Harrison, Benjamin Franklin

Daguerreotypes, Stereoviews, , , , ,

1852-1853       Front Street, Mozart Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1853                Over Mr. Whaley’s Jewelry Store, New Bern, North Carolina.

1852 December 3.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  December 3, 1852, Vol. 9, No. 13, P. 3.

Something New.  A branch of Whitehurst’s Daguerrean Gallery in Wilmington, N. C.  The undersigned having taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. J. W. Gulick, is now prepared to take Likenesses of any who may favor him with a sitting.  By the aid of his new Sky Light (which has been constructed on the most approved and scientific plan) and his quick-working Camera; enables him to guarantee a Picture equal to any taken in any State in the Union, and in as short a space of time.  He most respectfully invites one and all to call and examine his specimens.  Cloudy weather preferable, (except for children.)  Come one, come all, and secure the shadow ere the substance fades.  B. F. Harrison & Co., Mozart Hall, over Messrs. Polley & Hart’s Store, Front-st.  Nov. 29th, 1852.

Advertisement ran on December 3 & 10, 1852.

1853 January 14.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  January 14, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 20, P. 3.

Branch Of Whitehurst’s Gallery.  Every Day Chat.  How beautiful they are; that is just like you. Miss H.; I never saw anything more perfect; how distinct they all are; they seem to almost speak, though that is not wonderful.  Whitehurst’s Pictures speak for themselves in tone and finish.  All who visit Whitehurst’s Gallery, are struck with their beauty and life-like expressions.  When it is known that we finish such gems to our patrons, is it wonderful that our business is so rapidly increasing?  Mr. Harrison, the skillful and experienced operator, is still at my Gallery in this city, and all who may favor him with a call, can be furnished with one or more of those fine Sky-light Daguerreotypes!  Likeness taken equally well in all weather.  Remember, Whitehurst has the only Gallery in the City.  B. F. Harrison & Co., Mozart Hall, over Messrs. Polly & Hart’s store, Front street, Wilmington, N. C.

Advertisement ran on January 14 to 28, 1853.  

1853 June 10.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  June 10, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 40, P. 2.

Stereoscopes or Solid Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Harrison, the operator at Whitehurst’s Gallery in Wilmington, showed us yesterday evening a specimen of the new style and arrangement of daguerreotypes, which Whitehurst has recently patented under the above title.  It would be somewhat difficult to explain the arrangement, but the effect is beautiful, and well worthy a visit to Mr. Harrison’s room in the Mozart Hall building.  We have little doubt but that the improvement will be generally adopted.

1853 July 22.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  July 22, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 46, P. 3.

Wonderful, Yet None The Less Beautiful.  If you will go to the Whitehurst Gallery, over Messrs. Polley & Hart’s Store, Front street, the whole matter will be explained by the excellent and accommodation operator, Mr. B.F. Harrison, whose experience in the beautiful art of Daguerreotyping now enables him to rank among the first artists in this profession.  With all his honest affability and kindness. If you give him an opportunity he will steal from nature its most lovely smiles.  We would advise all who want a perfect and never-fading likeness to go immediately and don’t forget to enquire for the Ivory and Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes; they are new and beautiful beyond conception, having almost the infallibility of life.  You will be impressed at once with the fact that nature can copy that which nature made.  Rooms open from 8 o’clock to sunset.  Hours for children 10 to 3 o’clock.  No choice of days for adults.  B. F. Harrison & Co.

Advertisement ran from July 22 to November 18, 1853.

1853 October 1.  The Weekly News.  (New Burn, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 36, P. 3.

Wonderful, Yet None The Less Beautiful.  If you will go the Mr. Harrison’s Gallery over Mr. Whaley’s Jewelry Store the whole matter will be explained to you by him, whose long experience in the beautiful art of Daguerreotyping, now enables him to rank among the first artists in his profession.  With all his honest affability and kindness, if you give him an opportunity, he will steal from nature its most lovely smiles.  We would advise all who want a perfect and never-fading likeness to go immediately to Mr. Harrison’s rooms; don’t forget to enquire for the Ivory Daguerreotypes!  They are new and beautiful beyond conception having almost the infallibility of life, you will be impressed at once with the fact that nature can copy that which nature made.  Rooms open from 8 o’clock to sunset.  Hours for children from 10 to 3 o’clock.  no choice of days for adults.  B. F. Harrison & Co. New Burn, October 1, 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to December 24, 1853. 

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.

Harris, Hiram V.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       333 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851                236 Grand Street, corner Bowery, New York, New York.

1851-1854       132 Bowery, New York, New York.

1851 August 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 24, 1851, Whole No. 6877, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Colored, For Fifty Cents.—To those who have been disappointed in getting a good likeness where they have paid three times the amount of the above, we would say, go to H. V. Harris’ Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand street, corner of the Bowery, where the best pictures are taken, and no humbug.  Two young men wanted to learn.

1851 October 18.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3277, P. 2.

Colored Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents at H. V. Harris’s Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery.  The only place where a likeness is colored and warranted for 50 cents, in a nice case.  Don’t mistake the numbers—132 Bowery, and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery, over Story’s.

1851 October 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1851, Whole No. 6932, P. 5.

Colored Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents at H. V. Harris’s Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery.  The only place where a likeness is colored and warranted for 50 cents, in a nice case.  Don’t mistake the numbers—132 Bowery, and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery, over Story’s.

Advertisement ran from October 18 to 27, 1851.

1853 January 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 11, 1853, Whole No. 7375, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—Cut This Out and go to H. V. Harris’ splendid gallery, corner Bowery and Grand street, where the best pictures are taken, and warranted to please.  A splendid assortment of fancy cases for presents.

1853 January 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 12, 1853, Whole No. 7376, P. 5.

50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Cut this out, and go to H. V. Harris, corner Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are taken in any weather, by sky or side light.

1853 February 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 21, 1853, Whole No. 7366, P. 3.

50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—The Finest Class of pictures taken are at H. V. Harris’, corner of Bowery and Grand street, where the best materials are used and all pictures finished complete without extra charges.  Family groups and children taken correctly.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to 25 and March 1, 1853.

1853 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1853, Whole No. 7382, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—To the People.—Go to H. V. Harris, corner of Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are made from the best materials, and all pictures furnished complete, without extra charges, and no humbug used to hoax the people in for twenty five cents, and then charge them twenty-five cents for case and finishing.

1853 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1853, Whole No.    7392, P. 5.

The Dramatic of the Great Tragedian are not more popular than H. V. Harris’ fifty cent daguerreotypes, corner of Grand & Bowery, where everybody rushes who want a good picture, finished complete from the best materials and warranted to please.  Children and family groups taken correctly.

1853 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1853, Whole No. 7392, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—To the People.—Go to H. V. Harris, corner of Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are made, from the best materials, furnished complete, without extra charges, and warranted to please.  No humbug used here.  Family groups and children taken correctly.

1853 April 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

The Cheapest Daguerreotypes in the World are to be had at H. V. Harris’ splendid gallery, corner Grand street and the Bowery where first class pictures are made from the best materials, and no shaving or humbugging.  A fine collection of fancy cases, cheap.  Call, rain or shine, corner Grand street and the Bowery.

1853 May 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 20, 1853, Whole No. 7454, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes, corner of Grand street and the Bowery, at H. V. Harris’, where none but the best materials are used, and the finest class of pictures made.  Beware of all twenty five cent humbugs.  Don’t go near them, for the ladies are in danger of getting shaved.

1853 June 2.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 2, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3784, P. 2.

25 Cent Daguerreian Depot, No. 132 Bowery next to the new Bowery Savings bank-any quantity of Pictures taken daily of the finest quality.  Call every body.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to 8, 1853.

1853 June 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 11, 1853, Whole No. 7476, P. 4.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes—corner of Grand street and the Bowery, at H. V. Harris’, where first class pictures are made under a skylight, built expressly for the business, and all pictures are finished complete, with ease, coloring, and preserver; none but the best materials used.  No twenty-five cent humbug here.  Call everybody.  H. V. Harris.

1854 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1854, Whole No. 6416, P. 5.

Wanted—Two First Rate Daguerrean Operators, to whom good salaries will be given.  Inquire at H. V, Harris’s daguerrean gallery, corner of the Bowery and Grand street.

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

1845  Not Listed.

1846  oysters, 114 Cherry & 15 Park Row, H-114 Cherry.

1847  oysters, 114 Cherry, H-114 Cherry.

1848  hotel, 200 Chambers, H-200 Chambers.

1849  daguerreotypist, 333 Broadway, H-65 Reade.

1850  daguerreotypist, 333  Broadway, H-481 Pearl.

1851  daguerreotypist, 132 Bowery & 236 Grand, H-4 Munroe.

1852  daguerreotypes, 132 Bowery, H-236 Grand.

1853  daguerreotypes, 132 Bowery, H-236 Grand.

1854  Not Listed.

1855  Not Listed.

Harrington, Lewis L.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849                130 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850                323 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850                Corner of Hudson and Canal Streets, New York, New York.

1851                222 Canal Street, New York, New York.

1852-1854       413 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1850 April 20.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  April 20, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 6, Whole No. 266, P. 3.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, 323 Broadway, New York, (Opposite The Broadway Theatre)  Likenesses for 50 Cents and upwards, with case.  Having fitted up these Rooms for the comfort and convenience of the public, all who wish a Good, Cheap and Durable Likenesses, will need no better guarantee than to know that we employ no halfway operators at this establishment, but give our personal attention to the making of Pictures, and use none but the best materials.

Having had several years’ experience in Daguerreotyping, we flatter ourselves that we can please the most fastidious.  If there are any so foolish as to assert that it is all Humbug to talk of making a Likeness For Fifty Cents, send them to us and we can convince them to the contrary.

N. B. Likenesses of Children make in from 3 to 12 seconds, Daguerreotypes inserted in Lockets, Rings, &c. at reasonable prices.

Remember the number, 323 Broadway, opposite the Broadway Theatre, and first room above the City Hospital.  L. L. Harrington, L. D. Buswell, Proprietors.

Instructions given in the Art.  Apparatus and Stock furnished at the Lowest Prices.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between April 20 to July 20, 1850.

1850 May 12.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 12, 1850, Whole No. 5817, P. 2.

The Cuban Expedition, or one similar in number, may be seen every day moving up Broadway to the Broadway Daguerrean Gallery 323 Broadway, where every body goes to have their pictures made.  This is the best and cheapest place in the city to get a good likeness.  A good likeness in a case, as low as fifty cents.

1850 July 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 4, 1850, Whole No. 5869, P. 2.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, No. 323 Broadway, is the place where all who feel particularly good natured will call to-day, and have their likenesses made.  Harrington & Buswell are prepared to make some less than a thousand. A likeness in a case can be had as low as 50 cents.

1850 September 21.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  September 21, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 28, Whole No. 288, P. 3.

Harrington & Bushnell, at No 323 Broadway, New York, furnish Daguerreotype Pictures at 50 cents, and which they warrant accurate to life.

Please call and examine specimens.  Aug. 24, 1850

Advertisement ran from September 21 to December 7, 1850.

1850 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1850, No. 6034, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes for the Holidays.—Harrington, who has made those superb Daguerreotypes in Broadway, has removed to the corner of Hudson and Canal, and has fitted up a new room with a large skylight, for the purpose of making those ever to be admired likenesses as holiday gifts.  We advise all who wish a cheap, durable and finished picture, to give him a call.

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

1848  Not Listed.

1849  daguerreotypes, 130 Broadway.

1850  daguerreotypes, 323 Broadway. (Harrington & Buswell).

1851  daguerreotypes, 222 Canal, H-52 Sullivan.

1852  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-52 Sullivan.

1853  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-413 Broadway.

1854  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-413 Broadway.

1855  Not Listed.

1856  daguerreotypes, H-223 Chrystie.

1857  Not Listed

Harned, J. L.

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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.