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Deale, M. H.

Ambrotype Car, Ambrotypes, , , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Lowndesville, South Carolina.[1]

1857                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1850 June 1.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  June 1, 1850, Vol. VII, No. 10, P. 3.

Give us a Call.  The undersigned avail themselves of this opportunity to inform the citizens of Abbeville and vicinity, that they are still carrying on at this place an extensive business in their line, and are constantly manufacturing Carriages, Buggies, &c. in the very best and latest styles, which they offer upon the most reasonable terms.  They are also prepared to do Repairing in all its branches with neatness and dispatch.  Persons wishing such articles would do well to give us a call.  M. H. & F. A. Deale.

N. B. A lot of Carriages and Buggies always on hand.  M. H. & F. A. D.

1855 January 26.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  January 26, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 2, Whole Number 91, P. 3.

Save Your Money. We, The Undersigned, Builders of Carriages, Buggies, &c., at the old stand of M. H. & F. A. Deale…

1856 August 21.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  August 21, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 18, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We would call the attention of the public to the card of M. H. Deale, published in another column.  Having fitted out an elegant Car, and being supplied with the best of materials, he will be ready in a few days to take Likenesses for any person desiring them, in the finest style of the art.

1856 August 21.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  August 21, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 18, P. 2.

The Ambrotype Car Will Be Out In A Few Days!  M. H. Deale, Agent, would respectfully say to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity, that he will be ready by the 27th inst., to take those beautiful Pictures on Glass called Ambrotypes.  These Pictures are the finest ever produced by light.  They are far superior to the Daguerreotype, both in looks and durability; the tone is soft, and they can be seen in any light.

Persons wanting Pictures, will please call as early as possible, as my stay will be short at this place.  He pledges himself to give satisfaction in all cases, or no charge.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as clear.  Operating hours from 8 until 2 o’clock.

P. S.—Ladies will find that dark dresses will add much to the beauty of the Picture.  August 20, 1856.

Advertisement ran from August 21 to September 4, 1856.

1856 August 22.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  August 22, 1856, Vol. 4, No. 16, Whole Number 172, P. 2.

The Ambrotype Car Will Be Out In A Few Days!  M. H. Deale, Agent, would respectfully say to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity, that he will be ready by the 27th instant, to take those beautiful Pictures on Glass called Ambrotypes.  These Pictures are the finest ever produced by light.  They are far superior to the Daguerreotype, both in looks and durability; the tone is soft, and they can be seen in any light.

Persons wanting Pictures, will please call as early as possible, as my stay will be short at this place.  He pledges himself to give satisfaction in all cases, or no charge.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as clear.  Operating hours from 8 until 2 o’clock.

P. S.—Ladies will find that dark dresses will add much to the beauty of the Picture.  August 20, 1856.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to September 5, 1856.

1856 September 11.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  September 11, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 21, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Ambrotype Deale Can now respectfully say to the Ladies and Gentlemen around about Abbeville, that the Car is completed, and he is now taking some of the finest, best and prettiest Ambrotypes that have ever been taken in the United States.  His outfit is inferior to none, and he knows he can copy the “human face divine” on Glass, as good as any artist.  Portraits or Daguerreotypes faithfully copied and set in Pins, Rings, Lockets, or any of the various kinds of Cases.

He will remain in town a short time, and will take pleasure in pleasing all who may favor him with a call.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as clear.  Operating hours from 8 until 2 o’clock.  Sept. 10, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 2, 1856.

1856 September 12.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. 4, No. 19, Whole Number 175, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Ambrotype Deale Can now respectfully say to the Ladies and Gentlemen around about Abbeville, that the Car is completed, and he is now taking some of the finest, best and prettiest Ambrotypes that have ever been taken in the United States.  His outfit is inferior to none, and he knows he can copy the “human face divine” on Glass, as good as any artist.  Portraits or Daguerreotypes faithfully copied and set in Pins, Rings, Lockets, or any of the various kinds of Cases.

He will remain in town a short time, and will take pleasure in pleasing all who may favor him with a call.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as clear.  Operating hours from 8 until 1 o’clock.  Sept. 10, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 12 to October 10, 1856.

1856 September 12.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. 4, No. 19, Whole Number 175, P. 2.

Ambrotype Portraits.  It has become so universally fashionable to have pictures taken that the question these days is not, “Shall I go and have mine taken?”  but “Where shall I go to get the best?”  To all such as may be making the latter enquiry, we reply by advising an immediate visit to Mr. Deale’s new and elegant Ambrotype Car, which is now complete in all its appointments, and will remain in our village a short while for the accommodation of those desiring portraits.  Mr. Deale is evidently master of his profession, and having all the necessary apparatus new and of the most approved style, it is impossible, we take it, for any judge of a picture to be dissatisfied with his work.  We have seen specimens from several of the largest establishments in this country, and our honest opinion is that Mr. Deale’s pictures will compare with any of them.

The Ambrotype is so manifestly superior to the daguerreotype that the latter now has no “place in the picture.”  A good ambrotype (such as Mr. Deale executes) resembles very much the best style of steel-plate portrait, but is of course a more accurate sketch of the original.  The shape and proportion of the features are given perfectly, which can never be done by the engraver of plates.

It is undoubtedly a great satisfaction to one to have a correct portrait of a departed friend; and as life is fleeting, it were well to make haste to secure the shadow ere the substance passes from the light.

1856 October 9.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  October 9, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 25, P. 2.

M. H. Deale, Ambrotype Artist, Is still in town, and would respectfully say to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the village and vicinity, that he will remain here until the 18th.  His intention is to give all a chance of procuring one or more of his beautiful and never-fading Ambrotypes.          Oct. 8,

Advertisement ran from October 9 to 23, 1856.

1856 October.  Partner with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940.  Harvey S. Teal. P. 40.

In October Deale notified the small village of Lowndesville that he would visit them in his Celebrated Ambrotype Car.

1857 June 5.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  June 5, 1857, Vol. 5, No. 5, Whole Number 213, P. 3.

Ambrotype Deale Would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity, that he intends visiting the above place in a few days, with his Celebrated Car, for the purpose of giving all a chance of procuring one or more of his beautiful Glass Pictures, called Ambrotypes.  Persons wanting Pictures will please call as early as possible as his stay will be short.

Operating hours, from Eight o’clock A. M. until Two P. M.

1857 June 11.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  June 11, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 7, P. 3.

Ambrotype Deale Would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity, that he intends visiting the above place in a few days, with his Celebrated Car, for the purpose of giving all a chance of procuring one or more of his beautiful Glass Pictures, called Ambrotypes.  Persons wanting Pictures will please call as early as possible as his stay will be short.

Operating hours, from Eight o’clock A. M. until Two P. M.

1857 June 12.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 5, No. 6, Whole Number 214, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  By reference to his advertisement it will be seen that M. H. Deale is once more among us, with his Ambrotype Car; and is prepared to execute finished likenesses.  Having seen many specimens of his skill we can cordially commend him to public patronage.

1857 June 12.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 5, No. 6, Whole Number 214, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  M. H. Deale, Artist, Would respectfully say to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity, that he is now in the village, and ready to take Ambrotypes of the very finest finish.  Operating hours from 8 o’clock, A. M., to 2 o’clock, P. M.  Banner copy, June 11.

1857 June 18.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  June 18, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 8, P. 4.

Ambrotypes.  M. H. Deale, Artist, Would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity that he is now in the village, and ready to take Ambrotypes, of the very finest finish.

Operating hours, from 8 o’clock A. M., to 2 P. M.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 9, 1857.

1857 July 2.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  July 2, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 10, P. 3.

The State of South Carolina Abbeville District.  Milton H. Deale, who is now in the custody of Sheriff of Abbeville District, by virtue of a writ of capias ad satisfaciendum, at the suit of Spencer F. Smith, having field in my office, together with a schedule, on oath, of his estate and effects, his petition to the Court of Common Pleas, praying that he may be admitted to the benefit of the Acts of the General Assembly, made for the relief of insolvent debtors—

It is ordered, that the said Spencer F. Smith, and all others the creditors to whom the said Milton H. Deale is in any wise indebted, be, and they are hereby summoned, and have notice to appear, before the said Court, at Abbeville Court House, on Monday, the fifth day of October next, to show cause, if any they can, why the prayer of the petition aforesaid, should not be granted.  Matthew McDonald, C. C. P.  Office of Common Pleas, Abberville District, this 30th June, 1857. [2]

[1] Partner with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940

[2] This is possibly the same M. H. Deal Ambrotypist.

George K. Proctor

Ambrotype Car, Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1858-1859       Cabot Street, opposite the Rubber Factory, Beverly, Massachusetts.

1859                One Door North of the Town Hall, Beverly, Massachusetts.

George K. Proctor was recorded in eight advertisements and one announcement in the Beverly Citizen (Beverly, Massachusetts).  The first advertisement ran from October 27 to November 24, 1858.  Satisfaction Given!  G. K. Proctor Respectfully announces to the citizens of this place that he has stationed his Ambrotype and Photograph Saloon, for a short time opposite the Rubber Factory, Beverly, where he will take pictures any size, from the smallest to the largest, as good as the best, as cheap as the cheapest, and at all prices from 25 cents to 25 dollars.  Also copying of every description executed at his saloon.  Views taken of Houses and Buildings of every description and warranted to give satisfaction.

George K. Proctor, having learned his trade of one of the best artist in Boston, and had several years experience, and also since July 1858 had an uncommon large saloon built with an excellent light and every convenience for taking Ambrotypes and Photographs that could be had, and also having, at a great expense, purchased receipts for making a new kind of chemical that will surpass all others, feels confident that he can give perfect satisfaction.

As his time here is limited people wishing his pictures will do well to call early.  George K. Proctor.

The announcement appeared on November 17, 1858.  Ambrotypes. We take pleasure in asking attention to the advertisement of Mr. G. K. Proctor, and in stating that we have recently seen some pictures of excellent finish which were taken by him.  He seems to have the skill and judgement which is requisite in an artist to secure good likenesses.—His terms are very reasonable, and we commend him to the patronage of our Beverly friends.

The second advertisement ran from January 19 to February 16, 1859.  Satisfaction Given!  G. K. Proctor Respectfully announces to the citizens of this place that he has stationed his Ambrotype and Photograph Saloon, for a short time opposite the Rubber Factory, Beverly, where he will take pictures any size, from the smallest to the largest, as good as the best, as cheap as the cheapest, and at all prices from 25 cents to 25 dollars.  Also copying of every description executed at his saloon. 

As his time here is limited people wishing his pictures will do well to call early.  George K. Proctor.

The third advertisement ran from March 19-26, 1859.Business Cards:  G. K. Proctor, Ambrotype and Photograph Artists, Cabot Street.  (Opposite the Rubber Factory) Portraits, Miniatures, Engravings, &c., accurately copied.  Views taken when desired.

The fourth advertisement ran from March 19-26, 1859.  All Ambrotypes and Photographs Taken at G. K. Proctor’s Saloon, opposite the Rubber Factory, are warranted to give perfect satisfaction, or no pay will be exacted.  March 1, 1859.

The fifth advertisement ran from June 4 to December 31, 1859.  Business Cards:  G. K. Proctor, Ambrotype and Photograph Artists, Cabot Street. (One door North of the Town Hall.)  Portraits, Miniatures, Engravings, &c., accurately copied.  Views taken when desired.

The sixth advertisement ran from June 4 to December 3, 1859.  Photographs.  Taken at G. K. Proctor’s Rooms, one door North of the Town Hall, and enclosed in  Large Gilt Frame, for only $2.00—common price $3.75—duplicates, 50 cents.  May 7, 1859.

The seventh advertisement was recorded on June 4 to July 2, 1859.  G. K. Proctor, having fitted up rooms One door North of the Town Hall, with an excellent Side and Sky-Light, will take Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, &c., in the neatest and best style and at Reduced Prices.

He hopes by endeavoring to make Pictures that cannot fail to suit, to merit a liberal patronage. Beverly, May 7, 1859.

The eighth advertisement ran from August 6 to 20, 1859.  Photographs of the Bean Kiln [Invaders] can be had at G. K. Proctor’s Photographic Rooms—one door north of Town Hall—for only 50 cents, which is less than half price.  Nearly one hundred now engaged.

G. K. Proctor is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John G. Morgan

Ambrotype Car, Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Address Unknown, Clinton, Georgia.

John G. Morgan appeared in one advertisement that appeared on June 23, 1859 in the State Press (Macon, Georgia).  Ambrotype Car for Sale.  I will sell cheap for cash a good Ambrotype Car, suitable for traveling the country.  Also a good Camera and every thing that belongs to the Ambrotype process.  A good business for a young man who wishes to travel and make money.  Instructions given if required.  Address John G. Morgan, Clinton, Jones Co., Ga.  may 21.

John G. Morgan is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Kerlinger & Chenoweth

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1857                Second Street, Near St. Paul House, Shakopee, Minnesota.

Kerlinger & Chenoweth (John M. Kerlinger & John Chenoweth or Chenowith[1]) were recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on September 5, 1857 in the Republican Advocate (Shakopee, Minnesota).  Ambrotyping and Photographing!  Ambrotypes For Seventy-Five Cents!!  Having located on Second Street, near the St. Paul House, the undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Shakopee and vicinity, that they are now in possession of a new and well selected stock of Goods, and are prepared to take pictures of the first quality and most improved style.—Those wishing pictures would do well to give us a call.  Satisfaction given or no charge.  Instructions also given in the art.

Give us a call.  Kerlinger & Chenoweth.  Shakopee, August 8th.

Kerlinger & Chenoweth are not listed in other photographic directories as being in a partnership.  The are listed in separate entries in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary 1839-1865.

[1] Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary 1839-1865.

Junius Darrow

Ambrotype Car, Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Bethel, Connecticut.

Junius Darrow was recorded in one advertisement that ran on March 25 & 26, 1856 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Ambrotype Saloon For Sale, On Account Off ill health—The subscriber offers for sale a fine traveling ambrotype saloon, eight by twenty feet, with large sky and side lights; will be sold with or without ambrotype and daguerreotype apparatus.  The establishment can be seen in operation at this village for a short time.  Address Junius Darrow, Bethel, Ct.

Junius Darrow is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown where he traveled to or for how long he worked.

E. M. Collins

Ambrotype Car, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1857                Car opposite the Seneca County Bank, Tiffin, Ohio.

1857                Rooms on Commercial Row, over St. John’s Drug Store, Tiffin, Ohio.

1857-1858       Rooms in Singer’s Old Block, Tiffin, Ohio.

1858                Rooms Singers Block, opposite the Court House, Tiffin, Ohio.

E. M. Collins was recorded in five announcements and four advertisements in The Tiffin Tribune  (Tiffin, Ohio).  The first announcement appeared on April 3, 1857.  Ambrotypes.  We would again call the attention to those beautiful Ambrotypes taken by our young artist friend, E. M. Collins in his car.  Mr. C. is a proficient in the process by taking pictures, and eminently deserving the patronage of the public.

Ambrotypes, oh!  What delight,

To gaze upon its work of light!

How high the polish, pure the tone;

And every face is Nature’s own.

Sure, never art, with all its skill

The soul with such delight could fill;

And never was such transport won,

As by these pictures from the sun,

Which on the glass imprints the face

With every line, and shade and grace,

Till we admit with throbbing heart,

Great nature’s triumph over Art.

If you want a picture of your face,

Collins Car is just the place

You’ll find all things prepared for action,

And warranted to give satisfaction,

Ambrotypes—all sorts and kinds,

To suit all fancies and all minds;

Large and small, and splendid cases,

Suitable for scenery or faces.

Or if you choose, a handsome locket

Just fitted for a sweet heart’s pocket,

All this, and more than we can mention,

You’ll find there to attract attention,

Come all no matter what your trade is,

Come right along and bring the ladies;

And whether they are fair or no;

Ambrotypes will quickly show.

Pictures in any kind of weather

Single, or two, or more together,

Or go his specimens to see,

No charge for that—admittance free,

Saloon on wheels ladies recollect,

It may be off ere you expect,

Pictures good and prices low,

Now is your time, oh don’t be slow,

Remember the place and call in soon—

Collin’s Ambrotype saloon.

N. B. Mr. C.’s., saloon is opposite the Seneca County Bank, don’t forget the place, pictures for 50 cents.

The second announcement appeared on July 3, 1857.  Removal.  E. M. Collins, Daguerrian Artist, has removed to Commercial Row, up stairs.  See Advertisement.

The first advertisement ran from July 3 to October 16, 1857.  Ambrotype Gallery, E. M. Collins, Commercial Row, over St. John’s Drug Store.

The third announcement appeared on October 23, 1857.  Catch Beauty, ere it Fades.  Reader, if you want to “see yourself as others see you,” go the E. M. Collins’ Ambrotype Rooms and get a picture.  Mr. Collins is an Artist true to nature, and his pictures give general satisfaction.  Rooms in the former office of W. P. & H. Noble.

The second advertisement ran from October 23, 1857 to March 5, 1858.  New Counterfeits.  E. M. Collins, Has just fitted up a new Sky Light and Ambrotype Gallery, In Singer’s Old Block, up stairs, for the purpose of Counterfeiting the “Human Face Devine.”

He is now prepared to make better pictures than were ever heretofore offered to the citizens of Tiffin And Surrounding Country; Among which are several New Styles, such as Tinted Ambrotype and the Hollotype, as well as Photographs, Melainotypes, and the common Ambrotypes.

Pictures Taken In All Kinds of Weather, and satisfaction given, or no charge will be made.  For the small sum of Fifty Cents, you can get a fac simile of yourself, to send to your friends and sweethearts.  Ladies are respectfully invited to call and examine our Specimens, Beauty Is Fleeting; Catch it ere it fades.  Instructions Given in the Art on reasonable terms.  E. M. Collins.

The fourth announcement appeared on October 30, 1857.  Seneca County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums…Class 14th-Mechanical Products….

Entry no. 24, display daguerrean pictures Tunison & Fay 1st prem.  Ohio Farmer.

Entry no. 25, display ambrotype pictures Tunison & Fay 1st prem. Diploma.

Entry no. 42, display daguerrean pictures E. M.  Collins 2d premium, diploma.

Entry no. 43, display ambrotype pictures E. M. Collins 2d prem. diploma.

The third advertisement ran from March 12 to August 13, 1858.  New Counterfeits.  E. M. Collins, Has just fitted up a new Sky Light and Ambrotype Gallery, In Singer’s Old Block, up stairs, for the purpose of Counterfeiting the “Human Face Devine.”

He is now prepared to make better pictures than were ever heretofore offered to the citizens of Tiffin And Surrounding Country; Among which are several New Styles, such as Tinted Ambrotype and the Hollotype, as well as Photographs, Melainotypes, and the common Ambrotypes.

Pictures Taken In All Kinds of Weather, and satisfaction given, or no charge will be made.  For the small sum of Twenty-Five Cents, you can get a fac simile of yourself, to send to your friends and sweethearts.  Ladies are respectfully invited to call and examine our Specimens, Beauty Is Fleeting; Catch it ere it fades.  Instructions Given in the Art on reasonable terms.  Oct. 23.  E. M. Collins.

The fourth advertisement ran from August 13 to October 29, 1858.  New Counterfeits.  Pictures For A Quarter!  Collins’ New Gallery, Singer’s Block, opposite the Court House, Tiffin, O.

Something New, Pictures Taken on Purple Glass.

Behold the works of Art in grandeur rise,

Laugh at the Past and all its works despise.

The last achievement, from shades of night,

Just brought from Nature’s darkness into light,

Is the crystal gem—the Ambrotype,

On purple glass, that needs no black

Defective varnish on the back.

The Greatest Discovery of the Age.  Pictures taken in this way are superior to all others in beauty and durability.  They require no backing whatever and are not liable to crack or become blue and spotted.

No Humbug About It.  Call and examine my specimens and get a picture for yourself.  For Sale.—Open frames of all kinds for hanging against the wall.  Instructions in the Art given on the most reasonable terms.  E. M. Collins, Artist.  Main Street, opposite the court House, Tiffin, O.

The fifth announcement appeared on October 29, 1858.  List of Premiums.  Awarded at the 8th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society…Class 15th—Fine Arts….

Tunison & Fay, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 1st Premium, $2.00

E. M. Collins, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 2d premium, $1.00

Hartsock & Falkner, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Discretionary, Diploma.

Tunison & Fay, Display of Photographs and Spherotypes, $2.00.

E. M. Collins does not appear in other photographic directories as being active in Tiffin, Ohio.  An E. M. Collins is active in 1859-1860 in Lima, Ohio[1], but it is unknown if they are the same person.  The distance between Tiffin and Lima using modern roads is 60½ miles.

[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 &  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

F. M. Slater

Ambrotype Wagon, Ambrotypes, , ,

1858                Sixth Street, Near Chestnut, Evansville, Indiana.

F. M. Slater was recorded in three announcements in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).  The first announcement appeared on February 25, 1858.  We learn that the Ambrotype Car of F. M. Slater on Sixth street near Chestnut is crowded daily with visitors.  We also hear that Mr. Slater is making pictures 25 percent lower than any artist in town.

The second announcement appeared on March 3, 1858.  Ambrotypes for 50 cents at Slater’s Car on Sixth street near Chestnut.

The third announcement appeared on April 29, 1858.  A great Battle with the Mormons.  On the 26th of this month Slater’s Ambrotype Car will be moved to the upper part of the city.  Those who wish to get pictures while the car is still on Sixth street, will please call soon.  Pictures for fifty cents.

F. M. Slater is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John Piper

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, , , ,

1858                            Daguerreian Car on the Railroad Square, Dowagiac, Michigan.                1858-1859                 Rooms over F. J. Baum & Co.’s Clothing Store, Dowagiac, Michigan.

John Piper was recorded in three advertisements and one announcement in The Cass County Republican (Dowagiac, Michigan).  The first advertisement ran from May 6 to November 4, 1858.  John Piper, Ambrotype Artist.  Likenesses taken on short notice, and warranted not to fade.  Children’s pictures taken in one second.  Operating in Baldwin’s Daguerreian Car, on the Railroad Square, near the liberty pole, Dowagiac, Mich.  Also fine boots made to order

The second advertisement ran from May 6 to June 24, 1858.  Fine Boots.  Mr. J. Piper, at the Daguerreian Car, Respectfully announces to the citizens of Dowagiac and vicinity, that he is prepared to manufacture to order Fine Boots! Of all description, in the best style.  All work warranted.  Dowagiac, May 6, 1858.

The third advertisement ran from November 11, 1858 to July 21, 1859.  John Piper, Ambrotype Artist.  Likenesses taken on short notice, and warranted not to fade.  Children’s pictures taken in one second.  Operating in Rooms over F. J. Baum & Co.’s Clothing Store, Dowagiac, Mich.  Also fine boots made to order

The announcement appeared on September 29, 1859.  List of Premiums Awarded at the Annual Fair of the Cass County Agricultural Society, held September 21st and 22d, 1859….Class 21—Paintings And Drawings…

best ambrotypes, John Piper, 50.

John Piper is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Albert T. Lyons

Ambrotype Wagon, Ambrotypes, , , , ,

1856                Public Square, Edgefield, South Carolina.                                                                    1856                Odd Fellows’ Building, Edgefield, South Carolina.

Albert T. Lyons was listed in one advertisement and three announcements in the Edgefield Advertiser (Edgefield, South Carolina).  The advertisement ran from November 5 to 19, 1856. The New Car Is Finished!  Ambrotypes, The Subscribers respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield that their New Car is just completed in a most beautiful and perfect manner, which enables them to take the Finest Life-Like Ambrotypes, And in the best style of finish and durability that has ever been offered to the citizens of the District.

The car will remain only for a “few days” in this Town.  Therefore, if you want your likeness—and such as one as will give you satisfaction—call soon, or the Car will leave you.

They wil’ also take Ambrotypes for medallions, Broaches, Lockets, and Finger Rings.  Portraits of deceased persons copied accurately.

Come soon—come quickly, if you wou’d take advantage of the splendid opportunity now offered.  Remember, “delays are dangerous.”  A. T. Lyon & Co.

The first announcement appeared on November 12, 1856.  Leigh & Co.’s. Ambrotype Car.  This beautiful and most complete Car is now on our Public Square, under the management of Mr. A. T. Lyon, a skillful artist, and one well prepared to take Ambrotypes of every description in a style second to none.  We bespeak for Mr. Lyon an extensive patronage, first because he is a native of our Town, and secondly, because his specimens of Ambrotypes are highly creditable to any one.  See advertisement in another column.

The second announcement appeared on November 26, 1856.  “Clear The Track,” For The Ambrotype Car Will positively leave Edgefield within a week from this date.  Therefore, if you want your Ambrotype taken in a style second to none, come immediately.  A. T. Lyon & Co.

N. B.—I hope it will be born in mind that I cannot, in any instance, deliver any picture, until it is paid for. My terms are strictly on the cash system and must be rigidly adhered to.

The third announcement appeared on December 3, 1856.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  December 3, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 47, P. 2.

Speaking Ambrotypes.  Mr. Albert Lyon, a native of our village, is now fully prepared to take ambrotype likenesses in the highest style of the art.  His large and beautiful car will remain for a week longer at its position in front of the Odd Fellows’ Building; and we earnestly advise all, who desire to have (for themselves or their friends) really fine copies from life, to call on him before he leaves town.  He will not allow you to depart dissatisfied.  Mr. L. deserves the greater encouragement from the fact of his having shown that home-folks can do this sort of thing as well as the Yankees; and his connection with Messrs. Leigh & Tucker gives him complete facilities.  Call Soon.

Albert T. Lyons is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but the above verifies the connection with John Leigh and Leigh & Tucker.

Mr. Hasler

Ambrotype Wagon, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , , ,

1857                Car South of Edwards’ Hotel, Marshall, Indiana.

Mr. Hasler was recorded in an announcement on April 23, 1857 in the Marshall County Democrat (Plymouth, Indiana).  For the benefit of our readers in Marshall, we would say that Mr. Hasler, Ambrotype and Melainotype Artist, has located here for a short time; and having seen a number of his pictures, we have no hesitancy in recommending him to the public as one of the best artist that has ever been in our place.  Those wishing a good likeness of themselves or friends cannot do better than to call at his Car, South of Edwards’ Hotel, where he will be pleased to wait on all who may favor him with a call.

Mr. Hasler is not recorded in other photographic directories.