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Metcalf, Franklin

Ambrotype Wagon, Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1859-1862       Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1], [2]

1860-1861       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 2

1863                Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge,                                      Massachusetts.1, 2[3]

1865                Street address not known, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1, 2

1868-1872       297 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1873                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1874-1880       24 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts.1, [4]

1880-1893       503 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 3

1893                521 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1895                Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1897                Chestnut, near Railroad, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1898                Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1899-1905       60 Chestnut, West Newton, Massachusetts.1

1859 May 28.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 28, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 22, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art—We are pleased at all times to note advancement and give credit wherever it is due.  Wishing to send some ambrotypes to a foreign correspondents, we repaired to Boston to have a proof of our physiognomy transferred to glass in as good a style as possible, engaged the services of one of her best artist, and got what we thought good pictures; but, happening to show them to a somewhat critical friend, he offered to take us here in Cambridgeport and give us something better if we would just take the trouble to go and sit for it.  We did so, and when it was done, we had to acknowledge that Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, at the corner of Main and Inman streets, had carried off the palm and had given us the best impression; and we would advise all who want a life-like picture to give them a call.

1859 August 6.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 3.

Photography.  Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, Grateful for the past patronage, take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the citizens of Cambridgeport and vicinity.  They have now connected another spacious saloon with their former one, at the Corner of Main and Inman Streets, nearly opposite the City Hall, Cambridgeport.  Particular attention given to copying small pictures into Photographs.  Photographic views of residences, small pictures for Lockets, Pins, &c., neatly executed.  Photographs taken on the most reasonable terms, and warrant perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Pictures for 25 cents and upwards.  Please call and examine for yourselves.

The best time for children is from eight to three.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to October 29, 1859.

1859 October 29.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 44, P. 2.

Photography.—It may not be generally known that we have in our city two good photograph artists who really understand their business.  We refer to Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, corner of Main and Inman streets, nearly opposite the City Hall.  All who wish a good picture at a low price, had better give them a call, instead of going to Boston, paying more and getting no better satisfaction, for we have recently seen some pictures that defy competition.  See advertisement in another column.

1860 August 4.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 4, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 31, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, 29th nlt., by Rev. H. K. Pervear, Mr. Franklin Metcalf to Miss Susan Johnson, all of C.

1860 August 25.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 34, P. 2.

We have seen a very excellent Photographic likeness of the late William Loughrey, just taken by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, of this city, which does the  artist great credit.

1861 June 15.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, photographers, opposite City Hall, have presented us with a photograph of the Chronicle Building.  It is very creditable to their skill as artists.  The photograph was handsomely painted by Mr. J. Spaulding Keith—a young artist of much promise.  He may be found at a room in the Chronicle building, where this photograph and some other specimens of his work may be seen.

1862 January 6.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1862, Vol. XXXIII, No. 9723, P. 2.

Fire In Cambridgeport.  The two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which for some time past stood nearly opposite the City Hall in Cambridgeport, were destroyed by an accidental fire this forenoon.  Loss about $200.  Harley & Metcalf were the proprietors.

1862 January 7.  The Boston Hearld.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 7, 1862, Vol. P. 4.

Fire In Cambridgeport.  Two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which have been located for some years past on Maine [sic.] street, Cambridgeport, nearly opposite the City Hall, were destroyed by fire about 10 o’clock this forenoon.  They were owned by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, and the loss will amount to about $200.  The fire was the result of accident.  It commenced just after the City Government had commenced their inauguration ceremonies, and the members had a good opportunity of witnessing the promptitude of the fire department.

1862 January 11.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.

Fire.—On Monday morning last, just as the members of the city government had assembled for organization, a fire commenced in one of the two daguerreotype saloons, on Main Street, opposite City Hall.  Both saloons were badly injured, and the loss will probably amount to about $200.  They belonged to Messrs, Harley and Metcalf.

1862 January 11.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 3.

A Card.  We the undersigned would tender to the Fire Department and citizens our grateful acknowledgements for their prompt arrival to arrest the conflagration of our Photographic Saloons.  Also, we feel grateful for the patronage of the citizens and public, and hope soon to be located to serve them again.  Harley & Metcalf.

1863 February 14.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1863, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 1.

From the 38th Mass. Regiment.  Company F, Capt. Rundlett.  Camp Kearney, Carrolton, La., Jan. 29, 1863.  Mr. Editor.—Since our departure from  Baltimore, my pen has been quite…

About half-way between the grave yard and our camp, Yankee enterprise had exhibited itself by adding an L to an island cabin, and locating therein an ambrotype saloon—but, as it was beyond the reach of any but a few lucky ones, the speculation could not have been very remunerative.  The specimens I saw from there would hardly pass muster as other than caricatures beside those from our Cambridge artists, Messrs. Harley & Metcalf…

1874 May 25.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1874, Vol. XLVII, No. 14, 443, P. 4.

Notice.  May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.

Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place.  Hours 12 to 3.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.

1874 May 25.  Daily Boston Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 46, P. 2.

Notice.  May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.

Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place.  Hours 12 to 3.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.

1874 September 15.  Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 2.

Fine Photographs.—Mr. J. A. Whipple has retired from his photographic business at 24 Temple place, as will be seen by an advertisement, and is succeeded by two of his long-time assistants.  Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  Former customers are therefore promised a continuance of the artistic excellence for which this establishment has been well known.

1874 September 15.  Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 3.

Photographic.  Having retired from the business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.

They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.  John A. Whipple.  June 1, 1874.

The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches.  We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends.  Metcalf & Welldon.  Franklin Metcalf.  John A. Welldon.

Advertisement was recorded seven times between September 15 to October 6, 1874.

1874 November 26.  The Christian Era. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 26, 1874, Vol. XXIV, No. XLVIII, P. 3.

Photographic.  Having retired from the Photograph business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple Place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon. 

They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.  June 1, 1874.  John A. Whipple. 

The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches.  We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends.  Metcalf & Welldon.  Franklin Metcalf.  John A. Welldon.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1874 to February 18, 1875.

1875 March 4.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 4, 1875, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14, 682, P. 1.

Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon have given to the president’s table of the Mercantile Library Fair a life-size crayon of the executive of the association.  The picture, richly framed, is valued at $65, and has been purchased in advance by a few of his personal friends, and presented to the president of the Mercantile Library Association.

1876 November 29.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 29, 1876, Vol. XLIX, No. 15, 219, P. 1.

Mr. Whipple’s Negatives Are in the possession of his successors, Metcalf & Welldon, 24 Temple Place, Who were for a long time his assistants, and who can assure satisfactory likenesses of his former customers and all favoring them with their patronage.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between November 29 to December 23, 1876.

1878 August 31.  The Commercial Bulletin. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 31, 1878, Vol XX, No. 1026, P. 4.

The Mechanics’ Fair…

The Exhibition of Photographs in the upper floor, over the restaurant, is worthy of mention.  It contains exhibits of the following photographic artists:  Partridge, O. F. Baxter & Co., Hardy, John P. Soule, McCormick & Heald, Geo. K. Warren; Black & Co., Allen & Rowell, T. R. Burnham, Metcalf & Welldon, T. S. Estabrooks, D. W. Butterfield, E. H. Lincoln, The Alden Photo Company, A. Bushby, V. Richer, S. V. Stillings, and Prescott & Whitney.

1883 May 27.  The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1883, P. 3.

Attention!  From this date until Sept. 1, 1883, we will make our [best] Cabinet Photographs For $3 Pere Doz.  Carte De Visite, $2.  Every picture guaranteed our best work.  Metcalf & Welldon, Successor to Whipple 503 Washington Street.

1883 November 25.  The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1883, P. 7.

Photographs Metcalf & Welldon, 503 Washington St., Are making their finest Cabinets for $4 per Dozen.

Those who wish Duplicates from their Negatives had better secure them at once, as they will soon be destroyed.

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

[2] Partnership of Harley & Metcalf (1859-1865).

[3] Partnership Harley, Metcalf & Winter (1863).

[4] Partnership of Metcalf & Welldon (1874-1884).

Merrill, N. L.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

N. D.               Post Office Building, Nashua, New Hampshire.

N. D.  Broadside posted on internet by Niles J. Laughner.

Better Times!  Pop Goes The Picture Now Is Your Time To Get The Best of Pictures!  Ambrotype, Photograph or Melainotype, At Your Own Price, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed to every sitter. 

Miller & Merrill Take pleasure in announcing to the people of this place and vicinity, that they have arrived in town with their Mammoth Sky and Side-lighted Saloon, to remain One Week, and one week only.  Meanwhile, if Good Pictures, Low Prices, and Gentlemanly Treatment To their patrons will do it, they are bound to have a rush, for we will make it an object for everybody to Sit as our prices are Below the times, and we leave the public to judge whether our pictures are up with, or ahead of, the times. 

Having the most extensive Photographic Gallery in the New England States out of Boston, we are prepared to make Photographs Of Any Size, From old and faded Daguerreotypes, &c. far exceeding the original.  Also views of Buildings, &c., in the highest perfection of the art.

Saloon now Stopping in this Place.

“Gallery of Art,” Post office Building, Nashua, N. H.  J. Sidney Miller, N. L. Merrill, Artists.

Merrell, James Oscar

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1858-1861       Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vermont.

1859-1860       Paige Block, Brandon, Vermont.                   

1858 January 1.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. 2, No. One, P. 3.

James O Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every variety of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

Advertisement was recorded  from January 1, 1858 to February 7, 1861.

1858 January 29.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 29, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Five, P. 2.

Mr. Merrell, Ambrotypist, has shown us a beautiful picture of Mr. Howe’s little girl, whose remains were intered [sic.] last Sabbath.  It exceeds in life-like naturalness any post mortem likeness we have seen.

1858 March 26.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  March 26, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Thirteen, P. 3.

Ambrotypes Furnished By James O. Merrell, For 25 Cents, At The Daguerrean Gallery, Brandon.

Advertisement ran on March 26 & April 2, 1858.

1858 November 19.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Forty-Seven, P. 3.

James O. Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every varirty of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

To all wanting Farms, see advertisement of New England Settlement.

Advertisement ran on November 19 & 26, 1858.

1859 May 26.  Northern Visitor.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  May 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.

New Daguerrian Gallery, Paige’s Block, Brandon, Vt.  Having Fitted Up New rooms, the Subscriber would take this opportunity of returning his thanks to the people of Brandon and vicinity, and the public generally, for their liberal patronage hereto fore bestowed respectfully solicits a continuance of the same; and informs them that he is now ready to execute to perfection the Patent Sealed Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Melainotypes in all their various forms and sizes; from life-size to the smallest finger ring-picture.

All those wishing good pictures would do well to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Paintings, copied with neatness and dispatch.  All charges will be moderate.  James O. Merrell.

Advertisement ran on May 26, June 2 & 16, 1859.

185 November 19.  Northern Visitor.  (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 18, Vol. II, No. 10, P. 3.

Ambrotypes

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Will Be Made At

Will Be Made At

The Old Gallery,

The Old Gallery,

Paige’s Block

Paige’s Block

For Twenty-Five Cents.

For Twenty-Five Cents.

J. Oscar Merrell.

Merine, J. C.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1854-1856       Main Street, opposite Capitol Hotel, Frankfort, Kentucky.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In American 1564-1860, 1957, New Haven, Connecticut and London, England, P. 439.

Merine, J. C.  Portrait painter active in Kentucky in 1848-49 and 1871.  Information courtesy Mrs. W. H. Whitley, Paris, Ky.

1854 October 31.  The Tri-Weekly Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) October 31, 1854, Vol. 4, No. 102, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes And Chrystalotypes. [sic.]  J. C. Merine Having purchased the stock and apparatus of Mr. H. L. Goodwin, has opened a fine Daguerrean Room, opposite the Capitol Hotel in the building occupied by Dr. Hamilton.  His admirable arrangements for light enable him to take portraits in all weather, with certainty, and in the highest style of the art.  In a few days—as soon as some chemicals ordered arrive—he will be ready to take pictures by the new and beautiful method of Chrystallotype. [sic.]  The public are invited to call and see his specimens of art. 

Mr. Merine also continues to paint Portraits to order, either from the original features or from Daguerreotypes.  His studio is in another room of the same building.    Oct 30, 1854.

Advertisement was recorded between October 31, 1854 to March 22, 1855.

1854 October 31.  The Tri-Weekly Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) October 31, 1854, Vol. 4, No. 102, P. 3.

New Daguerrean Establishment.—We would call the attention of our friends to the advertisement of our friend Merine, which appears in our paper of this morning.  ‘Catch the shadow, ere the substance flies,’ is a warning which should not be suffered to pass disregarded, and sweethearts, husbands, wives and parents would do well to call at Merine’s Gallery on Main St. opposite the Capitol Hotel, and secure the ‘counterfeit presentment’ of those they love.  In connection with the Daguerrean business, Mr. M is still pursuing his avocation of portrait painter, and we can cheerfully agree with friend Callender, when he says that Mr. M., is successful in his art.

1854 November 6.  The Tri-Weekly Commonwealth.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) November 6, 1854, Vol. 4, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes And Chrystalotypes. [sic.]  J. C. Merine Having purchased the stock and apparatus of Mr. H. L. Goodwin, has opened a fine Daguerrean Room, opposite the Capitol Hotel in the building occupied by Dr. Hamilton.  His admirable arrangements for light enable him to take portraits in all weather, with certainty, and in the highest style of the art.  In a few days—as soon as some chemicals ordered arrive—he will be ready to take pictures by the new and beautiful method of Chrystallotype. [sic.]  The public are invited to call and see his specimens of art. 

Mr. Merine also continues to paint Portraits to order, either from the original features or from Daguerreotypes.  His studio is in another room of the same building.    Oct 30, 1854.

Advertisement was recorded three times between November 6 to 10, 1854.

1854 November 10.  The Kentucky Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) November 10, 1854, Vol. 15, No. 33, Whole No. 78, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes And Crystalotypes. [sic.]  J. C. Merine Having purchased the stock and apparatus of Mr. H. L. Goodwin, has opened a fine Daguerrean Room, opposite the Capitol Hotel in the building occupied by Dr. Hamilton.  His admirable arrangements for light enable him to take portraits in all weather, with certainty, and in the highest style of the art.  In a few days—as soon as some chemicals ordered arrive—he will be ready to take pictures by the new and beautiful method of Chrystallotype. [sic.]  The public are invited to call and see his specimens of art. 

Mr. Merine also continues to paint Portraits to order, either from the original features or from Daguerreotypes.  His studio is in another room of the same building.    Oct 31.

1855 March 15.  The Tri-Weekly Yeoman.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) March 15, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypist and Photographer, Main Street, Opposite the Capitol Hotel, Frankfort, Ky.

All kinds of Pictures framed to order.

Advertisement was recorded between March 15 to December15. 1855.

1856 December 22.  The Frankfort Commonwealth.  (Frankfort, Kentucky.) December 22, 1856, Vol. 23, No. 1256, P. 4.

New Ambrotype And Sphereotype Gallery The undersigned having purchased of Goodwin & Merine their entire interest in Daguerreotyping; Also the patent right of Franklin county to make the above named style of pictures, is now prepared to execute with all the beauty of the art Ambrotypes, the most permanent, and Sphereotypes, the most beautiful pictures ever offered to the public.

Rooms over Dr. Hambleton’s Dental department, Main Street, opposite Capital Hotel, Frankfort, Ky.

N. B.  These pictures are patented and can be made by no other person in Franklin county.

Picture Framing done to order by E. B. Hambleton, Artist.  June 4, 1856.

Meacham, Samuel L. M.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1859-1860       180 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859 June 29.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. III, No. 135, Whole No. 445, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, successors to DeShong & Bingham, at 180 Main street, are gaining the good opinion of the public for the fine and life-like pictures they send from their gallery daily.  This is the only gallery in the city where the public can get a good picture.  Mr. Bingham is too well known to our citizens as a first class artist, to need any recommendation.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all instances.  Prices to suit.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 14, 1859.

1859 August 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 2, Whole No. 467, P. 3.

Daguerreotype, Melaineotypes, [sic.] &c., &c. Bingham & Meacham, at DeShong’s gallery, corner of Adams and Main streets, are prepared to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ferreotypes, and every style of picture taken with a Camera Obscura, in the highest style of art known to modern invention.  Call on them and examine their specimens.  Opposite the Worsham House

1859 September 24.  The Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 24, 1859, Vol. X, No. 225, P. 2.

The Great “Wallace” or Violin Piano!  Drigg’s Patent….Best Call at Messrs. Bingham & Meacham’s, Photograph Rooms No. 108 Main street, Where the Piano may be seen, and get a pamphlet…

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 9, 1859.

1859 October 15.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 58, Whole No. 530, P. 3.

Go to Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street, for Melainotypes.

Bingham & Meacham make all styles of Pictures known.

Remember the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House, is the place to obtain those celebrated Melainotypes—the only colodion [sic.] picture worth preserving.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 21, 1859.

1859 October 19.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 164, P. 1.

State Fair.  Floral Hall Premiums.  The following is a list of premiums awarded on the last day of the State Fair, for articles exhibited in the Floral Hall…

Pictures taken by means of light—Premium, Bingham & Meacham, Memphis; certificate, C. C. Hughes.

1859 December 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 10, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 107, Whole No. 575, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.—If you wish to present your relatives or friends with a Christmas present, what would be nicer than a beautiful picture of yourself?  Bingham and Meacham, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, have just received a lot of new fancy cases, breast pins, lockets and charms suited for the occasion.  We take all the different styles of pictures made at the present day, and we would be pleased to have all of our old customers and the public generally to call and see our life-size photographs on canvass, colored in oil, by Mr. N. B. Wilcox.  Bingham & Meacham, Maon street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 10, 1859 to January 11, 1860.

1859 December 28.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 28, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 111, Whole No. 588, P. 3.

Great rush to the Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham—thousands of pictures taken at their mammoth premium gallery, at 180 Main street—another lot of those holiday presents.  Every one should secure one of their inimitable Melaineotypes [sic.], Ambrotypes and Photographs.  Particular attention is called to their life-size Photographs in oil, colored by N. B. Wilcox, a portrait painter of reputation, who stands unrivalled as a colorist.  Persons having Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted.  Bingham & Meacham are also the agents for those celebrated I. X. L. Sewing Machines, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 28, 1859 to January 14, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

The place to get the best pictures made in Memphis is at Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 6, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

All styles  of pictures known to the Art made at Bingham & Meacham’s, opposite the Worsham House. 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 4, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

The Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, are justly popular for their fine pictures.  Their room, apparatus, &c., are superior in many respects to those of their brother artists, and hence the fact that they never fail to please.  We advise our readers to go and view their gallery of portraits.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Have you seen those Oil Miniatures at Bingham & Meacham’s, colored by Wilcox, pronounced by connoisseurs the most beautiful pictures ever seen in the city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Bingham & Meacham still continue to take those celebrated pictures known as the Melainotype for which they have the exclusive right for this city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

All styles of Photographs, from the smallest to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted, at Bingham’s.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—We visited the rooms of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, on Main street, opposite Worsham House, Saturday evening.  Their gallery of portraits contain many likenesses of rare beauty and merit, and stamp the gentlemen as true artists.  Indeed, for correctness, beauty of coloring and finish, the pictures taken by them would bear favorable comparison with any we ever saw.  Their apparatus is of the latest invention, and they have kept pace with all the wonderful improvements made upon the discovery of Daguerre.  Those who desire a correct likeness, we advise to give Bingham & Meacham a call.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Something Worth Knowing.—Where to get the best and most durable pictures, in the city Bingham & Meacham is the place, they take all styles, from the smallest Locket to life size in Oil.  Particular attention is called to their oil colored Miniatures, executed by Wilcox, pronounced superior to anything of the kind in the city.  Room 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between February 13 to March 10, 1860.

1860 March 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 10, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 173, Whole No. 650, P. 3.

Warning.—If you wish a cheap and worthless picture there are rooms in town where you can procure them; but is you prefer a good and durable likeness at reasonable prices, go to Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.  They have the finest suit of rooms in the South, and employ none but first class artists, and take all styles of pictures that are worth preserving, and is the only Gallery where perfect satisfaction is warranted.

Advertisement was recorded between March 10 to May 31, 1860.

1860 April 5.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 5, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 195, Whole No. 672, P. 3.

Photographs.—Bingham & Meacham do not claim to be the only Photographic Artist in the city, but they do claim to make better Melainotypes, plain Photographs, Miniatures in oil, and life-size Photographs on Canvas, than any other establishment in the city.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 5 to 17, 1860.

1860 April 19.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 19, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 297, Whole No. 684, P. 3.

Go to the Premium Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham, for the best Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, (plain or colored,) Miniatures and life-size canvas Photographs in oil; all styles of pictures taken at this Gallery, and perfect satisfaction given.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember the place 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between April 19 to

1860 May 3.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 3, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 216, Whole No. 699, P. 3.

During the last few days crowds have visited the Photographic Gallery of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, opposite the Worsham House, eager to obtain one of their inimitable pictures.  These artists stand unrivalled in the city, having always taken the first premium at every fair where they have exhibited their pictures.  Give them a call.

1860 May 8.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 8, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 220, Whole No. 704, P. 3.

Premium Gallery Still Ahead.—Just received, a fresh supply of frames of various styles for Photographs of all kinds.  This is The place to get best life-size canvass miniatures [in] oil or plain photographs, all other kinds of pictures worth preserving taken at 180 Main street.  Bingham & Meacham.

Advertisement was recorded between May 8 to 22, 1860.

1860 May 23.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 26, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 235, Whole No. 718, P. 3.

Fine Pictures—We saw some very fine pictures yesterday at Bingham’s Gallery, consisting of portraits, photographs in oil, ambrotypes, Melainotypes and photographs in India ink.  Mr. Bingham has enlarged his Gallery and increased his facilities for working, and is now prepared to execute all kinds of pictures in a style which cannot be excelled in the United States.  All wanting pictures should not fail to call at the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House. Advertisement ran from May 23 to 31, 1860.

McPherson, William D.

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

1851-1852       Opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852                Address Unknown, Barnet, Vermont.

1855                Address Unknown, Chelsea, Vermont.

1855-1860       Exchange Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1857                Saloon near the Trotter House, Bradford, Vermont.

1861                Merrimack Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1862                Address Unknown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[1]

1863                Address Unknown, Baton Rough, Louisiana.1

1864-1867       132 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1851 November 29.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 29, 1851, Vol. 15, N0. 30, Whole No. 748, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken singly or in groups at W. D. M’Pherson’s Daguerrian Saloon, opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store where he would respectfully invite all those who wish for a perfect Likeness to give him a call.  Children taken of any age.  Pictures taken from Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Bust, &c., from deceased persons and invalids, at their residences.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather, and neatly set in Lockets, Rings, Pins or Frames.—Prices, $1.00 and upwards.

Advertisement ran from November 29, 1851 to May 15, 1852.

1852 March 20.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 20, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 46, Whole No. 764, P. 3.

All those who wish to have their pictures taken will do well to call soon, as I shall leave town in a few weeks.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to May 15, 1852.

1852 May 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 15, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 44, Whole No. 772, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. D/ McPherson would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place and vicinity that he will remain for 2 weeks longer.  All those who wish for a good picture will now have an opportunity of getting one.  Pictures taken in every style of the art at the Saloon opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store.  Pictures For 75 Cts.

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

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1852.

1852 June 5.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 5, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 47, Whole No. 775, P. 3.

Mr. McPherson, Daguerrean Artist, who has been operating in our villager several months past, is due to be at Barnet Next week, where he will spend a short time.  He is a good artist, and we cheerfully recommend him to our friends.

1855 August 3.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 3, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 7, Whole No. 569, P. 3.

Cutting’s Ambrotypes, Or Pictures On Glass, Taken By W. D. McPherson & Co.  Having obtained the right for Chelsea, and other towns in the vicinity, we are now prepared to take these Beautiful and Never-Changing Pictures, At their Rooms in Chelsea.   The Picture is taken on Plate Glass, after which a similar glass is placed over it, and the two are cemented together by an indestructible gum, rendering the picture entirely impervious to atmospheric influence, and securing to it the most perfect durability.

For taking Likenesses of Children, or operating in cloudy or dark weather, this process is vastly superior to any and every other, since it works in less than one-fourth the time of the quickest Daguerreotype process.  These pictures can be seen in any light, as well as engravings or any paper picture under glass,—and hence are very suitable for large pictures to be hung in frames.  They are not reversed, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.

Prices from $2, upwards.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from August 3 to October 26, 1855.

1855 August 31.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 31, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 11, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  This is the name of a newly invented process for taking likenesses, or pictures of any kind .  Judging from specimens of the art we have seen at the rooms of McPherson & Co., in Chelsea [we] think it far superior to the Daguerreotype [process.]  We advise our friends in [ ? ] Chelsea to call on Messrs. McPherson and [examine] their beautiful pictures.  We refer [ ? ] to their notice in our advertising columns.

1855 September 29.  Aurora of the Valley.  (Newbury, Vermont.)  September 29, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 39, New Series No. 45, Whole No. 351, P. 2.

Orange County Agricultural Fair.  The ninth annual fair of the Orange County Agricultural Society, was holden at Chelsea, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 19th and 20th inst…

List of Premiums Awarded…

Discretionary…

Best Ambrotypes, McPherson Brothers, Chelsea, 1.00

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—See advertisement of W. D. McPherson.

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those new and beautiful pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1855 to December 30, 1857.

1855 December 15  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 15, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No. 1802, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate. 

We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens. 

Prices reasonable.  Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1855 to May 12, 1860.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1842, P. 3.

Re-issue of the Ambrotype Pictures has been signally shown, by the united efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts, and a new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of glass with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which can not be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids: making it as enduring as the glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the Picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taking on a single glass, and covered with varnish and black paint, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine pictures all have the patent stamp.  Cutting & Bowdoin, The originators and proprietors. 

N. B.  We are the owners of the Ambrotype right for this city.  All persons violating the Patent, or using the term Ambrotype for the purpose of selling their pictures, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.  M’Pherson Brothers.

Advertisement ran from September 20 to October 25, 1856.

1855 December 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 34, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  The picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct—are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  This process is better for taking Likenesses of Children, than any other as we can operate in one-fifth the time.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.

Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to October 29, 1857.

1860 November 17.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 17, 1860, Vol. XL, No. 2059, P. 2.

Messrs. Rufus Merrill & Son, of this city, have published a series of fine stereoscopic pictures of views around Amoskeag Falls, Hooksett, and several streets of this city, which are equal in clearness and nicety of execution to any pictures of similar character which we remember to have seen.—They were taken by Mr. W. D. McPherson, whose artistic skill is well established.

1861 August 8.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  August 8, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 2.

Hallotypes.  W. D. McPherson of this city is now taking pictures of a superior quality called Hallotypes, from a Mr. Hall the inventor.  They are superior to any picture we have ever seen.  They are equal to any ivory paintings in color and finish.  Any one who desires to get a perfect likeness, and a picture equal to an oil painting will not fail to call at McPherson’s in Merrimack Block.

1861 September 21.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1861, Vol. XLI, No. 2103, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons are warned not to purchase a promissory note for $75, dated June 15, 1861, on three months, signed by me and payable to the order of John Bishop Hall; as said note was stolen from said Hall, and is not now in the hands of honest parties.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 5, 1861.

1861 September 25.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 25, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 749, Whole No. 2749, P. 2.

More Sharpshooters.—Capt. Jones’ company of sharpshooters have elicited the warm approval of the War Department, and another company has been ordered from this State.—For this company, Henry M. Caldwell of Danbarton has been appointed Captain; John A. Moores of Canterbury, First Lieutenant, and James H. Hildreth of Lebanon, Second Lieutenant.  Those marksmen who were too late to become members of Capt. Jones’ company can make application to either of these officers…

We hear it stated that a third company of Sharpshooters has been organized, and W. D. McPherson of this city appointed captain.—Ed. Pat.

1861 September 26.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 26, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 23, P. 2.

Sharp Shooters…

A third Company of Sharpshooters is also to be raised.  W. D. McPherson, the well known Daguerreotypist, of this city, who is as good with a rifle as the camera, has been appointed Captain.

1861 December 18.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 18, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 761, Whole No. 2761, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—The third company of Sharpshooters enlisted in this State, left this city for Washington on Saturday.  They were without arms or uniforms, which are to be furnished by the general Government.—Their officers are Capt. William D. McPherson of Concord, First Lieut. John A. Moore of Canterbury, Second Lieut. Edward Dow of Concord.

1862 September 10.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1862, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 799, Whole No. 2799, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—It is reported, by private letters, that captain W. D. McPherson of this city was killed; and we have the names of Capt. W. P. Austin and Private Isaac Davis among the wounder.

Information From–http://dunhamwilcox.net/nh/nh_2d_reg_ss.htm. 

Revised Register Of The Soldiers And Sailors Of New Hampshire In The War Of The Rebellion 1861-1866.  Prepared And Published By Authority Of The Legislature, By Augustus D. Ayling, Adjutant General.  Concord: Ira C. Evans, Public Printer. 1895.

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (Three Years.)  [Transcribed by Dave Swerdfeger]

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (three years.)

Company F was mustered into the service of the United States November 26, 1861, at Concord, by Seth Eastman, Lt. Col. 1 Inf., U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out November 26, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M.

The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865.

Company G was mustered into the service of the United States December 12, 1861, at Manchester, by Haldimand S. Putnam, 1 Lt. Topographical Engineers, U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out December 12, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M. The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865. The records of the field and staff officers appointed by the governor of New Hampshire are given. Each man was a volunteer appointed or enlisted for three years unless otherwise stated…

McPherson, William D. Co. G; b. Boston, Mass.; age 33; res. Concord; app. Capt. Sept. 19, ’64; must. in Dec. 12, ’64; resigned. Oct. 31, ’62. Died Oct. 9, ’67, New Orleans, La.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

The Perfection of Art.  We believe that Mr. McPherson & Oliver, photographers on Canal street, has about reached perfection in his art.  We yesterday accepted an invitation to visit his gallery, and were astonished at the accuracy and variety of the historical local scenes which he has collected.  From the siege of Port Hudson until the present time Mr. McPherson has been in the field, accompanying the army in its various movements, and constantly adding to his store the objects and scenes made famous by the war.  Besides Port Hudson, he has pictures of Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge and Alexandria, the great dam on Red River, (by which our fleet was saved) the ram Tennessee as she lay in front of our city, and all the monument buildings, statues, squares, and places of note in the Cresent city.

But the latest and most complete triumph Mr. McPherson has achieved, is a series of views of fort Morgan and its surroundings after the siege.  Nine large pictures comprise the main set, but he has a host of smaller scenes.  Of the main set we can only testify to its excellence as a work of art, but we have heard the most unqualified praise, from both Union and Confederate officers familiar with the spot, as to its accuracy and correctness, even in the minutest details.  The fact that ninety full sets were ordered by army and navy officers at Mobile Bay before Mr. McPherson left, is about the best evidence, however, that the pictures are perfect.  The large number of orders this firm has received enables them to sell these sets at a very moderate price, and we do not know of a more interesting subject with which our friends can decorate the walls of their rooms.  All who participated in the engagement should secure a set for their friends at home.  Any of our citizens who desire to examine these views will be courteously received by the gentlemanly proprietors of No. 132 Canal street.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

View of Fort Morgan and its Surroundings, Taken On The Spot, By. Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.  These Pictures are the most correct and comprenensive yet taken, as was admitted by both Union and Confederate officers at Fort Morgan.

The public are invited to call at the Gallery, No. 132 Canal street, and inspect these magnificent triumphs of the Photographic Art.

Sets sold on reasonable terms.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsonville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 1, 1864.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

Perfect Pictures.  These can be obtained at the Photographic Gallery of McPherson & Oliver, 132 Canal street, between St. Charles and Carondelet.

Every new improvement in use in the best establishments of the country can be found at the rooms of Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 31, 1864.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, Photographist, No. 132 Canal street, have taken an admirable likeness of Farragut and his staff standing on the deck of the noble old Hartford as she lay in Mobile Bay.  No person should be without a copy of this excellent picture.  Carte de visites of Farragut, Drayton, and others, can also be procured.  See advertisement.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Admiral Farragut, Commodore Drayton, And Other distinguished Naval Officers, taken on the deck of the Flagship Hartford, By Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, No. 132 Canal Street.

Every Sailor Should Have A Copy. 

Views of prominent Buildings and Scenes in New Orleans.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between December 2 to 31, 1864.

1865 July 8.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 8, 1865, Vol. IV, No. 646, P. 5.

Notice—The Copartnership Between W. D. McPherson and A. J. Oliver under the name McPherson & Oliver, in this city, is dissolved by mutual consent to date July 4.

The undersigned will continue the Photographic business at the old stand, 132 Canal street.  W. D. McPherson. 

Advertisement was recorded on July 8 to 10, 1865.

1865 October 19.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 19, 1865, Vol. XV, No. 66, P. 7.

W. D. McPherson, Photographist, No. 132 Canal Street, New Orleans.

All work done in a superior manner and satisfaction guaranteed. 

Advertisement was recorded between October 19, 1865 to January 1, 1866.

1867 January 15.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 15, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1178, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 January 23.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 23, 1867, Vol. XXX, No. 320, P. 3.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 February 1.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  February 1, 1867, Vol. XVI, No. 157, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 October 11.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 11, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1419, P. 2.

Daily Mortuary Report.

We are indebted to Dr. Dirmever, Secretary of the Board of Health, for the following daily reports of deaths in the city, beginning with Oct 1:

                        Yellow Fever…..Other Fevers…..Cholera…..Other Diseases…..Total.        

October 1…………..63……………..12……………1……………21…………….97

October 2…………..54……………..14……………4……………17…………….[89]

October 3………………56……………..11……………2……………28…………….97

October 4…………..75……………..6……………..3……………23…………….107

October 5…………..59……………..11……………0……………20…………….90

October 6…………..60……………..16……………0……………21…………….97

October 7…………..58……………..9……………..0……………23…………….90

October 8…………..50……………..10……………0……………16…………….76

October 9…………..64………………8…………….3……………21…………….[96]

October 10……………56……………..14……………2……………40…………….112

The following is a list of persons who died of yellow fever, and who were interred in the cemeteries named.  During the twenty four hours ending at 6 o’clock A. M. Thursday Oct. 10.  All blanks in the report are not stated in certificate:

W. D. McPherson of__________.

1867 October 12.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 12, 1867, Vol. XXXI, No. 224, P. 5.

Succession of Wm. D. McPherson.  Second District Court Of New Orleans.  No.___ Whereas S. T. Blessing has petitioned the court for letters of administration on the estate of the late Wm. D. McPherson, deceased, intestate:  Notice is hereby given to all whom may concern, to show within ten days, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

By order of the Court:  P. R. O’Rorke, Clerk.

[1] Photography In New Orleans.

McKinney, James P.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1852-1854       Melodeon Building, Cleveland, Ohio.

1854-1855       Main Street, in M. J. Sullivan’s Building, Dubuque, Iowa.

1852 July 28.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  July 28, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 28, Whole No. 1798, P. 2.

Enthusiastic Scott Meeting at Empire Hall.  At a Scott meeting at Empire Hall, July 22d 1852, Charles Stetson was called to the chair and S. I. Noble appointed Secretary…

Constitution Of The Cleveland Scott Club.  This association shall be known and called the Cleveland Scott Club Its object is, to promote the election of Winfield Scott and Wm. A. Graham, to the offices of President and Vice President of the United States respectively…

The following persons subscribe their names to the above constitution, and became members of the “Cleveland Scott Club.”…

J. P. McKinney…

1854 July 11.  Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  July 11, 1854, Vol. X, No. 87, P. 3.

Mr. James P. McKinney, of this city, is intending to establish himself in the Daguerreotyping business, at Dubuque, Iowa.  Mr. McKinney has been several years with Mr. North, and is proficient in the knowledge and practice of his difficult art.  He will be prepared in his new location to take convex, Mezzographs, colored daguerreotypes, and all the newest styles in the very best manner.  We understand that he will take out his very fine cabinet of coal specimens, for the adornment of his rooms.  The collection is highly curious and interesting.  We can heartily commend Mr. McKinney to the citizens of Dubuque, as a master of his profession, and a very amiable and worthy gentleman.

1854 September 27.  Cleveland Weekly Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 27, 1854, Vol. 8, No. 36, P. 2.

Iowa Politics—Mineral Records.  Dubuque, Sept. 19, 1854…

Among many new establishments now opening in this city, we noticed a set of beautiful Daguerian [sic.] rooms, under the Professional charge of W. McKinney[1] of your city, formerly a pupil of W. C. North.  He displays great taste and artistic skill in the getting up of his beautiful pictures and is now doing a large and we think lucrative business in his line.  Yours, Rob.

1854 October 4.  The Miners’ Express.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  October 4, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 3, P.1.

New Daguerrean Rooms.—Mr. James F. McKinney Daguerrean artist has established himself in M. J. Sullivan’s building on Main street, just above Third street and invites an inspection of his rooms and specimens of his work.  This gentleman comes to this city with high recommendations, and he adds to an enviable skill in taking impressions upon flat plates, that of taking them upon paper and convex plates exhibiting the impression more to the life, than by the old mode of daguerreotyping.

The following in relation to Mr. McKinney as a man and an artist, we copy from the “Cleveland Plaindealer.”

Mr. James McKinney, of this city, is intending to establish himself in the Daguerreotyping business, at Dubuque, Iowa.  Mr. McKinney has been several years with Mr. North, and is proficient in the knowledge and practice of his difficult art.  He will be prepared in his new location to take convex, Mezzographs, colored daguerreotypes, and all the newest styles in the very best manner.  We understand that he will take out his very fine cabinet of coal specimens, for the adornment of his rooms.  The collection is highly curious and interesting.  We can heartily commend Mr. McKinney to the citizens of Dubuque, as a master of his profession, and a very amiable and worthy gentleman.

1854 October 25.  Du Buque Visitor.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 6, P. 2.

Our City…

We observe, with high satisfaction, that our city, which exhibits so many pleasing evidences of progress in other respects, is also graced by the presence of gentlemen engaged in that branch of the Arts that is of close kindred to Painting; one that American genius and scientific skill has made its own, though the discovery of it is due to France.

Without designing to make an invidious distinction, we take pleasure to day in calling the attention of our readers to the splendid specimens—as pictures—recently produced by Mr. McKinney.  They exhibit  the art of daguerreotyping in a style and finish that we have rarely seen equalled—never surpassed; and to make them, argues his possessed of all the latest improvements in instruments and other appliances, as well as a consummate [maste] of his business.  His apparatus is of the largest size, enabling him to take portraits on any scale that may be desired.  For family groups it is consequently adapted.

We bespeak the unqualified admiration of his visitors, particularly, for the beauty, and faithfulness of the likeness on the convex plates.  Mr. McKinney has fitted up his rooms over F. S. Jesup and Co’s Bank in elegant style; and citizens and strangers will find them a pleasant resort, where they can gratify their taste by an inspection of works superior to, [ ? ] more truthful than, the finest efforts of the pallet and easel.

He will visit the State fair next week; and we ask for him the courtesies due the artist and the gentleman.

1854 November 2.  Fairfield Leader.  (Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa.)  November 2, 1854, N. P.

But one person displayed daguerreotypes—Mr. J. P. McKinney from Dubuque.  He had some of the most splendid pictures we ever saw.  He showed us some Mezzographs—daguerreotypes on paper—which were very fine, and for which, we believe, he has the patent.  Mezzographing will, in a great degree, supersede mezzotint engravings, as it is cheaper and easier.  He will take a copy of one’s countenance, and from this copy he will take any number of pictures without the person having to sit for them.  We also saw some daguerreotypes with convex plates and glass, which threw out everything in bold relief.  If we should happen at Dubuque we are going to have out countenance “tuk.”  We understood that there were several who had their pictures entered, but would not put them up.  They could not compete with Mac.

1854 November 3.  Dubuque Weekly Observer.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  2 November, 1854, P. 2.

Can’t Be Beat.—We are happy to learn that our fellow townsman, McKinney, the Daguerreotypist took the first premium at the State Fair held last week at Fairfield.  His specimens having been pronounced by the Judges the best they have ever seen.  Our Dubuque is hard to beat in the picture line.

1854 November 4.  Burlington Tri-Weekly Hawk-Eye.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  November 4, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

From the Fairfield (Iowa) Sentinel.  List of Premiums and Diplomas awarded by the Iowa State Agricultural Society, Oct. 21, 1854 at Fairfield…

Discretionary…

J. P. McKinney, daguerreotype, Diploma.

1855 July 13.  Clayton County Herald.  (Garnavillo, Iowa.)  July 13, 1855, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 3.

Grave Stones.—We noticed in our burying ground “some beautiful Grave stones from the Dubuque City Marble Works of Herrick & Dudley.  The material is very fine, and the work is in the best style, and is furnished at low rates.  At the head of the grave of the late Rev. Alfred Bishop is a very handsome white slab, in which is set a daguerreotype likeness of the deceased, which will be recognized at once as a most faithful portrait of the loved and lamented original.  The picture is from the gallery of Mr. J. P. McKinney, of Dubuque, and reflects great credit upon his artistic skill.

1855 November 17.  Daily Express and Herald.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  November 17, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 175, P. 1.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  James P. McKinney who was awarded to him the First Premium at the Iowa State Fair, is acknowledged by the public to be the best Daguerrean Artist in the West.  He has fitted up in Dubuque a splendid suite of rooms, and having the largest and best machinery manufactured or used in the art which enables him to make the largest sized pictures in the most perfect life-like manner.  I have on hand some forty varied styles of Cases Frames, Lockets &c.

N. B.—the public will remember that McKinney’s Gallery is the only place in the West where they can procure the New and Beautiful Convex Daguerreotypes.  In this style of pictures the rays of light instead of being diffused over the entire plate, as in case of the picture upon the flat plate, they are focused upon the image giving it a round and life-like appearance, as rise Mezzographs or Daguerreotypes taken upon paper, thus doing away with that reflection common to those taken upon the silver plate.  Nov 4th 1854.

Advertisement was recorded between November 17 to December 18, 1855.

1855. December 5.  The Vinton Eagle.  (Vinton, Iowa.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. 1, No 47, P. 2.

We were much pleased to find our old friend, J. P. McKinney, of Cleveland, who is located here, where he intends establishing an agency for the purchase and location of land, in connection with Messrs.  Flowers.  He is also engaged in pursuing his Geological investigations, and can display the most interesting Cabinet which we have seen in the State.    

1857 May 13.  Weekly Express and Herald.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  May 13, 1857, Vol. XVI, No. 30, P. 3.

J. P. McKinney, Esq., is now and will be engaged in the land business and agency. 

[1] Probably James P. McKinney.

McKee, William

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859-1864                   Main Street, opposite the Book Store, Millersburg, Ohio.

1859 January 13.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 13, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 21, P. 2.

For The Republican.  Mr. Caskey:—The Improvement of a town depends upon the amount and kinds of business that is carried on.  While the attention of the public is daily attracted towards some new establishment in our midst, permit me to notice the fact that our neighbor and townsman , William McKee, has opened a most splendid, and attractive Daguerrean Room, in the new on the Irvine corner, where art of taking true and life-like pictures is displayed in all it perfection.  An examination of his work, demonstrates that he has advanced more nearly to perfection as an artist, than any one who has heretofore favored our village with their skill.  You can have a real flesh-like look of the face transferred upon glass, canvas, leather or almost any other material capable of reflecting the Picture.  To those who want superior Pictures, call upon Mc., who is a perfect gentleman, and a master of his art, and he will astonish you with an exhibition of perfection never before seen in our town in his line.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 2.

There seems to be no limit to improvement, particularly in the Daguerrean art.  We have seen some Pictures of the “human face divine,” that we thought could not be excelled, but on going into the rooms of Mr. McKee a few days since, we discovered that we had been laboring under a delusion, for we were shown pictures there taken on glass, on paper and on leather, that far exceeded anything we ever saw before. 

See his Advertisement in another column.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 3.

Photography!  Great Improvements in the Art!  Wm. McKee, Would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office, where he has an excellent sky-light, and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantage of being instructed in the one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photographs, Ambrotypes, and all of the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures—on an average—than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of the inestimable value of a fine and life like picture of a departed friend.

Suffice it to say that the safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One!  Come All!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West, if they don’t cost but 50 cts. each, neatly enclosed in a good morocco case.

Bring in your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child-like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not what has the name of a “traveling Artist.”  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee.  Main Street, opposite the Book Store.        

Advertisement ran from January 20,1859 to May 10, 1860.

1860 February 23.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  February 23, 1860, New Series—Vol. 22, No. 1, P. 4.

Great Improvement In The Art, William McKee, would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg, that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office where he has an excellent Sky-Light and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantages of being instructed in one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photograph, Ambrotypes And all the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures, on an avarage [sic.] than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of a departed friend.  Suffice it to say that safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One !  Come All !!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West.  If they do cost but fifty cents each, neatly enclosed in good morocco cases.  Bring y your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not one who has the name of a traveling Artist.  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee, Main St., opposite the Book Store.  N20.

Advertisement was recorded between February 23, 1860 to May 23, 1861.

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 3.

The Shadow.  Messrs. McKee & Beebout are just ready to commence taking Photographs and other pictures in the new rooms, formerly known as Fritz’s Hall.  No establishment in the State will finish finer Pictures.  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 2.

Read This Everybody!  

As Eve and Adam strayed beside

Fair Eden’s waters

Young Eve exclaimed with all that pride

So common to her daughter,

“O could we hand to ages down

Those features there reflected,

How much our charm would be admired—

Our memory, how respected!”

Ah! man, so early made to mourn,

Seem’d an egregrious [sic.] blunder

Before the Photographic Art

Sprung into joyous wonder;

But now, what pleasure beauty gives,

When every son and daughter

Can safely [ ? ] shadow down,

[That] flies them in the water—

By calling on McKee & Beebout, At their new rooms, just fitted up in what was recently known as Fritz’s Hall.  Their rooms will be open for the reception of all lovers of art, on Monday, March 30th.

Having the best of instruments, we are prepared to take all kinds of pictures, from full size down to the smallest locket ring, in the best style.  satisfaction rendered in all cases.

Sick and deceased persons taken at their residence.

Persons having old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends can have them copied into Photographs, giving a more life-like appearance than even the original picture.

Everybody “and the rest of mankind” are respectfully invited to call.

Remember the place—Fritz Hall, nearly opposite the Post Office. 

Advertisement was recorded between March 26 to November 12, 1863.

1863 July 30.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  July 30, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 24, P. 3.

Thanksgiving Day.  We, the undersigned citizens and business men of Millersburg, in compliance with a proclamation of the Executive of the United States, to keep and set apart Thursday, the 6th day of August, 1863, as a day of fasting and prayer to Almighty God, do hereby agree and pledge ourselves to suspend all business on said day…

McKee & Beebout.

1864 March 3.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 3, 1864, Vol. 26, No. 4, P. 1.

Business Directory.  McKee & Beebout, Photographers, Ambrotypists, &c., And Dealers In Photograph Albums, Millersburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to August 4, 1864.

McFadden, J.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Maysville, Kentucky.

1859 August 27.  The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle.  (Maysville, Kentucky.)  August 27, 1859, Vol XXIV, Vol. 129, P. 2.

Dissolution.  J. McFadden having bought the entire interest in the Ambrotype and Melainotype Gallery of McFadden & McReynolds, is permanently located, with good facilities for doing fine work, work that will loose nothing by a comparison with any work in the State.

Photographs, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes made of any size desired.

Card Photographing neatly executed.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  J. McFadden.  August 25, 1859.

McDougall, John Alexander

Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , , ,

1847-1851       251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856.               274 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.[1]

1857                192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1857-1862       238 Broad Street, next to Canal Bridge, Newark, New Jersey.

1869.               793 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1 

1870-1872.      769 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1

1874.               744 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1   

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut and London, England.)  1957, P. 412.

McDougall, John Alexander (1810/11-1894).[2]  Miniaturist and portrait painter.  A native of Livingston (N. J.), he spent most of his career in Newark (N. J.).  He visited New Orleans in 1839, and at other times he practiced his art in Charleston (S. C.) and Saratoga Springs (N. Y.).  During the 1840’s and 1850’s he also had a studio in NYC and exhibited at the National Academy, the American Art Union, the American Institute (winning the first prize for miniatures in 1845, 1847 and 1848), and the Artists’ Fund Society of Philadelphia.   

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by Thomas Longworth 1840-1841; T. Longworth & Son 1842; John Doggett 1843-1850; Doggett & Rode 1851; John Fowler Trow 1852-1856+.

1840.  Not Listed.

1841.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1842.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1843.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1844.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1845.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 386 Broadway.

1846.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1847.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1848.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1849.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1850.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1851.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1852.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1853.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1854.  McDougall, John A., paint, 205 Broadway—H-Newark.

1855.  McDougall, John A., artist, 359 Broadway—H-Newark.

1856.  McDougall, John A., not listed.

Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers.

1847.               31 Market St., Newark.  (Portrait & Miniature Painter.)

1856.               274 Broad Street, Newark.  (Photographic Coloring.)

1869.               793 Broad St., Newark.  (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)

1870-1872.      769 Broad St., Newark.  (Painter & Photographer.)

1874.               744 Broad St., Newark.  (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)

1848 October 28.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  October 28, 1848, Vol. 17, No. 248, P. 2.

Premiums To Jerseymen—We select from the long list of premiums at the XXIst. Fair the the American Institute, the following awards to Jerseymen; Exclusive to the agricultural and horticultural departments, which are not yet published…

Silver Medals…

John A. McDougal, residence at Newark (Room 251 Broadway, New York) best miniatures.

1849 October 4.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1849, Whole No. 5598, P. 3.

Miniatures.—Mr. J. A. McDougal, Artist, Has returned to his studio, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray street, over Tenney’s, in Plumbe’s.  Mr. McD. Is enabled by a process peculiar to himself, to copy Daguerreotypes, no matter how dim or faded, and give the expression as well as if from life.

Advertisement was recorded sixteen times between October 4 and November 23, 1849.

1857 January 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.)  The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes. 

The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere.  Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist.  Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.

For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.

Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry.  No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.

1857 January 30.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Card To The Public.  Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.

“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The Judson Gallery.—Seeing it announced by parties that I am associated with various Photographic and Ambrotype Galleries in this city, and feeling that this a constant embarrassment to myself, as well as leading the public to believe that I am not really connected with any.  I have found it necessary to make an arrangement with one of these establishments.  Desirous to form one that would give the joint pictures an artistic value.  I have selected the best Operator in the city in A. Judson, No. 238 Broad st., one door above the Canal, whom I have also long considered the best Ambrotypist in the United States.

Having for a long term of years been conversant with the higher branches of the art, and constantly making it a study, my partnership with this establishment will add to the merit of the truly elegant pictures which Mr. Judson produces, and will, I feel confident, secure to this Gallery the favor of the public.  John McDougall.

Advertisement ran from February 10 June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The undersigned would hereby give notice that he has sold out his interest in the Ambrotype, Photograph and Daguerreotype Gallery of A. Judson & Co. to John McDougall, whose high merit as an artist will add to the otherwise just claims of the Gallery to public favor.  E. D. Stilson.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

We desire the public to understand that we are prepared at The Judson Gallery, No. 238 Broad St. to furnish Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in the highest style of the art.

Mr. McDougall colors Photographs in Oil, Pastelle and Water, of all sizes and every method; and copies Daguerreotypes or Paintings of deceased persons, guaranteeing a complete picture.  His skill in Likeness Painting is too well appreciated by the residents of this city to need a reference. 

A. Judson.  J. McDougal.  A. Judson & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 May 22.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 22, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 121, P. 3.

An Attractive Exhibition For A Few Days At The Judson Gallery, One door North of the Canal.  Where several fine Photographs, painted by McDougall, may be seen.  Call before they are taken home by their owners.  Likenesses warranted and all work done in the highest style of the Art.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to September 11, 1857.

1857 December 24.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  December 24, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 304, P. 2.

Holiday Presents…

Daguerreotyper, &c.  Hopper & Freeman, 826 Broad; Brewster, 192 Broad; McDougall & Judson, next to Canal Bridge; and W. Henry Rolf, 354 Broad, will be prepared during the holidays to carry on their usual business of admirably counterfeiting—faces.

1862 February 11.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 11, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 34, P. 2.

A handsome photograph of S. B. Brittan, Jr., formerly of this city, killed at the battle at Fort Henry, is on exhibition at Judson and McDougall’s, just above the Canal, and attracts much attention.  He was a young man of attractive appearance.

1869 September 28.  The Sentinel Of Freedom.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 28, 1869, Vol. LXXIII, No. 39, Whole No. 3747, P. 3.

Closing of the State Fair…

The Premiums…

Music and Arts…

J. A. McDougal, Newark, 1st premium for photographs in oil, water colors and photographs of animals;… 

1894 July 30.  The Evening World.  (New York, New York.)  July 30, 1894, Vol. 35, P. 5.

John A. M’Dougall Dead.  Celebrated Artist and Father of a Family of Artists.  Newark, July 30.—John A. McDougall, for half a century famous as an artist and litterateur, died last night at his home, 151 West Kinney street.  His demise was the outcome of a long period of illness.

Mr. McDougall was born in this city eighty-seven years ago, and from boyhood was a close associate of Edgar Allen Poe, Washington Irving, Nathaniel P. Willis and others whose fame is world-wide.  These boyhood associations were continued as each developed in years and in talent, and forty years ago the little coterie comprised the most famous poet, writer and artist of the day.

At the height of his genius Mr. McDougall was considered one of the best landscape artists and colorist of the day.  He had not done any work for many years, however.  During Edgar Allen Poe’s vicissitudes Mr. McDougall remained steadfast, siding warmly with him in all his quarrels.

Mr. McDougall’s wife, an octogenarian, five sons and a daughter, survive him.  All of his sons have followed his pursuit, and each has made good use of his inherited talent.

John A. McDougall, Jr., has required renown as an artist, and maintains a studio in Paris, as well as one in this city.  Hary C. is one of the proprietors of the Sunday Call, of Newarkbutor to magazines and newspapers.  Walter McDougall is, perhaps the best known of this talented family, through his brilliant cartoons in “The World.”  Walter is also a clever writer of fiction and is President of the McDougall Publishing Company, of Newark.

The McDougall family is well known in Newark society, and Mr. McDougall’s death removes one of its most respected and revered members.  

[1] Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers

[2] Death date from obituary July 29, 1894.