Category Archives: Melainotypes

Irving, James

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

1851-1852       218 River Street, Troy, New York.

1853                260 River Street, rooms over the Market Bank, Troy, New York.

1854-1855       Market Bank Building, 262 River Street, Troy, New York.

1857                282 River Street, Troy, New York.[1]

1858                Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, New York.

1852 June 4.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  June 4, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 297, P. 4.

Convincing Proofs That Irving’s Daguerreotypes are fully appreciated by the citizens of Troy and vicinity, as exhibited in the immense number of pictures made at his establishment since he commenced business, and their giving general satisfaction. 

It will be remembered Irving was awarded the First Premium for the best Daguerreotypes ever exhibited in Troy, at the last County Fair, (and when it is known that his competitor claims to have taken the four first premiums in New York, Washington, and this city,) Irving’s extraordinary success is not to be wondered at.

All kinds of apparatus, Plates, Cases, Frames and Chemicals for sale at the lowest prices.  Just received, a new lot of cases suitable for presents. 

218 River-st, over Andrews’ Music Store.  d29.

1852 August 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 18, 1852, Vol. II, No. 361, P. 4.

Valauble [sic.] Presents For The Coming Season may be procured in Gold, Silver, or Precious Stones, but is there any thing more worthy of being bestowed, received or exchanged, or more prized when possession, than one of those almost living Daguerreotypes which may be had of any size and the most exquisite finish, at Irving’s Premium Gallery, 218 River Street, (over Andrew’s Music Store,) where may also be had a choice from the most magnificent lot of papier Mache, Velvet and Turkey Morocco cases, ever seen in Troy, of most of which were got up expressly for the Holidays.

1853 September 22.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  September 22, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 48, P. 2 & 3.

Rensselaer County Fair—Premium List…19th Class.

James Irving, of Troy, best specimens and variety of daguerreotypes, diploma and $2.

W. A. Tomlinson, do, 2d best do.                                                                               $1.

1853 December 15.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  December 15, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Irving’s New Rooms.  The Troy Budget thus notices Mr. Irving’s new daguerrean Rooms in Troy:—We dropped in yesterday upon Mr. Irving at his rooms over the Market Bank, and were astonished at the princely establishment which he will open to the public on Monday next.  It is unsurpassed, we venture to say, by any Artist’s Saloon in the State.  The reception and show room is large and convenient, and furnished in a style of palatial richness and elegance, with costly carpets upon the floors, with tastefully carved sofas, chairs, &c., while the walls are adorned with large mirrors, and with abundant specimens of Irving’s Daguerreotypes, that cannot be excelled in accuracy, beauty, or life-like expression.

He has two operating rooms, each having a large sky-light, giving him superior facilities for the dispatch of work, and enabling him to serve his numerous friends with pictures, without subjecting them to the delay which is often necessary when but a single room and light are available—These rooms are also furnished in the same elegant style as the reception room, and indeed every part of this establishment is marked by the same appearance of attractive neatness and order.  Mr. Irving has spared neither pains nor expense in fitting up a suit of rooms that are worthy of the beautiful art, in the practice of which he has achieved so flattering success, and which are indeed an ornament to the city.  We do not doubt he will receive a rich return for all his outlay, in the increased patronage which he will secure by his enterprise, and his efforts to please.  He need not fear a comparison of his present establishment with any other in the country.  It combines everything that is attractive to visitors, while his superior skill in the art always gives the complete satisfaction to those who sit for a picture.  On Monday his rooms will be open to the public, and we would advise any who want pictures, or who suspect that they may ever be in want of pictures, to call in take a survey of his rooms, and they will at once be satisfied that some things can be done in Troy as well as anywhere else.

1855 June 25.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Four First Premiums For the Best Daguerreotypes!  Irving Has again had awarded him the First Premiums for the Best Daguerreotypes, at Rensselaer County Fair, making four first premiums for our consecutive years.

Those in want of Reliable Daguerreotypes, are invited to call at his New Rooms, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, and examine his specimens.  Some thousands have visited them since opening—among them Painters, Engravers, Lithographers, Sculpters, and not less than 800 Daguerreans from various sections of the country, who, without an exception, pronounce them to be unequalled for splendor, convenience and facilities for Daguerreotyping.

The Establishment comprises one large Reception Room, 25 by 30 feet, splendid furnished, and the walls adorned with Likenesses (acknowledged by judges to be unsurpassed as works of Art,) of numbers of our most prominent citizens as well as strangers.  Among them—

Gavazzi……………………..Ned Buntline, K. N.,

Henry Ward Beecher……….Lola Montez,

Bayard Taylor………………Denin Girls,

Neal Dow……………………W. H. Seward,

Siamese Twins………………Ex-President Fillmore,

Gen. Wool……………………Views of Niagara,

Gen. Persifor F. Smith………9 Views of the Great Fire at Troy, &c.

Gen. Sam Houston.

Two Operating Rooms, each with sky and side lights, so arranged as to produce andy effect of light and shade, and furnished with the most approved apparatus, besides Toilet and Work Rooms, making altogether the Most Attractive And Perfect Gallery in the Union.

Constantly on hand, the best quality (all sizes,) of Cases, Frames, &c., & c.

Avoid White, Pink, and Blue, for Drapery.  Any dark colors preferred.  no14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 6, 1855.

1855 June 25.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotype.  These Beautiful Pictures can be had at the Daguerrean Rooms, corner of First and River streets.

The Ambrotype is the most perfect photographic production that has ever been made.  It retains its brilliancy for ages, and is an enduring as glass upon which it is taken.  It may be set in monuments, carried to sea, or exposed to any climate, without injury.  It can be seen in any light as well as an engraving or any paper picture under glass.

It can be made of any size, from the smallest locket to the full size of life, and hence as suitable as large pictures to be placed in frames.

It is taken in about one-fifth time necessary for taking a good Daguerreotype.  A dark or damp day is equally favorable for this process with the fairest or dryest.

Children can be taken in fair weather in three seconds.  ju14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 9, 1855.

1855 July 3.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  July 3, 1855, Vol. V, No. 8, P. 3.

Talbotypes or Photographs.—Irving, at his Gallery Market Bank Buildings, is executing fine pictures in this style.  We saw a portrait from his establishment, yesterday, executed on glass, which is beauty, delicacy and clearness of outline is seldom equalled.  It promises a new era in this wonderful art.

1855 July 7.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  July 7, 1855, Vol. V, No. 12, P. 2.

Talbotypes: or Photographs, On Paper.  Also Daguerreotypes, unsurpassed by any in the country, at Irving’s Daguerrean Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, Troy.

Advertisement ran from July 7 to December 28, 1855.

1855 September 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Vol. V, No. 74, P. 2.

Rensselaer County Fair.—First Day.—

…Picture Galleries.  Conant’s[2] Picture Gallery was partially arranged, and promises a rich display.  Irving has a niche filled with Daguerreotypes, Phonotypes, Ambrotypes and several other types for aught we know.  A splendid assortment and variety, at any rate.  Clark & Holmes have a splendid gallery of Ambrotypes of great excellence and beauty.

1855 December 22.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 2.

Pictures.—Mr. Irving sends us his holiday advertisement, announcing his preparations, with all the latest improvements, to take Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Mr. J.’s Pictures are always “first best.”  His advertisement will appear on Monday.

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

What Must I get For The Holidays?  There Is Probably Nothing More Appreciated at the same cost than a good Ambrotype, Photograph or Daguerreotype.  The placer to get them is at Irving’s Photographic Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River street.

His new style of Colored Ambrotypes are having a decided run, and admitted to be superior to any thing yet produced by the Photographic Art.  The principle by which they are made is an old one, although claimed by some to be entirely new, yet has only just been worked into practical use.

Their tone is soft and rich, at the same time exceedingly clear and brilliant, and can be seen in any angle.  As for durability, they are claimed to be proof against water, acids, climate or atmosphere.

Ambrotype occasionally advertise cautions, and the like, and that they will give rewards for pictures put up with two glasses, made by any who have not a patent right, thereby trying to make the public believe they are the only ones who can or have the privilege to make them.

Irving has no patent right, yet will accommodate them or any of his customers with as many as they want, hermetically sealed between two glasses, on moderate terms, and respectfully informs his patrons that Ambrotypes are made in more places than one this side New York.

Daguerreotypes in every style.  Also, a large lot of Cases, Frames, suitable for presents.

Instructions given in the art on moderate terms.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1855 to

1857 December 10.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  December 10, 1857, Vol. 22, No. 7, P. 3.

Cornelius waked up laughing.  He waked his wife.  She wanted to know what was the matter.  He told her that he had been dreaming that Irving & Schoonmaker had just taken his Ambrotype, and had actually made a good looking picture.  It will cost you only fifty cents to get a handsome picture no matter how homely the original is, at I. & S.’s.

1858 February 17.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  February 17, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 17, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Mr. James Irving, of Troy, has leased the Daguerrian rooms in this place, lately occupied by Mr. Finch, and is now fully prepared to make first class pictures in his inimitable style.  Those who desire a really good picture should give Mr. Irving a call.

1858 February 25.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  February 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 18, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Irving, (for several years proprietor of Market Bank Ambrotype Galleries, Troy, has engaged Finch’s Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, and is now prepared to furnish the residents of the village and vicinity, with Ambrotypes unsurpassed by any in the country.  He has on hand a choice assortment of Cases and Gilt Frames, which he will sell at prices that cannot fail to suit the most economical.  An examination of specimens is respectfully solicited.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Engravings or Paintings copied.  Also Melainotypes set in Lockets, Rings, &c.                                                                       

Advertisement ran from February 23 to April 15, 1858.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Alban Jasper Conant, (1821-1915) Portrait Painter & Archaeologist.

Hunt, Eslie

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

1857-1858       Opposite The Union Hotel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

1859                Address Unknown, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

1859-1865       Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1857 May 23.  The Chapel Hill Gazette.  (Chapel Hill, North Carolina.)  May 23, 1857, Vol. I, No. 6, P. 3.

Man, Behold Thyself!  By visiting E. Hunt’s Gallery opposite the Union Hotel and getting a Superior Ambrotype, Melanotypes, Photograph Purte Ambrotype, or Cameotype (raised picture) neatly set in lockets pins &c.

Having seven years experience in the art, and arrangements for receiving all the new discoveries as soon as they are issued, I do not deem it necessary to say what I can do.  Ladies and gentlemen are requested to call and examine my specimens cloudy weather as good as sunshine.  E. Hunt.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between May 23, 1857 to February 27, 1858.

1859 February 19.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 19, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 21, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers. 

Advertisement ran from February 19 to September 7, 1859.

1859 March 2.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 2, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1249, P. 1.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers.  February 18, 1859.

1859 June 22.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 22, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 25, Whole No. 1265, P. 2.

State Of North Carolina.—Wake County—Court 0f Pleas and Quarter Sessions.—Joseph H. Marston vs. Thos. J. Havens.—Attachment

E. Hunt, and E. L. Harding summoned as Guarnishees. 

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that Thos. J. Havens, the defendant in this cause, has removed beyond the limits of this State, or so absconds or conceals himself that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him.  It is therefore ordered that publication be made in the North Carolina Standard for six weeks successively, notifying said defendant to appear at the next Term of this Court, to be held at the Court House in Raleigh, on the 3d Monday of August next, then and there to pled or replevy, or judgement pro contesso will be entered against him. 

Witness, Thomas J. Utley, clerk of said Court, at office in Raleigh, the 3d Monday of May, A. D. 1859.

Thomas J. Utley, Clerk.

Notice ran from June 22 to July 27, 1859.

1859 August 10.  Spirit of the Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.) August 10, 1859, Vol. X, No. 50, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Galleries, Raleigh; And Branch At Chapel Hill.  Mr. Hunt Having purchased of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and Apparatus, is prepared to take Pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Melainetypes, neatly set in cases, lockets , rings and pins—and warranted satisfactory.

He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of an efficient Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them. 

Melaineotypes taken in cloudy weather as good as in sunshine.

Persons wishing to have portraits painted from life, can do so by calling on Mr. J. P. Andrews, Portrait and Landscape Painter, at the Gallery in Raleigh.

Advertisement ran from August 10 to December 21, 1859.

1859 October 26.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 43, Whole No. 1283, P. 2.

Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society Of North Carolina, Held In This City On the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st of October, 1859…

Award of Premiums…Fine Arts…

Best specimens Daguerreotypes, E. Hunt,                                         $5.

Best specimens Ambrotypes, from Architectural Drawings

By Wm. Percival of Raleigh, E. Hunt.                                               $5.

Best specimens of Photographs, E. Hunt.                                          $5.

Best specimens of Colored Photographs, E. Hunt.                            $5.

1860 March 3.  Semi Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 3, 1860, Vol. X, No. 18, P. 3.

Hunts Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C.  Photographic Portraits In Oil Colors.  Prices ranging from $20 to $80.

These Portraits Can Be Taken From Daguerreotypes and Miniatures, or from Life; and being finely finished in Oil Colors on Canvas, they are perfectly durable, and make beautiful Paintings.  They can be enlarged to any size, and such charges or alterations as [may] be desired can be made.  Mr. Andrews, the Artist who colors these pictures being an experienced Portrait Painter and a fine Colorist, all who wish a finely executed work of art should call at the old established Gallery, on Fayetteville Street.  Those preferring portraits painted from life, would do well to give Mr. H. a call.  Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends can, by giving the color of the hair, eyes and complexion, secure a permanent and life-like portrait.  Photographs can be finished in Water Colors, Pastelle, India Ink and Crayons, at prices ranging from $10 to $30.  The plain Photographs from $2 to $10.  Welainotypes [sic.] for lockets, Cases, Rings and Pins.  Ambrotypes, Vignettes, Willographs for sending in letters, &c., taken in all weather.  E. Hunt, Photographist, Raleigh, N. C.

Advertisement ran from March 3, 1860 to October 2, 1861.

1860 August 10.  Spirit of the Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 31, 1860, Vol. XII, No. 10, P. 1.

Award Of Premiums.  At the Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society of North Carolina, held in this City, on the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th of October, 1860…

Fine Arts.

Best specimens of daguerreotypes,……E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes,………..E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of photographs,……….E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of col’d photographs,…E. Hunt, 5.

1862 October 17.  Semi Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 17, 1862, Vol. XII, No. 84, P. 3.

Lost Or Mislaid, Two Notes Of Hand—Both Executed By John W. Cosby with L. N. Heartt security, 75 dollars each, one due on the 1st July, 1862 and the other due the 1st January next.  All persons are forbidden to trade for said notes.

1863 February 13.  Semi Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 13, 1863, Vol. XIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Money Found.  By Describing The Money And Paying For This advertisement, the owner can get the money.  E. Hunt.

1865 August 8.  Daily Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  August 8, 1865, Vol. I, No. 95, P. 2.

Desirable Property For Sale.  The Undersigned Offers For Sale A Desirable Farm 1¼ miles West of the Capitol, containing 65 acres good bottom Land, well watered and timbered, with a comfortable Dwelling House and out buildings, a Well of superior water, and a young Orchard of good bearing Trees.  Also a house near the Capitol, and 100 acres of Land two miles from the Railroad at Mebanesville, well timbered with oak, with a good Log House and good Orchard.  Apply to E. Hunt.  At his Photograph Gallery, on Fayetteville St.

1865 September 23.  The Daily Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 23, 1865, Vol. 1, No. 135, P. 3.

Mr. J. W. Watson, the daguerreotypist, has bought out Mr. E. Hunt’s establishment over the store of Mr. Grausman, on Fayetteville Street, and will open, in a few days, a full supply of Photographs, Cases, &c., and will be glad to wait on all visitors who desire to call on him.  His prices are moderate, and pictures well executed.  Remember that this is the only establishment of the kind in the City.

1865 October 5.  The Daily North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 5, 1865, Vol. 1, No. 145, P. 2.

Photograph And Fine Art Gallery.  The Subscriber Takes This Method Of Informing the citizens of North Carolina that he has taken the Photograph Gallery formerly occupied by E. Hunt, on Main Street, renovated and refitted it in a first class style, and is now prepared to execute all kinds of pictures known in his line, from the smallest miniature to a life size portrait colored in oil.  Persons having pictures of deceased friends may send the likeness with description of  persons, color of hair, complexion, &c., and obtain a picture of any size, colored in oil.  A splendid stock of material always on hand.  Plain and fancy cases, frames and card de visites made at the shortest notice. 

The subscriber flatters himself that after a practical experience of 16 years he will be able to please even the most fastidious.  He is determined to keep pace with the times, and that none may have cause to send work in his line beyond Raleigh to get it better executed, or on better terms.

Particular attention given to the making of Children’s Likenesses.

Citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine specimens of the art, whether they desire a likeness or not; over the store of M. Grausman, Main Street.  Cloudy weather makes no difference.

The trade can be furnished with instruments, stock and materials.  J. W. Watson.

Howard, Lysander Bradford

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

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

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

1868                Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

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

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

N. D.  9th plate advertising card

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

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

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

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

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

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

[2] Private collection

Houston, R. A,

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1856

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

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

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, solicited.

Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug & Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to August 21, 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 21 to April 15, 1857.

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 5, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 25 to May 10, 1858.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Houston, Isaac H.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859-1860       Goodnow’s Building, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1860                Address Unknown, Quincy, Massachusetts.[1]

1861-1862       Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1859 March 5.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XXIII, No. X, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Photographs.  Mr. I. H. Houston, Would inform the Citizens of Quincy and vicinity that he has fitted up a room in Goodnow’s Building, and invites the attention of all whom wish anything pertaining to the Art.  All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1859.

1860 April 21.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  April 21, 1860, Vol. XXIV, No. XVI, P. 2.

Ambrotypes & Photographs.  The subscriber would inform his friends and the Public of Quincy and Vicinity, that he has taken the room recently occupied by I. H. Houston where he is prepared to execute Ambrotypes, Photographs and Melainotypes in the best manner at reasonable prices. 

Persons wishing pictures would do well to call soon as my stay is of short duration.  Alonzo Jones.

1861 January 26.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  January 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. IV, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, I. H. Houston, Will take your picture for 12½ cents for a few days only.  Large Photographs, only $1.00; duplicates only 50 cents.

Call early and secure the Shadow ere the substance fades.

Advertisement ran on January 26 & February 2, 1861.

1861 February 9.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  February 9, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. VI, P. 2.

The Best & most durable Pictures are those Large $1.00 Photographs, Executed By I. H. Houston, Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy.  Large Photographs made from Small Picture of deceased friends for $1.00.

Advertisement ran from February 9, 1861 to February 8, 1862.

1861 October 26.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  October 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 22d, 1861…

Houston, Isaac H.

1861 December 22.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. LI, P. 2.

Particular Notice.  Mr. I. H. Houston wishes to inform the citizens of Quincy that in consequence of a change of Businesses he will not remain in town after January 1st, and those persons having pictures at his Saloon are particularly requested to call and get the same.  I. H. Houston.

Advertisement ran on December 21 & 28, 1861.

1862 October 25.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1862, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 18, 1862…

Houston, Isaac H.

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

House, Thomas J. B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 28 to September 17, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 3 to September 23, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran on September 17 & 24, 1857.     

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 2 to December 30, 1858. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Those Photographs of Mr. House are becoming very popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hoag, David R.

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

1853                14 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                20 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.1

1858                Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                146 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858-1873       100 West Fourth Street, opposite the Post Office, Cincinnati, Ohio. [2]

1858 July 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 22, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 120, P. 2.

The Masonic Temple…

We are informed that Hoag, of Fifth street, has taken a large number of photographs of the design of the Temple, sketched and completed by the Architects.

1858 November 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 3, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 209, P. 2.

Visit Porter’s Art Place 100 Fourth Street, Opposite The Post Office.  It is the largest and most elegant Daguerrean and Photographic Gallery in America, and contains the finest collection of life and smaller size Portraits finished in Oil and Water Colors, of any other Gallery of its kind.  It is a delightful place to spend an hour in, and the celebrated Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Terolypes and Helleographs, taken only by Porter & Hoag, are truly Gems of Art.

Likenesses in every style, and of all sizes taken during any weather.  Daguerreotypes copied to any size and painted in Oil, and good likenesses guaranteed.

Strangers should by all means visit this Gallery before leaving our City, for it is the most delightful place of resort in it.  Admission Free. 

Particular attention paid to taking Childrens’ Likenesses.  Bring them with you.  

Advertisement ran from November 3 to 16, 1858.

1858 November 4.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 4, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 210, P. 3.

Copartnership.—I Have This Day associated with me D. K. Hoag, as a partner in the Daguerrean and Photographic business, and we will be happy to wait upon our old friends and customers to those celebrated likenesses that have always been taken at Porters Art Palace, and that now have such a great reputation throughout the country.  The firm will do business under the name and style of Porter & Hoag.  Gallery, 100 Fourth street opposite the Post Office.  W. S. Porter.  Cincinnati, October 18, 1858.

Advertisement was recorded on November 4 & 5, 1858.

1858 November 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 221, P. 2.

The Very Best.  Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaneotypes taken daily by Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.

1858 November 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 19, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 223, P. 2.

Great Success Is Always The most conclusive proof of superior merit.  And any one that wants an excellent likeness of any size or style must go and sit to Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.

1859 February 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 1, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 286, P. 2.

Wanted—Boy—A good German boy from 11 to 16 years of age, at Porter & Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street.

1859 February 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 304, P. 2.

Porter & Hoag, At No. 100 Fourth street, opposite the Post Office, are making exquisite Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaineotypes. [sic.]

1859 February 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 28, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 309, P. 2.

A Cincinnatian Attempts to Commit Suicide in Louisville.  The Louisville Democrat, of Saturday says:  On Tuesday last a young gentleman registered his name as G. S. Henry, and took lodging at the Exchange Hotel, corner of Main and Sixth street, in our city.  He is from twenty-five to thirty years of  age, dark hair, and looks like a gentleman of refinement and education. 

Early of Thursday morning his groans disturbed the slumbers of some persons sleeping near his apartment, and they gave the alarm.  Upon proceeding to his room they found the door locked, and entrance was effected only through the transum. [sic.]

They found him insensible and groaning from the effects of poison.  Near his bedside was found a small bottle labelled “Prussie Acid.” 

A physician was immediately called, and such antidotes administered as have thus far prolonged his life.  The probability is that he is out of danger.

The following note, written in a clear and clerkly hand, was found in the room:

To the Proprietor of the Exchange Hotel:

Dear Sir:—Will you, on finding me, please telegraph D. R. Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street, or W. J. Jackson, No. 3o3 Western Row, Cincinnati, Ohio, and oblige, Yours respectfully, My real name is Geo. H. Stillman. 

The Cincinnati papers of the 24th and 25th inst., are conjecturing at the mysterious disappearance of Stillman.  He was engaged in a daguerrean Gallery in that city.

1859 March 4.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 4, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 3.

Home Interest…G. W. Stillman, late Hoag’s Gallery, 146 West Fifth street, is prepared to take Pictures at much reduced prices.  Give him a call; you are sure to be pleased.  His motto is “Excelsior.”

1859 March 18.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio) March 18, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 3.

Home Interest…Porter & Hoag’s Art Gallery, Fourth Street, opposite the Post-Office.—This gallery and repertory of Photographic art is acknowledged by all who have had an opportunity of comparing it with other establishments, to be the most extensive and complete in the Western country.

The “reception room” is unquestionably a splendid apartment.  It is a large and handsome room, on the second floor, with walls most exquisitely frescoed, and adorned with a very large collection of elegantly-executed portraits of the most distinguished personages of this country, male and female.

This department of the institution in under the superintendence of Mrs. Hoag—an amiable and intelligent lady, who will be happy to contribute all within her power to the pleasure of her visitors.

The Melainotype department is under the immediate supervision of Mr. Hoag, who was, we believe, the first to introduce this branch of the photographic art into this city.  Mr. Hoag’s Melainotypes are acknowledged to be the best of the kind produced anywhere.

The third story of the building is divided into thirteen departments, for the execution of the several branches of this beautiful and highly appreciated art.

We have no space at our disposal, or we should refer to the various operations carried on in this institute in detail; but we must say that the artists employed are the best the country can produce, and the work here executed is sure, always, to give the most complete satisfaction.  We recommend our readers to pay Messrs. Porter & Hoag’s Art Palace a visit.

At a future time, we shall give a more extended notice.

1859 May 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio) May 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 3.

A Fine Photograph was shown us yesterday, of Rev. Jas. McCabe, of Baltimore, the gentleman who delivered the address to the I. O. of O. F., (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) at their fortieth anniversary, in this city, on the 20th of April.  The Messrs.  Porter & Hoag, catching the spirit of the occasion, asked a sitting of the gentleman, and produced a splendid likeness.  We like the public vim of such firms, that can afford to take the men of mark that come among us. Besides taking superb pictures, they take the public estimation and the profits thereof, which is just.

1859 September 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 26, P. 1.

The Ohio Mechanics’ Institute Exhibition at Pike’s Opera-House…Classes of Articles—Names of Exhibitors…

No. 31.—Fine Arts, including Daguerreotypes and Photographs.

Photographs of machines manufactured in Philadelphia by Sellers & Co.

Porter & Hoag

J. W. Winder

Dewey & Co.

Photographic likeness done in India Ink by a Boston Artist; J. J. Albers.

1860 June 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 13, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 87, P. 2.

Photographs On Canvass.  The best in the city are made by Porter & Hoag, Opposite The Post Office.

1860 August 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 151, P. 2.

Card—Allen Smith, Jr., And Israel Quick became partners in our establishment on the 2d day of July last.  Porter & Hoag, of Porter’s Art Gallery.

The name of the firm will hereafter be W. S. Porter & Co.  Porter & Hoag, Photographers.  Smith & Quick, Artists.

1860 September 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 15, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 166, P. 1.

United States Fair.  National Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition at Cincinnati September 12th, 1860, Eighth Annual National Fair.

The Art Gallery attachment to the Domestic Hall dignified with the tithe of the Art Gallery, was open to the public yesterday…There are photographic views of the new Commercial Building, the Burnet House, and Heidelbach, Seasongood & Co.’s rooms, executed by Messrs. Eaton & Weber.  Porter & Hoag have a variety of fine specimens of Photography…

1861 May 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 24, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 68, P. 2.

We are indebted to W. S. Porter & Co. and to Eaton & Webber, for admirable photographs of Col. Robert Anderson.  Persons wishing to procure likenesses of this hero, patriot and gentleman, suitable for framing and parolor ornaments, will know who to apply.

1861 July 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 6, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 106, P. 2.

School Children.—Those little ones who took part in the Opera House concert, are desired to attend there at one o’clock this afternoon.  Messrs. Porter & Hoag will take their pictures.

1861 August 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 19, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 143, P. 3.

Before Judge Storer.  In Chambers.—Porter vs, Hoag and others.  The motion heretofore made for the appointment of a receiver, was granted.

1861 August 20.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 20, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 144, P. 3.

Correction.—In the case of Porter vs. Hoag, (before Judge Storer), a receiver was not appointed, (as stated in a former report), but an entry was agreed upon, appointing a party as book-keeper and cashier, and for the business to go on as heretofore until October, when a public sale of the concern will take place.

1861 October 11.  Cincinnati Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 11, 1861, Vol. VI, No. 38, P. 4.

Notice.—D. R. Hoag And Israel Quick, of the late firm W. S. Porter & Co., No. 100 West Fourth-st., have this day purchased the entire interest of the aforesaid establishment.  The Daguerreotype and Photographic business will be carried on as heretofore, in all its branches, at the above named place, under the name and firm of Hoag & Quick.

The books and accounts of the late firm will be settled up by Porter & Hoag.

1861 November 16.  Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 16, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 118, P. 3.

Meeting Of The Sketch Club.—The Sketch Club is appointed to meet this evening, at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, 100 west Fourth street.  Subject for illustration, Longfellow’s Evangeline.

1861 November 16.  Cincinnati Daily Enquirer.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 16, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 328, Whole No. 6219, P. 2.

The Sketch Club—The members comprising this “goodie companie” will meet this evening at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, No. 100 West Fourth street.  The theme to be illustrated is Longfellow’s “Evangeline.”

1861 November 20.  Cincinnati Daily Enquirer.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 20, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 19, Whole No. 6222, P. 3.

Before Judge Storer.—The case of Hoag vs. Porter, a bill filed to obtain a dissolution of a contract and settlement of partnership affairs, (the parties being daguerreotypists), was disposed of.  During the progress of the case they had settled the points of controversy except in relation to some uncollected accounts, &c., and the matter was now closed up by the judgement of the Court.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900. (1862-1873.)

Hines, E. A.

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

C.1843-1853   Address and Location Unknown

1854                Rooms over the Post Office, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1854-1855       Rooms over the Store of E. Marcus, Little Rock, Arkansas,

1857-1858       Corner Main and Markham Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1858                Markham Street, opposite State House, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1859-1860       Address Unknown, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1853 November 11.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 11, 1853, Gazette Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Democrat Vol. VIII, No. 27, P. 2.

Daguerrean Artist.—Attention is called to the card of Mr. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, published in to-day’s paper.  Mr. H. can do what he professes to do.  If any one doubt it try him.

1853 November 11.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 11, 1853, Gazette Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Democrat Vol. VIII, No. 27, P. 3.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Room (same formerly occupied by Mr. Kellogg), upstairs in Witt’s three story building, nearly opposite the Anthony House.  Likenesses taken from full size plates, down to the smallest locket, breast-pins, or ring.  Work done in a fine style.  Persons wishing to sit for a picture will not be charged unless the picture gives satisfaction.—Having a large instrument, of the best style, family groups can be taken with facility and at a cost but little more than a single picture.  Call and see specimens. 

Advertisement ran from November 11, 1853 to February 10, 1854.

1854 April 18.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  April 18, 1854, Old Series Vol. XI, New Series Vol. II, No. 27, P. 3.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and the country generally, that he has fitted up rooms over the post office, with good light and other conveniences, which enable him to take pictures of the finest tone and most artistic taste.—He would further state, that having on hand a large supply of fine stock, of every variety, he is determined to take pictures at very reduced prices, compared with former rates.  Persons in the city or country feeling disposed to have pictures true to life and of beautiful finish will please call and examine for themselves.  Persons desiring miniatures in lockets and breast-pins can be supplied, as he keeps on hand an assortment of those articles adapted to such purposes. 

He pledges himself that no exertion shall be withheld to render entire satisfaction.

The best time for operating is from 8 o’clock in the morning till four in the evening.

Advertisement ran from April 18 to November 15, 1854.

1854 May 18.  Arkansas Whig.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 18, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 52, P. 4.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and the country generally, that he has fitted up rooms over the post office, with good light and other conveniences, which enable him to take pictures of the finest tone and most artistic taste.—He would further state, that having on hand a large supply of fine stock, of every variety, he is determined to take pictures at very reduced prices, compared with former rates.  Persons in the city or country feeling disposed to have pictures true to life and of beautiful finish will please call and examine for themselves.  Persons desiring miniatures in lockets and breast-pins can be supplied, as he keeps on hand an assortment of those articles adapted to such purposes. 

He pledges himself that no exertion shall be withheld to render entire satisfaction.

The best time for operating is from 8 o’clock in the morning till four in the evening.  April 18, 1854.

Advertisement ran from May 18, 1854 to May 24, 1855.

1854 November 8.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 8, 1854, Old Series Vol. XII, New Series Vol. III, No. 4, P. 2.

Mr. Hines has removed to the room over Marcus’s clothing store on Markham street, where he has a fine sky-light, and is well prepared to take pictures in the most perfect manner.

1854 November 22.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 22, 1854, Old Series Vol. XII, New Series Vol. III, No. 6, P. 3.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and the country generally, that he has fitted up rooms over the store of E. Marcus, near the Anthony House, with good sky-light and other conveniences, which enable him to take pictures of the finest tone and most artistic taste.

He would further state, that having on hand a large supply of fine stock, of every variety, he is determined to take pictures at very reduced prices, compared with former rates.  Persons in the city or country feeling disposed to have pictures true to life and of beautiful finish will please call and examine for themselves.  Persons desiring miniatures in lockets and breast-pins can be supplied, as he keeps on hand an assortment of those articles adapted to such purposes. 

He pledges himself that no exertion shall be withheld to render entire satisfaction.

The best time for operating is from 8 o’clock in the morning till four in the evening.

Advertisement ran from November 22, 1854 to July 10, 1855.

1857 October 10.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 10, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 14, P. 2.

See Advertisement of E. A. Hines.  It is important to those concerned.

1857 October 10.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 10, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 14, P. 3.

Important Notice—Daguerrean Apparatus and Pictures for Sale.  E. A. Hines, Being desirous to close out his business, notifies all persons indebted to him to call and make payment, as they may save trouble and expense thereby.

Hines has, in his possession, many pictures which he is anxious to deliver to their owners.  All concerned will please call on him.

Hines also offers for sale, at reasonable prices, a lot of Cameras and stock, sufficient to start three Daguerrean, Ambrotype and other picture galleries.

Hines also offers for sale, a valuable lot of Books and specimens Pictures—to be sold either singly or by the lot.  Little Rock, Oct 9, 1857.

1857 October 17.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 17, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 36, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 15, P. 3.

E A. Hines, Artist, Has re-opened his gallery on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, where he is prepared, with the latest improvements, to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, And all styles of pictures, in the most improved and artistic manner.

Citizens and strangers will consult their own interests in visiting his Gallery, and procuring the best style of Pictures.  Satisfaction given in all cases, and charges reasonable.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, Little Rock.

Artists furnished with all kinds of goods pertaining to the art at fair prices.  Little Rock.

Advertisement ran on October 20 to

1857 October 20.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 20, 1857, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 2, P. 3.

E A. Hines, Artist, Has re-opened his gallery on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, where he is prepared, with the latest improvements, to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, And all styles of pictures, in the most improved and artistic manner.

Citizens and strangers will consult their own interests in visiting his Gallery, and procuring the best style of Pictures.  Satisfaction given in all cases, and charges reasonable.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, Little Rock.

Artists furnished with all kinds of goods pertaining to the art at fair prices.  Little Rock.

Advertisement ran on October 20 to August 18, 1858.

1858 August 25.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  August 25, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 46, P. 3.

Pictures!  Cheap Pictures!  E. A. Hines, Artist, Has removed his Picture Establishment from the corner of Main and Markham streets to the fine and capacious building opposite the State House, Known as the State Bank, having procured in this commodious building suitable rooms, affording a splendid light, and having the very best Instruments the market can afford, and also having some fifteen years experience in the business is prepared to give entire satisfaction in the Art of Photography in all its very branches—pictures on Glass, Leather, Paper, Melainotype and many other styles, too numerous to mention.  Citizens and strangers who may want any of the above named pictures shall receive his best efforts to please them in his profession.  At the very reduced prices at which he is now selling pictures, persons can not complain or neglect to get their pretty faces taken for want of money, for it is next to that of getting pictures without money and without price.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on Markham street, opposite the State House, in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from August 25 to September 15, 1858.

1858 August 28.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  August 28, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 19, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 8, P. 3

Pictures!  Cheap Pictures!  E. A. Hines, Artist, Has removed his Picture Establishment from the corner of Main and Markham streets to the fine and capacious building opposite the State House, Known as the State Bank, having procured in this commodious building suitable rooms, affording a splendid light, and having the very best Instruments the market can afford, and also having some fifteen years experience in the business is prepared to give entire satisfaction in the Art of Photography in all its very branches—pictures on Glass, Leather, Paper, Melainotype and many other styles, too numerous to mention.  Citizens and strangers who may want any of the above named pictures shall receive his best efforts to please them in his profession.  At the very reduced prices at which he is now selling pictures, persons can not complain or neglect to get their pretty faces taken for want of money, for it is next to that of getting pictures without money and without price.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on Markham street, opposite the State House, in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from August 28 to October 9, 1858.

1858 September 4.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  September 4, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 20, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 9, P. 2.

Hines has removed his portrait Gallery to the old State Bank building.  See adv’t.

1858 September 15.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  September 15, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 49, P. 3.

Ambrotypes For One Dollar!  E. A. Hines, Artist, Has removed his Picture Establishment from the corner of Main and Markham streets to the fine and capacious building opposite the State House, Known as the State Bank, having procured in this commodious building suitable rooms, affording a splendid light, and having the very best Instruments the market can afford, and also having some fifteen years experience in the business is prepared to give entire satisfaction in the Art of Photography in all its very branches—pictures on Glass, Leather, Paper, Melainotype and many other styles, too numerous to mention.  Citizens and strangers who may want any of the above named pictures shall receive his best efforts to please them in his profession.  At the very reduced prices at which he is now selling pictures, persons can not complain or neglect to get their pretty faces taken for want of money, for it is next to that of getting pictures without money and without price.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on Markham street, opposite the State House, in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 6, 1858.

1858 October 9.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 9, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 14, P. 2.

Pictures.—Persons desiring good pictures are referred to Hines’ advertisement in another column.  Call and see him.

1858 October 9.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 9, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Megascopic Portraits, Life Size.  E. A. Hines, Artist, Returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to him, and would inform them that he has removed from the corner of Main and Markham streets, to the State Bank, opposite the State House.

Having obtained in this commodious building Rooms far more suitable, in every way, than those he occupied before, with a superior light and other facilities, is prepared, having every variety of instruments, to take all kinds of Pictures in the Art.  He would further state that he is now ready, with a large Solar Camera to take Magnified Copies up to Lifesize Portraits of small Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of any deceased persons or others, thereby furnishing with a large Portrait that may be framed which will be durable for any length of time.  He also takes Pictures on Leather, paper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Plantinum and others to numerous to mention.  Prices adapted to every emergency.  Photographs on Paper convenient for those who wish to send Pictures to their numerous friends, beautifully taken for three and five dollars per dozen.  Citizens and strangers who want any thing in the Picture line will do well to call and examine.  Remember E. A. Hines, opposite the State House in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art in all its branches. 

Advertisement ran from October 9, 1858 to April 16, 1859.

1858 October 20.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 20, 1858, Vol. 16, No. 2, P. 3.

Megascopic Portraits, Life Size.  E. A. Hines, Artist, Returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to him, and would inform them that he has removed from the corner of Main and Markham streets, to the State Bank, opposite the State House.

Having obtained in this commodious building Rooms far more suitable, in every way, than those he occupied before, with a superior light and other facilities, is prepared, having every variety of instruments, to take all kinds of Pictures in the Art.  He would further state that he is now ready, with a large Solar Camera to take Magnified Copies up to Lifesize Portraits of small Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of any deceased persons or others, thereby furnishing with a large Portrait that may be framed which will be durable for any length of time.  He also takes Pictures on Leather, paper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Plantinum and others to numerous to mention.  Prices adapted to every emergency.  Photographs on Paper convenient for those who wish to send Pictures to their numerous friends, beautifully taken for three and five dollars per dozen.  Citizens and strangers who want any thing in the Picture line will do well to call and examine.  Remember E. A. Hines, opposite the State House in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art in all its branches.  Oct. 13, 1858.  (missing issue).

Advertisement ran from October 20, 1858 to  May 18, 1859.

1858 November 6.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 6, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 39, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 18, P. 2.

We have seen some of the pictures made at the “Sky-Light Gallery, corner Main and Markham streets, and must say that for depth of tone, correctness of expression, and for that nice gradation of light and shades that is the life and soul of a picture they are equal to any we have ever seen in large cities.

1859 November 23.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. 17, No. 7, P. 2.

Photographic Portraits.—Those who have not visited Hines’ gallery lately, have a treat in store.  The full size portraits taken by his instruments and afterwards painted in oil are remarkable for their fidelity to the originals.  A cabinet portrait of Capt. Pike is as good a likeness as we ever saw anywhere or of any person.  Hines can take as good pictures as any artist in his line and work cheaply.   Go see his collection.

1859 December 1.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  December 1, 1859, Vol. 16, No. 8, P. 2.

Photographs Colored in Oil.  We have, elsewhere, noticed the portraits by Mr. Jackson, the artist.

Mr. Hines, whose daguerrean gallery is so well known and whose skill is so universally acknowledged, is now taking life-size photographs, and has these colored in oil by Mr. Jackson, so as to combine the correctness of the photograph with the exquisite coloring of a true artist.  Several of our citizens have pictures of this kind taken that are absolutely startling from their resemblances to the original, and if the artist could but endow them with speech he would become a second Prometheus.

Those who desire to secure a likeness correct as to feature and color should secure one of these.  They excel anything we have ever seen or read of.  There is no hyperbole in this notice—if the reader thinks so, let him go judge for himself.  Besides these colored photographs, there are others, of prominent members of the General Assembly, of different sizes that are worth a visit to those who wish to see the perfection that can be arrived at.—Rooms, up stairs in the State Bank, opposite the capitol.

1860 May 12.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. 17, No. 22, P. 2.

Our Arkansas Gallery.—For a year or more we have been collecting pictures of places and prominent persons in Arkansas, and have succeeded in getting up quite a little gallery.  Among others, we are indebted to Mr. E. A. Hines, for an excellent likeness of Capt. Pike, and to Mr. Wm. Batt, the daguerrean artist for some views.  One is a view of the Woodruff building, another of the Ashley mansion in this city, and still another of the city of Napoleon in this State. 

Mr. Batt’s establishment is on Markham street, on the corner of the block above  the post-office, where he furnishes excellent ambrotypes for 25 and 50 cents.

Hill, J.

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

1857-1859       Drew’s Building, Third Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

1857 October 31.  Falls Evening News.  (Minneapolis, Minnesota.)  October 31, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 26, P. 2.

Great Excitement At The New Photograph And Ambrotype Gallery!!  Pictures for the Million!  50 taken in one day, and more waiting!  J. Hill & Co., successor to J. H. Kelley invite the Public to examine their specimens of Photographs, colored and plain. Ambrotypes by an entire new process.  Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes and Pictures on patent leather. Having a complete stock of cases, Frames, Lockets, &c., we are now prepared to put up pictures in every form—we also have on hand a few oil paintings for sale cheap.

N.B. Particular attention is invited to the clear and life-like expression of the eye, the rich and beautiful softness of tone, the rare and exquisite finish of both plate and picture, and especially to their permanence.  We wish it distinctly understood that we use none but the very best materials.  Those who have favored us with a call, have expressed the most perfect satisfaction, and that they are in point of delineation, boldness and unerring truthfulness, equalled by few.  J. Hill & Co.  Oct. 21.

1858 March 13.  Saint Paul Financial, Real Estate and Railroad Advertiser.  (St. Paul, Minnesota.)  March 13, 1858, P. 3.

New Photograph And Ambrotype Gallery.  Hill, Kelly & Company, Having opened a suit of Rooms in Drew’s Building, on Third Street, (next door to Cathcart’s) are now ready to wait on all who may favor them with a call, and prepared to take all the different styles of pictures now in use, consisting of

Photographs, colored and plain, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Pictures on Patent Leather—all of which are warranted.  Perfect satisfaction will be given, or no charge.

A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited.  St. Paul, Jan. 25th, 1858.

1858 May 1.  Saint Paul Weekly Minnesotian.  (Saint Paul,Minnesota.)  May 1, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 31, P. 3.

Persons having friends who are members of the Legislature can obtain pictures of them by calling at Hill, Kelley & Co.’s Ambrotype Saloon, Drew’s Building, Third Street.   

1859 October 15.  Saint Paul Weekly Minnesotian.  (Saint Paul,Minnesota.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. 9, No. 5, P. 1

The State Fair.  Five Thousand People In Attendance.  Minneapolis, Thursday Ec=vening, October 6th, 1859…

St. Paul exhibitors as follows…

Hill & Kelley—Case of ambrotypes and melainotypes…

Just thirteen in all!  Yet I am glade to say that the St. Paul articles formed a main part of the Fair.  The very first thing one sees on going into the main building, is a beautiful display of Photographs, &c. from the well-known St. Paul Artist, Whitney, and another equally fine case from Messrs. Hill & Kelly.  A crowd was about these pictures all the time, and they certainly were altogether as fine a gallery of pictures as we ever saw in such a place.  They both deserve premiums.

Hilberbrand, J. A. J.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , , ,

1859                Court House, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1859                Rooms at the Planters’ Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1859 May 25.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 20, P. 3.

Hildebrand & Gibson, Ambrotype and Melainotype Artists!  Respectfully announce to the citizens of this Vicinity, that they have taken Rooms at the Planters’ Hotel, and are prepared to take Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Copy Likenesses in the best and latest style, at prices to suit the times.

Determined to give every one a chance to see themselves in miniature, they have reduced their prices to the lowest possible figure.

They will take likenesses in neat cases, at $1,00 and upwards, according to the finish of the case.

All work warranted to give satisfaction or no pay.

We would suggest to those who wish likenesses, to wear dark colored or black dresses, as the pictures thus taken, will be in every way superior to those taken in light colored dresses.

Come one—come all, and look at yourselves in one of our Ambrotypes.  Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.  Hildebrand & Gibson.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to June 29, 1859.

1859 October 19.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Notice.  The partnership heretofore existing, under the name and style of Hildebrand & Gibson, for taking Ambrotypes and other pictures, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement.  J. A. J. Hildebrand,  John Gibson.

1859 October 19.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.!  J. A. J. Hildebrand thanks the citizens for their patronage heretofore extended to him, and begs to inform them that he will remain a short time longer in Edgefield at the Court House, where he will be prepared to take likenesses, and give instructions to young gentlemen in his art, on the most reasonable terms.  he will also, sell to any one making application to him at low rates, a full set of instruments, with the stock necessary to fit out a good Ambrotypist. 

J. A. J. Hildebrand.                

Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 23, 1859.