N. D. Address Unknown, New York, New York.
N. D. Address Unknown, Baltimore, Maryland.[1]
1853 294 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.
1853 Thespian Hall, Mozart Hall Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.1
1854 Over Fisher & Agnew’s Store, Columbia, South Carolina.[2]
1855 Rooms at Mrs. M. Adams’, Greensboro, North Carolina.
1856-1857 Address Unknown, Raleigh, North Carolina.
1857 Odds Fellows Hall, Beaufort, North Carolina.
1857-1859 Rooms at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Tarboro’, North Carolina.
1859 Rooms over Mr. J. M. Mathews’ Jewelry Store, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
1865 Bank Street, Old Post Office Building, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1866-1870 Main Street, near County House, Flemington, New Jersey.[3]
1853 February 15. The Charleston Daily Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) February 15, 1853, Vol. LI, No. 16345, P. 4.
Passengers. Per steamer C. Vanderbilt from Wilmington, N. C.—…M. M. Mallon…
1853 March 31. The Charleston Daily Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) March 31, 1853, Vol. LI, No. 16382, P. 2.
M. M. Mallon 294 King-street, is doing a fair business with furnishing the public with his $1.50 Pictures, Call in and see him. 294 King-Street.
1853 April 5. The Charleston Daily Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) April 5, 1853, Vol. LI, No. 16386, P. 2.
Mallon’s Crayon Daguerreotypes Are universally acknowledged to be the finest ever produced.
Daguerreotypes taken in the highest style of the art, and warranted, for $1.50, at Mallon’s Great North, Sky and Side Light, 294 King-street.
1853 April 6. The Charleston Daily Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) April 6, 1853, Vol. LI, No. 16387, P. 2.
A Grand Chance To Engage In Business.—Any Young Man having 3 or $500 can learn of a good genteel business, yielding a large percentage. For full particulars enquire of M. M. Mallon, 294 King-st.
1853 April 8. The Charleston Daily Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) April 8, 1853, Vol. LI, No. 16391, P. 4.
Per U. S. M. steam ship Osprey, for Philadelphia…M.M. Mallon…
1853 April 8. The Charleston Daily Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) April 8, 1853, Vol. LI, No. 16390, P. 2.
Good Enough For Any, And Cheap Enough For All. Mallon is still issuing fine Daguerreotypes, put up in beautiful Morocco Cases for $1.50, at his Daguerrean Rooms, 294 King-street, opposite Liberty-street.
1854 July 22. The Daily Journal. (Wilmington, North Carolina.) July 22, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 272, Whole Number 889, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. Mr. J. H. Whitehurst, (the well known Artist,) would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Wilmington and vicinity, that he has had his rooms thoroughly overhauled, and furnished in the best style, with all the latest improvements in the art. By his arrangement of light, the eye is made to look life-like, however light it may be the features prominent—the dress clear and distinct—thus producing a Picture superior to those very black or pale likenesses usually taken by itinerant operators with an ordinary light. He has also succeeded in procuring the valuable services of the celebrated Artists, Mr. M. M. Mallon, who will be happy to wait on all who may favor him with a call.—Rooms open from 8 A.M., to 6 P. M., at Mozart Hall, over Polly & Hart’s store, Front street.
Advertisement ran from July 22 to September 23, 1854.
1854 July 28. Wilmington Journal. (Wilmington, North Carolina.) July 28, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 47, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. Mr. J. H. Whitehurst, (the well known Artist,) would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Wilmington and vicinity, that he has had his rooms thoroughly overhauled, and furnished in the best style, with all the latest improvements in the art. By his arrangement of light, the eye is made to look life-like, however light it may be the features prominent—the dress clear and distinct—thus producing a Picture superior to those very black or pale likenesses usually taken by itinerant operators with an ordinary light. He has also succeeded in procuring the valuable services of the celebrated Artists, Mr. M. M. Mallon, who will be happy to wait on all who may favor him with a call.—Rooms open from 8 A.M., to 6 P. M., at Mozart Hall, over Polly & Hart’s store, Front street.
Advertisement ran from July 28 to September 22, 1854.
1853 August 8. The Charleston Daily Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) August 8, 1853, Vol. LI, No. 16491, P. 4.
Per U. S. M. steam ship Osprey, for Philadelphia—…M. M. Mallon…
1854 December 12. The Daily Herald. (Wilmington, North Carolina.) December 12, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 238, P. 2.
Wilmington, Dec 9th, 1854. Mr. Editor:—It is well known that Mr. Whitehurst’s enterprise, as a Daguerrean Artist, is second to that of none other in the Union. Not only has he branches established in many of our principal cities; but his reputation is known throughout the land; and the Medals which have been awarded him by competent Judges, are but a simple tribute to the triumphs of well-directed talent.
But, one word with special reference to his Wilmington Gallery, and the intelligent and accomplished operator Mr. Mallon, who seems to have an inveterate habit of casting delicate reflections by the plate full. Having frequently visited Mr. Mallon’s rooms, I became much impressed with an opinion of his superior merits as an artist. His pictures in tone, beauty and finish, rank high; while his frank, unassuming and courteous manners, cannot, I am sure, fail of winning the respect and patronage of those who may make his acquaintance. A prominent feature of his rooms, is a neatness that I’ve rarely witnessed in any of the galleries visited in my travels. Surely, thought I, Mr. Mallon’s gallery in the place where youth and loveliness go to get a correct semblance of life; and, judging by the pictures I saw, I am of opinion that Wilmington is not a whit behind her sister cities in the beauty of her fair daughters. I would advise all who desire a correct, life-like picture, to call on Mr. Mallon at once, whose long experience in connection with one of the first galleries in New York city, is the surest guarantee of his ability as a Daguerrian Artist.
This simple notice has been written without the knowledge or consent of Mr. Mallon, believing that his real merit deserves this word of commendation. F.
1855 November 9. The Greensboro Patriot. (Greensboro, North Carolina.) November 9, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 856, P. 3.
We invite attention to the advertisement in another column of Mr. Mallon, Daguerreotypist. From the recommendations he has received through the public prints, we opine he is amply qualified to execute likenesses second to none.
1855 November 9. The Greensboro Patriot. (Greensboro, North Carolina.) November 9, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 856, P. 3.
Facts are Stumbling Blocks—Nevertheless tis true you can now procure a beautiful Daguerreotype of yourself or friends for one dollar.
The subscriber would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Greensboro’ and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at Mrs. M. Adams’ where he will be pleased to see all who may wish to secure an unfading likeness, or one of those almost living, breathing, speaking Stereoscopic pictures, he has a fine assortment of fancy and all other styles of Cases and frames on hand, all of which will be filled with Daguerreotypes and sold on moderate terms. With his long experience in the art, and the improvements in chemicals and aparatuses [sic.], he has in his possession, he feels confident that he will be able to please the most fastidious. As his stay will be but short, he trusts that all will visit his rooms and examine his stock and specimens whether they may wish pictures or not. M. M. Mallon.
1856 April 5. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) April 5, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 39, P. 3.
Co-Partnership. T. J. Havens Having Associated With him M. M. Mallon, principal operator for many years the celebrated Whitehurst Premium Gallery, Baltimore, Md., and latterly of Willington, N. C., for the purpose of carrying on the Daguerrean and Photographic business in all its various branches, under the firm of Havens & Mallon; they are happy to announce to the citizens of Raleigh that they have completed arrangements with a gentleman in Philadelphia, one of the best artist in the Union, to color Photographs either in water or oil colors.
Daguerreotypes of Children taken by a new process in from 3 to 5 seconds. T. J. Havens. M. M. Mallon. Raleigh, April 3, 1856.
Advertisement ran from April 5 to October 4, 1856.
1856 April 9. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) April 9, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 27, Whole No. 1119, P. 3.
Co-Partnership. T. J. Havens Having Associated With him M. M. Mallon, principal operator for many years the celebrated Whitehurst Premium Gallery, Baltimore, Md., and latterly of Willington, N. C., for the purpose of carrying on the Daguerrean and Photographic business in all its various branches, under the firm of Havens & Mallon; they are happy to announce to the citizens of Raleigh that they have completed arrangements with a gentleman in Philadelphia, one of the best artist in the Union, to color Photographs either in water or oil colors.
Daguerreotypes of Children taken by a new process in from 3 to 5 seconds. T. J. Havens. M. M. Mallon. Raleigh, April 3, 1856.
1856 April 12. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) April 12, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 41, P. 3.
If You Wish A True And faithful Likeness of yourself or friends, call and get one of those gems produced only at Havens & Mallon’s Photographic Gallery.
Notice.—All Persons Indebted To Me will please call and settle their accounts immediately, as further indulgence cannot be Given. T. J. Havens.
Advertisement was recorded twice on April 12 & 16, 1856.
1856 October 1. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 1, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 90, P. 3.
“Oh wad some power the giftie gi’e us,
To see oursels as ithers see us.”
At the Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon your wish can be gratified.
Mr. Mallon, (Of The Firm,) Has Just returned from the Northern cities where he acquired all the new styles of Daguerreotyping, as well as the latest and most approved modus operandi of transferring the “human face divine” to Glass, in all the natural colors, known as Ambrotypes. Also, pictures on Ivory which cannot be surpassed.
Don’t forget that we color Ambrotypes as natural as life, and warrant a likeness.
We keep a large assortment of Daguerreotype and Ambrotype stock on hand which will be sold to the trade at the lowest cash price.
Bath Regulator. Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging.” Specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the union. Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars. Raleigh, October 1, 1856.
Bath Regulator. Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging,” specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the Union. Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars.
Advertisement ran from October 1, 1856 to February 18, 1857.
1856 October 1. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 1, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 90, P. 2.
The Art Progressing.—We have been shown specimens of pictures styled Ambrotypes, taken At The Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon, which appear to be faultless likenesses. Mr. Mallon has just returned from the North, perfected in all the latest improvements in this rapidly advancing art. Ambrotyping in now supplanting the old system of Daguerreotyping, and with the beautiful effects produced by the recent discoveries in coloring, it bids fair to place portrait painting amongst the things that were. See advertisement in another column. Call at the Gallery and judge for yourselves.
1856 October 1. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 48, Whole No. 1152, P. 3.
The Art Progressing.—We have been shown specimens of pictures styled Ambrotypes, taken At The Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon, which appear to be faultless likenesses. Mr. Mallon has just returned from the North, perfected in all the latest improvements in this rapidly advancing art. Ambrotyping in now supplanting the old system of Daguerreotyping, and with the beautiful effects produced by the recent discoveries in coloring, it bids fair to place portrait painting amongst the things that were. See advertisement in another column. Call at the Gallery and judge for yourselves.
1856 October 1. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 48, Whole No. 1152, P. 3.
“Oh wad some power the giftie gi’e us,
To see oursels as ithers see us.”
At the Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon your wish can be gratified.
Mr. Mallon, (Of The Firm,) Has Just returned from the Northern cities where he acquired all the new styles of Daguerreotyping, as well as the latest and most approved modus operandi of transferring the “human face divine” to Glass, in all the natural colors, known as Ambrotypes. Also, pictures on Ivory which cannot be surpassed.
Don’t forget that we color Ambrotypes as natural as life, and warrant a likeness.
We keep a large assortment of Daguerreotype and Ambrotype stock on havd which will be sold to the trade at the lowest cash price.
Bath Regulator. Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging.” Specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the union. Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars. Raleigh, October 1, 1856.
Advertisement ran from October 1 to 8, 1856.
1856 October 18. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 95, P. 3.
North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last; and will close today, Friday… Floral Hall…
Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh. Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh. These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.
1856 October 22. Spirit Of The Age (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 22, 1856, Vol. VIII, No. 8, P. 2.
The State Fair. The annual Fair of the North Carolina Agricultural Society, was held at the Grounds near this City, last Week…
Floral Hall was brilliant in specimens of the handiwork, &c…
Copeland’s wonderful Color-type likenesses; Havens’ ambrotypes;
1856 October 22. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 22, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 41, Whole No. 1155, P. 1.
North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last;…Floral Hall…
Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh. Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh. These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.
1856 October 29. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 98, P. 3.
North Carolina State Fair. Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Sundries.
Best specimens of Ambrotypes, &c. Havens & Mellon, Raleigh, $10.
The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…
1856 October 29. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 29, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 42, Whole No. 1156, P. 2.
North Carolina State Fair. Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….
The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…
1856 November 5. Spirit Of The Age (Raleigh, North Carolina.) November 5, 1856, Vol. VIII, No. 10, P. 1.
North Carolina State Fair. Report of Awarding Committee for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856…
The Committee also mentioned as deserving of notice and praise…
A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of colored Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland
Sundries.
Best specimens of Ambrotypes, &c. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh, $10.
1856 November 5. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) November 5, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 43, Whole No. 1157, P. 4.
Phew! How tired a fellow feels! How sleepy I am, to be sure! I kinder sorter calculate “Old Rip” has had a nap broken during the past days of festivity, jollity, sunshine, rain and mud. Beg pardon for yawning in company; but it would have required a small patent jaw-breaker, to have restrained me from gaping in my present condition of somniferous oblivion. Speaking of “patents” puts one in mind of the “Fair”—not a “Patent Fair”—but of the “Masheens” that crowded the Fair Grounds. Wall yer see, as heow what particarly attracted my attention, was the “Floral Hall,” happy name that.—Makes us think of all kinds of flowers! Wall Flowers, and I guess yer deont oftent see many prettier wall flowers than was on exhibition by “Havens & Mallon.” Ay golly; but they were good! I laughed till I felt I was about to go off into a “hysterical decline” at one chap, who spoke to one of the “pictures,” thinking that one of the directors had got into a recess and was looking at him with sharp eyes. We scarce remember of ever having seen better likenesses—the eyes, the little curl of the lips, the construction of the brows, all were so minutely delineated by these inimitable daguerreans, that we do not blame the “chap” for speaking to any of them. Well I am mighty sorry I can’t keep my eyes open; but it is no go, so good-buy. Tempus Fuget Et Nos Run After It.
1856 December 20. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) December 20, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.
Holyday Presents.—Members of the Legislature and others in the city, contemplating a visit to their families and friends, duding the Christmas Holidays, could not carry home a more acceptable present than one of those beautiful life-like Ambrotypes taken at Haven & Mellon’s Gallery, sign of the flag, Fayetteville St.
1857 January 31. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) January 31, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 20, P. 3.
North-Carolina Not Blind. We Have Received Some Very Fine photographic specimens executed by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, of Raleigh, N. C. The positive photographs show much artistic skill, and are notable for great depth, softness of contour, and for even balance of light and shade, while their ambrotypes compare favorably with those of our best artist in this city.
Photographic & Fine Art Journal, New York.
Are You Going Home! We regret To Learn That The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined to break up, and leave the City of Oaks in a few days more. Before the members take their final leave we would call their attention to a new style of pictures which we denominate the Cameotype, an invention of our own, and resembles what it name denotes. Call at our gallery, the only place where this beautiful style of picture can be procured, and which we warrant to endure. Havens & Mallon, Sign of the Flag. January 30, 1857.
Advertisement ran from January 31 to February 18, 1857.
1857 February 4. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) February 4, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5, Whole No. 1170, P. 1.
North-Carolina Not Blind. We Have Received Some Very Fine photographic specimens executed by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, of Raleigh, N. C. The positive photographs show much artistic skill, and are notable for great depth, softness of contour, and for even balance of light and shade, while their ambrotypes compare favorably with those of our best artist in this city.
Photographic & Fine Art Journal, New York.
Are You Going Home! We regret To Learn That The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined to break up, and leave the City of Oaks in a few days more. Before the members take their final leave we would call their attention to a new style of pictures which we denominate the Cameotype, an invention of our own, and resembles what it name denotes. Call at our gallery, the only place where this beautiful style of picture can be procured, and which we warrant to endure. Havens & Mallon, Sign of the Flag. January 30, 1857.
1857 March 14. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) March 14, 1857, Vol. 6, No. 11, Whole No. 267, P. 2.
Cameotypes. The attention of the reader is directed to the advertisement of Messrs. Havens & Mallon. Those desirous of procuring life like Pictures, can now procure them in this beautiful style at a very moderate expense.
1857 March 14. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) March 14, 1857, Vol. 6, No. 11, Whole No. 267, P. 2.
Cameotypes! Splendid Pictures!! Something New. Cameotypes the latest and greatest discovery of the age! Havens & Mallon, From Raleigh, N. C.
Would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Tarboro’ and vicinity, that they have taken Rooms at the Odd Fellows Hall, in Tarboro’, Where they are prepared to execute these beautiful Pictures in the highest style; the Cameotype is an invention of Mr. M. M. Mallon’s, and is all it is represented to be; they are more life-like as regards colors than any other style of Picture ever brought before the public, while at the same time they represent a stereoscopic effect, which can alone be equaled by the aid of a stereoscope, (yet no stereoscope is required;) while they are remarkably sharp and brilliant, giving a harmony in shade and tone which cannot be equaled by any other known process, and which no other artist can rival. We are also making Photographs and Ambrotypes, by the latest and most approved process. All persons wishing Pictures will do well to call soon, as our stay will be short, owing to other engagements.
N. B. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather in a few seconds, and put up in Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Cases to suit purchasers. H. & M. Tarboro’, March 12, 1857.
Advertisement ran from March 14 to May 16, 1857.
1857 April 4. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) April 4, 1857, Vol. 6, No. 14, Whole No. 270, P. 2.
Cameotypes!! The Last Call For one Week longer only. We have just received by Express from Baltimore, this day a beautiful Assortment of Cases, Frames, &c. Mad and fitted expressly for the Cameotype, and we would say to all those wishing one of those beautiful Pictures, come while you have an opportunity, as this is the last call. Havens & Mallon
1857 April 11. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) April 11, 1857, Vol. 6, No. 15, Whole No. 271, P. 2.
Beautiful Pictures. It will be seen by an advertisement, that Messrs. Havens & Mallon will continue taking Cameotypes a short time longer in this place. Their Pictures have excited general admiration.
1857 April 11. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) April 11, 1857, Vol. 6, No. 15, Whole No. 271, P. 2.
Cameotypes! Hang out our Banners on the outward Walls!! The cry is, Still they come!!!
Owing to the earnest solicitations of many citizens of Tarboro’, Havens & Mallon Have concluded to stay a short time longer—thus giving all an opportunity of obtaining one of those beautiful and life-like Pictures.
Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 16, 1857.
1857 May 23. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) May 23, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 21, Whole No. 277, P. 2.
Ambrotypes. We would direct the attention of those in want of beautiful and correct likenesses, to the advertisement of Mr. Mallon.
1857 May 23. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) May 23, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 21, Whole No. 277, P. 2.
Ambrotype Notice. I would state to the citizens of Tarboro’ and vicinity that I have re-opened my Gallery At Odd Fellows’ Hall, Where I will be pleased to wait on all who may wish Pictures to themselves or friends. And I would say to all those wishing likenesses, call soon as my time is limited to one week only.
All persons indebted to Havens & Mallon. Will confer a favor by calling immediately and settling up. M. M. Mallon. Tarboro’, May 20, 1857.
Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 27, 1857.
1857 June 24. Beaufort Journal. (Beaufort, North Carolina.) June 24, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 2.
Who Wants A Likeness Taken? If you want a picture of yourself, your sweetheart, or any body else, call on Havens & Mallon, at the Odd Fellows Hall, where they will be pleased to attend to your wishes. See advertisement in another column.
1857 June 24. Beaufort Journal. (Beaufort, North Carolina.) June 24, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 3.
Cameotypes. Splendid Pictures. Something New. Cameotypes the latest and greatest discovery of the age.
Havens & Mallon, From Raleigh, N. C. Would Inform The Ladies And Gentlemen of Beaufort and vicinity, that they have taken Rooms At The Odd Fellows Hall, in Beaufort, where they are prepared to execute these beautiful Pictures, in the highest style the Cameotypes, or Alto Relieno Pictures, is an invention of Mr. M. M. Mallon’s, and is all it is represented to be; they are more life-like as regards color than any other style of Picture ever brought before the public, while at the same time they represent a stereoscopic effect, which can alone be equalled by the aid of a stereoscope, (yet no stereoscope is required;) while they are remarkably sharp and brilliant, giving harmony in shade and tone which cannot be equalled by any other known process, and which no other artist can rival. We are also making Photographs and Ambrotypes, by the latest and most improved process. All persons wishing Pictures will do well to call soon, as our stay will be short, owing to other engagements.
N. B. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather in a few seconds, and put up in Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Cases to suit purchasers. H. & M.
1857 July 1. Beaufort Journal. (Beaufort, North Carolina.) July 1, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.
Beautiful Pictures.—Improvements in the Daguerrean art, or sun-painting, have of late years been made, until the at has almost become perfect. Even the most accurate portrait painting can be rivalled.—No one should neglect an opportunity, when one occurs, of having his likeness taken, when it can be had at such a trifling cost, by this new an improved process; especially here, where one cannot go at all times, and sit for one. Mr. Mallon, late of the gallery of Havens & Mallory, of Raleigh, is now in this place, and is prepared to take likenesses at the lowest prices, in the most approved and perfect manner. His Daguerrean gallery in Raleigh was one of the best we have ever seen, and pictures taken by them, were pronounced unrivalled, and received the highest encomiums of praise from The New York Photographic Journal of Fine Arts; they also received the first and only premium at the State Fair of the Agricultural Society. We noticed that the old Daguerreotype has been almost entirely superseded by the new processes of taking pictures under the names of Ambrotype, Photograph, and Cameotype. By this last process, the pictures appear to stand boldly out, as it were, upon a light background, being more life-like, accurate and brilliant, than by any other process yet discovered. Besides, they will remain as brilliant and perfect for an unlimited time, as when first taken. The Cameotype is an invention of Mr. Mallon.
Mr. Mallon’s gallery is at the Odd Fellows Hall, where he is prepared to take pictures at all hours of the day, and in any weather. those wishing a perfect likeness would do well to give him a call immediately, as his stay here will necessarily be short owing to engagements elsewhere.
1858 January 23. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) January 23, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 4, Whole No. 312, P. 2.
Splendid Pictures! Only One Dollar!! Wake up! Edgecombe and look to your interest!!! It is a fact worth knowing, that a Dollar saved is a Dollar earned. The Subscriber having just returned from New York with a well assorted stock of all kinds of Cases, Frames, &c., suitable for Miniatures, which he purchased at a Bargain and consequently he can give the inhabitants of Tawboro’ and vicinity Pictures at very reduced prices. I am now making good Pictures, and putting them up in handsome morocco cases, for the unprecedented low price of One Dollar; thus giving the citizens of this community the advantages of any of our large cities in procuring a first class likeness of themselves or friends for a very low sum. I am making all styles of Photographs, Ambrotype! Melainotype!! Sperotype!!! Talbotype!!!! Cameotype!!!!! And The Crystal Miniature!!!! Which is the latest discovery. I am also making Likenesses on Patent Leather, which can be sent by mail the same as letter postage. M. M. Mallon
N. B. All persons wishing Pictures, will do well to call soon , as my stay is limited.
Advertisement ran from January 23 to April 3, 1858.
1858 January 23. The Southern. (Tarboro’, North Carolina.) January 23, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 4, Whole No. 312, P. 2.
Go To Mallon’s Gallery, Odd Fellow’s Hall, And have your picture taken before he leaves town. He has had 12 years experience in his business and has received from the State Agricultural Society the highest premium ever awarded in North Carolina for the best pictures ever produced in the State. He is making them as low as One Dollar.
Advertisement ran from January 23 to April 3, 1858.
1858 March 6. The Southern. (Tarboro’, North Carolina.) March 6, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 10, Whole No. 318, P. 2.
Pictures! Pictures!! The Last Call. I have just received, per Adams & Co.’s. Express, one of Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s celebrated first class Copying Cameras, Which enables me to take copies of any size required, from old Daguerreotypes and paintings, with the most minute correctness. Persons wishing any of this class of work well done which is so seldom done properly, can now have opportunity rarely met with.
I have also received a beautiful assortment of all kinds of Fancy and other Cases, With a choice lot of Medallions, Pins and signet Rings, all of which persons can have good likenesses of themselves or friends put into a reasonable prices.
N. B. None but first-class Pictures allowed to leave the Gallery.
Call soon at Odd Fellow’s Hall, or you will be too late. M. M. Mallon.
Advertisement ran from March 6 to April 3, 1858.
1858 June 19. The Southern. (Tarboro’, North Carolina.) June 19, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 25, Whole No. 333, P. 2.
M. M. Mallon Has just returned and opened his Ambrotype Gallery At his old quarters, Odd Fellows’ Hall, where he will remain a short time, thus giving persons an opportunity of procuring Pictures previous to his visit to the mountains.
1858 June 26. The Southerner. (Tarboro’, North Carolina.) June 26, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 26, Whole No. 334, P. 2.
Pictures! Pictures!! Positively the last Week. I will remain in Tarboro until July 6th, when other engagements compel me to leave. M. M. Mallon.
Advertisement ran from June 26 to July 10, 1858.
1858 December 18. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) December 18, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 51, Whole No. 359, P. 2.
Pictures! Mallon, the Ambrotypist, is in our town again, and we would say to those who wish to make a Christmas present to their friends that will be appreciated for years, go to his Gallery, Odd fellows’ Hall, and sit for your Picture.
1858 December 18. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) December 18, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 51, Whole No. 359, P. 2.
Pictures! Pictures!! M. M. Mallon, has just returned to Tarboro”, and opened his Ambrotype Gallery At the old stand, Odd Fellows’ Hall, where he is prepared with a fine assortment of stock to execute likenesses in the art, at prices varying from one dollar to twelve.
Advertisement ran from December 18, 1858 to January 15, 1859.
1859 February 19. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) February 19, 1859, Vol. 8, No. 7, Whole No. 367, P. 2.
Pictures! I have just received pew Adams & Co’s Express, a first class Apparatus, with a fine assortment of stock, thus giving all persons wishing Likenesses a most excellent opportunity of procuring them, ere I leave Tarboro’. I will remain for only one week only, owing to other engagements. Gallery at Odd Fellows’ Hall. M. M. Mallon.
Advertisement ran on February 19 & 26, 1859.
1859 June 21. The Democratic Pioneer. (Elizabeth City, North Carolina.) June 21, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 43, P. 2.
Pictures For The Millon. M. M. Mallon would inform the inhabitants of E. City and vicinity that he has rented the Rooms over Mr. J. M. Mathews’ Jeweler store, on Road street, third door from Main street, where he has a large sky light and side light, thus enabling him to give the citizens of this place a much better likeness than they have had heretofore. By this arrangement of light the eye is made to look life-like, however light it may be, the features prominent, the dress clear and distinct, thus producing a picture superior to those very black or pale likenesses usually taken by itinerant operators with an ordinary light. All styles of pictures taken, such as Ambrotypes, Cameotypes, Melainotypes, &c.
Prices from $1 to $10. The public are invited to call at the Gallery and examine specimens.
“State” please copy.
Advertisement ran on June 21 & 28, 1859.
1859 October 8. The Southerner. (Tarboro, North Carolina.) October 8, 1859, Vol. 8, No. 40, Whole No. 400, P. 2.
Photographic Likenesses. We notice our friend Mr. Mallon is in town again, and at his old stand Odd Fellow’s Hall, where he is taken likenesses on a new and improved plan. Mr. M. is a first-class Artist and the best we have ever had in this place if not the best in the State.
We would say to those who wish good Pictures to give him a call ere it is too late, as he anticipates leaving shortly.
1859 October 8. Southern Standard. (Tarboro’, North Carolina.) October 8, 1859, Vol. 8, No. 40, Whole No. 400, P. 2.
Ambrotypes And Photographs. M. M. Mallon, Is In Town and at his old stand, Odd Fellows’ Hall. Where he is prepared to take any and all styles of Pictures. He has just returned from New York with a beautiful assortment of stock such as plain and fancy Cases, Lockets, Ladies and Gentlemen’s Pins, and Rings, all of which he would be pleased to put Pictures in at reasonable prices. The public are invited to call soon, as I will remain but one week longer, owing to other engagements. M. M. Mallon.
Advertisement ran from October 8 to 15, 1859.
1865 January 27. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) January 27, 1865, Vol. LV, No. 2834, P. 3.
Something New. Mr. Mallon, the photographer, opposite the Post office, has shown us a picture, on porcelain, taken by him, which is truly wonderful. For distinctness of expression, and brilliancy of coloring, and yet, for delicacy and softness in general appearance, we remember of nothing that surpasses it. Portraits of this description will, we think, be preferred by most persons, to all others. See advertisement and give Mr. M. a call. It will afford him much pleasure to give you a look at the picture.
1865 April 28. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) April 28, 1865, Vol. LV, No. 2847, P. 3.
Something New In The Photographic Art. The Albatypes Or Porcelain Picture. The undersigned would respectfully call the attention the public to a new and beautiful style of Photographic Miniature, by him lately introduced to the citizens of Bridgeport. The picture is In Porcelain, and for durability, delicacy, clearness of outline, and brilliancy of coloring, surpasses the finest miniature in Ivory, Porcelain possesses no absolvent qualities and is not effected by atmospheric influences, nor by changes of temperature, so that the Picture Never Fades.
Indeed, this Gem Of Art must be seen to be appreciated, and we invite an inspection of its merits at the Gallery, where we shall take pleasure in showing it to those who may favor us with a call.
Carte De Visite’s and all other kinds of Photographs taken in our usual superior style at the Gallery, Old Post Office Building, Bank St. M. M. Mallon, Photographer. ap21.
Advertisement was recorded five times between April 28 to June 7, 1865.
[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940. (Probably Jesse Harrison Whitehurst Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.)
[2] Partners with the Sun & Craig’s Daguerreian Registry
[3] Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 