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James Marston

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

1852                Rooms over L. D. Smith’s Store, Ottawa, Illinois.

1853-1854       Opposite the court house, west side of the square, Ottawa, Illinois.

1854-1857 Nattinger’s Block, south side of the public square, Ottawa, Illinois.

1857-1859       Gallery, over the Bank of Eames, Allen & Co., Ottawa, Illinois.

James Marston was recorded in six announcements and nine advertisements (mentioned in two) advertisement in The Ottawa Free Trader (Ottawa, Illinois).  The first announcement appeared on October 16.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.—We would call attention to the Card of Mr. James Marston in todays paper.  Mr. M. is an experienced hand at his business and his likenesses in every respect are perfect.  He has permanently located himself at this place and will be ever happy to receive the visits of such as are desirous to examine his specimens, at his rooms over L. D. Smith’s store.

The first advertisement ran from October 16, 1853 to May 21, 1853.  Daguerreotypist, James Marston especially informs the citizens of Ottawa and vicinity that he has permanently located himself in this place, and fitted up rooms over L. D. Smith’s store, opposite the Mansion house, where he is prepared to take miniatures of unsurpassed beauty and warranted never to fade.  Prices–$1.50 and upwards.

Mr. J. M.’s experience in the business is of many years standing.  He will guarantee every likeness taken in his gallery to be equal in finish and truthfulness to any taken in the world.

Time for children between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M.

Invalids waited upon at their residences.  Also likenesses of deceased persons taken.

Secure the shadow ere the substance fade,

Let nature copy that which Nature made. 

The second advertisement ran from May 21, 1853 to July 15, 1854.  Daguerreotypist, James Marston especially informs the citizens of Ottawa and vicinity that he has removed into his new sky light gallery, opposite the court house, west side of the square, where he is prepared to take miniatures in the most improved style of the art.

Mr. J. M.’s experience in the art is of many years standing.  He will guarantee every likeness taken in his gallery to be equal in finish and truthfulness to any taken in the world.

Time for children between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M.

The subscriber would here beg leave to state that he repudiates entirely, the jockeying system, so common among daguerreans.  His prices are fixed and although not so low as those of some artists, are no higher than will enable him to do justice to himself and patrons.  He will not take pictures unless he can put them up in a system worthy of the art and its professors.  J. Marston.

Miniatures set in lockets, breast-pins, finger rings, and medallions.  Also, likenesses of corpses or deceased persons taken. 

The third advertisement ran from October 28 to December 16, 1854.   Daguerrean Gallery!  James Marston respectfully informs the citizens of Ottawa and all the rest of mankind, that he has spared no expense or pains in fitting a new and splendid sky light gallery in Nattinger’s block, south side of the public square, where he is prepared to take miniatures in the latest and most approved styles of the art.  A good assortment of plain and fancy cases on hand.

Time for taking children under three years of age, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M., on clear days; all over three years taken in any kind of weather.  Dark dresses always preferable.

Ladies and gentlemen please call; he will be glad to see you whether you want pictures or not. 

The fourth advertisement (first that he was mentioned in) ran from December 16, 1854 to March 17, 1855. Daguerrean Gallery! Miss A. Shedd would take this opportunity of informing her friends and the community at large, that she has bought out the daguerrean rooms formerly occupied by J. Marston, and would say that she is now prepared to take miniatures in the latest and most approved style of the art, having the advantage of a large sky light, and one of C. C. Harrison’s best cameras.

Always a good supply of plain and fancy cases on hand, from $1.50 to $10.

Hours for operation, from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M.  Dark dresses always preferable. 

The fifth advertisement ran from March 31, 1855 to April 5, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his old friends and the rest of mankind that he is at his post again, and is prepared to execute likenesses in a superior style to any ever taken in this city before, for I have made a new discovery in the arrangement of light which enables me to give a more truthful and life-like expression to the likeness than is otherwise obtained.  Call in any weather at my new daguerreotype rooms, and you may have your miniatures in a plain case for only $1.50; finer cases at small extra costs.  Extra heads on same plate fifty cents each.  Always come in dark dress, as red, orange, green, or black. 

N. B.  My pictures cannot be excelled anywhere—can be equalled at but few places in the west.  Come in and see, as I will be glad to show faces whether you want anything or not.  James Marston.

The second announcement appeared on October 20, 1855.  The County Fair.  We give to-day as full a report as our limits will permit, of the annual exhibition of the La Salle County Agricultural, Mechanical, and Horticultural Society, held in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday…Domestic Manufactures…The committee awarded premiums as follows:…

Mr. Marston, daguerreotypes, 1st pr. 

The sixth advertisement ran from April 5 to May 10, 1856.  Daguerrean Gallery, Front Rooms, Third Story, in Nattinger’s Block.  James Marston Respectfully informs his friends and the rest of mankind, that he is still at his post, prepared to execute likenesses in a style superior to any ever taken in this city before, for I have made a new discovery in the arrangement of light which enables me to give a more truthful and life-like expression to the likeness than is otherwise obtained.  Call in any weather, at my daguerreotype rooms, and you may have your miniature in a plain case for $1.50; finer cases at small extra cost.  Extra heads on same plate, 50 cents each.  Always come in dark dress, such as red, orange, green, or black.

N. B. My pictures cannot be excelled anywhere, and can be equelled at but a few places in the west.  Come in and see, as I will be glad to show faces whether you want anything or not. 

The third announcement appeared on August 1, 1857.  In the Grammar School Department there is a range of studies which it was supposed would require two years to accomplish, but by dint of much effort on the part of the Assistant and pupils, at the end of four terms, a large class presented themselves for examination as candidates for the High School Department, who sustained their examination remarkably well.  A few have been promoted from this department before, but this is the first class that has passed prepared for promotion, and their preparation reflects much credit upon the Assistant in charge.  And, as they were about to leave her, under whose tuition they had been for a year or more, a number of them left with her their ambrotypes, taken in a group by J. Marston, or the master of the art in the city.

The seventh advertisement ran from August 19, 1857 to October 3, 1857.  New Daguerrian Gallery.  The subscriber having sold out his Daguerrian Gallery, in Nattinger’s Block, with the intention of quitting the business, but through the solicitation of many friends, he has concluded to open another Gallery, over the Bank of Eames, Allen & Co., where he will be ready to receive all who may favor him with a call, on Saturday the 26th inst.  Having an improved sky and side light, he flatters himself that he ca take better pictures than you can get this side of New York.  Thankful for past patronage, I would invite one and all to the new Gallery of James Marston. 

The eighth advertisement ran from October 6, 1857 to October 2, 1858.  New Picture Gallery.  The lovers of fine arts, and the public generally, are invited to examine specimens now on exhibition at the new Rooms just opened over the City Bank of Eames, Allen & Co., north of the Court House, under the supervision of James Marston.

The undersigned having purchased the interest of Mr. Marston, in the above business, is now prepared to furnish Ambrotypes in the highest style of the art, warranted in every instance to give satisfaction or no charge made.  The services of Mr. Marston have been secured for a short time, and those acquainted with his skill will need no further assurance for getting truthful pictures.  A share of the public patronage is solicited.  Ottawa, October 3, 1857.  C. M. Van Doren.

The fourth announcement appeared on May 7, 1859.  Marston is again in the picture business, at the rooms over City Bank.  See advertisement next week.

The fifth announcement appeared on October 1, 1859. The County Fair…2.–Paintings and Drawings. the display was not large–probably a dozen of entries. We scarcely saw them and the committee make no comment. The pictures by Mr. Voegtlin, we are told, however, possessed considerable merit, while the daguerrean pictures, both by Mr. Marston and by Mr. Porter, were as good as they get up anywhere.

Ambrotypes, Jas. Marston.

Oil colored photographs, Jas. Marston.

Uncolored photographs, J. E. Porter.

Ambrotypes and Melainotypes, J. E. Porter.

If there is an inconsistency in this last award, the committee must explain it, for we can’t.

The sixth announcement appeared on October 8, 1859. Premium List.  Full List of Premiums awarded at the Fair of the La Salle Co. Agricultural Society, held at Ottawa, Sept. 28, 29, 30…

19—Paintings and Drawings….

Ambrotypes, 2 entries. Jas. Marston.

Photographs in oil, 1 entry.  Jas. Marston.

Uncolored Photographs, 1 entry.  J. E. Porter.

Ambrotypes & Melainotypes, 1 entry.  J. E. Porter.

The committee have apparently awarded the same premium to Porter and to Marston.  They probably meant, in the last case, the “collection.”

The ninth advertisement (second that he was mentioned in) appeared on May 19, 1860.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, And Photographs.  Miss F. J. Webber Would respectfully inform the citizens of Ottawa and vicinity, that she has recently purchased the rooms formerly occupied by Jas. Marston, over the Citizens Bank, north side of the square on Madison st.

Miss W. having the advantage of much experience and superior facilities, feels confident that she can produce as good a picture as can be obtained elsewhere.  Her rooms are pleasantly situated and elegantly furnished for the accommodation of customers, and her stock of cases is very large, comprising all sizes and qualities, varying from 50 cents to $10. and she has also gold lockets and breastpins, which be sold at the lowest prices.

James Marston is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Ottawa, Illinois in 1854-1855 and in 1860.

Edwin J. March

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

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

1858                Rooms Next Door to the Old Post Office, Saco, Maine.

Edwin J. March was recorded in one announcement and two advertisements in the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine).  The announcement appeared on October 7, 1856 while he was in the partnership of Davis & March (A. R. Davis & Edwin J. Davis).  York & Co.  Agricultural Society.  Reports of Committees made at the recent Cattle Show and Fair…

Report on Paintings, Statuary, Drawing and Daguerreotypes.  Your Committee would respectfully report that the exhibition in their department was meager: nevertheless, it was such as indicated that the Fine Arts were not entirely neglected in the County….

To Ambrotypes marked 175—E. H. McKenney, Biddeford, $3.00

To Ambrotypes marked 25—by Davis & March, Saco, $2.00

The first advertisement ran on February 2 to 16, 1858.  Have your Picture taken before business depression lengthens your faces so that you will be ashamed to see even their shadows delineated on Glass.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Glass Pictures, Cloth Pictures, Or any other style required, my be had at as low prices as elsewhere, at March’s Ambrotype Rooms.  (Next Door to the Old Post Office, Saco, Maine.

The second advertisement ran from February 23 to June 8, 1858.  The Place To Get The Best Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, And Photographs!  Is at March’s Ambrotype Rooms, Next Door to Old Post Office.

We are bound to make the best pictures!  Call and see.

P.S.  Plain and fancy Cases constantly on hand at the lowest rates.

Edwin J. March is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Saco, Maine in 1856-1857.

Marble Hall Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Westfield, New York.

Marble Hall Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery were recorded in one announcement that appeared in the Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York) on January 12, 1859.  The Ambition of the proprietor of Marble Hall Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery seems to excel in his art, and he succeeds admirably.  If you don’t believe it go there, get a picture, and be convinced.

Marble Hall Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mansfield

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Opposite the Atlantic House, Newport, Rhode Island.

Mansfield was recorded on one advertisement that ran on July 5 & 13, 1854 in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode Island).  50 Cent Daguerreotypes.  All persons who are in want of a superior Daguerreotype will do well to call at the extensive picture gallery opposite the Atlantic House, and secure one of Mansfield & Co.’s inimitable Likenesses, that they produce for the low price of 50 cts.  Having the largest Sky-light in the world, and a superior apparatus, &c. they are enabled to produce 300 Daguerreotypes daily, unsurpassed by any other establishment in the country.  Their rooms are easy of access, being on the first floor, and they respectfully invite the public to call and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere.

Gallery opposite the Atlantic House.

Mansfield (first name unknown) is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Newport, Rhode Island.

Mansfield Drug Store

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1851-1852       Address Unknown, Mansfield, Ohio.

Mansfield Drug Store was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on August 25, 1852 in the Richland Shield and Banner (Mansfield, Ohio).  Daguerrean Artists’ Materials.  A full stock for sale cheap for Cash only, at the Mansfield Drug Store.  Nov. 5, ’51.

Mansfield Drug Store is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record a Gilead Mansfield in Lexington as daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in 1859-1860 it is unknown if they are connected.  The distance (modern roads) between Mansfield and Lexington, Ohio is 7.3 miles.  Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 records him in Lexington from 1859 to 1897.

Horatio N. Macomber

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , ,

1846-1848       7 Batchelder’s Block, Saco, Maine.

1848                Address Unknown, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1848-1849       Scammon’s Building, Saco, Maine.

1849                Sweeter’s Building, Biddeford, Maine.[1]

1850 Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

Horatio N. Macomber was recorded in eleven advertisements and four announcements in the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine).  The first advertisement ran from December 1, 1846 to April 27, 1847.  Improvement Is The Order Of The Day.  Macomber & Co., Successor To L. Aldrich, Would invite all persons interested in procuring Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves or friends, copies from portraits, miniatures, paintings, engravings, or statuary, &c., to call at Batchelder’s Block, No. 7, Up Stairs, and examine our specimens.  Our arrangements are such that we take miniatures of children of any age, and diseased persons at their residences.

Having obtained the late improvements in the art by Hough & Co., of Providence, R. I., which enables him to warrant in every case a perfect likeness, as strongly brought out as the finest painting or engraving.  Prices much lower than ever before offered in Saco.  Miniatures put up in the best manner and warranted not to fade or spot, in gold & plated lockets, pins, cases or frames.

They will also attend to give instruction in the art, and keep for sale gold and plated Lockets and Pins.  Also, Plates, Cases, Frames, and Chemicals.

Picture Gallery open from 8½ A. M., to 9 P. M.

Miniatures put up in Satin Cases for $1.50.  Lockets and Frames at corresponding prices.

The second advertisement ran from December 1, 1846 to April 27, 1847.  H. N. Macomber, Would also give notice that he has removed his Dental Office from No. 2 to the above rooms, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may need his professional services.

Such are his arrangements, that he is prepared to perform any operation upon the Teeth in the most skilful and thorough manner.

N. B.  Be it remembered that his charges are 25 per cent. less than those of Dentists usually.  All operations warranted to give satisfaction, or no pay.

Best of references given if desired.

The third advertisement ran from April 27 to June 8, 1847.  Truly Wonderful Discoveries!  Heliographic Drawings!! H. N. Macomber & Co., Have the pleasure of announcing to all persons interested in the progress of the true and beautiful in art, that they have just received a new and beautiful German Apparatus.  Also, with much difficulty and great expense, obtained the newly discovered German Process, for taking the Heliographic or Photogenic Miniatures.

Those who have been pleased with imperfect productions of the old Daguerreotype System, will be perfectly delighted at the wonderful results of the new process; it is impossible to describe the almost incredible beauty and brilliancy of the new productions.

Those who have the old, dark and rough Daguerreotypes, can for $1.00, exchange them for a bright and splendid Heliographic; which will be much more natural, and will not fade.  The new mode requires much less time, and operates in all weather.

Children, by sitting eight seconds, can have a perfect Likeness.  Our arrangements are such that we can take Miniatures of deceased persons at their residences.

Miniatures put up in the best manner, and warranted not to fade or spot, for $2.00.  Miniatures put up in Gold and Plated Lockets, Pins, or Frames at corresponding prices.

Old operators can have the new process on reasonable terms.

Be it remembered that Macomber & Co., is the first in the State of Maine, who has the new mode of operation.

Picture Gallery open from half past 8 A. M., to 9 P. M.  Therefore, all persons interested in procuring Likenesses of themselves or friends, Copies from Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings or Statuary, &c., are invited to call at No. 7 Batchelder’s New Block, Up Stairs.  Saco, April 22, 1847.

The fourth advertisement ran from June 8, 1857 to February 8, 1848.  H. N. Macomber & Co., Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 7 Batchelder Block, Up Stairs, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.  Miniatures taken in any weather, with or without Colors, in a Superior Style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases.

The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  H. N. Macomber, T. P. Cressey.

H. N. Macomber, Would also give notice that he has removed his Dental Office from No. 2 to the above Rooms, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may need his professional services.

Such are his arrangements, that he is prepared to perform any operation upon the Teeth in the most skilful and thorough manner.

N. B.  Be it remembered that his charges are 25 per cent less than those of Dentists usually.  All operations warranted satisfaction, or no pay.

Best of references given if desired.

The first announcement appeared on November 9, 1847. Mr. Macomber, in the new block upon the island, is taking the best Daguerreotype likenesses to be seen in town.

The fifth advertisement appeared on February 29, 1848.  H. N. Macomber & Co., Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 7 Batchelder Block, Up Stairs, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.  Miniatures taken in any weather, with or without Colors, in a Superior Style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases.

The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  H. N. Macomber.

H. N. Macomber, Would also give notice that he has removed his Dental Office from No. 2 to the above Rooms, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may need his professional services.

Such are his arrangements, that he is prepared to perform any operation upon the Teeth in the most skilful and thorough manner.

N. B.  Be it remembered that his charges are 25 per cent less than those of Dentists usually.  All operations warranted satisfaction, or no pay.

Best of references given if desired.

The sixth advertisement ran from March 7 to June 13, 1848.  Daguerreotype!  Ladies and Gentlemen in want of Miniature Likenesses are respectfully informed that Macomber & Co. Have made great improvements in their rooms, and arranged their light in such a manner, with the aid of s first rate German apparatus, that they are prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, unrivalled for depth of tone, and softness of light and shade, while they display all the artistic arrangement of the highest effort of the painter.  Remember that delays are dangerous, therefore take the first opportunity that shall present to secure one two or more of these mementos of life, which under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.

M. & Co. take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the inhabitants of this place and vicinity, for the Preference conferred upon their establishment since they have been in business at Saco.  They also wish to have it perfectly understood that they will take As Good, True and Perfect a Likeness As can be taken in this place or vicinity, and warrant the same not to fade or spot, put up in the best velvet cases, for one dollar and fifty cents.  Citizens or strangers visiting our rooms, can have their miniature likenesses taken in this unique style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Cases or Frames, in a few minutes.

The Public are respectfully invited to visit our rooms, and examine specimens not bought or borrowed of Portland artists, but taken by ourselves, and then judge of our ability to fulfil our promises-and not be duped by any individual boasting of the superiority of his likenesses because he charges more that we do.

We say again, We Will Not Be Beat.  N. B.  Persons sitting for their likenesses at our rooms can have the same retaken in one week, if no satisfactory to themselves or friends, without charge.

Macomber & Co. Batchelder Block, Factory Island, Saco, No. 7, up Stairs

The second announcement appeared on May 23, 1848.  Daguerreotypes.—Following the crowd, one day last week, we found ourself in the Daguerreotype Rooms of Macomber & Co., where, after due preparation, Mr. Frink took a copy of our phiz. As like to the original as like can be.  On looking about his room, we found ourself in the mist of many familiar faces of our townsmen, who have made a visit there and left their shadows behind, to grace the portrait gallery.  Mr. Frink is one of the most accomplished artists to be found in the business.—The operations of this firm are very extensive.—They have a room in Portsmouth, N. H., where Mr. Macomber is now operating.  Some of his likenesses taken there, exceed any thing of the kind we have seen, for distinctness of outline and vividness of expression.  Reader, you cannot do your friends a greater favor than to obtain for them likenesses from this celebrated Room.

The seventh advertisement ran from June 27, 1848 to January 2, 1849.  Removal.  H. N. Macomber, Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and vicinity, that having sold out his room in Batchelder Block, Factory Island, he has removed to rooms in Scammon’s Building, Over Charles Boothby’s Tailoring Establishment, Pepperell Square, 2d door East of Water st.

The above rooms have just been newly finished, expressly for Mr. M.’s accommodation, and with special reference to the Daguerreotype Business, with a large and splendid sky-light.

Mr. M. having secured the best of German apparatus, of large size, is now prepared to take likenesses of individuals or groups, in a style far superior to any thing that has been produced in the place before. 

Mr. M. would take this opportunity to return to his numerous friends and patrons his grateful acknowledgements for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon him heretofore, and to say that he would be very happy to see them at his new rooms, which will be found to be far more convenient and pleasant than the one occupied by him before.  Mr. M. will spare no pains to give satisfaction in every case.

Operations upon the teeth, as heretofore, on the most reasonable terms.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 9 P. M.  Saco, June 22, 1848.

The third announcement appeared on October 31, 1848.  From the Union.  Show and Fair.  York County Agricultural Society.  We proceed to fulfil our promise made last week to give an extended account of the Show and Fair held here, Oct. 11th & 12th.  In order to get the proceedings into a reasonable space, it will be necessary to omit so much of the reports of the adjudging Committees as are merely formal, giving in such cases, the list of premiums awarded, only…

Miscellaneous Articles…Macomber & McKenney, Saco, specimens of daguerreotypes, $2.00

The fourth announcement appeared on October 31, 1848.  From the Union.  Observations Taken At The Fair. …Messrs. Macomber & McKenney of our place, presented some excellent daguerreotype likenesses, to which we are bound to pay our especial regards, our own likeness, a complete counterpart of ourself, having been elevated to the high dignity of being criticized and passed upon by a competent committee, with the view of awarding to the artist, if deserved, the tribute due to skill.  We are happy to see by the list that the lot, with the editors thrown in, obtained a gratuity of $1.50.

The eighth advertisement ran from January 9 to March 13, 1849.  Premium Daguerreotypes, Mr. Macomber Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and Biddeford, that he is still to be found at his rooms in Scammon’s Building, Pepperell Square, Two Doors East of Water Street, where he is prepared, by the aid of superior Light, the best German apparatus, and a new Chemical Agent, which he has recently obtained at considerable expense, from some of the best operators in the United States, to execute Likenesses in the best style of the art.

It is generally acknowledged that Mr. Macomber’s pictures, in point of distinctness, clearness, softness of light and shade, as well as beauty, far exceed any taken in the place, and are unsurpassed but by few, if any in the country.  It is well known that he Obtained The Premium at the late Fair.  But notwithstanding the above facts, some have patronized other establishments, not because their pictures are better, but because they charge less than he.  Now, Mr. Macomber, would say to all concerned, that he Will Not Be Underbid by any.  Persons can have their Likenesses taken at the above establishment, in the best style, for the same price for which they can have them taken at any other in the place.  Persons in want of a good Daguerreotype, would do well to call and examine specimens, and sit for a likeness if they wish, after which they will not be expected to take it, unless perfectly satisfactory.  Pictures taken light or dark, as individuals may desire.  Saco, January 3, 1849.

The ninth advertisement ran on January 22 to 29, 1850.  Miniatures!  Miniatures!  Macomber & Bowers Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and Biddeford, that having sold out their Rooms in Biddeford, they may be found at the old stand, Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island, Saco.

Where they will be happy to wait upon all that are in want of Likenesses of themselves or friends.  They have jest remodeled their Rooms, and enlarged and improved the arrangement of their light.

By the new arrangement of Light, they are enabled to obviate an objection which some have had to their Pictures heretofore, viz;—too dark a shade under the chin.  Their Light being a combination of Side and Top Light, they are enabled to produce pictures with as little shade as with any Side Light, while they have all the beauty and development produced by Top Light.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see their new Rooms, where they must be convinced that we now have much the best chance for producing good Daguerreotypes of any in the place.  And they would respectfully suggest whether, with their superior advantages, and long experience in the business, (having been in the business three times as long as any other operator in the place,) they would not be as likely, at least, to get as good, if not a better, picture, than at any other place; and especially, as they promise that their prices shall be as low as where the poorest productions are obtained.  Saco, January 15, 1850.

The tenth advertisement ran from June 18 to November 5, 1850.  Macomber’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms. Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island. Saco, Me.  Miniatures taken in any weather, single or in groups, in a superior style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases or no charge.

Children’s pictures of any age taken in one second.  E. J. Cole. 

The eleventh advertisement appeared on September 2, 1851.  E. J. Cole’s Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned begs leave to call the attention of the citizens of Saco, Biddeford, and vicinity, to specimens of Daguerreotypes, recently executed at his rooms on Factory Island. 

Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Macomber, where with the aid of a large sky light and a new chemical agent, he is prepared to produce a bolder picture and consequently a more perfect likeness than ever before executed in those rooms.

He is prepared to take family groups of from 2 to 12, and give each a perfect likeness.

The subscriber will go to and part of the town at short notice to take pictures of sick or deceased persons.

Horatio N. Macomber is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being in the partnership of Macomber & Bower in Saco and Biddeford, Maine in1849.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

C. H. Mack

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms at the Temperance Saloon, Columbia, Missouri.

C. H. Mack was recorded in one announcement that appeared on  December 16, 1853 in the Missouri Statesman (Columbia, Missouri).  Daguerreotype Pictures.—Dr. C. H. Mack, at the Temperance Saloon in this place, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, and is prepared to furnish pictures in the highest style of the art.  He is a master of his profession, his daguerreotypes combining boldness of expression and figure and perfection and brilliancy of finish.  We advise our citizens to call and see for themselves.

C. H. Mack is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. M. Lyle

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Main Street, St. Joseph, Missouri.

J. M. Lyle was recorded in two advertisements.  The first advertisement was recorded on  November 30 & December 7, 1853 in the St. Joseph Gazette (Saint Joseph, Missouri).  J. M. Lyle Permanent Daguerreotype Rooms, East Side Main Street, St. Joseph, MO.  Pictures taken in every Style of the art.—Instructions given and Stock, Chemicals and instruments furnished.  November 16, 1853.

The second advertisement was recorded on December 16, 1853 in the Weekly Commercial Cycle  (Saint Joseph, Missouri).  J. M. Lyle’s Permanent Daguerreotype Rooms Main Street, St. Joseph, Mo.  Constantly on hand a complete assortment of Stock and Instruments, at the lowest prices.  Pictures put up in his late and superior style, with dispatch and neatness, and [ ? ] never to fade.  sept 2.

J. M. Lyle is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. W. Lowry

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                Over Hezekiah’s Fashionable Emporium, Little Rock, Arkansas.

J. W. Lowry was recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 25 to June 29, 1859 in the Arkansas True Democrat (Little Rock, Arkansas).  New Photograph Gallery.  Now open over Hezekiah’s fashionable emporium, and few doors above Anthony house, where the subscriber begs leave to call attention of the citizens of Little Rock and surrounding vicinity, to his new style of life like Ambrotypes and Melainotypes.

Also plain Photographs of any size, not surpassed by any in sharpness, tone and durability.

You who have beauty, should to Lowry take it;

You who have it not, go and let him make it.

Special attention will be given to the ladies.  Prices vary from $1 to $15, according to size and style.  Call and examine at your earliest convenience.  J. W. Lowry, Artist.

N. B.—The likenesses of all ministers of the gospel taken at half price—that is, from 50 cents up.  J. W. L.

J. W. Lowry was not recorded in other photographic directories.

Lovell

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849                Gallery in Tallmadge Block, Lancaster, Ohio.

Lovell of the partnership of Cole & Lovell were recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  the advertisement ran from June 22 to July 6, 1849.  Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Cole & Lovell, Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Lancaster and vicinity, that they have opened their Daguerrian gallery in Tallmadge’s Block, for a short time, where they will be found in readiness to execute Likenesses equal to any in the West for depth of tone and softness of light and shade.  Having given their undivided attention to the business for several years in the Eastern cities, they feel confident they can suit all who may favor them with a call.

Those wishing for a beautiful likeness of themselves or friends, will do well to call soon, while so favorable an opportunity offers.  Gold and Plated Lockets on hand.  Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.  Instruction given in the art. Apparatus, &c., furnished on the most reasonable terms. 

The announcement appeared on June 29, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.—In another column will be found advertisement of Messrs. Cole & Lovell, who are ready to take likenesses in the most approved style.  They are good operators and make good pictures.

Lovell (first mane unknown) or the partnership of Cole & Lovell are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Cole is possibly A. R. Cole who was active in Zanesville, Ohio from 1850 to 1865.[1]

[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.