Harned, J. L.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1846                140 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1846                Union House, Montpelier, Vermont.

1846 September 10.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 10, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 43, Whole No. 2082, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Messrs. Harned & Tileston, (Recently from Van Loan & Mayall’s celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) Respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Montpelier and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Union House, and are fully prepared to take likenesses in the Daguerrian method, either separately or in groups, in the best manner, and neatly set in Morocco cases, lockets, etc. on the most favorable terms.

Having procured the Improved German Camera, the best and most perfect instrument in use, and having availed themselves of the latest improvements in the art, they have no hesitation in saying they can give perfect satisfaction.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, and judge for themselves.

Prices of Pictures from $1.50 to $5.00.

N. B.  Through instruction given in the art on reasonable terms, together with a knowledge of the manufacture of all the chemicals used.  Montpelier, September 9, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 10 to October 1, 1846.

1846 October 8.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 8, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 47, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston, at the Union House, furnish superb daguerreotype likenesses.  We have never seen better ones.

1846 October 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

1846 October 15.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 48, Whole No. 2087, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

1846 October 30.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 30, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Whole No. 415, P. 3.

Musical Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston advertise in a Montpellier paper that they  “will furnish likenesses, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish, stands unrivalled, and cannot fail of giving entire satisfaction.”  They also invite the public to call and see them perform.  Montpelier must be a place of wonders, and the members of the Legislature will have a fine opportunity of seeing sights and hearing sounds there which cannot be seen and heard anywhere else!  We presume these musical Daguerreotypes are something like musical glasses, or bells!  Perhaps the Green Mountain Freeman can give us a history of the instrument.

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…

Hardy, George

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1851                20 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1851 February 25.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 109, P. 2.

We desire to call the attention of any of our readers who may be in want of a first rate daguerreotype likeness of themselves or their friends, to the establishment of Mr. Geo. Hardy, successor to that celebrated artist T. H. [sic.] Cathan[2], No. 20 Washington street, up stairs.  For correctness of expression, beauty of finish and delicacy of coloring, his pictures cannot be excelled by those of any artist in the city.  His prices, also, are exceedingly reasonable.

1851 March 3.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 3, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 114, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Spring has come, and those who are in want of a good and pleasing picture should secure it now, while they are free from the tan and and freckles are ever attendant on this season of the year.  And we would advise all our friends, who are in want of one to call on Mr. Hardy, 20 Washington street.  For softness of expression and beauty of finish, his pictures are excelled by none.

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

[2] Lucius H. Cathan.

Hardy, David

Daguerreotypes, , ,

N. D.               Address Unknown, Cape Ann, Massachusetts.

1848                Institute Hall, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1848                Ocean House, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1850                Address Unknown, Keene, New Hampshire.

1848 September 2.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1848, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 36, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  D. Hardy, Would invite the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Gloucester and vicinity to his Daguerreotype Miniatures, which he is now daily executing at his rooms at Institute Hall.

Having had an extensive practice with the best operators of New York and Philadelphia, and possessing a through knowledge of all the Recent Improvements in the art, and having the best of Apparatus and Materials, he is enabled to produce Pictures which for brilliancy of tone and finish, and unerring faithfulness of expression, are unsurpassed by any in the world.

Pictures taken any size, and neatly set in lockets, pins, cases or frames.

Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to 23, 1848.

1848 September 30.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1848, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 40, P. 3.

$1.00 For the best Daguerreotype Likenesses, including the Case, D. Hardy, has removed from the Institute Hall, and taken rooms at the Ocean House, where he will remain for a short time, and all who wish for a first rate Daguerreotype can be accommodated at short notice for the exceeding low price of $1.00.

Advertisement was recorded three times between September 30 to October 21, 1848.

1851 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 228, P. 2.

A Lucky Californian.—The Mail tells a story of a returned Californian Named David Hardy a native of Langdon, N. H., who for a time took daguerreotypes on Cape Ann, and got trusted for a passage to California, who has just returned with a “big pile,” paid up his debts, and intends to live easily in future.

1851 July 31. New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 31, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 31, P. 2.

Lucky.—The Mail tells a story of a returned Californian Named David Hardy a native of Langdon, N. H., who for a time took daguerreotypes on Cape Ann, and got trusted for a passage to California, who has just returned with a “big pile,” paid up his debts, and intends to live easily in future.

Hanmer & Forbes

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Address Unknown, East Hartford, Connecticut.

1852 August 28.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 28, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4571, P. 3.

For Sale, A Travelling Daguerreian Gallery, of superior style and finish.  It must be sold, and can be had at a low price.  Enquire of Hanmer & Forbes.  East Hartford.

Hankins, Thomas

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1851                Head of Market, over Messrs. McClelland, Nashville, Tennessee.

1853                Address Unknown, Aberdeen, Mississippi.

1851 October 2.  Christian Advocate.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 2, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 38, Whole No. 777, P. 2.

We call attention to the advertisement of Mr. Hankins.  He is certainly a superior artist, and will give satisfaction to all those who desire to preserve the likenesses of themselves or their families.  We think we have never known his pictures excelled.

1851 October 2.  Christian Advocate.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 2, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 38, Whole No. 777, P. 3.

Hankins Beautiful Daguerreotypes.  The Largest Gallery In The West.  The process by which I am now taking likenesses is entirely new and original, and considered by the best judges to be the greatest improvement ever made in the art.  The images are not only remarkably clear and distinct, so far as the delineation of features is concerned, but posses a beauty of shade and color which approximate them to the most costly work of the painter, while the likeness is of necessity more precise, being the work of nature and art combined.  Portraits beautifully colored if required.

Persons Generally are respectfully solicited to call and examine a collection of specimens, whether they wish to sit for a likeness or not.

Gallery at the head of Market, Public Square, over the store of Messrs. McClelland.

Operators generally can be supplied with stock, upon the best terms; with the advantage of obtaining my unequalled sensitive electric compound.  Every variety of case and plate constantly on hand.  Thomas Haskins.

Advertisement ran from October 2 to 23, 1851.

1853 April 16.  The Weekly Independent.  (Aberdeen, Mississippi.)  April 16, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 52, Whole No. 416, P.3.

Delays are Dangerous!  The most important concerns of life are too often deferred until a more convenient season, and lasting regrets are frequently the consequence of unnecessary delays.—To-morrow, the kind parent, the beloved child, the affectionate companion, the esteemed friend, the object of your warmest affection, may leave for a distance land, or be laid where your eyes never can behold their features, except in the form we propose to effect for you.  Readers, if you have a kind friend, in whom you feel an interest, and your kind feelings are reciprocated, that friend will value a precious memorial, if taken in our late and improved style.  To all who have lost a relative or friend, and have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look upon, how vary valuable would one of our Life-Like Pictures be.  How often is the remark made?  “Oh, what would I give for such a picture of my parent, child or friend!”  Now, while your mind is interested, we advise you to call at once and have your picture taken by Hankins—return home delighted, and in after life you will thank us for these timely suggestions.

Old images Improved, Exact Copies of Pictures taken, or reduced in size for medallions, Rings and breast-pins, Cases Of All Sorts On Hand!  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.  We design making our Gallery a permanent and pleasant Place of Resort for citizens and strangers.  You cannot call to often.—

We particularly ask the attention of the Ladies.  Thos. Hankins.  January 22, 1853.

1853 April 16.  Weekly Conservative.  (Aberdeen, Mississippi.)  April 16, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 52, Whole No. 416, P.3.

Delays are Dangerous!  The most important concerns of life are too often deferred until a more convenient season, and lasting regrets are frequently the consequence of unnecessary delays.—To-morrow, the kind parent, the beloved child, the affectionate companion, the esteemed friend, the object of your warmest affection, may leave for a distance land, or be laid where your eyes never can behold their features, except in the form we propose to effect for you.  Readers, if you have a kind friend, in whom you feel an interest, and your kind feelings are reciprocated, that friend will value a precious memorial, if taken in our late and improved style.  To all who have lost a relative or friend, and have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look upon, how vary valuable would one of our Life-Like Pictures be.  How often is the remark made?  “Oh, what would I give for such a picture of my parent, child or friend!”  Now, while your mind is interested, we advise you to call at once and have your picture taken by Hankins—return home delighted, and in after life you will thank us for these timely suggestions.

Old images Improved, Exact Copies of Pictures taken, or reduced in size for medallions, Rings and breast-pins, Cases Of All Sorts On Hand!  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.  We design making our Gallery a permanent and pleasant Place of Resort for citizens and strangers.  You cannot call to often.—

We particularly ask the attention of the Ladies.   Thos. Hankins.  January 22, 1853.

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.

Handerson, L. R.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Rooms in Stickney’s Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1842 May 26.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 26, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 400, P. 2.

Just look at Mr. Henderson’s card in our advertising columns.  Mr. H. is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in a style equal to any thing in this country.  Mr. H. has provided himself with the proper plates, and will take the miniatures of a whole family on one plate.  His rooms, in Stickney’s Block, directly opposite the State House, are open at all times during the day.

1842 May 26.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 26, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 400, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures Taken at No. 2, Stickney’s Brick Block, Up Stairs, By l. r. Handerson.  Miniatures can be taken in all weather, and equal to any taken in any place in the United States.

L. R. H. having provided himself with the proper plates, can, if desired, take miniatures of the whole family on one plate.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to July 28, 1842.

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.