Uriah E. May

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Rooms above Capt. Arnold’s Store, Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Uriah E. May was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle (Bedford, Pennsylvania).  The announcement appeared on June 6, 1856. We call attention to the advertisement of Mr. Uriah E. May.  His Daguerrean Rooms is in the new frame building above the store room of Capt. Arnold.  His pictures are highly praised.

The advertisement appeared on June 6, 1856.  O Yes!  Ladies and Gentlemen, call I this way if you please, and have a true likeness of yourselves taken.  Having opened out a new Daguerrean Establishment a few doors west of the Bedford Hotel, I am prepared to execute likenesses in the various styles.  Miniatures set in lockets, medallions, breastpins, etc.  Common and fancy cases just received from the city.  No pains will be spared in trying to suit all who shall give me a call.  I shall remain here but a short time, and persons wanting pictures will please call in soon.  U. E. May.

Uriah E. May is not recorded in other photographic directories.

P. Maxwell

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852-1853       Rooms in Buckland’s Block, Social Hall, Fremont, Ohio.

P. Maxwell was recorded in two advertisements in the Fremont Weekly Freeman (Fremont, Ohio).The first advertisement ran from October 9 to December 30, 1852.  Daguerreotypes!  P. Maxwell would respectfully announced to the citizens of Fremont and vicinity that he is now prepared to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, inferior to none, he therefore invites all who wish anything in his line to give him a call, as he feels assured that he can give satisfaction.  Also:  Those wishing Cutting done will find it to their advantage to give him a call.  Rooms in Buckland’s Block, Social Hall.

The second advertisement ran from January 27 to April 16, 1853.  Daguerreotypes!  P. Maxwell would respectfully announced to the citizens of Fremont and vicinity that he is now prepared to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, inferior to none, he therefore invites all who wish anything in his line to give him a call, as he feels assured that he can give satisfaction.  Also:  Those wishing Cutting done will find it to their advantage to give him a call.  Rooms in Buckland’s Block, Social Hall.

P. Maxwell is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Maxwell is possibly the Maxwell in the firm of Maxwell & Higgins who was active in Fremont in 1851.

Maxwell & Higgins

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1851                Rooms in Caldwell Building, Fremont, Ohio.

Maxwell & Higgins were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Fremont Weekly Freeman (Fremont, Ohio).  The announcement appeared on May 31, 1851.  Paragraphs for all to read.  Maxwell & Higgins have opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the Caldwell building.  An excellent opportunity to obtain first rate likenesses.  See their advertisement in another column of the Freeman.

The advertisement ran from May 31 to August 2, 1851. Daguerreotypes!  Maxwell & Higgins Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Fremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Daguerrean Likenesses in all kinds of weather, and in a manner which cannot be surpassed by any.

Their apparatus new and of the best quality, Large size Camera which has been tested by one of the best operators in Cleveland.  Mr. Maxwell who will be the principal operator, has given his attention to the art for some time past and took lessons and operated with Mr. T. L. Kennan, also received additional instructions of Johnson & Fellows the most experienced and successful artists of Cleveland.  And has made arrangements so that he will receive immediately all improvements or new discoveries in the Art.

Rooms in the Caldwell Building a few doors south of Mr. Zieglers new store.

Maxwell & Higgins are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Maxwell is possibly P. Maxwell who was active in Fremont from 1852 to 1853.

Maxham & Tapley

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                16 Harrington Corner, opposite the City Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Maxham & Tapley (Benjamin D. Maxham & Charles E. Tapley) were recorded in one  advertisement that ran from June 19 to September 13, 1856 in the Worcester Daily Spy  (Worcester, Massachusetts).  Special Notices.  B. D. Maxham Would respectfully invite all those wishing superior Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, to call at his old stand, where they can procure likenesses taken by himself or Mr. Tapley, an old and experienced operator from the City of New York.  No 12½ or 25 cent pictures will be taken by them—their time and talent will be devoted to their profession, which they wish to make honorable, by giving good pictures at reasonable prices to all who may favor them with their patronage.

Ladies and gentlemen, please call at No. 16 Harrington Corner, opposite the City Hall, and examine specimens. B. D. Maxham, C. E. Tapley.

Both Maxham and Tapley are recorded in other photographic directories but not as partners.

Maxham & Gorham

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                41 Orange Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Maxham & Gorham were recorded in an announcement on July 15, 1848 in the Nantucket Inquirer (Nantucket, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Those wishing Likenesses of themselves or friends, can procure them, of any shade or color desired, at Maxham & Gorham’s.  41 Orange Street.

Maxham & Gorham are not recorded in other photographic directories.

C. B. Matteson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Greene, New York.

C. B. Matteson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 29 to March 5, 1857 in The Chenango American (Greene, New York). Daguerreotypes.  C. B. Matteson, Would respectfully inform the public that he has taken rooms formerly occupied by H. A. Stambaugh, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotypes in the most approved style of the art.  He warrants to give perfect satisfaction, or make no charge.  Give him a call.

C. B. Matteson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Thomas B. Masury

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844                Mechanic Hall Building, Salem, Massachusetts.

Thomas B. Masury was recorded in one advertisement that ran from February 29 to April 22, 1844 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, At Greatly Reduced Prices!  Room in the Mechanic Hall Building, directly over J. Marks & Son’s Fruit Store, (formerly occupied by Snell & Bowdoin.)

A Perfect Likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and in as beautiful style as elsewhere.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Rooms open at all hours of the day for visitors.  Miniatures, neatly set in Cases or Lockets from $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or other paintings.  Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale, and Instruction given as above by. Thomas B. Masury.

Thomas B. Masury is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. P. Masterson

Ambrotypes, ,

1857-1859       Rooms on Pike Street, in D. T. Cox’s Building, Port Jervis, New York.

E. P. Masterson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 12, 1857 to February 3, 1859 in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York).  Collodion Pictures On Glass.—The undersigned would respectfully call the attention of the public to his new process of taking Collodion Pictures on Glass, which are in every respect Far Superior to the best results of the Daguerreotype—having none of that objectionable glare, and are perfectly distinct in any angle.

Their Tone Is Soft, Velvety, and harmonious, and possesses all the freshness and beauty of a steel engraving.  Their brilliancy is not impaired by time, but remains perfectly clear and distinct for ages, and serves as a memento to be handed down from generation to generation.  They are not liable to spoil by accident, being proof against acids, water and air.

Persons wishing a Beautiful, Colored, Life-Like Picture, Will do well to call.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.  Rooms with sky-light in D. T. Cox’s Building, Pike-st., near the depot.       E. P. Masterson, Port Jervis, July 25, 1857.

E. P. Masterson Is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. Mason

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1848                3 Crandell’s Block, Taunton, Massachusetts.

S. Mason was recorded in two advertisements that ran in The True Democrat (Taunton, Massachusetts). The first advertisement ran from August 30 to November 1, 1848. S. Mason, Portrait Painting and Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.

The second advertisement ran from November 9, to December 27, 1848.  S. Mason, Portrait Painting No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.  Daguerreotype Miniature In handsome Morocco Cases taken for One Dollar.

S. Mason is not recorded in other photographic directories. This is possibly Sanford Mason, a portrait painter who was active in Providence, Rhode Island, Boston and Philadelphia.[1]

[1] The New York Historical Society Dictionary of Artists in America 1584-1860.

Mason & Sibley

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

Mason & Sibley (J. L. Mason & C. Sibley) was recorded in an advertisement that appeared on July 30, 1852 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Mason & Sibley Are Now In Town, with their, Mammoth Traveling Daguerreian Saloon.  The largest Ever Built, and on the principle of the Best City Rooms, with one Large Sky, and 2 Large Side Lights, which can be so arranged as to produce any kind of shade desirable.

We would invite the citizens of Barre, and vicinity, to give us a call, whether they wish to sit for a picture or not.  Pictures put up of every size and style.

Pictures of the Sick or Deceased, taken at their Residence at all times, by giving short notice.  We keep posted up in all the Improvements of the Art from Europe and this Country, Let The Cost Be What It May.  Cloudy weather preferable, except for Children. Any one wishing to learn the Art, are requested to call at the National, and make inquiries.  Stock and Apparatus furnished to Pupils at the Wholesale Prices.  The Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common.  J. L. Mason, C. Sibley, Proprietors and Artists. Barre, July 16, 1852.

Mason & Sibley are not recorded in other photographic directories.