Hughes, William Parsley

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1854                Rooms over Brown, Brawley & Co.’s. Store, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Greensboro, North Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Salisbury, North Carolina.

1857                Address Unknown, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1857                Rooms in Carson’s Brick Building, over Boone & Co.’s. Shoe Store, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1858                Rooms over the Post Office, Camden, South Carolina.

1854 November 17.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  November 17, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 17, P. 3.

Daguerreian Gallery.  The subscriber respectfully invites the attention of Ladies and Gentlemen to his much admired and superior style of Pictures, and would also say, that he is now getting up Plates on an improved plan which will not only add to the Beauty of the Picture, but will render it Durable and Brilliant For Ages.

Call soon, as my stay is limited.  Room over Brown, Brawley & Co.’s Store—third story.  Nov. 17, 1854.  W. P. Hughes.

Asheville, Sept. 8th, 1854.

Mr. W. P. Hughes:

Dear Sir—Be pleased to accept my thanks for the Picture sent by you.  It strikes me as being equal, if not superior, to anything of the kind I have ever seen.  I have seen many of your Daguerreotypes, and they are not only remarkable for the accuracy of the likenesses but particularly for their ease and fidelity to nature.  They seem altogether to lack that stiffness and restraint which mars most pictures of the kind.  Wishing you that patronage which your merit in this line seems to entitle you to, I remain Very respectfully yours, &c.  T. L. Clingman.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 8, 1854.

1856 January 10.  The Greensboro Times.  (Greensboro, North Carolina.)  January 10, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  A. Starrett, Esq., Showed us some specimens of Ambrotypes, this week, whose superiority over the old fashioned silver plated Daguerreotypes is unquestioned.  An Ambrotype is taken on glass, and is not reversed like the old plan; and it can be seen in any light, as it is free from the polish of the silver plate.  It cannot get dusty, and is not easily defaced; it is impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for ages unimpaired.

Mr. Starrett has engaged the services of Mr. Hughes, a celebrated artist, who will be in town this week.

1856 January 15.  Republican Banner.  (Salisbury, North Carolina.)  January 15, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 31, Whole No. 115, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  “A. Starrett, Esq., Showed us some specimens of Ambrotypes, this week, whose superiority over the old fashioned silver plated Daguerreotypes is unquestioned.  An Ambrotype is taken on glass, and is not reversed like the old plan; and it can be seen in any light, as it is free from the polish of the silver plate.  It cannot get dusty, and is not easily defaced; it is impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for ages unimpaired.

Mr. Starrett has engaged the services of Mr. Hughes, a celebrated artist, who will be in town this week.”—Greensborough Times.

We have seen a few pictures taken in the same style of Daguerreotyping spoken of by the Times,  taken by Mr. Hughes, and can add our testimony to their elegant beauty.  We know Mr. H.well, and know further that he takes superior pictures.

We are glad to learn that Mr. Hughes will be in Salisbury in a few weeks, when all will have an opportunity of testing the new style of taking pictures.

1857 June 16.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  June 16, 1857, New Series— Vol. 5, No. 50, P. 3.

Wagon Pic Nic.  Last Saturday witnessed, perhaps, one of the most novel, interesting and pleasing incident in the way of a Pic Nic. that has ever transpired in Charlotte within the knowledge of the most “antiquated inhabitant.”  We (the Junior) can testify to the scenes that were seen; and the rest, are not recorded in the mind of some.

The company started on a “Fishing Pic Nic.” and headed by the Saxe Band, proceeded to “Lake Katerine” in the following order:

1st.  Virginia Wagon, drawn by 4 mules—with flags and banners waiving—containing about 20 ladies and gentlemen.  2d. North Carolina wagon, drawn by 4 horses with 18 passengers—ladies and gentlemen.   3d. South Carolina Wagon, drawn by 4 mules, with 15 ladies and gentlemen as passengers.  4th. One mule cart, 4 ladies and gentlemen as passengers.  5th. One-horse wagon, 4 ladies and gentlemen.  6th. One horse wagon, containing the “Lady from Africa” as chief of the culinary department, with “Murat,” “Cass” and other Body servants to the party appropriately mounted.

The party halted in front of Mr. Hughes’ Daguerrean Gallery, where an Ambrotype of the party was taken, after which it proceeded on its way amid the shouts of the crowds assembled in the streets…

1857 October 20.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  October 20, 1857, New Series—Vol. 6, No. 279, P. 3.

Premium Photographs and Ambrotypes.  W. P. Hughes, Photographist, Has taken rooms in Carson’s brick Building, over Boone & Co.’s shoe store, third story, where he will be found at all times ready to take Pictures of all who may favor him with a call, in a truly lifelike and artistic manner.  My abundant facilities, with all the improvements of the present day, and long experience (being the oldest operator in the state) enables me to produce in cloudy as well as clear weather, the most strikingly correct and splendidly finished Likenesses, singly or in groups, colored in style belonging only to my productions, and warranted never to fade, for less money than any other Gallery in the State.  Call soon as my stay is positively limited.  Oct. 20.

Advertisement ran from October 20 to December 1, 1857.

1858 February 23.  The Camden Weekly Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  February 23, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 8, P. 4.

Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Camden and vicinity, that through their liberal patronage extended him on a former occasion, he has been induced to revisit them, and has taken Rooms over the Post Office for a short time only.

A fact Worth Knowing.  It has become a well-known fact, that the Ambrotype and Photograph is the picture of the day.  For boldness of relief, richness of tone and correctness of delineation, they cannot be surpassed by any picture taken by or under the sun.

The Ambrotype is particularly adapted to Children.  The process being almost instantaneous that fixed and rigid expression so frequently seen, is thus avoided.  Also the shortness of times precludes fatigue, and causes the picture to have that natural appearance so much to be desired.

In addition to the Ambrotype and Photograph, he is prepared to execute pictures upon Patent Leather, a convenient article for transportation by mail.  Specimens of this style may be seen at my Room.

All those in want of well executed and artistic pictures will do well to call at an early day, as my stay is positively limited to twenty days from date.       Jan 12.  W. P. Hughes.

Huggins, T.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Over Perrin & Hartsfield Store, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1848 June 23.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  June 23, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 41, Whole No. 197, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  I AM occupying at present the room over the store of Messrs. Perrin & Hartsfield, where I shall be happy to see any one who desires a good picture of himself.  Come soon, as I shall not probably stay here for the present more than fifteen days longer.  I expect to give satisfaction to my customers.  A person with a dark dress makes the handsomest picture.  T. Huggins.

Advertisement ran on June 23 & 30, 1848.

Hufnagel, Bernard

Photographs, ,

1856-1861       413 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858 October 7.  Evening Star.  (Washington, District of Columbia.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 1,782, P. 2.

Patents for the week ending October 5, 1858.  Bernhard Hufnagel, of New York, New York,—For improvement in photographic baths.  No. 29,679.

1859 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1859, Whole No. 8309, P. 3.

For Sale—One Large Photographic Apparatus, 6½ inches diameter of lens, made by Charles Chevalier, of Paris.  Will be sold cheap.  Can be seen at B. Hufnagel’s photographic gallery, 413 Broadway, third floor.

Advertisement ran on June 5 & 6, 1859.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.) Published by John Fowler Trow.

1855.  Architect & Surveyor, 333 Broadway, h-106 Bleecker.

1856.  Photographs, 413 Broadway, h-106 Bleecker.

1857.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1858.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1859.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1860.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1861.  Photographs, 413 Broadway, h-Mt. Vernon.

1862.  Butcher, 27 G’wich.

1863.  Not Listed.

Huddleston, John S. F.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1841                123 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Directory, residence section.

1839-1841       Barometer & Thermometer Maker, 185 Washington Street, Boston

1842-1843       Barometer & Thermometer Maker, 96 Washington Street, Boston

1844-1845       Barometer Maker, 96 Washington Street, Boston

1841 July 20.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 20, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3368, P. 3 

Photographic Miniature Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball and Company.  The subscribers beg leave to call the attention of the public to specimens of Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits executed by them.  They have recently made some highly successful experiments, by which the time required in sitting is materially lessened, while the distinctness and legibility of the portrait is increased.  The fidelity to the original which mark these miniatures, and the ease and rapidity with which they are taken, render them superior to all other portraits.

Persons desirous of making themselves acquainted with the Photographic process, may receive such instructions as will enable them to take portraits, drawings, &c. in a very brief space of time.  J. S. F. Huddleston

Advertisement ran from July 20 to August 28, 1841.

1841 July 24.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1841, Vol. X, No. 1561, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Portrait Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball & Company’s.  The subscribers having successfully complete some important experiments in taking Photographic Miniature Portraits, whereby the length of time usually employed is materially diminished—a few Seconds Only being necessary to produce a perfect transcript of the original—would respectfully invite the attention of the public to specimens executed by them.  To those unacquainted with the Daguerreotype, it is only necessary to add, that portraits taken by this process will at once be recognized as perfect likenesses.  The great objection to miniatures formerly taken by this process was their indistinctness.  Recent discoveries have completely removed this, and the Portraits now taken by the subscribers are as clear and legible as paintings in oil.

Instruction given and Apparatus furnished, (warranted to give satisfaction, or exchanged,) carefully packed, and sent to any part of the country.  J. S. F. Huddleston & Co.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between July 24 to August 28, 1841.

1841 September 2. Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3406, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 123 Washington street, over Lows, Ball and Company.  The subscriber begs leave to call the attention to the public to specimens of Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits executed by him.  He has recently made some highly successful experiments, by which the time required in sitting is materially lessened, while the distinctness and legibility of the portrait is increased.  The fidelity to the original which mark these miniatures and the ease and rapidity with which they are taken, render them superior to all other portraits.

Persons desirous of making themselves acquainted with the Photographic process, may receive such instructions as will enable them to take portraits, drawings, & c. in very brief space of time.

H. I. Able & Co.  Successors to J. S. F. Huddleston & Co.                        

1841 September 6.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1841, Vol. X, No. 1604, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Miniature Portrait Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball & Company’s.  The subscribers having successfully complete some important experiments in taking Photographic Miniature Portraits, whereby the length of time usually employed is materially diminished—a few Seconds Only being necessary to produce a perfect transcript of the original—would respectfully invite the attention of the public to specimens executed by them.  To those unacquainted with the Daguerreotype, it is only necessary to add, that portraits taken by this process will at once be recognized as perfect likenesses.  The great objection to miniatures formerly taken by this process was their indistinctness.  Recent discoveries have completely removed this, and the Portraits now taken by the subscribers are as clear and legible as paintings in oil.

Instruction given and Apparatus furnished, (warranted to give satisfaction, or exchanged,) carefully packed, and sent to any part of the country.  H. I. Abel & Co., Successors to J. S. F. Huddleston.

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the third exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  No award was given.

1841 October 14. Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3442, P. 3.

Notice.  The Barometer, Thermometer, and Glass Blowing Manufactory.  Formerly conducted by J. S. F. Huddleston is removed from 123 to 128 Washington street, over J. Francis’s Bookstore, corner of Washington street.

The subscriber respectfully inform the trade and the public in general, that they are prepared to execute all orders sent to them with promptness and punctuality, and at prices which they trust will merit their approbation.  Every description of repairs in the above branches finished in the neatest manner and at the shortest notice.  Slade & Keast, Successor to J. S. F. Huddleston.

Hoyt, W. R.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Franklin House, Bennington, Vermont.

1842 February 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  February 1, 1842, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. W. R. Hoyt is at the Franklin House in this village where he is ready to execute promptly Miniature Portraits in the best and most beautiful style of his art.  Individuals never having seen any specimens of this wonderful art, can scarcely have a correct idea of the beauty, correctness and precision which these Photographic miniatures exhibit.  We have examined a number of Mr. Hoyt’s Miniatures executed since he has been here and fine them exact ad natural imitations or copies of the originals.  They are finer and far more elegantly executed than steel plate engravings and decidedly more true to life as they are entirely the work of nature.  Persons wishing a true and perfect semblance of themselves will not fail to call upon Mr. Hoyt.  Time required in sitting from 40 seconds to 2½ minutes.  He will remain in town but a few days only.

1842 February 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  February 1, 1842, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. Hoyt contemplates leaving town tomorrow for one week.  After that time he will again stop a few days at the Franklin House.

1842 February 8.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  February 8, 1842, Vol. 1, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. Hoyt, will return to this village on Thursday next.  He will stop at the Franklin House for a few days where he will be ready to attend to all calls, and execute all orders promptly and in the best style of the art.  The public are invited to call and examine his specimens.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Hoyt, Samuel

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848                31 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1849                31 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1848 May 12.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 12, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms, And Ice Cream, Soda and Confectionery Saloon.  S. Hoyt respectfully announces to his patrons and friends that he has removed from the Bank Building, to the Store No. 31, (Under the Lowell Museum,) Head Of Central-St., Where in connection with his Daguerreotype Business, he has fitted up an Ice Cream, Soda and Confectionery Establishment, which he will spare no pains to render worthy the patronage of the Public.

Daguerreotypes, (best quality,) $1.25.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his numerous specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 12 to June 2, 1848.

1848 May 26.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 27, P. 2.

Marriages Intended.  Published at the City Clerk’s Office, Thursday Morning, May 25th, 1848…

Samuel Hoyt and Catherine F. Murray.

1848 June 16.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  June 16, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 30, P. 3.

Married…June 11, by Rev. Mr. Fletcher, Samuel Hoyt to Catherine T. Murry, both of this city.

1849.   Lowell City Directory, residence section.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)

Last name recorded as Hoit.

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

Howland, W. F.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1857-1859       Merchant Street Over the Office of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1857 May 28.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. I, No. 20, P. 2.

New Ambrotype Gallery.  The undersigned would respectfully announce to the inhabitants ofHonolulu and the public generally, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Benson, over the Printing Office of the Commercial Advertiser, where he in now prepared to take Pictures On Glass And Paper, Known as the Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs.

Having recently arrived from the United States, with good instruments and a new and extensive assortment of stock, he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to those who favor him with their patronage.

N. B.  Pictures put up in a Variety Of Styles, to suit customers.

Rooms open from 9 A. M. to 12 P. M., and from 1 to 4 P. M.  W. F. Howland.

Advertisement ran from May 28, 1857 to June 24, 1858.

1857 October 15.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 15, 1857, Vol. II, No. 16, Whole No. 68, P. 2.

Ambrotype Gallery.—No [more] appropriate present can be sent home to one’s friends than a good likeness.  How relatives and friends will crowd around the envied possessor, to get a glimpse of the well-remembered features, and, with Cowper, when gazing on his mother’s picture, exclaim:

“Blest be the [art] that can immortalize,

The art that flatters Time’s tyrannic claim

To quench.”

Mr. F. W. Howland, over the Commercial office, invariably makes good pictures, and his charges are reasonable.

Mr. Strangenwald, too, has returned from Kauai, and is ready to execute any orders.  In his advertisement to-day we notice that he has an improvement in pictures, which is worth examining.

1858 April 8.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. II, No. 41, Whole No. 93, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—No better evidence of the perfection the art of ambrotyping has attained can be Seen anywhere within our knowledge than at the rooms of Mr. Howland, next building to the Post Office.  His specimens are perfect gems, taken at short notice and in all kinds of weather.

His charges are sufficiently moderate to allow all who wish to avail themselves of his services to Give him a call.

1858 April 24.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 24, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 4.

Now I suppose, dear readers, that you would like very much were I to give you a daguerreotype of these Misses and Misters. You can get them at Stangenwald’s or Howland’s…

1858 July 8.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  July 8, 1858, Vol. III, No. 2, Whole No. 106, P. 2.

Vandyke.—Mr. Howland succeeded yesterday afternoon in taking a fine daguerreotype of the racehorse Vandyke, now considered the champion of the Hawaiian turf.  Mr. Spencer intends sending an ambrotype copy to the London Illustrated News, with an account of the race. By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Vandyke challenges the field, to run on the next holiday, July 31st, for any amount from one to five thousand dollars.  Boston backers are good pluck, and say he will be on hand again.

1858 October 7.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. III, No. 15, Whole No. 119, P. 3.

Howland’s Ambrotype Gallery.  The Undersigned would call the Attention of his Friends and the Public to his Rooms, over the “Pacific Commercial Advertiser,” Printing Office, (next to the Post Office) where he is taking Pictures which, for elegance of style and softness of tone, cannot be excelled.

Being in constant receipt of New Stock, Chemicals, &c., he is prepared to take Pictures with all the latest improvements.

Pictures taken on Glass, Paper, Patent Leather, India Rubber, &c., and warranted to give entire Satisfaction.

N. B.—The Public are invited to call and examine specimens.  W. F. Howland, Artist.

Advertisement ran from October 7, 1858 to December 29, 1859.

1861 April 13.  Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 13, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  We learn that the Gallery in King street, near Fort, so long and favorably known as Mr. Stangenwald’s Gallery, and lately owned by Mr. Fr. Bindt, has been purchased by E. D. Durand, the well known Calligraphist and Draughtsman. And will shortly be re-opened; the announced departure of Mr. Howland, and the closing of his Gallery in Merchant street, making the re-opening of this the more desirable; and we bespeak beforehand the attention and good will of the public to Mr. Durand’s enterprise.  We understand the photographing will be one of the branches of the art, to which Mr. Durand will devote his attention.

Howes, W. R.

Ambrotypes, ,

1855                Business address not recorded, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.

1855 August.  The Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1855, P. 255.

Personal And Art Intelligence…—We have been favored with the following letter, and as it explains, in part, Mr. Cutting’s view in regard to his Ambrotype patent, we are permitted to publish it.  In regard to our remarks in a former number, on the Ambrotype, they were based upon the information we received from Mr. Barnard, but we find on looking over his letter again, that Oswego was included in the price charged ($1,000), and we make this correction in favor of the patentee; still we think the price to high.  Mr. Howes misapprehends our remarks in regard to the patent.  We have never denied that the method of sealing the picture claimed is a good one, or that Mr. Cutting is entitled to a patent for his originality, and our remarks can only be distorted into such an interpretation as given by Mr. Howes; but we think there are other methods quite as good, and that it is folly for a man to pay anything like the prices charged for this peculiar process when such is the case.  Our duty as a conservator to the interests of the Daguerrean public requires an impartial judgment on all matters affecting their interest, and we have no personal feelings otherwise in this matter.  Few men deserve more credit for their enterprise than Mr. Cutting, and when we can do so conscientiously he will find no warmer advocate than ourselves.

Boston, July 7th, 1855

Mr. G. N. Barnard:  Sir,—There seems to be a misapprehension in your vicinity with regard to Mr. Cutting’s prices for Ambrotype rights.  Mr. Appleby, of Rochester, informs me that he learned from you that $1,000 was demanded for the right in Syracuse, and Mr. Snelling seems to have heard the same reports, and is quite severe in his remarks upon exhorbitaney and extortion.  Now, sir, with respect to Syracuse, there has no one been authorized yet to offer it at any price.  And if any person has set the above price, he has done it without Mr. Cutting’s knowledge and without the least shadow of authority.  Mr. Cutting’s prices are founded upon this basis—he says that 5000 inhabitants compactly situated ought to afford good support for one Daguerrean Artist, and in his opinion any artist having such support, ought not to refuse $100 for a right.  So the prices paid in New England have not varied much from $100 to 5000 inhabitants.  Of course some modification is necessary in large cities and among people who do not appreciate the fine arts.  We prefer to sell county rights if we can do so, and for this purpose are willing to abate the price somewhat.  Mr. Snelling seems to have changed his mind with regard to the worth of the patent.  He now thinks that artists need not fear to buy it if they can get it at a fair price, but advises them not to buy at an exorbitant price as “there are other things as good.” —Now we do not wish any one to buy at an exhorbitant price, and if any person feels satisfied that they are other things as good, we think he would be foolish to buy at all.  If any one considers it more for his interest to spend his time in bothering with gum tragacanth and rag plasters, and thereby producing second rate pictures, than to purchase a right at the above named rate, why we have no sort of objection, and heartily wish him God speed.  Mr. Cutting has had long experience in photographic experiments, and feels confident that he knows as much of Glass Pictures as Mr. Snelling or his correspondent in Michigan, and he is very well satisfied to trust the election to the sober common sense of artists and the public.  The disposal of your county is in my hands at present, and I assure you that any good artist who may wish to purchase shall find me disposed to do all that they can ask in fairness, and I should much prefer to sell to a resident artist rather than let the county go into the hands of speculators.

Please excuse me for trespassing so far upon your time, and I shall be happy to give you any further information if you should feel so much interested as to address,

Your obedient servant, W. R. Howes, Mattapoisett, Mass

P.S.  From what we have been able to learn of Onondaga County we think it worth $800.  W.R.H.

Howes, W. R. Not listed in the Boston City Directories. (Boston, Massachusetts.) 1853-1858.

Howes, Samuel Paddock

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1847-1856       112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1864-1865       Carleton Block, Lowell Massachusetts.

1856-1858       138 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1859-1865       112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1840-1860.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of artist In America 1564-1860.

Samuel P. Howes Portrait, miniature. And landscape painter; working in Boston 1829-35 and in Lowell (Mass.) 1837-60.

1840 February 22.  Lowell Morning Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 22, 1840, Vol. VI, No. 789, P. 1.

Portrait and Miniature Painting.  S. P. Howes tenders his grateful acknowledgments to the citizens of Lowell, for the liberal share of patronage he has received for more than four years, and gives notice that he still paints Portraits and Miniatures at his room, Mansur’s building, 27 Central st., where specimens may be seen.

1845 November 22.  Star of Bethlehem.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1845, Vol. V, No. 29, P. 3.

Oil Painting of Washington As viewing the departure of the British Fleet from Boston Harbor, on 54 feet of canvas to be seen at Howes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 20 Merrimack street, Lowell.

Advertisement ran from November 22, 1845 to April 4, 1846.

1852 January 15.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 15, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 3667, P. 2.

New Panorama.  Mr. S. P. Howes, the well known painter and daguerreotypist of this city, has been for a number of years engaged upon a large Panorama—representing the History of this country, from its discovery up to this time.  It is completed up to the close of Washington’s administration, and we understand, will be exhibited at Mechanics’ Hall next week.  The painter of the Panorama is Mr. Barnes, who painted Burr’s Seven Mile Mirror, and therefore it cannot but be well done.  The subject is an interesting one—presenting a fine field, and giving ample scope, in the great variety of its subjects, to the powers of the artist.  It cannot be doubted that Mr. Howes will find his remuneration for the labor and expense bestowed upon his work, in the liberal support of the public.

1852 January 15.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 15, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 3667, P. 4.

Piano Fortes, At Howes’ Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscriber wishing to sell out his Pianos, which are of a splendid new style, will sell at great bargains, or let to those who do not wish to purchase.

Call at No. 112 Merrimack st.  je24.

1854 September 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 227, P. 2.

“Give Them Some.”—The subscriber being the oldest Daguerrean Artist in the city, after having witnessed with patience, the prices for which his competitors have taken Pictures, will now, for a few days, “come down to them,” by taking Miniatures in a Velvet Case for 50 Cents, and in a splendid Shell Case, such as sell for $2,50 and 3,00, with good Pictures, and warranted, for $1.75.  We now put things so low as supply everybody and everybody’s cousin.  Call at Daguerrean Gallery, 112 Merrimack Street, Lowell. S. P. Howes.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to December 21, 1854.

1856 April 28.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 28, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 1, P. 3.

For only 50 Cents, You can get at Howe’s, No. 112 Merrimack Street, a good Miniature in a case.

Shell Case, and a perfect picture, for $1.75 a $3.00

Call and see.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 17.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Perfect Likenesses.—Those who have photographs can get them colored at Howes’ Portrait Rooms, No. 112 Merrimack st., warranted not to fade, likeness made more perfect and to imitate the best paintings, for from $2.00 to $15.00.  Call and see.

1856 November 18.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 173, P. 2.

Up no Stairs at all.  You can go to Howes, No. 138 Merrimack st., next to the Old City Hall Building, and get a good likeness at from 50 cts in a good case, to $50, “just as easy.”

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1856 to August 26, 1857.

1857 August 22.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 22, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 404, P. 2.

Hall To Let.  Classic Hall, up one flight of stairs, No. 112 Merrimack Street, newly repaired, rent moderate.  Apply at Howes’ Daguerrean Rooms, No. 138 Merrimack St., next to old City Hall, lower floor. 

Advertisement ran on August 22 to 26, 1857.

1857 August 27.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 27, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 408, P. 3.

Twenty-Five Cents For a good Likeness on Gatta Purcha, at No. 138 Merrimack Street, without going up stairs.

Advertisement ran from August 27 to November 24, 1857.

1858 April 13.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 13, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 5585, P. 2.

Robbery.  Last night, the daguerrean gallery of Mr. S. P. Howes, No. 138 Merrimack st., was broken open and various articles stolen.—The thief or thieves effected an entrance by breaking the lock of the rear door, and then broke open the locks of two cases, and took therefrom, two gold lockets, one gold breastpin, about a dozen union cases, and a number of other cases, in all some twenty dollars worth.  From the appearance of the room, the indication were that they had been distributed and left before securing all they intended.  It thought the robbery was committed in the latter part of the night.

1860 January 6.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1860, Vol. IX, No. 1132, P. 2.

Robbery.  One of the exhibition cases of S. P. Howes, daguerreotypist, 112 Merrimack street, was broken open last night, and five or six dollars worth of miniatures stolen.  Had the rogue broken the case hanging on the opposite side of the doorway he might have obtained a much larger amount.  The shivering of the glass must have made quite a noise, as it was very thick.

1860 January 13.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 13, 1860, Vol. XX, No. 10, P. 2.

Larcenies.—The show case of S. P. Howes, daguerrean, Merrimack street, was broken open last Thursday night, and pictures and frames to the value of five or six dollars taken therefrom.

1864 October 17.  The Lowell Daily Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 17, 1864, Vol. XXIX, No. 8371, P. 3.

Howes, Portrait Painter and Photographer, Has removed into Carleton Block, where he will be ready to wait upon his former customers and a few new ones.  Sept. 21, 1864.

1865 May 10.  The Lowell Daily Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1865, Vol. XXIX, No. 8543, P. 2.

Paintings.  Those of our citizens who admire fine paintings will be amply repaid by looking into the gallery of S. P. Howes, in the upper story of Carleton Block, Merrimack Street, Mr. Howes has just finished the painting of a life-size portraits of Mr. Lincoln and Gen. Grant, which he has disposed of to Boston parties, but he has in his room now a good portrait of Mr. Lincoln and Gen. Sherman, both of which are well worth looking at.  He has also life-size portraits of several well known citizens of Lowell, which no one familiar with the persons would fail to recognize at the first glance.  He has recently finished a portrait of a Boston lady from a small photograph, and although Mr. Howes never saw the lady, her acquaintances pronounce it a perfect likeness.  Mr. Howes has during the last two or three years painted a large number of portraits for people belonging in Boston and elsewhere, and we have no doubt that he would get plenty of work at home from those who might look in upon him.  Although preferring to paint from life, Mr. Howes has painted several portraits from small pictures.

1880 July 31.  Lowell Weekly Sun.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 31, 1880, Vol. II, No. 48, P. 4.

Mrs. Catherine B. Howes, aged 63, wife of S. P. Howes, died Saturday at her home on Robinson street, after a long illness.

1881 February 26.  Lowell Weekly Sun.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 26, 1881, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 4.

Friday, Samuel P. Howes, portrait painter, died Friday morning at the residence of his son-in-law, Lewis H. Gumb, No. 11 Robinson street, after two weeks’ illness.  Deceased was 74 years of age, about 40 of which he resided in Lowell.  His wife died a year ago.

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

Howe Jr., Elias

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1841                Douglass’ Building, over the Post Office, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.

1841 August 26.  The Magnolia.  (Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1841, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—It will be seen by the advertisement in to-days paper that Mr. Howe has taken rooms, and will exercise his art in furnishing those beautiful specimens of Natures painting, in this place for a few weeks.  We have seen specimens of his miniatures, and pronounce them the best we have ever seen.  We advise our friends to give him a call.

1841 August 26.  The Magnolia.  (Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1841, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Over The Post Office, Cambridgeport.  The Subscriber has taken rooms in Douglass’ Building, over the Post Office, Cambridgeport, and would call the attention of the Public, to Specimens of Photographic Miniature Portraits, Lately Executed By Him.

Having obtained his knowledge of the art under the tuition of an eminent instructor, and adapted his apparatus to conform to the latest improvements, he can assert with confidence, that a perfect likeness can be obtained by this beautiful process, in the short space of from twenty to thirty seconds.  Twenty minutes will suffice to take a miniature, set it in a case, and deliver it complete.

Portraits accurately Copied.   Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of obtaining a perfect and finished likeness, are respect‑fully invited to call, and examine for themselves, Being associated with a distinguished Professor of the art, in the city, the Subscriber can give instruction in every branch of the process, furnish apparatus, and all necessary materials, or pack them to order, in a state warranted to give Perfect Satisfaction, as low as can be obtained at any other place,

Persons wishing miniatures, will please make early application, as previous engagements will oblige the subscriber to close his establishment after a few weeks.  Elias Howe, Jr.

Advertisement ran from August 26 to October 14, 1841