Fontaine, Alfred B.

1857-1858       Address Unknown, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.[1]

1859-1860       55 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

1859 January 13.  The Prairie News.  (Okolona, Mississippi.)  January 13, 1859, Vol. VII, No. 18, P. 2.

“O’wad some Power the giftie gie us,

To see oursels as others see us.”

Thus spoke the Scotch bard; but it must be remembered he did not live in these times when

Fontaine and Saunders take such lifelike pictures.  See card.

1859 January 13.  The Prairie News.  (Okolona, Mississippi.)  January 13, 1859, Vol. VII, No. 18, P. 2.

Fontaine & Sanders.  Star Photographic and Ambrotype Gallery. Over Blochs Music Store.  No. 55 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Ala.

Where they will be pleased to see their friends and the Public generally.

Ed Mullen is in the Concern.                                     

Advertisement ran from January 13 to September 8, 1859.

1860 January 11.  Mobile Register.  (Mobile, Alabama.)  January 11, 1860, Vol. XXXII, New Series—Vol VI, No. 1624, P. 3.

Great Excitement ..At.. Fontaine, White & Co.’s Gallery!  ..And.. Great Reduction in Prices of Pictures!  Ivorytypes, Taken Only At This Gallery.

Something new and decidedly the most beautiful Picture ever exhibited in the City of Mobile.  These Pictures are Painted in Oil, and surpass all others in brilliancy and depth of tone, and Warranted never to Fade.  Come one, come all, and examine them.

We are also prepared to take all kinds of Pictures at prices much lower than any Gallery in the southern country, and will guarantee them equal, if not superior to any ever offered.

Being supplied with the best Artists, we can offer superior Pastel Pictures at one half the price now offered by any Gallery in the City, and Oil Paintings superior to any ever offered.

We also take Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and a great variety of other Types, unequalled by any other Gallery in the State.

Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the size of life, by the Solar Camera and painted in Oil, Pastel and Aux Crayon.

Call and examine specimens at No. 55 Dauphin Street, up stairs.  Ladies are especially invited to give us a call.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

Prices to suit the times, from $1 to $1,000.


[1] Shot In Alabama A History Of Photography 1839-1841 Ana A List Of Photographers.

Folger, Thomas G.

1856-1857       142 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1856 December 6.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 6, 1856, No. 10,418, P. 2.

Beautiful Pictures.  Next to a beautiful woman we admire beautiful pictures.  These may be seen, brought to the highest perfection the Camera can attain, at Folger & Co.’s Daguerrian Gallery, over the Propeller Printing Office, No. 142 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 12, 1856.

1856 December 23.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 6, 1856, No. 10,422, P. 2.

Splendid Daguerreotypes for Christmas and New Year’s presents taken at Folger & Co.’s Gallery, over the Propeller Printing Office, No. 142 Washington street.

1856 January 15.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.), January 15, 1856, No. 13, P. 4.

“A Single Ray Of Sunshine” will do for poetry, but a full supply is necessary to produce a faithful and vivid daguerreotype.  Take advantage, therefore, of the present season, and call upon Messrs. Folger & Co., No. 142 Washington street, over the well known Propeller Printing office.

1856 February 25.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.), February 25, 1856, No. 47, P. 4.

A Good Likeness for the small sum of twenty-five cents.  This is an excellent season to have the likeness of yourself and relatives daguerreotyped, which will become grateful souvenirs in the future.  Call on Folger & Co., over the Propeller Printing Office, 142 Washington street.  They are the most successful artist in this department of scientific art.


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

Flint Enamel Ware

1851                Address Unknown, Benningham, New Hampshire.

1851 March 27.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 27, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. XXIV, P. 1.

Flint Enamel Ware.  Some ten or fifteen years ago, Mr. Fenton a manufacturer of Fire Brick, &c., at Benningham, Vt., commenced a course of experiments on the liquefaction by heat and intermingling in various proportions, of the flint quartz, &c., used in his business…

The Flint Enamel Ware, though especially prized by us for its capacity to supersede the enameled wares now used for milk pans, stew pans, coffee-urns, &c., is intended to subserve far wider circle of uses.  Among the articles into which it has already been fashioned are water jugs, stove-urns, mantel and other parlor ornaments, lamps, and candlesticks, table-slabs, door-plates, door-knobs, block letters, daguerreotype frames, inkstands, pitchers, wash-bowls, bathing-tubs, spittoons, &c., &c.

Fletcher, A.

1848                Room over S. R. B. Wales’s Stove and Tin Store, Bellows Falls, Vermont.

1848 May 11.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  May 11, 1848, Vol. X, No. 28, Whole No. 496, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  A. Fletcher, would give notice to the inhabitants of Bellows Falls and vicinity, that he has taken a room over S. R. B. Wales’s Stove and Tin Store, where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses in the most perfect manner.  Miniatures taken every day without regard to weather and at less expense than at any other place in the State.  Liberal reduction made on families.—Warranted perfect or no sale.  Don’t delay, for our stay will be short.  Bellows Falls, May 2d, 1848.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

Fletcher, A.

1846                Rooms in the Bank Building, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1846 November 19.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  November 19, 1846, Vol. 45, No. 14, P. 3.

Those who wish for “accurate likenesses” are referred to the Daguerreotype Room, in the Bank House, as advertised.

1846 November 19.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  November 19, 1846, Vol. 45, No. 14, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Daguerreotype Room, In The School Room—Bank Building.  The subscriber would inform the inhabitants of this village and vicinity that he is prepared at all times to impart his professional services to all who wish accurate Likenesses.

He warrants perfect satisfaction or no charges made.  Please call and examine his Miniatures.  Miniatures taken by others and not given satisfaction, will be taken over on reasonable terms.  A. Fletcher.

Advertisement ran from November 19 to December 17, 1846.

Fleming, Robert

1857                Address Unknown, Zanesville, Ohio.[1]

1858                Address Unknown, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

1859-1860       Address Unknown, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.1

1858 October 29.  The Wyandot Pioneer.  (Upper Sandusky, Ohio.)  October 29, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 3, P. 1.

List of Premiums, Awarded at the Seventh Annual Fair of the Wyandot County Agricultural Society, held at Upper Sandusky, O.  October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 1858….

Class No. 2.  Miscellaneous Articles…best display of ambrotypes and daguerreotypes by Robert Fleming…The case of dental work by Drs. Rhodes & Myers, and the display of ambrotypes and daguerreotypes by Robert Fleming were especially recommended.


[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900. (1857 possibly same person)

Fitzgibbon, William

1852                Post Office and Centre Streets, Galveston, Texas.

1852                Corner of Preston and Main Streets, Houston, Texas.

1852 February 9.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  February 9, 1852, Vol. III, No. 1, Whole No. 209, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. 

“Secure the shadow ere the substance Fade,

“Let nature copy that which nature made.”

Think not these portraits, by the sunlight made.  Shades through they are, will like a shadow fade; No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie, [eye.  When death’s cold film spreads o’er the beaming Fitzgibbon’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay, will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

Our galleries are open from sun-rise to sun-set, at the corner of Post office and Centre streets, Galveston, and corner of Preston and Main streets, Houston, where we will be pleased to see visitors to examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not.  For portraits of Adults, by our process and improved instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children, a clear day (between eleven and two) is best.

In dress, ladies are recommended to wear figured or dark material; plaid, figured or striped dresses for children.  White, light-blue and pink, should be avoided.

Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes copied.  Views of buildings taken.  Invalids waited upon, and likenesses of deceased persons taken.  Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists.

N. B.—Operators wishing to purchase materials, can now be supplied with Cameras, Cases, Plates, and other necessary articles appertaining to the business, and at New Orleans prices.  F. B. & S. jan. 29.

Advertisement was recorded on February 9, March 22, & May 10, 1852.

1852 March 22.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  March 22, 1852, Vol. III, No. 13, Whole No. 221, P. 4.

Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists And General Dealers in Daguerreotype Stock all descriptions.  Corner of Post office and Centre Streets, Galveston; and Corner Main and Preston sts., Houston.

Advertisement was recorded on March 22 & May 10, 1852.

Fitch, John L.

1845                Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1845-1846       Water Street, Two Doors from Wall, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1846                Main Street, Sterling Block, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Watches, Jewelry, &C.  New Store and New Goods.  Fitch & Wordin.  Having just opened their stock of Watches, Jewelry, Fancy Good’s, &c. and respectfully solicit  the patronage of their friends and the public.

Gold and Silver detached and anchor lever Watches; gold and silver Lepine and Plain do.; gold Guard and Fob Chains, do. Keys, gold and silver Pencils, gold Pens, Ladies Broaches of the latest fashion, Gent’s do., Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings; plain and fancy Studs, gold Lockets, Miniature Cases, Medallions, Snaps and Bracelet Clasps.

Gold and Silver Spectacles, Steel Beads, Purse Rings, Purse and Bag Clasps, Fine Purses, Tweezers, Pocket Books and Wallets, Fine Knives, Scissors and Razors Strops, Tooth, Nail, Leather and Hair Brushes, and Silver and Plated Spoons.

Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry repaired in the neatest manner, and on reasonable terms.  All work will be warranted to perform well.

One door north of the Sterling Hotel, at the head of Wall, and West side of Main Streer.  John L. Fitch.]  [Cha’s W. Wordin.

1845 December 30.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 30, 1845, Vol. XXXV, No. 1863, New Series Vol. IV, No. 209, P. 3.

Removed.  Fitch & Wordin have removed their stock of Watches and Jewelry to the store of A. Hamilton & Co. on Water street, two doors from Wall, where they will be pleased to sell or show their Goods, to all who may favor them with a call.

Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry carefully repaired and warranted. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures taken up stairs.

Advertisement ran from December 30, 1845 to March 10, 1846.

1845 December 30.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 30, 1845, Vol. XXXV, No. 1863, New Series Vol. IV, No. 209, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Plain and Colored.  Fitch & Wordin are now prepared to take Miniatures in the latest and most approved manner, having been instructed by the best operators in the country, they flatter themselves the few (only) can XL them.  Specimens can be seen at their store in Water street, two doors from Wall.  Pictures warranted not to fade.

Advertisement ran from December 30, 1845 to March 10, 1846.

1846 May 5.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  May 5, 1846, Vol. XXXV,I No. 1881, New Series Vol. IV, No. 227, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Gallery Removed to Sterling Block, Main Street, where pictures can be had at short notice.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to October 6, 1846.

Fish, Addison A.

1854-1856       228 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1855                50 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1854 May 5.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 5, 1854, Vol. XXXV, No. 1770, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms, Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 Cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to 19, 1854.

1854 September 9.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  September 9, 1854, Vol. LXV, No. 36, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 9 to October 7, 1854.

1854 September 14.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 14, 1854, Vol. X, No. 20, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 14 to October 12, 1854.

1854 September 15.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 15, 1854, Vol. XI, No. 13, Whole No. 533, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 13, 1854.

1854 September 15.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 15, 1854, Vol. XLVIII, No. 42, Whole No. 2500, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 13, 1854.

1854 September 16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 16, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 10, Whole No. 894, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to October 14, 1854.

1854 September 21.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  September 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1854.

1854 September 21.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  September 21, 1854, Vol. XVII, No. 876, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1854.

1855 March 10.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  March 10, 1855, Vol. LXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to April 7, 1855.

1855 March 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 15, 1855, Vol.

X, No. 46, P. 3. 

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 15 to April 12, 1855.

1854 March 16.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 16, 1854, Vol. XI, No. 39, Whole No. 549, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 16 to April 13, 1855.

1855 March 16.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  March 16, 1855, Vol. XLIX, No. 16, Whole No. 2526, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 16 to April 13, 1855.


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

Fischer & Brother

1859                103 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1859 July 30.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 30, 1859, Vol. III, No. 445, P.1.

A specimen of Photography.—We have received, from Messrs. Fisher & Bro., daguerrean artist, No. 103 Baltimore street, a very excellent photograph of the N. E. Corner of Baltimore and North Streets, as seen from the point of view commanded by their gallery.  The office of the Daily Exchange is the focal point, and, in addition to the objects usually grouped about that interesting edifice, we have the new city railroad car standing in front, with the horses attached, but by no means such a crowd as have generally been staring at that wonderful machine.  Nothing but the interposition of the car prevents the reading of the telegrams on the bulletin board.  The artists will please receive our thanks for their attention.