Category Archives: Photographs

Balch, Eliza

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1853                113 Bowery, New York, New York. 

1855                113 Bowery, New York, New York.

1857-1860       123 Bowery, New York, New York.

1861-1862       233 Greenwich, New York, New York.

1863-1866       123 Bowery, New York, New York.

1859 August 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 4, 1859, Whole No. 8368, P. 6.

Wanted—An Ambrotype Operator, At E. Balch’s gallery, 123 Bowery.  Apply between 8  and 10 o’clock A. M.

Entries from New York City Directories.

1852.  New York City Directory, 1852-1853. (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch and Leland Balch Not listed.

1853.  New York City Directory, 1853-1854. (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow A. L.  h.—113 Bowery.  Lemuel Balch not listed.  Entry for Balch & Hale, Daguerrian 113 Bowery. Hale –-Not Listed

1854.  New York City Directory, 1854-1855. (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow A. L.  h.—113 Bowery.

1855.  New York City Directory, 1855-1856.  (New York, New York.)   John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow A. L.  Daguerrian 113 Bowery.

1856.  New York City Directory, 1856-1857.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  h.—113 Bowery.

1857.  New York City Directory, 1857-1858.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Elizabth Balch, Widow Leland.  Photographs.  h.—123 Bowery.

1858.  New York City Directory, 1858-1859.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Daguerreotypes, 123 Bowery.

1859.  New York City Directory, 1859-1860.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Daguerreotypes 123 Bowery.

1860.  New York City Directory, 1860-1861.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Daguerreotypes, 123 Bowery.

1861.  New York City Directory, 1861-1863.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Photographs, 233 Greenwich, h-123 Bowery.

1862.  New York City Directory, 1862-1863.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Photographs, 233 Greenwich, h-123 Bowery.

1863.  New York City Directory, 1863-1864.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Photographs, 123 Bowery.

1864.  New York City Directory, 1864-1865.  (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Photographs, 123 Bowery.

1865.  New York City Directory, 1865-1866.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Photographs, 123 Bowery.

Also listed William E. Balch, Photographs, 123 Bowery.

1866.  New York City Directory, 1866-1867.  (New York, New York.)  John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland.  Photographs, 123 Bowery.

Also listed William E. Balch, Photographs, 123 Bowery.

Bacon, Rufus

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855-1857       208 Bowery, New York, New York.

1855 November 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 25, 1855, Whole No. 7028, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—Excelsior Gallery, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  This establishment, unsurpassed by any in the United States, is now thrown open to the public.  Splendid pictures in rich cases for 50 cents, furnished every day in the week, from sunrise to sunset.  Call early in the day.

1855 November 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 29, 1855, Whole No. 7032, P. 5.

Thanksgiving Day.—Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street—Connoisseurs have styled the productions of this establishment gems of the art.  These gems will be furnished throughout the day at from 50 cents to $25, to accommodate the means and taste of all classes.  Call early.

1855 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1855, Whole No. 7035, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  The pictures made at this establishment need no magnifying power to develop features.  They stand out bold, striking, life like, and never fade.  They are characterized by a richness of shade, purity of tone, and grace of contour, which would rouse the enthusiasm of the immortal Daguerre.  Price 50 cents to $25.  Call early.

1855 December 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 9, 1855, Whole No. 7042, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  The great popularity of this establishment cannot be attributed solely to the magnificence of the apartments, &c.; it is the superior merit of its pictures on which its reputation chiefly depends.  Open every day in the year.  Splendid likenesses in rich cases, 50 cents.

1855 December 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 16, 1855, Whole No. 7049, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotypic Establishment continues to operate, without regard to weather.  Those splendid pictures still selling at 50 cents.  Received per last steamer from [ ? ] a rich stock of fancy cases, for holiday presents.  208 Bowery.

1855 December 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 25, 1855, Whole No. 7058, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—Bacon’s Gallery.—This establishment will be in full operation to day, and will furnish pictures which cannot be surpassed by those of any similar concern in the world, at from 50 cents to $25.  208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 January 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 20, 1856, Whole No. 7083, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotype Establishment, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street, splendid pictures for 50 cents, open every day in the year, with out regard to weather.

1856 February 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 10, 1856, Whole No. 7104, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—Bacon’s Gallery.—The splendid and spacious rooms comprising this establishment are open every day in the week.  Pictures of the first quality at 50 cents—208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  Wanted, a first class operator.  Unexceptionable reference required, and application must be immediate.

1856 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1856, Whole No. 7417, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes for holiday presents, in rich case, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 December 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 23, 1856, Whole No. 7420, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in cases, Designed for the holidays, selling at his magnificent rooms for 50 cents, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 24, 1856, Whole No. 7421, P. 5.

Holiday Presents.—Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—Ambrotypes, 208 Bowery, unsurpassed, 208 Bowery, fifty cents, 208 Bowery; magnificent rooms, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 25, 1856, Whole No. 7422, P. 5.

Holidays.—Bacon’s Gallery of Photographs, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes.  The pure, perfect ambrotype, in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on December 25 & 27, 1856.

1856 December 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 28, 1856, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Observe?  Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in souvenir cases, 50c., selling at his splendid establishment, 208 Bowery.  Rooms always open.

1856 December 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 29, 1856, Whole No. 7426, P. 5.

The Grand Carnival.—Its Prominent Feature is the rush for Bacon’s superb ambrotypes for 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1856 December 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1856, Whole No. 7427, P. 5.

Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Bacon’s gallery, 208 Bowery.  Superb ambrotypes for the holidays in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents.

1856 December 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 31, 1856, Whole No. 7428, P. 5.

Pro Bono Publica.—Bacon’s Surpassingly beautiful ambrotypes, in substantial Turkey morocco souvenir cases, for 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1857, Whole No. 7429, P. 5.

The Sale of Bacon’s Superb 50 Cent Ambrotypes, will continue all New Year’s Day, at his rooms, 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on January 1 & 2, 1857.

1857 January 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 3, 1857, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Ambrotypes of Surpassing Beauty and Excellence, in substantial turkey morocco cases, for 50 cents.  Bacon’s Gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 4, 1857, Whole No. 7431, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, Cordially Invites the public to visit his magnificent rooms, and inspect his unequalled fifty cent ambrotypes.

1857 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1857, Whole No. 7432, P. 5.

Fifty Cents for this Splendid Ambrotype.—Impossible!  Where did you get it?  At Bacon’s magnificent gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 6, 1857, Whole No. 7433, P. 5.

Save Your Money.—Secure a Splendid, durable and faithful likeness of every member of your family, Bacon, 208 Bowery, sells an ambrotype for 50 cents which cannot be surpassed by any Broadway establishment, at their most exorbitant prices.  He challenges a denial of this fact.

1857 January 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 7, 1857, Whole No. 7434, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Bacons’ grand gallery, 208 Bowery.  Ambrotypes of expert quality and rare beauty for 50c.

1857 January 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 8, 1857, Whole No. 7435, P. 5.

Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—The Rush for his superb 50 cent ambrotypes has not ceased with holidays—oh, no.

1857 January 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 9, 1857, Whole No. 7436, P. 5.

Bacon Not Only Advertises Superb Ambrotypes, but he produces them.  Therein lies the secret of his success, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 10, 1857, Whole No. 7437, P. 5.

Superb Pictures 50 Cents.—Bacon’s Grand reception room surpasses in splendor any in Broadway; so do his ambrotypes.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 11, 1857, Whole No. 7438, P. 5.

A Fact –That Bacon’s 50 Cent Ambrotypes surpass in brilliancy, beauty and durability, costly Broadway pictures.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 12, 1857, Whole No. 7439, P. 5.

Worth Knowing.—Where to Get a Faultless picture for 50 cents.  108 Bowery, will answer that question.

1857 January 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 13, 1857, Whole No. 7440, P. 5.

To their Rare Excellence is Attributed the unprecedented sale of Bacon’s surpassingly beautiful 50 cent ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 14, 1857, Whole No. 7441, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.  Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 15, 1857, Whole No. 7442, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would keep it before the people that his superb fifty cent ambrotypes cannot be equalled.

1857 January 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 16, 1857, Whole No. 7443, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 17, 1857, Whole No. 7444, P. 5.

The Ambrotype may be Obtained at One place in New York for 50 cents, at Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 18, 1857, Whole No. 7445, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, Open every Day in the week.  Those ambrotypes, super’s artistic productions 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 19, 1857, Whole No. 7446, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would respectfully Announce the continuation of the sale of his unequalled ambrotypes for 50 cents.

1857 January 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 22, 1857, Whole No. 7449, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Photographic Establishment, 208 Bowery.—Those ambrotypes, the consummation of artistic skill, for 50 cents.

1857 January 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 23, 1857, Whole No. 7450, P. 5.

Produce your Evidence, or Stand Aside!—10,000 citizens will testify to the superiority of Bacon’s matchless ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 25, 1857, Whole No. 7452, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, 208 Bowery.—Open every day in the week.  Those ambrotypes, superb artistic productions, for 50 cents.

1857 February 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 2, 1857, Whole No. 7460, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell—A Correct Ambrotype likeness of this ill fated gentleman taken from life, on Monday last, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery entrance.

1857 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness taken four days before his assassination, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.

1857 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Bond Street Murder—The Only Authentic and correct likeness of Dr. Harvey Burdell, from an ambrotype taken only five days previous to the murder.  Also, a correct view of the room, taken by permission of the coroner, before the body was removed expressly for this paper.  Also a view of the house where the horrible deed was committed, will be published in No. 62 of Fran Leslie’s Illustrated News, ready on Friday morning, Feb. 6, at all news depots.  Price 6 cents.

1857 February 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 6, 1857, Whole No. 7464, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness, taken four days before his assassination by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.

Babbitt, Lewis.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1848                4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                203 Main, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1852-1853       Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1854-1857       5 Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1855                11 Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1848 January 20.  The Massachusetts Cataract and Temperance Standard.  (Worcester & Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 20, 1848, Vol. V, No. 44, P. 4/176.

Lewis Babbitt, Daguerrean Artist, successor to S. L. Walker, No. 4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Mass.

Advertisement ran from January 20 to April 6, 1848.

1852 November 24.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 24, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 72, P. 1.

Miscellaneous.  Daguerreotypes.  L. Babbitt would inform the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, that he has opened Daguerrean Rooms in Piper’s Block, where he would be happy to have those in want of pictures, to call and judge of his artistic skill from a likeness of themselves, or their friends.  Mr. B. has constantly on hand a large assortment of the latest style of Cases, for sale at the lowest prices, including a new and beautiful style of Mourning Cases, made expressly for those in morning, or for pictures of the deceased.  Daguerreotypes taken of the sick, and deceased, at private residences.  Pictures copied from Daguerreotypes as large or larger than the original picture.

Mr. B. would also inform Daguerrean Artists that he has opened an extensive Stock Depot, of Daguerrean materials, from the largest Importing Houses; also, of the best American Manufactures.  Persons in want of pictures, And purchasers of Daguerrean Materials, call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from November 24, 1852 to January 21, 1853.

1853 January 1.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1853, P. 287

—Babbet, formerly traveller for E. Anthony, is now located in Worcester, Mass., where he is following his profession of producing fac-similes of the “human face divine.”  Success to Mr. B.

1853 January 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 22, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 122, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  L. Babbitt would inform the public that the ladder placed in front of his Room, was not put there for the purpose that many supposed it was, viz;—to climb up, run up, roll up, tumble up any way to get up to his Daguerrean Rooms.  Although they are high up, when they get up they are sure to get the worth of their money; not, as the saying is, a four-pence for a shilling, but a First Rate Daguerreotype, taken by a new process, at an extra low price. 

Please call, and come up the stairs, and satisfy yourself what the rush is for.

Mr. B. has another lot of Mourning Cases.—Also, a new assortment of all kinds of Fancy Cases, prices very low.

Mr. B. would also inform Daguerrean Artists that he has opened an extensive Stock Depot, of Daguerrean materials, from the largest Importing Houses; also, of the best American Manufactures.  Persons in want of pictures, And purchasers of Daguerrean materials, call and see for yourself.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to January 31, 1853.

1853 March 11.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 16[?], P. 2.

Something New.  Mr. L. Babbitt, No. 3 Piper’s Block, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Worcester and vicinity, that HE will that Daguerreotypes for 50 cents.  Mr. B. has a process for taking likenesses, by which “a good one can be had for a small sum of 50 cents, and not oblig.” the customer to take a poor picture, because it is cheap.

All who favor him with a sitting for a likeness, will be able to confirm the above statement.  Satisfaction is guarantied in all cases.  Every customer can see the whole process by which the picture is taken, and have it explained to them clearly.

The above is no humbug!  Call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from March 11 to June 17, 1853.

1853 June 18.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 247, P. 2.

L. Babbitt, No. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, Will devote his time in taking Daguerreotypes of the Sick and Deceased, at private residences, when called upon.  In this branch of the Daguerrean business, as well as in copying Daguerreotypes, and taking children almost instantaneously, he has proved himself very successful.

Mourning Cases, Fancy Cases richly inlaid with gold and silver, always on hand.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to August 4, 1853.

1853 August 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 287, P. 2. 

Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.  L. Babbitt respectfully invites the public to call and examine his newly discovered color Daguerreotypes, at No. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, admitted by all who have seen them, to be unsurpassed by anything in the art.  Mr. B. is enclosing them in a beautiful case, inlaid with Pearl, for $1.50.  Common Daguerreotypes for 50 cents.

P. S.  A large lot of Fancy Cases which must and will be sold at a very low price.  Please call before purchasing elsewhere, and satisfy yourself.

Advertisement ran from August 5 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 9, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 290, P. 2.

The New and Beautiful “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes are taken by L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block.  And from the rush of customers for them we think it’s the only place in the city where they can be obtained.  Also, from comparison with Pictures brought in to retaken, from another Room, we think it the only place where perfect satisfaction is given.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 12.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 12, 1853, Vol. VII, No. [319], P. 2

Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.  Not so very Special, as it is well known.  Still they come to L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, for “Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.”  The public do appreciate Babbitt’s Pictures.  They always did, and as long as he makes such perfect gems of the art, he will continue to gain a full share of the public patronage, notwithstanding other “quibble” about his merits.  Babbitt is taking beautiful Daguerreotypes for 50 cents; more beautiful and “chemically colored” in Pearl cases, for $1,50.

Advertisement ran from August 12 to September 6, 1853.

1853 October 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 8, 185t3, Vol. VIII, No. 341, P. 2.

If you Read and Ponder you will be wise enough to go to L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, and get as good a Daguerreotype for 50 cents, as are often taken at other Rooms for $1,50.

It is L. Babbitt who holds inducements to win the customers, by making good Daguerreotypes, at low prices.  Ladies and Gentlemen Call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to October 25, 1853.

1853 October 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 354, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. L. Babbitt respectfully invites those who are in want of a good Daguerreotype, to call at Nos. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, and secure to themselves the following advantages, viz:

Of having a good likeness at a low price; Oh having it taken by the largest and best arranged skylight in the city; Of having it taken with the best German Instruments; Of having it taken by an Operator who has had the largest experience in the business; Of having the Daguerreotype finished with gold, making them permanent, and not affected by heat or cold; Of having the features so prominent that they can be seen in any position; Of having the eyes, (although light,) made clear and distinct; Of Having the coloring done in the neatest possible manner; Of having group pictures made on large plates at a reduced price; Of having the privilege of selecting a case from the largest amount of Daguerrean cases ever offered to the public, from the size of a three cent piece to a case measuring 10 x 12 inches; Of having particular attention paid to the copying of other Daguerreotypes; Of his readiness to go to private residences to Daguerreotype the sick and deceased; Of having their Pictures cut into pins, rings, lockets, bracelets, & c.; Of having a person take a child’s likeness, who has the faculty of keeping them still; Of giving perfect satisfaction in all cases.

N. B.  Office hours from 7½ A. M., to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from October 26, 1853 to June 28, 1854.

1853 November 11.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 11, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 374, P. 3.

Thanksgiving!  Please go to L. Babbitt, No. 4 and 11 Piper’s Block, and get a good Daguerreotype, for 50 cts.  He offers, this morning, a beautiful Pearl case for $1,50, including Likeness.  A rare chance for those who wish for Christmas and New Year’s Presents.

Advertisement ran from November 11 to November 28, 1853.

1854 June 14.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 140, P. 2.

L. Babbitt’s Daguerreotypes—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block.  Mr. B.’s 50 cent Types are superior to many that are sold for $1,50.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to August 10, 1854.

1854 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2.

Important Notice.—The Hathaway brothers, in justice to themselves and friends, deem it proper to inform the public, that they do not acknowledge any relationship with one “Babbit Hath-a-way,” who, it seems, has by using bad Grammar, changed his name, as it Tow reads in the Arrow, to “Babbit hath-a-way.”  If he has not a suitable name to play upon, he had better change it to one Mr. Quibble Babbit, and not attempt to use those of his neighbors.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to June 22, 1854.

1854 June 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 22, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 147, P. 2.

View of the Great Fire in Worcester—20 minutes after the alarm—as taken by L. Babbitt, who takes such good Pictures, at low prices.  The largest View of the great Fire can be seen at Babbitt’s Rooms, Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block, as copied from the Hathaway Brothers’s smaller view.  If it will please the Brothers any better to have Babbitt say, he hath-a-way of taking better pictures for 50 cents than they do for $1,50, he will say it, and do it.  Also, he hath-a-way of copying Pictures six times as large as the originals, which he understands they have objected to do, because they couldn’t.

The public are invited to call at my room, and examine specimens of Stereoscopic Pictures and Chrystalotypes.—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block.   

Advertisement ran from June 22 & 23, 1854.

1854 June 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 148, P. 2.

Quibbling Babbitt’s Meanness, shown up by his own deals and acknowledgments, stamped with “Borrowed Times,” and stolen talent, in view of gaining fame—

Oh!  Chaff, where is thy boasted fame?

Ye winds that blow, why leave no gain?

Look at that Quibbling face,

And see the misty talent shown;

See the outside show, at Piper place

His fiery-views “copied,” yet his own.

His boasted talent, but meanly shown,

Bespeaks how cheap he’s sold.

The Youth he sent, who came alone,

His Mother’s wants to unfold;

He obtained a copy of the fire,

To take with him out of town;

And lied, by Mr. Quibble’s desire,

That he might gain Renown.

In answer to 5 by 11 Quibble, the Hathaway Brothers would say, that, if he can mind his “own business” half as well as he does his neighbor’s, he might possibly succeed in having-a-way to make the public believe that the Hathaway Brothers cannot enlarge and deminish pictures, and make good work.  More Anon.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to June 27, 1854

1854 June 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2.

The Fire Is Out!  The Engines are still!  But the thousands that witnessed the awful scene are not yet satisfied, but are rushing to Babbitt’s rooms to see a magnificent Daguerreotype View of the fire—copied from the best—and to secure one of his beautiful Pictures at an extremely low price.  The largest assortment of Daguerreotype materials in the city are to found at his rooms; among them are Stereoscope cases, small cases expressly for the mail, beautiful Tortoise shell, Pearl inlaid, and Pearl—fitted with gold and silver trimmings, and Babbitt hath-a-way of selling them at extremely low prices.

Advertisement ran from June 26 & 27, 1854.

1854 June 28.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152, P. 2.

Wonderful News, to propound to the public, 13 days after the great fire in Worcester—as imparted by Quibbling Bab-bit, whose profound knowledge has warranted him to say that the “Fire is out,” and “the Engines are still.”

Oh’ Quibbling man, what “magnificent” news,

To show by your knowledge and wit;

You must have slipt up in your shoes,

In trying to run for a Brick.

It’s true the fire is out, and the engines are still, but the Hathaway Brothers are proud to acknowledge the many compliments from the Worcester Fire Department, and from their many friends, who have received the “Magnificent” Daguerreotype of the fire, a taken by them while burning.

1854 June 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152,P. 2.

The Brothers Lament

Alas! alas! Says Tom to Bill,

My heart is broke, my pulse is still;

For everywhere I hear them say,

That our friend Babbitt hath-a-way

Of making better Pictures there,

Than we both with our talent rare.

And, they say, his trade is great,

He sells them cheap, and makes first rate;

And so the customers—they flock

To Babbitt’s rooms, in Piper Block;

For in this age, the folks are wise,

And can’t be duped by flattering lies.

Alas!  alas! Says Bill to Tom,

We’ve been insulted—we’re undone;

For every day I often hear,

A copy of our Picture dear,

Is to found at Piper’s Block:

Us to insult, our work to mock.

‘Tis copied on a larger scale,

For which we tried, but we did fail.

What must be done?  says Brother Tom.

To frighten him—we’ll give him some.

Yes, that we will, says Brother Bill;

That I’ll engage, says Tom, in rage,

We’ll spear no pains, though we lack brains,

Our souls are lean—we must be mean,

And so we’ll write a little mite—of Poetry.

Now Tom and Bill, fret as you will,

You’ll always find, the choicest kind,

The Largest stock—at Piper’s Block,

Of cases rare, that’ll make you stare.

My goods I’ll sell, at rates that tell,

My Pictures make, my copies take,

In such a way, that all will say,

They do excel, in beauty well,

Those of the Brothers Hath-a-way.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 3, 1854.

1854 June 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 153, P. 2.

The Brothers Reply;

And their Jubilee For The Return Of Life.

“We Still Live.”

Alas!  what a pity, to see the Brothers fall,

And none to know and feel the sore lament;

What a pity that their hearts have ceased to beat;

And they no more can live to invent.

Just change the scene, and feel the public pulse,

That beats in tones of thunder loud,

For art by them, in truth displayed:

Look in their rooms, and see the daily crowd,

That throng to test the Brothers’ skill,

Which shows each day the work performed.

They need no help from the Quibbler—still

They acknowledge he’s pen’d a “magnificent” decree,

And ought ‘o receive a pension for life:

Should he suddenly leave, and climb a tree,

May his friends seek him with a drum and file.

He’s made his boast both long and loud,

And figured much to show his meanest habit;

Should he have his full desert, he must be proud

To own his truthful name—”Mr. Grabbitt.”

Let him rave and tear, let him weep and wail;

We’ve nailed our banner to the mast,

We’ve launched our boat and set our sail,

And shall defend it to the very last.

We’ve understood, and lament the truth to say,

But will cheerfully give credit to his better half,

Of writing the Lament of the Brothers Hathaway,

While he, Mr. Quibble, had not brains for the task.

Advertisement ran from June 29 To July 1, 1854

1854 September 27.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 228, P. 2.

L. Babbitt, Daguerreotypist.  The subscriber can boast of having the most spacious and best fitted establishment for Daguerreotypes, in the city, and invites those who wish to procure Daguerreotypes true to nature, to call at his rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper Block where you can find the largest assortment of Daguerrean materials in the city, and one who is able to make pictures in the highest perfection of the art.  Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes.

Mr. B. will go to private residences, to Daguerreotype the sick and the deceased, if desired.

Advertisement ran from September 27, 1854 to March 31, 1855

1854 December 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 9, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 289, P. 2.

$500 Worth Of Presents.  L. L. Babbitt is now distributing $500 worth of valuable Presents to his customers.

N. B. Every man, woman, or child, sitting for a likeness, will be presented with some valuable article.  Please call and examine the Presents for yourself.

Advertisement ran from December 9 to December 30, 1854

1854 December 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 292, P. 2.

Something New.—It will seen by an advertisement of L. L. Babbitt, in another column, that all the patrons of his far-famed Daguerrian establishment are presented with a gift, varying in value from twelve cents to twelve dollars.  As soon as their likeness are completed, Mr. B. has his plates numbered, the customer selects that which he chooses, and the value of the donation depends upon the number selected.  Babbitt’s pictures are executed in excellent style.

1855 January 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 3, 1855, Vol. X, No. 3, P.2.

Babbitt has added to his presents a beautiful, stuffed rocking chair, and a rich China tea set, for distribution.

1855 January 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1855, Vol. X, No. 5, P. 2.

$500 Worth Of Presents.—L. Babbitt Is Now Distributing $500 Worth Of Valuable Presents!   To His Customers.

N. B. Every man, woman, or child, sitting for a likeness, will be presented with some valuable article.  Please call and examine the Presents for yourself.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to March 31, 1855.

1855 March 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1855, Vol. X, No. 58, P. 2.

L. Babbitt’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block.  Presents Distributed Hourly.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to March 29, 1855.

1855 May 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1855, Vol. X, No. 124, P. 2.

Life to Ambrotypes—Advertising.  Death to Ambrotypes—Babbitt’s Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to August 11, 1855.

1855 May 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, Vol. X, No. 125, P. 2.

L. Babbitt will take Daguerreotypes for 50 cents, for a few days.  His custom of making good pictures is sufficient guarantee for good work at low prices.

As much as has been said about Ambrotypes being better than Daguerreotypes, (which is false) he makes this assertion—that every 50 cent Daguerreotype shall be better than any Ambrotype that can be obtained in this city, or any other.  For proof of this assertion, please call at Babbitt’s, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, where can be found the largest collection of specimens in this city.

N. B. Babbitt will not take 50 cent Daguerreotypes but a few days.  Call soon, if you want one.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to October 17, 1855.

1855 October 12.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1855, Vol. X, No. 243, P. 2.

L. Babbitt takes this method of informing the public that he is prepared to take view of public and private dwelling houses, old homesteads, and machinery of all kinds, by a new process of Photographing, that is far superior to the Daguerreotype process.  His specimens will convince any person that for copying daguerreotypes it is the only way that it ought to be done, when a larger than the original size is wanted.  By this process the impressions are made on glass, by the use of which he can make any number of perfect impressions on paper.  Two questions will probably be asked by those who never saw them, viz: Are they durable, and what is the price?  Second, they are cheaper, when you take the size into consideration.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to November 2, 1855

1855 October 30.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 30, 1855, Vol. X, No. 258, P. 2.

Babbitt’s Daguerreotype Gift Enterprise.  $625 worth of Presents distributed to L. Babbitt’s customers.  The articles for distribution vary in price from 12½ cents, to $12.50.  Among the articles for distribution may be found Silver Watches, Plush Rocking Chairs, China Tea Sets, Gold Chains, Gold Rings, Gold Lockets, Gold Pins, and Gold Pens, Silver Thimbles, Coral Rings, and a variety of other Jewelry.  Also the latest Publications of the day, viz: The Diary and Correspondence of Amos Lawrence, the Old Homestead, Modern Mysteries Explained and Exposed, the May Flower, by H. B. Stowe; the Three First in Woman’s Life, the Married Life, the Real Life and Domestic Life, by Arthur; the Home Cyclopedia, Ida May, the Wreath around the Crops, Life among the Flowers, Cora and the Doctor, Angel Whispers, Tom among the Panters, Daughters of Crops Lectures to Young Men, (by Clarck), Illustrated Lamplighter, Young Ladies Home Gif. Bibles and Testaments, and a variety of other Books to numerous to mention.

One of the above named articles are freely given to each customer, making [invaluable] inducement for all who want good Daguerreotypes to call at Babbitt’s in Piper’s Block.  Daguerreotypes are taken as low at his rooms as are taken at any rooms in the city, and warranted to give satisfaction.

All are respectfully invited to call and examine the Presents and satisfy themselves that it is not a Barnum Humbug.  A very large and beautiful assortment of fancy Cases, and Gold Lockets for Daguerreotypes will be found at his rooms.

A beautiful style of Photograph called Mezograph, is taken by L. Babbitt.  The public are invited to call and examine the specimens of that work; it is very well adapted for taking views of Dwellings and copying Daguerreotypes on account of their cheapness and durability.

Please remember Babbitt is in Piper’s Block.

Advertisement ran from October 30 to November 15, 1855.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that Barnum’s plan for a “Gallery of American Female Beauty” is about to be into affect, and that portraits of the most beautiful women in various parts of the country, are to be taken, First by daguerreotype, and then to be painted in oil.  A large amount is to be awarded in premiums.  Three artists are appointed to take daguerreotypes for the purpose in this city, without any expense to the sitter.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to [$ 0000] for the likeness of the Handsomest Women in America.  Daguerreotypes of Beautiful Females taken, with out expense to the sitters, by the first artist in the country!  The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, the “Gallery of American Female beauty.”  Is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes in this city free of expense to the sitter:

C. R. B. Claflin, 188 Main Street; Lewis Babbitt, M. S. Chapin, Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to January 22, 1856.

1856 September 16.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 16, 21856, Vol. XI, No. 220, P. 3.

Glass Pictures!  Glass Pictures!  Glass Pictures!  L. Babbitt offers great inducements to Families who wish Family Groups.  Any number of Any age or complexion, can be taken by the Glass process on one plate, at a single sitting.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 30, 1856.

1856 November 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 273, n. p.

This noble heart of the old Commonwealth.

Beats high and strong midst peace and health;

Its wealth is seen in banks and stocks,

Its works of Art, at Piper Block.

Persons wishing to obtain superior likenesses of themselves or friends, need no longer think they must go to Boston or New York for them, for Babbitt is taking pictures equal to any obtained there.  His Daguerreotypes are acknowledged by all to be of a superior tone and finish, and perfect likenesses.  His Photographs must be seen to be appreciated.  Persons having daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to any required size, on paper, by the Photographic process and then finished in oil or water color.  For large pictures the Photograph is the best Babbitt is making some splendid likenesses on polished glass.  In some cases these are to be preferred.  For infants and restless children, the time of sitting is so short, the natural expression of the child is easily retained.  For groups, and persons having weak eyes, this speedy process is excellent.  To judge of the beauty and variety of his specimens, call at his rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper Block Main Street, Worcester.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 27, 1856

1856 November 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 26, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 278, P. 2

Notice to the Public.—Pictures will be taken by L. Babbitt hereafter, for such prices as the wan’s of the people seem to demand.  His Rooms have been thronged with customers who were desirous of having pictures taken by him at such prices as were advertised by others; consequently he has decided to take pictures for 25 Cts.  His reputation for making good pictures is sufficient to guarantee satisfaction to all.

Advertisement ran from November 26 to December 30, 1856.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900 and Massachusetts Cataract and Temperance Standard

American Porcelain Photographic Company

Patent, Photographs, , ,

1859                781 Broadway, New York, New York.

1859 November 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 3, 1859, Whole No. 8459, P. 11.

The New Discovery In Photography.—The American Porcelain Photographic Company, patentees of the newly discovered part of photographing on porcelain, and opaque bodies of irregular or round surfaces, having completed all their arrangements, are now prepared to dispose of rights to use their patented process in the various States of the Union.  For terms, &c., apply at their office, 781 Broadway, where the public are invited to examine specimens of this new, beautiful and useful art.

1859 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 9, 1859, Whole No. 8465, P. 4.

Our attention has been lately called to the new process of photographing upon porcelain cups and vases which is now exhibiting in the rooms of the American Porcelain Photograph Company in Broadway.  The likeness are perfect, and they are rendered permanent by a [ ? ] mode of glazing, which dispenses with the [burning] in.  In England Mr. Fox Talbot and others have taken [ ? ] for photographing on flat porcelain surfaces; [ ? ] they have not succeeded in transferring the image to [and] or uneven bodies.  The patents held by this company claim the exclusive discovery of this latter process, [and] the portraits that they produce by it derive, as may [ ? ] imagined, a peculiarly soft and pleasing effect from transparency of the porcelain.

1859 December 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 12, 1859, Whole No. 8498, P. 7.

Photographs on Porcelain.—Portraits, far superior to the most exquisite miniatures in color, brilliancy, beauty and durability, produced by manual art are now being taken by the patented process of the American Porcelain Company, at their rooms, No. 781 Broadway.  These likenesses form the most economical, appropriate and beautiful presents for the holiday season, and all persons will do [well] to examine specimens of this novel and magnificent mode of photographing and compare its superiority over the ordinary and vulgar method.  The only place they can be taken is at No. 781 Broadway, nearly opposite Grace church.

Alschuler & Nicoloy

Photographs,

1858                Rooms on Main Street, Terre Haute, Indiana.

1858 December 15.  Wabash Express.  (Terre-Haute, Indiana.)  December 15, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, Whole No. 871, P. 2.

Photograph.—Perhaps the finest picture in the West is now to be seen in the handsome show case of Messrs. Alschuler & Nicoloy, at the entrance of their Fine Art gallery on Main street.

It is a Photographic likeness of our distinguished fellow citizen, Col. R. W. Thompson the size of life, Photographed by Messrs. Alschuler & Nicoloy.

As a likeness, it is perfect, giving the piercing dark eyes of the Col., with the firm curl of the lip that denotes his steadfast resolve.

As a work of art we think it has much merit.

Allen, Charles

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1848-1859       Gerould’s Building, Keene, New Hampshire.

1849-1850       Rooms over Harris’s Store, Bellows Falls, Vermont.

1850                2 Dickinson’s Block, Tremont Square, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1850                Corner of Main and Sullivan Streets, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1850-1855 Rooms over the Eagle Printing Office, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1855-1859       Brown’s Block, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1848 May 11  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 11, 1848, Vol. L, No. 19, P. 3.

Allen’s Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Keene and vicinity that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by G. W. Stone, in Gerould’s Building, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in the best and most improved style.  Also copies from Paintings, Portraits, Miniatures and Engravings.

Having had several years successful experience in the business, and having rooms fitted with a sky-light, which are superior to any other in this part of the country, he feels confident of being able to give entire satisfaction to all who wish for correct Likenesses of themselves or families and friends.

All are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to

1848 June 1.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  June 1, 1848, Vol. L, No. 22, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures For One Dollar.  Miniatures neatly executed in every desirable size and style at Allen’s Daguerrian Gallery, West side of Central Square.

Prices from $1 to $10.

Advertisement ran from June 1, 1848 to January 11, 1849.

1849 March 22.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  March 22, 1849, Vol. LI, No. 12, P. 3.

At Home Again.  C. Allen Will remain at his Daguerreotype Rooms, in Keene, a few weeks, for the accommodation of all who wish for Likenesses of themselves, or families and friends.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to May 24, 1849.

1849 May 31.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 31, 1849, Vol. LI, No. 22, P. 3.

Delays are Dangerous.  Persons wishing to procure Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves, families or friends, are respectfully invited to call at Allen’s Daguerrean Gallery immediately, as the Rooms will be closed for the season after June 20th.

Advertisement ran from May 31 to June 14, 1849.

1849 August 9.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  August 9, 1849, Vol. LI, No. 32, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen, Would respectfully invite all persons interested in procuring Likenesses of themselves, or families and friends, to call at his Daguerreotype Rooms, 2d Door South of the Court House, where he has every facility for taking Likenesses in the best manner; also Landscapes, Copies from Daguerreotypes, Engravings, &c.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to November 8, 1849.

1849 November 15.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  November 15, 1849, Vol. LI, No. 46, P. 3.

Delays are Dangerous.  C. Allen, Would respectfully invite all persons wishing to procure Likenesses, of themselves and family, or friends, to call at his Daguerreotype Rooms at their earliest convenience, as he will be absent after Nov. 22d.

1849 December 27.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  December 27, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 10, Whole No. 582, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen will remain a few days longer at his rooms over Harris’s Store, where he is prepared to execute Likenesses in the best and most improved style.

All are invited to call and examine a large variety of Specimens, Landscapes, &c.  Bellows Falls, December 25, 1849.

Advertisement ran from December 27, 1849 to January 10, 1850.

1850 January 17.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 17, 1850, Vol. XV, No. XIV, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Claremont and vicinity that he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses and insert them in Cases, Frames, Lockets, &c., in a style unsurpassed by any other operator.

Paintings, Portraits, Daguerreotypes, &c., copied.

Having availed himself of the recent improvements in the Art, in addition to four or five years successful experience in the business he feels confident of being able to give entire satisfaction to all who wish for correct likenesses of themselves or families and friends.  Rooms at No. 2 Dickinson’s Block, Tremont Square.  All are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to February 14, 1850.

1850 February 28.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  February 28, 1850, Vol. LII, No. 9, P. 3.

One Month!  C. Allen will be at his Daguerreotype Rooms, 2d door South of the Court House, during the month of March.

Persons wishing for Likenesses of themselves, or families and friends, are invited to call at their earliest convenience, as he will be absent in April.

Advertisement ran from February 28 to March 14, 1850.

1850 April 11.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  April 11, 1850, Vol. XV, No. XVVI, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Claremont and vicinity, that he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses in every desirable size and style, at his room over Bailey’s Jewelry Store, corner Main and Sullivan streets.  Having fitted up his room with a large Sky Light, and availed himself of the recent improvements in the Art, and the best apparatus, his facilities are equal to the best city establishments, and far superior to common traveling operators.

All are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 2, 1850.

1850 May 2.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 2, 1850, Vol. XV, No. XXIX, P. 3.

Read This!  The subscriber may be found at his Daguerreotype Rooms over the Eagle Printing Office, until the 11th of May.  After that time at his room, 2nd door South of the Court House in Keene.

Ladies and Gentlemen in Clairmont and vicinity wishing for Daguerreotypes, are invited to call immediately.  C. Allen

Advertisement ran on May 2 & 9, 1850.

1850 June 13.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  June 13, 1850, Vol. LII, No. 24, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen will be at his Daguerreotype Rooms, 2 Doors South of the Court House, in Keene, Until the First of July.  After that time, at his Rooms, corner of Main and Sullivan Streets, in Claremont.

All persons wishing for Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves, or family and friends, are invited to call immediately.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to 27, 1850.

1850 July 4.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 4, 1850, Vol. XV, No. XXXIX, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. For A Few Weeks Only.  C. Allen would respectfully inform the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that he has returned to Claremont, and will remain a short time at his room over the Eagle office, where he has superior facilities for executing Likenesses in the best manner and in every desirable size and style.

All are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from July 4 to 25, 1850.

1850 July 25.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 25, 1850, Vol. XV, No. XLII, P. 2.

Persons intending to call on Mr. Allen for Daguerreotypes, are reminded that he will leave town on the 1st of August.

1850 August 15.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  August 15, 1850, Vol. LII, No. 33, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen may be found at his rooms, in Keene, for a few weeks, where he has every facility for executing Daguerreotypes in the very best manner desirable variety of size and style.

Call at the old stand, 2 Doors South of the Court House.

Advertisement ran from August 15 to September 19, 1850

1850 October 3.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 3, 1850, Vol. XV, No. LII, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Claremont and vicinity, that he will be at his Daguerreotype Rooms, over the office of the National Eagle, for a few weeks, after Thursday, Oct. 3d, where he has every facility for executing Daguerreotype Likenesses, copies from Daguerreotypes, &c., in the best manner and in every desirable variety of size and style.

All are invited to call and examine specimens, whether they want pictures or not.  C. Allen.

Advertisement ran from October 3 to November 7, 1850.

1850 October 17.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 17, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. I, P. 3.

Better Pictures.  C. Allen respectfully call the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Claremont and vicinity, To his Daguerreotype Rooms, over the Eagle Office, where his superior facilities, with his long experience in the business, enables him to produce better pictures than can be had elsewhere in the county.

Persons wishing for likenesses which they would not be ashamed to exhibit to their friends as a correct representation of themselves, or a specimen of the Art, are particularly invited to call at his rooms and see for themselves.   Advertisement ran on October 17 to 31, 1850.

1850 October 24.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. II, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—An excellent opportunity is now presented to all who desire to obtain correct and finished pictures of themselves or their friends.  By our advertising columns it will be observed that Mr. C. Allen has again returned to his post, and will be happy to catch a life-like shadow of every one, who may wish his professional services in that line.  Mr. Allen has experience, taste and every facility for securing a finished and life-like picture.

It will also be observed that Messrs. Dannison Cone & Co., have taken apartments over the store of Messrs. Bingham & Stevens, and invite the public to give them a call.  We stepped in a day or two since, and found some most beautiful specimens of their art lying upon the table.  In the show case we observed various, ad admirably executed pictures, some of whom were Claremont friends.  Many persons are under the impression, that a more correct and finished picture can be obtained in the city than in the country.  This is a mistake.  With a good apparatus, the advantages are all on the side of the country.  The atmosphere is clearer, the light is better, and far more perfect pictures can be obtained.  Any city artist will acknowledge this.

1850 November 7.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 7, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. IV, P. 3.

A Few Days.  The subscriber will remain but a few days longer at this time in Claremont.  Persons wishing to obtain correct and finished pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to improve the present opportunity, by calling at his Daguerreotype Room over the Eagle Office in Bailey’s Building, where his superior facilities enable him to produce better pictures than can be had at any other place in this part of the State.  C. Allen.

Advertisement ran on November 7 & 14, 1850.

1850 November 21.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. LII, No. 47, P. 3.

The Best Daguerreotypes!  C. Allen Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Keene and adjoining towns, that he may be found at his Daguerreotype Rooms for a few weeks, where his superior facilities and long experience in the business enable him to execute better Pictures than can be had elsewhere in the county.

Please call at his Rooms, 2d Door South of the Court House.

Advertisement ran from November 21, 1850 to January 2, 1851.

1851 January 2.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 2, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XII, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public in Claremont and vicinity, that he has returned to his rooms over the Printing Office of the National Eagle, where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in the best manner, and of every desirable variety in size and style.

Persons wishing for likenesses of themselves, or families or friends, are invited to call at their earliest convenience, as he will remain in town but a few weeks at this time.  C. Allen.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to 30, 1851.

1851 January 23.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 23, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XV, P. 3.

Don’t Read This.  Persons intending to have Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends must call on the subscriber soon, as he will remain in town but a short time.  C. Allen.

Advertisement ran on January 23 & 30, 1851.

1851 January 30.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 30, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XVI, P. 2.

The ide to Charlestown.  Every body knows, that on Tuesday last a large company of our citizens took a sleigh-ride to Charlestown, and had a highly social and merry time…Just while this state of things continued, we observed our friend Allen, near the town house, with his daguerreotype apparatus, endeavoring to catch a life-like picture of the scene, and immortalize, the occasion, so far as his valuable art might enable him so to do.  Whether he succeeded we do not know…

1851 February 13.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  February 13, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  From 50 Cents to 15 Dollars!!!  C. Allen may be found at his Rooms in Keene after February 17th, where he is prepared to furnish Daguerreotypes in greater variety than ever.

Persons wishing for Likenesses are invited to call soon, as other engagements will prevent his remaining in town but a few weeks at this time.

Advertisement ran from February 13 to April 3, 1851.

1851 April 10.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  April 10, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XXVI, P. 3.

A Few Weeks.  C. Allen may be found at his room over the Eagle Office, where he is prepared to furnish Daguerreotypes in every variety of size and style, warranted superior to any ever taken at any other establishment in this vicinity.  Persons wishing for Likenesses of themselves or friends are invited to call soon, as other engagements will prevent his remaining in town but a few weeks at this time.

All are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from April 10 to May 8, 1851.

1851 May 15.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 15, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 20, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  The place to get a good Daguerreotype is at the subscriber’s Rooms, two doors South of the Court House, where he will remain a few weeks for the purpose of accommodating all who wish for Likenesses of themselves, or families and Friends.  C. Allen.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1851.

1851 June 12.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  June 12, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 24, P. 3.

Call Soon!  C. Allen will remain at his Daguerreotype Room in Keene, until June 28th, and respectfully invite all persons wishing for Likenesses of themselves of friends to call before that time.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to 26, 1851. 

1851 June 19.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  June 19, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XXXVI, P. 3.

Coming Soon.  C. Allen wishes to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Claremont and vicinity, that he will be at his Daguerreotype Room, over the office of the National Eagle, after the first of July, where his unequalled facilities and successful experience in the business, should induce all to favor him with their patronage who wish for a good Daguerreotype of themselves or friends.

Advertisement ran from June 19 to July 3, 1851.

1851 July 3.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 3, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XXXVIII, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—By reference to our advertising columns it will be observed that Mr. C. Allen, is again at his post, and is ready to answer the calls of all who may wish for a life-like picture of themselves or friends.  Mr. Allen as had a long experience in his line, and competent judges have decided that his pictures possess unusual excellence, both in style and finish.

1851 July 3.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 3, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XXXVIII, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Clarement and vicinity that he may be found at his rooms over the Eagle Office for a short time, where his unequalled facilities and the perfect satisfaction his pictures have always given, furnished a sure guarantee that those who favor him with a call will not be disappointed in receiving a superior likeness of themselves or family and friends.

Advertisement ran on July 3 to 24, 1851.

1851 August 7.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  August 7, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 32, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen may be found at his Daguerreotype Rooms, in Keene, for a few weeks, prepared to furnish Daguerreotypes in every variety of size and style.

Advertisement ran from August 7 to 21, 1851.

1851 November 6.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 6, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. IV, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen is now ready to wait upon customers at his Daguerreotype Rooms, over the office of the National Eagle, in Claremont village, where he has every facility for executing Likenesses in the best manner, and in every desirable variety of size and style.

Persons wishing for Likenesses of themselves or friends, are invited to call at their earliest convenience, as he will remain in town but a few weeks at this time.

Advertisement ran from November 6 to 20, 1851.

1851 December 8.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  December 8, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Keene and vicinity that he may be found at his Rooms for a few weeks.

Having recently enlarged his Sky Light, and otherwise improved his rooms, and having a full supply of stock of every description, he is better than ever, prepared to furnish Daguerreotypes, in every desirable variety of size and style.

Persons from neighboring towns are invited to call, and are assured that his superior facilities enable him to supply them with better Likenesses than can be had of Traveling Operators, who usually practice deception by exhibiting as specimens pictures take by others, and better than they are able to produce themselves.

Advertisement ran from December 8 to 25, 1851.

1852 March 10.  Cheshire Republican and Farmer.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  March 10, 1852, Vol. 18, No. 31, Whole No. 1277, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen may be found at his Daguerreotype Rooms, two doors south of the Court House for a few weeks.  Persons wishing for Likenesses of themselves or families and friends, are invited to call at their earliest convenience. 

Advertisement ran from March 10 to May 26, 1852.

1852 June 10.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  June 10, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. XXXV, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen respectfully informs the inhabitants of Claremont ad vicinity, that he will remain a few weeks at his Rooms, over the Eagle Office, where he will be prepared to furnish the best Daguerreotypes, put up in every desirable variety of size and style.  All are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from June 10 to July 15, 1852.

1852 July 28.  Cheshire Republican and Farmer.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 28, 1852, Vol. 18, No. 51, Whole No. 1297, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, C. Allen May be found at his Rooms in Keene for a few weeks, prepared to furnish Daguerreotypes of every variety of size and style.

Advertisement ran from July 28 to November 10, 1852.

1852 November 4.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 4, 1852, Vol. XIX, No. III, P. 3.

Large Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen Respectfully invites all persons interested in procuring Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, to call at his rooms over the Eagle Office, where he will remain a few weeks.

Please call and examine a few of those large size Daguerreotypes which were so highly commended at the Cheshire County Fair.

Advertisement ran from November 4 to December 16, 1852.

1852 December 29.  Cheshire Republican and Farmer.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  December 29, 1852, Vol. 19, No. 21, Whole No. 1319, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen respectfully informs the inhabitants of Keen and vicinity that he may be foud at his Daguerreotype Rooms for a few weeks.  Having recently procured New Apparatus, he is now prepared to furnish Pictures of the Largest Size ever taken in the State, and all smaller sizes and varieties.

Advertisement was recorded on December 29, 1852 and March 2 & 16, 1853.

1853 May 12.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 12, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. XXX, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Our friend Allen advertises himself on hand again, and well be happy to have the public call and see various specimens of his taste and skill.  Mr. Allen is an excellent artist, and has materials and facilities which enable him to give a life-like appearance to all his pictures.

1853 May 12.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 12, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. XXX, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen, Thankful for the liberal patronage he has received for the last three years, respectfully informs the citizens of Claremont and vicinity that he is again in town and will remain a few weeks at his Daguerreotype Rooms over the Eagle Office, where his sperioir facilities enables him to supply those who patronize him with better pictures than can be had elsewhere.  Call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 12 to June 30, 1853.

1853 July 7.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 7, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. XL, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses Of the best quality and of every desirable variety of size and style, can be obtained at Allen’s Daguerreotype Room, over the Eagle Office.

Prices From 75 Cents To $5.00.

Also, Stencil plates and Indelible Ink for marking names on linen and all kinds of clothing, furnished at short notice.  Please call and examine.

Advertisement ran from July 7 to August 18, 1853.

1853 October 6.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 6, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. LI, P. 3.

Keep it before the People That Charles Allen Is Constantly Prepared To Furnish Daguerreotypes of every desirable size and style, on the most reasonable terms.  Rooms in Bailey’s Building over the Eagle Office.

Advertisement ran from October 6, 1853 to June 28, 1855.

1854 May 10.  Cheshire Republican and Farmer.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 10, 1854, Vol. 19, No. 21, Whole No. 1319, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen, Has the pleasure of informing his friends that his new and splendid suite of Daguerrean Rooms have been completed, having been built expressly for him, and in accordance with his wishes, and combining every convenience and improvement which a long experience and an extensive acquaintance with the best rooms in New England could suggest—making it the most convenient and best arranged establishment of the kind in the State.

Persons in neighboring towns wishing for better pictures than can be made with such facilities as traveling operators use, are invited to call and see for themselves.

With his Large Sky-Light, Containing more than three hundred square feet of glass, pictures can be made equally as well, if not better, in cloudy as clear weather.  August 16, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded on May 10, September 27, 1854 & July 25, 1855.

1855 March 1. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) March 1, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 20, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We Have now three places in this village where those in want of them can obtain good pictures of themselves or friends.  Mr. Allen, the old stand-by, over the Eagle office, is still “at home” to all his customers, and happy to serve them.  Mr. Tapley, in Farwell’s New Block, is always on hand when a picture is wanted.  Mr. Miner, with his saloon, has come to town again, and may be found on the Common, ready to receive his friends and customers and serve them, to their satisfaction.  All the above gentlemen are excellent operators, but which of them is the Best, we leave for the public to decide.  They all speak for themselves in our advertising columns.

1855 July 6.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 6, 1855, Vol. LVII, No. 27, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen, has the pleasure of informing his friends that his new and splendid suite of Daguerrean Rooms have been completed, having been built expressly for him, and in accordance with his wishes, and combining every convenience and improvement which a long experience and an extensive acquaintance with the best rooms in New England could suggest—making it the most convenient and best arranged establishment of the kind in the State.

Persons in neighboring towns wishing for better pictures than can be made with such facilities as traveling operators use, are invited to call and see for themselves.

With his Large Sky-Light, Containing more than three hundred square feet of glass, pictures can be made equally as well, if not better, in cloudy as clear weather.  August 17, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded on July 6 to December 28, 1855.

1855 July 19.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 19, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 2.

Removal.—Our neighbor Allen has removed his Daguerreotype Establishment from Bailey’s to Brown’s Block, where he has rooms fitted up with modern appliances for the practice of his art, and where he is prepared to serve his customers with as good pictures as can be procured at any other place hersabout.  See his advertisement.

1855 July 19.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 19, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 3.

Removal!  The subscriber respectfully invites the attention of the citizens of Claremont, and the public generally to his New Daguerrean Gallery! In Brown’s Block!

The rooms are easy of access, spacious, convenient and pleasant.  The Operating Light Is large, and constructed upon the most approved plan.  His Apparatus Is New, Perfect, And Of The Best Quality, And his rooms are furnished throughout with all necessary fixtures and conveniences for the expedition and skilful practice of his art as well as for the convenience and comfort of his customers.  Having been a Permanent Operator In this place for some years, he flatters himself that he has earned the confidence of the community, and that he sha;; merit and continue to receive a liberal share of public patronage.

Pictures taken in singly or in groups, large or small size, and equally as well in cloudy as in clear weather.

He would also say that while he keeps constantly posted up in all the Practical Improvements In the art, he has no confidence in any “improved day-light,” “patent refined sunshine,” or “gas.”  Charles Allen.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to September 6, 1855.

1855 July 25.  Cheshire Republican and Farmer.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 25, 1855, Vol. 1XXI, No. 51, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes.  C. Allen has the pleasure of informing his friends that his new and splendid suite of Daguerrean Rooms

1855 September 6.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  September 6, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 47, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—It is always a pleasure to us to commend the skill of our own citizens.  And here let us say that we have lately seen some of the best Daguerreotypes from the rooms of Mr. C. Allen, in Brown’s Block, that we have ever noticed anywhere.  We saw tow pictures put up in quite small lockets, that were more perfect than any of a similar size which ever came under our observation.  We have always thought Mr. Allen a good artist, and have respectably said as much, but it seems to us that he has made a very marked improvement in his work since he removed to his new rooms.

1855 September 6.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  September 6, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 47, P. 3.

Charles Allen, Daguerrean Artist!  Rooms In Brown’s Block, Over The Post Office.

Advertisement ran from September 6, 1855 to January 24, 1856.

1856 January 31.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 31, Vol. XXII, No. 16, P. 3.

Improved Ambrotypes!  Or Daguerreotypes On Glass!  At Allen’s Daguerrean Gallery, In Brown’s Block.  Also Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from January 31, 1856 to January 15, 1857.

1856 February 6.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  February 6, Vol. XXII, No. 27, P. 4.

Ambrotypes.  C. Allen respectfully informs the citizens of Keene and vicinity that he is now prepared to furnish the new style of Likenesses, called Ambrotypes, or Daguerreotypes upon glass.  The Ambrotype, unlike the Daguerreotype, has no metallic reflection, is not reversed, and can be seen in any light.

Instruction given in the art.  Daguerreotypes taken as usual in every desirable size and style.

Rooms in Gerould’s Building, West side of Central Square.

Advertisement was recorded fifteen times from February 6 to November 5, 1856.

1856 November 12. Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  November 12, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 15, P. 4.

Ambrotypes.  C. Allen continues to furnish his customers with Ambrotypes of such excellence and perfection that they have nearly supersceded (Sic.) the old fashioned Daguerreotype.

Ambrotypes (unlike Daguerreotypes) are not reversed, have no metallic reflection, can be seen in any light, and are taken in one fourth the time of sitting required for Daguerreotypes.

Daguerreotypes taken as usual for lockets, and in cases when desired.

Call and see for yourselves, at his rooms in Gerould’s Building, West side of Central Square.

Advertisement ran from November 12, 1856 to December 2, 1857. 

1857 December 2. Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  December 2, 1857 Vol. XXIII, No. 18, P. 3.

Picture Gallery,  C. Allen would inform the citizens of Keene and neighboring towns that the entrance to his Ambrotype Rooms is at the South Door in Gerould’s New Block, two doors North of that occupied for the last ten years.  These rooms are large and pleasantly situated, having a beautiful view of Central Square, and are furnished with apparatus and facilities for taking Likenesses, Group Pictures of Families, Schools, &c., more than twice as large as ay other in this part of the State.

O pains or expense will be spared to continue these rooms (as they long have been) the headquarters of all who wish for better Pictures than can be made by inexperienced or travelling operators.

Advertisement ran from December 2, 1857 to May 5, 1858.

1858 May 5.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 40, P. 3.

Ambrotypes At Reduced Prices!  C. Allen will take Ambrotypes in all kinds of frames and cases from 20 to 40 per cent cheaper than former prices—for a few weeks.  25 Cents will pay for two Enameled Photographs of the same person.

Crystalotypes, Or Paper Photographs, a popular and desirable kind for large size pictures, now for the first time introduced into this part of the State.  Call at the old stand in Grould’s Building, West side of Central Square. 

Advertisement ran from May 5, 1858 to September 28, 1859.

1858 October 6.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 6, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 10, P. 2-3.

Cheshire County Fair.  Reports Of Committees, Premiums Awarded, &c…Report Of the Committee on Miscellaneous Articles, and all kinds of Mechanical Work, not before mentioned, and all articles of Fancy or other Work presented for Exhibition, not named in the Premium List…

C. Allen, Keene, 6 photographs, 1.00.

1859 September 21.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 2.

Colored Photographs.  C. Allen is now making Photographs of large sizes, beautifully Colored of finished in India Ink.

Persons having small Daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to any desirable size, and colored—giving the true color of the hair, eyes, complexion, dress, &c.

Ambrotypes of all kinds.  Lockets, Pictures, &c.

Call at the Old Stand Gerould’s Building, West side Central square.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to December 28, 1859.

1859 October 5.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 5, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 10, P. 1-2.

Cheshire County Fair.  Premiums Awarded, Sept. 28, 1859… Miscellaneous Articles…

C. Allen, Keene, colored photographs, 1.50.

1859 September 10.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 13, Whole No. 794, P. 3.

Photographs.  Charles Allen, Claremont, N. H. Is prepared to take photographic portraits of large size, and in the best style of the art.  At his 25 cent ambrotype rooms, in Brown’s block.  Citizens of neighboring towns are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Also Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and other cheap pictures at low rates.  He also has superior facilities for taking group pictures.

Remember the place—entrance next door to the Post Office.  Aug. 20, 1859.

Advertisement was recorded on September 10 & 17, 1859.

1860 April 12.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 31, 1860, Vol. XXVI, No. 27, P. 1.

Back Again.  C. Allen has returned to his old stand in Brown’s block where he is constantly prepared to furnish Photographs and Ambrotypes in all their varieties at the lowest price.

Entrance next door to the post office.  13.   [January 4, 1860]

Allen, Charles V.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1854-1856       258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1856                173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1854 April 5.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 7288, P. 2.

The perfection of Daguerreotyping can be seen at Allen & Co.’s new rooms No. 258½ Washington street, where some of the best specimens of the art we have ever seen are daily carried away by the hundreds of delighted visitors who throng their unique and elegantly fitted up rooms.  The most reserved and courteous attentions are bestowed upon their patrons, by the several ladies and gentlemen employed at this popular establishment.

1855 October 25.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  October 25, 1855, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 3.

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to November 22, 1855.

1855 October 26.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 26, 1855, Vol. XLIX, No. 48, Whole No. 2558, P. 3.

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 26 to November 30, 1855.

1855 October 27.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 27, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No. 1795, P. 3.

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes in Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 24, 1855.

1855 November 21.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  November 21, 1855, Vol. XX, No. 31, P. 4.

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

1855 December 5.  Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 288, P. 3.

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St.  (Third Door North of Avon Place Boston.)

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Allen’s Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, 173 Washington Street, (Nearly opposite Milk Street,) Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.  nov14.

Advertisement was recorded on December 5, 14, 21, 1855; February 4, 1856; March 8 & 21, 1856.

1856 February 15.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

N.[sic] Allen, Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, And Photographic Rooms, 173 Washington Street, …….Boston, Nearly opposite the head of Milk Street—Chase’s Old Stand.  Photographs made from Daguerreotypes by Allen.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 6, 1856.

1856 March 6.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 2.

Personal.—Our old friend, J. B. Haywood [sic], may be found at Allen’s daguerreotype rooms, 173 Washington street, attending to his usual business, finishing up daguerreotypes and photographs in the most beautiful style of the art. 

1856 March 13.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 1, No. 5, P. 4.

C. V. Allen, Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, And Photographic Rooms, 173 Washington Street, …….Boston, Nearly opposite the head of Milk Street—Chase’s Old Stand.  Photographs made from Daguerreotypes by Allen.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to December 4, 1856.

1856 July 17.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 1, No. 23, P. 2.

Photographs.—C. V. Allen, No. 173 Washington street, Boston, all will admit is ahead of all other artists in Boston, for getting out the most correct likenesses, as may be seen at his door.  We know from personal acquaintance, that he has in his employ the best artist to be found in the vicinity, Mr. J. B. Haywood. [sic] Don’t forget the place, nearly opposite Milk Street.

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Recorded as G. V. Allen received a Diploma for Photographs & Daguerreotypes at the Eight Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1857.  Recorded in the Boston City Directory, residence sectionas a policeman.

1859 December 19.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 19, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9095, P. 2.

The Funeral of police officer Charles V. Allen will take place at Rev. Mr. Thayer’s Church, Warren street, tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 1 o’clock.

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

Allen, C. H.

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1857                Rooms over Branch & Allen’s Drug and Book Store, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1857 July 16.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 12, P. 3.

New Advertisements.  We call attention to the new Advertisement…C. H. Allen’s Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms…

1857 July 16.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 12, P. 3.

Photographs and Ambrotypes, The Subscriber has prepared himself with suitable apparatus for taking Ambrotypes and Photographs in the best style of the Art, .  Photographs cab be made of any size, from other Photographs or other pictures, and colored according to nature, either on paper or canvas.  Satisfaction in all instances will be given or no charge made.

As only a portion of my time can be spared from other pursuits, persons desiring pictures will please call in the morning, at any time from 8 to 1 o’clock.      Rooms over Branch & Allen’s Drug and Book Store.  C. H. Allen.  Abbeville C. H., July 15, 1857 

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 6, 1857.

1857 October 1.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 23, P.2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs.  A Good Likeness for Only One Dollar Only.  Having employed the services of an experienced Operator and Artist from Charleston, an opportunity is now offered to the public, of procuring Likenesses, either by Ambrotype or Photographic process from pictures of any size.  Rooms over Branch & Allen’s Drug and Book Store.  C. H. Allen.  Oct. 1, 57.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 29, 1857. 

Adams

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1858                Address Unknown, Biddeford, Maine.

1858 October 19.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 19, 1858. Vol. XXX, No. 12, P. 2.

Cattle Show and Fair.  Our Expectations in regard to the Agricultural Fair were fully realized last week…Ambrotypes, &c.—Three entries.  First premium, E. H. McKenney, Biddeford, 3.00; A. R. Davis, Saco, 1.00.  The other entry was by Adams, Biddeford.

1858 November 2.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  November 2, 1858. Vol. XXX, No. 14, P. 1.

Reports of Committees, Made at the Cattle, Show and Fair of the York County Agricultural Society, held at Saco, Oct. 13th, 14th and 15th, 1858…On Paintings…

The Ambrotypes and Photographs were entered by E. H. McKenney, and Adams, of Biddeford, and A. R. Davis, of Saco.

Mr. McKenney, though unfortunate in the loss by fire, in the Spring, of his instruments, and consequently working under a disadvantage in the use of new ones, has succeeded in entering for exhibition, twenty or ore pictures, which won the admiration of your Committee, In tone, truthfulness, and beauty of finish, we look upon Mr. McKenney’s pictures as being in the highest style of the art.  We award to Mr. McKenney the first premium of $3.00.

To Mr. A. R. Davis. Whose pictures, many of them, were really meritorious, particularly a Photograph of Mr. Milliken, we award a premium of $1.00.

J. S. Variell

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1857-1859       Opposite the Gardiner Hotel, Gardiner, Maine.

J. S. Variell was recorded in two advertisements and one announcement in the Maine Rural  (Gardiner, Maine).  The first advertisement was recorded eleven times between February 19 to June 4, 1859.  Notice.  Photographs And Ambrotypes.  (repeated six times.)  The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Gardiner and Vicinity that he has take the Gallery Formerly occupied by Beal’s, opposite the Gardiner Hotel, and is prepared to execute all work pertaining to the Photographic Art, In all its branches, in the Best Manner, And hopes by fair and honorable dealings to merit the public favor and patronage.  J. S. Variell, Gardiner, Jan. 22, 1857. 

The announcement appeared on July 30, 1859.  Nice Pictures.—We have in our possession some nice “Counterfeit presentments” of certain of our friends, executed by Variell, at his Ambrotype Gallery, opposite the Gardiner Hotel.  He is a real artist, is Variell, and pursues his vocation with a real love, for its details and a warm zeal for its perfection.  Varielly-Varielly we say unto you, reader, if thou hast pictures to be taken, prepare to have Variell “do” them for you!  So shall thou return to thy home fully satisfied.  See Advertisement.

The second advertisement ran from July 30 to December 31, 1859.  Found!!!  Premium Ambrotype Rooms!!  Emigrants To California Take Notice!!!  J. S. Variell would call the attention of the citizens of Gardiner and vicinity, to his large stock of Cases, which comprises every description and pattern to be found in any market, and will furnish them together with a picture, Cheaper than at any other establishment on the river or elsewhere.  Pictures of all descriptions from 20 Cents to 25 Dollars.

Don’t forget that the proprietor of this establishment will furnish Pictures cheaper than the same article can be had at any other Picture Gallery in this State, and at the shortest notice.

J. S. V. has fitted up his rooms with instruments of the first class, and flatters himself that he can give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call, both in Pictures And Prices.

N. B.—Collodion and Varnishes manufactured by myself.  Also Chemicals And Stock of all kinds, for sale, Wholesale and Retail, at my rooms, directly opposite the Gardiner Hotel.  J. S. Variell.  Gardiner July 19th, 1859.

J. S. Variell is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1860 in Gardiner, Maine.