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Amsden, Mr.

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1856                Address Unknown, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1856                Address Unknown, Milford, New Hampshire.

1856 May 22.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  May 22, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 42, P. 2.

We would invite attention to Mr. Amsden’s notice of his beautiful Pictures On Glass. In another column.  Mr. A. leaves tomorrow for Milford, and we would recommend those of our citizens who have not secured pictures to call on him during his stay there, and our friends in Milford and adjoining towns to do the same.  We have long known him as a first rate artist, and being one of the craft’, can cordially recommend him to patronage.  His stock and apparatus are of the first class, and his work beautifully finished, rendering his pictures well worth double the price of most country operators.  Those who want pictures that will give them decided satisfaction, should not allow so favorable an opportunity to pass unimproved.

1856 May 22.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  May 22, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 42, P. 3.

Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon, Will be at Milford the last of this week, with something new.  Pictures Taken On Glass.

Mr. A. will stop a weeks, and respectfully solicits the attention of the inhabitants during the time he may remain.

Glass Pictures.  They are taken on Glass manufactured expressly for this purpose, and for richness, beauty, and durability they are unsurpassed.  They are so finished as to be seen in any light you please to hold them, and are not obliged to turn them as you have to a Daguerreotype, to see them, but they are distinctly in view at all times, and there is no possible chance for them to fade, or even change in the least.  Those wishing these new and beautiful style of Pictures, will please call as early as convenient, as his stay will beautiful a few weeks.  Please call and examine specimens, if you do not wish for pictures.  Over three thousand persons have visited this Saloon and not one but what liked the Glass Pictures!

Mr. A. will also take Daguerreotypes for those who wish.  He has been engaged in this business for the last twelve years, and can safely say his work is unequalled.  He would invite all who have not as yet secured their likeness, to call at his Saloon.  Do not put off on account of cloudy weather, for such is the best for a good Likeness.

Particular attention paid to taking sick or Diseased persons.

Family Groups, and Schools taken on reasonable terms.  Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and Engravings copied.

Instruction given in the art and apparatus furnished. 

Advertisement ran from May 22 to July 3, 1856.

1856 May 29.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  May 29, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 43, P. 3.

Mr. Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon is still in town, and those who wish for a beautiful picture should call without delay.

1856 June 12.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 45, P. 2.

Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon has left and those who were not fortunate enough to accrue pictures, can call upon him at Milford.  The popularity of his pictures may be learned from the fact that in three weeks he furnished our citizens nearly three hundred.

1856 June 12.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 45, P. 3.

Mr. Amsden Tenders his grateful acknowledgement to the citizens of Amherst, for their liberal patronage bestowed upon him during his short stop in that place—and invites those who have thus favored him, and others to visit him during his stay at Milford.

1856 June 17.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 17, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 46, P. 3.

Amsden is doing a fine business with his Saloon at Milford, and will remain a short time longer to enable all who wish a good picture, to avail themselves of his facilities for furnishing them.  Now is your time to get a picture worth having, keeping, or giving away.

1856 July 10.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 49, P. 2.

See Mr. Amsden’s Notice—now is the time to get one of his glass pictures at a reduced price.

1856 July 10.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 49, P. 3.

Not Gone Yet!  Owing to the increase of business Mr. Amsden will remain in Milford, this and next week.

Prices Reduced.  Mr. A. is taking those beautiful Pictures on Glass for One Dollar, including a nice case.—Those wishing Likenesses of their families should not fail to call and have them taken on Glass.  Mr. A. will be constantly at the Saloon except on Saturdays.  July 9.

Advertisement ran on July 10 to 24, 1856.

Amsden, F. J.

Ambrotypes, ,

1856-1857       Address Unknown, Randolph Centre, Vermont.

1857                Address Unknown, West Randolph, Vermont.

1856 October 31.  Green Mountain Farmer.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  October 31, 1856, Vol. II, No. 28, P. 3.

Cutter’s (sic.) Patent Ambrotypes!  F. J. Amsden would respectfully invite public attention to those new and beautiful pictures at his saloon at Randolph Centre, (soon to be is West Randolph.)

The picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct—are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  This process is better for taking likenesses of children than any other, as we can operate in one-forth the time.  Copies taken of daguerreotypes, portraits, &c.

Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.

Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.  F. J. Amsden.

Advertisement ran from October 31, 1856 to January 9, 1857.

1857 January 16.  Green Mountain Farmer.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  January 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 39, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes!  F. J. Amsden would respectfully invite public attention to those new and beautiful pictures at his saloon at West Randolph.

The picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct—are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  This process is better for taking likenesses of children than any other, as we can operate in one-forth the time.  Copies taken of daguerreotypes, portraits, &c.

Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.

Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.  F. J. Amsden.

Advertisement ran from January 16 to February 20, 1857.

This is possibly Freeman J. Amsden who was active in 1858-1859 at 36 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Amsden, Elbridge H.

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1850                Address and Location Unknown, New Hampshire.

1852                Address Unknown Fitchburg, Massachusetts.[1]

1857-1858       Address Unknown, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.1

1850 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 1533, P. 4.

Merrimack Co. Agricultural Society.  The twenty-seventh annual Fair and Show was holden at Fisherville, on Thursday and Friday, Sept 26th and 27th, 1850…

Premiums Awarded By The Society…

Articles of Special Improvement…

E. H. Amsden, on Daguerreotype Miniatures, 1.00.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

Amsden, Alonzo G.

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1849-1851       Main Street, over the New York Store, Windsor, Vermont.

1851-1852       Car opposite the Windsor House, Windsor, Vermont.

1852-1854       Main Street, over the New York Store, Windsor, Vermont.

1854-1856       Rooms over Stocker & White’s Store, Windsor, Vermont.

1857-1859       Rooms over the Union Store, Windsor, Vermont.

1849 May 18.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  May 18, 1849, Vol. V, No. 48, Whole No. 257, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Alonzo G. Amsden Would inform his friends and the public that he has taken rooms over the New York Store, Windsor, Vt., where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses, Set in Gold Lockets, Rings, Cases, Frames, &c., in the latest and most approved style.  Having availed himself of one of the best German Instruments in the United States, and all the late improvements in rge art, and that in addition to his former practice in the business, he flatters himself he can execute as good a likeness as those in the cities, or elsewhere.  Persons desirous of procuring Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves or friendsor copies of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Miniature Paintings, Engravings, or Statuary, are particularly invited to give me a call.  I have a splendid assortment of Gold Lockets on hand.  Instructions given in the art.  Alonzo G. Amsden.

Advertisement ran from May 18, 1849 to May 17, 1850.    

1849 May 23.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  May 23, 1849, Vol. XXIV, No. 21, Whole No. 1206, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Over The New York Store, Windsor, VT.  Alonzo G. Amsden would inform his friends and the public that he has taken rooms over the New York Store,  where he may be found at all times, and is prepared to execute all kinds of Daguerreotype Likenesses, set in Lockets, Rings, Cases, Frames, &c., in the latest and most approved style.  Having availed himself of one of the best German Instruments in the United States, and all the late improvements in the art, in addition to his former practice in the business, he feels confident that he can execute as good a likeness as those in the cities or elsewhere.  Persons wishing to procure Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves or friends, Copies of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Miniatures, Engravings, or Statuary, are particularly invited to give me a call.  Ladies and Gentlemen, if are in want of a Likeness or not, please call and examine specimens, free of expense.  I intend making this a permanent location, and solicit a share of your patronage.  Instructions given in the art.  Gold and Plated Lockets constantly on hand.

P. S. Miniatures taken at all times during the day, without regard to weather.  A. G. Amsden.

Advertisement ran from May 23, 1849 to May 21, 1850.

1849 October 12.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  October 12, 1849, Vol. VI, No. 17, Whole No. 278, P. 1 & 2.

Windsor Co. Agricultural Society.  The following Premiums were awarded at the Fourth annual Fair of the Windsor Co. Agricultural Society, held at Windsor on the3 third and forth days of October, 1849:—

…Discretionary Premiums awarded as follows, the articles not being entered for a premium:…

Fine specimen daguerreotype, Mr. A. G. Amsden, Windsor, 1.00.

1850 June 14.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  June 14, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 52, Whole No. 313, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Alonzo G. Amsden Would inform his friends and the public that he has taken rooms over the New York Store, Windsor, Vt., where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses, Set in Gold Lockets, Rings, Cases, Frames, &c., in the latest and most approved style.  Having availed himself of one of the best German Instruments in the United States, and all the late improvements in rge art, and that in addition to his former practice in the business, he flatters himself he can execute as good a likeness as those in the cities, or elsewhere.  Persons desirous of procuring Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves or friendsor copies of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Miniature Paintings, Engravings, or Statuary, are particularly invited to give me a call.  I have a splendid assortment of Gold Lockets on hand.  Instructions given in the art.  Alonzo G. Amsden.

Advertisement ran from June 14, 1850 to April 25, 1851.   

1850 October 4.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  October 4, 1850, Vol. VII, No. 16, Whole No. 329, P. 1.

From the Woodstock Mercury.  Windsor County Agricultural Fair.  On Wednesday and Thursday, of last week, the annual fair, held in this village…the following premiums, awarded by the several committees, were declared:—

Miscellaneous Articles…A. G. Amsden, Windsor, Daguerreotypes  1.00

1851 May 2.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  May 2, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 46, Whole No. 359, P. 3.

Miniatures By Daguerreotype.  J. Soule Would respectfully inform the public, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. A. G. Amsden, over the “New York Store,” Main Street, where he is prepared to take Miniatures in every variety of style; the quality of which all are requested to call and judge for themselves.  He would only say, that intending to make this a permanent location, no exertions or expense will be spared in rendering them equal to any.  Having availed himself of all the recent improvements in the Art, and being determined to use none but the best materials, together with his utmost endeavors to please, he hopes to merit a share of the public patronage.

All Miniatures taken at his rooms will be finished in the highest perfection of the Art.

Stock and Chemicals for Sale.  Instructions given on the most reasonable terms.

1851 October 10.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  October 10, 1851, Vol. VIII, No. 17, Whole No. 382, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Saloon.  Ladies and Gentlemen of Windsor and vicinity, to you I have a word to say in relation to further prospects, and that is, I have a Daguerreotype Saloon now building at the Car Manufactory of Messrs. Robbins & Lawrence, which will be one of the largest and most convenient Saloons in the United States, furnished with one of the largest and best Ground Glass Sky-Lights in the country, to be completed in about two or three weeks, and located in some convenient spot in this place.

Those wishing to procure superb  Likenesses of themselves or friends, can do so by the Ground Glass Sky Light, (with the assistance of your humble servant,) which is superior to any light in the city.  Perhaps you may say this is saying too much about your Ground Glass Sky-Light, but I am inclind to believe that I can convince you of the fact, when the saloon is in operation. Remember, within two or three weeks.  Very respectfully yours, Alonzo G. Amsden.

Advertisement ran from October 10 to December 5, 1851.

1851 December 12.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  December 12, 1851, Vol. VIII, No. 26, Whole No. 391, P. 3.

Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon, Opposite The Windsor House, Windsor, Vermont.  Ladies and Gentlemen,  I would respectfully call your attention to my new Daguerreotype Saloon,—It is arranged with one of the largest and best Ground Glass Sky-Lights in the United States, and is a beautiful specimen of workmanship.  Any person will be well paid if they should go ten or fifteen miles to see the Saloon if they do not want a likeness, but if they do, it is decidedly the place to get one, because the arrangements for taking beautiful Daguerreotypes are unsurpassed.  Many people have seen my former work, which is equal with that of other Artists; but now I am prepared to execute better Likenesses than I have previously done.  Miniatures set in Gold Lockets, Cases, Frames, &c., in the best and most approved style.  I have one of the best German Instruments in the Art, and if you wish for a Likeness come and see me,—if you do not, give me a call,—I shall be very happy to see you.

Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Miniatures, Engravings, Statuary, copied in the best manner.

Gold Lockets constantly on hand.

Instruction given in the Art.

Forward Your Faces.  A. G. Amsden.

Advertisement was recorded on December 12 to 26, 1851.

1852 July 13.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  July 13, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No. 28, Whole No. 1371, P. 3.

On Sunday morning last, between two and three o’clock, Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon in this village was discovered to be on fire.  It was soon entirely destroyed, with nearly all its contents.  Loss estimated at about 1200 dollars.  Insured at the Windsor Co. Mutual for $800.  Origin of the fire unknown.

1852 July 21.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  Vol. XVIII, No. XLI. P. 2.

The Vermont Chronicle states that on Sunday morning, the 11th instant, between two and three o’clock, Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon in this village (Windsor) was discovered to be on fire.  It was soon entirely destroyed, with nearly all its contents.  Loss estimated at about 1200 dollars.  Insured at the Windsor Co. Mutual for $800.  Origin of the fire unknown.

1852 October 22.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  October 22, 1852, Vol. IX, No. 19, Whole No. 436, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Over The New York Store, Windsor, Vermont.  A. G. Amsden has taken rooms over the New York Store for the present, and is prepared to execute all kinds of Daguerreotype Likenesses, set in Lockets, Pins, Cases, Frames, &c., in the latest and most approved style.

Persons wishing to procure Likenesses of themselves or friends, copies of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Miniatures, Engravings, or Statuary, are particularly invited to call.

Miniatures taken at all time3s without regard to weather.  A. G. Amsden. 

Advertisement was recorded on October 22, 1852 and July 1, 1853 to May 5, 1854.

1854 May 12.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  May 12, 1854, Vol. X, No. 47, Whole No. 515, P. 4.

Daguerrean Gallery, Over Stocker & White’s Store, Windsor, Vt.  A. G. Amsden.

Miniatures taken at all times without regard to weather.

Advertisement ran from May 12, 1854 to November 21, 1856.

1856 November 28.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 28, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 24, Whole No. 648, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Gallery, Over Stocker & White’s Store.  Daguerreotypes and Glass Pictures taken at all times, without regard to weather.

Also For Sale.  Maps of Windsor County, Violins, Strings, Violin Bows, Bridges, Tailpieces, Books, Rosin, Flagolets, Accordions, one splendid Bass Viol, Bass Viol Strings, Guitar Strings, Toys, &c., and am always on hand for a swap on Violins.

Advertisement ran from November 28, 1856 to October 9, 1857.

1857 October 9.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  October 9, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 17, Whole No. 693, P. 3.

Removed!  Amsden’s Daguerreotype Gallery Has been removed to Rooms Over The Union Store, Nearly opposite the Windsor House.  Daguerreotypes and Glass Pictures taken at all times without regard to weather.

Also For Sale.  Maps of Windsor County, Violins, Strings, Violin Bows, Bridges, Pegs, Tailpieces, Books, Rosin, Flagolets, Accordions, one splendid Bass Viol, Bass Viol Strings, Guitar Strings, Toys, &c., and am always on hand for a swap on Violins.

Advertisement was recorded five times between October 9, 1857 to April 9, 1859.

1859 April 30.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 46, Whole No. 774, P. 3.

A G. Amsden’s Ambrotype Rooms, Over the Union Store, Nearly opposite Windsor House.

Also For Sale One Telescope Rifle, Target Rifles, Sporting Rifles and Shot Guns, manufactured by D. H. Hilliard Cornish, N. H., one of the Best Rifle makers in the United States.

Second Hand Watches, Gold Lockets, Maps of Windsor County, Violin Bows, Strings, Bridges, Pegs, Tailpieces, Books, Rosin, Flute-Flagolets, Accordions,

One Splendid Bass Viol, Bass Viol Strings, Guitar Strings, Toys, &c., and am always on hand for a swap on Violins.  A. G. Amsden.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between April 30 to September 17, 1859.

American Porcelain Photographic Company

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1859                781 Broadway, New York, New York.

1859 November 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 3, 1859, Whole No. 8459, P. 11.

The New Discovery In Photography.—The American Porcelain Photographic Company, patentees of the newly discovered part of photographing on porcelain, and opaque bodies of irregular or round surfaces, having completed all their arrangements, are now prepared to dispose of rights to use their patented process in the various States of the Union.  For terms, &c., apply at their office, 781 Broadway, where the public are invited to examine specimens of this new, beautiful and useful art.

1859 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 9, 1859, Whole No. 8465, P. 4.

Our attention has been lately called to the new process of photographing upon porcelain cups and vases which is now exhibiting in the rooms of the American Porcelain Photograph Company in Broadway.  The likeness are perfect, and they are rendered permanent by a [ ? ] mode of glazing, which dispenses with the [burning] in.  In England Mr. Fox Talbot and others have taken [ ? ] for photographing on flat porcelain surfaces; [ ? ] they have not succeeded in transferring the image to [and] or uneven bodies.  The patents held by this company claim the exclusive discovery of this latter process, [and] the portraits that they produce by it derive, as may [ ? ] imagined, a peculiarly soft and pleasing effect from transparency of the porcelain.

1859 December 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 12, 1859, Whole No. 8498, P. 7.

Photographs on Porcelain.—Portraits, far superior to the most exquisite miniatures in color, brilliancy, beauty and durability, produced by manual art are now being taken by the patented process of the American Porcelain Company, at their rooms, No. 781 Broadway.  These likenesses form the most economical, appropriate and beautiful presents for the holiday season, and all persons will do [well] to examine specimens of this novel and magnificent mode of photographing and compare its superiority over the ordinary and vulgar method.  The only place they can be taken is at No. 781 Broadway, nearly opposite Grace church.

Ambrose, D. R.

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1845                Corner State and Pleasant Streets, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1845 June 3.  New Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  June 3, 1845, Vol. XCI, No. 22, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  D. R. Ambrose, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Portsmouth and vicinity, that having acquired a thorough knowledge of the Daguerrian Art, he will take Likenesses in the latest Improved style, Patent Colored, in clear, cloudy, or rainy weather, Warranted correct and satisfactory—and well secured in handsome cases for $2.50.  Gentlemen and Ladies are invited to call and examine specimens.

Rooms at the corner of State and Pleasant Streets, over Preston’s Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from June 3 to 17, 1845.

1845 June 7.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  June 7, 1845, Vol. LVI, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  D. R. Ambrose, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Portsmouth and vicinity, that having acquired a thorough knowledge of the Daguerrian Art, he will take Likenesses in the latest Improved style, Patent Colored, in clear, cloudy, or rainy weather, Warranted correct and satisfactory—and well secured in handsome cases for $2.50.  Gentlemen and Ladies are invited to call and examine specimens.

Rooms at the corner of State and Pleasant Streets, over Preston’s Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 14, 1845.

Alvord & Talmadge

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1850-1851       Rooms at the China’s Hotel, Sumterville, South Carolina.

1850 December 11.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  December 11, 1850, Vol. V, No. 7, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The undersigned having taken rooms at China’s Hotel, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Sumterville and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Daguerreotype Pictures in the best style of the art.

Being in the possession of the latest improvements, and using a newly discovered Chemical, we are enabled to produce a picture, which for durability, mellowness, of tone, and beauty of finish cannot be surpassed.

Our Pictures are neatly put up in all varieties of Cases, from the common to the delicate Papier Mache.

For Miniatures we have a good assortment of Lockets, to which the attention of the ladies is invited.  Alvord & Talmadge.                  

Advertisement ran from December 11, 1850 to January 8, 1851.

Also in Athens, Georgia and Greenville,  South Carolina in 1850-1851. [1]

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940, P. 56, by Harvey S. Teal.

Alschuler & Nicoloy

Photographs,

1858                Rooms on Main Street, Terre Haute, Indiana.

1858 December 15.  Wabash Express.  (Terre-Haute, Indiana.)  December 15, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, Whole No. 871, P. 2.

Photograph.—Perhaps the finest picture in the West is now to be seen in the handsome show case of Messrs. Alschuler & Nicoloy, at the entrance of their Fine Art gallery on Main street.

It is a Photographic likeness of our distinguished fellow citizen, Col. R. W. Thompson the size of life, Photographed by Messrs. Alschuler & Nicoloy.

As a likeness, it is perfect, giving the piercing dark eyes of the Col., with the firm curl of the lip that denotes his steadfast resolve.

As a work of art we think it has much merit.

Allison & Eastman

Photographic Stock and Chemicals, ,

1859                Hill’s New Block, Concord, New Hampshire.[1]

1859 January 15.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 15, 1859, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1963, P. 3.

To Daguerreians.  Pure Nitrate Silver, Pure Sulph. Iron Iodine Potassa, Hyposulph, Soda, Cyanuret Potassium and all chemicals used by Daguerreians, for sale at the lowest cash prices by Allison & Eastman. 

Advertisement ran from January 15 to February 26, 1859.

[1] Address Hill’s New Block, a few doors north of Phenix Hotel from another advertisement in the same paper.

Allen, William A.

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1848                            Corner Bridge and Tillery Street, Brooklyn, New York,[1]

1849                            313 Sixth Street, New York, New York.

1850-1851                   204 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1851                            270 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York.1

1852                            308 Broadway, New York, New York.

1849/1850.  Doggett’s New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1849, Vol. 8, P. 26.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—313 Sixth. 

1850/1851.  Doggett’s New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1850, Vol. 9, P. 27.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—204 Chatham, h. 275 Third.

1851/1852.  Doggett’s & Rode New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1851, Vol. 10, P. 27.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—204 Chatham, h. 307 Fifth.

1852 January.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1852, Vol. 3, No. 1, P. Frontispiece.

Engraving of “Allen’s Improved Camera Stand.”

1852 February.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  February 1852, Vol. 3, No. 2, P. 130.

Gossip—Mr. W. A. Allen, in connection with his brother, will open, in a few days, rooms at 308 Broadway, New York city.  They are being fitted up in the handsomest manner, and from the reputation he has heretofore enjoyed, we have no doubt of his success both in getting good pictures and in doing a fine business.

1852 April.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1852, Vol. 3, No. 4, Frontispiece.

Engraving of “Allen’s Improved Camera Box.”

1852 April.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1852, Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 258.

Allen’s Improved Camera Box.  We give this month our second plate of Improved Daguerrean Apparatus.  This box is most beautifully finished and presents several advantages over those heretofore sold. The focus is drawn upon the spectrum by means of the crank A—shown in the engraving—on the outside of the box, an when the focus is obtained the extension box is fixed by means of the thumb-screw B, attached to the crank, also on the outside.  The advantage of this arrangement will be seen at once, as the operator is enabled to keep his eye steadily upon the image drawn on the spectrum and fix the focus at the exact point and prevent the variation of a single hair’s breadth.  Another decided improvement in this box, is, that there is no necessity for removing the spectrum, as the dark slide can be shoved into its place by simply throwing back the spectrum half an inch, the grooves for the reception of the plate holder and spectrum being constructed for that purpose.  The relative position of the spectrum D, and the plate holder C when in the box, is seen in the engraving. 

1852 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

The Maine Liquor Law is creating a great excitement throughout the whole length and breath of the land, and the indications are that Connecticut has decided most emphatically in its favor; but not less emphatically have the people decided in favor of W. A. Allen & Bros.’ daguerreotypes, taken at their elegant rooms, No. 308 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on April 27 & 28, 1852.

1852 June.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  June 1852, Vol. 3, No. 6, Frontispiece.

Engraving “Allen’s Union Head Rest.”

1852 June.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  June 1852, Vol. 3, No. 6, P. 383-384.

The Union Head Rest—Mr. W.A. Allen has in this chaste and beautiful article—an engraving of which we give in this number—presented his daguerrean friends with a piece of furniture for their operating rooms, unsurpassed by anything of the kind in this country.  It is a befitting companion for his elegant camera stand, a description of which we gave in our March number.  His Union table stand is equally rich, and in the same style, to correspond.

1852 October 22.  The Long Islander.  (Huntington, New York.)  October 22, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 8, Whole No. [628], P. 3.

New and Beautiful Daguerrean Gallery, No. 308 Broadway, NY Messrs. Richmond & Hawkins, Successors to Messrs. W. A. Allen & Brother, would most respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to their New Rooms, at the above number.  The long experience of Messrs. R. & H. in the art, they flatter themselves will enable them to obtain Daguerreotype Portraits unsurpassed by any Daguerreans in the United States leads them to hope they will receive a liberal share of public patronage.  The Rooms are large, elegant and convenient. 

Their Fine Sky Light enables them to take Pictures in the most perfect manner, and in the quickest time, entirely obviating the necessity of a long sitting, and correcting the defects so disagreeable to a refined [     ], in the harsh outlines and color tones so prevalent among the picture taken by the Daguerrean Process.  The Operating Room is well calculated for taking, in a finished and beautiful manner,

Large Groups of Families or Collegiate Classes and also for taking portraits.  For Children—three seconds only being required.

Messrs. R. & H. will give their personal attention to visitors, and most assiduously endeavor to please them with good pictures and perfect Likenesses.

No charge made unless the pictures are perfectly satisfactory.

Their prices are from $1,00 upwards, according to the size, style and finish.

Richmond & Hawkins, 308 Broadway.  Over E. Anthony’s Daguerreotype Depot, East side Broadway, between Pearl and Duane Sts. N. Y.                          

Advertisement ran from October 22, 1852 to February 25, 1853.  

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.