Chase, Anthony

Ambrotypes, , , , ,

1855-1856       Address Unknown, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]

1857-1859       16 Market Square, Fall River, Massachusetts.1

1855 October 11.  Herald of the Times.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  October 11, 1855, Vol. XXVI, No. 1, Whole No. 1354, P. 2.

Aquidneck Fair.  Report of the list Premiums [awarded] by the Aquidneck Agricultural

[Society]…Report of the Committee on Pictures and specimens of art.

Mr. Anthony Chase, Fall River, exhibited 8 creditable specimens of ambrotype pictures, worthy

of notice.

Jos. A. Williams, Newport, exhibited full sized specimens of photographs, Daguerreotypes,

Crystalotypes and ambrotypes pictures of high finish and workmanship, for which he is entitled

to the 1st p.

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

Charter, Miss S. R.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845-1849       8 Tremont Temple, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1846 January 21.  The Emancipator.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 21, 1846, Vol. X, No. 39, Whole No. 507, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes By A Lady.  One of the most perfect Daguerreotype miniatures we have ever examined, is that of a lady, taken by Miss Charter, 8 Tremont Temple.  The face is quite life-like, and free from the dismal aspect which renders these portraits so frequently disagreeable objects for friends to look at.  The back-ground, shading, &c., are all perfect, and show the care of a thorough artist.  Miss C.’s card will be seen in our advertising columns, and promises nothing she cannot perform.  Those who wish for a miniature expressing the emotions of the heart and revealing the internal image in the open countenance to perfect life, may give her a call.

1846 January 21.  The Emancipator.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 21, 1846, Vol. X, No. 39, Whole No. 507, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms:  No. 8, Tremont Temple, First Story, Opposite The Tremont House, Boston.  Miss Charter, Feeling grateful for patronage she has received, begs leave to inform her friends and the public, that she is enabled to present to their inspection as beautiful specimens of the Daguerreotype Art as can be found in the city.  Those desirous of obtaining Miniature Likenesses of themselves, or copies of Portraits, Engravings, Statuary, &c., are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves of the merit of her productions.   Entire satisfaction or no charge.  The best of Apparatus, Cases, Lockets, Frames, Chemicals, &c. for sale.  Instruction given in the Art.

Hours from 7 A. M. to 4 P. M.

Advertisement ran from January 21, 1846 to February 17, 1847.

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

Chapman, Levi

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , , ,

1849-1853       102 William Street, New York, New York.

1852-1854       East 25th, between First Ave. & River, New York, New York.

1854-1856       118 Williams Street, New York, New York.

1849 March 13.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 13, 1849, Whole No. 5394, P. 1.

Levi Chapman, No. 102 William street, New York, Manufacturer Of The  Celebrated Magic Razor Strop, of four sides; also Pocket Books, Wallets, Spectacle and Bankers’ Cases, in every variety, on the most extensive scale.

Daguerreotype Cases $144     {Medium sizes, from $18 to $60 per gross.

{Quarter sizes, from size from $83 2 to $[30] to $84 per gross.

 {Half sizes, from $82 to $144 per gross.

Mats and Preservers of all kinds.  Geo. Dabbs, Jas. Creamer, Agents.                                                           

Advertisement ran from March 13 to May 28, 1849.                                                                                                                             

1852 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Cameras—A New Article, of very superior quality, warranted fully equal to any ever produced in this or any country.  Daguerreotypists visiting this city, will find it to thir advantage to call at the establishment 102 William street.  L. Chapman, importer and dealer in all kinds of daguerreotype goods.

1852 April 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 29, 1852, Whole No. 7120, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Goods—Superior Chemicals prepared expressly for Photographic purposes; Cameras warranted fully equal to any ever produced.  In fact one of the best and most complete assortment of the above goods can be found at the establishment, 102 William street.  L. Chapman, Manufacturer, Importer, and dealer in all kinds of Daguerreotype stock.

1852 May 15.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  May 15, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3456, P. 8.

Daguerreotype Goods.—Superior chemicals prepared expressly for Photographic purposes; Cameras warranted fully equal to any ever produced.  In fact one of the best and most complete assortments of the above goods can be found at the establishment No. 102 Williams-st.  L. Chapman, Manufacturer, Importer, and Dealer in all kinds of Daguerreotype stock.

1852 June 2.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  June 2, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Goods.—Superior chemicals prepared expressly for Photographic purposes.  Cameras warranted fully equal to any ever produced.  In fact one of the best and most complete assortments of the above goods can be found at this establishment, No. 102 William -st.  L. Chapman Manufacturer, Importer, and Dealer in all kinds of daguerreotype stock.

Advertisement ran from June 2, 1852 to December 12, 1853.

1856.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1856-1857, advertisement P. 9.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, &c.  Levi Chapman, 118 William Street, Manufacturer, Importer and Dealer in every description of Daguerreotype, Photographic and Ambrotype materials.

1856 February 5.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  February 5, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 933, P. 2.

Patents for the week ending February 5, 1856….Levi Chapman, of New York, N. Y.—For improved photographic plate vise, patent no. 14,184.

1839.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1839/1840, Published by Thomas Longworth.

Pockbooks, 88 William—h—31 Spruce.

1840.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1840/1841, Published by Thomas Longworth.

Pockbooks, 88 William—residence not listed.

1841.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1841/1842, Published by Thomas Longworth.

Pockbooks, 102 William—h—227 Ave. 3d.

1842.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1842/1843, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 [William]—h—224 William.

1843.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1843/1844, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 [William]—h—224 William.

1844.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1844/1845, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 William—h—224 William.

1845.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1845/1846, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 William—h—224 William.

1846.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1846/1847, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 William—h—224 William.

1847.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1847/1848, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 William—h—224 William.

1848.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1848/1849, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 William—no residence listed.

1849.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1849/1850, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 William—no residence listed.

1850.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1850/1851, Published by John Doggett.

Magic Strop, 102 William—h—E. 234 Ave. 3.

1851.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1851/1852, Published by Doggett & Rode.

Magic Strop, 102 William—h—152 E. 2 3d.

1852.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1852/1853, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Daguerreian Materials, East 25th between First Ave. & River and 102 William—h—East Twenty Third near Third Ave.

1853.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1853/1854, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Daguerreian Materials, East 25th between First Ave. and 102 William—h—East 23d.

1854.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1854/1855, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Daguerreian Materials, Razor Strops. 118 William & East 25th Ave.—h—152 East 23d.

1855.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1855/1856, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Manufacturer of Magic Razor Strops, Portemonnaies and  Daguerreian Materials. 118 William & East 25th Ave.—h—152 East 23d.

1856.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1856/1857, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Manufacturer of Magic Razor Strops, Portemonnaies and  Daguerreian Materials. 118 William & East 25th Ave.—h—152 East 23d.

1857.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1857/1858, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Razor Strops, 120 William.—h—73 Hicks, Brooklyn.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1858/1859, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Agent, 120 William.—h—2 West 25th.

1859.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1859/1860, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Agent, 120 William.—h—2 West 25th.

1860.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1860/1861, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Strops, 113 Walker.—h—113 West 23d.

1861.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.) 1861/1862, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Strops, 113 Walker.—h—113 West 23d.

Chapin, N. T.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1853                No. 6 Union Block, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1854                Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.[1]

1855                180½ Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.1

1855                2 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut.1

1856-1861       297 Main Street, Hartford Connecticut.1

1853 May 25.  Granite State Farmer.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 25, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 21, P. 8.

Ne Plus Ultra.  N. T. Chapin & Co., Daguerreian Artists, Have leased for a term of years the rooms formerly occupied by the Atheneum, No. 6 Museum Building, and remodeled them in a style and convenience unequalled. Having the largest Sky-Light in the city, and availed ourselves of all the Modern Improvements in the art, rendering every facility for taking pictures singly or in groups, we are confident that we shall be able to please the most fastidious.

Our central location cannot fail to enlist the attention [of] the citizens of Manchester and vicinity.

Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and Engravings copied.—Particular attention in taking pictures of Deceased persons.

Cases, Gold Lockets, and Frames For Sale.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement recorded from May 25 to October 19, 1853.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts’ department was much admired, yesterday, by the crowds of visitors.  There are many real gems on exhibition.  Many of the crayon and pencil drawings are executed in the highest style of the art, and many of the paintings possess more than ordinary merit.  The works shown by the Daguerrean artists are many of them really  beautiful specimens, and are the most attractive feature in the room.  The views by Moore are most excellent specimens of the Photographic art…

Chapin & Hopkins have a number of  “Collodron (sic.) Ambrotypes” on exhibition which certainly are not behind any presented.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Madal.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Chapin, Moses Sanford

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , ,

1849                6 Exchange, Chicopee, Massachusetts. [1]

1849                9 Brinley Hall, No.9, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1850                9 & 10 Brinley Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1851                9 Brinley Hall, No.9., Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1852-1855       Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1856                227 Main, Clark’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1857                Main, Clark’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1859                Clark’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1860-1861       American House Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1862                197 Main, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1862                Union Art Gallery, New Bern, North Carolina[2]

1863-1866       Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1876                86 Front, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1877                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1878                204 Front, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1879                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1849 October 4.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 4, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 96, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotype Establishment, No. 9 Brinley Hall, No. 9

The proprietor of this Establishment is prepared, as usual, to furnish his friends and the public with the most perfect Daguerreotypes that can be produced.  Of the character of the pictures executed at this long established Gallery, it is enough to repeat that they have secured the very highest tokens of award from the late Mechanics’ Fair in this City, and from other equally competent sources.  Probably no Establishment in the country enjoys a more enviable reputation for its Perfect and Life-Like Types, as well as for the beauty and expression of their minutest parts.  Having secured the services of Mr. Moses S. Chapin, as an Artist, to take charge of my operating department, allow me to invite the attention of your readers to the beautiful Daguerreotypes executed at Dr. Van Alstin’s Establishment, No. 9 Brinley Hall.

Those who visit our City for the purpose of procuring Daguerreotypes, cannot be more satisfactorily accommodated than at No. 9 Brinley Hall.

Miniatures put into Silk for $1—and into Velvet Cases for $1,50.  N.B. Stock constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable prices.                  

Advertisement ran from October 4 to December 6, 1849.

1849 December 7.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 7, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 149, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotype Establishment, Types taken with Voightlander’s Quick Camera.

No. 9 Brinley Hall, No. 9

The proprietor of this Establishment has fitted up entirely anew his spacious and commodious Rooms, and furnished them with every convenience and comfort that can be obtained in the most fashionable rooms in the city.  He has procured one of Voightlander’s Large and Quick Cameras—as large as any in this city—for the purpose of taking large types, groups of persons, and children, in a style of elegance and perfection that cannot be obtained by the use of smaller and less perfect instruments.  He has also procured a large lot of Gold Lockets, double and single, of all sizes and descriptions, which he offers for sale at lower prices than they can be bought at any other place in the city.  He is prepared, as heretofore, to furnish his friends and the public with the most perfect Daguerreotype that can be produced.  Of the character of the pictures executed at this long established Gallery, it is enough to state that they have secured the very highest tokens of favor from the late Mechanics Fair in this city, and from other equally competent sources.  Probably no Establishment in the country enjoys a higher reputation for its perfect and skillfully executed types, which exhibit the form and minutest parts of the original, fully and accurately delineated.

The public here and those visiting this city are invited to call and examine for themselves the beautifully and skillfully executed types at Dr. Van Alstin’s Establishment, at No. 9 Brinley Hall, under the charge of Mr. Moses S. Chapin.

Miniatures put into Silk for $1—and into Velvet Cases for $1,50.  N.B. Stock constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable prices.                              

Advertisement ran from December 7 to December 31, 1849.

1851 May 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 13, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 292, p. 2.

To The Public.  This is to certify that the undersigned, Daguerreotypist of this city have visited the Rev. Mr. Hill, of New York, the discoverer of the process of taking portraits and landscapes, in natural colors, and that Mr. Hill presented to them the communication which appeared in the Daily Spy last Saturday, May 10th, with a request to hand it to the Editors of the aforesaid paper, for publication; and he furthermore stated that if Mr. Van Alstin persisted in his assertions, he should send one more communication to the Spy, which would be definite and effectual.

Signed Moses S. Chapin. & C. R. B. Claflin

Advertisement ran from May 13 to June 3, 1851.

1851 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 17, P. 2.

Notice.—In reference to a certain article that appeared in the Spy, dated June__, I would say, in reply, being requested so to do by that Daguerrian Artist to “take notice” who it was that took the medal in 1848.  It was Walker & Adams, not Adams alone, as be stated.  Who was it that took the medal alone, in 1848?  A. W. Van Alstin.

Adams; perhaps the public will say.  Why not A. W. Van Alstin?  Because he was in California.

Who was it that took so many poor pictures in my room while I was there?

Moses S. Chapin.

Where is George Adams operating at the present time?

Providence, R. I., not in Worcester.

Who is in the rooms formerly occupied by Adams?

Moses S. Chapin.

I hope that the remainder of the Artist’ will soon appear, and place him in his proper position, which is at the bench, with a saw and jack-plane.  A. W. Van Alstin.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to June 23 1851

1851 October 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 108, P. 2.

It will be seen that Adams has removed his Daguerreotype establishment to rooms opposite the American Temperance House, where he will accommodate those desirous of his services.  Mr. Chapin continues at the old stand.

1851 September 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 29, 1851,  Vol. VII, No. 104, P. 2.

Particular Notice.—Geo. Adams would respectfully announce to his friends and the public, that the limitation of his engagement with Mr. Chapin, of Waldo Block, having expired, he has taken a suit of rooms in Brinley Row, over the Citizens Bank, and directly opposite the American House, where all those who are capable of appreciating fine Daguerreotypes are invited to call.  Mr. A.’s Rooms are very easy of access, spacious, and fitted up with every convenience to produce good miniatures.  The room for his Sky-light is of a size suitable for making a group of 40 persons on one plate.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 7, 1851

1852 January 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 9, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 191, P. 2

To the Public—The well known Daguerrean Rooms, Waldo Block, formally owned and occupied by Geo. Adams, and More recently by Adams & Chapin, have not been removed, but still are the center of attraction for all who appreciate good Daguerreotypes, as the facilities for taking daguerreotypes are such as cannot be surpassed in this city, if in the world.  The limitation between Messrs Adams & Chapin and Adams & Co. Having ceased Sept. 18, 1851, Mr. Chapin would say to the public, that those splendidly finished Daguerrean Rooms, Waldo Block, are still open for exhibition, or all who may favor him with a call Mr. Chapin would say to all who would like good Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, they will do well to call on Mr. C., Waldo Block, where all may be sure of obtaining perfect daguerreotypes for the extreme low price of 50 cents.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Particular attention paid to taking Children.—Hours for taking children from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M.  Call and examine for yourselves.           

Advertisement ran from January 9 to February 11, 1852.

1853 January 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 3, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 105, P. 3.

Christmas and New Year’s Presents, At Reduced Prices!

A large assortment of all the latest style Daguerreotype Cases, both fancy and plain Also a large variety of Gold Lockets, suitable for presents, to be had at Chapin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Waldo Block, where you will be supplied with the richest, that the market affords.

Mr. C. would most cordially welcome all who may favor him with a call.  Dec 24.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to January 31, 1853.

1853 September 27.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 331, P. 2.

M. S. Chapin having returned to Waldo Block Daguerreian Rooms, will attend personally to those who may favor him with a call.

All those wishing for a perfect gem of the art, will of course, avail themselves of the first opportunity of calling on Mr. C. and secure one or more of those mamentoes, which in the hour of affliction no price can purchase.

Mr. Chapin is taking splendid Daguerreotypes and enclosing them in a very beautiful case, inlaid with pearl for $1,00.  Also, in very fine cases for 50 cts.

Please call and examine specimens before purchasing at any other rooms, and satisfy yourselves that you can buy cheaper and better Daguerreotypes at Chapins, than any other Rooms in this City.

This is no humbug.  Will you call and favor me with a sitting.                                    

Advertisement ran from September 27 to October 26, 1853.

1853 December 24.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 24, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 404, P. 2.

Christmas and New Year’s Gifts.  Mr. Chapin, having collected an endless variety of all the very latest and richest patterns of Daguerreotype Cases, selected expressly for Christmas and New Year’s presents, would most cordially welcome all who wish to procure a gem.  Call on Mr. C., Waldo Block, and make a selection from the largest stock of Daguerreotype Cases ever offered to the public.

All pictures taken at his rooms are warranted to give satisfaction.  Mr. Chapin is now the only Daguerreotyper in this city to whom was awarded a silver medal, for the best Daguerreotypes, at the Mechanics’ Exhibition, 1851.

Ladies and Gentlemen make a wise selection, and go to Chapin’s where you can get a rich gift for a little money, and where you will be treated with respect and attention.  M. S. Chapin, Artist.

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

1855 October 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. X, No. 252, P. 2.

257…New Daguerreotype Rooms…257.  M. S. Chapin having now removed from Waldo Block, and taken rooms in Wm. C. Clark’s new and splendid block, corner of Main and Mechanic streets, and directly over Martin Stowe’s Dry Goods store, would call the attention of his numerous friends and customers, and all in want of a first class Daguerreotype, (not second to any made in this city,) will be doubly paid by calling on Mr. C. and obtaining one of the same, thus securing one of his superior toned types, which are so much admired by all lovers of this truly beautiful art.  Having speared no pains in arranging a very large North sky-light, which is acknowledged by all artist to be much the best, and always sought for whenever to be had, he feels confident that his long experience and practical knowledge of the business, will be sufficient to warrant him a large share of public patronage.  Mr. Chapin’s operating room is very large and commodious, enabling him to take groups of any number desired.

Mr. C. will take Daguerreotypes at as reasonable prices as any room in Worcester, including case.  Copying done in the very best manner.

Daguerreotyping of the sick, and deceased, taken in the most satisfactory manner.  Also—Great pains taken with children.  Each person is allowed the privilege to sit till they are satisfied with their Daguerreotypes, and no pay in advance.  Remember—Rooms in Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 8, 1855

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that Barnum’s plan for a “Gallery of American Female Beauty” is about to be into affect, and that portraits of the most beautiful women in various parts of the country, are to be taken, First by daguerreotype, and then to be painted in oil.  A large amount is to be awarded in premiums.  Three artists are appointed to take daguerreotypes for the purpose in this city, without any expense to the sitter.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to [$ 0000] for the likeness of the Handsomest Women in America.  Daguerreotypes of Beautiful Females taken, with out expense to the sitters, by the first artist in the country!  The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, the “Gallery of American Female beauty.”  Is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes in this city free of expense to the sitter:

C. R. B. Claflin, 188 Main Street; Lewis Babbitt, M. S. Chapin, Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to January 22, 1856

1935 April.  The Worcester Historical Society Publications (Worcester, Massachusetts) New Series Vol. I, No. 8, p. 438.

The Daguerreotype Art And.

…Moses Sanford Chapin was a native of Milford, Mass., and before entering the daguerreotype business had learned the cabinet trade.  He conducted a successful gallery until shortly after the close of the Civil War, when he retired to take up his earlier calling.

During the War he went to Newbern, N. C., and for a time did photographic work with the Northern Armies.

The society is fortunate in having a considerable collection of daguerreotypes made by Mr. Chapin.  These are very interesting as illustrating the appearance of the patrons of a daguerreotype gallery three quarters of a century ago.

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

[2] Photographers In North Carolina The First Century, 1842-1941.

Chapin, Joshua B.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1851-1855       19 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.            

1851-1855       33 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1857-1858       73 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1852 February 25.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  February 25, 1852, Vol. V 1, No. 5, P. 1.

Christmas & New Year’s Daguerre’s.  We Have Just Received on invoice of superior Gold Lockets, [Seals], and Rings,[for the] coming Holidays; also, a full supply of all the most approved patterns of Cases, for which we are prepared to execute Daguerre’s, in the very highest style of the art. Persons desiring likenesses are requested to call in the earlier part of the day.  We also wish it to be distinctly understood that pictures for adults are taken equally well either in clear or cloudy weather.  In the earlier stage of the art this was not true, but artes  “mutantur et nos mutamur illis.”  Galleries Nos. 19 and 33 Westminster-st.  Manchester & Chapin.  d18.

1853 April 30.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. V1, No. 23, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Manchester & Chapin were awarded the Highest Premium for the superiority of their Daguerreotypes exhibited at the Fair in Providence, September 10, 1851.  Since this is the decision of the Honorable Committee on Fine Arts, we forbear offering any other proof of their good qualities—in regard to tone, clearness of the eyes, or beauty of finish.  We hope the public will make free to call at our Gallery, No. 33 Westminster-st., and examine the numerous specimens there on exhibition, especially the new style of Crayon Daguerreotypes.

Stock of all kinds constantly on hand.  Instruction given and Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.

Advertisement was recorded on April 30, and June 11 & 18, 1853.

1855 May 19.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  May 19, 1855, Vol. VII1, No. 26, P. 2.

Photographs. The attention of the public is respectfully invited to specimens of these pictures, both colored and uncolored now exhibited at our galleries.  For correctness of delineation, and exquisite beauty and softness of shadow, they are far superior to daguerres; resembling more nearly rich steel engravings.  Being upon paper, the unpleasant glare of the metallic plate is avoided.  They admit, also, of being colored in oil colors, equaling in finish and durability the finest canvas paintings.  By no other process it is possible to obtain so life like a portrait.  Copying from daguerre, or portraits carefully executed.  Large copies produced from small originals.

Rooms Nos. 19 & 33 Westminster street.  Manchester & Chapin.

1855 September 15.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  September 15, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 2.

[Ambigraphs.] These pictures far superior to anything that has heretofore been taken upon glass.—They can be seen in any light as well as a Photograph or an Engraving.  For brilliancy and fineness they surpass the Daguerre. and unlike it they are not reversed.  They can also be produced instantaneously, which is a great advantage in taking children or persons who cannot bear a strong light, and gives the operator a chance to catch the happiest expression before it has time to leave the face.  They can never fade or change, as they are put up in a manner which makes them impervious to air or dampness.

Photographs, plain and in oil colors, Daguerreotypes, Crayoned or otherwise, and in fact every description of sunlight pictures taken in the most approved and artistic style.

Rooms No. 19 and 33 Westminster street.  Manchesters & Chapin.

1858 January 9.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  January 9, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 8, P. 1.

Removal.  Manchester, Bro. & Chapin, Daguerreotypes and Photographic Artists, have removed to rooms No. 73 Westminster-st., (formerly G. W. Smith’s House Furnishing Store,) where they have put in 2 large Sky-Lights, and otherwise arranged and fitted them with a perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  my24.

Advertisement was recorded on January 9 & 16, 1858.

1858 August 7.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 1.

Manchester & Bro’r. Daguerreotype and Photographic Artists, Rooms No. 73 Westminster Street, Where they have two large Sky Lights, and other arrangements perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  jy10.

Advertisement was recorded on August 7 and September 4, 1858.

Chapin & Hopkins

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1857                297 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts’ department was much admired, yesterday, by the crowds of visitors.  There are many real gems on exhibition.  Many of the crayon and pencil drawings are executed in the highest style of the art, and many of the paintings possess more than ordinary merit.  The works shown by the Daguerrean artists are many of them really  beautiful specimens, and are the most attractive feature in the room.  The views by Moore are most excellent specimens of the Photographic art…

Chapin & Hopkins have a number of  “Collodron (sic.) Ambrotypes” on exhibition which certainly are not behind any presented.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Channing, William H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1850 May 22.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 22, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 80, P. 3.

Splendid Daguerrean Pictures.  Mr. William H. Channing takes this opportunity to notify the citizens of New Bedford and vicinity that he has taken Rooms at No. 30 Purchase Street, (over Nathan Chase’s dry goods store,) where he is prepared, for practicing the Daguerrean Art, and he pledges himself to furnish the public with as good Pictures as can be produced in this or any other city, at prices ranging from $1 to $12.

Also, Lockets, Frames, &c. &c. constantly on hand and for sale.

His Instruments are particularly adapted for taking Children.

Mr. Channing respectfully invites the public to call at his Rooms, and he guaranties to all who may favor him with a sitting, that perfect satisfaction will be given.  Ap26.  Wm. H. Channing.

Channing, William Francis

Calotypes, ,

1842                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1842 Amateur & Inventor.in an article in discusses the Calotype process.

1851 February.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.) February 1851, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 74 & 75

Researches on Light.  By Robert Hunt, Secretary to the Royal Polytechnic Society.  Part 1….P.65 to

…Mr. Channing of Boston appears to have been the first to publish [2]any method by which the calotype process could be simplified.  This gentleman directs that the paper be washed over with sixty grains of crystalized nitrate of silver in one ounce of water , and when dry, with a solution of ten grains of the iodide of potassium in one ounce of water.  It is then to be washed with water, and dried between blotting paper; it is now fit for use…

1853 April.  The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.)  Vol. 5, No. 4, P. 216-220 

another article discusses in more detail. The Talbotype As Now Practiced And Its Modifications… on page 220 Channing’s modifications appear.

1901 March 21.  New York Times, (New York, New York.)  March 21, 1901 Obituary

Dr. William F. Channing.

Boston, March 20.—Dr. William Francis Channing, noted scientist and son of the philosopher, Dr. William Ellery Channing, and cousin of the late Rev. William Henry Channing, once Chaplin of the United States Senate, died at the Perry Hospital to-day.  He was taken with pneumonia on Washington’s Birthday, which was also the eighty-first anniversary of his own birth, and though the symptoms were favorable to his recovery, his advanced age stood in the way, and he was unable to rally from the weakening effects of the disease.

Dr. Channing was born in Boston and was graduated from Harvard in 1839, being a classmate of Dr. Edward Everett Hale.  He later took a course in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving his diploma in 1844, but never practicing his profession.  Even while pursuing his studies he was engaged in active work of other sorts, for he   assisted in the first geological survey of New Hampshire, in 1841-2, and for two years following was associated with Dr. Henry I. Bowditch in the editorship of the Latimer Journal of Boston.

With Prof. Moses G. Farmer Dr. Channing worked for the ten years following 1841 in developing a fire-alarm telegraph and the apparatus, patented in 1857, is still in very general use.  Nine years later he patented a railroad for transporting ships overland and in 1877 invented a telephone, which was bough by the Bell Company.  He was a frequent contributor to scientific journals on electrical subjects and wrote the first books on electricity as applied to medicine.  Dr. Channing moved to Pasadena, Cal. Sixteen years ago for the benefit of his wife’s health.  She died there and he returned to Boston six months ago.

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

[2] A paper on Photographic Manipulation, in the American Journal of Arts and Sciences, July 1842.

Channing, Samuel S.

Daguerreotypes

1849-1850       62 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.[1]

1850 May 22.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 22, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 80, P. 3.

S. S. Changing, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 62 Purchase Street, New Bedford.  Miniatures taken in a good case for One Dollar, in a manner which cannot fail to give perfect satisfaction.  The public are invited to call and examine the operations of his new apparatus, with which he can produce better likenesses than have ever been taken in this city.

[1] Listed in A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 for 1849.