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Metcalf, Franklin

Ambrotype Wagon, Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1859-1862       Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1], [2]

1860-1861       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 2

1863                Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge,                                      Massachusetts.1, 2[3]

1865                Street address not known, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1, 2

1868-1872       297 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1873                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1874-1880       24 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts.1, [4]

1880-1893       503 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 3

1893                521 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1895                Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1897                Chestnut, near Railroad, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1898                Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1

1899-1905       60 Chestnut, West Newton, Massachusetts.1

1859 May 28.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 28, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 22, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art—We are pleased at all times to note advancement and give credit wherever it is due.  Wishing to send some ambrotypes to a foreign correspondents, we repaired to Boston to have a proof of our physiognomy transferred to glass in as good a style as possible, engaged the services of one of her best artist, and got what we thought good pictures; but, happening to show them to a somewhat critical friend, he offered to take us here in Cambridgeport and give us something better if we would just take the trouble to go and sit for it.  We did so, and when it was done, we had to acknowledge that Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, at the corner of Main and Inman streets, had carried off the palm and had given us the best impression; and we would advise all who want a life-like picture to give them a call.

1859 August 6.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 3.

Photography.  Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, Grateful for the past patronage, take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the citizens of Cambridgeport and vicinity.  They have now connected another spacious saloon with their former one, at the Corner of Main and Inman Streets, nearly opposite the City Hall, Cambridgeport.  Particular attention given to copying small pictures into Photographs.  Photographic views of residences, small pictures for Lockets, Pins, &c., neatly executed.  Photographs taken on the most reasonable terms, and warrant perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Pictures for 25 cents and upwards.  Please call and examine for yourselves.

The best time for children is from eight to three.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to October 29, 1859.

1859 October 29.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 44, P. 2.

Photography.—It may not be generally known that we have in our city two good photograph artists who really understand their business.  We refer to Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, corner of Main and Inman streets, nearly opposite the City Hall.  All who wish a good picture at a low price, had better give them a call, instead of going to Boston, paying more and getting no better satisfaction, for we have recently seen some pictures that defy competition.  See advertisement in another column.

1860 August 4.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 4, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 31, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, 29th nlt., by Rev. H. K. Pervear, Mr. Franklin Metcalf to Miss Susan Johnson, all of C.

1860 August 25.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 34, P. 2.

We have seen a very excellent Photographic likeness of the late William Loughrey, just taken by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, of this city, which does the  artist great credit.

1861 June 15.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, photographers, opposite City Hall, have presented us with a photograph of the Chronicle Building.  It is very creditable to their skill as artists.  The photograph was handsomely painted by Mr. J. Spaulding Keith—a young artist of much promise.  He may be found at a room in the Chronicle building, where this photograph and some other specimens of his work may be seen.

1862 January 6.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1862, Vol. XXXIII, No. 9723, P. 2.

Fire In Cambridgeport.  The two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which for some time past stood nearly opposite the City Hall in Cambridgeport, were destroyed by an accidental fire this forenoon.  Loss about $200.  Harley & Metcalf were the proprietors.

1862 January 7.  The Boston Hearld.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 7, 1862, Vol. P. 4.

Fire In Cambridgeport.  Two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which have been located for some years past on Maine [sic.] street, Cambridgeport, nearly opposite the City Hall, were destroyed by fire about 10 o’clock this forenoon.  They were owned by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, and the loss will amount to about $200.  The fire was the result of accident.  It commenced just after the City Government had commenced their inauguration ceremonies, and the members had a good opportunity of witnessing the promptitude of the fire department.

1862 January 11.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.

Fire.—On Monday morning last, just as the members of the city government had assembled for organization, a fire commenced in one of the two daguerreotype saloons, on Main Street, opposite City Hall.  Both saloons were badly injured, and the loss will probably amount to about $200.  They belonged to Messrs, Harley and Metcalf.

1862 January 11.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 3.

A Card.  We the undersigned would tender to the Fire Department and citizens our grateful acknowledgements for their prompt arrival to arrest the conflagration of our Photographic Saloons.  Also, we feel grateful for the patronage of the citizens and public, and hope soon to be located to serve them again.  Harley & Metcalf.

1863 February 14.  Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1863, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 1.

From the 38th Mass. Regiment.  Company F, Capt. Rundlett.  Camp Kearney, Carrolton, La., Jan. 29, 1863.  Mr. Editor.—Since our departure from  Baltimore, my pen has been quite…

About half-way between the grave yard and our camp, Yankee enterprise had exhibited itself by adding an L to an island cabin, and locating therein an ambrotype saloon—but, as it was beyond the reach of any but a few lucky ones, the speculation could not have been very remunerative.  The specimens I saw from there would hardly pass muster as other than caricatures beside those from our Cambridge artists, Messrs. Harley & Metcalf…

1874 May 25.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1874, Vol. XLVII, No. 14, 443, P. 4.

Notice.  May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.

Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place.  Hours 12 to 3.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.

1874 May 25.  Daily Boston Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 46, P. 2.

Notice.  May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.

Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place.  Hours 12 to 3.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.

1874 September 15.  Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 2.

Fine Photographs.—Mr. J. A. Whipple has retired from his photographic business at 24 Temple place, as will be seen by an advertisement, and is succeeded by two of his long-time assistants.  Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.  Former customers are therefore promised a continuance of the artistic excellence for which this establishment has been well known.

1874 September 15.  Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 3.

Photographic.  Having retired from the business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.

They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.  John A. Whipple.  June 1, 1874.

The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches.  We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends.  Metcalf & Welldon.  Franklin Metcalf.  John A. Welldon.

Advertisement was recorded seven times between September 15 to October 6, 1874.

1874 November 26.  The Christian Era. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 26, 1874, Vol. XXIV, No. XLVIII, P. 3.

Photographic.  Having retired from the Photograph business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple Place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon. 

They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists.  They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.  June 1, 1874.  John A. Whipple. 

The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches.  We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends.  Metcalf & Welldon.  Franklin Metcalf.  John A. Welldon.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1874 to February 18, 1875.

1875 March 4.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 4, 1875, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14, 682, P. 1.

Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon have given to the president’s table of the Mercantile Library Fair a life-size crayon of the executive of the association.  The picture, richly framed, is valued at $65, and has been purchased in advance by a few of his personal friends, and presented to the president of the Mercantile Library Association.

1876 November 29.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 29, 1876, Vol. XLIX, No. 15, 219, P. 1.

Mr. Whipple’s Negatives Are in the possession of his successors, Metcalf & Welldon, 24 Temple Place, Who were for a long time his assistants, and who can assure satisfactory likenesses of his former customers and all favoring them with their patronage.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between November 29 to December 23, 1876.

1878 August 31.  The Commercial Bulletin. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 31, 1878, Vol XX, No. 1026, P. 4.

The Mechanics’ Fair…

The Exhibition of Photographs in the upper floor, over the restaurant, is worthy of mention.  It contains exhibits of the following photographic artists:  Partridge, O. F. Baxter & Co., Hardy, John P. Soule, McCormick & Heald, Geo. K. Warren; Black & Co., Allen & Rowell, T. R. Burnham, Metcalf & Welldon, T. S. Estabrooks, D. W. Butterfield, E. H. Lincoln, The Alden Photo Company, A. Bushby, V. Richer, S. V. Stillings, and Prescott & Whitney.

1883 May 27.  The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1883, P. 3.

Attention!  From this date until Sept. 1, 1883, we will make our [best] Cabinet Photographs For $3 Pere Doz.  Carte De Visite, $2.  Every picture guaranteed our best work.  Metcalf & Welldon, Successor to Whipple 503 Washington Street.

1883 November 25.  The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1883, P. 7.

Photographs Metcalf & Welldon, 503 Washington St., Are making their finest Cabinets for $4 per Dozen.

Those who wish Duplicates from their Negatives had better secure them at once, as they will soon be destroyed.

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

[2] Partnership of Harley & Metcalf (1859-1865).

[3] Partnership Harley, Metcalf & Winter (1863).

[4] Partnership of Metcalf & Welldon (1874-1884).

Merrill, N. L.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

N. D.               Post Office Building, Nashua, New Hampshire.

N. D.  Broadside posted on internet by Niles J. Laughner.

Better Times!  Pop Goes The Picture Now Is Your Time To Get The Best of Pictures!  Ambrotype, Photograph or Melainotype, At Your Own Price, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed to every sitter. 

Miller & Merrill Take pleasure in announcing to the people of this place and vicinity, that they have arrived in town with their Mammoth Sky and Side-lighted Saloon, to remain One Week, and one week only.  Meanwhile, if Good Pictures, Low Prices, and Gentlemanly Treatment To their patrons will do it, they are bound to have a rush, for we will make it an object for everybody to Sit as our prices are Below the times, and we leave the public to judge whether our pictures are up with, or ahead of, the times. 

Having the most extensive Photographic Gallery in the New England States out of Boston, we are prepared to make Photographs Of Any Size, From old and faded Daguerreotypes, &c. far exceeding the original.  Also views of Buildings, &c., in the highest perfection of the art.

Saloon now Stopping in this Place.

“Gallery of Art,” Post office Building, Nashua, N. H.  J. Sidney Miller, N. L. Merrill, Artists.

Merrell, James Oscar

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1858-1861       Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vermont.

1859-1860       Paige Block, Brandon, Vermont.                   

1858 January 1.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. 2, No. One, P. 3.

James O Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every variety of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

Advertisement was recorded  from January 1, 1858 to February 7, 1861.

1858 January 29.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 29, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Five, P. 2.

Mr. Merrell, Ambrotypist, has shown us a beautiful picture of Mr. Howe’s little girl, whose remains were intered [sic.] last Sabbath.  It exceeds in life-like naturalness any post mortem likeness we have seen.

1858 March 26.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  March 26, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Thirteen, P. 3.

Ambrotypes Furnished By James O. Merrell, For 25 Cents, At The Daguerrean Gallery, Brandon.

Advertisement ran on March 26 & April 2, 1858.

1858 November 19.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Forty-Seven, P. 3.

James O. Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every varirty of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

To all wanting Farms, see advertisement of New England Settlement.

Advertisement ran on November 19 & 26, 1858.

1859 May 26.  Northern Visitor.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  May 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.

New Daguerrian Gallery, Paige’s Block, Brandon, Vt.  Having Fitted Up New rooms, the Subscriber would take this opportunity of returning his thanks to the people of Brandon and vicinity, and the public generally, for their liberal patronage hereto fore bestowed respectfully solicits a continuance of the same; and informs them that he is now ready to execute to perfection the Patent Sealed Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Melainotypes in all their various forms and sizes; from life-size to the smallest finger ring-picture.

All those wishing good pictures would do well to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Paintings, copied with neatness and dispatch.  All charges will be moderate.  James O. Merrell.

Advertisement ran on May 26, June 2 & 16, 1859.

185 November 19.  Northern Visitor.  (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 18, Vol. II, No. 10, P. 3.

Ambrotypes

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Will Be Made At

Will Be Made At

The Old Gallery,

The Old Gallery,

Paige’s Block

Paige’s Block

For Twenty-Five Cents.

For Twenty-Five Cents.

J. Oscar Merrell.

Mealy, W. E.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1856-1857       126 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1856 April 26.  The Semi-Weekly Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 26, 1856, Vol. III, No. 38, P. 3.

Economic Gallery, Mealy & Co., Daguerreotypes 50 Cents!  Complete in Cases, No. 126 Poydras Street, Between St. Charles and Carondelet, over Lillienthal’s [sic.] jewelry store.  mh19.

1856 June 5.  Le Courrier de la Louisiana.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 5, 1856, Veille Serie—Vol. 49, No. 201.  Nlle Serie—Vol 1, No. 45, P. 3.

Economic Daguerreotype Gallery, 12 Poydras street, between St. Charles and Carondelet streets.  Daguerreotype only 50 cents, complete in cases.  Guay & Mealy.  may11.

1856 October 16.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. I, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Improvements in the art cheapens production.  Excellent pictures are now finished for one-third the price formerly demanded, while the execution of the work is an hundred fold better.  Mealy & Lilienthal, 132 Poydras street, however have no competition in prices for this species of art, and they furnish very fine pictures.  A visit to their rooms will convince the most incredulous.

1856 October 16.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. I, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes Complete in Cases at 50 Cents!  The undersigned inform their friends and the public in general, that they have removed to 132 Poydras Street, where they have reopened one of the finest and cheapest Daguerrean Saloons in the city.

A very fine assortment of Fancy Boxes and Jewelry constantly on hand at the lowest prices.

Mealy & Lillenthal. [sic.]

Advertisement ran from October 16 to November 14, 1856.

1856 November 15.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. I, No. 130, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Large Cases at 50 Cents!  The undersigned inform his friends and the public in general, that he have removed to 132 Poydras Street, where he have reopened one of the finest and cheapest Daguerrean Saloons in the city. Theodore Lilienthal.

A very fine assortment of Fancy Boxes and Jewelry constantly on hand at the lowest prices.

1856 November 23.  The Sunday Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 23, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 7. 

Notice—Daguerreotypes taken for 50 Cents.  In large size cases, of the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Also ambrotypes.  Bear in mind, 126 Poydras street, over [  ?  ] shoe store.  oct 26.  Healy & Co. 

1857 January 8.  Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 8, 1857, Vol XII, No. 61, P. 2.

Notice—Ambrotypes taken for One Dollar; Daguerreotypes taken for Fifty Cents, in large size cases, at the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Bear in mind, No. 125 Poydras street, over C. Dupre’s shoe store.  Mealy & Co.  oct26.

1857 January 8.  Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 8, 1857, Vol XII, No. 61, P. 2.

Notice—Daguerreotypes taken for 50 Cents, in large sized cases, at the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Also Ambrotypes.  Bear in mind, No. 125 Poydras street, over C. Dupre’s shoe store.  oct26. 

Meacham, Samuel L. M.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, , , , ,

1859-1860       180 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859 June 29.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. III, No. 135, Whole No. 445, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, successors to DeShong & Bingham, at 180 Main street, are gaining the good opinion of the public for the fine and life-like pictures they send from their gallery daily.  This is the only gallery in the city where the public can get a good picture.  Mr. Bingham is too well known to our citizens as a first class artist, to need any recommendation.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all instances.  Prices to suit.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 14, 1859.

1859 August 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 2, Whole No. 467, P. 3.

Daguerreotype, Melaineotypes, [sic.] &c., &c. Bingham & Meacham, at DeShong’s gallery, corner of Adams and Main streets, are prepared to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ferreotypes, and every style of picture taken with a Camera Obscura, in the highest style of art known to modern invention.  Call on them and examine their specimens.  Opposite the Worsham House

1859 September 24.  The Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 24, 1859, Vol. X, No. 225, P. 2.

The Great “Wallace” or Violin Piano!  Drigg’s Patent….Best Call at Messrs. Bingham & Meacham’s, Photograph Rooms No. 108 Main street, Where the Piano may be seen, and get a pamphlet…

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 9, 1859.

1859 October 15.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 58, Whole No. 530, P. 3.

Go to Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street, for Melainotypes.

Bingham & Meacham make all styles of Pictures known.

Remember the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House, is the place to obtain those celebrated Melainotypes—the only colodion [sic.] picture worth preserving.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 21, 1859.

1859 October 19.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 164, P. 1.

State Fair.  Floral Hall Premiums.  The following is a list of premiums awarded on the last day of the State Fair, for articles exhibited in the Floral Hall…

Pictures taken by means of light—Premium, Bingham & Meacham, Memphis; certificate, C. C. Hughes.

1859 December 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 10, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 107, Whole No. 575, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.—If you wish to present your relatives or friends with a Christmas present, what would be nicer than a beautiful picture of yourself?  Bingham and Meacham, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, have just received a lot of new fancy cases, breast pins, lockets and charms suited for the occasion.  We take all the different styles of pictures made at the present day, and we would be pleased to have all of our old customers and the public generally to call and see our life-size photographs on canvass, colored in oil, by Mr. N. B. Wilcox.  Bingham & Meacham, Maon street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 10, 1859 to January 11, 1860.

1859 December 28.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 28, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 111, Whole No. 588, P. 3.

Great rush to the Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham—thousands of pictures taken at their mammoth premium gallery, at 180 Main street—another lot of those holiday presents.  Every one should secure one of their inimitable Melaineotypes [sic.], Ambrotypes and Photographs.  Particular attention is called to their life-size Photographs in oil, colored by N. B. Wilcox, a portrait painter of reputation, who stands unrivalled as a colorist.  Persons having Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted.  Bingham & Meacham are also the agents for those celebrated I. X. L. Sewing Machines, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 28, 1859 to January 14, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

The place to get the best pictures made in Memphis is at Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 6, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

All styles  of pictures known to the Art made at Bingham & Meacham’s, opposite the Worsham House. 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 4, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

The Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, are justly popular for their fine pictures.  Their room, apparatus, &c., are superior in many respects to those of their brother artists, and hence the fact that they never fail to please.  We advise our readers to go and view their gallery of portraits.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Have you seen those Oil Miniatures at Bingham & Meacham’s, colored by Wilcox, pronounced by connoisseurs the most beautiful pictures ever seen in the city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Bingham & Meacham still continue to take those celebrated pictures known as the Melainotype for which they have the exclusive right for this city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

All styles of Photographs, from the smallest to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted, at Bingham’s.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—We visited the rooms of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, on Main street, opposite Worsham House, Saturday evening.  Their gallery of portraits contain many likenesses of rare beauty and merit, and stamp the gentlemen as true artists.  Indeed, for correctness, beauty of coloring and finish, the pictures taken by them would bear favorable comparison with any we ever saw.  Their apparatus is of the latest invention, and they have kept pace with all the wonderful improvements made upon the discovery of Daguerre.  Those who desire a correct likeness, we advise to give Bingham & Meacham a call.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Something Worth Knowing.—Where to get the best and most durable pictures, in the city Bingham & Meacham is the place, they take all styles, from the smallest Locket to life size in Oil.  Particular attention is called to their oil colored Miniatures, executed by Wilcox, pronounced superior to anything of the kind in the city.  Room 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between February 13 to March 10, 1860.

1860 March 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 10, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 173, Whole No. 650, P. 3.

Warning.—If you wish a cheap and worthless picture there are rooms in town where you can procure them; but is you prefer a good and durable likeness at reasonable prices, go to Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.  They have the finest suit of rooms in the South, and employ none but first class artists, and take all styles of pictures that are worth preserving, and is the only Gallery where perfect satisfaction is warranted.

Advertisement was recorded between March 10 to May 31, 1860.

1860 April 5.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 5, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 195, Whole No. 672, P. 3.

Photographs.—Bingham & Meacham do not claim to be the only Photographic Artist in the city, but they do claim to make better Melainotypes, plain Photographs, Miniatures in oil, and life-size Photographs on Canvas, than any other establishment in the city.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 5 to 17, 1860.

1860 April 19.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 19, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 297, Whole No. 684, P. 3.

Go to the Premium Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham, for the best Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, (plain or colored,) Miniatures and life-size canvas Photographs in oil; all styles of pictures taken at this Gallery, and perfect satisfaction given.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember the place 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between April 19 to

1860 May 3.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 3, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 216, Whole No. 699, P. 3.

During the last few days crowds have visited the Photographic Gallery of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, opposite the Worsham House, eager to obtain one of their inimitable pictures.  These artists stand unrivalled in the city, having always taken the first premium at every fair where they have exhibited their pictures.  Give them a call.

1860 May 8.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 8, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 220, Whole No. 704, P. 3.

Premium Gallery Still Ahead.—Just received, a fresh supply of frames of various styles for Photographs of all kinds.  This is The place to get best life-size canvass miniatures [in] oil or plain photographs, all other kinds of pictures worth preserving taken at 180 Main street.  Bingham & Meacham.

Advertisement was recorded between May 8 to 22, 1860.

1860 May 23.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 26, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 235, Whole No. 718, P. 3.

Fine Pictures—We saw some very fine pictures yesterday at Bingham’s Gallery, consisting of portraits, photographs in oil, ambrotypes, Melainotypes and photographs in India ink.  Mr. Bingham has enlarged his Gallery and increased his facilities for working, and is now prepared to execute all kinds of pictures in a style which cannot be excelled in the United States.  All wanting pictures should not fail to call at the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House. Advertisement ran from May 23 to 31, 1860.

McPherson, William D.

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

1851-1852       Opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852                Address Unknown, Barnet, Vermont.

1855                Address Unknown, Chelsea, Vermont.

1855-1860       Exchange Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1857                Saloon near the Trotter House, Bradford, Vermont.

1861                Merrimack Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1862                Address Unknown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[1]

1863                Address Unknown, Baton Rough, Louisiana.1

1864-1867       132 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1851 November 29.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 29, 1851, Vol. 15, N0. 30, Whole No. 748, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken singly or in groups at W. D. M’Pherson’s Daguerrian Saloon, opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store where he would respectfully invite all those who wish for a perfect Likeness to give him a call.  Children taken of any age.  Pictures taken from Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Bust, &c., from deceased persons and invalids, at their residences.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather, and neatly set in Lockets, Rings, Pins or Frames.—Prices, $1.00 and upwards.

Advertisement ran from November 29, 1851 to May 15, 1852.

1852 March 20.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 20, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 46, Whole No. 764, P. 3.

All those who wish to have their pictures taken will do well to call soon, as I shall leave town in a few weeks.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to May 15, 1852.

1852 May 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 15, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 44, Whole No. 772, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. D/ McPherson would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place and vicinity that he will remain for 2 weeks longer.  All those who wish for a good picture will now have an opportunity of getting one.  Pictures taken in every style of the art at the Saloon opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store.  Pictures For 75 Cts.

N. B.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1852.

1852 June 5.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 5, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 47, Whole No. 775, P. 3.

Mr. McPherson, Daguerrean Artist, who has been operating in our villager several months past, is due to be at Barnet Next week, where he will spend a short time.  He is a good artist, and we cheerfully recommend him to our friends.

1855 August 3.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 3, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 7, Whole No. 569, P. 3.

Cutting’s Ambrotypes, Or Pictures On Glass, Taken By W. D. McPherson & Co.  Having obtained the right for Chelsea, and other towns in the vicinity, we are now prepared to take these Beautiful and Never-Changing Pictures, At their Rooms in Chelsea.   The Picture is taken on Plate Glass, after which a similar glass is placed over it, and the two are cemented together by an indestructible gum, rendering the picture entirely impervious to atmospheric influence, and securing to it the most perfect durability.

For taking Likenesses of Children, or operating in cloudy or dark weather, this process is vastly superior to any and every other, since it works in less than one-fourth the time of the quickest Daguerreotype process.  These pictures can be seen in any light, as well as engravings or any paper picture under glass,—and hence are very suitable for large pictures to be hung in frames.  They are not reversed, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.

Prices from $2, upwards.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from August 3 to October 26, 1855.

1855 August 31.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 31, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 11, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  This is the name of a newly invented process for taking likenesses, or pictures of any kind .  Judging from specimens of the art we have seen at the rooms of McPherson & Co., in Chelsea [we] think it far superior to the Daguerreotype [process.]  We advise our friends in [ ? ] Chelsea to call on Messrs. McPherson and [examine] their beautiful pictures.  We refer [ ? ] to their notice in our advertising columns.

1855 September 29.  Aurora of the Valley.  (Newbury, Vermont.)  September 29, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 39, New Series No. 45, Whole No. 351, P. 2.

Orange County Agricultural Fair.  The ninth annual fair of the Orange County Agricultural Society, was holden at Chelsea, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 19th and 20th inst…

List of Premiums Awarded…

Discretionary…

Best Ambrotypes, McPherson Brothers, Chelsea, 1.00

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—See advertisement of W. D. McPherson.

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those new and beautiful pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1855 to December 30, 1857.

1855 December 15  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 15, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No. 1802, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate. 

We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens. 

Prices reasonable.  Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1855 to May 12, 1860.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1842, P. 3.

Re-issue of the Ambrotype Pictures has been signally shown, by the united efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts, and a new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of glass with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which can not be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids: making it as enduring as the glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the Picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taking on a single glass, and covered with varnish and black paint, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine pictures all have the patent stamp.  Cutting & Bowdoin, The originators and proprietors. 

N. B.  We are the owners of the Ambrotype right for this city.  All persons violating the Patent, or using the term Ambrotype for the purpose of selling their pictures, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.  M’Pherson Brothers.

Advertisement ran from September 20 to October 25, 1856.

1855 December 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 34, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  The picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct—are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  This process is better for taking Likenesses of Children, than any other as we can operate in one-fifth the time.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.

Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to October 29, 1857.

1860 November 17.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 17, 1860, Vol. XL, No. 2059, P. 2.

Messrs. Rufus Merrill & Son, of this city, have published a series of fine stereoscopic pictures of views around Amoskeag Falls, Hooksett, and several streets of this city, which are equal in clearness and nicety of execution to any pictures of similar character which we remember to have seen.—They were taken by Mr. W. D. McPherson, whose artistic skill is well established.

1861 August 8.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  August 8, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 2.

Hallotypes.  W. D. McPherson of this city is now taking pictures of a superior quality called Hallotypes, from a Mr. Hall the inventor.  They are superior to any picture we have ever seen.  They are equal to any ivory paintings in color and finish.  Any one who desires to get a perfect likeness, and a picture equal to an oil painting will not fail to call at McPherson’s in Merrimack Block.

1861 September 21.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1861, Vol. XLI, No. 2103, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons are warned not to purchase a promissory note for $75, dated June 15, 1861, on three months, signed by me and payable to the order of John Bishop Hall; as said note was stolen from said Hall, and is not now in the hands of honest parties.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 5, 1861.

1861 September 25.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 25, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 749, Whole No. 2749, P. 2.

More Sharpshooters.—Capt. Jones’ company of sharpshooters have elicited the warm approval of the War Department, and another company has been ordered from this State.—For this company, Henry M. Caldwell of Danbarton has been appointed Captain; John A. Moores of Canterbury, First Lieutenant, and James H. Hildreth of Lebanon, Second Lieutenant.  Those marksmen who were too late to become members of Capt. Jones’ company can make application to either of these officers…

We hear it stated that a third company of Sharpshooters has been organized, and W. D. McPherson of this city appointed captain.—Ed. Pat.

1861 September 26.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 26, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 23, P. 2.

Sharp Shooters…

A third Company of Sharpshooters is also to be raised.  W. D. McPherson, the well known Daguerreotypist, of this city, who is as good with a rifle as the camera, has been appointed Captain.

1861 December 18.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 18, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 761, Whole No. 2761, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—The third company of Sharpshooters enlisted in this State, left this city for Washington on Saturday.  They were without arms or uniforms, which are to be furnished by the general Government.—Their officers are Capt. William D. McPherson of Concord, First Lieut. John A. Moore of Canterbury, Second Lieut. Edward Dow of Concord.

1862 September 10.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1862, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 799, Whole No. 2799, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—It is reported, by private letters, that captain W. D. McPherson of this city was killed; and we have the names of Capt. W. P. Austin and Private Isaac Davis among the wounder.

Information From–http://dunhamwilcox.net/nh/nh_2d_reg_ss.htm. 

Revised Register Of The Soldiers And Sailors Of New Hampshire In The War Of The Rebellion 1861-1866.  Prepared And Published By Authority Of The Legislature, By Augustus D. Ayling, Adjutant General.  Concord: Ira C. Evans, Public Printer. 1895.

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (Three Years.)  [Transcribed by Dave Swerdfeger]

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (three years.)

Company F was mustered into the service of the United States November 26, 1861, at Concord, by Seth Eastman, Lt. Col. 1 Inf., U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out November 26, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M.

The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865.

Company G was mustered into the service of the United States December 12, 1861, at Manchester, by Haldimand S. Putnam, 1 Lt. Topographical Engineers, U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out December 12, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M. The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865. The records of the field and staff officers appointed by the governor of New Hampshire are given. Each man was a volunteer appointed or enlisted for three years unless otherwise stated…

McPherson, William D. Co. G; b. Boston, Mass.; age 33; res. Concord; app. Capt. Sept. 19, ’64; must. in Dec. 12, ’64; resigned. Oct. 31, ’62. Died Oct. 9, ’67, New Orleans, La.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

The Perfection of Art.  We believe that Mr. McPherson & Oliver, photographers on Canal street, has about reached perfection in his art.  We yesterday accepted an invitation to visit his gallery, and were astonished at the accuracy and variety of the historical local scenes which he has collected.  From the siege of Port Hudson until the present time Mr. McPherson has been in the field, accompanying the army in its various movements, and constantly adding to his store the objects and scenes made famous by the war.  Besides Port Hudson, he has pictures of Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge and Alexandria, the great dam on Red River, (by which our fleet was saved) the ram Tennessee as she lay in front of our city, and all the monument buildings, statues, squares, and places of note in the Cresent city.

But the latest and most complete triumph Mr. McPherson has achieved, is a series of views of fort Morgan and its surroundings after the siege.  Nine large pictures comprise the main set, but he has a host of smaller scenes.  Of the main set we can only testify to its excellence as a work of art, but we have heard the most unqualified praise, from both Union and Confederate officers familiar with the spot, as to its accuracy and correctness, even in the minutest details.  The fact that ninety full sets were ordered by army and navy officers at Mobile Bay before Mr. McPherson left, is about the best evidence, however, that the pictures are perfect.  The large number of orders this firm has received enables them to sell these sets at a very moderate price, and we do not know of a more interesting subject with which our friends can decorate the walls of their rooms.  All who participated in the engagement should secure a set for their friends at home.  Any of our citizens who desire to examine these views will be courteously received by the gentlemanly proprietors of No. 132 Canal street.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

View of Fort Morgan and its Surroundings, Taken On The Spot, By. Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.  These Pictures are the most correct and comprenensive yet taken, as was admitted by both Union and Confederate officers at Fort Morgan.

The public are invited to call at the Gallery, No. 132 Canal street, and inspect these magnificent triumphs of the Photographic Art.

Sets sold on reasonable terms.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsonville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 1, 1864.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

Perfect Pictures.  These can be obtained at the Photographic Gallery of McPherson & Oliver, 132 Canal street, between St. Charles and Carondelet.

Every new improvement in use in the best establishments of the country can be found at the rooms of Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 31, 1864.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, Photographist, No. 132 Canal street, have taken an admirable likeness of Farragut and his staff standing on the deck of the noble old Hartford as she lay in Mobile Bay.  No person should be without a copy of this excellent picture.  Carte de visites of Farragut, Drayton, and others, can also be procured.  See advertisement.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Admiral Farragut, Commodore Drayton, And Other distinguished Naval Officers, taken on the deck of the Flagship Hartford, By Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, No. 132 Canal Street.

Every Sailor Should Have A Copy. 

Views of prominent Buildings and Scenes in New Orleans.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between December 2 to 31, 1864.

1865 July 8.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 8, 1865, Vol. IV, No. 646, P. 5.

Notice—The Copartnership Between W. D. McPherson and A. J. Oliver under the name McPherson & Oliver, in this city, is dissolved by mutual consent to date July 4.

The undersigned will continue the Photographic business at the old stand, 132 Canal street.  W. D. McPherson. 

Advertisement was recorded on July 8 to 10, 1865.

1865 October 19.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 19, 1865, Vol. XV, No. 66, P. 7.

W. D. McPherson, Photographist, No. 132 Canal Street, New Orleans.

All work done in a superior manner and satisfaction guaranteed. 

Advertisement was recorded between October 19, 1865 to January 1, 1866.

1867 January 15.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 15, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1178, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 January 23.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 23, 1867, Vol. XXX, No. 320, P. 3.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 February 1.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  February 1, 1867, Vol. XVI, No. 157, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 October 11.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 11, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1419, P. 2.

Daily Mortuary Report.

We are indebted to Dr. Dirmever, Secretary of the Board of Health, for the following daily reports of deaths in the city, beginning with Oct 1:

                        Yellow Fever…..Other Fevers…..Cholera…..Other Diseases…..Total.        

October 1…………..63……………..12……………1……………21…………….97

October 2…………..54……………..14……………4……………17…………….[89]

October 3………………56……………..11……………2……………28…………….97

October 4…………..75……………..6……………..3……………23…………….107

October 5…………..59……………..11……………0……………20…………….90

October 6…………..60……………..16……………0……………21…………….97

October 7…………..58……………..9……………..0……………23…………….90

October 8…………..50……………..10……………0……………16…………….76

October 9…………..64………………8…………….3……………21…………….[96]

October 10……………56……………..14……………2……………40…………….112

The following is a list of persons who died of yellow fever, and who were interred in the cemeteries named.  During the twenty four hours ending at 6 o’clock A. M. Thursday Oct. 10.  All blanks in the report are not stated in certificate:

W. D. McPherson of__________.

1867 October 12.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 12, 1867, Vol. XXXI, No. 224, P. 5.

Succession of Wm. D. McPherson.  Second District Court Of New Orleans.  No.___ Whereas S. T. Blessing has petitioned the court for letters of administration on the estate of the late Wm. D. McPherson, deceased, intestate:  Notice is hereby given to all whom may concern, to show within ten days, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

By order of the Court:  P. R. O’Rorke, Clerk.

[1] Photography In New Orleans.

McKee, William

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859-1864                   Main Street, opposite the Book Store, Millersburg, Ohio.

1859 January 13.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 13, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 21, P. 2.

For The Republican.  Mr. Caskey:—The Improvement of a town depends upon the amount and kinds of business that is carried on.  While the attention of the public is daily attracted towards some new establishment in our midst, permit me to notice the fact that our neighbor and townsman , William McKee, has opened a most splendid, and attractive Daguerrean Room, in the new on the Irvine corner, where art of taking true and life-like pictures is displayed in all it perfection.  An examination of his work, demonstrates that he has advanced more nearly to perfection as an artist, than any one who has heretofore favored our village with their skill.  You can have a real flesh-like look of the face transferred upon glass, canvas, leather or almost any other material capable of reflecting the Picture.  To those who want superior Pictures, call upon Mc., who is a perfect gentleman, and a master of his art, and he will astonish you with an exhibition of perfection never before seen in our town in his line.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 2.

There seems to be no limit to improvement, particularly in the Daguerrean art.  We have seen some Pictures of the “human face divine,” that we thought could not be excelled, but on going into the rooms of Mr. McKee a few days since, we discovered that we had been laboring under a delusion, for we were shown pictures there taken on glass, on paper and on leather, that far exceeded anything we ever saw before. 

See his Advertisement in another column.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 3.

Photography!  Great Improvements in the Art!  Wm. McKee, Would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office, where he has an excellent sky-light, and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantage of being instructed in the one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photographs, Ambrotypes, and all of the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures—on an average—than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of the inestimable value of a fine and life like picture of a departed friend.

Suffice it to say that the safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One!  Come All!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West, if they don’t cost but 50 cts. each, neatly enclosed in a good morocco case.

Bring in your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child-like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not what has the name of a “traveling Artist.”  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee.  Main Street, opposite the Book Store.        

Advertisement ran from January 20,1859 to May 10, 1860.

1860 February 23.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  February 23, 1860, New Series—Vol. 22, No. 1, P. 4.

Great Improvement In The Art, William McKee, would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg, that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office where he has an excellent Sky-Light and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantages of being instructed in one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photograph, Ambrotypes And all the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures, on an avarage [sic.] than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of a departed friend.  Suffice it to say that safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One !  Come All !!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West.  If they do cost but fifty cents each, neatly enclosed in good morocco cases.  Bring y your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not one who has the name of a traveling Artist.  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee, Main St., opposite the Book Store.  N20.

Advertisement was recorded between February 23, 1860 to May 23, 1861.

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 3.

The Shadow.  Messrs. McKee & Beebout are just ready to commence taking Photographs and other pictures in the new rooms, formerly known as Fritz’s Hall.  No establishment in the State will finish finer Pictures.  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 2.

Read This Everybody!  

As Eve and Adam strayed beside

Fair Eden’s waters

Young Eve exclaimed with all that pride

So common to her daughter,

“O could we hand to ages down

Those features there reflected,

How much our charm would be admired—

Our memory, how respected!”

Ah! man, so early made to mourn,

Seem’d an egregrious [sic.] blunder

Before the Photographic Art

Sprung into joyous wonder;

But now, what pleasure beauty gives,

When every son and daughter

Can safely [ ? ] shadow down,

[That] flies them in the water—

By calling on McKee & Beebout, At their new rooms, just fitted up in what was recently known as Fritz’s Hall.  Their rooms will be open for the reception of all lovers of art, on Monday, March 30th.

Having the best of instruments, we are prepared to take all kinds of pictures, from full size down to the smallest locket ring, in the best style.  satisfaction rendered in all cases.

Sick and deceased persons taken at their residence.

Persons having old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends can have them copied into Photographs, giving a more life-like appearance than even the original picture.

Everybody “and the rest of mankind” are respectfully invited to call.

Remember the place—Fritz Hall, nearly opposite the Post Office. 

Advertisement was recorded between March 26 to November 12, 1863.

1863 July 30.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  July 30, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 24, P. 3.

Thanksgiving Day.  We, the undersigned citizens and business men of Millersburg, in compliance with a proclamation of the Executive of the United States, to keep and set apart Thursday, the 6th day of August, 1863, as a day of fasting and prayer to Almighty God, do hereby agree and pledge ourselves to suspend all business on said day…

McKee & Beebout.

1864 March 3.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 3, 1864, Vol. 26, No. 4, P. 1.

Business Directory.  McKee & Beebout, Photographers, Ambrotypists, &c., And Dealers In Photograph Albums, Millersburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to August 4, 1864.

McIntosh, R. M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1853-1854       In front of the Northfield Depot, Northfield, Vermont.

1854                on Main St., in front of the Phoenix House, St. Albans, Vermont.

1854                On the Common, Northfield, Vermont.

1855                Address Unknown, Northfield, Vermont.

1858-1859       West of Union Block, Northfield, Vermont.

1853 June 1.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  June 1, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 22, Whole No. 324, P. 3.

For The Messenger.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Many readers of the Messenger in and about Northfield, may be glad to know that now there is an opportunity to secure likenesses of themselves and there friends of the first quality and at Prices within the reach of all.  Mr. R. M. McIntosh has a Saloon on the common in front of the Depot, fitted both with side and sky light by a harmonious blending of which he secures better pictures than can be elsewhere obtained. Short of the large cities, and at about one third the price.  The writer of this has known Mr. M., for several years, to be a very successful operation and a very obliging person.  His best recommendation is, that he suits his customers.  His success in taking childrens likenesses I sincerely believe to be unexampled.

Call and see his specimens.  Observer.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to 15, 1853.

1854 January 12.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St, Albans, Vermont.)  January 12, 1854, Vol. XVII, No. 840, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the people of St. Albans to his specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures, which may be seen at any time at his Saloon, on Main St., in front of the Phoenix House.

Hero Art triumphant our attention claims,

Here life seems speaking from a thousand frames:

[Belles], Merchants, Statesmen, throng the pictured walls

Each face from its living type recalled.

Features, complexion, attitude, attire,

Beauty’s soft smile and manhood’s glance of fire

Truly reflected from the burnished plate,

Astonish life with its own duplicate.

Think not these portraits by the sun-light made,

Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade:

No, when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie,

When death’s gray film o’erspreads the beaming eye,

McIntosh’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay,

Will still be fresh and vivid as the day.

Life and Health is the time to secure a Likeness—man dieth and is forgotten.  Who will let the opportunity pass without securing a lasting shadow of themselves or friends, when so easily obtained?  Who will die and be forgotten when they can preserve their memory for ages and generations to come.

No effort will be spared to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor me with their patronage.—Likenesses taken at all times without regard to the weather.  Instructions given in the art.  Terms moderate.  R, M, McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to February 9, 1854.

1854 April 5.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Whole No. 368, P. 3.

A Few Days Only!  Timely Hits To All.  Friends.—Reader, if you have a valued friend, in whose welfare you feel an interest, and your kind feelings are reciprocated, that friend will prize as a precious memorial your Daguerreotype Miniature, if taken in McIntosh’s Daguerreotype Saloon, at Northfield, Vt.

Children!—If you are still blessed with parents, and no Artist’s Pencil has truly traced the lineaments of his or her familiar face or form, you may well act the part of wisdom to advise or persuade them to visit without delay McIntosh’s Saloon, and have their Miniatures taken in his superior style of art.

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 cannot do a better thing while your mind is upon the subject, than to pay McIntosh a visit at his Saloon; then you may at some future period have reason to feel grateful for these “Gentle Hints” from R. M. McIntosh, Daguerrian Artist.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 24.

1854 April 12.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 12, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 15, Whole No. 369, P. 2.

McIntosh has Come.  He is one of the most skillful and successful Daguerrean artists in the country.—If you doubt our statement just call at his saloon in front of the Northfield Depot and get ocular proof.

1854 September 17.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  September 17, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 38, Whole No. 399, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  McIntosh Has Returned, And may be found at his Saloon on the favor or with which his work common, painting with the sunbeams.  The “Human Face Divine,” and fixing its perishable lineaments permanently, and truthfully, upon the imperishable metal.  The extraordinary favor with which his work has heretofore been received in this place, warrants him in believing that The Rest Of Northfield, and adjacent places, if not “the rest of mankind” will as fast as they can be accommodated, call on him for their likenesses.

He has just received from market A New Lot Of Fancy Cases, of elegant patterns.

Advertisement ran from September 27, 1854 to Jan 17, 1855.

1854 October 21.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  October 21, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes!! McIntosh Has Returned, And may be found daily at his saloon on the common, painting with the sunbeams, The “Human Face Divine,” and fixing it perishable lineaments permanently, and truthfully, upon the imperishable metal.  The extraordinary favor with which his work has heretofore been received in this place, warrants him in believing that The Rest Of Northfield, and adjacent places, if not “the rest of mankind” will, as fast as they can be accommodated, call on him for their likenesses.

He has just received, from market, A New Lot Of Fancy Cases, of elegant patterns.

Call and See.

Advertisement ran on October 21 & 28, 1854.

1855 January 24.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  January 24, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 4, Whole No. 420, P. 2.

Mr. R. M. McIntosh, daguerreian Artist request us to state that he shall be absent from his saloon, in this village until the tenth of February.

1855 March 14.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  March 14, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 14, Whole No. 427, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, May be found daily at his Saloon in Northfield, whether the weather be foul or fair, executing Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style not surpassed by any.

The subscriber, thankful for the extensive patronage with which the people of Northfield and vicinity have favored him, would respectfully announce that he is prepared to introduce the Latest Improvements I the art.  He is now making what are termed Illuminated Pictures, a new, beautiful, and much approved style. 

Call and see his recent specimens!  By a late invention he is able to take Enlarged Copies of the smallest picture with entire success.  Miniatures for Pins, Rings and Lockets, taken and inserted with care.  Views of Landscapes, Public Buildings ad private Residences taken at any time in fair weather.  Pictures are made to suit the patrons or no charge is made.  R. M. McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to April 18, 185

1855 March 17.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, May be found daily at his Saloon in Northfield, whether the weather be foul or fair, executing Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style not surpassed by any.

The subscriber, thankful for the extensive patronage with which the people of Northfield and vicinity have favored him, would respectfully announce that he is prepared to introduce the Latest Improvements I the art.  He is now making what are termed Illuminated Pictures, a new, beautiful, and much approved style. 

Call and see his recent specimens!  By a late invention he is able to take Enlarged Copies of the smallest picture with entire success.  Miniatures for Pins, Rings and Lockets, taken and inserted with care.  Views of Landscapes, Public Buildings ad private Residences taken at any time in fair weather.  Pictures are made to suit the patrons or no charge is made.  R. M. McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to May 26, 1855.

1855 April 21.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 21, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 27, P. 1.

R. M. McIntosh, Daguerreian Artist, Saloon.

Advertisement ran from April 21 to July 7, 1855.

1858 July 31.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  July 31, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 32, Whole No. 602, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The Well Known Daguerreotype Artist, R. M. McIntosh, has purchased the Ambrotype right of Northfield and vicinity, and will be prepared to execute work by the 10th of August.

1858 August 21.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 35, Whole No. 605, P. 3.

Premium Patent Ambrotypes, By R. M. McIntosh.  Having a new Saloon, and well arranged for the picture business, will give notice, that he has purchased the right of Northfield, Berlin, Roxbury. Williamstown, Warren and Waitsfield, and all that are in want a never changing Picture, can have them taken at his Saloon.

A great improvement has been made in the Patent Picture for the year past.  The Patent Ambrotype is a picture that I will warrant.  The inhabitants would do well to ascertain what kind of pictures they are purchasing.  Glass pictures are put up in many different forms and called Ambrotypes.  No pictures are genuine on the said territory without the name of R. M. McIntosh stamped upon the picture.  Having practiced the Photographic art for the last twelve years, I feel confident that my pictures are equalled by few, excelled by none.  Those who are in want of a first class picture, would do well to call and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere. 

Pictures made as cheap as in any place in Vermont, and Far Better.

They all are made of double glass,

And warranted through all time to last; they will not fade, they will not spot,

There’s not a poor one in the lot.

Please remember the place, west of the Union Block, Northfield, Vt.  R. M. McIntosh, Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 21 to October 23, 1858.

1858 September 11.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  September 11, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 38, Whole No. 608, P. 2.

Patent Ambrotypes.—McIntosh, who is well know to many of our citizens, is again in town, with his Saloon.  His pictures are strikingly natural, and finished with that taste and skill that will be likely to render them not only satisfactory, but durable.

1858 October 9.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 42, Whole No. 612, P. 3.

Song Of The Sun Pictures.  McIntosh.

With old and young, with belle and baeu,

McIntosh’s Saloon is all the go,

For why?  his pictures can’t be beat

At any Art Gallery in the State.

They all are made of double glass,

And warranted through all time to last;

They will not fade, they will not spot,

There’s not a poor one in the lot.

His Ambrotypes are something new,

For which he has the Patent too;

Look in as you go up the Street.

You ne’er saw any so neat.

And Pictures with light and shade

In all their beauties—there are made

By process new; and all around

Say they’re the best that can be found.

Ask the first passer-by you meet,

About his Ambrotypes complete;

You’ll find their finished depth and tone

Equalled by few, excelled by none.

His rooms arranged with taste and care,

Bet for one thing most pleasant are;

With customers they’re crowded tight,

From six at morn till six at night.

On children of each age and size

McIntosh’s entitled to the prize;

So hurry up the little creatures,

One second, and he’ll take off their pictures.

Hasten, then, while you have a day

To McIntosh—suffer no delay,

Secure by McIntosh’s skill portrayed

A shadow ere the substance fade.

1858 December 25.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  December 25, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 53, Whole No. 623, P. 3.

A Counterfeiter about.  A Libel.  It becomes our duty to inform the public that we have in our midst one of the most skillful counterfeiters in the country, who is busily in prosecuting his business.  His imitations are facsimiles, and are taken in the most scientific and artistic manner.  Unlike some who are called counterfeiters, he imitates not bank notes or coin, but human faces!—His saloon is west of the Union Block, Northfield, Vt., where crowds are continually in attendance to procure evidences of his skill.  But especially does he excel in his representation of children over whom he seems to exert some biological influence to rivet their attention while the process is going on, gained doubtless by long practice.  He is also legally licensed to carry on his calling, and the public universally commend his success.  Give him a call.  His name is McIntosh.

Now we propose that every citizen of Northfield shall consider himself an examining witness, to call at McIntosh’s Saloon of Art, and see if they can obtain one of these counterfeits in Northfield.  Wonder if he isn’t liable to indictment.

Advertisement ran on December 25, 1858 to January 1, 1859.

1859 June 18.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  June 18, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 25, Whole No. 645, P. 3.

R, M, Mc’Intosh’s Patent Ambrotypes !  For 1859.  Having returned from Market with a well selected stock of Frames, Cases and Chemicals of the best quality, I am now prepared to take Pictures that cannot be beaten.  Having the, exclusive right to use the Patent Sealing process for Ambrotypes by which the picture is hermetically sealed between two glasses and will last for all time, I challenge any one to produce pictures by any other process that will at all compare with them in point of tone, accuracy or durability.

Remember!  The Pictures taken at this Saloon are pronounced, by artists and scientific men, unrivalled for depth of tone and softness of light and shade, while they display all the artistic arrangement of the highest efforts of the painter. 

Citizens and Strangers visiting our Saloon, can have sittings for Portraits or Miniatures, and receive them beautifully cased in Morocco, Silk, Velvet, Papier Mache, Union, or other fancy styles, or set in Lockets, Rings &c., in a few minutes.

Charges Moderate, And Likenesses Warranted To Please.

N. B.—Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Out-door Views, and Miniatures of deceased persons, taken at the shortest notice.

For Portraits of Adults by our process, and Improved Instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For Children, a clear day (between 11 and 2) is preferable.

In dress—avoid white, blue, or light pink.  R. M. McIntosh, Artist.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 16, 1859.

1859 November 5.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  November 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 44, Whole No. 664, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, Artist In Patent Ambrotypes west of the Union Block Northfield,—The public are cautioned, against imposition, as pictures are taken on Glass which are not Patent Ambrotypes.

McGrew, S. H.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1857                Smith House, Van Buren, Arkansas.

1857 March 13.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 13, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 2, New Series III, No. 27, P. 2.

Something New.  Call at McGrew’s Melainotyping rooms at the Smith House, and have your pictures taken on Iron.  They are very beautiful and durable.  Mr. McGrew is an experienced artist, we advise all who want fine pictures to call on him, they are superior to any we have ever seen.  He will also take Ambrotypes in the finest style.

1857 March 13.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 13, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 2, New Series III, No. 27, P. 3.

Melainotypes & Ambrotypes.  The latest and most approved style of pictures taken by the undersigned at the Smith House.  Ladies are respectfully invited to call and take settings, citizens and strangers are requested to call and examine for yourselves.  The melainotype picture is taken on iron [plate] and is warranted not to fade, pictures taken in cloudy weather, pictures of corpes and invalids taken at their residence.

Patronage solicited, satisfaction or no charge.—Locket and pin filled to order.

N. B.—Instruction given in the late styled pictures.  S. H. McGrew.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to 27, 1857.

1857 March 20.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 20, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 3, New Series III, No. 28, P. 2.

Melainotype.  Our citizens who are desirous to see splendid life like pictures well executed, we request them to call at the “Smith House” and examine specimens of the art taken by Mr. McGrew, on iron, which gives a durability and purmanency [sic.] heretofore unknown.  We speak from personal observation in regard to the merits of this peculiar mode of picture taking.  Our citizens would do well to call and obtain a likeness, as Mr. McGrew has but a few days to stay.

McFarland

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Main Street, Next to the Bank Building, Brownville, Nebraska.

1859 June 2.  Nebraska Advertiser.  (Brownville, Nemaha County, N. T. [Nebraska].) June 2, 1859, Vol. III, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  We see new daguerreian operators are refitting the room erected specially for that purpose next to the Bank Building, and will in a few days be prepared tp “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”  McFarland & Bond are the names of the artist, of whom we may again speak.

1859 June 9.  Nebraska Advertiser.  (Brownville, Nemaha County, N. T. [Nebraska].) June 9, 1859, Vol. III, No. 50, P. 3.

McFarland & Bond are now taking No. 1 Ambrotype pictures at the Daguerreian rooms on Main street.  We notice a picture of an emigrant train, taken just as it came into the foot of Main street, that was most excellent.  Patronize them.