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Clark & Holmes

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1856-1858       Rooms in the Museum Building, Troy, New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1857 to April 30, 1858.

Claflin, Charles R. B.

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1850-1853       142 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1854-1863       188 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1864-1871       229 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1872-1889       377 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1890-1892       405 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1850 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 16, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, The subscriber who has been favorably known in Worcester County, for a number of years past, as a Daguerrean Artist, would respectfully inform all those wishing to procure a Miniature of themselves or friends that they can procure a beautiful and correct Likeness, (with or without color,) and have it inserted in a neat and handsome case, for $1,00 by calling at his rooms, 142 Main St., nearly opposite the Exchange, entrance under the sign of Miller & Newton, Dentist, where he has decidedly the best Sky-light in the city.

The subscriber wishes it distinctly understood, that he uses none but the very best materials that can be obtained.  He is also confident that he shall be able by the use of new chemical compounds which has been discovered by experimental practice, to furnish pictures, which in point of depth of tone general delineation and life-like appearance, will be second to none that can be obtained in the city.

Persons having pictures by other operators which are unsatisfactory, can have them exchanged for those that are at a reasonable price.  Particular attention paid to taking in fair weather, from 10 o’clock A. M. to 4 P. M.

Pictures taken from Sick or Deceased persons at their residence, copies taken from Daguerreotypes and Portraits.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  Pictures taken of persons over ten years old equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  C. R. B. Claflin.  Worcester, June 19, 1850.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to November 23, 1850.

1850 December 19.  Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts)  December 19, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 169, P. 3.

Claflin’s Sky-Light Daguerreotypes, 142 Main Street—Worcester.

The subscriber invites the attention of the public to his superior Daguerreotypes having decidedly the best sky-light in the city, (up only one flight of stairs) he is by new chemical agents enabled to produce pictures in the most perfect manner, almost instantaneously, thereby doing away the necessity of long and tedious sittings, formerly required, and retaining the life-like expression so desirable to all.

Pictures taken of adults from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  C. R. B. Claflin.           

Advertisement ran from December 19, 1850 to March 21, 1851.

1851 May 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 13, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 292, P. 2.

To The Public.  This is to certify that the undersigned, Daguerreotypist of this city have visited the Rev. Mr. Hill, of New York, the discoverer of the process of taking portraits and landscapes, in natural colors, and that Mr. Hill presented to them the communication which appeared in the Daily Spy last Saturday, May 10th, with a request to hand it to the Editors of the aforesaid paper, for publication; and he furthermore stated that if Mr. Van Alstin persisted in his assertions, he should send one more communication to the Spy, which would be definite and effectual.  Signed Moses S. Chapin. & C. R. B. Claflin.            Worcester, May 12, 1851.

Advertisement ran from May 13 to June 3, 1851.

1851 June 27.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 27, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 23, P. 3. 

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  C. R. B. Claflin invites the attention of the public to the superior Daguerreotypes he is now taking at 142 Main street.

Particular attention is invited to the clear and life-like expression of the eye; the rich and beautiful softness of tone; the rare and exquisite finish of both plate and picture.

From his long experience in, and extensive knowledge of the business, together with the facilities with which he has to operate, he feels justified in saying that the pictures he is now producing are not excelled by those of any other operator either in the city or country.  Persons having pictures taken by the best operators, are earnestly solicited to call and compare them with the pictures now being taken at his rooms.  It is a fact, universally acknowledged, that the pictures taken at his rooms, in point of delineation, boldness, and unerring truthfulness, are equalled by few, and excelled by none.

Price $1,00 and upwards, according to size of plate, and richness of frame or case.  Persons having pictures taken by other operators, with which they are dissatisfied, can have them re-taken at a reasonable charge.  Copies taken from Daguerreotypes and Painted Miniatures, Busts, and Portraits.  Children taken at all ages.  Recollect the number—142 Main Street, (up only one flight of stairs.)  2 doors north of B. L. Hardon’s & Co.  Worcester, June 25.

Advertisement ran from June 27 to September 2, 1851.

1851 July 11.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  July 11, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 52, Whole No. 542, P. 3.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  If you wish to procure a Perfect Likeness, please call at C. R. B. Claflin’s Room, 142 Main Street, two doors north of B. L. Hardon & Co., where you can be furnished with Pictures, (either in cloudy or fair weather) that will be pleasing and satisfactory, or no charge.

By use of a Magic Preparation I am enabled to take types of children of all ages in one to three seconds.

Prices of Pictures $1 and upwards. 

Advertisement ran from July 11, 1851 to July 2, 1852.

1852 January 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1852 Vol. VII, No. 187, P. 2. 

Now is your time.  Claflin is taking Daguerreotypes at the reduced price of 50 cents.  We would advise our friends and the public generally, if they wish to procure a Perfect Likeness, to call at his rooms, 142 Main street 2d, door north of B. L. Hardon & Co.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to April 28, 1852.

1853 January 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 3, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 105, P. 2.

Christmas and New Year Presents.  Adams & Claflin having formed a co-partnership, will be happy to receive a call from their friends and the public generally, at their rooms 142 and 188 Main Street.  A magnificent assortment of all the different styles of Fancy Cases, suitable for presents, just received.  Give us a call.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to March 11, 1853

1853 January 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 13, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 114, P. 3.

Listed under Worcester Business Directory of Manufactures, Trades & Professions under Daguerreotypes.

Adams & Chaflin (sic.), 188 and 142 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to April 7, 1853

1853 May 2.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 2, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 206, P. 2.

Adams & Claflin, Artist.  No. 188 Main Street, directly opposite the American House, Worcester, having a fine Sky-Light for Adults, we have recently added to our Establishment an adjoining Room, with a spacious Side-Light, expressly for Daguerreotyping Children, by the use of which Pictures are made almost instantaneously.—Those who have failed at other Rooms, are invited to give us a call.  Hours for small Children, from 10 a. m., to 4 p. m.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to August 22, 1853

1853 May 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 207, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes—We respectfully at the attention of our readers to the Advertisement of Adams & Claflin in another column.  They have recently had their Saloon elegantly and conveniently fitted up for the accommodation of lady and gentlemen sitters; and they have also made improvements, having special reference to taking the likenesses of children.  The pictures of Adams & Claflin are pre-eminently beautiful.  We believe it is impossible to excel them.  The out-lines of their portraits are always clear, the full lights and shadows are broad and deep, while the half shades are taken with the most delicate nicely.  Any one wishing to secure a true semblance of the “human face divine” of some dear friends or relatives should not fail to call on Adams & Claflin.

1853 August 4.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 4, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 286, P. 2.

Colored Daguerreotypes.—Adams and Claflin, of this city, having succeeded in making colored daguerreotypes, which immensely excel every thing of the kind we have seen.  The color is laid on by chemical process, after the picture has been taken i the camera, and so skillful are Adams and Claflin in its application, that the outline, and even the most delicate shades are retained, in all their softness and beauty.

The coloring is clear and beautifuly toned, and in our estimation renders the miniatures which Adams & Claflin make, unsurpassable by anything in art.—These daguerreotypes artists are second to none in their profession; and when, to their skill in the use of the camera, is added this beautiful process of chemical coloring, we may safely say they can produce portraits which cannot be excelled.  Those who wish to see what perfection they have attained, should visit their saloon, 188 Main Street.

1853 August 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 8, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 289, P. 2.

The new and beautiful “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes are made by Adams & Claflin, and by them only in this City.  For proof of the above statement call at our Rooms and examine our Pictures, colored by this process.  In comparison with some which we have taken over, which were made and sold by another Artist as Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.  Comment is unnecessary.  Adams & Claflin, 188 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from August 8 to August 10, 1853

1853 August 10.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 10, 1853 Vol. VII, No. 291, P. 2.

Five Dollar Reward!  As a certain 50 center, in this city still persists in advertising that he makes and sells “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes, we make him the following proposition:

We propose that the Gentleman hangs a case of his “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes in the lower hall of the Central Exchange, front of the Post Office, for one week; we will hang a case of our new style side of his, thus giving the public a chance to examine specimens, and see who is the humbug.

A Gentleman who has a love of the beautiful, and who can appreciate the “Fine Arts,” and knows the modesty and retiring disposition of the 50 cent man, has deposited with us Five Dollars, to be given to him, providing he will accept of the above offer.

Will the 50 cent man accept or quibble.  We shall see.  Adams & Claflin, 188 Main Street

Advertisement ran from August 10 to September 27, 1853.

1854 May 11.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 101, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Every body knows, who knows any thing about it, that Worcester is famous for the excellence of its daguerreotype artists, but we were not, ourselves, conscious of the perfection to which the art is brought, till we visited Claflin’s rooms a day or two since, and examined his pictures, and witnessed the process by which they are taken.  By an exceedingly nice preparation of the chemicals, and great perfection in the apparatus, he is enabled to take fine pictures of children in two seconds.  This is a great desideratum, because it is so difficult to keep them sufficiently quite for a longer process.  Mr. Claflin’s pictures possess great clearness and distinctness, and the tone is soft and excellent, with nothing of that cadaverous and death-like hue, which is seen on many daguerreotypes, or of the hard, rigid, and bronzy appearance so common to others.  It is a satisfaction to know that an artist of so much merit is well patronized.     

1854 May 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 113, P. 2.

Portraits.—These beautiful memorials of those we love, have become a necessary part of our  household goods, since the introduction of the Daguerreotype art into our country, and many artists of enterprise and ability, have devoted themselves to their production.  We think, however that Adams & Claflin cannot be surpassed by any operators that we know.  They admirably understand the arrangement of pictures, and they are adepts at producing them.  There is a clearness, softness, and life-like expression in Claflin’s pictures, that can only be attributed to the perfection of his instruments, and his skill as an artist.  No one who wants a beautiful picture should fail to call on him

1854 June 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 9, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 136, P. 2. 

Special Notice.  Claflin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 188 Main Street, opposite American Temperance House.

Advertisement ran from June 9 to December 30, 1854.

1854 June 15.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 141, P. 2.

Special Notice. $25 Reward.—Stolen from the door of Claflin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 188 Main street, during the fire—Gold Lockets to the amount of some seventy-five or one hundred dollars.  Whoever will give information that will lead to the recovery of the same, or the detection of the thief, shall receive the above reward.  C. R. B. Claflin

1855 January 30.   Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 30, 1855, Vol. X, No. 26, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.— C. B. D. (sic.) Claflin continues to take portraits at 188 Main street, and to set them in lockets and elegant frames.—As a daguerrian artist he has few equals, and no superiors.  His pictures are arranged with admirable skill and taste, and they are beautifully toned, and clearly and boldly outlined.  Any one who wants beautiful souvenirs of those they love, should take their friends to Claflin’s, and have their living likenesses transferred to the silver plates, which he knows so well how to polish.

1855 March 30.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 77, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Ambrotypes—alias the Ox and the fabled Frog, over in Foster’s New Block,—cast iron front—lined with brass in the upper story, “respectfully informs, &c.”  Wonderful Disclosures!  Lights secured for Springfield! Nantucket!! Martha’s Vineyard!!!  Worcester!!!!  and Tatnic!!!!!  together with all the rest of the territory north of the Mason & Dixon’s Line.

I would just say to the public, that, having never failed to produce a good picture by the process discovered by that noble and world-renowned genius, Daguerre, I have not been under the necessity of abandoning the same, to adopt a substitute partaking more particularly of a vegetable nature, to transfer the human face divine.  And by calling at Claflin’s Daguerrean Rooms, over the Citizens’ Bank, 188 Main street, opposite the American Temperance House, they can obtain a beautiful, vivacious, and truthful likeness of themselves or friends.  Claims:  not territory.—but skill.   My “deeds” are “recorded” on the tablets of silver, all over the State

1855 March 31.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 31, 1855, Vol. X, No. 78, P. 2.

A “Mortal Squirming” In the Journal.—“Human nature will out.” especially a certain kind, which, when picked a little, writhes and squirms, as if it had been stabbed to the heart, and shows the “cloven foot,” bearing a “Mortal” column, on the summit of which is perched a bulb, resembling a certain kind of vegetable production, with a cast iron front, and an ante-chamber full of Brass, which if slightly rapped, sounds like a “tinkling cymbal,” and oozes out its verdigris (verdure grease) through the press.  This “worthy personage,” when he failed in that noble Daguerre’s process, looked as if filled with “Cutting” grief, and swung his lyre (liar) over his “mulish” back, and wept as if “sorely troubled,” within the mastic walls.

The public are aware that Claflin’s Daguerreotypes are unsurpassed, and daily testify to the same, by thronging his rooms, to obtain one of his beautiful toned types, possessing, apparently, so much real life in all its delineations, and devoid of that cold, leaden, somber tone, which appears so conspicuous in the Ambrotype.  Rooms 188 Main street, opposite the American Temperance House.

1855 November 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 17, 1855, Vol. X, No. 274, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We called at Claflin’s rooms, 188 Main St., yesterday for the purpose of satisfying ourselves in regard to the truth of the eulogies we so frequently hear pronounced upon his pictures, and came off perfectly satisfied—we saw him produce two or three which were true to life.  There seems to be a something in the pictures he brings forth unlike any other we ever saw—they are void of that unearthly and cadaverous appearance so common in an ordinary Daguerreotype, there is such a brilliancy of tone, vivacity of expression, and perfect definition of the human face devine, that when you are viewing the picture it seems as if it might breath and speak.  Mr. Claflin is master of the art and chief of Daguerreotypers in the city.  If you want a valuable memento of yourself or friends, don’t fail to call at his rooms 188 Main St.     

1855 December 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1855, Vol. X, No. 303, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year Presents.  Go to Claflin’s with the rush, and procure one of his inimitable Daguerreotypes!  for Christmas or New Years presents, which is one of the most precious mementoes you can present to a friend or relatives.  He is now in full operation, and making pictures which defy competition.  He makes his own Specimens therefore you may depend on obtaining as good a picture as you see on exhibition.

Go early, to secure a sitting, at his Rooms, 188 Main Street, Worcester.

 Advertisement ran from December 22, 1855 to February 25, 1856.

1856 January 14.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 14, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 11, P. 2.  

Claflin’s Daguerrean Establishment, has long been a permanent, as it is now a most attractive, institution of the city.  Every day witnesses choice additions to its large collection of splendid daguerrian pictures, views, lithographs, and paintings.  Its gentlemanly and enterprising proprie or has entered upon the new year with the most liberal arrangements in the fitting up of his spacious rooms, and, with his long experience and unequalled skill and costly instruments, and rich and varied daguerrian stock, is better prepared than ever, to furnish first class pictures, from his own hand, which, for correctness, purity, and brilliancy, may well challenge all competition.  The crowds that throng his rooms daily, fully attest his unrivalled reputation as an artist, and we cordially commend all who wish enduring and elegant presentiments of themselves, or friends, to call at No. 188 Main street Brinley Row.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that Barnum’s plan for a “Gallery of American Female Beauty” is about to be into affect, and that portraits of the most beautiful women in various parts of the country, are to be taken, First by daguerreotype, and then to be painted in oil.  A large amount is to be awarded in premiums.  Three artists are appointed to take daguerreotypes for the purpose in this city, without any expense to the sitter.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to [$ 0000] for the likeness of the Handsomest Women in America.  Daguerreotypes of Beautiful Females taken, with out expense to the sitters, by the first artist in the country!  The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, the “Gallery of American Female beauty.”  Is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes in this city free of expense to the sitter:

C. R. B. Claflin, 188 Main Street; Lewis Babbitt, M. S. Chapin, Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to January 22, 1856

1856 May 21.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  may 21, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 120, P. 2.

Now For Daguerreotypes.—We are much gratified to announce to his numerous friends and the public, the full recovery of Mr. C. R. B. Claflin, the eminent daguerrean artist, No. 188 Brinley Row, from his late and severe illness.  Mr. C. has again taken possession of his rooms in propria persona and entered with increased ambition and enthusiasm upon his favorite art, and is now ready to furnish at all hours of the day, daguerreotypes by his own hand, single or in groups, of unrivalled excellence and beauty.  Those in quest of fine pictures have only to call upon him to have their wishes fully gratified.  We commend him to the generous notice of the public.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to June 23, 1856.

1856 July 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 3, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 153, P. 2.

Ambrographs, Sphereographs, and Daguerreotypes.—Claflin is making the above new style Pictures, which ate unsurpassed for beauty and correctness, perfect in their delinations, and capable of being colored far superior to any Daguerreotype.  They meet universal approbation.  Mr. C. has so far perfected the new process, that he is able to make good pictures of children at any age.  Rooms at 188 Main street, over Citizens Bank.

1856 October 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 231, P. 2. 

There is much pleasure and satisfaction, and even happiness, in knowing that you have arrived to a certain point which you have been striving to attain for years—Claflin Is There—he now operates with a certainty of producing the most pleasing results—his pictures are beautiful in tone, admirably perfect in all the minutest delineations, and invaluable as mementoes of the human face divine.

Claflin’s Gallery is the Gallery of galleries; if you are in pursuit of a first class Daguerreotype, made on tablets of Chemically Pure Silver, or if you want a picture on Glass, unequall by any patent (gum); process.  Rooms 188 Main St., over Citizens Bank.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 25, 1856.

1856 December 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 298, P. 2. 

Holiday Presents.—There is nothing more appropriate, and nothing that would be more dearly cherished by your friends or relatives as a memento of high regard, than a Stereoscopic ambrotype likenesses of your self.  These entirely new Photographic productions win the approbation of all .  Taken only by Claflin, 188 Main street, over Citizens Bank.  Please call and examine.

Advertisement ran from December 22 to 30, 1856.

1857 July 21.  McVey’s American Counsellor.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1857, P. 1.

Sphereographs We would hereby call the particular attention of the citizens of Worcester City and County, to as clear, accurate, and beautiful sphereographs as I ever saw, with Melainotypes and Daguerreotypes, taken by Charles R. B. Claflin, No. 188 Main St., Worcester City.  His Gallery will bear the closest inspection.  Call and judge for yourselves.

1870.  Five Hundred Past and Present Citizens, of Worcester Mass.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  1870.

Photographs by Charles R. B. Claflin, Worcester and James Wallace Black, Boston,

1935 April.  The Worcester Historical Society Publications.  New Series Vol. I, No. 8, p. 439.

…Mr. Claflin remained connected with the trade for an extended time.  He was long and favorably known in the city and trained many of the men who carried on studios in Worcester during the last half of the nineteenth.

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

Chiesman, A.

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1859                Two Doors North of the Disciple Church, Chardon, Ohio.

1859 October 7.  The Jeffersonian Democrat.  (Chardon, Ohio.)  October 7, 1859, Vol. X, No. 40, Whole No. 508, P. 2.

Read the advertisement of Mr. A. Chiesman’s Jewelry Shop and Ambrotype Gallery, which we publish this week…

1859 October 7.  The Jeffersonian Democrat.  (Chardon, Ohio.)  October 7, 1859, Vol. X, No. 40, Whole No. 508, P. 3.

Chiesman’s Ambrotype Gallery, Two doors north of the Disciple Church, (Nearly Opposite Mr. Chase’s Hotel.)  Chardon, O.

Correct Likeness and Case from 25 Cents upwards.  A. Chiesman.

Advertisement ran from October 7 to November18, 1859.

Cheesman, Jonathan F.

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1849-1853       30½  East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey.

1853-1854       Liberty Building, Green Street, Trenton, New Jersey.[1]

1855-1859       36 Green Street, Corner State Street, Trenton.1

1849 May 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  May 26, 1849, Vol. III, No. 732, P. 2.

Sky-Light Gallery.  J. F. Cheesman respectfully gives notice that he has taken the Daguerrian Gallery formerly occupied by J. H. Wilson, where he is daily taking Daguerreotype Likenesses on the most improved plan, without reference to weather.  Those who wish a beautiful Picture cannot do better than to call at the Sky-Light Gallery, No. 30½ East State Street.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to June 4, 1849.

1850 April 24.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  April 24, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1008, P. 2.

Cheesman’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  No. 30½ East State Street, Trenton,  Admission free.  All are invited to call and examine specimens.  Daguerreotypes are taken on pure silver plates and elegantly mounted In frames, morocco cases, lockets or breastpins, in a style not yet surpassed by any artist.

1850 April 24.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  April 24, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1008, P. 3.

Cheesman, at his Sky Light Daguerreotype Saloon, 30½ East State street, has established for himself such a reputation, that he is doing a fine business.  Go and see his specimens.

1850 October 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 26, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1161, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes of a superior quality. Equal to any made in this city, can be had at Cheesman’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 October 28.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 28, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1162, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes executed in the best of style, in clear or cloudy weather, at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.  Admission free.  Call and examine specimens.

1850 October 29.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 29, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1163, P. 3.

Many ladies and gentlemen [who] visit the Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, are so favorably impressed with the superior excellence of the pictures, that they consider it almost a duty, as well as a pleasure, to recommend all who wish good miniatures to go to Cheesman’s, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 October 30.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 30, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1164, P. 3.

Original.—Cheesman is original—his mode of advertising is original—this is original; but, better than all, his pictures are original, for none are half so good,  Call and see them, at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 October 31.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 30, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 1165, P. 3.

The splendid Daguetrreotypes taken by  Cheesman, with his large and powerful camera, are not excelled by any other establishment, for brilliancy, depth of tone, and clearness.  Call and examine them, at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 1.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 1, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1166, P. 3.

Ho!  for Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.  Those who want beautiful clear and life-like Daguerreotypes should call and see his specimens of the art before going to other Daguerrian Rooms.  And they would say, as many others have, enough! we want no better.  Remember, 30½ East State-street.   

1850 November 2.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 2, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1167, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, for one dollar and upwards, can always be had at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 4.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 4, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1167, P. 3.

Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.  The patrons of this establishment will  find that the closest attention is paid ton position and a perfect arrangement of light and shadow, so that each likeness is emphatically a picture.

1850 November 7.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 7, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1170, P. 2.

A Portrait is valueless unless really good and satisfactory.  Remember this when about to have your likeness taken and go to Cheesman’s, No. 30 ½ East State street.

1850 November 9.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 9, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1172, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes taken in clear or cloudy weather, at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street, and warranted to give satisfaction.

1850 November 11.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 11, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1172, P. 3.

Excellent weather this for pictures.  Cheesman is busy, busy, busy; his customers say good, good, good.  He pockets the dollars and cries content, at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 13.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 13, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1174, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits of a superior quality, of any size, and in every variety of cases, furnished at reasonable prices, at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 15.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 15, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1176, P. 3.

The public know how to appreciate superior skill and talent, by getting their Daguerreotype Likenesses taken by Cheesman, No. 30½  East State-street where every picture is warranted to give satisfaction.

1850 November 18.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 18, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1178, P. 3.

Cheesman’s Sky-light Daguerrean Gallery is at No. 30½ East State-street—those in want of a beautiful and life-like Daguerreotype should give him a call.

1850 November 19.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 19, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1179, P. 3.

“There is no use in knocking.” It has been decided by competent judges, that the Daguerreotypes taken by Cheesman, through the aid of his upper light, are far superior to any in this city.  Call and see them, at No. 30½ East State st.

1850 November 21.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1181, P. 3.

Cheesman possesses superior advantages over the ordinary side light in taking daguerreotypes, by having a sky-light in addition to the side -light.  It makes no difference to him whether it is clear or cloudy, he can arrange his light so as to be sure of a perfect picture at every sitting.  Admission free.  Call and see him at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 26, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1185, P. 3.

“Don’t swear.”  “Well, I won’t.  But is swearing was genteel, that is, very genteel, I would swear that Cheesman’s Sky-Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½  East State street, is the best place we know of to produce a beautiful and life-like Daguerreotype, in as short a time as a perfect picture can be taken.  Admission free.  Call and see him.”

1850 November 30.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1189, P. 3.

Probably no art ever made such rapid strides towards perfection as that of Daguerreotyping.  It is but a few years since the first imperfect pictures were taken by M. Daguerre, and now the most elegant and life-like pictures are taken daily by Cheesman, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 December 3.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 3, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1191, P. 1.

Those that have had their Daguerreotype likenesses taken and re-taken, and have not got satisfactory ones yet, are invited to call on Cheesman, No. 30½ East State street, and procure one that is warranted to be satisfactory to all.  He does not pretend to have a steam-engine to polish his plates, but he does pretend to take a Daguerreotype that, for beauty of finish or clearness cannot be surpassed in this or any other city.  Call and see them.

The season for making holiday presents is approaching, and what more appropriate present can be made to one we respect or love than a well-executed Daguerreotype likeness? such as is taken by Cheesman, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 December 9.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 9, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1196, P. 3.

New and beautiful styles of Daguerreotype cases, for the holiday, can be had at Cheesman’s, No. 30½  East State street, which equal to any made in this country.

1850 December 11.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 11, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1198, P. 3.

Never [Deface], although you have tried so often and have never yet been able to procure a Daguerreotype satisfactory to yourself or praised by your friends, you have yet to try Cheesman at the sky light Daguerrean Gallery, No. 30½ East State street, who guarantees satisfaction or no charge.

1850 December 14.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 14, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1197, P. 3.

Cheesman’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 30½ East State street, has been crowded with anxious customers for the last four days, obtaining those superb likenesses which every body says are the  Perfection of the art.

1850 December 19.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 19, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1201, P. 3.

The splendid Daguerreotypes taken by Cheesman with his large and powerful camera, are not excelled by any other establishment, depth of tone and clearness.  The public are invited to call and examine them and decide for themselves at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 December 21.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 21, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1203, P. 3.

 Daguerreotypes for holiday presents can be had at Cheesman’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 30½ East State Street—brilliant and truthful in the highest state of perfection—for one dollar and upwards.

1850 December 24.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 24, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1205, P. 3.

For holiday presents, nothing can be more appropriate than one of those excellent Daguerreotypes taken by Cheesman, at 30½ East State street.

1851 January 7.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 7, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 1215, P. 3.

What would you not give for a good Daguerreotype of your mother or father?—Many will answer hundreds of dollars.  Well, you have it in your power to leave what your children will one day value as highly.  Only go to Cheesman’s and sit for your portrait, at 30½ East State street.

1853 January 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 26, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 1833, P. 3.

Card.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Trenton and vicinity. That they are prepared to execute Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents.  Those who are in want of the above article will please call on either of the subscribers, where they can be accommodated.

Morris Moses, City Hall.

J. F. Cheesman, 30½ East State street.

E. H. Spokes, No. 37 East State street.

1853 October 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 26, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 2065, P. 3.

New Daguerrean Rooms.—Mr. J. F. Cheesman has taken the 2d and 3d stories of Scott’s Library buildings, in Green street, and is prepared to take Daguerreotypes, in the best and highest style of the art.  Mr. C. is an accomplished artist, in this beautiful art, and will doubtless give entire satisfaction.

1853 October 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 26, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 2065, P. 2.

New Daguerrian Rooms!  True & Life-Like Daguerreotypes, J. F. Cheesman Respectfully informs his friends and the public generally who want true and life-like Daguerreotypes, that he has taken the Rooms in the 2d and 3d stories of Scott’s New Library Building, in Greene street, three doors below State, which has been built and fitted up expressly for a Daguerrian Saloon.  Pictures taken in clear or cloudy weather, at prices to suit all, from 50 cents to $15.  A select assortment of Frames, Cases and Lockets always on hand. 

1853 December 5.  State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  December 5, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 2098, P. 3.

Mr. Chessman, the Daguerreotypist, in the Liberty building, has secured the correct likenesses of the three candidates for the Assembly, in this district, at the recent election—“Randolph , Jay and Franklin.” Of course, his establishment is thronged with admirers.

1854 January 18.  State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 18, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Whole No. 2098, P. 3.

Chessman, daguerreotypist, in the Liberty Building, is, we are happy to learn, crowded with visitors almost daily.  His specimens of art are rarely to be excelled—true to life, and of rare beauty and excellence.

1854 January 21.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 17, Whole No. 2134, P. 2.

Be Suited.—The Proprietor of Cheesman’s Daguerrean Gallery wishes it to be understood, that persons who favor him with a call are not expected to take likenesses unless correct, and in other respects perfectly satisfactory.  Remember Cheesman, Library Building, Greene below state street.

1854 April 20.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  April 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 93, P. 2.

Cheesman invites the attention of the public to his new process of making pictures.

1854 December 27.  State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  December 27, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 306, Whole No. 2426, P. 3.

Destructive Fire—Trenton Library Burnt—Daring Burglary and Incendiarism.—About half past two o’clock yesterday morning, the clothing store of Mr. Rosenton, in Scoot’s building, at the corner of Greene and State streets was discovered to be on fire…The second story of the building was occupied by the Trenton Library Association, who lost a large quantity of valuable books.  So far as we could learn, there was no insurance on the Library, and their’s will be a total loss.  The third story was occupied by Mr. J. F. Chapman, Daguerrian Artist, whose loss is comparatively small…

1855 January 3.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 3, 1855, Whole No. 2431, P. 2.

A Card.  J. F. Cheesman respectfully announces to his friends and the public, that the effects of the late fire are so far removed that his rooms are again open for the reception of visitors, where he would be happy to receive his old patrons, and all others who may favor him with a call.

Daguerreotypes taken at his usual Low Prices, At Library Building, Greene st., Trenton.

1855 January 3.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 3, 1855, Whole No. 2431, P. 3.

It will be seen that Cheesman, the Daguerrean, is again prepared to receive visitors at his rooms in Library building, Greene street.

1855 January 13.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 11, P. 2.

Library Books.  All persons having in their possession Books belonging to the Trenton Library Association, are hereby notified to return them to me at my Daguerrean Rooms, adjoining the Library Room on Tuesday next the 16th inst.  J. F. Cheesman, Librarian.

Advertisement ran three times between January 13 to 16, 1855.

1855 January 17.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 17, 1855, Whole No. 2443, P. 2.

Notice.  The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that his Daguerrean Rooms will be closed for a short time until the repairs necessary, consequent upon the late fire shall have been completed.

1855 March 13.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  March 13, 1855, Whole No. 2490, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  J. F. Cheesman Would Respectfully inform his friends and the public, that his Daguerrean Rooms are again open for the reception of visitors, at his well known place of business, Greene Street, third door from State street, where he would be pleased to see his old patrons and friends, and will warrant a good picture to all who favor him with a call, at his usually low prices.

1855 March 31.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  March 31, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 77, P. 3.

Cheesman’s show glass, at the corner of State and Greene streets, presents a fine collection of well finished Photographs.  Mr. Cheesman having paid considerable attention to the art of Photography, is enabled to furnish a first class picture, which for perfection, truthfulness and finish is not to be surpassed.  To satisfy yourself of this fact, first look at his specimens, and then go and sit for your likeness.  He never fails to give satisfaction.

1855 April 14.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  April 14, 1855, Whole No. 2518, P. 2.

Cheesman Back Again, At Library Building, Corner Of Greene and State streets, where he has fitted up the most magnificent Daguerrean Saloon in this city, for the reception of visitors.  Having incurred a large expense in decorating and beautifying his saloon, and feeling assured that the pictures taken by him cannot fail to please, he invites ladies and gentlemen who are desirous of procuring a fac-simile of themselves or their dearest friends, to call at the Library Building, where they cannot fail to obtain just what they desire.  J. F. Cheesman.

1857 March 2.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  March 2, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 2.

Photographs J. F. Cheesman takes the present opportunity to inform the citizens of Trenton and vicinity that having recently secured the services of Dr, Langdon, a skillful Photographer, he is now prepared to furnish, at his Daguerreian rooms in Green Street, this new and beautiful style of pictures on paper, either Plain or Colored.  For societies, heads of families, or any instance where a number of copies are required, this style is superior to all others as thousands may be printed from one impression and at a much less cost than Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

1858 January 1.  Daily State Gazette and Republican.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 1, 1858, Vol. X, No. 341, Whole No. 3354, P. 3.

Life Size Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes Made At Cheesman’s Room, Greene street, at prices to suit the times.

N. B.—We would call particular attention to our Life Size Photographs.

1857 October 29.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 29, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 257, P. 3.

As Large As Life!  Cheesman’s Life Size Photographs, Cheesman’s Ambrotypes, Cheesman’s Chromo-Photographs, Cheesman has been awarded the 1st premium by his numerous customers, for truthful and life-like photographs and Ambrotypes.

Everybody goes to Cheesman’s for pictures.

Cheesman has no competitor.

Old Daguerreotypes copied and enlarged to life-size and colored.

Landscape Views, Country Seats, Store Fronts, or any kind of pictures requested, taken at short notice and enlarged to any size required.

Particular attention is called to the now and attractive picture, the Chromo-Photographs, which is not excelled by the finest painting on canvass.

1857 December 25.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 25, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 305, P. 2.

Bear This in Mind.  For Christmas Presents, Go To Cheesman’s Photographic Rooms.  Open from 7½ A. M. till 4 P. M.  Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in the highest style of the art.

N. B.  Lockets, Medallions, Fancy Cases, &c., &c.

1858 January 4.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 4, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 2, P. 2.

Rubbers! Rubbers! Rubbers! 500 Pairs Of Over Shoes Just Arrived At Cheesman’s Store, Greene Street, Two Doors Below State Street, And will be sold at prices to suit hard times.

[1] Addresses and dates from Gary Saretzky New Jersey Photographers check list.

Chase, W. H.

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

1853-1856       180½ Main and 2 Asylum Streets, Hartford, Connecticut.

1857                311 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1859                311 Main Street and 3 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1854 January 21.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1935, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents.—The subscriber would respectfully in for the citizens of Hartford and vicinity that his Daguerrean Gallery is still Open for the reception of visitors, on the corner of Main and Asylum streets where he has been located for the last eight months.  He takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage received, and by close attention to his business, he would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same.  Beautiful and correct likenesses executed every day without regard to weather, by a new and valuable chemical accellerating (sic.) process.  He has superior instruments and an advantage over other operators by possessing an excellent Sky-light, together with a fine north light, the only one of the kind in the city.  His pictures are all enamelled (sic.) with the purest gold, and will not, like the work of ordinary operators, fade by time or exposure.  All can be supplied with likenesses that cannot be beat at the low price of 50 cents, at No. 180½ Main and 2 Asylum st.  W. H. Chase.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to July 15, 1854.

1854 July 1.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 1, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4667, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents!  Is it a good likeness?  Certainly it is, for it was taken at Chase’s Famous Gallery, where they never take any but good ones.  The experiment of taking fine Daguerreotype Likenesses for the sum of Fifty Cents is no longer an experiment at Chase’s Gallery!  A trial of eight years has established the fact most thoroughly and successfully, and I can now make as good a picture for Fifty Cents as other establishments can furnish for One Dollar.

My improved finish of the plate gives to all my pictures a degree of Finish And Life-Likeness

That is attained by no other operator in the art.  Resides this, The Superior Light introduced into my Gallery is of that peculiar character which is best adapted to a perfect front, or two thirds view.  This can be seen in any of the numerous specimens.  The number of pictures taken at Chase’s Gallery surpasses that of every other establishment in the State.  All this business is attained by the excellence of my pictures and the cheapness of my prices.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens at the Gallery, Nos. 180½ Main and 2 Asylum sts.

N. B.—Wanted immediately, one or two intelligent young men, of good address, to learn the art of Daguerreotyping.

Advertisement ran from July 1, 1854 to January 13, 1855.

1855 October 13.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 13, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4734, P. 2.

The State Fair…Class VIII.—Fine Arts.  The North half of this booth is devoted to musical instruments.  There are a number of melodeons, pianos and other instruments, by various makers.

The south half of the building is devoted to pictures, oil paintings, drawings, photographs, daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, &c.  Bartlett & Case, W. H. Chase and C. W. Davis, are prominent exhibitors of daguerreotypes.  N. A. Moore has some very perfect photographs and daguerreotypes.  H. Happen (sic.) [Hooper] of New Haven has a fine show of photographs.  G. N. Gannis of Waterbury, has some colored photographs in oil, splendid pictures, and worthily  sustaining the reputation of Waterbury, in this department of art.

1856 February 16.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  February 16, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4752, P. 3.

Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes Cheaper Than Ever, At Chase’s, No/ 180½ Main and 2 Asylum St.—We have been induced, by scarcity of Cash, as well as to keep pace with our friends in other branches of business, to take Daguerreotypes for twenty five cents, until further notice.  Those wishing for good and cheap pictures, should call immediately.  We have just received a large assortment of common and fancy cases, all of which we will sell cheap for cash.  Don’t forget the number, 180½ Main and 2 Asylum sts.

N. B.—Improved Ambrotypes and Mezzographs taken for seventy-five cents.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to April 19, 1856.  

1856 October 11.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4786, P. 3.

A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy Forever—What can be more beautiful than a fine Daguerreotype?  W. H. Chase has received an award from the great French Exhibition in Paris, for his beautiful Daguerreotypes.  All you that have beauty, call at Chase’s and let him take it; and you that have none, call and let him make it.

N. B.—Chase’s is the only place in this city where the Ambrotype is made, and the only place to get a good picture.  We are making some of the best Daguerreotypes for 50 cents ever made in this State.

Please call at our Rooms and examine some of the finest specimens to be found in the city, No. 311 Main, and 3 Asylum sts.; cor. Main and Asylum st.

Advertisement ran from October 11, 1856 to April 4, 1857.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Madal.

1859 June 29.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 378, P. 2.

Keep it Before the Public.  That Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes are made the cheapest and most durable at Chase’s Old Stand, No. 311 Main and 3 Asylum street.  Chase makes the best Ambrotypes, best Daguerreotypes, best Melanotypes, Best Ambrotypes to send in letters, Best Baby Pictures best Locket Pictures, Corner Main and Asylum Street.

N. B.—Large size Ambrotypes for 50 cents.  No. 311 Main and 3 Asylum Street.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to  December 31, 1859.

Chase, Anthony

Ambrotypes, , , , ,

1855-1856       Address Unknown, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]

1857-1859       16 Market Square, Fall River, Massachusetts.1

1855 October 11.  Herald of the Times.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  October 11, 1855, Vol. XXVI, No. 1, Whole No. 1354, P. 2.

Aquidneck Fair.  Report of the list Premiums [awarded] by the Aquidneck Agricultural

[Society]…Report of the Committee on Pictures and specimens of art.

Mr. Anthony Chase, Fall River, exhibited 8 creditable specimens of ambrotype pictures, worthy

of notice.

Jos. A. Williams, Newport, exhibited full sized specimens of photographs, Daguerreotypes,

Crystalotypes and ambrotypes pictures of high finish and workmanship, for which he is entitled

to the 1st p.

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

Chapin, Joshua B.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1851-1855       19 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.            

1851-1855       33 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1857-1858       73 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1852 February 25.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  February 25, 1852, Vol. V 1, No. 5, P. 1.

Christmas & New Year’s Daguerre’s.  We Have Just Received on invoice of superior Gold Lockets, [Seals], and Rings,[for the] coming Holidays; also, a full supply of all the most approved patterns of Cases, for which we are prepared to execute Daguerre’s, in the very highest style of the art. Persons desiring likenesses are requested to call in the earlier part of the day.  We also wish it to be distinctly understood that pictures for adults are taken equally well either in clear or cloudy weather.  In the earlier stage of the art this was not true, but artes  “mutantur et nos mutamur illis.”  Galleries Nos. 19 and 33 Westminster-st.  Manchester & Chapin.  d18.

1853 April 30.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. V1, No. 23, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Manchester & Chapin were awarded the Highest Premium for the superiority of their Daguerreotypes exhibited at the Fair in Providence, September 10, 1851.  Since this is the decision of the Honorable Committee on Fine Arts, we forbear offering any other proof of their good qualities—in regard to tone, clearness of the eyes, or beauty of finish.  We hope the public will make free to call at our Gallery, No. 33 Westminster-st., and examine the numerous specimens there on exhibition, especially the new style of Crayon Daguerreotypes.

Stock of all kinds constantly on hand.  Instruction given and Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.

Advertisement was recorded on April 30, and June 11 & 18, 1853.

1855 May 19.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  May 19, 1855, Vol. VII1, No. 26, P. 2.

Photographs. The attention of the public is respectfully invited to specimens of these pictures, both colored and uncolored now exhibited at our galleries.  For correctness of delineation, and exquisite beauty and softness of shadow, they are far superior to daguerres; resembling more nearly rich steel engravings.  Being upon paper, the unpleasant glare of the metallic plate is avoided.  They admit, also, of being colored in oil colors, equaling in finish and durability the finest canvas paintings.  By no other process it is possible to obtain so life like a portrait.  Copying from daguerre, or portraits carefully executed.  Large copies produced from small originals.

Rooms Nos. 19 & 33 Westminster street.  Manchester & Chapin.

1855 September 15.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  September 15, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 2.

[Ambigraphs.] These pictures far superior to anything that has heretofore been taken upon glass.—They can be seen in any light as well as a Photograph or an Engraving.  For brilliancy and fineness they surpass the Daguerre. and unlike it they are not reversed.  They can also be produced instantaneously, which is a great advantage in taking children or persons who cannot bear a strong light, and gives the operator a chance to catch the happiest expression before it has time to leave the face.  They can never fade or change, as they are put up in a manner which makes them impervious to air or dampness.

Photographs, plain and in oil colors, Daguerreotypes, Crayoned or otherwise, and in fact every description of sunlight pictures taken in the most approved and artistic style.

Rooms No. 19 and 33 Westminster street.  Manchesters & Chapin.

1858 January 9.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  January 9, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 8, P. 1.

Removal.  Manchester, Bro. & Chapin, Daguerreotypes and Photographic Artists, have removed to rooms No. 73 Westminster-st., (formerly G. W. Smith’s House Furnishing Store,) where they have put in 2 large Sky-Lights, and otherwise arranged and fitted them with a perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  my24.

Advertisement was recorded on January 9 & 16, 1858.

1858 August 7.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 1.

Manchester & Bro’r. Daguerreotype and Photographic Artists, Rooms No. 73 Westminster Street, Where they have two large Sky Lights, and other arrangements perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  jy10.

Advertisement was recorded on August 7 and September 4, 1858.

Chapin & Hopkins

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1857                297 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts’ department was much admired, yesterday, by the crowds of visitors.  There are many real gems on exhibition.  Many of the crayon and pencil drawings are executed in the highest style of the art, and many of the paintings possess more than ordinary merit.  The works shown by the Daguerrean artists are many of them really  beautiful specimens, and are the most attractive feature in the room.  The views by Moore are most excellent specimens of the Photographic art…

Chapin & Hopkins have a number of  “Collodron (sic.) Ambrotypes” on exhibition which certainly are not behind any presented.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Cathan, Lucius H.

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1843                Elm Street, Byers Building, upstairs, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1848                113 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 

1849-1850       20 Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts.

1850                Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1853                Broadway, South Boston, Massachusetts.

1857                Address Unknown, Townshend, Vermont.

1843 August 30.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1843, Vol. 12, No. 35, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype.—The act of transferring the exact features of the human face and form by means of the daguerreotype is one of the most wonderful and beautiful achievements of science; and to such perfection has it been carried, that the most perfect portraits in form and coloring are now produced by a simple process.  Having examined several specimens recently executed by Mr. Cathan, whose card may be found in another column, we take pleasure in commending him to the patronage of the public.  His pictures are correct and life-like, and but for their diminutive size would give one the impression of looking in a mirror.

1843 August 30.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1843, Vol. 12, No. 35, P. 3. 

A Card.  The subscriber respectfully informs the gentlemen and Ladies of Springfield and vicinity that he is prepared to furnish Colored Daguerreotype Portraits, in a style superior to any thing of the kind ever taken in this place.  By this process of coloring, the correctness and beauty of the picture is greatly increased, and it gives the exact complexion, as if done by painting, and much more perfect.

He will also furnish apparatus of the best kind upon reasonable terms, if applied for soon.  Persons wishing for a good portrait are invited to call at his room in Byers’ building, next door to Harnden & Co.’s Express Office, Elm St: (up stairs;) also to examine specimens.  L. H. Cathan

Advertisement ran from August 30 to September 27, 1843.

1848 March 16.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  March 16, 1848, Vol. 5, No. 64, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington st., by Pettee & Cathan

Advertisement ran March 16 and April 10, 1848.

1848 March 17.  Semi Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  March 17, 1848, Vol, 1, Mo. 63, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington st., by Pettee & Cathan

Advertisement ran March 17 and April 14, 1848.

1848 March 23.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  March 23, 1848, Vol. V, No. 12, P. 3.

Boston Business Cards…Daguerreotypes.  Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington street, by Pettee and Cathan.

1848 March 24.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 24, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 1400, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington street, by Pettee and Cathan.

Advertisement ran four times between March 24 to April 21, 1848.

1848 March 24.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 24, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 40, Whole No. 197, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city at No. 113 Washington St., [Boston.] by Pettee & Cathan.

Advertisement ran from March 24 to April 21, 1848.

1848 March 27.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  March 27, 1848, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington street, by Pettee and Cathan.

Advertisement ran four times between March 27 to April 24, 1848.

1848 March 28.  The Middlebury Galaxy.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 28, 1848, Vol. XII, No. 48, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city at No. 113 Washington St., [Boston.] by Pettee & Cathan.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to April 25, 1848.

1848 September 21.  Liberty Bugle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 6, P. 4.

 Daguerreotype, Large Groups, as well as single Likenesses, taken upon favorable terms, and to the entire satisfaction of the parties, At 113 Washington Street, Boston.  Pettee & Cathan.

1849-1850.  Boston City Directory, Published by George Adams, 1849 (Boston, Massachusetts) P. 323. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Cathan, L. H. daguerreotype miniature rooms, 20 Washington Street (Up only 2 flights of stairs.)  Perfect and satisfactory likenesses, with the case, for $1.50, and warranted.  The number of sittings is not limited.

1850 May 16.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 16, 1850, Vol. V, No. 20, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes!—We advise all who wish to secure good likenesses of themselves, their friends or children, to give Mr. Cathan an early call at his new and splendid saloon on Main street.  His light is so well arranged that the operation of taking single figures or groups is very quickly performed, and from personal inspection we can attest the excellence of the pictures.  The engagements of Mr. C. are such that his stay will necessarily be short.

1850 June 6.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  June 6, 1850, Vol. V, No. 23, P. 2.

Mr. L. H. Cathan, will remove his daguerreotype Saloon from its present location, main St., near the Universalist Church, in a few days.  He takes excellent pictures, and is well deserving of public patronage.  We advise all who wish to see a splendid miniature to call and examine his specimens.  Now is the time!

1850 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 1850, N. P.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the sixth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair in Boston

1852 October.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  October 1852, P. 258.

Cathan’s Reflectors.—These reflectors are the most convenient, and the cheapest article of the kind we have yet seen got up for daguerreotype purposes, and they are equal in merit so far as their working in concerned to any others.  We shall speak further of them in our next.

Ca.1852.  Unknown source p. 213.

Speculum.—A mirror employed in optical instruments, in which the reflecting surface is formed of a metallic alloy, instead of glass coated with quicksilver.  The speculum is attached to the photographic camera, either upon the end of the tube, or within the box, to enable the operator to reverse the image upon the ground glass, or spectrum and bring it in its natural position…. Fig. 106 a convenient and excellent article made by Mr. Cathan, of Cambridge, Mass.  This can be used with a single or double lens of a Harrison camera.

1853 November 19.  South Boston Gazette and Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 19, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We understand the Daguerreotype Saloon on Broadway, is to be removed soon.  Those wanting a good likeness, without the trouble of going to the City, will be sure to get it, and at a fair price if they call before Mr. Cathan leaves.

1857 May 16.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 16, 1857, New Series —Vol. 3, No. 20, P. 2.

Pictures.—The good people of Townshend are having fine Ambrotypes by Mr. Cathan, who has just returned home, where he will remain until the first day of June, and no longer, so if you want your picture you must “hurry up.”

Cartledge, John

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1856                383 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856 June 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 17, 1856, Whole No. 7232, P. 6.

Ladies Wanted.—They Can Have Immediate and consistent employment as agents, in a light and genteel business.  Remuneration good and pay certain.  Apply at John Cartledge & Co.’s photograph and ambrotype gallery, 383 Broadway.