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Irving, James

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1851-1852       218 River Street, Troy, New York.

1853                260 River Street, rooms over the Market Bank, Troy, New York.

1854-1855       Market Bank Building, 262 River Street, Troy, New York.

1857                282 River Street, Troy, New York.[1]

1858                Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, New York.

1852 June 4.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  June 4, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 297, P. 4.

Convincing Proofs That Irving’s Daguerreotypes are fully appreciated by the citizens of Troy and vicinity, as exhibited in the immense number of pictures made at his establishment since he commenced business, and their giving general satisfaction. 

It will be remembered Irving was awarded the First Premium for the best Daguerreotypes ever exhibited in Troy, at the last County Fair, (and when it is known that his competitor claims to have taken the four first premiums in New York, Washington, and this city,) Irving’s extraordinary success is not to be wondered at.

All kinds of apparatus, Plates, Cases, Frames and Chemicals for sale at the lowest prices.  Just received, a new lot of cases suitable for presents. 

218 River-st, over Andrews’ Music Store.  d29.

1852 August 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 18, 1852, Vol. II, No. 361, P. 4.

Valauble [sic.] Presents For The Coming Season may be procured in Gold, Silver, or Precious Stones, but is there any thing more worthy of being bestowed, received or exchanged, or more prized when possession, than one of those almost living Daguerreotypes which may be had of any size and the most exquisite finish, at Irving’s Premium Gallery, 218 River Street, (over Andrew’s Music Store,) where may also be had a choice from the most magnificent lot of papier Mache, Velvet and Turkey Morocco cases, ever seen in Troy, of most of which were got up expressly for the Holidays.

1853 September 22.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  September 22, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 48, P. 2 & 3.

Rensselaer County Fair—Premium List…19th Class.

James Irving, of Troy, best specimens and variety of daguerreotypes, diploma and $2.

W. A. Tomlinson, do, 2d best do.                                                                               $1.

1853 December 15.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  December 15, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Irving’s New Rooms.  The Troy Budget thus notices Mr. Irving’s new daguerrean Rooms in Troy:—We dropped in yesterday upon Mr. Irving at his rooms over the Market Bank, and were astonished at the princely establishment which he will open to the public on Monday next.  It is unsurpassed, we venture to say, by any Artist’s Saloon in the State.  The reception and show room is large and convenient, and furnished in a style of palatial richness and elegance, with costly carpets upon the floors, with tastefully carved sofas, chairs, &c., while the walls are adorned with large mirrors, and with abundant specimens of Irving’s Daguerreotypes, that cannot be excelled in accuracy, beauty, or life-like expression.

He has two operating rooms, each having a large sky-light, giving him superior facilities for the dispatch of work, and enabling him to serve his numerous friends with pictures, without subjecting them to the delay which is often necessary when but a single room and light are available—These rooms are also furnished in the same elegant style as the reception room, and indeed every part of this establishment is marked by the same appearance of attractive neatness and order.  Mr. Irving has spared neither pains nor expense in fitting up a suit of rooms that are worthy of the beautiful art, in the practice of which he has achieved so flattering success, and which are indeed an ornament to the city.  We do not doubt he will receive a rich return for all his outlay, in the increased patronage which he will secure by his enterprise, and his efforts to please.  He need not fear a comparison of his present establishment with any other in the country.  It combines everything that is attractive to visitors, while his superior skill in the art always gives the complete satisfaction to those who sit for a picture.  On Monday his rooms will be open to the public, and we would advise any who want pictures, or who suspect that they may ever be in want of pictures, to call in take a survey of his rooms, and they will at once be satisfied that some things can be done in Troy as well as anywhere else.

1855 June 25.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Four First Premiums For the Best Daguerreotypes!  Irving Has again had awarded him the First Premiums for the Best Daguerreotypes, at Rensselaer County Fair, making four first premiums for our consecutive years.

Those in want of Reliable Daguerreotypes, are invited to call at his New Rooms, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, and examine his specimens.  Some thousands have visited them since opening—among them Painters, Engravers, Lithographers, Sculpters, and not less than 800 Daguerreans from various sections of the country, who, without an exception, pronounce them to be unequalled for splendor, convenience and facilities for Daguerreotyping.

The Establishment comprises one large Reception Room, 25 by 30 feet, splendid furnished, and the walls adorned with Likenesses (acknowledged by judges to be unsurpassed as works of Art,) of numbers of our most prominent citizens as well as strangers.  Among them—

Gavazzi……………………..Ned Buntline, K. N.,

Henry Ward Beecher……….Lola Montez,

Bayard Taylor………………Denin Girls,

Neal Dow……………………W. H. Seward,

Siamese Twins………………Ex-President Fillmore,

Gen. Wool……………………Views of Niagara,

Gen. Persifor F. Smith………9 Views of the Great Fire at Troy, &c.

Gen. Sam Houston.

Two Operating Rooms, each with sky and side lights, so arranged as to produce andy effect of light and shade, and furnished with the most approved apparatus, besides Toilet and Work Rooms, making altogether the Most Attractive And Perfect Gallery in the Union.

Constantly on hand, the best quality (all sizes,) of Cases, Frames, &c., & c.

Avoid White, Pink, and Blue, for Drapery.  Any dark colors preferred.  no14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 6, 1855.

1855 June 25.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotype.  These Beautiful Pictures can be had at the Daguerrean Rooms, corner of First and River streets.

The Ambrotype is the most perfect photographic production that has ever been made.  It retains its brilliancy for ages, and is an enduring as glass upon which it is taken.  It may be set in monuments, carried to sea, or exposed to any climate, without injury.  It can be seen in any light as well as an engraving or any paper picture under glass.

It can be made of any size, from the smallest locket to the full size of life, and hence as suitable as large pictures to be placed in frames.

It is taken in about one-fifth time necessary for taking a good Daguerreotype.  A dark or damp day is equally favorable for this process with the fairest or dryest.

Children can be taken in fair weather in three seconds.  ju14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 9, 1855.

1855 July 3.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  July 3, 1855, Vol. V, No. 8, P. 3.

Talbotypes or Photographs.—Irving, at his Gallery Market Bank Buildings, is executing fine pictures in this style.  We saw a portrait from his establishment, yesterday, executed on glass, which is beauty, delicacy and clearness of outline is seldom equalled.  It promises a new era in this wonderful art.

1855 July 7.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  July 7, 1855, Vol. V, No. 12, P. 2.

Talbotypes: or Photographs, On Paper.  Also Daguerreotypes, unsurpassed by any in the country, at Irving’s Daguerrean Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, Troy.

Advertisement ran from July 7 to December 28, 1855.

1855 September 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Vol. V, No. 74, P. 2.

Rensselaer County Fair.—First Day.—

…Picture Galleries.  Conant’s[2] Picture Gallery was partially arranged, and promises a rich display.  Irving has a niche filled with Daguerreotypes, Phonotypes, Ambrotypes and several other types for aught we know.  A splendid assortment and variety, at any rate.  Clark & Holmes have a splendid gallery of Ambrotypes of great excellence and beauty.

1855 December 22.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 2.

Pictures.—Mr. Irving sends us his holiday advertisement, announcing his preparations, with all the latest improvements, to take Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Mr. J.’s Pictures are always “first best.”  His advertisement will appear on Monday.

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

What Must I get For The Holidays?  There Is Probably Nothing More Appreciated at the same cost than a good Ambrotype, Photograph or Daguerreotype.  The placer to get them is at Irving’s Photographic Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River street.

His new style of Colored Ambrotypes are having a decided run, and admitted to be superior to any thing yet produced by the Photographic Art.  The principle by which they are made is an old one, although claimed by some to be entirely new, yet has only just been worked into practical use.

Their tone is soft and rich, at the same time exceedingly clear and brilliant, and can be seen in any angle.  As for durability, they are claimed to be proof against water, acids, climate or atmosphere.

Ambrotype occasionally advertise cautions, and the like, and that they will give rewards for pictures put up with two glasses, made by any who have not a patent right, thereby trying to make the public believe they are the only ones who can or have the privilege to make them.

Irving has no patent right, yet will accommodate them or any of his customers with as many as they want, hermetically sealed between two glasses, on moderate terms, and respectfully informs his patrons that Ambrotypes are made in more places than one this side New York.

Daguerreotypes in every style.  Also, a large lot of Cases, Frames, suitable for presents.

Instructions given in the art on moderate terms.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1855 to

1857 December 10.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  December 10, 1857, Vol. 22, No. 7, P. 3.

Cornelius waked up laughing.  He waked his wife.  She wanted to know what was the matter.  He told her that he had been dreaming that Irving & Schoonmaker had just taken his Ambrotype, and had actually made a good looking picture.  It will cost you only fifty cents to get a handsome picture no matter how homely the original is, at I. & S.’s.

1858 February 17.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  February 17, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 17, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Mr. James Irving, of Troy, has leased the Daguerrian rooms in this place, lately occupied by Mr. Finch, and is now fully prepared to make first class pictures in his inimitable style.  Those who desire a really good picture should give Mr. Irving a call.

1858 February 25.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  February 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 18, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Irving, (for several years proprietor of Market Bank Ambrotype Galleries, Troy, has engaged Finch’s Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, and is now prepared to furnish the residents of the village and vicinity, with Ambrotypes unsurpassed by any in the country.  He has on hand a choice assortment of Cases and Gilt Frames, which he will sell at prices that cannot fail to suit the most economical.  An examination of specimens is respectfully solicited.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Engravings or Paintings copied.  Also Melainotypes set in Lockets, Rings, &c.                                                                       

Advertisement ran from February 23 to April 15, 1858.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Alban Jasper Conant, (1821-1915) Portrait Painter & Archaeologist.

Irving, J.

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1844                Whitney’s Hotel, Woodstock, Vermont.

1844 November 15.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  November 15, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 2.

Call and see Mr. Irving’s specimens of Photographic Miniatures at Whitney’s Hotel.  They are the best we have ever seen.  For particulars see advertisement on next page.

1844 November 15.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  November 15, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 3.

J. Irving begs to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Woodstock and its vicinity, that he has taken a room at Mr. Whitney’s Hotel, for a short time, for the purpose of taking these inimitable works of art, Photographic Miniatures, and respectfully solicit a call and examination of his specimens.

Hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

Advertisement ran from November 15 to December 6, 1844.

1844 November 22.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  November 22, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 35, P. 3.

Mr. Irving, who has been astonishing us with his photographic miniatures, has now some beautiful specimens of our citizens at his room in Whitney’s Hotel.  Those who would improve the present opportunity would do well to call soon, as he will leave town in a few days.

1844 November 29.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  November 29, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 36, P. 3.

Mr. Irving is still with us for a few days only—those who would do themselves the favor to look at his photographic Miniatures must call soon—his rooms are at Whitney’s Hotel.

Ingalls, Lyman

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1855                50 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1856                Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.

1858                Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1856 January 18.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  January 8, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 4, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to $20,000 for the likenesses of the Handsomest Woman in America.—Daguerreotypes of beautiful females taken Without Expense To The Sitters, by the first artists in the country!—The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, “The Gallery Of American Female Beauty,” is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest, $300; the next, $200; the next $150, the next $100; and the next ninety $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, by distinguished artists, and the Ten Handsomest of All will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes, in this city, free of All expense to the sitter:  T. S. Williams & Hill, opposite Lynn Depot; Bower’s Gallery, L. Ingalls, operator, Market street.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to February 1, 1856.

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

Iles, George

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1856                347 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858                285 Hudson Street, New York, New York.

1856 September 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 17, 1856, Whole No. 7323, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotypes, with a Case.—Cheapest ever before offered in the world.  Messrs. Kimball & Iles will open their large and commodious ambrotype and daguerreotype gallery, 347 Broadway, corner of Leonard street, on Thursday, the 18th inst., when will be offered to the public beautiful and imperishable likenesses for only twenty cents, each with case.  Mezzographs, photographs, ambrotypes, daguerreotypes and microtypes executed in the first style of the art, at less than half the price asked in any other establishment in America.

1856 September 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 24, 1856, Whole No. 7330, P. 7.

Twenty Cent Likenesses, with Case, at Kimball & Iles’ cheap picture factory, 347 Broadway, four hundred taken daily.

1856 October 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.) October 7, 1856, Whole No. 7343, P. 7.

20 Cent Likenesses, with Case.—A Beautiful ambrotype likeness, with a case, for only twenty cents.  N. B.—The only establishment in the world where twenty cent portraits can be had.  Kimball & Elis, 347 Broadway.

1856 October 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 10, 1856, Whole No. 7346, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotype Likenesses, with a case, at Kimball & Iles’, 347 Broadway.  One thousand taken daily.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1858-1859, advertisements P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Iles’s Gallery Of Art.  A New Discovery In Ambrotypes.  Acknowledged to be the best and most correct likeness in America.  Beautifully colored, with case from 20 Cents upwards.  Pictures in Lockets, Rings and Pins, at the lowest price and the shortest notice may be had at Iles’s Skylight Gallery, 2d floor, 285 Hudson St., Near Spring, N. Y.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1853.  Not Listed.

1854.  Iles, George—billiards, 594 Broadway, h-155 Spring.

1855.  Iles, George—bartender, 594 Broadway, h-155 Spring.

1855.  Iles, George—clerk, h-155 Spring.

1856.  Not Listed.

1857.  Iles, George—artist—155 Spring.

1858.  Iles, George—ambrotypes—285 Hudson, h-155 Spring.

1859.  Iles, George—Not Listed.

1859.  Iles, Hester—milliner—155 Spring.

1860.  Iles, Hester—wid. George, bonnets, 155 Spring.

Hyler, A. C.

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1857                192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1857 January 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.)  The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes. 

The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere.  Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist.  Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.

For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.

Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry.  No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.

1857 January 30.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Card To The Public.  Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.

“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.

Huylar, Edward P.

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1859                153 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1861                153 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1862                397 Broadway, New York, New York.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow, 1852 >

1851.  Not Listed.

1852.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 18th N. Eighth Ave.—h-154 W. 16th.

1853.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 165 Eighth Ave.—h-165 Eighth Ave.

1854.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 165 Eighth Ave.—h-165 Eighth Ave.

1855.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, h-165 Eighth Ave.

1856.  Not Listed.

1857.  Not Listed.

1858.  Huylar, Edward P.—springs—290 Broadway.

1858.  Huylar & Warren—springs—290 Broadway.

1859.  Huyler, Edward P.—daguerrean, 153 Eighth.

1860.  Not Listed.

1861.  Huylar, Edward P.—daguerreotypes—153 Eighth.

1862.  Huylar, Edward P.—photographer—397 Broadway.

1863.  Not Listed. 

Huylar, Edward

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1852                18 North Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1853-1855       165 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1855 September 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 2, 1855, Whole No. 6945, P. 5.

Photograph’s—Plain or Colored, by Huylar, 165 Eighth avenue, having fitted up this gallery in connection with our daguerreotype business, we would be happy to have our friends give us a call.  E. Huylar, first operator; Professors Leine and Hunt assistants.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow, 1852 >

1851.  Not Listed.

1852.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 18th N. Eighth Ave.—h-154 W. 16th.

1853.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 165 Eighth Ave.—h-165 Eighth Ave.

1854.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 165 Eighth Ave.—h-165 Eighth Ave.

1855.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, h-165 Eighth Ave.

1856.  Not Listed.

1857.  Not Listed.

1858.  Huylar, Edward P.—springs—290 Broadway.

1858.  Huylar & Warren—springs—290 Broadway.

1859.  Huyler, Edward P.—daguerrean, 153 Eighth.

1860.  Not Listed.

1861.  Huylar, Edward P.—daguerreotypes—153 Eighth.

1862.  Huylar, Edward P.—photographer—397 Broadway.

1863.  Not Listed. 

Hutchinson, J.

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1848                Address Unknown, Fishersville, New Hampshire.

1848 November 9.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 9, 1848, Vol. 2, No. 77, Whole No. 2077, P. 2.

Merrimack County Agricultural Society.  The twenty-fifth Annual Fair and Show of the Merrimack County Agricultural Society was held at Fishersville, Friday and Saturday Oct. 20th and 21st, 1848…

The following is a list of Premiums awarded by the Society…

Articles of Special Improvement…

Best Daguerreotypes, J. Hutchinson, Fishersville, .50

Hutchinson, J. P.

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1852                Opposite Windsor House, Windsor, Vermont.

1852-1853       Address Unknown, Meredith Bridge, New Hampshire.

1852 November 30.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 30, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No. 48 Whole No. 1392, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  The subscriber has the pleasure of announcing to the citizens of Windsor and vicinity, that he has opened his new Miniature Gallery, opposite the Windsor House, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotypes in a superior style, by his new process, only known to himself.

By means of this new process, Miniatures can be taken in 3 to 10 seconds, giving a boldness, richness of tone, and beauty of finish which cannot be obtained by the old process.

Pictures taken single or in Groups, either with or without Color, and warranted not to fade or change.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay will be required,  J. P. Hutchinson.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 21, 1852.

1852 December 31.  State Capital Reporter.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 31, 1852, Vo. I, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Saloon For Sale.  Inquire of J. P. Hutchinson, Meredith Bridge, N. H.

Advertisement ran from December 31, 1852 to August 19, 1853.

Hutchings, William Henry

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1844                8 Camp, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1844-1845       Rooms corner of Canal and Chartres Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1847-1855       Rooms corner of Canal and Chartres Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1844 July 10.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Miniature Cases Wanted.  Any person having a lot of good Miniature Cases to dispose of, will find a purchaser by applying at Maguire’s Daguerreotype rooms, No. 8 Camp street.  The undersigned has on hand and for sale, an extensive assortment of Plates, Instruments, Chemicals, &c., suitable for operators.  Wm. H. Hutchings, (Successor to Jas. Maguire.)

1844 July 10.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Card.—Wm. H. Hutchings takes this method of informing the citizens of New Orleans that he has been appointed successor to Mr. James Maguire, and that he represents him in every and all things connected with his business.—From an editorial published in the “Republican” of July 8, a different impression may have been created.

1844 July 10.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed.  I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production.  I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

By every streamer it is my intention to transmit to Mr. H. all the most modern improvements in the Daguerreotype; together with any and all such instruments and materials from Paris, as may be found superior to those he now has.  James Maguire.

Advertisement ran from July 10 to 14, 1844.

1844 July 16.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 16, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 148, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.  During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed.  I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production.  I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

By every streamer it is my intention to transmit to Mr. H. all the most modern improvements in the Daguerreotype; together with any and all such instruments and materials from Paris, as may be found superior to those he now has.  James Maguire.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 24, 1844.

1844 November 6.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 6, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 245, P. 2.

W. H. Hutchings, thankful for past favors, begs leave to inform the public that he has opened his Daguerreotype Rooms at the corner of Canal and Charles streets, entrance No. 3½ Charles street, where he is prepared to wait upon his friends and the public.  Having at great expense made new discoveries, and received from Europe and the Northern cities, all the recent improvements in instruments and chemicals, he is now prepared to take likenesses of families in groups or separately, in the shortest possible time, (only a few seconds.)  The public generally, and the ladies particularly, are invited to call and examine the specimens in his gallery, among which will be found the prominent men of the day.

Advertisement ran from November 6 to 17, 1844.

1844 November 6.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 6, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 245, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  W. H. Hutchings, thankful for past favors, begs leave to inform the public that he has opened his Daguerreotype Rooms at the corner of Canal and Charles streets, entrance No. 3½ Charles street, where he is prepared to wait upon his friends and the public.  Having at great expense made new discoveries, and received from Europe and the Northern cities, all the recent improvements in instruments and chemicals, he is now prepared to take likenesses of families in groups or separately, in the shortest possible time, (only a few seconds.)  The public generally, and the ladies particularly, are invited to call and examine the specimens in his gallery, among which will be found the prominent men of the day.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1844 to May 10, 1845.

1844 December 28.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 28, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 290, P. 2.

Valuable New Years Presents.  Hutchings & Whittemore have just received a new and beautiful assortment of Gold Breast Pins, Lockets and Miniature Cases, suitable for Daguerreotype pictures, which they are prepared to take in a few seconds and are warranted perfect.

They would add that a correct likeness would be an invaluable present.

Rooms corner of Canal and Chartres sts.

Advertisement was recorded on December 28 & 29, 1844.

1845 May 17.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  May 17, 1845, Vol. XXXIV, No. 47, P. 4.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association.  This association held its annual meeting this day, May 13th 1845….Your committee of fine arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report.

The specimens of Daguerreotype awarded the first premium to Hutchings & Whittemore of New Orleans, the second premium is awarded to James McGuire.

1845 June 5.  The St. Landry Whig.  (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, Louisiana.)  June 5, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 1.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association….Your Committee on Fine Arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report:

The specimens of Daguerreotype award the first premium to Hutchings & Whitemore, of New Orleans; the second premium is awarded to James McGuire[1].

1845 July 15.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 15, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2.

Posting.—Hutchings, the Daguerreotypist, corner of Canal and Chartres streets, yesterday had hanging up against an awning post the phiz of a chap with a good, round, open countenance, presenting the appearance of a “Jail bird” peeping through the iron grates of his cage.  This was effected by placing over the plate, horizontally and perpendicularly, small strips of black, so as to form squares, through which the features of the incarcerated might be seen with admirable effect.  Beneath the picture were these emphatic words:  “This Man swindled me out of Fifty Dollars!”

We would admonish persons to be cautious how they trifle with Mr. Hutchings, and at the same time admire his way of “showing up” a fellow.

1845 July 15.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 15, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Taken by Hutchings & Whittemore, who have been awarded the first premium for the best pictures, large and small.  We guaranty our work superior and satisfactory, or no charge.  Instructions given for taking this superior style of pictures, and Instruments, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., &c., for sale lower than at any other establishment in the city.  Rooms corner Canal and Chartres street.

Advertisement ran from July 15 to August 16, 1845.

1845 September 19.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 19, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 201, P. 2.

To Rent—(From the 1st of October,) The rooms over the corner of Canal and Chartres street, at present occupied by Hutchings & Whittemore as a Daguerreotype Gallery—having a separate private entrance on Chartres street—well suited for the above purpose, for a light jobbing business, or millinery establishment.  For terms, apply at D’Arcy’s Hat Store, 3 Chartres street.

Advertisement ran from September 19 to 21, 1845.

1847 February 12.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  February 12, 1847, Vol. XI, No. 16, P. 2.

Our friend Hutchings, corner Canal and Chartres sts., has arrived at great perfection in the Daguerreotype Art.  His Portraits are of surpassing beauty. And his likenesses very striking.  For Grouping Children and Families he has no superior, from his peculiar arrangement of position and light.  He Gallery is worthy the attention of the public.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres street.

Advertisement ran on February 12 to 14, 1847.

1847 February 14.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  February 14, 1847, Vol. XI, No. 18, P. 3.

“To hold, as ‘t were, the mirror up to nature.”  The most beautiful specimens of Daguerreotype Portraits are now exhibited at the Rooms of Mr. Hutchings, corner Canal and Chartres streets.  His peculiar method of preparing the plate and arranging the light is sure to produce the most perfect picture in a single second.  His family groups are of the highest order4.  Mr. H. gives instruction for taking his style of pictures in a few days, and furnishes all the necessary instruments and materials at, we think, very moderate rates.  Strangers would do well to call on Mr. H. before leaving the city.

Advertisement ran from February 14 & 16, 1847.

1847 March 7.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 7, 1847, Vol. XI, No. 36, P. 2.

Likenesses Takin in One Second.  W. H. Hutchings has the honor of informing the public that he has discovered a chemical combination which will produce perfect portraits in the above time.  The advantage of this process are too numerous for the limits of an advertisement.  Some of them may, however, be gives, viz: the impression being taken instantaneously must give the precise expression—a smile can thus be caught and indeliably [sic.] fixed; groups of families, of children (heretofore this has been impractical if not impossible) can be taken with certainty and to the operator and satisfaction to the parent.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine Mr. H.’s specimens, at the corner of Canal and Chartres street.  Entrance, No. 3 Charters street.

Advertisement ran from March 7 to April 8, 1847.

1847 April 18.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 18, 1847, Vol. XI, No. 72, P. 3.

Electro Magnetic Portraits.—Taken in 1 Second.  By the application of the above mysterious agent to Daguerreotype, (a discovery of the subscriber’s) he is enabled to produce perfect Portraits in one second.  The difficulty of taking Family Groups and Groups of Children has been entirely overcome, and all are assured of perfect results who call on W. H. Hutchings, cor. Canal and Chartres streets.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres st.

Advertisement ran from April 18 to September 27, 1847.

1847 April 26.  The Southerner.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 26, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 6, P. 2.

Electro Magnetic Portraits.—By the application of the above mysterious agent to Daguerreotype, (a discovery of the subscriber’s) the undersigned is enabled to produce Portraits of the most superior kind, in a single second—catching the precise expression instantly, and fixing it indelibly upon the silver plate.  The subscriber intends applying for letters Patent for this discovery.  Rooms corner of Canal and Chartres streets.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres st.  W. H. Hutchings.

Advertisement was recorded from April 26 to October 2, 1847.

1847 May 29.  Evening Mercury.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  May 29, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 173, P. 2.

Perfect Likenesses In One Second.  W. H. Hutchings has the honor of informing the public that he has made the last and most important improvement in the Daguerreotype art, viz., that of producing perfect pictures in the above time, catching the precise expression instantaneously and fixing in indelibly upon the silver plate.  Specimens can be seen at Mr. H.’s room, corner  Canal and Chartres street, from 8 A.M. to 6 P. M.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres.

1847 September 1.  New-Orleans Commercial Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 1, 1847, Vol. II, No. 257, P. 2.

Electro Magnetic Portraits.—By the application of the above mysterious agent to Daguerreotype, (a discovery of the subscriber’s) the undersigned is enabled to produce Portraits of the most superior kind, in a single second—catching the precise expression instantly, and fixing it indelibly upon the silver plate.  The subscriber intends applying for letters Patent for this discovery.  Rooms corner of Canal and Chartres streets.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres st.  W. H. Hutchings.

Advertisement was recorded from September 1 to December 31, 1847.

1848 March 16.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 16, 1848, Vol. I, No. 11, P. 2.

Electro-Magnetic Portraits.  By the application of the above mysterious agent to Daguerreotype, (a discovery of the subscriber’s) the undersigned is enabled to produce Portraits of the most superior kind in a Single Second—catching the precise expression instantly, and fixing it indelibly upon the silver plate.

Rooms corner of Canal and Chartres sts.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres St.  W. H. Hutchings.

Advertisement ran from March 16 to April 29, 1848.

1848 April 20.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 20, 1848, Vol. XII, No. 75, P. 3.

“To hold as ‘twere the mirror up to Nature.”  Those desirous of procuring Natural Life-like Portraits of themselves, their family, or friends, can by calling on the subscriber procure at a very reasonable price a Portrait of the most superor kind, which cannot be excelled if it can be equalled here or elsewhere, executed in one-tenth of the time required at a sitting by any other operator in the United States not in possession of the subscriber’s process.  W. H. Hutchings, 3 Chartres street corner of Canal.

Advertisement ran from April 20 To June 28, 1848.

1848 May 3.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  May 3, 1848, Vol. I, No. 52, P. 2.

Portraits.—It will be seen, by reference to our neighbor Hutchings’s advertisement, that he has a lighting process of taking one’s counterpart which can’t be beat by either Morse or O’Reilly lines.  Those who wish to present agreeable mementoes to their relatives, friends or “lady-loves,” would do well to give him a call.

1848 May 3.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  May 3, 1848, Vol. I, No. 52, P. 2.

Electro-Magnetic Portraits.  By the application of the above mysterious agent to Daguerreotype, (a discovery of the subscriber’s) the undersigned is enabled to produce Portraits of the most superior kind in a Single Second—catching the precise expression instantly, and fixing it indelibly upon the silver plate.  Those who wish to retain in their families good Likenesses of relations or friends, can do so at a moderate price.  Rooms, corner of Canal and Chartres sts.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres St.  my3.  W. H. Hutchings.

Advertisement ran from May 3, 1848 to May 8, 1849.

 1848 June 16.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 16, 1848, Vol. I, No. 90, P. 4.

Masonic Lodge…Alpha Lodge, No. 8—…Officers…W. H. Hutchings, S. W. (Senior Warden)…

1848 June 28.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 28, 1848, Vol. XII, No. 133, P. 3.

Twenty Dollars Reward.—Ran away during the month of June, my negro man Jackson, aged about 45 years, is about 6 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very robust, weighs about 200 lbs., of copper complexion, and his head entirely bold—was bought of Mr. Hatcher, negro trader, on the 3d of May.  All persons are forbid harboring said slave, especially on steamboats, as it is possible he is making his way to Kentucky.  W. H. Hutchings, corner Canal and Chartres st.

1848 August 18.  The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  August 18, 1848, Vol. III, No. 267, P. 1.

Electro-Magnetic Portraits.  By the application of the above mysterious agent to Daguerreotype, (a discovery of the subscriber’s) the undersigned is enabled to produce Portraits of the most superior kind in a Single Second—catching the precise expression instantly, and fixing it indelibly upon the silver plate.  Those who wish to retain in their families good Likenesses of relations or friends, can do so at a moderate price.  Rooms, corner of Canal and Chartres sts.  Entrance No. 3 Chartres St.  mye3.  W. H. Hutchings.

Advertisement Was recorded from August 18 to September 14.

1850 November 1.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 1, 1850, Vol. III, No. 207, P. 2.

Removal—Hutchings’ Daguerreotype removed to the north-east corner of Canal and Chartres street—The finest Portraits in the World are taken at this establishment, at prices to suit the times.  Call and see Entrance No. 34 Canal street.

Advertisement ran from November 1, 1850 to February 3, 1851.

1852 April 20.  The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 20, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 164, P. 2.

Superior Daguerreotype Portraits, Executed in the best style of the art, At Hutchings’, corner Canal And Chartres streets, for Two dollars only, as low as is charged for disgusting abortions elsewhere.  ap20.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 20, 1852.

1852 April 20.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 20, 1852, Vol. V, No. 41, P. 2.

Sup’r Daguerreotype Portraits, Executed In The Best Style Of The Art, At Hutchings’, Corner Canal And Chartres Sts., For Two Dollars Only, as low as is charged for disgusting abortions elsewhere.  ap20.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 22, 1852.

1852 May 26.  The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  May 26, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 195, P. 2.

Thirty-three Babies in One Week Had Their Portraits Taken By Hutchings, in one second each—some crying, some laughing, and others kicking—at $2 per head.  Go try it.

Saloon, corner Canal and Chartres streets.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to June 20, 1852.

1852 May 26.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  May 26, 1852, Vol. V, No. 72, P. 2.

Going Away, Are You?  Go first to Hutchings’, let him take your Portrait, you will never regret it.  His Pictures can not be surpassed.  Price Two Dollars, Corner Canal and Chartres streets.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to June 28, 1852.

1852 July 8.  The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 8, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 232, P. 2.

The Rush of Babies To Hutchings’s to procure their Likenesses still continues.  A magnet engine, of one thousand horse power, wanted to keep them quite at Hutchings’s Daguerreotype, Corner Canal and Chartres streets.

Advertisement was recorded from July 8 to August 6, 1852.

1855 April 16.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  April 16, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 90, P. 1.

Spiritual Daguerreotypes.—Mr. W. H. Hutchings, of N. O., has taken a daguerreotype of his infant daughter, which has on it the remarkable phenomena of a ray of light streaming across the picture.  As such a thing never occurred before in the art of daguerreotype taking, Mr. H. who is a Spiritualist, attributes it to the guardian spirit of his child, which was hovering over at the time.

1885 September 16.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 16, 1885, Vol. XLIX, No. 235, P. 4.

Died.  Hutchings—On Tuesday morning, Sept 15, 1885, at 10:30 o’clock, Capt. W. H. Hutchings, aged 80 years, a Native of New York and a resident of New Orleans for the past 50 years.

The friends and acquaintances of his family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from his late residence, No. 10 Palmyra street, at 8 o’clock P. M., This Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1885.

Philadelphia papers please copy.

Alpha Home Lodge No. 72, F. And A. M.—The officers and members of said lodge are notified to assemble at their lodgeroom, south wing Masonic Hall, at 8 P. M. sharp, Wednesday, 16th inst., for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to worshipful Brother William Henry Hutchings.

The officers and members of Orleans R. A. C. No. 1, Louisiana Council R. and S. M. No. 2, and all Master Masons and companions in good standing, and fraternally invited to attend.  Edward Bell, W. M.

Orleans Royal Arch. Chapter No. 1.—The officers and members of said chapter are notified to assemble at Grand Lodge Hall at 8 P. M. sharp, Wednesday, 16th inst., to assist in paying the last tribute of respect to our late companion, William Henry Hutchings.

Companions in good standing are fraternally invited.  J. William Davis, Excellent High Priest.    

1885 September 20.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 20, 1885, Vol. XLIX, No. 239, P. 4.

Hutchings—On Tuesday morning, Sept 15, 1885, at 10:30 o’clock, Capt.  W. H. Hutchings, aged 80 years, a native of New York[2] and a resident of New Orleans for the past 50 years.

[1] McGuire also spelled Maguire.

[2] Reported in Photography The Early Years 1840-1865. P. 160.  1850 Census, born 1807 in Louisiana.  Dies Sept.15, 1885.