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Howes, W. R.

Ambrotypes, ,

1855                Business address not recorded, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.

1855 August.  The Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1855, P. 255.

Personal And Art Intelligence…—We have been favored with the following letter, and as it explains, in part, Mr. Cutting’s view in regard to his Ambrotype patent, we are permitted to publish it.  In regard to our remarks in a former number, on the Ambrotype, they were based upon the information we received from Mr. Barnard, but we find on looking over his letter again, that Oswego was included in the price charged ($1,000), and we make this correction in favor of the patentee; still we think the price to high.  Mr. Howes misapprehends our remarks in regard to the patent.  We have never denied that the method of sealing the picture claimed is a good one, or that Mr. Cutting is entitled to a patent for his originality, and our remarks can only be distorted into such an interpretation as given by Mr. Howes; but we think there are other methods quite as good, and that it is folly for a man to pay anything like the prices charged for this peculiar process when such is the case.  Our duty as a conservator to the interests of the Daguerrean public requires an impartial judgment on all matters affecting their interest, and we have no personal feelings otherwise in this matter.  Few men deserve more credit for their enterprise than Mr. Cutting, and when we can do so conscientiously he will find no warmer advocate than ourselves.

Boston, July 7th, 1855

Mr. G. N. Barnard:  Sir,—There seems to be a misapprehension in your vicinity with regard to Mr. Cutting’s prices for Ambrotype rights.  Mr. Appleby, of Rochester, informs me that he learned from you that $1,000 was demanded for the right in Syracuse, and Mr. Snelling seems to have heard the same reports, and is quite severe in his remarks upon exhorbitaney and extortion.  Now, sir, with respect to Syracuse, there has no one been authorized yet to offer it at any price.  And if any person has set the above price, he has done it without Mr. Cutting’s knowledge and without the least shadow of authority.  Mr. Cutting’s prices are founded upon this basis—he says that 5000 inhabitants compactly situated ought to afford good support for one Daguerrean Artist, and in his opinion any artist having such support, ought not to refuse $100 for a right.  So the prices paid in New England have not varied much from $100 to 5000 inhabitants.  Of course some modification is necessary in large cities and among people who do not appreciate the fine arts.  We prefer to sell county rights if we can do so, and for this purpose are willing to abate the price somewhat.  Mr. Snelling seems to have changed his mind with regard to the worth of the patent.  He now thinks that artists need not fear to buy it if they can get it at a fair price, but advises them not to buy at an exorbitant price as “there are other things as good.” —Now we do not wish any one to buy at an exhorbitant price, and if any person feels satisfied that they are other things as good, we think he would be foolish to buy at all.  If any one considers it more for his interest to spend his time in bothering with gum tragacanth and rag plasters, and thereby producing second rate pictures, than to purchase a right at the above named rate, why we have no sort of objection, and heartily wish him God speed.  Mr. Cutting has had long experience in photographic experiments, and feels confident that he knows as much of Glass Pictures as Mr. Snelling or his correspondent in Michigan, and he is very well satisfied to trust the election to the sober common sense of artists and the public.  The disposal of your county is in my hands at present, and I assure you that any good artist who may wish to purchase shall find me disposed to do all that they can ask in fairness, and I should much prefer to sell to a resident artist rather than let the county go into the hands of speculators.

Please excuse me for trespassing so far upon your time, and I shall be happy to give you any further information if you should feel so much interested as to address,

Your obedient servant, W. R. Howes, Mattapoisett, Mass

P.S.  From what we have been able to learn of Onondaga County we think it worth $800.  W.R.H.

Howes, W. R. Not listed in the Boston City Directories. (Boston, Massachusetts.) 1853-1858.

Howe, George M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1850-1866       112 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1850 November 13.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 13, 1850, Vol. XX, No. 270, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Notice.  The subscriber having disposed of his Stock and Stand to George M. Howe would respectfully recommend him to his friends and the public generally.  M. Ormsbee.

Notice Extra!  George M. Howe having purchased the Stock and taken the Stand of M. Ormsbee would inform the public that Daguerreotypes can be had at his place as well as at any other establishment in the city or country.  Having secured the services of Ormsbee’s best operators he cannot fail to satisfy his customers.

Miniatures taken in any kind of weather, from one dollar to ten and rendered satisfactory, or no charge, at No. 112 Middle street.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to 15, 1850.

1850 December 26.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  December 26, 1850, Vol. XX, No. 306, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year Presents!  The most appropriate articles for a Christmas or New Year Present is a good Daguerreotype Likeness—such a one as can be obtained at the old Stand No. 112 Middle Street.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens of the art.  Rooms open at all hours of the day.  Miniatures rendered satisfactory or no charge.  Geo. M. Howe.  Dec. 24.

Advertisement ran from December 26 to 28, 1850.

1853 February 18.  Illustration in American Heritage Magazine.  September 1992, Vol. 43, No. 5, Frontispiece.

Daguerreotype possibly whole plate of the Portland, Maine’s Log Cabin and Hard Cider Club.  From the Maine Historical Society, Portland, Maine.

1851 February 18.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  February 18, 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 3.

The Public Are invited to call and examine Specimens of Daguerreotype! At The Old Stand, No. 112, Middle Street, Where they can also be waited upon with a picture taken in a style superior to any other establishment in the city.

Cases, Frames, Lockets & c., constantly on hand.

Rooms open at all hours of the day, George M. Howe.  Feb. 15.

Advertisement ran from February 18 to August 5, 1851.

1851 June 14  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 138, P. 3.

A Splendid Assortment of Lockets, Can be found at very low prices by calling at No. 112 Middle Street.  The subscriber is still at work taking Daguerreotypes in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment in this country.

Pictures taken in any weather.

The public are invited to call at my rooms and examine specimens.  George M. Howe.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to August 5, 1851.

1851 November 4.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 4, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 44, P. 1 & 2.

Cumberland County Agricultural And Horticultural Society.  Agreeably to notice, the Fair and Cattle Show commenced on Wednesday, October 15, 1851 in Portland.

The Cattle Show was held in the pasture, corner of Green and Portland streets, the exhibition of produce, Manufactured articles, &c., at the City Hall…

Daguerreotypes:—There were numerous specimens of Daguerreotypes, from Geo. M. Howe, Messrs. Stevens & Gerrish and Mr. Samuel Carlton.  The committee could see but slight difference between those of Howe, and Stevens & Gerrish, both were believed to be as near perfection, as the daguerreotype process will allow, but on the whole the evidence of artistical skill in those of Messrs. Stevens & Gerrish, inclined the committee to give theirs the preference, and they awarded them a premium, 2.00.  To those of Mr. Howe they awarded a diploma.

Mr. Carlton has many admirers in his line, and deservedly so.

1852 July 2.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  July 2, 1852, Vol. XXII, No. 157, P. 4.

Howe’s Daguerrean Gallery Is still open to the Public at all hours of the day.

The subscriber respectfully solicits the attention of all persons interested in Daguerreotypes!  To the largest collection of Specimen Pictures in the State, (taken in a style unsurpassed by any in the country,) at his Rooms No. 112 Middle Street.

Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Frames, Cases, &c., of every description, constantly on hand, at the lowest market prices.

Miniatures taken equally in fair and in cloudy weather.  George M. Howe.  my21.

1852 August 10.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  August 10, 1852, Vol. XXXI, No. 2, Whole No. 1562, P. 3.

Geo. M. Howe, Daguerreotypist, 112 Middle Street, Portland, ME.

Advertisement ran from August 10, 1852 to September 25, 1855.

1852 November 23.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 23, 1852, Vol. LIV No. 47. P. 4.

Official.  Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.  (Concluded.)…Report Of The Committee On Fine Arts, &c…

Daguerreotypes from the rooms of Geo. M. Howe, Portland.  These, as a whole, are equal to any that have come under the inspection of your committee.  In the management of the drapery, in the softness and beauty of the shades, as well as in grace of position, they give evidence that old Sol has not done the work without important assistance from one possessing eminent artistical ability, on this terrestrial ball—awarded, 1st premium, $2.00.

1853 August 19.  Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  August 19, 1853. Vol. VIII, No. 859. P. 1.

The Exhibition At The Crystal Palace.  XVI.  American Art—Daguerreotypes.  If there be any one department in the whole building which is peculiarly American, and in which the country shines prominent, it is in that of Daguerreotypes, which are exhibited below stairs; and the collection, which is an extensive one, is made up of contributions from almost every section of the Union where the art is practiced.  In contrasting the specimens of art which are taken herewith those taken in European countries, the excellence of American pictures is evident, which is [to] be accounted for by several reasons.  In the first place, American skies are freer from fogs and clouds—from bituminous coal not being much used, the atmosphere of our cities is free from smoke, at least upon the Atlantic coasts.  Then the chemicals and processes are, generally speaking, of a more sensitive character, and the apparatus is more convenient and suitable than that of Europe.  Our little inventions come into play and aid in saving time and developing a good picture, and last, though perhaps not least our people are readier in picking up processes and acquiring the mastery of the art than our trans-Atlantic rivals.  Not that we understand the science better, but the detail of the work is acquired in a shorter time by us, while the enormous practice which our operators enjoy combines to render the daguerreotype art a necessary adjunct to the comfort of life.  Does a child start on the journey of existence and leave his “father’s hall” forthwith the little image is produced to keep his memory green..  Does the daughter accept the new duties of matron, or does the venerated parent descend into the grave; what means so ready to revive their recollection?  Does the lover or the husband go to Australia or California, and not exchange with the beloved one the image of what afforded so much delight to gaze upon?  The readiness with which a likeness may be obtained, the truthfulness of the image and the smallness of cost, render it the current pledge of friendship, and the immense number of operators who are supported by the art in this country shows how widely the love of sun-pictures is diffused.  Several thousand industrious artists and artisans are occupied in the preparation of very pure chemicals, as bromine, iodine, gold salts, hyperphosphate of soda.  Another class prepare silvered plates, cases, buffs, gilding, cut glass, and a hundred little addenda.  Then the manufacture of cameras and the grinding of good lenses is an important branch of the business; for without a camera having good lenses the best operator would fail to produce an image which would be distinct or saleable; and even with a good Voigtlander or Harrison camera, it requires great skill to focus the image; for, strange as it may appear, the point where a good view of the sitter is obtained is not the point best adapted for bringing out a good picture.  In other words the focus of vision and the focus of chemical action are not the same, and hence when we have the one we lose the other.  This is owing to the fact that it is not the rays of color on the solar spectrum which produce the image, but a different set of rays, viz: those of chemical action; and since this is the case, we submit the opinion that it is not possible to obtain a daguerreotype in its natural colors, as Mr. Hill and others have been trying to delude our operators into believing, and leading themselves and others by the [iguis fatuus] of plates tortured into iridescent colors by chemical oxidation.  But we are getting discursive upon this beautiful art, which was intended to subserve many other useful purposes than that of portrait painting.

Everybody known how difficult it is to keep silver from tarnishing, and that the action of the light is to destroy all preparations of silver.  Some of these are more readily acted on by light than others—are more sensitive, as it is termed.  Such are the iodide, bromide, and chloride of silver.  These salts cannot be kept exposed to the light for any reason, even a very short time, without undergoing some change; and when a plate of silver has a thin layer of iodine and bromine on its surface; and is placed in a camera, as soon as the screen is raised the image of the sitter falls on the plate.  The silver plate is acted on unequally, producing the effects of light and shade when brought out, as it is termed, by exposure to the vapor of quicksilver.  It is then fixed or prevented from undergoing further change, by washing it with a solution of gold.

To produce a daguerreotype picture there are five operations necessary.  The first is cleaning the plate.  This is the stumbling block of most operators.  They are not cleanly enough.  Several views in this Exhibition show that the plates were not well enough cleaned.  Never was a maxim more true than the old one, that “cleanliness is a virtue”—when it has reference to daguerreotyping.  The second the second is the foundation of the sensitive iodide of silver over the surface of the plate.  The third is the adjusting the plate in the camera obscura, for the purpose of receiving the impression.  The fourth is the bringing out the photographic picture, which is invisible when the plate is taken from the camera.  The fifth, and last, is to remove the excess of sensitive coating, and thus prevent that susceptibility to change under luminous influence which would otherwise exist and ultimately effect the picture.  The second operation is that which gives tone and warmth to the picture, and when performed by skillful hands makes a daguerreotype a beautiful piece of art.  The clearness and distinctness of the image is produced by the third process when carefully conducted, and the whole picture should be distinct over the whole plate.  These remarks will serve to illustrate the subjoined notes upon the collections in the Exhibition.

Mr. Lawrence exhibited a case in which softness of tone and distinctness of image are united with artistic arrangement.  The latter quality is specially noticeable in “The Three Ages.”  The mechanical execution of these pictures is unexcelled.  These pictures of Mr. L. were exhibited in London.  Mr. Brady’s collection is not very large, but there are a few very good pictures exhibited by him.  In Gurney’s collection the coloring of the background has a fine effect; there are some very well executed portraits, among which is one of Mr. Forrest, worth notice as a work of art: taken as a Whole there is less softness and more distinctness in this collection than in that of Lawrence.  The picture of Ware and his sister is an instance of a picture well developed when the chemical action extends to the margin of the plate.  D. Clark, New Brunswick, N. J., has four pictures of merit; and Van Schneidan a small collection of well-selected heads.  J. Brown has a collection of portraits of Commodore Perry and the officers of the squadron for the Japan Expedition, in half-size plates: the interest of this collection is much marred by the names of the officers not being attached underneath the plate; it is not too late to rectify this omission.  Haas has a whole-plate allegorical figure of a family man reading the paper at home—an excellent idea and well executed.  Besides this, he has a couple of other pictures, though on the whole his show is mediocre.  In the cases of Harrison & Hill there is displayed excellent artistic arrangement with very indifferent mechanical execution.  In the mammoth plates occupied by allegorical designs, the back-ground is wretchedly brought out—the plates were not properly cleaned, and are full of scratches; there are a few half and whole-sized pictures set in gaudy frames.

Webster, of Louisville, KY., has twenty-three pictures possessing clearness.  They have, however, been exposed a little too much in the camera; they lack warmth, but are otherwise well developed and exhibit good mechanical execution.  Alex Hesler has a collection of whole plates handsomely executed, possessing a nice arrangement of of the drapery, which has the effect of throwing the head out in good relief.  There is artistic arrangement in this collection, especially evinced in the picture “Driving a “Trade,” one of a series illustrating character and passion.  The panoramic view of Galena, Ill. Shows that city to advantage; and the three views of the Falls of St. Anthony possess great merit.  Mr. North, of Cleveland, O., has a case of pretty fail likenesses, perhaps exhibiting the lights too strongly.  Bisbee, of Dayton, O. exhibits a panoramic view of Cincinnati from Newport, upon six large plates.  This view is, without exception, the finest thing in the whole room; we might even go further, and say that it is the finest view by the Daguerreian process ever exhibited.  The mechanical execution is excellent, the perspective good, and the development unsurpassed.  The effect of the smoke over the southern part of the city is very finely given.  the distinctness of the letter signs, three-quarters of a mile distance and across the Ohio river, is well brought out.  The rest of the collection is fair, possessing no peculiar merit.  Williamson exhibits a poor collection.  Dobyn, Richardson & Co. have several whole size well-executed specimens, in which the mechanical part, the artistic arrangement and the chemical effect is good.  The “Cupid Reposing” is a very ungraceful picture of an ill-formed child, and the coloring is bad.  That of the Bateman Children, in character, is a good picture.  There are some exceedingly well executed heads in this collection.

Long, of St. Louis, has four frames of 180 heads of Wyman’s School, in that city, with the edifice and Principal; they possess no merit.  A likeness of Prof. Mitchell, Cincinnati, is well executed.  Some of the pictures in this collection are inverted with papier mache frames inlaid with mother of-pearl and tinsel.  As this style of frame appears in a few other collections we may as well here express dissent to the use of this material as being too gaudy and wholly unsuitable for daguerreotype plates. These latter are difficult to be viewed except in one light, and from the brightness of their surface, are much set off by deadened color on the frames, while the glare and iridescence of the papier mache add to the difficulty of discerning the picture; the use of such implies bad taste in the artist.  We felt this opinion growing upon us as we looked at them and found our view corroborated by a boarding school miss, who whisked alongside of us and caught by the colors, exclaimed, “Oh my! aint those “frames beautiful?”  Fitzgibbon has the richest exposition in the Fair—The most expensive frames with a large and passable collection.  The mammoth plate of Judge Colt is very good—That of Jenny Lind the best in the exhibition—those of McAllister, Julia Dean, Kate Hays, and Kossuth, are good pictures.  His collection of Indian Warriors, is a very fine one, which we understand is to be forwarded to the Ethnological Society of London, to have copies and busts made from them.  Masury & Silsbee, Boston exhibited twelve pretty and tasteful plates, with good arrangement and well finished.  The collections of Kilsey, Beals, and Howe do not require notice.  Whitehurst has a few good pictures in a large and passable collection; he has ten pictures illustrating the Falls of Niagara, which are very well executed.  Some of his large heads have their features out of all proportion.  Whipple of Boston, has a collection of photographic pictures, which he calls Crystallotypes, taken from Hyalotypes; there is a plate of the moon daguerreotyped, and one of the spots on the sun.  McDonnell & Co., Buffalo, have a very poor collection—so poor as not to deserve a place in the exhibition; the views of Niagara are fair.   Hawkins exhibits photographs on paper.  Drummond, eight plates of the order of Free masons in their lodge dress.  Fitzgibbon (already noticed) exhibits a very interesting case, which is a frame of electrotype copies from daguerreotype plates, very beautifully executed.  It should not be over looked upon as a mere curiosity to place a daguerreotype plate in a copper solution and take a copper cast from its surface by means of electricity: the copper cast looks much warmer in tone than the original.  It is to be regretted that Fitzgibbon did not complete this frame by the insertion of a third plate, by taking a second copy from the copper copy.  This would be in relief, like the original silver-plate, and is susceptible of being treated like an engraved plate; yielding, when inked, prints resembling mezzotint.  Besides the above collection of daguerreotypes, there is an assortment of cameras, lenses, stereoscopes and photographic paper, which are of interest to those practicing these beautiful arts.

1853 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1853, Vol. 53, No. 43. P. 2.

[Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.]  The Cattle Show And Fair—Second Day.  Pictures…In the center of the hall was a case of photographic pictures, or daguerreotypes on paper, of familiar views, by Smith & Morrison & Co…

Of daguerreotypes, Carlton and Howe contributed two cases of very life-like and beautiful specimens.

1853 November 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 8, 1853, Vol. 53, No. 45. P. 2.

Second day in the Crystal Palace.  New York, Oct. 31, 1853…

And here we come to the; daguerreotypes, always surrounded by a crowd making out, if not making up, faces, as one would judge from the way they squint in order to counteract the effect of a bad light.  Among the pictures we noticed those contributed by our skillful townsman, G. M. Howe.  Though placed in much more modest cases that the majority, the marked excellence of the pivctures excited general attention.  And as a Portland man, I will say, I felt proud of the specimens of Portland beauty which Mr. Howe has brought to the exhibition, and of the faithful justice he has rendered to the originals.

1853 November 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 8, 1853, Vol. 53, No. 45. P. 4.

Cumberland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.  Agreeable to notice , the Fair and Show commenced in Portland on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1853.  The Cattle Show was held in the pasture, corner of Green and Portland Streets.  The Fair of produce and manufactured articles, at Lancaster Hall…

Premiums on Fine Arts, &c…

In regard to Daguerreotypes and Photographs, which perhaps may not be classed so properly under any other department as this.  Your committee particularly recommend notice to be made by you by a Diploma of the fine Crystalotypes (called Daguerreotypes on paper) exhibited by Smith & Morrison of Portland.  As most creditable beginnings of the introduction into our vicinity, so much to be hoped for, of the beautiful development of Photography.

Of the Daguerreotypes exhibited by Geo. W. Howe, as well as those by Mr. S. L. Carlton, they urge honorable mention as sustaining the reputation which the professors of that art have well earned, during many years for those executed here as being among the most beautiful in the world.

1854 September 26.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  September 26, 1854, Vol. 54, No. 39. P. 2.

The Fair…Passing from this apartment, over the bridge, to Lancaster Hall, a gorgeous display meets the eye, superior in point of richness to anything of the kind ever exhibited in this State, at least amidst which it is difficult to determine where to strike first.  But here the exquisite photographic miniatures of Messrs. Masury & Silsby (Sic.) of Boston draw the attention of all lovers of the fine arts, and excite wonder at the perfection to which this branch of art but a year or two old, has been carried.  In juxtaposition to these is the case of daguerreotypes from Mr. George M. Howe of this city, which won such encomiums at the Great Exhibition in New York.                                                                                                      

1856 December 4.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  December 4, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 50, P. 1.

Maine State AG. Society.  Awards Of Premiums…. Division IV.  Class VI—Miscellaneous And Incidentals…

G. M. Howe, Portland, daguerreotypes,…………Dip.

J. W. C. Morrison, Portland, photographs,………Dip.

R. Adams, Portland, ambrotypes,……………….Dp.

L. Wing[1], Waterville, do.,………………………2.00.

1857 February 17.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  February 17, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No.29, Whole No. 1797, P. 2.

Hayden Association.—The following is the list of officers recently chosen:

Present, Francis Blake; Vice President, Albert P. Pennell; First Conductor, George A. Churchill; Second Conductor, Samuel Thurston; Secretary, Charles P. Carlton; Treasurer, Parmenio W. Neal; Librarian, Cyrus Staples; Investigating Committee, John L. Shaw, Arthur L. Ilsley, George M. Howe.

1857 March 10.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 10, 1857, Vol. 57, No.11, P. 3.

Pictures!  It is well known that the Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes, Taken at George M. Howe’s, Are equal to any taken in this country!

All those who desire to see or obtain a satisfactory Picture are respectfully invited to call at the Old Stand—No.112 Middle Street.

1857 March 31.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No.35, Whole No. 1803, P. 3.

Pictures!  It is well known that the Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes, Taken at George M. Howe’s, Are equal to any taken in this country.

All those who desire to see or obtain a Satisfactory Picture are respectfully invited to call at the Old Stand—No.112 Middle Street.

Advertisement ran from March 31, 1857 to January 3, 1860.

1857 April 7.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 7, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1804, P. 2.

Dr. Cummings.—The friends of the late Dr. Cummings may see an excellent likeness of him in Mr. Todd’s window, Middle St.  It was painted by Mr. J. P. Hardy of Bangor, to whose work we called the attention of our readers last week, and to whose advertisement in our columns we would again refer.  This portrait is prepared from an enlarged photograph, which was obtained from a daguerreotype of Mr. G. M. Howe, artist of this city.  The picture must therefore have the accuracy of a sun-light impression, with all the expression of oil colors.  Oil Painting in connection with the camera, seems to us the perfection of the art.

1859 January 1.  Daily Eastern Argus.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 1, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 1, P. 2.

Photographs!  George M. Howe, No. 112 Middle Street, Is Taking Splendid Photographs Go, and see for yourselves.  nov. 22, 1858.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1, 1859 to March 1, 1860.

1859 April 19.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 19, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 16, P. 3.

Photographs.  George M. Howe, No. 112 Middle Street….Is Taking….Splendid Photographs.  Go And See For Yourselves.

Advertisement ran five times between April 19 to July 12, 1859.

1859 July 16.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  July 16, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 166, P. 4.

Photographs.  George M. Howe, No. 112 Middle Street….Is Taking….Splendid Photographs.  Go And See For Yourselves.

1865 January 10.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  January 10, 1865, Vol. XLIII, No. 25, Whole No. 2212, P. 3.

George M. Howe, Photographer, No. 112 Middle Street, The finest collection of Pictures in the State may be seen at his Exhibition Rooms which is open to the public at all hours of the day.

Copies made in a superior manner.

Advertisement ran from January 10, 1865 to February 27, 1866.

[1] Probably Simon Wing.

Howe, Caleb L.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857                2 Cutler’s Block, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1858-1866       Address Unknown, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1857 January 3.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  January 3, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 3.

Three Cheers!  For the Latest Improvement in Pictures!  The Sphereotype, Patented May 27, 1856.  To be had at C. L. Howe’s Picture Gallery.  The Only Place In The State Where They Are Made.

Reader, Do you want perfect pictures of yourself or friend?  If so call at Howe’s and get one of his Sphereotype, that put all other pictures in the shade.  If you do not just look in up on him some day and examine specimens of Sphereotype, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes & Photographs.

He will be happy to see you, and exert himself to make your call agreeable.

C. L. H. has had more experience as a Daguerreotypist than any other artist in the State.  He is now located permanently at Brattleboro, where he has the largest and best arranged light in the country, and instruments for taking pictures from miniature to life size.  He would invite particular attention to his unusual facilities for copying Daguerreotypes and other Pictures.  Also for taking Landscape views, &C.  Having instruments peculiarly adapted to that kind of work he promises to do it in a manner not to be surpassed.

Persons wishing instructions in any of the various branches of the art will do well to call on him as there is no part of the chemical process he is not perfectly conversant with.  Terms moderate.    

Rooms No. 2, Cutler’s Block.                       

Advertisement ran from January 3 to 24, 1857.

1857 January 24.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  January 24, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 3.

Now Is The Time To Get Your Picture!  C. L. Howe, Is Selling

Ambrotypes from 25 to 75 Cents.

Heleographs from 75 Cts. to $10.

Daguerreotypes from $1 to $15.

Raised Ambrotypes, a new and beautiful style of picture.

Spherotypes, that every body pronounce the most perfect Picture ever made.

Call and see for yourselves at No. 2, Cutler’s Block.            

Advertisement ran from January 24 to May 16, 1857.

1857 June 6, 1857.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 6, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 23, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Imperishable Ambrotypes!!  Made By Howe Howe only.  Who has the exclusive Right Of This County.

These Pictures Are Hermetically sealed with Fir Balsam, in such a manner as to defy the action of air or acids.  And when combined with the Patent Sphereotype, form the most beautiful, durable and desirable style of picture ever made.

Remember the place, No. 2 Cutler’s Block, Brattleboro’, Vt.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to December 19, 1857.

1857 October 17.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 17, 1857, New Series Vol. XXIV, No. 42, P. 2 & 3.

Windham County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums awarded at the annual Fair of the Windham Co. Agricultural Society—held at Westminster Oct. 7th and 8th 1857….Fancy Articles…

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs,                    3.00

1858 August 21.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 34, P. 3.

At Howe’s Picture Gallery.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Photographs, &c.

Pictures made at this establishment are mounted by the different patented method and are warranted to stand the test of time and climate.                    

Advertisement ran from August 21, 1858 to December 31, 1859.

1858 September 24.  Burlington Free Press.  (Burlington, Vermont.)  September 24, 1858, Vol. XXII, New Series Vol. V, No. 13, P. 1.

The State Fair…Floral Hall…C. S. [sic.] Howe, of Brattleboro’ also exhibited some plain Photographs and Ambrotypes, of much more than ordinary merit.

1858 September 24.  Burlington Free Press.  (Burlington, Vermont.)  September 24, 1858, Vol. XXII, New Series Vol. V, No. 13, P. 2.

Award of Premiums…Floral Hall…C. L. Howes, Brattleboro, Photographs…5.00.

1858 September 25.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  September 25, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 39, P. 2.

Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Vermont Agricultural Society.  The Eighth Annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Burlington, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week….Premiums Awarded….Floral Hall,,,

A. F. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Water colors, and Ambrotypes    5.00 

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs                                                           5.00

Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs                                           5.00

1858 September 30.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 30, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

List Of Premiums, Vermont State Fair, September 1858.….Floral Hall…

A. C. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Water colors, and Ambrotypes    5.00 

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs                                                           5.00

Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs                                           5.00

1858 October 1.  World’s Paper.  Grandville, Vermont.)  October 1, No. 38, P. 3.

State Fair.  The Vermont State Fair was held at Burlington last week…

In the Floral Hall we observer the Photographs of C. L. Howe of Brattleboro…

1858 October 9.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 41, P. 2.

Windham County Fair.—The Annual Fair of the Windham County Agricultural Society, was held at Newfane on Wednesday and Thursday of this week…In the Floral Hall Mr. Howe exhibited a beautiful collection of Ambrotypes and photographs…

1858 October 16.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 16, 1858, Vol. XXV, No. 42, P. 2.

Windham County Agricultural Society…List Of Premiums Awarded…Fancy Articles…Medallions…

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs, plain and colored in oil and water colors and Ambrotypes, 2.00.

1859 June 18.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 18, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 24, P. 2.

Photographs of the Ethan Allen Statue.—C. L. Howe has recently executed several photographs of the statute of Ethan Allen in its present location, which are excellent specimens of the photographic art.  In the department of daguerreotypes and photographs Mr. Howe cannot be excelled by any artist [in] the country.  Call at his gallery and examine his specimens.

1859 October 8.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 40, P. 2.

Windham County Fair.  The Windham County Fair for the current year was held near Fayetteville on Wednesday and Thursday of this week…C. L. Howe of Brattleboro exhibited some excellent daguerreotypes, and plain and colored photographs—as good as we have seen anywhere.

1859 October 15.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 41, P. 2.

Windham County Fair.—The annual fair and exhibitions came off on the society’s grounds in Newfane, on the 5th and 6th inst….Premiums…Fancy Articles….

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs, plain and in oil,                        2.

1860 January 7.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  January 7, 1860, Vol. XXVII, No. 1, P. 1.

At Howe’s Picture Gallery Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Photographs.  Pictures made at this establishment are mounted by the different patented methods and are warranted to stand the test of time and climate.  Brattleboro, Vt.

Advertisement ram from January 7, 1860 to January 5, 1866.

1860 May 12.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. XXVII, No. 19, P. 2.

May Trainin’.—The annual meeting of the members of Hydropath Engine Company, Francis Goodhue foreman, for inspection, review, drill and target shooting, took place on Saturday of last week.  The company turned out to the number of about fifty and with their machine paraded on the common.  Here two photographs of the company, one as it appeared when under marching orders with the machine manned, were taken by Mr. Howe…

1861 October 10.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  October 10, 1861, Vol. XXVIII, No. 41, P. 2.

Windham County Fair…held at Newfane last week…

Fancy Articles…

Mr. C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs and Ambrotypes,  $4.00.

Howard, Lysander Bradford

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

1856-1860       Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.[1]

ND                  Corner Main and School Streets, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

1868                Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

1869-1872       372 Main Street, Southworth’s Block, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

1873-1874       Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.1

N. D.  9th plate advertising card

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs By L. B. Howard, Artist.  Rooms Cor. Main & School Streets, N. Bridgewater, Mass. Also Tintype with paper label on reverse—L. B. Howard, Photographer Bixby’s Block, Corner Main and School Streets, North Bridgewater, Mass.  Photographs of all Sizes, Ferrotypes, Tintypes, &c. &c., Executed in the best style.  Particular Attention Paid To Copying From Old Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c.  Frames Of All Kinds on hand and made to order.[2]

From The Howard Genealogy Supplement.  Descendants of John Howard of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 1930, P. 95.

Lysander Bradford Howard d. in Brockton, June 26, 1922, age 92 yrs.  He was Brockton’s leading photographer for many years and continued to use his camera until his last years.  He spent his summers in Brant Rock, [Massachusetts] for many years, and is said to have had two thousand pictures from that place.  He was a skilled Flute and Piccolo player, playing for twenty-five years in Martland’s band and was in great demand for concert work. 

History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 1866, P. 539

Lysander Bradford, b. June 5, 1830, Married Matilda Packard, daughter of Deacon Simeon Packard, November 23, 1853.  Children— Louise Frances, b. March 21, 1855 and Annie Mayhew, b. April 8, 1857.

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

[2] Private collection

Howard, L. P.

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                46 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.

1859 May 12.  New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  May 12, 1859, Vol. XI, Whole No. 584, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Howard’s Ambrotype Rooms, At. No. 46 Bank Street.  If you want your picture taken, just call at Howard’s, 46 Bank St.

Ambrotypes Taken and put up in a case for 50 cents.  Union Cases from $1.50 up to $5.00.

Ladies and Gentlemen If you want a good Picture, at a reasonable price, please give me a call.  L. P. Howard, 46 Bank St.

1859 May 26.  New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  May 26, 1859, Vol. XI, Whole No. 586, P. 3.

25 Cent, 25 Cent Ambrotypes.  You can get a good picture for Twenty-Five Cents, at Howard’s. 46 Bank Street, Frink’s Building.

Pictures put up in cases from 50 cents up to $5.00.  Give me a call and get a good picture which I will warrant to prove satisfactory.  L. P. Howard, Rooms No. 46 Bank St.  Frink’s Building.

Advertisement was recorded thirteen times between May 26 to October 27, 1859.

Howard, George

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1857                192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1857 January 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.)  The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes. 

The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere.  Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist.  Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.

For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.

Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry.  No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.

1857 January 30.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Card To The Public.  Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.

“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.

Houston, R. A,

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

1856-1859       Rooms over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856 March 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 5, 1856, Vol. 9, No. 459, Whole No. 2459, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successors to J. L. Kimball & Co.,) Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus solicited.  Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1856

1856 March 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 47, P. 3. 

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successor to J. L. Kimball & Co.)  Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Ambrotypes in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, solicited.

Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug & Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to August 21, 1856.

1856 September 18.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 18, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 21, P. 3. 

R. A. Houston & Co., Artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes ad Photographs, Stickney’s Block, over E. H. Rollins’, Main Street, Concord, N. H.  N. B.  Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed.  Instructions given in the Art.  Stock and apparatus for sale.

Advertisement ran from September 18, 1856 to January 1, 1857.

1857 January 21.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 21, 1857, Vol. 10, No. 505, Whole No. 2505, P. 3.

Down to Twenty-Five Cents!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs at R. A. Houston & Co.’s. for the mere pittance of “One Bright Quarter.”  Now is your time, for we propose to work cheap.  Rooms, at Kimball’s Old Stand, over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to April 15, 1857.

1857 January 22.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 22, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 40, P. 3. 

Down to Twenty-Five Cents!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs at R. A. Houston & Co.’s. for the mere pittance of “One Bright Quarter.”  Now is your time, for we propose to work cheap.  Rooms, at Kimball’s Old Stand, over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 5, 1857.

1857 July 16.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. 13, No. 12, P. 3. 

Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c., By R. A. Houston & Co. At Kimball’s Old Rooms, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Particular attention is called to this new process—the Melainotype—which for cheapness, beauty and durability is unrivalled, and is never liable to break, crack and stain, like most of the cheap and flashy things afloat as pictures.

Advertisement ran sixty eight times from July 16, 1857 to September 1, 1859.

1857 October 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XXXVII, No.1857, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co.  artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes And Photographs, Stickney’s Block, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Main Street, Concord, N. H.

Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed.  Instruction given in the art.  Stock and Apparatus for sale at Boston price.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1857 to September 17, 1859.

1858 February 25.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 25, 1858, Vol.13, No. 44, P. 3. 

To Any Ambrotypist!!  Those that are in want of good Ambrotype Collodeon, or any kind of Goods that is used in the trade, will do well to order of R. A. Houston & Co.  They are prepared to fill orders cheap for cash.  R. A. Houston & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to May 10, 1858.

1859 September 1.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1859,Vol. XV, No. 19, P. 3. 

Notice.  The firm heretofore existing under the style of R. A. Houston & Co., is by mutual consent this day dissolved.  R. A. Houston.  Wm. H. Kimball.

1859 September 8.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3. 

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 15, 1859,

Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3. 

Having disposed of all our right, title and interest in Photographing, Ambrotyping, &c., in Concord to R. H. Kimball, we hereby ask the continued favors of the public in behalf of our successor, and earnestly request all who are indebted to us to make immediate payment to R. H. Kimball, and also desire all who have claims against us to present as above for adjustment.  Wm. H. Kimball, R. A. Houston.

Advertisement ran nine times between September 15 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 10 to December 17, 1859.

1859 October 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Houston, Isaac H.

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1859-1860       Goodnow’s Building, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1860                Address Unknown, Quincy, Massachusetts.[1]

1861-1862       Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1859 March 5.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XXIII, No. X, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Photographs.  Mr. I. H. Houston, Would inform the Citizens of Quincy and vicinity that he has fitted up a room in Goodnow’s Building, and invites the attention of all whom wish anything pertaining to the Art.  All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1859.

1860 April 21.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  April 21, 1860, Vol. XXIV, No. XVI, P. 2.

Ambrotypes & Photographs.  The subscriber would inform his friends and the Public of Quincy and Vicinity, that he has taken the room recently occupied by I. H. Houston where he is prepared to execute Ambrotypes, Photographs and Melainotypes in the best manner at reasonable prices. 

Persons wishing pictures would do well to call soon as my stay is of short duration.  Alonzo Jones.

1861 January 26.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  January 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. IV, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, I. H. Houston, Will take your picture for 12½ cents for a few days only.  Large Photographs, only $1.00; duplicates only 50 cents.

Call early and secure the Shadow ere the substance fades.

Advertisement ran on January 26 & February 2, 1861.

1861 February 9.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  February 9, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. VI, P. 2.

The Best & most durable Pictures are those Large $1.00 Photographs, Executed By I. H. Houston, Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy.  Large Photographs made from Small Picture of deceased friends for $1.00.

Advertisement ran from February 9, 1861 to February 8, 1862.

1861 October 26.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  October 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 22d, 1861…

Houston, Isaac H.

1861 December 22.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. LI, P. 2.

Particular Notice.  Mr. I. H. Houston wishes to inform the citizens of Quincy that in consequence of a change of Businesses he will not remain in town after January 1st, and those persons having pictures at his Saloon are particularly requested to call and get the same.  I. H. Houston.

Advertisement ran on December 21 & 28, 1861.

1862 October 25.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1862, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 18, 1862…

Houston, Isaac H.

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

House, Thomas J. B.

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

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

1857                Main Street, over Suydam’s Grocery Store, Penn-Yan, New York.

1857-1859       Rooms over the Chronicle Office, Penn-Yan, New York.

1857 May 28.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 22, Whole No. 744, P. 2.

House & Benedict’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Cameotype Rooms.  House & Benedict (formerly of, Elmira) having purchased the Rooms previously occupied by Mrs. McAllaster, on Main st., Penn Yan, beg leave to call the attention of the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, to the new and Superior Style of Pictures taken by them.  They are now prepared to take Pictures of nearly every kind, such as Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Ambrotype, Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures, etc., which are warranted not to fade.

The Melainotype, or Iron Picture, receives universal commendation by all who have examined their superior qualities.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Filled with neatness and dispatch, either with Daguerreotype or Melainotype.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., constantly on hand, and at Moderate Prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.—Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures taken only at this Gallery, (over Suydam’s Grocery Store.)  Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished if desired.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, whether wishing a Picture or not.  Pictures copied with neatness.  Tho’s J. B. House.  Sam’l N. Benedict.  Penn Yan, May, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to September 17, 1857.

1857 June 3.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  June 3, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 3, Whole No. 2031, P. 2.

Attention is invited to the advertisement of House & Benedict, which may be found in this paper.  They are recently from Elmira, where they had established a reputation as first rate artists.  They take all kinds of pictures—Daguerreotypes Ambrotypes, Melanotypes and Cameotypes in superior style.  They have taken the rooms recently occupied by Mrs. McAllaster.

1857 June 3.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  June 3, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 3, Whole No. 2031, P. 3.

House & Benedict’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Cameotype Rooms.  House & Benedict (formerly of, Elmira) having purchased the Rooms previously occupied by Mrs. McAllaster, over Suydam’s Grocery Store on Main st., Penn Yan, beg leave to call the attention of the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, to the new and Superior Style of Pictures taken by them.  They are now prepared to take Pictures of nearly every kind, such as Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Ambrotype, Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures, etc., which are warranted not to fade.

The Melainotype, or Iron Picture, receives universal commendation by all who have examined their superior qualities.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Filled with neatness and dispatch, either with Daguerreotype or Melainotype.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., constantly on hand, and at Moderate Prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.—Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures taken only at this Gallery.  Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus furnished if desired.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, whether wishing a Picture or not.  Pictures copied with neatness. Tho’s J. B. House.  Sam’l N. Benedict.  Penn Yan, May, 1857.

Advertisement ran from June 3 to September 23, 1857.

1857 June 18.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  June 18, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 25, Whole No. 747, P. 3.

The Melainotypes, or Iron Pictures, taken by Messrs. House & Benedick, is justly creating a sensation.  Those who do not believe they can flatter the original, we have but to refer to a [spectacular] of our contemporary that hangs at the [ ? ] of the stairs.  Strange Art, this, that can perform such wonders! 

1857 September 17.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  September 17, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 38, Whole No. 760, P. 2.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.  The Place to get Pictures is at House’s.

Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Durability, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change. 

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not.  T. J. B. House.  Penn Yan, Sept. 15, 1857.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Call at House’s Ambrotype Gallery and examine his splendid Specimens of Pictures .  Notice the Clear and Beautiful Tone of the Pictures, Also The Life-Like Expression of the Eye.  Come And See.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran on September 17 & 24, 1857.     

1857 September 30.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  September 30, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 20, Whole No. 2048, P. 2.

Among those put over are the advertisements of…T. J. B. House, Daguerrean Artist, of this place—each of which will appear next week.

1857 October 7.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  October 7, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 21, Whole No. 2049, P. 3.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.  The place to get Pictures is at House’s.  Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Beauty, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change.  Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Call at House’s Ambrotype Gallery and examine his splendid Specimens of Pictures .  Notice the Clear and Beautiful Tone of the Pictures, Also The Life-Like Expression of the Eye.  Come And See.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Secure your Children’s Likeness.  Go to House’s where you can get your Children’s Likenesses taken in from 3 to 7 seconds.  He never fails getting Pictures of Little Folks.

Advertisement ran from October 7, 1857 to May 26, 1858.

1857 October 15.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  October 15, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 42, Whole No. 764, P. 1.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.  The place to get Pictures is at House’s. 

Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Durability, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change. 

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not.  T. J. B. House.  Penn Yan, Sept. 15, 1857.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Call at House’s Ambrotype Gallery and examine his splendid Specimens of Pictures .  Notice the Clear and Beautiful Tone of the Pictures, Also The Life-Like Expression of the Eye.  Come And See.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Secure your Children’s Likeness.  Go to House’s where you can get your Children’s Likenesses taken in from 3 to 7 seconds.  He never fails getting Pictures of Little Folks.

Advertisement ran from October 15, 1857 to August 26, 1858.

1857 October 28.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 24, Whole No. 2052, P. 2.

Yates Co. Fair.  The Seventeenth Annual Fair of the Yates Co. Agricultural Society was held on the Society’s grounds in this village on Wednesday and Thursday of last week…

T. J. B. House, Daguerrean Artist, exhibited a beautiful Case of Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melainotypes, &c.  This Case of pictures was arranged at a considerable expense by Mr. House, and proves his skill and taste in this art.  It was admired by all, and we can confidently say that it was the most beautiful and complete thing in that line of art ever exhibited in Penn Yan.  Mr. House deserves credit for his display.  Of course the committee and the public will award him the first premium in his class.

Mrs. Lansing also exhibited some specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., well arranged and of good execution.

1857 December 22.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  December 22, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 52, Whole No. 774, P. 3.

If you want a Picture of yourself, or any of your friends, or sweetheart.—just step into the Daguerrean Rooms of T. J. B. House, over the Chronicle Office, and he will give you on as near right as his Art can make it.  Mr. House is a first-rate Artists, and no mistake.

1858 March 17.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. 40, No. 44, Whole No. 2072, P. 3.

The Revivals.  The Revivals of Religion in the different Churches in this place continues with increasing interest.  Preaching is continued every evening at some three or four of the Churches.  The Young Men’s Prayer Meetings are held at Mr. House’s Daguerrean Gallery on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, from 5 to 6 o’clock….

1858 April 1.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  April 1, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 13, Whole No. 787, P. 2.

T. J. B. House, over the Chronicle Office, has acquired a reputation second to none, in this section of the country, in his profession.  The way he has accomplished it is by taking good pictures.  He has introduced an “Easy Chair” for those sitting for Likenesses.  Try it. 

1858 June 2.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  June 2, 1858, Vol. 41, No. 3, Whole No. 2083, P. 2.

T. J. B. House’s Daguerrean Gallery continues in full force, almost every day displaying some new specimen of the art, for which Mr. House is so well known.  He does take excellent pictures, and that is the reason he is well sustained here.  Call at his rooms, see his specimens, of which he has a large variety, leave a dollar or two, and take a picture of yourself as “like as life.”

1858 September 2.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  September 2, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 35, Whole No. 809, P. 4.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to December 30, 1858. 

1858 October 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 41, Whole No. 815, P. 3.

House is turning out excellent pictures for 50 cents.  His Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are unsurpassed.  Rooms over the Chronicle Office.

1858 October 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 41, Whole No. 815, P. 3.

50 Cent Pictures, With Case, At House’s Gallery Over Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from October 14, 1858 to March 10, 1859.

1858 November 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  November 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 46, Whole No. 820, P. 3.

A Nice Affair.—Mr. T. J. B. House has a number of splendid Pictures in a case at the foot of the stairs leading to his Daguerrean Rooms, which are decidedly nice, and well worthy the notice of the passer-by—Mr. House stands in the front rank as an Artist, which he has [acquired] by untiring [seal] in the pursuit of his profession.  Those wishing a life-like Picture can be accommodated by calling at his Rooms.

1859 February 10.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  November 10, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 6, Whole No. 832, P. 3.

Those Photographs of Mr. House are becoming very popular.

1859 February 17.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  February 17, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 7, Whole No. 833, P. 3.

House’s Rooms are crowded with persons are those superb Photographs.—They surpass all the pictures heretofore taken.

1859 March 10.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 10, Whole No. 836, P. 3.

Mr. T. J. B. House has sold his Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery together with his entire business, to Mr. Charles M. Speelman of Torrey.  Mr. House is an excellent artist, and a very worthy man.  He has made best of friends during his stay of two years in Penn Yan who will regret his departure.  The young man who takes his place is said to be a skillful artists and worthy successor to Mr. House.

1859 March 17.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Penn Yan, New York.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 11, Whole No. 837, P. 3.

T. J. B. House delivered a discourse from the pulpit of the Baptist Church on Sunday last.  We learn that Mr. House designs to join the Baptist Ministry.

Hopper, Henry

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1853                142 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

1855                142 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

1856                Address Unknown, New Haven, Connecticut.

1853 December 12.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 12, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 293, P. 3.

Notice.  Rodgers & Hopper, (formerly Gerrish & Rodgers.)  Elm City Emporium Of Art, 142 Chapel Street, New Haven.

Mr. H. J. Rodgers has associated with him Mr. H. Hopper, a celebrated daguerrean operator, and a perfecter of many of the fine arts,—therefore Daguerreotypes executed by him, and Mr. Rodgers, the perfecter of an entirely new chemical process, will need no comment to recommend them.  No expense has been spared in procuring the best Cameras that are manufactured, and as superior materials only are used, they are prepared to take likenesses that are unsurpassed for boldness, truthfulness, beauty of finish, and durability. Pictures taken equally well in fair and cloudy weather, and all are warranted to give entire satisfaction.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine our specimens.  H. J. Rodgers, H. Hopper. 

Advertisement ran from December 12 to 17, 1853.

1853 December 15.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 15, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 296, P. 2.

Emporium of Art We Greet Thee—Ever Bright And Glorious Christmas And New Years.  Rodgers & Hopper Would respectfully announce to the lovers of the fine arts that they have just received a most splendid assortment of fancy daguerreotype cases, suitable for Holiday Presents, of every style, both foreign and domestic.

Pictures taken at their extensive Emporium of Art shall without fail give the utmost satisfaction.

Our Motto—We will please all.

Then hurrah! For New Years! Away with dull care!

We will join in a chorus of praise that day.

And gaily to Rodgers & Hopper’s repair

To view with delight their artistic display.

Elm City Emporium of Art, 142 Chapel st. New Haven, opp. Lyon Building.

1853 December 17.  Columbian Register.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 17, 1853, Vol. XLI, No. 2143, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The subscribers, under the name of the firm of Gerrish and Rodgers, have this day dissolved copartnership, by mutual consent.  A. Gerrish, A. J. Rodgers.

Notice.  Rodgers & Hopper (formerly Gerrish & Rodgers,) Elm City, Emporium Of Art, 142 Chapel st., New Haven.  Mr. H. J. Rodgers has associated with him Mr. H. Hopper, a celebrated daguerrean operator, and perfector of many of the fine arts—thus daguerreotypes executed by him and Rodgers, the perfector of an entire new chemical process, will need no comment here to recommend them.  No expense has been spared in procuring the best German Cameras that are manufactured, and as superior materials only are used, they are prepared to take likenesses that are unsurpassed for boldness, truthfulness, beauty of finish and durability.  Pictures taken equally well in fair and cloudy weather, and all are warranted to give entire satisfaction.  Our motto—“We will please.”  H. J. Rodgers, H. Hopper.

Card.—Mr. A. Gerrish, in bidding adieu to his friends, the inhabitants of New Haven and its vicinity, tenders to them his heart-felt thanks, alike for their liberal patronage and ever unfailing kindness, and also wishes to say that, being now on the eve of his departure for a foreign land, he has the greatest pleasure in recommending his partner to the patronage of the generous public, feeling confidently assured that Mr. Rodgers, combining as he does the highest practical knowledge of the mechanical part of his business—with the artist’s love of his art, the poet’s perception of its beauties, and the courtesy of a perfect gentleman, which during all his connection with him, he has always found him possessed of—will not fail to please his patrons, while he sustains the highest reputation as a perfector of an entire new chemical process, of which he is in part the inventor and now the sole proprietorin the United States.  A. Gerrish.

Original.

Then fare thee well, “Gerrish,”

Thou brother of my heart, farewell!

Go forth where fortune leads thee;

She points to eastern climes—‘tis well—

The celestial empire needs thee!

Go forth, and when in coming days

The sons of China, weeping

In grief sublime, shall seek the place

Where all they’ve loved are sleeping.

No more in despair, they’ll prove

How vain is each endeavor

To recall the look of those they loved,

But lost them forever,

Thou’lt be to them a household god,

Whom in their hearts they’ll cherish;

“Heaven’s last best gift” on them bestowed,

Shall bear the name of “Gerrish.”

Soft be the winds which waft thee hence.

Fair be the skies above thee;

Swift winged the messenger from thence,

Which brings to those who love thee,

Tidings of your arrival there.

Go forth where fortune leads thee—

Ten thousand hearts, the brave and fair,

Are breathing now, “God speed thee.”

New Haven, Dec. 10, 1853.  Rodgers.

1855 January 1.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)   January 1, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

50 Cents!  Facts—Proof Positive!  Given at the American Daguerreotype Gallery, 142 Chapel st. New Haven.  Good and durable Daguerreotypes For 50 Cents And upwards, to suit the purchaser and the times—cheaper than ever before offered to the New Haven public, considering the materials used.  I have been led to this step by the increasing demand for cheap pictures, and so long as this movement is supported by the public, I shall continue the new arrangement introduced.  Take Notice, That every Daguerreotype executed by Hopper is warranted to give entire satisfaction, and will be finished and put up in the most durable manner, with preserver, and guaranteed not to fade.

Children taken instantaneously.  H. Hopper, Daguerreotypist, old stand, 142 Chapel st.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to 10, 1855.

1855 January 12.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)   January 12, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

American Daguerreotype Establishment!  142 Chapel St. New Haven.  To the People of Connecticut!  It is with no ordinary feeling of gratitude and acknowledged indebtedness, that H. Hopper, the people’s popular and successful Daguerreotypist, returns his many hearty thanks for past patronage, which he has so generously received,—and with unremitting exertions on his part to satisfy all with good Daguerreotypes, he hopes to prove himself worthy of the same generous patronage.

No pains has been spared to render his rooms perfectly adapted to the use required, and by the aid of an excellent Sky-light, quick acting and perfect instruments, and the very best materials, Likenesses are taken at a few seconds sitting, from the largest size to miniatures that can be worn in a ring or pin.—The arrangements are perfect for taking groups, comprising all ages.  Those wishing pictures of the finest order have but to present themselves, plainly dressed in dark clothing, in clear or cloudy weather, and trust, without dictation, to the management of the artist.

Great Inducements!  Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents!  Owing to the constant and increasing demand for cheap pictures, Mr. Hopper has been induced to reduce the price one half the usual cost, thus affording all the opportunity of procuring one of his life-like Daguerreotypes.

Intelligence For Mothers!  Ladies, I have, during the year gone by, Daguerreotyped 460 infants from 5 months old and upwards, to the delight and satisfaction of as many mothers.  And now, notwithstanding the annoying rebuke and selfish sneers that have been reflected upon my brother artists, and those habitually disposed to evil, I am as ever prepared with my “instantaneous process,” to attend to this interesting part of the community.

New And Great Discovery!  By which Daguerreotypes are rendered indelible.—The great difficulty heretofore with Daguerreotype Likenesses, has been to fix the impression.  This great desideratum has at length been obtained at the American Daguerreotype Establishment, Where Art Triumphant Reigns.

Take Notice—That every Picture executed by Hopper is warranted not to fade—will be finished and put up in the most desirable manner, and guaranteed to give the Liveliest Satisfaction.

Read the following extracts from the New Haven press:

No Daguerrean is justly more worthy of public commendation and patronage than is Hopper, who is obviously receiving “golden opinions” far and near.  His pictures are indeed very beautiful, and in fact apparently need no recommendation than they present to the admirer.  Call and try him.”—Courier

“His pictures are very fine,—is doing a large business.” Palladium.

“He takes excellent pictures.”—Register.

“We were highly pleased with Hooper’s life-like Daguerreotypes.  Whet he can’t accomplish in his line no body can.”—Maine Law Advocate.

“We would call the attention of all those in want of Daguerreotypes to the advertisement of H. Hopper.”—Yale Banner Supplement.

Card.  Mr. H. J. Rodgers, (formerly Rodgers & Hopper) has returned from his successful business tour of nearly a year in the “far west” and south, and is stopping with his old friend Hopper, where he would be glad to see his many friends and patrons.  H. Hopper, Daguerreotypist, 142 Chapel st. old Stand, oppo. Lyon Building.

Advertisement ran on January 12 & 15, 1855.

1855 January 16.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)   January 16, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

H. Hopper, Daguerreotypist, 142 Chapel st., New Haven, Conn. 

No Daguerrean is justly more worthy of public commendation and patronage than is Hopper, who is obviously receiving “golden opinions” far and near.  His pictures are indeed very beautiful, and in fact apparently need no recommendation than they present to the admirer.  Call and try him.”—Courier

“His pictures are very fine,—is doing a large business.” Palladium.

“He takes excellent pictures.”—Register.

“We were highly pleased with Hooper’s life-like Daguerreotypes.  Whet he can’t accomplish in his line no body can.”—Maine Law Advocate.

“We would call the attention of all those in want of Daguerreotypes to the advertisement of H. Hopper.”—Yale Banner Supplement.

Hours of operation from sun-rise to sun-set.

All those wishing good and truthful pictures, are invited to call.  Children taken instantaneously.—Bring them in the forenoon.

Advertisement ran from January 16 to 25, 1855.

1855 January 16.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)   January 16, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

We noticed considerable in circulation in our city concerning Mr. Hopper’s instantaneous process for Daguerreotyping Children, which process consists of nothing more than in applying a little sweet oil to the plate previous to the chemical process—as this process was first introduced into this city by Mr. Gerrish who showed Mr. H. the process, not thinking it a secret worth keeping, as pictures cannot stand taken this way, as the oil on the plate, mingled with the coating, will soon cause it to corrode.  But he has another process, by which Daguerreotypes can be taken as instantaneous, with better finish and durability—which process he is now ready to practice, at his new establishment, 144 Chapel st. next door below his old stand.  Take notice—Mothers wishing good and durable Daguerreotypes of their little children, will do well to call and examine daguerreotypes taken by this process, previous to procuring them elsewhere.  Perfect satisfaction will be given, or no charge, at Gerrish & Jones’ Daguerrean Gallery, 144 Chapel st.  formerly occupied by W. A. Judson.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between January 16 to February 15, 1855.

1855 January 26.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 26, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

[Communicated.]  Joshua made the sun and moon stand still—and Hopper’s Pictures make the people stand still.  As they pass up and down Chapel street, they are struck with admiration when they see those splendid Daguerreotypes taken by him.  Several Ladies have been heard to cry out. “oh, my;” at the same time most of them have stepped in and asked the price, planked down the money, and carried off with them their “fac simile.”  The Ladies are, one and all, well pleased with Hopper’s life-like Pictures.  Call and see him.  142 Chapel st.

Advertisement ran from January 26 to February 20, 1855.

1855 February 15.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 15, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Last Lay Of The Poet.

Talk of your ‘Roots,’ your Gurney’s and ‘Brady’s,’

Who have made their fortunes by gulling the ladies,

When a place there is at 142 Chapel street,

Where all who love good pictures instinctively meet,

Or In Other Words,

If you want a good Daguerreotype, call at Hopper’s, 142 Chapel street.

If you want pictures of your little ones that wont “fade” or  “corrode,” call at the old Daguerreotype stand of H. Hopper, 142 Chapel st.

1855 February 21.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 21, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Read the Advertisement of Mr. Hopper below, than “make a note on ‘t,” and when you want a good Daguerreotype, call on him:

Henry Hopper takes this method to inform his old friends and patrons, and all those in want of good Pictures, that he is still at his old Daguerreotype stand, 142 Chapel st., and will be happy to wait on all those requiring his services.  It is only necessary to add, that for sharpness, clearness, perfection of the eye, beauty of light and shade, life like appearance, and durability, Hopper’s work is unequalled.

Where whole families have their pictures taken, a liberal discount will be made.

Pictures copied, inserted in lockets, and all other work done appertaining to the art of Daguerreotyping, at 142 Chaple street.

N. B.—Mr. Hopper will hold himself in readiness to take sick or deceased persons at their residences.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to March 13, 1855.

1855 February 27.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 27, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes of Children.  Mr. Hopper has shown us a specimen of his daguerreotyping by the instantaneous process, as he calls it, which we think dese3rves particular notice.  The subject is a child only 10 months old, and the picture is the best one we have ever seen of so young an infant.  It has been very difficult heretofore, to take daguerreotype likenesses of young children, but the new process does the work to perfection, and mothers can possess themselves of accurate counterfacts (sic.) of their “home jewels,” so liable to be removed from them, at the most tender age.  Mr. Hopper’s rooms are the142 Chapel street.

1855 March 16.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  March 16, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Spiritual Rappings.  The attention of the Mayor has been called to  the fact that in a certain place in our city the spirit come come down almost daily to “rap.”  The probability is that these “defunct heroes” have nothing else to do these hard times.  But not so with Hopper, who is busy from morn till eve, not “rapping” his customers, but giving them good and satisfactory likenesses of themselves and little ones.  By the by, have you visited Mr. Hopper of late—if not, call the first opportunity and be convinced that his is the place to get good treatment, good bargains and good Daguerreotypes.  Old Stand, 142 Chapel st., New Haven.

Advertisement ran from March 16 to 29, 1855.

1855 March 29.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  March 29, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Your Portrait.  How many pleasant memories does a portrait of one who has gone from us recall.  Dear reader, if you would be remembered when you have closed your part in life’s drama, go to Hopper’s whose gallery you will find at 142 Chapel st. and get him to shadow forth yourself in a manner that will be gratifying to yourself and friends.  Please remember that prices for Daguerreotypes at his place vary from 50 cents up to 15 dollars.  The best assortment of cases, frames, &c. in the city, always on hand.

Advertisement ran from March 29 to  April 6, 1855.

1855 April 10.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  April 10, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

What we saw.  We saw the other day a Daguerreotype of a mother and her child, which was executed by Hopper, 142 Chapel st.—It was so perfect that it seemed almost instinct with life.—If you want your likeness taken in a style, and one that will not fade, then have Hopper “operate” for you.

Advertisement ran from April 10 to April 25, 1855.

1855 April 18.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  April 18, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

A Face Found.  The best place to find a face is at the Rooms of Hopper, 142 Chapel st.  Look into his Gallery, and let him make you a true likeness, which he is ever ready to do with pleasure.  He is the Daguerreotypist who is sure to give you a fac simile which cannot be excelled.  Call and try, and our word for it, you will go away rejoicing.

Advertisement ran from April 18 to 25, 1855.

1855 May 5.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 5, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Hopper’s Picture Gallery.  There is probably in New Haven or vicinity who has not heard of the famous Daguerreotype Gallery, called the “American,” 142 Chapel street.  H. Hopper, its proprietor, has no doubt taken more likenesses of the “People” than any other Artist in our State.  The question is often asked, who takes the cheapest and best Daguerreotypes—this is the great topic of the day, and it is with this view in mind that we venture to assert the fact, that the cheapest and most life-like and artistic Miniatures are taken by Hopper—to these facts thousands can already testify.  Suffice it to say that there is one place in New Haven where the public can be accommodated with good and desirable likenesses.

Particular attention is given at the sitting of children.  Entrance exclusive,

N. B.—It may not be known that Mr. Hopper gives good pictures in cases for fifty cents, yet it so.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to 22, 1855.

1855 May 23.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 23, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

“Keep It Before The People,”  That Hopper’s American Daguerreotype Gallery, 142 Chapel Street, New Haven, first floor up stairs, is now the resort of all those who prefer a good picture to a common one.  Children particularly attended to.  Pictures taken in any weather and warranted perfect.  For sharpness, clearness, and beauty of light and shade, and perfection of the eye, Hoppers work is unequalled.  Therefore, those wishing truthful likenesses at very low prices, have but to present themselves dressed in dark clothing and trust to the management of the Artist.  The public are invited to call and examine the unusual number of specimen pictures—all new ones, at 142 Chapel Street.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to 28, 1855.

1855 May 29.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 29, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Barnum’s American Museum, And Hopper’s American Daguerreotype Gallery, 142 Chapel Street, Are now the two greatest attractions this side of the Mason and Dixon Line.  Immense number of “Babies,” little and big, are arriving at each place daily.

There are two or three things in which Barnum and Mr. Hopper differ.  Firstly, Mr. B. limits the number, while Mr. H. extends the invitation to every “bud” and ‘blossom” of mankind.  Secondly, Mr. B. excludes the African child, while Mr. H. takes “colored” and all.  Thirdly,—While the rewards of the former are the former are a few paltry dollars, silver goblets, &c. (which all put together would not pay the babies’ freight,) the latter gives to every mother a correct counterpart of her little ones, for at least one dollar.  But more about this some other time. 

By the way, ladies, have you visited Mr. Hopper’s lately?  He has an entire new set of specimen pictures, the greatest display in New England.  When those new dresses are finished, you must have Hopper take your Daguerreotype.—In the mean time, call in and select a case, and get the prices.  The Gentlemen of course will call without much urging, at 142 Chapel street.

Advertisement ran from May 29 to June 1, 1855.

1855 June 5.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 5, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

What Is Beauty?  Beauty is a matter in which every body feels more or less interested.  The savage, painted in colors the most glaring, thinks himself beautiful.  Some think that auburn hair, blue eyes, Greek nose, and pearl teeth, are an indispensable part of beauty, while all agree that Hopper’s Pictures are beautiful specimens of the Daguerrean art, beautiful because they are real and life-like.  All those wishing pictures of the most exquisite character, have only to leave their “order.”  Mother, if you want a picture of the Baby that looks “cunning,” Hopper is the artist you should employ.  His place is on Chapel street—142.

Advertisement ran thirteen times between June 5 to 26, 1855.

1855 June 22.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 22, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Communicated.  I got a tip top Daguerreotype Case and all for Fifty Cents at Hopper’s, 142 Chapel street—go there for yours.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to 29, 1855.

1855 June 23.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 23, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Very True.  Daguerreotypes first quality and lowest in price, at Hopper’s old Daguerreotype Gallery, 142 Chapel Street, New Haven.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to 29, 1855.

1855 June 25.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 25, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Parental.  Mother, if you want a picture of the Baby that looks “cunning.” Hopper is the Artist you should employ.  You will find him ready at any hour of the day.  Don’t forget the number, 142 Chapel street.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to 29, 1855.

1855 July 3.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  July 3, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Grand Fourth Of July Celebration, At 142 Chapel street, New Haven.  To the patriotic sons and daughters of America, And all others in search of good Daguerreotypes.

H. Hopper, Daguerrean Artist, takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of New Haven and vicinity, that our National Independence will be celebrated at his popular Establishment in the following manner, commencing shortly after sunrise.

  1. Grand display of Daguerreotypes at the door.
  2. Taking life-like Pictures.
  3. Music—A La Daguerreotype.
  4. A Daguerreotype by the “new process,” (invented by the now defunct firm of Gerrish & Rodgers.)
  5. Overture on the Camera Obscura.
  6. Performance of two tame mice, under the direction of Signor Stowe.
  7. A Picture taken in Crayon.
  8. A Song—by the Operator.
  9. Baby taken instantaneously.
  10. Daguerreotype brought out in colors.
  11. Pictures taken in all the different styles of the art—and warranted to please the most particular.

The whole to conclude with the unpopular piece, entitled “The Time Of Reckoning.”

No postponement on account of weather.

N. B.—Pictures taken on the above day from $1 upwards, Refreshments included.  H. Hopper, Proprietor.  Sig. Stowe, Assistant.

Advertisement ran on July 3 & 4, 1855.

1855 August 18.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  August 18, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Photographs for $3.00.  H. Hopper, 142 Chapel street, New Haven, is now prepared to serve his customers and the public with whole sized Photographic likenesses in handsome Gilt Frames, for three dollars.

Also, Daguerreotypes, of every size and style, at the lowest price.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  H. Hopper, Photographic and Daguerrean Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 18 to 28, 1855.

1855 September 8.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  September 8, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Fine Likenesses!  We advise every reader who wishes to get a perfect gem, something decidedly rich and beautiful, in shape of a Daguerreotype picture, to call at the well known stand 142 Chapel st. opposite Lyon Building.  Likenesses taken there are spoken of as having attained the highest order of excellence.  Such is warranted to be the opinion of every customer.  In addition to the brilliant chemical effect, and pleasing tone of their pictures, there is a life-like boldness, truthfulness, and beauty of finish, very seldom seen in daguerreotypes.  To this fact may be attributed the increasing popularity and patronage, of the American Daguerreotype Gallery.  The prices charged are very low—within the means of every one.

N. B.—Daguerreotypes, painting, drawings, &c. accurately copied.  Miniatures of deceased persons taken at the shortest notice.

Babies taken before they have time to move.  Hours for attending to them from 9 A. M. till 12 A. M. only.

Remember 142 Chapel st. New Haven, Conn.

Advertisement ran five times between September 8 to 18, 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.

1855 November 6.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  November 6, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Read This Card.  H. Hopper, the popular and successful Photographic and Daguerrean Artists, so long and favorably known to the good people of Connecticut, has returned to his old stand, No 142 Chapel street, where he will be very happy to see all his old friends and patrons, and those wishing good pictures.  He intends now, as in the past, to produce the largest and best likenesses for less money than any similar establishment in this city.  He is also prepared to execute pictures on Paper, Glass, Silver, or any thing capable of retaining a shadow.  Citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine specimens of the art.  They will receive polite attention, and if they wish, a superior picture.  H. Hopper, 142 Chapel st.

Advertisement ran from November 6 to 14, 1855.

1855 November 17.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  November 17, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Parisian Ambrotype.  H. Hopper is now prepared to furnish his friends and customers whit this super and magnificent style of picture.  They are taken after the European style, on fine plate glass.  Military men, Firemen, and others wearing uniform or regalia, can now be taken by Hopper without being reversed.  They can be had at his establishment for the same price as Daguerreotypes.  His place is over Winship & Barney’s Dry Goods Store, 142 Chapel street.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to 22, 1855.

1855 November 19.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  November 19, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Those Babies That were taken at Hopper’s Picture Gallery, have been pronounced capital by all the mothers that have seen them.  Mothers, don’t despair.  Mr. Hopper can, with his instantaneous process on glass, give you a correct counterpart of your little Babe, no matter how frolicksome (sic.).  His “Parisian Ambrotype” is just adapted for Children.  Parents, don’t delay this important duty.  Remember the No. 142Chapel street.

Advertisement ran from November 19 to 22, 1855.

1855 November 23.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  November 23, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Democrats, Arouse!  Whigs To The Rescue!  Americans, Stand To Your Guns!  Remember, that soon you will be called upon to exercise the dearest right of Freemen.  The men you elect are to speak your voice in the affairs of our beloved town.  You will make the impression for good or evil.  Speaking of impressions, reminds us of another subject.  Every person who enters Hopper’s Picture Gallery, 142 Chapel st. is sure to leave his or her impression indelibly stamped on the crystal plate.—The Parisian Ambrotypes taken by Mr. H. are unsurpassed for boldness of outline and beauty of finish, and pronounced by all competent judges unrivalled gems of the Photographic Art.  Let those who believe not call at once and be convinced.

N. B.—Babies taken instantaneously, and cheaper than at any other Gallery in the city.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to 26, 1855.

1855 November 27.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  November 27, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Greeks And Romans.  If the Greeks and Romans of the days of yore were only acquainted with the arr of taking imperishable Ambrotypes on glass, as successfully practiced by Hopper, we should now see the heroes of old standing before us in bold relief, exhumed from the subterranean vaults of Pompeii and Herculaneum.  Therefore, let all those who wish everlasting fac similes of themselves to transmit to posterity, not neglect the opportunity of calling at Hopper’s Emporium of this art, 142 Chapel st. New Haven, Conn.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to 29, 1855.

1855 December 1.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 1, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

If you want your Picture to-day, go to Hopper’s, 142 Chapel street.  It is the cheapest and best place to get a correct Likeness.

Advertisement ran on December 1 & 3, 1855.

1855 December 4.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 4, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

The President’s Message.  The annual document, which will in a day or two appear, is now being discussed, both at the north and south, with suggestions as to the course the President will adopt.  But as the Chief Magistrate of this glorious Union is well known to our friend Hopper, the public are confidently assured, in advance, that no innovation will be recommended in the forthcoming Message on Hopper’s present method of taking pictures on glass.  In fact, it is understood at Washington that Mr. Pirce fully endorses Hopper’s process, and recommends Members of the Cabinet, Foreign Ministers, and the entire tribe of officer holders, and all others wishing imperishable life-like Likenesses, to call at Hopper’s Photographic, Ambrotype and Daguerrean Establishment, 142 Chapel street, New Haven, Conn.

Advertisement ran from December 4 to 13, 1855.

1855 December 14.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 14, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Tremendous Excitement!  Immense Numbers Of Faces Taken Daily At Hopper’s.  It seems as if every body, old and young, were going to Hopper’s to have their likenesses taken before the holidays. 

Those persons wishing to save a few dollars on their annual expenses for Pictures, can do so by an early call on Hopper, as he is now giving Likenesses on Paper at the rate of six dollars per dozen.  Call at once, and be transferred, at 142 Chapel st.  Yours in haste, Hopper.

Advertisement ran from December 14 to 29, 1855.

1855 December 14.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 14, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Ther true object of presents is to afford gratification to a friend, by putting him in possession of something that will pleasingly remind him of the donor, and therefore nothing is mor suitable for the purpose than some article which has been associated with the recollections of the giver.  Such presents have by far more value than the articles ordinarily got up for holiday gifts, though from these a correct taste may, without trouble, select appropriate presents.

Portraits have always been regarded with favor in this light, and since the invention of the Daguerreotype process there is hardly any one who has been without occasion to oblige his friends with the agreeable offering they place within their power.—The great improvements upon the Daguerreotypes,—the Photographs and the Ambrotypes,—have brought the art to apparently the highest perfection, while all the time the expense of the production of pictures has not been increased. 

Among our Daguerreotypist and Photographers who are making liberal arrangements for the Holiday business, is Hopper, at No. 142 Chapel-st. who ranks among the best artist in the city.  He intends to do wonders this season in the way of his business, and does not mean to leave any one an excuse for not having a good picture.  For instance, he will sell his first class Photographs for $1.50 each, while for six of them he only charges $3. Or 50 cents each.  As he taken them in the best manner, such a price is remarkably low, and must draw him a large holiday business.  The beautiful Ambrotype, too, which in our opinion exceed all other sun-pictures, he sells at a very low price.  It will be worth while for present seekers, and those who wish to preserve a “counterfeit presentment” of themselves, to give him a call.

1856 January 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 3, 1856, Whole No. 7066, P. 5.

Dread Tragedy At New Haven.—Correct engravings of the following subjects will appear in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspapers of next Saturday:—

…Portraits of Samuel Sly, The murderer, from a daguerreotype by Hooper taken in the goal expressly for this paper.