Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Coburn, A.

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ND                  Address Unknown, Danville, Virginia.

1848-1849       Rooms over the Post Office, Camden, South Carolina.

1849                Rooms over Green & Eldridge’s Store, Binghamton, New York.

1848 December 6.  The Camden Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  December 6, 1848, Vol. 9, No. 46, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. 

You that have beauty, should to Colburn take it

You that have none, should go and let him make it.            Danville Register.

A. Coburn, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery over the Post Office, and invites the

Citizens of Camden to call and examine his specimens, and judge for themselves of their artistical merit.  Any person sitting for their picture, need not take it, unless satisfactory.  Camden, Nov. 14, 1848.

Advertisement ran from November 15, 18448 to January 10, 1849.

1849 January 17.  The Camden Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  January 17, 1849, Vol. 10, No. 3, P. 3.

The Cholera Approaching.  Those who would secure the “shadow while the substance las’s,” are requested to call and get one of Coburn’s Daguerreotypes without delay, as this will be his last week in Camden.            

1849 April 25.  Broome Republican.  (Binghamton, New York.)  April 25, 1849, Vol. 27, No. 39, P. 3.

Binghamton Daguerrean Gallery.

“You that have beauty, should to Colburn take it

You that have none, should go and let him make it.”   —Danville Register, Va.

A. Coburn, invites the citizens of this place to call at his Rooms over Green & Eldridge’s store and examine his pictures and judge for themselves of their artistical merit.

Those desiring to sit for a likeness, are recommended to wear dark apparel, as it gives a richness and beauty to the Daguerreotype that cannot otherwise be obtained.

Rooms open from nine until five, in all kinds of weather.  Satisfaction given, or no charge made.          

Advertisement ran from April 25 to July 4, 1849.

Clifford, Daniel A.

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

1855-1857       241 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.[1]                       

1859-1860       49 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1                       

1860                335 Washington Street. Boston, Massachusetts.1

1861-1863       31 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1864-1865       18½ Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1866                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1867-1868       22 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1871-1887       Corner Main Street and Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont  

1878-1879       Walton Block, State Street, Montpelier, Vermont         

1852 November 27.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 27, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 20, P. 2.

Singing School.—Mr. Clifford of Lebanon, N. H., advertises in our columns that he will open a singing school in this village next week.  See his notice.

1852 November 27.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 27, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 20, P. 3.

Singing School.  The subscriber will open a Singing School in this place on Tuesday evening November 30th, at which time he will be pleased to see all who are interested in the art of singing.  Place, to be hereafter noticed by Post Bill.  D. A. Clifford.  Nov. 22, 1852.

1855 April 30.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 30, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 35, P. 3. 

Ambrotype and Mezzograph Pictures!  D. A. Clifford would respectfully inform the people of Salem and vicinity, that he has taken the Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. D. W. Bowdoin, No. 241 Essex st., and is prepared to take the above pictures.

The following explanation will convince all of the superiority of the Pictures:—Explanation.

The term Ambrotypes, by which the pictures are designated is derived from the Greek word ambrotos, signifying durability, over lasting, &c.  The picture is taken upon plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by an indestructible gum enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages.  It will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.

Mezzograph is an improvement on the Crystalotype process, taking the picture from real life, instead of copying from a Daguerreotype, and in less time, greatly improving the tone, and all the finer details of the picture.

The Ambrotype is patented in the United States, Great Britain and France by Mr. James A. Cutting, of Boston.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens, at my Gallery, 241 Essex street, Salem.

N. B.—The Ambrotype process is particularly adapted to taking children, as the sitting is less than one quarter the time in the usual way.  Particular attention given to copying Pictures.                   

Advertisement ran from April 30 to October 25, 1855

1855 July 12.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 12, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 56, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We would call the attention of those who wish to procure a good likeness and never changing picture, to the Ambrotype made by Mr. D. A. Clifford, at No. 241 Essex street, (formerly Mr. D. B. Bowdoin’s rooms.)  These pictures have become exceedingly popular, from the fact that they are the only pictures that will not fade or change in any climate or at sea, being taken upon plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, (experiments having proved that pictures put up on a single glass are worthless,) the two surfaces being united by an indestructible gum, virtually making the picture in one solid plate of glass.  Besides, the picture is not reversed, and can be seen in any light.

1855 August 20.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 20, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 67, P. 3.

Caution.  Ambrotype Pictures.  The immense success and popularity of the Ambrotype Pictures has induced those who have not been able to obtain the right to work said process to offer a Worthless Imitation of these Pictures.

The fact that Ambrotypes are made upon glass leads many to suppose that all pictures on glass are Ambrotypes, but this is not so.  The Ambrotypes are put with two glasses, the picture being between, and the surfaces cemented together with an indestructible gum, thereby securing the picture from injury or change as though it were in solid glass.

I would also inform the public that the process for making Ambrotype Pictures is patented, and I have the exclusive right for Essex county; therefore no other artist has a right to make them, without a deed of right from me.

D. A. Clifford, Artist, In Ambrotype, Mezzograph & Daguerreotype Pictures, 241 Essex street, Salem.                            

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 29, 1855.

1855 November 1.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  November 1, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 88, P. 3.

Ambrotype Pictures, The Greatest Discovery In The Photographic Art.  Patented In The United States, Great Britain and France.

D. A. Clifford would thank the people of Salem and vicinity for their very liberal patronage since his introduction of the above named Photographs to their notice, and would inform them that he is making them with so much success, that they have entirely superseded the Daguerreotype, to those wishing to preserve a lasting likeness of their family and friends.

Some of its peculiar advantages over other pictures are, that it never changes in time or climate—making it the most desirable to carry to sea—is not reversed in position—can be seen in any light as well as a painting or engraving, (and possessing a lite-like expression not attained in either) more bold, clear. And beautiful than anything before produced by the Photographic Art—all of which are gained by the picture bing made on fine white plate glass, and permanently secured between two plates of glass, being in effect as though in solid glass.  Put up in all the desirable system.

I have made recent additions of new instruments, of the best makers in the world, and my establishment is now furnished with apparatus equal to the best in the state.  My rooms are easy of access, (up only one flight of stairs) and my patrons are assured that no pains will be spared to produce as good Likenesses and Elegant Pictures as any other establishment in the country.

Caution.—the public are cautioned in purchasing pictures taken on glass, as Ambrotypes, which do not bear the patent stamp.  Pictures made on a single glass, and covered with black paint, are not ambrotypes.

I shall receive in a few days, some Fine Gold Lockets, for Ambrotypes, made expressly to my order, and which cannot be found at any other establishment in the country.

Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and all other Pictures copied in Ambrotype, at short notice.  **Daguerreotypes Taken for those who wish them.             Adults taken equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.  Rooms 241 Essex Street, near Washington street.

Advertisement ran from November 1 to December 31, 1855.

1856 March 20.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 23, P. 3.

Superior Photographs!  D. A. Clifford Would invite the attention of his friends and the public, to the Photographs, on Paper or Canvas, (variously called Crystalotypes, etc.,) made by him.

Having employed, permanently, the services of eminent artists to color them, I trust the pictures made at my establishment will not be found inferior to those made by the best artists.

Pictures of all sizes and styles.

Good pictures made from a daguerreotype, or other good pictures.

Views taken, when desired.

Patent Ambrotype.  This style of Photograph has become so well known, that it requires no special attention; and we would only say, that we spare no pains or expense in producing it in its greatest perfection.

N. B.  We would say, for the information of those purchasing Ambrotypes, that all pictures taken on glass are not genuine Ambrotypes.  The difference can be easily distinguished, by the Patent Stamp which is required by law—and none others are genuine.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, And Daguerreotypes, at the Lowest Prices.—Don’t forget the number—Rooms No. 241 Essex Street, next to Kinsman’s new Building.

1856 June 30.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 30, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 52, P. 3.

Patent Ambrotypes.  The often repeated efforts of Mr. Snell to inform the public that the Patent Ambrotype is a great humbug, and that they are “imposed upon” by exorbitant prices, etc, etc (with a large amount of boasting of his own skill and facilities, there being no other place in Salem where “finished” pictures can be obtained), induce me to state to those that may be led to suppose that such statements are true, that the average prices charged for the Patent Ambrotype are no highrer than charged by Mr. S. for Daguerreotypes or spurious Ambrotypes.

Neither are there any improvements in the method of securing these pictures.  As to the value of the Patent Ambrotype over the single glass picture, or Daguerreotype, it is very plain to be understood —as common sense teaches any person that a picture with a glass on either side, and the two cemented together, is more surely secured from injury than any other way in which it can be done.  Besides, two glasses are stronger than one.  (The principle for making the Patent Ambrotype is patented in England and France, as well as in the United States.)

Also, I would inform those getting Pictures, that those made at my establishment are what they are represented to be, and put up in the most thorough and careful manner, and am confident that the Patent Ambrotype will continue as it now is, the most popular and desirable of all other Pictures.  In part proof of which statement, reference need only be made to the spurious imitation made by artist who have not been able to secure the patent right to make the genuine.

I would thank the people of Salem and vicinity for their very liberal patronage the past year, and no pains or expense shall be spared to merit a continuance of the same.

Rooms free to visitors—No. 241 Essex Street, next door to Kinsman’s New Building—where may be found at all times a large assortment of frames, Cases, Gold Lockets and Pins for Ambrotypes and daguerreotypes.  D. A. Clifford.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to

1857 January 1.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. LVIII, No. 1, P. 2.

Painted Photographic Portraits.  We have recently had an opportunity to examine some very fine photographs, taken by Mr. Dan A. Clifford, painted in oil colors by Miss Mary Derby, a well known artist of this city.  This style of portraits is likely to be very popular.  The daguerreotypist secures an accurate likeness, and the painter gives the natural colors of person and dress, while the style is the same as that of portrait painting, and the picture is of course as durable, with the advantage of costing less.  The painted photograph does not require to be protected by glass, any more than canvas does, and, if desired, it can be done on cloth.  Miss. Derby has had considerable experience in this department, having painted a number of photographs for Boston as well as Salem daguerreotypist.  For children’s portraits, this style of picture is especially desirable, as those who have seen specimens of Miss Derby’s skill will promptly acknowledge.

1865 December 16.  Massachusetts Ploughman.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 16, 1865, Vol. XXV, No. 11, Whole No. 1261, P. 3.

Clifford & Shapleigh, Photographist, No. 18½ Winter St., opposite Music Hall, Boston.  D. A. Clifford.  T. W. Shapleigh.

We make it a special branch of our business to copy Daguerreotypes or other Pictures, of any size or style, retouching them in India Ink or Colors. oct14.

Advertisement was recorded on December 16, 1865 and January 6, 1866.

1866 January 2.  Boston Daily Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 2, 1866, Vol. XXXIII, No. 10149, P. 3.

The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Clifford & Shapleigh, Photographist has been dissolved by consent of parties Thomas W. Shapleigh settles the business of the firm at the rooms, No. 18½ Winter street.  Dan A. Clifford.  Thomas W. Shapleigh.  Boston, January 1, 1866.

1866 January 13.  Massachusetts Ploughman.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 13, 1866, Vol. XXV, No. 15, Whole No. 1265, P. 2.

Photographs.—The establishment of Messrs. Clifford & Shapleigh is located at No. 18½ Winter Street.  We took occasion to call at their rroms a few days since, and were pleased to see the degree of neatness which pervades their establishment.  They have the reputation of giving satisfaction to all their patrons.

1866 March 2.  Boston Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 2, 1866, Vol. XXI, No. 282, P. 4. 

Arrivals At Boston Hotels March 2, 1866…

Parker House…D. A. Clifford…

1871 May 19.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 19, 1871, Vol. 34, No. 1764, P. 3.

—Mr. Clifford has finished and furnished his photograph rooms, in Caledonian Block, in a through and neat manner and is now prepared to do work.  Mr. C. enjoys the reputation of being a first class artist, and we have no doubt he will receive a liberal patronage from the citizens of St. Johnsbury.

1871 June 9.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 9, 1871, Vol. 34, No. 1767, P. 3.

Mr. D. A. Clifford, would announce to the people of St. Johnsbury and surrounding towns that his New Photograph Rooms are completed, and he is now prepared to execute all the various kinds of Pictures in the highest style of the Photographic Art; among which are the beautiful and much admired Porcelain, Carte de Visite, Cabinet, and all the various sizes, to life size, plain or retouched in Indian Ink, Crayon, or painted in Oil or Water colors.

Special care taken in copying small pictures of whatever kind to any size.  Also views of Buildings, Machinery, Artist’s Drawing sculpture and Works of Art.

Publishes Lake Memphremagog and other Views.

A large assortment of fine Black Walnut and Gilt Frames, Cord, &c.  Frames made to order from the Best Finished Mouldings:

This establishment has been fitted up at much expense, has a perfect light, instruments of the very best kinds made, and the appointments are not excelled, if equalled, in the state.

After fifteen years experience in the city of Boston D. A. C. feels confident he will be able to please those who desire a fine class of work at reasonable prices.  Patronage respectfully solicited.

1871 August 4.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 4, 1871, Vol. 34, No. 1775, P. 3.

Read the following notice from the Boston Transcript:  The Perfection of Photography seems to be reached in the picture produced by Mr. D, A. Clifford, 22 Winter Street, In the great majority of photographs of human subjects, the most casual observer cannot fail to perceive that the most prominent lineaments of face or form are ludicrously exaggerated, so that hands are made to appear quite bloated, noses decidedly swelled, ears enlarged, shoulders shrugged, &c.  All these monstrosities, (not to mention others,) are voided by Mr. Clifford, whose artistic excellence is specially noticeable in the admirable drawing of his pictures, wherein the relative proportions of limbs and features are preserved, and all the effects of a painting secured.  He is equally successful with landscapes, as his charming views of the scenery around Lake Winnipiseogee, (sic.) &c. abundantly attest.  Mr. C. has all the improved facilities known to his profession and executes at short notice fine colored photographs of all styles and sizes, porcelain pictures, stereoscopic pictures from life, &c.  His rooms are well worth a visit.

1871 September 15.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 15, 1871, Vol. 35, No. 1781, P. 3.

–Mr. D. A. Clifford, artist over the Caledonian office, has procured a quantity of views fror the stereoscope, taken on Mt. Washington last winter.  Call and see them.

1871 December 15.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 15, 1871, Vol. 35, No. 1794, P. 2.

Clifford’s Gallery Is the place to have Pictures made of whatever kind.  Clifford’s Photographs are not excelled.  Clifford’s Porcelain Pictures are admired and praised by all who behold them.  Clifford’s Life Size Portraits are always a success, whether Copied From Small Pictures, or sittings from life.  Bring your small pictures to be Copied To Any Size or Style.

Come yourselves and bring your children.  Gilt and Black Walnut Frames on hand, and made to order.  Also Stereoscopes And Views.

Satisfaction Guaranteed, and Prices Low.  Caledonian Block, (Corner Main St., and Eastern Avenue,) St. Johnsbury, Vt.

1872 January 12.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 12, 1872, Vol. 35, No. 1798, P. 1.

Photographers.

F. B. Gage, Brown’s Block, Main Street.

G. H. Aldrich, Burnham’s Building, Main Street.

D. A. Clifford, Caledonian Block, Main Street.

1886 December 20.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 20, 1887, Vol. 50, No. 2579, P. 2.

D. A. Clifford, Photographic Artist, Caledonian Bl’k, Main St. St. Johnsbury.

1887 June 9.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 9, 1887, Vol. 50, No. 2602, P. 1.

Recent Deaths.  Clifford.—The sudden death of D. A. Clifford removes a man of mark in his profession, a citizen whose artistic productions have widely extended the reputation of St. Johnsbury.  He was a man of native gifts,  Before his 8th year he could read music accurately, and at 17 he began teaching singing with such success that after a time Dr. Lowell Mason sent him, and for some years retained him as conductor of musical conventions, and agent for his publications.  But Mr. Clifford’s life work was in artistic photography, for which he had enthusiasm amounting to a passion.  He began with the introduction of the daguerreotype, about 45 years ago, and made himself master of every new process, to the time of his death.   He spared neither pains nor expense to reach idea perfection in his art, and was intolerant of anything inferior.  In this respect he believed in himself, and in his work, and he lived to gain a national reputation among artists.  Among 167 exhibitors, English and American, who entered their pictures at the exposition given by Lambert, inventor of the carbon process, at New York, in 1878, the first prize for large carbon work was awarded to Mr. Clifford, and two of his pictures were kept by Mr. Lambert to be exhibited in England as specimens of American photography.  At the time of his death, and for several years previous. Mr. Clifford was Vice President of the American Photographers Association, (for his enthusiasm at the meetings, he was familiarly known among the members as the “Old War Horse”).  His landscape pictures have been admired everywhere and have added much to the popular fame of Vermont scenery.  Not infrequently, persons appreciating nice work, have come from cities to be photographed by our St. Johnsbury artist.

Mr. Clifford was a man of strong, outspoken opinions, his speech was often seasoned with severity, his equanimity was disturbed by ill-health and repeated disappointments, but those who knew him intimately learned to appreciate his wide intelligence and sincerity of soul.  He felt his infirmities deeply, and valued above all things the mercies of his Redeemer.  Re died of heart-disease aged 61 years.

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

Clark, T. F.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                50 Merrimack Street, Opposite John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1849 November 3.  The Daystar.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 3, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

T. F. Clark, Artist’ Daguerreotype Rooms, By Sky-Light, No. 50 Merrimack street, opposite John street, Lowell, Mass.

The attention of the public is respectfully solicited to a new and more superior style of pictures than was ever offered in this vicinity.

Miniatures taken in any weather.  Prices ranging from 75 cents to $10, according to the style and size of the cases.  Also, Daguerreotypes, Portrait Paintings, Engravings, Drawings, or Statuary carefully copied at short notice.

N. B.—Particular attention paid in taking Miniatures of young children, choosing always to have them brought in the forenoon.  No charge, unless we are successful in the experiment.

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

Clark, Jr., George

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1861       59 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854 October 18.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 18, 1854, Vol. 4, No. 196, P. 3.

Know Nothings, Read!!  Our 250,000 readers, whether they severally reside here or there, are informed that when they want just as good a daguerreotype picture as skill and art can produce, and at a price that shall please should go to Clark’s well known Saloon, 59 Court street, Boston, where the article will be furnished without mistake.  Mr. Clark has made his business a study, and like a good student, renders his work a study and admiration for others.  All of which is suggestive of a call and a picture.  Let everybody make amen.—Know Nothing and Am. Crusader.

We of the Dispatch know something about Capt. Clark’s capability as a Daguerreotypist, and cheerfully the compliment paid him by our know Nothing friends.  There are hundreds of places in this city where cheap pictures can be obtained at cheap prices,—but bear it in mind, you get cheap pictures, nothing else.  Not so with the artist of whom we write.  Those we patronize him will be sure of getting the best productions of the Daguerreotype art, and at prices lower than at any other establishment in the city.  We quote “Let everybody remember 59 Court street, Boston.—Sunday Dispatch.

Advertisement ran from October 18 to December 6, 1854.

1854 October 19.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 19, 1854, Vol. X, No. 25, P. 3.

Know Nothings, Read!!  Our 250,000 readers, whether they severally reside here or there, are informed that when they want just as good a daguerreotype picture as skill and art can produce, and at a price that shall please should go to Clark’s well known Saloon, 59 Court street, Boston, where the article will be furnished without mistake.  Mr. Clark has made his business a study, and like a good student, renders his work a study and admiration for others.  All of which is suggestive of a call and a picture.  Let everybody make amen.—Know Nothing and Am. Crusader.

We of the Dispatch know something about Capt. Clark’s capability as a Daguerreotypist, and cheerfully the compliment paid him by our know Nothing friends.  There are hundreds of places in this city where cheap pictures can be obtained at cheap prices,—but bear it in mind, you get cheap pictures, nothing else.  Not so with the artist of whom we write.  Those we patronize him will be sure of getting the best productions of the Daguerreotype art, and at prices lower than at any other establishment in the city.  We quote “Let everybody remember 59 Court street, Boston.—Sunday Dispatch.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 16, 1854.

1854 October 20.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  October 20, 1854, Vol. XI, No. 15, P. 3.

Boston Directory.  Know Nothings, Read!!  Our 250,000 readers, whether they severely reside here or there, are informed that when they want just as good a daguerreotype picture as skill and art can produce, and at a price that shall please should go to Clark’s well known Saloon, 59 Court street, Boston, where the article will be furnished without mistake.  Mr. Clark has made his business a study, and like a good student, renders his work a study and admiration for others.  All of which is suggestive of a call and a picture.  Let everybody make amen.—Know Nothing and Am. Crusader.

We of the Dispatch know something about Capt. Clark’s capability as a Daguerreotypist, and cheerfully the compliment paid him by our know Nothing friends.  There are hundreds of places in this city where cheap pictures can be obtained at cheap prices,—but bear it in mind, you get cheap pictures, nothing else.  Not so with the artist of whom we write.  Those we patronize him will be sure of getting the best productions of the Daguerreotype art, and at prices lower than at any other establishment in the city.  We quote “Let everybody remember 59 Court street, Boston.—Sunday Dispatch.  

Advertisement was recorded four time between October 20 to December 8, 1854.

1855 December 5.  Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 288, P. 3.

Metropolitan Daguerrean Gift Company No. 59 Court Street Boston.  A Fortune To Be Made.

The Following are among the Gifts of the Company.

1 Brick House in Boston, 3 stories…………………………………………..$12,000.

1 House and Farm 150 acres in Northfield, Vt…………………………………5,000.

2 Houses and Land in the vicinity of Boston, (2,500 each,)………………….5,000.

1 Two and one-half story Wooden House nearly new in Worcester………..4,500.

1 Lot of Land at Wellington Hill, Watertown, Mass………………………………900.

2 Lots of Land at Wellington Hill, Watertown, Mass…..$500…………….…..1,000.

6 House Lots, at Wellington Hill, Watertown, Mass……600…………………3,600.

1 cash Gift…………………………………………………………………………5,000.

5     do……………………………………………………1,000……………….…5,000.

5     do………………………………………………………500…………….……2,500.

20   do……………………………………………………..100…………………..2,000.

50   do……………………………………………………….10…………………….500.

2 Rosewood Pianos………………………………………500………………….1,000.

5   do   do……………………………………………………..300………………….1,500.

1 pair of Matched Horses…………………………………………………………..500.

1 Carriage…………………………………………………………………………1,000.

1 set of Jewelry……………………………………………………………………..150.

3 sets of  do………………………………………………..100…………………….300.

100 sets Ear-Drops……………………………………………5………………..….500.

2 Gold Watches, double case ind 2d……………………..50……………………..300.

10         do                         do…………………………………..100………………….1,000.

10         do…………………………………………………….75……………………750.

100      do………………………………………………….…50……………….…5,000.

100 Silver Watches…………………………………………25…………….……2,500.

10 lots Carpeting, 50 yards each….…………………….1.25………………….2,500.            

10 Melodeons. ……………………………………………..50……………………500.

200 Gold Pencils………………………………………….….5……………..…..1,000.

200     do Breast Pins…………………………………………5………………….1,000.

1,000  do Pencils……………………………………………..3…………………3,000.

12,000 Miscellaneous Gifts…………………………………..1………………..12,000.

83,000 Engravings………………………………………………………….…..19,000.           

                                                                                                                         $100,000

One Dollar will entitle each patron to a Daguerreotype and one of the Gifts from the foregoing stock of Gifts in the Company, and our guaranty that each will get his money’s worth.

Two Dollars will entitle one to a $2 Daguerreotype and to two Gifts, and those wishing Daguerreotypes of greater value will receive the same in Gifts, proportioned in number to the price of them.

The Metropolitan Daguerrean Gift Company has made arrangements with Capt. George Clark, Jr., well known to the public as one of the most skilful Daguerreotype Artists in the country, to superintend their operations.  All orders relative to the business of the Company must be addressed to him at his old place of business, No. 59 Court street, Boston.

An excellent opportunity in thus offered for such persons to receive at the sametime an equivalent in an excellent picture for the money paid, with a certainty of obtaining at least a valuable present.                     

That the affair will be conducted in good faith towards all parties interested, is guaranteed by the high standing in the community of the gentleman to whom the chief management has been entrusted.

A Card.—The undersigned having made arrangements with the above name Company to conduct their business, hereby announces, that affairs shall be managed in a fair and honorable manner.  George Clark, Jr., General Agent M. G. D. Company.

N. B.  Artists in all parts of the country desiring to become Agents in all parts of the country desiring to become Agents will forward their application as above.

N.B.  Eleven Daguerreotype Gift Tickets for Ten Dollars. nov.10.                                                           

Advertisement was recorded on December 5, 14, 21, 1855; February 4, 1856; March 8 & 21, 1856.

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

Clark, F. H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1853-1859       1 Clark’s Marble Block, corner Main & Madison Streets, Memphis, Tennessee.

1853 November 12.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  November 12, 1853, Vol. XIV, No. 31, P. 3.

F. H. Clark & Co. Have moved to their new store on Main street, where will be found an assortment of Watches, Jewelry, Silver-Ware, Guns, Fancy Goods &c., equal to any in the United States, and prices as low.

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  W. H. DeShong, Artist, is now ready for visitors, with every facility to produce first quality Pictures.  Open Day and Night.

In building our new store we have taken especial pains to construct a suit of rooms for the express purpose of taking Daguerreotype Pictures.  Our arrangement of light is the most approved by the best operators, producing pictures quickly and true to nature; the rooms are spacious and handsomely furnished.  Affording every comfort and convenience for our customers.  In this branch we have associated with us Mr. W. H. DeShong, a gentleman of experience and great skill in the art, who will take charge of the rooms, as we will use none but the best instruments and materials, and procure early each improvement in the art, we trust we shall be able at all times to present our friends and customers with “another self,” so like that, but for the difference in size, it would be difficult to say which was which. 

To make this branch of our business complete we have increased our assortment of Daguerrean Jewelry, such as Lockets, with from one to four Pictures; Pins, double and single, Rings; Seals; Keys; Canes; Watches—A superior article, made expressly for Daguerreotypes.  F. H. Clark & Co. Memphis, October 10, 1853.

Advertisement ran from November 12, 1853 to November 11, 1854.

1855 January 6.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  January 6, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 38, P. 3.

Guns!  Guns!!…Pistols…Watches…Silver-Ware…Silver Plated Goods…Clocks…Cutlery…

Jewelry…Our Mechanical Branch…Watch Work…Jewelry…Engravings…

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  W. H. DeShong, Artist.  Having built a suit of rooms for this express purpose, and procure, regardless of cost, a full assortment of the best instruments, with all the improvements in the art, we are prepared to take portraits, which, for correct likeness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability, cannot be surpassed.  A large stock of Daguerrean goods always on hand, and instruction given in the art.  F. H. Clark & Co. Dec. 30, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 6 to October 20, 1855.

1856 February 23.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  February 23, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 45, P. 3.

Guns!  Guns!!…Pistols…Watches,…Silver-Ware…Silver-Plated Goods…Clocks…Cutlery… Jewelry…Our Mechanical Branch…Watch Work…Jewelry…Engraving,…

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  W. H. DeShong, Artist.  Having built a suit of rooms for this express purpose, and procure, regardless of cost, a full assortment of the best instruments, with all the improvements in the art, we are prepared to take portraits, which, for correct likeness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability, cannot be surpassed.  A large stock of Daguerrean goods always on hand, and instruction given in the art.  F. H. Clark & Co. Dec. 30, 1854.

1856 October 25.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. XVII, No. 24, P. 2.

Dissolution.  On the 1st June, 1856, the firm heretofore existing between F. H. Clark and A. C. Wurzbach, was dissolved by mutual consent.  F. H. Clark is charged with the settlement of the business of the late firm of F. H. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark A. C. Wurzbach.

New Firm The subscribers have associated themselves together under the firm of F. H. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark, Jas. S. Wilkins, Th’s Hill.

A. Card—Our New Firm.  It affords me pleasure to announce to my friends, and the public, that I have associated with my former partner, James S. Wilkins, and my well known assistant, Thomas Hill, under the familiar style of F. H. Clark & Co.

The new firm will start with an efficient force in each mechanical branch, the Watch department being under the supervision of Mr. Wilkins.

Our clerks are polite and attentive—our stock full at all times of the latest fashions, and prices as low as the same quality and style of goods can be purchased in Philadelphia or New York.

I am thankful for the liberal patronage extended to me during my fifteen years residence in Memphis.  My aim will be to merit its continuance.  Oct. 4, 1856.  F. H. Clark.

Guns!  Guns!…Pistols…Watches…Silver-Ware…Silver-Plated Goods…Clocks…Cutlery…

Jewelry…Our Mechanical Branch…Watch Work…Jewelry…Engraving,…

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  Prof.  Remington, Artist.  Having built a suit of rooms for this express purpose, and procure, regardless of cost, a full assortment of the best instruments, with all the improvements in the art, we are prepared to take portraits, which, for correct likeness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability, cannot be surpassed.  A large stock of Daguerrean goods always on hand, and instruction given in the art.  F. H. Clark & Co. Oct 4, 1856.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1856 to June 27, 1857.

1857 January 1.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 246, P. 1.

The Sphereotype.  The latest and by far the most important improvement in Photography is the recently patented picture known as the Sphereotype, which is not only new and unlike any of its predecessors, but greatly superior to all.  The Sphereotype is proof against Time, Air, and Water, and for the richness of tone, warmth of expression and distinctness has to equal—in fact the illusion is such that the picture, or image, seems suspended in air, entirely independent of the background.

For this picture we have the exclusive right for Memphis.  Specimens can be seen in our Gallery, where pictures are also taken in the various styles by our Artist, Prof. Remington, who combines the chemist with the Artist, which enables him at all times to produce superior Pictures.          F. H. Clark & Co., No 1 Clark’s Marble Block.  dec2.

Advertisement ran from January 1, 1857 to August 4, 1858.

1857 January 1.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 246, P. 4.

Dissolution.  On the 1st June, 1856, the firm heretofore existing between F. H. Clark and A. C. Wurzach was dissolved by mutual consent.  F. H. Clark is charged with the settlement of the business of the late firm of F. R. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark.  A. C. Wurzbach.  New Firm… of F. H. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark,  Jas. S. Wilkins, Thos. Hill.

A Card.  Our New Firm…Established 1841….Our leading branches are, first—Watches,…Jewelry….Guns, Guns….Pistols,…Silver Goods….Silver Plated Goods…Cutlery…Our Mechanical Branch…..Engraving…

Our Daguerrean Gallery, Prof. Remington, Artist, Embraces a suit of rooms built expressly for the purpose, and we are prepared to furnish our customers with first class pictures in all the various styles.

In building expressly for our business, we have combined every convenience for the different branches, and greatly reduced our expenses, which, with our facilities and the extension of our business, enables us to sell goods and do work on the most reasonable terms.  Goods cheerfully shown and fairly represented, and we invite all, both buyers and the curious, to drop in without ceremony and examine our stock.  We keep open house for all.  F. H. Clark & Co.    oct16.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to May 6, 1857.

1857 March 13.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 13, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 307, P. 3.

At Clark’s Daguerrean Gallery is a colored Photograph of Mr. Fray, the artist, colored by himself and taken by Mr. Remington, which is as perfect and beautiful a likeness as one will see anywhere.  It is a large, but not a full size.  Mr. Frye has also painted several other likeness of well-known citizens, among others a most perfect portrait of Fletcher Lane, Esq., and one of James Elder, Esq., Michael Magevney, Esq., etc.

1857 June 6.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 6, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 67, P. 2.

Gen. Walker was again called to stand up and show himself, so as to give all an opportunity to see him, and he appeared a few moments on the stand, bowing modestly to the excited and enthusiastic multitude.

After the reception had concluded, General Walker was conducted in an open carriage to Clark’s Daguerreian Gallery, where Professor Remington succeeded in getting two very excellent likenesses of him—one a photograph and the other an ambrotype.  We understand it is his intention to multiply copies of the photograph and place them in the reach of all who wish a copy….

1857 June 6.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 6, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 67, P. 2.

Gen. Walker.  On Monday, June 8, will be issued at F. H. Clark & Co.’s Gallery, copies of Prof. Remington’s Photograph of Gen. Walker, the only original picture of him in Memphis.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to July 8, 1857.

1857 October 9.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 9, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 174, P. 3.

The Zoonograph.  The superiority of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype is universally acknowledged, and they in their turn are totally eclipsed by the Zoonograph, which is the result of a new chemical process discovered by Professor Remington, and perfected after much labor and perseverance.

These pictures are more clear in their outlines, brilliant in tone, life-like in expression, durable, richly-colored and elegantly finished, than any style of Photographic picture that it has ever been our pleasure to examine critically.

Clark’s Gallery contains everything requisite, every convenience and facility that can be desired or obtained to execute in the most perfect manner any of the various styles of photographic work.  It will richly repay a visit, and especially so to those who desire artistic pictures.

We can also assure the public that Prof. Remington is in possession of several processes and materials in his art, that no other establishment in this part of the country commands.  As a consequence, he is enabled to give a beauty, finish and life to his pictures that we shall in vain look for from other artist.

Give him a call and judge for yourselves.  Clark’s marble Block, Corner Main and Madison streets.      sep29.

1857 November 12.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 12, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 203, P. 2.

Premium Pictures!  The Zo-onograph!!  The superiority of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype is universally acknowledged, and they in their turn are totally eclipsed by the Zo-onograph, which is the result of a new chemical process discovered by Professor Remington, and perfected after much labor and perseverance.

These pictures and all the styles known to the art are taken by Professor Remington, in the new operating room of F. H. Clarke & Co.   nov12.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to December 18, 1857.

1858 January 17.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 17, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 259, P. 3.

A Mammoth Photograph.—We were yesterday shown a fine photograph of the gifted young tragedian, Edwin Booth, taken by Remington at Clark’s Gallery.  This picture is the best that we have seen coming from the same hands, and will, we think, compare with the best photographs executed at the North.  It is a large picture—12×14 inches—and photographs the character of the subject to the life.  WE understand that Remington has just added a new improvement to his much admired Zoonograph, which he styles the Crayon Zoonograph.  Everybody should see his specimens before procuring pictures at other establishments.

1858 December 21.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 21, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 237, P. 2.

F. H. Clark & Co.’s. Column.  Watchmakers, Jewelers, Silversmiths, And Engravers, Importers And Dealers In Watches, Clocks, Silver and Plated Ware, Guns, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, &c.

New Goods…Fine Goods…Watches…Jewelry…Silver Ware…Clocks…Guns, Guns!… Spectacles…Cutlery…Engraving…

Our Picture Gallery—Professor Remington, Artist, Is one of the most extensive in the Union.  Superior Pictures taken in all the various styles known to the Photographic art.  The Sphereotype and Remington’s Zoonographs, are worthy of special notice.  J. O’B. Inman This Celebrated Artist…

1859 October 9.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 9, 1859, Vol. X, No. 238, P. 3.

Clark & Remington’s Gallery, No. 1 Clark’s Marble Block.—Photographs from Miniatures to life size, colored in oil or water colors.  Ambrotypes and sphereotypes.           

Advertisement ran from October 9 to 15, 1859.

1859 October 18.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 18, 1859, Vol. X, No. 245, P. 3.

Ivorytypes!  Ivorytypes!!  Clark & Remington’s Gallery.—The greatest improvement ever invented, having all the softness and brilliancy of color peculiar to the genuine ivory miniature, and at prices within the reach of all, taken Only at Clark & Remington’s mammoth sky-light gallery.  Also photographs, sphereotypes and ambrotypes.                                       

Advertisement ran from October 18 to November 8, 1859.

1859 November 20.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 20, 1859, Vol. X, No. 274, P. 3.

Everybody visits Clark & Remmington’s famous Gallery of Art.  Their Ivorytypes, Photographs, Sphereotypes and Ambrotypes are works of art.  Perfect pictures and warranted to please.  Remember the place—Clark & Remmington’s mammoth sky-light gallery, corner Main and Madison streets.                                                                                                              

Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 17, 1859.

1859 December 14.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 14, 1859, Vol. X, No. 293, P. 3.

Christmas Gifts.—Clark & Remington have just received a large assortment of fine pearl, velvet and gilt cases, especially intended to supply the demand for their pictures as Christmas approaches.  Our prices will be found to suit all who wish good and durable pictures—Ivorytypes, photographs, miniatures in oil, ambrotypes, etc.  Look in and examine specimens, corner of main and Madison streets.                                                                                    

Advertisement ran from December 14 to 25, 1859.

Clark, E. P.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1855                9 Market Square, Providence, Rhode Island.

1856                Address Unknown, Holyoke, Massachusetts.[1]

ca.1856-1860  Ashley’s Building, Westfield, Massachusetts.1

1855 May 19.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  May 19, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 26, P. 2.

Granite Hall Daguerrean Saloon, At No. 9 Market Square.  One of the oldest Daguerrean Establishments and large Sky-Lights in the city.

Daguerreotypes put up in a neat velvet lined Morocco case for 50 cents.

This establishment is under the superintendence of Mr. E. P. Clark, who has had a long experience in the daguerreotype business.  Sitters can depend on having their work done in the highest style of the art.

Remember the number—9 Market square.

Advertisement was recorded on May 19 and September 15, 1855.

ND. Broadside Greg Drake’s Collection.

Ambrotypes, and Cloth Pictures!  E. P. Clark (Artist permanently located in Holyoke) and J. C. Howe, would respectfully inform the citizens of Westfield and vicinity that they are located at Ashley’s Building, Up one flight of stairs—room opposite H. Fuller’s Law office in the same building— for a few days to exhibit a new style of Picture, and to wait upon those who may require their services.

Ambrotypes, Meleneotypes, Ambrographs &c., Also Pictures on Enameled Cloth, Taken for the low price of Twenty-Five Cents, having the beauty of the ambrotype and Daguerreotype combined, and may be inclosed in a letter and sent to any part of the world free of postage.

Do not lose this opportunity to secure a Likeness at the very lowest price.       Some beautiful styles of Ambrotype Cases.  E. P. Clark, J. C. Howe.

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

Clark, D.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Corner of State and Water Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1850 March 20, 1850.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  March 20, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 1.

City Daguerrian Rooms Corner of State and Water streets, Bridgeport. D. Clark would respectfully announce to the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the above location, and is now prepared to give likenesses, which for strictness of delineation and perfectness of mechanical execution, cannot be equalled by any other establishment in this State.  Knowing that many wish to avail themselves of likenesses of their friends, whose means are limited, his scale of prices has been fixed at low rates.  Likenesses taken of the Sick And Deceased at the shortest notice, and in a superior manner.

Public Buildings, copies of Portraits, &c., taken with apparatus particularly adapted to such purposes.

Pictures taken for Lockets, Bracelets, Pins and Rings.  The publicare respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Instruction in the art given on reasonable terms.  Dark dresses in all cases preferred.  J 29.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 8, 1850.

Clark Brothers & B. L. Higgins

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , ,

1850-1851       Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1850-1851       Franklin Building, Syracuse, New York.

1850-1851       128 Genesse Street, Utica, New York.

1850-1851       551 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848 May 1.  Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) Vol. 5, No. 102. P. 2.

…A brick building in Syracuse, N. Y., owned and occupied by Ehle, Borden & Co., dry goods merchants, was destroyed by fire on the 27th.  D. McDougall & Co., shoe dealers, Clark & Co. daguerreotypers, Misses Ruggles, Milliners, also lost heavily.

1850 November 1.  Daguerreian Journal.  Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 27.

Clark Brothers, & B. L. Higgins.  Daguerreian Gallery, over the “Regulator,” Franklin Buildings, Syracuse N. Y., No. 128 Genesse St., Utica, Tremont Row, Boston, and 551 Broadway, New York.

Advertisement ran November 1 & 15 Vol. 1, No. 1 & 2.

1850 November 15.  Daguerreian Journal.  Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 51.

Clarks of Boston, Utica and Syracuse, have opened fine Daguerreotype Rooms in New York, in connection with those already established in the former cities.

1850 December 2.  Daguerreian Journal.  Vol. 1, No. 3, n. p.

Clark Brothers, & B. L. Higgins.  Daguerreian Gallery, over the “Regulator,” Franklin Buildings, Syracuse N. Y., No. 128 Genesse St., Utica, Tremont Row, Boston, and 551 Broadway, New York.

Likenesses by the improved Daguerreotype of various sizes, and of the most delicate executions may be obtained at the above rooms during the day, from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M.

Chemicals, Plates, Cases, Cameras, Apparatus, and other materials, connected with the art, constantly on hand, and for sale at New York prices.

All articles are selected with great care and warranted to give the best satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from November 15, 1850 To November 1, 1851.

1851 December 1.  Daguerreian Journal.  Vol. 3, No. 2, n. p.

We regret to learn that Mr. B. L. Higgins of Syracuse, has met with a severe loss by fire; the amount of property destroyed, consisting of Daguerreotype goods, apparatus, &c., is estimated at $1,800.  There is an insurance of $1,000.  This establishment was for some time carried on by Clark & Brothers.  This is now the second time it has been destroyed by fire.

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

Clark

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Address and Location Albany, New York.

1850 September 13.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  September 13, 1850, Vol. XXV, No. 17, Whole No. 1,265, P. 2.

From the State Register.  The State Fair…Manufacturing Hall…The daguerreotype business ought to be flourishing, by the handsome displays made by its practitioners.  In addition to Mr. D. E. Gavit’s mentioned yesterday, Messrs. Mead and Clark of this city, have both handsome collections of portraits.  Mr. D. D. T. Davis, of Utica, also exhibits a collection of Daguerreotypes, comprising some excellent likenesses of very distinguished persons and some beautiful portraits, [con] considered as works of art, of which the originals are unknown here.

Claflin, Charles R. B.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1850-1853       142 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1854-1863       188 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1864-1871       229 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1872-1889       377 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1890-1892       405 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1850 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 16, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, The subscriber who has been favorably known in Worcester County, for a number of years past, as a Daguerrean Artist, would respectfully inform all those wishing to procure a Miniature of themselves or friends that they can procure a beautiful and correct Likeness, (with or without color,) and have it inserted in a neat and handsome case, for $1,00 by calling at his rooms, 142 Main St., nearly opposite the Exchange, entrance under the sign of Miller & Newton, Dentist, where he has decidedly the best Sky-light in the city.

The subscriber wishes it distinctly understood, that he uses none but the very best materials that can be obtained.  He is also confident that he shall be able by the use of new chemical compounds which has been discovered by experimental practice, to furnish pictures, which in point of depth of tone general delineation and life-like appearance, will be second to none that can be obtained in the city.

Persons having pictures by other operators which are unsatisfactory, can have them exchanged for those that are at a reasonable price.  Particular attention paid to taking in fair weather, from 10 o’clock A. M. to 4 P. M.

Pictures taken from Sick or Deceased persons at their residence, copies taken from Daguerreotypes and Portraits.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  Pictures taken of persons over ten years old equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  C. R. B. Claflin.  Worcester, June 19, 1850.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to November 23, 1850.

1850 December 19.  Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts)  December 19, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 169, P. 3.

Claflin’s Sky-Light Daguerreotypes, 142 Main Street—Worcester.

The subscriber invites the attention of the public to his superior Daguerreotypes having decidedly the best sky-light in the city, (up only one flight of stairs) he is by new chemical agents enabled to produce pictures in the most perfect manner, almost instantaneously, thereby doing away the necessity of long and tedious sittings, formerly required, and retaining the life-like expression so desirable to all.

Pictures taken of adults from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  C. R. B. Claflin.           

Advertisement ran from December 19, 1850 to March 21, 1851.

1851 May 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 13, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 292, P. 2.

To The Public.  This is to certify that the undersigned, Daguerreotypist of this city have visited the Rev. Mr. Hill, of New York, the discoverer of the process of taking portraits and landscapes, in natural colors, and that Mr. Hill presented to them the communication which appeared in the Daily Spy last Saturday, May 10th, with a request to hand it to the Editors of the aforesaid paper, for publication; and he furthermore stated that if Mr. Van Alstin persisted in his assertions, he should send one more communication to the Spy, which would be definite and effectual.  Signed Moses S. Chapin. & C. R. B. Claflin.            Worcester, May 12, 1851.

Advertisement ran from May 13 to June 3, 1851.

1851 June 27.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 27, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 23, P. 3. 

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  C. R. B. Claflin invites the attention of the public to the superior Daguerreotypes he is now taking at 142 Main street.

Particular attention is invited to the clear and life-like expression of the eye; the rich and beautiful softness of tone; the rare and exquisite finish of both plate and picture.

From his long experience in, and extensive knowledge of the business, together with the facilities with which he has to operate, he feels justified in saying that the pictures he is now producing are not excelled by those of any other operator either in the city or country.  Persons having pictures taken by the best operators, are earnestly solicited to call and compare them with the pictures now being taken at his rooms.  It is a fact, universally acknowledged, that the pictures taken at his rooms, in point of delineation, boldness, and unerring truthfulness, are equalled by few, and excelled by none.

Price $1,00 and upwards, according to size of plate, and richness of frame or case.  Persons having pictures taken by other operators, with which they are dissatisfied, can have them re-taken at a reasonable charge.  Copies taken from Daguerreotypes and Painted Miniatures, Busts, and Portraits.  Children taken at all ages.  Recollect the number—142 Main Street, (up only one flight of stairs.)  2 doors north of B. L. Hardon’s & Co.  Worcester, June 25.

Advertisement ran from June 27 to September 2, 1851.

1851 July 11.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  July 11, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 52, Whole No. 542, P. 3.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  If you wish to procure a Perfect Likeness, please call at C. R. B. Claflin’s Room, 142 Main Street, two doors north of B. L. Hardon & Co., where you can be furnished with Pictures, (either in cloudy or fair weather) that will be pleasing and satisfactory, or no charge.

By use of a Magic Preparation I am enabled to take types of children of all ages in one to three seconds.

Prices of Pictures $1 and upwards. 

Advertisement ran from July 11, 1851 to July 2, 1852.

1852 January 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1852 Vol. VII, No. 187, P. 2. 

Now is your time.  Claflin is taking Daguerreotypes at the reduced price of 50 cents.  We would advise our friends and the public generally, if they wish to procure a Perfect Likeness, to call at his rooms, 142 Main street 2d, door north of B. L. Hardon & Co.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to April 28, 1852.

1853 January 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 3, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 105, P. 2.

Christmas and New Year Presents.  Adams & Claflin having formed a co-partnership, will be happy to receive a call from their friends and the public generally, at their rooms 142 and 188 Main Street.  A magnificent assortment of all the different styles of Fancy Cases, suitable for presents, just received.  Give us a call.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to March 11, 1853

1853 January 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 13, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 114, P. 3.

Listed under Worcester Business Directory of Manufactures, Trades & Professions under Daguerreotypes.

Adams & Chaflin (sic.), 188 and 142 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to April 7, 1853

1853 May 2.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 2, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 206, P. 2.

Adams & Claflin, Artist.  No. 188 Main Street, directly opposite the American House, Worcester, having a fine Sky-Light for Adults, we have recently added to our Establishment an adjoining Room, with a spacious Side-Light, expressly for Daguerreotyping Children, by the use of which Pictures are made almost instantaneously.—Those who have failed at other Rooms, are invited to give us a call.  Hours for small Children, from 10 a. m., to 4 p. m.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to August 22, 1853

1853 May 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 207, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes—We respectfully at the attention of our readers to the Advertisement of Adams & Claflin in another column.  They have recently had their Saloon elegantly and conveniently fitted up for the accommodation of lady and gentlemen sitters; and they have also made improvements, having special reference to taking the likenesses of children.  The pictures of Adams & Claflin are pre-eminently beautiful.  We believe it is impossible to excel them.  The out-lines of their portraits are always clear, the full lights and shadows are broad and deep, while the half shades are taken with the most delicate nicely.  Any one wishing to secure a true semblance of the “human face divine” of some dear friends or relatives should not fail to call on Adams & Claflin.

1853 August 4.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 4, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 286, P. 2.

Colored Daguerreotypes.—Adams and Claflin, of this city, having succeeded in making colored daguerreotypes, which immensely excel every thing of the kind we have seen.  The color is laid on by chemical process, after the picture has been taken i the camera, and so skillful are Adams and Claflin in its application, that the outline, and even the most delicate shades are retained, in all their softness and beauty.

The coloring is clear and beautifuly toned, and in our estimation renders the miniatures which Adams & Claflin make, unsurpassable by anything in art.—These daguerreotypes artists are second to none in their profession; and when, to their skill in the use of the camera, is added this beautiful process of chemical coloring, we may safely say they can produce portraits which cannot be excelled.  Those who wish to see what perfection they have attained, should visit their saloon, 188 Main Street.

1853 August 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 8, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 289, P. 2.

The new and beautiful “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes are made by Adams & Claflin, and by them only in this City.  For proof of the above statement call at our Rooms and examine our Pictures, colored by this process.  In comparison with some which we have taken over, which were made and sold by another Artist as Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.  Comment is unnecessary.  Adams & Claflin, 188 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from August 8 to August 10, 1853

1853 August 10.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 10, 1853 Vol. VII, No. 291, P. 2.

Five Dollar Reward!  As a certain 50 center, in this city still persists in advertising that he makes and sells “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes, we make him the following proposition:

We propose that the Gentleman hangs a case of his “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes in the lower hall of the Central Exchange, front of the Post Office, for one week; we will hang a case of our new style side of his, thus giving the public a chance to examine specimens, and see who is the humbug.

A Gentleman who has a love of the beautiful, and who can appreciate the “Fine Arts,” and knows the modesty and retiring disposition of the 50 cent man, has deposited with us Five Dollars, to be given to him, providing he will accept of the above offer.

Will the 50 cent man accept or quibble.  We shall see.  Adams & Claflin, 188 Main Street

Advertisement ran from August 10 to September 27, 1853.

1854 May 11.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 101, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Every body knows, who knows any thing about it, that Worcester is famous for the excellence of its daguerreotype artists, but we were not, ourselves, conscious of the perfection to which the art is brought, till we visited Claflin’s rooms a day or two since, and examined his pictures, and witnessed the process by which they are taken.  By an exceedingly nice preparation of the chemicals, and great perfection in the apparatus, he is enabled to take fine pictures of children in two seconds.  This is a great desideratum, because it is so difficult to keep them sufficiently quite for a longer process.  Mr. Claflin’s pictures possess great clearness and distinctness, and the tone is soft and excellent, with nothing of that cadaverous and death-like hue, which is seen on many daguerreotypes, or of the hard, rigid, and bronzy appearance so common to others.  It is a satisfaction to know that an artist of so much merit is well patronized.     

1854 May 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 113, P. 2.

Portraits.—These beautiful memorials of those we love, have become a necessary part of our  household goods, since the introduction of the Daguerreotype art into our country, and many artists of enterprise and ability, have devoted themselves to their production.  We think, however that Adams & Claflin cannot be surpassed by any operators that we know.  They admirably understand the arrangement of pictures, and they are adepts at producing them.  There is a clearness, softness, and life-like expression in Claflin’s pictures, that can only be attributed to the perfection of his instruments, and his skill as an artist.  No one who wants a beautiful picture should fail to call on him

1854 June 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 9, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 136, P. 2. 

Special Notice.  Claflin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 188 Main Street, opposite American Temperance House.

Advertisement ran from June 9 to December 30, 1854.

1854 June 15.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 141, P. 2.

Special Notice. $25 Reward.—Stolen from the door of Claflin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 188 Main street, during the fire—Gold Lockets to the amount of some seventy-five or one hundred dollars.  Whoever will give information that will lead to the recovery of the same, or the detection of the thief, shall receive the above reward.  C. R. B. Claflin

1855 January 30.   Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 30, 1855, Vol. X, No. 26, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.— C. B. D. (sic.) Claflin continues to take portraits at 188 Main street, and to set them in lockets and elegant frames.—As a daguerrian artist he has few equals, and no superiors.  His pictures are arranged with admirable skill and taste, and they are beautifully toned, and clearly and boldly outlined.  Any one who wants beautiful souvenirs of those they love, should take their friends to Claflin’s, and have their living likenesses transferred to the silver plates, which he knows so well how to polish.

1855 March 30.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 77, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Ambrotypes—alias the Ox and the fabled Frog, over in Foster’s New Block,—cast iron front—lined with brass in the upper story, “respectfully informs, &c.”  Wonderful Disclosures!  Lights secured for Springfield! Nantucket!! Martha’s Vineyard!!!  Worcester!!!!  and Tatnic!!!!!  together with all the rest of the territory north of the Mason & Dixon’s Line.

I would just say to the public, that, having never failed to produce a good picture by the process discovered by that noble and world-renowned genius, Daguerre, I have not been under the necessity of abandoning the same, to adopt a substitute partaking more particularly of a vegetable nature, to transfer the human face divine.  And by calling at Claflin’s Daguerrean Rooms, over the Citizens’ Bank, 188 Main street, opposite the American Temperance House, they can obtain a beautiful, vivacious, and truthful likeness of themselves or friends.  Claims:  not territory.—but skill.   My “deeds” are “recorded” on the tablets of silver, all over the State

1855 March 31.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 31, 1855, Vol. X, No. 78, P. 2.

A “Mortal Squirming” In the Journal.—“Human nature will out.” especially a certain kind, which, when picked a little, writhes and squirms, as if it had been stabbed to the heart, and shows the “cloven foot,” bearing a “Mortal” column, on the summit of which is perched a bulb, resembling a certain kind of vegetable production, with a cast iron front, and an ante-chamber full of Brass, which if slightly rapped, sounds like a “tinkling cymbal,” and oozes out its verdigris (verdure grease) through the press.  This “worthy personage,” when he failed in that noble Daguerre’s process, looked as if filled with “Cutting” grief, and swung his lyre (liar) over his “mulish” back, and wept as if “sorely troubled,” within the mastic walls.

The public are aware that Claflin’s Daguerreotypes are unsurpassed, and daily testify to the same, by thronging his rooms, to obtain one of his beautiful toned types, possessing, apparently, so much real life in all its delineations, and devoid of that cold, leaden, somber tone, which appears so conspicuous in the Ambrotype.  Rooms 188 Main street, opposite the American Temperance House.

1855 November 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 17, 1855, Vol. X, No. 274, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We called at Claflin’s rooms, 188 Main St., yesterday for the purpose of satisfying ourselves in regard to the truth of the eulogies we so frequently hear pronounced upon his pictures, and came off perfectly satisfied—we saw him produce two or three which were true to life.  There seems to be a something in the pictures he brings forth unlike any other we ever saw—they are void of that unearthly and cadaverous appearance so common in an ordinary Daguerreotype, there is such a brilliancy of tone, vivacity of expression, and perfect definition of the human face devine, that when you are viewing the picture it seems as if it might breath and speak.  Mr. Claflin is master of the art and chief of Daguerreotypers in the city.  If you want a valuable memento of yourself or friends, don’t fail to call at his rooms 188 Main St.     

1855 December 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1855, Vol. X, No. 303, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year Presents.  Go to Claflin’s with the rush, and procure one of his inimitable Daguerreotypes!  for Christmas or New Years presents, which is one of the most precious mementoes you can present to a friend or relatives.  He is now in full operation, and making pictures which defy competition.  He makes his own Specimens therefore you may depend on obtaining as good a picture as you see on exhibition.

Go early, to secure a sitting, at his Rooms, 188 Main Street, Worcester.

 Advertisement ran from December 22, 1855 to February 25, 1856.

1856 January 14.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 14, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 11, P. 2.  

Claflin’s Daguerrean Establishment, has long been a permanent, as it is now a most attractive, institution of the city.  Every day witnesses choice additions to its large collection of splendid daguerrian pictures, views, lithographs, and paintings.  Its gentlemanly and enterprising proprie or has entered upon the new year with the most liberal arrangements in the fitting up of his spacious rooms, and, with his long experience and unequalled skill and costly instruments, and rich and varied daguerrian stock, is better prepared than ever, to furnish first class pictures, from his own hand, which, for correctness, purity, and brilliancy, may well challenge all competition.  The crowds that throng his rooms daily, fully attest his unrivalled reputation as an artist, and we cordially commend all who wish enduring and elegant presentiments of themselves, or friends, to call at No. 188 Main street Brinley Row.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that Barnum’s plan for a “Gallery of American Female Beauty” is about to be into affect, and that portraits of the most beautiful women in various parts of the country, are to be taken, First by daguerreotype, and then to be painted in oil.  A large amount is to be awarded in premiums.  Three artists are appointed to take daguerreotypes for the purpose in this city, without any expense to the sitter.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to [$ 0000] for the likeness of the Handsomest Women in America.  Daguerreotypes of Beautiful Females taken, with out expense to the sitters, by the first artist in the country!  The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, the “Gallery of American Female beauty.”  Is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes in this city free of expense to the sitter:

C. R. B. Claflin, 188 Main Street; Lewis Babbitt, M. S. Chapin, Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to January 22, 1856

1856 May 21.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  may 21, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 120, P. 2.

Now For Daguerreotypes.—We are much gratified to announce to his numerous friends and the public, the full recovery of Mr. C. R. B. Claflin, the eminent daguerrean artist, No. 188 Brinley Row, from his late and severe illness.  Mr. C. has again taken possession of his rooms in propria persona and entered with increased ambition and enthusiasm upon his favorite art, and is now ready to furnish at all hours of the day, daguerreotypes by his own hand, single or in groups, of unrivalled excellence and beauty.  Those in quest of fine pictures have only to call upon him to have their wishes fully gratified.  We commend him to the generous notice of the public.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to June 23, 1856.

1856 July 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 3, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 153, P. 2.

Ambrographs, Sphereographs, and Daguerreotypes.—Claflin is making the above new style Pictures, which ate unsurpassed for beauty and correctness, perfect in their delinations, and capable of being colored far superior to any Daguerreotype.  They meet universal approbation.  Mr. C. has so far perfected the new process, that he is able to make good pictures of children at any age.  Rooms at 188 Main street, over Citizens Bank.

1856 October 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 231, P. 2. 

There is much pleasure and satisfaction, and even happiness, in knowing that you have arrived to a certain point which you have been striving to attain for years—Claflin Is There—he now operates with a certainty of producing the most pleasing results—his pictures are beautiful in tone, admirably perfect in all the minutest delineations, and invaluable as mementoes of the human face divine.

Claflin’s Gallery is the Gallery of galleries; if you are in pursuit of a first class Daguerreotype, made on tablets of Chemically Pure Silver, or if you want a picture on Glass, unequall by any patent (gum); process.  Rooms 188 Main St., over Citizens Bank.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 25, 1856.

1856 December 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 298, P. 2. 

Holiday Presents.—There is nothing more appropriate, and nothing that would be more dearly cherished by your friends or relatives as a memento of high regard, than a Stereoscopic ambrotype likenesses of your self.  These entirely new Photographic productions win the approbation of all .  Taken only by Claflin, 188 Main street, over Citizens Bank.  Please call and examine.

Advertisement ran from December 22 to 30, 1856.

1857 July 21.  McVey’s American Counsellor.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1857, P. 1.

Sphereographs We would hereby call the particular attention of the citizens of Worcester City and County, to as clear, accurate, and beautiful sphereographs as I ever saw, with Melainotypes and Daguerreotypes, taken by Charles R. B. Claflin, No. 188 Main St., Worcester City.  His Gallery will bear the closest inspection.  Call and judge for yourselves.

1870.  Five Hundred Past and Present Citizens, of Worcester Mass.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  1870.

Photographs by Charles R. B. Claflin, Worcester and James Wallace Black, Boston,

1935 April.  The Worcester Historical Society Publications.  New Series Vol. I, No. 8, p. 439.

…Mr. Claflin remained connected with the trade for an extended time.  He was long and favorably known in the city and trained many of the men who carried on studios in Worcester during the last half of the nineteenth.

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