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Haskins, Frederick W.

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

1850                Rooms in the Colonnade. Barre, Massachusetts.

1851-1855       Octagon Building, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

1852                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1855-1856       Washington Block, Main Street, near Prichard Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

1858-1861       14 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1861                10 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.2

N.D.    Broadside, Collection Unknown.

Daguerreian Circular

Come Ladies and Gentlemen, Come youth and old age,

Come call at the Octagon Daguerreian Saloon;

Come Priest and come people, Philosopher, Sage,

Come, give us a call very soon.

Just come in and see if you want nothing more,

With pleasure we wait upon all.

Call in again if you’ve been in before.

Tell your friends we wish them to call.

In the Daguerreotype line we think we can please,

As it has been our employment for years;

We study position to give grace and ease,

And for beauty of tone have no fears,

At all times, in all weather, our light is so good.

In a moment your picture is done—

So perfect no fault you could find, if you would—

Unless you’d find fault with the sun.

There hangs on our walls in beautiful groups,

the statesman and Poet and sage;

the beautiful Lily in sunshine of life,

And also the white locks of age;

the round chubby face of the Infant is there,

Like sunshine that falls among flowers;

The Miss with soft cheek, and the Matron so fair,

Might rival a Titian or Powers.

Single or in Groups, the style the first best,

In Lockets, in cases or Frames—

In Rings for the finger, or Pins for the Breast,

Our pictures are always the same.

F. W. Haskins, Octagon Building Fitchburg.

1850 May 24.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 45, Whole No. 305, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. F. W. Haskins Has taken rooms in the colonnade, where he will remain a short time if sufficient encouragement be given.  Having had a long experience in the business in one of the best rooms in the city he will now favor the people in the country with some of the best work, which he is sure will gain for him a liberal patronage.

He is prepared to take Pictures single or in groups, to suit customers, and set them in Tokens, Cases, Lockets, Rings, and Pins.  Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children, also sick and deceased persons at their residences, also from Daguerreotypes and Portraits.  No Charge made if satisfaction not given.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and see specimens.

Any young man wishing to avail himself of all the modern improvements in the art, and a through instruction, will do well to call on the subscriber, where he can be accommodated on reasonable terms.  Please give us a call.  F. W. Haskins.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to July 5, 1850.

1851 December 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  December 19, 1851, Vol. XIII, No. 51, P. 3.

Mr. F. W. Haskins, Would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Fitchburg , and the public generally that he has taken the Daguerrian Rooms, in the Octagon Building, where he will be in readiness to wait upon all that may favor him with a call.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of children of all ages.  Please give us a call.  F. W. Haskins.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between December 19, 1851 to March 5, 1852.

1852 April 2.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1852, Vol. XIV, No. 14, P. 3.

Illuminated Daguerreotypes, Are Made at the “Octagon Building.”  If you would have a better Daguerreotypes than you can get in any other Room in this place. Just call into Haskin’s Rooms, where you can get one of his New Style Of Pictures, on which a patent right has been secured by him for making them in this place.

Please call and Examine Specimens.  F. W. Haskins, “Octagon Building,” Fitchburg.

Advertisement was recorded thirty-one times between April 2 to November 26, 1852.

1852 October 1.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1852, Vol. XIV, No. 40, P. 2.

The Third Annual Cattle Show.  The Third Annual Cattle-Show and Fair of the Fitchburg Agricultural and Industrial Association was held in this place on Thursday…

The following is the List of Prizes as reported by the Committee…

Mechanical And Manufactured Articles,

J. C. Moulton, daguerreotypes, 1st prem.  2.00.

F. W. Haskins,           do            2d   do.    1.00.

1853 August 12.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  August 12, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 32, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  The Place To Get The Best Daguerreotype Likeness Is At Haskin’s Rooms, In The Octagon Building, Fitchburg.

Mr. H. having purchased a whole plate Camera of the largest size, he can now make your picture very large, or, very small.  He has pictures at his rooms more than double the size of any ever before exhibited in this place or vicinity.  Those wishing for pictures are invited to call and examine his large size pictures.  Groups of any number taken large or small.  Instruction given in the Art if desired.  F. W. Haskins, Artist.

Advertisement Was recorded six times between August 12 to September 23, 1853.

1853 September 30.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

The Agricultural Exhibition.  The first cattle show of the Worcester Nort Agricultural Association, and the fourth annual cattle show held at Fitchburg, came of on Tuesday last…

Among some of the most elegant and valuable manufactured articles…

and Messrs. Moulton and Haskins some very superior daguerreotypes…

The following is a list of the premiums awarded…

Manufactured And Mechanical Articles…

J. C. Moulton, Daguerreotypes, 1st premium.  $2.00

F. W. Haskins,             do           2d      do         $1.00

1854 April 14.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Haskins Can Be Found As Usual At The Octagon Daguerrean Salon.  If you want a Daguerreotype that is matchless if fidelity, of dazzling brilliancy, and warranted not to fade, call at Haskins’ Saloon, as his rooms are a highly fashionable resort for ladies and gentlemen, and Haskins is the leading Artist of the day.  He has three German Cameras, from the small 1-4 to the Whole Plate size.  Pictures taken in every style of the art, and of all sizes, from the smallest finger ring to the size of life.  Copying of all kinds, from Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Bust, &c.  F. W. Haskins, Octagon Building, Main street, Fitchburg.

Advertisement ran from April 14, 1854 to March 16, 1855.

1854 September 15.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 2.

The Cattle Show.  The third annual cattle show of the Worcester North Agricultural association was held at Fitchburg on Wednesday last…

Some fine daguerreotypes from Messrs. Moulton and Haskins…

1854 September 22.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 38, P. 2.

Worcester North Agricultural Society Report Of the Committee on Mechanical and Manufactured articles…

To J. C. Moulton, for his superior collection of life-like Daguerreotypes, $1.

F. W. Haskins for Daguerreotypes—very good, 50c.

1855 September 21.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 38, P. 2.

The Third Worcester North Agricultural Exhibition.  The Third Cattle Show of the Worcester North Agricultural Society came off, in Fitchburg, on Wednesday, the 19th inst…

The display of fancy articles was not so large as at previous exhibitions, but many of the articles displayed much ingenuity in invention, and taste and skill in execution.—Among these, we will particularly notice…

There was a fine display of daguerreotypes by J. C. Moulton, and Haskins & Colburn…

Mechanical & Manufactured Articles…

J. C. Moulton, Fitchburg, best daguerreotypes, $2.00.

F. W. Haskins, Fitchburg, 2d best       do,          $1.00.

1855 October 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

A Card.  The undersigned begs leave to acknowledge to the people of Fitchburg and vicinity, that they have his sincere thanks for their liberal patronage to him for the past four years, at the Octagon Building, and to ask a continuance of the same at his new and pleasant rooms in Washington Block, where he has a larger and better assortment of frames and cases than can be found in this county.  Call and examine specimens before sitting elsewhere, as it is well known that Haskins takes the best pictures in this section of the county.  F. W. Haskins.

1855 October 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

Removal.  F. W. Haskins, Would say to the citizens of Fitchburg and the adjoining towns, that he has removed from the Octagon Building to the new and spacious rooms in Washington Block, On Main, near Prichard Street.  F. W. Haskins.

1856 February 1.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, P. 3.

List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Fitchburg February 1st, 1856.  Gentleman’s List.

Frederick W. Haskins, 3.

C. 1858-1861.  Ninth plate ambrotype advertising card.  My collection.

From F. W. Haskin’s Photograph Rooms, No. 14 Hanover St., Boston.  Ambrotypes for 25 cts.  Copying, and all that pertain to the art done in the best manner.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

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

Felton, Welcome

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms over the Post Office, Barre, Massachusetts.

1853 August 5.  The Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  August 5, 1853, Vol. X, No. 4, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Welcome Felton of this town, is prepared to wait upon all who wish to have their picture taken, at his rooms.  See advertisement.

1853 August 5.  The Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  August 5, 1853, Vol. X, No. 4, P. 3.

Look out for Counterfeits!  Executed with all the late improvements in the Art, at Felton’s Daguerreian Gallery Rooms over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran from August 5 to 26, 1853.

1853 September 9.  The Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  September 9, 1853, Vol. X, No. 9, P. 3.

Counterfeits Still!  At Felton’s Daguerrean Rooms, For a short time longer, executed with a truthfulness and exactness Astonishing to the most Unbelieving! 

Pictures put up in every variety of style.  A nice assortment oc cases constantly on hand.  Please call and see for yourself.

Daguerreotypes for 75 cts., case included.  Rooms Over The Post Office,

Advertisement ran on September 9 to 16, 1853.

1853 September 30.  The Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1853, Vol. X, No. 12, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For 50 cents!  For a few days only, At Felton’s Daguerrean Rooms, Over The Post Office.  Sept. 23, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded on September 30 to October 7, 1853.

George R. Warren

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Rooms at the house formerly occupied by Alvah Hathaway, Barre, Massachusetts.

George R. Warren was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on August 23, 1850 in the  Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Miniatures.  The subscriber has taken Rooms at the house formerly occupied by Alvah Hathaway for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, and will be happy to wait on all who may favor him with their patronage, on Friday and Saturday of each week.  Hoping that the merits of his miniatures and his own exertions to please will be sufficient encouragement for those wishing Miniatures to give him a trial.  Geo. R. Warren.  Barre, Aug. 2, 1850.

George R. Warren does not appeared in other photographic directories.

James H. Moorley

Frames, Manufacturer, , ,

1850                116 Main Street, Barre, Massachusetts.

1850-1851       Austin and Irving Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

James H. Moorley was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 17 to February 14, 1851 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  To my Patrons in Barre and Vicinity.  Removal.  The subscriber has removed his Gilding Ans Framing Establishment from 116 Main St. to the corner of Justin and Irving Sts., where he makes to order all kinds of Looking Glass, Portrait, Picture, Miniature, and Daguerreotype Frames, in Gilt, Rose Wood, Black Walnut, or Mahogany.

All kinds of work Regiled. Looking Glass or Picture Glass put in Old Frames.  The Gilding will be White Varnished and warranted to Bear washing, and cheaper than Boston or New York.  James H. Moorley, Practical Gilder.  Austin and Irving St., Worcester.  Nov. 29, 1850.

James H. Moorley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

C. Sibley

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                On the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

C. Sibley of the partnership Mason & Sibley was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on  July 30, 1852 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Mason & Sibley Are Now In Town, with their, Mammoth Traveling Daguerreian Saloon.  The largest Ever Built, and on the principle of the Best City Rooms, with one Large Sky, and 2 Large Side Lights, which can be so arranged as to produce any kind of shade desirable.

We would invite the citizens of Barre, and vicinity, to give us a call, whether they wish to sit for a picture or not.  Pictures put up of every size and style.

Pictures of the Sick or Deceased, taken at their Residence at all times, by giving short notice.

We keep posted up in all the Improvements of the Art from Europe and this Country, Let The Cost Be What It May.

Cloudy weather preferable, except for Children.

Any one wishing to learn the Art, are requested to call at the National, and make inquiries.

Stock and Apparatus furnished to Pupils at the Wholesale Prices.

The Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common.  J. L. Mason, C. Sibley, Proprietors and Artists.  Barre, July 16, 1852.

C. Sibley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. Shaw

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Barre, Massachusetts.

A. Shaw was recorded in one advertisement that ran on August 22, 1856 in the Barre Gazette  (Barre, Massachusetts).  Patent Ambrotypes.  The mammoth Traveling Ambrotype Gallery, is now stationed in Barre, and will remain for a short time.  A. Shaw, Has the Honor to announce to the citizens of Barre and vicinity, that he is prepared to execute Ambrotypes, at his Gallery, equal to any made in any other establishment in the Union.

Rich new style Cases of every description.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, and judge for themselves.  Pictures taken equally as well in the most cloudy weather.

A. Shaw.  F. A. Shaw, Artist. Barre, Aug. 15, 1856.

A. Shaw is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is possible, but unknown if F. A. Shaw is the same person who was active in Orange, Massachusetts in 1860. 

Fred Ruggles

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1856-1857       Rooms over Store of E. B. Shattuck & Co., Barre, Massachusetts.                        1857                   Brick Block, Barre, Massachusetts.

Fred Ruggles was recorded in four advertisements in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  The first two by himself the last two in the partnership of Brooks & Ruggles (H. F. Brooks & Fred Ruggles).  The first advertisement ran on December 19 & 26, 1856.  To All Lovers of Good Pictures!  Fred Ruggles the renowned Daguerrean and Ambrotypist, is in town and has taken the rooms formerly occupied by H. F. Brooks.  Those wishing for a perfect likeness of themselves and a splendid picture, either upon plate or glass, will do well to call upon him, at their earliest opportunity.

Please call and examine Specimens.  Rooms over Store of E. B. Shattuck & Co.

The second advertisement appeared on January 16, 1857.  “Now Look Here!”  The period of my intended stay in Barre, now Draws to a Close, I would again call the attention of the citizens of this town and vicinity to the fact that I am prepared, at the Rooms formerly occupied by H. F. Brooks, to give those who may be pleased to favor me with their patronage, Pictures!  which, for faithfulness, brilliancy and durability, shall suit the tastes of the most fastidious.

Please call at my Rooms and examine specimens.

It is my intention that no pictures shall leave my Studio without giving perfect satisfaction.  Fred Ruggles, Artist.

The third advertisement appeared on March 13, 1857.  Picture Emporium.  We the undersigned, having leased and fitted up the Upper Rooms in the Brick Block, with all the modern improvements in artistical works, together with a large and splendid Sky-Light, by which light we are enabled to take a picture of from one to twelve persons upon a single plate, are now prepared to furnish all persons wishing for a likeness of themselves or friends, with one, that cannot be surpassed by any other artists.  Brooks & Ruggles.  H. F. Brooks, F. Ruggles.

The fourth advertisement appeared on May 1, 1857.  “I Still Live.”  So said the immortal Webster.  We still live, so say the subscribers, and if the public have any doubt in regard to it, they can be convinced of the fact by calling into our Picture Gallery, at any day, we are ready and waiting to give a cordial welcome to all who may favor us with a call.  Price of Pictures varying from 25 cts. to $10,00.

Rooms in Brick Block.  Brooks & Ruggles.  H. F. Brooks, F. Ruggles.

Fred Ruggles and H. F. Brooks are not listed in other photographic directories.  There is a Frederick Ruggles in 1859-1860 recorded in Fitchburg, Massachusetts but it is unknown if they are the same person.

L. M. Rice

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1853                On the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

L. M. Rice was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  The first announcement appeared on September 2, 1853.  Rices Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  The American Miniature Palace will be in Barre about the 20th of September, and will remain a few days—during which time will be executed, in its neatly and well arranged rooms, work that shall defy competition, from any source whatever.  L. M. Rice. August 26, 1853.

The second announcement appeared on September 23, 1853.  Arrival Of The American Miniature Palace In Barre.  This splendid Daguerreotype establishment is now located on the Common, in this village, and the proprietor cordially invites the citizens of Barre and vicinity, to call and examine specimens of the art whether they are desirous of procuring Daguerreotypes or not.

Ever prompted by a strong desire to give perfect satisfaction to all and a steady determination to excel as an artist.  Mr. Rice has had for the last eight years the most flattering success fully assuring him his efforts have not been in vain.

Prices as cheap as at any other establishment, quality of the work considered.  L. M. Rice.

The advertisement appeared on November 4, 1853.  Pictures at Home Only Two Weeks Longer!!!  Do you wish to procure a first class Daguerreotype, without the trouble and expense of going to Worcester or Boston to obtain it—one quite as good as those taken at either place?  If so, please call at the American Miniature Palace, in Barre, where you will find an Artist that can suit you, if a good picture will do it.  L. M. Rice.  Barre, Oct. 21, 1853

L. M. Rice  is not recorded in other photographic directories as being acting in 1853 in Barre, Massachusetts.  An L. M. Rice is recorded in A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 as being active in Brookfield, Massachusetts, ca. 1864-66,  Information from the reverse of a carte de visite of O. P. Townsend’s “Successor to L. M. Rice.  with a green three cent  U. S. Inter. Revenue Proprietary tax stamp.  Another carte de visite does exist with the same information without a tax stamp.  The only hard date for Townsend is from The New England Business Directory for 1860.  The distance between Barre and Brookfield is a about sixteen miles.  It is possible they are the same person.

Mason & Sibley

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

Mason & Sibley (J. L. Mason & C. Sibley) was recorded in an advertisement that appeared on July 30, 1852 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Mason & Sibley Are Now In Town, with their, Mammoth Traveling Daguerreian Saloon.  The largest Ever Built, and on the principle of the Best City Rooms, with one Large Sky, and 2 Large Side Lights, which can be so arranged as to produce any kind of shade desirable.

We would invite the citizens of Barre, and vicinity, to give us a call, whether they wish to sit for a picture or not.  Pictures put up of every size and style.

Pictures of the Sick or Deceased, taken at their Residence at all times, by giving short notice.  We keep posted up in all the Improvements of the Art from Europe and this Country, Let The Cost Be What It May.  Cloudy weather preferable, except for Children. Any one wishing to learn the Art, are requested to call at the National, and make inquiries.  Stock and Apparatus furnished to Pupils at the Wholesale Prices.  The Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common.  J. L. Mason, C. Sibley, Proprietors and Artists. Barre, July 16, 1852.

Mason & Sibley are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Huntington

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Rooms at Wheelock’s, Barre, Massachusetts.

Mr. Huntington was recorded in an announcement on July 30, 1841 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype.  Mr. Huntington, who has taken rooms for a few days at Wheelock’s takes miniatures by this wonderful art, in the best style.  We sat a minute and a quarter before the magic box the other day, when he caught us nice as a pin.  The likeness is so perfect as to be universally pronounced that of a remarkably handsome youth—albeit, we would not vouch for its effect on children who might see it.  There is no mistake about the gentleman or his apparatus, and those who wish for their perfect likenesses would do well to give him a call.  N. B. Those so plain that their portraits need flattery, had better not attend, as the apparatus cannot be adapted to such an end.

Mr. Huntington is not recorded A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 or  in other photographic directories.