Category Archives: Daguerrean Car

Harley, Parker C.

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1859                Main & Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1860-1861       Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]

1860-1861       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1863                Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge,                                      Massachusetts.1

1865                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1

1859 May 28.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 28, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 22, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art—We are pleased at all times to note advancement and give credit wherever it is due.  Wishing to send some ambrotypes to a foreign correspondents, we repaired to Boston to have a proof of our physiognomy transferred to glass in as good a style as possible, engaged the services of one of her best artist, and got what we thought good pictures; but, happening to show them to a somewhat critical friend, he offered to take us here in Cambridgeport and give us something better if we would just take the trouble to go and sit for it.  We did so, and when it was done, we had to acknowledge that Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, at the corner of Main and Inman streets, had carried off the palm and had given us the best impression; and we would advise all who want a life-like picture to give them a call.

1859 August 6.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 3.

Photography.  Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, Grateful for the past patronage, take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the citizens of Cambridgeport and vicinity.  They have now connected another spacious saloon with their former one, at the Corner of Main and Inman Streets, nearly opposite the City Hall, Cambridgeport.  Particular attention given to copying small pictures into Photographs.  Photographic views of residences, small pictures for Lockets, Pins, &c., neatly executed.  Photographs taken on the most reasonable terms, and warrab=nt perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Pictures for 25 cents and upwards.  Please call and examine for yourselves.

The best time for children is from eight to three.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to October 29, 1859.

1859 October 29.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 44, P. 2.

Photography.—It may not be generally known that we have in our city two good photograph artists who really understand their business.  We refer to Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, corner of Main and Inman streets, nearly opposite the City Hall.  All who wish a good picture at a low price, had better give them a call, instead of going to Boston, paying more and getting no better satisfaction, for we have recently seen some pictures that defy competition.  See advertisement in another column.

1860 August 28.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 34, P. 2.

We have seen a very excellent Photographic likeness of the late William Loughrey, just taken by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, of this city, which does the  artist great credit.

1861 February 2.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 3.

Deaths.  In this city—28 ult., Mrs. Eliza W. Carney, wife of Parker C. Harley, 33 years.

1861 June 15.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, photographers, opposite City Hall, have presented us with a photograph of the Chronicle Building.  It is very creditable to their skill as artists.  The photograph was handsomely painted by Mr. J. Spaulding Keith—a young artist of much promise.  He may be found at a room in the Chronicle building, where this photograph and some other specimens of his work may be seen.

1862 February 2.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.

Fire.—On Monday morning last, just as the members of the city government had assembled for organization, a fire commenced in one of the two daguerreotype saloons, on Main Street, opposite City Hall.  Both saloons were badly injured, and the loss will probably amount to about $200.  They belonged to Messrs, Harley and Metcalf.

1862 February 2.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 3.

A Card.  We the undersigned would tender to the Fire Department and citizens our grateful acknowledgements for their prompt arrival to arrest the conflagration of our Photographic Saloons.  Also, we feel grateful for the patronage of the citizens and public, and hope soon to be located to serve them again.  Harley & Metcalf.

1863 February 14.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1863, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 1.

From the 38th Mass. Regiment.  Company F, Capt. Rundlett.  Camp Kearney, Carrolton, La., Jan. 29, 1863.  Mr. Editor.—Since our departure from  Baltimore, my pen has been quite…

About half-way between the grave yard and our camp, Yankee enterprise had exhibited itself by adding an L to an island cabin, and locating therein an ambrotype saloon—but, as it was beyond the reach of any but a few lucky ones, the speculation could not have been very remunerative.  The specimens I saw from there would hardly pass muster as other than caricatures beside those from our Cambridge artists, Messrs Harley & Metcalf…

1864 January 23.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1864, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city—14th inst., by Rev. H. F. Harrington, Mr. Parker C. Harley to Miss Cordelia S., daughter of A. H. Read, Esq. all of Cambridge.  No cards.

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

Hanmer & Forbes

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1852                Address Unknown, East Hartford, Connecticut.

1852 August 28.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 28, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4571, P. 3.

For Sale, A Travelling Daguerreian Gallery, of superior style and finish.  It must be sold, and can be had at a low price.  Enquire of Hanmer & Forbes.  East Hartford.

Emmons, Charles

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1856                Main Street, Between the State House and Eagle Hotel, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856                Corner of Depot and Main Streets, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856 February 7.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 7, 1856, Vol.

XI, No. 41, P. 3. 

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents Including Case At Emmons’ Excelsior Daguerreotype Saloon,

Between The State House and Eagle Hotel Main Street, Concord, N. H.

Best Establishment of the kind in the country.

Best Apparatus In The State.

Miniatures taken in any weather better and cheaper, than can be obtained elsewhere in this city.

Apparatus furnished, and instruction given in the art, on reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to 28, 1856.

1856 May 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 15, 1856, Vol.

XII, No. 3, P. 3. 

Superior Daguerreotype Apparatus For Sale!  Enquire of Charles Emmons, corner of Depot and

Main Streets, Concord, N. H.

1856 May 22.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 22, 1856, Vol.

XII, No. 4, P. 3

Clear The Tract!  And run for Emmons’ Daguerreotype Saloon, Where you can get a Good

Daguerreotype For 25 Cents, Corner of Depot and Main Streets, opposite Freight Depot,

Concord, N. H.

A lot of splendid Frames and Cases for sale cheap.

A superior Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale.

1856 May 28.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) May 28, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 471, Whole No. 2471, P. 3.

Clear The Tract!  And Run For Emmons’ Daguerreotype Saloon!! Where You Can Get A Good

Daguerreotype For 25 Cents, Corner of Depot and Main Streets, opposite Freight Depot,

Concord.

A splendid lot of Frames and Cases for sale cheap.

A superior Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale cheap.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 11, 1856.

Dow, James M.

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1854                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1857                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1859                Hopkins’ Block, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1854 January 23.  St. Lawrence Republican.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  January 23, 1854, Vol. 24, No. 8, P. 3.

“Excelsior” Daguerreian Car.  Westcott & Dow Would Respectfully Announce to the citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity that they will remain in this place a few days with their Mammoth Daguerreian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

It has become an acknowledged fact that the human countenance can be preserved without decay, and from the long experience and through knowledge of all the improvements appertaining to the art, and the many facilities with which they are enabled to operate in their new Car, they flatter themselves that their work will not suffer in comparison with that of the most popular Artists of the country.

They are now prepared to take pictures of all sizes, from the smallest miniature even to the largest ever taken, at prices ranging from One to Fifteen dollars.  Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Their Stock is also of the best quality, consisting in part of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Jewel, Jenny Lind, Pearl, and French Miniature Cases.  Fancy, French, and Kossuth Frames, of large and small sizes, &c.

Single pictures put up and secured with preservers, for the low price on One Dollar.  Likenesses Of Children taken in from two to three seconds in clear weather.  Adults in all kinds of weather.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, to satisfy themselves.  As they expect to remain but a short time, they would recommend to those who prize the mementoes of departed friends, and would secure their perfect likenesses, to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

Perfect copies of Paintings, Crayons, Daguerreotypes made large or small, as they may require.

N. B—Particular attention given to taking Family Groups.  Hours of operating from 9 to 4 o’clock; Children 10 to 4 o’clock.  January 28, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to April, 18, 1854.

1857 September 17.  The Daily Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 17, 1857, No. 711, P. 3.

Dow’s Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow would respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a few days with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.—In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, And Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Also an assortment of Fine Locket Jewelry, which will be sold almost at cost.  September 17, 1857.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to December 23, 1857.

1857 November 17.  The Ogdensburgh Sentinel.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  November 17, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 36, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow Would Respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a short time with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This Car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, and Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 29, 1857.

1859 August 30.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  August 30, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 40, P. 2.

J. M. Dow has permanently located in this village, and opened a Photographic Gallery in Hopkins’ Block, east end of the Bridge.

1859 September 27.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 44, P. 3.

Dow’s Photographic Gallery.  James M. Dow, Would Respectfully Inform The citizens of Ogdensburgh that he has fitted up new and permanent Daguerrian Rooms, in Hopkins’ Block, where he will take Pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties of the art.

Raised Pictures, Ambrotypes, Melanotypes &c., &c., Old daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c., copied and thrown up if required.  Photographs and Halotypes taken at these Rooms of any required size, colored or plain.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

All are invited to call and examine, Stock, Specimens &c.  sept. 14.

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 15, 1859.

1859 December 20.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 4, P. 2.

Pictures.—J. M. Dow, Photographic and Daguerrean artist, Hopkins’ Block, is making extensive preparations to accommodate the public with pictures.  What more appropriate presents could be made to those you love, than your own pleasant physiognomy—everybody looks pleasant in a picture—during the Holidays.  Next to giving one’s self away, such a presentation would be most acceptable to most folks.  Talk about throwing yourself away, when somebody wants you done up in miniature, surrounded in a neat, little case, and Dow wants to take you for them.  Why, its all nonsense, and not to be thought of.  Go right down and get taken,.

Davidson, J. E.

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1853-1854       Unknown Location, Cadiz, Ohio.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 2.

See Davidson & Co’s Daguerrian advertisement in another column, and do as it tells you.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 3.

Read This !  And show it to your neighbors, and tell them now is the time to go to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, and get a First Class, Daguerreotype, in a neat morocco Case for One Dollar, Or Seven Shillings, persons making their own change.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only some ten days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co. 

1853 August 31.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 31, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 18, P. 3.

The show’s now Open.  Admission Free to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, Where First Class Daguerreotype, are taken for One Dollar.

Great inducements are offered to Clubs.  Five pictures taken and put up in beautiful cases for $4.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only a few days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to September 14, 1853

1853 September 7.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 7, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 19, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson & Co’s.

1853 September 14.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 14, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 20, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Car.

Advertisement ran on September 14 to October 12, 1853.

1854 March 8.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  March 8, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 45, P. 3.

Card to the Public.  J. E. Davidson, takes this occasion to inform his friends, that he will return to Cadiz on the First of April, when he will open his well furnished Daguerrean Car, and be ready to take pictures in his well known superior style.  Those of his friends wishing to procure pictures, see his fine specimens or make a friendly call, will be well received with the greatest pleasure.                   

Advertisement ran on March 8 to April 19, 1854.

1854 May 3.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  May 3, 1854, Vol. 21, No. 1, P. 2.

Davidson & Co’s. Daguerrean Car Opened In Cadiz again.  The subscriber respectfully announce to the citizens of this place and surrounding country, that they are prepared to accommodate all who want a picture taken in their acknowledged superior style. 

Our facilities for executing pictures are unsurpassed, and our customers will please bear it in mind, that they can get as good Pictures of themselves at this establishment as in any of the Eastern cities.

On hand every variety of fancy cases, the finest assortment ever brought to this county.

Strangers and citizens are cordially invited to call and examine specimens.  Remember this is the last and best chance, come before it is too late.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to 17, 1854.

Crosier, E. R.

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1854                Address Unknown, Huntington, Vermont.

1854 December 23.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  December 23, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 3.

Great Chance for a Great Bargain!!  Daguerreians Look Here.  Owing to ill health, the undersigned offers his Daguerreian Saloon for sale.  This is one pf the best establishments in the State; and is well supplied with apparatus for doing a large amount of business.  It has side and sky-lights, also is well carpeted and furnished.

It is now at Huntington, Vt., (five miles from Vt,. C. R. R. Station,, at Jonesville.)  E. R. Crosier.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1854 to January 6, 1855.

Bundy & Marcy

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1850                Address Unknown, Keene, New Hampshire.

1850 September 26. New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  September 26, 1850, Vol. LII, No. 39, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  The inhabitants of Keene and adjoining towns are invited to visit the Travelling Daguerrean Gallery now in this place,—the largest in the country, fitted up expressly for the purpose.  With all the advantages of light and improvements in the art, the subscribers are prepared to warrant as good Likenesses as can be obtained in any city or elsewhere, and warrant them not to fade.  Pictures are taken in half the usual time of settings in any common room.

Pictures taken of different sizes and set in Cases, Tokens, Lockets, Pins, and Rings.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of children; also , of sick or deceased persons, at their residence.  Copies taken from Daguerreotypes and Portraits.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine some of the best specimens ever exhibited in the country, among which may be found Gen. Wilson, Ex-Gov. Steele, &c.

Pictures taken as well from adults in cloudy as fair weather.  Lockets and Pins for sale.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge is made.  J. K. Bundy, F. P. Marcy.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to October 10, 1850.

Brown, R.

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1852                Near Mr. Joseph Hewett’s Store, Rockland, Maine.

1852                Address Unknown, Rockport, Maine.

1852                Address Unknown, Camden, Maine.

1852 August 6.  Rockland Gazette.  (Rockland, Maine.)  August 6, 1852, Vol. 7, No. 28, P. 3.

Traveling Daguerreotype Saloon.  R. Brown, Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Rockland and the people generally, that his Saloon is located near Mr. Joseph Hewett’s Store, where he will remain a few days only.  Having the advantage of a top and side light, he hesitates not to say those in want of likenesses can do no better than to give him a call.  Pictures taken as cheap as any in the place, and neatly set in Cases, Lockets, Pins and Rings.

N. B.  Mr. B. will make a short stop in Rockport and Camden, after leaving this place.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to 27, 1852.

Smith (4)

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1854                Near The South Park, Pulaski, New York.

Smith appeared in one announcement on September 14, 1854 in The Pulaski Democrat (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerrean Car.—Mr. Moulton has located his Daguerrian Car near the South Park, strung out some good looking faces as signs, and ask the public to visit him.  We have done so.  The establishment has decidedly a “taking appearance—the specimens are equal to any we ever saw—and more of the same sort furnished to order.  Smith, so popular here three or four years ago, a fine artist and a capital fellow, is with him.  It cost nothing to look at their pictures and time spent viewing beautiful pictures is not lost.

Smith is possibly J. B. Smith; Moulton is possibly William J. Moulton.  J. B. Smith was published in the blog on February 3, 2021, he was active in Pulaski from August 28 to Septtember18, 1851.  J. B. Smith and William J. Moulton are referenced as partners in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Rome, New York in 1857-1858.  

S. W. Sawyer

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1854                Address Unknown, Paris, Maine.

1858-1860       Gallery near the Depot, Winthrop, Maine.

S. W. Sawyer was recorded in seven announcements and four advertisements in two different newspapers. (he was also in the partnership of S. W. & P. M. Sawyer 1854.  The first announcement appeared on June 23, 1854 in the Oxford Democrat (Paris, Maine).  A nomadic Daguerreotype Saloon made its appearance here the other morning.  Messrs. S. W. & P. M. Sawyer accompany it, and are prepared to take your picture at any time, if you will call on them.

The second announcement appeared on November 4, 1858 in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  Kennebec Co. AG. Society.  Awards Of Premiums…

Incidentals…Ambrotypes, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, book.

The third announcement appeared on March 10, 1859 in the Maine Farmer.  Excellent Photographs.  The citizens of Winthrop and vicinity ow have an excellent opportunity, by applying to Mr. Sawyer in that village, to obtain excellent ambrotypes, and also photographs of themselves or friends.  Mr. Sawyer is a capital artist in this line, and has quite a gallery of specimens, which make a visit to his saloon very interesting.  We found there the other day, some very fine portraits of Rev. David Thurston, the octogenarian divine so well known in this State, and now one of the few venerable links in the chain of time which connect the present generation with those of olde times.  Mr. Sawyer supplies them to purchase s for $1, and we are happy to learn that there is a brisk demand for them.  We wish he would prepare himself to supply photographs of some others of our venerable men.

The fourth announcement appeared on April 14, 1859 in the Maine Farmer.  Mr. Sawyer’s Photographic Gallery.  Mr. Sawyer has recently removed his Ambrotype saloon, and opened a gallery in Downing’s building near the depot in Winthrop Village.

We were in there the other day, and found quite an increase of excellent specimens of the art, which Mr. Sawyer does up in first-rate style.  Among them were very correct portraits of the venerable Rev. D. Thurston, and also of Rev. B. Sawyer, Prof. S. Harris, Prof. Shephard, Revs. E. P. Parker, and Cha. B. Rice, E. B. Palmer of Bangor, Rev. D. B. Randall, of Gardiner, Rev. Otis H. Johnson, of Jay.  The friends of either of these gentlemen can here obtain copies of their portraits for the low price of a dollar apiece.—There are also a large collection of portraits of many of the citizens of Winthrop and vicinity.  The photographic art is a great improvement on the daguerreotype.  Correct portraits are not only taken permanently upon paper, but can be copied to any amount.  Sun painting will prove a great blessing to the world, in the correct representation it gives of whatever is submitted to it action.

The first advertisement ran seven times between June 2 to August 18, 1859 in the Maine Farmer. 

Photographic Gallery at Winthrop.  S. W. Sawyer, would inform in inhabitants of Winthrop and vicinity that he has fitted up a splendid Gallery of Photographic pictures in Winthrop Village, opposite the Depot in Downing’s Building, where they may be found likenesses of many distinguished persons from different parts of the State.

All kinds of Photographic pictures taken at short notice and perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  All plain Photographs are nicely  finished as he employs an Artist whose every business is to finish them.

The second advertisement ran from September 1 to October 6, 1859 in the Maine Farmer. 

Superior Photographs.  S. W. Sawyer, Having fitted up one of the Largest and best Photographic Galleries in the State, in Mr. Downing’s Buildings, just opposite the Depot, in Winthrop, Me., and engaged the services of Mr.[2] E. E. Lamson, from Boston, who has had several years experience in the art of finishing Photographs in Oil, India Ink, and water colors, and is considered one of our best colorests (sic.) in the country.

Mr. S. is prepared to make Photographic Portraits, of any size, and finished in the above styles.  Also Photographs copied from Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or other Photographs, and enlarged to any size, and finished as above.

Photographic Landscapes taken to order.  Ambrotypes at usual prices.  Lessons given in the art if desired.

The fifth announcement appeared on September 29, 1859 in the Maine Farmer.  Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….   

The sixth announcement appeared on September 30, 1859 in the Oxford Democrat.  Maine State Fair…There is a fair display of plain and colored Photographs exhibiting great perfection in this wonderful art.  Photographs are destined ere long to supersede portraits painted in oil, not only because they can be taken in greater perfection but because they cost so much less.

Burnham Brothers of Portland…

Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston…

Starbird and Dodge of Augusta…

Further along is a collection of both plain and colored photographs taken by S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop and painted in water colors by Mrs. E. E. Lamson of Augusta.  This is the best collection taken as a whole and is entitled to the first premium.  Sawyer takes a splendid picture and Mrs. Lamson puts on the finishing touches with the skill and judgement of a true artist.

[Simon] Wing of Waterville.

The third advertisement ran from October 13 to 27, 1859 in the Maine Farmer.  Daguerreotype Saloon for Sale.  The Subscriber has a good portable Daguerreotype Saloon 22½ feet long, and 8½ wide, for sale low for cash.

Said Saloon is new and in good condition for taking Ambrotypes and Photographs, with every desirable convenience to make them of any size.  For further particulars apply to S. W. Sawyer.

The fourth advertisement ran from October 13, 1859 to May 17, 1860 in the Maine Farmer. 

Premium Photographs!  All lovers of the fine arts who are desirous of an exact portrait of themselves or friends, arranged and finished in the best and most approved style will please give Mr. S. W. Sawyer an early call, as he proposes to make changes in his location shortly.

Mr. Sawyer having made extra exertions to perfect himself in his business, sparing no pains or expense to produce the finest effect and finish to his pictures, having received the first prize at the State Fair, and secured the services of Mrs. E. E. Lamson, who also has received the first prize for finishing Photographs in Water Colors, feels confident that he can give as good if not better satisfaction than any other Artist in the State.

By devoting his own personal attention to his customers, he hopes to secure a place in the hearts and confidence of all his friends and former patrons.  All wishing a good likeness and a test of his ability will show their good will be calling as soon as possible.

All of those who have not settled for their pictures as well as those who have demands against him will please call at his rooms immediately, and settle the same.

The seventh announcement appeared on February 2, 1860 in the Maine Farmer.  Sun Printing.  Our Neighbor Sawyer in Winthrop, who took some of the first prizes at the late State Fair for superior photographs, is still doing a good business, and his gallery near the Depot, is well worth visiting.  Mrs. Sawyer is also an excellent artist in finishing up the lesser minutiae of the portrait and setting it in bolder relief.  The visitor will find an admirable photograph of Professor Pond of Bangor recently finished by them, and if he wishes can have one of his own done up in the same style.

S. W. Sawyer is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Calais Maine in 1855-1856, in 1856 in the partnership of Sawyer & Robbins.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Mrs. E. E. Lamson