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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.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

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

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

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

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

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.

Tunison & Fay

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

1855-1859       Rooms in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan House, Tiffin, Ohio.

1859-1863       Rooms in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House, Tiffin, Ohio.

Tunison & Fay (David C. Tunison & Fabius B. Fay) were recorded seven advertisements and four announcements.  The first eight entries were from The Tiffin Tribune the last three entries are from The Tiffin Weekly Tribune (Tiffin, Ohio).  The first advertisement ran from May 9, 1856 to February 27, 1857.  Ambrotypes Tunison & Fay Would respectfully announce to their friends and the public that they have entered into copartnership for the purpose of taking Ambrotype Likenesses in connection with Daguerreotyping.  The Ambrotype is a new and beautiful style of picture taken on glass, and for the delicacy of shade, tone and brilliancy are unequaled by any other style.  To be appreciated they must be seen.  Having obtained the Ambrotype process from one of the best practical operators in the United States, they flatter themselves that they can produce these pictures equal to any taken in this country.—Their cost is but a trifle more than a Daguerreotype, and they are indestructible to the action of the atmosphere and cannot be injured by rubbing or washing.  Call and examine Specimens.

Instructions Given In the Art of Ambrotyping and Daguerreotyping, on liberal terms.

Rooms in Tombs Block, opposite the Shawhan House, Tiffin, Ohio.  Tunison & Fay.  Nov. 16th, 1855.

The second advertisement ran from February 20 to April 24, 1857.   David C. Tunison, Fabius B. Fay.  Tunison & Fay, Tombs Block, O, 3d Story.  Operators of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Paperotypes, And every variety of pictures taken by means of the Camera and chemicals.

The Ambrotype is a new and beautiful style of picture taken on Glass, and for delicacy of shade, brilliancy and tone are unequalled by any process known.  They are Indestructible To the action of the atmosphere, and may be cleansed without injury.  To be fully appreciated they must be seen.  Call and examine them.

The Daguerreotype is so well known as to need no explanation.  The most beautiful pictures taken in this style at a trifle less cost than the Ambrotype.

The Paperotype Is a new and beautiful discovery by which likenesses as accurate and truthful as the Ambrotype are taken on marble board paper, and are peculiarly convenient for sending by mail, as the weight will not add to the cost of postage.

These pictures are furnished at the low cost of 50 Cents!

A cheaper rate than pictures were ever furnished before in this place.

Every variety of pictures taken from the size of a finger ring set, to a parlor wall portrait, and each at a price as low as the lowest.

A long and successful experience enables us to promise as beautiful and delicate and artistic likenesses as can be obtained anywhere in the Union.

Instructions Given, In all the various processes of the art on the most liberal terms.  Tunison & Fay.                       

The third advertisement ran from May 15 to October 30, 1857.  Something New Tunison & Fay Are now prepared to take positive likenesses on Patent Leather, A new style, not easily defaced and durable.  Just the kind to send by mail.  Call and examine them.  They are also taking Likenesses in all the various styles of the Art.  viz.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Sphereotypes, Paperotypes etc., etc.  All pictures Warranted to please.  Instructions given in the apparatus furnished on reasonable terms

Gallery in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan house, Tiffin, Ohio.  May 8, ’57.

The first announcement appeared on October 2, 1857.  A New Discovery.  Tunison & Fay have discovered a new mode of coloring pictures to the life, delineating, with an admirable imitation of Nature, all the different colors and shades of the hair, dress, drapery, scenery, &c.  Call and examine their pictures.  Specimens may be seen at the Fair.

The second announcement appeared on October 30, 1857.  Seneca County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums…Class 14th-Mechanical Products.

Entry no. 24, display daguerrean pictures Tunison & Fay 1st prem.  Ohio Farmer.

Entry no. 25, display ambrotype pictures Tunison & Fay 1st prem. Diploma.

Entry no. 42, display daguerrean pictures E. M.  Collins 2d premium, diploma.

Entry no. 43, display ambrotype pictures E. M. Collins 2d prem. diploma.

The fourth advertisement ran from October 30, 1857 to April 8, 1859.  Heliography.  If You want a good Likeness—one that is worth having, go to Tunison & Fay’s Gallery, in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan House;  Where you can get an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Photograph, or any style of picture known to the Photographic Art.

Messrs. Tunison & Fay warrant their pictures to be of The First Class, being unlike those Things made by One Horse Operators, who now infest the country.  Special attention is called to their Tinted Ambrotypes.  They are entirely new and beautiful giving all the colors of the drapery, &c., true to nature.  They are now prepared to put up their inimitable pictures, in a neat morocco case, for Seventy-Five Cents, and warrant them; in all cases, to lie perfectly satisfactory, or no sale.  A general invitation is given to both Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine our different styles, before going elsewhere.  Rooms in Tomb’s Block, opposite the Shawhan House.  Tunison & Fay.

The third announcement appeared on October 29, 1858.  List of Premiums.  Awarded at the 8th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society…Class 15th—Fine Arts….

Tunison & Fay, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 1st Premium, $2.00

E. M. Collins, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 2d premium, $1.00

Hartsock & Falkner, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Discretionary, Diploma.

Tunison & Fay, Display of Photographs and Spherotypes, $2.00.

The fifth advertisement ran from April 15 to 29, 1859.  Heliography.  If You want a good Likeness—one that is worth having, go to Tunison & Fay’s Gallery, in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House;  Where you can get an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Photograph, or any style of picture known to the Photographic Art.

Messrs. Tunison & Fay warrant their pictures to be of The First Class, being unlike those Things made by One Horse Operators, who now infest the country.  Special attention is called to their Tinted Ambrotypes.  They are entirely new and beautiful giving all the colors of the drapery, &c., true to nature.  They are now prepared to put up their inimitable pictures, in a neat morocco case, for Seventy-Five Cents, and warrant them; in all cases, to lie perfectly satisfactory, or no sale.  A general invitation is given to both Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine our different styles, before going elsewhere.  Rooms in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House.  Tunison & Fay.

The sixth advertisement ran from May 13 to December 30, 1859 in The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  

Heliography.  If You want a good Likeness—one that is worth having, go to Tunison & Fay’s Gallery, in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House;  Where you can get an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Photograph, or any style of picture known to the Photographic Art.

Messrs. Tunison & Fay warrant their pictures to be of The First Class, being unlike those Things made by One Horse Operators, who now infest the country.  Special attention is called to their Tinted Ambrotypes.  They are entirely new and beautiful giving all the colors of the drapery, &c., true to nature.  They are now prepared to put up their inimitable pictures, in a neat morocco case, for Seventy-Five Cents, and warrant them; in all cases, to lie perfectly satisfactory, or no sale.  A general invitation is given to both Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine our different styles, before going elsewhere.  Rooms in St. John’s Block, opposite the Court House.  Tunison & Fay.

The seventh advertisement ran from October 7 to February 13, 1863.  Premium Ambrotypes and Photographs!  Tunison & Fay, Have again Taken the Premium, for the best Specimens of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes & Photographs.  They are now prepared to furnish their beautiful Specimens of Art, (viz: Photographs,) from Miniatures to Life Size, at a very cheap rate.  Copies taken from Old Daguerreotypes or any other kind of Picture, and enlarge to any size required.  Those who want Good Life-Like Pictures, would do well to give us a call and examine our Specimens.  Special attention is called to our Ambrotypes, Taken On Purple Glass, which for beauty and durability is far superior to any other Glass picture.  There is no Black Varnish about them to crack and spoil the picture; and We Warrant them to Stand all kinds of climate or weather.  Our Colored Ambrotypes (giving all the natural colors of the flesh and drapery) are far superior to any thing of the kind in this part of the country, and have taken the First Premium for the last three years, at our Annual Fairs.

A Large Supply of Plain and Fancy Cases always on hand, from the cheapest to the best.  So you can always be accommodated in regard to Price and Quality.  Perfect Likenesses of Small Children Warranted.

Rooms in Tomb’s Block; also opposite the Court House.  Tunison & Fay.    

The fourth announcement appeared on October 14, 1859.  List of Premiums Awarded at the 9th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society….Class 15th—Fine Arts.

Best display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Tunison & Fay, 1st Prem. OF         2.

2d Best display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Falkner & Pennington, 2d Prem. 1.

Tunison & Fay are recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a David C. Tunison in Brooklyn, New York in 1853-1854.  John also records Tunnison in 1859-1860; Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 list David Tunison as being in the partnership of Tunison & Fay until 1865 and Tunison & Son partnership 1866 to 1889.  The first recorded advertisement Tunison & Son appeared on September 18, 1863.     

J. Trott

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1858-1859       Rooms Opposite the Depot, Warren, Rhode Island.

1860                Rooms Near the Depot, Warren, Rhode Island.

J. Trott was recorded in three advertisements in the Warren Telegraph (Warren, Rhode Island).  The firs advertisement was recorded on July 23, 1859.  Back Again!  J. Trott is back at his old quarters with his Ambrotype and Photograph Apparatus, prepared to furnish as good pictures as can be obtained at any other Saloon, and at as low price.  Call and see for yourselves.  jy9.

The second advertisement was recorded on July 23, 1859.  Ambrotype And Photograph Saloon!  The Subscriber having fitted up rooms in the building formerly occupied by H. D. Maxfield, opposite the Depot, respectfully announces that he is prepared to put up the above style of Pictures in the most perfect manner, being permanently secured and warranted not to fade in any climate, from the smallest to the largest size, and neatly set in lockets, Pins, Rings, Cases and Frames, of which he has a supply constantly on hand.

Copying done in the best possible manner, and the copy warranted to be as good as the original picture.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.

The public are invited to call and examine his Pictures.  J. Trott, Artist.  Warren, Dec. 25, 1858.

The third advertisement was recorded on June 2 and July 7, 1860.  Ambrotypes & Photographs J. Trott would respectfully inform the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that he will open his Rooms, near the Depot, on Monday Next, Dec. 19, when he will be prepared to take the above beautiful styles of pictures in the most perfect manner.

J. Trott is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Tripp & Sprague

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858                159 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

Tripp & Sprague (Francis H. Tripp & Barton Sprague) were appeared in one advertisement on  August 7, 1858 in General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Photographs, At Greatly Reduced Prices, At Tripp & Sprague’s Gallery No. 159 Westminster street.  We are now prepared to furnish Photographs equal to any made in this city, and at much lower prices than ever before offered to the public.  Having secured the services of an experienced Artist, we are also prepared to color and finish them to order, either in Oil or Water Colors.

N. B.—Large Size Photographs made from Daguerreotypes or other Small Pictures, at very low prices and in a manner not to be excelled.  We still continue to make Ambrotypes at much lower prices than ever before offered in this city.  All persons in want of first class likenesses, will do well to give us a call.  F. H. Tripp, B. Sprague.  jy3.

Tripp & Sprague are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in a partnership.  Both Francis H. Tripp and Barton Sprague our listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

V. C. Tarbox

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                Lime Rock Street, Perry’s Block, Rockland, Maine.

V. C. Tarbox was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on December 29, 1859 in the  Rockland Gazette (Rockland, Maine).  Correct Likenesses For 25 Cents To 10 Dollars.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the public that he has taken the Whitten Gallery, On Lime Rock Street, Perry’s Block, near the Post Office, where he will remain a short time. 

All kinds of pictures made from a Cheap Ambrotype to a Photograph, and small miniatures enlarged to Cabinet or Life Size.

Positive and Negative Collodion for sale.

Please Give Him A Call.  V. C. Tarbox, Artist.  Rockland, Dec. 26, 1859.

V. C. Tarbox is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Tanner & Cochran

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1857                Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Tanner & Cochran (N. S. Tanner & A. Cochran) were recorded in one advertisement on August 26, 1857 in the Lynchburg Daily Virginian (Lynchburg, Virginia).  N. S. Tanner & Co. Photographers, Main St. 3rd Door From Bridge Lynchburg, Va.

New Copartnership.—The undersigned have formed a copartnership under the style and firm of N. S. Tanner & Co. for the purpose of conducting a general Photographic business, at the old stand of Minnis & Tanner, the copartnership dating from the 1st January, 1857.  The business will be greatly enlarged, and everything new in the business will be found at our Gallery, and pictures warranted to please.

We are agents for the sale of Neff’s Patent Melaniotype Rights.  Melaniotype, is a new and beautiful style of picture, and can be colored very highly with pleasing effect.  The Melaniotype manual contains full and complete instructions in Ambrotyping, Photographing on paper, and infact everything that belongs to the business.  Also Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, &c.

Instruction in either of the above arts given on reasonable terms, and satisfaction given in all cases.  N. S. Tanner, A. Cochran.   may 6.

Tanner & Cochran are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Unfortunately, this was the only newspaper available for 1857.

Stearns & McLaughlin

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1858-1859       130, 134 and 136 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

Stearns & McLaughlin were recorded in two advertisements.   The first  advertisement ran from September 28 to December 28, 1848 in the Christian Mirror (Portland, Maine.)  (With a typo in the spelling of McLaughlin’s last name ).  Photographs and Ambrotypes, Stearns & McGlaughlin, (Sic) (Successors to J. W. C. Morrison.)  At Their Chambers, 130, 134 and 136 Middle St., Are producing these pictures in all the various styles of the art and equal to any in the country; from the Life Size Head down to the tinniest Locket picture.  Satisfaction warranted in all cases.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Sick Or Deceased Persons, in the city, or at a distance. 

Also we have extra facilities for taking-views of Residences, Churches, Public buildings,  Natural scenery &c. &c. in the city or elsewhere. 

Copying done in the neatest manner.

The public are invited to visit our Rooms and examine our large collection of specimens.

Don’t forget the Nos.  130, 134 and 136 Middle St. Portland, ME.

The second advertisement ran from October 1, 1858 to January 7, 1859 in the Zion’s Advocate  (Portland, Maine).  Photographs and Ambrotypes, Stearns & McLaughlin, Successors to J. W. C. Morrison.  At Their Chambers, 130, 134 and 136 Middle Street, Are producing these pictures in all the various Styles of the art and equal to any in the Country, from the life size head down to the tinniest Locket picture.  Satisfaction warranted in all cases.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of sick or deceased, in the city, or at a distance—also we have extra facilities for taking-views of Residences, Churches, Public Buildings or Natural Scenery in the city or elsewhere.  Copying done in the neatest manner.

The public are invited to visit our Rooms and examine our large collection of specimens.

Don’t forget the No.  130, 134 and 136 Middle Street.

Stearns & McLaughlin are not recorded in other photographic directories.