Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Boynton, George H.

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1857                Union Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1857                Ayer’s Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1858                Ayer’s Block, Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]

1857 April 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 11, 1857, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1871, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs.  Every one, from nursing children to aged pilgrims, can now have their likeness transferred to paper, metal or glass for a sum so small as to be within reach of even poor people.  For a quarter of a dollar they now give an exact and durable “counterfeit presentment” of the human face, and execute their work so expeditiously that an entire household,—father, mother and the little folks,—can be taken in about an hour of a pleasant day.—George H. Boynton, Union Block, just south of the Statesman office, is turning off perfect portraits with great expedition.

And so in fact in fact they do at the other excellent establishments along Main Street.  People coming into the city on business, who desire to obtain cheap and exact portraits of their households, will find the rooms of these artists agreeable places in which to spend an hour or so.

1857 July 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 129, P. 2.

Boynton & Co.  Now Is Your Time To procure an Ambrotype Likeness of yourself warranted perfectly lifelike and finished in the most perfect and durable manner for the low price of Twenty Five Cts.

Having made extensive arrangements for the business, the subscribers are now ready to produce pictures for any sum from 25 Cents to Ten Dollars, And every one warranted equal in workmanship and finish to any produced elsewhere.

Spanish Quarters Taken in exchange for pictures at their Par Value.

Ambrotypes!  Daguerreotypes And Melainotypes!  Executed in all the various styles in the best manner and at the Lowest Prices!

Boynton & Co., Ayer’s Building, Up One Flight of Stairs Only, Rooms formerly occupied by H. D. W. Moulton.

N. B.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as in fair weather.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 14, 1857.

[1]Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Boynton, C. S.

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1852                Near the Passumpsic House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.                    

1852 May 22.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 22, 1852, Vol 15, No.45, Whole No. 773, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Hearken unto us, ye Inhabitants of St. Johnsbury!  All that want Better and More Correct likenesses than ever were taken in this place, will find it to their advantage to call at our saloon near the Passumpsic House.  To those who are in want of perfect likenesses we would say, give us a call.—Examine our specimens and test our skill. We guarantee perfect satisfaction.  Now is your time—call soon!  We leave town in a few days for Lyndon on our tour north.

For further  particulars see handbills.  A. J. Baker, C. S. Boynton, G. W. Baker.

Boylston, E. D.

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1842                At His Dwelling House, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1842                Rooms over the Cabinet Office, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1842 January 21.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  January 21, 1842, Vol. XL, No. 22, P. 3.

Photography.  Daguerreotype Miniatures & Views.  E. D. Boylston, Having made himself fully acquainted with the process of taking Miniatures and Views by the Daguerreotype, and fitted up a Room at his Dwelling House with an expensive apparatus, is prepared to furnish Miniatures or Views, to any who may wish for them, at very low prices.

A recent improvement in the art, which he is now employing, ennables (sic.) him to procure a beautiful Photogenic impression in any weather, and in a much shorter time than has heretofore been employed; from Ten to Thirty Seconds being sufficient in any weather to give a clear, distinct and beautiful Miniature.  The rapidity of this process secures a more natural and lively expression than can be procured by the former method which required a sitting of from one to two minutes.

These Miniatures are produced by the action of light upon a silver plate, prepared by a chemical process; and consequently can never fail of being a perfect fac simile of the features as presented at the moment; and on this account are preferable to all other pictures.  They are painted by nature, and therefore must be perfect.

Pictures may be taken repeatedly upon the same plate, with but little additional trouble, so that by repeated trials, a satisfactory picture can hardly fail to be secured.  Satisfaction will in all cases be given, or no charge made.

Specimens may be seen as above, and also at the Cabinet Office.  Amherst, Jan. 19.

Advertisement ran five times between January 21 to March 11, 1842.

1842 February 18.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  February 18, 1842, Vol. XL, No. 26, P. 3.

Photography.  Daguerreotype Miniatures & Views.  E. D. Boylston, Having made himself fully acquainted with the process of taking Miniatures and Views by the Daguerreotype, and fitted up a Room at his Dwelling House with an expensive apparatus, is prepared to furnish Miniatures or Views, to any who may wish for them, at very low prices.

Specimens may be seen as above, and also at the Cabinet Office. 

1842 March 25.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  March 25, 1842, Vol. XL, No. 31, P. 3.

Having made himself fully acquainted with the process of taking Miniatures and Views by the Daguerreotype, and fitted up a Room at his Dwelling House with an expensive apparatus, is prepared to furnish Miniatures or Views, to any who may wish for them, at very low prices.

Advertisement ran on March 25 & April 15, 1842.

1842 July 1.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  July 1, 1842, Vol. XL, No. 45, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures Taken by E. D. Boylston, at his Rooms, over the Cabinet Office, in any weather, in a beautiful manner, and at much less than city prices.

Advertisement ran from July 1 to August 12, 1842.

1842 July 29.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  July 29, 1842, Vol. XL, No. 49, P. 3.

Having made himself fully acquainted with the process of taking Miniatures and Views by the Daguerreotype, and fitted up a Room over the Cabinet Office, with an expensive apparatus, is prepared to furnish Miniatures or Views, to any who may wish for them, at very low prices.

Advertisement ran three times between July 29 and September 2, 1842.

Boyden

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1859                4 Bemis’ Block, Waltham, Massachusetts.[1]

1859 August 5.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  August 5, 1859,  Vol. 4, No. 31, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Neatly set in gilt, at the low price of 4 cents each, or 50 cents per doz., are Taken away from our store, with a great rush, so that we ordered another lot in one day after the first purchase; and then they are such beautiful likenesses.  Go at once to Boyden’s, 4 Bemis Block.

Advertisement ran on August 5 to 19, 1859.

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

Boyd, E. F.

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1856                at Mr. Habbitt’s, over Mr. G. W. Burris’ store, Helena, Arkansas.

1856 June 12.  State Rights Democrat.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.

Boyd’s Daguerreotypes!!!  The subscriber politely announces to the ladies and gentlemen of this vicinage, that he will operate for a short time, at Mr. Habbitt’s, over Mr. G. W. Burris’ store, where he will be happy to receive the calls of his old friends and customers, and all interested in having or seeing Superb Likenesses.  E. F. Boyd.  Helena, June 5, 1856.

Bowes, Nesbitt J.

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1847                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1848                21 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.[1]

1849                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.1

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

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

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

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Bowers, Wilder T.

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1852                Address Unknown, Detroit, Michigan.[1]

1854                6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.

1856-1866       96 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.[2]

1867-1870       204 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.2

1871-1887       11 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.2

1888-1904       15 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.2

1854 February 17.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  February 17, 1854, Vol. X, No. 7, P. 3.

McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes!  No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired.  We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity.  Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place.

Advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854.

1854 April 14.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. X, No. 15, P. 3.

Stereoscopic Pictures!!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture!  That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.

Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.

Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description.  Call And See!  Call and See!!

Advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854.

1893.  Representative Business Men of Lynn.  P. 47.

W. T. Bowers, Photographer, 15 Market Street, Lynn, Mass.—It is safe to say that knowledge of photography has been more popularized during the past twelve years than all the preceding years since the discovery of the art, for the introduction and perfection of “dry plates” has worked radical changes in apparatus and in methods of work, and made amateur photography so popular that about every fourth man knows something of the art from practical experience. 

Under such circumstances it is not surprising that the standard should have been greatly raised, so that poor or even passable photographs are difficult to sell at any price and some competent artist have taken advantage of the popular demand for excellent work, by quoting fancy prices on all that leaves their studios.  But it is by no means necessary to pay fancy rates in order to get really excellent work, and in proof of the assertion we would refer to the results attained and the prices quoted at the studio of W. T. Bowers, at 15 market Street, for really the work done here is equal to the best, while the prices will compare very favorably with those usually quoted on work of an equal degree of merit.  Mr. Bowers became identified with his present profession about 1850, and thus had a long and varied experience.  He has kept up with the times and has always been the first to introduce into Lynn every new discovery and useful improvement in photography, and has the facilities and the skill to do any work usually done in a first class photographic studio.  Orders will be filled at very short notice and entire satisfaction is guaranteed to every customer.

Ca. 1896.  Catalogue Choice American and Foreign Photographers.  Published by W. T. Bowers, 15 Market Street, Lynn, Mass.  R. Y. Russell, printer.  N .P.

Bowers’ Photographic Studio

Is the oldest of the kind in Lynn, having been in successful operation forty years.

The Artists are skillful and experienced, and the Photographs made are the highest quality, while the prices are reasonable.

Lantern Slides.  Mr. Bowers has one of the finest collections of Lantern Slides in this country, embracing a great variety of subjects.

These Slides can now be hired to illustrate Lectures, or for public or private exhibitions.

Lantern, or Dissolving Stereopticon, furnished when desired.  Also Lantern Slides made to order.

Died May 1904.

His father came from Massachusetts, and Wilder was born in Maine in February of 1824, fourth of the seven children of Wilder and Sarah H. T. Bowers. Hannah was born in Maine in July of 1830, and she married Wilder about 1852. Their children were born in Massachusetts: Charles, Caroline and Willie between 1854 and 1858, and then Nellie in July of 1869. Hannah was a widow and still living at Lynn in 1910.

[1] Directory of Early Michigan Photographers. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  Source from their collection (?)

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

Bowers, W. H.

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N. D.               Address Unknown, Biddeford, Maine.

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

1852-1854       6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.

1850 January 22.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  January 22, 1850, Vol. XXIII, No. 26, P. 3.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran on January 22 & 29, 1850.

1852 February 3.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  February 3, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 26, P. 3.

New And Splendid Daguerrian Rooms, Central Block, Biddeford.  McKenney & Bowers Respectfully announce to the public that they have just fitted up (without regard to cost) a Daguerrian Establishment inferior to none in New England.

With the Largest and best arranged Light of any Daguerrian Room in the State, and having procured an Instrument of the Largest Size, They are prepared to execute pictures Twice As Large as any hitherto made in Biddeford or Saco.

By means of this large and powerful Instrument, and with the aid of their immense light, they can execute Family Groups of any number, in a superb manner, on small or the largest sized plates.  In these days of mortality, heads of families should secure the likeness of every member of their family circle before it shall be broken by the rude hand of death.

McKenney & Bowers can now make pictures far superior to those of any other establishment in York County, and they throw their rooms open for public inspection and criticism, willing that a discerning public should judge whether they speak in a manner too boasting or to confident.  Their long experience in the Daguerrian Art, and their new and not to be surpassed arrangements render it reasonable that they should excel, and they assure those who patronize them that they shall not leave their rooms dissatisfied with pictures or prices demanded.

Grateful for the past liberal patronage bestowed upon them, and more grateful for the many expressions of approval they have received, they respectfully invite a continuance of that patronage, as their whole object will be to please their customers.  E. H. McKenney, W. H. Bowers.  No. 6 Central Block.  Biddeford, Jan. 28, 1852.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to April 27, 1852.

1852 May 11.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  May 11, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 40, P. 3.

Daguerrian Rooms, Central Block, Biddeford.  McKenney & Bowers have the best arranged Daguerrian Establishment in the State, and with their Apparatus can take pictures of the largest size.  They are now executing exceedingly Fine Likenesses in Groups or Singly, And if better ones can be produced than they take, theirs will be given gratis.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  Biddeford, April 1852.

Advertisement ran from May 11, 1852 to March 29, 1853.

1853 March 29.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  March 29, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 34, P. 3.

Something New!  McKenney & Bowers, Have obtained a quick instrument with which they can take Miniatures in much less time than ever before.  They would say to those having Children of which they would like to obtain Daguerreotypes, that they are now prepared to take them With little or no Difficulty.

They can also take perfect likenesses of the Sick at their residence with this instrument, it being so constructed as not to require so much light as those of any other kind.  Copying of all kinds done to perfection.

McKenney & Bowers take this opportunity to return their thanks to their friends and patrons for their liberal patronage, and respectfully solicit a continuance of the same.  Having a better light, larger and better instruments than can be found at any other establishment in this vicinity, they are able to make better Daguerreotypes.  All are invited to call whether they wish for Miniatures or not, and examine our specimens and facilities for making them and judge for themselves.  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6, Central Block, Biddeford, Me.

N. B.—E. H. McKenney, who was established in Biddeford, long before any of hos neighbor artists took a Miniature in this vicinity, would have all understand that he is not connected with any other Saloon or other Daguerreian establishment in Saco or Biddeford, except the old Gallery in Central Block, where he may be found with additions and improvements.

Advertisement ran from March 29 to November 1, 1853.

1852 October 12.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 12, 1852, Vol. XXIV, No. 10, P. 2.

Cattle Show And Fair.  The annual Cattle Show and Fsir of the York County Agricultural Society took place in this town last Wednesday and Thursday…

On Manufactures.  Your committee having attended to the duties assigned, ask leave to report:…

E. J. Cole, Saco, Daguerreotypes, diploma and .50.

McKenney & Bowers, Biddeford, do.  Diploma.

1853 November 1.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  November 1, 1853, Vol. XXV, No. 13, P. 3.

McKenny & Bowers Daguerreotypes, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford.  Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken of all sizes, and in any style desired, and warranted equal to the Best.

We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be found in this vicinity.  An examination of which will well pay for a visit to our Rooms.  Also, the best collection of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place McKenney & Bowers.

N. B.  It is with reluctance that we refer to the advertisement of a brother artist, but justice to ourselves prompt us to say, that the late County Fair the Highest Premium was awarded to our Daguerreotypes, and not to Mr. Cole’s as his advertisement leads people to suppose. 

Advertisement ran from November 1, 1853 to April 4, 1854.

1854 February 17.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  February 17, 1854, Vol. X, No. 7, P. 3.

McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes!  No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired.  We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity.  Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place.

Advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854.

1854 April 11.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  April 11, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 36, P. 3.

Stereoscopic Pictures!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6, Central Block, Biddeford, Took and exhibited the first Stereoscopic Pictures that were taken in “York County,” And the are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscopic two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life, and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “Thing Of Life,” instead of a Picture.

Daguerreotypes, –Of All—Styles & Sizes, Taken in the most perfect manner.

Fine Gold Lockets!  Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases and Frames of every Description.  Call And See!  Call And See!

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 9, 1854.

1854 April 14.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. X, No. 15, P. 3.

Stereoscopic Pictures!!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture!  That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.

Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.

Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description.  Call And See!  Call and See!!

Advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854.

Bower, T. C.

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1855                Next Door to Mr. Henderson’s Store, Lincolnton, North Carolina.

1855 June 27.  The Hokeville Express.  (Lincolnton, North Carolina.)  June 27, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 18, P. 3. 

T. C. Bower, Daguerrean Artist, Respectfully solicits the attention of the citizens of Lincolnton and vicinity that he has again prepared to take Likenesses, next door to Mr. Henderson’s Store, where he will remain a few weeks only.

He tenders his thanks for the liberal patronage at his former stay, and hopes that all those that have not got their Pictures will come on.

Bowen, N. C.

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1852-1853       Buswell Block, Corner Main and Shetucket Streets, Norwich, Connecticut.

1852 December 21.  Norwich Evening Courier,  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 21, 1852, Vol. XI, No. 129, Whole No. 1163, P,

Christmas and New Years.  Daguerreotypes.  The New and Magnificent Establishment of J. G. Case, With its specimens of Unequalled Miniatures, costly and unique Furniture, has been the theme of universal conversation and admiration since its opening.  No person can form a just [estimate] of the beauty now displayed, as well in the furnishing as in the Daguerreotyping, without a visit to, and criticism of, this already justly celebrated establishment.

Special pains will be taken to secure Perfect Miniatures of Young Children and Infants.

The light used at these Rooms is a most beautiful North and Sky Light, and the only one of the kind in this city.  The sky-light is especially designed for Daguerreotyping Large Family Groups, as also Miniatures for handsome Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., &c.

The Rooms having been completed under the supervision of J. G. Case, and fitted up at a great expense, render it the most complete establishment of the kind in the country. 

Additional Attraction!!  Having perfected his arrangements, he is now prepared to takepictures on the highly approved Crayon System, which for beauty and utility is unsurpassed by anything ever before introduced in the art.

Having secured the services of N. C. Bowen[1], well known in this vicinity, he will always be found at the Room.

N. B.—The prices for the different qualities and sizes of pictures will be found lower than at any Room in this City—and satisfaction warranted.

The public are respectfully invited to call and look at this establishment..

Buswell Block, corner Main and Shetucket sts.

Advertisement was recorded four times between December 21, 1852 and January 18, 1853.

[1] Recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as N. O. Bowen.