Holmes, Henry

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1855-1858       Rooms in the Museum Building, Troy, New York.

1858-1860       308 River Street, Troy, New York.[1]

1855 August 28.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 28, 1855, Vol. V, No. 56, P. 3.

Ambrotype Patented.  A New Style Of Picture Far exceeding in beauty and durability anything ever before made.  The exceeding fineness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone, is wonderful.  They do not Reverse the Subject, but represent everything in its true position.  They are without the glare of a Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view.  They will last for ages, unchanged, and possess the rare quality of Imperishability.

They are pronounced by competent judges to be the grandest achievement in the photographic art, having, a relief and clearness that is truly astonishing.  The Ambrotype must be seen to be appreciated, and are the only pictures on glass which are proof against the action of water, acids, climate, or atmosphere, and may be laid in water for months with perfect safety.  There are no pictures of this kind taken nearer than New York.  The subscribers are the only persons who have the right to use this invention, which will be seen by the following: 

Notice.—This is to certify that Messrs. Clark & Holmes have this day purchased the exclusive right for making Ambrotypes in the County of Rensselaer, State of New York.  Shaw, Clark & Co., Troy, August 8, 1855.

Citizens and Strangers are invited to call and examine specimens in this art; they are assured of polite attention, and if they wish, a superior picture.  Clark & Holmes, Museum Building, Successors to Wm. A. Tomlinson.

Advertisement ran from August 28 to December 21, 1855.

1855 August 29.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 29, 1855, Vol. V, No. 57, P. 2.

Ambrotype.—The ambrotype is the name applied to a new style of pictures recently patented by Mr. Cutting of Boston, and the patent right of which has been purchased by Messrs. Clark & Holmes, successors to Tomlinson, in the Museum building, for this county. The name ambrotype, we are informed takes its derivation from a Greek word “ambrotus or ambrotos” signifying everlasting, and was given to this style of picture to express the great durability of the picture.  These pictures are made on plate glass coated with Bromo Iodised Collodian and then hermetrically sealed to another piece of glass with balsam of fir, so that the picture must be absolutely unchangeable—a quality professed by no other photographic picture in the world. There can be no doubt that pure metallic silver, protected from moisture and atmospheric air, would retain its lustre for ages.  These pictures are a deposit of pure crystals of silver hermetrically sealed between two plates of glass.  In beauty and truthfulness, the pictures far exceed any other pictures made by photographic art.  The objects are seen in the natural position, not reversed as are the daguerreotypes.—They have none of the metallic glare of pictures made on silver plates, and are seen at any angle.  They never weary the eye, but their soft and mellow tones are always pleasing.  They are made of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, with the same beauty and clearness.—They are therefor suitable for parlor ornaments, and when placed on a wall, are seen with equal ease, while at the same time they are far more beautiful than the finest steel plate engraving.

We believe that these pictures are destined to make an entire revolution in the photographic art.  This improvement seems a small thing, but when considered as the means of making objects of beauty or at least their perfect likeness imperishable, what is not the art worth?  Fac simile copies of important documents may be preserved to all time.  The true likenesses of all the good and great of the earth may be passed down to the latest times, and by innumerable copies distributed to the whole world.  Had Mr. Cutting’s Ambrotypes existed eighty years ago, we now might have had by our side the true speaking, almost living likenesses of Hancock, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, and their fellow patriots of that day.  Let us lay aside the utility, and look at the beauty, and we must truly say that we cannot blame Mr. Cutting, even in these prohibitory times, if he looked on his pictures and thought of Ambrosia—the nectar of the Gods.

1855 September 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Vol. V, No. 74, P. 2.

Rensselaer County Fair.—First Day.—

…Picture Galleries.  Conant’s[2] Picture Gallery was partially arranged, and promises a rich display.  Irving has a niche filled with Daguerreotypes, Phonotypes, Ambrotypes and several other types for aught we know.  A splendid assortment and variety, at any rate.  Clark & Holmes have a splendid gallery of Ambrotypes of great excellence and beauty.

1855 September 22.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 22, 1855, Vol. V, No. 78, P. 3.

Rensselaer County Agricultural Society—Fourteenth Annual Fair.  The Fair was opened at Lansingburgh…

Premiums Awarded…

Mechanical…Best specimen and variety oil paintings, A. J. Conant, Troy, 8 and diploma…

Best specimens Ambrotypes, Clark & Holmes, Troy, 3 and diploma.

Daguerreotypes, James Irving, Troy, 3 and diploma…

1855 December 22.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 22, 1855, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The Ambrotype Is A Picture patented by Mr. Cutting, of Boston.  It was this new style of Picture that obtained the First Premium at the late Fair of the American Institute.  Persons wishing Ambrotypes can have them colored or not at the Museum Building, the only place where Cutting’s Patent Pictures are made in Troy.  It was the Pictures made at this establishment that obtained the First Premium at the late Renesselaer [sic.] County Fair.  All genuine Ambrotypes are stamped Patent, and made only by Clark & Holmes, Museum Building, Troy, N. Y.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between December 22, 1855 to April 12, 1856.

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1856 May 1.  Washington County People’s Journal.  (Greenwich, New York.)  May 1, 1856, New Series—Vol. 3, No. 18, Whole No. 708, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Now there is something else.  Ambrotypes:  What are they!  It is a question solved by examining a few Specimens Made by those who own The Right For Rensselaer Co. 

It was this New Style of Pictures that obtained The First Premium at the Fair of the American Institute last Fall also at the Rensselaer County Fair.  They are acknowledged by competent judges to be the Plainest and Boldest Pictures in existence.  Much has been said in regard to coloring of Ambrotypes.

They can be colored as Highly as any Portrait.

All who wish this New Style of Picture can have them Colored or Plain, at the Museum Building the only place in Troy where Cutting’s Patent Pictures are made.  Clark & Holmes, Museum Building, Troy, N. Y.                    

Advertisement ran from May 1, 1856 to May 7, 1857.

1857 July 23.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  July 23, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 39, P. 2.

A Card.  Those who wish a good Ambrotype, would do well to call at Fitch’s Rooms.  Mr. Finch has made arrangements with Mr. Dewel formerly operator for Clark and Holmes to continue the business during his absence.

1857 December 25.  Essex County Republican.  (Keeseville, New York.)  December 25, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 3, P. 4.

Ambrotype Patented.  Clark & Holmes Daguerreotypists & Ambrotypist.  A New style of picture, far exceeding in beauty and durability anything ever before made.  The Exceeding Fineness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone, is wonderful.—They do not reverse the subject, but represent everything in its true position.  They are without the glare of a Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view.—They will last for ages, unchanged, and possess the rare quality of imperishability.

They are pronounced by competent judges to be the grandest achievement in the photographic art, Having a relief and clearness that is truly astonishing.  The Ambrotype must be seen to be appreciated and are the only pictures on glass which are proof against the action of water, acids, climate, or atmosphere; and may be laid in water for months with perfect safety.  These are the only pictures of this kind taken in Troy: the subscribers being the only persons in Rensselaer county who have the right to use this invention.

Citizens of Fort Edwards and vicinity are invited to call and examine specimens in this art; they are assured of polite attention, and, if they wish a superior picture. Clark & Holmes.  Museum Building, Troy, N. Y.   n. 20.  

Advertisement was recorded from December 20, 1857 to April 30, 1858.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Alban Jasper Conant, (1821-1915) Portrait Painter & Archaeologist.

Hoit, William B.

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , ,

1841                Rooms over Concord Bank, Concord, New Hampshire.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London England.)  1957, P. 322.

Hoit, William B. Portrait and ornamental painter of Concord, (N. H.) active c. 1840-1876. 

1840 September 21.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1840, New Series-Vol. VI, No. 312, Old Series- Vol. XXXI, No. 1642, P.3.

William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter.  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from September 212 to November 7, 1840.

1841 May 14.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1841, New Series-Vol. VII, No. 346, Old Series-Vol. XXXII, No. 1676, P.3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to November 4, 1841.

1841 June 7.  Daily Patriot.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 7, 1841, No. 5, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Hogans, A. B.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms over Austin & Tillery’s, Columbia, Missouri.

1853 December 16.  Missouri Statesman.  (Columbia, Missouri.)  December 16, 1853, Vol. XL, No. 50, P. 3.

Skylight Daguerrean Gallery.  A. H. Hogans, Would inform the citizens of Columbia and vicitity that he has opened a Daguerrean Picture Gallery in Columbia, (the same heretofore occupied by Mr. Bryan) where he is prepared to take pictures in the best manner.  Frames and cases of every variety.  Pictures taken from the whole size down to breastpins, lockets, finger rings, &c.

Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as clear.

Ladies and gentlemen are requested to call.

Rooms over Austin & Tillery’s, two doors east of Branham’s store.  Oct 14.

Hodgkins, A. C.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, Vienna, Maine.

1853 September 22.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 22, 1853, Vol. XXI, No. 39, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes taken in Good Order.  Mr. A. C. Hodgkins has returned to his Rooms at Vienna, where he will wait upon all persons who desire Pictures, until October 15th. All wishing for Likenesses will be as well suited at this as at any other place.

Copying done in good order.  Vienna, Sept. 20, 1853.

Advertisement ran from September 22 to October 6, 1853.

Hodges, John R.

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1855-1856       222 Main Street, Foster’s Building, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1855 October 6.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 228, Whole No. 1411, P. 3.

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.  Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Eezograph [sic.] or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 3, 1855.

1855 October 6. Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. X, No. 238, P. 3. 

New Advertisements.  A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs. Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.            Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Advertisement ran from October 6, 1855 to January 12, 1856.

1855 November 7.  The Massachusetts Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 7, 1855, Vol. LXXXIV, No. 45, Whole No. 4369, P. 3. 

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.  Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Hoag, David R.

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1853                14 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                20 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.1

1858                Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                146 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858-1873       100 West Fourth Street, opposite the Post Office, Cincinnati, Ohio. [2]

1858 July 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 22, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 120, P. 2.

The Masonic Temple…

We are informed that Hoag, of Fifth street, has taken a large number of photographs of the design of the Temple, sketched and completed by the Architects.

1858 November 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 3, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 209, P. 2.

Visit Porter’s Art Place 100 Fourth Street, Opposite The Post Office.  It is the largest and most elegant Daguerrean and Photographic Gallery in America, and contains the finest collection of life and smaller size Portraits finished in Oil and Water Colors, of any other Gallery of its kind.  It is a delightful place to spend an hour in, and the celebrated Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Terolypes and Helleographs, taken only by Porter & Hoag, are truly Gems of Art.

Likenesses in every style, and of all sizes taken during any weather.  Daguerreotypes copied to any size and painted in Oil, and good likenesses guaranteed.

Strangers should by all means visit this Gallery before leaving our City, for it is the most delightful place of resort in it.  Admission Free. 

Particular attention paid to taking Childrens’ Likenesses.  Bring them with you.  

Advertisement ran from November 3 to 16, 1858.

1858 November 4.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 4, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 210, P. 3.

Copartnership.—I Have This Day associated with me D. K. Hoag, as a partner in the Daguerrean and Photographic business, and we will be happy to wait upon our old friends and customers to those celebrated likenesses that have always been taken at Porters Art Palace, and that now have such a great reputation throughout the country.  The firm will do business under the name and style of Porter & Hoag.  Gallery, 100 Fourth street opposite the Post Office.  W. S. Porter.  Cincinnati, October 18, 1858.

Advertisement was recorded on November 4 & 5, 1858.

1858 November 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 221, P. 2.

The Very Best.  Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaneotypes taken daily by Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.

1858 November 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 19, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 223, P. 2.

Great Success Is Always The most conclusive proof of superior merit.  And any one that wants an excellent likeness of any size or style must go and sit to Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.

1859 February 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 1, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 286, P. 2.

Wanted—Boy—A good German boy from 11 to 16 years of age, at Porter & Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street.

1859 February 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 304, P. 2.

Porter & Hoag, At No. 100 Fourth street, opposite the Post Office, are making exquisite Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaineotypes. [sic.]

1859 February 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 28, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 309, P. 2.

A Cincinnatian Attempts to Commit Suicide in Louisville.  The Louisville Democrat, of Saturday says:  On Tuesday last a young gentleman registered his name as G. S. Henry, and took lodging at the Exchange Hotel, corner of Main and Sixth street, in our city.  He is from twenty-five to thirty years of  age, dark hair, and looks like a gentleman of refinement and education. 

Early of Thursday morning his groans disturbed the slumbers of some persons sleeping near his apartment, and they gave the alarm.  Upon proceeding to his room they found the door locked, and entrance was effected only through the transum. [sic.]

They found him insensible and groaning from the effects of poison.  Near his bedside was found a small bottle labelled “Prussie Acid.” 

A physician was immediately called, and such antidotes administered as have thus far prolonged his life.  The probability is that he is out of danger.

The following note, written in a clear and clerkly hand, was found in the room:

To the Proprietor of the Exchange Hotel:

Dear Sir:—Will you, on finding me, please telegraph D. R. Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street, or W. J. Jackson, No. 3o3 Western Row, Cincinnati, Ohio, and oblige, Yours respectfully, My real name is Geo. H. Stillman. 

The Cincinnati papers of the 24th and 25th inst., are conjecturing at the mysterious disappearance of Stillman.  He was engaged in a daguerrean Gallery in that city.

1859 March 4.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 4, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 3.

Home Interest…G. W. Stillman, late Hoag’s Gallery, 146 West Fifth street, is prepared to take Pictures at much reduced prices.  Give him a call; you are sure to be pleased.  His motto is “Excelsior.”

1859 March 18.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio) March 18, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 3.

Home Interest…Porter & Hoag’s Art Gallery, Fourth Street, opposite the Post-Office.—This gallery and repertory of Photographic art is acknowledged by all who have had an opportunity of comparing it with other establishments, to be the most extensive and complete in the Western country.

The “reception room” is unquestionably a splendid apartment.  It is a large and handsome room, on the second floor, with walls most exquisitely frescoed, and adorned with a very large collection of elegantly-executed portraits of the most distinguished personages of this country, male and female.

This department of the institution in under the superintendence of Mrs. Hoag—an amiable and intelligent lady, who will be happy to contribute all within her power to the pleasure of her visitors.

The Melainotype department is under the immediate supervision of Mr. Hoag, who was, we believe, the first to introduce this branch of the photographic art into this city.  Mr. Hoag’s Melainotypes are acknowledged to be the best of the kind produced anywhere.

The third story of the building is divided into thirteen departments, for the execution of the several branches of this beautiful and highly appreciated art.

We have no space at our disposal, or we should refer to the various operations carried on in this institute in detail; but we must say that the artists employed are the best the country can produce, and the work here executed is sure, always, to give the most complete satisfaction.  We recommend our readers to pay Messrs. Porter & Hoag’s Art Palace a visit.

At a future time, we shall give a more extended notice.

1859 May 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio) May 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 3.

A Fine Photograph was shown us yesterday, of Rev. Jas. McCabe, of Baltimore, the gentleman who delivered the address to the I. O. of O. F., (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) at their fortieth anniversary, in this city, on the 20th of April.  The Messrs.  Porter & Hoag, catching the spirit of the occasion, asked a sitting of the gentleman, and produced a splendid likeness.  We like the public vim of such firms, that can afford to take the men of mark that come among us. Besides taking superb pictures, they take the public estimation and the profits thereof, which is just.

1859 September 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 26, P. 1.

The Ohio Mechanics’ Institute Exhibition at Pike’s Opera-House…Classes of Articles—Names of Exhibitors…

No. 31.—Fine Arts, including Daguerreotypes and Photographs.

Photographs of machines manufactured in Philadelphia by Sellers & Co.

Porter & Hoag

J. W. Winder

Dewey & Co.

Photographic likeness done in India Ink by a Boston Artist; J. J. Albers.

1860 June 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 13, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 87, P. 2.

Photographs On Canvass.  The best in the city are made by Porter & Hoag, Opposite The Post Office.

1860 August 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 151, P. 2.

Card—Allen Smith, Jr., And Israel Quick became partners in our establishment on the 2d day of July last.  Porter & Hoag, of Porter’s Art Gallery.

The name of the firm will hereafter be W. S. Porter & Co.  Porter & Hoag, Photographers.  Smith & Quick, Artists.

1860 September 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 15, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 166, P. 1.

United States Fair.  National Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition at Cincinnati September 12th, 1860, Eighth Annual National Fair.

The Art Gallery attachment to the Domestic Hall dignified with the tithe of the Art Gallery, was open to the public yesterday…There are photographic views of the new Commercial Building, the Burnet House, and Heidelbach, Seasongood & Co.’s rooms, executed by Messrs. Eaton & Weber.  Porter & Hoag have a variety of fine specimens of Photography…

1861 May 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 24, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 68, P. 2.

We are indebted to W. S. Porter & Co. and to Eaton & Webber, for admirable photographs of Col. Robert Anderson.  Persons wishing to procure likenesses of this hero, patriot and gentleman, suitable for framing and parolor ornaments, will know who to apply.

1861 July 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 6, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 106, P. 2.

School Children.—Those little ones who took part in the Opera House concert, are desired to attend there at one o’clock this afternoon.  Messrs. Porter & Hoag will take their pictures.

1861 August 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 19, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 143, P. 3.

Before Judge Storer.  In Chambers.—Porter vs, Hoag and others.  The motion heretofore made for the appointment of a receiver, was granted.

1861 August 20.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 20, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 144, P. 3.

Correction.—In the case of Porter vs. Hoag, (before Judge Storer), a receiver was not appointed, (as stated in a former report), but an entry was agreed upon, appointing a party as book-keeper and cashier, and for the business to go on as heretofore until October, when a public sale of the concern will take place.

1861 October 11.  Cincinnati Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 11, 1861, Vol. VI, No. 38, P. 4.

Notice.—D. R. Hoag And Israel Quick, of the late firm W. S. Porter & Co., No. 100 West Fourth-st., have this day purchased the entire interest of the aforesaid establishment.  The Daguerreotype and Photographic business will be carried on as heretofore, in all its branches, at the above named place, under the name and firm of Hoag & Quick.

The books and accounts of the late firm will be settled up by Porter & Hoag.

1861 November 16.  Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 16, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 118, P. 3.

Meeting Of The Sketch Club.—The Sketch Club is appointed to meet this evening, at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, 100 west Fourth street.  Subject for illustration, Longfellow’s Evangeline.

1861 November 16.  Cincinnati Daily Enquirer.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 16, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 328, Whole No. 6219, P. 2.

The Sketch Club—The members comprising this “goodie companie” will meet this evening at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, No. 100 West Fourth street.  The theme to be illustrated is Longfellow’s “Evangeline.”

1861 November 20.  Cincinnati Daily Enquirer.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 20, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 19, Whole No. 6222, P. 3.

Before Judge Storer.—The case of Hoag vs. Porter, a bill filed to obtain a dissolution of a contract and settlement of partnership affairs, (the parties being daguerreotypists), was disposed of.  During the progress of the case they had settled the points of controversy except in relation to some uncollected accounts, &c., and the matter was now closed up by the judgement of the Court.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900. (1862-1873.)

Hines, E. A.

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

C.1843-1853   Address and Location Unknown

1854                Rooms over the Post Office, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1854-1855       Rooms over the Store of E. Marcus, Little Rock, Arkansas,

1857-1858       Corner Main and Markham Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1858                Markham Street, opposite State House, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1859-1860       Address Unknown, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1853 November 11.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 11, 1853, Gazette Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Democrat Vol. VIII, No. 27, P. 2.

Daguerrean Artist.—Attention is called to the card of Mr. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, published in to-day’s paper.  Mr. H. can do what he professes to do.  If any one doubt it try him.

1853 November 11.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 11, 1853, Gazette Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Democrat Vol. VIII, No. 27, P. 3.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Room (same formerly occupied by Mr. Kellogg), upstairs in Witt’s three story building, nearly opposite the Anthony House.  Likenesses taken from full size plates, down to the smallest locket, breast-pins, or ring.  Work done in a fine style.  Persons wishing to sit for a picture will not be charged unless the picture gives satisfaction.—Having a large instrument, of the best style, family groups can be taken with facility and at a cost but little more than a single picture.  Call and see specimens. 

Advertisement ran from November 11, 1853 to February 10, 1854.

1854 April 18.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  April 18, 1854, Old Series Vol. XI, New Series Vol. II, No. 27, P. 3.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and the country generally, that he has fitted up rooms over the post office, with good light and other conveniences, which enable him to take pictures of the finest tone and most artistic taste.—He would further state, that having on hand a large supply of fine stock, of every variety, he is determined to take pictures at very reduced prices, compared with former rates.  Persons in the city or country feeling disposed to have pictures true to life and of beautiful finish will please call and examine for themselves.  Persons desiring miniatures in lockets and breast-pins can be supplied, as he keeps on hand an assortment of those articles adapted to such purposes. 

He pledges himself that no exertion shall be withheld to render entire satisfaction.

The best time for operating is from 8 o’clock in the morning till four in the evening.

Advertisement ran from April 18 to November 15, 1854.

1854 May 18.  Arkansas Whig.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 18, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 52, P. 4.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and the country generally, that he has fitted up rooms over the post office, with good light and other conveniences, which enable him to take pictures of the finest tone and most artistic taste.—He would further state, that having on hand a large supply of fine stock, of every variety, he is determined to take pictures at very reduced prices, compared with former rates.  Persons in the city or country feeling disposed to have pictures true to life and of beautiful finish will please call and examine for themselves.  Persons desiring miniatures in lockets and breast-pins can be supplied, as he keeps on hand an assortment of those articles adapted to such purposes. 

He pledges himself that no exertion shall be withheld to render entire satisfaction.

The best time for operating is from 8 o’clock in the morning till four in the evening.  April 18, 1854.

Advertisement ran from May 18, 1854 to May 24, 1855.

1854 November 8.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 8, 1854, Old Series Vol. XII, New Series Vol. III, No. 4, P. 2.

Mr. Hines has removed to the room over Marcus’s clothing store on Markham street, where he has a fine sky-light, and is well prepared to take pictures in the most perfect manner.

1854 November 22.  The True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 22, 1854, Old Series Vol. XII, New Series Vol. III, No. 6, P. 3.

E. A. Hines, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and the country generally, that he has fitted up rooms over the store of E. Marcus, near the Anthony House, with good sky-light and other conveniences, which enable him to take pictures of the finest tone and most artistic taste.

He would further state, that having on hand a large supply of fine stock, of every variety, he is determined to take pictures at very reduced prices, compared with former rates.  Persons in the city or country feeling disposed to have pictures true to life and of beautiful finish will please call and examine for themselves.  Persons desiring miniatures in lockets and breast-pins can be supplied, as he keeps on hand an assortment of those articles adapted to such purposes. 

He pledges himself that no exertion shall be withheld to render entire satisfaction.

The best time for operating is from 8 o’clock in the morning till four in the evening.

Advertisement ran from November 22, 1854 to July 10, 1855.

1857 October 10.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 10, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 14, P. 2.

See Advertisement of E. A. Hines.  It is important to those concerned.

1857 October 10.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 10, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 14, P. 3.

Important Notice—Daguerrean Apparatus and Pictures for Sale.  E. A. Hines, Being desirous to close out his business, notifies all persons indebted to him to call and make payment, as they may save trouble and expense thereby.

Hines has, in his possession, many pictures which he is anxious to deliver to their owners.  All concerned will please call on him.

Hines also offers for sale, at reasonable prices, a lot of Cameras and stock, sufficient to start three Daguerrean, Ambrotype and other picture galleries.

Hines also offers for sale, a valuable lot of Books and specimens Pictures—to be sold either singly or by the lot.  Little Rock, Oct 9, 1857.

1857 October 17.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 17, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 36, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 15, P. 3.

E A. Hines, Artist, Has re-opened his gallery on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, where he is prepared, with the latest improvements, to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, And all styles of pictures, in the most improved and artistic manner.

Citizens and strangers will consult their own interests in visiting his Gallery, and procuring the best style of Pictures.  Satisfaction given in all cases, and charges reasonable.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, Little Rock.

Artists furnished with all kinds of goods pertaining to the art at fair prices.  Little Rock.

Advertisement ran on October 20 to

1857 October 20.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 20, 1857, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 2, P. 3.

E A. Hines, Artist, Has re-opened his gallery on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, where he is prepared, with the latest improvements, to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, And all styles of pictures, in the most improved and artistic manner.

Citizens and strangers will consult their own interests in visiting his Gallery, and procuring the best style of Pictures.  Satisfaction given in all cases, and charges reasonable.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on the corner of Main and Markham streets, over Hezekiah’s Clothing Store, Little Rock.

Artists furnished with all kinds of goods pertaining to the art at fair prices.  Little Rock.

Advertisement ran on October 20 to August 18, 1858.

1858 August 25.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  August 25, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 46, P. 3.

Pictures!  Cheap Pictures!  E. A. Hines, Artist, Has removed his Picture Establishment from the corner of Main and Markham streets to the fine and capacious building opposite the State House, Known as the State Bank, having procured in this commodious building suitable rooms, affording a splendid light, and having the very best Instruments the market can afford, and also having some fifteen years experience in the business is prepared to give entire satisfaction in the Art of Photography in all its very branches—pictures on Glass, Leather, Paper, Melainotype and many other styles, too numerous to mention.  Citizens and strangers who may want any of the above named pictures shall receive his best efforts to please them in his profession.  At the very reduced prices at which he is now selling pictures, persons can not complain or neglect to get their pretty faces taken for want of money, for it is next to that of getting pictures without money and without price.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on Markham street, opposite the State House, in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from August 25 to September 15, 1858.

1858 August 28.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  August 28, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 19, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 8, P. 3

Pictures!  Cheap Pictures!  E. A. Hines, Artist, Has removed his Picture Establishment from the corner of Main and Markham streets to the fine and capacious building opposite the State House, Known as the State Bank, having procured in this commodious building suitable rooms, affording a splendid light, and having the very best Instruments the market can afford, and also having some fifteen years experience in the business is prepared to give entire satisfaction in the Art of Photography in all its very branches—pictures on Glass, Leather, Paper, Melainotype and many other styles, too numerous to mention.  Citizens and strangers who may want any of the above named pictures shall receive his best efforts to please them in his profession.  At the very reduced prices at which he is now selling pictures, persons can not complain or neglect to get their pretty faces taken for want of money, for it is next to that of getting pictures without money and without price.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on Markham street, opposite the State House, in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from August 28 to October 9, 1858.

1858 September 4.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  September 4, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 20, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 9, P. 2.

Hines has removed his portrait Gallery to the old State Bank building.  See adv’t.

1858 September 15.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  September 15, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 49, P. 3.

Ambrotypes For One Dollar!  E. A. Hines, Artist, Has removed his Picture Establishment from the corner of Main and Markham streets to the fine and capacious building opposite the State House, Known as the State Bank, having procured in this commodious building suitable rooms, affording a splendid light, and having the very best Instruments the market can afford, and also having some fifteen years experience in the business is prepared to give entire satisfaction in the Art of Photography in all its very branches—pictures on Glass, Leather, Paper, Melainotype and many other styles, too numerous to mention.  Citizens and strangers who may want any of the above named pictures shall receive his best efforts to please them in his profession.  At the very reduced prices at which he is now selling pictures, persons can not complain or neglect to get their pretty faces taken for want of money, for it is next to that of getting pictures without money and without price.

Remember Hines’ Gallery, on Markham street, opposite the State House, in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 6, 1858.

1858 October 9.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 9, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 14, P. 2.

Pictures.—Persons desiring good pictures are referred to Hines’ advertisement in another column.  Call and see him.

1858 October 9.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 9, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 35, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Megascopic Portraits, Life Size.  E. A. Hines, Artist, Returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to him, and would inform them that he has removed from the corner of Main and Markham streets, to the State Bank, opposite the State House.

Having obtained in this commodious building Rooms far more suitable, in every way, than those he occupied before, with a superior light and other facilities, is prepared, having every variety of instruments, to take all kinds of Pictures in the Art.  He would further state that he is now ready, with a large Solar Camera to take Magnified Copies up to Lifesize Portraits of small Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of any deceased persons or others, thereby furnishing with a large Portrait that may be framed which will be durable for any length of time.  He also takes Pictures on Leather, paper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Plantinum and others to numerous to mention.  Prices adapted to every emergency.  Photographs on Paper convenient for those who wish to send Pictures to their numerous friends, beautifully taken for three and five dollars per dozen.  Citizens and strangers who want any thing in the Picture line will do well to call and examine.  Remember E. A. Hines, opposite the State House in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art in all its branches. 

Advertisement ran from October 9, 1858 to April 16, 1859.

1858 October 20.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  October 20, 1858, Vol. 16, No. 2, P. 3.

Megascopic Portraits, Life Size.  E. A. Hines, Artist, Returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to him, and would inform them that he has removed from the corner of Main and Markham streets, to the State Bank, opposite the State House.

Having obtained in this commodious building Rooms far more suitable, in every way, than those he occupied before, with a superior light and other facilities, is prepared, having every variety of instruments, to take all kinds of Pictures in the Art.  He would further state that he is now ready, with a large Solar Camera to take Magnified Copies up to Lifesize Portraits of small Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of any deceased persons or others, thereby furnishing with a large Portrait that may be framed which will be durable for any length of time.  He also takes Pictures on Leather, paper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Plantinum and others to numerous to mention.  Prices adapted to every emergency.  Photographs on Paper convenient for those who wish to send Pictures to their numerous friends, beautifully taken for three and five dollars per dozen.  Citizens and strangers who want any thing in the Picture line will do well to call and examine.  Remember E. A. Hines, opposite the State House in the State Bank.

Instructions given in the Art in all its branches.  Oct. 13, 1858.  (missing issue).

Advertisement ran from October 20, 1858 to  May 18, 1859.

1858 November 6.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 6, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 39, Democrat Vol. XIII, No. 18, P. 2.

We have seen some of the pictures made at the “Sky-Light Gallery, corner Main and Markham streets, and must say that for depth of tone, correctness of expression, and for that nice gradation of light and shades that is the life and soul of a picture they are equal to any we have ever seen in large cities.

1859 November 23.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. 17, No. 7, P. 2.

Photographic Portraits.—Those who have not visited Hines’ gallery lately, have a treat in store.  The full size portraits taken by his instruments and afterwards painted in oil are remarkable for their fidelity to the originals.  A cabinet portrait of Capt. Pike is as good a likeness as we ever saw anywhere or of any person.  Hines can take as good pictures as any artist in his line and work cheaply.   Go see his collection.

1859 December 1.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  December 1, 1859, Vol. 16, No. 8, P. 2.

Photographs Colored in Oil.  We have, elsewhere, noticed the portraits by Mr. Jackson, the artist.

Mr. Hines, whose daguerrean gallery is so well known and whose skill is so universally acknowledged, is now taking life-size photographs, and has these colored in oil by Mr. Jackson, so as to combine the correctness of the photograph with the exquisite coloring of a true artist.  Several of our citizens have pictures of this kind taken that are absolutely startling from their resemblances to the original, and if the artist could but endow them with speech he would become a second Prometheus.

Those who desire to secure a likeness correct as to feature and color should secure one of these.  They excel anything we have ever seen or read of.  There is no hyperbole in this notice—if the reader thinks so, let him go judge for himself.  Besides these colored photographs, there are others, of prominent members of the General Assembly, of different sizes that are worth a visit to those who wish to see the perfection that can be arrived at.—Rooms, up stairs in the State Bank, opposite the capitol.

1860 May 12.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. 17, No. 22, P. 2.

Our Arkansas Gallery.—For a year or more we have been collecting pictures of places and prominent persons in Arkansas, and have succeeded in getting up quite a little gallery.  Among others, we are indebted to Mr. E. A. Hines, for an excellent likeness of Capt. Pike, and to Mr. Wm. Batt, the daguerrean artist for some views.  One is a view of the Woodruff building, another of the Ashley mansion in this city, and still another of the city of Napoleon in this State. 

Mr. Batt’s establishment is on Markham street, on the corner of the block above  the post-office, where he furnishes excellent ambrotypes for 25 and 50 cents.

Hine, Jeremiah M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1856                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1857-1859       American House Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1853 December 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1853, Vol. VII1, No. 402, P. 3.

Penmanship.  J. M. Hine’s Writing Academy Has been removed to Harrington Corner 4th story.  Room No. 17 in consequence of the former room not being large enough to accommodate the number of commodious quarters.

The proprietor of this Academy is prepared to teach Ladies and Children, and is about forming classes for their especial benefit.

Ladies and Misses—Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Gentlemen—Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.

Terms–$[2] for course of 24 lessons, including lights and stationery.

1855 April 3.  Worcester Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 3, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 174, P. 4.

J. M. Hine’s 25 Cent Daguerreotypes, Waldo Block, (Rooms formerly occupied by M. S. Chapin.)  This popular establishment is favored with the best sky-light in the city, which enables us to furnish Daguerreotypes in the highest style and finish, the art is capable of producing.

Pictures taken at all hours of the day, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Mrs. Hine will be in attendance to wait on the Ladies.  Feb 22.

Advertisement was recorded between April 3 to May 7, 1855.

1855 October 23.  Worcester Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 242, Whole No. 1425, P. 3.

Important, And Nevertheless True, that J. M. Hine’s Evening Writing School, at his Daguerreotype Rooms, Waldo Block, will be open for the reception of pupils, every evening during the week.  Penmanship is a branch of education which but very few can style themselves as good; how many there are that feel ashamed of their writing when corresponding with their friends, and say, Oh, that I was a good penman, and ending the letter by saying, if you cannot read it, send it back.  Mr. Hine has opened the above school for those wishing to improve their style of penmanship on the most reasonable terms.  Terms $2.00 for 24 Lessons, including light and stationery.—Hours, from 7 to 8, P. M.  No Class System; can commence any evening during the week.

1857 June 6.  Worcester Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 6, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 203, Whole No. 1988, P. 3.

Something New!  Chinese Oriental Sighs!  Please call at Hine’s Ambrotype Rooms, and examine Specimens.

All orders promptly supplied.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 11, 1857.

1857 July 7.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 7, 1857, Vol. XI1, No. 156, P. 3.

Wanted Immediately—8 or 10 energetic young men, to engage in a new and profitable business.  Men of energy can make $100 per month.  This is no humbug, but an honest, reliable business.  Apply immediately to Hine’s Ambrotype Rooms, American House Block.

1858 May 5.  The Massachusetts Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 5, 1855, Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 18, Whole No. 4772, P. 3. 

To The Public.  We, the undersigned, Daguerrean, Ambrotype, and Photographic Artists of the City of Worcester, feeling that the beautiful Art which we illustrate is becoming disreputable on account of the cheap caricatures called likenesses, which are now daily sold for the insignificant sum of ten or fifteen cents, and knowing that said cheap pictures are an imitation upon the public, and, wishing to be understood that we take no part in this flagrant humbug, we have this day entered into a mutual agreement to take no pictures after this dat for less than fifty cents each, and any one of us violating this agreement shall forfeit the respect and confidence of his brother Artists, and the community.

C. B. R. Claflin,          Angel & Coleman,

Wm. Hathaway,          J. M. Hine,

Tapley & Clark,          S. T. Field

1859 February 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. 14, No. 45, P. 3.

Special Notice.—J. M. Hine’s Evening Writing School.—The last term will commence on Thursday Evening, Feb. 24th, 1859, at his Ambrotype Rooms, American House Block, Mainstreet, Worcester.  Those who wish to avail themselves of this opportunity, are requested to be there on said evening, as valuable presents are to be given, providing a suitable number of pupils can be obtained.  Hours for instruction from 7  to 8 p. m.  Terms $1 for twelve lessons, including stationary.

Advertisement was recorded three times between February 22 to 25, 1859.

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

Hill, Walter S.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, , ,

1859                9 Platt Street, New York, New York.[1]

1859                274 Canal Street, New York, New York.

1860                522 Broadway, New York, New York.[2]

1859 November 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 23, 1859, Whole No. 8479, P. 3.

To Photographic Artists, Amateurs, &c.—For sale, very low, several first class instruments, from quarter to double whole sizes.  Apply to or address W. S. Hill & Co., 274 Canal street, N. Y.

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

1858.  Not Listed

1859.  dag. materials, 274 Canal—h-73 Hicks.

1860.  photo materials, 522 Broadway—h-115 W. 33d.

1861.  Not Listed.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] New York City Directory, 1860/1861.

Hill, Robert H.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1853-1857       72 North Front Street, J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, Kingston, New York.

1853 July 15.  The People’s Press.  (Kingston, New York.)  July 15, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

R. H. Hill, Daguerrean Rooms, North-Front Street, Kingston, Above Wilson Hat & Cap Store.

Advertisement ran from July 15, 1853 to March 20, 1857.

1853 July 15.  The People’s Press.  (Kingston, New York.)  July 15, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

Hill’s Colored Daguerreotype Likenesses For One Dollar.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place that he continues his Gallery in North-Front Street, in J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, where he has elegantly fitted up large and spacious rooms with all the improvements of the age, and with the Largest Sky-Light between New York and Buffalo.  He will always be happy to wait upon those wishing a beautiful and colored Life-Like Miniature.

You are invited to call and examine his Specimens and mode of Operating, and, if suited, to sit for your Likeness.  Persons will not be expected to take their Miniature unless entire satisfaction is given; but if the Likeness in taken from the Room, it will not be exchanged for less than fifty cents.  Mr. Hill’s long experience in the Daguerrean Art, gives him the fullest confidence that he will be able to please all who favor him with a call.  All work done at his establishment warranted fadeless and of the best order Being permanently located, he is desirous of building up a reputation for Style, Cheapness and Durability.

Prices—From $1 to $15, according to the size and style of Case or Frame; in Lockets $1.  Those having poor impressions can have them retaken for 75 cents.

For Sick or Deceased Persons, A House or Landscape, where it is necessary to remove the Apparatus, $5.

Gold Lockets always on hand for sale Cheap.

Hours for Operating, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Children should be brought in between 10 and 3 o’clock.

Timely Hints.  Friends.—Readers, if you have a mutual friend, in whose welfare you feel an interest, that friend will value, as a precious memorial, your Daguerreotype miniature, if taken in Hill’s peculiar style, in North-Front street.

Parents.—If you are still blest with parents, and no artist’s pencil has or can truly trace the lineaments of his or her familiar face and form, you may well act the part of wisdom to advise or persuade them to visit, without delay, Hill’s Daguerreotype Rooms and procure a picture.

To All.—How many have lost a father! a mother! a brother! A sister! or an innocent, prattling little child! And have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look upon.  After the separation, some little toy, or trifling article, is often kept for years and cherished as a token of remembrance.  How much more valuable would be one of Hill’s Perfect Miniatures of the “loved and lost.”  There is scarcely any one who does not take pleasure in gazing on the features of a friend, and when that friend has been removed by death, we often hear the exclamation uttered with an expression of deep regret. “Oh, what would I not give for such a picture of my friend?”  Reader, perhaps you can not do a better thing, while your mind is upon the subject, than take an hour or two and visit Hill’s Gallery: then you may, at some future period, have reason to feel grateful for these timely and gentle hints.

All Daguerreotypes taken at this Gallery after this date may be re-taken in the natural colors for the mere cost of the materials, as soon as the process is made public—the subscriber having secured the exclusive right for Ulster county.

Full Instructions in the Art, given on reasonable term, to those wishing to engage in the business.

Hill’s Treatise on Daguerreotype for sale, price $3.  No Operator should be without this excellent work.

Stock.—All kinds of Operator’s Stock furnished at New York prices.  R. H. Hill.        

Advertisement ran from July 15, 1853 to August 15, 1856.

1855 October 24.  Kingston Democratic Journal.  (Kingston, New York.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 48, Whole No. 776. P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We can now see ourselves as others see us.  Facts are sometimes more strange than fiction.  And we must confess that we never saw the great beauty of Picture Making in all its glory, until we called on Mr. Hill in North Front St., a few days since, and examined his Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes.  He is likewise making a new style of Pictures, which he calls Chrystalotypes.  They are made on glass, and are far superior to any thing we have before seen in the way of Pictures.  Call and see his new specimens.  It is certainly wonderful to see what perfection he has arrived at.

1855 October 31.  Kingston Democratic Journal.  (Kingston, New York.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 49, Whole No. 777. P. 3.

Hill’s Colored Daguerreotypes, Chrystalotypes, Crayon Pictures, Stereoscopes, Photographs, and Chromotints.  The Subscriber Would Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place, that he continues his Gallery in North Front Street, in Wilson’s new brick building, where he has fitted up a fine suit of rooms with all the improvements of the age, with the largest Skylight between New York and Buffalo, wherehe will always be happy to wait upon those in want of a Life-Like Miniature.

Mr. Hill’s long experience in the Daguerrian Art gives him the fullest confidence that he can please all who favor him with a call.  All work done at his rooms Warranted Fadeless, and of the best order.  Being permanently located, he is desirous of building up a reputation for Style, Cheapness and Durability.

Hill’s Chrystalotypes.

These are a new style of Miniatures and by far excel anything before made in Light and Shade.—They are only to be seen to be admired.  Price the same as Daguerreotypes.  They are made on pure Chrystal Glass, and are more durable than any other miniatures, as no acids will remove or injure them.  They are taken in much less time than any other Pictures.—So bring on the children.

Stereoscopes—These are produced by making two Daguerreotypes at different angles, and after being placed is a Stereoscopic case a most wonderful effect is produced, and the subject stands out like Life itself.

Prices—From $1 to $15, according to the size and style of case or frame.  In Lockets, $1.

For Sick or Deceased Persons, a House or a Landscape, where it is necessary to remove the apparatus, Five Dollars.

Gold Lockets always on hand and for sale cheap.

Hours for operating from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Children should be brought in between 10 and 2 o’clock.

Full instruction in the Art given on reasonable terms, to those wishing to engage in the business.

All kinds of Daguerrian Stock and Apparatus for sale at New York prices.

Hill’s Treatise on Daguerreotype for sale.

Advertisement ran from October 31, 1855 to February 25, 1857.

1856 May 9.  The People’s Press.  (Kingston, New York.)  May 9, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 51, Whole No. 155, P. 3.

Hill’s Colored Daguerreotype Likenesses, Christalotypes, [Sic.] Crayon Pictures, Photographs, Stereoscopes & Chromotints. [sic.] R. H. Hill would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place that he continues his Gallery in North-Front Street, in J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, where he has elegantly fitted up large and spacious rooms with all the improvements of the age, and with the Largest Sky-Light between New York and Buffalo.  He will always be happy to wait upon those wishing a beautiful and colored Life-Like Miniature.

You are invited to call and examine his Specimens and mode of Operating, and, if suited, to sit for your Likeness.  Persons will not be expected to take their Miniature unless entire satisfaction is given; but if the Likeness in taken from the Room, it will not be exchanged for less than fifty cents.  Mr. Hill’s long experience in the Daguerrean Art, gives him the fullest confidence that he will be able to please all who favor him with a call.  All work done at his establishment warranted fadeless and of the best order Being permanently located, he is desirous of building up a reputation for Style, Cheapness and Durability.

Prices—From $1 to $15, according to the size and style of Case or Frame; in Lockets $1.  Those having poor impressions can have them retaken for 75 cents.

Hill’s Crystalotypes—These are a new style of miniatures, and by far excel anything before made in light and shade; they are only to be seen to be admired.  Price the same as Daguerreotypes.  They are made on pure crystal glass, and are more durable than any other miniature, as no acid will remove or injure them.  They are taken in much less time than other pictures, so bring on the children.

Stereoscopes.—These are produced by making two pictures at different angles, and after being placed in a stereoscope case a most wonderful effect is produced and the subject stands out like life itself.

For Sick or Deceased Persons, A House or Landscape, where it is necessary to remove the Apparatus, $5.

Gold Lockets always on hand for sale Cheap.

Hours for Operating, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Children should be brought in between 10 and 3 o’clock.

All Daguerreotypes taken at this Gallery after this date may be re-taken in the natural colors for the mere cost of the materials, as soon as the process is made public—the subscriber having secured the exclusive right for Ulster county.

Full Instructions in the Art, given on reasonable term, to those wishing to engage in the business.

Stock.—All kinds of Operator’s Stock furnished at New York prices.   

Advertisement ran from May 9, 1856 to March 6, 1857.

1857 March 25.  Kingston Democratic Journal.  (Kingston, New York.)  March 25, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 18, Whole No. 850. P. 3.

Vallet & C’s Colored Daguerreotypes, Crayon Pictures, Stereoscopes, Photographs & Chromotints.  The Subscriber, successor to R. H. Hill, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place, that they have taken the Gallery lately occupied by Mr. Hill, No. 72 North Front Street, Wilson’s Brick Building…