Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Jones, Samuel S.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1853                77 Bowery, New York, New York.

1855-1859       75 Bowery, New York, New York.

1862                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1855 July 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 10, 1855, Whole No. 6891, P. 6.

Wanted—A Young Man Who Understands the daguerrean business.  Apply at 75 Bowery, S. S. Jones.

1857 March 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 7, 1857, Whole No. 7493, P. 6.

To Photographists.—Wanted, A Man Who perfectly understands photography.  Apply at S. S. Jones’ great daguerreotype, ambrotype, and photographic gallery, 75 Bowery.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Fowler Trow.

1852.  Not Listed.

1853.  Jones, S. S.—daguerreotypes-77 Bowery. h-North American Hotel.

1854.  Not Listed.

1855.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerreotypes-75 Bowery.

1856.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerrean-75 Bowery.

1857.  Jones, Samuel S.—photographs-75 Bowery.  h-125 Greene

1858.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerreians-75 Bowery.  h-3 Cornelia

1859.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerreotypes-75 Bowery.  h-30 Essex

1860.  Not Listed

1861.  Jones, Samuel S.—No occupation listed.  h-27 Essex

1862.  Jones, Samuel S.—photographs- h-314 Fourth ave.

1863.  Jones, Samuel S.—police.  h-171 Tenth.

Jones, Robert S.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.

1860                Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.

1853 January.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1853, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 64.

—Our old friend, Mr. Robert S. Jones has become the successor of Mr. Retser in I the daguerrean art in this place.  Mr. Jones was a pupil of Retser for a considerable time, and spent a greater portion of last summer in perfecting himself among the artists of his profession in the North, and now he takes pictures equal to his instructors, and we hope the community will extend to him a generous patronage.  Mr. Jones has some daguerreotype views of Niagara Falls and other places of note, which he took while on his northern tour, that have been pronounced equal if not superior, to any ever taken.  It was untrue that our friend Jones lost his life when the Henry Clay Steamer was burned on the Hudson River last summer, for the very good reason that he did not happen to be on board of her, and all who may have heard the report, will become convinced of the truth of our statement by calling at his Gallery on Main street, and getting their pictures taken.—Charlotteville, (Va.) Jeffersonian.

1860 January 28.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 28, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 152, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Prices Reduced to Suit the Times.  Pictures Twenty-Five Cents!  The subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens of Charlottesville and its vicinity, that he has leased the Gallery belonging to R. S. Jones, on Main Street.  Having been engaged in the business for the last fifteen tears, he flatters himself that he is capable of giving satisfaction to all persons who will call on him.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes Statuary And Paintings, copied in the best manner; views of private residences, or Public Buildings taken.  Particular attention will be paid to the pictures of children, pictures of grown persons, or copies can be made in cloudy or rainy days as well as on clear ones.

Please call and examine the specimens whether you desire pictures or not.  Thomas L. Ennis, Artist.  Charlottesville, Jan. 27, 1860.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to February 17, 1860.

Lones, L.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852-1853       Near Bass River Lower Bridge, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

1860                Address Unknown, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.[1]

1853 January 21.  Yarmouth Register.  (Yarmouth-port, Massachusetts.)  Vol. XVII, No. 7, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken in the same building [near Bass River Lower Bridge by L. Jones, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 4 P. M.  Having a superior German instrument, a sky-light, and many years experience in the Daguerrian art, he is confident that he can take miniatures unsurpassed by any ever taken on the Cape.  South Yarmouth, Dec. 23, 1852

Advertisement was recorded from January 21 to March 25, 1853.

[1] A Luther Jones (possibly same person) was recorded as an ambrotypist in The New England Business Directory as being active in 1860 in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Jones, John

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848-1851       159 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1848 May 2.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 2, 1848, Vol. XXII, No. 140, P. 2.

Jones’ Daguerrian Gallery.  No. 159 Baltimore Street, Opposite the Museum.  If you wish a superior Daguerreotype, call at Jones’, where a perfect Likeness is given or no charge.  Having the advantages of a fine North Light, an instrument with powerfully reflected light and shade, and a scientific knowledge of the Art, the pictures taken by him are unsurpassed, the outlines being distinct and the Eye perfect.  Likenesses of the ages, sick or deceased taken at their residences.  Paintings, Statuary and Daguerreotypes copied.  Miniatures set in Rings, Lockets, &c.  Mr. Jones requests particular attention to the life-like appearance of his colored likenesses, and the clear and natural expression of the Eye.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to 29, 1848.

1848 May 4.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 4, 1848, Vol. XCVII, No. 10,958, P. 3.

Jones’ Daguerrian Gallery.  No. 159 Baltimore Street, Opposite the Museum.  If you wish a superior Daguerreotype, call at Jones’, where a perfect Likeness is given or no charge.  Having the advantages of a fine North Light, an instrument with powerfully reflected light and shade, and a scientific knowledge of the Art, the pictures taken by him are unsurpassed, the outlines being distinct and the Eye perfect.  Likenesses of the ages, sick or deceased taken at their residences.  Paintings, Statuary and Daguerreotypes copied.  Miniatures set in Rings, Lockets, &c.  Mr. Jones requests particular attention to the life-like appearance of his colored likenesses, and the clear and natural expression of the Eye.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to August 8, 1848.  

1848 May 6.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 6, 1848, Vol. XCVII, No. 10,960, P. 3.

Improvement in Daguerreotyping.—We were shown, a few days since, a daguerreotype likeness, taken by Mr. Jones, No. 179 Baltimore street, opposite the Museum, which had been subjected to an improved process, of which Mr. J. claims to be the inventor.  The effect of the process discovered by Mr. Jones is such that an ordinary daguerreotype subjected to it becomes ineffaceably fixed to the plate on which it is taken, and no rubbing with the hand, or with a wet or dry cloth will remove it.  This invention cannot but be of great advantage in the using of daguerreotype plates by engravers, the chief obstacle to which has heretofore been the liability of defacing the impression even by the slightest touch.  Now, however, the daguerreotype can be taken on a copper-plate, silvered over, and engraver can use the same plate, following the lines of the impression, and thereby make the likeness as unerring as that of the daguerreotype.  Mr. Jones has been very successful in the pursuit of his art, as the many beautiful specimens with which his rooms are adorned abundantly testify.

1848 May 20.  Indiana State Sentinel.  (Indianapolis, Indiana.)  May 20, 1848, Vol. III, No. 110, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  An improvement in the art.—A discovery in the art of Daguerreotyping has lately been made by Mr. Jones in Baltimore.  The discovery consists in a new method of taking daguerreotypes, which renders the impression indelibly fixed upon the plate, and not liable to be deface by handling—indeed they may be rubbed with a cloth without the slightest injury.  One advantage resulting from this invention is, that likenesses can be taken on copper plate washed with silver, for the purpose of being engraved upon.  In this way the artist is enabled to follow the most minute line of the picture, and thus secure an engraving as faithful as the daguerreotype itself.

1848 May 24.  The Baltimore Clipper.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 24, 1848, Vol. XVIII, No. 114, P. 3.

Jones’ Daguerrian Gallery.  No. 159 Baltimore Street, Opposite the Museum.  If you wish a superior Daguerreotype, call at Jones’, where a perfect Likeness is given or no charge.  Having the advantages of a fine North Light, an instrument with powerfully reflected light and shade, and a scientific knowledge of the Art, the pictures taken by him are unsurpassed, the outlines being distinct and the Eye perfect.  Likenesses of the ages, sick or deceased taken at their residences.  Paintings, Statuary and Daguerreotypes copied.  Miniatures set in Rings, Lockets, &c.  Mr. Jones requests particular attention to the life-like appearance of his colored likenesses, and the clear and natural expression of the Eye.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement was recorded three time between May 24 to June 1, 1848.

1848 May 25.  Indiana State Sentinel.  (Indianapolis, Indiana.)  May 25, 1848, Vol. VII, No. 49, P. 1.

Daguerreotyping.  An improvement in the art.—A discovery in the art of Daguerreotyping has lately been made by Mr. Jones in Baltimore.  The discovery consists in a new method of taking daguerreotypes, which renders the impression indelibly fixed upon the plate, and not liable to be deface by handling—indeed they may be rubbed with a cloth without the slightest injury.  One advantage resulting from this invention is, that likenesses can be taken on copper plate washed with silver, for the purpose of being engraved upon.  In this way the artist is enabled to follow the most minute line of the picture, and thus secure an engraving as faithful as the daguerreotype itself.

1848 May 26.  Kalamazoo Gazette.  (Kalamazoo, Michigan.)  May 26, 1848, Vol. 15, No. 732, P. 2.

A daguerreotypist named Jones, of Baltimore, has made a discovery by which the daguerreotype impression is indelibly fixed on the plate, and not liable to be defaced by handling—indeed the plate may be rubbed with a cloth without receiving the slightest injury.

1848 June 15.  New-York Baptist Register.  (Utica, New York.)  June 15, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Improvement.—A daguerreotypist, named Jones, of Baltimore, has made a discovery by which the daguerreotype impression is indelibly fixed on the plate, and not liable to be defaced by handling—indeed, the plate may be rubbed with a cloth without receiving the slightest injury.

1848 July 15.  The Examiner.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  July 15, 1848, Vol. II, Whole No. 57, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.  An improvement in the art.—A discovery in the art of Daguerreotyping has lately been made by Mr. Jones in Baltimore.  The discovery consists in a new method of taking daguerreotypes, which renders the impression indelibly fixed upon the plate, and not liable to be deface by handling—indeed they may be rubbed with a cloth without the slightest injury.  One advantage resulting from this invention is, that likenesses can be taken on copper plate washed with silver, for the purpose of being engraved upon.  In this way the artist is enabled to follow the most minute line of the picture, and thus secure an engraving as faithful as the daguerreotype itself.

1850 March 4.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  March 4, 1850, Vol. XXVI, No. 90, P. 2.

Jones’ Improved Combined Sky And Side Light Daguerrian Gallery, 159 Baltimore-St., between Calvert and Grant.

Persons wishing Daguerreotypes would do well to call and examine those taken by the combined light.  It is arranged so that the light and shade can be blended with the utmost harmony, while the dress, eye, and every expression of the face, is naturally and beautifully represented.

Satisfaction given, or no charge.  Post mortem cases promptly attended to.  Jones, 159 Baltimore street, over Parr & Banks’ China store.

1850 June 4.  The Baltimore Clipper.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 4, 1850, Vol. XXII, No. 133, P. 3.

Jones Improved Combined Sky And Side Light Daguerrian Gallery, 159 Baltimore-St., between Calvert and Grant.

Mr. Jones invites the attention of the public to his improved combined light, (the only one in Baltimore,) the immense superiority of which has been fully tested by the most celebrated Daguerreotypists of other cities.

Sky-light pictures have been much objected to on account of the dark streak across the eyes, heavy shadow under the nose, chin, &c., which gives harsh expression, while those taken by the side-light are usually very dark on one side.  These defects, however, have been entirely removed by the combined light, it being so arranged as to be strengthened or softened at pleasure, enabling the Artist to blend the light and shade so equally, as to give the picture a more perfect finish, than the finest painting.

Mr. J. has spared no pains or expense to render himself proficient in his profession, and as he devotes his personal attention to his business, to those who may call, he guarantees a perfect likeness, or no charge.

Portraits of the aged, sick, or deceased, promptly taken at their residences.

Advertisement was recorded on June 4 and October 23, 1850.

Johnston, Charles M.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Mechanics’ Institute, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

1847-1851       Kramph’s Building, North Queen and Orange Streets, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

1846 April 15.  Lancaster Democrat.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  April 15, 1846, Vol. 3, No. 50, P. 2.

New Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public [in] general that he has taken rooms in the Mechanics’ Institute for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, and would invite all who wish Correct Miniatures, to honor him with a visit, and he flatters himself in every instance to give satisfaction.  Please call, and “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.”

Miniatures taken in cloudy weather.—Hours of operation from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.  C. M. Johnston.

1846 April 29.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  April 29, 1846, Vol. XX, New Series Vol. VIII, No. 22, P. 3.

New Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public [in] general that he has taken rooms in the Mechanics’ Institute for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, and would invite all who wish Correct Miniatures, to honor him with a visit, and he flatters himself in every instance to give satisfaction.  Please call, and “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.”

Miniatures taken in cloudy weather.—Hours of operation from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.  C. M. Johnston.

Advertisement was recorded three times between April 29 to May 20, 1846.

1847 May 12.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  May 12, 1847, Vol. XXI, New Series Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 3.

Johnston Going Ahead!!  The subscriber thankful for past favors, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Lancaster and vicinity, that he has permanently fitted up his room in Kramph’s building, 2d story, North Queen st., opposite the Post Office, where he is prepared to execute in a superior style Daguerreotype Miniatures true to life, and warranted not to fade.

Then give me a call, my prices are low,

My work it is perfect, as specimens show;

The sun is my pencil, with reverence I say.

Your faces are copied by the bright King of day.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  C. M. Johnston.

Advertisement was recorded four times between May 12 to June 9, 1847.

1848 May 17.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  May 17, 1848, Vol. XXI, New Series Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 3.

Johnston Still Ahead!  “Secure the Shadow ere the substance fade.”  Apollo Saloon!!! 

Kramph’s Building, North Queen St., opposite the Post Office  C. M. Johnston & Co. take this method of tendering their sincere thanks to their friends and the public in general for the patronage so liberally extended to their Establishment for the last two years, and would again inform them that they are still ready to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment in the State, at prices ranging from $1.50 to $5.00.

Paintings accurately copied—miniatures taken of deceased persons—instruction given in the art—apparatus and stock furnished, such as chemicals, cases, plates, &c., &c., on the most reasonable terms.  All orders punctually attended to.  C. M. Johnston.  apr19.

1848 November 14.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  November 14, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 42, P. 3.

Died.  In Drumore township, on Thursday morning November 2d, of Consumption, Hannah A., wife of  C. M. Johnston, in the 36th year of her age.

 “Friend after friend departs;

Who hath not lost a friend?

There is no union here of hearths,

That hath not an end.”

1850 March 12.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  March 12, 1850, Vol. LI, No. 7, P. 2.

Fire.—A fire broke out on Friday morning last in Johnston’s Daguerrean Rooms, corner of North Queen and Orange streets.  It was soon subdued, however, without doing any material damage to the building.  Mr. J. lost his drapery, screens, &c.

1850 April 2.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  April 2, 1850, Vol. LI, No. 10, P. 2.

Fire!  Fire!  Fire!  Notwithstanding the late fire consumed almost everything contained in Johnston’s Daguerrean Room, Including apparatus, stock, fixtures, chemicals, &c., he is not yet ready to “surrender;” but takes great pleasure in informing his friends and the public generally, that he has purchased in Philadelphia an entirely new and much improved Daguerrean Apparatus, far new and much Improved Daguerrean Apparatus, far superior to any ever before used in this city, with which he is now prepared to take, at his old stand, splendid Daguerreotype Portraits, of all sizes, and at all times, (without regard to weather) in a style of elegance unsurpassed by any establishment in the larger cities, and at the very lowest rates at which Good Pictures can be put up.

Groups, containing any number of persons, neatly arranged, and taken on one plate.

Accurate copies will be taken from other Daguerreotypes, Oil Paintings, Engravings, or Statuary.

Pictures put up in splendid Rose wood Frames, Papier Mache Book cases, Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, &c., on the most reasonable terms.

Entire satisfaction guarantied in every instance, and pictures Warranted Not To Fade.

Johnston’s Daguerrean Establishment has been so long and so favorably known, that it is scarcely necessary to state that it is in Kramph’s Building, corner of North Queen and Orange sts., and is the Only place in Lancaster where perfect pictures can be procured.

Please give him a call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from April 2 to June 11, 1850.

1850 June 20.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  June 20, 1850, Vol. XXIV, New Series Vol. VII, No. 30, P. 2.

Spangler & Brother have just published a very fine Lithographic likeness of Rev. J. C. Baker, Pastor of the Lutheran Church of this city, by Newsam, from a Daguerreotype by Johnson.

1850 July 23.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  July 23, 1850, Vol. LI, No. 26, P. 3.

“How Beautiful!”  ”How Life-like!”  “How Delicate and Fine!”  Such are a few of the expressions of the scores of visitors who daily throng to Johnston’s Daguerreotype Rooms to procure one of his elegant Likenesses,—which, for beauty of shading, depth of tone, and elegance of finish, are unequalled by any pictures ever taken in Lancaster, and unsurpassed by those taken by the best artists in the larger cities.

Groups of any number of persons neatly arranged and taken on one plate.

Miniatures set in Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, &c., (no matter how small.)

A beautiful assortment of Rosewood Frames and Paper mache Book Cases, constantly on hand.  Satisfaction guarantied in every instance and pictures Warranted Not To Fade.

Johnston’s Daguerreotype Rooms are in Kramph’s Building, corner of North Queen and Orange streets.   

Advertisement ran from July 23, 1850 to January 29, 1851.

1850 September 25.  The Lancaster Examiner.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  September 25, 1850, Vol. XXIV, New Series Vol. XII, No. 43, P. 3.

Johnston’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Kramph’s Building, Corner of North Queen and Orange Streets, Lancaster.

Advertisement ran from September 25, 1850 to January 29, 1851.        

Johnson, Walter Rogers

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1840                Pennsylvania Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 February 8.  National Gazette and Literary Register.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 8, 1840, Vol. XX, No. 6072, P. 2.

To the Editors of the National Gazette.  Gentlemen—The notice which you have taken in the Gazette of Friday evening of specimens of Daguerreotype some time since produced in this city appears to me to require as an act of simple justice, a statement that my own are not by any means the only pieces which have been produced in this country prior to the arrival of the collection of Paris pictures for exhibition, in the hands of a French gentleman now in New York.  It is due to Mr. Joseph Saxton, Dr. Paul B. Goddard, Mr. Robert Cornelius and Mr. James Swain, to mention that each has made a number of successful attempts in the execution of the process of M. Daguerre.  They have moreover obtained their success by the means of apparatus entirely constructed in this country and by steps of the process considerably varied from the directions of the inventor of the art.  It may in addition be as well to recollect that three or four lectures on Daguerreotype have been given at as many successive monthly meetings of the Franklin Institute, by different members of that Institution and that the entire body of directions published by Daguerre, has been some time ago Translated by Mr. Frazer and published in the Journal of the Institute.

As M. Daguerre was pensioned by the French government for making known all that he had discovered and all which he should hereafter discover in regards to this art, it was doubtless the declaration of this fact, vouched by the first scientific authority in France, by the chambers and the throne of that nation, which induced scientific men and others on this side of the Atlantic to believe that in procuring the apparatus and following the instructions of the inventor they would not be liable to more than the ordinary chance of failure in imitating a new process, whether they should be favored by any personal instructions or not, and the degree of excellence and fidelity to nature attained in this city is entirely due to the labors and ingenuity of those who have devoted themselves to the practice and dissemination of the new and beautiful art, aided of course by the published instructions which the liberality of the French nation had caused to be made known to the world. 

I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Walter A. Johnson.

1840 March 20.  The Farmers’ Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1840, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 30, P. 1 & 2.

The Daguerreotype.  We have on several occasions, given our readers, statements relative to the wonderful discovery of Mr. Daguerreotype in Paris.  Professor Johnson, of the Filbert street College, has produced many beautiful specimens of the Daguerreotype, some of which may be seen at the Merchant’s Exchange.  The view of that noble edifice and also of the Bank of the United States are very fine.

Mr. Gourard has also lectured on this discovery in New York.  The rationale of the process as stated by that gentleman, is given in the Albion.  The plates which are to receive the impression, must be of nineteen parts thickness of copper and one of silver; they must be of the best and purest material, without which precautions they will be all useless, the silvered surface must be polished in the highest degree of art, and every care must thenceforth be taken to preserve that surface from moisture of from oleaginous contact.  In particular they must be perfectly dry at the time the operator commences the application of chemical preparations.

The operator takes two balls of fine cotton, on one of which he pours a solution of nitric acid, being sixteen parts to one of acid, and then rubs it with a circular motion, every where and evenly over the plate; with the other ball the plate is then rubbed dry.  This is done three times, and then the surface is ready to receive the vapor of Iodine.  The Iodine is in a shallow, wide-mouthed cup, covered over with a very wide-woven gauze, and placed at the bottom of a wooden box.—The plate is then put upon a ledge near the top of the box, with the prepared face downwards and the lid closely[shut].  From this time all the operations must be conducted as nearly in the dark as the operator can allow himself to see in.  In about ten minutes the vapor of Iodine has communicated to the prepared surface of the plate a tint of deep gold color, and is now to be placed in the Camera Obscura.  On taking the plate out of the Iodine box, it is immediately covered with a thick dark baize to protect it from both moisture and the attack of light, until placed in a proper position to receive the required reflection.  The camera obscura is then properly adjusted to the object, and the plate is inserted.  It remains there during the space of from eight to fifteen minutes, according to the state of the atmosphere, and the strength of the light, when the picture will be completed.  The length of time must be an effort of the judgement and experience, it cannot at once be given as a rule; of course the plate cannot be removed from the camera until this part of the operation be completed, and, during the time this is in progress, there ought not to be the least vibration in the vicinity of the instrument.  When the plate now containing the impression, is withdrawn, from the camera obscura, it is placed in a box, as in the operation of the Iodine, at the bottom of which is a quantity of mercury.  To the bottom of this box a spirit lamp, lighted, is applied, and kept there until the tempture of the mercury is at 65 degrees of Reaumur, when the lamp is withdrawn.  In a very few minutes, the vapor of mercury is sufficiently spread over the face of the plate, and is withdrawn from thence.—Philadelphia Saturday Courier.

We learned from the N. Y. Dispatch, that a young American artist in that city (A. S. Wolcott) has introduced some striking improvements in the use of this instrument.  He has made an apparatus by which he can take miniatures likenesses from life, in a more distinct [ ? ] than any specimens which have previously been produced.  In fact, his portraits are nearly as though they were drawn with India ink upon paper.  Each particular shade of the face and dress is given with astonishing exactness, and if the likenesses be examined with a microscope, it presents each fiber of the [tint].  By the old mode it required it some ten or fifteen minutes to perfect a Daguerreotype picture, whereas, with a perfectly clear atmosphere, Mr. Wolcott only requires a sitting of one minute—Ports. Jour.  

Johnson, Thomas H.

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1858                Address Unknown, [Main Street, opposite Republican Office], Geneseo, New                            York.

1858 September 9.  Livingston Republican.  (Geneseo, New York.)  September 9, 1858, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 39, Whole No. 1095, P. 2.

Photographic!  Thomas H. Johnson, Artist, From Brady’s and more recently from the Root Gallery, New York, would respectfully inform the citizens of Geneseo and Livingston County, that he has leased the sky-light Rooms in this village for a short time, as is prepared to furnish Photographic and Ambrotype Views And Portraits, in the highest Style of the Art at moderate prices.

An examination of his work is solicited.  Daguerreotypes Copied and Enlarged, Plain or in Colors.  Views of Residences, Portraits of Stock, &c.  Particular attention is called to his new style of colored portraits, the Diaphaneotype!

Instructions given at prices to suit the times.  Geneseo, September 4, 1858.    

Advertisement ran on September 9 & 16, 1858.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1846-1855       Not Listed.

1856                daguerrian-h-192 canal.

1857                Not Listed.

Johnson, Thomas H.

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1850                Rooms over Walker & Harrington’s Store, Bennington, Vermont.

1850 January 19.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  January 19, 1850, Vol. IX, No. 45, Whole No. 461, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes For One Dollar!  Thomas H. Johnson, Artist, Has taken rooms over Walker & Harrington’s Store, opposite the Franklin House, where he will remain a short time, affording all a rare opportunity to obtain Superior Likenesses of themselves and friends.  Call early and “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

Hours for Children from 11, A. M., to 2, P. M.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Also a choice assortment of Cases, Lockets, etc.

All Pictures warranted to give perfect satisfaction. 

Instruction in the Art carefully given, and apparatus furnished.  Bennington, Jan. 18, 1850.

Advertisement ran from January 19 to February 2, 1850.

Johnson, Joshua N.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Address Unknown, Bennington, Vermont.

1851 March 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 1, 1851, Vol. X, No. 51, Whole No.519, P. 3.

Read the advertisement of Mr. Johnson, Daguerreotype Artist, in todays Banner.

1851 March 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 1, 1851, Vol. X, No. 51, Whole No.519, P. 3.

Light Daguerrean Saloon.  Now is the time to secure the Shadow ere the Substance is Gone.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Bennington and vicinity, that his Saloon is fitted up in a style to take Miniatures, in the highest and most approved manner.

It is a well known fact, that all of the best paintings and Daguerreotypes are taken by a vertical light, and the beauty of the art of the art consists in the blending of light and shade, so as to produce distinctness, boldness and general rotundity to the to the picture.  As experience in all arts is a prerequisite, the subscriber, having been engaged in the business for ten years past, and taken over twenty thousand Pictures, he flatters himself that he can suitm the most fastidious.

Hours  of taking, from nine o’clock, A. M. to three o’clock, P. M., in both cloudy and fair weather.  Joshua N. Johnson.  Bennington, Feb. 26th, 1851.

1851 March 8.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 8, 1851, Vol. X, No. 52, Whole No.520, P. 3.

Sky-Light Daguerrean Saloon.  Now is the time to secure the Shadow ere the Substance is Gone.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Bennington and vicinity, that his Saloon is fitted up in a style to take Miniatures, in the highest and most approved manner.

It is a well known fact, that all of the best paintings and Daguerreotypes are taken by a vertical light, and the beauty of the art of the art consists in the blending of light and shade, so as to produce distinctness, boldness and general rotundity to the to the picture.  As experience in all arts is a prerequisite, the subscriber, having been engaged in the business for ten years past, and taken over twenty thousand Pictures, he flatters himself that he can suitm the most fastidious.

Hours  of taking, from nine o’clock, A. M. to three o’clock, P. M., in both cloudy and fair weather.  Joshua N. Johnson.  Bennington, Feb. 26th, 1851.

Johnson, J. M.

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1847                Patriot Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1848-1849       Corner Broad and Washington Streets, over Haskell Furniture Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1849                Rooms near Fiske & Brewer’s Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1847 June 17.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 17,

1847, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Mr. J. M. Johnson, who occupies a room in the Patriot building,  really gets some of the finest pictures we have seen.  While the daguerreotype must be entirely a portrait, it is frequently so indistinct and illy shaded that it requires no ordinary ingenuity todiscover of whom it is a representation.  Mr. J.’s pictures are as distinct and sharply shaded as the finest prints from the best steel plate engravings.

1847 June 17.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 17, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The Subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Concord and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms in Ayer’s Brick Block, over J. F. Brown’s Bookstore, where he will remain during the session of the Legislature.

Gentlemen and Ladies are invited to call at his Rooms, compare and examine his specimens and Judge for themselves.

Miniatures taken for $1.50, including neat Morocco Case.  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to October 7, 1847.

1847 September 2.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1847,  Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.—Mr. J. M. Johnson has returned to town, and can be found at his rooms in the north side of the Patriot building.  Mr. J. we think, obtains some of the finest pictures we have ever seen—superior in our view to those which the passer-by will notice as exhibited by the artists of Boston in Washington and Court streets.  To any of our friends, desirous of procuring a perfect copy of their “phiz,” we can cordially recommend Mr. Johnson.

1848 November 16.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 16, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. V, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Claremont and the neighboring towns, that he has recently fitted up Rooms with a Vertical Light, over Haskell’s Furniture Rooms, corner of Broad and Washington Streets.  It is well known that all the best Paintings and Daguerreotypes are taken by a vertical light, and he flatters himself that he can suit even the most fastidious.—As the merest tyros are not deficient in recommending their pictures, he therefore invites Gentlemen and Ladies without distinction to call and examine his specimens and judge for themselves.

Miniatures taken without regard to the weather.  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from November 16, 1848 to January 18, 1849.

1849 March 15.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 15, 1849, Vol. XIV, No. XVIII, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  We take pleasure in calling the attention of our citizens and the public generally, to the splendid specimens of sky-light Daguerreotypes exhibited by Mr. Johnson at his rooms near the upper Bridge; and without disparagement to others who may have visited the place, we may safely say that no one has produced such fine specimens of the art or received such a liberal share of patronage.  At the outset Mr. J. was at considerable expense in preparing a suitable room to enable him to take superior likenesses, and the result has proved that it was money well expended, and duly appreciated by the public.

As Mr. Johnson is soon to leave town for a number of months, all who wish to obtain superior Daguerreotypes are admonished to improve the present opportunity.

1849 April 19.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  April 19, 1849, Vol. XIV, No. XXVIII, P. 2.

New Style Daguerreotypes, Taken With The Light From Above.  The subscriber having just returned from New York, Boston having availed himself of all the Modern Improvements sufficient to enable him to execute Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any in the country. Prices from 75 cents to 5 dollars. Rooms near Fiske & Brewer’s store, upper bridge,  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to June 7, 1849.