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Galleher, S. A.

June 5, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, MelainotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Dallas Texas, Melainotypist, S. A. Gallaher, S. A. Galleherpioneeramericanphotographers

1859-1860 Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the South East Corner Public Square, Dallas, Texas.

1859 June 29. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 2.

Now is the time! Pictures! Pictures!! Pictures!!! I would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas, and the country around, that I have taken Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the south east corner Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, put up in all the different styles of the day,

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens; and to those wishing work done, satisfaction guaranteed. Price of Pictures, from $1.50 up, owing to quality of case. I will remain only a short time. S. A. Galleher, Artist. June 25, 1859.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 20, 1859.

1859 June 29. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes &c.—We take pleasure in calling attention to the card of Mr. Gallaher, artist, in to-day’s paper, whose excellent gallery of pictures has been the attraction for the last few days. Mr. Gallaher, is a first rate artist, and those who wish to “secure the shadow, ere the substance fades,” would do well to give him a call. He is not only expeditious in his work, but does it up in the most approved and finished style.

1859 July 27. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) July27, 1859, Vol. 8, No. 4, Whole No 368, P. 2.

Huray for Huray! Great Excitement in the political world of Texas! Dick Runnels Gov., and who cares!!! Galleher’s Ambrotype Rooms will be open again on Monday the first day of August for ten days longer, where he may be found, ready and pleased to wait upon any who may favor him with a call, and want a good picture taken.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 10, 1859.

1860 February 1. Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Texas.) February 1, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 31, Whole No. 395, P. 2.

Oh! Yes, Oh! Yes. Come Into Court! Now Is Your Time To Secure the Shadow, ere the Substance Fade. I Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas and the surrounding country, that I have taken rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s new brick building, on the South-east corner of the Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, &c., Put up in all the latest styles and improvements of the present day. Having just received an assortment of fresh chemicals and stock. I feel no hesitation in saying that I will take as good if not better pictures than were ever taken here before.

What is more highly appreciated than a good likeness of the exact features of a far-off or forever departed friend or relative?

All are invited to call and examine my specimens and to those wishing work done, satisfaction will be given. Prices reasonable, to suit the hard times. S. A. Galleher, Artist.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to 15, 1860.

Gaige, A. G.

June 1, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsA. G. Gaige, Ambrotypist, Burlington Iowa, Daguerreotypist, George P. Gaige, Melainotypist, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1858 Jefferson Street, Between Third and Fourth, Burlington, Iowa.

1856 June 25. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 25, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 3.

Gaige[1] & Fields. Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, over Criswell & Hillhouse Store, Jefferson Street, Burlington. Mr. Fields has the pleasure of announcing that he has associated with him, Mr. Gaige, for six years an operator in Brady’s celebrated Gallery, New York. He therefore ventures to promise his customers Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, in the highest style of the art, with all recent improvements which have brought the art so near a state of perfection.

He is confident the specimens on exhibition at his rooms—and all are cordially invited to examine them—will bear a comparison with the finest pictures from the best New York Galleries, or from any other point, no matter where. And as he does not wish the public to take this on trust, he hopes they will come and see.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to any desired size and colored to equal the finest oil paintings. Likenesses of deceased persons also taken.

Remember the place, Jefferson st., between Third and Fourth, opposite Barret House.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between June 25 to November 5, 1856.

1856 November 12. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) November 12, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 3.

Colored Photographs. A. G. Gaige would inform the citizens of Burlington that in addition to the many superior specimens of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes now in his Gallery, he has some elaborately colored Photographs, which he does not hesitate to offer as equal, in brilliancy of tone and naturalness of effect, to any Eastern efforts.

I would particularly call attention of the citizens to this department of the Photographic art, as the present opportunity afforded by Mr. Geo. Winter—the Artist’s visit to Burlington offers facilities of getting up artistic efforts of this character not hitherto enjoyed.

Mr. Winter’s experienced pencil is a guarantee in assuring the public that those who wish to avail themselves of this interesting art, will be enabled to secure a finished production.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased relatives, can have them transferred, and colored Photographs produced from them and enlarged to any size At the Gallery also, new specimens of Ambrotypes colored in a superior style.

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 12 to December 31, 1856.

1857 May 6. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) May 6, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 25, P. 3.

Go And See It.—Gaige’s Daguerrean Gallery contains a great number of fine pictures, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., of distinguished Statesmen, Artists, Divines, &c., who have a national or world-wide reputation. He also has most excelle3nt pictures of our own citizens of all grades and classes, Politicians, Divines, Bankers, Merchants, Mechanics, etc., etc., which are hung upon his walls, and which one might look at for hours with pleasure. The Ambrotypes and Photographs are fully equal to any we ever saw, and are well worth a visit, showing the progress which has been made in this direction.

1857 June 10. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 10, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 30, P. 3.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail. May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 10 & July 1, 1857.

1858 January 1. Daily Iowa State Gazette. (Burlington, Iowa.) January 1, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 155, P. 1.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail. May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to February 14, 1858.

1858 June 27. Daily Iowa State Gazette. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 27, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 306, P. 2.

Burlington Picture Gallery. Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, Over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store. The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures of all kinds, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits. Also leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great care taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. m. to 1 P. M. L. D. Campbell.

1858 July 14. Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser. (Burlington, Iowa.) July 14, 1858, Vol 21, No. 52, P. 3.

Burlington Picture Gallery. Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store. The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures in all kinds of weather, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits. Also Leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great car taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. L. D. Campbell. june 27.

Advertisement ran on July 14, and August 25, 1858.

[1] There seems to be some confusion—A. G. Gaige is not listed in the New York City Directories. George Preserved Gaige is recorded in the directories and is recorded in the New York city newspapers as having worked for Brady.

Gage, Franklin Benjamin

May 31, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Franklin Benjamin Gage, Photographer, St. Johnsbury Vermont, Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1850 Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.[1]

1852-1859 Three Doors South of St Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852 September 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 11, Whole No. 791, P. 3.

F. B. Gage’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery. St Johnsbury Plain, VT. The Subscriber having opened a skylight Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of St. Johnsbury House, would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of St. Johnsbury and neighboring towns, that he will be happy to wait on all who may wish for a correct likeness of themselves or friends. Having procured all the latest improvements in the Art, he is now able, by a new arrangement of light and the use of new materials, to produce pictures of a most Lifelike & Beautiful Complexion, as all may see by calling and examining specimens. These pictures are finished by a newly discovered process which gives them a richness and durability unsurpassed by any in this country or Europe.

The public are requested to call and examine specimens. Come one and all: you will be equally welcome whether wishing pictures or not. If you have called once call again, and tell your friends to call also, as he will be happy to see you at all times and show you anything new in the Art.

Picture taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.

Perfect likenesses warranted in all cases or no charge.

Copies from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, & c., neatly executed. Miniatures for lockets, pins, rings, &c., taken in the most perfect manner. Views of buildings and scenery taken in a style unsurpassed by any.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence if desired.

Prices varying from 1 to 8 dollars according to style and finish of case.

Pupils instructed and furnished with apparatus. F. B. Gage. St. Johnsbury, Sept 25, 1852.

Advertisement ran from September 25 to December 18, 1852.

1852 December 11. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 11, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 22, Whole No. 802, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Our Neighbor, Mr. Gage, is doing a good business in taking Likenesses. His pictures look well, and he will satisfy all of his customers. He has a fine room for this purpose over E. Hall & Co’s Store.

1852 December 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.

A Daguerreotype Song, supposed to have been sung by a lady after having visited F. B. Gage’s Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of the St. Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury Plain, Vt.

Air:—Things that I don’t like to see.

One morning last week when I’d nothing to do,

And wanted to see something funny or new,

I went to my cousins Maria and Jane,

To Visit the Daguerreotype Rooms on the Plain.

I merely went in just to make a short call

And look at the pictures that hung on the wall.

But I saw just as soon as I entered the door

I had never seen pictures more perfect before.

For there was Estella, Adelia, and Jane,

And I never saw pictures so rich or so plain;

And John and his sweetheart, and Sam and his wife,

I declare they all look just as natural as life.

There were multitudes more both in cases and frames

But I could never tell you one half of their names,

I though every one looked the nicest and best

Though I think Jenny Lind’s not so good as the rest.

Now when I had seen them, they all looked so fine,

Said I to the Artist, “I’ll sit and have mine.”

Then he had me sit down in a chair at my ease.

And, said he “you may wink just as much as you please.”

And then, when I smile just as much as I ought.

In less than a moment my likeness was caught.

So quickly ‘twas taken, so nicely ‘twas done.

To sit for my picture was nothing but fun.

And every one says, (so I know it must be.)

“That my picture’s a very apt emblem of me.”

Since this is so perfect, I must have another,

To get to the West to my sister and brother.

And then I must have another to send—

But no matter to whom, for he’s only a friend.

And now if the people will hear my advice,

I freely will give it without money or price:

If you want nothing more, give the Artist a call.

Just to look at the pictures that hang on the wall.

Twill do you no harm just to drop in and see.

And take your friends with you, as I did with me.

He can take them as well whether cloudy of fair.

And you’ll find him at home for he always is there.

He’s using a splendid new German Machine.

That was made by one John in the Providence of Wein.

If any should wish to acquire this great Art.

He’ll learn him the trade so he’ll know it by heart.

And his pictures won’t fade, as other Artist’s have done.

For you know that he hangs them right out in the sun

And whether in lockets, pins, rings, or a frame.

You’ll see that his pictures are always the same:

And then, I am sure you’ll conclude with the rest,

That he’s always a little ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from December 25, 1852 to January 22, 1853.

1853 April 30. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 30, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 44, Whole No. 822, P. 3.

Broken Crockery. China, Glass, Earthen, Marble, Alabaster, Pearls, Ivory, Shell, Ornaments, &c., are repaired with a stainless cenebt, and warranted, at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. All persons in want of perfect Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon as the subscriber expects to leave town in a few weeks. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to June 18, 1853.

1853 June 11. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 11, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 47, Whole No. 828, P. 3.

Marriages. In this town, June 6, by Rev. W. B. Bond, Mr. F. B. Gage and Miss Laurietta Huntly, all of this town.

1853 June 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 25, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 49, Whole No. 830, P. 3.

Sign Stolen. Look Out for Rogues.

The ancient Sign of the “Old Daguerrean”

No More at E. Hall’s store { ? ]

For some rascally rogues, the other night,

Took it down and carried it out of sight.

Perhaps it was done from spite and spleen,

Or, perhaps, to plague the “Old Daguerrean,”

But the “Old Daguerrean,” he’ll pocket the wrong, And laugh at the rascals in his song.

Their labor of love was all in vain,

For the “Old Daguerrean” still works on the Plain,

And the people will come, as they can before,

To the Daguerrean rooms over E. Hall’s store.

With Pictures to suit from one dollar to four,

He sells them some days by the dozen or score,

And the crowds that go in, and the crowds that go out,

Tell the world what the “Old Daguerrean is about.

And since there’s no reason why he should depart,

You’ll find him at home and at work at his Art,

And the pictures he takes will plainly attest,

That the “Old Daguerrean” is ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 2, 1853.

1853 August 20. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 20, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 5, Whole No. 838, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerreen.” Will open his daguerrean Gallery August 22 and be ready to wait on his customers there-after. St. Johnsbury, Aug 20, 1853.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 8, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 12, Whole No. 845, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerrean.” Premium Daguerreotypes. Let it be remembered that the “Old Dagerrean” of St. Johnsbury drew the premium on daguerreotypes at the late fair; and his pictures are pronounced by good judges to be equal, if not superior to the best city operators. Read what the newspapers say of the “old daggerrean:”

“He is really an excellent Artist and worthy of patronage.”—Anonymous Reporter.

“He is a capital workman in his line.”—The Caledonian.

Pictures of all sizes and styles put up at prices from 1 to 10 dollars. Pupils instructed in the art.

Call and examine Specimens. F. B. Gage St Johnsbury, Oct. 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to December 3, 1853.

1853 December 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 3, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 20, Whole No. 853, P. 4.

Children’s Daguerreotypes. Daguerreotypes of infants and small children are taken at the St. Johnsbury Daguerreotype Gallery in fair weather, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 1½ P. M., by a new process which renders success almost certain. Older persons taken in all kinds of weather and at all times of day. Always at home.

Forward Your Faces.

Wanted —Five cords hard wood fitted for the stove, and seasoned under shelter, for which a liberal price will be paid. Call and see. Any quantity of green wood taken in exchange for Daguerreotypes. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from December 3, 1853 to February 11, 1854.

1854 January 14. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 14, 1854, Vol. 17, No. 26, Whole No. 859, P. 3.

Wonderful Invention. Patent Stereoscopic or Statuary Daguerrean Gallery.

Since new things arise in these wonderful times,

I’ll tell you some news in some new-fangled rhymes:

Having nothing to do one bright afternoon,

I dropped into Gage’s Daguerrean Saloon.

And saw an invention so wonderous and new,

If you’ll listen a moment I’ll tell it to you.

Two pictures are taken of one person’s face,

And carefully finished and put in a case,

And two lenses before them are placed with precision.

To produce what is called “binocular vision”:

And when you look in through those lenses so blue,

What a wonderful sight rises up to your view!

There the person stands in the blue atmosphere,

Just as large as in life, just as perfect and clear,

Every thread of the dress a very wrinkle is there.

Even the pours of the skin and the fibers of the hair:

And you look till the sight all your sences mislead.

And you cry—Tis no picture, tis the person, indeed!

“Tis the strangest invention there is in these times,

As true in its nature as ‘tis in my rhyme:

And since ‘tis a Patent and Gage has a Right.

Call in then and ask him to show you “the sight.”

And when you have seen it, I’m sure you will say;

You’ll have your own picture put in that way.

The following commendation is from the Scientific American:—‘By looking through these (Lenses) the person whose likeness is taken, stands out solid and life-like, no more resembling a common picture than a statue does an oil painting. No one can have the least idea of the beauty of this invention, until he sees such pictures with his own eyes.’

Advertisement ran from January 14 to March 18, 1854.

1854 September 16. The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 16, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 10, Whole No. 894, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New! These pictures are different from any ever before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing. They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving. Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty; and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only. Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery. Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Instruction given in the Art. Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 2, 1854,

1854 September 30. The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 30, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 12, Whole No. 896, P. 3.

Caledonia County Fair. The annual Cattle Fair of the Caledonia County Agricultural Society was held at Danville, on Wednesday and Thursday…Premiums Awarded…

Daguerreotypes.

1st,, E. Perry, Danville, 1.00

2d., F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury, .50

1854 November 18. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 18, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 19, Whole No. 903, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery, Greatly Enlarged. On account of the great rush of business the subscriber, finding it impossible to supply the demand for likenesses, has enlarged and otherwise greatly improved his Gallery. He has also engaged the services of two or three able associates, and trust that the future, he will not be obliged to send any away empty. His success in business has been such that he feels warranted in saying that the reputation of his Gallery is not surpassed by any other, either in or out of the State. Having enlarged his light and purchased a camera more than four times large as those in general use, he is now prepared to take family groups from two to twenty, in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment. His pictures at all times will be furnished I the best style of the art, and warranted. The Mezzotint Statutypes on exhibition at his Gallery are considered superior to all other pictures and are worthy an examination. Come and see them. F. B. Gage. St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1854 to March 24, 1855.

1855 March 31. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) March 31, 1855, Vol. 18, No. 38, Whole No. 922, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New!

These pictures are different from any before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable style of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing. They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving. Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line, angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty, and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to July 28, 1855.

1855 July 28. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 28, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 3, Whole No. 939, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. Patented in the United States, Great Britain and France. The term Ambrotype, by which these pictures are designated, is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, signifying everlasting. The picture is taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by one indestructible gum, enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages; it will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light. These pictures are taken at the St. Johnsbury daguerrean Gallery, where specimens may be seen.—Come and see them. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from July 25 to October 27, 1855.

1855 October 27. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 27, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 16, Whole No. 952, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New!

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 17, 1855

1856 January 12. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 12, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 27, Whole No. 963, P. 3.

The Old Daguerrean.

Since the sleighing

Is so splendid,

And may soon be

Quite suspended,

Come up beaux and

Belles together,

Get your pictures

This fine weather.

Come good father

And fond mother,

Come with sister

And with brother;

Ere with palsy

Ye be shaken,

Come to Gage’s

And be taken!

Whether fleshy

Lean or Sharky,

Come up white folks

Come up darkey;

Both for ugly

Folks, and clever.

Gage takes pictures

Better’n ever.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to April 12, 1856.

1856 March 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) March 8, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 35, Whole No. 971, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. On account of the [demand] for Ambrotypes, the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery is open for the production of these beautiful and imperishable pictures, and my time will be devoted exclusively to this branch of picture taking.

As the chemicals used in this art are very Poisonous To The Artist, I shall not follow it more than a week, or ten days at most, and all those in want of these never-fading pictures must apply within that time or they will lose the opportunity. F. B. Gage.

1856 May 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) May 3, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 43, Whole No. 979, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. To Everybody. As this advertisement has never before been in print, and may never be again, the public are advised to read it, and permission is hereby respectfully given them to do so.

Have you heard what all the rage is?

‘Tis the Ambrotypes at Gages;

Pictures that are called by sages

The greatest wonder of modern ages.

To The Ladies.

Having lately enlarged my Gallery, and

fitted up a Reception Room in magnificent style,

the ladies will now find it pleasant to call and look

at the pictures. I would also remind them that

Queer old maids that’s cross and fretty

And young girls intensely pretty,

Wearing curls extremely jetty,

Will be very sure to get a

Capital Ambrotype at Gage’s.

About Babies.

Certain days will be mostly devoted to

taking pictures of babies of all styles

and qualities, such as

Babies little and babies bigger,

Babies that can squall with vigor,

Babies that cut quite a figure,

And all sorts, from white to nigger.

N. B.—Nigger means them that is sable complexioned

To The Gentlemen.

The Gentlemen will not be sent away empty,

as I am better than ever before prepared

To Extract

Men of wealth, and men of Fashion.

Men that sometimes get in passion

Men that put all sorts of trash on,

And in fact,

Any one brings the cash on!

F. B. Gage, Artist. St Johnsbury, May 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from May 1, 1856 to July 5, 1856.

1856 June 7. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 7, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 48, Whole No. 948, P. 3.

Beautiful Imperishable Ambrotypes Taken by the Man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from June 7, 1856 to November 8, 1856.

1856 August 16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 16, 1856, Vol. 20, No.6, Whole No. 994, P. 3.

Photographs: Beautiful Pictures on Paper. Ambrotypes: Imperishable Pictures on Glass.

Daguerreotypes: Are taken as usual at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.

Illuminated Ambrotypes: The Illumination of the Ambrotype was invented by F. B. Gage. They are more beautiful than any other picture. They are made by the inventor only and can be procured only by applying to the man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from August 16 to November 8, 1856.

1856 October 4. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 4, 1856, Vol. 20, No.13, Whole No. 1004, P. 2.

List Of Premiums Awarded At The Annual Fair Of The Caledonian Co. Agricultural Society, Held At St. Johnsbury, Sept. 23 & 24, 1856…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimen Daguerreotypes &c.. F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury 2.00

1856 October 10. Orleans Independent Standard. (Irasburgh, Vermont.) October 10, 1856, Vol. I, No. 40, P. 3.

Ambrotypes: Imperishable Pictures On Glass. Photographs: And other beautiful pictures are taken in the Greatest Perfection. By the man with the Long Flowing Beard, At St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1856 to April 3, 1857.

1856 November 15. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

Gage’s Farwell.

Gage Is Going To Leave

These ‘ere frosty diggings,

And take no more pictures

Over Hall & Higgins’:

For he’s bound to flourish

In some Western city

Where the wintery weather

Aint so cold and gritty.

Therefore all ye people

Take this little warning:

Gage is going early

Some bright pleasant morning,

And if you want pictures

That beat all the nation;

Shun that little word

Called procrastination.

For a few weeks longer,

In all kinds of weather,

Gage will take the beaux and

Laughing belles together.

So bring your faces

And don’t stand a-croaking,

Gage means what is written

Without any joking!

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 15. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

This may certify, That Mr. F. B. Gage of St. Johnsbury, Vt., received theb following premiums at the First Annual Fair of the Conn. River Valley Agricultural & Industrial Association, held at Bradford, Vt. Oct. 14, 15 & 16, 1856.

1st premium on Ambrotypes, $3.00

1st “ Photographs, $2.00

1st “ Colortypes, $2.00

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1857 April 4. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 4, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 39, Whole No. 1027, P. 3.

Gage & Rowell, Ambrotype & Photographic Artists, St. Johnsbury, Vt., & Littleton, N. H. The Gallery at Littleton will be open only two or three weeks in every twelve. Open April 8, for one or two weeks.

Ambrotypes taken at less price than formerly. Old daguerreotypes cleaned to look as well aas new. Oil Paintings cleaned and Varnished.

At Bradford Fair, Mr. Gage drew

1st Premium on Ambrotypes $3.00

1st Premium on Photographs $2.00

1st Premium on Colorotypes $2.00

At Caledonia Fair,

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, &c. $2.00

(From the People’s Journal,)

“We feel warranted in recommending Mr. Gage as one of the first artist in the country.”

(From the White Mountain Banner.)

“Mr. Gage’s reputation is not excelled by anyartist in New England.”

(From the Caledonian.)

“Mr. Gage is an adapt in the line of his profession.”

(Humphrey’s Daguerrean Journal published in New York, City, says:)

“Mr. Gage’s Photographs are Gems. We can confidently say that we have never seen so pleasing a collection from one operator. They are an honor to the artist.”

Advertisement ran from April 4 to 25, 1857.

1857 May 2. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) May 2, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 43, Whole No. 1031, P. 4.

& So Forth, & So On. By The Flowing Beard.

How swiftly the moment of life hurry on,

Nor slow forth, nor slow on.

But swift as the tide of a swift rushing river

They flow forth & flow on,

Towards that dark, solemn land, where the

Footsteps of man

Never go forth, nor go on—

& so forth, & so on.

Then O, as you row down the River of Life,

As you row forth, & row on.

Have thy likenesses preserved in a case or a frame

To show forth & show on.

When thy form lieth cold in that land where no flowers

Ever grow forth, or grow on—

& so forth & so on.

Then take my advice, oh! Ye pictureless tribe!

Good advice as I know on;

With some “rocks” in your pockets, go forth

From your homes

Just go forth, & go on.

Not stop ‘till you reach Gage & Rowell’s Saloon.

With a good healthy glow on,

& so forth, & so on.

And e’en though the weather be cloudy or fair,

Or snow forth or snow on:

And e’en tho’ the tempest should rise in its wrath,

& blow forth & blow on.

Will take you a picture, you won’t be ashamed

When you go forth & so on.

To show forth & show on—

& so forth & so on.

Our Ambrotype pictures are greatly improved,

As we go forth, & go on.

Until they surpass everything in the world

That we hear on, or know on:

And our prices of late we have greatly reduced,

As we show forth & show on,

& so forth & so on.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 18, 1857.

1857 June 20. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 20, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 50, Whole No. 1038, P. 3.

Good Wheat. A Few bushels of Good wheat wanted in exchange for cash. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to 27, 1857.

1857 September 5. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 5, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 9, Whole No. 1048, P. 3.

Get The Best Ambrotypes.

Get The Best Photographs.

Get The Best Likenesses

Of You selves,

Your Wives,

Your Children &

Your Friends.

Pictures furnished with all the latest improvements at Gage & Rowell. St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to November 14, 1857.

1857 September 26. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 26, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 12, Whole No. 1052, P. 3.

List Of Premiums. Premiums awarded by the Caledonia County Agricultural Society holden at St. Johnsbury on the 23d and 24th days of Sept., 1857…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Messrs. Gage & Rowell, St. Johnsbury, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, &c. 1.

1857 November 14. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 14, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 19, Whole No. 1059, P. 3.

Pictures for the Time! Ambrotypes For 25 Cents At gage & Rowell.

Then bring your sons

(As our cheap machine runs

Only three weeks from date,)

And take out your daughters

And trot out your quarters

Before its too late.

Johnsbury, Nov. 12, 1857.

Advertisement ran from November 14, 1857 to January 30, 1858.

1858 February 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) February 13, 1858, Vol. 21, No. 32, Whole No. 1072, P. 3.

“Life Size!!” Life Size Photographs: That surpass the most delicate Steel Engravings, at Gage’s.

Life Size Photographs Colored in oil colors until they surpass the portraits of the Old Masters, at Gage’s.

Improved Ambrotypes From 50 cents to 10 dollars each, at Gage’s.

Pictures of ‘Life Size’ are made at no other Gallery in Vermont. Come And See Them!!! F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from February 13 to August 7, 1858.

1858 September 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 12, Whole No. 1104, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day—Thursday…Floral Hall…Mr. Gage occupied one corner of the room, mostly with Photographs, both of individuals and rural scenery. They were pictures that do credit to the “man with the long flowing beard,” “and so-forth and so-on/”

Premiums…Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimens of photographs, F. B. Gage 1.

1858 November 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 13, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 19, Whole No. 1111, P. 3.

Ten Reasons Why Daguerreotypes are Better than Ambrottypes.

They are more beautiful.

They are more lasting/

They are more life-like.

Not so liable to break.

Not liable to spot.

They never crack.

They never peal.

They never turn yellow.

The people are better pleased with them.

The public desire a return to the old favorite.

Therefore Daguerreotypes may be obtained at the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery. Photographs taken as usual.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to December 25, 1858.

1858 December 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 25, Whole No. 1117, P. 3.

Ambrotype Circular From the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery. F. B. Gage.

Jacob And Rachel. (A New Translation.)

Now Rachel had a desire to please Jacob. And she entered into the presence of a certain “Circulating Medium” And the ‘Medium’ took her face away from her, and fastened it unto glass, and he called it Ambrotype. And she paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents.

And she came and showed it unto Jacob. And when Jacob saw it, he kissed not the picture,—but he lifted up his eyes and howled. And he said it is not like unto thee; neither is it beautiful.

And moreover it hath that about it which will cause it to fade; having not that hard Patent Enamel which renders it imperishable.

And he cast it away from him and would behold it no more.

Now Rachel was sorely grieved, and she went into her chamber and wept. And she said “what shall I do?”

And behold a vision came unto her saying: “Go into the presence of the the man with the Long Beard, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.

Then she straitway (sic.) departed and entered into his presence. And behold her eyes were dazzled with the beauty of his pictures.

And he took her face away from her upon a glass; And he covered it with his Patent Imperishable Enamel. She paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents neither more nor less.

Now when Rachel was come again where Jacob was, she showed it unto him. And behold he sized it, and when he had looked upon it he danced in the magnitude of his joy. Then he kissed Rachel and he said: It is even more beautiful than thou’et it hath thy resemblance perfect, Then he lifted up his eyes and kissed the picture, and he said; “It hath the taste of thy lips and I know it is like unto thee!” And Jacob showed it to all the regions round about, that others might go into the presence of the Long Beard, and do likewise.

1859 January 29. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 29, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 30, Whole No. 1122, P. 3.

Judgement Come at Last. The validity of James A. Cutting’s Ambrotype and Photographic Patents having been established by judicial decision. Every Artist in Boston has been compelled to buy a license and place himself under bonds not to sell any pictures for a less sum than 50 cents each.

The Artists of Caledonian county will be compelled to enter into the same arrangement. F. B. Gage, Agent for Patentees. St. Johnsbury, Vt

Advertisement ran on January 29 & February 5, 1859.

1859 April 30. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 30, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 43, Whole No. 1122, P. 2.

A Good Job. Gage does not dabble in poetry to the neglect of the chemicals. He is now engaged in engraving Negative Photographic Plates for the Stereoscope, from which millions of photographic pictures may be taken. Mr. Gage is employed by a New York house and we understand that this will not be less than a thousand dollar job for him. He is out now taking views of some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery for which Vermont is so noted. Some of our readers would be surprised at the beauty of such a picture as the Lyndon Falls, or a backwoods sugar camp, as brought out by an artist in a modern stereoscope. The fact that Mr. Gage is employed for this undertaking is only another evidence of his acknowledged superiority abroad as an artist. He is an inventor as well as a practical artist. He has now a book in press treating subjects connected with the art which he has so long made a study, the copyright of which is already sold. Aside from this, he is aregular paid contributor to a leading New York Journal, the articles of which are copied into a London paper, and from that translated into both French and German. We only mention these facts to show that we have an artist among us whose skill is appreciated and acknowledged by those who “know what’s what.”

1859 July 9. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 9, 1859, Vol. 23, No.1, Whole No. 1145, P. 2.

Omitted. [from an article entitled “The Business Of St. Johnsbury.”]

It was not our intention to slight any of our business population in the short account which we gave of the business of St, Johnsbury in last week’s paper, but we find that we omitted several. For instance:

F. B. Gage, the photograph, ambrotype and daguerreotype artist, is not the man to be slighted by us. Then there is…

1859 July16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 16, 1859, Vol. 23, No.2, Whole No. 1146, P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views. Mr. F. B. Gage succeeded in getting several stereoscopic views of the crowd that were collected here tge 4^th, among the most interesting of which figure the Fantastics.

1859 August 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 13, 1859, Vol. 23, No.6, Whole No. 1150, P. 3.

Sterescopic (sic.) Pictures and Sterescopes for sale at Gage’s.

The Wreck Of The Train of Aug. 9th; a striking picture for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

White Mountain Views, for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

Family Groups, made for the Sterescope at Gage’s.

Ambrotypes greatly improved and Photographs as usual at Gage’s.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 3, 1859.

1859 October 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 8, 1859, Vol. 23, No.17, Whole No. 1158, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day…Floral Hall…Photographs from Gage’s.

1859 December 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 3, 1859, Vol. 23, No.25, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Selling Out at Cost. Cheap Ambrotypes

Twenty-five cents a pop,

Over to Gage’s shop;

Popping ‘em fast as he can,

Woman, baby and man:

Making a regular rout,

Cleaning the Old Stock out,

For twenty-five cents a crack,

At either your face or back.

Short is the day of Grace,

Shave and forward your face,

Deborah, Jack and Nance,

Our you, will lose the chance:

The chance of getting a pop

For a Quarter, at Gage’s shop,

For when the old stock is through,

Higher the price of the new.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 30, 1859.

1874 August 16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 16, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1935, P. 3.

Death of F. B. Gage. The death of Mr. F. B. Gage removes from our place a long-time resident, and an eccentric and in some respects remarkable character. He was eccentric in his dress, looks, and manner of life. Always wearing, his beard long and flowing, years ago when short beards were the style, he became a marked man. During a newspaper controversy some dozen or more years ago, he was designated by his opponent as “the man of rough exterior.” This nom de plume rather pleased than offended Mr. Gage, and he afterwards of and ten assumed it. Mr. Gage’s mind was of quite a literary [turn]. He formerly wrote a good deal of poetry, but later years he has given mor attention to story-writing, and was quite successful, especially in writing childrens’ stories, many of which were published in the Youth’s Companion. Some of his early poems had merit in both sentiment and wit, and many of them found their way into these columns in years past. He battled with disease all his life, and we doubt if he saw a “well day” in the last twenty years. He leaves a wife and four children.

In one of Mr. Gage’s published poems is the following verse which is appropriate to appear with this notice.

I have a treasure in the blue Beyound!

And since my brow is wrinkled o’er with time.

And all my dearest hopes have passed away

Seeking my treasures in that viewless clime.

I shall lay by my staff some Autumn day.

And pass into the blue Beyond!

1874 October 2. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 2, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1940, P. 3. Deaths. In St

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Furnald, David O.

May 29, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, David O. Furnald, Manchester New Hampshire, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1857-1860 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1865 Address Unknown, Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]

1866-1871 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Manchester, New Hampshire.[2]

1873 Stark Block, 996 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.³

1857 July 21. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) July 21, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 133, P. 2.

At the north end of the hill, the barn of D. O. Furnald, the Daguerreotypist, was struck by lighting. It first struck at the top of the barn, smashing a window to atoms; then it followed down, and threw a slide door off the track, splintering the casing; then it followed along, and ran down the corner post of the barn, through a large pile of shavings, without setting them on fire, and then took a bee-line around the back side of the barn, ripping off boards, ad leaving other evidences of its having passed. Th show how the rain poured down,—a brood of chickens were in a barrel near the barn, and before Mr. Furnald could get there, the water had risen so as to drive the old hen off, and drown one of the chickens. This is all the life lost in consequence of the storm that we can learn of.

1857 July 28. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) July 28, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 341, P. 2.

A very violent thunder shower passed over this city on Monday evening of last week—touching at various points on its passage.—The lighting struck a barn on Wilson Hill, belonging to Mr. D. O. Furnald…

1857 September 2. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 2, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 54, P. 3.

Photographs! D. O. Furnald & Co. Wish to create no excitement, but to state simple facts which hundreds of the citizens of Manchester and vicinity will corroborate. They know what they have done, and that they can get up The Best Ambrotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Melainotypes Which Are Taken In This City, And At The Lowest Prices.

N. B. Please call and examine our new style of Superreotypes which surpass anything ever shown in this city. D. O. Furnald & Co. South End Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to October 9, 1857.

1857 October 23. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) October 23 1859, Vol. 7, No. 98, P. 2.

Have Not Suspended! Reduction Of Prices! D. O. Furnald & Co. Wish to say to their friends and the public, that they have not suspended business yet, and that they are Taking Pictures At very low rates, Lower than any Other Place in Manchester.

We taken pictures with two glasses for 25 cents, the only place in the city where Ambrotypes Are Put Pp With Two Glasses For 25 Cents! We also warrant, every picture we take to be superior to anything ever offered to this community. To prove the above statement please call and see for yourselves. All kinds of pictures taken at the corresponding low rates,

Pictures put into Old or New Cases at the Shortest Notice and the Neatest Styles.

Give Us a Call. D. O. Furnald & Co., 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 28, 1857.

1857 October 27. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) October 27 1859, Vol. 7, No. 101, P. 2.

Better Ambrotypes than ever are being taken at D. O. Furnald & Co’s., and at lower rates than at any other place in Manchester. The number of visitors who daily call at this establishment is large. His Melainotypes, Photographs, &c., are of equal excellence.

1857 October 29. The Democrat and American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) October 29 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 29, P. 2.

C.1858-1860. Information from a 9^th plate ambrotype advertising card in Patrick J. Ross’s collection. Posted on daguerreian Society Home page.

From D. O. Furnald’s Gallery Of Art, 85 Merchant’ Exchange, Manchester, N. H.

A superb assortment of Cases and Frames constantly on hand, which we are prepared to fill with First class Pictures, at a very low price. We would also call attention to our superior style of copying from other pictures. Also to our new mode of fitting pictures into Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Every picture warranted to be superior in tone and finish to any taken in the city.

1858 December 15. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) December 15, 1858, Vol. 9, No. 141, P. 2.

City Officers Elected. The Following are the officers elected in the several wards of the city for the ensuing year. It will be seen that the Republicans have elected their candidates entire in every Ward except Five. And the Alderman in Ward Seven:—…

Republican Vote For Ward Officers. Ward 3.

Frank A. Brown, Alderman 246.

David O. Furnald, Selectman 258.

1859 March 31. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) March 31, 1859, Vol. 10, No. 79, P. 2.

D. O. Furnald & Co’s. photograph, ambrotype, and daguerreotype gallery, No. 85 Elm Street, is the place to go if you wish to get a true likeness of yourself.

They have excellent accommodations, and a superior top-light, and in point of artistic skill are second to none in the city. Mr. Furnald is ever ready to wait upon his friends, and never fails to give perfect satisfaction. His skill as an artist is well known to his townsmen, and people coming from the country would do well to give him a call.

Remember the place, No. 85 Elm street.

1859 April 18. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) April 18, 1859, Vol. 10, No. 93, P. 3.

House For Sale. A Nice Cottage House with a good garden attached and beautiful shrubbery and trees, situated on the corner of Pine and Myrtle streets, for sale. Apply to D. C. (sic.) Furnald, Ambrotypist, Merchants’ Exchange.

1859 July 6. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) July 6, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 4, P.2.

We noticed this morning one of the finest triumphs of the Photographic art at the rooms of D. O. Furnald, 85 Merchants’ Exchange. It is a view of Merrimack square at twenty minutes before six on the afternoon of the Fourth. The seven Engine Companies are distributed about the common, the Steam Fire Engine stands by the margin of the pond, and Number One is playing a stream of 135 feet up the tall staff which occupies the centre of the picture—Mr. Furnald is an accomplished Photographist.

1859 October 10. The American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) October 10, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 85, P 3.

25 Cent Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes Melainotypes & Photographs At A First Class Room!

D. O. Furnald Would say to his friends and customers, that he will take pictures from 25 Cents to 25 Dollars! at his Rooms, 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Directly over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store. All Pictures warranted to be better than can be taken at any place in the city. Faded Daguerreotypes Copied so as to retain the true likeness of the person it was taken from. The only place where Photographs are taken by Moulton’s Patent Process! is at the Rooms of D. O. Furnald.

P. S.—The advantage of having Pictures taken at these Rooms is that Mr. F. is a thorough going Chemist, and no Picture goes out of his Rooms unless it is the very best that can be taken from the person. Give him a call.

Advertisement ran from October 10 to November 11, 1859.

1859 October 14. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) October 14, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 89, P 2.

If you wish to see a good likeness of yourself, call upon D. O. Furnald. Mr. F. is a thorough chemist, and no Picture goes out of his Rooms unless it is the very best that can be taken from the person.

1860 June 23. New Hampshire Journal of Agriculture. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) June 23, 1860, Vol. 2, No. 29, P 2.

Photographs.—Furnald, south end of Merchants’ Exchange, over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store, has on exhibition, at his rooms, superior specimens of the Photographic Art. Mr. Furnald is the best artist in the State, and furnishes good pictures at the same rete charged at other places for a poor or indifferent one. Our friends from out of town wanting any thing in his line, can do no better than to give him a call. He has an elegant suit of rooms, where any one having the least taste for the beautiful, can spend half an hour to good advantage.

1861 September 7. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 7, 1861, Vol. 16, No. 56, P 2.

Photography and Spiritual Mediumship. Mr. Editor:—I notices in the American of the 27th ult., a communication purporting to be from the pen of A. B Eaton, of this city. Although the article is one that might have been written by any tolerably well-informed person, still the friends and intimate acquaintances of the ostensible author declare that it is far beyond the reach of his abilities, as it is new to them that he ever possessed sufficient intelligence to compose a single sentence correctly. They therefore insist that he has been inspired of late, and writes through the dictation of some departed spirit. They regard his contributions to our literature as most interesting and convincing test in proof of Spiritualism. They moreover are unanimous in the opinion that if the dwellers in another sphere really were disposed to benefit him, they would have sent the spirit of some deceased photographic operator of passable skill, to aid himin his profession of taking pictures. If the spirit had chosen to assist him in this direction, his customers would not be under the necessity of applying to other operators, after vainly seeking to obtain a decent picture of him. It is not for mortals to dictate in matters of this character. It is apparent that the spirit have some beneficent object in view in thus developing a writing medium through it is not quite clear at present what it will ultimately prove to be. Let us wait patiently and see. Yours very respectfully, D. O. Furnald.

1861 September 21. The Daily American. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 21, 1861, Vol. 16, No. 68, P 2.

Personal. An article appeared in our columns some days ago, under the signature of a Daguerrian artist, reflecting personally on Mr. A, B. Eaton, another well-known artist of this city. It gained admission to the paper without our knowledge of its character. We had published several communications from Messrs. Furnald and Eaton as advertisements, relating to their legitimate business, and knowing them to be honorable men, did not suspect any advantages would be taken of the privilege granted them. After the paper was issued, we regretted to find that the article was too personal in its character, and had but little connection with the avowed object of advertising. Our own acquaintance with Mr. Eaton personally has been of the most agreeable, mature, and we regret that Mr. Furnald should have so far mistook the influence of such an article upon his own interests, as to have published it.

1865 July 11. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) July 11, 1861, Vol. 15, No. 756, P 3.

For Sale. Dwelling House and Stable on the corner of Concord and Pine streets, formerly owned by Capt. R. D. Mooers. Also, one-tenth part of Music Hall Block. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is about to change his business on account of his health. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber at his Photographic Gallery, 85 Merchants’ Exchange. D. O. Furnald.

1867 May 11. The Mirror and Farmer. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) May 11, 1867, Vol. XVII, No. 45, P 4.

Masonic.—The officers of Lafayette Lodge for the ensuing masonic year, were duly installed on Wednesday evening. May 1…Junior Warden; David O. Furnald…D. O. Furnald…Committee on Charity.

[1] Information from the New England Business Directory. Also recorded in 1865, 1868. 1871, 1873.

[2] 1866-1873 Information from the Manchester city directory, business directory.

Froebe, Throdore W.

May 26, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Honolulu Hawaii, Photographer, Theodore W. Froebepioneeramericanphotographers

1858-1859 King Street, corner Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1858 May 20. The Pacific Advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had. H. Stangenwald. Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 20. The Pacific Advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Honolulu Ambrotype And Daguerrean Gallery. I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends and the public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed. I promise the strictest attention. TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 22. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 May 22. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Honolulu Daguerreian And Ambrotype Gallery. I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends And the Public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed. I promise the strictest attention. TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 9. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) October 9, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 23, P. 2.

Photographs. Slowly but surely the various developments of science and art come singly or in groups and take up their abode in our island home, bringing with them memories of happier days or prospects of a brighter future. Among the many which we might mention, there certainly is none which recommends itself so strongly to the imagination and desire of the casual traveler as well as the permanent resident, as does the Daguerrean art through all its various developments and improvements, the very latest of which is Photography, combining with beauty and precision of execution of execution a durability which other branches of the art have failed to attain. We learn that Mr. T. Froebe (successor to Mr. H. Stangenwald) is now prepared to execute Photograph likenesses on either paper or leather in a style that will compete with the best from any where else. His Rooms are in King street, third door, up stairs, from the corner of Fort street, where Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs can be procured at any time of the day.

1859 April 30. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) April 30, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 52, P. 2.

Don’t miss the Opportunity Of securing a photograph picture of the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the Odd Fellows’ Hall which can be had from Mr. Froebe at his Daguerrean rooms in King Street. The picture is perfect in an artistic view, and represents the scene just after the commencement of the address by Mr. Durham; a most favorable opportunity, while every body was quite, in rapt attention on the speaker. We understand that copies of Mr. Froebe’s photographs will be forwarded to the “Illustrated London News’ and the Leipsig Illustrirte Zeitung.” In connection with this subject we would simply give utterance to what seems to be a general conviction, that the portraits of their Majesties the King and Queen, now to be seen at Mr. Froebe’s rooms, are most splendid specimens of the art which no one that visits the rooms should fail to enquire for. We learn that the price for photograph copies of the portraits of their Majesties is $3 each, or $5 for both.

1859 June 4. The Polynesian. (Honolulu, Hawaii.) June 4, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 2.

Passengers. Per BK Yankee, for San Francisco, May 30–…Theo W. Froebe,…

Frentz, Henry C.

May 24, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Frentz & Brown, Henry C. Frentz, Photographer, Toledo Ohiopioneeramericanphotographers

1855-1857 Summit Street, between Oak and Adam Streets, Toledo, Ohio.

1855-1857 Louisiana Avenue, East Side, between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysville, Ohio.

1858 Summit, Between Monroe and Jefferson, Toledo, Ohio.

1860 53 Summit, Toledo, Ohio.[1]

1867 235 and 233 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio.¹

1877-1885 235 Summit Street, Corner Oak Street, Toledo, Ohio.¹

1855 November 30. Daily Toledo Blade. (Toledo, Ohio.) November 30, 1855, Vol. 7, No. 320,

Whole No. 2144, P. 2.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrian Gallery, Summit Street, California Row, between Adams

and Oak Streets.

Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect from 31c to $10.

Instruction given in the art by the German Process. Pupils Wanted.

1855 December 1. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) December 1, 1855, Vol. III,

No. 29, P. 5.

$100 Reward!—Ho for the New Comers! We understand that Messrs. Frentz & Brown are

fitting up a new Gallery for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, filling Lockets, &c. on the

new and improved German, American and French process. Prices are to be low; pictures cheap

only 31 cents! Will open 10th Dec. They Must Succeed!

Their rooms are in Hood’s building, on Louisiana Avenue, between 1st and 2d streets,

Perrysburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1855 to March 22, 1856.

1856 February 23. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) February 23, 1854, Vol. III, No. 41, P. 3.

For The Journal. I think we ought to know who are our neighbors. Mr. Fiehl (sic.) has put up his residence in Perrysburg. But who is this Mr. F., a great many will ask. Reader, if you only would ask me, I could tell you all about him. Shall not speak much about his family. At least his father a great many have heard of. His father, General Fiehl, fought with the great Napoleon at Leipzig. Every one of Napoleon’s allied generals left him, when they saw his dark future; but General F., with his four regiments of hussars, did not leave him. He fought to the very last. Wherever there was danger you could hear his voice; you could see his tall figure. You could see victory wherever he went, and, till at last he was surrounded by Blucher with his savage Prussians. Blucher was ten times as strong, but F.’s hussars would not surrender. They were mostly killed except a few, they were taken prisoners, F. amongst the lot, who was imprisoned, but afterwards liberated and lives still.

Mr. Fiehl, Jr., came here to see the country, ton see the great republic America. He intended to stay two or three years; has been here now one year; has seen the west, south, east and north, and thought of returning.

I must go back to the sweet past to explain all. Ten years ago, when but a boy, when life seemed but a pleasant dream, I and Mr. F. were school mates. Two years ago I left Germany, traveled through France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, &c., and then left for America; but excuse me, readers, I only meant to say have always since I left Germany corresponded with Mr. F., and was the first to welcome him when he landed at New York. For my sake Mr. F. will stay here one year longer—will stay at Perrysburg and sell Pictures for 31 Cents! (his yearly rent amounts to 20,000 francs.) Mr. F. spent seven years of his life in the scientific institutions of Paris, so he knows all about the business.

When I last visited Perrysburg. Mr. F. told me he liked the place, and its inhabitants well, and in particular the ladies; they are all good looking he says. Perrysburg and Maumee ladies beat the world, by George! he says. Henry C. Frentz.

1856 March 1. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) March 1, 1854, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 4.

A Blunder.—In the communication last week from Mr. Frentz, the name Zichl was misprinted Fiehl.

1856 March 29. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) March 29, 1854, Vol. III, No. 46, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs between

Front & 2d. Streets, Perrysburg, O. Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect,

from 31 cents to $10.00.

Instruction given in the art by the German process. Pupils wanted.

1856 April 3. Daily Toledo Blade. (Toledo, Ohio.) April 3, 1856, Vol. 8, No. 1012,

Whole No. 2616, P. 2.

To Rent. A Dwelling House situated on Cherry st., three rooms up-stairs. Four below, good

cellar, cistern, and vegetable garden, large enough to supply a family with vegetables of all

kinds, good barn, &c., &c.

Inquire of Dr. J. Klauser, or Henry C. Frentz.

1856 April 5. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) April 5, 1854, Vol. III, No. 47, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz’s Cheap Ambrotype & Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, Between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysburg, O. Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88 cents to $15.00

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 17. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) May 17, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 8.

Business Cards. Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, Near Hall’s Block. Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Daguerreotypes, from 31c. to $10. Perrysburg, April 5, ’56.

Advertisement ran from May 17 to June 14, 1856.

1856 May 31. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) May 31, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 2.

Now or Never. The Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, on Louisiana, will remove in two weeks. All persons wishing good Daguerreotypes for 31 cents, or good Ambrotypes for 50 cents, will please call before two weeks expires, as this is their last chance to get cheap and good pictures.

Advertisement ran from May 31 to June 7, 1856.

1856 July 19. The Perrysburg Journal. (Perrysburg, Ohio.) July 19, 1854, Vol. IV, No. X, P. 4.

Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Summit Street, between Oak and Adam sts., Toledo, Ohio.

Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Photographs from $2.00 to $25.00. april 5, 1856.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to September 4, 1857.

1858. Polk’s City Directory. (Toledo, Ohio.) 1858, P.226.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c.

Dunshee, Henry L. (Ambrotype artist) Summit, between Adans and Madison, north side.

Frentz, Henry C. Summit between Monroe and Jefferson, south side. (not listed in residence directory.)

Weeks, A. B. 53 Summit. (not listed in residence directory.)

1858 August 24. Daily Toledo Blade. (Toledo, Ohio.) August 24, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3394, P. 2.

Here Is A Chance. Old Frentz will sell you a beautiful Frame Ambrotypes for 18½ cents. Call and see.

1858 September 7. Daily Toledo Blade. (Toledo, Ohio.) September 7, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3406, P. 2.

Don’t Overlook This! Anybody that wants a good likeness a cost price, he should go to Frentz. He is the oldest Picture taker in Toledo. Has the nicest rooms! Takes the best pictures, (so they say,) and keeps the largest variety of the choicest Cases, so all can choose amongst a thousand dozen.

1858 October 25. Daily Toledo Blade. (Toledo, Ohio.) October 25, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3446, P. 4.

Hezekiah L. Hosmer, Receiver Plfft. vs. John J. Flynn and John Ruth, Defts.} Lucas Common Pleas.

John J. Flyn will take notice, that on the 2d day of October, 1858, Plaintiff filed his petition in the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Lucas, and State of Ohio, and in the office of the Clerk of said court, against the above defendants, the object of which, is to obtain possession of part of lot 120 in the Port Lawrence division of the city of Toledo, being 20 feet front on Summit street, and the same premises leased by plaintiff, as the Receiver of the Port Lawrence Company, April 1, 1856, to John Burwell and Henry C. Frentz, which lease was assigned by said Burwell and Frentz to Defendant Flynn; said Burwell and Frentz, also conveying to said Flynn their interest in the building on said premises. Said petition also seeks judgement against said Flynn, for the cost of suit, and damages for the detention of said premises, at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum from the from the first day of October, 1858, to the date of the rendition of said judgement. It further prays, that Defendants pay $16.94 back rent and interest due, with interest thereon at ten per cent from the date of the Judgement, and forthwith remove said building from said premises, and in default of said payment and removal, that the interest of said John J. Flynn in said building be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said costs, damages, back rents and interest due Plaintiff. Said Defendant John J. Flynn is required to answer said petition, on or before the 4^th day of December, 1858. E. Bissell, Jr., Plfft’s Atty. Oct. 2, 1858.

1859 February 16. Daily Toledo Blade. (Toledo, Ohio.) February 16, 1859, Vol. 12,

No. 39, P. 2.

Only Two Week Longer. If you want a beautiful Ambrotype for 12 cents, go to old Frentz. I take the same pains with a 12 cent picture as I would with a five dollar one. Don’t pay 50 cents to others, for what you can buy [for] 12 cents from me! I have been in Toledo six years, (the oldest Picture taker here,) have sold many pictures, and I believe have always satisfied my customers. It is not the money I gain, but the good satisfaction I can give that makes me feel nice. I will take a specime3n of every one who buys a picture. My large frame that will hold 12000 likenesses, will ready by spring. I take specimens for it now.

1860. Polk’s City Directory. (Toledo, Ohio.) 1860.

Frentz, Henry C. Photographist, 53 Summit. (not listed in residence directory.)

[1] Advertisements not recorded. In 1867 advertisements reads “A general assortment of Photo. Materials.” By 1879 he advertises “Dealer in Artist an Photo Materials.”

French, John U.

May 23, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, John U. French, Jotham A. French, Manchester New Hampshire, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1855-1857 6 Union Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1855 September 1. Granite Farmer And Visitor. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 1, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

The New Patent Ambrotypes And Mezzographs. Messrs. J. A. (sic.) French, & Co., operating Department conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, from the rooms of the celebrated Artists, Cutting & Baldwin (sic.) Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to October 6, 1855.

1855 September 5. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 5, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 242, P. 3.

The New Pictures! Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype And Mezzographs! Messrs. J. U. French, & Co., Rooms, No. 6, Union Building.

Operating Department Conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, From the rooms of the celebrated artists, Cutting & Bowdoin, Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to 17, 1855.

1856. Manchester City Directory, Business Directory. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) 1856. P. 177.

French, J. U. & Co., 6 Union Building.

1856 February 16. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) February 16, 1856, Vol. X, No. 2, P. 3.

Ambrotypes! “See yourselves as others see you.” If you want a perfect likeness, get one of Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes. They can be taken in cloudy weather as well as fair and in less than one fourth the time of a common daguerreotype; are much clearer and more lifelike—will never fade—and are better in every respect.

The Only Place In The City where they can be obtained is at No. 6 Union Building.

Pictures put up in Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c., with neatness and dispatch.

All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction.

Prices ranging from One to Twelve Dollars.

Remember the place. J. U. French & Co. feb13.

Advertisement was recorded from February16 to August 13, 1856.

1856 September 27. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 27, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 3.

Ne Plus Ultra. J. U. French & Co., No. 6 Union Building, Elm Street, Have The Only Gallery In The County Where Ambrotype Pictures Can be obtained. All others are only imitations of the genuine Ambrotypes. Citizens and Visitors should bear this in mind, and call and examine for themselves.—French & Co. put up Ambrotypes & Ambrotypes, In all the customary forms of Frames, Cases and Lockets.

All pictures to give satisfaction, or no pay. Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent. The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the unite 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 2 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 cannot 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, taken 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 & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors.

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 13, 1856.

1856 September 30. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 30, 1856, Vol. 6, No. 298, P. 3.

The genuine Pictures all have the Patent stamp. Cutting & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors.

Advertisement ran from September 30 to October 14, 1856.

1856 November 25. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) November 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

It seems by the daily papers that Mr. Brown ad Mr. Hopkins are obliged to discuss the durability of their pictures—say nothing of merits, and Mr. French & Co. seem determined to patent the Greek language, but I would inform the public that at Goddard’s rooms, Smyth’s Block, they can get a picture either Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will speak for itself. Call and see his 50c cases.

Advertisement ran from November 25 to December 5, 1856.

1856 December 23. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) December 23, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 111, P. 3.

Gifts For The Holidays! All those who are looking for Christmas And New Tear’s Presents, Will bear in mind that one of French’s Beautiful and Life-Like Ambrotypes, Would be the most acceptable gift you could make; especially when put up either in one of his splendid new-style cases, or one of those beautiful Gold Pins or Lockets, which he is selling very cheap or the occasion.

The only Ambrotype Gallery in the City. No. 6, Union Building, J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from December 23 to 31, 1856.

1857 January 1. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) January 1, 1857, Vol. XI, No. 118, P. 3.

Something New. The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish the public with those new and beautiful pictures, styled “Enamelled Photographs.” They are taken on fine canvass and resemble a nice painted portrait and are as durable; and a much more correct likeness can be obtained in this way. They are suitable for sending to a distance, as you can enclose them in a letter and send them to any distance without injury, and they can be furnished for the low price of Fifty cents, or as low as the lowest , ad as good as the best.

Pictures put up in all their various styles, sizes, and prices. J. U. French, No. 6 Union Building.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 26, 1857.

1857 March 14. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) March 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

Take Notice. The undersigned, Daguerreotypers of Manchester, will for the future charge from one to three dollars, according to size, for putting pictures in cases bought of Pedlars, so that they will cost at least twenty-five cents more than the same cases and pictures bought at any rooms in the City. F. A. Brown, F. D. Hopkins, J. U. French & Co., R. A. Miller, A. H. Snow, J. Goddard.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to 17, 1857.

1857 March 31. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) March 31, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 39, P. 3.

J. U. French & Co. Call attention to their increased facilities for supplying the public with Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs. They have now re-fitted their Rooms, and it should be remembered, theirs is the only gallery in the city where Genuine Ambrotypes Can be obtained. Their Daguerreotypes will also compare favorably with any produced elsewhere, they have also in operation a complete apparatus for taking Enameled Photographs! In the best style. Their whole apparatus is in excellent order. Call and examine specimens, at No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange. J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to May 14, 1857.

1857 May 16. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) May 16, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 78, P. 3.

Melainotypes! Great Improvements in Picture Taking. J. U. French & Co. Wish to announce to the public that this is the only establishment in the city where the new and beautiful variety of pictures, called “Melainotypes,” can be obtained.

These pictures, by a new invention, are taken upon Sheet Iron, which has been expressly prepared for the purpose, and then enameled; and the style constitutes, in many important features, a great improvement on all other methods of taking pictures. For durability, there is no question of their superiority—They will receive a fall without a fracture; a bend without injury; may be washed off when soiled; be handled without the the face being marred, unless abused by such handling as would deface the best oil painting, and are more suitable for lockets than either Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

They have now excellent facilities for putting up in the best style, and are prepared to furnish the public with superior pictures of this kind; and also, as heretofore, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Photographs.

This is the only Gallery where the Genuine Ambrotypes can be obtained. Melainotypes and Photographs furnished for Fifty Cents Each! J. U. French & Co. No. 6 Union Building, Opposite Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from May 16 to July 25, 1857.

1857 July 24. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) July 24, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 136, P. 3.

Ambrotypes! Melainotypes! Daguerreotypes and Photographs!! At J. U. French & Co.’s Gallery, No. 6, Union Building, (opposite Merchants’ Ex.)

For firmness of tone and beauty of finish, our Ambrotypes excel any that can be taken in this city. Call and examine our specimens and see for yourselves.

Pictures taken as cheap as the cheapest, and warranted equal to the best. J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from July 24 to August 14, 1857.

1857 August 14. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) August 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 154, P. 4.

Letter from New York.—No. 8. From our New York Correspondent. Mr. Babbinger has his daguerreotype and bids farewell to Manchester. New York, Aug, 11, 1857.

Dear Mirror:—I am home. Congratulate me. But before leaving Manchester to find this end of the journey, my friends expressed a desire to have a keepsake, and therefore nothing must suit but that I give them a daguerreotype. We left High street and were not long in finding the spacious rooms of Messrs. J. U. French & Co., No. 6, Union Building (opposite Merchants’ Exchange).—Upon being ushered into their parlor, I was surprised at the many works of art scattered around the rooms. A gentleman who commanded a distinguishing degree of suavity (I see their advertisement in the Daily Mirror) approach me, and ask the size I preferred. They had cases from a square inch to a square foot, and I suppose can manufacture them a square yard if required. They could give a picture on glass, leather, sheet iron, steel, platinum, black board, canvass, or anything else. As regards cases, their assortment include velvet, leather, gutta-percha, and wood of all sorts. I had but little to say about it, and therefore, a square inch case, of gutta-percha, and a glass were set aside to receive in an everlasting style, my features.

In the operating room the Co. of the concern took me, and I was deposited without let or hinderance. A phrenological thing with two feelers was set against the rear of my cranium, to make me stay put—and “now Mr. Babbinger.” Said the Co., “hold your head up like a man, and look at this (see muzzle of the camera in daguerreotype).—Don’t wink, don’t sneeze, don’t look sour, but look natural and pleasant.” He retired behind the curtain, and I commenced to look pleasant,—succeeded with the exception of two winks, and one time I sneezed—notwith-stand his admonition not to sneeze.

He took my newself into a room painted black and soon emerged thence. It was a success, and so pleased was Mr. Co. that three more were taken, but for what purpose I have never ascertained. The best one can be seen by those desirous to see my plaintive cast of countenance, at No. 0012 High St.

Let me remark, in leaving, That French & Co., understand their business,—good company they always keep, as here I met the Editor of the prominent paper in Manchester, and others.

Good-buy, Manchester—good-bye, mills,—girls—Bedford—Hanover St. Church,—Daguerreotype Saloons, and apothecary shops,—Farewell, noble warriors of the “Antique and Horrible Regiment”—Miss Perrywinkle and Ganges if you have tears to shed, shed them now. And in short let me say to the most learned Judges, Senators elect, editors, friends private, and acquaintances, in the busy whirl of political life, au revoir. When you call upon your friends in New York, remember I should be pleased to meet you at 4444 Manhattan Island.

When I arrived in New York, two days after the above, I was home-sick and glad to read the newspaper and there discovered that the world had not ceased its untiring roll in my absence.

In my next I will give a resume of the prominent news of the past few weeks ad teach your Hodge Podge a lesson. Peleg Q. C. Babbiger, Manhattan Island.

1859 October 11. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) October 11, 1859, Vol. 9, No. 456, P. 3.

Ambrotypes! Now is your time to get a Good Picture For 25 Cents. At No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange, Either Ambrotype Or Melainotype, And warranted to fit. J. U. French.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 27, 1859.

French, Jotham A.

May 22, 2025Ambrotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, B. F. Hall, Dustin & French, French & Sawyer, John U. French, Jotham A. French, Keene New Hampshire, Manchester New Hampshire, Parkersburg Virgiia, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1855 6 Union Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1859 Address Unknown, Parkersburg, Virginia.

1859-1860 Richards’ Building, Keene, New Hampshire.

1855 September 1. Granite State Farmer. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 1, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

The New Pictures! Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes And Mezzographs. Messrs. J. A. French, & Co., Rooms No. 6 Union Building.

Operating Department conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, from the rooms of the celebrated Artists, Cutting and Baldwin (sic.) (Cutting & Bowdoin), Boston.

1855 October 11. The Farmers Cabinet. (Amherst, New Hampshire.) October 11, 1855, Vol. 54, No. 10, P. 2.

The County Fair. The Fair of the Hillsborough County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, at Nashua, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week…The following list of entries…

Incidentals, Special Improvements &c.—…

S. B. Richardson for photographs, F. A. Brown and J. A. French & Co. for ambrotypes…

1859 February 23. Farmer’s Museum. (Keene, New Hampshire.) February 23, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 30, P. 2.

We have received from our friend J. A. French, some very fine Photographs of scenes in Parkersburg, Va., taken by him on the spot. The river and steamboat views are very pretty.

1859 October 26. Farmer’s Museum. (Keene, New Hampshire.) October 26, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 13, P. 3.

The “Great Eastern” Has Not Arrived, But Dustin & French Would respectfully inform the citizens of Keene and vicinity that they are daily making Ambrotypes and Photographs. of every size, style and price.

The Photograph, or Paper Pictures, so much resembling the steel engraving, can be finished in India Ink, or beautifully colored in Oil or Water colors, giving the true colors of nature. This is a very desirable picture for framing, and the readiness with which an indefinite number of prints can be made from the negative without extra sittings, gives the preference over all other styles of portraiture.

The Patent Leather Picture, a style just introduced, is well adapted for mailing to an absent friend, and durable as the leather itself.

Miniatures Inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Fading Daguerreotypes and Portraits accurately copied.

Likenesses of small children made best between 10 and 12 A. M., in clear weather.

Ladies and gentlemen are cordially invited to call at our Gallery In Richards’ Building, 4 Doors North Of The Cheshire House, And examine specimens. S. C. Dustin, J. A. French.

Advertisement ran from October 26, 1859 to October 17, 1860

1859 November 9. Cheshire Republican. (Keene, New Hampshire.) November 9, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 15, P. 2.

Fine Pictures.—It is no more true that “a new broom sweeps clean,” than it is that a new firm always aims to be up with, if not a little beyond the times. This may be verified by a visit to the Ambrotype rooms of Messrs. Dustin & French, who are now getting out some as well finished pictures, both in Photograph and Ambrotypes, as we have seen anywhere. Both gentlemen are expert operators—Mr. French having practiced at the South for some time past—and those who patronize the establishment may be sure of having their work done in the most improved styles of the art.

1862 May 15. New Hampshire Sentinel. (Keene, New Hampshire.) May 15, 1862, Vol. LXIV, No. 20, P. 2.

Wednesday 30.—The case of Samuel C. Dustin vs Jotham A. French, both of Keene, was commenced, but no witnesses were sworn, as the def. became default, and damages were left to the Judge to be assessed.

1865 October 5. New Hampshire Sentinel. (Keene, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1865, Vol. LXVII, No. 40, P. 2.

Cheshire County Cattle Fair. List Of Premiums Awarded…

Miscellaneous…

S. C. Dustin, Keene, 2 cases photographs………1.00

French & Sawyer, 2 cases photographs………….1.00

1865 October 21. Cheshire Republican. (Keene, New Hampshire.) October 21, 1865, Vol. XXXI, No. 43, P. 2.

Conflagration In Keene. Last night this town was visited by the most disastrous conflagration which has ever occurred here.

A little before twelve o’clock the sound of fire alarm warned our citizens that the devouring element had got loose, and those who hastened out soon discovered the flames bursting from the rear portion of Richards’ block. In the course of an hour the fire had extended to the whole block which was soon destroyed, the efforts of the firemen only succeeding to prevent the spread of the flames to the Cheshire House on the south, and the dwelling houses on the east…

The following is a list of losses and insurances, as nearly as can be ascertained upon going to press…

French & Sawyer, Photographers, loss $2,000; no insurance.

S. C. Dustin, photographer…will suffer more or less from loss and inconvenience.

Fowler, S. J.

May 17, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Hart & Fowler, New York City, Penn Yan New York, Photographer, Rugg & Fowler, S. J. Fowler, Watertown New Yorkpioneeramericanphotographers

1854-1855 Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite Yates County Bank, Penn-Yan, New York.

N. D. Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1857 Washington Hall Block, Watertown, New York.

1858 Old Arcade Gallery, Watertown, New York.

1858-1859 Washington Hall Building, Watertown, New York.

1854 May 16. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

The Very Best Yet! A Good Daguerreotype And A Chance To Draw A Splendid Gold Watch! Worth $100. Or 4 of 6 Other Valuable Prizes, All for One Dollar.

S. J. Fowler, in consideration of the liberal patronage that has been bestowed upon him, and the very flattering favor with which his pictures have been received, together with a desire to increase his customers, that all may have a chance to get a Good Likeness, has been induced to offer the following rare inducements:

I have issued 1000 Tickets at One Dollar each. Each ticket is good for a Daguerreotype to be taken at my room, any time during the present year, and for one chance to draw one of the following Prizes.

One Splendid Gold Plated Lever Watch, worth…….$100

One Splendid Gold Plated Sporting Chain worth…..$ 40

One Splendid Gold Seal, with two Miniatures………$ 15

One Splendid Silver Detached Lever Watch………..$ 20

One Gold Watch Key…………………………………..$ 8

Twelve Gold Pens at $1 each,…………………….… $ 12

Total……………………………………………………$205

The above is a fair cash valuation of the Property to be distributed among the holders of tickets, after giving them a fair equivalent for their money, as the Daguerreotype will be as good and as well put up as can be got for one dollar, anywhere in Western New York. The Prizes will be distributed by a committee chosen by ticket holders, as they shall direct, as soon as the Tickets are all sold, which should be as soon as the first of June. Any person enclosing to me one dollar, Post Paid, I will return them a Ticket with my Signature, and take their Daguerreotype whenever they call for it, if before the first of January 1854.

The above Prizes, together with a fine collection of Specimen Pictures, can be seen at any time, Daguerrean Rooms, In Elmendorf’s Building, Nearly Opposite The Yates County Bank.

My facilities for Daguerreotyping are not equaled by any one in this vicinity. My rooms are newly and finely furnished, and I have the best arranged light to be found anywhere, which is a great consideration in Daguerreotypes. Call and see and be Convinced. Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.

Instructions, with all the late improvements, at a fair rate. Stock and Apparatus furnished at New York Prices. Don’t forget the place. Look for the Red Flag. S. J. Flower. Penn-Yan, May 2, 1854.

Advertisement ran on May 16 & 23, 1854.

1854 May 16. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes! “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.” S. J. Fowler would take this opportunity to say to his friends and the public generally, that inasmuch as his Pictures have been received with unusual admiration, it has induced him to locate in this place permanently, and he will forthwith enlarge his rooms and increase his facilities for supplying the demand of an approving public. Pictures taken in all weather in his rooms in Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite the Yates County Bank. Penn Yan, March 1854.

N. B. Look for the sign of the Red Flag.

Advertisement ran from May 16, 1854 to September 26, 1855.

1855 January 10. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) January 10, 1855, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 30, Whole No. 1921, P. 3.

Ticket Holders! Look To Your Interest! Do You Want Those Prizes? If So, come on and get the balance of those Tickets in Fowler’s Gift Enterprise, or induce some one to do so before the first of January, as the time fixed for the scheme will run out. It is your interest, not mine, that the Tickets should be sold; but in order to give entire satisfaction, I will extend the time for taking the Daguerreotypes, to suit your convenience. All Tickets sold after this date will be good for a Daguerreotype whenever called for, and the prizes will be distributed on the first of January. If the Tickets are all sold as soon as then. Only 300 Tickets now remain to be sold, and if each ticket holder makes a little effort they can all be sold this week without any difficulty.

I have just received a new and complete assortment of Cases of all the Latest Styles, some very fine for Holiday Presents!

What would be a finer gift than your Daguerreotype put up in one of my Fancy Cases. Remember for every Dollars’s worth taken at my room you get one chance at those Splendid Prizes. Now is your time—quick or you lose it.

I would here return my thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage I have received since I have been here. My success has been far beyond my expectation, which proves that Good Pictures are appreciated in Yates County.

I have lately been making great improvements in my chemical department, by which I am enabled to make much better pictures than ever before. By this, together with strict attention to business and a determination to please all, I hope to merit a continuance of your favors. S. J. Fowler. Penn-Yan, Dec. 26, 1854.

1855 October 17. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) October 17, 1855, Vol. XXXIX, No. 18, Whole No. 1961, P. 2.

But few are probably aware of the rapid progress that has been made in bringing the art of Daguerreotyping to perfection. The latest, and we may say the greatest improvement that has yet been made in the art, is that of taking Ambrotypes and Photographs on glass. The Ambrotypes are pictures taken on the back of plate glass, forming a picture that is seen in any light, and its natural position, not reversed as in Daguerreotypes. The picture is covered with a gum that hardens and forms a secure protection from dampness or dust. Indeed the picture can be destroyed only by breaking the glass. It is seen through the glass, and is equally clear and distinct seen at any angle. They are afforded at about the same rates as Daguerreotypes.

The Photographs are also taken on glass, and then by chemical process, the impression is transferred on to paper, presenting an appearance equal to the finest steel engraving, and any number of impressions can be taken from the same plate. Bring on light paper you are enabled to present your distant friends with a beautiful and accurate picture of yourself, and that at a trifling expense.

Mr. Wilson, successor to Mr. Flower, at his rooms, opposite the Yates County Bank, is now prepared to furnish all who wish with either Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Photographs in the highest style of the art.

1857 May 6. Northern New York Journal. (Watertown, New York.) May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.—Messrs. Rugg & Fowler have fitted up a fine Gallery in Washington Hall building, and are taking some excellent life-like likenesses, either Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype, Ambrograph, or Photograph. Indeed we have never seen better specimens of the art than from their Gallery. Their advertisement will be found in another column of our paper.

1857 May 6. Northern New York Journal. (Watertown, New York.) May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 4.

Removal! New Daguerrean Gallery! New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card Board. Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State. We, therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere. Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! And Coloring Them In Oil. Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them. Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes Made in the best Style for those who prefer them. Rugg & Fowler. Watertown, March 7, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 6 to August 12, 1857.

1857 May 7. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 2.

Daguerrean Artists. The tendency towards perfection in no art has been more steady and rapid than that of taking likenesses on silver, glass and other prepared substances. Pictures are now produced in such elegance of style, softness of tone, and exactness of likeness, on silver, glass, paper, paste-board, &c., as would astonish Daguerre himself could be revisit the earth and witness the progress the great art which bears his name has made within a few years past. Nor is any city or village more fortunate in the possession of skillful artists in this line than Watertown. The pictures now produced at Rugg & Fowler’s gallery in the Washington Hall block, evince a practical knowledge of the art in all its branches which marks a degree of perfection that may well be called complete.—Their rooms are very tastefully fitted up with new and elegant furniture for the express purpose of making an inviting retreat for all wishing to see their pictures or procure likenesses.

1857 May 7. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 3.

Removal! New Daguerrean Gallery. New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card B’d. Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State. We therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere. Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them. Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes made in the best style for those who prefer them. Rugg & Fowler. Watertown, May 1, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 7 to August 13, 1857.

1857 August 13. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) August 13, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 52, P. 3.

Dissolution. The Copartnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Rugg & Fowler, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be carried on in all its branches by G. S. Rugg. The debts against the firm will be paid by him, and all debts due the firm must be paid to him. G. S. Rugg, sic. O. S. Fowler. Watertown, Aug. 10, 1857.

Daguerreotyping will be renewed for the benefit of those who still adhere to them, and at reduced prices. S. G. Rugg.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to September 3, 1857.

1858 April 8. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Beautiful Pictures. At the gallery of Messrs. Hart & Hose, in the Arcade, Messrs. S. J. Fowler and hart are producing some of the best toned pictures we have ever seen. They are making Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs and Hallotypes of the very finest tone and finish. In the Photographs, Mr. Fowler possesses rare skill, and brings out a splendid picture.

The Hallotype is a new thing. It is a combination of two photographs, one of which is transparent, and through which the other is seen. This surpasses in softness of tone and in freshness of coloring, all the pictures we have seen produced by the Daguerrean art.—By turning to the Advertisement of Messrs. Hart & Fowler, the reader may see more in detail, the afforded at their gallery.

1858 April 8. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Spring Arrangement. Pictures For The Million! The old Arcade Gallery still takes the lead. Hart & Fowler Having Entered Into and arrangement for the purpose of making all kinds of Life-like Likenesses at the old stand of Hart & Hose, beg leave to say to all the good people hereabouts that they are now prepared to furnish all who may want them with Photographs, Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes In the very best style of the art. Mr. Fowler having lately been to the city, where he has spent three months with some of the best Photographers for the purpose of learning to make that much-admired style of Portraiture, and, in addition to three years experimenting heretofore, now feels confident that he can suit the most fastidious.

Mr. F. will devote his time to the making of Photographs, and Mr. Hart will attend to the Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Department, wherein his skill and taste stand unrivaled in Northern New York. By this arrangement we shall be enabled to keep all branches up to perfection.

We are weekly receiving, direct from the manufacturer, all the latest styles of Cases, Frames, &c.

Call and see us before getting your work done elsewhere, as we are sure we can suit you as to quality or price. Watertown, April 1858.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to June 10, 1858.

1858 November 28. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) November 28, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Now I ‘M Ready! Come And See Me & Bring Along Your Friends. New Sky-Light Room Just Complete In Washington Hall Gallery, Which Is Now The Best Light In Town.

S. J. Fowler has now the pleasure to inform his friends and the public generally, that he is on hand at the above place with greatly increased facilities for making Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melaneotype, &c., In the very best style. Call and see my splendid collection of pictures. All work warranted. S. J. Fowler.

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1858 to March 17, 1859.

1859 March 31. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) March 31, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 32, P. 3.

Bought Out S. J. Fowler Having purchased T. N. Foster’s interest in the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, Has the pleasure of informing his patrons and the public generally, that he will now “run the machine” on his “own hook.”

It is now two years since Mr. Fowler commenced making “sun pictures” in these rooms with Mr. Rugg, and having been connected with him nearly all the time since, in such a way as to have to divide the profits with some other parties, he has been obliged to charge more for the same work than he will, now that he has the whole profits himself. Persons wishing Ambrotypes, Melainotypes; Photographs, will bear in mind that Mr. Fowler was the first to introduce and make these kind of pictures successfully in Watertown.

Having learned the business in New York City of the best Artists and Chemists, he has in the last four years taught the science to more than one hundred of the principal Daguerreotypist and others in this and the Western States and Canada.

Remember if you want pictures that are made in a scientific and artistic manner, and that will be Permanent, give Fowler a call in Washington Hall Building, Watertown, N. Y. March 30, 1859.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to June 16, 1859.

1859 May 5. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) May 5, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 37, P. 4.

—Fowler’s Gallery of Art. Fowler, at the Washington Hall, Watertown is making some very fine photographs, ambrotypes, melainotypes, &c., &c. His elegant rooms have undergone the Spring renovation so indicative of business prosperity, and no-where can more fashionable or pleasant reception parlors be found, than at his gallery.—Those who come to Watertown for pictures will get a first-class article, at the cheapest rate, by calling on Fowler. A good picture, at a low price, is a desideratum now-a-days.

1859 October 13. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 2.

—Another Photograph. Our much-esteemed friend and fellow townsman has placed us under renewed favors by the very fine photograph taken of our junior. No finer pictures in the State are taken than those by Mr. Fowler, whose fine rooms, in Washington Hall building, are a pleasant place in which to spend a profitable hour in examining the heads of such of our townsmen and country residents as are there visible. Call and get your picture—You will never regret it.

1859 October 13. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 4.

Do You Want A Perfect representation of yourself or friend, in the shape of an Ambrotype, Photograph, or Melainotype, Then Go To The Washingt’n Hall Gallery And Let Flower Take your Likeness in his Inimitable Style.

Please Bear In Mind that I am permanently located in Watertown, and shall turn out such work as will recommend me to the most fastidious.—Thankful for the very liberal patronage I have received for the past two years in this place, I would say that it shall be my endeavor to please all who may favor me with a call, in the hope that I may have a continuance of their patronage.

Pictures in any of the above Styles, made and put up in every variety of Frames or Cases, of which I shall keep a large assortment, At very Low Prices.

Pictures Set in Lockets, Pins or Rings, with neatness and Despatch.

Stereoscopic Pictures of Persons, or Views of Dwellings, Taken In A Scientific Manner.

Old Daguerreotypes Enlarged To any size, and Photographed In The Best Style Of The Art, Plain, or in Oil or Water Colors.

My Rooms Are Large, pleasantly located, and easy of access. Open at all hours of the day for Business, and in the evening for inspection. Please call and examine Specimens, of which I have the largest assortment in Northern New York.

Don’t Wait for Clear Weather, As I prefer Cloudy Weather for making Fine Pictures, excepting for children. Bring them on bright days and in the morning.

Remember I Am Not To Be Outdone, Either In Quality Of Work, Or Prices. S. J. Fowler, Artist. Watertown, October, 1859.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to December 29, 1859.

1859 December 8. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) December 8, 1859, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 3.

Proclamation! Whereas it is my determination to please everybody the coming Holidays, therefore every good and loyal subject of my Kingdom (which is universal) is hereby commanded to go to the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, and let Fowler take their Likenesses, and have them set in those Lovely Holiday Cases, that I may please their friends on Christmas by leaving them in their stockings.

Given under my hand and Seal this, the seventh day of December, 1859. Santa-Claus.

Advertisement ran from December 8 to 29, 1859.

1859 December 15. The New York Reformer. (Watertown, New York.) December 15, 1859, Vol. X, No. 17, P. 2.

—A Genuine Likeness Of John Brown may be seen by calling at Hart’s Gallery in the Arcade, or at Fowler’s Rooms, in Washington Hall Building. They are from a photograph taken of Brown at Winsted, Conn., in 1857, and may be relied on as genuine.

Ford, Frank

May 12, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereoviewsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Ford & Oakley, Ford Brothers, Frank Ford, Photographer, Ravenna Ohiopioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1861 Seymour’s Block, North Side of the Square, Ravenna, Ohio.

1861-1863 Main Street, one door East of the Ravenna Book Store, Ravenna, Ohio.

1863 Opposite the Democratic Office, Ravenna, Ohio.

1863-1867 Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

1856 November 13. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 13, 1856, New Series Vol. 3, No. 14, Whole No. 792, P. 3.

New Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms. F. Ford, Artist, has purchased the Ambrotype Rooms in Seymour’s Block, and is now ready to take [any] style of likenesses ever made in this country, embracing Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Shpereotypes and Ambrographs. Having had longer experience in the business than any operator in town, and as good instruments and chemicals, and by close application to his business, with a thorough knowledge of all the improvements of the art, he is confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.

Mr. F. would cordially invite all to call at his rooms and examine his large collection of specimens, whether wishing likenesses or not, and be convinced that it is the place to get them when wanted.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children. All pictures put up in the most approved style, and backed up with the same material used by North, Ryder and Mrs. Short of Cleveland, and all first-class artists, viz: Black Varnish that will not crack. Instead of cheap cotton velvet.

Don’t forget the place, Seymour’s Block, opposite the Court House. Ravenna, Nov. 13, 1856.

Advertisement ran from November 13, 1856 to May 28, 1857.

1856 December 18. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 18, 1856, New Series Vol. 3, No. 19, Whole No. 797, P. 3.

The Place For Pictures.—“Secure the shadow ere the substance fades,” is an old adage and a good one. It is not only a pleasant privilege, but in one sense, it is a sacred duty to secure the portraits or likenesses of those we love. Time, chance and change are continually at work, separating friends, breaking up homes and severing kindred ties. The shadow is never the reality, but a beautiful picture of a friend, when he is gone, calls up a thousand pleasant memories. There was a time, when it required almost a fortune to obtain a likeness, now they can be secured, done with unsurpassed accuracy and beauty, almost for the asking.

We called the other day, at the Daguerrean Rooms of Frank Ford, in Seymour’s block. His collection is admirable and the specimens of his own work exhibit superior skill and a perfect knowledge of the Art.—Go and look at his pictures. You will be sure to get one for yourself.

1857 June 4. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 4, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 43, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery Of Art.—We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Frank Ford, in another column.—The pictures taken by Mr. F. are remarkable for their life-like appearance, the process by which he takes them enabling him to give the natural color of the hair, eyes, complexion and dress. We recommend those in quest of a good picture to call and examine his specimens.

1857 June 4. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 4, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 43, Whole No. 621, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Photographs And Daguerreotypes. F. Ford, Artist, would take this method to return his most sincere thanks to his numerous friends and patrons for their very liberal patronage, and would say that he has recently re-fitted and arranged his rooms in the most extensive and convenient style, making it one of the most pleasantest and best arranged galleries in Northern Ohio, and having secured all the latest improvements pertaining to the Photographic Art, he is better than ever prepared to furnish the people of Portage county with the best of every style of likeness known to the art.

Photographs Of all sizes, from the common Daguerreotype size to life size, taken from common Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, and colored in oil or water colors.

Ambrotypes. Nothing need be said in regard to Ford’s common size Ambrotypes, as his large increase of custom shows that they are duly appreciated by the lovers of the Fine Arts.

But having purchased a new instrument and apparatus of the largest size—being four times as large as any other instrument in the county—he is enabled to make Ambrotypes and Photographs, cabinet size from small Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes, which for depth of tone, beauty of finish and durability can not be equaled by any other process.

The instrument being new and patented, Ford has secured the extensive patent right for this county.—Therefore having no competition in magnified Ambrotypes, he will furnish them to all for a small consideration—not more than has been usually charged for likenesses one fourth the size.

Daguerreotypes. The chemicals and apparatus in this department are always kept in working order, and all who prefer this style of likeness, can have them on the shortest notice.

Something New: Pictures On Patent Leather. Just the thing to send by mail—acknowledged by all to be the best thing for that purpose known. Call and get a dozen for your friends.

Finally, if you want a first best likeness of any size or description, call at Ford’s Rooms, and examine his large collection of specimens, and learn his prices before securing them elsewhere, and you will be convinced that it is the place to “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

Rooms in Seymour’s Block, north side of Public Square. [Ravenna, June 4, 1857.

Advertisement ran from June 4 to December 17, 1857.

1857 October 15 The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 15, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 10, Whole No. 641, P. 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Twelfth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society, held at the Fair Grounds in Ravenna, on the 28th, 29^th, and 30^th of September, 1857…

Class 17—On Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles…

Frank Ford, best show of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and plain photographs, for each a Diploma.

L. V. Staffer & Co., best show of colored photographs, Diploma.

1857 December 24. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 24, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 19, Whole No. 650, P. 3.

Pictures.—Don’t forget, in purchasing your Christmas and New Year’s gifts, to go to Ford’s Gallery of Art and get a likeness for your friend. There is nothing more appropriate, and nothing will be more valued by your friend than a correct likeness of yourself, put up in the highest style of the art. The place to get it is at Ford’s.—He has a lot of fancy cases on hand.

Advertisement ran on December 24 & 31, 1857

1857 December 31. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 31, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 20, Whole No. 561, P. 2.

Get Your Ambrotypes, and Photographs at Ford’s Gallery of Art. They are made there in a style that few can equal and none can exceed. First Premium awarded at the county fair in competition with the other artists of this place. December 24.

Advertisement ran from December 31, 1857 to June 17, 1858.

1858 August 19. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 19, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 1, Whole No. 540, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery Of Art, Frank Ford Artist, Would take this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the people of Portage county and vicinity for their very liberal patronage, during the time he has been in Ravenna.

His large increase of business is the strongest evidence to him that his efforts to produce the best pictures known to the Photographic Art, are duly appreciated. And at the same time he would state hat he has recently put in a New Light, making it the largest and best light in this section of the country, and has also purchased a large and superior Instrument! Of Late And Improved Manufacture, being the best ever used in this place. He will assure all that no pains or expense will be spared to keep pace with every real improvement, so that he may not only merit a continuance, but an increase of patronage.

Ford’s Ambrotypes. Having practiced this branch of the art ever since its first introduction into Ohio, three years ago, he is confident that the manner in which he finishes his Ambrotypes, for durability, brilliancy and truthfulness, none can excel.

Ford’s Photographs. Portraits and Views, both large and small, are acknowledged by all artists and judges to be equal to any made in the Union.

Ford’s Melainotypes are just the thing for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. They are made on thin sheet iron, and can be sent by mail without injury.

Ford’s Daguerreotypes. Any one in want of one of those old fashioned Daguerreotypes can obtain one at Ford’s, which will be as enduring as time.

Ford’s Stereoscope Portraits are admired by all who see them, and pronounced ahead of anything yet.

Ford’s Copies of Old Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes, of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, and finished in India ink, Oil or Water Colors, are as good as portraits from life.

Portraits of Invalids and Deceased Persons and Views, taken in any part of the country, on short notice.

Bring on those little ones ere the bud is nipped.

Every style of Photographic picture which the art can produce, that is made by any artist who takes his reputation upon his work, will be done at Ford’s in the best possible manner to insure Durability, beauty of finish, and truthfulness of expression.

Prices as low as at any Gallery where good work is done; but he will not attempt to compete in that respect with irresponsible traveling concerns, who are obliged to sell their work for a mere pittance, on account of its inferiority.

Gallery in Seymour Block, North side of the Square, Ravenna, O. Aug. 19, 1858.

Advertisement ran from August 19, 1858 to May 26, 1859.

1858 August 26. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 26, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 2, Whole No. 541, P. 3.

Pictures.—Those of our readers who may feel inclined to have pictures—either photographs, ambrotypes or daguerreotypes—of themselves or friends taken by an experienced artist, would do well to call at the rooms of Frank Ford, in Seymour’s Block. Mr. F. stands at the head of his profession, and those who patronize him are sure of getting an equivalent for the money invested. There is no mistake about this; if there is, we can be set down as a false prophet.—See advertisement in another column.

1858 September 30. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 30, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 7, Whole No. 546, P. 3.

Agricultural. At the Thirteen Annual Fair held in Ravenna, by the Portage County Agricultural Society, on the 20th, 21st, 22d of September, 1858, the following premiums were awarded!…

Class 28.—Pictures.

Frank Ford, Ravenna, best Photographs, Ambrotypes, and Daguerreotypes a Diploma…

The Committee report an oil painting and tinsel painting of Miss Lucy Baldwin’s, as being very fine, and recommend to the public notice the Stereoscopes, Photographs &c. of Mr. Frank Ford, of Ravenna.

1859 March 30. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 30, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 1, Whole No. 261, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery of Art. Frank Ford, Artist, Would take this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the people of Portage County and vicinity for their liberal patronage, during the time he has been in Ravenna.

His large increase of business is the strongest evidence to him that his efforts to produce the best Pictures known to the Photographic Art, are duly appreciated. And at the same time he would state that he has recently put in a New Light! Making it the largest and best arranged Light in this section of the country: and has also purchased a large and superior Instrument, Of Late and Improved Manufacture, being the best ever used in this place. He will assure all that no pains or expense will be spared to keep pace with every Real Improvement, so that he may not only merit continuance, but an increase of patronage.

Ford’s Ambrotypes. Having practiced this branch of the art ever since its First Introduction Into Ohio, Three Years Ago, he is confident that the manner in which he finishes his Ambrotypes, for durability. Brilliancy, and truthfulness, non can excel.

Ford’s Photographs, Portraits and Views both large and small are acknowledged by all artists and judges to be equal to any made in the Union.

Ford’s Melainotypes. Are just the thing for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. They are made on thin sheet iron, and can be sent by mail without injury.

Ford’s Daguerreotypes. Any one in want of one of those Old Fashioned Daguerreotypes, can obtain one at Ford’s which will be as enduring as Time.

Ford’s Stereoscopic Portraits. Are admired by all who see them, and pronounced ahead of anything yet.

Ford’s Copies of Old Daguerreotypes Or Ambrotypes, of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, and finished in India ink, Oil, or Water Colors, are as good as portraits from life.

Portraits of Invalids and Deceased Persons, and Views, taken in any part of the country, on short notice.

Bring on those little ones ere the bud is nipper.

Every style of Photographic picture which the art can produce, that is made by any artist who stakes his reputation upon his work, will be done at Ford’s in the best possible manner to insure Durability, beauty of finish, and truthfulness of expression.

Prices as low as at any Gallery where good work is done: but he will not attempt to compete in that respect with irresponsible concerns, traveling who aren’t obliged to sell their work for a mere pittance, on account of its inferiority. Gallery in Seymour’s Block, North side of the Square, Ravenna, O. Aug. 11. [1858]

Advertisement ran from March 30 to May 18, 1859

1859 May 4. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 4, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 6, Whole No. 266, P. 3.

A Very Fine Picture—At the room of Frank Ford may be seen a life size colored photograph of Mr. Abram Olmstead, late of Roots own. This picture was copied from a small size Ambrotype, and is remarkable for its truthful and natural expression. The painting which is admirable was done by Mr. John H. Bostwick. Mr. Ford is getting up a number of Pictures of this kind. The value of such a portrait of a deceased friend can hardly be estimated. Mr. Ford’s rooms are open to visitors daily.

1859 May 25. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 25, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 9, Whole No. 269, P. 3.

The throng that visit (and have their likenesses taken at) Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, daily pronounce his work superior to any in the county, and none go away dissatisfied in regard to his prices, which are lower according to quality of work than at any other place. Call and see those splendid Photographs in Oil.

1859 June 1. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 1, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 10, Whole No. 270, P. 3.

Ford’s facilities for making every style of Photographic picture are superior to any in the county, and the people of Portage will find it to their interest to get their work done by him instead of patronizing irresponsible travelling concerns, who have few or no facilities for doing good work. Prices satisfactory to all.

1859 August 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 17, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 21, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Ford’s Ambrotype Rooms.—One of the greatest blessings of this age, is the delightful perfection to which the art of Picture taking’ has been carried.—The people of Portage county, are particularly fortunate in having among them so competent an artist as Frank Ford, of Ravenna. His rooms are almost continually thronged, and yet he never wearies in taking good pictures

He is now introducing a new style of India Ink Picture, that is becoming as popular as it is valuable. There is no style of picture that ford does not make, and the careful reading of his advertisement as they appear in the Democrat, and visits to his rooms will convince all parties of this fact, and these are the days to get pictures taken, for the work is of the best kind, and the prices down to the lowest figure.

1859 August 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 17, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 21, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Ambrotypes at Reduced Prices. 50 Cts. Fifty Cents will buy one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes, put in case.

Twelve Reasons Why you should get your Ambrotypes and Photographs At. Ford’s.

1st. He has large, cool, pleasant Rooms, the walls of which are completely covered with a great variety of splendid Pictures; a fine collection of Stereoscopic Pictures. he will always be courteous and obliging to those who visit his Rooms—all of which will tend to make people pleasant and give a happy expression to their phiz.

2d. He has the best Apparatus in the County.

3d. He has the best arranged Side and Sky-lights, giving just the right blending and shade, without which no Picture can be made life-like.

4th. He compounds his own Chemicals, therefore knows they are what they should be.

5th. His work is acknowledged by all to be superior to any in this section of the country.

6th. He puts up Ambrotypes cheaper, according to quality, than any one else in Portage County.

7th. His photographs, Large or Small. Plain, or in Oil or in Water Colors, are not excelled in the world.

8th. He makes every desirable variety of Photographic Picture known to the Art.

9th. He copies old faded Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes to any size—from the smallest Miniature to Cabinet and Life-Size—and finishes them in India Ink, Oil, or Water Colors, equal to Portraits from Life.

10th. He almost always gets a good Likeness the first trial, so that the patience of those sitting will not be wearied by useless guess work and blunders, too common among a certain class of Picture Makers.

11th. He seldom fails to get good Likenesses of small children.

12th. You can always depend upon getting cheaper more durable, more life-like, better finished Ambrotypes or Photographs, than at any other place in Portage Co., at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery Of Art, Seymour’s Building, Ravenna, O. August 17, 1859.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to December 28, 1859.

1859 September 21. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 21, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 26, Whole No. 286, P. 3.

Agricultural Fair at Burton. From our Special Reporter. September is the month of Fairs, although in consideration of the frosts &c. the farmers hardly esteem it a fair month. The members of the Geauga County Agricultural Fair…

The West end of the main part of the building is two stories high, and in this ‘the people delighted to dwell.’ There is one room in the upper story, and that was devoted more especially to the Fine Arts. The side of the room were adorned by a large collection of Photographs and Ambrotypes, principally from Frank Ford’s Gallery of Art, of Ravenna. The latter were some of Ford’s best, and as a matter of course, took the first premium. It is a kind of a way he has!

1859 September 28. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 28, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 27, Whole No. 287, P. 3.

Fourteenth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society…The art department contained a large number of specimens of Photographs, plain, in crayon and oil. Ambrotypes &c. from the gallery of the Ravenna artist, Frank Ford… **The Art Committee did not issue a report.

1859 October 7. The Jeffersonian Democrat. (Chardon, Ohio.) October 7, 1859, Vol. X, No. 40, Whole No. 508, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Geauga Co. Agricultural Society at their Annual Fair for 1859….

Best show of sphereotypes, T. Shaw Dip.

Best show of daguerreotypes F. Ford Dip.

1859 October 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 12, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 29, Whole No. 289, P. 3.

We Live By Exchange.—At Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art you can get any amount of Ambrotypes and Photographs, in exchange for Good Wood!

1859 November 23. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 23, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 35, Whole No. 295, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!! Pictures!!!—The Holidays are coming, and what present can be more prized by Friends, Relatives or Lovers, than one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes or Photographs, “Time flies swiftly.’

Don’t wait, but call without delay at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, and get from one to a dozen likenesses for your friends.

Tell your neighbor! Tell Everybody!! That until after the Holidays they can get a good likeness in a case, or a Melainotype to send by mail for 25 cts.

Don’t all come at once, but we can wait on from 297 to 379 every day; and the pictures are warranted to be as good as any ever made in Portage county, except Photographs. Nov23.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to December 7, 1859.

1859 November 23. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 23, 1859, New Series Vol. 6, No. 13, Whole No. 607, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!! Pictures!!! The Holidays Are Coming, and what present can be more prized by friends, relatives or lovers, than one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes or Photographs!

Time flies swiftly! Don’t wait, but call without delay at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, and get from one to a dozen likenesses for your friends.

Tell your neighbor! tell everybody!! that until after the Holidays they can get a good likeness in a case, or a Melainotype to send by mail for 25 Cents.

Don’t all come at once, but we can wait on from 297 to 379 every day; and the pictures are warranted to be as good as any ever manufactured in Portage county, except Photographs. Ravenna, November 23, 1859.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to December 21, 1859.

1860 January 4. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 4, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 6, Whole No. 1566, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 41, Whole No. 301, P. 4.

Ambrotypes at Reduce Prices. 50 Cts. 50 Cts. Fifty Cents will buy one of Frank Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes, put in case.

Advertisement was recorded on January 4 & 11, 1860.

1860 January 18. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 18, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 8, Whole No. 1568, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 43, Whole No. 303, P. 3.

Frank Ford’s Advertisement—will the reader look at it? Mr. Ford ranks with the best Artists in the Country; and certainly achieves great success in taking pictures. His rooms are pleasant and inviting; and no man strives more faithfully to please his customers than Frank Ford the Artist.

1860 January 18. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 18, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 8, Whole No. 1568, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 43, Whole No. 303, P. 2.

1860 1860 The World Yet Moves! Important Events Continue To Occur!! And will to the End of Time!!! Peace Reigns In Europe! The Spaniards have Vanquished their Foes in Africa!!

The Union Is Preserved and Ford, the Artist, Still lives to proclaim to the people of Portage Co. and mankind in general, that he continues to make true representations of the features, with such expression as to embody character, of those who ae fortunate in going to his Gallery for their Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c.

Grateful to an appreciating multitude of friends and patrons, for their favors during the past three years, he would say to all, that no effort will be spared to make the Best Likenesses Of Every Description For The Smallest Amount Of Money; His policy being to give the benefit of his large increase of patronage to his patrons.

Prices For Ambrotypes As Low, At All Times, As At Any Traveling Or Stationary Rooms.

Ford’s Photographs, (By the way the best style of Pictures made,) are not surpassed in the world, and are sold at prices, that will please every one. The Negatives from which they are made are preserved, and Duplicates can be made at any time.

Have you old fading Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased or absent friends? Take them to Ford and he will make a Photograph, and finish it in India Ink, true to life, and will be as permanent as time. Or, if desired, he will make a Photograph Life or Cabinet Size, and finish it in Oil or Water Colors.

Let It Be Distinctly Understood, that Pictures of Small Children will not be made for less than 50 Cents, and that they must be brought in before 2 o’clock P. M., in fair weather.

“Nota Bena.”—Every kind of Produce, Wood, etc., etc., taken in exchange for Pictures.

No person hereafter can have a Picture until paid for.

Remember The Place To Get The Best Work For The Money, Is At Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, Seymour’s Building, Ravenna, O.

Advertisement was recorded from January 18 to March 21, 1860.

1861 May 15. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 15, 1861, Old Series—Vol. 32, No. 25, Whole No. 1637, New Series–Vol. VIII, No. 8, Whole No. 372, P. 3.

Notice. Having disposed of my Rooms to Henry T. Gatchell, I would recommend him to my former friends and patrons of Portage County. Those wishing to have pictures made, would do well to call. Frank Ford.

1862 July 30. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 30, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 35, Whole No. 1637, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 18, Whole No. 435, P. 3.

Frank Ford, at his Daguerrean Rooms, One door East of the Ravenna Book Store, Main st., will furnish gratis every new Volunteer in Portage County for the 104th Regiment or for filling up the old Regiment under the late call of the President a photographic likeness, if each will call at his rooms and sit for the same.

1862 October 8. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 8, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 46, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 28, Whole No. 445, P. 3.

The County Fair. The Seventeenth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society took place last week upon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…Frank Ford, Photographs.

1862 October 15. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 15, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 47, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 29, Whole No. 446, P. 3.

The Garrettsville Fair. If success be the criterion of merit, as some theorists aver, then the success of the Highland Union Agricultural association indicates the highest order of merit.

The third fair of the Society, held last week upon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at their Fair Grounds at Garrettsville astonished every body, and gratified as much as it surprised…

Frank Ford, of Ravenna, added very much indeed to the interest of this feature of the exhibition with his large collection of photographs, Cartes de Visites, &c. Visitors lingered about Ford’s little photograph gallery, never wearied with looking…

1862 November 5. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 5, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 50, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 33, Whole No. 449, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Association, October, 1862…

Discretionary List…

Photographic Albums, diploma, Frank Ford, Ravenna.

1862 November 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 12, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 51, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 34, Whole No. 450, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Association, October, 1862. (Continued.) By some mistake, the Premiums awarded on Fine Arts, Ornamental Work, &c., were omitted in last week’ published list. Please publish them…

Best plain photographs, Frank Ford, Ravenna………Diploma.

Best card photographs, Frank Ford, Ravenna……….Diploma.

Best India Ink, same…………………………………Diploma.

1862 December 10. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 10, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 3, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 38, Whole No. 454, P. 2.

Preserve Your Card Photographs. At Frank Ford’s, First door east of Ravenna Book Store, Sigh of the Big Camera. You will find a splendid assortment of Photographic Albums, superior to anything ever before brought to town, ranging in price from $1 to $10.

There is nothing more suitable for a Christmas or New Year’s Gift than one of them.

Call and see them.

Advertisement ran from December 10 to 24, 1862.

1862 December 10. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 10, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 3, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 38, Whole No. 454, P. 3.

If you have an old, fading Ambrotype or Daguerreotype of a deceased friend or relative, take it to Ford’s, and he will make a photograph true to life and such as will endure for all time. Ford finishes Photographic Pictures in India Ink, making a superb picture. We saw a beautiful one of this style of finish last Monday. Call on Ford, and see this style of pictures.

1863 May 6. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 6, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 24, New Series–Vol. X, No. 7, Whole No. 475, P. 3.

Ford Has Moved his Photograph Rooms across the S\street, opposite the Democrat office. He will there serve his old customers, as usual.

A fine stock of Albums just received.

1863 November 25. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 25, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 1, New Series–Vol. X, No. 36, Whole No. 504, P. 3.

Frank Ford is removing to his new Photograph Room, in Poe’s new block, and on Friday this week, will be in readiness to greethis friends and patrons in his pleasant headquarters. This room was constructed expressly for him, and is superior to most operating rooms in the country—he has the best of light, and the most ample facilities for taking pictures. His success as an artist will be greatly augmented by his new advantages, and his establishment will be more popular than ever.

1863 December 16. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 16, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 4, New Series–Vol. X, No. 39, Whole No. 507, P. 1.

Enrollment List Of Residents of Portage County, as returned to the provost Marshal of the 19^th District, and copied from the Rolls on file in his Office. Ravenna Class L…

Ford, Frank.

1864 February 3. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) February 3, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 11, New Series–Vol. X, No. 46, Whole No. 514, P. 3.

Ford’s New Gallery—Allusion has been before made in these columns to Frank Ford’s New Photograph Gallery in Poe’s Block, and again mention is made thereof, for the purpose of saying that in this most valuable and delicate art Ford works with an enthusiasm and success that puts him in the front ranks of the Photographers of the country.—His Gallery is filled with samples of his excellent work—and there is no style of pictures he does not execute with appropriate grace and elegance. The reader is referred to another column to find what Ford has to say for himself, on this picture-esque subject.

1864 February 3. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) February 3, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 11, New Series–Vol. X, No. 46, Whole No. 514, P. 3.

Frank Ford’s Photograph Gallery, In Poe’s New Brick Building. I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to my numerous friends and patrons for their very liberal and generous patronage for the past year. Although not having been favorably situated, and not having asked by way of advertisement any one to come to my Rooms, for Pictures, the amount of work I have done is unprecedented in the history of Picture making in Portage County—a compliment which I assure my patrons is highly appreciated.

My present Rooms having been built expressly for use and under my own supervision, aided by thirteen years’ experience in the Photograph Business, I flatter myself that my arrangement of light, &c., are not surpassed in the country.

And having a number of competent assistants, I am better prepared than ever to do first class work with despatch. I would therefore invite all wishing Photographs to give me a call, and especially those little children, of whom I seldom fail to get a good likeness as thousands will attest.

Particular attention paid to making Enlarged Photographs from old Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and finishing them in India Ink. Having made many from Pictures badly defaced and have given universal satisfaction.

No Photograph can be more durable than one finished in India Ink, assertions to the contrary notwithstanding, as it is one of the most permanent paints known.

Always on hand and for sale, a well selected stock pf Photograph Albums, Frames, and Cases of many desirable patterns, and all other articles usually sold in such establishments.

I am aware that it is difficult to suit the notions of some in what constitutes a good Photograph Portrait.—But it will be my endeavor to make Portraits which judges will pronounce first class, combining good positions with the proper amount of light and shade, to give the best possible expression, without which a photograph is useless.

Prices uniform and Reasonable, For all kinds of work.

If you would secure the Best Photographs, Large or Small, call on Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to November 16, 1864.

1864 September 21. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 21, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 44, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 27, Whole No. 547, P. 3.

Just received and for sale at Ford’s Photograph Gallery, the best stock of Albums ever brought to Ravenna, selected by Mr. Ford at the manufactories in Massachusetts, which will be sold at very low prices for the times. Call and look at them before purchasing.

1864 October 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 12, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 550, P. 3.

Hezekiah M. Ford’s Estate. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Hezekiah Ford, late of Portage County, deceased. Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 26, 1864.

1864 October 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 12, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 550, P. 3.

Notice. All persons indebted to the firm of Ford Brothers, Photographers, are requested to call and settle, as it necessary that the accounts should be settled immediately. Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 26, 1864.

1864 November 23. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 23, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 1, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 36, Whole No. 556, P. 2.

Frank Ford’s Photographic Art Gallery, Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio. Thankful to an appreciating public for their very liberal patronage in times past, we will endeavor in the future to merit a continuance of the same.

By being courteous and obliging to our customers.

By making the best, and most durable work known to the art. Our Photographs do not fade or turn yellow in a few week time.

By taking especial pains to secure Card Photographs or other pictures of children.

By having a superior light and new combinations of chemicals known only to ourselves, we can make negatives of children in less time than heretofore known to the art.

By not turning you off with your little ones after securing negatives of the rest of the family, as others are in a habit of doing.

By expecting the custom of the balance of the family, when the children are brought to us.

By Preserving all our negatives, which now number many thousand, and filling orders promptly from every part of the Union and as much of Rebeldom as our gallant soldiers have conquered.

By keeping the best stock of Photograph frames, and selling them for less money than they can be bought elsewhere.

By making the Album trade a specialty. Our stock is the best in town and prices the lowest. Look at them before purchasing.

By making it the interest of the people of Portage County and distant cities to call on us for anything in our line, before purchasing elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from November 23, 1864 to January 18, 1865.

1864 November 30. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 30, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 2, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 37, Whole No. 557, P. 4.

Gems! Gems!! Gems!!! Seem to be in demand just now, and to supply that demand, Frank Ford has procured the very best apparatus for making those beautiful little pictures, ever made, and with it the exclusive right to use the Gem Camera in Portage County. Don’t all go at once for Gems, because he can’t make 3000 per day, but can make as many as any live man, and all will be supplied in due time.

1864 December 14. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 14, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 4, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 39, Whole No. 559, P. 3.

Frank Ford, the Artist in Poe’s Block, Ravenna has been producing a number of enlarged photographs of rare excellence and perfection. One was shown us a day or two ago of the late Mrs. Bateman, made from a small card Photograph, which is a gem of perfection, and most convincing proof of Ford’s skill in this branch of the art. We also saw a fine picture of the late Gen. King, and pictures of others, reproduced from the small pictures, all which show the wonderful power of art when developed by the skilful and accomplished artists. The first picture alluded to may be seen at Ford’s Gallery, and any who, desire to procure a pine picture as a memento of a deceased friend, will find upon inspection of his work that Ford can gratify their utmost wishes in this respect.

1864 December 21. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 21, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 5, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 560, P. 3.

Ford has just received a superb lot of Photographic Albums, for Christmas. A great chance for bargains, as they must be sold this week to make room for others to arrive next week for New Years. Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. His rooms will be open evenings during the Holidays.

1865 January 18. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 18, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 44, Whole No. 564, P. 2.

Special Income Tax. Five per cent on Income of 1863.List of Portage Co. Income Tax Payers…

Ravenna…

Ford, Frank…..30.65

1865 February 1. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) February 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 11, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 46, Whole No. 566, P. 2.

Frank Ford, Photographer. Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio. Every style of picture known to the art, executed in the best possible manner, with prompiness. Prices as low as elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to July 12, 1865.

1865 February 1. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) February 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 11, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 46, Whole No. 566, P. 3.

Ford the Artist, is bound to keep pace with all improvements in the Photograph business—He is now at great expense making preparation to introduce a new and beautiful style of picture, which is becoming very popular in the Eastern cities. He will be ready to exhibit specimens, and furnish the picture loving public with perfect Gems of Art, next week.

1865 February 8. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) February 8, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 12, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 47, Whole No. 567, P. 2.

$25.00 Reward $25.00. Stolen from the subscriber Jan. 31st. a Rat Terrier dog, he is mouse color and tan, a white spot on his breast. Has two claws on one of his hind legs, and answers to the name Tell. $5.00 will be paid for the dog, and $20.00 for the thief on convection. Frank Ford, Ravenna, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from February 8 to 15, 1865.

1865 March 1. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 15, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 70, Whole No. 570, P. 3.

Frank Ford, Photographer, has just received a new and well selected stock of Photograph Albums, which will be sold at reduced prices. Look at his stock before purchasing, and satisfy yourself that at Ford’s, is the place to buy albums, as well as to get the best Photographs.

1865 March 15. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 15, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 17, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 52, Whole No. 572, P. 3.

Frank Ford, is now prepared to furnish everybody with a new and desirable style of Portrait called Albotypes, surpassing in beauty any style before introduced in this county. Give him a call and examine specimens, and be satisfied that they are superb.

1865 March 22. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 22, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 18, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 1, Whole No. 573, P. 3.

Albotypes Or Porcelain Pictures—Frank Ford, the Artist has shown us samples of this new style of picture which at once enlist the highest admiration. Since the day when daguerreotypes reached the greatest degree of perfection, no picture has been produced so perfect and satisfactory as this new style. [It] shows in every possible light, as that did not, and is a complete counterpart of [its] original, resembling much the rich elegance of a fine painting, upon ivory. Ford has of late been devoting much time to the production of India Ink Photographs, a feature of the art in which he is unrivalled. He has now in his rooms a number of specimens of this class of work which are well worthy of inspection.

1865 July 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 12, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 34, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 17, Whole No. 589, P. 2.

Settle Up! Settle Up! All persons having had pictures taken that have not taken them away, as well as those who have accounts, are requested to call and settle. If not settled soon the accounts will be left with proper authority for collection. Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to 26, 1865.

1865 July 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 12, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 34, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 17, Whole No. 589, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice. The undersigned have this day entered into a copartnership, under the firm name of Ford & Oakley, and will continue the Photograph business in all its branches at Ford’s old place in Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio. Frank Ford. John H. Oakley.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to 26, 1865.

1865 July 19. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 19, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 35, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 18, Whole No. 590, P. 1.

Ford & Oakley, Photographers. Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio. Every style of pictures known to the art, executed in the best possible manner, with promptness. Prices as low as elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from July 19, 1865 to February 13, 1867.

1865 August 9. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 9, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 38, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 21, Whole No. 593, P. 3.

India Ink Photograph—We were shown upon Monday an India Ink Photograph (large size) of the late D. B. Bostwick, made at the Gallery of Ford and Oakley from a card photograph negative. The likeness is excellent and has been finished up by these artists in a manner that makes it the most desirable and valuable memento that can be had of a lost friend. Ford & Oakley are making quite a number of this picture and all desiring copies can be supplied.

1865 August 9. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 9, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 38, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 21, Whole No. 593, P. 3.

Gems! Gems!! Gems!!! We wish to say to the people of Portage County, that all those in want of those beautiful little Cheap pictures, can obtain them only at our Gallery, as we own the right of the County to make them.

Any infringement after this date will be dealt with according to law. Ford & Oakley.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to 23, 1865.

1865 October 11. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 11, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 602, P. 3.

A List of Premiums Awarded by the Portage County Agricultural Society at their Annual Fair in 1865…

Class 21—Fowls…

Frank Ford, Coop Braham Pootra……………………………………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, pair Turkiys, (sic.) with chickens raised by same…first premium…50.

Frank Ford, pair of Ducks…………………………………………first premium…50.

Class 27—Grain & Vegetables.

Frank Ford, ½ bush. Sugar Corn………first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Hubbard Squash………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Musk Melons……………..first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Egg Plant…………………..first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Peppers…………………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Variety of Tomatoes………2nd premium….25.

Frank Ford, ½ bush Potatoes 11 var…..first premium….50.

1865 November 1. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 50, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 605, P. 3.

Albums and Frames. Ford & Oakley have just received the Best and Largest invoice of Photograph Albums and Frames ever brought to this town. As to quality and price we defy competition. Call and satisfy yourselves before purchasing elsewhere. Ford & Oakley.

Advertisement ran on November 1 & 8, 1865,

1865 November 15. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 15, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 52, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 35, Whole No. 607, P. 3.

A Fine Picture—We saw last week at Ford & Oakley’s Gallery a splendid India Ink Photograph of Dr. W. S. Streater, the manager and a large owner of the Oil Creek R. R. The picture was made from a photograph and intended as a surprise to Dr. S. by F. B. Black the Master Machanic of the Oil Creek R. R. it is said to be placed upon a new Locomotive on the road named, “W. S. Streater.”

As a work of Art this picture is a master piece and a better portrait could not be desired. Ford & Oakley certainly excel in this department of Picture making, and their capability in this respect is appreciated at home and abroad.

1865 December 6. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 6, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 3, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 38, Whole No. 610, P. 3.

Call at Ford & Oakley’s and see a new apparatus for holding Card Photographs called the Photographicon. It is what everybody wants. Superior in many respects to the album.

1866 January 3. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 3, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 7, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 42, Whole No. 614, P. 2.

Join The Club For Grape Vines and Small Fruits. Those in want of Grape Vines will do well to call on the subscriber, and get them at Club’s rates, which are 50 per cent less than are asked by traveling nursery agents.

For quality of vines furnished from the same source for two years past, I would refer to E. G. Russell, J. C. Catlio, A. W. Beman, A. G. Russell, and Isaiah Linton of Ravenna, Geo. Austin and R. H. Clark, Rootstown.

All the best popular varieties will be furnished at very low rates by Frank Ford.

1866 January 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 17, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 44, Whole No. 616, P. 2.

Photographers. Mention need hardly be made of the two Photograph Galleries of Ford & Oakley and Stein Bros., and we will only stop to say in passing that the character of their work gives character abroad, for Ravenna Photographers are not excelled in the Union.

1866 January 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 17, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 44, Whole No. 616, P. 3.

Ford & Oakley’s Regularly Licensed Gift Enterprise. A Gift With Every Purchase Ranging From 25 Cents to 25 Dollars. We will give every person making a purchase of $1,50 And Upwards, A chance to draw one of our superb gifts, consisting of the best collection of Albums, Picture Frames, Photographs, &c., &c., to be found in town.

We Guarantee to sell everything in our line as low as at any establishment in this vicinity. We would call particular attention to our Enlarged Copies of Old Pictures.

We will make a good likeness of any size, from any old picture no matter how badley faded or defaced.

Our Cabinet And Life Size Photographs Are Not To Be Excelled. In fact if you would get the best pictures of any kind, at the lowest prices and a Gift thrown in, the place is at Ford & Oakley’s, Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

N. B.—As it has been industriously heralded by parties interested that we were not making those little gems, so-convenient and quickly made, we would say that we still make them, and shall continue to do so.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between January 17 to April 11, 1866.

1866 February 14. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) February 14, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 17, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 48, Whole No. 620, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Upon Monday our attention was called to a pair of solar India Ink Photographs of Mr and Mrs. W. H. Grout of Kent, at Ford & Oakley Gallery. Those pictures are perfect triumphs of the art and have not been excelled by any work of the kind which it has been our pleasure to see.

Ford & Oakley’s Gift enterprise, which is advertised in this paper, has sometime yet to run and those who want good pictures and fine gifts should avail themselves of its advantages.

1866 March 7. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 7, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 16, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 51, Whole No. 623, P. 3.

Photographs. We would again call the attention of the people of Portage County to the fact that Ford & Oakley are making some of the finest large Photographs possible to conceive of. They have just completed one of the late John Ney, finished in India Ink by Frank Ford, which for truthfulness of expression, and beauty of finish, cannot be excelled. All those contemplating having large portraits from life, or copied from old pictures, will find it to their advantage to leave their order with Ford & Oakley. They still give a splendid gift with every purchase.

1866 April 4. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 4, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 20, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 3, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Jack Cooper. Ford & Oakley, procured on Wednesday last, by means of artificial light, a large photograph of Jack Cooper the murderer, the picture is one of the many triumphs of the art produced by the skill of those excellent artists, and as a portrait of this man is most excellent. Ford & Oakley have copy-righted their picture and are making for sale the finest photographs—carte-de-visites [ unreadable]. All who want pictures of Cooper can [get] them at Ford & Oakley’s.

1866 May 2. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 2, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 24, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 7, Whole No. 631, P. 3.

We have noticed of late, that people who are judges of [great] pictures and appreciate them, are getting their work done at Ford & Oakley’s. There are no better pictures made in Northern Ohio than at their Gallery, and people are rapidly learning the fact. After expending their money at other establishments for poor pictures, they call upon Ford & Oakley, and always receive satisfaction, both as to price and quality of work. Their motto is to excel, and an examination of their work will convince any one that they live up to it.

1866 August 22. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 22, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 40, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 23, Whole No. 647, P. 3.

Fine Fruit.—Frank Ford has brought to the Round Table samples of Lawton Blackberries, that for size and lusciousness, far exceed specimens of this favorite fruit we have seen or tasted. Mr. Ford has also served the Round Table with a saucer of “seedlings,” grown upon his little fruit farm, that for sweetness and refinement of berryhood, were as rare and excellent.

1866 October 31. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 31, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 50, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 33, Whole No. 657, P. 2.

Portage County Agricultural Society. Premiums Awarded at the Twenty-First Annual Fair, held October 10th, 11th and 12th, 1866.

Class 20—Swine.

2^nd best Boar, Frank Ford, Ravenna, Ohio Farmer…..[1.00]

Class 21—Fowls.

Best pair Dorkings, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………25.

2nd best Dorkings, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………….25.

Best pair Shanghais, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Best pair Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………….50.

2nd best Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………..25.

Best paid Black Spanish, Frank Ford, Ravenna………50.

2nd best Black Spanish, Frank Ford, Ravenna………..25.

Class 25—Fruits.

Catawba Grapes, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Concord Grapes, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Class 27—Grain and Vegetables.

Sweet Corn, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………………50.

Squash, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………………..50.

Flat Turnips, Frank Ford, Ravenna………………..50.

Flat Dutch Turnips, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………50.

Irish Potatoes, Frank Ford, Ravenna………………50.

20 different varieties Beans, Frank Ford, Ravenna..50.

Class 30—Pictures.

2nd best photographs, Ford & Oakley, Ravenna….1.00.

Class 33—Miscellaneous Work.

Pair of Red Game Fowls, Frank Ford, Ravenna……25.

Lot Peppers, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………………25.

1866 November 21. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 21, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 38, No. 1, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 36, Whole No. 660, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Society, October 1866.

Swine and Poultry.

Best pair Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………50.

Best pair [ ? ], Frank Ford, Ravenna………………50.

Best Coop Fowls, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………..50.

Vegetables.

Best common Potatoes, Frank Ford, Ravenna…….50.

Best Winter Squash, Frank Ford, Ravenna………..50.

Fine Arts, Ornamental Work, &c.

Best spec. Photographs, Ford & Oakley, Ravenna…Dip.

1867 February 6. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) February 6, 1867, Old Series—Vol. 38, No. 12, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 47, Whole No. 671, P. 2.

Dissolution. The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Ford & Oakley, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Frank Ford, J. H. Oakley.

The Photograph business will in the future be conducted by J. H. Oakley at the old stand. Jan. 28. 1867.

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