Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Howes, Samuel Paddock

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1847-1856       112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1864-1865       Carleton Block, Lowell Massachusetts.

1856-1858       138 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1859-1865       112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1840-1860.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of artist In America 1564-1860.

Samuel P. Howes Portrait, miniature. And landscape painter; working in Boston 1829-35 and in Lowell (Mass.) 1837-60.

1840 February 22.  Lowell Morning Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 22, 1840, Vol. VI, No. 789, P. 1.

Portrait and Miniature Painting.  S. P. Howes tenders his grateful acknowledgments to the citizens of Lowell, for the liberal share of patronage he has received for more than four years, and gives notice that he still paints Portraits and Miniatures at his room, Mansur’s building, 27 Central st., where specimens may be seen.

1845 November 22.  Star of Bethlehem.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1845, Vol. V, No. 29, P. 3.

Oil Painting of Washington As viewing the departure of the British Fleet from Boston Harbor, on 54 feet of canvas to be seen at Howes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 20 Merrimack street, Lowell.

Advertisement ran from November 22, 1845 to April 4, 1846.

1852 January 15.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 15, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 3667, P. 2.

New Panorama.  Mr. S. P. Howes, the well known painter and daguerreotypist of this city, has been for a number of years engaged upon a large Panorama—representing the History of this country, from its discovery up to this time.  It is completed up to the close of Washington’s administration, and we understand, will be exhibited at Mechanics’ Hall next week.  The painter of the Panorama is Mr. Barnes, who painted Burr’s Seven Mile Mirror, and therefore it cannot but be well done.  The subject is an interesting one—presenting a fine field, and giving ample scope, in the great variety of its subjects, to the powers of the artist.  It cannot be doubted that Mr. Howes will find his remuneration for the labor and expense bestowed upon his work, in the liberal support of the public.

1852 January 15.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 15, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 3667, P. 4.

Piano Fortes, At Howes’ Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscriber wishing to sell out his Pianos, which are of a splendid new style, will sell at great bargains, or let to those who do not wish to purchase.

Call at No. 112 Merrimack st.  je24.

1854 September 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 227, P. 2.

“Give Them Some.”—The subscriber being the oldest Daguerrean Artist in the city, after having witnessed with patience, the prices for which his competitors have taken Pictures, will now, for a few days, “come down to them,” by taking Miniatures in a Velvet Case for 50 Cents, and in a splendid Shell Case, such as sell for $2,50 and 3,00, with good Pictures, and warranted, for $1.75.  We now put things so low as supply everybody and everybody’s cousin.  Call at Daguerrean Gallery, 112 Merrimack Street, Lowell. S. P. Howes.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to December 21, 1854.

1856 April 28.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 28, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 1, P. 3.

For only 50 Cents, You can get at Howe’s, No. 112 Merrimack Street, a good Miniature in a case.

Shell Case, and a perfect picture, for $1.75 a $3.00

Call and see.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 17.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Perfect Likenesses.—Those who have photographs can get them colored at Howes’ Portrait Rooms, No. 112 Merrimack st., warranted not to fade, likeness made more perfect and to imitate the best paintings, for from $2.00 to $15.00.  Call and see.

1856 November 18.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 173, P. 2.

Up no Stairs at all.  You can go to Howes, No. 138 Merrimack st., next to the Old City Hall Building, and get a good likeness at from 50 cts in a good case, to $50, “just as easy.”

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1856 to August 26, 1857.

1857 August 22.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 22, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 404, P. 2.

Hall To Let.  Classic Hall, up one flight of stairs, No. 112 Merrimack Street, newly repaired, rent moderate.  Apply at Howes’ Daguerrean Rooms, No. 138 Merrimack St., next to old City Hall, lower floor. 

Advertisement ran on August 22 to 26, 1857.

1857 August 27.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 27, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 408, P. 3.

Twenty-Five Cents For a good Likeness on Gatta Purcha, at No. 138 Merrimack Street, without going up stairs.

Advertisement ran from August 27 to November 24, 1857.

1858 April 13.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 13, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 5585, P. 2.

Robbery.  Last night, the daguerrean gallery of Mr. S. P. Howes, No. 138 Merrimack st., was broken open and various articles stolen.—The thief or thieves effected an entrance by breaking the lock of the rear door, and then broke open the locks of two cases, and took therefrom, two gold lockets, one gold breastpin, about a dozen union cases, and a number of other cases, in all some twenty dollars worth.  From the appearance of the room, the indication were that they had been distributed and left before securing all they intended.  It thought the robbery was committed in the latter part of the night.

1860 January 6.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1860, Vol. IX, No. 1132, P. 2.

Robbery.  One of the exhibition cases of S. P. Howes, daguerreotypist, 112 Merrimack street, was broken open last night, and five or six dollars worth of miniatures stolen.  Had the rogue broken the case hanging on the opposite side of the doorway he might have obtained a much larger amount.  The shivering of the glass must have made quite a noise, as it was very thick.

1860 January 13.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 13, 1860, Vol. XX, No. 10, P. 2.

Larcenies.—The show case of S. P. Howes, daguerrean, Merrimack street, was broken open last Thursday night, and pictures and frames to the value of five or six dollars taken therefrom.

1864 October 17.  The Lowell Daily Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 17, 1864, Vol. XXIX, No. 8371, P. 3.

Howes, Portrait Painter and Photographer, Has removed into Carleton Block, where he will be ready to wait upon his former customers and a few new ones.  Sept. 21, 1864.

1865 May 10.  The Lowell Daily Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1865, Vol. XXIX, No. 8543, P. 2.

Paintings.  Those of our citizens who admire fine paintings will be amply repaid by looking into the gallery of S. P. Howes, in the upper story of Carleton Block, Merrimack Street, Mr. Howes has just finished the painting of a life-size portraits of Mr. Lincoln and Gen. Grant, which he has disposed of to Boston parties, but he has in his room now a good portrait of Mr. Lincoln and Gen. Sherman, both of which are well worth looking at.  He has also life-size portraits of several well known citizens of Lowell, which no one familiar with the persons would fail to recognize at the first glance.  He has recently finished a portrait of a Boston lady from a small photograph, and although Mr. Howes never saw the lady, her acquaintances pronounce it a perfect likeness.  Mr. Howes has during the last two or three years painted a large number of portraits for people belonging in Boston and elsewhere, and we have no doubt that he would get plenty of work at home from those who might look in upon him.  Although preferring to paint from life, Mr. Howes has painted several portraits from small pictures.

1880 July 31.  Lowell Weekly Sun.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 31, 1880, Vol. II, No. 48, P. 4.

Mrs. Catherine B. Howes, aged 63, wife of S. P. Howes, died Saturday at her home on Robinson street, after a long illness.

1881 February 26.  Lowell Weekly Sun.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 26, 1881, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 4.

Friday, Samuel P. Howes, portrait painter, died Friday morning at the residence of his son-in-law, Lewis H. Gumb, No. 11 Robinson street, after two weeks’ illness.  Deceased was 74 years of age, about 40 of which he resided in Lowell.  His wife died a year ago.

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

Howe Jr., Elias

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Douglass’ Building, over the Post Office, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.

1841 August 26.  The Magnolia.  (Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1841, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—It will be seen by the advertisement in to-days paper that Mr. Howe has taken rooms, and will exercise his art in furnishing those beautiful specimens of Natures painting, in this place for a few weeks.  We have seen specimens of his miniatures, and pronounce them the best we have ever seen.  We advise our friends to give him a call.

1841 August 26.  The Magnolia.  (Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1841, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Over The Post Office, Cambridgeport.  The Subscriber has taken rooms in Douglass’ Building, over the Post Office, Cambridgeport, and would call the attention of the Public, to Specimens of Photographic Miniature Portraits, Lately Executed By Him.

Having obtained his knowledge of the art under the tuition of an eminent instructor, and adapted his apparatus to conform to the latest improvements, he can assert with confidence, that a perfect likeness can be obtained by this beautiful process, in the short space of from twenty to thirty seconds.  Twenty minutes will suffice to take a miniature, set it in a case, and deliver it complete.

Portraits accurately Copied.   Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of obtaining a perfect and finished likeness, are respect‑fully invited to call, and examine for themselves, Being associated with a distinguished Professor of the art, in the city, the Subscriber can give instruction in every branch of the process, furnish apparatus, and all necessary materials, or pack them to order, in a state warranted to give Perfect Satisfaction, as low as can be obtained at any other place,

Persons wishing miniatures, will please make early application, as previous engagements will oblige the subscriber to close his establishment after a few weeks.  Elias Howe, Jr.

Advertisement ran from August 26 to October 14, 1841

Howe, George M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1850-1866       112 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1850 November 13.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 13, 1850, Vol. XX, No. 270, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Notice.  The subscriber having disposed of his Stock and Stand to George M. Howe would respectfully recommend him to his friends and the public generally.  M. Ormsbee.

Notice Extra!  George M. Howe having purchased the Stock and taken the Stand of M. Ormsbee would inform the public that Daguerreotypes can be had at his place as well as at any other establishment in the city or country.  Having secured the services of Ormsbee’s best operators he cannot fail to satisfy his customers.

Miniatures taken in any kind of weather, from one dollar to ten and rendered satisfactory, or no charge, at No. 112 Middle street.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to 15, 1850.

1850 December 26.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  December 26, 1850, Vol. XX, No. 306, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year Presents!  The most appropriate articles for a Christmas or New Year Present is a good Daguerreotype Likeness—such a one as can be obtained at the old Stand No. 112 Middle Street.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens of the art.  Rooms open at all hours of the day.  Miniatures rendered satisfactory or no charge.  Geo. M. Howe.  Dec. 24.

Advertisement ran from December 26 to 28, 1850.

1853 February 18.  Illustration in American Heritage Magazine.  September 1992, Vol. 43, No. 5, Frontispiece.

Daguerreotype possibly whole plate of the Portland, Maine’s Log Cabin and Hard Cider Club.  From the Maine Historical Society, Portland, Maine.

1851 February 18.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  February 18, 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 3.

The Public Are invited to call and examine Specimens of Daguerreotype! At The Old Stand, No. 112, Middle Street, Where they can also be waited upon with a picture taken in a style superior to any other establishment in the city.

Cases, Frames, Lockets & c., constantly on hand.

Rooms open at all hours of the day, George M. Howe.  Feb. 15.

Advertisement ran from February 18 to August 5, 1851.

1851 June 14  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 138, P. 3.

A Splendid Assortment of Lockets, Can be found at very low prices by calling at No. 112 Middle Street.  The subscriber is still at work taking Daguerreotypes in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment in this country.

Pictures taken in any weather.

The public are invited to call at my rooms and examine specimens.  George M. Howe.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to August 5, 1851.

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

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

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

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

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

1852 July 2.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  July 2, 1852, Vol. XXII, No. 157, P. 4.

Howe’s Daguerrean Gallery Is still open to the Public at all hours of the day.

The subscriber respectfully solicits the attention of all persons interested in Daguerreotypes!  To the largest collection of Specimen Pictures in the State, (taken in a style unsurpassed by any in the country,) at his Rooms No. 112 Middle Street.

Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Frames, Cases, &c., of every description, constantly on hand, at the lowest market prices.

Miniatures taken equally in fair and in cloudy weather.  George M. Howe.  my21.

1852 August 10.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  August 10, 1852, Vol. XXXI, No. 2, Whole No. 1562, P. 3.

Geo. M. Howe, Daguerreotypist, 112 Middle Street, Portland, ME.

Advertisement ran from August 10, 1852 to September 25, 1855.

1852 November 23.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 23, 1852, Vol. LIV No. 47. P. 4.

Official.  Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.  (Concluded.)…Report Of The Committee On Fine Arts, &c…

Daguerreotypes from the rooms of Geo. M. Howe, Portland.  These, as a whole, are equal to any that have come under the inspection of your committee.  In the management of the drapery, in the softness and beauty of the shades, as well as in grace of position, they give evidence that old Sol has not done the work without important assistance from one possessing eminent artistical ability, on this terrestrial ball—awarded, 1st premium, $2.00.

1853 August 19.  Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  August 19, 1853. Vol. VIII, No. 859. P. 1.

The Exhibition At The Crystal Palace.  XVI.  American Art—Daguerreotypes.  If there be any one department in the whole building which is peculiarly American, and in which the country shines prominent, it is in that of Daguerreotypes, which are exhibited below stairs; and the collection, which is an extensive one, is made up of contributions from almost every section of the Union where the art is practiced.  In contrasting the specimens of art which are taken herewith those taken in European countries, the excellence of American pictures is evident, which is [to] be accounted for by several reasons.  In the first place, American skies are freer from fogs and clouds—from bituminous coal not being much used, the atmosphere of our cities is free from smoke, at least upon the Atlantic coasts.  Then the chemicals and processes are, generally speaking, of a more sensitive character, and the apparatus is more convenient and suitable than that of Europe.  Our little inventions come into play and aid in saving time and developing a good picture, and last, though perhaps not least our people are readier in picking up processes and acquiring the mastery of the art than our trans-Atlantic rivals.  Not that we understand the science better, but the detail of the work is acquired in a shorter time by us, while the enormous practice which our operators enjoy combines to render the daguerreotype art a necessary adjunct to the comfort of life.  Does a child start on the journey of existence and leave his “father’s hall” forthwith the little image is produced to keep his memory green..  Does the daughter accept the new duties of matron, or does the venerated parent descend into the grave; what means so ready to revive their recollection?  Does the lover or the husband go to Australia or California, and not exchange with the beloved one the image of what afforded so much delight to gaze upon?  The readiness with which a likeness may be obtained, the truthfulness of the image and the smallness of cost, render it the current pledge of friendship, and the immense number of operators who are supported by the art in this country shows how widely the love of sun-pictures is diffused.  Several thousand industrious artists and artisans are occupied in the preparation of very pure chemicals, as bromine, iodine, gold salts, hyperphosphate of soda.  Another class prepare silvered plates, cases, buffs, gilding, cut glass, and a hundred little addenda.  Then the manufacture of cameras and the grinding of good lenses is an important branch of the business; for without a camera having good lenses the best operator would fail to produce an image which would be distinct or saleable; and even with a good Voigtlander or Harrison camera, it requires great skill to focus the image; for, strange as it may appear, the point where a good view of the sitter is obtained is not the point best adapted for bringing out a good picture.  In other words the focus of vision and the focus of chemical action are not the same, and hence when we have the one we lose the other.  This is owing to the fact that it is not the rays of color on the solar spectrum which produce the image, but a different set of rays, viz: those of chemical action; and since this is the case, we submit the opinion that it is not possible to obtain a daguerreotype in its natural colors, as Mr. Hill and others have been trying to delude our operators into believing, and leading themselves and others by the [iguis fatuus] of plates tortured into iridescent colors by chemical oxidation.  But we are getting discursive upon this beautiful art, which was intended to subserve many other useful purposes than that of portrait painting.

Everybody known how difficult it is to keep silver from tarnishing, and that the action of the light is to destroy all preparations of silver.  Some of these are more readily acted on by light than others—are more sensitive, as it is termed.  Such are the iodide, bromide, and chloride of silver.  These salts cannot be kept exposed to the light for any reason, even a very short time, without undergoing some change; and when a plate of silver has a thin layer of iodine and bromine on its surface; and is placed in a camera, as soon as the screen is raised the image of the sitter falls on the plate.  The silver plate is acted on unequally, producing the effects of light and shade when brought out, as it is termed, by exposure to the vapor of quicksilver.  It is then fixed or prevented from undergoing further change, by washing it with a solution of gold.

To produce a daguerreotype picture there are five operations necessary.  The first is cleaning the plate.  This is the stumbling block of most operators.  They are not cleanly enough.  Several views in this Exhibition show that the plates were not well enough cleaned.  Never was a maxim more true than the old one, that “cleanliness is a virtue”—when it has reference to daguerreotyping.  The second the second is the foundation of the sensitive iodide of silver over the surface of the plate.  The third is the adjusting the plate in the camera obscura, for the purpose of receiving the impression.  The fourth is the bringing out the photographic picture, which is invisible when the plate is taken from the camera.  The fifth, and last, is to remove the excess of sensitive coating, and thus prevent that susceptibility to change under luminous influence which would otherwise exist and ultimately effect the picture.  The second operation is that which gives tone and warmth to the picture, and when performed by skillful hands makes a daguerreotype a beautiful piece of art.  The clearness and distinctness of the image is produced by the third process when carefully conducted, and the whole picture should be distinct over the whole plate.  These remarks will serve to illustrate the subjoined notes upon the collections in the Exhibition.

Mr. Lawrence exhibited a case in which softness of tone and distinctness of image are united with artistic arrangement.  The latter quality is specially noticeable in “The Three Ages.”  The mechanical execution of these pictures is unexcelled.  These pictures of Mr. L. were exhibited in London.  Mr. Brady’s collection is not very large, but there are a few very good pictures exhibited by him.  In Gurney’s collection the coloring of the background has a fine effect; there are some very well executed portraits, among which is one of Mr. Forrest, worth notice as a work of art: taken as a Whole there is less softness and more distinctness in this collection than in that of Lawrence.  The picture of Ware and his sister is an instance of a picture well developed when the chemical action extends to the margin of the plate.  D. Clark, New Brunswick, N. J., has four pictures of merit; and Van Schneidan a small collection of well-selected heads.  J. Brown has a collection of portraits of Commodore Perry and the officers of the squadron for the Japan Expedition, in half-size plates: the interest of this collection is much marred by the names of the officers not being attached underneath the plate; it is not too late to rectify this omission.  Haas has a whole-plate allegorical figure of a family man reading the paper at home—an excellent idea and well executed.  Besides this, he has a couple of other pictures, though on the whole his show is mediocre.  In the cases of Harrison & Hill there is displayed excellent artistic arrangement with very indifferent mechanical execution.  In the mammoth plates occupied by allegorical designs, the back-ground is wretchedly brought out—the plates were not properly cleaned, and are full of scratches; there are a few half and whole-sized pictures set in gaudy frames.

Webster, of Louisville, KY., has twenty-three pictures possessing clearness.  They have, however, been exposed a little too much in the camera; they lack warmth, but are otherwise well developed and exhibit good mechanical execution.  Alex Hesler has a collection of whole plates handsomely executed, possessing a nice arrangement of of the drapery, which has the effect of throwing the head out in good relief.  There is artistic arrangement in this collection, especially evinced in the picture “Driving a “Trade,” one of a series illustrating character and passion.  The panoramic view of Galena, Ill. Shows that city to advantage; and the three views of the Falls of St. Anthony possess great merit.  Mr. North, of Cleveland, O., has a case of pretty fail likenesses, perhaps exhibiting the lights too strongly.  Bisbee, of Dayton, O. exhibits a panoramic view of Cincinnati from Newport, upon six large plates.  This view is, without exception, the finest thing in the whole room; we might even go further, and say that it is the finest view by the Daguerreian process ever exhibited.  The mechanical execution is excellent, the perspective good, and the development unsurpassed.  The effect of the smoke over the southern part of the city is very finely given.  the distinctness of the letter signs, three-quarters of a mile distance and across the Ohio river, is well brought out.  The rest of the collection is fair, possessing no peculiar merit.  Williamson exhibits a poor collection.  Dobyn, Richardson & Co. have several whole size well-executed specimens, in which the mechanical part, the artistic arrangement and the chemical effect is good.  The “Cupid Reposing” is a very ungraceful picture of an ill-formed child, and the coloring is bad.  That of the Bateman Children, in character, is a good picture.  There are some exceedingly well executed heads in this collection.

Long, of St. Louis, has four frames of 180 heads of Wyman’s School, in that city, with the edifice and Principal; they possess no merit.  A likeness of Prof. Mitchell, Cincinnati, is well executed.  Some of the pictures in this collection are inverted with papier mache frames inlaid with mother of-pearl and tinsel.  As this style of frame appears in a few other collections we may as well here express dissent to the use of this material as being too gaudy and wholly unsuitable for daguerreotype plates. These latter are difficult to be viewed except in one light, and from the brightness of their surface, are much set off by deadened color on the frames, while the glare and iridescence of the papier mache add to the difficulty of discerning the picture; the use of such implies bad taste in the artist.  We felt this opinion growing upon us as we looked at them and found our view corroborated by a boarding school miss, who whisked alongside of us and caught by the colors, exclaimed, “Oh my! aint those “frames beautiful?”  Fitzgibbon has the richest exposition in the Fair—The most expensive frames with a large and passable collection.  The mammoth plate of Judge Colt is very good—That of Jenny Lind the best in the exhibition—those of McAllister, Julia Dean, Kate Hays, and Kossuth, are good pictures.  His collection of Indian Warriors, is a very fine one, which we understand is to be forwarded to the Ethnological Society of London, to have copies and busts made from them.  Masury & Silsbee, Boston exhibited twelve pretty and tasteful plates, with good arrangement and well finished.  The collections of Kilsey, Beals, and Howe do not require notice.  Whitehurst has a few good pictures in a large and passable collection; he has ten pictures illustrating the Falls of Niagara, which are very well executed.  Some of his large heads have their features out of all proportion.  Whipple of Boston, has a collection of photographic pictures, which he calls Crystallotypes, taken from Hyalotypes; there is a plate of the moon daguerreotyped, and one of the spots on the sun.  McDonnell & Co., Buffalo, have a very poor collection—so poor as not to deserve a place in the exhibition; the views of Niagara are fair.   Hawkins exhibits photographs on paper.  Drummond, eight plates of the order of Free masons in their lodge dress.  Fitzgibbon (already noticed) exhibits a very interesting case, which is a frame of electrotype copies from daguerreotype plates, very beautifully executed.  It should not be over looked upon as a mere curiosity to place a daguerreotype plate in a copper solution and take a copper cast from its surface by means of electricity: the copper cast looks much warmer in tone than the original.  It is to be regretted that Fitzgibbon did not complete this frame by the insertion of a third plate, by taking a second copy from the copper copy.  This would be in relief, like the original silver-plate, and is susceptible of being treated like an engraved plate; yielding, when inked, prints resembling mezzotint.  Besides the above collection of daguerreotypes, there is an assortment of cameras, lenses, stereoscopes and photographic paper, which are of interest to those practicing these beautiful arts.

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

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

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

1853 November 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 8, 1853, Vol. 53, No. 45. P. 2.

Second day in the Crystal Palace.  New York, Oct. 31, 1853…

And here we come to the; daguerreotypes, always surrounded by a crowd making out, if not making up, faces, as one would judge from the way they squint in order to counteract the effect of a bad light.  Among the pictures we noticed those contributed by our skillful townsman, G. M. Howe.  Though placed in much more modest cases that the majority, the marked excellence of the pivctures excited general attention.  And as a Portland man, I will say, I felt proud of the specimens of Portland beauty which Mr. Howe has brought to the exhibition, and of the faithful justice he has rendered to the originals.

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

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

Premiums on Fine Arts, &c…

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

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

1854 September 26.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  September 26, 1854, Vol. 54, No. 39. P. 2.

The Fair…Passing from this apartment, over the bridge, to Lancaster Hall, a gorgeous display meets the eye, superior in point of richness to anything of the kind ever exhibited in this State, at least amidst which it is difficult to determine where to strike first.  But here the exquisite photographic miniatures of Messrs. Masury & Silsby (Sic.) of Boston draw the attention of all lovers of the fine arts, and excite wonder at the perfection to which this branch of art but a year or two old, has been carried.  In juxtaposition to these is the case of daguerreotypes from Mr. George M. Howe of this city, which won such encomiums at the Great Exhibition in New York.                                                                                                      

1856 December 4.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  December 4, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 50, P. 1.

Maine State AG. Society.  Awards Of Premiums…. Division IV.  Class VI—Miscellaneous And Incidentals…

G. M. Howe, Portland, daguerreotypes,…………Dip.

J. W. C. Morrison, Portland, photographs,………Dip.

R. Adams, Portland, ambrotypes,……………….Dp.

L. Wing[1], Waterville, do.,………………………2.00.

1857 February 17.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  February 17, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No.29, Whole No. 1797, P. 2.

Hayden Association.—The following is the list of officers recently chosen:

Present, Francis Blake; Vice President, Albert P. Pennell; First Conductor, George A. Churchill; Second Conductor, Samuel Thurston; Secretary, Charles P. Carlton; Treasurer, Parmenio W. Neal; Librarian, Cyrus Staples; Investigating Committee, John L. Shaw, Arthur L. Ilsley, George M. Howe.

1857 March 10.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 10, 1857, Vol. 57, No.11, P. 3.

Pictures!  It is well known that the Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes, Taken at George M. Howe’s, Are equal to any taken in this country!

All those who desire to see or obtain a satisfactory Picture are respectfully invited to call at the Old Stand—No.112 Middle Street.

1857 March 31.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No.35, Whole No. 1803, P. 3.

Pictures!  It is well known that the Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes, Taken at George M. Howe’s, Are equal to any taken in this country.

All those who desire to see or obtain a Satisfactory Picture are respectfully invited to call at the Old Stand—No.112 Middle Street.

Advertisement ran from March 31, 1857 to January 3, 1860.

1857 April 7.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 7, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1804, P. 2.

Dr. Cummings.—The friends of the late Dr. Cummings may see an excellent likeness of him in Mr. Todd’s window, Middle St.  It was painted by Mr. J. P. Hardy of Bangor, to whose work we called the attention of our readers last week, and to whose advertisement in our columns we would again refer.  This portrait is prepared from an enlarged photograph, which was obtained from a daguerreotype of Mr. G. M. Howe, artist of this city.  The picture must therefore have the accuracy of a sun-light impression, with all the expression of oil colors.  Oil Painting in connection with the camera, seems to us the perfection of the art.

1859 January 1.  Daily Eastern Argus.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 1, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 1, P. 2.

Photographs!  George M. Howe, No. 112 Middle Street, Is Taking Splendid Photographs Go, and see for yourselves.  nov. 22, 1858.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1, 1859 to March 1, 1860.

1859 April 19.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 19, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 16, P. 3.

Photographs.  George M. Howe, No. 112 Middle Street….Is Taking….Splendid Photographs.  Go And See For Yourselves.

Advertisement ran five times between April 19 to July 12, 1859.

1859 July 16.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  July 16, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 166, P. 4.

Photographs.  George M. Howe, No. 112 Middle Street….Is Taking….Splendid Photographs.  Go And See For Yourselves.

1865 January 10.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 10, 1865, Vol. XLIII, No. 25, Whole No. 2212, P. 3.

George M. Howe, Photographer, No. 112 Middle Street, The finest collection of Pictures in the State may be seen at his Exhibition Rooms which is open to the public at all hours of the day.

Copies made in a superior manner.

Advertisement ran from January 10, 1865 to February 27, 1866.

[1] Probably Simon Wing.

Howe, Caleb L.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857                2 Cutler’s Block, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1858-1866       Address Unknown, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1857 January 3.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  January 3, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 3.

Three Cheers!  For the Latest Improvement in Pictures!  The Sphereotype, Patented May 27, 1856.  To be had at C. L. Howe’s Picture Gallery.  The Only Place In The State Where They Are Made.

Reader, Do you want perfect pictures of yourself or friend?  If so call at Howe’s and get one of his Sphereotype, that put all other pictures in the shade.  If you do not just look in up on him some day and examine specimens of Sphereotype, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes & Photographs.

He will be happy to see you, and exert himself to make your call agreeable.

C. L. H. has had more experience as a Daguerreotypist than any other artist in the State.  He is now located permanently at Brattleboro, where he has the largest and best arranged light in the country, and instruments for taking pictures from miniature to life size.  He would invite particular attention to his unusual facilities for copying Daguerreotypes and other Pictures.  Also for taking Landscape views, &C.  Having instruments peculiarly adapted to that kind of work he promises to do it in a manner not to be surpassed.

Persons wishing instructions in any of the various branches of the art will do well to call on him as there is no part of the chemical process he is not perfectly conversant with.  Terms moderate.    

Rooms No. 2, Cutler’s Block.                       

Advertisement ran from January 3 to 24, 1857.

1857 January 24.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  January 24, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 3.

Now Is The Time To Get Your Picture!  C. L. Howe, Is Selling

Ambrotypes from 25 to 75 Cents.

Heleographs from 75 Cts. to $10.

Daguerreotypes from $1 to $15.

Raised Ambrotypes, a new and beautiful style of picture.

Spherotypes, that every body pronounce the most perfect Picture ever made.

Call and see for yourselves at No. 2, Cutler’s Block.            

Advertisement ran from January 24 to May 16, 1857.

1857 June 6, 1857.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 6, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 23, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Imperishable Ambrotypes!!  Made By Howe Howe only.  Who has the exclusive Right Of This County.

These Pictures Are Hermetically sealed with Fir Balsam, in such a manner as to defy the action of air or acids.  And when combined with the Patent Sphereotype, form the most beautiful, durable and desirable style of picture ever made.

Remember the place, No. 2 Cutler’s Block, Brattleboro’, Vt.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to December 19, 1857.

1857 October 17.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 17, 1857, New Series Vol. XXIV, No. 42, P. 2 & 3.

Windham County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums awarded at the annual Fair of the Windham Co. Agricultural Society—held at Westminster Oct. 7th and 8th 1857….Fancy Articles…

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs,                    3.00

1858 August 21.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 34, P. 3.

At Howe’s Picture Gallery.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Photographs, &c.

Pictures made at this establishment are mounted by the different patented method and are warranted to stand the test of time and climate.                    

Advertisement ran from August 21, 1858 to December 31, 1859.

1858 September 24.  Burlington Free Press.  (Burlington, Vermont.)  September 24, 1858, Vol. XXII, New Series Vol. V, No. 13, P. 1.

The State Fair…Floral Hall…C. S. [sic.] Howe, of Brattleboro’ also exhibited some plain Photographs and Ambrotypes, of much more than ordinary merit.

1858 September 24.  Burlington Free Press.  (Burlington, Vermont.)  September 24, 1858, Vol. XXII, New Series Vol. V, No. 13, P. 2.

Award of Premiums…Floral Hall…C. L. Howes, Brattleboro, Photographs…5.00.

1858 September 25.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  September 25, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 39, P. 2.

Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Vermont Agricultural Society.  The Eighth Annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Burlington, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week….Premiums Awarded….Floral Hall,,,

A. F. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Water colors, and Ambrotypes    5.00 

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs                                                           5.00

Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs                                           5.00

1858 September 30.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 30, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

List Of Premiums, Vermont State Fair, September 1858.….Floral Hall…

A. C. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Water colors, and Ambrotypes    5.00 

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs                                                           5.00

Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs                                           5.00

1858 October 1.  World’s Paper.  Grandville, Vermont.)  October 1, No. 38, P. 3.

State Fair.  The Vermont State Fair was held at Burlington last week…

In the Floral Hall we observer the Photographs of C. L. Howe of Brattleboro…

1858 October 9.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 41, P. 2.

Windham County Fair.—The Annual Fair of the Windham County Agricultural Society, was held at Newfane on Wednesday and Thursday of this week…In the Floral Hall Mr. Howe exhibited a beautiful collection of Ambrotypes and photographs…

1858 October 16.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 16, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 42, P. 2.

Windham County Agricultural Society…List Of Premiums Awarded…Fancy Articles…Medallions…

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs, plain and colored in oil and water colors and Ambrotypes, 2.00.

1859 June 18.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 18, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 24, P. 2.

Photographs of the Ethan Allen Statue.—C. L. Howe has recently executed several photographs of the statute of Ethan Allen in its present location, which are excellent specimens of the photographic art.  In the department of daguerreotypes and photographs Mr. Howe cannot be excelled by any artist [in] the country.  Call at his gallery and examine his specimens.

1859 October 8.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 40, P. 2.

Windham County Fair.  The Windham County Fair for the current year was held near Fayetteville on Wednesday and Thursday of this week…C. L. Howe of Brattleboro exhibited some excellent daguerreotypes, and plain and colored photographs—as good as we have seen anywhere.

1859 October 15.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 41, P. 2.

Windham County Fair.—The annual fair and exhibitions came off on the society’s grounds in Newfane, on the 5th and 6th inst….Premiums…Fancy Articles….

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs, plain and in oil,                        2.

1860 January 7.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  January 7, 1860, Vol. XXVII, No. 1, P. 1.

At Howe’s Picture Gallery Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Photographs.  Pictures made at this establishment are mounted by the different patented methods and are warranted to stand the test of time and climate.  Brattleboro, Vt.

Advertisement ram from January 7, 1860 to January 5, 1866.

1860 May 12.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. XXVII, No. 19, P. 2.

May Trainin’.—The annual meeting of the members of Hydropath Engine Company, Francis Goodhue foreman, for inspection, review, drill and target shooting, took place on Saturday of last week.  The company turned out to the number of about fifty and with their machine paraded on the common.  Here two photographs of the company, one as it appeared when under marching orders with the machine manned, were taken by Mr. Howe…

1861 October 10.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 10, 1861, Vol. XXVIII, No. 41, P. 2.

Windham County Fair…held at Newfane last week…

Fancy Articles…

Mr. C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs and Ambrotypes,  $4.00.

Howard, Lysander Bradford

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

1856-1860       Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.[1]

ND                  Corner Main and School Streets, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

1868                Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

1869-1872       372 Main Street, Southworth’s Block, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

1873-1874       Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

N. D.  9th plate advertising card

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs By L. B. Howard, Artist.  Rooms Cor. Main & School Streets, N. Bridgewater, Mass. Also Tintype with paper label on reverse—L. B. Howard, Photographer Bixby’s Block, Corner Main and School Streets, North Bridgewater, Mass.  Photographs of all Sizes, Ferrotypes, Tintypes, &c. &c., Executed in the best style.  Particular Attention Paid To Copying From Old Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c.  Frames Of All Kinds on hand and made to order.[2]

From The Howard Genealogy Supplement.  Descendants of John Howard of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 1930, P. 95.

Lysander Bradford Howard d. in Brockton, June 26, 1922, age 92 yrs.  He was Brockton’s leading photographer for many years and continued to use his camera until his last years.  He spent his summers in Brant Rock, [Massachusetts] for many years, and is said to have had two thousand pictures from that place.  He was a skilled Flute and Piccolo player, playing for twenty-five years in Martland’s band and was in great demand for concert work. 

History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 1866, P. 539

Lysander Bradford, b. June 5, 1830, Married Matilda Packard, daughter of Deacon Simeon Packard, November 23, 1853.  Children— Louise Frances, b. March 21, 1855 and Annie Mayhew, b. April 8, 1857.

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

[2] Private collection

Howard, George

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

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.

Hovey, Douglass

Daguerreotypes, Manufacturer, Photographs, , , , , ,

1854-1863       55 Main Street, Gaffney’s Block, Rochester, New York.

1854 October 24.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  October 24, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 253, P. 2.

Mr. Douglass Hovey, a daguerrian operator from New York, has lately formed a copartnership with Mr. Kelsey. Of the Daguerrian Palace Gallery.  The accession of photographic talent, secures to the establishment the well earned reputation hitherto enjoyed for the production of excellent pictures and gives the assurance of a continuance of the confidence and patronage which the public has given its former proprietor.  These gentlemen propose to make theirs the continued place of resort for all those who have  an eye for the beautiful, and an appreciation for true gems of Daguerrian art.

1855 May 4.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 4, 1855, Vol 11, No. 107, P. 2.

We cannot forbear mentioning, in this connection, the superb photograph of the upper Falls, taken by our enterprising townsmen, Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey.  We have seen the finest water-views taken by Mr. Black, of Boston, undoubtedly the most skilful Photographer in America; but we remember none in which he has been as fortunate as our Rochester artists in catching the spirit of falling water and spray.  Much credit is due these gentlemen for their successful attempt to bring strangers, and not a few of our own citizens, to a better acquaintance with our great cataract.  They should neglect the lower Falls, nor the magnificent scenery of Portage.

1855 August 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  August 2, 1855, Vol 11, No. 184, P. 2.

A Card—The undersigned, in some article lately published, have claimed the credit of the first introduction of Life Size Photographic Painting in Rochester, and of being the only successful operators by this process.

A presumptuous attempt has lately been made, by advertisements from another quarter, to subvert this claim and delude the public into a belief foreign from the truth.  We therefore see it appropriate to make a more formidable protest against any further efforts of a cotemporary artist to thus seek unwarrantable honors for superior Photographic ability, and for appropriating unto himself a credit for skill which he does not possess.

We take occasion to repeat, that Life-size, or even Cabinet size Photographic impressions on Canvass, and colored in oil, are taken at no other establishment in Rochester.  We make this statement fearlessly, the truth of which all may easily become satisfied.

We justly expect the credit due to success in this most difficult yet beautiful process, and we hope for no patronage not justified by the actual merit in our productions.  Kelsey & Hovey, 55 Main street.  July 24, 1855.

Advertisement was recorded between August 2 to 10, 1855.

1855 September 1.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 1, 1855, Vol 11, No. 210, P. 2.

Photographic Painting.—These are portraits on canvass and colored in oil, like other paintings.  The method by which the portrait is produced differs from that formerly practiced by artists.  The likeness is not first drawn with a pencil by the hand, but taken with an instrument on the canvass.  In effectually placing the portrait upon the prepared canvass, the work of the artist has been greatly abridged,—he has only to color the portrait and it is done.  In a work of art, having to create, requires genius; but a good colorist may save the likeness and expression as given in the Photograph.  For these portraits is claimed greater accuracy than is possible to be obtained by any other method.  Only one sitting of a few seconds is required in their production.  Life and cabinet sizes, on canvass or paper, and colored to life, are taken by Kelsey & Hovey, Gaffney’s block, Main St.

1855 September 24.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 24, 1855, Vol 11, No. 228, P. 2.

The County Fair held on Thursday and Friday Sept. 20 and 21.  The County Fair at Spencerport was better attended than hitherto…

Messrs Kelsey & Hovey, 3 Photographic paintings, one of C. J. Hill, of Rochester, attracted great attention.

1855 September 25.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 25, 1855, Vol 11, No. 229, P. 3.

Monroe County Fair.  List of Premiums.  Awarded by the Monroe County Agricultural Society at the Annual Fair held at Spencerport, Sept. 20th and 21st, 1855…

Domestic Manufacturers…

Discretionary Premiums in this Department…

Photographs in Oil, Kelsey & Hovey, Rochester, Silver Medal.

1855 November 29.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  November 29, 1855, Vol 11, No. 284, P. 2.

A fine likeness of his Honor Mayor Hayden, by that accomplished portrait painter Mr. Nelson Cook, is on exhibition in the Arcade Hall—also a fine photographic portrait of the same gentleman by Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey.  These pictures attracted no little attention yesterday.

1857 January 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  January 2, 1857, Vol 13, No. 1, P. 1.

In Beauty, Perfection, And Artistic Finish, Are The Richly Painted Photographs And Pictures In every style, made by Kelsey & Hovey. 53 Main street, Gaffney’s Block, corner St. Paul street.  Nov. 13, 1856.

Advertisement was recorded from January 2 to February 17, 1857.

1857 September 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 23, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 220, P. 2.

Monroe County Fair.  List of Entries…

Class VII;—Fine Arts, General Manufactures &c…

John S. Crocker, Rochester, a collection of ambrotypes, 1 view of Genesee Falls, 6 pictures.

W. H. Faker, Rochester, 1 collection of ambrotypes.

Hovey & Hartman, Rochester, exhibition of daguerreotypes, collection of ambrotypes, collection of stereoscopes.

1857 September 30.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 30, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 226, P. 2.

Monroe County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded At the Annual Fair, held on the Society’s Grounds near Rochester, Sept. 21st, 22d, &23d, 1857…

Class VII—Artist, &C.

Exhibition of Daguerreotypes—best, Hovey & Hartman, Rochester, $4.  Collection of Ambrotypes—best, John S. Crocker, Rochester, $3.  Stereoscopes—best, Hovey & Hartman, Rochester $3.

1857 November 10.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  November 10, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 260, P. 2.

Grand Combination!  We, the undersigned, Proprietors of the Principal and long established Daguerreotype Galleries In this city, have decided, that, in consequence of the extreme scarcity of Money, and the many difficulties that a large class labor under, that it is No More Than Just, that a Reduction should be made in the Price Of Pictures! 

Therefore, Resolved, That henceforth, and until further notice, we will make Pictures For Twenty-Five, Fifty, and Seventy-Five Cents, For which we have heretofore charged One Dollar.

We Also Propose To Reduce the price of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., &c., in the same ratio.  (Signed)

R. B. Appleby, Arcade Gallery,

Hovey & Hartman, Gaffney’s Block,

L. V. Griffin, Crystal Palace Block,

J. S. Crocker, Whitney’s Gallery.

Advertisement ran from November 10 to 13, 1857. 

Rochester New York City Directories.

1851.  Not Listed.

1853.  Not Listed.

1855.  (Kelsey & Hovey), daguerrean artist, 55 Main Street, b-Massasoit House.

1857.  (Hovey & Hartman), daguerrean artist, h-24 University Avenue.

1859.  (Hovey & Hartman), daguerrean artist,.

1861.  (Hovey & Hartman), daguerreotypist, 55 Main Street, h-24 University Ave.

1863.  (Hovey & Hartman), 55 Main Street.

1864.  Photographer, h-University Ave. near Union.

1866.  Artist, h-131 University Ave.

1867.  Artist, h-131 University Ave.

1868.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, h- 131 University Ave.

1869.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, h- 131 University Ave.

1870.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 131 University Ave., h- 131 University Ave.

1871.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 131 University Ave., h- 131 University Ave.

1872.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 131 University Ave., h- 131 University Ave.

1873.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 131 University Ave., h- 131 University Ave.

1874.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 32 North Water., h- 131 University Ave.

1875.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 32 North Water., h- 131 University Ave.

1876.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 32 North Water., h- 131 University Ave.

1877.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 32 North Water., h- 131 University Ave.

1878.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 32 North Water., h- 135 University Ave.

1879.  Manufacturer of Albumen Paper, 32 North Water., h- 131 University Ave.

Houston, R. A,

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

1856-1859       Rooms over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856 March 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 5, 1856, Vol. 9, No. 459, Whole No. 2459, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successors to J. L. Kimball & Co.,) Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus solicited.  Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1856

1856 March 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 47, P. 3. 

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successor to J. L. Kimball & Co.)  Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Ambrotypes in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, solicited.

Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug & Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to August 21, 1856.

1856 September 18.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 18, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 21, P. 3. 

R. A. Houston & Co., Artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes ad Photographs, Stickney’s Block, over E. H. Rollins’, Main Street, Concord, N. H.  N. B.  Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed.  Instructions given in the Art.  Stock and apparatus for sale.

Advertisement ran from September 18, 1856 to January 1, 1857.

1857 January 21.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 21, 1857, Vol. 10, No. 505, Whole No. 2505, P. 3.

Down to Twenty-Five Cents!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs at R. A. Houston & Co.’s. for the mere pittance of “One Bright Quarter.”  Now is your time, for we propose to work cheap.  Rooms, at Kimball’s Old Stand, over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to April 15, 1857.

1857 January 22.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 22, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 40, P. 3. 

Down to Twenty-Five Cents!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs at R. A. Houston & Co.’s. for the mere pittance of “One Bright Quarter.”  Now is your time, for we propose to work cheap.  Rooms, at Kimball’s Old Stand, over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 5, 1857.

1857 July 16.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. 13, No. 12, P. 3. 

Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c., By R. A. Houston & Co. At Kimball’s Old Rooms, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Particular attention is called to this new process—the Melainotype—which for cheapness, beauty and durability is unrivalled, and is never liable to break, crack and stain, like most of the cheap and flashy things afloat as pictures.

Advertisement ran sixty eight times from July 16, 1857 to September 1, 1859.

1857 October 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XXXVII, No.1857, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co.  artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes And Photographs, Stickney’s Block, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Main Street, Concord, N. H.

Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed.  Instruction given in the art.  Stock and Apparatus for sale at Boston price.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1857 to September 17, 1859.

1858 February 25.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 25, 1858, Vol.13, No. 44, P. 3. 

To Any Ambrotypist!!  Those that are in want of good Ambrotype Collodeon, or any kind of Goods that is used in the trade, will do well to order of R. A. Houston & Co.  They are prepared to fill orders cheap for cash.  R. A. Houston & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to May 10, 1858.

1859 September 1.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1859,Vol. XV, No. 19, P. 3. 

Notice.  The firm heretofore existing under the style of R. A. Houston & Co., is by mutual consent this day dissolved.  R. A. Houston.  Wm. H. Kimball.

1859 September 8.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3. 

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 15, 1859,

Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3. 

Having disposed of all our right, title and interest in Photographing, Ambrotyping, &c., in Concord to R. H. Kimball, we hereby ask the continued favors of the public in behalf of our successor, and earnestly request all who are indebted to us to make immediate payment to R. H. Kimball, and also desire all who have claims against us to present as above for adjustment.  Wm. H. Kimball, R. A. Houston.

Advertisement ran nine times between September 15 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 10 to December 17, 1859.

1859 October 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

House, Thomas J. B.

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

N. D.               Address Unknown, Elmira, New York.

1857                Main Street, over Suydam’s Grocery Store, Penn-Yan, New York.

1857-1859       Rooms over the Chronicle Office, Penn-Yan, New York.

1857 May 28.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 22, Whole No. 744, P. 2.

House & Benedict’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Cameotype Rooms.  House & Benedict (formerly of, Elmira) having purchased the Rooms previously occupied by Mrs. McAllaster, on Main st., Penn Yan, beg leave to call the attention of the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, to the new and Superior Style of Pictures taken by them.  They are now prepared to take Pictures of nearly every kind, such as Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Ambrotype, Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures, etc., which are warranted not to fade.

The Melainotype, or Iron Picture, receives universal commendation by all who have examined their superior qualities.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Filled with neatness and dispatch, either with Daguerreotype or Melainotype.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., constantly on hand, and at Moderate Prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.—Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures taken only at this Gallery, (over Suydam’s Grocery Store.)  Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished if desired.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, whether wishing a Picture or not.  Pictures copied with neatness.  Tho’s J. B. House.  Sam’l N. Benedict.  Penn Yan, May, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to September 17, 1857.

1857 June 3.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  June 3, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 3, Whole No. 2031, P. 2.

Attention is invited to the advertisement of House & Benedict, which may be found in this paper.  They are recently from Elmira, where they had established a reputation as first rate artists.  They take all kinds of pictures—Daguerreotypes Ambrotypes, Melanotypes and Cameotypes in superior style.  They have taken the rooms recently occupied by Mrs. McAllaster.

1857 June 3.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  June 3, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 3, Whole No. 2031, P. 3.

House & Benedict’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Cameotype Rooms.  House & Benedict (formerly of, Elmira) having purchased the Rooms previously occupied by Mrs. McAllaster, over Suydam’s Grocery Store on Main st., Penn Yan, beg leave to call the attention of the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, to the new and Superior Style of Pictures taken by them.  They are now prepared to take Pictures of nearly every kind, such as Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Ambrotype, Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures, etc., which are warranted not to fade.

The Melainotype, or Iron Picture, receives universal commendation by all who have examined their superior qualities.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Filled with neatness and dispatch, either with Daguerreotype or Melainotype.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., constantly on hand, and at Moderate Prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.—Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures taken only at this Gallery.  Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus furnished if desired.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, whether wishing a Picture or not.  Pictures copied with neatness. Tho’s J. B. House.  Sam’l N. Benedict.  Penn Yan, May, 1857.

Advertisement ran from June 3 to September 23, 1857.

1857 June 18.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  June 18, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 25, Whole No. 747, P. 3.

The Melainotypes, or Iron Pictures, taken by Messrs. House & Benedick, is justly creating a sensation.  Those who do not believe they can flatter the original, we have but to refer to a [spectacular] of our contemporary that hangs at the [ ? ] of the stairs.  Strange Art, this, that can perform such wonders! 

1857 September 17.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  September 17, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 38, Whole No. 760, P. 2.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.  The Place to get Pictures is at House’s.

Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Durability, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change. 

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not.  T. J. B. House.  Penn Yan, Sept. 15, 1857.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Call at House’s Ambrotype Gallery and examine his splendid Specimens of Pictures .  Notice the Clear and Beautiful Tone of the Pictures, Also The Life-Like Expression of the Eye.  Come And See.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran on September 17 & 24, 1857.     

1857 September 30.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  September 30, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 20, Whole No. 2048, P. 2.

Among those put over are the advertisements of…T. J. B. House, Daguerrean Artist, of this place—each of which will appear next week.

1857 October 7.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  October 7, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 21, Whole No. 2049, P. 3.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.  The place to get Pictures is at House’s.  Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Beauty, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change.  Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Call at House’s Ambrotype Gallery and examine his splendid Specimens of Pictures .  Notice the Clear and Beautiful Tone of the Pictures, Also The Life-Like Expression of the Eye.  Come And See.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Secure your Children’s Likeness.  Go to House’s where you can get your Children’s Likenesses taken in from 3 to 7 seconds.  He never fails getting Pictures of Little Folks.

Advertisement ran from October 7, 1857 to May 26, 1858.

1857 October 15.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  October 15, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 42, Whole No. 764, P. 1.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.  The place to get Pictures is at House’s. 

Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Durability, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change. 

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not.  T. J. B. House.  Penn Yan, Sept. 15, 1857.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Call at House’s Ambrotype Gallery and examine his splendid Specimens of Pictures .  Notice the Clear and Beautiful Tone of the Pictures, Also The Life-Like Expression of the Eye.  Come And See.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Secure your Children’s Likeness.  Go to House’s where you can get your Children’s Likenesses taken in from 3 to 7 seconds.  He never fails getting Pictures of Little Folks.

Advertisement ran from October 15, 1857 to August 26, 1858.

1857 October 28.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 24, Whole No. 2052, P. 2.

Yates Co. Fair.  The Seventeenth Annual Fair of the Yates Co. Agricultural Society was held on the Society’s grounds in this village on Wednesday and Thursday of last week…

T. J. B. House, Daguerrean Artist, exhibited a beautiful Case of Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melainotypes, &c.  This Case of pictures was arranged at a considerable expense by Mr. House, and proves his skill and taste in this art.  It was admired by all, and we can confidently say that it was the most beautiful and complete thing in that line of art ever exhibited in Penn Yan.  Mr. House deserves credit for his display.  Of course the committee and the public will award him the first premium in his class.

Mrs. Lansing also exhibited some specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., well arranged and of good execution.

1857 December 22.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  December 22, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 52, Whole No. 774, P. 3.

If you want a Picture of yourself, or any of your friends, or sweetheart.—just step into the Daguerrean Rooms of T. J. B. House, over the Chronicle Office, and he will give you on as near right as his Art can make it.  Mr. House is a first-rate Artists, and no mistake.

1858 March 17.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. 40, No. 44, Whole No. 2072, P. 3.

The Revivals.  The Revivals of Religion in the different Churches in this place continues with increasing interest.  Preaching is continued every evening at some three or four of the Churches.  The Young Men’s Prayer Meetings are held at Mr. House’s Daguerrean Gallery on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, from 5 to 6 o’clock….

1858 April 1.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  April 1, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 13, Whole No. 787, P. 2.

T. J. B. House, over the Chronicle Office, has acquired a reputation second to none, in this section of the country, in his profession.  The way he has accomplished it is by taking good pictures.  He has introduced an “Easy Chair” for those sitting for Likenesses.  Try it. 

1858 June 2.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  June 2, 1858, Vol. 41, No. 3, Whole No. 2083, P. 2.

T. J. B. House’s Daguerrean Gallery continues in full force, almost every day displaying some new specimen of the art, for which Mr. House is so well known.  He does take excellent pictures, and that is the reason he is well sustained here.  Call at his rooms, see his specimens, of which he has a large variety, leave a dollar or two, and take a picture of yourself as “like as life.”

1858 September 2.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  September 2, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 35, Whole No. 809, P. 4.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to December 30, 1858. 

1858 October 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 41, Whole No. 815, P. 3.

House is turning out excellent pictures for 50 cents.  His Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are unsurpassed.  Rooms over the Chronicle Office.

1858 October 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 41, Whole No. 815, P. 3.

50 Cent Pictures, With Case, At House’s Gallery Over Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from October 14, 1858 to March 10, 1859.

1858 November 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  November 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 46, Whole No. 820, P. 3.

A Nice Affair.—Mr. T. J. B. House has a number of splendid Pictures in a case at the foot of the stairs leading to his Daguerrean Rooms, which are decidedly nice, and well worthy the notice of the passer-by—Mr. House stands in the front rank as an Artist, which he has [acquired] by untiring [seal] in the pursuit of his profession.  Those wishing a life-like Picture can be accommodated by calling at his Rooms.

1859 February 10.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  November 10, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 6, Whole No. 832, P. 3.

Those Photographs of Mr. House are becoming very popular.

1859 February 17.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  February 17, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 7, Whole No. 833, P. 3.

House’s Rooms are crowded with persons are those superb Photographs.—They surpass all the pictures heretofore taken.

1859 March 10.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 10, Whole No. 836, P. 3.

Mr. T. J. B. House has sold his Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery together with his entire business, to Mr. Charles M. Speelman of Torrey.  Mr. House is an excellent artist, and a very worthy man.  He has made best of friends during his stay of two years in Penn Yan who will regret his departure.  The young man who takes his place is said to be a skillful artists and worthy successor to Mr. House.

1859 March 17.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 11, Whole No. 837, P. 3.

T. J. B. House delivered a discourse from the pulpit of the Baptist Church on Sunday last.  We learn that Mr. House designs to join the Baptist Ministry.

Hough, George S.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1846                Address Unknown, Portland, Maine.[1]

1846                Market Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1846                Hoppins New Hall, Providence, Rhode Island.

1847                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1850                47 Fourth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

c. 1850-1852   Burke’s Building, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

1852-1856       62 Fourth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1846.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory. Revised and Corrected.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1846-1847.  P. 70, Business Directory Daguerreotype Miniatures

Hough & Anthony…Market.

1846.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory.  Revised and Corrected.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1846-1847.  Advertisements P. 114

Daguerreotype Miniatures By Hough & Anthony Rooms In Hoppins New Hall, (Up Two Flights Of Stairs) Where specimens may be examined.

Our apparatus is of the most powerful kind, enabling us to produce pictures unsurpassed for accuracy and beauty.  The public generally are invited to call and examine.

Instruction given in the art containing the most recent improvements.  Stock of all kinds furnished at New York prices.  3d floor, room in front Hough & Anthony.

1847 December 18.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  December 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 3.

Pratt & Bowes, Agents, (Successor to Hough & Anthony,) Daguerrean Rooms, No. 19 Westminster Street, Providence.

Likenesses of Deceased persons taken at their late residence.  Also, Landscapes, Building, Portraits and Daguerreotypes, Copied correctly.  Dec. 11, 1847.

1852 November 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 157, P. 3.

Hough & Anthony’s Daguerreotypes.—The undersigned would inform their many friends and others, that they have removed from Burke’s Building to 62 Fourth street, (a few doors above their old stand,) where they have fitted up rooms for Daguerreotyping.  Having a very superior arrangement of light, and the most approved instruments now in use, with some ten years’ experience in the business, they pledge themselves to turn out as good pictures as any other establishment in the country, and far more truthful likenesses than has heretofore been furnished to the citizens of Pittsburgh, either single or in groups.

Citizens and strangers are respectfully invited to call whether they wish pictures or not.

Our motto is good pictures, fair prices, and perfect satisfaction to our customers.  Hough & Anthony.

N. B.—We furnish all articles in our business to other operators as heretofore. may12.

Advertisement was recorded from November 10, 1852 to July 21, 1855.

1853 July 9.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. II, No. 51, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.—The degree of perfection to which this science has been reduced by Messrs Hough & Anthony, whose gallery is over the library rooms on Fourth street, is worthy of notice.  We saw some likenesses yesterday, taken by them, which looked like they only wanted a little breath to make them speak—they were so life-like.

1854 February 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  February 10, 1854, Vol. II, No. 239, P. 3.

A very handsome and advantageous improvement has been made by Messrs. Hough & Anthony, in their daguerrean gallery, Fourth street.

The have added a fourth story to the building they occupy, and placed a glass roof upon it, by which means they are made sure, in the darkest days, of a sufficiency of light for the purpose of their art.  Although their reputation, as skillful daguerreotypists, has been of a most enviable character, yet they will derive such advantages of light from their new improvement, as will enable them to produce even better pictures in less time.  In taking children, shortness of the time of setting is, from their restlessness, a matter of great importance; and scarcely [less] so in grown persons, as a long setting is apt to give the likeness a stern, anxious look, while in a quick taking the daguerreotype retains the natural expression with which the person commenced the setting.  With their new flood of light, Messrs. Hough & Anthony will be enabled to shorten settings considerably. 

1856 July 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. V, No. 51, P. 3.

Purloining Letters From The Post Office—Successful Scheme for the Arrest of the Offenders—For some time past Messrs. Hough & Anthony, daguerreotypists, Fourth street, did not receive their remittances by mail regularly, and suspected that they had been stolen either from the office in this city, or while being conveyed hither, On the 5th of July Mr. H. discovered that a registered letter, directed to him, had been taken out of his box, and receipted for by John Henderson.  He informed Postmaster Anderson of the circumstance, who yesterday caused to be placed in Messrs. Hough & Anthony’s box, a couple of decoy letters.  They were soon called for by the young man who took out the registered letter, and on asking for them, the clerk informed him that they were registered, and requested him to enter the office and receipt for them.  He did so, and was taken in custody by the clerks.  Finding himself in a tight place, he began to criminate others, and stated that a man named William Anderson, residing in Allegheny, was an accomplice.  Officers Moon and Maxwell proceeded in search of Anderson, and succeeded in arresting him in Allegheny, just as he was about leaving on the western cars.  An information was made against them, before Mayor Bingham, by Messrs. Hambright and McCullough, Post Office clerks.

It appears that Henderson’s real name is Shanor, and that about two years ago he was in the employ of Messrs. Hough & Anthony, and knew the number of their box.  Their loss is not known exactly, but various sums have been missed, amounting in all about one hundred and twenty dollars.  There were taken at various times letters containing eleven, eight, seven, and twenty dollars; also two drafts—one for seventy five and another for fifty dollars.  The latter was handed over to the officers.  It was drawn in favor of A. S. Hough, upon N. Holmes & Son, had been endorsed upon the back of the draft, by Shanor, but he had not presented it for payment.  The forgery was not such as would have deceived the Messrs. Holmes, as they are well acquainted with Mr. Hough’s signature.  The draft for seventy-five dollars, they say, was transmitted by them to Philadelphia for payment, but they never received any return.

After an examination, Shanor and Anderson were fully committed to answer a charge of mail robbery, at the next term of the United States District Court.

1856 November 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1856, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 3.

Shanor And Anderson, the boys who plead guily [sic.] in the United States District Court, to intercepting the correspondence of Mr. Hough, of Fourth street, and who were sentenced to one year each in the penitentiary, were taken over on Saturday, by Marshall Frost and Deputy Marshal I. Grier Sproul. 

Pittsburgh City Directory/Business Directory.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

1847.  Harris’s General Business Directory of the Cities of Pittsburgh & Allegheny with the environs.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) published by A. A. Anderson.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Not Listed.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

1850.  Fahnestock’s Pittsburg Directory for 1850.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) Published by Samuel Fahnestock.

Hough & Anthony—Artists, 57 Fourth.

Hough, George S.—b-Monongahela House.

Anthony, Charles James—Artists-St. Charles Hotel.

1852.  Woodward and Rowlands’ Pittsburgh Directory for 1852.I  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by W. S. Haven.

Hough & Anthony—Daguerreotype Rooms, 62 Fourth.

Hough, George S.—h-101 Wylie

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

1854.  Ulman’s Pennsylvania Business Directory.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  published by H. C. Ulman.

Hough & Anthony—62 4th.

1856.  Directory For Pittsburgh and Allegheny Cities.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by George H. Thurston.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Dagt. Artists—61 Fourth, H-between Preble & River, Manchester.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

Dealers In Daguerreotype And Photograph Materials.

Hough, G. S., 64 Fourth, up stairs.

1857.  Directory For Pittsburgh and Allegheny Cities.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by George H. Thurston.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Not Listed.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

[1] Craigs Daguerreian Registry.