

Instruction given on reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to August 5, 1851.

1851 July 1.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  July 1, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 27, P. 3.

Carleton’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 80 Middle Street, Portland. Me.  Having the largest sky-light and the best arranged Daguerreotype Rooms in the State, he guarantees to all his customers Perfect satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Groups from two to fifty on the same plate, taken in a manner not surpassed in the world.

Likenesses taken of the sick or deceased, at their residences.

N. B. Dark Drapery Decidedly Preferable.  Please call and examine Specimens.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Mr. C. has constantly on hand a large assortment of German and American Cameras, of the very best quality.

French and American Plates; Gold and Pater Lockets, Pins, Rings and Bracelets, for Daguerreotypes.

Cases, Frames, Chemicals, (of his own compounding) Polishing Materials, and every thing used in the business, for sale wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash prices.

Instruction given on reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from July 1 to August 12, 1851.

1851 November 4.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 4, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 44, P. 1 & 2.

Cumberland County Agricultural And Horticultural Society.  Agreeably to notice, the Fair and Cattle Show commenced on Wednesday, October 15, 1851 in Portland.

The Cattle Show was held in the pasture, corner of Green and Portland streets, the exhibition of produce, Manufactured articles, &c., at the City Hall…

Daguerreotypes:—There were numerous specimens of Daguerreotypes, from Geo. M. Howe, Messrs. Stevens & Gerrish and Mr. Samuel Carlton.  The committee could see but slight difference between those of Howe, and Stevens & Gerrish, both were believed to be as near perfection, as the daguerreotype process will allow, but on the whole the evidence of artistical skill in those of Messrs. Stevens & Gerrish, inclined the committee to givetheirs the preference, and they awarded them a premium, 2.00.  To those of Mr. Howe they awarded a diploma.

Mr. Carlton has many admirers in his line, and deservedly so.

1851 November 11.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 11, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 45, P. 3.

The Best Place In Portland to get a good Daguerreotype likeness is at Carleton’s, opposite the Custom House, No. 80 Middle St.  Give him a call if you wish to get your money’s worth.

Advertisement ran from November 11, 1851 to June 29, 1852.

1852 March 26.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 26, 1852, Vol. XXV, No. 13, P. 4.

The Best Place In Portland to get a good Daguerreotype likeness is at Carleton’s, opposite the Custom House, No. 80 Middle St.  Give him a call if you wish to get your money’s worth.

Advertisement ran nine times between March 26 to July 30, 1852.

1852 August 6.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  August 6, 1852, Vol. XXV, No. 32, P. 4.

The Best Place In Portland to get a good Daguerreotype Likeness is at Carleton’s, opposite the Custom House, No. 80 Middle St.  Give him a call if you wish to get your money’s worth.

Advertisement was recorded 88 times between August 4, 1852 to December 22, 1854.

1852 September 14.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  September 14, 1852, Vol. LIV, No. 37, P. 2.

Pardoned.—Charles I. Williams, who was sentenced in June 1851 to three years in State Prison for taking property from S. L. Carleton’s Daguerreotype Rooms in this city, has through the influence of Mr. Carleton with the Governor and Council, been pardoned on account of ill health.  This will be cheering news to the convict, and also to his parents who were doubly afflicted while they saw their son wasting under disease and had not the opportunity of administering to his wants.

1852 September 17.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  September 17, 1852, Vol. XXV, No. 38, P. 2.

Pardoned.—Charles I. Williams, who was sentenced in June 1851 to three years in State Prison for taking property from S. L. Carleton’s Daguerreotype Rooms in this city, has through the influence of Mr. Carleton with the Governor and Council, been pardoned on account of ill health.  This will be cheering news to the convict, and also to his parents who were doubly afflicted while they saw their son wasting under disease and had not the opportunity of administering to his wants.

1853 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1853, Vol. 53, No. 43. P. 2.

[Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.]  The Cattle Show And Fair—Second Day.  Pictures…In the center of the hall was a case of photographic pictures, or daguerreotypes on paper, of familiar views, by Smith & Morrison & Co…

Of daguerreotypes, Carlton and Howe contributed two cases of very life-like and beautiful specimens.

1853 November 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 8, 1853, Vol. 53, No. 45. P. 4.

Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.  Agreeable to notice , the Fair and Show commenced in Portland on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1853.  The Cattle Show was held in the pasture, corner of Green and Portland Streets.  The Fair of produce and manufactured articles, at Lancaster Hall…

Premiums on Fine Arts, &c…

In regard to Daguerreotypes and Photographs, which perhaps may not be classed so properly under any other department as this.  Your committee particularly recommend notice to be made by you by a Diploma of the fine Crystalotypes (called Daguerreotypes on paper) exhibited by Smith & Morrison of Portland.  As most creditable beginnings of the introduction into our vicinity, so much to be hoped for, of the beautiful development of Photography.

Of the Daguerreotypes exhibited by Geo. W. Howe, as well as those by Mr. S. L. Carlton, they urge honorable mention as sustaining the reputation which the professors of that art have well earned, during many years for those executed here as being among the most beautiful in the world.

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 branch 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. 

1855 January 19.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 19, 1855, Vol. XXVIII, No. 3, P. 4.

The Best Place In Portland to get a good Daguerreotype Likeness is at Carleton’s, opposite the Custom House, No. 80 Middle St.  Give him a call if you wish to get your money’s worth.

Advertisement was recorded 73 times between January 19, 1855 to September 26, 1856.

1856 October 3.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 3, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 32, P. 4.

The Best Place In Portland to get a good Daguerreotype Likeness is at Carleton’s, opposite the Custom House, No. 80 Middle St.  Give him a call if you wish to get your money’s worth.

Advertisement was recorded 75 times between October 3, 1856 to April 16, 1858.

1859 February 22.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 8, P. 3.

The Best Place In Portland….To Get A….Good Daguerreotype, Ambrotype or Photographic Likeness Is at Carleton’s Old Stand, by Carleton & Davis, No. 80 Middle Street.

Carlton & Davis

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1859                80 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1859 February 22.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 8, P. 3.

The Best Place In Portland….To Get A….Good Daguerreotype, Ambrotype or Photographic Likeness Is at Carleton’s Old Stand, by Carleton & Davis, No. 80 Middle Street.

Carey, P. M.

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1852                Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.

1852 November 28.  The Savannah Courier.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 28, 1852, Vol. I, No. 86, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Carey, Would respectfully give notice, that he has re-opened his Gallery, corner Bryan Street and Market Square, where he will be happy to wait on all persons who would have a superior picture.

Instruction given in the Art, and all the apparatus furnished.  Also a large lot of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., for sale.

*Variant spelling (Mr. Cary; P. M. Carey; Mr. Cary and Preston M. Cary) are all possibly the same person.

Carey, Mr.

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1844                Rooms Over D. D. Parmelee’s Store, Middletown, Connecticut.

1844 October 2.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 2, 1844, Vol. VII, No. 353, P. 2.

We take pleasure in directing public attention to the fact that Mr. Carey, whose Daguerreotype likenesses are greatly admired in other cities, is now among us.  He is represented to us by a gentleman of New Haven to be superior in the practice of this beautiful art.

1844 October 2.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 2, 1844, Vol. VII, No. 353, P. 3.

Cary’s Daguerrian Rooms, Over D. D. Parmelee’s store.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from October 2 to 9, 1844.

*variant spelling (Mr. Carey; P. M. Carey; Mr. Cary & Preston M. Cary) are all possibly the same person.

Carden & Norton

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1854                369 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1854, Whole No. 6494, P. 5.

Stop! Stop! Stop!—It is the Fashion for all

To go to the daguerrean called International.

Kept by Norton & Carden, two artist of merit,

Who into your portraits throw nature and spirit.

So, quickly step into their gallery of art,

And they warrant a fine picture ere you depart.

Norton & Carden, 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon.

1854 June 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 6, 1854, Whole No. 6495, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—Daguerreotypes

Talk of your Browns, your Jenkins or others

Who take portraits of mothers, sisters or brothers,

A [  ?  ] is display’d which ne’er was thought on

In those which are taken by Carden and Norton;

They are all pronounced good, in fact they are fine,

So don’t forget its in Broadway, number three six nine.

1854 June 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 7, 1854, Whole No. 6496, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes-Daguerreotypes—“I Say, my friend, where are you going?”  “Why I am going as fast as I can to Norton & Carden’s international daguerrean gallery, to have my portrait taken; they are always good.”  “Are they?  Then I’ll g too.”  Norton & Carden, 369 Broadway, next to Taylor’s saloon.

1854 July.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  July 1854, New Series. Vol. VII, No. 1, P. 207.

Norton & Cardon—Have opened a Daguerrean Gallery at No. 369 Broadway…

Carbutt, G. John

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1858-1859       Rooms over Pershing’s Drug Store, Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana.

1858 April 29.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  April 29, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 23, Whole No. 127, P. 2.

Carbutt’s New Ambrotype & Photograph Side And Sky-Light Gallery, Over Pershing’s Drug Store, Michigan Street, Plymouth, Ind.

The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Plymouth, Marshall and adjoining counties, that he has fitted up the above Gallery, with the view of permanently locating here; and he takes this opportunity of making known to them that he is prepared to execute likenesses in all the various styles of the art, and in the highest perfection.  Having had a practical experience in the art since its first introduction west of the Mountains, he flatters himself that the merits of his Pictures, and the unequalled facilities at his command for taking them in the shortest possible time of sitting, will induce the public in general to give him a call.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens and likewise view the magic powers of the Stereoscope. 

N. B.—The Art taught and apparatus furnished, on reasonable terms.  I also make and keep for sale, a superior article of Collodian, which I warrant to keep good for six months; price, $2 per bottle.  Operators, who desire to make fine work, would do well to give it a trial.  C. J. Carbutt, Artist.                       

Advertisement ran from April 29 to July 22, 1858.

1858 April 29.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  April 29, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 23, Whole No. 127, P. 2.

Carbutt’s New Ambrotype & Photograph Side and Sky-Light Gallery, Over Pershing & Co.’s. Drug Store, Michigan St., Plymouth, Ind.

The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Plymouth, Marshall and adjoining counties, that he has fitted up the above Gallery, with the view of permanently locating here, and he takes this opportunity of making known to them, that he is prepared to execute Likenesses in all the various styles of the art, and in the highest perfection.  Having had a practical experience in the Art since its first introduction west of the mountains, he flatters himself that the merits of his pictures, and the unequalled facilities at his command for taking them in the shortest possible time of sitting, will induce the public in general to give him a call.

All work warranted.  Prices range from 50 cents upwards.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens and likewise view the magic powers of the Stereoscope.  C. J. Carbutt, Artist.

N. B.—The Art taught and apparatus furnished, on reasonable terms.  I also make and keep for sale, a superior article of Collodian, which I warrant to keep good for six months; price, $2 per bottle.  Operators, who desire to make fine work, would do well to give it a trial.  Plymouth, Ind.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to July 15, 1858.

1858 May 13.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  May 13, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 25, Whole No. 129, P. 3.

We took occasion, the other day, to drop into the new Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery of Mr. Carbutt; and, for an hour, was highly entertained, looking through the magic stereoscope.  No one can form an idea of the beauty and perfection of these views, until he has examined them.  “Niagara Falls,”  “The Greek Slave,”  “A Wedding Scene,” “Across the Waters,” and a “Palace by Gas Light,” were favorites with us among the collection.  Looking at the view of Niagara, we could see the very moss-covered rock where we once sat and gazed on that King of Wonders, with thoughts and emotions, for whose utterance there is no language.

Mr. Carbutt seems to possess the true spirit of the Artist.  In love with his beautiful Art, he seems desirous of excelling in every branch, and brining to the highest perfection all the latest discoveries and improvements.

He has permanently located among us, and has every facility for doing an extensive and satisfactory business, and we have no doubt but that his expectations in this respect, will be fully realized.

1858 June 10.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  June 10, 1858, Vol. 2, No. 31, P. 3.

Ambrotype Car For Sale; nearly new,—Price $125,—can be seen in Rochester, Ind.

Address or apply to A. J. Hasler, Warsaw, Ind., or to G. J. Carbutt, Plymouth, Ind. 

Advertisement ran from June 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 July 29.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  July 29, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 36, Whole No. 140, P. 2.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Stereographs Taken daily at the Cosmopolitan Gallery, over Pershing’s Drug Store, equal to any taken in the Union.  Call and examine the sublime view of Niagara Falls, The Greek Slave, a Palace by Gas Light, &c., in that wonderful instrument, the Stereoscope.  Stereoscope views of private or public buildings taken, and the stereoscope furnished to order.  Terms as low as can be afforded, and all pictures warranted.  J. Carbutt, Artist.                  

Advertisement ran from July 29, 1858 to May 19, 1859.

1858 September 9.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  September 9, 1858, Vol. 2, No. 44, P. 3.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Stereographs Taken Daily At The Cosmopolitan Gallery, over Pershing’s Drug Store, Michigan Street, equal to any taken in the Union.  Call and examine the sublime view of Niagara Falls, The Greek Slave, a Palace by Gas Light, &c., &c., in that wonderful instrument, the Stereoscope. 

Stereoscope views of private or public buildings taken, and the stereoscope furnished to order. 

Terms as low as can be afforded, and all pictures warranted.  J. Carbutt, Artist.  July 29, 1858.

Advertisement ran from September 9, 1858 to April 14, 1859.

1859 March 3.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  March 3, 1859, Vol. 4, No. 14, Whole No. 170, P. 3.

Last Tuesday we stepped into Carbutt’s Ambrotype Gallery, and were struck with surprise and admiration at the many improvements he is making in the art.  He has a photographic likeness of our paternal relative, which only lacks size to make it as ‘natural as life.’  Mr. Carbutt is a good artist, a perfect gentleman, and intends making this the locality for future operations.  We hop all who have any patronage to bestow on artists will extend it to him, for we can assure them that he is in every way worthy.

1859 May 5.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 26, P. 3.

Grecian Painting.  This beautiful but simple style of Painting is now being executed in a superior manner by our enterprising artist Carbutt, at his Photograph Gallery.  Our Citizens no longer have an excuse for not decorating their rooms with Paintings or Engravings, as both can be procured at such a trifling cost as to place them within the reach of all.  A call at Mr. C.’s Rooms will convince every one of this fact.  He has a list of over two hundred Engravings, any of which he will furnish at New York prices.  Gilt Frames of any size made to order.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to 19, 1859.

1859 May 5.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 26, P. 3.

Carbutt has a number of new and splendid Engravings, Photographs and Paintings hanging up around his gallery, among the rest a life size likeness of Daniel Webster.  Step in and examine his pictures, and if you conclude to purchase one for the gratification of your wife and children, you will never be sorry for it.

1859 August 11.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  August 11, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 40, P. 3.

That Excelsior Photographist—And Ambrotypist, John Carbutt, has recently re-arranged his fine picture gallery and made great additions thereto.

In addition to his legitimate business, sun-painting, Mr. C. does and is prepared to do all sorts of Italian, Grecian and other kinds of oil paintings.—In his rooms are already many specimens of his skill in this line—such as the “Happy Family,” “Niagara Falls,” &c., &c., all beautifully executed.  Besides this he has a fine collection of lithographs. Engravings and portraits, comprising landscapes, splendid views of notable places, likenesses of eminent characters, and such other pictures as are usually found in first class country galleries.

We think Mr. Carbut excels as a photographer, and in all his works displays the skill of a genuine artist.  A visit to his gallery will repay many times its cost.

1859 November 17.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  November 17, 1859, New Series Vol. 1, No. 14, Whole No. 206, P. 3.

Installation of Officers of the Morning Star Lodge No. 6.1.O.G.T. for the present term, took place last Saturday evening…W. S.     J. Carbutt….

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
EXCURSION TO THE 100th
MERIDIAN OCT. 1866
Photographed by John Carbutt, Chicago
Under the auspices of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company

198. Landing of the Union Pacific Excursion at Omaha (1)
199. Landing of the Union Pacific Excursion at Omaha (2)
200. Steamer Denver and Colorado UPRR
201. Group of Excursts. at Camp No. 1. Columbus, Neb.
202. Camp of Pawnee Indians on the Platte Valley
203. Group of Mounted Pawnee Warriors
204. Group of Mounted Pawnee Warriors & Palace Car of UPRR
205. The Excursion train going West
206. Excur. Party 275 ms. W. of Omaha, Oct. 24, ’66
207. Excur. party 275 ms. W. of Omaha, Oct. 24, ’66 (2)
208. Westward. the Monarch Capital makes its way
209. Laying the rails of the UPRR ‑two miles a day
210. The Elkhorn Club on the banks of the Platte
211. The Platte River opposite Platte City The Platte River and Kinsley’s Brigade
213. Commissioners and Directors of the UPRR
214. View of Camp #2 from Prospect Hill215. Headquarters Platte City, Oct. 25, 1866
216. Representatives of the Press with the Excursion
217. The Boys that made us Comfortable, all Hail
218. The Train at the 100th Mer. returning from the West
219. The Directors of the UPRR at the 100th Mer.
220. Group of distin. guests of UPRR at 100th Mer. (1)
221. Group of distinguished guests of Up. at 100th Mer. (2)
222. Burnetizing Works of the UPRR at Omaha
223. Burnetizing Works or the UPRR at Omaha (2)
224. T. C. Durant Esq. and Heads of Depts. UPRR
225. Engine House & Workshops of UPRR at Omaha
226. S & E Front U. P. Railroad Works at Omaha
227. N & E front UPRR Works, Omaha
228. UPRR Works and Depot, Omaha
229. N & W front UPRR Works, Omaha
230. View of Omaha N. T. from Capitol Hill (1)
231. View of Omaha, N. T. from Capitol Hill (2)
232. Herndon House, Omaha, N. T.
233. Construction Train of the UPRR

Total of 36 views

Note:

John Carbutt’s “Union Pacific Railroad Excursion to the 100th Meridian” series was published in 1866. The series on yellow mounts includes excellent railroad views plus views of steamboats, Indians, Nebraska territory and famous personalities.  The Union Pacific reached 247 miles west of Omaha by October, 1867.  To promote the progress and assure stockholders of their investment, the U.P.R.R. directors invited leading businessmen and political leaders on an excursion to the wilderness.  John Carbutt, the noted Chicago photographer, was hired to make a visual record of the event.  More than 200 men and their wives made the trip in the luxury Palace cars of the U.P.R.R.

Cannon, Marsena

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

1841                178 Essex Street, over J. S. Perkins & Co, Salem, Massachusetts.

1843-1848       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]           

1846                Old Court House, Augusta, Maine.   

1848                Two doors South of Cheshire House, Keene, New Hampshire.                    

1849-1850       123 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                                       

1859                Rooms over A. Taylor & Sons, Great Salt Lake City, Utah.

1841 July 27.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniature Portraits By Daguerreotype, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street. Messrs. Keene & Cannon respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Salem and vicinity, to their new Daguerreotype Establishment.  Having obtained all the improvements in the photographic process, and procured a Camera, manufactured expressly for themselves, directly from the studio of Professor Morse, of New York, they will guarantee Miniature Portraits, unsurpassed incorrectness and beauty by any like establishment in the Union.  And no person will be permitted to take pictures from their room unless perfectly satisfactory.—Their pictures are entirely free from that unnatural and distorted appearance which is so often seen in productions of the kind; nor is the subject detained with long and tedious sittings, but in a few moments after entering the room, he may gaze on a facsimile of himself, of Nature’s own penciling, as perfect as when reflected on a mirror; and far surpassing in precision and minuteness of delineation, the pencil of the most accomplished artist.

In conclusion they would remark, that they esteem the good old proverb, “by their works shall ye know them,” and by it they are willing to be tried.  Call at their room, and at Mr. Whipple’s Bookstore, and examine specimens.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5.  Groups taken if required.  Instructions $25.  Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 27 to October 8, 1841.

1841 July 29.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 29, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniature Portraits By Daguerreotype, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street. Messrs. Keene & Cannon respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Salem and vicinity, to their new Daguerreotype Establishment.  Having obtained all the improvements in the photographic process, and procured a Camera, manufactured expressly for themselves, directly from the studio of Professor Morse, of New York, they will guarantee Miniature Portraits, unsurpassed incorrectness and beauty by any like establishment in the Union.  And no person will be permitted to take pictures from their room unless perfectly satisfactory.—Their pictures are entirely free from that unnatural and distorted appearance which is so often seen in productions of the kind; nor is the subject detained with long and tedious sittings, but in a few moments after entering the room, he may gaze on a facsimile of himself, of Nature’s own penciling, as perfect as when reflected on a mirror; and far surpassing in precision and minuteness of delineation, the pencil of the most accomplished artist.

In conclusion they would remark, that they esteem the good old proverb, “by their works shall ye know them,” and by it they are willing to be tried.  Call at their room, and at Mr. Whipple’s Bookstore, and examine specimens.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5.  Groups taken if required.  Instructions $25.  Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 29 to October 7, 1841.

1841 July 30.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 30, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 61, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Keene & Cannon.  We have seen several of the portraits taken by this process, and they have been the most spirited and striking likenesses imaginable.

1841 August 9.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 9, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We would call the attention of or readers to the new Daguerreotype Establishment of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in the chamber over the store of J. S. Perkins & Co., entrance No. 178 Essex street.  Their apparatus, manufactured expressly for themselves, in complete, and embraces all the improvements in the photographic process, recently introduced into this country.—The miniatures executed by them are wonderfully perfect, and surpass in correctness and beauty any that we have ever seen; they as far exceed those that have ever before come under our notice, as an exquisitely finished steel engraving does one coarsely and clumsily executed on wood.  Indeed, we can conceive of nothing which can be added to make these pictures more life-like, unless it be the colors and tints of nature itself.  In this respect only, if at all, can a painted portrait be preferred.  In all others, in accuracy and minuteness of delineation, in the striking correctness of the features, in the delicate alterternations of light and shade, the Daguerreotype Miniature is as much superior to a painting, as the veritable productions of Nature are to the pencilings of the most accomplished artist.—These superiorities, together with the ease with which the likenesses are taken, (requiring a sitting of only a minute or two) and the low price at which they can be obtained, must render them exceedingly popular.  If any one thinks our assertions overwrought, let them call at the studio of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, examine some of their specimens, and satisfy himself of the wonderful results of this process.  A picture comprising more than one individual can be taken, if required, and this fact will afford families a good opportunity to obtain interesting collections.—Several very beautiful representations of children in groups have been executed by the gentlemen of whose artistical efforts we have been speaking.

What new wonders may be in store for us from further improvements, we know not.  Daguerre, the originator of the process, is constantly making important improvements, and the able Paris correspondent of the National Intelligencer writes that he has nearly perfected his invaluable discovery, in obtaining instantaneous impressions by means of electricity.  A slight haze, however, is left on the impression, which he wishes to correct before he exhibits the results of his new process.  Daguerre’s friends boast that he has now rendered it easy to copy the largest assembly of persons, with their momentary countenances and most animated gestures!  

1841 August 24..  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 24, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  The operations of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in taking portraits by the Daguerreotype process, are very successful.  Many of the specimens which we have seen have the effect of the most spirited crayon drawings, combined with an accuracy of delineation which the human hand can rarely equal.  The time occupied in taking a portrait, is but a few seconds, so that it can be taken by the busiest person, without inconvenience.

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the third exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.  No award was given.

1841 October 7.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 7, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 80, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired.  Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm.  Marsena Cannon

Advertisement ran from October 7 to October 25, 1841.

1841 October 12.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We feel justified in commending to the notice of our readers the specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures upon the table of Mr. Cannon, at his room in Essex Place.  Mr. C. has spared no pains in perfecting his knowledge of the art, and the pictures he produces show how admirably he has succeded.  They are the best we have seen.  A perfect likeness is produced by this process.  Mr. C. will give you a complete fac similie of yourself,—whether you are handsome or otherwise,—and all in the short space of forty-five seconds, at most, and at a trifling cost.  Those who imagine themselves sufficiently comely to make a good picture,—and there are very few who do not,—cannot do better than to give Mr. Cannon a call.  His advertisement will be found in another column.

1841 October 12.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired.  Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm.  Marsena Cannon.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to October 26, 1841.

1841 October 29.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 87, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired. The above Establishment is offered for sale, with room fitted up, and all the apparatus and chemicals ready for operation, with a good run of [customers].  The establishment will be sold at a bargain, and offers a rare chance for a safe investment of a small capital, upon which a great profit may be derived.  The camera is pronounced first rated by competent judges, and has produced as good miniatures as ever were made.  Letters post paid, directed to M. Cannon, Daguerreotype Studio, 178 Essex street, Salem, will receive prompt attention.

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 12, 1841.

1846 February 7.  Gospel Banner.  (Augusta, Maine.)  February 7, 1846, Vol. XI, No. 29, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Mr. Cannon who has taken rooms in the old Court House, executes about the best Daguerreotype Miniatures which we have ever seen.  Give him a call.

1848 May 11.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 11, 1848, Vol. L, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Keene and the public generally, that he has made arrangements with Mr. Cannon, of Boston, an old and experienced operator, (he having worked at the business from its commencement,) and that they are prepared to execute Miniature Likenesses in the most perfect manner, at the r\Rooms two doors South of the Cheshire House, (up stairs) where all are invited to call and examine Mr. C.’s Pictures and judge for themselves of the execution.  All those patronizing this establishment may be assured of having their work executed in a manner not excelled either in the country or city.  Prices as usual.  V. C. Atwood.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

1859 September 3.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  September 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Likenesses As Cheap As The Cheapest, And As Good As The Best, At the old Stand over A. Taylor & Sons, Sign of the Cannon. 

Having purchased a new lot of superior Cases, Lockets, Breastpins, &c., at the now fashionable price of “Cost and Freight.” I can now sell the various Photographic Pictures, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Leather and Paper Types, at much lower prices than I have during the year past.     Call and examine specimens. M. Cannon.

Advertisement ran from September 3 to 17, 1859.

1859 October 8.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 2.

Desert State Fair.  The fourth annual exhibition in connection with the Desert Agricultural and Manufacturing Society was held in the Social Hal, in this city, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last…Mr. Cannon, the Daguerrean artist, has at last powerful rivals in Messrs. Sturgess & Taylor.  This last firm took the first prize.  The specimens produced by both houses were excellent, and showed good pictures….

1859 November 26.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  November 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 14, P. 3.

Awarded A First And Second Prize.  Just arrived from California, a large quantity of superior Cases, Chemicals, &c.

I have now Chemicals manufactured by Mr. Shew, justly celebrated for making the Best Ambrotypes in San Francisco; by which I am able to produce Pictures of the best quality, warranted to retain their superior brilliancy without change.

Union Cases, double and single, octagon and quadrangular, Papier Mache, Morocco and Common Cases.  Call and see.  All work warranted.  M. Cannon.  Over Taylor & Sons, Between Perry & Cronyn’s.

Advertisement Ran from November 26 to December3, 1859.

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Cannon, John

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1845                Court, corner Sudbury, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]                                  

1846                190 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1846                Low’s Block, Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1846                109 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1847                139 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1847-1848       247 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1849                2 Blanchard’s Block, Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1                      

1849                99 Court, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                    

1850                17 Hanover, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850                Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.                                               

1851                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

1852                20 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1853                113 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1856-1860       Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

1861                Cambridge Street, Opposite Post Office, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1  

1845 January 29.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 29, 1845, Vol. V, No. 45, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 115 Court, corner Sudbury streets, (Appleton’s Buildings.)  Daguerreotype apparatus sold reasonable and Lens of all kinds, from one to eight inches in diameter, made to order by John Cannon.  Jan 2.

1845 July 21.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23.  The Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

1846 April 8.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 8, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 35, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Rooms, 190 Washington Street, (opposite Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Terms two to five dollars.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to May 8, 1846.

1846 May 21.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 21, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 280, P. 3.

J. Cannon, From Boston, Daguerreotype and Miniature Rooms, Low’s Block, Main St., Concord, N. H. Over [Pecerly’s] Dry Goods Store, Would most respectfully informs the citizens of Concord that he has taken rooms at the above place, and will remain in town a few weeks.

Daguerreotype Pictures taken in the most perfect style that the art can produce, at all times of the day—either single or in groups—plain or colored—without regard to weather, by calling as above.

Mr. C. having had long experience in the practice of the art, warrants to give perfect satisfaction to the most fastidious, or no pay will be required.  He will take likenesses of sick people at their residences if desired, by leaving their address at his rooms.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Prices of Miniatures, including case, from $2.25 to 5.00.

Mr. C. would also inform the public, that his Daguerreotype Rooms in Boston, 190 Washington St., are still open.

1847 January 7.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 7, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 268, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 115 Court, corner of Sudbury Street, Boston.

Daguerreotypes taken in any weather, equal to any in the city for $1.50.            

Advertisement ran from January 7 to February 4, 1847.

1847 January 8.  The Age.  (Augusta, Maine.)  January 8, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 1, P. 4.

J. Cannon,—Boston.  Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 139 Washington Street; (Corner of School Street,) Boston.  Daguerreotype pictures taken in the most beautiful and perfect style that the art can produce, at all times of the day—either single or in groups—plain or colored—without regard to the weather, by calling as above.

Mr. C. having had long experience in the practice of the art, warrants to give most perfect satisfaction to the most fastidious or no pay will be required.  Having taken pictures of a large number of the citizens of Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner, he would refer to the people in those places for reference concerning his success in the art.

The public are respectfully invited not call and examine specimens.

1847 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  September 1847.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the fifth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1847.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1847-1848, P. 305.  Published by James French and Charles Stimpson, 1847.

J. Cannon, Miniature Daguerreotype Pictures, 139 Washington Street, corner of School Street.

1847 January 12.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 12, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 28, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes $1.50.  J. Cannon would respectfully inform the citizens that he has taken rooms at 115 Court street, corner Sudbury street.  I will warrant a correct likeness at the above price, colored or without.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to

1849 May 3.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1849, Vol. IV, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, As Cheap and as Good as any in Boston Taken at J. Cannon’s, Blanchard’s Building, Court Street, A few doors from Hanover Street, (up stairs) Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 3, 1849 to January 10, 1850.

1850 January 17.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1850, N. P.

 J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Room, No. 17 Hanover Street, Over Skinner & Sweet’s Jewelry Store, Boston.  Daguerreotypes Plain or Colored, as desired.

Advertisement ran from January 17, 1850 to May 16, 1850.

1850 November 21.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. V, No. 47, P. 21.

Mr. Cannon has removed his Daguerreotype Saloon to the vacant lot on Main Street, opposite Columbia Street, where he will remain a few days.  His daguerreotypes are of the first class.

1853.   Boston City Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 33.

Cannon’s Daguerreotype Saloon, 113 Washington Street, Boston.            Just Give Us A Call.

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Cannon & Lovering

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1845                190 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1845 July 21.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23.  The Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

Campbell, John

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                285 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847 October 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 272, Whole No. 4869, P. 3. Wanted—By a Scotch girl, a situation as chambermaid in a respectable family.  Recommendations from Scotland will be given and good references in the city.  Enquire at Campbell’s Daguerreotype rooms, 285 Broadway, opposite Stewart’s.