Tag Archives: Augusta Maine

Hendee, John S.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                Rooms Granite Hall, Augusta, Maine.

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Augusta, Maine.

1860-1861       Water Street, Augusta, Maine.

1865-1866       Weeks’ Hall, State Street, opposite the Court House, Augusta, Maine.

1856 February 21.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  February 21, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 9, P. 3.

Notice Particular.  I hereby certify, That I bought of Cutting & Bowdoin the exclusive right of Cutting’s Ambrotype Patent for the State of Maine, except the city of Portland, and that O. P. Howe of Augusta, has no right, whatever, under said patent, I having sold the exclusive right of the city of Augusta, to J. S. Hendee.  Asa Millit.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to March 20, 1856.

1856 February 21.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  February 21, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 9, P. 3.

Patent Ambrotypes, By J. S. Hendee.  Mr. H. would inform the public that he has purchased the sole right of making these beautiful and very much admired Pictures in this city.  These Pictures are taken with such rapidity that children, however small, can have as correct a likeness as a grown person,–requiring from one to three seconds only.  They can be seen as distinctly as an oil painting, will not fade or corrode at sea, or change in any climate, can be taken equally as well in stormy as in pleasant weather.  Daguerreotypes can be copied by this process as perfect as the original.  The public are invited to call and see for themselves.  Perfect satisfaction given in all cases.

Mr. H. repeats his assertion that he is the only person in this city who is authorized to take Ambrotypes, as he has got a warrantee deed of said right, and will sustain it.

Rooms, Granite Hall, nearly opposite the Stanley House.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to March 13, 1856.

1858 October 7.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. XXVI, No. 42, P. 1.

The State Show And Fair…Fine Arts.  The articles embraced under this class were exhibited in the two rooms to the north of the main Hall.  One of the finest portions of the show were the splendid photographs from S. Wing, Waterville, exceeding in size and beauty anything of the kind ever before exhibited here.  Some very fine views of Waterville and vicinity, and a number of portraits, were included in the collection.  Mr. J. S. Hendee, of Augusta, made a fine show of ambrotypes, mostly portraits.  By reference to the list of premiums, it will be seen that both these gentlemen received the first premiums for photographs and ambrotypes.

Premiums Awarded…best ambrotypes, J. S. Hendee, Augusta, dip., and 2;  best photographs, S. Wing, Waterville, dip. and 2…   

1859 January 11.  The Age.  (Augusta, Maine.)  January 11, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 3, P. 4.

Photographs!  J. S. Hendee Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Augusta, and the public generally, that he has made arrangements with W. M. Stuart, One of the best Photographist in the country.  To stop in connection with him at his Picture Rooms, for one or two weeks; where they will be prepared to make Photographs of the various styles and sizes, from the smallest to the largest.

Mr. Stuart, having had long and successful experience, and having made a number of useful discoveries in the art, which he is now using, will make Photographs that cannot be excelled in the country.

He has one of the improved, large, double-whole cameras, which enables him to make Pictures nearly Life Size!  As fine and  nice as smaller ones.  These large pictures are everywhere preferred; they are made perfect, and when colored, are as beautiful as Oil Paintings.  They can be seen in any light, and are the most durable pictures ever taken, and one sitting only is requisite for any number.

There Never was so large an instrument in the place before.  Now, therefore, is your time, To secure Memento that will withstand the ravages of time.  Any size Photographs made from small pictures and finished with colors and enamel, or plain.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes Made at these rooms, that cannot be excelled in the Union. 

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as in fair weather.  Come in and examine specimens.

Remember, for a few days only!  Terms Reasonable.  Augusta, Jan. 10, 1859.

Advertisement ran from January 11 to 22, 1859.

1860 January 23.  Kennebec Journal.  (Augusta, Maine.)  January 23, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 8, P. 3.

J. S. Hendee’s Photograph Gallery!  Opposite Stanley House, Water St., Augusta, ME.

Photographs made of all sizes, up to life size, finished in Oil, Water Colors and India Ink, that cannot be excelled in the State.  Specimens of Large and Small Sized Painted Photographs, to be seen at his rooms.  Prices 25 Per Cent. Lower than at any other establishment in the State.

Now is your time to get a splendid picture for a splendidly low price.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, And Daguerreotypes. Made at short notice.  Photographs made from small Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, of all sizes desired, colored and plain.

1860 November 15.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  November 15, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 42, P. 3.

Lincoln, Washburn and Burlingame. 

Photographs of Abraham Lincoln for sale at Hendee’s.

Photographs of Israel Washburn for sale at Hendee’s.

Photographs of Burlingame for sale at Hendee’s.

Photographs of Rev. E. B. Webb for sale at Hendee’s.

Photographs of the State House and Insane Hospital for sale at Hendee’s.

Rooms opposite Stanley House, Water Street, Augusta, ME.

Advertisement was recorded on November 15 & 29, 1860.

1860 November 15.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  November 15, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 42, P. 3.

Photographs and Frames.  Photographs made from old Daguerreotypes, enlarged to any size desired, finished in colors or India Ink, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

Photograph Frames of all styles and sizes, for sale at very low prices.

Those wishing for Pictures or Frames will do well to call before purchasing elsewhere.

Rooms opposite Stanley House, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  J. S. Hendee, Proprietor.

Advertisement was recorded on November 15, 1860 to January 3, 1861.

1861 January 8.  The Age.  (Augusta, Maine.)  January 8, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 3, P. 4.

J. S. Hendee, Photographer, Water Street, Augusta, Directly Opposite the Stanley House.

Advertisement ran from January 8 to March 12, 1861.

1863 June 25.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  June 25, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 28, P. 2.

Augusta Tax Payers.  The following is a list of State, county, and city taxes assessed against corporations and individuals to the amount of $50 and upwards, taken from the Assessors’ records of Augusta, for 1863:

John S. Hendee  70.

1864 June 9.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  June 9, 1864, Vol. XXXIII, No. 26, P. 3.

U. S.7-30 Bond Lost.  Lost sometime during last week, a U. S. Bond, No. 32, 581.  The finder will be suitably rewarded by restoring it to the subscriber,  J, S. Hendee.

Advertisement ran from June 9 to 23, 1864.

1865 January 13.  Kennebec Journal.  (Augusta, Maine.)  January 13, 1865, P. 3.

Particular Notice!  Known All Men By These Presents, That I, J. S. Hendee, of Augusta, County of Kennebec, State Of Maine, have erected a brick building, three stories high, in front of the State House, and fitted up the most spacious Photographic Rooms in the United States, for the express purpose of making Photographs of the Governor and Council and the State Fraternity in general,  Contrabands and friends not turned away.  Proofs shown, if required, and perfect satisfaction given in all cases.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to February 25, 1865.

1865 June 9.  Kennebec Journal.  (Augusta, Maine.)  June 9, 1865, Vol. 41, No. 25, P. 2.

The artist Mr. Hendee has succeeded in catching a highly spirited and beautiful picture of a section of State Street including the Augusta House, just at the point of time, the Street was occupied by the military parade of the nineteenth regiment as they were marching to escort the returning Batteries of the Light Artillery.  It is rare that all conditions can be combined to produce an instantaneous picture of so large a space and such a complication of figures.  This however is a success in all its parts and cannot fail to be admired and studied by thousands of people.

1865 October 20.  Kennebec Journal.  (Augusta, Maine.)  October 20, 1865, Vol. 41, No. 44, P. 3.

Hendee’s New Photograph Rooms, Weeks’ Hall, opposite Court House, State Street.

Advertisement ran from October 20 to December 29, 1865.

1865 October 20.  Kennebec Journal.  (Augusta, Maine.)  October 20, 1865, Vol. 41, No. 44, P. 3.

 Albums!  Albums!!  A Splendid Assortment of new style Albums, twenty-five per cent. cheaper than at any other place in the city, at Hendee’s, Rooms opposite Court House, State Street.

Advertisement ran from October 20 to December 29, 1865.

1865 December 21.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  December 21, 1865, Vol. XXXIV, No. 2, P. 3.

J. S. Hendee, Photographer, Can be found at his new rooms in Weeks’ Hall, State Street, Opposite The Court House.  Oct, 24, 1865.

Advertisement was recorded on December 21 & 28, 1865 and January 4 & 11, and May 31, 1866.

Hall, E. C.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847                19 Market Square, Portland, Maine.

1849                Water Street, Over D. Alden & Co’s Hat and Cap Store, Augusta, Maine.

1852                Address and Location Unknown.

1847 June 15.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.) June 15, 1847, Vol. XLIX, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Rooms are now open at No. 19, Market Square, opposite City Hall, where miniatures will be taken in the neatest manner, at any hour in the day from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M., without regard to weather.

Citizens or Strangers visiting our rooms, can have Miniatures taken in this unique style, and well set in Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Cases, Frames, &c. in a few moments.

All pains will be taken to finish Pictures in the highest perfection of the Art, and no persons will be expected to take them unless they are perfectly satisfactory to themselves and friends.

Instruction will be given in the Art: and the process explained from the first taking of the plate to the last finish of the picture.  E. C. Hall & Co.  Portland, April 27, 1847.

1849 May 31.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  May 31, 1849, Vol. XVII, No. 22, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms, Over D. Alden & Co’s Hat and Cap Store, Water Street, Augusta, Maine.  The subscribers would respectfully inform the people of Augusta and vicinity, that they have had long experience in their business, and have within the last six months made a simple discovery and decided improvements, which is highly pleasing to the operator and subject.  By this new beautifier and accelerating chemical agent, with our top-light and large apparatus, miniatures will be executed in the surprising short space of from 3 to 15 seconds, bearing any tone, from deep, rich shade, to the freshness of life.  Those having poor and spotted Daguerreotypes, taken by the old process, can exchange them for finished ones, (warranted not to change,) for the very low price of $1.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Rooms open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Instruction given in the Art, with all the late improvements.  Apparatus of all kinds for sale, and stock of the best quality.  E. C. Hall & Co.

Advertisement was recorded between May 31 to December 26, 1849.

1852 October 13.  The Granite Farmer.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 13, 1852, Vol. III, No. 41, P. 6 & 7.

Awards of Committees…

Fancy And Useful Articles…

S. B. Richardson, Nashua, Daguerreotypes, Medal.

F. A. Brown, Manchester, Daguerreotypes, Diploma.

E. C. Hall, [Unknown], Daguerreotypes, Diploma.

Dupee, Isaac H.

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

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

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

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

1865-1870       122 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1870                Address Unknown, Saccarappa, (Westbrook) Maine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 22 to September 21, 1854.

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 12 to June 7, 1855.

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 7 to October 6, 1855.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Price reasonable.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to April 24, 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corner of Middle and Union Sts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cannon, Marsena

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

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

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

1846                Old Court House, Augusta, Maine.   

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

1849-1850       123 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                                       

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 27 to October 8, 1841.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 29 to October 7, 1841.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 7 to October 25, 1841.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 12 to October 26, 1841.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 12, 1841.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 3 to 17, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement Ran from November 26 to December3, 1859.

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

Seth N. Williams

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

1852-1854       Granite Hall Building, Water Street, Augusta, Maine.

1855                Address Unknown, Rockland, Maine.

Seth N. Williams was recorded in four advertisements, one of which he was mentioned in, in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  The first advertisement ran from October 21, 1852 to January 13, 1853.  S. N. Williams, (Successor to A. J. Pierce,) Daguerreotype Gallery, Granite Hall Building, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  Likenesses taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather—Hours for Children from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.  Mr. Pierce will remain a few weeks at the Room.

Stock and Apparatus for sale at Boston prices.

The second advertisement ran from October 13, 1853 to February 9, 1854.  S. N. Williams, (Successor to A. J. Pierce,) Daguerrean Gallery, Granite Hall, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  Stock & Apparatus at Boston Prices.

He was mentioned in the third advertisement that that first appeared on June 22, 1854. 

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

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

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

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

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

The fourth advertisement ran from July 12 to August 2, 1855.  Ambrotypes.  Pictures Taken On Glass!  These new Pictures differ essentially from the Daguerreotype, as they can be seen at any angle, are not reversed, will not corrode , or change by time, are as permanent as the glass on which they are made, and will retain their brilliancy for ages.

Letters Patent have been obtained for the United States, Great Britain, and France, by J. A. Cutting, the inventor.

The following counties for sale:—Kennebec, Franklin, Piscataquis, Somerset, Lincoln, Waldo, and Aroostook.  For particulars apply to S. N. Williams, Agent, Rockland, Me.  June 27, 1855.

Seth N. Williams is recorded in ­Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Rockland, Maine as a daguerreian in 1855.  

H. M. Stuart

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1856                Main Street, Harden’s Block, Belfast, Maine.

1859                Address Unknown, Augusta, Maine.

H. M. Stuart was recorded in two announcements in the Republican Journal (Belfast, Maine) and mentioned in one advertisement.  The first announcement appeared on March 7, 1856.  Daguerreotype Notice, Every Likeness Warranted!  Mr. Stuart, Daguerreian Artist would respectfully inform the citizens of Belfast and vicinity that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by My. Quimby, in Haraden’s Block, Main Street, Where he will be prepared to furnish customers with Likenesses as perfect as can be obtained elsewhere and put up in neat and fashionable Cases, Frames, Lockets and Pins At the Most Reasonable Terms.

Likenesses taken in all weather, and at all hours of the day.

He would also say that with the aid of a Quick Camera of the best manufacturies (Sic.) in the United States he is enabled to take Likenesses of Children in the shortest possible time.

He will keep constantly on hand a good assortment of Cases, Frames, Lockets and Pins, of various styles and sizes.  H. M. Stuart.  [50]

The second announcement appeared on November 14, 1856.  Ambrotypes!  Mr. Stuart, At Haraden’s Block, Head of Main Street, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Belfast and vicinity that he is now prepared to take Ambrotype Likenesses of Superior Quality, For 50 Cents, Warranted Not To Fade!  In as good style as can be produced in New England.  Having tested to its utmost, the advantages of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype, both in Richness of Tone and Durability, he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to all who wish for Perfect Life-Like Minatures. (Sic.)  Those in want of good and lasting impressions of themselves and friends, are invited to call and sit, but a few seconds at most, to be convinced that such is the case.

These Pictures are Taken on Glass, and to be convinced that they are the most life-like and durable pictures ever taken, persons have but to see them-therefore, all are invited to call at Stuart’s Daguerrean Rooms, Haraden’s Block, Opposite the New Custom-House, and examine specimens.

He also continues to put up Daguerreotypes, in the usual manner, and in every style yet discovered in the art, such as Crayon and Stereoscope Likenesses, formerly admitted to be the most Life-like of any miniatures produced in the Daguerrean art, and but little inferior to his new and lasting Photographic Pictures.

Likenesses taken in all weather, and at all hours of the day, by sitting from one to ten seconds only, and put up in the most fashionable Cases, Frames, Lockets and Pins, At the Most Reasonable Prices.

He will keep constantly on hand a good assortment of cases, Frames, Lockets, and Pins, of the various styles and sizes.

Remember—Office in Haraden’s Block, Main street, opposite the New Custom-House.  W. M. Stuart. [18]

The advertisement which he was mentioned in appeared January 11, 1859 in The Age (Augusta, Maine) ad ran for three weeks.  Photographs!  J. S. Hendee Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Augusta, and the public generally, that he has made arrangements with W. M. Stuart, One of the best Photographist in the country.  To stop in connection with him at his Picture Rooms, for one or two weeks; where they will be prepared to make Photographs of the various styles and sizes, from the smallest to the largest.

Mr. Stuart, having had long and successful experience, and having made a number of useful discoveries in the art, which he is now using, will make Photographs that cannot be excelled in the country.

He has one of the improved, large, double-whole cameras, which enables him to make Pictures nearly Life Size!  As fine and  nice as smaller ones.  These large pictures are everywhere preferred; they are made perfect, and when colored, are as beautiful as Oil Paintings.  They can be seen in any light, and are the most durable pictures ever taken, and one sitting only is requisite for any number.

There Never was so large an instrument in the place before.  Now, therefore, is your time, To secure Memento that will withstand the ravages of time.  Any size Photographs made from small pictures and finished with colors and enamel, or plain.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes Made at these rooms, that cannot be excelled in the Union. 

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as in fair weather.  Come in and examine specimens.

Remember, for a few days only!  Terms Reasonable.  Augusta, Jan. 10, 1859.

H. M. Stuart is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Belfast. Maine in 1860.  Which brings up the question did Stuart have a second studio in Augusta, Maine.

W. A. Stevens

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848-1849       Water Street, over John F. Child’s Harness Store, Augusta, Maine.

W. A. Stevens was recorded in one advertisement that ran from December 28, 1848 to January 11, 1849 in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  Daguerreotype Miniatures Executed In Superior Style, Plain or Colored, for One Dollar—at the Rooms of the Subscriber, over John F. Child’s Harness Store, Water street.  Miniatures Set In Lockets, Pins, Cases, or in any style to suit.

Portraits, Landscapes, or Daguerreotypes copied true to the original.  Old Imperfect Pictures re-taken, on new Plates, for 50 Cents.  Pictures taken at my Rooms are warranted not to fade.  The public are invited to call and judge for themselves.  W. A. Stevens.

W. A. Stevens is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Horace G. Smiley

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855-1856       Water Street, Augusta, Maine.

Horace G. Smiley was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 8, 1855 to January 17, 1856 in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  H. G. Smiley, Daguerreotypist, Would inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the well-known stand formerly occupied by J. G. Holcomb where he is now ready to furnish them with first class Pictures, upon the most reasonable terms.

The rooms are in excellent order for taking Daguerreotypes, and the public cannot fail of being delighted as well as satisfied with the remarkable life-like appearance of his pictures.  They can be taken in foul as well as fair weather; so let none stay away for want of time.  Pictures warranted not to fade. 

Horace G. Smiley is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Augusta, Maine in 1856.

E. B. Simonton

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1852                Darby Block, Water Street,, Augusta, Maine.

E. B. Simonton was recorded one announcement and one advertisement in the Maine Farmer  (Augusta, Maine).  The announcement appeared on May 13, 1852.  New Firm And New Books.  Five Hundred Agents Wanted.  E. B. Simonton & Co., Booksellers ad Publishers, Office in Darby Block, Water Street, Augusta, Me., give constant and lucrative employment to active and responsible men, in circulating New and Popular Works, by subscriptions in the several States of the Union.  They offer great inducements to those designing to engage in the business.

They have in [course] of preparation several works, which will be issued in May, destined to exceed in sale any works ever published in America.

The advertisement ran from July 22 to October 14, 1852.  To Daguerrian Artists.  The subscriber would respectfully inform Daguerrian Artists that they have been appointed Wholesale Agents, by the Manufacturer, for the Sale of Daguerreotype Cases in this State.  They will furnish the above named Cases, with or without Glass and borders, at New York Wholesale Cash Prices.  All orders promptly attended to.  Address E. B. Simonton & Co., Augusta, Maine.

E. B. Simonton is not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. J. Pierce

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1849-c.1852    Granite Hall Building, Water Street, Augusta, Maine.

A. J. Pierce was recorded in one announcement and mentioned in two advertisements.  The announcement appeared on October 6, 1849 in the Gospel Banner (Augusta, Maine).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  These are nature’s paintings, and of course are perfect.  Daguerre’s Art is one of the greatest discoveries of this wonderful age.  Of course, now, all persons will have their likenesses, and those of their friends, taken.  We were in Chase’s and North’s rooms in Boston a fortnight ago, and saw what are said to be the best specimens in the city—and they were truly life-like, but not more so than some we have seen executed in Augusta.  The sun paints as faithfully on the Kennebec as in the City of Notions.  If you doubt it, just call in at A. J. Pierce’s Gallery on Water-st., and see how an ingenious man can help Nature do her work most beautifully.  Or, if more convenient, visit, our friend Holcomb’s Room on Market Square, and you will find there a man and his work worthy of your attention and patronage.

The first advertisement he was mentioned in appeared on October 21, 1852 in the Maine Farmer  (Augusta, Maine).  S. N. Williams, (Successor to A. J. Pierce,) Daguerreotype Gallery, Granite Hall Building, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  Likenesses taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather—Hours for Children from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.  Mr. Pierce will remain a few weeks at the Room.

Stock and Apparatus for sale at Boston prices.

The second announcement appeared on June 22, 1854 in the Maine Farmer (which was also posted yesterday in its entirety) Photographic, Stereoscopic Crayon, Crystalotypes, and other styles of Pictures, May be found at Isaac H. Dupree’s Rooms, Granite Hall, Water Street, Augusta, Maine. I. H. Dupee respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has taken the Rooms formerly occupied by Pierce & Williams…

A. J. Pierce is not recorded in other photographic directories.