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D. Chase

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1856                222 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1857                Business address not recorded, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

D. Chase of the partnership of Chase & Welch were recorded in four advertisement in the Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts).  The first advertisement ran from July 26 to August 28, 1856.  Special Notice.  Re-Opened by a New Company.—The subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, that they have purchased the Ambrotype Rooms in Foster’s Block, No. 222 Main Street, and will be in operation on and after Monday, July 28, 1856.  In re-opening this beautiful suit of rooms, the proprietors are happy to announce to the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, that they have secured the services of Mr. Wm. Hathaway, as their Operator and Artist.  Those wishing for pictures of themselves or friends, are respectfully informed that every picture emanating from the establishment will be warranted to give entire satisfaction.  The Ambrotype has now become the prevailing style of Picture in all the principal cities of the Union.  We shall, as soon as necessary arrangements can be made, be able to supply the public with all kinds of Photographic Pictures.

N.B.  Ambrotypes at the same price of good Daguerreotypes.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Chase & Welch.  Wm. Hathaway, Artist

The second advertisement ran from November 4 to November 18, 1856.  We would advise all who are in want of superior pictures of themselves or friends, to call at the rooms of Chase & Welsh, in Foster’s Block, 222 Main Street.  We pronounce their pictures superior to those taken at any other establishment in the city.  We have observed the beautiful pictures in their show case, and to say that they were most natural and lifelike, is to use a hackneyed expression; but no other would be appropriate in this case.  Their pictures are bold and clear, and for brilliancy of tone and finish, we do not hesitate to say that they are superior to any other establishment in the city; and we would say to all, if you want a likeness that you will not be ashamed to look at, and show to your friends, call at their rooms, and you will not be disappointed.  Their prices are very moderate, and their pictures will give entire satisfaction.

The third advertisement ran on November 13 & 14, 1856.  Take Notice, that our friend Chase proposes to make single glass pictures.  Why this condemnation to what he calls humbug!

The only place to procure the genuine improved Ambrotype on double glass, is at B. D. Maxham’s.  He will tell you the truth and nothing but the truth; that in his opinion the Daguerreotype is far more durable, being composed entirely of mineral substances, whereas the Ambrotype is vegetable.  As for the patent, it was given up six months since Mr. Cutting, as also was the use of gum.  The only way to seal up a picture to make it permanent, is to seal them up in tin boxes, the same as sardines are sealed.

The fourth advertisement appeared on November 25, 1856.  We see by the Spy of Nov. 18th, that B. D. Maxham wants the public to take notice that friend Chase proposes to make single pictures, and wants to know why this condecentson (Sic.) to what he calls humbug.  I have never have called the single glass picture a humbug; what I call humbuging the community is, for a man professing what he does, to deceive the public by selling a single glass picture, and telling them that it is an Ambrotype, when he knows that it is not, and never can be an Ambrotype.  He knows very well what constitutes an Ambrotype, and he knows that to make it an Ambrotype, it must be sealed between two plates of glass with Fir Balsam, or its equivalent.  He knows that he has not a right to take the Ambrotype picture, and therefore cannot take them, but if he can deceive and impose upon the public by misrepresentation and deception, it will answer his base purpose.  In his advertisement he says, that he will tell the truth and nothing but the truth, but he forgets to tell the whole truth for he says that the patent was given up some six months ago by Mr. Cutting, as also the use of gum.  Now, if his object was not to deceive, why did he not tell that Mr. Cutting surrendered his patent and applied for re-issue and got it, against the combined forces of the Daguerreotypist, who brought every thing to bear against it which they possibly could, to break it down and prevent a re-issue, but it proved a decided failure.  The government granted a re-issue covering the whole ground; and now, if he can dupe and deceive the public by telling them that his pictures are Ambrotypes, he will not hesitate to do it.  Now where is the deception? why does he wish to impose upon the public by selling a spurious article for a genuine?  Can there be any thing manly in this?  Does this look like having a just regard for other people’s rights?  I leave it with the public to decide, and will say that the only place where you can get a genuine Ambrotype, is at Chase & Welch’s rooms in Foster’s Block, No. 222 Main street.  We have the exclusive right for taking Cutting’s patent Ambrotypes, for the City of Worcester, and all pictures emanating from any other room in the city, called Ambrotypes, are spurious and worthless.  Chase & Welch.

D. Chase is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1857.  In Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, John speculates that David Chase is the same person.  David Chase was active in Clinton, Massachusetts and his information comes from History of the Origin of the Town of Clinton, Massachusetts 1653-1865 by Andrew E. Ford, 1896. Daguerrean Artists.  P. 397.  …David Chase, who had a stand in a little building on Church Street, near the present position of the Y. M. C. A. rooms, stayed here for a longer time.  He was a good musician and an organizer of a brass band…  Unfortunately no footnotes were used in the book. In reviewing the known newspapers published in Clinton the likely candidate is the Saturday Courant, published between 1850-1862.     

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

James F. Chalmers

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

1856-1857       145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

James F. Chalmers worked for William A. Pratt and was in partnership of Sanxay (Richard S.) & Chalmers was recorded in twelve advertisements and two announcements in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  The first advertisement ran from May 17 to June17, 1856.  A Card.—For the last ten years I have received a large and increasing patronage from the citizens of Virginia, which I have endeavored to merit by introducing every improvement into my business, in which I have been greatly aided, for some years, by the valuable assistance (more particularly in Ambrotyping) of Mr. R. S. Sanxay and in addition, I shall hereafter have the services of Mr. James F. Chalmers—which, together with my own general superintendence, will enable me to accomplish, I flatter myself, superior work to any I have previously turned out.  I respectfully request the public to call and examine my specimens at Pratt’s Gallery, No. 145 Main st., Richmond, Va.

The second advertisement ran from September 25 to October 9, 1856.  Something New!—An Improvement on Ambrotypes, by which process the picture is made to stand out like the stereoscope, without the use of the lens.

This is an entirely new invention, and is infinitely superior in every respect to the Balsom Pictures, being much more durable and not at all liable to spot, (the great objection to the Balsom Picture.)

This style of Picture is taken at Pratt’s Virginia Gallery, 145 Main street.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens.  All pictures warranted to please. R. S. Sanxay, Jas. F. Chalmers, Operators.                                                             

The third advertisement ran from October 10 to 25, 1856.  Returned from Europe.—We beg leave to inform the public thatour Mr. Pratt has returned from England and France, bringing with him all the late improvements in our beautiful art. 

The Ambrotype finished in oil, in the style of the old masters, far exceeds in perfection any thing ever before attempted, and throws the Balsom pictures completely into the shade.

Mr. Pratt will again render us the assistance of his valuable services.  All pictures warranted to please.  R. S. Sanxay, Jas. F. Chalmers, Operators.      

p. s.  The Altoscopic Ambrotype may also be had at Pratt’s Gallery.                       

The fourth advertisement ran from October 28 to November 3, 1856.  Pratt’s Virginia Daguerrian Gallery, No. 145 Main street, sign of the Gothic Window, where in the last 12 years, upwards of 30,000 portraits have been taken in all the varied styles of Ambrotype and Daguerreotypes.

The latest improvements have been obtained by Mr. Pratt in his late trip to Europe, and are now successfully practiced in this establishment, where we guarantee finer pictures than have been turned out in Richmond.

R. S. Sanxay, Jas. F. Chalmers, Operators.  Former pupils of the University, visiting Richmond will please call on Mr. Pratt, as above, and obtain their free tickets.                                                  

The fifth advertisement ran from November 10 to December 3, 1856.  Something New and Beautiful.—Acknowledged by all to be superior to anything yet discovered in the Photographic art as a proof of which all of the most celebrated artists north are taking Ambrotypes by no other process.  These pictures are to be had at Pratt’s Gallery, 145 Main street, where the public are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves.  Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes copied in any way to suit customers, and all pictures warranted to please.  Sanxay & Chalmers, Operators.

The sixth advertisement ran from November 28 to December 29, 1856.  Co-partnership Notice.—We the undersigned, having on the 5th if May, 1856, purchased the business Stock and Fixtures of Wm. A. Pratt, in the Daguerrian and Ambrotype Gallery, No. 145 Main street, hereby enter into a co-partnership, to carry on said business on the cash system, we respectfully solicit a share of the patronage of the public, and only ask for an examination of our work.  R. S. Sanxay, Jas. F. Chalmers.

N. B.  I have great pleasure in recommending the above gentlemen, my successors, as the satisfaction which my pictures have given, is mainly ascribable to their efforts-having personally done but little in the business for some years past.  Respectfully, Wm. A. Pratt.            

The seventh advertisement ran from December 23, 1856 to January 22, 1857.  Christmas And New Year Presents.—There is nothing more acceptable than a correct life-like picture of a friend.  And we ask the public to give us a call and try us.  All our pictures are warranted to please.  Call at the Big Gothic Window, 145 Main street, and call early.  Sanxay & Chalmers.                                                                                                 

The eighth advertisement ran from April 9 to 14, 1857.  Ambrotypes!  This great improvement in the Photographic art, far surpasses anything ever yet brought out, for durability and life-like appearance—never fading, but always retaining their original brilliancy.  They can be seen in any light and for softness of tone and durability, they far surpass the old worn  Daguerreotype, which, in many instances, fade in a few months, and in a year or two become entirely extinct.  All in want of a good Ambrotype, will do well to call on Sanxay & Co., At the Gallery 145 Main street, Formerly occupied by W. A. Pratt.

Pictures put up in the best style, at very moderate prices.  A few very fine Engravings of the Rev. T. V. Moore.  Price $1 each.     S & Co.                                                                                               

The first announcement appeared on July 3, 1857.  A Sign Worth Looking At.—Several handsome ambrotypes of Phoenix Engine, No. 3, were taken yesterday by R. S. Sanxay.  The picture thus obtained, is to be copied by Mr. Montague upon a sign which he is executing for the Virginia Fire and marine Insurance Company, the Design of which is highly appropriate.  One side represents a shipwreck, and the reverse a block of buildings on fire.  “Phoenix” will occupy a prominent position, playing away upon the flames.

The ninth advertisement ran from July 7 to 13, 1857.  Photographs!  Photographs!  Photographs!—We take great pleasure in informing  our friends and the public, that we are now prepared to make the above most beautiful style of Portraits.  They have entirely superseded all other known styles wherever introduced.  They are better, cheaper and more artistic.  Five hundred copies may be struck off from a single sitting, surpassing the finest steel engraving.  Sanxay, & Chalmers, 125 Main st., Sign of Gothic Window.                

The tenth advertisement ran from September 7 to 11, 1857.  Photographing.—This art is fast taking the place of Lithographing.  An Extensive glass factory in this city has just ordered 500 copies of a diploma, to be taken by photography, the copying being done as well as if by a lithograph.—Dispatch of Thursday.

We respectfully inform the public that we are prepared to execute any style of copying from Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Engravings, or Drawings in the best manner, at the most reasonable rates.  Views of residences, churches, and places of business taken in the most artistic manner.

Sanxay & Chalmers, Photographists, 145 Main street.                                 

The eleventh advertisement ran from September 18 to 25, 1857. 

“A thing worth doing at all,

Is worth doing well!”

So if you wish a good Picture of yourself, go where an artist will make a miniature representation of yourself—not as a caricature, as is so often the case.  Sanxay & Chalmers’ Photographers, at 145 Main street, seem to excel in the life-like expression of their portraits, while they have a graceful ease that is perfectly bewitching.                                                         

The twelfth advertisement ran from September 28 to October 3, 1857.  Choice Styles Of Pictures.—At Sanxay & Chalmers, 145 Main street, may be obtained Photographs of the greatest accuracy and beauty, Ambrotypes, Stereographs, Mezzographs and Likenesses on patent leather, which may be sent by mail to friends, &c.  Every picture taken at this popular establishment must be of the best quality and please the sitter, otherwise they will not be sent out of the Gallery.

Copies of the Portraits of the Convention of ’49 and ’50 will be ready in a few days.  All orders by mail promptly attended to.                                                                                          

The second announcement appeared on November 7, 1857.  List of Premiums Awarded At The Fair Of The Va. Mechanics’ Institute, November 5th, 1857…Class 26.—Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Ambrotypes.

Albert Litch, for color photographs, a silver medal.

Tyler & Co., for daguerreotypes, a silver medal.

Sanxay & Chalmers, for ambrotypes, a silver medal.

E. Powers, for ambrotypes and photographs, first class diploma.

John F. Chalmers is not listed in other photographic directories.

L. D Campbell

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

N. D.-1858      3d Street, Burlington, Iowa.

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

L. D Campbell was recorded in two advertisements. The first appeared on April 27, 1858 in the Hawk-Eye and Iowa Patriot (Burlington, Iowa). Campbell’s New Photographic Gallery.  Having removed from 3d Street, Campbell has opened a Picture Gallery on the 2d floor of Ripley’s Building, opposite Corse’s Book Store, Jefferson st., where he has every facility for taking first class Likenesses, including all the various styles of Collodeon Pictures, from the smallest miniature to half size.

Campbell’s new Premium Process of Natural Coloring, practiced at his Rooms only, far excels the old method.

Parents wishing Pictures of their children should call at Campbell’s Rooms, as he never fails to procure accurate and highly [finished] Likenesses.

Remember you will have to ascend only one flight of stairs.  All Pictures warranted.  [apr 20.

The second advertisement was recorded on July 14, and August 25, 1858 in the Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser (Burlington, Iowa).  Burlington Picture Gallery.  Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store.  The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures in all kinds of weather, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits.  Also Leather pictures for sending by mail.

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

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

L. D. Campbell is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Burlington, Iowa in 1859.

James Cady

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

1854-1855       233 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856                139 Nain Street, Wheeling, Virginia.

1858-1864       343 Canal Street, New York, New York.

James Cady was mentioned in two advertisements and fourteen New York City Directories.  In the 1853/54 & 1854/55 New York City Directory he was not listed in the residence section.

The first advertisement that he was mentioned in appeared on September 28, 1854 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Mr. James Cady. our Principal Daguerreotype artist, has returned from his summer trip, and will be found at his old post in our establishment.  The celebrity of pictures taken by this celebrated artist need no eloquence from us.  Pictures taken daily.  Meade Brothers, artists and importers, 233 Broadway, four doors above the Astor House.

In the 1855/1856 New York City Directory, residence section he was listed as a daguerrian, 233 Broadway, H-Howard House. 

1856/57 & 1857/58  New York City Directory he was not listed.

The second advertisement that he was mentioned in ran from April 21 to August 6, 1856 in the Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (Wheeling, Virginia).  One Hundred Dollars, Will be given to any artist in Virginia who will exhibit twelve pictures, vix: six Ambrotypes and six Daguerreotypes of equal merit to twelve of which Mr. Adams will select from his collection.  He has opened a new Gallery over Forb’s Jewelry Store, 139 Main St., with a skylight arranged on the most approved principles, which cannot be equaled unless similarly situated fronting on the river.  With rooms easy of access, large and well arranged, with every convenience for making first class pictures of every style and size.  He is happy to announce that he will be assisted by Mr. Cady the artist who made the pictures that were awarded the highest premium, a Gold medal, at the last fair of the American Institute at Castle Garden, New York, also the only premium awarded for Daguerreotypes at the Worlds Fairs at Paris.  Mr. A. has received five medals and eight diplomas for the best daguerreotypes exhibited at different fairs in the United States, which fully attest to the superiority and having been honored with a large proportion of the business in Wheeling the past year he expects with increased facilities not only to retain but enlarge the number of his patrons, more especially as he relies on the intristic merits of his productions rather than a display of furniture.  Ambrotypes either on single or double glass.  Daguerreotypes plain or colored equal to painting on Ivory.  Photographs from the lowest prices up to fifty dollars.  Our light being made of French Plate Glass and being unobstructed by other buildings, pictures can be made      from sunrise to sunset.  Pictures of children taken instantaneously from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M.  Yet the light is so soft and mild that persons with weak eyes can sit by it with perfect ease.  Cloudy days as good as any by this light.  Call and examine before engaging elsewhere.

1858/1859 New York City Directory an advertisements on page 7 reads Ambrotypes, Photographs, Niellographs, &c.  No. 343 Canal Street, three doors West of Greene St., New York.

Niellographs may be enclosed in letters, and sent to any part of the world, without additional charge.

1858/1859 New York City Directory, residence section he is recorded as a daguerreotypes, 343 Canal.

1859/1860 New York City Directory, residence section he is recorded as a daguerreotypes, H-79 Sullivan. He is also recorded as Cady & Adams, (James Cady & George Adams), photographist, 343 Canal.

1860/1861 New York City Directory residence section he is recorded as a daguerreotypes, 343 Canal.

1861/1862 New York City Directory residence section he is recorded as an artist, 343 Canal

1862/18631 New York City Directory residence section he is recorded as photographs, 343 Canal, H-43 E. 28th.

1863/1864 New York City Directory residence he is recorded as a photographer, 343 Canal.

1864/1865 New York City Directory residence section he is recorded as a  photographer, 343 Canal.

1865/1866, or the 1866/1867  New York City Directory residence section he is not listed.

James Cady is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York City in 1858-1860.  It is possible that the George Adams who was active in Worcester, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Washington, D. C.; Morgantown, Virginia and Wheeling, Virginia is the same George Adams who Cady was in partnership with in 1859.

F. M. Burnett

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1852-1855       J. H. Story’s Building, Cooperstown, New York.

1855-1856       Rooms over P. G. Tanner’s Jewelry Store, Cooperstown, New York.

1859                Rooms over George Story’s Saddlery Store, Cooperstown, New York.

F. M. Burnett was recorded in eleven advertisements and one announcement in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York).  The first advertisement ran from November 19, 1852 to January 27, 1854.  Daguerreotype Rooms.  F. M. Burnett Respectfully informs the citizens of Cooperstown and vicinity, that he has taken a Room in J. H. Story’s new building opposite P. G. Turner’s Jewelry Store, where he is ready to wait upon all of those who wish to procure a correct Likeness of themselves or friends.  Attention is invited to the distinct, lively and life-like expression of the eye, the beauty and perfection of the drapery, the depth of tone and softness of light and shade, to the faithful likeness as well as the beauty of finish and artistical skill and taste which his picture exhibit.  A graceful and easy attitude is always studied, and by the aid of an improved instrument, agreeable and life-like Miniatures are readily taken.  Those desiring a faithful Likeness of themselves or friends or copies of Daguerreotypes, Paintings or Engravings, can have their pictures taken in beautiful style and neatly set in Lockets, Rings, or Frames, in a few minutes.  All Miniatures taken at this establishment will be finished in the highest perfection of the art and warranted not to fade by exposure to the light or air—and no person will be required to take Miniatures that are not satisfactory to themselves or friends.  Miniatures taken in any weather.  The public are respectfully invited to visit his Room and judge for themselves as to the excellence of his work.  

The announcement appeared on December 17, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—Now is the time to procure a good Daguerreotype.  Mr. Burnett, in Story’s building, adjoining this office, and Mr. Bullard, in Dr. Peak’s building, nearly opposite, are both taking excellent pictures.  We don’t pretend to say which takes the best.—Those who examine them can judge for themselves.  Don’t you want one for a New Year present to some friend?

The second advertisement ran from December 24, 1852 to January 13, 1854.  Price Reduced.  F. M. Burnett Announces To The public that he is selling Daguerreotypes at reduced prices.  Medium size cases which he has formerly sold for $2, $1.50; $1.50 cases, $1.  Those who wish to procure correct likenesses, will do well to call on him before purchasing elsewhere.  We think his specimens are equal to any we have seen.  Room in J. H, Story’s new building next to this office. 

The third advertisement ran from January 20, 1854 to June 1, 1855.  Daguerreotypes.  F. M. Burnett Tenders His Thanks to the people of Cooperstown and vicinity for the liberal patronage he has received during the past year, and he is still to be found at his old stand where he is ready to wait upon all those who wish to procure correct Likenesses of themselves or friends.  I am taking Miniatures that are not surpassed by any Artist for beauty of shade and life-like expression of the Eye.  I would call the attention of the public to my Rainbow Oval Pictures, which no other artist can take.  They are pronounced by good judges to be superior to any thing they have ever seen.

Prices moderate and likenesses warranted to please.—Rooms in J. H. Story’s new building, opposite P. G. Tanner’s Jewelry Store, Cooperstown.  Jan. 16, ’54.

The fourth advertisement ran from February 3, 1854 to February 16, 1855.  Rainbow Oval Pictures.  Daguerreotypes.  To The Editor Of The Freeman’s Journal:—I saw an advertisement of my neighbor artist inserted in your columns, which confutes a statement I made public through your press in regards to my Rainbow Oval Pictures.  He claims that he has taken the Rainbow Oval Pictures nearly two years.  I now beg leave through your press to inform the people of Cooperstown that the Rainbow Oval Pictures are of my own invention, and they cannot be obtained in any other Rooms but F. M. Burnett’s.  I do not say my neighbor artist meant wilfully to make a false statement; I imaret it to his ignorance or want of perception in not noticing the difference between a Rainbow and an Oval Picture.—Those pictures that I have seen of my neighbor artist, are nothing more nor less than plain oval pictures, which do not add any thing to the beauty of the Daguerreotype; wherein my pictures have a variety of colors which give softness of light and shade to the drapery, and adds very much to the beauty of the Daguerreotype.  And I do say that I defy my neighbor artist to produce a finish Daguerreotype that has a variety of colors that mine have which I now have to exhibit.

If the ladies and gentlemen of Cooperstown will favor me with a call I will convince them of this fact.  All of those who wish to procure a well developed likeness, and something a little superior to any thing that has been offered heretofore in Cooperstown, will do well to call on.  F. M. Burnett.     

The fifth advertisement ran from June 22, 1855 to January 18, 1856.  Superior Sky-Light Rooms.  F. M. Burnett, Daguerrean, would announce to the Public that he has taken Rooms over P. G. Tanner’s Jewelry Store, and which are very easy of access, where he has a superior Sky Light for taking Daguerreotypes, he would be very happy to receive calls from his friends and patrons, and likewise of all those who wish a likeness superior to any that has been offered heretofore in Cooperstown.—Those desiring a Likeness of themselves or friends, or copy of Daguerreotypes, Paintings or Engravings can have their Pictures taken in beautiful style and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings or Frames, at short notice.

P. S.—In dress avoid blue, white or light pink.  Cooperstown, June 18, 1855.

The sixth advertisement ran from January 25 to July 4, 1856.  Crystalographs.  F. M. Burnett would say to the people of Cooperstown and vicinity, (that he is now putting up a new style of Photograph, which has recently been discovered.  The pictures are similar to cutting’s Ambrotypes, but in the opinion of competent judges, far superior.  A few attributes of this beautiful [    ] of light may be summed up as follows:  They are beyond all question far superior to the best results of the Daguerreotype; their tone is soft, velvety and harmonious in [a] degree never reached by the old art.  Being taken on glass they are exceedingly brilliant, and yet unlike Daguerreotypes they are perfectly distinct in any angle.  The intensity and clearness of the shade combined with the creamy richness of the middle tints, give them a Marked Superiority over every other style of picture in light and shade.  They are without reversal and hence requires no reflector, the process much quicker than Daguerreotypes—working in from 1 to 5 seconds in good light.

Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes put up in beautiful style and at short notice.  Ladies and gentlemen call and examine for yourself.  Instructions given in the Art.  Rooms over P. G. Tanner’s Jewelry store.  F. M. Burnett, Cooperstown, N. Y.

The seventh advertisement ran from February 22 & 29, 1856.  Editor Of The Journal:  I Saw A Notice Of My Neighbor Artists in your paper offering a reward of fifty dollars for a faded ambrotype; but I have not any ambrotypes, therefore I do not expect to be the lucky man.  But now to the point at once, [and] I will state facts as they have been stated to me.  There are two gentlemen residing in this State who went to Olendorf & Smith’s rooms and asked them to put up two as good ambrotype pictures as they could for them, as they wanted to know the durability of them.  They did so, and what was the result.  In a short time one of them became nearly worthless, and the other they experimented with by hanging it in the sun, and it soon changed its brilliancy.  This I had positive from one of the gentlemen.  And likewise there is a gentleman of my acquaintance who had an ambrotype taken in the city of New York, which has become worthless.  I wonder if my neighbor artists would like to have me refer them to a few more cases of the same sort?

But as to informing the people of Cooperstown whether Olendorf & Smith used all the money they have made in Daguerreotyping to purchase the right for taking ambrotypes in this county.  I am not prepared to say.  But this much I will say, I have been credibly informed that Olendorf said they purchased the right for $300, paid $150 down and gave their note for $150:  Now this does not look to me as though they are so very flush with money, after all of their talk and blowing.  But what puzzles me the most, is that my neighbor artists have been taking the ambrotype pictures some five or six months, and nothing but ambrotypes has been the go with them; and now they find many of them have proved worthless and returned to them, yet they say that the ambrotype will not fade—they are the crystalographs that have faded.  Now I ask my neighbors artists if this statement looks reasonable when it has not been more than four weeks since the crystalograph pictures have been introduced into this county.  I say let the people judge for themselves.  I almost wonder that you did not claim to have taken the crystalographs for more than two years, as you did the rainbow oval pictures.

In regard to the single and double glass pictures, I consider a single glass picture is a crystalograph just as much as I do a double glass if they are both taken by the same formula, and I view it in the same light as regards the ambrotypes.  And I am prepared to put up the single or double glass pictures and cement them so they will last for ages if they are properly taken care of; and I am fully convinced my neighbor artist do not know anything about the crystalograph formula, from the very fact they say the two processes are the same.  Here they labor under a great mistake, for there is a great difference in my ambrotype formula and crystalograph formula.  But as regards how much I have paid for the ambrotype and crystalograph formulas I have not told anyone.  And now, my brother artists, I ask if you believe any one can start themselves well in the ambrotype process for twenty five dollars?  If this be the case I should suppose it would not have cost you anywhere near as much in your business as you tell for—But I do not doubt it in the least that it has cost you all you say it has, and a great deal more to learn the ambrotype process, from the very fact that your perceptions are so very dull, I should suppose it would be almost impossible for any one to enlighten them without great effort.

As to the gentlemen going to Albany and buying the right to work the ambrotype process in preference to his crystalographs, does not look very plausible from this fact, that he has been acquainted with the ambrotype process for more than a year, and he considers the crystalograph process far superior to it; and knowing too that he can work the ambrotype process anywhere in the Union, and no one can prevent him.

I think, my brother artists, you had better hire three or four more rooms, and pay the rent, in order to keep other artists out of the village, so you can monopolize the whole business.  What do you say to this?  Is it not a capital idea?

Now I will bid you a short good buy; but I will see you again in the fall, as the melting snow said to the sun.  F. M. Burnett, Cooperstown, Rooms over P. G. Tanner’s Jewelry Store.  feb. 10.

The eighth advertisement ran from March 7 to April 18, 1856.  The Finale.  Mr. Editor Of The Journal:—The correspondence into which I have been forced by my neighbor O. & S. in regard to the different modes of taking Likenesses, is not in accordance with my own inclinations.  They first made their charges.  I read and refuted them.  They return to the matter, with nothing new.—No reply is needed.  Their personalities I pass by without further notice.

And now allow me to say to the good people of Otsego, that they can get as good Picture at my rooms, and at as reasonable rates, as at any other place in the State.  Any pictures that “fade” or do not give full satisfaction, may be returned.  F. M. Burnett.           

The ninth advertisement ran from May 9 to June 27, 1856.  Double Glass Crystalographs, Daguerreotypes and Photographs.  F. M. Burnett would say to the people of Cooperstown and vicinity, that he is now putting up pictures in the latest improved style of the Art, and at reduced prices.  All those who wish for a superb Likeness will do well to call before purchasing elsewhere.  Pictures taken of the Sick at their residences, if desired.  Rooms over P. G. Tanner’s Jewelry Store.  F. M. Burnett.

The tenth advertisement ran from May 27 to December 2, 1859.  Removed.  F. M. Burnett Would respectfully inform the people of Cooperstown and vicinity, that he has removed to the rooms over George Story’s Saddlery Store, formerly occupied by Olendorf & Co. where I have greater facilities for making Ambrotype pictures than heretofore.  The rooms have been neatly fitted up, and the location is the most pleasant that can be found in the village for those wishing to sit for their pictures.  I have a superior Sky Light for taking children and groups.  I would call the attention of the citizens of Cooperstown to my Stereoscopic Ambrotypes which are acknowledged by the best of judges to be superior to any other style of Ambrotype.  Those wishing for the Lyphanotype can have them put up in neater style than they can get in any other gallery in the State.

I would caution the public against purchasing pictures of those artists who cut down the price of pictures in order to get business, for you may know at once that they cannot complete with the first class artists.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.—Rooms over George Story’s Saddlery Store.  F. M. Burnett, Artist.

The eleventh advertisement ran from December 2 to 23, 1859.  F. M. Burnet, Ambrotypist, Rooms Over Geo. Story’s Saddlery Store, Cooperstown.

F. M. Burnett is recorder as being active in 1859 in Cooperstown, New York, but not before.  It is possible the same F. M. Burnett was active in Salem, Massachusetts in 1848, but corroborating  documentation to date, has not been located.

Misses Brown

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Shelby, Ohio.

1857                Rooms in Mr. King’s building, Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

1857                Rooms in William Ayers’ new building, immediately opposite the court house, on the North side of Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. 

Misses Brown were recorded in four announcements and two advertisements in The Wyandot Pioneer (Upper Sandusky, Ohio).  The first announcement appeared on May 28, 1857.  Pictures.—The people of Upper Sandusky and vicinity have now an excellent opportunity of procuring correct Daguerreotype impressions of themselves.  Two young ladies, the Misses Brown, late of Shelby, have opened Daguerreian rooms in Mr. King’s (the “Bard’s,”) building, on Sandusky Avenue, opposite Yellow Corner, and are now prepared to furnish life-like pictures to all who may apply.  We called into their rooms the other day, and were highly pleased with their specimens, which indicate a thorough knowledge of an art, which has now attained such a high degree of perfection.  We learn that it is the intention of these ladies to locate permanently in our village, if their business will justify it.  Certainly our town ought to support one establishment of the kind, especially when that one is conducted by lady artist, and ladies who are thoroughly acquainted with their business.  We hope everybody who want pictures, (and everybody and his wife and family should have them,) will call on the Misses Brown and secure accurate copies of themselves.

The second announcement appeared on June 18, 1857.  Pictures on Patent Leather.—The process of taking pictures on leather, is the latest improvement in the Daguerreian art.  You could have your friend’s “phiz” impressed on your patent leather gaiter, and carry it around on your pedal extremities; but as that would be a doubtful mark of respect, these pictures—which are called Photographs—are taken on square pieces of leather, of any size desired, and have all the life-like appearances of other pictures.  They can easily be sent to friends by mail, without extra postage.

The Misses Brown, in King’s building, a few steps north of the Court House, are furnishing all who wish with these photographs, and, from a critical examination of their work, we are prepared to say it is not to be excelled.  Those who prefer Ambrotypes, can have them taken in the best style of the art at their gallery.  Remember, that nobody is compelled to take a picture unless it gives satisfaction.

The third announcement appeared on July 2, 1857.  Beautiful Ambrotypes.—We have repeatedly called attention to the superior Ambrotypes and Photographs, executed by the Misses Brown, at their gallery, in King’s building, on Sandusky Avenue, and are happy to learn that their patronage is commensurate with their merits.  Their pictures give entire satisfaction—in fact, they are decidedly superior to those of most artist, and will stand the severest criticism—while they are sold at prices to suit the times.  Don’t take our word for this, but call at their room and look at their specimens.  If you do this, you will be sure to order a picture.

The fourth announcement appeared on October 1, 1857.  We hope our readers will read the advertisement of the Misses Brown, in to-days paper.  If they wish a picture as is a picture, give them a call.

The first advertisement ran from October 1 to November 5, 1857.  Look At Yourselves!  Ladies and Gentlemen, If you wish to have something nice in the way of pictures, call on Misses Brown who are located in Wm. Ayers’ new building immediately opposite the court house, on the North side of Wyandot Avenue.  They can give satisfaction to all who may give them a call, they are prepared to do work with neatness and dispatch, they are citizens of Upper Sandusky, and they think they have a better claim on the public for their patronage than those who are transient, and sponge their ground rent.  Oct. 1, ’57.

The second advertisement ran from October 8 to November 5, 1857.  People Look To Your Interest.  Now Is The Time To Procure Likenesses In Upper Sandusky.  The Misses Brown, in Wm. Ayers’ New Building, says they are prepared to do neat work and with dispatch, and say they have a right to claim the patronage of the people, above some others.  There is also a car right in front of the Court House, we will not say whether they have a lawful right to the ground or not, whether we understand they take so sort of Pictures.  And T. E. Miller, A square or two North East of the Post Office, At the sign of the Portrait Painting Is doing what he can.  A full description of which would far overrun the bounds of this nation, suffice to say as the workman is known by his chips, and by their fruits, ye shall know them, come and see, and though he is a few steps out of the main thoroughfare of business, he flatters himself that those who wish truthful likenesses will not regret giving him a call.  He will just say that he is prepared to take the indestructible and never fading Ambrotype on Glass, Paper, leather and Sheet Iron, in all their richness of tome, lines, and color of nature, And if any should wish the kind of pearl picture which was exhibited at the late fair from an adjoining Co., they can have they can have them by calling.  As there has of late been something said in reference to who had the best right to claim the patronage of the people in respect to pictures, we would also “show our opinion” and would say that we think those who can serve them the best, let them be of whatever sex they may.  People look before you leap.  T. Miller.       

Misses Brown are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Shelby or Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

A. D. Brink

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                137 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

A. D. Brink was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on October 8, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Wanted—A Photograph And Ambrotype Gallery.  Address A. D. Brink, 137 8th ave.

A. D Brink is not recorded in other photographic directories.  He is also not listed in the 1859-1860; or the 1860-1861 New York City Directories.

S. H. Brickett

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Damariscotta, Maine.

1860                Address Unknown, Damariscotta, Maine.[1]

S. H. Brickett was recorded in one advertisement on August 14, 1856 in the Bath Daily Sentinel  (Bath, Maine).  Business Cards…S. H. Brickett, Daguerrean Artist, Damariscotta, Me.

S. H. Brickett is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Damariscotta, Maine in 1860.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry recorded as an ambrotypist.

A. S. Bloom

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

N. D.               14 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                22 West Fifth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                Corner of Fifth and Western-Row, Cincinnati, Ohio.

A. S. Bloom advertisements were recorded under the heading of Home Interest fifteen times, once in The Daily Press and fourteen times in the Penny Press.  Bloom ran Henry Y. Cowen’s and Harrison & Collins galleries.  The first advertisement ran from March 22 to 26, 1859 in The Daily Press (Cincinnati, Ohio).  Home Interest…Mr. Cowen, of No. 22 Fifth street, has lately associated with him Mr. Bloom, formerly of No. 14 Fifth street.  Two such artist as these are sufficient guarantee as to the quality of their work.

The second advertisement appeared in The Penny Press (Cincinnati, Ohio) on August 22, 1859.Home Interest…Cowen’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth-street.—If you want a superior Ambrotype, Photograph, Mezzograph, or a good picture of any style, go to Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.  Bloom has charge of the gallery.

Third advertisement ran on August 29 & 30, 1859.  Home Interest…Photographic Gallery—Cowen’s No. 22 West Fifth-street, under Bloom’s management.  If you want a magnificent Photograph go to Cowen’s; for a Ambrotype go to the same place.  Remember, pictures of all styles taken at Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.

Fourth advertisement ran on September 13 & 14, 1859.  Home Interest…For fine Photographs, Melainotypes or Ambrotypes, call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom, He warrants to please.

Fifth advertisement Appeared on September 19, 1859.  Home Interest…Good Photographs, plain or colored, can be had cheaper than elsewhere at the Central Gallery. Corner Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Sixth advertisement appeared on September 29, 1859.  Home Interest…For a good Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype, don’t fail to call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Seventh advertisement appeared on October 5, 1859.  Home Interest…For $5 you can get a fine Oil colored Photograph in a good gilt frame at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Eighth advertisement appeared on October 13, 1859.  Home Interest…Good Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are taken at the Central Gallery cheaper than elsewhere in the city, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Ninth advertisement appeared on October 24, 1859.  Home Interest…A S. Bloom, the well-known Daguerreian, has in charge the Central Photograph, Melainotype and Ambrotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.  He is making Pictures cheaper than elsewhere in the city.

Tenth advertisement appeared on October 26, 1859.  Home Interest…Bloom’s Photographs never fail to please.  Call on him and have your Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype taken, at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.

Eleventh advertisement appeared on October 29, 1859.  Home Interest…We have no hesitation in directing people not the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery for a truthful and artistic picture.  A. S. Bloom is an artist who understands the magic effect of light and shadow.

Twelfth advertisement appeared on October 29, 1859.  Home Interest…Cheap Pictures, and of the best style of art, you can get at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, under charge of A, S, Bloom.

Thirteenth advertisement appeared on October 31, 1859.  Home Interest…Bloom’s Photographs. Melainotypes, Ambrotypes can not be excelled in beauty of art in the city.  Prices moderate at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.

Fourteenth advertisement appeared on November 3, 1859.  Home Interest…Pictures that won’t fade are made by A. S. Bloom, and cheaper than elsewhere, at the Central Photograph, Melainotype and Ambrotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.

The fifteenth advertisement appeared on November 16, 1859. Home Interest…Harrison & Collins’ Central Bee-Hive Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.  Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes taken cheaper than elsewhere in the city.  Oil Colored Photographs, made of all sizes, from life to the smallest miniature.  Pictures neatly set in Lockets, Breast-pins, Finger rings and Bracelets.  All work warranted.  A. S. Bloom, Artist.A. S. Bloom is not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. S. Bloom is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1859 or before.  Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 by Diane VanSkiver Gagel does list Bloom as being active in Cincinnati in 1861 & 1862.

A. G. Bisbee

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1858-1859       Allen’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

A. G. Bisbee was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 30, 1858 to March 24, 1859  The Weekly Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio).  Bisbee’s “Gallery Of Art,” You can get a good Ambrotype or Melainotype likeness for 25 Cents, and upwards.  The finer Styles of cases, which are usually sold at from $1.50 to $4.00, we sell at 75 cents to $2.50.

People From The Country will save time by coming as early in the day as possible, for our rooms are always full in the afternoon, and customers are often obliged to wait some time for their turn, as we adhere to the rule of “First come, first served.”

We warrant our work to be as perfect, in every respect, as any made in this section at double the price.

Good Pictures Made In All Kinds Of Weather.

Rooms in Allen’s Block, nearly opposite east end of Phoenix.  A. G. Bisbee.  Ravenna,

A. G. Bisbee is not recorded in other photographic directories.