Category Archives: Melainotypes

Hall, Alfred

August 2, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAlfred Hall, Ambrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Frank A. Brown, Lawrence Massachusetts, Manchester New Hampshire, Melainotypist, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1851 2 Museum Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]

1853-1856 Essex Street, 8 City Block, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1857-1861 142 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1862 142 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

1865 Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1851 September 23. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 23, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 283, P. 2.

Money Found. On Sunday the 21^st day of September. The owner can have the same by calling on Alfred Hall, at Brown’s Daguerreotype Rooms—proving property, and paying for this notice.

Advertisement ran from September 23 to 26, 1851.

1859 December 17. Lawrence American. (Lawrence, Massachusetts.) December 17, 1859, Vol. 5, No. 11, P. 4.

Hall’s Gallery of Art, 142 Essex street…Lawrence (Formerly 8, City Block.)

Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and all other styles of Pictures made in the most perfect manner Old pictures copied (even those that are quite imperfect) to a larger size, and colored in a style to render them the most life-like and pleasing.

Photographs of Clergymen, and Teachers, College and School Classes and in fact any person in want of a considerable number, will be furnished at extremely Low Prices. The proprietor is prepared to go to any part of the country and take pictures of Classes, Military or Fire Companies, Views of Buildings &c.

Remember the place, Hall’s, 142, Essex street, Lawrence.

1861 July 6. Lawrence American. (Lawrence, Massachusetts.) July 6, 1861, Vol. VI, No. 40, Whole No. 300, P. 3.

Get Your Photograph Taken. Twenty-four for One Dollar! Twenty-five cents for each subsequent Dozen!

Just the thing to send in letters, for visiting cards, or exchange with shop or schoolmates, &c. &c.

Hall, 142 Essex Street, Lawrence, Has an arrangement by which Photographs can be made with such rapidity, that he can furnish them at the above price.

Ambrotypes and Melainotypes taken very cheap.

Photographs of all kinds taken, and finished in India Ink, or colored in Water, Oil or Pastel, on the Most Reasonable terms.

A large assortment of French and American Frames, Oval and Square, Gilt and Black, constantly on hand, for sale cheaper than can be bought at any other place.

Halls, 142 Essex Street. [292][2]

Advertisement was recorded thirty five times between July 6, 1861 to December 27, 1862.

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

[2] Whole number for start of advertrisement.

Gilpatrics M. G.

June 26, 2025Ambrotypes, MelainotypesAmbrotypist, Groton Junction Massachusetts, M. G. Gilpatrics, Melainotypistpioneeramericanphotographers

1859 New Building, Over Jewelry Store and Clothing Store, Groton Junction, Massachusetts.

1859 September 29. Railroad Mercury. (Groton, Massachusetts.) September 29, 1859, Vol. 1, No. III, P. 2.

Everybody should visit Gilpatrics new Ambrotype Rooms and have one of his splendid Picturesput up in the best style and at almost any price.

1859 September 29. Railroad Mercury. (Groton, Massachusetts.) September 29, 1859, Vol.1, No. III, P. 3.

New Ambrotype Rooms, In the New Building, over the Jewelry Store and Clothing Store,opposite the Depots, Groton Junction, MS. (sic.) M. G. Gilpatrics. Ambrotype And Meleoneotype (sic.) Rooms.

Particular attention paid to copying and taking likenesses of sick and deceased persons. Advertisement ran from September 29 to December 29, 1859.

1860 January 5. Railroad Mercury. (Groton, Massachusetts.) January 5, 1860, Vol. 1, No. XVII, P. 3.

Ambrotype Rooms, In Gerrishes’ Building, opposite the Depots, Groton Junction, Ms. (sic.)Particular attention paid to copying and taking likenesses of sick and deceased persons. M. G. Gilpatrics.

Advertisement ran from January 5, 1860 to September 19, 1861.

Gates, P. Tenney

June 11, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Champlain New York, Daguerreotypist, Melainotypist, P. Tenney Gates, Photographer, Plattsburgh New Yorkpioneeramericanphotographers

1850 3 Bridge Street, corner Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York.

1850-1859 M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge Street, corner of Margaret, Plattsburgh, New York.

1859 Address Unknown, Champlain, New York

1860-1861 Address Unknown, Plattsburgh, New York.

1850 July 13. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 13, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 1, P. 3.

Prof. T. P. Gates, Daguerrean, No. 3, Bridge St., cor., of Margaret, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Would most cordially invite his friends , and the public generally, to call and examine his large collection of specimens, new style of cases, gold and plated lockets, gilt, Chinese, enameled and fancy, clasp books, of all sizes. Also china, stone, stucco, gilt, and venered frames in which pictures will be inserted at reduced prices. Having been at great expense in procuring an entire set of the best German Cameras, of all sizes, and all other instruments of the best quality, together with a new patent polishing apparatus, the only one in use in the State, which mares the plates finer and more sensitive, and thus give a clearer and more life-like expression to the miniature, than by the hand polishing of country operators. In style of execution and picturesque effect, in boldness of character and beauty of expression, in variety of size, and delicacy of light and shadows, he will aim at the highest perfection possible. Perfect likenesses taken of children When Awake.

His arrangements are such, that he takes miniatures of sick and deceased persons, at his rooms or elsewhere. He makes great pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory, please examine specimens of deceased persons in his collection.

Copies taken from portraits, miniatures, paintings and engravings, without reversing. Instructions given in the art, and everything appertaining to the business, furnished at reasonable prices. Pictures Taken Equally As Well In Cloudy And Stormy Weather. Please Read.

The superiority of his likenesses is the result of much care in the arrangement throughout, and particularly in the attitude, lights and shade, he thus obtains a mild, delicate, pleasing eye, instead of a white blotch nearly or wholly covering the pupil, either giving it a wild unnatural glare, or destroying its lively appearance. His pictures of children, being instantly taken, are invariably satisfactory, and generally pleasing.

P. S. Prof. G. has the exclusive right of taking all the Improved Patent Daguerreotypes of the day.

His rooms will be open from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from July 13 to 27, 1850.

1850 August 3. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 3, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 4, P. 3.

Gates’ Patent Daguerrean Gallery, No. 3 Bridge Street, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Is furnished with all the improved instruments and other apparatus suitable for taking small children and family groups superior to any in New York or elsewhere.

Also a large number of Clasp Books and Fancy cases, in which pictures will be inserted as cheap as the same quality can be obtained elsewhere.

New and splendid discovery! The Patent “Magic Back Ground.” By this process the Back Ground is made to take all the most brilliant colors, giving great beauty to the picture and leaving the likeness in full bold relief. The celebrated Crayon Daguerreotypes are more than equalled by this process.

Gates is prepared to take all the patent Daguerreotypes of the day, viz: “Magic Back Ground,” Crayons of five shades, Quinch process for taking children with or without the “Magic Back Ground,” or Crayons, in a style that cannot be excelled. Other pictures taken a superior style, and warranted not to fade or corrode, as he uses A NO. 1 stock and chemicals.

Pictures Taken Equally As Well In Cloudy And Stormy Weather.

Instruction given in the Art on reasonable terms. Rooms open from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from August 3 to October 5, 1850.

1850 August 3. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 3, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 4, P. 3.

This is to certify that I, C. J. Anthony, having given Prof. P. T. Gates the sole and exclusive right to use my new process in Daguerreotyping, in the town of Plattsburgh, State of New York, called my patent process, or “Magic back Ground,” Any person or persons using said process in said town, (except in said Gates’ rooms) will lay themselves liable to the penalty of the law. Dated July, 25, 1850. C. J. Anthony, per F. W. Anthony, Agent.

Advertisement ran from August 3 to 24, 1850.

1850 October 12. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 12, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 11, P. 3.

Prof. Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery, No. 3 Bridge Street will be closed on Saturday, October 12^th—all persons in want of pictures before the first of December must call immediately. This is No Humbug.

1850 December 14. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 14, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 23, P. 3.

Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, (M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge-st., cor. of Margaret,) Is now completed and in full operation. This Gallery is one of the largest and best arranged in the United States, and has facilities for taking pictures that cannot be excelled, as it is furnished with a large sky-light and instruments of a superior quality, which enables the proprietor to complete with any thing; as he can take Groups even as many as twenty heads on the same plate with accuracy and dispatch. Also by the same process he takes pictures equally as good in cloudy and stormy weather. Having the experience of over six years, he can warrant every picture to be a perfect fac simile, and not to fade, or the plate to corrode, as good chemicals are used in all cases.

A large assortment of Book, Pearl, & Fancy Cases, suitable for Christmas and New Years’ Presents.

Gallery open from 9 o’clock, A. M. till 4 P. M.

Calls are respectfully solicited by P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1850 to September 13, 1851.

1851 September 13. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 13, 1851, Vol. 42, No. 10, P. 3.

Going Off!! Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery will be closed on the 20^th; all persons in want of pictures will have to call immediately, as he has made arrangements to be absent until about the first of November.

Just received a choice assortment of Silk Velvet Books, Pearl Cases and fancy Frames of all sizes, which will be sold at Reduced Prices until the above time. Ladies and Gents are solicited to call and examine. P. Tenney Gates, Artist.

1851 November 8. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 8, 1851, Vol. 42, No. 18, P. 3.

Re-Opened, Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, (M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge-st., cor. of Margaret,) Has been re-fitted and is now open for the reception of visitors. This Gallery is one of the largest and best arranged in the United States, and it is the intention of the proprietor to render in every part of his business, that attention which the public are entitled to for the liberal patronage he has received. For Over Seven Years he has taken groups, copies, and pictures of all styles and sizes to the number of over 30,000 and that he is sure that he can suit even the most fastidious.

His arrangements are such that he takes pictures of Sick and Deceased persons at his Gallery or at private residences; also takes great pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory and are often so natural as to seem even to artist, in a quiet and pleasant sleep. Please examine specimens of deceased persons in his collection.

Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, family groups and children of all ages.

Instructions given in the art and stock and apparatus furnished at reasonable prices.

Pictures taken equally as well a in cloudy and stormy weather (except of children.)

No pictures re-taken after once declared satisfactory, without extra charge.

A large assortment of new style of Cases just received, which will be sold cheap.

Ladies and groups are respectfully solicited to call and examine for themselves. Gallery open 9 A. M. till 4 P. M. P. Tenney Gates, Artist & Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to July 31, 1852.

1852 July 31. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 31, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 4, P. 3.

Closing Up! Gates’ Gallery will be closed on the 20^th of August. All persons in want of some of his superb Daguerreotypes must call immediately, as my Gallery may not be open until January 1853.

Hours of operating, from 8½ A. M. till 5½ P. M.

N. B. The daguerreotype of both the nominees for the next Presidency still remain on exhibition.

Calls respectfully solicited by P. Tenney Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from July 31 to August 14, 1852.

1852 September 4. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 4, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 9, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For $1. Gates’ Gallery Not Closed Yet Having a large quantity of Stock on hand, I am determined use it up before closing. Therefore I have reduced my price to $1.00 for one month only. After which time my Gallery will positively be closed until the first of January, 1853. Every picture taken at my Gallery is warranted not to fade or the plate corrode; for I use nothing but No. 1 chemicals, and harden all my pictures with pure Gold.

Now is your time to secure those mementos of Life, which, in the trying hour of the separation of friends, no price can purchase.

Pictures taken of invalids or deceased persons at private residences, either in the village or out of town. I always take particular pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory.

Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, Family Groups, and children of all ages, “when awake.”

Pictures taken equally in cloudy and stormy weather (except of small children.)

Just received from New York, a large assortment of elegant New Styles Cases, which will be sold at reduced prices.

All would do well to avail themselves of this opportunity, as the price is extremely low, and you little know what changes a few months may bring about.

Calls respectfully solicited, by P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor. Plattsburgh, Sept. 1, 1852.

N. B. My Gallery would have been closed on the 20^th August if there had not been so much unfavorable weather.

Advertisement ran from September 4 to 25, 1852.

1852 October 16. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 16, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 15, P. 2.

The line of telegraph from Troy to Montreal, on the west side of Lake Champlain is going on rapidly. There is already communication between Troy and Warrensburgh; and the wires from this village to Ausable Forks, via Keeseville, are already up. We shall be in communication with our Troy neighbor before “lection.” The post are all distributed on the line of our railroad, from here to Canghnawaga, where, we understand, the St. Lawrence is to be passed by a submarine telegraph, and thence to the city of Montreal. P. T. Gates is operator in this village—office in his daguerrean gallery.

1852 December 11. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 11, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For $1. Re-Opened, Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery Is now open for the reception of the public, and is supplied with a large and splendid assortment of new style Cases, suitable for Christmas and New Year’s presents, which will be sold cheap. I am now taking a new and beautiful style of Crayon Daguerreotypes, of several shades, which for softness of tone and beauty of lights and shades, no other style can equal.

It will be seen, (as above stated,) that I have fixed prices as low as $1 for perfect pictures in good style cases.

Every picture taken at my Gallery is warranted not to fade or the plate corrode, for I harden all my pictures with pure gold.

Pictures taken of invalids or deceased persons at private residences, either in the village or out of town. I always take particular pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory.

Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, family groups, and children of all ages. Pictures taken equally in cloudy and stormy weather (except of small children.)

No picture Re-taken after once declared satisfactory, without extra charge.

Instruction given in every branch of the business on the most reasonable terms.

Every one visiting my Gallery will have the pleasure of examining the Electro-Chemical Telegraph, as the office is in connection.

Ladies and gentlemen are cordially solicited to call and examine for themselves.

Operating hours from 9 A. M. till 4 P. M.

A Card. I would like to take this opportunity to return my most sincere thanks to the citizens of Plattsburgh and the public generally, for the unlimited share of patronage I have received. It is now over two years since my Gallery was open to the public, and I am happy to say that I think my many efforts have been duly appreciated; and I hope that by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of the same. Respectfully Yours, P. Tenney Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from December 11 to July 30, 1853.

1853 August 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 20, 1853, Vol. 44, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor of the Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery, Returns his most sincere thanks to the Ladies and his patrons generally, for the unlimited patronage they have bestowed upon him since he opened his Daguerreian Establishment, and I hope that by strict attention to this beautiful art, that he may retain all of his old patrons and add scores of new. It is his intention to keep up with all the improvements of the day, so no one can have the privilege of saying “He is behind the times.” But everything will be “O. K.” Every one having work done at his establishment can rely upon its being satisfactory. He will in no case resort to any of the cheap kind of materials. Everything will be of the best quality, and all my Pictures Warranted Not To Fade, as all are taken on Pure Silver Plates, and hardened with Pure Gold.

There are many Daguerreotypes taken at the present day by transient Pretended Daguerreian, that are impositions on the public. They are taken on the poorest quality of Plates, and (if hardened at all) hardened with some cheap Compound that will last until they get out of town, providing that their stay is very limited, and warranted by some to last thousands of years. Such Artists are not uncommon now-a-days.—What is the warrantee of such Artists worth?—The Fifty Cents that they put into their pockets is all they think of. Look Out For Such Impostors! And have your Daguerreotyping done by skillful and experienced Stationary Artists, that can be referred to any future time. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy and stormy weather, except of children.

Hours For Taking Children & Groups, From 10 a. m. until 3 p. m. Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.

Copying done in a scientific manner with chemicals made expressly for the purpose.

All are cordially solicited to call and examine whether in want of pictures or not. Prices as low as the same quality can be obtained at any other Respectable Establishment.

Advertisement ran from August 20, 1853 to April 28, 1855.

1855 August 18. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 18, 1855, Vol. 46, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor of the Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery, Returns his most sincere and cordial thanks to the Ladies and his patrons generally, for the unlimited patronage they have bestowed upon him since he opened his Daguerreian Establishment, and hopes that by strict attention to his beautiful Art, that he may retain all of his old patrons and add scores of new. It is his intention to keep up with all the improvements of the day, and every one having work done at his establishment can rely upon its being done in a satisfactory manner. His materials are of the best kind and all his pictures warranted not to fade, as all are taken on pure Silver Plates, and hardened with Pure Gold.

Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy and stormy weather, except of children.

Hours for taking Children & Groups, From 10 A. M. until 3 P. M. Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.

Copying done in a scientific manner with chemicals made expressly for the purpose.

All are cordially solicited to call and examine whether in want of pictures or not. Prices as low as the same quality can be obtained at any other Respectable Establishment.

Advertisement ran from August 18, to October 13, 1855.

1855 December 22. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 22, 1855, Vol. 46, No. 25, P. 3.

P. Tenney Gates Has the pleasure, at this early period, to offer to the public A New Style Of Picture, that far exceeds in Beauty and Durability, any thing ever before made. The exceeding fineness, depth of light and shadows, richness of tone, boldness of character and beauty of expression, is wonderful.

They do not reverse the Subject, light that of a Daguerreotype, but represent everything in its true position: consequently Appear Perfectly Natural!

They are without the glare of a Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view. They will last for Ages Unchanged, and possess the same quality of Imperishability,

Being taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being hermetically sealed together with an indestructible cement which soon hardens and the two glasses become in effect one, with the picture in the centre, as durable as glass itself. This art is particularly adapted to every style of face and Complexion.

These pictures are pronounced by competent Judges to be the greatest achievements in the Photographic Art, having a Clearness and Relief that is Truly Astonishing.

The proprietor, by his improved facilities is enabled to produce Ambrotypes from the Smallest To Full Size with all the truth of nature, and the Permanency Of The Finest Plate Glass.

The long sought for end in Photographic Portraiture. The Transparent Ambrotype must be seen to be appreciated. The relief being full as perfect as life.

These picture offer inducements to those wishing to send them abroad as they are proof against the action of water, acids, climate or atmosphere, and may be laid in water for months, with perfect safety.

The public will please note, that the proprietor is thoroughly acquainted with the Art in all its branches.

Portraits, Miniatures, Daguerreotypes, &c., copied into Ambrotypes, and Rendered Permanent. Small Children and Groups taken in a superior style. The time required for taking the impression is from one to four seconds. Prices about the same as of a good Daguerreotypes.

This beautiful Art is the production of a long series of chemical experiments by Prof. James A. Cutting, of Boston, by whom it is patented in the United States, Great Britain, and France.

P. Tenny Gates, is the exclusive proprietor of the patent and only maker of the pictures in Clinton and Essex Counties, N. Y. and Grand Isle Co., Vt.

Daguerreotyping still continued in all its branches, from the smallest locket to the full size.

The public are cordially invited to call and examine specimens.

Operating hours from 9 A. M., till 4 P. M.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1855 to August 29, 1857 And October 6, 1857 to May 15, 1858.

1856 September 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 20, 1856, Vol. 47, No. 12, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums Awarded At The Fourteenth Annual Fair Of The Clinton Co. Agricultural Society Held at the U. S. Barracks, in Plattsburgh, September 16^th and 17^th, 1856…

Miscellaneous Manufacturers… Best Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes,

P. T. Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

1856 December 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 20, 1856, Vol. 47, No. 25, P. 2.

A suitable and very acceptable holiday gift for a friend, is an ambrotype. Magnificent ones may be had at Gates’ Gallery in this village. He has also for sale a variety of rich frames and cases to suit the taste of the purchasers.

1857 November 21. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 21, 1857, Vol. 48, No. 21, P. 2.

P. T. Gates makes thousands of Photographs and Ambrotypes that are greatly esteemed here. His rooms are over Moore’s drug store—3d story.

1858 May 22. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 22, 1858, Vol. 48, No. 47, P. 3.

Improvements. Pictures!! Pictures!! P. Tenny Gates, Has just returned from the Manufacturers with an entire new set of instruments and chemical apparatus, made expressly to his order, by the aid of which he is enabled to execute Large Groups, Life Size Portraits, and other styles of pictures at Reduced Prices.

He now has on hand a very large and splendid assortment of Gilt and Fancy Frames, and more than thirty different varieties of Cases—in which he will insert Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melaineotypes, Sphereotypes, Phototypes, and every other style of picture extant. Phototypes are a new style particularly adapted for sending by mail, they weigh less than half an ounce.

Copying of all styles executed in the best manner with instruments expressly for the purpose.

All work executed equally as well in cloudy weather, (except of small children.)

Prices varying from 50 cents, to $50.00.

Operating hours from 9 A. M., till 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to July 24, 1858

1858 July 10. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 10, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 2, P. 2.

….O, hasten! While you have to-day, to Gates’s—suffer no delay; secure by Gate’ skill portrayed, a ‘shadow’ ere the substance fade! Remember at Gates’ daguerrean gallery, over Wm. P. Mooers’ drug store, Plattsburgh……

1858 July 24. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 24, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 4, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!! New Arrangements! Pictures to suit the Times! Ambrotypes for 50 Cents For 60 Days At Gates’ Sky-Light Photographic Galleries. Having a very large quantity of stock on hand, I am determined to reduce the same and therefore offer such flattering inducements.

Now is the time to get Perfect Likenesses at Low Prices!

Pictures taken and finished in ten minutes!

By the aid of my new improved instrument & Chemical apparatus, among which is an Instantaneous Working Camera which will take together with my Sky-Lights and other necessary arrangements, which are indispensable for the successful execution of good Likenesses or nice artistic pictures.

I now execute with perfect accuracy at a moments notice, Ambrotypes, Phototypes, Hillotypes, Sphereotypes, Micatypes, and every other style picture extant. The Photographs are colored by an experienced Artist and done in style that cannot be surpassed, and put them up in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Rings, Envelopes for sending by mail, and every other desirable style.

Copying executed in a superior style. Old Daguerreotypes or other Likenesses enlarged to life size Photographs with instruments made expressly for that purpose. Having the experience of 13 years constant practice, feel confident that I can supply the public with as nice specimens of art as can be produced.

To Parents. Now is the time for Children’s Pictures. My Instantaneous Camera is particularly adapted to that purpose. None but good pictures sold.—All work warranted not to fade. Likenesses taken equally as well in cloudy weather, except of Small Children and Large Groups.

Come One Come All and judge for yourselves.

Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M.

Yours most respectfully, P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Dated Gates’ Photographic Gallery.

Advertisement ran from July 24 to November 6, 1858.

1858 September 18. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 18, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 12, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Sixteenth Annual Fair of the Clinton County Agricultural Society Held at the U. S. barracks, in Plattsburgh, September 9^th 10^th & 11^th, 1858.

…Best Colored Crayon Drawing: 1^st Prize, Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Plattsburgh, 2.

…Best Pencil Sketch: Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Discretionary. This was very fine and worthy of especial notice.

Ambrotypes: 1^st Prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

Photographs: 1^st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

Daguerreotypes: 1^st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

Professor Gates did himself great credit, and exhibited his usual taste.

1858 October 16. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 16, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 16, P. 3.

Plattsburgh Piano-Forte Agency. P. Tenney gates Has now on hand the largest and best selected assortment of Piano Fortes ever offered for sale in Northern New York, which will be sold, for cash, or approved credit on Time, as may suit purchasers, at prices that defy all competition. Old instruments taken in exchange at fair prices. His arrangements are such that he will furnish Pianos from the following celebrated manufacturers:

Boston—Chickering & Sons, Albert Ladd, A. W. Bailey & Co.’s., Lemuel Gilbert, T. Gilbert & Co., George Hews, C. A. Vinton.

Dunham & Co., New York, Boardman, Gray, & Co., Albany.

All instruments will be set up by an experienced pianist and kept in perfect tune for one year free of charge.

Every Piano Forte warranted to give satisfaction to the purchaser. For further particulars please call and examine for yourselves at P. Tenney Gates, Photographic Palace of Art. Plattsburgh, Sept. 25, 1858.

1858 November 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 20, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 21, P. 3.

Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. At Gates Palace of Art! Until Nov. 28^th.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 4, 1858.

1858 December 11. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 11, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 24, P. 3.

Excelsior!!! 5,892 Likenesses Sold Since the Reduction in Price! Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. Splendid Presents For The Holidays At gates Palace of Art!

Gates will take Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. Until After The Holidays.

Holiday Gifts Gates has a splendid lot of Oval Gilt Frames which he will fill with Ambrotypes At Very Low Prices.

At Gates’ Palace of Art Just received a fine lot of those Splendid Union Cases At Very Low Prices.

If You Have Any Old Pictures Of Deceased Friends Take them at once to Gates Palace of Art, And have them Copied in a style that will not Fade.

Gates Will Have A Large Assortment Of Gold Lockets, Pins Seals, &c., For the Holidays, which he will sell at Manufacturer’s Prices.

If you want any style of Portrait, or Picture Frames, either Oval, Square or any other shape, you will find a large assortment of styles of frames and moulding at Gates’ Palace Of Art.

Frames of all Styles made to order at low rates. Call and Examine.

Gates Will Sell Piano-Fortes Cheaper and warrant them to be A Better Article Than can be bought in Northern New York of any other parties. He is agent for the most celebrated Manufacturers in America.

Advertisement ran from December 11, 21858 to January 22, 1859.

1858 December 25. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 25, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 26, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs are among the most appropriate articles for presents. They may be had at Gates’ Gallery or at Mrs. Molloy’s rooms, over the Republican Office.

1859 May 7. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 7, 1859, Vol. 49, No. 45, P. 2.

Call in at Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery, over Wm. P. Mooers’ and examine the numerous specimens of true artistic skill with which his rooms are decorated. For accuracy of likeness and elegance of finish, they cannot be beat. Copying executed in the very best manner.

1859 May 21. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 21, 1859, Vol. 49, No. 47, P. 3.

May 19^TH Re-Opened! Gates’ Photographic Palace Of Art. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Has undergone through repairs and Is Again Open For The Reception of Visitors. And is doing business on the Low Price System!

The Proprietor has been to great expense and spared no pains in refurnishing with the best and Latest Improved Instruments, and apparatus of the day among which is a Double Camera. (which takes two pictures at the same Instant!) also a Mammoth Camera. (The only one that will be found out of the Large Cities,) which executes Life-Sized Portraits.

Portraits made in Oil Colors!

Portraits made in India Ink!

Portraits made in Water Colors!

Portraits made on Glass

Portraits made on Iron!

Portraits made on Paper! and

Portraits made in all other Styles!

Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Work executed equally well in cloudy Weather (except Children.)

Calls Respectfully Solicited. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to July 23, 1859.

1859 July 30. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 30, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 5, P. 3.

Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention. Gates Champlain Sky-Light Photographic Gallery will be opened Aug. 10 for 20 days.

P. Tenney Gates is now fitting up a Sky-Light Photographic Gallery, at Champlain, N. Y.

For the purpose of accommodating the citizens of that place and vicinity with the best of pictures of all the modern styles.

P articular attention will be given to taking Large Groups, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. &c.

No pains will be spared to make this one of the Best Operated Galleries.

It will be opened August 10^TH,1859, for 20 Days.

Operating hours from 8 A. M., till 5 P. M. Work executed equally well in Cloudy Weather, except of very small children. Come One, Come All.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to September 17, 1859.

1859 August 27. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 27, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 9, P. 1.

Re-Opened! Gates’ Photographic Palace Of Art. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Has undergone through repairs and Is Again Open For The Reception of Visitors. And is doing business on the Low Price System!

Portraits made in Oil Colors!

Portraits made in India Ink!

Portraits made in Water Colors!

Portraits made on Glass

Portraits made on Iron!

Portraits made on Paper! and

Portraits made in all other Styles!

Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Work executed equally well in cloudy Weather (except Children.)

Calls Respectfully Solicited. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from August 27, 1859 to July 7, 1860.

1859 December 10. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 10, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 24, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year’s Gifts. Gates’ Sky-Light Photographic Gallery! Champlain.

Will be open on the 15^th of December, and continue during the Holidays! Stocked with a splendid lot of Goods particularly adapted for Holiday Gifts!

Ambrotypes Put up in Cases for 50 Cents. Be sure and not forget the time. Operating hours from 8 a. m. till 4 p. m. Call early in the day!

N. B. This Gallery will not be open again until February 14^th, 1860.

Advertisement ran from December 10 to 31, 1859.

1860 June 30. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) June 30, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 1, P. 3.

Gates is “at home” as usual, and crowds are visiting his gallery daily. An unprecedented number were promptly served with likenesses on St. Johns Day, notwithstanding the interruotion of slight showers. Go to the legitimate establishment for photographs, &c., instead of tinkering with catch-penny affairs.

1860 July 14. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 14, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 3, P. 3.

July 14th! Splendid Decorated Ambrotypes! Put Up In Frames For 25 Cts. At Gates’ Sky-Light Palace of Art Plattsburgh, N. Y. The greatest inducements ever offered in this vicinity are now open to the public. Altho’ prices are extremely low, every picture will be of the best quality, and furnished equally as well as if sold for a higher price. The Reputation of a stationary establishment stands alone on the merit of selling none but good and Never Fading Pictures.

All pictures warranted not to fade, and as my stay in town is not limited, I shall continue to take better pictures at the above rate that can be obtained of any other parties.

My Decorated Back-Ground is a splendid addition to the picture which gives it one and softness that cannot be otherwise obtained, for which there is no Extra Charge. I have just received a large assortment of Cases and Frames which will be sold at proportionately low Prices.

Copying done in superior style with Instruments made expressly for the purpose. Work executed equally as well in stormy weather. Call early in the day. Select your Cases on entering the reception room, and receive your number so as to avoid confusion. Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M. The public will please call and examine specimens and prices before sitting for a picture elsewhere. I shall myself, personally attend to the Operating Department, and having had constant experience in the art for many years I think I can suit all that are in want of Good Likenesses and Artistic Pictures.

Yours Respectfully, P. Tenney Gates.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between July 14 to October 29, 1860.

1860 October 20. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 20, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 17, P. 4.

July 14th! Splendid Decorated Ambrotypes! At Gates’ Sky-Light Palace of Art Plattsburgh, N. Y. The greatest inducements ever offered in this vicinity are now open to the public. Altho’ prices are extremely low, every picture will be of the best quality, and furnished equally as well as if sold for a higher price. The Reputation of a stationary establishment stands alone on the merit of selling none but good and Never Fading Pictures.

All pictures warranted not to fade, and as my stay in town is not limited, I shall continue to take better pictures at the above rate that can be obtained of any other parties.

Copying done in superior style with Instruments made expressly for the purpose. Work executed equally as well in stormy weather. Call early in the day. Select your Cases on entering the reception room, and receive your number so as to avoid confusion. Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 5 P. M. The public will please call and examine specimens and prices before sitting for a picture elsewhere. I shall myself, personally attend to the Operating Department, and having had constant experience in the art for many years I think I can suit all that are in want of Good Likenesses and Artistic Pictures.

Yours Respectfully, P. Tenney Gates.

Advertisement was recorded twenty six times between October 20, 1860 to June 22, 1861.

1861 April 6. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) April 6, 1861, Vol. 51, No. 41, P. 2.

Gate’s is putting his Daguerrean Gallery in fine condition for business, by enlarging, “altering and amending,” re-painting, papering, &c…

Galleher, S. A.

June 5, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, MelainotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Dallas Texas, Melainotypist, S. A. Gallaher, S. A. Galleherpioneeramericanphotographers

1859-1860 Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the South East Corner Public Square, Dallas, Texas.

1859 June 29. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 2.

Now is the time! Pictures! Pictures!! Pictures!!! I would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas, and the country around, that I have taken Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the south east corner Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, put up in all the different styles of the day,

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens; and to those wishing work done, satisfaction guaranteed. Price of Pictures, from $1.50 up, owing to quality of case. I will remain only a short time. S. A. Galleher, Artist. June 25, 1859.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 20, 1859.

1859 June 29. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes &c.—We take pleasure in calling attention to the card of Mr. Gallaher, artist, in to-day’s paper, whose excellent gallery of pictures has been the attraction for the last few days. Mr. Gallaher, is a first rate artist, and those who wish to “secure the shadow, ere the substance fades,” would do well to give him a call. He is not only expeditious in his work, but does it up in the most approved and finished style.

1859 July 27. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) July27, 1859, Vol. 8, No. 4, Whole No 368, P. 2.

Huray for Huray! Great Excitement in the political world of Texas! Dick Runnels Gov., and who cares!!! Galleher’s Ambrotype Rooms will be open again on Monday the first day of August for ten days longer, where he may be found, ready and pleased to wait upon any who may favor him with a call, and want a good picture taken.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 10, 1859.

1860 February 1. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) February 1, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 31, Whole No. 395, P. 2.

Oh! Yes, Oh! Yes. Come Into Court! Now Is Your Time To Secure the Shadow, ere the Substance Fade. I Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas and the surrounding country, that I have taken rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s new brick building, on the South-east corner of the Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, &c., Put up in all the latest styles and improvements of the present day. Having just received an assortment of fresh chemicals and stock. I feel no hesitation in saying that I will take as good if not better pictures than were ever taken here before.

What is more highly appreciated than a good likeness of the exact features of a far-off or forever departed friend or relative?

All are invited to call and examine my specimens and to those wishing work done, satisfaction will be given. Prices reasonable, to suit the hard times. S. A. Galleher, Artist.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to 15, 1860.

Gaige, A. G.

June 1, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsA. G. Gaige, Ambrotypist, Burlington Iowa, Daguerreotypist, George P. Gaige, Melainotypist, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1858 Jefferson Street, Between Third and Fourth, Burlington, Iowa.

1856 June 25. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 25, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 3.

Gaige[1] & Fields. Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, over Criswell & Hillhouse Store, Jefferson Street, Burlington. Mr. Fields has the pleasure of announcing that he has associated with him, Mr. Gaige, for six years an operator in Brady’s celebrated Gallery, New York. He therefore ventures to promise his customers Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, in the highest style of the art, with all recent improvements which have brought the art so near a state of perfection.

He is confident the specimens on exhibition at his rooms—and all are cordially invited to examine them—will bear a comparison with the finest pictures from the best New York Galleries, or from any other point, no matter where. And as he does not wish the public to take this on trust, he hopes they will come and see.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to any desired size and colored to equal the finest oil paintings. Likenesses of deceased persons also taken.

Remember the place, Jefferson st., between Third and Fourth, opposite Barret House.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between June 25 to November 5, 1856.

1856 November 12. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) November 12, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 3.

Colored Photographs. A. G. Gaige would inform the citizens of Burlington that in addition to the many superior specimens of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes now in his Gallery, he has some elaborately colored Photographs, which he does not hesitate to offer as equal, in brilliancy of tone and naturalness of effect, to any Eastern efforts.

I would particularly call attention of the citizens to this department of the Photographic art, as the present opportunity afforded by Mr. Geo. Winter—the Artist’s visit to Burlington offers facilities of getting up artistic efforts of this character not hitherto enjoyed.

Mr. Winter’s experienced pencil is a guarantee in assuring the public that those who wish to avail themselves of this interesting art, will be enabled to secure a finished production.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased relatives, can have them transferred, and colored Photographs produced from them and enlarged to any size At the Gallery also, new specimens of Ambrotypes colored in a superior style.

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 12 to December 31, 1856.

1857 May 6. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) May 6, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 25, P. 3.

Go And See It.—Gaige’s Daguerrean Gallery contains a great number of fine pictures, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., of distinguished Statesmen, Artists, Divines, &c., who have a national or world-wide reputation. He also has most excelle3nt pictures of our own citizens of all grades and classes, Politicians, Divines, Bankers, Merchants, Mechanics, etc., etc., which are hung upon his walls, and which one might look at for hours with pleasure. The Ambrotypes and Photographs are fully equal to any we ever saw, and are well worth a visit, showing the progress which has been made in this direction.

1857 June 10. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 10, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 30, P. 3.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail. May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 10 & July 1, 1857.

1858 January 1. Daily Iowa State Gazette. (Burlington, Iowa.) January 1, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 155, P. 1.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail. May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to February 14, 1858.

1858 June 27. Daily Iowa State Gazette. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 27, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 306, P. 2.

Burlington Picture Gallery. Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, Over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store. The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures of all kinds, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits. Also leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great care taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. m. to 1 P. M. L. D. Campbell.

1858 July 14. Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser. (Burlington, Iowa.) July 14, 1858, Vol 21, No. 52, P. 3.

Burlington Picture Gallery. Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store. The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures in all kinds of weather, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits. Also Leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great car taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. L. D. Campbell. june 27.

Advertisement ran on July 14, and August 25, 1858.

[1] There seems to be some confusion—A. G. Gaige is not listed in the New York City Directories. George Preserved Gaige is recorded in the directories and is recorded in the New York city newspapers as having worked for Brady.

Fields, James B.

April 27, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, MelainotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, James B. Fields, Knapp & Fields, Melainotypist, New York City, William R. Knapppioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1857 477 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856 October 31. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 31, 1856, Whole No. 7367, P. 5.

Knapp’s Colored Improved Durable Ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, 50 cents, including case, twice the size others give for the money, at the only Knapp’s gallery in the city, 477 Broadway, near Wallack’s theatre. Everybody gets them. Knapp & Fields.

1856 December 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 13, 1856, Whole No. 7410, P. 5.

Knapp’s only Gallery of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Melainotypes, 477 Broadway. J. B. Fields, Proprietor.

1857. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) 1857-1858, Published by John Fowler Trow.[1]

Daguerreotypes, 477 Broadway, h—J. C. (Jersey City, New Jersey.)

[1] Not listed in the 1855, 1856 or 1858 direcories.

Feiger, Ernest F.

April 23, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Ernest F. Feiger, Feiger & Platts, Melainotypist, Photographer, Pomeroy Ohiopioneeramericanphotographers

1858-1860 Court Street, over Swallow’s Store, Pomeroy, Ohio.

1860 Corner Court and Front Streets, Cartwright’s new building, Pomeroy, Ohio.

1865-1866 Court Street, two doors above Post Office, Pomeroy, Ohio.

1858 October 26. Meigs County Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) October 26, 1858, New Series Vol. 1, No. 43, Whole No. 554, P. 3.

Mr. E. Feiger has bought out the Daguerrean Gallery in Swallow’s building, on Court street, and proposes taking pictures of all kinds as cheap and good as has before been taken in this place. See advertisement.

1858 October 26. Meigs County Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) October 26, 1858, New Series Vol. 1, No. 43, Whole No. 554, P. 2.

Fine Pictures. I am now prepared to take all kinds of Pictures, in as good style as have been taken before in this place. All styles of Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, and Daguerreotypes from 50 cts. up. Also, Leather pictures for sending in letters. Pictures inserted in Breast Pins and Lockets. Room over Swallow’s Store, entrance on Court street, one door below O. Branch’s Store. I warrant all my Pictures. Give me a call and see for yourselves. I shal remain here but a short time. Ernest Feiger.

Advertisement ran from October 26 to November 9, 1858.

1859 March 1. Meigs County Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) March 1, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 9, Whole No. 860, P. 3.

Mr. Ernest Feiger is about to leave Pomeroy for some time, and as he is the only artist we have in town, it is necessary that you supply yourself soon with whatever you desire in his line. See Card.

1859 March 1. Meigs County Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) March 1, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 9, Whole No. 860, P. 2.

The Last Chance To obtain a Picture is now at hand. The undersigned is soon to take a tour through the country, and will not return for some time. Therefore, this being the only gallery in town and my Pictures being of as good execution as can be gotten up, it is to every one’s interest to call soon who need anything in my line Remember the place—in Swallow’s Building, on Court Street, one door from O. Branch & Co.’s. Store, Pomeroy, Ohio. Ernest Feiger.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 15, 1859.

1859 December 13. Meigs County Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) December 13, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 50, Whole No. 901, P. 3.

Call at the “Art Gallery” of Mr. E. Feiger, on Court St., and procure some of his nice Photographs for holiday presents. See advertisement.

1859 December 13. Meigs County Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) December 13, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 50, Whole No. 901, P. 2.

Gifts For The Holidays! In looking around for some memento to present to friends, consider that there is none so lasting and acceptable as a nice Photograph or Ambrotype. This notice is to remind all that the Art Gallery of E. F. Feiger in Swallow’s Building—entrance on Court street—is still open, where pictures of any kind can be procured, at reasonable prices.

Advertisement ran from December 13 to 27, 1859.

1860 July 31, 1860. Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) July 31, 1860, Vol. III, No. 30, P. 2.

Removal. Having removed to Cartwright’s new Building, up stairs, corner of Court and Front streets, opposite Swallow’d Store, I am prepared to accommodate all who wish to procure good Pictures cheap.

My Gallery, being furnished with a good Skylight, affords better facilities for taking good Pictures than ever before exhibited in this place. E. F. Feiger.

Advertisement ran from July 31 to August 14, 1860.

1865 December 21, 1865. Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph. (Pomeroy, Ohio.) December 25, 1860, Vol. VIII, No. 51, P. 2.

Pomeroy Art Gallery, Feiger & Platts, Court Street, Pomeroy, Ohio, Would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Pomeroy and vicinity to the superior advantages possessed by them for taking pictures in Every Style Of The Art. Having added many of the late improvements in the art, we are prepared to please all in Style, Quality and Price. We would call especial attention to our New Solar Camera for enlarging pictures, which in copying will give Any Size Required. For copying pictures of Deceased persons it is unequalled and will give general satisfaction.

Call and examine our specimens of Photographs, Frames, Albums, Cases, &c.

Pictures colored in superior style, in Ink, Water or Oil Colors, if desired.

Remember the place—Two Doors above the Post Office, on Court Street—Up Stairs. Feiger & Platts.

Advertisement was recorded form December 21, 1865 to February 22, 1856.

Ely, Erskine C.

April 3, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Ely & Popkins, Erskine C. Ely, Greenfiend Massachusetts, Henry Cushing, Melainotypist, Northampton Massachusetts, Photographer, St. Louis Missouripioneeramericanphotographers

C.1851-1854 6 Kirkland Block, Northampton, Massachusetts.

1854-1855 Main Street, over Hollister’s Jewely Store, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1855-1858 Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over W. H. Sanborn & Co. Store, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1859 138 & 140 North Third, St. Louis, Missouri.[1]

1860-1865 Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing House, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1854 August 28. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) August 28, 1854, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3276, P. 3. Courier—Vol. XVII, No. 24.

Daguerrean and Stereoscopic Gallery. E. C. Ely, respectfully announces that he has this day entered on the rooms lately occupied by S. W. Hull, over Hollister’s Jewelry Store, in Main Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts, where intends to carry on the art of Daguerreotyping in all its branches.

E. C. E. has been an assistant to Mr. J. D. Wells of Northampton in this State, for the past three years, and during his absence, has had the entire management of his establishment, without, [ ? ] he ventures to believe, in any degree compromising Mr. Wells’ unrivalled reputation.

The advertiser will be always found in attendance during business hours, and will be happy to show his visitors specimens of his art, and receive the orders.

All work done with the utmost promptness and on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from August 28, 1854 to April 9, 1855.

1855 April 2. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 2, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3307, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 3, P. 3.

Removal Daguerrean & Stereoscopic Gallery. E, C, Ely, begs leave to inform his friends and the Public, that he intends moving into the new and elegant rooms now being fitted up expressly for his use over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store, on the corner of Main and Federal streets, sometime during the coming week.

Mr. E. has taken great pains so to arrange his rooms as to make them pleasant for his visitors, and convenient for the purpose of his art.

Success in taking pictures depends very much upon the proper disposition of the light; and from the superior advantages in this respect, which his rooms possess, Mr. E. feels justified in promising to his patrons the most perfect specimens of his art.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 16, 1855.

1855 April 23. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 23, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3310, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 6, P. 3.

E. C. Ely’s Daguerrean and Stereoscopic Gallery,—Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s Store. Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather, in every variety of style. In Clouds, Illuminated Background, Stereoscopic and Medolian (sic.). Family groups taken with great facility and accuracy.—Particular attention paid to taking likenesses of infants and young children. A liberal discount afforded to families. Views of all descriptions taken without reversing. Daguerreotypes and Portraits accurately copied. Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, and Cases of all descriptions constantly for sale. Sick or deceased persons attended at their residences.

Advertisement ran from April 23, 1855 to February 25, 1856.

1855 August 13. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) August 13, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3326, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 27, P. 3.

An Ingenious Show Case.—Mr. Ely, the Daguerreotypist, has got up the most ingenious show case we ever saw. The design was got up by Mr. Ely, the painting done by G. W. Mark, the clock work part executed by Simeon Phillips, Jr. To be appreciated it should be seen. It stands on the wall in front of Mr. Ely’s rooms.

1855 September 10. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) September 10, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3332, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 28, P. 3.

The Citizens of Greenfield Who are opposed to the extension of slavery over Kansas and Nebraska, and who approve of, and will aid, the movement now in progress for a union…

E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

1856 March 3. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) March 3, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3355, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 51, P. 3.

Improved Ambrotypes. Also Daguerreotypes, By E. C. Ely, Corner Main and Federal streets—Over W. H. Sanborn & Co’s Store. E. C. E., having fitted his rooms for the purpose of taking pictures upon glass, is now ready to please his customers with improved Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, as they may wish. Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather, in every variety of style. Family groups taken with great facility and accuracy. The facility in taking likenesses of infants and young children is greatly increased. A liberal discount afforded to families.

View of all descriptions without reversing.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Portraits accurately copied.

Lockets, Bracelets, Pins and Cases of all descriptions constantly for sale.

Sick and deceased persons attended at their residences.

Instruction given in the art on most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to May 26, 1856.

1856 April 14. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 14, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3361, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 5, P. 3.

E. C. Ely Would inform his friends and the public generally that he can be found at his old stand over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store, where all kinds of Photographic Pictures will be taken in a style not surpassed in Western Massachusetts, and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

E. C. E. invites the public to compare the style of his pictures with others, confident that for clearness, depth of tone and softness they are not surpassed by any.

The public having been cautioned in a handbill against that Improved Ambrotype, E. C. E. would only say that the Photographic art is in its infancy, that daily new discoveries are being made, that he is free to avail himself of all the hints of scientific research without being confined to a patent process (whether valuable or not) and that he is willing every one should judge for himself.

There are those who know the Improved Ambrotypes to be superior to and an improvement upon the patent. To those who think otherwise we would say, you can be supplied with double glass pictures at the old stand, in a style equal to any in the state.

Among the latest and greatest improvements in the Photographic art is an article which the subscriber has availed himself of which is not applicable to the patent process. Among its beneficial results is its imperishable character; it gives a brilliant finish; it is not effected by moist atmosphere, water or light; it gives a rich luster to drapery and is not injured by hot sun as the patent Ambrotypes are.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 5, 1856.

1856 May 12. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) May 12, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3365, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 9, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—A new method of taking likenesses has been discovered of late, which bids fair to supersede the Daguerreotype method. The likenesses are more distinct than those taken by the Daguerreotype process, and in several other respects better while they cost no more. We have seen quite a number of likenesses which were taken by various artists under the new system, but have seen none that for distinctness, correctness and finish equal those taken by E. C. Ely, at his rooms over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s Store. In fact, Mr. Ely’s likenesses appear to be perfect ones in every respect.—We do not see how any improvement could be made upon them. Mr. Ely adopts all of the new improvements and makes many of his own, which keeps him fully up to and even a little ahead of the times.—We would advise such of our readers as are in want of a perfect likeness to give Mr. Ely a call.

1856 June 2. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) June 2, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3368, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Military.—The Greenfield Guards, under command of Capt. W. T. Davis, had their annual May training on Wednesday afternoon. They were out in full ranks and made a fine and soldier like appearance. Ely took a daguerreotype view of them from his saloon.

1856 June 2. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) June 2, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3368, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Ahead Of The Times. Corner of Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass. Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fades. E. G. Ely’s Daguerrean Rooms Up Stairs.1855 Ely’s.

Ambrotypes, Tinted And In Colors. E. C. Ely invites the attention of his friends and patrons to his new style of Pictures which he is now taking.

Thankful for past favors, E. C. E. flatters himself that his endeavors to please his patrons will be appreciated by an intelligent public.

Daguerreotypes taken as usual. Sick and deceased persons attended at their residences.

Rooms over W. H. Sanborn’s Store.

Advertisement ran from June 2, 1856 to January 5, 1857.

1856 September 29. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) September 29, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3385, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 29, P. 3.

Photographs In All The Various Styles Found In The Country Can Be Had By Calling At E. C. Ely’s Photographic Rooms, Corner Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass., where not only “pictures, backed up with paint and varnish,” but every style of picture worth having can be had in as good style as can be found in the state.

Particular Attention is invited to our Photographs on Paper, which can be multiplied at pleasure.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 13, 1856.

1856 October 6. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 6, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3386, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 30, P. 3.

Cattle Show and Fair. The annual Cattle Show and Fair of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, was held in this town, on Wednesday and Thursday last…

The display of fine arts was excellent. Beautiful photographs by Ely, “as large as life and twice as natural;” also ambrotypes by Ely, Popkins and Cowles, all of this town and all beautiful pictures…

Premiums Awarded…Fine Arts…

E, C. Ely, Greenfield, ambrotypes 1.00.

1857 January 5. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 5, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3399, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 43, P. 3.

Ely’s Photographic Gallery, Main and Federal Streets, Greenfield, Mass. Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fades. E. G. Ely’s Daguerrean Rooms Up Stairs.1855 Ely’s.

Spherotypes, Patented by Bisbee & Day, Columbus, Ohio, May 27th, 1856. In this novel and beautiful style an excellence, peculiar elegance and lifelike reality, has been attained surpassing, and to a very great extent superseding the Daguerreotype in its various styles, and after improvements it is equally adapted to family groups and single pictures, firmly fixing the images of objects, causing them to stand out from the plate with that degree of boldness which a figure exhibits to the eye at a distance and presenting the appearance of a person about to speak, giving a prominent, distinct and well defined impression of imperishable character and brilliant finish, revealing with distinctness the form, features and expression. It is not affected by atmosphere, water or light, and can be tinted any color or number of colors as to the face, background or drapery. They can be obtained “only” of the subscriber, who has purchased the patent right for the county of Franklin, and can alone furnish these pictures, so deserving of success.

E. C. E. has also the right to take Melainotypes, patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambier, Ohio, an entirely new and unique invention in the world of portraiture. It embodies the peculiarities of both the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype and in many respects surpasses both for setting in lockets, pins, seals and other bijouterie. It has no equal. Those possessing a perfectly polished japanned surface may be gracefully colored and rival in durability the never changing

Ambrotype, which requires so short an exposure to the camera that the likenesses of children can be taken with positive certainty.

Having greatly increased facilities I am prepared to take through pleasant and cloudy weather, Spherotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., to the entire satisfaction of my friends and the public.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 9, 1857.

1857 January 26. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 26, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 33402, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 46, P. 3.

We advise those townsmen and strangers who are desirous of seeing some of the finest specimens of the photographic are not surpassed in the state, to call at once at Ely’s rooms and examine for themselves the various styles in which the art is there perfected. One who does not visit this gentleman occasionally has no idea of the rapid progress which has been made in this process. I am led to this sincere remark by a recent examination of the spherotype pictures lately taken bu our friend and townsman Mr. Ely, who in the execution of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype has already acquired so wide a fame.

1857 February 16. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) February 16, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 33405, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 49, P. 3.

Ely’s Photographic Gallery, Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass.

Sphereotypes, Patented by Bisbee & Day, Columbus, Ohio. They can be obtained (only) of the subscriber, who has the patent right for the county of Franklin.

Melainotypes, Patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambier, Ohio. For setting in Lockets, Pins, Seals, &c., it has no equal.

Photographs, Taken on paper or canvas, plain or colored. Oil, water or dry colors.

Ambrotypes[2], Put up in the most durable style and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

Daguerreotypes, Taken as usual at the old stand over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store.

Sick or deceased persons attended at private residences.

Instruction given in the art on reasonable terms. E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran on February 16, 1857 to May 10, 1858.

1857 June 29. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3434, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 16, P. 3.

A Present.—W, H, Sanborn, Esq., of this town, has been presented by Eagle Company, No. 1, with an ambrotype likeness of their machine and company, at the breaks. It is taken in Ely’s best style and is set in a beautiful gilt frame.

1857 July 6. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 6, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3435, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 17, P. 3.

Photography. The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and patrons that he may be found at E. C. Ely’s Photographic Gallery, where he will be happy most to serve them. B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

1857 July 6. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 6, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3435, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 17, P. 3.

The undersigned would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has secured the assistance of Mr. B. F. Popkins, and will be happy to take their likenesses in the most approved modern style at his well known Photographic Gallery, corner of Main and Federal streets. E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

1857 August 31. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) August 31, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3443, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 25, P. 2.

Popkins’ Photographs.—The Springfield Republican gives Popkins’ celebrated photographs the following well deserved notice. Popkins stands A No. 1 as a Daguerrian and Photographic artist. He can be found at Ely’s for a short time. The Republican says:

“B. F. Popkins of Greenfield showed us yesterday some of the finest specimens of plain photographs that we have ever seen. They are clear, distinct and life-like, without the usual blur of the photograph. Mr. Popkins leaves for Columbus, Georgia, in a few weeks, where he spent last winter, and where he still has rooms. Some of his large colored photographs taken last winter in Georgia, were the finest we ever saw. He is a thorough artist and we wish him good fortune, as we do all our Yankee friends who go forth to make their living by Yankee industry, ingenuity and enterprise.

1857 September 28. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) September 28, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3447, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 29, P. 2.

Cattle Show and Fair. Last Wednesday and Thursday brought with them the Annual Festival of the Franklin County Agricultural Society…

Ely’s display of Pictures from his camera, taken by himself and Popkins was splendid. The photographs could not be excelled. To those who knew him, that of the late David Willard, Esq., must have seemed like the man risen from the grave with all the freshness and fulness of life upon him. It is one of the best pictures we ever saw. There were others as good, in some respects better, as being finished in oil, they are more durable. While Ely can make such pictures, people need not go elsewhere to be suited, unless their features are too ugly for their own taste.

1857 October 5. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 5, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3448, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 30, P. 3.

Going South.—Mr. B. F. Popkins, for many years known as a skillful Daguerreotypist in this village, is about to leave us to take up his abode in a more southern clime. Mr. Popkins is a worthy citizen, of gentlemanly and polite manners, and a very skillful artist. He has always kept up with the forward tide of progress and excellence in his art, and few are the pictures that we have seen that surpass his. Of late he has turned his attention to photographs, and has brought out some capital results. The splendid phographs in Ely’s magnificent collection, on exhibition in the Town Hall, at Cattle Show, were produced by Popkins, who, in anticipation of his removal this fall, closed his own rooms and assisted Ely in [his]. They are a high recommendation to ant artist. [Ely] we are glad to know, will continue to produce similar pictures, so that our citizens can still procure [ ? ] life-like and almost speaking likenesses of themselves or friends.

1857 October 19. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 19, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3450, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 32, P. 4.

Reports of the Franklin County Agricultural Society…

On Fine Arts…

The most conspicuous subject presented to the notice of the committee, is a fine series of Light-Pictures by Mr. Ely, and in this department of art there is a marked improvement over previous exhibitions. The variety of styles by which these Pictures are produced is numerous—Photographs, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c. The improvement in the photograph process by retouching with Indian-ink corrects the coarse outline and muddy impression of the ordinary photograph and imparts to it a distinctness of definition and expression that is absolutely life-like. A stil;l greater improvement in this style of Pictures consists in rendering them in oil and in pastil, some beautiful examples of which are presented. The picture of the little child, Ella Taylor, is perfectly exquisite, and in the pastel variety, the portraits of the late Mr. Willard and the mother of Mr. Ely, are exceedingly graphic. The samples of the remaining styles are numerous and of superior execution.

The subject of Light-Pictures is of high importance as an art, and it is gratifying to observe with what rapid progress it is approaching perfection. To Mr. Ely and to Mr. Popkins, (who we believe, was the first to introduce the Oil and Pastel Painting among us,) is due the merit of presenting these valuable improvements, which cannot fail to be appreciated.

The Committee regret their inability to express their sense of the value Mr. Ely’s collection by an equivalent testimonial, but no pecuniary consideration is necessary to enhance the intrinsic excellence of his beautiful Pictures. The Committee award to Mr. Ely a gratuity of Two Dollars.

For the Committee, J. Deane.

1858 May 10. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3.

Notice. E. C. Ely, having disposed of his business, request those indebted to him to make payment during the present month. As Mr. Ely intends to leave town, he will be obliged to place his accounts in other hands for collection on the first day of June. E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 May 10. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3

Having disposed of my business as Daguerrean Artist and Photographer, To Mr. Willis Knowlton, who has been connected with me for the past year, I take great pleasure in recommending him to my numerous patrons, and in assuring them that they will find him prompt, courteous and skillful, and thoroughly acquainted with the business in all its parts. E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1859 February 28. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) February 28, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3521, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 51, P. 3

E. C. Ely, formerly in the daguerreotype business in this town, has gone into the same business now at St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Ely is an excellent artist, and we wish him abundant success in his new field of labor.

1860 January 23. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 2.

E. C. Ely and B. F. Popkins have purchased of Willis Knowlton, The Photographic Gallery, formerly owned by Mr. Ely, at the corner of Main and Federal Streets. They have good reputations as artists.

1860 January 23. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 3.

Notice. The undersigned have this day formed a co-partnership under the name of Ely & Popkins, for the purpose of prosecuting the Photographic business in its various departments. E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from January 23 to February 6, 1860.

1860 January 23. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 3.

Photography! Ely & Popkins Are Now Permanently Established at the Photographic Gallery Over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing House, corner Main and Federal Streets, Where they will be happy to see all of their old friends and the public generally.

With new and complete Apparatus, and a thorough, practical knowledge of the business in all its departments, the subscribers guarantee most perfect satisfaction to their patrons.

Photographs, from miniature to life-size, plain or colored, in the most durable and artistic manner.

Patent Ambrotypes, Patent Melanotypes, Patent Sphereotypes, Daguerreotypes, and every desirable style of picture known to Photography, may be obtained at this Gallery. Ely & Popkins, Photographers.

Advertisement ran from January 23 to September 24, 1860.

1860 April 20. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 20, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3580, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 6, P. 3.

Stereoscopes. A large and splendid assortment of Stereoscopes and Views, just received and for sale very low, at Ely & Popkins, Photographic Gallery.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 4, 1860.

1860 July 16. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 16, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3593, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 19, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken, for the owner, a beautiful photograph of the Mansion House and Mansion House block and the three story building, corner of Main and Federal streets, all owned by H. W. Clapp, Esq. The view was taken from the front of the court house and takes in the common, end of Federal and part of Main streets and the corner of Bank Row. Constable Wilson, leaning against the lamp post, cane in hand, and Ceph Smith on his coach box look as natural as life in the picture.

1860 July 23. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3594, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 20, P. 2.

A Bell and Everett Club was organized in this town on Saturday evening by the choice of H. W. Clapp as President…E. C. Ely (and others) executive Committee…

1860 September 24. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) September 24, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3603, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 29, P. 3.

Frames for Pictures. The larges and most complete assortment of Oil, Gilt, & French Frames, ever offered to the inhabitants of Franklin County can now be found at Ely & Popkins’ Photographic Gallery.

Also a fine assortment of Rosewood & Gilt Mouldings, which will be sold by the foot, or manufactured in to frames for Engravings, Photographs, &c., at Prices Which Defy Competition.

Likewise, plain and tinted Passepartouts, Cord, &c.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine the above goods and prices. Ely & Popkins.

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 8, 1860.

1860 October 1. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 1, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3604, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 30, P. 2.

Franklin County Cattle Show and Fair. The eleventh annual Show and Fair of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, took place on Thursday last…

In The Hall…Ely & Popkins some of their excellent daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, photographs, &c.;

List Of Premiums…Fine Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, ambrotypes. 2.00.

Mechanic Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, picture frames. 1.00.

1860 October 15. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 15, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3606, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 32, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken a beautiful and correct daguerreotype of Greenfiend village, one in which every house and street shows distinctly. It was taken from the old south road to Shelburne.

1860 October 22. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 22, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3607, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken a beautiful and correct photograph of the American House and Chapman block. They have also taken a photograph of the rapids below Turner’s Falls. The photograph was taken from Rocky Mountain and gives one of the best landscape views we ever saw. It takes in the whole range of country north-east of Rocky Mountain for thirty or fourty miles distant.

1861 August 19. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) August 19, 1861, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3650, Courier—Vol. XXIV, No. 24, P. 3.

Ely & Popkins have taken a photograph of the east end of the Hoosac tunnel, in which there is a good view of the “machine” built several years ago by Mr. Serrell to “bore” the Hoosac.

1861 December 16. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) December 16, 1861, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3667, Courier—Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 3.

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Splendid Gifts For The Holidays!! We advise our friends to call at Ely & Popkins’ Gallery and examine the beautiful specimens of Albums, Frames, Cases, &c. And then, what can be more appropriate or acceptable as a Christmas or New Year’s Gift than the Carte de Visite Portraits as made by them?

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1861.

1862 April 7. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 7, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3683, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 6, P. 3.

Photograph Albums. A Splendid assortment of Albums may be found at Ely & Popkins’ at prices that defy competition. “A word to the wise,” &c.

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 21, 1862.

1862 April 28. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 28, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3686, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 3.

Card Photographs. These Pictures being such especial favorites, and the demand for them constantly increasing, Ely & Popkins have been making valuable alterations and improvements in their Rooms, and are now prepared to execute these truly beautiful pictures in a style and finish unsurpassed in New York or Boston.

Albums. The largest nd best assortment of Albums ever brought to this market, including the “American Photographic Album,” and the “Mason Auto-Photographic Album,” which must and will be sold at price that cannot fail to satisfy every one. You can save from twenty-five cents to two dollars by purchasing of us.

Every other department of Photography promptly attended to as usual. Ely & Popkins.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 12, 1862.

1862 July 21. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Ely & Popkins have dissolved partnership. Popkins goes to New York and Ely carries on business at the old stand.

1862 July 21. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Notice . The co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Ely & Popkins, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the above firm will please make immediate payment, and all having claims are requested to present them to E. C. Ely, who is authorized to settle the affairs of the firm. E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

1862 July 21. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

E. C. Ely, Having purchased of B. F. Popkins, his interest in the Photograph Rooms, corner of Main and Federal streets, tenders his sincere thanks to the public for past favors, and trusts that by strict attention to business and endeavors to please his customers, to receive a continuance of their favors. E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

1865 July 21. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1865, Gazette—Vol. 74, No. 3889, Courier—Vol. 28, No. 16, P. 2.

We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Henry Cushing, in another column, who has purchased the daguerrean rooms of E. C. Ely. He is said to be an excellent artist.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Patent Ambrotypes from August 3, 1857 to May 10, 1858.

Elliott, J. Perry

March 26, 2025Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsDaguerreotypist, Evansville Indiana, J. Perry Elliott, Melainotypist, Photographer, Randall & Elliottpioneeramericanphotographers

1858-1859 45 Main Street, Evansville, Indiana.

1858 June 9. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) June 9, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery. Evansville can now boast of having the largest and one of the best galleries in the State.—Messrs. Randall & Elliott’s City Gallery, No. 45 Main street.— These gentlemen keep up with all the new and valuable improvements, and an examination of their work will convince any one that their pictures are second to none.

1858 July 31. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) July 31, 1858, Vol. X, No. 306, P. 3.

The Circus band was parading through the streets yesterday. The horses presented quite an imposing appearance with their red plumes floating jauntily over their heads. Messrs. Randall and Elliott took a picture of them as they were passing up Main street. Also of the spotted leopard which was loose in a carriage in front of the band.

1858 August 6. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) August 6, 1858, Vol. X, No. 311, P. 3.

If you want a fine life-like picture of yourself, go to the City Gallery, No. 45 Main street. Remember that the best is always the cheapest, and especially is this so with regard to pictures; therefore go where you are sure of getting the best. Messrs. Randall & Elliott have just received a great variety of plain and fancy cases.

1858 September 15. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) September 15, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 32, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott, at the City Gallery, 45 Main street, have, with their mammoth instrument, been turning out some beautiful groups, some of them containing twelve men in a group. They have the largest and best instrument that was ever brought to this city, and persons wishing pictures, singly or in groups, would do well to patronize the city gallery.

1858 September 25. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) September 25, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 41, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott are prepared to finish any number of nice photographs of the Marine Hospital, at the reasonable price of 50 cents per picture. The photograph is a fine one, and will make, when framed, a neat parlor ornament. Our citizens should procure the picture of their finest building whilst they have the opportunity.

1858 October 1. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 1, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 46, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott, at the City Gallery of Art, 45 Main street, are now making very large Photographs and coloring them in oil. They are the most beautiful as well as the most durable pictures that were ever made and we advise all who wish to obtain a “thing of beauty” that shall be a “joy forever” to give them a call.

1858 October 12. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 12, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 55, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!!—Persons visiting our city during the Fair, and especially those who are in town who are in want of first-rate likenesses, should not fail to call at Randall & Elliot’s City Gallery of Art, 45 Main street. Our citizens not be old that this is the best Gallery in the West, and those who are not posted, need only their specimens to be convinced of the fact.

1858 October 19. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 19, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 61, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Vanderburgh Agricultural and Horticultural Society…Division F—Class 1.

Randall & Elliott, best collection of Ambrotypes…………………………$1 and dip.

Tileston and Brother, best plain and colored collection of Photographs…..$1 and dip.

1858 October 23. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 23, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 65, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott have sent up to the Fair at Vincennes, specimens of their exquisite Photographs, which will reflect credit upon our city and bear off the premium for their artistic faultlessness.

1858 November 24. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) November 24, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 92, P. 3.

We used to think when we wished to have our Daguerreotypes taken, that we must choose a clear day, but we find that with Messrs. Randall & Elliott it makes no difference, and that even on such days as yesterday, with their fine light and well regulated chemicals, they can turn out a very fine picture, in the short space of a few seconds. They keep a nice warm stove, which ensures comfort to their customers, what little time they need to stay.

1858 December 21. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) December 21, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 114, P. 3.

Photographs.—We have received from the City Gallery, an excellent photograph likeness of Professor Mitchell, from a negative taken by Mr. Elliott during the professor’s recent visit to the city. The numerous admirers of the eloquent lecturer and astronomer, can, at a small cost, procure his lineaments in their memories if there be any danger of their ever being effaced by time and distance.

1859 January 7. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) January 7, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 128, P. 3.

Annual Report of the Librarian of the Evansville Library Association for the year ending December 31^st, 1858….Messrs. Randall & Elliott presented a photographic likeness of Prof. Mitchell…

1859 January 18. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) January 18, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 137, P. 3.

Since Mr. Elliott has become sole proprietor of the City Gallery, he has turned his attention almost entirely to the production of Photographs and Melainotypes; and the fact that his business has increased so rapidly, shows that his pictures are appreciated. He has just received by express a fine assortment of beautiful cases, and also a lot of those splendid whole-sized, oval-gilt frames, which add so much to a fine photograph. Remember, 45 Main street.

1859 January 25. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) January 25, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 143, P. 3.

There is quite a run on the City Gallery, 45 Main street, for these Melainotypes; but Mr. Elliott aims to make the supply equal to the demand, and can usually do so. Sometimes in the afternoon, however, he has more than he can accommodate, and those who do not wish to wait had better go in the forenoon. Mr. M. intends soon to make Photographs the size of life.

1859 April 6. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) April 6, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 194, P. 2.

Our readers should not fail to read the card of J. Perry Elliott, of the City Gallery of Art, No. 45 Main street, Evansville, Ind. Mr. Elliott has a magnificent gallery—the finest in the State. He takes perfect life like pictures, and those of our friends who visit the city should call on him and get a beautiful picture. He gets up some splendid photographs.—Petersburgh Reporter.

1859 April 26. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) April 26, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 211, P. 3.

Oak Hill Photographs.—Mr. Elliott has taken negatives of several beautiful views in Oak Hill Cemetery—one embracing the cottage—from which he is prepared to produce any number of photographs. He offers them in frames and glass for the low price of one dollar each.

1859 September 5. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) September 5, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 16, P. 2.

J. Perry Elliott’s City Gallery Of Art, No. 45 Main Street, Evansville, Ind. Particular attention given to Photograph and Melainotypes.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to December 31, 1859.

1859 October 17. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 17, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 53, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded at the South-Western Indiana District Fair. Class 12—Art.

J. Perry Elliott, of Vanderburgh [County], best collection plain photographs, diploma.

1859 October 19. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 19, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 55, P. 2.

It is a fact that is becoming notorious, that J. Perry Elliott’s Photographs are far superior to any that are made in this part of the country, and equal to any that are made East or West. Any one who doubts it, need but call at the City Gallery, No. 45 Main street,—examine the splendid likeness of Miss Hulitt’s and others, which he has recently made—to be convinced.

1859 October 25. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 25, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 60, P. 3.

There are still a few sets of those beautiful photographic views of Oak Hill Cemetery at Mr. Elliott’s City Gallery, 45 Main street, and as the negatives are preserved, they can be multiplied at pleasure. They present to us—true to life—a place that, to most of us, is very sacred, and, at the same time, one of the loveliest places in nature. The cost of those views is so trifling, compared with their real value, that we think family should have them.

Dow, James M.

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1854 Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1857 Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1859 Hopkins’ Block, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1854 January 23. St. Lawrence Republican. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) January 23, 1854, Vol. 24, No. 8, P. 3.

“Excelsior” Daguerreian Car. Westcott & Dow Would Respectfully Announce to the citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity that they will remain in this place a few days with their Mammoth Daguerreian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined. In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

It has become an acknowledged fact that the human countenance can be preserved without decay, and from the long experience and through knowledge of all the improvements appertaining to the art, and the many facilities with which they are enabled to operate in their new Car, they flatter themselves that their work will not suffer in comparison with that of the most popular Artists of the country.

They are now prepared to take pictures of all sizes, from the smallest miniature even to the largest ever taken, at prices ranging from One to Fifteen dollars. Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Their Stock is also of the best quality, consisting in part of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Jewel, Jenny Lind, Pearl, and French Miniature Cases. Fancy, French, and Kossuth Frames, of large and small sizes, &c.

Single pictures put up and secured with preservers, for the low price on One Dollar. Likenesses Of Children taken in from two to three seconds in clear weather. Adults in all kinds of weather.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, to satisfy themselves. As they expect to remain but a short time, they would recommend to those who prize the mementoes of departed friends, and would secure their perfect likenesses, to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

Perfect copies of Paintings, Crayons, Daguerreotypes made large or small, as they may require.

N. B—Particular attention given to taking Family Groups. Hours of operating from 9 to 4 o’clock; Children 10 to 4 o’clock. January 28, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to April, 18, 1854.

1857 September 17. The Daily Journal. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) September 17, 1857, No. 711, P. 3.

Dow’s Excelsior Daguerrian Car! J. M. Dow would respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a few days with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.—In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, And Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled. His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Also an assortment of Fine Locket Jewelry, which will be sold almost at cost. September 17, 1857.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to December 23, 1857.

1857 November 17. The Ogdensburgh Sentinel. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) November 17, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 36, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerrian Car! J. M. Dow Would Respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a short time with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This Car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined. He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, and Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 29, 1857.

1859 August 30. St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) August 30, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 40, P. 2.

J. M. Dow has permanently located in this village, and opened a Photographic Gallery in Hopkins’ Block, east end of the Bridge.

1859 September 27. St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) September 27, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 44, P. 3.

Dow’s Photographic Gallery. James M. Dow, Would Respectfully Inform The citizens of Ogdensburgh that he has fitted up new and permanent Daguerrian Rooms, in Hopkins’ Block, where he will take Pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties of the art.

Raised Pictures, Ambrotypes, Melanotypes &c., &c., Old daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c., copied and thrown up if required. Photographs and Halotypes taken at these Rooms of any required size, colored or plain. Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

All are invited to call and examine, Stock, Specimens &c. sept. 14.

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 15, 1859.

1859 December 20. St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) December 20, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 4, P. 2.

Pictures.—J. M. Dow, Photographic and Daguerrean artist, Hopkins’ Block, is making extensive preparations to accommodate the public with pictures. What more appropriate presents could be made to those you love, than your own pleasant physiognomy—everybody looks pleasant in a picture—during the Holidays. Next to giving one’s self away, such a presentation would be most acceptable to most folks. Talk about throwing yourself away, when somebody wants you done up in miniature, surrounded in a neat, little case, and Dow wants to take you for them. Why, its all nonsense, and not to be thought of. Go right down and get taken,.

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