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Eastman, Charles

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1853                Car on the Common, near the Town House, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1853                Address Unknown, Meriden, New Hampshire.

1855-1857       Farwell’s Block, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1853 March 24.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 24, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. XXIII, P. 3.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  The proprietor of the Daguerreotype Saloon would remind the citizens of Claremont and its vicinity that his stay in town is now limited to a short period, so that all wishing a cheap and life-like Daguerreotype of themselves or friends should give him an early call.  He is thankful for the liberal patronage he has already received, and flatters himself that his pictures are giving general satisfaction.

Pictures taken without regard to weather, at the low price of 75 cents.

All pictures taken at this establishment, will be finished in the highest perfection of the art, and warranted not to fade.  They can be set in Cases, Pins, Frames, Bracelets, Rings, Seals, &c.

No one is required to take Miniatures unless they give perfect satisfaction.  Copies taken from Engravings, Paintings and Daguerreotypes.

Saloon stationed on the Common, near the Town House.  Charles Eastman.

Advertisement ran from March 24 to April 14, 1853.

1853 June 30.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  June 30, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 39, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We wish to say to our friends in Meriden and its vicinity, that Mr. Charles Eastman, who is now on a visit to that town, has passed some months in Claremont pursuing his profession.  He has won with us the reputation of a true gentleman and excellent artist, and we bespeak for him a kind reception and the patronage of such as may wish to obtain a lifelike and finished picture of themselves or friends.  We are confident that Mr. Eastman will give you a better Daguerreotype than you can obtain in the city, as he has the materials, taste, ad the great advantage of a clear and pure light, instead of the dusty and smokey atmosphere of the city.

1855 December 20.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1855, Vol. XXII, No. 10, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that he will open rooms over the Claremont Bank on Monday, the 24th inst., and will be able to furnish Miniatures on the most desirable terms, and in almost every variety of Cases, Lockets and Frames.  Chas. Eastman.

1855 December 27.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  December 27, 1855, Vol. XXII, No. 11, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscriber has opeed his rooms in Farwell’s Block, where he is prepared to furnish friends, former patrons, and all who may want them, with Daguerreotypes In any desired style of the art, put up in almost any description of Case, Locket or Frame, And every Picture Warranted to give Satisfaction.

His assortment of high cost and common Cases, Lockets, and Frames, is greater than has ever before been offered in this County, and is surpassed by that  of but very few, if any, establishment of the kind in New Hampshire.

His Rooms are elegantly furnished, airy and pleasant, and he would invite the public generally to call and examine them, together with his Specimens, Cases, etc.

Landscapes Taken by the Crystalotype process, for sale at his Rooms.  Charles Eastman.

Advertisement ran from December 27, 1855 to March 13, 1856.

1856 March 20.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 23, P. 3.

Eastman’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Farwell’s Bloch, Claremont.

Advertisement ran from March 20, 1856 to October 29, 1857.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  The subscriber, having secured the services of Mr. Johnson, is now prepared to take Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes,—and—Photographic Views.  Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Card.  The subscriber would return his acknowledgements to his former patrons for past favors.  He may hereafter be found at the rooms of Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block where he will be happy to wait upon all who want work in his line.  Levi D. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

1856 June 5.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  June 5, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 34, P. 2.

Eastman’s Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, Talbotypes, &c., are, to say the least, decidedly in advance of anything yet seen in the country.  He is now taking Ambrotypes of the astonishing size of 10 by 14 inches, of a startling life likeness.  The counterfeit presentment of the [sitter] seems to be bodily and spiritually with you and ready to take part in conversation.  Mr. Eastman, by long and close application has made himself master of his profession, making, himself, many of his sensitive chemicals, and without regard to expense has surrounded himself, at his rooms over the Claremont Bank, with all the appliances and facilities of a city establishment of the first order.  Indeed, there are but few city operatives who can complete with him.

We advise everybody, who can afford it, to have a Cabinet size Ambrotype.  Price from $10 to $15. According to the richness of the setting.  Youth and beauty is fleeting.  Old age and wrinkles come on apace.  Secure the prize while you may and which time will render invaluable.

1856 September 12.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 13, Whole No. 637, P. 3.

Daguerreotype & Ambrotypes, At Eastman’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Farwell’s Block, Claremont, N. H.  Chas. Eastman.

Advertisement ran from September 12, 1856 to October 9, 1857.

1856 September 19.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 19, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 14, Whole No. 638, P. 2.

Chas. Eastman, of Claremont, N. H., has one of the most elegant suite of daguerreotype rooms to be found any where in the country.  He is an excellent artist, and our friends in his vicinity would do well to give him a call.

1856 October 16.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, P. 3.

Photographic Views.  Charles Eastman Has for sale at his Rooms in Farwell’s Block, Photographic Views of several interesting scenes and Public Buildings in Claremont and vicinity, among which is Trinity Church, Claremont.  Those interested are invited to call and see them.

Advertisement ran from October 16, 1856 to January 15, 1857.

1857 January 22.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 22, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 15, P. 3.

50 Cent Ambrotypes may be had at Eastman’s Rooms, Farwell’s Block, for a short time only. 

Advertisement ran from January 22 to October 29, 1857.

1857 February 6.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  February 6, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 34, Whole No. 658, P. 3.

50 Cent Ambrotypes may be had at Eastman’s Rooms, Farwell’s Block, for a short time only. 

Advertisement ran from February 6 to October 9, 1857.

Dustin, Samuel C.

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

1856-1861       Richards’ Building, Over the Post Office, Keene, New Hampshire.

1861-1865       Shelly & Sawyer’s Building, Keene, New Hampshire.

1865-1877       Buckminister’s Block, Keene, New Hampshire.

1877-1878       Stebbins Block, Hinsdale, New Hampshire.

1856 September 10.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 6, P. 2.

Keystone Club was formed at the Democratic caucus in this town, on Saturday evening last, and nearly sixty members obtained on the spot.  The officers chosen are as follows:…

Executive Committee–…Sam’l C, Dustin…

1856 November 19.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  November 19, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  S. C. Dustin invites the attention of his friends and the public to his now and splendid suite of Rooms, which he had fitted up in the most modern and beautiful style, for the purpose of taking Pictures in all the various styles of the day.

Rooms in Richards’ Building, 4 doors north Cheshire House.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1856 to February 25, 1857.

1856 December 17.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  December 17, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 20, P. 2.

New Daguerreotype Rooms.—Mr. S. C. Dustin, an experienced operator, has fitted up a spacious and elegant suit of Rooms in Richards’ Building, over the Post Office, and furnished them with every facility for taking Daguerreotypes of all sizes.  He has a superior light, and with the finest German Instruments, is enabled to bring out a picture that for strength and beauty of outline cannot be excelled.  Persons wishing Daguerreotypes should certainly call and examine his facilities,

1857 February 18.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  February 18, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 29, P. 2.

Beautiful Pictures.—Mr. Dustin, at his rooms in Richards Building, is taking the Stereoscopic Ambrotypes so perfectly that they actually cast a shadow upon the back-ground.  They are certainly the most perfect pictures we have ever examined, and prove no less the scientific skill of the operator than the perfection of his apparatus.  It is well to take a look into Mr. Dustin’s rooms, and observe the recent strides in the art.

1857 February 25.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  February 25, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 36, P. 3.

Ambrotypes & Photographs, S. C. Dustin Would invite the attention of the public to these new and beautiful style Pictures, specimens of which can be seen at his rooms.

The Ambrotype is taken upon the best of German White Plate Glass, and is sealed with an

Indistructible (sic.) Enamel, between two glasses, which not only beautifies the Picture, but will preserve it in its original brilliancy in any climate, for any length of time.  In effect this Picture is bold, clear, and brilliant, resembling very much a fine Mezzotint Engraving, and can be seen in any angle or light.  It is not reversed as in Daguerreotypes, but everything produced in its true position, and in so short a time that the expression first assumed is not lost.

Ambrotypes set in Lockets or Pins.

For Children this process is invaluable, the picture being taken in from 1 to 3 seconds.  Also for views of Buildings & c., as they are not reversed.

By this process old Daguerreotypes faded, or likely to fade, can be copied and size and far superior to the originals, and will last for all time.

Prices as low as for good Daguerreotypes.

—Also—Enameled Photographs, A new style of Picture, taken on canvas, which can be sent in a letter without extra expense.  Call and see them.  Rooms in Richards’ Building.

Advertisement ran from February 25, 1857 to October 19, 1859.

1857 April 8.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  April 8, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 36, P. 3.

1857 Directory To Business Firms And Offices In Richards’ Building (First North of Cheshire House…3d Floor rear.]  S. C. Dustin, Ambrotypes, Photographs & Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from April 8, 1857 to May 5, 1858.

1859 October 26.  Cheshire Republican.  (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.

1861 May 22.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 22, 1861, Vol. XXVI, No. 43, P. 3.

The Ambrotype.

O, heavenly Art, that thus imparts

A likeness true of those we love,’

To cherish in our heart of hearts—

A treasure dear where’er we rove.

Peace to him who first unveiled

Such wonders in the Art divine,—

And Dustin, too, whose skill ne’er failed

To Photograph, since auld lang syne.

A grateful thought on him I cast,

And wish him all the joys of heaven,

Since all the scenes of happy past

By him so truly have been graven.

1861 May 23.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 23, 1861, Vol. LXVIII, No. 21, P. 3.

The Ambrotype.

O, heavenly Art, that thus imparts

A likeness true of those we love,’

To cherish in our heart of hearts—

A treasure dear where’er we rove.

Peace to him who first unveiled

Such wonders in the Art divine,—

And Dustin, too, whose skill ne’er failed

To Photograph, since auld lang syne.

A grateful thought on him I cast,

And wish him all the joys of heaven,

Since all the scenes of happy past

By him so truly have been graven.

1861 October 9.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 9, 1861, Vol. XXVII, No. 11, P. 3.

S. C. Dustin’s New Picture Gallery.  I have opened in Shelly & Sawyer’s Building, Rooms where I shall be pleased to receive my former patrons an the “rest of mankind.”

My success in the business so far, assures me that gooid Pictures, at fair prices, are what the people call for.

In fitting up my Rooms, I have profited by every valuable Discovery in the Art of Photographing, and introduced improvements but recently known.

The difficulty of getting the Eye perfect by the light of the common sky-light mis overcome by building a very large Ground Glass Sky-Light, so arranged as to produce a soft, mild, but powerful light, which gives the Picture a bolder outline, and develops the drapery more perfectly.  It works almost instantaneously—admirably adapted for making Pictures of Children.  They Can’t Dodge It.

I keep a variety of Cases, from the cheapest to the best.  Every style of Photograph Frame, at prices to suit the people, and support the Constitution.  S. C. Dustin.

1861 October 24.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 24, 1861, Vol. LXIII, No. 43, P. 2.

The Poetry Of Advertising.—Our advertisers are getting decidedly poetic—Mr. Dustin, first in the field, has now come back to prose, and speaks of his new Ambrotype rooms in Sawyer & Shelly’s Block which are probably unsurpassed…

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 April 27.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  April 27, 1865, Vol. LXVII, No. 17, P. 2.

Photograph Of Booth.—We are indebted to Mr. Dustin of this town, for an excellent photograph of J. Wilkes Booth, the assassin.  Mr. Dustin has them for sale at his gallery in Shelly and Sawyer’s block.

1865 July 6.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 6, 1865, Vol. LXVII, No. 27, P. 2.

S. C. Dustin has just completed some improvements and repairs in his Photographic Gallery which are worthy of attention of all in want of good pictures.  The sky-light in the operating-room has been greatly enlarged, so much so that good pictures can be made at this season of the jear as late as six o’clock, p. m.  The reception-room is newly furnished, and the walls throughout the establishment shaded with blue, which, with the improved and ingenious ventilation, render the gallery pleasant and attractive.  Mr. Dustin has also secured the services of Mr. Geo. C. Whittaker, a young artist of ability; and we see no reason why the public cannot here be served with everything that can be obtained at first class photograph rooms in the larger cities.  Look for his advertisement next week.

1865 July 20.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 20, 1865, Vol. LXVII, No. 29, P. 3.

Once More In The Field.  The undersigned would take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Keene and vicinity for their liberal patronage during the last nine years, and would also inform them, that he has recently beautified and improved his Gallery by the addition of another large and spacious light, which enables him to make Pictures in less time and at an earlier and later hour of the day than can be made at any other Gallery in this vicinity; and believing good work at fair prices to be what the public appreciate , such he will guarantee to all those who may favor him with a call at his Gallery, which may be found Two Doors South of the Post Office.  He will also keep constantly on hand a good assortment of Frames, which will be sold at a low figure.

He has also secured the services of Mr. Geo. C. Whittaker, which enables him to fill all orders for Pictures promptly and in the best style of the Art.  S. C. Dustin.

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.

1865 October 26.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 26, 1865, Vol. LXVII, No. 43, P. 2.

The following is a list of losses, with amounts of insurance, is as accurate as can be furnished until all parties can make a complete examination of details…

French & Sawyer, Photographists—loss $3,000; no insurance…

S. C. Dustin, Photographist—loss $400; Insured $310…

1865 October 28.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 28, 1865, Vol. XXXI, No. 14, P. 2.

Photographs Of The Ruins, three different views, covering the ground from the Cheshire House, were taken, and are for sale by S. C. Dustin.  They are eight by ten inches in size and were taken early Friday morning.

1865 October 28.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 28, 1865, Vol. XXXI, No. 14, P. 3.

A Card.  The undersigned gratefully acknowledge the labors and sympathies of their friends in connection with the late disastrous fire…French & Sawyer…S. C. Dustin…

1865 November 16.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  November 16, 1865, Vol. LXVII, No. 48, P. 2.

Dustin, the photographer, who was so unfortunate as to have his beautiful suite of rooms destroyed by the recent fire, is once more in luck, having secured a lease for a term of years of the upper story of Buckminister’s Block, just South of the Court House—one of the best locations for his business in the village.  He has had a suitable sky-light constructed in Boston, which will probably be put in the present week, and he will be ready to receive customers in his new location in a very few days.  His enterprise, and especially his skill in the photographic art, should and doubtless will secure him all the business he can wish for. 

1865 November 18.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  November 18, 1865, Vol. XXXI, No. 17, P. 2.

Dustin, who has been taking some fine views since the fire, by the great sky-light over head, has obtained more convenient accommodations in the upper story of Buckminister’s block, corner of the square and Winter street.  He has secured these rooms for a term of years, and will soon have them fitted up for the reception of his customers.

1866 January 11.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  January 11, 1866, Vol. LXVIII, No. 2, P. 2.

Dustin’s New Photograph Gallery in Buckminister’s block is the neatest and most convenient establishment of the kind we have ever seen in the country, and his old customers will be glad to learn that he is again prepared to execute orders for pictures.  See his advertisement.

1866 January 11.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  January 11, 1866, Vol. LXVIII, No. 2, P. 3.

My New Photographic Gallery, First door south of the Court House, is now finished.  In fitting up my New Establishment, I have paid particular attention to the construction of my Light Room, Availing myself of all the improvements experience has developed.  I can with confidence assure my patrons, that my facilities for doing first class work are unsurpassed.  In fact, I am prepared to execute any style Photographic Picture.  I copy all kinds of pictures, enlarging to life size, if required, and finishing in India Ink or Colors.

Allow me to tender my grateful acknowledgements to my friends and the public for their generous patronage in times past.  With the increased advantages I now possess, I shall endeavor to secure a continuance of the same.  S. C. Dustin.

1866 January 13.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  January 13, 1866, Vol. XXXI, No. 25, P. 3.

My New Photographic Gallery, First door South of the Court House, is finished.  In Fitting Up My New Establishment, I have paid particular attention to the construction of my Light Room, Availing myself of all the improvements experience has developed.  I can with confidence assure my patrons, that my facilities for doing first class work are unsurpassed.  In fact, I am prepared to execute any style Photographic Picture.  I copy all kinds of pictures, enlarging to life size, if required, and finishing in India Ink or Colors.

Allow me to tender my grateful acknowledgements to my friends and the public for their generous patronage in times past.  With the increased advantages I now possess, I shall endeavor to secure a continuance of the same.  S. C. Dustin.

Advertisement ran from January 13, 1866 to August 3, 1867.

1866 February 3 .  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  February 3, 1866, Vol. XXXI, No. 28, P. 3.

Snug—as a bug in a rug!  S. C. Dustin has his picture taking arrangements nicely fixed in the upper story of the old Court House block over Buckminister’s store, where he has a suit of apartments well suited to the wants of his business, and the convenience of customers.  His exhibition room is one of the most attractive we have visited.  Call and see his pictures.

Dupee, Isaac H.

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

1851-1854       Rooms over Morrison’s Carpet Store, Front Street, Bath, Maine.

1854-1855       Granite Hall, Water Street, Augusta, Maine.

1856                Z. Hyde’s Building, Front Street, Bath, Maine. 

1865-1870       122 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1870                Address Unknown, Saccarappa, (Westbrook) Maine.

1851 August 21.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  August 21, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 9, P. 2.

New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Mr. I. H. Dupee has lately fitted up new rooms over the Furniture store of J. W. C. Morrison, where all who wish for a first rate daguerreotype, will be sure to call.  His pictures are taken by top-light, his arrangements for which are second to none in the country.  His card will be found in another column.

1851 August 21.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  August 21, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 9, P. 2.

I. H. Dupee, Daguerreotype Artist, Rooms over Morrison’s Carpet Store.  I. H. D. respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has fitted up Rooms over Morrison’s Store, Front Street, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may favor him with a call.  Pictures neatly put up in Pins, Rings, Lockets and Cases of every description, and in the best manner, at the lowest prices, and warranted to suit.  All work done with a large sky-Light.

Advertisement ran from August 21, 1851 to September 16, 1852.

1852 September 23.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  September 23, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 14, P. 3.

I. H. Dupee. Daguerreotype Artist, Rooms over Morrison’s Carpet Store.

Advertisement ran from September 23, 1852 to December 28, 1854.

1854 June 22.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  June 22, 1854, Vol. XXII, No. 26, P. 3.

Photographs, Stereoscopic Crayon, Crystalotypes, and other Styles of Pictures, May be found at Isaac H. Dupee’s Rooms, Granite Hall, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  I. H. Dupee respectfully inform his friends and the public generally, that he has taken the Rooms formerly occupied by Pierce & Williams, for the purpose of Daguerreotyping.  Having on of the largest Cameras in the city, he is prepared to take large pictures, and especially groups, (no matter how many,) arranged in the most appropriate style.  Having paid particular attention to taking Children, and being provided with a quick working Camera, he can take small children in one quarter of the usual time.  Hours for Children from 9 A. M. till 2 P. M.  Likenesses taken in clear or cloudy weather, and warranted perfect, for the low price of $1 and upwards, including case.  Also inserted in Rings, Pins, Lockets, Seals, &c., a large assortment of which he has on hand at all times.  H having had long experience in this business, solicit a share of your patronage.  All work entrusted to his care will be promptly attended to and warranted as good as the best.

A large assortment of Daguerreotype Materials for sale to the trade at Boston prices.  Operators furnished with every thing necessary to carry on business with.  Perfect satisfaction given in all cases.

Sick and deceased persons taken at their houses, if wished, as well as at his rooms.

Portraits, Daguerreotypes and Engravings, copied accurately and put in cases or frames.  The public are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Mr. Dupee, by attention to business, and keeping his rooms open at all hours, hopes to secure Miniatures of all who call and are in want.

I take this opportunity to return my thanks to my friends and patrons for their liberal patronage.  I have sold my Rooms to Isaac H. Dupee, formerly of Bath.  I can recommend him to all who may wish for a good Daguerreotype of themselves or friends.  Mr. D. has had long experience in the Daguerreotype business; he comes well recommended as an artist and a gentleman.  S. N. W.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to September 21, 1854.

1855 April 12.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  April 12, 1855, Vol. XXIII, No. 16, P. 3.

25 & 50 Cent Daguerreotypes.  Great Reduction In Prices.  If you wish a good Daguerreotype of yourself or friends, call upon Isaac H. Dupee; he will give you a good picture for 25 or 50 cents, other kinds of Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. &c. at a lower price than ever have been sold before.  Please call and examine for yourselves.  Nearly opposite the Stanley House, Water Street, Augusta, Me.

Advertisement ran from April 12 to June 7, 1855.

1855 June 7.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  June 7, 1855, Vol. XXIII, No. 24, P. 3.

Isaac H. Dupee, Daguerrean, And Dealer In Daguerreotype Materials, Granite Hall, Water St., Augusta.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to October 6, 1855.

1856 January 31.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  January 31, 1856, Vol. X, No. 33, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—The attention of our readers is invited to the advertisement of I. H. Dupee, in another column.  These beautiful pictures are got up by him in a style probably not surpassed, as may be seen by visiting his rooms.  He is thoroughly skilled in the daguerrean art, and can give you a daguerreotype likeness true to nature.

1856 January 31.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  January 31, 1856, Vol. X, No. 33, P. 3.

Isaac H. Dupee, Daguerrean & Ambrotypist, Z. Hyde’s building, Front St., Bath, Me.  Having bought the right of Sagadahoc County, is now prepared to take these beautiful pictures, which are admired by all who see them.  By this method it only requires one third of the time required for a Daguerreotype.  Children can be taken in one second.  Persons wishing likenesses of their children have no treason now for saying they can not get them. All they have to do is to bring them to me.  I can take them in any weather, and get them natural and good; the stormy weather is just as good as a bright day. These pictures are not reversed as a daguerreotype—are more durable, and are seen in any light, and are more natural than any other picture.  You can have pictures copied from others in this way to any size.

All are invited to call and examine specimens at my rooms, and see for themselves.  Every attention paid to persons in want of daguerreotypes or ambrotypes at my rooms.

On hand a good assortment of Cases of all kinds, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., sold at the lowest prices, and warranted to be as good as the best.

All work entrusted to my care will be attended to with promptness and dispatch.  No work will be allowed to go away with any blemish or spot on it.

Price reasonable.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to April 24, 1856.

1856 August 14.  Bath Daily Sentinel.  (Bath, Maine.)  August 14, 1856, Vo. 1, No. 4, P. 4.

Something New.  Ambrotypes Or Pictures On Glass.  Isaac H. Dupee, having bought the right of Sagadahoc County, for taking these beautiful and life-like pictures, is now ready to furnish the public with them at his old stand in Z. Hyde’s Building, Front-St., Bath.  These pictures should only be seen to be admired; they are taken on the best of plate glass, and secured between another glass by an indestructible gum, enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for years. They will not corrode, or change in any climate, can be seen in any light, and are as enduring as the glass upon which they are taken.  They are not reversed, but are taken in the natural position of the sitter: they require only about one third of the time of a daguerreotype; by that a person gets a more natural picture.  The worst of weather is as good as the best.  By this method young children can be taken in one second, thus securing a picture of your little ones as perfect as themselves.  Pictures can be copied by this way from daguerreotypes, magnified to any size.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens at my rooms, where they will be shown to any person who will take the trouble to call and see them.

All work entrusted to my care will be executed with promptness and dispatch.  Copying done for rings, pins, lockets &c., and warranted.  On hand a good assortment of Cases, Frames, &c. such as are usually found in an establishment like this, which will be sold cheap for cash.  Bath, Jan 28, 1856.

1857 November 12.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  November 12 12, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 47, P. 2.

On Tuesday night, the clothes line of I. H. Dupee was robber of several shirts and other articles.

1865 September 1.  Portland Daily Press.  (Portland, Maine.)  September 1, 1865, Vol. 4, P. 3.

I. H. Dupee, Photographer!  May be found at No. 122 Middle Street, where he is ready to wait upon any one wishing for pictures of themselves or friends, at reasonable prices, for as good work as is to be had at any room in the city.  Copying done of all kinds of pictures, and worked up by a competent artist at the rooms.  Especial attention paid to Children’s pictures; also to pictures of sick or deceased persons out of town or in the city.

T have the negatives of Mr. Morrison’s at my rooms, taken when he was in business; friends who had them there will find them here, from which copies can be taken without recopying, at the lowest prices.

The public are requested to call and give me a try, as I am bound to make as good work as can be found.

An assortment of Frames, &c., will be found here.  Patronage solicited.

Card Pictures $3.00 a Dozen, as good as any one makes.

Corner of Middle and Union Sts.

1868 November 28.  Daily Eastern Argus.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 28, 1868, Vol. 35, No. 252, P. 3.

The Great Land Slide.—Mr. Fred. Hale, with characteristic enterprise, has secured some excellent stereoscopic views of the great land slide near Cumberland Mills last Sunday, taken by Mr. Dupee.  They are good pictures and convey a very accurate idea of the convulsion.  They may be had at Hale’s picture and framing establishment, No. 23 Free street.

1870 January 12.  Portland Daily Press.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 12, 1870, Vol. 9, P. 3.

Saccarappa Items.  This flourishing village is steadily developing its own resources and attracting capital from outside…Dipee, the well known photographer of Portland, takes up his headquarters in Saccarappa this week, and id ready to hold the mirror up to life.

1870 January 29.  Portland Daily Press.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 29, 1870, Vol. 9, P.4.

The banks of the Presumpscot last Wednesday morning were strikingly beautiful in their ice mantle.  Mr. Dupree, the photographer at Saccarappa, secured some stereoscopic views of the same, which are really very fine and possess a permanent value.  Lowell & Senter and Morrison have them.

Dunshee, Edward S.

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

1844                Rooms at the Brick House, corner of Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vermont.

1853-1857       3 Pleasant Street, corner South Main, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]

1856-1859       30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1860                Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1860-1864       30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1868-1890       3 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1871-1873       1051 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1876-1879       58 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879-1895       1330 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]

1886-1887       7 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.2

1891-1895       4517 Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2

1844 August 7.  The Northern Galaxy.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  August 7, 1844, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. S. Dunshee respectfully informs the citizens of Middlebury, that he has taken rooms and set up his apparatus for taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, at the Brick House on the corner of Pleasant St., recently occupied by J. Gordon, and will remain there a few days where he will be happy to exhibit to the ladies and gentlemen of Middlebury, specimens of his work and render such information as may be desired.

N. B.  Copies of paintings, engravings &c., are taken by the same process.  Also the natural color shall be given to Miniatures by another process.  Instruction given, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms. 

Advertisement ran from August 7 to 21, 1844.

1856 April 10.  The New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  April 10, 1856, Vol. XLVIII, Whole No. 2532, P. 3.

E. S. Dunshee Gallery Of Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs, 30 Purchase Street.  Where you can be sure of obtaining as fine a Likeness as any Rooms in the State.  Those who have (mostly unreadable couple of lines.)  getting a good Picture.  I would invite to call, and if I do not satisfy [then] my work shall be given gratis.  Having had 13 years experience and practice in the Daguerrean Art.  I feel confident that all work [issued] from my establishment shall not be [surpassed.]

N. B.—The above Pictures can be taken in any style, set in frames, Cases and Lockets, of any desirable size, and furnished at such prices as to be within the reach of all.  Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes and taking miniatures of small children.

Photographs taken from [$10 per dozen to $10.00 each, and colored by the best artist if desired.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine a large collection of superior [specimens], whether in want of pictures or not.  Instructions given in the above arts.  30 Purchase street  E. S. Dunshee, Artist

1858 November 15.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  November 15, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 233, P. 2.

Dunshee’s Gallery of Beautiful Ambrotypes.  Also Photographs, And all other styles of Likenesses, worth looking for.  Prices From 25 Cents To 10 Dollars.

Just received, a splendid lot of new Cases and Frames, some of which are decidedly beautiful.  Those who are desirous of having their Ambrotypes or Photographs taken at Dunshee’s Gallery should be sure to call at No. 30 Purchase street, where the finest specimens of the art are on exhibition, and of superior finish and beauty.  Also warranted a better Likeness than is made at any other gallery in this city.  Remember, No. 30 Purchase street.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.  aug28. 

Advertisement was recorded on November 15, 1858, and from January 1 to February 19, 1859.

1858 November 15.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  November 15, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 233, P. 2.

Photograph Frames.  Those having Photographs of Rev. Mr. Whitney can have them neatly framed at a small expanse, by calling at Dunshee’s Gallery No. 30 Purchase st.  aug28.

Advertisement was recorded on November 15, 1858, January 1 to February14, 1859.

1859 January 4.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  January 4, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 274, P. 2.

The Photographic portraits of the officers and members of Engine Co. No. 5, 50 in numbers with a view of the engine, taken by Dunshee, arranged on a large sheet and enclosed in a neat frame, are on exhibition for a few days in the window of Henry J. Taylor & Co., on Purchase street.  Thet are to be presented to [ ? ] Engine Co. No. 1, of Waterford, N. Y.

1859 February 21.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 21, 1859, Vol. X, No. 6, P. 2.

Dunshee’s Gallery of Beautiful Ambrotypes.  Also,—Photographs, And all other styles of Likenesses, worth looking for.  Prices from 50 cts. to 10 Dollars.

Just received, a splendid lot of new Cases and Frames, some of which are decidedly beautiful.  Those who are desirous of having their Ambrotypes or Photographs taken at Dunshee’s Gallery, should be sure and call at No. 30 Purchase street, where the finest specimens of the art are on exhibition, and of superior finish and beauty.  Also warranted a better Likeness than is made at any other gallery in the city.  Remember, No. 30 Purchase street.  Those having Photographs of Rev. Mr. Whitney can have them neatly framed at a small expense by calling at E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to April 8, 1859.

1859 April 9.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  April 9, 1859, Vol. X, No. 46, P. 2.

Imperial Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, At No. 30 Purchase Street.  Mr. Dunshee having completed his arrangements is now prepared to furnish to all who wish Photographs and Ambrotypes, in the largest sizes, and finished in India Ink or colors.

Having imported from Paris one of the largest Cameras ever made, he will warrant his Pictures on these sizes to be as fine as those made in New York or Boston, and at prices 50 per cent less.  An opportunity is now offered to procure near home those pictures which heretofore customers have been obliged to get in other places.

Mr. D. has recently purchased a large assortment of Frames, Fancy Cases, Passepartouts, &c., which he invites the public to call and examine. 

Grateful for past favors he hopes by careful attention to business, and by always endeavoring to give a superior picture to merit a conuance (sic.) of the public patronage.

Don’t Forget the Place.  Sign Of The Big Camera, No. 30 Purchase Street.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from April 9 to May 31, 1859.

1859 June 1.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  June 1, 1859, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.

Dunshee’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery.  No. 30 Purchase Street.  Mr. D. who stands at the head of his profession, will guarantee to the public that he will continue to hold out better inducements than ever.  Instead of letting the public run their chances for pictures, he will give Ambrotypes in nice Velvet Lined Cases, For Only 50 Cents!  And warrant all his pictures to be perfect in every respect.

Photographs of all sizes from $3 per dozen to $20 each.  Mr. Dunshee employs one of the first India Ink workers in the State, therefore can get up finer Photographs than any other room in the city.  The public are respectfully invited to call and see for themselves before purchasing elsewhere.

Old Daguerreotypes.  Particular attention paid to copying old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends or others to any desired size.  Each picture warranted perfect as a likeness and superior in style and finish.  Mr. D. having the most complete set of instruments an excellent light and the Largest Camera in the city, is prepared to do all kinds in his line in a manner unsurpassed by the best artist in any city in the Union.

Picture Frames.  Double and Single cases of all desirable kinds and latest patterns kept constantly on hand and sold at prices which defy competition.  Gallery No. 30 Purchase Street.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to December 31, 1859.

1860 January 5.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1860, Vol. X, No. 265, P. 2.

The attention of our readers is called to the advertisement in the special notices, of Mr. Dunshee, whose reputation as an artist is well known in this city.  He is sti;ll ready to take ambrotypes and photographs in the highest style of the art, for the proof of which any one has but to call at his rooms and see specimens,

1860 January 5.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1860, Vol. X, No. 265, P. 2.

True Facts, And Facts Worthy Of Being Known.  Everybody Proclaims It, That Dunshee’s Ambrotypes and Photographs are beyond all question the best made in this city.  Their immense sale and universal popularity attest their excellence.

Anybody Who may have one of his Pictures will convinced of the above facts.

Nobody Will doubt their superiority over others, and any one desiring a fine Likeness should not fail to call at his Gallery.  No. 30 Purchase Street. 

Old Daguerreotypes copied into Photographs, and made superior to the original picture, at No. 30 Purchase st.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to

1864 February 20.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 20, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 6, P. 2.

Inducements to the Uninformed!  E. S. Dunshee Informs the public in general that he can and will take all styles of Pictures, Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Card Visites, from the smallest up to life size, as low as at any other Rooms in the city.  Also , Card Visites from Negatives for $2 and $2.50 per dozen—please bear in mind.

Frames of all styles and sizes, constantly on hand.

Gallery No. 30 Purchase street.  E. S. Dunshee.

1864 February 25.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 10, P. 2.

Notice.  I Hereby notify the public that I shall pay no bills contracted by any person, not even my wife, without my written permission.  E. S. Dunshee.

1864 March 29.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  March 29, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 38, P. 2.

E. S. Dunshee has not sold out nor has he left town, but can be found at his rooms, 30 Purchase street, and all who wish their card visites or any other style of picture, can be accommodated at as low price as at any other room in this city.

1873-1876 in partnership with his son in the firm of Edward S. Dunshee & Son (E. Byron Dunshee) Principals in the firm include 1882-1887 Fred F. Dunshee, 1882-1884 Frederick J. Needham, 

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

[2] Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900

Duffy, James G.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1854-1856       229 Bowery, New York, New York.[1]

1859                492 Grand Street, New York, New York.

1860                492 Grand Street, New York, New York.1

1861                52 Chatham, New York, New York.1

1862                58 Chatham, New York, New York.1

1859 March 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 28, 1859, Whole No. 8240, P. 6.

Wanted—A Young Lady Of Pleasing Address to attend Young’s gallery, 418 Grand st.  One who can finish ambrotypes preferred.  Also one at Duffy’s, Thalian Hall, 492 Grand st.

[1] New York City Directories, 1855 recorded as Ross & Duffy.  Not listed in the 1857 & 1858 NYC Directories.  1859 recorded as a daguerreotypes, business address not recorded, h-499 Grand.  1860 recorded as ambrotypes.  1861 & 1862 recorded as photographs.

Dow, James M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1854                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1857                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1859                Hopkins’ Block, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1854 January 23.  St. Lawrence Republican.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  January 23, 1854, Vol. 24, No. 8, P. 3.

“Excelsior” Daguerreian Car.  Westcott & Dow Would Respectfully Announce to the citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity that they will remain in this place a few days with their Mammoth Daguerreian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

It has become an acknowledged fact that the human countenance can be preserved without decay, and from the long experience and through knowledge of all the improvements appertaining to the art, and the many facilities with which they are enabled to operate in their new Car, they flatter themselves that their work will not suffer in comparison with that of the most popular Artists of the country.

They are now prepared to take pictures of all sizes, from the smallest miniature even to the largest ever taken, at prices ranging from One to Fifteen dollars.  Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Their Stock is also of the best quality, consisting in part of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Jewel, Jenny Lind, Pearl, and French Miniature Cases.  Fancy, French, and Kossuth Frames, of large and small sizes, &c.

Single pictures put up and secured with preservers, for the low price on One Dollar.  Likenesses Of Children taken in from two to three seconds in clear weather.  Adults in all kinds of weather.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, to satisfy themselves.  As they expect to remain but a short time, they would recommend to those who prize the mementoes of departed friends, and would secure their perfect likenesses, to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

Perfect copies of Paintings, Crayons, Daguerreotypes made large or small, as they may require.

N. B—Particular attention given to taking Family Groups.  Hours of operating from 9 to 4 o’clock; Children 10 to 4 o’clock.  January 28, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to April, 18, 1854.

1857 September 17.  The Daily Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 17, 1857, No. 711, P. 3.

Dow’s Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow would respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a few days with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.—In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, And Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Also an assortment of Fine Locket Jewelry, which will be sold almost at cost.  September 17, 1857.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to December 23, 1857.

1857 November 17.  The Ogdensburgh Sentinel.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  November 17, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 36, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow Would Respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a short time with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This Car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, and Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 29, 1857.

1859 August 30.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  August 30, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 40, P. 2.

J. M. Dow has permanently located in this village, and opened a Photographic Gallery in Hopkins’ Block, east end of the Bridge.

1859 September 27.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 44, P. 3.

Dow’s Photographic Gallery.  James M. Dow, Would Respectfully Inform The citizens of Ogdensburgh that he has fitted up new and permanent Daguerrian Rooms, in Hopkins’ Block, where he will take Pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties of the art.

Raised Pictures, Ambrotypes, Melanotypes &c., &c., Old daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c., copied and thrown up if required.  Photographs and Halotypes taken at these Rooms of any required size, colored or plain.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

All are invited to call and examine, Stock, Specimens &c.  sept. 14.

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 15, 1859.

1859 December 20.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 4, P. 2.

Pictures.—J. M. Dow, Photographic and Daguerrean artist, Hopkins’ Block, is making extensive preparations to accommodate the public with pictures.  What more appropriate presents could be made to those you love, than your own pleasant physiognomy—everybody looks pleasant in a picture—during the Holidays.  Next to giving one’s self away, such a presentation would be most acceptable to most folks.  Talk about throwing yourself away, when somebody wants you done up in miniature, surrounded in a neat, little case, and Dow wants to take you for them.  Why, its all nonsense, and not to be thought of.  Go right down and get taken,.

Doughty, Thomas M. V,

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854-1855       Address Unknown, Cornwall, Connecticut.

1856                Rooms adjoining Winsted Herald Offices, Winsted, Connecticut.

1854 November 2.  The Litchfield Republican.  (Litchfield, Connecticut.)  November 2, 1854, Vol. VIII, No, 20, Whole No. 384, P. 2.

We see by the Poughkeepsie Telegraph, that our friend Thomas M. V. Doughty of Cornwall Hollow, had a premium of $3 awarded to him, by the Dutchess County Agricultural Society, for

his superior daguerreotype likenesses.

1855 October 26.  The Litchfield Republican.  (Litchfield, Connecticut.)  October 26, 1855, Vol. IX, No, 19, Whole No. 435, P. 2.

At the late Exhibition of the Dutchess County Agricultural Society, held at Washington Hollow, we noticed our friend, T. M. V. Doughty, of Cornwall Hollow, received the first premium of $5 for the best three frames of daguerreotypes.

1856 June 13.  The Litchfield Republican.  (Litchfield, Connecticut.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. IX, No, 51, Whole No. 457, P. 2.

Pictures.  T. V. M. Doughty, who has taken the rooms occupied by Landon in the building adjoining our office, is sustaining the former high reputation of the Gallery for pictures not to be surpassed, and not often equalled (sic.).  Daguerreotypes have for the most part given place to the more modern and more valuable Ambrotypes; but Mr. Doughty is equally at home in all styles and improvements of the art.  Those still preferring a photograph he can gratify, and while we felicitate ourself upon the possession of a gentlemanly and clever neighbor, our gratulations extend to our community in its possession of an excellent resident artist.  Winstead Herald.

The above is true, even if the Winsted Herald does say it.  Mr. Doughty is one of the best artists in the State.  Wonder if friend Clark didn’t [notice.]

Doty, Charles C.

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

1854                Address Unknown, Troy, New York.[1]

1855-1857       Corner of Congress and River Streets, Troy, New York.

1857-1858       Corner of Albany and Second Streets, Troy, New York.

1857                82 Market Street, Over Smyth’s China Store, Wilmington, Delaware.

1855 October 18.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  October 18, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 52, P. 1.

Important To Everybody!  The Best Place To Have your Daguerreotype taken.  Go to the corner of Congress and Rive street, Troy.  Only 50 cents.  Put up in a beautiful Morocco case.  Ladies and gentlemen visiting Troy will please call and judge for themselves.  Gallery corner of Congress and River sts., Troy.  All pictures warranted not to fade.  Prof. C. Doty, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from October 18, 1855 to November 19, 1857.

1855 December 6.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 6, 1855, Vol. V, No. 142, P. 2.

Important to Everybody.  The best place to have your Daguerreotype taken is at the branch of the New York Daguerrean Gallery. Corner of Congress and River streets.

Only 50 Cents, Colored beautifully, in a nice case, equal to those that cost $2 elsewhere.  Call in and judge for yourselves.  Charles C. Doty, corner of Congress and River streets.

Advertisement was recorded fourteen times between December 6, 1855 to April 12, 1856.

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

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

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

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

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

John Irving,…………..218 River

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

1857 January 10.  The Troy Weekly Times.  (Troy, New York.)  January 10, 1857, Vol. I, No. 26, P. 2.

Fire Last Night—Several Business Establishments on River And Congress Streets Destroyed—Heavy Loss.—About 12½ o’clock last night, a fire was discovered in the finishing room over the hat store of Mr. Benjamin Hatch, No. 158 River Street…No. 156…In the upper story Mr. C. C. Doty had a daguerreotype and Ambrotype Establishment.  His loss is about $800—of which $300 was in money burned.  No insurance.

1857 July 11.  The Troy Weekly Times.  (Troy, New York.)  July 11, 1857, Vol. I, No. 52, P. 3.

Fire This Morning.—About two o’clock this morning, a fire broke out in the building on the South-East corner of Second and Albany streets, in a room occupied by C. C. Doty, Daguerrean artist.  The flames were discovered by two night-policemen, who at once sounded an alarm, and burst into the room.  The several Companies belonging to the Fire Department were on hand before the flames had made much progress; there was an abundance of water on hand, and by a judicious application of their resources, they were enabled to confine the fire to the portion of the building in which it originated.

Mr. Doty, daguerrean, loses nearly everything in his establishment.  He was insured in the Phoenix Insurance Co., for $800, which in all probability fully cover his loss.

1857 April 9.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  April 9, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 24, P. 3.

Hillotypes.  The Hillotype, Or Pictures In Natural Colors, By Chas. C. Doty.  This Is The Most Perfect and beautiful style of Pictures ever obtained by the Photographic Art.  They are perfect Gems of Beauty.  They have received the highest commendations from good judges of Art, and it has been the wonder of every one who examined the specimens, how human art or skill could counterfeit Nature to such perfection.  The color of the complexion, Hair, Eyes, Drapery, etc., being rendered as perfect as Life itself.  The Hillotype is made on Glass and Metal Plates, and also on paper, and they are indestructible be either climate or acids.—The only place these Gems of Art are made at the subscribers saloon, Corner of Albany and Second sts., Troy,.

This improvement in Picture making belongs exclusively to the subscriber—he having spent considerable money and time to bring this beautiful process to perfection.  He is now prepared to lay it before the Public for inspection, and earnestly invite them to call and examine specimens at his Rooms, corner of Albany and Second streets, when they will be convinced of their merit over all other Pictures executed by the Camera.

The Hillotype will not cost any more than the ordinary Daguerreotype or Ambrotype, and for beauty of expression and the exquisite delicacy of the shading and sharpness of outline, the Daguerreotype or Ambrotype can bear no comparison with the Hillotype.  The subscriber intends to Patent his improvement, when he will sell to Artist throughout the States and Europe the right to use it.

The subscriber has no connection with any other establishment in Troy.  The Hillotype is made only by him at his new Rooms, Corner Of Albany and Second Sts.., Troy, N. Y., opposite the Mansion House—Entrance No. 8 Second st.

The Hillotype Is Warranted Not To Fade.  Chas. C. Doty, Proprietor.  April 9, 1857.

Advertisement ran from April 9, 1857 to August 19, 1858.

1857 October 10.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 3.

Great Improvement In the Art.  Hilotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, by Prof. C. C. Doty, the celebrated Artist from New York.  The Subscriber Wishes to inform the citizens of Wilmington and the vicinity that he has engaged rooms in company with the well known artist W. P. Larkin. Rooms, No. 82 Market Street, over Smyth’s China Store.  This is one of the most pleasant Rooms in town, and the subscribers intend making it a first class room by turning out work that cannot be surpassed here or elsewhere for beauty, durability and cheapness.

The Hilotype is the most beautiful and pleasing style of picture ever introduced to the public.  This improvement was invented by Prof. C. C. Doty, and he is the on;y artist that understands making them.

The imperial Photograph.  This is a new and beautiful style Photographs and equal to the finest Engravings and much sought after.

Ambrotypes beautifully colored, superior to any that have been made in this city, large size only 50 cents, equal to those that will cost you $2.00 elsewhere.

Lettertypes for sending in letters to any part of the United States or Europe, free of charge.

Melaneotypes only 50 cents, large size and superior to any that has been made in town.  Call and examine them judge for yourself.

Pictures inserted in Lockets, breast pins, and finger rings in the neatest manner possible and on reasonable terms.  Old daguerreotypes copied and faded ones restored and made to look as good as new.

We invite all to give us a call and examine the specimens.  Admission free.  Photograph Views of Washington’s Monument in New York; Saint Nicholas Hotel, New York; Niagara Falls, and a view of a New York Fire Company, Engine and Engine House, taken on the spot by Prof. C. C. Doty.  Small children taken in one second.  Pictures taken in all weather, cloudy or clear.  All pictures made in this room warranted not to fade or blister.  Larkin & Doty, Proprietors.  sep 26.

Advertisement ran on oct 10 & 17, 1857.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Dodge & Coombs

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1857                2 Smith’s Block, Bangor, Maine.

1857 February 16.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  February 16, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 147, P. 1.

Cheaper Than Ever.  Pictures for 50 Cents! (Including A Case.)  The subscribers will sell either Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, or Glass Pictures for the above price, until further notice.

We have on hand a large stock of Frames, Fancy Cases, Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Of all kinds, which we will sell at the same reduction from former prices.  All in want of a nice picture, very cheap, will do well to call at our Rooms.

All pictures taken at the above prices are warranted as good as can be obtained in this city.

Call soon, as delays are dangerous.

Don’t Forget The Place, No. 2 Smith’s Block. J. H. Dodge, A. B. Coombs. jan7.

Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to 23, 1857.

Dewey, Rodney H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1851                Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

1854-1855       North Street, Burbank Block, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

1857                Corner North and Fenn Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

1859                48 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.[1]

1860                Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

ca.1860-1870  55 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

ca.1865-1875 North Street, 55 Francis Block, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

1865-1867       Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

1868-1873       53 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

1874                Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

1875-1876       53 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

1877                Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1

1851 October 8.  Culturist and Gazette.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  October 8, 1851, Vol IV, No. 41, P. 2.

Cattle Show & Fair Of The Berkshire Agricultural Society, Held at Pittsfield. Mass., on Wednesday and Thursday, October 1st and 2d, 1851.  Report of Committees, &c….

–and two cases of Daguerreotypes, one by our old friend Buel, taken with all has accustomed clearness, and in a new style, with light background, having a fine effect; and the other by Mr. R. W Dewey, who has but recently arrived among us.—His pictures are very good.

1854 September 19.  Culturist and Gazette.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  September 19, 1854, Vol VII, No. 37, P. 3.

Special Notice.  Those Pictures and that superior Light, at Dewey’s Burbank Block, North St.

Advertisement was recorded on September 13; October 18; January 3 – December 26, 1855.

1855 October 10.  Culturist and Gazette.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  October 10, 1855, Vol VIII, No. 41, P. 1 & 2..

45th Anniversary Of The Berkshire County Agricultural Society, Held At Pittsfield, Wednesday , Thursday & Friday, October 3d, 4th and 5th, 1855.  Report of Committees, Premiums, &c…

Second Division.  The Committee on the second division of Household Manufacturers…

To R. H. Dewey of Pittsfield, fine specimens of Ambrotypes  2.00.

1857 May 27.  Culturist and Gazette.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1857, Vol X, No. 22, P. 3.

R. H. Dewey has fitted up the rooms in the 3d story of Brown’s block, corner North and Fenn st. in a through and most beautiful style, where he will receive his friends and all desiring those unrivaled pictures which he takes, on and after Friday next.

1860 October 11.  The Pittsfield Sun.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  October 11, 1860, Vol. LX, No. 3134, P. 1 & 2.

Berkshire Agricultural Society.  Semi Centennial Anniversary.  Reports of Committees…

Report on the Fine Arts.  Awards.—

To. E. W. Buel of Pittsfield, for a fine display of Photographs, $3…

The Committee notices with pleasure, a very fine display of plain and imperial Photographs, by R. H. Dewey of Pittsfield, and although not entered for premium, think them so well worthy of notice, that they award to R. H. Dewey of Pittsfield,  $3.

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