Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Carden & Norton

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1854                369 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1854, Whole No. 6494, P. 5.

Stop! Stop! Stop!—It is the Fashion for all

To go to the daguerrean called International.

Kept by Norton & Carden, two artist of merit,

Who into your portraits throw nature and spirit.

So, quickly step into their gallery of art,

And they warrant a fine picture ere you depart.

Norton & Carden, 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon.

1854 June 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 6, 1854, Whole No. 6495, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—Daguerreotypes

Talk of your Browns, your Jenkins or others

Who take portraits of mothers, sisters or brothers,

A [  ?  ] is display’d which ne’er was thought on

In those which are taken by Carden and Norton;

They are all pronounced good, in fact they are fine,

So don’t forget its in Broadway, number three six nine.

1854 June 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 7, 1854, Whole No. 6496, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes-Daguerreotypes—“I Say, my friend, where are you going?”  “Why I am going as fast as I can to Norton & Carden’s international daguerrean gallery, to have my portrait taken; they are always good.”  “Are they?  Then I’ll g too.”  Norton & Carden, 369 Broadway, next to Taylor’s saloon.

1854 July.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  July 1854, New Series. Vol. VII, No. 1, P. 207.

Norton & Cardon—Have opened a Daguerrean Gallery at No. 369 Broadway…

Cannon, Marsena

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

1841                178 Essex Street, over J. S. Perkins & Co, Salem, Massachusetts.

1843-1848       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]           

1846                Old Court House, Augusta, Maine.   

1848                Two doors South of Cheshire House, Keene, New Hampshire.                    

1849-1850       123 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                                       

1859                Rooms over A. Taylor & Sons, Great Salt Lake City, Utah.

1841 July 27.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniature Portraits By Daguerreotype, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street. Messrs. Keene & Cannon respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Salem and vicinity, to their new Daguerreotype Establishment.  Having obtained all the improvements in the photographic process, and procured a Camera, manufactured expressly for themselves, directly from the studio of Professor Morse, of New York, they will guarantee Miniature Portraits, unsurpassed incorrectness and beauty by any like establishment in the Union.  And no person will be permitted to take pictures from their room unless perfectly satisfactory.—Their pictures are entirely free from that unnatural and distorted appearance which is so often seen in productions of the kind; nor is the subject detained with long and tedious sittings, but in a few moments after entering the room, he may gaze on a facsimile of himself, of Nature’s own penciling, as perfect as when reflected on a mirror; and far surpassing in precision and minuteness of delineation, the pencil of the most accomplished artist.

In conclusion they would remark, that they esteem the good old proverb, “by their works shall ye know them,” and by it they are willing to be tried.  Call at their room, and at Mr. Whipple’s Bookstore, and examine specimens.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5.  Groups taken if required.  Instructions $25.  Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 27 to October 8, 1841.

1841 July 29.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 29, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniature Portraits By Daguerreotype, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street. Messrs. Keene & Cannon respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Salem and vicinity, to their new Daguerreotype Establishment.  Having obtained all the improvements in the photographic process, and procured a Camera, manufactured expressly for themselves, directly from the studio of Professor Morse, of New York, they will guarantee Miniature Portraits, unsurpassed incorrectness and beauty by any like establishment in the Union.  And no person will be permitted to take pictures from their room unless perfectly satisfactory.—Their pictures are entirely free from that unnatural and distorted appearance which is so often seen in productions of the kind; nor is the subject detained with long and tedious sittings, but in a few moments after entering the room, he may gaze on a facsimile of himself, of Nature’s own penciling, as perfect as when reflected on a mirror; and far surpassing in precision and minuteness of delineation, the pencil of the most accomplished artist.

In conclusion they would remark, that they esteem the good old proverb, “by their works shall ye know them,” and by it they are willing to be tried.  Call at their room, and at Mr. Whipple’s Bookstore, and examine specimens.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5.  Groups taken if required.  Instructions $25.  Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 29 to October 7, 1841.

1841 July 30.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 30, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 61, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Keene & Cannon.  We have seen several of the portraits taken by this process, and they have been the most spirited and striking likenesses imaginable.

1841 August 9.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 9, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We would call the attention of or readers to the new Daguerreotype Establishment of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in the chamber over the store of J. S. Perkins & Co., entrance No. 178 Essex street.  Their apparatus, manufactured expressly for themselves, in complete, and embraces all the improvements in the photographic process, recently introduced into this country.—The miniatures executed by them are wonderfully perfect, and surpass in correctness and beauty any that we have ever seen; they as far exceed those that have ever before come under our notice, as an exquisitely finished steel engraving does one coarsely and clumsily executed on wood.  Indeed, we can conceive of nothing which can be added to make these pictures more life-like, unless it be the colors and tints of nature itself.  In this respect only, if at all, can a painted portrait be preferred.  In all others, in accuracy and minuteness of delineation, in the striking correctness of the features, in the delicate alterternations of light and shade, the Daguerreotype Miniature is as much superior to a painting, as the veritable productions of Nature are to the pencilings of the most accomplished artist.—These superiorities, together with the ease with which the likenesses are taken, (requiring a sitting of only a minute or two) and the low price at which they can be obtained, must render them exceedingly popular.  If any one thinks our assertions overwrought, let them call at the studio of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, examine some of their specimens, and satisfy himself of the wonderful results of this process.  A picture comprising more than one individual can be taken, if required, and this fact will afford families a good opportunity to obtain interesting collections.—Several very beautiful representations of children in groups have been executed by the gentlemen of whose artistical efforts we have been speaking.

What new wonders may be in store for us from further improvements, we know not.  Daguerre, the originator of the process, is constantly making important improvements, and the able Paris correspondent of the National Intelligencer writes that he has nearly perfected his invaluable discovery, in obtaining instantaneous impressions by means of electricity.  A slight haze, however, is left on the impression, which he wishes to correct before he exhibits the results of his new process.  Daguerre’s friends boast that he has now rendered it easy to copy the largest assembly of persons, with their momentary countenances and most animated gestures!  

1841 August 24..  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 24, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  The operations of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in taking portraits by the Daguerreotype process, are very successful.  Many of the specimens which we have seen have the effect of the most spirited crayon drawings, combined with an accuracy of delineation which the human hand can rarely equal.  The time occupied in taking a portrait, is but a few seconds, so that it can be taken by the busiest person, without inconvenience.

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the third exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.  No award was given.

1841 October 7.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 7, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 80, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired.  Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm.  Marsena Cannon

Advertisement ran from October 7 to October 25, 1841.

1841 October 12.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We feel justified in commending to the notice of our readers the specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures upon the table of Mr. Cannon, at his room in Essex Place.  Mr. C. has spared no pains in perfecting his knowledge of the art, and the pictures he produces show how admirably he has succeded.  They are the best we have seen.  A perfect likeness is produced by this process.  Mr. C. will give you a complete fac similie of yourself,—whether you are handsome or otherwise,—and all in the short space of forty-five seconds, at most, and at a trifling cost.  Those who imagine themselves sufficiently comely to make a good picture,—and there are very few who do not,—cannot do better than to give Mr. Cannon a call.  His advertisement will be found in another column.

1841 October 12.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired.  Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm.  Marsena Cannon.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to October 26, 1841.

1841 October 29.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 87, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired. The above Establishment is offered for sale, with room fitted up, and all the apparatus and chemicals ready for operation, with a good run of [customers].  The establishment will be sold at a bargain, and offers a rare chance for a safe investment of a small capital, upon which a great profit may be derived.  The camera is pronounced first rated by competent judges, and has produced as good miniatures as ever were made.  Letters post paid, directed to M. Cannon, Daguerreotype Studio, 178 Essex street, Salem, will receive prompt attention.

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 12, 1841.

1846 February 7.  Gospel Banner.  (Augusta, Maine.)  February 7, 1846, Vol. XI, No. 29, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Mr. Cannon who has taken rooms in the old Court House, executes about the best Daguerreotype Miniatures which we have ever seen.  Give him a call.

1848 May 11.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 11, 1848, Vol. L, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Keene and the public generally, that he has made arrangements with Mr. Cannon, of Boston, an old and experienced operator, (he having worked at the business from its commencement,) and that they are prepared to execute Miniature Likenesses in the most perfect manner, at the r\Rooms two doors South of the Cheshire House, (up stairs) where all are invited to call and examine Mr. C.’s Pictures and judge for themselves of the execution.  All those patronizing this establishment may be assured of having their work executed in a manner not excelled either in the country or city.  Prices as usual.  V. C. Atwood.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

1859 September 3.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  September 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Likenesses As Cheap As The Cheapest, And As Good As The Best, At the old Stand over A. Taylor & Sons, Sign of the Cannon. 

Having purchased a new lot of superior Cases, Lockets, Breastpins, &c., at the now fashionable price of “Cost and Freight.” I can now sell the various Photographic Pictures, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Leather and Paper Types, at much lower prices than I have during the year past.     Call and examine specimens. M. Cannon.

Advertisement ran from September 3 to 17, 1859.

1859 October 8.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 2.

Desert State Fair.  The fourth annual exhibition in connection with the Desert Agricultural and Manufacturing Society was held in the Social Hal, in this city, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last…Mr. Cannon, the Daguerrean artist, has at last powerful rivals in Messrs. Sturgess & Taylor.  This last firm took the first prize.  The specimens produced by both houses were excellent, and showed good pictures….

1859 November 26.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  November 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 14, P. 3.

Awarded A First And Second Prize.  Just arrived from California, a large quantity of superior Cases, Chemicals, &c.

I have now Chemicals manufactured by Mr. Shew, justly celebrated for making the Best Ambrotypes in San Francisco; by which I am able to produce Pictures of the best quality, warranted to retain their superior brilliancy without change.

Union Cases, double and single, octagon and quadrangular, Papier Mache, Morocco and Common Cases.  Call and see.  All work warranted.  M. Cannon.  Over Taylor & Sons, Between Perry & Cronyn’s.

Advertisement Ran from November 26 to December3, 1859.

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Cannon, John

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1845                Court, corner Sudbury, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]                                  

1846                190 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1846                Low’s Block, Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1846                109 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1847                139 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1847-1848       247 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1849                2 Blanchard’s Block, Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1                      

1849                99 Court, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                    

1850                17 Hanover, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850                Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.                                               

1851                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

1852                20 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1853                113 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1856-1860       Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

1861                Cambridge Street, Opposite Post Office, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1  

1845 January 29.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 29, 1845, Vol. V, No. 45, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 115 Court, corner Sudbury streets, (Appleton’s Buildings.)  Daguerreotype apparatus sold reasonable and Lens of all kinds, from one to eight inches in diameter, made to order by John Cannon.  Jan 2.

1845 July 21.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23.  The Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

1846 April 8.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 8, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 35, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Rooms, 190 Washington Street, (opposite Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Terms two to five dollars.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to May 8, 1846.

1846 May 21.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 21, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 280, P. 3.

J. Cannon, From Boston, Daguerreotype and Miniature Rooms, Low’s Block, Main St., Concord, N. H. Over [Pecerly’s] Dry Goods Store, Would most respectfully informs the citizens of Concord that he has taken rooms at the above place, and will remain in town a few weeks.

Daguerreotype Pictures taken in the most perfect style that the art can produce, at all times of the day—either single or in groups—plain or colored—without regard to weather, by calling as above.

Mr. C. having had long experience in the practice of the art, warrants to give perfect satisfaction to the most fastidious, or no pay will be required.  He will take likenesses of sick people at their residences if desired, by leaving their address at his rooms.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Prices of Miniatures, including case, from $2.25 to 5.00.

Mr. C. would also inform the public, that his Daguerreotype Rooms in Boston, 190 Washington St., are still open.

1847 January 7.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 7, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 268, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 115 Court, corner of Sudbury Street, Boston.

Daguerreotypes taken in any weather, equal to any in the city for $1.50.            

Advertisement ran from January 7 to February 4, 1847.

1847 January 8.  The Age.  (Augusta, Maine.)  January 8, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 1, P. 4.

J. Cannon,—Boston.  Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 139 Washington Street; (Corner of School Street,) Boston.  Daguerreotype pictures taken in the most beautiful and perfect style that the art can produce, at all times of the day—either single or in groups—plain or colored—without regard to the weather, by calling as above.

Mr. C. having had long experience in the practice of the art, warrants to give most perfect satisfaction to the most fastidious or no pay will be required.  Having taken pictures of a large number of the citizens of Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner, he would refer to the people in those places for reference concerning his success in the art.

The public are respectfully invited not call and examine specimens.

1847 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  September 1847.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the fifth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1847.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1847-1848, P. 305.  Published by James French and Charles Stimpson, 1847.

J. Cannon, Miniature Daguerreotype Pictures, 139 Washington Street, corner of School Street.

1847 January 12.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 12, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 28, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes $1.50.  J. Cannon would respectfully inform the citizens that he has taken rooms at 115 Court street, corner Sudbury street.  I will warrant a correct likeness at the above price, colored or without.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to

1849 May 3.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1849, Vol. IV, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, As Cheap and as Good as any in Boston Taken at J. Cannon’s, Blanchard’s Building, Court Street, A few doors from Hanover Street, (up stairs) Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 3, 1849 to January 10, 1850.

1850 January 17.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1850, N. P.

 J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Room, No. 17 Hanover Street, Over Skinner & Sweet’s Jewelry Store, Boston.  Daguerreotypes Plain or Colored, as desired.

Advertisement ran from January 17, 1850 to May 16, 1850.

1850 November 21.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. V, No. 47, P. 21.

Mr. Cannon has removed his Daguerreotype Saloon to the vacant lot on Main Street, opposite Columbia Street, where he will remain a few days.  His daguerreotypes are of the first class.

1853.   Boston City Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 33.

Cannon’s Daguerreotype Saloon, 113 Washington Street, Boston.            Just Give Us A Call.

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

Cannon & Lovering

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1845                190 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1845 July 21.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23.  The Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

Campbell, John

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                285 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847 October 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 272, Whole No. 4869, P. 3. Wanted—By a Scotch girl, a situation as chambermaid in a respectable family.  Recommendations from Scotland will be given and good references in the city.  Enquire at Campbell’s Daguerreotype rooms, 285 Broadway, opposite Stewart’s.    

Campbell, Benjamin F.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1845-1846       34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1846-1853       69 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 1

1850-1851       63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1851-1853       61 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1853-1855       137 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855-1861       145 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850.  Chelsea City Directory  (Chelsea, Massachusetts.)  P. 105.

Campbell’s New-England Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 69 Hanover Street, Boston.  N. B.—Miniatures taken at this Gallery, finished with all the improvements of the day.

1851 March 1.  The Daguerreian Journal. Vol. I, No. 8.

Daguerreian Artist Register.  B. F. Campbell Corner Hanover & Union St., Boston

Advertisement ran from March 1 to December 15, 1851. 

1856.  History of Boston, From 1630 to 1856.  P. 107. 

Ambrotype Miniatures, The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the public to his New and Beautiful style of Miniatures at my Gallery.

The superiority of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype are as follow:

1st.      The Picture is not reversed

2d.       It can be seen in any angle of light

3d.       It is impervious to water, air, or dust, the two glasses being cemented together with fir balsam.

4th.      The length of setting is so short, that there is no difficulty in getting a good expression.

I will state for the information of those that wish to procure the genuine Ambrotype that there are but two rooms, besides my own in Boston where they are made, all the rest are imitation.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, corner of Union.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1845, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, Boston.  Is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large Frames to small Lockets and Pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear  in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights. 

These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

Advertisement ran five times from October 11 to December 6, 1856.

1856 November 1.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  November 1, 1856, Vol. LXVII, No. 44, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, Boston.  Is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large frames to small lockets and pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear  in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights. 

These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

Advertisement ran five times from November 1 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 14.  Republican Journal.  (Belfast, Maine.)  Vol. 28, No. 44, Whole No. 1448, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes  B. F. Campbell No. 145 Hanover Street,—Boston, is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large frames to small Lockets and Pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine Glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights.  These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

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

 

Cameron, John B.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1858    Main Street, above State Street, Columbia, California.

1858 May 27.  Columbia Gazette and the Southern Mines Advertiser.  (Columbia, California.)  May 27, 1858, Vol VI, No. 29, P. 3.

Rare Chance!  For any Daguerrean Artist, or Young Man Desiring To Go Into The Business.  For Sale!  At Less than Cost—with or without instructions,—a Splendid outfit, including A Solar Camera!  In good Working Order,—Good Location, and doing a Good Business!  Apply Immediately.  Those wanting Good Pictures will do well to call Within Two Weeks.  J. B. Cameron, Main street, above State, Columbia.  ap24.

Advertisement ran on May 27 and July 1, 1858.

Cambridge, W. G.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                56 Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1847 April 24.  Star of Bethlehem.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 24, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 3.

Our Friend W. G. Cambridge, we may take the liberty of observing, has recently opened a room, No. 56 Central St., and made a successful commencement in the Daguerreotype Miniature business.  We trust that those who may favor him with a call will be well satisfied with his specimens, and may deem it an object to become accommodated with good and cheap likenesses.  Having become too much enfeebled by ill health to attend to the duties of his profession, we may hope that his meritorious efforts to sustain himself may elicit the encouragement of all those who are acquainted with the excellence of his moral character.

Call, E. C.

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1845                Rooms over the Mechanics Bank. Concord, New Hampshire.

1846                83 Main Street, over Symmes’ Confectionary Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1846                36 Market Street, over Kimball’s Drug Store, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1846-1847       142 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1845 December 25.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 25, 1845, Vol. XII, No. 587. P. 2.

We have been shown a Daguerreotype likeness of Gov. Steele, taken by E. K. Call, (who has rooms over the Mechanics Bank,) which is really one of the best Daguerreotype likenesses we have ever seen.

1846 February 5.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 5, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 593. P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  By the request of many citizens of this town, I have engaged rooms here, and shall be here again to take likenesses in the course of three or four weeks.  Due notice will be given.  E. C. Call.

1846 February 12.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 12, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 594. P. 3.

Clear the Track!!!  By the urging request of Many Citizens of this town, I have Reopened my Rooms, and fitted them up in good style, and I have been to a great expense of getting a first rate Artist, where I shant detain any one now but a few minutes, that wants likenesses.

E. C. Call now offers before the public a most splendid assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets, and Cases that ever was offered in this part of the Country, all those who want there Beautiful Self, in Daguerreotype Miniature, had ot ought to delay there time.  This will be Positively the last chance from me, and only for a few days, and a great rush will now be expected.

Prices Reduced.

Rooms over Symmes’ Confectionary Store, No. 83 Main St., 2d door from South Church.  Entrance on the South Side.

Only clear the track, I am ready.  E. C. Call.

Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from February 12 to 26, 1846.

1846 May 12.  New Hampshire Gazette.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  May 12, 1846, Vol. XCII, No. 19, P. 3.

New-England Gallery.  E. C, Call, respectfully informs the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity, that he is now prepared to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, or Portraits, on large or small plates, Single or in Family Groups.  By the new Patent Process any number can be taken on a single Plate.

He has fitted up his rooms in first rate style, where Ladies can have separate apartments.  This is such a chance to obtain Miniatures, as you will not probably enjoy again on Portsmouth.

E. C. C. trusting to his long experience in practice, hopes to give all those who call upon him as perfect production as can be obtained in New-England, and hundreds have found it so in New-Hampshire.  My arrangements are such that I take Children or persons of any age , or deceased persons, or the sick.  By the aid of my new Chemicals, most splendid results are obtained; and multitudes are being delighted daily at the astonishing perfection to which, in Point of delineation, boldness and unerring truthfulness, this art has so suddenly attained.  In an instant, as it were, upon the shining silver surface, is portrayed the laughing countenance of joyous youth with all its freshness; and from the most aged to the veriest (sic.) child, it is equally applicable as the unerring delineator of life.

Miniatures taken Daily from 8 A. M. until 5½ P. M.  Taken as well in cloudy weather as fair.

They can also be set in handsome Cases at the reduced price of $2.50; on Large Plates, in splendid Cases, $3.50 to $5.00.  Liberal discount made to families.

No persons are obliged to take Miniatures out of my room unless they are perfectly satisfied with them.

All of my Miniatures are warranted never to fade, unless Gold will.  I will convince any one to that effect by calling at my Rooms.

Instruction given on liberal terms.  Please to call and examine specimens.

Rooms over Dr. David Kimball’s Drug store.  Entrance next door north, 36 Market-street.  E. C. Call.

Advertisement ran from May 12 to June 2, 1846   

1846 December 31.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 31, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 640. P. 3.

Wanted.  A Smart active young man, of business habits and good character, as a partner in the Daguerreotype business, where the proprietor is doing a first rate business, with a cash capital of three to four hundred dollars.  The business will be in one place all of the time. 

This is a first rate chance for any young man to invest a small capital.  For further particulars inquire at E. C. Call’s Daguerreotype Rooms, first door south of the Eagle Coffee House, 142 Main St.

No one need apply unless bringing good recommendations.  E. C. Call.

1846 December 31.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 31, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 640. P. 3.

Oh!  Hear Ye!!  Owing to the great rush of business I have had since I have been here, I have concluded to stop one month longer, and hope a continuance of the same. 

I now offer the most beautiful assortment og Gold, Plated and Gilt Lockets, of every description, that has ever been offered in New Hampshire, and a splendid assortment of Cases, Plates and Frames of every description, at wholesale or retail.

Operators buying stock will find it to their advantage by calling on me before purchasing elsewhere.  Every thing appertaining to the business can be found at my rooms, and instruction given in the art.  Operators wishing to purchase the patent right for the Patent Enameled Process for Daguerreotypes.  I will sell for any town or county in the state, or a privilege of using it in the State.

Ladies and gentlemen wishing for splendid Daguerreotypes for themselves or friends, ought not to let this chance pass by, as another like it may not be offered in this town again.  They can be set in Rings, Breast Pins, Bracelets or Lockets.  Miniatures taken in any weather, daily, from 8, A. M., until 4, P. M.  Where three or four come together a discount of 50 cents made on each picture.

Any person who has a little leisure time will be well paid by calling at my rooms and examine some of my splendid views, and likenesses which will almost speak.  Rooms open free to all until 9 o’clock in the evening.

Delay not your time, if you want your beautiful self in Daguerreotype.  The public may depend that this is positively the last chance from me in this vicinity for some time, on account of my engagements.

All of my Miniatures are warranted not to fade. 

Don’t Forget The Place.

Rooms first door south of the Eagle Coffee House, up stairs, 142 Main St.  E. C. Call.

Advertisement ran from December 31, 1846 to January 21, 1847.

Cahill, Miles Standish

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

1848                364½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1851-1864       293 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1865                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865                375 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[3]

1848 June 22.  Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 22, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 256, P. 4.

M. S. Cahill, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 364½ Washington Street, corner of Newbury Place, Boston, Miniatures taken, including a good morocco case, from 62½ cents to $5.00  Good satisfaction given.  Pictures taken in any weathers.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to August 9, 1848.

1851 August 23.  South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. V, No. 47, P. 3. 

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.

1851 August 29.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 29, 1851, Vol. XXVIII, No. 4999, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.  M. S. Cahill.  au18.

Advertisement was recorded five times between Aug. 29 to October 27, 1851.

1852.  Boston Directory.  Published by George Adams, P. 35. 

Cahill’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 293 Washington St., Boston.

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the Art.  Miniatures taken from Paintings, Statuary, and everything connected with the Art, executed at this establishment, at Low Rates.

1854 March 8.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1854, No. 9566, P. 4.

Robbery.  Sunday night last, the daguerreotype saloon of Eastman & Cahil, No. 75 Court street, was entered, it is supposed by picking the lock, and a lot of miniature cases stolen.  Last night, officer A. C. Whitcomb and watchman Jellison, arrested two boys in New Prince street, named Patrick Brawley and John Mahan, on suspicion of being the robbers.  In the pockets of the latter was found a lot of cases, and each had a implement known as a “picklock” in his possession.  They are both known to the Police, and Brawley has already been in State Prison.  In the Police Court, this morning, Mahan was held in $500 for trial in the Municipal Court, and Brawley in $800.

1854 September 6.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1854, No. 9721, P. 2.

Cahill’s Daguerrian Rooms, No. 293 Washington street.  Notice.—We don’t gull the public by advertising 25 cent pictures and two pictures at one pop, &c., but give each patron two pops at one price.  M. S. Cahill.

Advertisement ran from September 6 to 8, 1854.

1855.  Lady’s’ Almanac. No. II, P. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

Cahill’s Photographic Establishment, No. 293 Washington street.  Daguerreotypes, Hyallyotypes and Photographic pictures on paper and glass.

Advertisement ran on May 26 & 28, 1855.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

The art of taking Hyallyotypes or Daguerreotypes on glass, taught by M. S. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to October 9, 1855.

1855 June 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 4, 1855, No. 9950, P. 4.

The Photographic Art.  It is astonishing what perfection this truly wonderful art has arrived at.  It must ere long supercede (sic.) the daguerreotype.  We have seen some pictures taken by Mr. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street, which are rare gems.  We would advise the public to call and examine his specimens.

1855 August.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1855, Vol. 8, No. 8, P. 246-247.

A Trip To Boston.—Boston Artists….Mr. Cahill, in Washington street, has taken a position in the front rank of excellence.  His photographs are quite equal to the best I have seen without retouching or coloring, and some are exquisitely beautiful, of both small and life size.  There is a uniformity of excellence in his specimens, not often surpassed by the ablest Boston professors….

1855 August 16.  Daily Evening Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 16, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 142, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 August 25.  The Trumpet and Universalist Magazine.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1855, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city…Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 October 24.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. CIV, No. 7789, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 24.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 20, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 25.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  Gore Block, Green Street.  The grand exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was thrown open to the public on Tuesday…

The paintings and engravings which adorn the walls invite attention but do not call for criticism.  There are some very fine daguerreotypes by Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and some very beautiful specimens on glass by Cahill, with photographs, plain and colored, from miniatures to life size.

1855 October 29.  Daily Atlas.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 102, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  This exhibition has taken the public by surprise.  When all eyes were turned towards the great Agricultural Fair, it was announced a few weeks ago that there would be an Industrial Exhibition, or a show of those organized inanimate productions which now seem to be more natural to New England than corn or cattle…

There are good displays of daguerreotypes and colored photographs, from Cahil & Co., Masury & Silsbee, and Whipple & Black…

1855 October 31.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 21, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The Industrial Exhibition in Green street, appears to be increasing in popularity…

A varied and most beautiful display of colored and plain photographic portraits, views, &c., from the establishment of Messrs. Whipple & Black, of this city, attracts a large share of attention.  Several of the portraits are life size, and painted in oils by artists connected with their establishment.  The high degree of excellence which this branch of art has attained is indeed wonderful.

Masury and Silsbee exhibited a large collection of photographs, both plain and colored, executed in the highest style of the art.  Their collection contains a large number of photographic pictures executed in Paris, embracing views of many of the most celebrated public buildings of the French capital.  These pictures are very attractive.

Some photographs from the establishment of Mr. Cahill, of this city are also worthy of attention.

1855 November 1. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 1, 1855, No. 10,078, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition in Gore Block was crowded yesterday…

The most interesting specime3ns of pictorial art on exhibition are those produced by the Daguerrean and photographic art, from the establishments of Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and Cahill.  They are absolutely life-like.  Those of Whipple & Black are perfect.  The taste of Masury & Silsbee in finely illustrated in their contributions.  Cahill has a fine collection, showing that his skill in the production of Daguerreotypes, Hyallotypes, and Crystallotypes is not excelled.  The colored photographs produced by these gentlemen, from their truthfulness to nature, are the most valuable portraits for preservation that can be had.

1855 December 29. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 29, 1855, No. 10,127, P. 4.

A New Year’s Present.  We have seen a beautiful daguerreotype of six young ladies, who compose the Sunday School class of Mrs. A. A. Miner, wife of the pastor of the Universalist Church in School street.  This beautiful and interesting picture, executed by Cahill, is intended as a New Year’s present to Mrs. Miner.

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. 

Received a diploma for daguerreotypes, photographs, & ambrotypes at the Eighth Exhibition of the 1856 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1856.  Lady’s Almanac.  Vol. 3, p. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1856 February 21. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 21, 1856, No. 10,173, P. 2.

Boston Business Directory…Daguerreotypes, Chrystalotypes, Photographs, etc.

Cahil…………………….293 Washington street.

Whipple & Black…………96 Washington street.

Southworth & Hawes……..5½ Tremont Row.

1856 March 31. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 31, 1856, No. 10,206, P. 4.

There is now on exhibition at Mr. Barns’ picture-frame store, No. 125 Washington street, a beautiful photographic picture the largest and best we have ever see.  It was executed by Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.  We have noticed, from time to time, some beautiful specimens of photographic art in Mr. Barns’ windows, by the different artists in this city, but the one now on exhibition is decidedly the best we have ever seen, and shows to what a perfection this beautiful art has been brought.

1856 October 24.  Boston Morning Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 7302, P 1.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Chrystalotypes, &c.  Cahill 293 Washington st.

1856 October 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 252, P. 3.

Arts & Manufactures.  Ambrotype, Daguer’type & Photograph Rooms, Photographs, life size.  Cahill, Artist 293 Wash’ton st.

1856 October 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1856, No. 10,385, P. 4.

A Surprise Party.  A very agreeable surprise came off last Thursday night, at the house of Deacon N. O. Hart, in Arnold street.  The Young Men’s Bible Class of the Baldwin Place Church, thirty-three in number, unexpectedly called on their late teacher, Deacon Hart, at his residence, and presented him with their Daguerreotypes, enclosed in a rich gilt frame, executed by Cahill, 293 Washington street…

1856 November 27.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerrean And Photographic Establishment.  No. 298 Washington Street, Boston.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Daguerreotypes on Glass, Photographs, plain and colored, from Miniatures to life size.

Everything connected with the Picture business done at this establishment.

Daguerreotypes and other Pictures copied.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1856.

1857 June 27.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 27, 1857, P. 412.

Illustration of Charles T. Jackson, M. D. from a photograph by M. S. Cahill

1857 October.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  October 1857, P. 319.

…Mr. Cahill, showed us some excellent photographs, but we must give the preference to the ammonio-nitrate prints.  Those taken by his new developing process, have too much the characteristics of the amphitype pictures described above…

1857 November.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  November 1857, P. 352.

Printing Without Silver.—In our last, we exposed the last pretended “New American Discovery,” which several photographers, among them Mr. Cahill of Boston, Mr. Tomlinson of New York, and Mr. Rhen of Philadelphia, have been selling or trying to sell, to their brother artists.  The folly of buying processes cannot be better shown than in this case—as we give, in the present number, the best formula of the kind ever discovered.  (See page 339)

No Date.  Unknown publication, P. 197. 

Cahill’s daguerreian Gallery, 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter Sts.) Boston.

Persons desirous of obtaining good and satisfactory likenesses of themselves, or their friends, will find it very much to their advantage to call as above, as the proprietor feels assured, from his experience in the Scientific Art of Daguerreotyping, and the superior facilities of “Light” and apparatus which his establishment affords, he can produce pictures which, for superiority of tone and finish, cannot be excelled, if equaled, in this city or country.  Satisfactory pictures given or no charge.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  M. S. Cahill.           

1857 November 18. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1857, No. 10,703, P. 2.

Photographs For $1.00.  Cahill & Co., 293 Washington street, is now prepared to take Photographs, large size, such as we have always had $5.00 for, at the astonishing low price of one dollar.  Ambrotypes, such as we have always had $1 for, we are not taking for 25 cents.—Those in want of either ambrotypes, photographs, daguerreotypes, or any of the various kinds of pictures that are now made, will find it very much to their advantage to call at No. 293 Washington street.

1857 November 19. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 19, 1857, No. 10,704, P. 2.

The Fall of Delhi.  The news reached Boston, Nov. 14th; on the same day Cahil & Co., No. 293 Washington street, concluded to reduce their prices of Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Ambrotypes, 25 cents, Photographs, $1.

November 19 & 20, 1857.

1859 July 7. Boston Press and Post Semi-Weekly.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 7, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 97, P. 4.

The Parade of the “Odds and Ends.”  …The Cacaan Brass Band, an organization consisting of forty-five instruments, including a drum corps of thirteen…Arriving at State street, the line was brought to a halt while a large photograph of the company was taken by Cahill, without—we are happy to say—any serious damage to his instruments.

1861 May 6. Boston Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 6, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 30, P. 2.

“Leave Your Likeness At Home.” –At Mr. Cahill’s rooms, 293 Washington street, are beautiful life-like specimens of Ambrotypes and photographs taken by artificial light in the evening, by Dodge’s patent process, which is very desirable for those whose advocations render it inconvenient to have pictures taken in the day time.  Mr. Cahill is equally successful in his pictures taken by sunlight, and his prices are reasonable.

1861 March 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 27, 1861, P. 2.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes And Photographs Every Evening!  The subscriber, having purchased the exclusive right to the city of Boston for taking Photographs and Ambrotypes by “Dodge’s Artificial Light Process,” would respectfully give notice that his rooms, at No. 293 Washington Street, will be open This Evening, Wednesday, March 27th, to all whose occupation renders it inconvenient for them to have Pictures taken in the daytime.  M. S. Cahil.

N. B.  Skeptics invited to examine specimens.

1861 March 30. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1861, P. 4.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes & Photographs Taken Every Evening, By Cahill, No. 293 Washington Street.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by a skillfull artist to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, a skillful artist, to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1863 March 7.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 7, 1863, Vol. XXXV, No. 10,085, P. 2.

The Fire On Washington Street, at 9½ o’clock last evening, was much more destructive than reported in the morning papers.

It broke out in the chemical department connected with the photographic establishment of Messrs. Case & Getchell, and which was located in the second story of the rear of 293, completely destroying the room and its contents of Chemicals, silver, &c.

The flames also extended into the operating room of the firm, breaking the sky-lights, and burning most of the fixtures and furniture.

The entire stock of negatives in the establishment were preserved fr4om injury, with the exception of those taken yesterday, which were destroyed by the fire breaking the glass, as any amount of saturation by water will not injure them.

Messrs. Case & Getchell’s loss is estimated at from $2000 to $3000, but they are fully insured.  Their fine reception room at No. 299½ in no wise suffered from the effects of the fire, nor will their business be interrupted more than a day or two.

The flames penetrated the photograph room of M. S, Cahill, in the second story of 293, destroying valuable pictures and furniture—the new skylights above were also badely broken.  Damage about $1000, and insured.

The photograph rooms of L. H. Hale, on the lower floor of No. 293, were damaged about $250 by water.  Insured at the Suffolk office.

1865 September 14.  Boston Daily Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1865, Vol. 106, No. 64, Whole No. 15,929, P. 4.

Business Changes. 

Boston, Mass.:—Brownell & Cahill, Photographers, dissolved.  A. C. Brownell, Artist.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers.  New firm—W. B. Getchell and A. C. Brownell.

1865 September 16.   Commercial Bulletin,  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 16 , 1865, Vol. VII, No. 349, P. 2.

Changes in Business in Boston.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers; new firm—W. B. Getchell & A. C. Brownell.

Brownell & Cahill, Photographers; dissolved.

1896 March 28.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1896, P. 11.

Mr. Miles Standish Cahill, who died at Dorchester Friday, had been a successful business man in this city for nearly half a century.  He was born in Chatham, Mass., Oct. 15, 1823.  When nineteen years of age he came to this city and for some years was in the daguerreotype and photograph business on Washington street.  For the last twenty-five years he carried on a large business in shoe findings, slippers, etc. he was a member of the Universaltist Club, a Mason, an Odd Fellow. A Knight of Honor and a member of other fraternal societies.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900

[2] Eastman & Cahill.

[3] Brownell & Cahill.