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Harris, Theodore

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

1853-1855       517½ Main Street, between Third & Fourth Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.

1855-1859       477 Main Street, between Fourth & Fifth Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.

1853 July 15.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  July 15, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 196, P. 3.

“Such Men!”—We give it merely as our opinion (but we think the rule a saft one) that, when men are found arrogating to themselves a high stand in their profession, it may always be regarded as highly questionable whether or not they are entitled to it, particularly when no others seem disposed to award to them one-half the credit they are va’n enough to fancy they deserve.  “Such man!” shadows of the departed Niepce and Daguerre, hover over and protect them.

Carpenter & Harris claim no higher stand in their profession then their Dollar Daguerreotypes and a discriminating public will give them.  Rooms 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.  jy12.

Advertisement was recorded from July 15 to 26, 1853.

1853 July 30.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 209, P. 3.

It is worthy of  notice that Carpenter & Harris, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, have never yet in all their advertising said that they made even passable Daguerreotypes.  Long ago they declared that their work should stand on its own merits and be judged accordingly.  Gas and puff-balls are of little account except to bring the merited contempt of sensible persons on those who employ them.  People will see and judge for themselves; consequently many get their portraits made at the Dollar Daguerrean Rooms under the delusion that they be made as well for that as for a higher price.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 17.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 224, P. 3.

When one man will do your work for but little more than half the price that others would charge you, and when you know that he will do it as well, interest and good sense plainly point to him when you have need of work in his line, Accordingly, when you want a Daguerreotype, you will of course employ Carpenter & Harris, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, who will charge you but a dollar for a picture in the same description of case for which others charge $1.50, and nothing if they do not make you as good a portrait as any one else in the city.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to November 1, 1853.

1853 October 28.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  October 28, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 286, P. 3.

A Great Bore.—In the daily routine of business we find no one thing which proves so serious an annoyance as the frequent interruption and delays occasioned by persons calling us from more profitable occupations merely to cheapen our services, and endeavor to convince us that we had better that their daguerreotypes at their own price, or they will go somewhere else; quoth [sic.] they, “we can get just as good pictures in New York for 25 cents, in Cincinnati for 50 cents, and a place up on Main street for $1.”  Now, we would inform all such persons that they will save themselves and us much trouble by examining and remembering the following list of prices:

Webster & Bro., take no picture for less than $2; Hewett $2, Brown $1.50, Kimball $1.50, Carpenter and Harris (from Cincinnati) $1.  P. S. We forgot to mention an old colored woman (from Africa) who tells fortunes and “cats profiles” for fifteen cents.

Advertisement ran from October 28 to November 8, 1853.

1853 October 29.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  October 29, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 287, P. 3.

Nothing Like Having Friends.—It saves one a heap of trouble and expense.  For example, Messrs. Webster & Bro. advertise us and our prices, and do not charge a cent.  Verily Webster & Bro. and tea table gossips are the cheapest advertising mediums we know of.

But what is this?—Something about business.  Boy, bring us our specs.  Oh, now we see.  Business?  Yes, “daily business”–frequent interruption” (while smoking cigars)—“delays”—”profitable occupations.” Ha! Ha!—stop, stop!  Heaven help us!  Whoever heard of Webster & Bro. having either business or profitable occupations.

Carpenter & Harris, Dollar Daguerrean Rooms, No. 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 24, 1853.

1853 November 26.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 26, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 44, P. 3.

“Some do and some don’t; you can’t always tell.”—Hogan.

Now some advertise pictures at no less than $2.00, and same time make them for a dollar rather than miss.  Carpenter & Harris, however, advertise their prices at from One Dollar up, and when you visit their rooms whatever you are told is the price of a certain style of case and picture, be sure n that it is it; you can’t get it lower by attempting to Jew, but, if you send your friend in two weeks for another, he won’t be charged any more than you were.  Rooms 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.

Advertisement ran from November 26 to December 30, 1853.

1854 November 30.  The Daily Louisville Times.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 30, 1854, Vol. III, No. 236, P. 1.

Indiana Money!  The Issue of the Indiana Free Banks taken at [par] for Daguerreotypes at my Gallery.  One Dollar will [get] a Daguerreotype.  Theodore Harris, 517½ Main st., bet. Third and Fourth. o21.

1854 November 30.  The Daily Louisville Times.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 30, 1854, Vol. III, No. 236, P. 2.

A Change.  The business last year carried on by Carpenter & Harris is now conducted by the subscriber alone, Mr. Carpenter having sold out and left the city.

Daguerreotypes made for one dollar warranted equal to any made in the city at any price.  Cloudy weather fully preferable to clear, except for children.  Theodore Harris, 517½ Main st., bet. Third and Fourth.  au31.

1855 January 12.  The Daily Louisville Times.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  January 12, 1855, Vol. III, No. 273, P. 2.

A Holiday Gift!  Not a Book; that will only ornament a table and never be read—not a Gold Pen; that, ten to one, will be lost before next Christmas—not Hostetter’s Bitters; that will only

embitter your stomach for your dinner—not a Toy; that will be broken—not Dry Goods; that will be worn out—nor Sweet-meats; that will be eaten up and seen no more—none of these, but give your friend something that will impart pleasure whenever looked at—something that will be as fresh, as perfect, and as beautiful a thousand years hence as it is now.  Yes, if you could only find it!  Well, you can.  A Daguerreotype exactly meets this description, and Harris will make it for you for a Dollar.  d23.

Advertisement was recorded twice on January 12 & 30, 1855.

1855 June 11.  The Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 11, 1855, Vol. XI, No. ?, P. 2.

Something to Think About.  Carpenter, Swymmer & Co. in Louisville again, making No. 1 Daguerreotypes for One Dollar.  They have bought from T. Harris his rooms, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, where they will be ever ready to receive visits from their old customers.  That they can beat all creation in making good pictures is too well known in this city to require further comment.

Their charges in every case will be found moderate, and all work warranted.  my. 10

Advertisement ran from June 11 to 27, 1855.

1855 June 19.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 19, 1855, Vol. XI, No. ?, P. 2.

The Blue Light!  Harris & Co. have the pleasure of introducing to the citizens of Louisville a new feature in Daguerreotypes, namely: The Blue Light, by which weak eyes can be as well taken as strong ones.  Persons, whose eyes are so sensitive that the ordinary sky-light of the operating room causes a contraction of the muscle, and consequently a Squint, are invited to try this great improvement.

Gallery on Main street, between Fourth & Fifth, stand formerly occupied by Kimball.[1]  my. 14.      

Advertisement ran from June 5 to July 25, 1855.

1855 August 17.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 17, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 27, P. 2.

Fifteen Seconds.  I am making Photographs of Ladies and Children in from ten to twenty seconds, and of gentlemen in from twenty-five to forty seconds.  Those desiring Photographs who cannot sit the ordinary time of a miniature to two minute without pain to the eyes, are invited to give me a call.

Prices.

Uncolored Photographs, 4-4 Daguerreotype size or less            $5.00

Duplicates each                                                                       $1.00

Per hundred                                                                             $50.00

Per Thousand                                                                          $275.00

Life size bust                                                                          $25.00

Colored whole Daguerreotype size or less                $15.00

Half life bust                                                                           $50.00

Full life bust                                                                           $75.00

Full life, including hands                                                   $100.00

My work is warranted.  No picture now go out of my room but those made by myself.

Daguerreotypes as usual from $1 up.

Theodore Harris, Kimball’s old stand, Main street, Between Fourth and Fifth streets.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to September 7, 1855.

1856 December 4.  Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 4, 1856, P. 4.

Gallery Of Art—Admission Free Harris’s celebrated Gallery of Photographs, Collodiotypes, Stereotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, and all the [pictures] known in the Heliographic Art.

This establishment is open daily (Sundays excepted), free of charge, where Mr. Harris will be happy to [ ? ] a upon his friends and the public generally.

Life-size Photographs taken from Daguerreotypes and old [colored] in oil by one of the first Artists in the country.  Lockets, Pins, and Finger-rings filled with Collodiotypes they will not wash out.

To Parents And Guardians Now is the time to have your children’s and wards; face faithfully copied.  Our sittings occupy only from three to five seconds.  Between the hours of 9 A. M. and 4 P. M., is the best time for children. 

Copies.  Great care used in copying Daguerreotypes.  No. 477 Main street, between Fourth and Fifth.

1857 January 1.  Courier-Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  January 1, 1857, P. 3.

No Change, But A Gift For All!—Having in our possession one of the finest and most truthful colored Photograph Portrait of Henry Clay extant, we have been induced to give as a National New Year’s Gift a Photograph copy of the same with every picture made in our rooms during the New Years’ holidays.  Don’t lose this chance!  Remember, for one week Photographs, Collodiotypes, Melainotypes, and every picture known in the Heliographic art made at our Rooms, 477 Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.  Theodore Harris.  d31.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to February 11, 1857.

1857 February 12.  The Louisville Daily Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  February 12, 1857, Vol. XXVII, No. 63, P. 2.

Pictures.  477 Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.  Harris’s Gallery.  .

Advertisement was recorded from February 12 to June 30, 1857.

1857 April 21.  The Louisville Daily Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  April 21, 1857, Vol. XXVII, No. 121, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—One of the richest and most attractive Daguerrean Galleries in the city is that of our friend Harris, No. 477 Main street.  His associate, Mr. G. T. Shaw, the polite and gentlemanly usher of the Theatre, is beyond controversy one of the most accomplished and successful operators in the whole country.  Mr. S. has been engaged in the daguerrean business in Louisville for the last two years, and probably has no superior in his delicate art.  We advise our friends to test his very remarkable skill.

1857 May 4.  Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  May 4, 1857, P. 2.

Pictures.  477 Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.  Harris’s Gallery.  feb. 12.

1859 July 6.  The Elizabethtown Democrat.  (Elizabethtown, Kentucky.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 3.

When you are in Louisville get your pictures taken at Harris Gallery Main Street, bet 4th and 5th.  Harris Gallery at the last exhibition of the Kentucky Mechanics Institute as Premiums for the best Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and plain and life sized color photographs.

Advertisement was recorded on July 6 & 13, 1859.

[1] Possibly J. A. Kimball, speculation based on entry in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Harley, Parker C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Photographs, , , , , ,

1859                Main & Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1860-1861       Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]

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

1863                Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge,                                      Massachusetts.1

1865                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1

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

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

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

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

The best time for children is from eight to three.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to October 29, 1859.

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

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

1860 August 28.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 34, P. 2.

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

1861 February 2.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 3.

Deaths.  In this city—28 ult., Mrs. Eliza W. Carney, wife of Parker C. Harley, 33 years.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1864 January 23.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1864, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city—14th inst., by Rev. H. F. Harrington, Mr. Parker C. Harley to Miss Cordelia S., daughter of A. H. Read, Esq. all of Cambridge.  No cards.

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

Hardy, Jeremiah Pearson

Photographs, Portrait Painter, , ,

1857-1859       Below Bangor House, Bangor, Maine.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564–1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London England.)  1957, P. 291-292.

Hardy, Jeremiah Pearson (1800-1887).  Portrait, miniature, genre, animal, and still-life painter.  Born October 22, 1800, at Pelham (N. H.), J. P. Hardy moved with his parents to Hampton (Me.) in 1811.  After study in Boston about 1822, he returned to Hampden, where he married about 1828, and lived there and in Bangor (Me.) until his death, February 9 1887.  Anna Eliza Hardy was his daughter nd Mary Ann Hardy his sister.a

1857 March 31.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 35, Whole No. 1803, P. 2.

Hardy’s Photographic Portraits.—We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Hardy and Son, of Bangor, in another column.  The senior partner has long been known as a fine artist in the line of portrait painting, and none, who have ever visited his rooms at Bangor, have failed admired the beauty and finish of his pictures.  He has now turned his attention to Photography in connection with painting, and is prepared to furnish pictures of all styles, some of which, as the German, are new to us, and exceedingly clear and beautiful. The process of drawing out a strong, well-defined picture from an imperfect, obscured daguerreotype is carried on with a degree of success, Mr. H. says, he should, but a few months since, which have considered unattainable.  Any therefore, who have daguerreotypes, which are faded by age or other cause, may have them renewed.  If a portrait be desired, one may be had, true to life, without the old, tedious process of “sitting”.—We hope that the lovers of “good pictures,” in the Penobscot valley, and throughout the State, will ever be ready to encourage our “Home Artists.”

1857 March 31.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 35, Whole No. 1803, P. 3.

Hardy’s Photographic Portraits.  The subscriber takes pleasure in being able to announce to the Public that their establishment is now in complete and successful operation.  Having made important additions to their buildings, the arrangements of light and apparatus for the production of the Finest Pictures, are on the most approved and scientific principles, the result of long artistic experience and labor.

Photographic Pictures are here produced in the highest perfection, on Glass, Paper and Canvas, and of all sizes from the Smallest Miniature Up to the Full Life, and colored in water, crayon or oil.  The oil paintings on canvas are not mere mechanical productions, but highly artistic pictures, executed with the most permanent and substantial colors, Every Way Equal to the Best Oil Paintings, and of unsurpassed finish and beauty; requiring however, no more time of sitting than an ordinary Daguerreotype

Photographs On Paper in every variety of style—Common or plain, Victoria German, &c.  The German Pictures are especially worthy of attention, possessing remarkable intensity and clearness, giving off the likeness with great force, and in effect and durability, approaching oil paintings.

Persons possessing Daguerreotypes of Deceased Or Absent Friends, may have them copied of any size, and in any style, by sending them by mail or otherwise.  The subscribers method of copying is peculiar, and enables them to produce copies of Even Weak Daguerreotypes of almost any amount of force, and of any size—so that pictures that are almost useless on account of their obscurity, are valuable and interesting.

The public are respectfully invited to visit the subscribers’ Rooms. A Short Distance below the Bangor House, and examine their productions.

Portraits painted by the ordinary method of sitting, if preferred.  J. P. Hardy & Son, Bangor.

Advertisement ran from March 31, 1857 to July 26, 1859.

1857 April 7.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 7, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1804, P. 2.

Dr. Cummings.—The friends of the late Dr. Cummings may see an excellent likeness of him in Mr. Todd’s window, Middle St.  It was painted by Mr. J. P. Hardy of Bangor, to whose work we called the attention of our readers last week, and to whose advertisement in our columns we would again refer.  This portrait is prepared from an enlarged photograph, which was obtained from a daguerreotype of Mr. G. M. Howe, artist of this city.  The picture must therefore have the accuracy of a sun-light impression, with all the expression of oil colors.  Oil Painting in connection with the camera, seems to us the perfection of the art.

1857 April 13.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  April 13, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 195, P. 2.

Dr. Cummings.—The friends of the late Dr. Cummings may see an excellent likeness of him in Mr. Todd’s window, Middle St.  It was painted by Mr. J. P. Hardy of Bangor, to whose work we called the attention of our readers last week, and to whose advertisement in our columns we would again refer.  This portrait is prepared from an enlarged photograph, which was obtained from a daguerreotype of Mr. G. M. Howe, artist of this city.  The picture must therefore have the accuracy of a sun-light impression, with all the expression of oil colors.  Oil Painting in connection with the camera, seems to us the perfection of the art.  Christian Mirror.

1857 May 29.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  May 29, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 234, P. 2.

Putting on the Vane.  Young Hamilton ascended the spire of the Hammond street church at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, and successfully accomplished hi work of replacing the repaired vane, although the wind was blowing quite fresh.

In addition to the $20 he is to receive for the job, an elegant Bible, bound in Turkey antique, is to be presented to him by members of the Hammond street church.  On the inside of the cover is a beautiful photographic front view of the church, taken by Mr. J. P. Hardy…

1857 July 28.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  July 28, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 284, P. 2.

Portrait of Father Sawyer.—We noticed yesterday, hanging in Mr. Duren’s bookstore, a most excellent portrait of the venerable Father Sawyer, now in his one hundred and second year of age.  It was painted by our own Hardy…

Hankins, Jr., Thomas

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1857-1858       6 Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia.

1859                Address unknown, Norfolk, Virginia.

1858 January 1.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  January 1, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 77, P. 3.

A Beautiful Christmas or New Years’ Present.  We would respectfully remind our friends and the public generally, that we have on hand a beautiful collection of Cases For Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Melainotypes, Suited For Christmas or New Years Presents, and what can be more appreciated as a present on such occasion, that a correct and well executed likeness of ones self to a kind relative or friend.

Any style of picture desired can be furnished unsurpassed in point of beauty and excellence.  Haskins & Clark, No. 6 Main street, Norfolk.  de23.

1858 February 9.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  February 9, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 110, P. 1.

Suggestion.—Our citizens are aware that it is highly probable that the next State Fair will be held in this city.  It will naturally be the wish and pride of our citizens to take as many premiums as possible, and we learn that Daguerreotypes of all the prominent buildings in Virginia, will be exhibited on the occasion for premiums.  We move (who will second it) that Hankins and Clark, or Burwell and Hobday, be waited upon by a committee from the Council, and enter into a contract to take the Daguerreotype of that beautiful structure (over the left) our Market House.  We are compelled to have two premiums on it at any rate; first, it is the meanest looking building that can be found in a month’s walk, and secondly, it is the largest rat trap in Virginia.

1858 February 13.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  February 13, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 114, P. 1.

The Rat Trap.—Messrs, Hankins &B Clark, availing of the suggestion thrown out in our local column a few days since has taken a Photographic view of our Market House, in its present dilapidated condition and sent us a copy of it for exhibition.

We suggest that the City Councils have several thousand copies of the above view struck off, and distributed all over the country, as affording an evidence of the progress our city rulers are making to keep pace with the growth and prosperity of our City.

1858 February 18.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  February 18, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 118, P. 1.

Smash.—Yesterday morning about 10 o’clock, a large case of specimen Daguerreotypes, hanging out at the door of Messrs. Hankins & Clark’s Gallery on Main street, fell to the, ground breaking quite a number of the pictures.  However the loss is but trifling.

1859 July 26.  Newbern Weekly Progress.  (Newbern, North Carolina.)  July 26, 1858, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

A Rising Star.—Miss Martha Haines Butt, of Norfolk, Va., is one of the rising stars of the day.  A Female College at Harrisburg, Pa. recently conferred on her the honorary degree of A. M. (Mistress of Arts.)—the title of mistress of hearts the talented young author possessed before.

Brady of New York has just completed a very fine life-size Photograph of this fascinating young lady, which as a specimen of art we have heard spoken of in the highest terms, and it is represented as one of the most life-like resemblances ever seen.  It is now at the Gallery of Hankins, Norfolk, where it has been seen and admired by a large number of persons.

Hamilton, Charles F.

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

1852-1857       163 Clay Street, San Francisco, California.

1857                Corner Clay and Kearny Street, San Francisco, California.

1858-1859       182 Washington Street, San Francisco, California.

1859-1860       111 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California.

1852 May 15.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  May 15, 1852, Vol. III, No. 135, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Chase, Daguerrian Artist, from Boston, has taken rooms in this city, in connection with Mr. Hamilton, on Clay street, near Montgomery, in Dr. Rabe’s building.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to 23, 1852.

1852 December 17.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  December 17, 1852, Vol. II, No. 66, P. 3.

Hamilton & Starr’s Daguerrean Gallery.  The Miniatures taken in this establishment are well known for their lifelike appearance, beauty of coloring, and style of finish.  Messrs. H. & S., are both practical operators, and specimens of their work, can at all times be seen in their Gallery, in shadows of well known individuals, and which specimens are always open to the inspection of the public.

Buildings, Landscapes, and everything appertaining to the art, executed at short notice, and satisfaction guarantied in all cases.  Apparatus and stock for sale at the lowest prices.  Mr. H. has recovered from his late indisposition, and ladies and gentlemen who were disappointed previous to the sailing of the last steamer can now be attended to with facility and dispatch.  A visit from ladies and gentlemen is respectfully solicited. Hamilton & Starr’s, Daguerrean Gallery, Rabe’s Building, Clay street, three doors above Montgomery.

Advertisement ran from December 17, 1852 to April 15, 1853.

1853 June 24.  San Francisco Evening Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  June 24, 1853, Vol. II, No. 336, P. 2.

Re-Opened.  Star & Johnson’s “Excelsior Daguerrean Gallery.”  (Late Hamilton and Starr’s)  The above Gallery, having been closed for a fortnight past, is now re-opened, greatly enlarged and improved, no pains or expense having been spared to make this, as its name imports, The Excelsior Gallery of San Francisco.  The Show Rooms, Private Dressing Room for Ladies’, Laboratory, etc., are of the largest and most convenient plan.  The light is superior to any in the city, and equal to the most celebrated Galleries in the Atlantic cities.  Our Rooms are especially adapted for taking Family Groups, and so well ventilated that no unpleasantness is experienced even in the warmest weather, as is the case in smaller Galleries.  Mr. Johnson, the artist, from his experience of thirteen years’ successful practice as a Daguerreotypist in the cities of New York and New Orleans, Augusta, Ga., Cleveland, Ohio; and during four seasons at Saratoga and two at the White Sulphur Springs,—feels himself warranted in insuring perfect satisfaction to all our patrons.  No charge is made nor is any picture suffered to leave our possession, until the sitter is entirely satisfied.  Rabe’s Building, 163 Clay st.

1854 April 6.  Daily California Chronicle.  (San Francisco, California.)  April 6, 1854. Vol. 1, No. 16, P. 2.

Chas. F. Hamilton.  Jacob Shew.  Daguerreotypes!  Daguerreotypes!  The Subscribers respectfully inform the public of San Francisco that they have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery on Clay street, lately occupied by Starr & Johnson, and refitted it in the most complete manner, and where every thing relating to the art will be executed in the most perfect manner.

The only place in California where Shew’s Daguerreotypes and Stereoscopes are taken.

This Establishment occupies four rooms, and is the most complete establishment of the kind on the Pacific.

Private parlor for ladies, furnished in the most magnificent style.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call whether they wish to sit or not.  Hamilton & Starr, (late Starr & Johnson,) 163 Clay st., Rabe’s Building, two doors above Montgomery, San Francisco.

Advertisement ran from April 6 to 17, 1854.

1854 April 8.  San Francisco Evening Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. II, No. 284, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—By referring to our advertising columns it will be seen that those magnificent daguerreotype rooms formerly occupied by Starr & Johnson, in Dr. Rabe’s Building, on Clay, near the corner of Montgomery street, have been taken by Messrs. Hamilton & Shew.  These gentlemen are so well known as efficient operators in the art daguerrean that to speak of the advantages they possess would be superfluous.

1854 April 8.  San Francisco Evening Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. II, No. 284, P. 2.

Chas. F. Hamilton.  Jacob Shew.  Daguerreotypes!  Daguerreotypes!  The Subscribers respectfully inform the public of San Francisco that they have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery on Clay street, lately occupied by Starr & Johnson, and refitted it in the most complete manner, and where every thing relating to the art will be executed in the most perfect manner.

The only place in California where Shew’s Daguerreotypes and Stereoscopes are taken.

This Establishment occupies four rooms, and is the most complete establishment of the kind on the Pacific.

Private parlor for ladies, furnished in the most magnificent style.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call whether they wish to sit or not.  Hamilton & Starr, (late Starr & Johnson,) 163 Clay st., Rabe’s Building, two doors above Montgomery, San Francisco.

Advertisement was recorded five times between April 8 to 22, 1854.

1854 May 5.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  May 5, 1854, Vol. III, No. 26, P. 3.

The Citizens Of San Francisco And The Public Generally Are Invited To Call And Examine Specimens of Stereoscopes Thake at our rooms.  The superiority of our Daguerreotypes are so well known that it is unnecessary to mention it.  We are both practical operators of ten years experience in the art—and the scientific manner in which our rooms and skylights are arranged gives us advantages not possessed by any other establishment non the Pacific Coast.  Our Gallery [is] by far the most extensive and best furnished in California.  We have a Ladies Parlor furnished in the most splendid manner—besides a Public Reception Room.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call.  Hamilton & Shew, Babe’s Building, 163 Clay Street.

Advertisement was recorded thirty one times between May 5, 1854 to February 2, 1855.

1855 February 9.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  February 9, 1855, Vol. IV, No. X, P. 3.

The Citizens Of San Francisco And The Public Generally Are Invited To Call And Examine Specimens of Stereoscopes Thake at our rooms.  The superiority of our Daguerreotypes are so well known that it is unnecessary to mention it.  We are both practical operators of ten years experience in the art—and the scientific manner in which our rooms and skylights are arranged gives us advantages not possessed by any other establishment non the Pacific Coast.  Our Gallery [is] by far the most extensive and best furnished in California.  We have a Ladies Parlor furnished in the most splendid manner—besides a Public Reception Room.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call.  Hamilton & Shew, Babe’s Building, 163 Clay Street.

Advertisement ran from February 9 to November 9, 1855.

1855 November 19.  Price Current and Shipping List.  (San Francisco, California.)  November 19, 1855, Vol. 4, No. 43, P. 3.

Facts For The People!  It Is Well Known That Well executed Daguerreotype Likeness taken on silver are far superior In Every Respect to the finest Oil Miniature Painting or Daguerreotypes on glass or paper, and is much cheaper.  Call and examine our Daguerreotypes taken on pure Silver, and we guarantee that you will sat that they have All the beauty of a fine miniature painting on ivory, and far more accurate as regards the likeness.  We have got a system of coloring and painting Daguerreotypes known only to ourselves, which never fades, and gives the Daguerreotype such a life-like appearance. 

Just received by Express a beautiful assortment of every description of Fancy Cases.  Hamilton & Shew, 163 Clay street, Rabe’s Building.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1855 to April 4, 1856.

1856 January 4.  Daily California Chronicle.  (San Francisco, California.)  January 4, 1856, Vol. V, No. 37, P. 2.

Mr. Shew, Late Of The Firm Of Hamilton & Shew, Would strongly recommend the attention of his friends and patrons to the new style of Improved Ambrotypes, (not introduced by Mr. Ford,) which he believes the most beautiful production of the Photographic Art.  He has so much confidence in their success, that he is now applying his whole attention to the new art at Mr. Ford’s Rooms, where he would be pleased to see his friends.

Advertisement was recorded four times between January 4 to 25, 1856.

1856 January 26.  The Wide West.  (San Francisco, California.) January 26, 1856, Vo. II, No. 46, Whole No. 98, P. 3.

…Mr. Shew, Late Of The Firm Of Hamilton & Shew, Would strongly recommend the attention of his friends and patrons to the new style of Improved Ambrotypes, (Just introduced by Mr. Ford,) which he believes the most beautiful production of the Photographic Art.  He has so much confidence in their success, that he is now applying his whole attention to the new art at Mr. Ford’s Rooms, where he would be pleased to see his friends.

1857 June 28.  The Golden Era.  (San Francisco, California.)  June 28, 1857, Vol. V, No. 29, P. 4.

Removal—Notice To The Public.  Charles F. Hamilton, Daguerrean Artist, respectfully announces that he has taken charge of Mr. Bradley’s Daguerrean Gallery, South East corner of Clay and Kearny streets, where he will be happy to see his old friends and customers.

He would caution the public that the specimens on exhibition at his old stand, (Dr. Rabe’s Building, on Clay street,) were taken by him, and Not by the individual who now seeks to make a reputation under false pretences [sic.].  Charles F. Hamilton relies solely on his own meriss [sic.] for a share of the public patronage, and not upon the handi-work of others.

Advertisement was recorded three times between June 28 to July 19, 1857.

1857 July 26.  The Golden Era.  (San Francisco, California.)  July 26, 1857, Vol. V, No. 33, P. 8.

Who and Where To Fine Them.

Hamilton, Chas. F., Daguerreotypist—Corner Clay and Kearny streets.

Potter & Co., Daguerreotypist—185 Clay street.

Shew, Wm., Daguerreotypist—113 Montgomery street.

Vance, R. H., Daguerreotypist—Cor. Montg’y and Sacramento sts.

1858 October 3.  The Golden Era.  (San Francisco, California.)  October 3, 1858, Vol. VI, No. 43, P. 8.

The Only Gold Medal!  Charles F. Hamilton, Daguerrean Artist, 182 Washington Street, (Between Kearny and Montgomery,) Was awarded The Only Gold Medal for The Best Ambrotypes, &c., at the late State Fair at Marysville, California.

1858 December 5.  California Home Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  December 5, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 4.

The Only Gold Medal!  Charles F. Hamilton, Daguerrean Artist, 182 Washington Street, between Kearny & Montgomery sts., Was Awarded The Only Gold Medal for the Best Ambrotypes, etc., at the late State Fair at Marysville.

In Addition To The Above, A Committee Of Judges have awarded the First Premium at the late Mechanics Fair to Charles F. Hamilton, for the finest Ambrotypes exhibited.

Collodion, of my own make, superior to any in market.  Price, $3.50 per lb.  Orders from the country Promptly attended to.  Oct16.

1859 February 5.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  February 5, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 244, P. 3.

It Smacks of a Failing Business.—A certain old fogy is sore because I was his successful competitor at the late State Fair and the Fair of the Mechanics’ Institute in this city.  I have made it a rule never to notice anything emanating from such a source, but as a character of a committee of honorable gentlemen is assailed, I feel called upon to notice the matter.  In a few days I shall hear from them.  The individual is grieved because we are leading him in every branch of the art—Photographs as well as Ambrotypes.  The subscriber flatters himself that neither here nor elsewhere can anything dishonorable be brought to His door.  Chas. F. Hamilton, Firm of Hamilton & Co., Daguerrean Artists, 182 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between February 5 to March 21, 1859.

1859 July 30.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  July 30, 1859, Vol. X, No. 53, P. 3.

A Temple of Art is Hamilton & Lovering’s new Photographic Establishment.  There are Eight rooms all on the second floor (an advantage possessed by no other extensive establishment in the United States), and built expressly for the practice of the Photographic Art in all its branches.  An experience of both Hamilton and Lovering of over sixteen years constant practice enables them to turn out finer work than any other establishment, as they are not compelled, like other establishments, to hire operators, who scarcely know anything about the business.  The First Premium was awarded to us at both the last State and City Fairs.  Hamilton & Lovering, Second story of Lecount’s Gallery, 111 Montgomery street.  jy12.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 30 & August 5, 1859.

1860 October 23.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  October 23, 1860, Vol. XI, No. 123, P. 2.

Four First Premiums at the late State Fair, and the Only First Premium at the Fair of the Mechanics’ Institute, were all awarded to us, over all competitors, for the Best Photographs, plain, re-touched, and life-size.  Also, the First Premium for the best Ambrotypes, at both Fairs. 

Prices low as ordinary pictures at other establishments.  Rooms all on the second floor.

Over seventeen years’ experience of both of us, enables us to excel all our competitors.  Hamilton & Lovering, Lecount’s Building.  111 Montgomery street.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 16, 1860.  

1864 July 10.  El Nuevo Mundo.  (San Francisco, California.)  July 10, 1864, Vol. 1, No.11, P. 3.

Gran Reduccion De Precios.  Wise & Prindle, Propietarios De La Galeria Fotofrafica.  Conocida antes come Galeria De Hamilton.

Ha Reducido El Precio De Targetas

Como Sigue:

Vinetas, por docena………………..$4.00

Cuerpo Entero………………………$3.00

Segunda docena de Vinetas………..$3.00

Segunda docena Cuerpo Entero……$2.50

Recordaran todos losque esta Galeria, que es la mas elegante del Estado, y que esta ahora produciendo pinturas que no son aventajadas en la costa.

La Galeria ha sido repare la, puesta er completo orden y ilena de nievas pinturas, y tiene todo lo necesario para comodidad y diversión del publico.

Uno de los propietarios, James Wise, es un Artista de profesión, y toda su atención esta consagrada a la toma de pinturas.  Tienen también dos de los mas bellos operadores en el Estado, como se vera por sus muestras.

Pinturas Ejecutadas En Lienzo, Potogrgrapias Iluminadas, Y toda otra especie de pinturas serán ejecutadas en esta Galeria, Y no se ahorrara ningún trabajo para una satisfacción general.

Tengase esta toda en un pise, y arriba de unos cuantos escalones, nada mas.

No. 417 calle de Montgomery, entre Sacramento y California.

Advertisement was recorded from July 10 to December 22, 1864.     

Hall, Alfred

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

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

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

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

1862                142 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

1865                Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 23 to 26, 1851.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambrotypes and Melainotypes taken very cheap.

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

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

Halls, 142 Essex Street.  [292][2]

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

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

[2] Whole number for start of advertrisement.

Haas, Philip

Daguerreotypes, Engravers, Lithographs, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1843-1844       Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

1844-1845       561 Broadway, at the Lyceum, New York, New York.

1845-1852       289 Broadway corner of Reade Street, Lafarge Building, New York, New York.

1848                Jarvis Buildings, N.W. corner of Baltimore & North Streets, Baltimore, Maryland.

1852                73 Spring, New York, New York.

1852-1854       371 Broadway, New York, New York.

1855-1856       505 Broadway, New York, New York.

1857                546 Broadway, New York, New York,

1858                132 West 36th-st., New York, New York.

1859                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

N. D.  The New-York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1864-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London, England.  1957, P. 282.

Haas, P. Lithographer, and publisher of Washington, (D, C.)between 1837 and 1845.  His work included technical prints, portraits and views of Washington and Mt. Vernon.

1843 May 27.  The Daily Madisonian.  (Washington,. D. C.)  May 27, 1843, Vol. II, No. 446, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. P. Haas, at the eastern end of Pennsylvania avenue, is taking, and has taken, many excellent Daguerreotype likenesses.  Mr. H. also possesses the art of coloring his likenesses, which, we believe, is a new addition to the process.  The faithful and perfect (not counterfeit) presentment of official dignitaries, Senators, M. C.’s, &c., which Mr. H. exhibits at his establishment, will convince the most sceptical [sic.] of his ability to make a genuine copy of the most beautiful as well as the most homely features.  

1843 June 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 1, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 149, Whole No. 3362, P. 3.

Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment.  Exchange Building, Rooms 26 & 27.  The Subscribers, having procured the agency for the sale of Voigtander’s Daguerreotype Apparatus, constructed according to Professor Petzval’s calculation, have on hand a large assortment of these Apparatus, and artists as well as amateurs of their art, wishing to procure a good apparatus, will find it to their advantage to procure instruments of this construction.  They also have lately imported a large quantity of German and French plates, and all the chemicals used in their art, which they warrant in every respect, as they are made to their order.  Polishing substances, and morocco cases, and all necessary materials, are sold on the most reasonable terms.  The following gentlemen have agreed to act as their agents, viz:—

E. White, 175 Broadway, N. Y.

P. Haas, Esq., Washington, D. C.

Dr. A. Caspari, Richmond, Va.

P. Laurens, Esq., Savannah, Ga.

William West, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio. Added to advertisement on (June 22, 1843.)

All communications (post paid) and orders, accompanied with remittance, will be promptly attended to, and should be directed to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange Building, Phila.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to September 5, 1843.

1843 August 23.  The New York Journal of Commerce.  (New York, New York.)  August 23, 1843, Vol. XXVIII, No. 5830, P. 2.

New Map Of Liberia:—A map of the West Coast of Africa, comprising Guinea and the British possessions at Sierra Leone, on the Gambia, the Gold Coast, the Liberia, together with the countries [within] the [coarsest] of the rivers Senegal, Gambia, and Kowarra, compiled mostly from the map of John Arrowsmith, has been lithographed by P. Haas, of Washington City.  The same sheet contains a separate map of Liberia on an enlarged scale.      

1843 October 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 17, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 275, Whole No. 3497, P. 3.

Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment.  Exchange Building, Rooms 26 & 27.  The Subscribers, has received a large supply of Voigtander’s celebrated Daguerreotype Apparatus, large and small sizes, with achromatic lenses made according to Professor Petzval’s calculation.

Also a new supply of the best plates and chemicals, which he warrants good and sells at reduced prices.

The following gentlemen have agreed to act as their agents, viz:—

E. White, 175 Broadway, N. Y.  P. Haas, Esq., Washington, D. C.  Dr. A. Caspari, Richmond, Va.  S. Broadbent, Esq., for the Southern States.  William West, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio.          

All communications (post paid) and orders, accompanied with remittance, will be promptly attended to, and should be directed to William Langenheim, Exchange Building, Phila.

Advertisement ran from October 17, 1843 to January 26, 1844.

1844 January 21.  The Atlas.  (New York, New York.)  January 21, 1844, Vol. VI, No. 33, Whole No. 285, P. 3.

…By the way, we have one branch of art practiced here, in a way which must surely be perfection.—With you the daguerreotype has taken the place of portrait painting, but here Messrs. Haas & Clarke[1]—the former of some repute, and the latter a gentleman of great skill and attainments from the north—have given a tone to their pictures, a delicacy of coloring, and an exquisite finish, which has never been approached by any other artists.  They are evidently forming a gallery of eminent statesmen and jurists, and gentlemen distinguished in other pursuits, which would be worth a place in the National Gallery of Arts.

1844 February 27.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  February 27, 1844, Vol. XLII, P. 2.

Correspondence of the Evening Post. Washington, Feb. 25, 1844.

The weather during the past week has been most delightful.  It has been for several days past very much like Indian summer, the same genial air, blue, pleasant but chastened sun beams, and hazy atmosphere.  I am reminded of this latter circumstance, so unusual in the month of February, from having witnessed a somewhat singular effect resulting from it, in the art of taking impressions by the daguerreotype process.  The slight haze visible near the horizon, however cloudless the sky, has a greater influence in rendering the action of the light upon the prepared plate, feeble and ineffectual, than even a cloud which quite obscures the sun.

The vexation which this causes the several gentlemen who are engaged in that business, is the greater, for it is upon these very beautiful days that those whose faces they are most desirous to obtain perfect copies of, are most inclined graciously to afford them the opportunity of so doing.  The success of Mr. Haas, a German artist of this city, in the use of this wonderful discovery and improvement in portrait taking, elicits the admiration of every visitor to Washington.  His apparatus produces, with its natural aid, and under the direction of his acquired skill, the only perfectly true likeness of the human face divine that I have ever seen taken by this process.

There is no blur, no indistinctness of expression, or utter want of expression, as in most of them, the consequence probably of a defect in the instruments for the concentration of the light upon the surface of the plate.  The features are all traced, and the minutest delineation made, with infinitely greater clearness and force than by the most delicate graver.  To any one anxiously desirous of perpetuating his present appearance, countenance, figure, and tailorly embellishments, a journey to Washington and a visit to the premises of Mr. Haas, would be, if not the cheapest, certainly the only completely effectual means of attaining his object.

1844 March 19.  The Whig Standard.  (Washington, D. C.)  March 19, 1844, Vol. I, No. 114, P. 3.

Portrait Of The Late T. W. Gilmer.—We have received from the publisher, P. Haas, a fine lithograph likeness of the late Secretary of the Navy.  It was drawn by A. Gibert, from the daguerreotype by P. Haas, and is pronounced a good likeness of Mr. Gilmer.  Price 50 cents; to be had at the store of the publisher.

1844 March 20.  The Daily National Intelligencer.  (Washington, D. C.)  March 20, 1844, Vol. XXXII, No. 9699, P. 1.

The Late Mr. Gilmer’s Portrait.—Our townsman Mr. P. Haas, has just published an excellent and well executed portrait of the late Secretary of the Navy.  It was drawn by that talented artist. M. Gibert, from the daguerreotype of Mr. P. Haas.  This portrait of Mr. Gilmer is considered by all with whom we have conversed as a faithful likeness.

1844 March 21.  The Daily Madisonian.  (Washington, D. C.)  March 21, 1844, Vol. III, No. 697, P. 2.

Portrait of Gov. Gilmer.—We have been presented with a most accurate lithograph portrait of the lamented Gilmer.

It is published by P. Haas, Lithographer.  Drawn on stone by A. Gibert, from the Daguerreotype by Haas; 50 cents per copy.

1844 August 8.  National Intelligencer.  (Washington, D. C.)  August 8, 1844, Vol. XLV, No. 6496, P. 3.

Miniature Likeness Of Mr. Clay.  In the whole course of our observation of works of art we have never seen a more beautiful thing that the Miniature Daguerreotype of Mr. Clay, recently executed by Mr. P. Haas of this city, of a size to be set in one of the smallest sized breastpins.  The portrait is colored or tinted after nature, and is a very striking likeness.  Set in gold as a breastpin, we are informed that Mr. Haas will have them for sale at his establishment in this city at the low price of $5 each.

1844 August 17.  The Whig Standard.  (Washington, D. C.)  August 17, 1844, Vol. I, No. 243, P. 3.

Haas’s Medallion Likeness Of Henry Clay.  We have had the pleasure of examining a handsome breastpin, got up by Mr. Haas, of our city, containing a small but most accurate daguerreotype likenesses of Henry Clay.  The original picture from which the medallion is taken, was executed by Mr. Hass during Mr. Clay’s late visit to this city, and is as good a specimen of the art as can well be conceived.  No Whig, who can afford it, we feel satisfied, will fail to obtain a memento so valuable.  Mr. H. will take pleasure in exhibiting the original picture and the medallion to those who may desire to examine them.   

1844 December 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 16, 1844, Vol. X, No. 347, Whole No. 3947, P. 3

Beautiful Christmas And New Year’s Presents.  Photographic Miniatures of James K. Polk, by P. Haas. Set in a neat Gold Breast-pin, to be had at Haas’ Daguerreotype Rooms, 561 Broadway, at the Lyceum, nearly opposite Niblo’s—where the most splendid Daguerreotype Likenesses, of all sizes, as well as family groups are taken at all hours of the day. 

Advertisement ran from December 16, 1844 to January 4, 1845.

1845 January 10.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  January 10, 1845, Vol. XLIII, P. 2.

The Vice President elect, George M. Dallas, yesterday, accompanied by Mayor R. B. Boyd and Mr. Riell, visited the rooms of Professor Haas, in the Lyceum, 561 Broadway.  On his invitation, the professor executed a daguerreotype portrait of Mr. Dallas. Which for beauty of execution and fidelity of likeness has never been excelled.  Mr. Haas received his instruction in the art from the inventor in Paris, and is in every respect a perfect master of it.

1845 January 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 15, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 14, Whole No. 3976, P. 2.

Professor Haas.—We have seen a beautiful specimen of daguerreotype, executed by him at his rooms in New York Lyceum; it is a portrait of Mr. Dallas, the vice president elect, with a view of the capitol at Washington in the distance—as a work of art it is unsurpassed,  It is in the possession of Mr. H. E. Riell; duplicates can be obtained by application to the professor at his rooms 561 Broadway.      

1845 February 26.  True Sun.  (New York, New York.)  February 26, No. 605, P. 2.

We are indebted to Col. W. H. Maxwell for a Congressional document of no little value.—It is a statement of expenses charged to the contingent fund of the House of Representatives.  It is a rich exhibit of the economy of the “true, faithful, honest, and high minded friends of the people” in Congress.  We shall give the details of this account as we can find room.  Meantime the following is part of the summary.

Amount paid W. J. Stone for maps,   $3, 270.78.

P. Haas for do,                                    $3,789.50…

1845 February 27.  New York Journal of Commerce.  (New York, New York.)  February 27, Vol. XXXII, No. 6299, P. 3.

The amendment was put up and lost.  The resolution then coming up was adopted.  The singular part of the amendment, was that portion of it which confined the Clerk to Mr. Haas,—a German, I believe, who has never been naturalized,—to give him the job at some price.  If it would have passed, it would probably have put $10,000 dollars into Mr. Haas’ pocket! 

We believe, from past developments, it has been made to appear that this same Mr. Haas, by collision with some parties about the Capitol. Has made a large  sum of money.  He for a time, had a kind of “carte blanche,” to charge what he pleased.

It was in vain the most skillful and experienced American engraver and lithographer became applicants for work.  Jobs they would gladly have done at one half to one fourth the price, were denied, all were either thrown into the hands of Haas, or Mr. Stone, an English engraver.  It is supposed Haas had strong friends in high quarters, who had some interest in the direction things took.  Although this tergiversation has been publicly condemned, we again find a proposition put forth to-day, to give him probably $10,000 more!!

1845 October 16.  New York Commercial Advertiser.  (New York, New York.)  October 16, 1845, Vol. XLVIII, P. 2.

Fair Of The American Institute.  Ninth Day…

Of Daguerreotypes there is an endless variety.  One of the finest that we ever saw is the panoramic view of Niagara Falls, taken from the Clinton house, Canada side.  The very spray from the tumbling waters appears to be rising before you, and any one who has ever visited the falls will recognize the scenery at a glance.  This picture is the work of Mr. Langenheim of Philadelphia.  There are also some finely marked portraits and a view near the City Hall credited to Langenheim & Recker, [sic.] the work, we presume, of the same artist.  Plumbe of this city has some excellent portraits.  Among them is a frame containing likenesses of the present members and officers of the Common Council, which any one acquainted with the originals will recognize at once.  How life-like is “Old Hays”; you feel an involuntary inclination to ‘pull off your hat,” the moment it is seen.  The portraits of P. Haas, M. M. Lawrence, M. B. Brady, E. & G. H. Morand, and very finely finished.  In fact all or nearly all exhibited are pictures which furnish abundant evidence of the still continued improvement in the art.  The other exhibitors, so far as we could ascertain them through the crowd that always surrounds this portion of the exhibition, are Mr. Shankland, T. S. Walsh, Perry, Brothers & Co., J. P. Weston, A. F. Thompson, J. T. Tracy, S. Hart, Meade& Brothers, G. R. Spellman, and Walker & Garritt, (of Albany.)

1845 October 25.  New York Commercial Advertiser.  (New York, New York.)  October 25, 1845, Vol. XLVIII, P. 2.

Fair Of The American Institute The eighteenth annual Fair of the American Institute…

Silver Medals…

M. B. Brady and P. Haas, for best Daguerreotypes.  Silver Medal; each.

1845 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 276, Whole No. 4158, P. 3.

First Premium Daguerreotypes.  P. Haas, Daguerrean Artist, 289 Broadway, corner of Reade Street, Lafarge Building.

Mr. H. has received the Medal at the late Fair of the American Institute, for Pictures executed by himself, and not purchased nor done by hired operators; the public, therefore, can at all times depend upon obtaining the same style of Portraits, from the smallest to the largest sizes, which cannot be surpassed for beauty or accuracy.

Instruction given in the Art on reasonable terms.                             

Advertisement ran from October 27 to December 14, 1845.

1845 November 1.  New York Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 1, 1845, Vol. V, No. 8, Whole No. 216, P. 4.

Gen. Tallmadge Address at the close of the Fair…

So of the wonderful improvements in Daguerreotyping; a few years since, and we knew no more about it than the man in the moon; and now Messrs. Haas, Plumbe, Anthony & Edwards, Gavitt, Brady, &c. have far surpassed all French daguerreotypes.

1845 November 15.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New

Hampshire.)  November 15, 1845, Vol. LVI, No. 46, P. 1.

Domestic Industry.  Almost every person among us who is acquainted with the industry of our country on a large scale, is in favor of continuing the operation of those laws which give it encouragement; and under which it is generally prosperous.  A perusal of the following extracts from the recent speech of Mr. Tallmadge at New-York, will astonish many who know but little of the magnitude or the variety of our manufactures

Gen. Tallmadge’s Address At The Close Of The Fair Of The Institute At New York…

So of the wonderful improvement in Daguerreotyping; a few years since we knew no more about it than the man in the moon; and now Messrs. Haas, Plumbe, Anthony & Edwards, Gavitt, Brady, &c. have far surpassed all French Daguerreotypes…

1846 October 16.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 16, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 163, Whole No. 1718, P. 2.

Haas, in the Lafarge Building, corner of Broadway and Reade st. produces a softness of shading, a depth of expression and a perfectness of finish in his Daguerreotypes which render them true works of art, rather than mere shadows caught by the hair and transfixed upon the plate.  He has also so thoroughly studied the art of coloring as to impart to his pictures all the exquisitely blended effects of a miniature united with all that truthfulness and identity of likeness for which the heart, bowing before the ivory semblance of dear features, yearns in vain.

1847 February 10.  New York Morning Express.  (New York, New York.)  February 10, 1847, Vol. II, P. 1.

Herr Alexander, so well known as a gentleman, in private, as well as most amusing performer, in his way, is now in this city.  He has accepted a most flattering invitation from the commander of a United States man-of-war, (the Scourge) to be his guest to Havana.  Mr. Davignon has just finished a capital likeness of Alexander from a daguerreotype of Haas, a copy of   which we have seen.

1847 February 14.  The Atlas.  (New York, New York.)  February 14, 1847, Vol. IX, No. 37, Whole No. 445, P. 2.

in literary circles.—One day during the week, we received a speaking likeness, by Davignon, fro a daguerreotype of Haas, of Herr Alexander, the prince of the magic; together with an intimation that he was about accompanying the commander of the Scourage, [sic.] an American armed vessel, on a trip to Havana, the Secretary of the Navy…

1847 March 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 3, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 61, Whole No. 4658, P. 2L.

Nagel has published a beautiful lithographic portrait of Sig. Beneventano, of the Italian opera, drawn on stone by F. Davignon, from a Daguerreotype by Haas.—The likeness is perfect, and the execution admirable.

1847 March 6.  Merchants’ Ledger.  (New York, New York.)  March 6, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 1,  P. 10.

First Premium Daguerreotypes.  P. Haas, Daguerrian Artist, 289 Broadway, 289 Corner of Reade Street—Lafarge Building.

1847 March 21.  The Atlas.  (New York, New York.)  March 21, 1847, Vol. IX, No. 42, Whole No. 450, P. 2.

Our Portrait.—We gave this week a portrait of the fascinating Barili, the new prima donna of the Opera.  The portrait is drawn by an eminent artist in this city, from a capital daguerreotype likeness taken by Haas, of Broadway.  It will be more readily recognized by those who have seen the charming singer in private than only on stage.  It is therefore the more life-like.

1848 April 16.  The Atlas.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1848, Vol. X, No. 46, Whole No. 505, P. 3.

Card.—Philip Haas, Daguerrian Artist, 289 Broadway, cor. of Reade street.

Advertisement was recorded three times between April 16 to 30, 1848.

1848 August 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 9, 1848, No. 5178, P. 3.

To Daguerreotypist.—I Would Caution Operators in this city, and throughout the country, against a man who peddles a chemical purporting to be the same as I use in producing pictures.  It is a false imitation; an abortive attempt at copying; the work of a country boy who was formerly in my employ, but never as an operator.  The genuine chemical is only to be had at my establishment, 289 Broadway.  I suffer no one to peddle it. 

1848 October 4.  Baltimore Patriot And Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 4, 1848, Vol. 72, No. 75, Whole No. 10,941, P. 2.

Haas’ Celebrated New York and Philadelphia Daguerreotypes.  The Understand takes pleasure in informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Baltimore that he has recently arrived in this city and taken Rooms in Jarvis’ Buildings, north-west corner of Baltimore and North sts., entrance 1st door in North street, 2nd floor.

Mr. Haas’ Daguerreotypes are well known throughout the country, they are of the best order and taken with all the late improvements of the art and entirely on a new principle.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to visit the rooms, whether they wish pictures or not, their visits will always be welcome.

Gentlemen Residences, Churches and all other buildings correctly taken.

Deceased and sick persons at their residences taken.

Portraits, Landscapes and Drawings of all description also copied.

Persons who are in possession of pictures badly taken by other operators, the undersigned is willing (for accommodation sake) to exchange them for superior ones taken by his new process embracing all the improvements of the art for a moderate price.

Mr. Haas will guarantee good pictures as they will all be taken by himself.

Advertisement ran from October 4 to December 13, 1848.

1848 November 5.  The Atlas.  (New York, New York.)  November 5, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 23, Whole No. 534, P. 2.

…The portraits are all from daguerreotypes—that of Mr. Anderson, by Plumbe; that of Mr. Hart, by Haas; and that of Mr. Arcularius, by Gurney, 189 Broadway—and were all engraved by Mr. Roberts, “in haste.”  When Roberts has time, he can’t be beat, in cutting heads; but, when he has to cut four, in three days, we cannot expect perfection.

1848 November 12.  The Atlas.  (New York, New York.)  November 12, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 24, Whole No. 535, P. 2.

On the outside page of our paper to-day, will be found a portrait of Mr. S. Cornelius Bogardus, the naval officer of the port of New York, and who was translated to that office by Mr. President Polk, some six weeks since, on the death of Mr. Michael Hoffman.  The portrait, which is an admirable one, is from a daguerreotype of Hass, and was engraved by Roberts…

1848 November 29.  Baltimore Patriot And Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 29, 1848, Vol. 121, No. 75, Whole No. 10,9768 [sic.], P. 2.

We have received from Mr. Haas, Jarvis Building, agent for their sale in Baltimore, an engraving of Gen. Taylor.  It is printed and published by Michelin, N. York, and for a colored plate, is among the best issued.  The General is in undress uniform, put on with Characteristic neglige; and as to the likeness, faithful or not as it may, those strongly marked features, with their determined cast, are not to be mistaken, distinguishing in any guise or garb “the noblest Roman of them all.”

1849 April 12.   The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 12, 1849, Whole No. 5424, P. 2.

Haas Daguerreotypes.—Among the most wonderful specimens of this branch of art, we do not think that any others may be compared with the admirable daguerreotypes made by Mr. Haas, the famed artist, who dwells in Lafarge Building.  This gentleman may be considered as the Raphael of his profession, and the portraits which are issued from his studio are the ne ultra plus of discovery and chemistry.  We have visited the gallery of M. Haas, which contains, the most curious collection of portraits, not only of the celebrated men of this country, but also of the prettiest ladies who grace the parlors and the streets of New York.  On this subject we may add, that, by a particular process M. Haas has discovered the means to make visible not only the lines of the face, but also the loveliness and beauty of the ladies, as well as the colors of the skin.  A daguerreotype of M. Haas is as fine as a beautiful painting or the French painters, Ingres, Court, or Winterhalter.

1850 November 20.   The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 20, 1850, Whole No. 6006, P. 2.

…We have already advised this interesting class of our city visitors where the best bonnets, shoes, shawls, dry goods, and dancing masters are to be had; and if they should desire a daguerreotype to send home in the new fashions, we should say that Haas, one of the most experienced in the art on Broadway, or Brady, who has a fine collection, would do it in style….

1852 May 11.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  May 11, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3452, P. 3.

Removal.—Haas’s Daguerreotypes from 289 to 371 Broadway, Between White and Franklin-sts., where he respectfully invites his friends and customers to give him a call.

1852 October 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 13, 1852, Whole No. 7286, P. 4.

371 Broadway.—Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes, in a superior stype, at Haas’ Daguerrean gallery, 371 Broadway; also, his new and much admired style of vignette Daguerreotypes, which are considered the most artistical specimens of the art.

Advertisement ran on October 13, 17 & 27.

1852 November 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 12, 1852, Whole No. 7316, P. 4.

Vox Populi Gold Medal.—Haas’ Daguerreotypes, 371 Broadway, have received the gold medal vox populi, the greatest proof of their superiority.  Stereoscopic pictures are done in this establishment to great perfection. As well as Haas’ new and original vignette daguerreotypes.

1853 February 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 21, 1853, Whole No. 7366, P. 5.

A Droll Illustration of the Difficulties of the English language occurred to an artist friend of ours a day or two since.  A French gentleman inquired of him:”Sare, you shall tell a me who has se best daguerre in se Broadway.”  “Well,” said our friend, “I should say Haas.”  “Yes sair, is what I ask a you, who has?”  “Why Haas has the”—“Dable! Is what I ask a-you; who has?”  “I tell you Mr. Haas has, of 371 Broadway.”  “O, ah! Now I comprehend.  Mr. Haas, (nom proper) has, ah! By gar is a [noner] beauty of se English language.  Ah! Ah!  I am fort oblige, I shall go immediatement.”  By the way, a notice of Mr. Haas, contained in a letter to Humphrey’s Journal, dated London, December 30th, speaking of Mr. Kilburn’s colored daguerreotypes, says:  “With the single exception of Mr. Haas, of your city, I do not remember of ever seeing any thing bearing even an approximation to competition in this department on the western side of the Atlantic.”

1853 August 19.  Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  August 19, 1853. Vol. VIII, No. 859. P. 1.

The Exhibition At The Crystal Palace.  XVI.  American Art—Daguerreotypes.  If there be any one department in the whole building which is peculiarly American, and in which the country shines prominent, it is in that of Daguerreotypes, which are exhibited below stairs; and the collection, which is an extensive one, is made up of contributions from almost every section of the Union where the art is practiced.  In contrasting the specimens of art which are taken herewith those taken in European countries, the excellence of American pictures is evident, which is [to] be accounted for by several reasons.  In the first place, American skies are freer from fogs and clouds—from bituminous coal not being much used, the atmosphere of our cities is free from smoke, at least upon the Atlantic coasts.  Then the chemicals and processes are, generally speaking, of a more sensitive character, and the apparatus is more convenient and suitable than that of Europe.  Our little inventions come into play and aid in saving time and developing a good picture, and last, though perhaps not least our people are readier in picking up processes and acquiring the mastery of the art than our trans-Atlantic rivals.  Not that we understand the science better, but the detail of the work is acquired in a shorter time by us, while the enormous practice which our operators enjoy combines to render the daguerreotype art a necessary adjunct to the comfort of life.  Does a child start on the journey of existence and leave his “father’s hall” forthwith the little image is produced to keep his memory green..  Does the daughter accept the new duties of matron, or does the venerated parent descend into the grave; what means so ready to revive their recollection?  Does the lover or the husband go to Australia or California, and not exchange with the beloved one the image of what afforded so much delight to gaze upon?  The readiness with which a likeness may be obtained, the truthfulness of the image and the smallness of cost, render it the current pledge of friendship, and the immense number of operators who are supported by the art in this country shows how widely the love of sun-pictures is diffused.  Several thousand industrious artists and artisans are occupied in the preparation of very pure chemicals, as bromine, iodine, gold salts, hyperphosphate of soda.  Another class prepare silvered plates, cases, buffs, gilding, cut glass, and a hundred little addenda.  Then the manufacture of cameras and the grinding of good lenses is an important branch of the business; for without a camera having good lenses the best operator would fail to produce an image which would be distinct or saleable; and even with a good Voigtlander or Harrison camera, it requires great skill to focus the image; for, strange as it may appear, the point where a good view of the sitter is obtained is not the point best adapted for bringing out a good picture.  In other words the focus of vision and the focus of chemical action are not the same, and hence when we have the one we lose the other.  This is owing to the fact that it is not the rays of color on the solar spectrum which produce the image, but a different set of rays, viz: those of chemical action; and since this is the case, we submit the opinion that it is not possible to obtain a daguerreotype in its natural colors, as Mr. Hill and others have been trying to delude our operators into believing, and leading themselves and others by the [iguis fatuus] of plates tortured into iridescent colors by chemical oxidation.  But we are getting discursive upon this beautiful art, which was intended to subserve many other useful purposes than that of portrait painting.

Everybody known how difficult it is to keep silver from tarnishing, and that the action of the light is to destroy all preparations of silver.  Some of these are more readily acted on by light than others—are more sensitive, as it is termed.  Such are the iodide, bromide, and chloride of silver.  These salts cannot be kept exposed to the light for any reason, even a very short time, without undergoing some change; and when a plate of silver has a thin layer of iodine and bromine on its surface; and is placed in a camera, as soon as the screen is raised the image of the sitter falls on the plate.  The silver plate is acted on unequally, producing the effects of light and shade when brought out, as it is termed, by exposure to the vapor of quicksilver.  It is then fixed or prevented from undergoing further change, by washing it with a solution of gold.

To produce a daguerreotype picture there are five operations necessary.  The first is cleaning the plate.  This is the stumbling block of most operators.  They are not cleanly enough.  Several views in this Exhibition show that the plates were not well enough cleaned.  Never was a maxim more true than the old one, that “cleanliness is a virtue”—when it has reference to daguerreotyping.  The second the second is the foundation of the sensitive iodide of silver over the surface of the plate.  The third is the adjusting the plate in the camera obscura, for the purpose of receiving the impression.  The fourth is the bringing out the photographic picture, which is invisible when the plate is taken from the camera.  The fifth, and last, is to remove the excess of sensitive coating, and thus prevent that susceptibility to change under luminous influence which would otherwise exist and ultimately effect the picture.  The second operation is that which gives tone and warmth to the picture, and when performed by skillful hands makes a daguerreotype a beautiful piece of art.  The clearness and distinctness of the image is produced by the third process when carefully conducted, and the whole picture should be distinct over the whole plate.  These remarks will serve to illustrate the subjoined notes upon the collections in the Exhibition.

Mr. Lawrence exhibited a case in which softness of tone and distinctness of image are united with artistic arrangement.  The latter quality is specially noticeable in “The Three Ages.”  The mechanical execution of these pictures is unexcelled.  These pictures of Mr. L. were exhibited in London.  Mr. Brady’s collection is not very large, but there are a few very good pictures exhibited by him.  In Gurney’s collection the coloring of the background has a fine effect; there are some very well executed portraits, among which is one of Mr. Forrest, worth notice as a work of art: taken as a Whole there is less softness and more distinctness in this collection than in that of Lawrence.  The picture of Ware and his sister is an instance of a picture well developed when the chemical action extends to the margin of the plate.  D. Clark, New Brunswick, N. J., has four pictures of merit; and Van Schneidan a small collection of well-selected heads.  J. Brown has a collection of portraits of Commodore Perry and the officers of the squadron for the Japan Expedition, in half-size plates: the interest of this collection is much marred by the names of the officers not being attached underneath the plate; it is not too late to rectify this omission.  Haas has a whole-plate allegorical figure of a family man reading the paper at home—an excellent idea and well executed.  Besides this, he has a couple of other pictures, though on the whole his show is mediocre.  In the cases of Harrison & Hill there is displayed excellent artistic arrangement with very indifferent mechanical execution.  In the mammoth plates occupied by allegorical designs, the back-ground is wretchedly brought out—the plates were not properly cleaned, and are full of scratches; there are a few half and whole-sized pictures set in gaudy frames.

Webster, of Louisville, KY., has twenty-three pictures possessing clearness.  They have, however, been exposed a little too much in the camera; they lack warmth, but are otherwise well developed and exhibit good mechanical execution.  Alex Hesler has a collection of whole plates handsomely executed, possessing a nice arrangement of of the drapery, which has the effect of throwing the head out in good relief.  There is artistic arrangement in this collection, especially evinced in the picture “Driving a “Trade,” one of a series illustrating character and passion.  The panoramic view of Galena, Ill. Shows that city to advantage; and the three views of the Falls of St. Anthony possess great merit.  Mr. North, of Cleveland, O., has a case of pretty fail likenesses, perhaps exhibiting the lights too strongly.  Bisbee, of Dayton, O. exhibits a panoramic view of Cincinnati from Newport, upon six large plates.  This view is, without exception, the finest thing in the whole room; we might even go further, and say that it is the finest view by the Daguerreian process ever exhibited.  The mechanical execution is excellent, the perspective good, and the development unsurpassed.  The effect of the smoke over the southern part of the city is very finely given.  the distinctness of the letter signs, three-quarters of a mile distance and across the Ohio river, is well brought out.  The rest of the collection is fair, possessing no peculiar merit.  Williamson exhibits a poor collection.  Dobyn, Richardson & Co. have several whole size well-executed specimens, in which the mechanical part, the artistic arrangement and the chemical effect is good.  The “Cupid Reposing” is a very ungraceful picture of an ill-formed child, and the coloring is bad.  That of the Bateman Children, in character, is a good picture.  There are some exceedingly well executed heads in this collection.

Long, of St. Louis, has four frames of 180 heads of Wyman’s School, in that city, with the edifice and Principal; they possess no merit.  A likeness of Prof. Mitchell, Cincinnati, is well executed.  Some of the pictures in this collection are inverted with papier mache frames inlaid with mother of-pearl and tinsel.  As this style of frame appears in a few other collections we may as well here express dissent to the use of this material as being too gaudy and wholly unsuitable for daguerreotype plates. These latter are difficult to be viewed except in one light, and from the brightness of their surface, are much set off by deadened color on the frames, while the glare and iridescence of the papier mache add to the difficulty of discerning the picture; the use of such implies bad taste in the artist.  We felt this opinion growing upon us as we looked at them and found our view corroborated by a boarding school miss, who whisked alongside of us and caught by the colors, exclaimed, “Oh my! aint those “frames beautiful?”  Fitzgibbon has the richest exposition in the Fair—The most expensive frames with a large and passable collection.  The mammoth plate of Judge Colt is very good—That of Jenny Lind the best in the exhibition—those of McAllister, Julia Dean, Kate Hays, and Kossuth, are good pictures.  His collection of Indian Warriors, is a very fine one, which we understand is to be forwarded to the Ethnological Society of London, to have copies and busts made from them.  Masury & Silsbee, Boston exhibited twelve pretty and tasteful plates, with good arrangement and well finished.  The collections of Kilsey, Beals, and Howe do not require notice.  Whitehurst has a few good pictures in a large and passable collection; he has ten pictures illustrating the Falls of Niagara, which are very well executed.  Some of his large heads have their features out of all proportion.  Whipple of Boston, has a collection of photographic pictures, which he calls Crystallotypes, taken from Hyalotypes; there is a plate of the moon daguerreotyped, and one of the spots on the sun.  McDonnell & Co., Buffalo, have a very poor collection—so poor as not to deserve a place in the exhibition; the views of Niagara are fair.   Hawkins exhibits photographs on paper.  Drummond, eight plates of the order of Free masons in their lodge dress.  Fitzgibbon (already noticed) exhibits a very interesting case, which is a frame of electrotype copies from daguerreotype plates, very beautifully executed.  It should not be over looked upon as a mere curiosity to place a daguerreotype plate in a copper solution and take a copper cast from its surface by means of electricity: the copper cast looks much warmer in tone than the original.  It is to be regretted that Fitzgibbon did not complete this frame by the insertion of a third plate, by taking a second copy from the copper copy.  This would be in relief, like the original silver-plate, and is succeptible of being treated like an engraved plate; yielding, when inked, prints resembling mezzotint.  Besides the above collection of daguerreotypes, there is an assortment of cameras, lenses, stereoscopes and photographic paper, which are of interest to those practicing these beautiful arts.

1854 May 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 28, 1854, Whole No. 6486, P. 4.

Paul Julien.—We have received a lithographic portrait of this great artist, drawn upon stone by F. Davignon, from a daguerreotype by P. Haas.  The artists have done their work well, and we have rarely seen a more [objective] and spirited likeness.  As our lady readers are well aware, Master Julien has a fine face  and handsome person in addition to his wonderful talent.  In consequence, we have no doubt that all his admirers will possess themselves of this “counterfeit presentment.”  Our copy is endorsed “Souvenir de haute effect offert a M. James Gordon, par Paul Julien.”  New York, May 27, 1854.

1855 March 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 14, 1855, Whole No. 6774, P. 6.

The Late William Poole.—The Late William Poole.—The Best Daguerreotype or photograph of Wm. Poole can be procured at Haas’s new daguerrean gallery, 505 Broadway, next door to the St. Nicholas Hotel.

1855 March 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 15, 1855, Whole No. 6775, P. 4.

William Poole’s Portrait, executed in artistic style, can be found in the Police Gazette, now ready.  It is taken from a large daguerreotype, for which he sat a few days prior to receiving his death wound.

1855 December 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 8, 1855, Whole No. 7041, P. 6.

Hass’ Photographs, Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes, with all the latest improvements, 505 Broadway, one door below the St. Nicholas Hotel.

1855 December 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 19, 1855, Whole No. 7052, P. 4.

P. Hass, 505 Broadway.—Daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs in the latest style.

Advertisement ran on December 19 & 21, 1855.

1855 December 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 27, 1855, Whole No. 7060, P. 4.

Hass’ Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, with the latest improvements, 505 Broadway, one door below the St. Nicholas Hotel.

Advertisement ran from December 27 to 29, 1855.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Haas—The photographs by this artist are in the first style of the art, as is I believe all that he undertakes. Most of them general in being portraits.

1858 February 12.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  February 12, 1858, Vol. XVII, No. 5246, P. 1.

Photographic Visits—A Specialty.—Mr. P. Haas devotes special attention to Photographic and Daguerrian Portraits of the old, the sick, the infirm or dead, and is prepared to take such portraits upon the shortest notice, at the subjects residence in New-York or vicinity.  he will also devote particular attention to the copying of old Daguerreotypes to any desired size.  His long established artistic reputation continues a guaranty for the correctness and excellence of his pictures.  Orders received and promptly attended to at Wm. Hall & Son’s, No. 239 Broadway; S. M. Peyser, No. 487 Broadway; Sidney Kopman, Clinton Place Hotel, and at Mr. Haas’s residence, No. 132 West 39th-st.

Advertisement ran from February 12 to March 3, 1858.

1870 June 11.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  June 11, 1870, Vol. LXXI, No. 139, P. 3.

Mr. David Haas, an old and respected citizen of this place, came to this country from Hamburg in 1841, and went immediately to his brother in Washington, Philip Haas, who was a lithographer there, and subsequently removed to New York.  David Haas settled in Alexandria in 1853, and as since carried on his business in a daguerrean gallery, and was successful as an artist.  In 1857 he was called to Hamburg at the death of his mother, and returned to this country in August or September, 1857, brining with him from Hamburg his sisters’ children—a nephew named Joseph Hertz and a niece Bertha Hertz—[father’s] name Philip Joseph Hertz.  He has not heard anything of them since, and would be glad of ascertaining their whereabouts; also of his brother and brother’s Children.  Philip Haas, who lived in Washington, afterwards went to New York; New York; has five children—four daughters and one son; Berta, Mathilda, Annette and America Haas, and a son Leonard Hass.  It is added to this card by a friend that David Haas suffered much loss by the war, and is now in infirm health, and deserves the sympathy and kindness of our citizens as well as of his relations.

1871 September 12.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  September 12, 1871, Vol. LXXII, No. 216, P. 2.

Philip Haas, who died a few days ago in Chicago, was the first man who took a successful picture with a camera in this city.  On his arrival in this country from Amsterdam, where he was born, he was appointed lithographer for the United States Government, and was allowed a room in the Capitol, in which to experiment with a camera.  He subsequently removed to New York city.

[Was he not an uncle or near relative of the late Mr. Haas, a very worthy and respectable citizen of this place, and who was him self an artist in the same line?]

New York City Directories. (New York, New York.)

1844.  Not listed.

1845.  daguerreotype—289 Broadway, h-23 Mercer.

1846.  daguerreotype—289 Broadway, h-44 Hudson.

1847.  daguerreotype—289 Broadway, h-40 Hudson.

1848.  daguerreotype—289 Broadway, h-20 West Broadway Place.

1849.  daguerreotype—289 Broadway, h-Broadway, n. 21st.

1850.  daguerreotype—289 Broadway, h-914 Broadway.

1851.  daguerreotype—289 Broadway, h-73 Spring.

1852.  daguerreotype—73 Spring, h-43 Spring.

1853.  daguerreotype—371 Broadway, h-89 W. 26th.

1854.  daguerreotypes—371 Broadway, h-13 Prince.

1855.  daguerrean—505 Broadway, h-13 Prince.

1856.  daguerreotypes—505 Broadway, h-13 Prince.

1857.  daguerreotypes—546 Broadway, h-132 W. 36th.

1858.  Not Listed.

1859.  daguerrean—h-364 Eighth Ave.

1860.  Not Listed.

1861.  Not Listed.

1861-1863.  Nineteenth Century Photography An Annotated Bibliography 1830-1879.

By William S. Johnson, 1990.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) P. 278.

…When the Civil War broke out Hass enlisted in Company A, 1st. N. Y. Engineers, where he was promoted to lieutenant.  His company spent part of 1863 among the forces involved in the blockade of the Confederacy.  Haas, with a partner Peale, photographed the activities of these troops patrolling the string of islands off the coast of South Carolina.

[1] James R. Clark variant spelling

Haas, David

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1853-1862       3 Exchange Block, King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

1863                Address Unknown, Alexandria, Virginia.

1864                11 North Royal and 148 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

1865-1867       Corner King and St. Asaph streets, Alexandria, Virginia.

1853 August 18.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  August 18, 1853, Vol. LIV, No. 195, P. 3.

The Alexandria Daguerrean Gallery, Exchange Block, changed hands.—D. Haas having bought out Mr. E. L. Brockett, has made an addition of new apparatus, with all the recent improvements in the art, procured new stock, in fact, having rendered it a first class Daguerrean Room, respectfully solicits a share of public patronage.—Miniatures taken all sizes, and in any weather.  Please take notice of this fact.  No miniature is to be taken from the Room, unless entire satisfaction is given.

N. B.  Cases, Frames, Lockets, Breast Pins, and Rings for Miniatures, always on hand.  No charge for engraving on Miniatures.

Advertisement ran from August 18 to December 26, 1853.

1853 August 18.  Daily Evening Star.  (Washington, District of Columbia.)  August 18, 1853, Vol. II, No. 201, P. 2.

Alexandria Daguerrean Gallery Exchange Block, changed hands.  D. Haas having bought out the entire interest of E. L. Brockett in the above Gallery, and replenished his stock with a beautiful variety of new Plain and Fancy Cases, Lockets, Rings, Pins, and Ornamental Frames, is prepared to take Pictures with every improvement in the Art. 

Pictures taken in any weather and warranted to give entire satisfaction.  He will not permit any Pictures to leave the Gallery that are not perfect. 

Miniatures for lockets, Rings, and other Ornaments taken in the best possible manner an on the most reasonable terms.

The Public are requested to call and examine for themselves.

Remember the place—the only Daguerrean Gallery in Alexandria, No. 3 Exchange Block, King street, Alexandria, Va.                                                                                              

Advertisement ran from August 18 to November 25, 1853.

1853 August 18.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  August 18, 1853, Vol. LIV, No. 195, P. 3.

The Alexandria Daguerrean Gallery, Exchange Block, changed hands.—D. Haas, having bought out E. L. Brockett, has made an addition of new apparatus, with all the recent improvements min the art, procured new stock, in fact, having rendered it a first class Daguerrean Room, respectfully solicits a share of public patronage.—Miniatures taken in all sizes, and in any weather.  Please take notice of this fact.  No miniature is to be taken from the Room, unless entire satisfaction is given.

N. B.  Cases, Frames, Lockets, Breast Pins, and Rings for Miniatures, always on hand.  No charge for Engraving on Miniatures. 

1853 December 24.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  December 24, 1853, Vol. LIV, No. 304, P. 2.

Haas’ Unrivalled Sky Light Daguerrean Rooms, Exchange Block, King street, between Royal and Pitt, Alexandria, Va.—The proprietor of the above establishment, returns his sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria and surrounding country, for the liberal patronage extended since his residence among them, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same.  He has just returned from the North a fine assortment of superb Cases, and magnificent Jewelry, suitable for miniatures, to which he respectfully invites attention.  It embraces Pearl inlaid, Papier Mache, and Sontag Cages, in variety; fancy Morocco and plain Cases of all shapes and sizes—Gold Lockets, Breast Pins, Clasps, Watch Keys, Seals, Ear Rings, &c., &c.

Long experience in the constant practice of [the], art he has never failed to give general satisfaction, and the most complete arrangements for the reception of light, authorizes him to warrant perfect Likeness of those who may favor him with a call; and under no circumstances will he permit a Daguerreotype to leave his Gallery, unless perfect satisfaction has been given.  Possessed of an elevated situation, and a splendid Sky Light, so constructed as to furnish the best light possible for the art, he is enabled to take perfect Likenesses as well in cloudy weather as in clear bright sunshine.  This Gallery is open at all hours, and the public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the art on exhibition.

There is no charge for looking, so don’t forget to call on Haas, No. 3, Exchange Block.  Entrance between Mr. James M./ Stewart’s Dry Goods Store, and Mr. W. B. Richards’ the fancy man.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1853 to January 14, 1854.

1853 December 29.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  December 29, 1853, Vol. LIV, No. 307, P. 2.

Stolen from Mr. Haas’ Daguerrean Gallery, on Tuesday, a picture of Reuben Johnston—which was hanging at the door.  Also, stolen, within a short time, some other pictures from the gallery—amongst them one of Mrs. M. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from December 29 to 31, 1853.

1854 April 14.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. LV, No. 88, P. 3.

A Card.—Having understood that certain persons in the city have been circulating reports calculated to injury my business, I consider it due both to myself and the public, to correct mis-statements.  The assertion that I possessed neither the proper light nor suitable instruments for giving a correct expression to the eye in my pictures.  I pronounce a base and unqualified slander.  I have given sufficient proof of my ability in this respect to all who have honored me with their patronage, so that such statements can have no effect except upon those who have never examined my specimens.  I do not profess to use the identical Cameras used by the great Daguerre himself; they, I fear, would be found rather antiquated in the present improved state of the art.  My Cameras were made by Voigtlander & Son, Vienna, who are considered by all Daguerrean artist, the best makers in the world, and whose instruments are in almost universal request.

I have been practicing the Daguerrean art for many years, quite long enough to make any one an eminent artist.  It is not necessary to boast of the precise length of time I have been engaged in the business; let my works speak for me.  I am no humbug, I do not seek to delude the public by praising my own pictures, and running down those taken by others.  I simply assert that I can take as good likenesses as any other artist in the country, and at rates quite as reasonable.  If any person have Daguerreotypes taken by me with which they are not satisfied, I will retake them without charge; and I caution such not to be induced to habd over their pictures to designing persons, to be taken over again, as such persons underrate my work, not only for the purpose of injuring me, but also in order to replenish their pockets with dollars they hope to obtain by the operation.  I consider my light the most superior in the city.  D. Haas, Daguerrean Artist.

1854 May 10.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  May 10, 1854, Vol. LV, No. 110, P. 3.

On Monday night, Mr. Haas, occupying one of the rooms in the third story of the Exchange Block, King Street, as a Daguerreotype Saloon, was awakened by a sense of suffocation, and found the room filled with smoke.  He called the watch to his assistance, and it was ascertained that the floor had accidentally taken fire from a stove.  The watchmen and Mr. Haas extinguished the fire, without raising a general alarm.  A few minutes more and the building would have been in flames.

1855 July 3.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  July 3, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 157, P. 3.

4th Of July.—Haas’ Daguerrean Gallery, will be open all day on the 4th of July, for the reception of visitors.

Gallery on King street, opposite the Marshall House, between the stores of Messrs. James M. Stewart and Richards.

Advertisement ran on July 3 & 4, 1855.

1855 July 3.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  July 3, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 157, P. 3.

Lost—A small Memorandum Book.  A liberal reward will be given to the finder, on returning the same to D. Haas’ Daguerrean Gallery, King street.

Advertisement ran from July 3 to 7, 1855.

1855 August 18.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  August 18, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 196, P. 2.

Haas’ 50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Daguerreotype Likenesses Greatly Reduced!!—Haas’ Daguerreotypes are now the cheapest in the country—they are taken in the very best style, with all the latest improvements, and warranted not to fade.  The rooms are still at the old stand.  Exchange Block, between the stores of Messrs. James M. Stewart and Wm. B. Richards, opposite the Marshall House, King street.

Advertisement ran from August 18 to October 31, 1855.

1855 December 15.  Evening Star.  (Washington, District of Columbia.)  December 15, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 920, P. 3.

Alexandria Correspondence.  Alexandria, Dec. 15, 1855…The Ladies Fair at Sarepta Hall continues to be the centre of evening gayety…

Among the principal objects of public interest here is the memorial prepared by Mr. Haas, at his daguerrean gallery, to the victims of the recent calamity by the fire.  I[t] consists of a unique frame, enclosing admirable likenesses of the fallen firemen around a circle, in which is daguerreotyped the inscription, “The victims of the fire on King street, November 17, 1855:  Their memory is enshrined in the hearts of their fellow citizens.”  The tout ensemble is really beautiful, and Mr. H. deserves equal praise for his skill as for his public spirit.

1857 December 29.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  December 29, 1857, Vol. LVIII, No. 307, P. 3.

Presented.—Mr. D. Haas presented to the Free Masons of Washington Lodge, No. 22, of this city, at their last meeting, an accurate and elegantly finished Ambrotype of Mr. John Shakes, the venerable Tyler of the Lodge.

1858 August 21.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 199, P. 3.

Mount Vernon.—Our fellow citizen, Mr. David Haas, has, we observe, prepared some elegant photographic views of Mount Vernon, for the use of visitors.  The first is a front view of the vault; the sarcophagus being seen within and the inscription over the gate being perfect; the very planks which form the walk to the tomb, and the trees and shrubbery around, are given with striking fidelity to nature.  The second, which is in our judgement the best, is a side and front view of the tomb, the sarcophagus of Mrs. Washington being visible; in this, the very pointing and replacement of [single] bricks which has been recently done, strikes the beholder, and shows him how accurate an idea of the sacred spot he may obtain from a picture.  The third view is of the front of the mansion, executed in a style in no way inferior to the others.  To these, which are on Bristol boards, 17 by 14 inches, Mr. Haas has added a photograph of the bust of Washington from which Clark Mills is modelling his great equestrian statue, also on Bristol board, 10 by 10 inches.

These photographs though suited for framing are contained in a neat portfolio, with a handsome dedication to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association printed in silver on the cover, and will doubtless prove to pilgrims an acceptable memento of their visit to the “Mecca of freedom.”

The execution of these photographs reflects the highest credit upon the skill of Mr. Haas, as an artist, and he will doubtless find a handsome pecuniary recompense for his labor in the demand for its product.

1858 November 16.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  November 16, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 273, P. 3.

Bust of Washington, and Views At Mount Vernon—We have been presented by Mr. David Haas, Daguerrean Artist, Exchange Block, with a photograph of the Bust of Washington, from which Clark Mills is designing his Equestrian statue of the pater patriӕ, and also with some beautiful executed photographic views of Mount Vernon, consisting of a view of the Mansion, and front and side views of the Tomb.  These photographs are mounted of fine Bristol board, and sold by Mr. Haas at the low price of $5 for the set.  They are dedicated to the “Ladies ‘ Mount Vernon Association.” At an additional cost of $1 these truly fine photographic views are furnished in a handsome portfolio in which they can be sent or carried any distance.  Mr. Haas deserves great credit for the skill displayed in the execution of these pictures, and we hope he will meet with a deserved success in disposing of them.—There are few persons who would not like to posses an accurate view of Mount Vernon and the Tomb of Washington, and an opportunity is now presented to secure them.

1860 March 15.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  March 15, 1860, Vol. LXI, No. 64, P. 3.

Fire.—Yesterday morning, about seven and a half o’clock, smoke was seen issuing from the windows of the Daguerrean saloon in the third story of Exchange Block.—The saloon was occupied by Mr. David Haas.  A fire had been kindled in the stove, and the occupant left the room for a short time.—During his absence the heat of the stove, set fire to a lounge near by, and gave rise to the alarm.

The firemen were soon at their posts, but without their aid the flames were extinguished, not, however, until the saloon was considerably damaged, and some of it contents destroyed.  Mr. Haas loses about $75, a number of fine views of Mount Vernon having been destroyed by the flames.

1860 May 3.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  May 3, 1860, Vol. LXI, No. 106, P. 3.

Photograph.—We were yesterday shown by Mr. D. Haas, a very fine photographic likeness of Rev. J. E. Blox, formerly pastor of St. Mary’s Church, in this city.  The picture shows great perfection in the art.

1862 March 13.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  March 13, 1862, Vol. LXIII, No. 123, P. 4.

March 9.—A large fire broke out about mid-night of the 8th, at the three-story brick store on King street, between Sarepta Hall and Exchange Block.  The flames made great headway, and, before the progress of the fire was stayed, Sarepta Hall and Exchange Block were destroyed.  The establishments of Messrs. Henry Cook, Cole & Ramsay, Corse & Co., James Entwisle & Son, Jas. M. Stewart, D. Haas and others were embraced in the conflagration, the total loss being estimated in the neighborhood of $150,000—the largest destruction of property by fire in Alexandria since the great fire of 1827.

1864.  Boyd’s Washington and Georgetown Directory contains also Business Directory of Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria.  (Washington, D. C.)  1864.

Photographers, Daguerreotypist, &c.

Haas & Mahler, 11 N. Royal and 148 King, Alexandria.

1865 December 27.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  December 27, 1865, Vol. LXVI, No. 254, P. 3.

An Excellent Likeness.—One of the most striking portraits we remember to have seen for some time, is of the late Capt. J. W. Prestman, now exhibited at Haas’ Saloon, on the corner of King and St. Asaph street.  Although it was reproduced from a small carte visite it presents the lineaments of the lamented deceased as clearly and perfectly as the most finished oil portrait.  It is admired by all comers and is well worth looking at.  Mr. Haas deserves great credit for his skill in thus producing from a blurred card a picture in which the massiveness of the oil painting seems combined with the delicacy of a steel plate engraving.

1866 February 27.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  February 27, 1866, Vol. LXVI, No. 236, P. 3.

We were shown on Saturday last by Mr. Haas the most perfect photographic picture we ever saw.  It was a likeness of the venerable Bishop Early, of the Virginia Conference of the M. E. Church South, who presided over the deliberations of the late session of the Baltimore Conference of that Church, in this city.  In the picture every lineament in the face, every times make about the corners of the mouth and eyes, is exactly and perfectly portrayed, and the likeness is really remarkably vivid.  There is also on exhibition at Mr. Haas gallery, a large ambrotype picture of the same eminent Divine, which him numerous admirers in this city should call and see.

1866 October 25.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  October 25, 1866, Vol. LXVII, No. 122, P. 2.

Died.  On Saturday evening last.  Celestial Veronica, wife of David Haas, and daughter of the late John Shakes.

1867 March 28.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  March 28, 1867, Vol. LXVIII, No. 75, P. 3.

Excellent Photographs.—Prof. D. Haas has executed at his gallery, corner of King and St. Asaph streets, excellent and life like likenesses of Bishop Early and the Rev. W. E. Munsey, of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

1867 April 25.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  April 25, 1867, Vol. LXVIII, No. 99, P. 3.

Haas’ Gallery Reopened.  (Old Stand) Corner King and St. Asaph streets, Opp. Alex., Wash & Georgetown R. R. Depot.

Something new again at Haas’ Gallery.  Haas’ Gems For Albums, equal to the best Ambrotypes, Large size, one 25 cents; three for 50 cents; seven for one dollar.  Extra large size taken at the same rate.

The above have never yet before offered in Alexandria at such low prices.

Photographs, Carte De Visite, &c., taken in the very best style.

Copies taken from all sorts of picture, to any size, in the most exquisite style at Haas’ Gallery.

Advertisement ran from April 25 to June 3, 1867.

1867 April 26.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  April 26, 1867, Vol. LXVIII, No. 100, P. 3.

Mr. Haas’s Gallery has refitted his Daguerrean Gallery, and has opened it with new attractions.

1867 November 4.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  November 4, 1867, Vol. LXVIII, No. 256, P. 2.

Look Here!!!

Boys And Girls, All of Ye.

There is a chance for ye now at Haas’!

Have you ever read his new handbill?

He takes pictures now very cheap, half for nothing, and good too.

Only 25 cents for a large Album Gem.

Only 50 cents for three do. Gems.

Large Photographs 4-4 size, 3 for $2.

Carte de visite $2 per dozen.

1-9 size Album Gems 10 for $1.

That we call, prices reduced!

Go To Haas’ Gallery, and give him a call.

Corner of King and St. Asaph streets,

Opposite the W. A. & G. R. R., Depot, Alexandria, Virginia.

1868 January 2.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  January 2, 1868, Vol. LXIX, No. 2, P. 3.

For Rent.  Second-Floor Rooms, at S. W. corner of King and St. Asaph streets, recently occupied by D. Haas, as a Daguerrean Gallery…

1868 January 7.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  January 7, 1868, Vol. LXIX, No. 6, P. 4.

County Court—Monday.—The Attorney for the Commonwealth filed information against the following parties…

David Haas, acting as a daguerrean artist without license;…

1869 December 10.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  December 10, 1869, Vol. LXX, No. 294, P. 3.

Police Report—Mayor’s Office…

A colored boy named David Lannon, on complaint of Mr. Hass, the photographist, for insulting the complainant by calling him names, was discharged with a reprimand, upon the payment of costs.

1870 February 5.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  February 5, 1870, Vol. LXXI, No. 32, P. 3.

Stolen—Stolen from the subscriber, a gilt frame Show Case, with gem pictures.—it is of no value to any one except the owner.  Davis Haas.

Advertisement ran from February 5 to 11, 1870.

1870 June 11.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  June 11, 1870, Vol. LXXI, No. 139, P. 3.

Mr. David Haas, an old and respected citizen of this place, came to this country from Hamburg in 1841, and went immediately to his brother in Washington, Philip Haas, who was a lithographer there, and subsequently removed to New York.  David Haas settled in Alexandria in 1853, and as since carried on his business in a daguerrean gallery, and was successful as an artist.  In 1857 he was called to Hamburg at the death of his mother, and returned to this country in August or September, 1857, brining with him from Hamburg his sisters’ children—a nephew named Joseph Hertz and a niece Bertha Hertz—[father’s] name Philip Joseph Hertz.  He has not heard anything of them since, and would be glad of ascertaining their whereabouts; also of his brother and brother’s Children.  Philip Haas, who lived in Washington, afterwards went to New York; New York; has five children—four daughters and one son; Berta, Mathilda, Annette and America Haas, and a son Leonard Hass.  It is added to this card by a friend that David Haas suffered much loss by the war, and is now in infirm health, and deserves the sympathy and kindness of our citizens as well as of his relations.

1871 January 7.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  January 7, 1871, Vol. LXXII, No. 6, P. 3.

Sudden And Mysterious Death.—Mr. David Haas, photographer, retired to his room at the Marshall House at 6 o’clock last evening.  As he had not reappeared at 3 o’clock this evening, his room door at that house was forced open, and he was found lying dead upon his bed.

Gustafson, M.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                120 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1856 April 23.  Semi-Weekly Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 23, 1856, Vol. III, No. 38, P. 4.

Gustafson’s No. 120 Canal street—Washburn’s old stand.  M. Gustafson, having lately arrived from France with all the latest improvements in the Daguerreotype and Photographic Arts, is now prepared to supply the public with Pictures, Landscapes, &c. in every style of the art.

Having employed an operator of skill and extensive practice in New York, Baltimore, Cincinnati, &c. his Pictures will surpass any in the city.

Terms, moderate.  fe9.

1856 July 1.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 1, 1856, Vol. I, No. 14, P. 3.

Gustafson’s No. 120 Canal street—Washburn’s old stand.  M. Gustafson, having lately arrived from France with all the latest improvements in the Daguerreotype and Photographic Arts, is now prepared to supply the public with Pictures, Landscapes, &c. in every style of the art.

Having employed an operator of skill and extensive practice in New York, Baltimore, Cincinnati, &c. his Pictures will surpass any in the city.

Terms, moderate.  fe9.

Advertisement was recorded from July 1 to August 22, 1856.

Gurney, Marsh J.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1850                Rooms in the Melodeon, Xenia, Ohio.

1851-1857       Main & Commerce Streets, over Leahy’s China Store, Natchez, Mississippi.

1851-1852       Opposite the Post Office, over Brown & Johnston, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

1852                Rooms in the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Franklin, Louisiana.

1853                Address unknown, Pattersonville, Louisiana.

1853                Main Street near Jackson, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1854-1855       Main Street near Jackson, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1856                Rooms in the Odd Fellows Hall, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

1850 August 15.  Xenia Torch-Light.  (Xenia, Ohio.)  August 15, 1850, Vol. 13, No. 9, Whole No. 633, P. 3.

Now Or Never!  Bisbee & Gurney, of Columbus, have opened Daguerreotype Rooms in this place, where they will remain a few days.  Persons who would have likenesses taken in their unique style, will please call at the earliest opportunity.  All Likenesses taken at their rooms are warranted to be at least fifty per cent finer than any heretofore taken in this place, and not inferior to any taken in America.

Rooms in the Melodeon—Entrance at Bar’s Book Store.  Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to call and examine specimens.

1850 September 26.  Xenia Torch-Light.  (Xenia, Ohio.)  September 26, 1850, Vol. 15, No. 9, Whole No. 639, P. 3.

The Partnership Between M. J. Gurney & A. Bisbee, was by mutual consent, dissolved on the 1st of September, 1850.  A. Bisbee.  M. J. Gurney.

1851 January 1.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) January 1, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 21, P. 1.

We would call attention to the new Daguerrean Gallery, recently established in this city by the Messrs. Gibbs & Gurneys.  These gentlemen have come to this place with no small reputation for skill as artists, a reputation we doubt not they will fully maintain.

We shall take a further occasion to allude to their gallery.

1851 January 8.  Vicksburg Weekly Whig.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  January 8, 1851, Vol. XII, No. 2, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Skylight Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs and Gurney having associated themselves together, are now taking Daguerreotypes of the finest order, and of every size.  We have 7 different sized Cameras, full size, three-quarters, half, quarter size, all of Vortland’s best.  So we are prepared to take Miniatures for the smallest Lockets or Rings, and from that to full size pictures.  We are permanently located in Vicksburg, and all persons having pictures taken at the Gallery have the privilege of returning them and getting others free of charge, should they not give entire satisfaction.  We have on hand the finest assortment of Cases, Frames of the latest style that can be produced in this country, which we invite the citizens of Vicksburg and surrounding country to call and examine.  Our prices are as usual, ranging from $3 to $15, and we obligate ourselves to take pictures of the softest tone and lightest shade even when it is raining, of grown persons—pictures of children taken in three to eight seconds in fair weather—a new invention from one to three likenesses of one person will be taken on the same plate at the same sitting , if desired.  Rooms over Brown & Johnston’s opposite the Post-office.  We have an exact copy of Power’s Greek Slave in our Gallery.

1851 February 19.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 19, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 9, P. 2.

The public will not forget the [Daguerreotype] Gallery of Messrs Gibbs & Gurney.  [They] have been greatly enlarged , and [ ? ] substitution of a sky-light for the [purpose of] taking pictures. We have never seen [specimens] of the art than are exhibited [ ? ] tables.  We are glad to learn That [ ? ] has already been bestowed to [ ? ] to make theirs a permanent Gallery in [ ? ][1]

1851 February 19.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 19, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 9, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Mr. Gibbs has just returned from New Orleans with the largest and finest assortment of Frames, Cases, &c., of the latest styles; also, a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for miniatures, which we guarantee to be of the finest quality, having purchased them from the agent by whom they were manufactured.

We can sell them cheaper than they have ever been sold in this country.  We have just received a full size Camera, also one of Voy’s Landers best, and are now preparer to take Pictures of every size, having three of the best instruments in use.  We have also succeeded in getting all the rooms of Leahy’s China Store for one year, and have built a Sky-Light room expressly for operating, and fitted up a new reception room in the neatest style.   We are now prepared to make good Pictures—and respectfully solicit the citizens of Natchez and surrounding country to call and see our new establishment and the fine pictures we are now taking, which we guarantee to give entire satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Daguerreotype Likenesses of Children of any age taken correctly:  Paintings and Daguerreotypes Copied the same size of the original.

Rooms over Leahy’s China Store, corner of Main and Commerce sts.

1851 March 5.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  March 5, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 29, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Mr. Gibbs has just returned from New Orleans with the largest and finest assortment of Frames, Cases, &c., of the latest styles; also, a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for miniatures, which we guarantee to be of the finest quality, having purchased them from the agent by whom they were manufactured. We can sell them cheaper than they have ever been sold in this country.  We have just received a full size Camera, also one of Voy’s Landers best, and are now preparer to take Pictures of every size, having three of the best instruments in use.  We have also succeeded in getting all the rooms of Leahy’s China Store for one year, and have built a Sky-Light room expressly for operating, and fitted up a new reception room in the neatest style.   We are now prepared to make good Pictures—and respectfully solicit the citizens of Natchez and surrounding country to call and see our new establishment and the fine pictures we are now taking, which we guarantee to give entire satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Daguerreotype Likenesses of Children of any age taken correctly:  Paintings and Daguerreotypes Copied the same size of the original.

Rooms over Leahy’s China Store, corner of Main and Commerce sts.

1851 March 8.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  March 8, 1851, Vol. XII, No. 2, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs and Gurney having associated themselves together, are now taking Daguerreotypes of the finest order, and of every size.  We have 7 different sized Cameras, full size, three-quarters, half, quarter size, all of Vortland’s best.  So we are prepared to take Miniatures for the smallest Lockets or Rings, and from that to full size pictures.  We are permanently located in Vicksburg, and all persons having pictures taken at the Gallery have the privilege of returning them and getting others free of charge, should they not give entire satisfaction.  We have on hand the finest assortment of Cases, Frames of the latest style that can be produced in this country, which we invite the citizens of Vicksburg and surrounding country to call and examine.  Our prices are as usual, ranging from $3 to $15, and we obligate ourselves to take pictures of the softest tone and lightest shade even when it is raining, of grown persons—pictures of children taken in three to eight seconds in fair weather—a new invention from one to three likenesses of one person will be taken on the same plate at the same sitting , if desired.  Rooms over Brown & Johnston’s opposite the Post-office.  We have an exact copy of Power’s Greek Slave in our Gallery.

P. S.—Mr. Gibbs will be absent for a short time, but he assures the public that his partner Mr. Gurney, can do ample justice to the Gallery. mar. 1.

Advertisement ran fourteen times between March 8 to May 6, 1851.

1851 March 12.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) March 12, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 30, P. 3.

Gibb’s & Gurney’s Sky-Light Picture Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney have added to their gallery three new rooms, and fitted them up in a style that cannot fail to secure the comfort and ease of those visiting their Gallery.

They have also enlarged their operating room, and increased their sky-light to double its former size, is a sky-light gives a natural eye softness of light and shade, beauty and strength to pictures. 

We have on hand five of Voigtlander & Sohn’s best German instruments of  all sizes, which are so far superior to any American instrument, that they command double the force.

We are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati, the finest assortment of frames, cases, lockets. breastpins, and all kinds of Turkey morocco and fancy pearl cases, which we offer at prices that cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. 

Likenesses of children taken to perfection.  Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily, or no charge made.

We have permanently located ourselves in Natchez, and all pictures taken at our gallery that do not give entire satisfaction, will be cheerfully taken over at any time free of charge.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets—entrance on Commerce streets.

1851 March 12.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) March 12, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 12, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney have added to their gallery three new rooms, and fitted them up in a style that cannot fail to secure the comfort and ease of those visiting their Gallery.

They have also enlarged their operating room, and increased their sky-light to double its former size, as a sky-light gives a natural softness of light and shade, beauty and strength of tone to pictures.  We have on hand five of Voigtlander & Sohn’s best German instruments of  all sizes, which are so far superior to any American instrument, that they command double the price.

We are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati, the finest assortment of frames, Cases, lockets. Breastpins, and all kinds of Turkey morocco and fancy pearl cases, which we offer at prices that cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. 

Likenesses of children taken to perfection.  Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily, or no charge made.

We have permanently located ourselves in Natchez, and all pictures taken at our gallery that do not give entire satisfaction, will be cheerfully taken over at any time free of charge.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets—entrance on commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between March 12 to April 16, 1851.

1851 March 19.  Vicksburg Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  March 19, 1851, Vol. XII, No. 2, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs and Gurney having associated themselves together, are now taking Daguerreotypes of the finest order, and of every size.  We have 7 different sized Cameras, full size, three-quarters, half, quarter size, all of Vortland’s best.  So we are prepared to take Miniatures for the smallest Lockets or Rings, and from that to full size pictures.  We are permanently located in Vicksburg, and all persons having pictures taken at the Gallery have the privilege of returning them and getting others free of charge, should they not give entire satisfaction.  We have on hand the finest assortment of Cases, Frames of the latest style that can be produced in this country, which we invite the citizens of Vicksburg and surrounding country to call and examine.  Our prices are as usual, ranging from $3 to $15, and we obligate ourselves to take pictures of the softest tone and lightest shade even when it is raining, of grown persons—pictures of children taken in three to eight seconds in fair weather—a new invention from one to three likenesses of one person will be taken on the same plate at the same sitting , if desired.  Rooms over Brown & Johnston’s opposite the Post-office.  We have an exact copy of Power’s Greek Slave in our Gallery.

P. S.—Mr. Gibbs will be absent for a short time, but he assures the public that his partner Mr. Gurney, can do ample justice to the Gallery. mar. 1

1851 March 26.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) March 26, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 14, P. 2.

Powers’ Greek Slave.  This splendid specimen of American genius will remain for exhibition in this city to-day and to-morrow.  No one should lose the opportunity of seeing it.  We understand this Statue belongs to The Artist himself, and is exhibited for his benefit.  It can be seen at Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery.

1851 April 5.  Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  April 5, 1851, Vol. X, No. 37, P. 3.

Gibb’s & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave can be had by calling or sending to us.

Rooms at the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded twice on April 5 to July 5, 1851.

1851 April 5.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  April 5, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.—Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney have fifed up their Daguerreian Gallery, over Brown & Johnston’s, in superb style, and perfected their sky-light. They are masters of all the late improvements, and are taking the most accurate and beautiful pictures we have ever seen.  Give them a call.

1851 April 9.  Vicksburg Weekly Whig.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  April 9, 1851, Vol. XIII, No. 15, Whole No. 640, P. 3.

Skylight Daguerrean Saloon.  Gibbs & Gurney having enlarged their sky-light to double its former size, are now prepared to take Daguerreotypes in a style superior to any ever taken in this country.

They have just received from New Orleans and New York, a large assortment of frames and cases of a different style and superior to any ever offered to the citizens of Vicksburg heretofore.  Also, just received, a fine assortment of plain and enamelled lockets of a superior quality, which can be sold with miniatures inserted cheaper than the lockets can be bought elsewhere.

We have several copies of the “Greek Slave,” taken full length, which are pronounced by the owner of the Slave the best copies that have ever been taken.  Persons wishing copies will please call and select them, as we have a great many enlarged.  Perfect satisfaction given. Or no charges made.

Rooms over Messrs. Brown & Johnston’s, opposite the Post Office.  apr.3.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between April 9 to July 1, 1851.    

1851 April 30.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 30, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 3.

Gibb’s & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave can be had by calling or sending to us.

Rooms at the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded twice on April 30 & May 7, 1851.

1851 April 30.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 30, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 19, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave can be had by calling or sending to us.

Rooms at the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between April 30 to June 18, 1851.

1851 May 7.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) May 7, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney.—We beg to draw attention [to] the advertisement of the above named gentlemen, whose Daguerrean rooms are situated on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over the China store of Mr. P. Leahy.  Their portraits are of an excellent character, and the extensive patronage conferred is the best proof of public appreciation of their skill.

1851 June 4.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) June 4, 1851,

Vol. XVI, No. 42, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave.  Also, copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as they have the late and important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store.  Entrance on Commerce street.

1851 June 5.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  June 5, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 105, P. 2.

Skylight Daguerrean Saloon.  Gibbs & Gurney having enlarged their sky-light to double its former size, are now prepared to take Daguerreotypes in a style superior to any ever taken in this country.

They have just received from New Orleans and New York, a large assortment of Frames and cases of a different style and superior to any ever offered to the citizens of Vicksburg heretofore.  Also, just received, a fine assortment of plain and enamelled lockets of a superior quality, which can be sold with miniatures inserted cheaper than the lockets can be bought elsewhere.

We have several copies of the “Greek Slave,” taken full length, which are pronounced by the owner of the Slave the best copies that have ever been taken.  Persons wishing copies will please call and select them, as we have a great many engaged.  Perfect satisfaction given , or no charges made.

Rooms over Messrs. Brown & Johnston’s, opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement was recorded 10 times between June 5 to July 10, 1851.

1851 June 25.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) June 25, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 27, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The copartnership heretofore existing in the Daguerreotype business, in Vicksburg, and in Natches, under the firm of Gibbs & Gurney, has been dissolved by mutual consent.

All outstanding business of the old firm will be settled by the Messrs. Gurney, and by whom all

Debts due it will be received.  M. R. Gibbs; M. J. Gurney; H. D. Gurney.  Vicksburg, June 28, 1851.

Notice.—The Daguerrean Gallery in Natchez, will be hereafter conducted by the undersigned, under the firm of M. J. & H. D. Gurney.  A continuance of the favor heretofore shown to the old establishment is respectfully requested.  M. J. Gurney, H. D. Gurney.

1851 July 1.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  July 1, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 119, P. 2.

Vicksburg Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Gibbs, has returned to Vicksburg, and having dissolved partnership with Messrs. Gurneys, will remain here where he can always be found at his gallery over Brown & Johnston’s and having the finest skylight operating room that can be produced in this county, he pledges himself to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.  He has just received fron New York, a fine assortment of the latest styles cases, and frames which will be sold on more reasonable terms than ever offered before in Vicksburg, call before the last of July, as his gallery will be closed for several months.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between July 1 to August 6, 1851.

1851 July 2.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) July 2, 1851,

Vol. XXII, No. 28, P. 3.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave; also, copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia, cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as these artists have all the late and important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded thirteen times between July 2 to November 19, 1851.

1851 July 12.  Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  July 12, 1851, Vol. X, No. 51, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The copartnership heretofore existing in the Daguerreotype business, in Vicksburg, and in Natches, under the firm of Gibbs & Gurney, has been dissolved by mutual consent.

All outstanding business of the old firm will be settled by the Messrs. Gurney, and by whom all

Debts due it will be received.  M. R. Gibbs; M. J. Gurney; H. D. Gurney.  Vicksburg, June 28, 1851.

Notice.—The Daguerrean Gallery in Natchez, will be hereafter conducted by the undersigned, under the firm of M. J. & H. D. Gurney.  A continuance of the favor heretofore shown to the old establishment is respectfully requested.  M. J. Gurney, H. D. Gurney.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to August 16, 1851.

1851 September 6.  Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  September 6, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 7, P. 3.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave; also, copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia, cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as these artists have all the late and important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement ran from September 6, 1851 to September 4, 1852.

1851 December 24.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) December 24, 1851, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, P. 3.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, are now taking finer daguerreotypes than have ever been heretofore produced in this section of country.  By late improvements they are enabled to produce pictures of the most beautiful tone and brilliancy.

They have just received from New York, a fine assortment of Daguerreotype materials, embracing Gold Lockets, Breast Pins, Signet Rings, all of the finest quality, which they offer on the most reasonable terms.

The pictures now taken needs no praise; they exhibit to the life the true original.  Pictures of all sizes executed in the neatest manner.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine their late specimens.

Instruction given to pupils, with the latest improvements in the art.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded twice on December 21, 1851 and April 21, 1852.

1852 April 3.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson and Gurney daguerreotypist, have taken rooms at the Odd-Fellows’ building, for the purpose of “practicing the daguerrean art in all its minutiae.”  The specimens of their work, which may be seen at the entrance to their rooms, are highly finished and beautiful.  See their card in another column.

1852 April 3.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 3.

Mr. Johnson, The Oldest Daguerreotypist now living, and Mr. Gurney, of the firm Gibbs & Gurney, of Vicksburg and Natchez, Miss., have opened a room in the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, at Franklin, where they will remain a short time, for the purpose of practicing the Daguerrean Art in all its minutiae. 

Mr. Johnson is a pioneer in the business, has practiced the Art ever since its introduction into the United States, and is acknowledged by Root, Brady, Plumb and Hill, of New York, and Jacobs, Maguire and Moissenett, of New Orleans, to be the best artist now living in America, as almost all of the above artist have received their instructions direct from him.

We have a beautiful variety of Cases and Lockets of all descriptions, namely—Parodi Cases, Kossuth Cases, Jenny Lind Cases, Catharine Hayes, Eareka Cases, Bridal Cases, Breast Pins, &c. 

The Citizens of Franklin and its Vicinity are invited to call and examine our specimens .

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge made.

N. B.—A rare chance is now offered for obtaining instructions in this beautiful Art, direct from Mr. Johnson.            Charles E. Johnson.  M. J. Gurney.  Franklin, April 3, 1852.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 24, 1852.

1852 April 10.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 10, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 13, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, are making admirable pictures at their rooms, in the Odd Fellows’ building.

1852 April 17.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 17, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, will only remain at their rooms in the Odd Fellows’ building a few days longer.  Those needing pictures had better make an early call.

1852 May 1.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  May 1, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 2.

The Daguerrean Art.

“In framing artists, Art hath thus decreed,

To make some good, but others to succeed.”

Whoever will give themselves the pleasure to visit Mr. Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery, in the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, will see there some most beautiful specimens of that surprising art which so perfectly realizes those lines of Burns, so often quoted—

“O wad some power the giftie gie us

To see oursels as others see us!”

And it may be doubted, if they make the visit, whether they will be found sufficiently indifferent to those charms which are

“More than painting can express.

Or Youthful poets fancy when they love!”

but which can only be transcribed by the nimble pencil of the sun, as to be able to withdraw before challenging the combined efforts of nature and art, to sketch their own dear portraiture!  Try the experiment, fair reader—or you, ye ruder swains: and if you do not seat yourself before Mr. Gurney’s camera ere you leave the gallery it will be because you have never been able to look into your mirror with any degree of satisfaction; but if you once do sit, depends upon it you will form a better estimate of your own beauty than you have ever been able to derive from the flattering compliments of your most partial admirers.  You had better call soon, for Mr. Gurney intends to take his departure from our town next week, sure!

1852 May 8.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  May 8, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 17, P. 2.

This week we have witnessed some beautiful specimens of the Daguerrean Art, emanating from the hands of Mr. Gurney, of Union Hall, among which not the least beautiful of his pictures is that of our humble self!  Start not, gentle reader!—we mean the plate, which in truth far surpasses the original, and that is saying a good deal.  Call and see it, and you will admit that Mr. Gurney has obtained complete mastery of the art; for his good-nature not only dispels all traces of anxiety and care, but lights up the countenance and throws a thousand little fascinations into “the human face divine” during the operation.  There is more in this than many persons are aware of, for the countenance should then wear its most pleasing aspect, and the want of such expression in the picture is too often visited in the artist, when the fault is not his, but our own.

1852 September 1.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) September 1, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 1.

Messrs. Gurney & Co. Would take this opportunity to inform the public, that owing to the very liberal patronage they have received from the citizens of Natches, and the increasing demand for their new style of Daguerreotypes, their gallery will be kept open during the summer months, and will be attended by one of the firm.

Their assortment of stock is complete, comprising everything in their line of business.

They have lately introduced a new style of finishing pictures, which is universally admired.

Our motto has been “perfect satisfaction or no charges;” we extend the same, and solicit in return a continuation of the same liberal patronage heretofore extended to us.

1852 September 4.  The Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  September 4, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 7, P.2.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South.  They have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, etc.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave; also copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia, cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as these artists have all the late important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement ran from September 4, 1852 to April 16, 1853.

1852 October 6.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 6, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 2.

Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery.—The Messrs. Gurney, as will be seen by their card, have just returned from the North with a large stock, and are prepared to execute miniatures in the highest style of the art.  The “golden halo” is certainly a most beautiful improvement.

1852 October 6.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 6, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Gurney’s Picture Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce streets.—Messrs. Gurney, have just returned from the North with a large stock, and are now prepared to execute Miniatures on the most improved principles in a style second to none in the country.

The Pictures taken at their Gallery were pronounced by such Artists as Hawkins, Fontwyne, [sic.] and Porter, of Cincinnati, (which place is the emporium of Daguerreotyping in the United States,) to be superior to any [taken] in that city; and their new style of Golden Halo Daguerreotypes were spoken of in the city papers, as the very acme of Daguerreotyping.

They have brought down a large instruments of the best brand that is made, and are prepared to take them almost as large as life.

Persons dissatisfied with pictures will not be compelled to take them—in which case no charge will be made.

Any pictures taken from the Gallery will be considered as sold, and will not be retaken, unless

for an additional charge, as it wastes the silver plate with no remuneration.

All cash orders for stock, filled with dispatch.  Instruction given in the Art, and all the necessary apparatus furnished for $200.

P. S. They have brought down a Reflector, for taking Views and Residences natural, and they would be happy to execute any orders in that line.

Advertisement was recorded twice on October 6 & 13, 1852.

1852 October 20.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 20, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 44, P. 3.

Gurney’s Picture Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce streets.—Messrs. Gurney, have just returned from the North with a large stock, and are now prepared to execute Miniatures on the most improved principal, in a style second to none in the country.

The Pictures taken at their Gallery were pronounced by such Artists as Hawkins, Fontwyne, [sic.] and Porter, of Cincinnati, (which place is the emporium of Daguerreotyping in the United States,) to be superior to any taken in that city; and their new style of Golden Halo Daguerreotypes were spoken of in the city papers, as the very acme of Daguerreotyping.

They have brought down a large instruments of the best brand that is made, and are prepared to take them almost as large as life.

Persons dissatisfied with pictures will not be compelled to take them—in which case no charge will be made.

Any pictures taken from the Gallery will be considered as sold, and will not be retaken, unless for an additional charge, as it wastes the silver plate with no remuneration.

All cash orders for stock, filled with dispatch.  Instruction given in the Art, and all the necessary apparatus furnished for $200.

P. S. They have brought down a Reflector, for taking Views and Residences natural, and they would be happy to execute any orders in that line.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between October 20, 1852 to June 22, 1853.

1852 January 12.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) January 12, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 21, P. 3.

To all whom it may concern.  Persons knowing themselves to be indebted to Messrs. Gurney for Daguerreotypes, will confer a favor by calling at their Gallery and settling their bills.  M. J. & H. D. Gurney.

1853 January 12.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) January 12, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 4, P. 3.

To all whom it may concern.  Persons knowing themselves to be indebted to Messrs. Gurney for Daguerreotypes, will confer a favor by calling at their Gallery and settling their bills.  M. J. & H. D. Gurney.

1853 February 16.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 16, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 26, P. 1.

Gurney’s.—We spent a pleasant hour a few days since at Gurney’s Daguerrean Rooms, on Commerce street, looking over his specimens.

Mr. Gurney’s pictures are not surpassed by any [we] have ever seen for fidelity of resemblance, or [beauty] and style of finish.  He is an accomplished [artist] who thoroughly and scientifically understands his art, and takes a just professional pride [of] executing every picture in the very highest [and] most perfect and beautiful style.

1853 February 23.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 23, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 27, P. 2.

Washington’s Birth-Day.—A military and civic soiree, we learn, will be given on Tuesday evening at the City Hall.  We have no doubt it will be a delightful affair.

We are requested to state that tickets can be procured on application to S. F. Power, M. J. Gurney, Jno. Abbott and at Warner’s Book Store.

1853 April 6.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 6, 1853,

Vol. XXIV, No. 16, P. 1.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Hillyer—Dear Sir:  I have been in your city but a short time, and am, of course, much pleased.  Among other objects to please the senses, I may mention the Daguerrean rooms of Messrs. Gurney, opposite the agricultural Bank.  They are certainly fitted up in fine style—indeed, unsurpassed by any I have seen in the South.  They have all the latestimprovements of the art.  Never before to-day, did I think myself handsome.  Happening in the Gallery, I could not well resist the temptation to have my face transferred to plat, which was done in ten seconds in splendid style.  The first picture was life-like; but the second—Oh! the second! That was the one that capped the climax.  The artist found some fault with the first, and insisted on taking the second; which was really nonpareil.  After the fine parlor, with its pianos and melodeon, as well as some fine specimens of art, and been scrutinized, your scribbler was ushered into the transferring room, where a queer looking wheclish (sic.) concern prepared the plate.  After this operation, the vapor of the hydrargum was administered; then the rubbing and the powering, and penciling had to be done, and then was done in a trice, your scribbler.

As I am not a citizen of your beautiful town, it might be that my word will not have that weightthat a citizen’s would; but I would say to all, follow the example of.  Scribbler.

P. S.  The artist know not of this composition.

1853 April 23.  The Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  April 23, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 40, P.2.

The Adams Light Guard.  This fine soldierly corps, under command of Capt. Robert Clark, with forty-six rank and file, celebrated their anniversary on Monday, the 18th inst., with unusual eclat and military bearing.  Among their invited guests were Messrs. Thomas Meagher, the exiled Irish patriot, and his associate fellow sufferer in Ireland, Joseph Brennan, Esq.  The first consented, at the request of the company, to deliver the prizes, which he did gracefully, accompanied by a speech. 

The company target was a “used up man,” having within its face ninety-nine musket-balls out of 136 shots.

The dinner was taken by the various messes and their guests in the tents.  That splendid Daguerrean artist, Gurney, was present with his powerful apparatus, and took many views of the full company under arms, in column, in platoon, in line and en echelon.

The following gentlemen of the Light Guard took the target prizes:

1.  John M. Ault, a Silver Cup.

2.  J. Frantz, a company Daguerreotype.

3.  Henry Mingee, a silver Cup.

1853 May 5.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  May 5, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 17, P. 2.

Mr. Gurney, the Daguerrean Artist, is making a professional visit to Pattersonville, which will necessarily be short, as his time is limited; those therefore, who need his services should not procrastinate.

1853 June 11.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  June 11, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 27, P. 4.

Now Is The Time!  Mr. Gurney, of Natchez, Miss., would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Thibodaux and vicinity that he has opened a Gallery, over the Store of Messrs. Badeaux & Bruff,—Main street near Jackson—for the purpose of practicing the beautiful Art of Daguerreotyping.

His pictures are pronounced by distinguished savans to be superior to any taken in the Southern country, and his Golden Halo Daguerreotypes were pronounced by such artist as Fontayne & Porter, Farris and Hawkins, of Cincinnati, to be superior to any taken in that city, and were spoken of in the Cincinnati Nonpareil and the Daily Citizen as the very Acme of Daguerreotyping!

He respectfully solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of this community to call and give him a sitting, free of charge, and test his merits as an artist.  His variety of stock is complete, embracing everything in the line.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made.

Mr. Gurney’s stay in town will be limited to a week or ten days, and those who wish to secure a good and life-like likeness of themselves, will confer a favor by calling soon.

Advertisement ran from June 11 to 25, 1853.

1854 April 26.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 26, 1854, Vol.

XXV, No. 19, P. 1.

The parade at the Adams’ Light Guard anniversary was everything that good have been

expected; the day delightful, and the target-shooting good.  The first prize was won by M. J.

Gurney for the best three shots, and the second prize by Mr. H. J. Stier, for the best single shot.

1854 October 18.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 18, 1854, Vol.

XXV, No. 44, P. 3.

Our friend Gurney called us into his splendid Daguerrean Gallery yesterday, and showed us a

portrait he had just taken of our distinguished fellow citizen, Col. Adam L. Bingaman, and we

must say it was one of the most perfect likenesses we ever saw.  We observed, also, portraits of

Gen, Quitman, and John S. Thrasher, Esq., lately taken.  Gurney is a “trump,” and as an artist, is not to be surpassed.  If, on visiting his Gallery, you don’t sit down and have your countenance transferred to a “plate,” and encased, why, then,—–we’re mistaken.

1854 December 8.  The Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  December 8, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 19, P.2.

M. & J. Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce sts., (Entrance on Main st.,) Natchez, Miss.  The Messrs. Gurney, being determined not to be surpassed in their profession by any artist either North or South, have fitted up their Gallery in a style second to none in the country.

One of the firm has just returned from New York with all the latest improvements in the art, together with a large and most choice selection of Daguerreotype Material which cannot fail to please the most fastidious taste.

Those wishing Pictures and those not wishing Pictures; the fair, the handsome, the ugly, (all can be suited,) and particularly the ladies, are respectfully requested to call and examine their unique style of Pictures, Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.  Stock of all kinds furnished to the trade.

Instructions given in the art, with apparatus, for $200.

Rooms open from 8 o’clock, A. M. till 5 o’clock, P. M.  Terms Cash.

Advertisement was recorded five times between December 8, 1854 to October 26, 1855.

1854 December 23.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  December 23, 1854, Vol. X, No. 1, P. 2.

Photographers.—Gurney, that excellent Daguerreotypist who visited us about eighteen months ago, is again in town.  His rooms are over the store of Badeaux & Bruff, Main street.  Crafts is also here, and has taken rooms over the Postoffice, on Market Street

1855 January 6.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 6, 1855, Vol. X, No. 3, P. 2.

Shadows.—If there be any among our patrons and readers who are admires of themselves, we would urge them to call on Gurney and obtain one of his exquisite daguerreotypes—which cannot be excelled.  Just pop in and admire that life-like stereoscope of R. G. Darden which resembles him more than he resembles himself.  It should be seen to be appreciated and admired.  Don’t forget his rooms over the store of Badeaux & Bruff, corner of Main and Focus Streets.  Our Terrebonne friends can be accommodated nearer home, as Mr. Richardson, Gurney’s partner, has opened a saloon in Houma, where he will be happy to supply those who may favor him with a call, at a trifling expense.

1855 January 13.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 13, 1855, Vol. X, No. 4, P. 2.

Gurney wishes us to signify to our readers, especially those who may wish a good likeness of themselves, that he will close his gallery on Saturday next, the 20th inst. So “Come along, come along, make no delay.”

1856  February 1.  Natchez Daily Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 88, P. 1.

Great Attraction at Gurney’s Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce streets, Natchez.  Messrs. Gurney are now making a new style of Picture called The Ambrotype.

These Pictures are taken on polished glass, and possess great advantages over the best Daguerreotypes, viz: They can be seen in any light; the delineations are much finer and more distinct, are not reversed, as a Daguerreotype, and will never fade.

They have engaged Mr. Charles H. Erwin, from the best Photographic establishment in the North, who will attend to that branch of their business, and they invite the public to examine their specimens and judge for themselves.  Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends can have them enlarged to any size they wish and colored in oil or water colors, as they may wish.  The advantage of a permanent Gallery over an itinerant one, is obvious to every one.

Our arrangements are complete for furnishing Likenesses of all sizes, and colored by the first master of the art, and in any style desired, at New York prices.

Likenesses of Children can be taken by the Ambrotype process almost instantaneously.  dec5.

Advertisement was recorded four times between February 1 to 12, 1856.

1856 May 16.  American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 16, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—Mr. Gurney, the accomplished Ambrotype artist, has arrived in our city as will be seen by reference to our advertising columns.  We have seen some specimens of his work and the are beautiful, beautiful.  This new art will eclipse the Daguerrean altogether.  Call and see Mr. Gurney and his pictures at his rooms.

1856 May 16.  American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 16, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Read!  Read!!  Read!!!  Those wishing one of Gurney’s world renowned pictures will call at the earliest opportunity, as his stay in Yazoo City, is only limited to two weeks.

With his Mammoth Instrument impressions are obtained that astonish even the initiated in the Photographic art.  

Gurney has no rival in taking the immortal never fading Ambrotype.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather from one to ten seconds.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his work.

Instruction given in the art.

Rooms in the Odd Fellows Hall, over Mr. Wilson Jewelry store.

1856 May 23.  American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 23, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Gurney will remain a Few Days Longer Only in Yazoo City by special request, to give those from the country an opportunity to secure one oh his inimitable, unapproachable, never fading ambrotype pictures.

Pressing engagements must hasten his departure.

Rooms in the old Odd Fellows Hall, over Mr. Wilson’s Jewelry store.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 6, 1856.

1856 May 23.  The Weekly American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 23, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Gurney will remain Eight Days Longer Only in Yazoo City to give those from the country an opportunity to secure one of his inimitable, unapproachable, never fading ambrotype Pictures.

Pressing engagements must hasten his departure.

Rooms in the Odd Fellows Hall, over Mr. Wilson’s Jewelry store.  Yazoo City May 21, 1856.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to 30, 1856.

1857  November 3.  Natchez Daily Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  November 3, 1857, Vol. VI, No. 26, P. 2.

Gurney Has Just Returned From The North after an absence of four months, with the largest and finest stock of Photographic material ever brought to a Southern market.  He had a large mammoth Camera made expressly for himself—the largest in America—and a perfect gem in optics; its capacity is sufficient to take a natural size head, and perfectly sharp in every detail.  His rooms have been fitted up anew this summer without regard to expense, making it now the finest furnished Gallery in America, and the universal expression of all of our citizens traveling North the past summer, has been that the best pictures found in New York, did not begin to compare with Gurney’s of Natchez; and some of his Ambrotypes that were taken to Europe this past summer were pronounced by such artists as Claudet and Kilburn, the great photographers of Europe, to far surpass anything made on that continent, where the immortal Daguerre first proclaimed to the world that a crystalized bromoidodized (sic.) silver plate, exposed to the fumes of hydrurgum, (sic.) would develop a duplicate of the original, in all its ramifications.

He is about to introduce a new style of colored pictures called Chromograph, it is colored in oil is finer in texture than an ivory miniature; it is impossible to lose a shade of the likeness: is as durable as an oil painting can be, and will come much cheaper than the regular oil colored Photograph.

All kinds of stock furnished to the trade. 

Advertisement was recorded on November 3 to 19, 1857.

1857  November 10.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  November 10, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 49, P. 3.

Gurney Has Just Returned From The North after an absence of four months, with the largest and finest stock of Photographic material ever brought to a Southern market.  He had a large mammoth Camera made expressly for himself—the largest in America—and a perfect gem in optics; its capacity is sufficient to take a natural size head, and perfectly sharp in every detail.  His rooms have been fitted up anew this summer without regard to expense, making it now the finest furnished Gallery in America, and the universal expression of all of our citizens traveling North the past summer, has been that the best pictures found in New York, did not begin to compare with Gurney’s of Natchez; and some of his Ambrotypes that were taken to Europe this past summer were pronounced by such artists as Claudet and Kilburn, the great photographers of Europe, to far surpass anything made on that continent, where the immortal Daguerre first proclaimed to the world that a crystalized bromoidodized (sic.) silver plate, exposed to the fumes of hydrurgum, (sic.) would develop a duplicate of the original, in all its ramifications.

He is about to introduce a new style of colored pictures called Chromograph, it is colored in oil is finer in texture than an ivory miniature; it is impossible to lose a shade of the likeness: is as durable as an oil painting can be, and will come much cheaper than the regular oil colored Photograph.

All kinds of stock furnished to the trade. 

Advertisement was recorded on November 10 to December 2, 1857.

1858  November 24.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  November 24, 1858, Vol. XXIX, No. 50, P. 2.

List of Interments in the City of Natchez from Aug. 8, 1858 to Nov. 20, 1858.  (The following are abbreviations—Y. F., yellow fever—S. H., State Hospital—M. H., Marine Hospital—U. H., under the hill.)…

November 13—Marsh J. Gurney, age 30, Y. F.

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