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Cannon, Marsena

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

1841                178 Essex Street, over J. S. Perkins & Co, Salem, Massachusetts.

1843-1848       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]           

1846                Old Court House, Augusta, Maine.   

1848                Two doors South of Cheshire House, Keene, New Hampshire.                    

1849-1850       123 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                                       

1859                Rooms over A. Taylor & Sons, Great Salt Lake City, Utah.

1841 July 27.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniature Portraits By Daguerreotype, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street. Messrs. Keene & Cannon respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Salem and vicinity, to their new Daguerreotype Establishment.  Having obtained all the improvements in the photographic process, and procured a Camera, manufactured expressly for themselves, directly from the studio of Professor Morse, of New York, they will guarantee Miniature Portraits, unsurpassed incorrectness and beauty by any like establishment in the Union.  And no person will be permitted to take pictures from their room unless perfectly satisfactory.—Their pictures are entirely free from that unnatural and distorted appearance which is so often seen in productions of the kind; nor is the subject detained with long and tedious sittings, but in a few moments after entering the room, he may gaze on a facsimile of himself, of Nature’s own penciling, as perfect as when reflected on a mirror; and far surpassing in precision and minuteness of delineation, the pencil of the most accomplished artist.

In conclusion they would remark, that they esteem the good old proverb, “by their works shall ye know them,” and by it they are willing to be tried.  Call at their room, and at Mr. Whipple’s Bookstore, and examine specimens.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5.  Groups taken if required.  Instructions $25.  Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 27 to October 8, 1841.

1841 July 29.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 29, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniature Portraits By Daguerreotype, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street. Messrs. Keene & Cannon respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Salem and vicinity, to their new Daguerreotype Establishment.  Having obtained all the improvements in the photographic process, and procured a Camera, manufactured expressly for themselves, directly from the studio of Professor Morse, of New York, they will guarantee Miniature Portraits, unsurpassed incorrectness and beauty by any like establishment in the Union.  And no person will be permitted to take pictures from their room unless perfectly satisfactory.—Their pictures are entirely free from that unnatural and distorted appearance which is so often seen in productions of the kind; nor is the subject detained with long and tedious sittings, but in a few moments after entering the room, he may gaze on a facsimile of himself, of Nature’s own penciling, as perfect as when reflected on a mirror; and far surpassing in precision and minuteness of delineation, the pencil of the most accomplished artist.

In conclusion they would remark, that they esteem the good old proverb, “by their works shall ye know them,” and by it they are willing to be tried.  Call at their room, and at Mr. Whipple’s Bookstore, and examine specimens.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5.  Groups taken if required.  Instructions $25.  Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 29 to October 7, 1841.

1841 July 30.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 30, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 61, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Keene & Cannon.  We have seen several of the portraits taken by this process, and they have been the most spirited and striking likenesses imaginable.

1841 August 9.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 9, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We would call the attention of or readers to the new Daguerreotype Establishment of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in the chamber over the store of J. S. Perkins & Co., entrance No. 178 Essex street.  Their apparatus, manufactured expressly for themselves, in complete, and embraces all the improvements in the photographic process, recently introduced into this country.—The miniatures executed by them are wonderfully perfect, and surpass in correctness and beauty any that we have ever seen; they as far exceed those that have ever before come under our notice, as an exquisitely finished steel engraving does one coarsely and clumsily executed on wood.  Indeed, we can conceive of nothing which can be added to make these pictures more life-like, unless it be the colors and tints of nature itself.  In this respect only, if at all, can a painted portrait be preferred.  In all others, in accuracy and minuteness of delineation, in the striking correctness of the features, in the delicate alterternations of light and shade, the Daguerreotype Miniature is as much superior to a painting, as the veritable productions of Nature are to the pencilings of the most accomplished artist.—These superiorities, together with the ease with which the likenesses are taken, (requiring a sitting of only a minute or two) and the low price at which they can be obtained, must render them exceedingly popular.  If any one thinks our assertions overwrought, let them call at the studio of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, examine some of their specimens, and satisfy himself of the wonderful results of this process.  A picture comprising more than one individual can be taken, if required, and this fact will afford families a good opportunity to obtain interesting collections.—Several very beautiful representations of children in groups have been executed by the gentlemen of whose artistical efforts we have been speaking.

What new wonders may be in store for us from further improvements, we know not.  Daguerre, the originator of the process, is constantly making important improvements, and the able Paris correspondent of the National Intelligencer writes that he has nearly perfected his invaluable discovery, in obtaining instantaneous impressions by means of electricity.  A slight haze, however, is left on the impression, which he wishes to correct before he exhibits the results of his new process.  Daguerre’s friends boast that he has now rendered it easy to copy the largest assembly of persons, with their momentary countenances and most animated gestures!  

1841 August 24..  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 24, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  The operations of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in taking portraits by the Daguerreotype process, are very successful.  Many of the specimens which we have seen have the effect of the most spirited crayon drawings, combined with an accuracy of delineation which the human hand can rarely equal.  The time occupied in taking a portrait, is but a few seconds, so that it can be taken by the busiest person, without inconvenience.

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the third exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.  No award was given.

1841 October 7.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 7, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 80, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired.  Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm.  Marsena Cannon

Advertisement ran from October 7 to October 25, 1841.

1841 October 12.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We feel justified in commending to the notice of our readers the specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures upon the table of Mr. Cannon, at his room in Essex Place.  Mr. C. has spared no pains in perfecting his knowledge of the art, and the pictures he produces show how admirably he has succeded.  They are the best we have seen.  A perfect likeness is produced by this process.  Mr. C. will give you a complete fac similie of yourself,—whether you are handsome or otherwise,—and all in the short space of forty-five seconds, at most, and at a trifling cost.  Those who imagine themselves sufficiently comely to make a good picture,—and there are very few who do not,—cannot do better than to give Mr. Cannon a call.  His advertisement will be found in another column.

1841 October 12.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired.  Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm.  Marsena Cannon.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to October 26, 1841.

1841 October 29.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 87, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M.  Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired. The above Establishment is offered for sale, with room fitted up, and all the apparatus and chemicals ready for operation, with a good run of [customers].  The establishment will be sold at a bargain, and offers a rare chance for a safe investment of a small capital, upon which a great profit may be derived.  The camera is pronounced first rated by competent judges, and has produced as good miniatures as ever were made.  Letters post paid, directed to M. Cannon, Daguerreotype Studio, 178 Essex street, Salem, will receive prompt attention.

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 12, 1841.

1846 February 7.  Gospel Banner.  (Augusta, Maine.)  February 7, 1846, Vol. XI, No. 29, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Mr. Cannon who has taken rooms in the old Court House, executes about the best Daguerreotype Miniatures which we have ever seen.  Give him a call.

1848 May 11.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 11, 1848, Vol. L, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Keene and the public generally, that he has made arrangements with Mr. Cannon, of Boston, an old and experienced operator, (he having worked at the business from its commencement,) and that they are prepared to execute Miniature Likenesses in the most perfect manner, at the r\Rooms two doors South of the Cheshire House, (up stairs) where all are invited to call and examine Mr. C.’s Pictures and judge for themselves of the execution.  All those patronizing this establishment may be assured of having their work executed in a manner not excelled either in the country or city.  Prices as usual.  V. C. Atwood.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

1859 September 3.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  September 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Likenesses As Cheap As The Cheapest, And As Good As The Best, At the old Stand over A. Taylor & Sons, Sign of the Cannon. 

Having purchased a new lot of superior Cases, Lockets, Breastpins, &c., at the now fashionable price of “Cost and Freight.” I can now sell the various Photographic Pictures, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Leather and Paper Types, at much lower prices than I have during the year past.     Call and examine specimens. M. Cannon.

Advertisement ran from September 3 to 17, 1859.

1859 October 8.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 2.

Desert State Fair.  The fourth annual exhibition in connection with the Desert Agricultural and Manufacturing Society was held in the Social Hal, in this city, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last…Mr. Cannon, the Daguerrean artist, has at last powerful rivals in Messrs. Sturgess & Taylor.  This last firm took the first prize.  The specimens produced by both houses were excellent, and showed good pictures….

1859 November 26.  The Mountaineer.  (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.)  November 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 14, P. 3.

Awarded A First And Second Prize.  Just arrived from California, a large quantity of superior Cases, Chemicals, &c.

I have now Chemicals manufactured by Mr. Shew, justly celebrated for making the Best Ambrotypes in San Francisco; by which I am able to produce Pictures of the best quality, warranted to retain their superior brilliancy without change.

Union Cases, double and single, octagon and quadrangular, Papier Mache, Morocco and Common Cases.  Call and see.  All work warranted.  M. Cannon.  Over Taylor & Sons, Between Perry & Cronyn’s.

Advertisement Ran from November 26 to December3, 1859.

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

Campbell, Benjamin F.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1845-1846       34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1846-1853       69 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 1

1850-1851       63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1851-1853       61 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1853-1855       137 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855-1861       145 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850.  Chelsea City Directory  (Chelsea, Massachusetts.)  P. 105.

Campbell’s New-England Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 69 Hanover Street, Boston.  N. B.—Miniatures taken at this Gallery, finished with all the improvements of the day.

1851 March 1.  The Daguerreian Journal. Vol. I, No. 8.

Daguerreian Artist Register.  B. F. Campbell Corner Hanover & Union St., Boston

Advertisement ran from March 1 to December 15, 1851. 

1856.  History of Boston, From 1630 to 1856.  P. 107. 

Ambrotype Miniatures, The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the public to his New and Beautiful style of Miniatures at my Gallery.

The superiority of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype are as follow:

1st.      The Picture is not reversed

2d.       It can be seen in any angle of light

3d.       It is impervious to water, air, or dust, the two glasses being cemented together with fir balsam.

4th.      The length of setting is so short, that there is no difficulty in getting a good expression.

I will state for the information of those that wish to procure the genuine Ambrotype that there are but two rooms, besides my own in Boston where they are made, all the rest are imitation.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, corner of Union.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1845, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, Boston.  Is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large Frames to small Lockets and Pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear  in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights. 

These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

Advertisement ran five times from October 11 to December 6, 1856.

1856 November 1.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  November 1, 1856, Vol. LXVII, No. 44, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, Boston.  Is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large frames to small lockets and pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear  in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights. 

These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

Advertisement ran five times from November 1 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 14.  Republican Journal.  (Belfast, Maine.)  Vol. 28, No. 44, Whole No. 1448, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes  B. F. Campbell No. 145 Hanover Street,—Boston, is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large frames to small Lockets and Pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine Glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights.  These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

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

 

Cahill, Miles Standish

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

1848                364½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1851-1864       293 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1865                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865                375 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[3]

1848 June 22.  Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 22, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 256, P. 4.

M. S. Cahill, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 364½ Washington Street, corner of Newbury Place, Boston, Miniatures taken, including a good morocco case, from 62½ cents to $5.00  Good satisfaction given.  Pictures taken in any weathers.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to August 9, 1848.

1851 August 23.  South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. V, No. 47, P. 3. 

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.

1851 August 29.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 29, 1851, Vol. XXVIII, No. 4999, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.  M. S. Cahill.  au18.

Advertisement was recorded five times between Aug. 29 to October 27, 1851.

1852.  Boston Directory.  Published by George Adams, P. 35. 

Cahill’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 293 Washington St., Boston.

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the Art.  Miniatures taken from Paintings, Statuary, and everything connected with the Art, executed at this establishment, at Low Rates.

1854 March 8.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1854, No. 9566, P. 4.

Robbery.  Sunday night last, the daguerreotype saloon of Eastman & Cahil, No. 75 Court street, was entered, it is supposed by picking the lock, and a lot of miniature cases stolen.  Last night, officer A. C. Whitcomb and watchman Jellison, arrested two boys in New Prince street, named Patrick Brawley and John Mahan, on suspicion of being the robbers.  In the pockets of the latter was found a lot of cases, and each had a implement known as a “picklock” in his possession.  They are both known to the Police, and Brawley has already been in State Prison.  In the Police Court, this morning, Mahan was held in $500 for trial in the Municipal Court, and Brawley in $800.

1854 September 6.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1854, No. 9721, P. 2.

Cahill’s Daguerrian Rooms, No. 293 Washington street.  Notice.—We don’t gull the public by advertising 25 cent pictures and two pictures at one pop, &c., but give each patron two pops at one price.  M. S. Cahill.

Advertisement ran from September 6 to 8, 1854.

1855.  Lady’s’ Almanac. No. II, P. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

Cahill’s Photographic Establishment, No. 293 Washington street.  Daguerreotypes, Hyallyotypes and Photographic pictures on paper and glass.

Advertisement ran on May 26 & 28, 1855.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

The art of taking Hyallyotypes or Daguerreotypes on glass, taught by M. S. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to October 9, 1855.

1855 June 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 4, 1855, No. 9950, P. 4.

The Photographic Art.  It is astonishing what perfection this truly wonderful art has arrived at.  It must ere long supercede (sic.) the daguerreotype.  We have seen some pictures taken by Mr. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street, which are rare gems.  We would advise the public to call and examine his specimens.

1855 August.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1855, Vol. 8, No. 8, P. 246-247.

A Trip To Boston.—Boston Artists….Mr. Cahill, in Washington street, has taken a position in the front rank of excellence.  His photographs are quite equal to the best I have seen without retouching or coloring, and some are exquisitely beautiful, of both small and life size.  There is a uniformity of excellence in his specimens, not often surpassed by the ablest Boston professors….

1855 August 16.  Daily Evening Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 16, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 142, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 August 25.  The Trumpet and Universalist Magazine.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1855, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city…Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 October 24.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. CIV, No. 7789, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 24.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 20, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 25.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  Gore Block, Green Street.  The grand exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was thrown open to the public on Tuesday…

The paintings and engravings which adorn the walls invite attention but do not call for criticism.  There are some very fine daguerreotypes by Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and some very beautiful specimens on glass by Cahill, with photographs, plain and colored, from miniatures to life size.

1855 October 29.  Daily Atlas.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 102, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  This exhibition has taken the public by surprise.  When all eyes were turned towards the great Agricultural Fair, it was announced a few weeks ago that there would be an Industrial Exhibition, or a show of those organized inanimate productions which now seem to be more natural to New England than corn or cattle…

There are good displays of daguerreotypes and colored photographs, from Cahil & Co., Masury & Silsbee, and Whipple & Black…

1855 October 31.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 21, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The Industrial Exhibition in Green street, appears to be increasing in popularity…

A varied and most beautiful display of colored and plain photographic portraits, views, &c., from the establishment of Messrs. Whipple & Black, of this city, attracts a large share of attention.  Several of the portraits are life size, and painted in oils by artists connected with their establishment.  The high degree of excellence which this branch of art has attained is indeed wonderful.

Masury and Silsbee exhibited a large collection of photographs, both plain and colored, executed in the highest style of the art.  Their collection contains a large number of photographic pictures executed in Paris, embracing views of many of the most celebrated public buildings of the French capital.  These pictures are very attractive.

Some photographs from the establishment of Mr. Cahill, of this city are also worthy of attention.

1855 November 1. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 1, 1855, No. 10,078, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition in Gore Block was crowded yesterday…

The most interesting specime3ns of pictorial art on exhibition are those produced by the Daguerrean and photographic art, from the establishments of Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and Cahill.  They are absolutely life-like.  Those of Whipple & Black are perfect.  The taste of Masury & Silsbee in finely illustrated in their contributions.  Cahill has a fine collection, showing that his skill in the production of Daguerreotypes, Hyallotypes, and Crystallotypes is not excelled.  The colored photographs produced by these gentlemen, from their truthfulness to nature, are the most valuable portraits for preservation that can be had.

1855 December 29. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 29, 1855, No. 10,127, P. 4.

A New Year’s Present.  We have seen a beautiful daguerreotype of six young ladies, who compose the Sunday School class of Mrs. A. A. Miner, wife of the pastor of the Universalist Church in School street.  This beautiful and interesting picture, executed by Cahill, is intended as a New Year’s present to Mrs. Miner.

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. 

Received a diploma for daguerreotypes, photographs, & ambrotypes at the Eighth Exhibition of the 1856 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1856.  Lady’s Almanac.  Vol. 3, p. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1856 February 21. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 21, 1856, No. 10,173, P. 2.

Boston Business Directory…Daguerreotypes, Chrystalotypes, Photographs, etc.

Cahil…………………….293 Washington street.

Whipple & Black…………96 Washington street.

Southworth & Hawes……..5½ Tremont Row.

1856 March 31. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 31, 1856, No. 10,206, P. 4.

There is now on exhibition at Mr. Barns’ picture-frame store, No. 125 Washington street, a beautiful photographic picture the largest and best we have ever see.  It was executed by Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.  We have noticed, from time to time, some beautiful specimens of photographic art in Mr. Barns’ windows, by the different artists in this city, but the one now on exhibition is decidedly the best we have ever seen, and shows to what a perfection this beautiful art has been brought.

1856 October 24.  Boston Morning Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 7302, P 1.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Chrystalotypes, &c.  Cahill 293 Washington st.

1856 October 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 252, P. 3.

Arts & Manufactures.  Ambrotype, Daguer’type & Photograph Rooms, Photographs, life size.  Cahill, Artist 293 Wash’ton st.

1856 October 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1856, No. 10,385, P. 4.

A Surprise Party.  A very agreeable surprise came off last Thursday night, at the house of Deacon N. O. Hart, in Arnold street.  The Young Men’s Bible Class of the Baldwin Place Church, thirty-three in number, unexpectedly called on their late teacher, Deacon Hart, at his residence, and presented him with their Daguerreotypes, enclosed in a rich gilt frame, executed by Cahill, 293 Washington street…

1856 November 27.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerrean And Photographic Establishment.  No. 298 Washington Street, Boston.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Daguerreotypes on Glass, Photographs, plain and colored, from Miniatures to life size.

Everything connected with the Picture business done at this establishment.

Daguerreotypes and other Pictures copied.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1856.

1857 June 27.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 27, 1857, P. 412.

Illustration of Charles T. Jackson, M. D. from a photograph by M. S. Cahill

1857 October.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  October 1857, P. 319.

…Mr. Cahill, showed us some excellent photographs, but we must give the preference to the ammonio-nitrate prints.  Those taken by his new developing process, have too much the characteristics of the amphitype pictures described above…

1857 November.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  November 1857, P. 352.

Printing Without Silver.—In our last, we exposed the last pretended “New American Discovery,” which several photographers, among them Mr. Cahill of Boston, Mr. Tomlinson of New York, and Mr. Rhen of Philadelphia, have been selling or trying to sell, to their brother artists.  The folly of buying processes cannot be better shown than in this case—as we give, in the present number, the best formula of the kind ever discovered.  (See page 339)

No Date.  Unknown publication, P. 197. 

Cahill’s daguerreian Gallery, 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter Sts.) Boston.

Persons desirous of obtaining good and satisfactory likenesses of themselves, or their friends, will find it very much to their advantage to call as above, as the proprietor feels assured, from his experience in the Scientific Art of Daguerreotyping, and the superior facilities of “Light” and apparatus which his establishment affords, he can produce pictures which, for superiority of tone and finish, cannot be excelled, if equaled, in this city or country.  Satisfactory pictures given or no charge.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  M. S. Cahill.           

1857 November 18. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1857, No. 10,703, P. 2.

Photographs For $1.00.  Cahill & Co., 293 Washington street, is now prepared to take Photographs, large size, such as we have always had $5.00 for, at the astonishing low price of one dollar.  Ambrotypes, such as we have always had $1 for, we are not taking for 25 cents.—Those in want of either ambrotypes, photographs, daguerreotypes, or any of the various kinds of pictures that are now made, will find it very much to their advantage to call at No. 293 Washington street.

1857 November 19. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 19, 1857, No. 10,704, P. 2.

The Fall of Delhi.  The news reached Boston, Nov. 14th; on the same day Cahil & Co., No. 293 Washington street, concluded to reduce their prices of Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Ambrotypes, 25 cents, Photographs, $1.

November 19 & 20, 1857.

1859 July 7. Boston Press and Post Semi-Weekly.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 7, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 97, P. 4.

The Parade of the “Odds and Ends.”  …The Cacaan Brass Band, an organization consisting of forty-five instruments, including a drum corps of thirteen…Arriving at State street, the line was brought to a halt while a large photograph of the company was taken by Cahill, without—we are happy to say—any serious damage to his instruments.

1861 May 6. Boston Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 6, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 30, P. 2.

“Leave Your Likeness At Home.” –At Mr. Cahill’s rooms, 293 Washington street, are beautiful life-like specimens of Ambrotypes and photographs taken by artificial light in the evening, by Dodge’s patent process, which is very desirable for those whose advocations render it inconvenient to have pictures taken in the day time.  Mr. Cahill is equally successful in his pictures taken by sunlight, and his prices are reasonable.

1861 March 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 27, 1861, P. 2.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes And Photographs Every Evening!  The subscriber, having purchased the exclusive right to the city of Boston for taking Photographs and Ambrotypes by “Dodge’s Artificial Light Process,” would respectfully give notice that his rooms, at No. 293 Washington Street, will be open This Evening, Wednesday, March 27th, to all whose occupation renders it inconvenient for them to have Pictures taken in the daytime.  M. S. Cahil.

N. B.  Skeptics invited to examine specimens.

1861 March 30. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1861, P. 4.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes & Photographs Taken Every Evening, By Cahill, No. 293 Washington Street.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by a skillfull artist to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, a skillful artist, to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1863 March 7.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 7, 1863, Vol. XXXV, No. 10,085, P. 2.

The Fire On Washington Street, at 9½ o’clock last evening, was much more destructive than reported in the morning papers.

It broke out in the chemical department connected with the photographic establishment of Messrs. Case & Getchell, and which was located in the second story of the rear of 293, completely destroying the room and its contents of Chemicals, silver, &c.

The flames also extended into the operating room of the firm, breaking the sky-lights, and burning most of the fixtures and furniture.

The entire stock of negatives in the establishment were preserved fr4om injury, with the exception of those taken yesterday, which were destroyed by the fire breaking the glass, as any amount of saturation by water will not injure them.

Messrs. Case & Getchell’s loss is estimated at from $2000 to $3000, but they are fully insured.  Their fine reception room at No. 299½ in no wise suffered from the effects of the fire, nor will their business be interrupted more than a day or two.

The flames penetrated the photograph room of M. S, Cahill, in the second story of 293, destroying valuable pictures and furniture—the new skylights above were also badely broken.  Damage about $1000, and insured.

The photograph rooms of L. H. Hale, on the lower floor of No. 293, were damaged about $250 by water.  Insured at the Suffolk office.

1865 September 14.  Boston Daily Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1865, Vol. 106, No. 64, Whole No. 15,929, P. 4.

Business Changes. 

Boston, Mass.:—Brownell & Cahill, Photographers, dissolved.  A. C. Brownell, Artist.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers.  New firm—W. B. Getchell and A. C. Brownell.

1865 September 16.   Commercial Bulletin,  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 16 , 1865, Vol. VII, No. 349, P. 2.

Changes in Business in Boston.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers; new firm—W. B. Getchell & A. C. Brownell.

Brownell & Cahill, Photographers; dissolved.

1896 March 28.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1896, P. 11.

Mr. Miles Standish Cahill, who died at Dorchester Friday, had been a successful business man in this city for nearly half a century.  He was born in Chatham, Mass., Oct. 15, 1823.  When nineteen years of age he came to this city and for some years was in the daguerreotype and photograph business on Washington street.  For the last twenty-five years he carried on a large business in shoe findings, slippers, etc. he was a member of the Universaltist Club, a Mason, an Odd Fellow. A Knight of Honor and a member of other fraternal societies.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900

[2] Eastman & Cahill.

[3] Brownell & Cahill.

Byerly, Jacob

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1842-1865       Address not recorded, Frederick, Maryland.[1]

1855-1856       Corner of Market and Patrick Streets, Frederick, Maryland.

1857                Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick, Maryland.

1855 December 27.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  December 27, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 20, P. 3.

Christmas.  A Beautiful Variety of Gilt Frames, Gold Lockets, Picture Cases, Fancy and Plain of all kinds, appropriate for the Holidays, At Byerly’s Greatly Improved Sky-Light Gallery Of Superior Daguerreotypes And Paintings!

It is proposed at this Gallery, (and without fear of competition.) to make the finest picture, with the most natural complexion, the clearest eye, and the most faithful, calm, and life-like representation of the human face, for less money, than has ever been produced in this city.  To test this truth, Ladies and Gentlemen are most cordially invited to call at Byerly’s Gallery, on the corner of Market and Patrick streets, where they can be accommodated in a large and splendid assortment of Gilt Frames, Gold Lockets, and Cases of every description and size, from the smallest and largest.  Make his words good, or don’t take the picture.  de 6.

1856 August 21.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  August 21, 1856, New Series Vol. II, No. 54, P. 3.

Byerly’s Gallery And Great Improvements[.]  ML  A-Phototypes And Superior Pictures, in every style and finish, can now be had at his Gallery, at very reduced prices[.]  On hand, a large assortment of Gilt Frames and cases of every description, and a[ ? ] stock of Gold Lockets, of all sizes and latest fashion, which a offered on pleasing terms.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to continue their calls at Byerly’s Gallery, where they can obtain the latest and cheapest pictures.  Students wanted.   my22.

1857 March 19.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  March 19, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 84, P. 2.

Removal Byerly’s Gallery, Removed to his stupendous and magnificent Sky-Light , in the newly erected Building adjoining G. F. Webster’s Store, Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick, Md.

Advertisement ran from March 19 to April 9, 1857.

1857 April 9.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  April 9, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 87, P. 2.

The Fine Arts.  By reference to the advertisement of Mr. J. Byerly it will be seen that, he has removed his Daguerrean Rooms to the new building on Patrick St., nearly opposite the Frederick County Bank.  These, he has fitted up in a style which deserves the highest commendation; for every appliance calculated to perfect the wonderful art of daguerreotyping, has been liberally provided.  Of Mr. Byerly’s professional skill, it is unnecessary to speak,—attested, as it is, by many years of eminent success.  We design more especially by this notice, to call attention to a novelty in Frederick, instituted through his enterprise.  We refer to his “Art Union Hall.”  In a spacious apartment, fifty feet long and twenty wide, he has arranged throughout its entire capacity, a collection of rich and elegant paintings and drawings, illustrative of the beautiful in fancy, and of the interesting in reality.  Many of the latter being valuable memorials, of distinguished characters and ever=nts of sacred and profane history.

We congratulate Mr. Byerly upon the taste he has displayed in this collection; and take pleasure in commending his enterprise to the patronizing approval of the public.

1857 April 9.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  April 9, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 87, P. 2.

Removal!  Byerly’s Gallery Has Been Removed To The New Building, Adjoining Mr. Geo. F. Webster’s Store, In Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick City, Maryland, where he is prepared to furnish Daguerreotype, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes, in the highest style of the art.  Having a broad and expansive Sky-Light, opening to the North, built expressly for the purpose, and affording facilities and Photographic advantages unequalled in the State, together with Ladies’ Dressing Room, and all other conveniences desirable.

Pictures of every size and in every variety of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants & Family Groups, taken in three or four seconds.

N. B.—Parents wanting their Families Ambrotyped, either single or in groups, will be entitled to a reduction in price, when they are six or more in number.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French, and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection, which has never been equalled in extent, variety and beauty by anything of the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this large assortment at New York City prices.

Students are taught here in all the Art and Mysteries of Daguerreotyping and Ambrotyping in the shortest possible time, and the lowest rate.  Jacob Byerly.

1857 July 16.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 49, P. 2.

Byerly’s Gallery Of Pictures!  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs!  This model Gallery, the wonder and surprise of all, was constructed for the purpose, on the best and most approved Scientific principals and possesses Photographic advantages unsurpassed anywhere.  These facts are acknowledged by many of our own Scientific gentlemen, and especially by the great practical experimenter and discoverer, S. D. Humphrey, of N. York, whose scientific researches and attainments in Photography are perhaps deeper and more extensive than any other American operator.  His high approval of the construction and arrangement of this Gallery places it beyond all competition in this city and has classed it with the best in the large cities,  The light is not thrown full in the sitter’s face to blind the eye, producing that large and unnatural spectrum, which gives the picture a vacant stare, but falls laterally at an angle to produce the best possible tone and effect upon the picture, softening the lights, enriching the shadows, blending the middle tints, and developing the drapery in all the beauty and richness of natural colors, in a style equalled only by Master Artists. The sitter is placed in a subdued background, where the light is neither intense nor oppressive, and where the countenance reposes calmly and serenely, and the eye appears full and natural.  Persons need but to see the beauty and appropriateness of the entire arrangement, to come to the one conclusion, that where there is such harmony and adaptation in all the parts, surely there is a place to get the best pictures.  It needs no argument to sustain these facts.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and prove the truth of them.

Pictures of the above variety, are put up in the highest style of finish and according to the strictest Scientific and natural laws of light and chemistry, applied to the art of Photography in all its branches.

Pictures of every size and style, and in every description of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants and Family Groups taken in a very few seconds.  Students taught the art of picture making in the shortest possible time and at the lowest rates.

An extensive assortment of Gold Lockets and Gilt Frames constantly on hand.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.all

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection which has never been equalled in extent, variety, and beauty by any thingof the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons, desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this assortment at New York Prices.  Jacob Byerly.

1857 July 22.  The Examiner.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  July 22, 1857, Vol. 50, No. 27, Whole No. 2526, P. 2.

Byerly’s Gallery Of Pictures!  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs!  This model Gallery, the wonder and surprise of all, was constructed for the purpose, on the best and most approved Scientific principals and possesses Photographic advantages unsurpassed anywhere.  These facts are acknowledged by many of our own Scientific gentlemen, and especially by the great practical experimenter and discoverer, S. D. Humphrey, of N. York, whose scientific researches and attainments in Photography are perhaps deeper and more extensive than any other American operator.  His high approval of the construction and arrangement of this Gallery places it beyond all competition in this city and has classed it with the best in the large cities,  The light is not thrown full in the sitter’s face to blind the eye, producing that large and unnatural spectrum, which gives the picture a vacant stare, but falls laterally at an angle to produce the best possible tone and effect upon the picture, softening the lights, enriching the shadows, blending the middle tints, and developing the drapery in all the beauty and richness of natural colors, in a style equalled only by Master Artists. The sitter is placed in a subdued background, where the light is neither intense nor oppressive, and where the countenance reposes calmly and serenely, and the eye appears full and natural.  Persons need but to see the beauty and appropriateness of the entire arrangement, to come to the one conclusion, that where there is such harmony and adaptation in all the parts, surely there is a place to get the best pictures.  It needs no argument to sustain these facts.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and prove the truth of them.

Pictures of the above variety, are put up in the highest style of finish and according to the strictest Scientific and natural laws of light and chemistry, applied to the art of Photography in all its branches.

Pictures of every size and style, and in every description of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants and Family Groups taken in a very few seconds.  Students taught the art of picture making in the shortest possible time and at the lowest rates.

An extensive assortment of Gold Lockets and Gilt Frames constantly on hand.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.all

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection which has never been equalled in extent, variety, and beauty by any thing of the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons, desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this assortment at New York Prices. 

1857 September 3.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  September 3, 1857, Vol. III, No. 4, P. 2.

Hollowtyping (sic.).—This is a new discovery in the art of daguerreotyping and is said to surpass all former discoveries in that line.  Mr. Jacob Byerly of this city whose reputation as a Daguerreotypist is so well known , has purchased the patentnRight for Frederick County at a very heavy expense and is now turning out pictures manufactured according to the new discovery.

1857 September 10.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  September 10, 1857, Vol. III, No. 5, P. 2.

Byerly’s Hallotype!  The Hallotype is a thoroughly oil-finished picture, entirely new and distinct in character from all which proceeded it, while it surpasses them in softness and richness of tone and general beauty.  Even the canvas Painting loses by comparison.  Too much cannot be said in commendation of this beautiful painting; it is correct, it is lifelike, it is durable.—it is all and everything that can be desired in a picture, save the speaking voice.

Photographs printed by the dozen or hundred, or to any extent required, to order and on the most reasonable3 terms, at Byerly’s Gallery , Frederick, Md.  Jacob Byerly.

1857 December 31.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  December 31, 1857, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 3.

Byerly’s Art Union.  This Gallery has largely increased by the addition of 28 Oil Paintings, consisting of American and Foreign scenery, and by American and Foreign Artists.  Among them are the following:—Crossing the Ferry on Lake George, an original Painting by Geo, Northcote, and sold by him at $350; View on River Tiber, near Rome, by Geo. Northcote; Washington Irving’s Residence on the Hudson, by Cartwright; View on River Clide, Scotland, by Rogers, and many others too numerous to mention, in oval and ornamented gilt frames, beautiful for parlor ornaments; for sale at exceedingly low rates.  J. Byerly.

[1] Directory Of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900.

Butnam

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1857                Address & Location Unknown, Maine.[1]

1857 October 8.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  October 8, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 42, P. 1.

Show & Fair Of The So. Kennebec AG. Society.  The Fifth Exhibition of this Society occurred at Gardiner, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 23d, 24th, and 25th ults.  We are indebted to the report of the Bath Tribune for the substance of the following account….

Paintings, Drawings, &c…

Best display of Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, dip.  A. H. Beals; for Photographs, $1, do; Painted Photographs, $1, Beals & Butman; Ambrotypes, 75c, H. M. Green.

[1] Possibly Gardiner, Maine.

Bushby & Hart

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                27 South High Street, Amory Hall, Columbus, Ohio.

1859 May 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 2.

Columbus Advertisements…Bushby & Hart—Artists, Armory Hall, No. 27 South High street, Columbus, Ohio.  Photographs, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes executed in any style or size, and at the lowest prices.  Life size Portraits colored in Oil.  Persons having Daguerreotypes of their deceased friends can have a faithful likeness of life size, colored in Oil or Crayon.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 29, 1859.

Burrows, Mr.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855                Commercial Building, Coxsackie, New York.

1855 June 27.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  June 27, 1855, Vol. V, No. 11, Whole No. 219, P. 2.

Silver & Burrows, Premium Daguerreotypes!  The Subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens of Coxsackie and vicinity, that they have opened rooms in the Sky Light Gallery, in the Commercial Building, in this village, where they will be prepared to take, on the shortest notice, and in the most finished manner, Likenesses of any who may favor them with a call.

They would inform the public that they have recently purchased at a very high price, a whole size quick working instrument, which, together with other facilities, enables them to take the likenesses of a child, in the very short space of 5 seconds.  For portraits of adults by their process and improved instrument, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children a clear day is preferred.  All are invited to call, whether they wish to procure daguerreotypes or not.  No person will be obliged to take from our rooms a picture, unless perfectly satisfied.  Gold Lockets and a variety of fancy cases always kept on hand.  All work warranted not to fade; pictures taken from 75 cents upwards, size and style regulate the price.

Advertisement ran from June 27 to August 15, 1855.

1855 October 24.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 28, Whole No. 236, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  As Ambrotypes are taking the lead in the picture line in the cities, and Silver & Burrows not wishing that Coxsackie should be behind in the above beautiful art, are fitting up for the purpose of furnishing the picture loving community with those new and beautiful likenesses, taken on glass, call Ambrotypes. 

Unlike the Daguerreotype, they can be seen at any angle, and they are imperishable.

Silver & Burrows have recently purchased Daguerrean rooms in another village, and must leave soon to go there.  In order to place their pictures within the reach of all before they leave, the propose taking Family Groups, Daguerreotyped, three in a case, at 37½ cents a piece, making the whole group only $1.12½.  They will continue for a short time to take Daguerreotypes on small plates, including a neat case, for 50 cents.

Those having friends at a distance would do well to embrace the present opportunity, as the postage on the last mentioned is but nine cents to any part of the States, and the expense of sending one to Europe would be comparatively trifling.  Just think of it!—for 50 cents you can purchase and send a correct likeness of yourself to a dear friend residing hundreds of miles from you.

Don’t forget that their improved facilities enable them to take the likenesses of adults just as well on a cloudy day as on fair weather: for small children a clear day is preferred.

The above offer is only made to those who will call within a very few days, as their engagements to leave cannot be deferred.

All work put up in the very best manner, and warranted to never fade.

Rooms in the third story, Commercial Buildings, Coxsackie Landing.

Advertisement ran from October 24 to November 7, 1855.

Burnham, Thomas Rice

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

1855-1856       19 Main Street, Bangor, Maine.

1855-1856       3½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1857                2½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1859                96 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1861                90 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1863-1867       247 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1864                113 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1866-1870       351 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1867                354 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1869-1874       377 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1869-1875       419 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1871                622 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1873                323 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1,[2]

1875                629 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1875-1877       627 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879-1885       581 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1886-1887       725 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1886-1887       122 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.1          

1887                130 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1889-1893       1607 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855 December 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 100, P. 2.

Particular Notice. Something New at Burnham’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 19 Main Street and 3½ Strickland’s Block.

Likenesses made upon Glass, showing all the delicacy and smoothness which the glass surface presents.  These pictures are truly beautiful.—Come and sit for one.

—Also—Crystalotype Likenesses , (Or Pictures on Paper.)  These Pictures, which have been gaining in public favor for some years past in Boston and elsewhere, are now presented for the consideration of those who wish for a large number of Pictures at a small price.  They resemble Engravings, are not reversed, and may be painted in Oil or Water Colors. Small Daguerreotypes may be enlarged by this process to almost any size.  This we consider a very valuable consideration, as many persons who have small Pictures of deceased friends would be glad to have them enlarged, so as to be hung in frames upon the wall.

The subscribers have recently secured the services of T. R. Burnham, who has been operating in the vicinity, and has collected a large number of specimens of persons in the following towns, viz:—Oldtown, Orono, Hampden, Frankfort, Frankfort Marsh, Bucksport, Prospect, Searsport and Belfast, which may be seen at the Main-st. room.

With the above named arrangement we feel better prepared than ever before to wait upon our friends, and we respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage which has been so liberally bestowed for the past ten years.  Burnham Brothers.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to January 5, 1856. 

1855 December 25.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 25, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes are suitable for Holiday gifts, and the new pictures of the Burnhams, and those beautiful lockets and the pictures Jordan puts in them, cannot be excelled.

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

Burnham’s Daguerreotypes, 19 Main Street, (Opposite Fenno & Hale’s.)

Do you want a good Daguerreotype?

Call at Burnham’s

Do you want a good glass picture, (often called Ambrotypes)?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want a good Photograph?

Call at Barnham’s

Do you want the Baby’s Picture?

Call between 10 and 2 o’clock at Burnham’s.

Do you want your picture copied in the very best manner, on Plate Glass or Paper?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want some one to go and make a picture of a sick or deceased friend?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want to know where Burnham’s Rooms are?

No. 19 Main Street, Bangor, (opposite Fenno & Hale’s), up stairs.  Nov. 15.

Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to April 2, 1857.

1857 February 26.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  February 26, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 156, P. 2.

Photographs.  Mr. T. R. Burnham, on Kenduskeag Bridge, by his successful application of the photographic art to making pictures upon paper, is bringing them into vogue.  His pictures are well taken, and mounted in a durable manner, having the appearance of engravings.  From one picture taken upon glass any number of copies may be produced upon paper.  Mr. Burnham has at his rooms a large number of spirited likenesses, which are worthy of attention.

1857 April 4.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 188, P. 2.

Burnham’s Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, and Photograph Rooms, At The Old Stand, No. 19 Main Street,…………Bangor.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to May 22.

1857 June 12.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 246, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Grave Stones.—T. R. Burnham has received a lot of Monumental Cases for the reception of daguerreotypes to be affixed to head stones.  It is a very neat device, composed of a stone material, similar to marble.  We have seen such in Mount Auburn and other cemeteries.

1857 June 12.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 246, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Grave Stones!  All interested are invited to call and examine the Monumental Daguerreotype Case, at T. R. Burnham’s, Rooms No. 2½ Strickland’s Block.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to 22, 1857.

1859 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 10, P. 1.

Photographs Of The Police.—We have seen at our Police Station some fine photographic likenesses by McKenny and by Burnham of the members of the police department of our city government.  Those by Barnham are taken on two sheets, sitting and standing in a group.  Those by McKenny are taken separately half-length.—They are admirably executed, and being glassed and framed, present an appropriate ornament to the room.  The arrangement of the photographs in the frame is very tasteful.  The Marshal occupies the centre position flanked by his deputies, while the members are arranged around in an elliptical (Sic. form.  By the way, a more efficient and gentlemanly set of men it would be hard to find than those constituting our police force.

1859 October 1.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 1.

Agricultural Maters.  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Main State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual fair of the Maine State Agricultural Society was held at Augusta last week, commencing on Tuesday, the 20th inst…

The Senate Chamber is used as a picture gallery, and here is a treat for those fond of works of art.  Fine portraits of Rowell Williams and Prof. Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, are prominent on one side of the room.  They are by Mr. Wright of Boston.  Over the door is a copy of Sully’s portrait of Washington, in Faneuil Hall, and the remainder of the walls are hung with Photographic, daguerrean and ambrotype specimens, of which Burnham Brothers of Portland, and Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston, have many fine ones.  Throughout the exhibition, the display of colored daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs is especially fine.

1858 October 15.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XXXI, No. 42, P. 3.

The New Jail.—Mr. Burnham has a photograph of the New Jail it gives a correct representation of about one of the finest buildings we have in our city.  Some people object to the new jail, that it is to handsome for the purpose for which it is intended.  We sat nay to that.  Our public buildings, for whatever purpose erected, should ot be eyesores to the community.  Even so gloomy an edifice as a jail should be made attractive to the passer-by: to the passer in, however fine the exterior, we opine the interior would appear anything but attractive.—Advr.

1859 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1918, P. 3.

Burnham Brothers’ New Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, 96 Middle Street,…..Portland, ME.

The above Rooms are now in complete working order, having made extensive additions to accommodate our increasing business.  We have two large sky-lights perfectly managed, so that persons calling for Pictures will not be obliged to wait.

We are prepared to execute in the finest manner the above kinds of pictures, and warrant satisfaction in every instance.  Special attention is given to Copying Daguerreotypes.  They may be large or small, and colored in oil or watercolors.  Also Worked in Ink, and thus made fine likenesses.

Persons from a distance wishing such work can send their Pictures by mail or express, and depend upon their being carefully copied and returned,  We are prepared to make Groups of Families Or Classes, to the number of 25.  Babies’ Pictures made in one-half second.

All interested are invited to call at our Rooms, 96 Middle street, Portland, and compare our work with others from abroad, before deciding whom to employ.  We are ready at any moment to go from our Rooms to take Pictures of the Sick or Deceased.

Every Variety of Oval, Gilt. Or Square Frames on hand and for sale at manufactures’ prices. 

Remember No. 96 Middle Street.

Rooms open to all for the examination of a large collection of specimens from miniature to life size.  J. U. P. Burnham.  T. R. Burnham.

Advertisement ran from June 14, 1859 to August 7, 1860.

1859 September 29.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 41, P. 1, 2, & 3,

Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….    

1859 September 30.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  September 30, 1859, New Series—Vol. 10, No. 35, P. 2.  Old Series—Vol. 26, No. 45.

Maine State Fair…There is a fair display of plain and colored Photographs exhibiting great perfection in this wonderful art.  Photographs are destined ere long to supersede portraits painted in oil, not only because they can be taken in greater perfection but because they cost so much less.

Burnham Brothers of Portland occupy the space nearest the door, and among their fine collection are seen the familiar faces of many prominent men such as Judges Shepley and Clifford, Neal Dow, George F. Shepley, George W. Woodman, Hon. John P. Hale, and a spirited life like portrait of Rev. Dr. Chapin.  Some of them were finely touched with water colors, but I believe that this part of the work was not done in the State.

Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston…

Starbird and Dodge of Augusta…

S. W. Sawyer, of Winthrop…

[Simon] Wing of Waterville.

1859 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 43, P. 2.

The Fair At Gorham…The walls of the room were hung with a profusion of specimens of fine arts –ambrotypes, photographs, water-colors, oil paintings, work in leather, burrs and moss.—Burnham Brothers of this city contributed generously to this department…

1861 June 6.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 6, 1861, Vol. XXXI, No. 133, P. 3.

T. R. Burnham, Artist.  No. 90 Middle Street.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to September 2, 1861.

1861 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1861, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1961, P. 3.

Messrs. Burnham, our neighbors, the Daguerreotypists, have received from the British Consul at this city, the following letter from the Tutor to the Prince of Wales.

Freemen Hall, Oxford, 20 Dec. 1860.

Dear Sir:—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st inst., together with a letter and a box of photographs, addressed to H. R. H. Prince of Wales, by Messrs. Burnham, Photographers, of Portland.  The Prince requests that you will thank these gentlemen for the interesting series of views which they took of the Royal Squadron as it lay at that port, and to state that H. R. Highness accepts them with pleasure as very pleasing memorials of his visit there.

I have the honor to be, dear sir, Yours respectfully, R. Bruce.

H. J. Murray, Esq., H. B. M. Consul, Portland Me.

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

[2] Partnership of Dunshee & Burnham (Edward S. Dunshee & Thomas Rice Burnham.)

Burnham, John U. P.

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

1855-1856       19 Main Street, Bangor, Maine.

1855-1856       3½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1859-1861       96 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1872                5 South Maine, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]

1873                Address Unknown, Fall River, Massachusetts.1

1848 November 30.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 30, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 19, Whole No. 1371, P. 3.

Married.  In Bangor, 16th inst.  Mr. J. U. P. Burnham to Miss Charlotte Gilman.

1854 September 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  September 20, 1854 Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

Penobscot Musical Association.  The Seventh Annual Session will be held at the City Hall, Bangor,—commencing on—Tuesday October 10, 1854, at 10 A. M. and continue until Friday evening of the same week, under the direction of B. F. Baker, Esq., of Boston….

Arrangements for board can be made, on application previously, by mail, to J. U. P. Burnham, No. 19 Main street.

1854 October 19.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  October 19, 1854 Vol. 1, No. 47, P. 2.

Penobscot Musical Association.  The seventh annual session of the Association was held at the City Hall, Bangor, commencing on Tuesday Oct. 10, 1854, and closing on the Friday evening following…

Executive Committee:—J. U. P. Burnham,…

1855 December 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 100, P. 2.

Particular Notice. Something New at Burnham’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 19 Main Street and 3½ Strickland’s Block.

Likenesses made upon Glass, showing all the delicacy and smoothness which the glass surface presents.  These pictures are truly beautiful.—Come and sit for one.

—Also—Crystalotype Likenesses , (Or Pictures on Paper.)  These Pictures, which have been gaining in public favor for some years past in Boston and elsewhere, are now presented for the consideration of those who wish for a large number of Pictures at a small price.  They resemble Engravings, are not reversed, and may be painted in Oil or Water Colors. Small Daguerreotypes may be enlarged by this process to almost any size.  This we consider a very valuable consideration, as many persons who have small Pictures of deceased friends would be glad to have them enlarged, so as to be hung in frames upon the wall.

The subscribers have recently secured the services of T. R. Burnham, who has been operating in the vicinity, and has collected a large number of specimens of persons in the following towns, viz:—Oldtown, Orono, Hampden, Frankfort, Frankfort Marsh, Bucksport, Prospect, Searsport and Belfast, which may be seen at the Main-st. room.

With the above named arrangement we feel better prepared than ever before to wait upon our friends, and we respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage which has been so liberally bestowed for the past ten years.  Burnham Brothers.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to January 5, 1856. 

1855 December 25.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 25, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes are suitable for Holiday gifts, and the new pictures of the Burnhams, and those beautiful lockets and the pictures Jordan puts in them, cannot be excelled.

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

Burnham’s Daguerreotypes, 19 Main Street, (Opposite Fenno & Hale’s.)

Do you want a good Daguerreotype?

Call at Burnham’s

Do you want a good glass picture, (often called Ambrotypes)?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want a good Photograph?

Call at Barnham’s

Do you want the Baby’s Picture?

Call between 10 and 2 o’clock at Burnham’s.

Do you want your picture copied in the very best manner, on Plate Glass or Paper?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want some one to go and make a picture of a sick or deceased friend?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want to know where Burnham’s Rooms are?

No. 19 Main Street, Bangor, (opposite Fenno & Hale’s), up stairs.  Nov. 15.

Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to April 2, 1857.

1857 April 4.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 188, P. 2.

Burnham’s Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, and Photograph Rooms, At The Old Stand, No. 19 Main Street,…………Bangor.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to

1858 October 15.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XXXI, No. 42, P. 3.

The New Jail.—Mr. Burnham has a photograph of the New Jail it gives a correct representation of about one of the finest buildings we have in our city.  Some people object to the new jail, that it is to handsome for the purpose for which it is intended.  We sat nay to that.  Our public buildings, for whatever purpose erected, should ot be eyesores to the community.  Even so gloomy an edifice as a jail should be made attractive to the passer-by: to the passer in, however fine the exterior, we opine the interior would appear anything but attractive.—Advr.

1859 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 10, P. 1.

Photographs Of The Police.—We have seen at our Police Station some fine photographic likenesses by McKenny and by Burnham of the members of the police department of our city government.  Those by Barnham are taken on two sheets, sitting and standing in a group.  Those by McKenny are taken separately half-length.—They are admirably executed, and being glassed and framed, present an appropriate ornament to the room.  The arrangement of the photographs in the frame is very tasteful.  The Marshal occupies the centre position flanked by his deputies, while the members are arranged around in an elliptical (Sic. form.  By the way, a more efficient and gentlemanly set of men it would be hard to find than those constituting our police force.

1859 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1918, P. 3.

Burnham Brothers’ New Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, 96 Middle Street,…..Portland, ME.

The above Rooms are now in complete working order, having made extensive additions to accommodate our increasing business.  We have two large sky-lights perfectly managed, so that persons calling for Pictures will not be obliged to wait.

We are prepared to execute in the finest manner the above kinds of pictures, and warrant satisfaction in every instance.  Special attention is given to Copying Daguerreotypes.  They may be large or small, and colored in oil or watercolors.  Also Worked in Ink, and thus made fine likenesses.

Persons from a distance wishing such work can send their Pictures by mail or express, and depend upon their being carefully copied and returned,  We are prepared to make Groups of Families Or Classes, to the number of 25.  Babies’ Pictures made in one-half second.

All interested are invited to call at our Rooms, 96 Middle street, Portland, and compare our work with others from abroad, before deciding whom to employ.  We are ready at any moment to go from our Rooms to take Pictures of the Sick or Deceased.

Every Variety of Oval, Gilt. Or Square Frames on hand and for sale at manufactures’ prices. 

Remember No. 96 Middle Street.

Rooms open to all for the examination of a large collection of specimens from miniature to life size.  J. U. P. Burnham.  T. R. Burnham.

Advertisement ran from June 14, 1859 to August 7, 1860.

1859 September 29.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 41, P. 1, 2, & 3,

Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….   

1859 September 30.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  September 30, 1859, New Series—Vol. 10, No. 35, P. 2.  Old Series—Vol. 26, No. 45.

Maine State Fair…There is a fair display of plain and colored Photographs exhibiting great perfection in this wonderful art.  Photographs are destined ere long to supersede portraits painted in oil, not only because they can be taken in greater perfection but because they cost so much less.

Burnham Brothers of Portland occupy the space nearest the door, and among their fine collection are seen the familiar faces of many prominent men such as Judges Shepley and Clifford, Neal Dow, George F. Shepley, George W. Woodman, Hon. John P. Hale, and a spirited life like portrait of Rev. Dr. Chapin.  Some of them were finely touched with water colors, but I believe that this part of the work was not done in the State.

Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston…

Starbird and Dodge of Augusta…

S. W. Sawyer, of Winthrop…

[Simon] Wing of Waterville.

1859 October 1.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 1.

Agricultural Maters.  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Main State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual fair of the Maine State Agricultural Society was held at Augusta last week, commencing on Tuesday, the 20th inst…

The Senate Chamber is used as a picture gallery, and here is a treat for those fond of works of art.  Fine portraits of Rowell Williams and Prof. Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, are prominent on one side of the room.  They are by Mr. Wright of Boston.  Over the door is a copy of Sully’s portrait of Washington, in Faneuil Hall, and the remainder of the walls are hung with Photographic, daguerrean and ambrotype specimens, of which Burnham Brothers of Portland, and Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston, have many fine ones.  Throughout the exhibition, the display of colored daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs is especially fine.

1859 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 43, P. 2.

The Fair At Gorham…The walls of the room were hung with a profusion of specimens of fine arts –ambrotypes, photographs, water-colors, oil paintings, work in leather, burrs and moss.—Burnham Brothers of this city contributed generously to this department…

1861 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1861, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1961, P. 3.

Messrs. Burnham, our neighbors, the Daguerreotypists, have received from the British Consul at this city, the following letter from the Tutor to the Prince of Wales.

Freemen Hall, Oxford, 20 Dec. 1860.

Dear Sir:—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st inst., together with a letter and a box of photographs, addressed to H. R. H. Prince of Wales, by Messrs. Burnham, Photographers, of Portland.  The Prince requests that you will thank these gentlemen for the interesting series of views which they took of the Royal Squadron as it lay at that port, and to state that H. R. Highness accepts them with pleasure as very pleasing memorials of his visit there.

I have the honor to be, dear sir, Yours respectfully, R. Bruce.

H. J. Murray, Esq., H. B. M. Consul, Portland Me.

1861 October 1.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 1, 1861, Vol. XL, No. 10, Whole No. 2041, P. 3.

Burnham’s Gallery Of Art.  No. 96 Middle Street.  Pictures of all kinds from Miniatures to Life-size, and made satisfactory.  Please call and look at specimens.  Remember the No. 96.  J. U. P. Burnham.

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

Burnham, George W,

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Foss Street, Biddeford, Maine. [1]

1856                Corner of Liberty and Laconia Streets, Biddeford, Maine.

1857                Liberty Street, over Geo. W. Pierson’s Drug Store, Biddeford, Maine.

1856 April 4.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  April 4, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 14, P. 3.

Go to G. W. Burnham’s Daguerrian Rooms, Corner of Liberty and Laconia Sts., Biddeford, If you want a good, well executed and nicely finished likeness.  He is now prepared to put up Daguerreotypes in every style of the art as cheap as the cheapest and warranted to be as good as can be obtained.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to December 26, 1856.

1857 January 6.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  January 6, 1858, Vol. XXVIII, No. 23, P. 3.

Greatly Reduced Prices.  Now For A Rush.  Burnham’s Daguerreotype Gift Enterprise Now Open.  The Subscriber is now prepared to sell Daguerreotypes and Glass Pictures for $1.25 as good as can be bought for $1.50, and make a Present besides varying in price from 25 Cents to $500.

The following is a list of the presents, one of which will be given with every $1.25 worth of pictures sold.

1 House and Lot in this city,……….……$500.

1 House Lot on Pool Street,……………..$250.

1Gold English Lever Watch,……………$100.

6 Acres Wood Land,.……………………$ 60.

4 Acres Wood Land,…………………….$ 40.

1 Detached Lever Watch,……………….$ 25.

1 Silver Cylinder Watch,………………..$ 20.

12 Ladies Gold Breast Pins $2 each,……$ 24.

25 Gent’s Gold Breast Pins, $1 each,……$ 25.

50 Gold Rings, $1 each,………………….$50.

6 Fine Gold Lockets, $3,…………………$ 18.

48 Silver Pencils, $.50 each,……………..$ 21.

24 Silver Thimbles, $.50 each,…………..$ 12.

500 Coral Rings, $.25,……………………$125.

500 Linen Handkerchiefs, $.25…………..$125.

1000 Miscellaneous Gifts, $.25………….$250.

2180………………………………………$1648.

This is no humbug, as almost everything of this kind is, for the Pictures alone are well worth $1.50.

Perfect satisfaction given in the picture or no charge will be made.  Please call and see for yourselves.  George W. Burnham.

Liberty Street, over Geo. W. Pierson’s Drug Store, Biddeford.

See Sign “Burnham’s Daguerreotype Gift Enterprise.”

Advertisement ran from January 6 to 27, 1857.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.