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Jenkins, Jr., Solon

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , ,

1848-1849       379½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1850                85 Main Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts.

1850-1851       290 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

1850                4½ Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.1, 2

C1851-1852    77 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.[2]

1852                Address Unknown, New York, New York.[3]

1852-1853       221 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.[4]

1854                Address Unknown, Columbia, South Carolina.

1854                Over Fisher and Agnew’s Store, Columbia, South Carolina.[5]

1850 April 27.  Norfolk County Journal.  (Roxbury, Massachusetts.)  April 27, 1850,  N. P. 

Roxbury Daguerrian Gallery At The Old Stand, In Lemist Building, 82 Washington St., Corner of Felton Place, Over Lemist and Kellogg’s Dry Goods Store.

Miniatures, single or in groups, taken in the best manner, without regard to weather, and warranted not to fade.  An idea has prevailed that, in time, pictures would fade, but this erroneous impression has been entirely removed by many eminent chemists, who give it as their opinion that a Daguerreotype Picture, coated with a solution of gold, will stand any length of time; and no respectable operator will send out a picture without this gilding.

Ladies are recommended to dress in figured or dark material, avoiding white or light blue.  Gentlemen, a black or figured vest, also figured scarf or cravat, so that the shirt bosom will not be too much exposed.  Children, plain and stripped, or figured dresses, avoiding white or light blue; red will take like a dark dress.  Children taken from 9, A. M., to 2, P. M.; others from 8, A. M. till 6, P. M., without regard to weather.  Lancey & Co.

N.B…Messrs. Lancey & Co. Having fitted up an extensive Daguerrian Establishment in the City of Charlestown, in connection with Mr. Jenkins, under the name of Jenkins & Co., and engaged the valuable services of Mr. Lougee to superintend the operating department, would recommend the citizens of Charlestown and vicinity if they wish to get an excellent Daguerreotype Likeness of themselves and friends, to give Mr. L. a call at the Daguerrian Gallery, 85 Main st., Charlestown.           

Advertisement ran from April 27 to June 29, 1850.

1850 June 29.  Norfolk County Journal.  (Roxbury, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1850, P. 3.  

Price Reduced.  Miniatures taken Lower than at any other Establishment and warranted not to fade. 

Roxbury Daguerrian Gallery At The Old Stand, In Lemist Building, 82 Washington St., Corner of Felton Place, Over Lemist and Kellogg’s Dry Goods Store.

Miniatures, single or in groups, taken in the best manner, without regard to weather, and warranted not to fade.  An idea has prevailed that, in time, pictures would fade, but this erroneous impression has been entirely removed by many eminent chemists, who give it as their opinion that a Daguerreotype Picture, coated with a solution of gold, will stand any length of time; and no respectable operator will send out a picture without this gilding.

Ladies are recommended to dress in figured or dark material, avoiding white or light blue.  Gentlemen, a black or figured vest, also figured scarf or cravat, so that the shirt bosom will not be too much exposed.  Children, plain and stripped, or figured dresses, avoiding white or light blue; red will take like a dark dress.  Children taken from 9, A. M., to 2, P. M.; others from 8, A. M. till 6, P. M., without regard to weather.  Lancey & Co.

N.B…Messrs. Lancey & Co. Having fitted up an extensive Daguerrian Establishment in the City of Charlestown, in connection with Mr. Jenkins, under the name of Jenkins & Co., and engaged the valuable services of Mr. Lougee to superintend the operating department, would recommend the citizens of Charlestown and vicinity if they wish to get an excellent Daguerreotype Likeness of themselves and friends, to give Mr. L. a call at the Daguerrian Gallery, 85 Main st., Charlestown. April 27th, 1850         

Advertisement ran from June 29 to November 9, 1850.

1852 May 13.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  May 13, 1852, Vol. L, No. 15112, P. 2.

Passengers…Per steamer Metamora, from Savannah—…S. Jenkins…

1852 December 2.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 2, 1852, Vol. L, No 15283, P. 2.

Julia Dean Daguerreotype.  On Calling in to D. L. Glen’s Gallery, 221 King-street, I was shown there the finest production in the line of Daguerreotyping I ever saw.  Being an artist myself, and having seen others in the different Northern cities, I must, with pleasure say, that finer pictures are taken there, that in any city in the United States, or in the world.

It was the likeness of Miss Julia Dean, also, a group of Miss Julia and sister.  I find him assisted by S. Jenkins, from Richmond, Virginia, of Whitehurst’s Gallery.  He is acknowledged by the best Northern Artists to be ahead in his line.

Mr. Jenkins’ references are, Ex-Governor Floyd, Virginia; Caskie, Virginia; J. Plumbe; J. H. Whitehurst, Virginia; S. M. Root[6], Philadelphia; McClees & Germon, Philadelphia; Masney [sic.] & Silsbee[7], Boston; Professor Ives[8], Boston; Dr. Cleveland, Charleston; Whiteford Smith, Charleston.

Elsewhere you will find that the prize awarded (being the highest for the best productions) is settled by the Committee, J. M. Osborn being noticed by them for a group of colored subjects only.  A. Citizen.

1853 January 25.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  January 25, 1853, Vol. LI, No 16327, P. 2.

Citizens Of Charleston And Strangers Visiting.  To You Greetings.  Please notice as you pass the fine Specimens of the Photographic Art, Exposed to view in the splendid Show Case, before the door of 221 King-street.  For softness of shade, Tone of Pictures and position, no Daguerreotypes in the world can Equal them—(Beautiful to Contemplate.)  The South ahead.

The Gallery is crowded with all Classes, to procure those life-like Miniatures, which are produced so Instantaneously and with perfection.  Mr. Glen, with such an Artist as S. Jenkins, from Virginia, assisting him, and Mr. J. Having the highest recommend from All the principal Artists in America, Who will delay procuring for themselves Or friends those Mementoes, regarded As the Best gift oneself can bestow Upon another.

1853 January 25.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  January 25, 1853, Vol. LI, No 16327, P. 2.

For Sale, a very good Piano, for $40, in fine order.  Inquire of S. Jenkins, At Glen’s Daguerrian Gallery, 221 King-street.

1853 August 30.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  August 30, 1853, Vol. LI, No 16510, P. 2.

James Adger.  Another Quick Trip!!  The U. S. Mail steam ship James Adger, Capt. John Dickinson, arrived at her wharf in this city yesterday afternoon, about 5 o’clock, having made the passage from New-York in the very short time of forty-nine hours, from wharf to wharf,…

The following are the names of the passengers by the James Adger:…S. Jenkins…

1854 November 24.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  November 24, 1854, Vol. V, No. 328, P. 1.

Mr. Solon Jenkins, daguerrean artist, died in Columbia, S. C. on Sunday morning.

1854.  December.  Daguerreian Journal.  (New York. New York.)  December 1854, N.P.

Solon Jenkins, Jr., died at Columbia, S.C., on the 19th of November.  He contracted the Yellow Fever while at Charlestown, and died after a brief illness.  Mr. J.  Was engaged for sometime at Mr. Whitehurst’s Gallery at Richmond, Va., and afterwards had an establishment of his own in this city.  At the time of his demise, he was engaged for Mr. Tucker at his Gallery in Columbia.

New York City Directories.  (NewYork, New York.)

1850.  Not Listed.  Directory published by John Doggett, Jr.

1851.  Not Listed.  Directory published by Doggett & Rode.

1852.  daguerreotypes, h-77 Bowery.  Directory published by John Fowler Trow.

1853.  Not Listed.  Directory published by John Fowler Trow.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

[2] Jesse Harrison Whitehurst Gallery address.

[3] New York City Directory.

[4] Daniel L. Glen’s Studio

[5] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940, P. 69.

[6] Probably S. & M. Root

[7] Masury & Silsbee

[8] Loyal Moses Ives

Ives, Loyal Moses

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , , ,

Ca. 1844-1846            Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1], [2], [3]

1847-1856                   142 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.3

1851                            near the Old South [Church], Boston, Massachusetts.3

Ca. 1850-56.  Advertising Card in back of a Ninth Plate Daguerreotype.  Chris Steele’s collection.

Ives’ Daguerreian Gallery, 142 Washington St., Boston.  Prices of Daguerreotypes, 25 cents to 25 Dollars. 

N. B.—The 1st Class Medal and Diploma awarded, for specimens exhibited at the Mechanics’ Fair, Boston.  Operators, L. M. Ives, C. H. Collagan.

Information from The New York Historical Society’s Directory of Artists in America 1564-1860. (New Haven, Connecticut & London, England.)  P. 342.

Ives, Loyal Moss.  Portrait painter who worked in New Haven (Conn.) During the latter 1850’s and in NYC from about 1863 into the 1890’s

1850 September 19.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 19, 1850, Vol. XXI, No. 6194, P. 2.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association— …The display of Daguerreotypes at both ends of the room attracts very general attention, and many of the pieces appear to be in the highest perfection of the art.

The specimens of Southworth & Hawes, Boston, are greatly admired for their peculiar delicacy of finish.  The likenesses of Judge Woodbury, Mr. Winthrop, Prof. Greenleaf, Justice Merrill, &c, &c, and a copy of the Greek Slave, are at once recognized as perfectly lifelike, and true to the original.

The family groups furnished by J. A. Whipple, Boston, excel in this line—among them we notice the family of Lieut. Gov Reed.  There are also capital heads of Gov Briggs, Hon David Sears, Kah-ge-ga-ge-bowh, and a miniature full length portrait of Daniel Webster.

Other highly creditable specimens are contributed by Messrs Chase, Ives, and Hale & Co., of this city, J. Starkweather, Roxbury, and W. A. Perry & Co., Lowell…

1850 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Report (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 1850, N. P.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the sixth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.  A silver medal was awarded.

1850 September 19.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 19, 1850, Vol. XXI, No. 6194, P. 2.

 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association— …The display of Daguerreotypes at both ends of the room attracts very general attention, and many of the pieces appear to be in the highest perfection of the art.

The specimens of Southworth & Hawes, Boston, are greatly admired for their peculiar delicacy of finish.  The likenesses of Judge Woodbury, Mr. Winthrop, Prof. Greenleaf, Justice Merrill, &c, &c, and a copy of the Greek Slave, are at once recognized as perfectly lifelike, and true to the original.

The family groups furnished by J. A. Whipple, Boston, excel in this line—among them we notice the family of Lieut Gov Reed.  There are also capital heads of Gov Briggs, Hon David Sears, Kah-ge-ga-ge-bowh, and a miniature full length portrait of Daniel Webster.

Other highly creditable specimens are contributed by Messrs. Chase, Ives, and Hale & Co., of this city, J. Starkweather, Roxbury, and W. A. Perry & Co., Lowell…

1850 October 16.  Railway Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 16, 1850, Vol. 2, No. 13, P. 1.

Ives Daguerreotype Rooms!  142 Washington Street, Boston.  (Opposite The Foot Of School Street.)  The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of daguerreotypes and for themselves.  jul 2.

Advertisement ran from Oct 16, 1850 to April 30, 1851.

1850 December 21.  Gazette Francaise.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 21, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes!  L. M. Ives, A la derniere Exposition une Medaille avec Diploma a ete accordee specimens, et garantit une parfait resemblances a tous ceux qui voudront bien l’honorer de leur confiance.

Advertisement was recorded fourteen times between December 21, 1850 to July 19, 1851.

1851 March 1.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.) March 1, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 1, N. P.

Lister in the Daguerreian Artist Register (March 1 to April 15, 1851 as L. M. Joes, 142 Washington St., Boston) and as L. M. Ives from May 1 to Dec. 15, 1851 at 142 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to December 15, 1851.

1851 May 15.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 15, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 19.

L. M. Ives of Joston, [sic.] is, we understand, producing some exquisite specimens of Daguerreotypes. Success.

1851 June 1.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  June 1, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 53.

L. M. Ives of Boston, will please pardon us (or rather or printer) for the mistake in the Journal in his name and locality.  Mr. I. being himselfa sure operator, will certainly pardon a failure in others.  We will endeavor to do better in future.

1851 July 1.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  July 1, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 114-115.

Boston Daguerreotypists….Mr. Ives we found very busy with his customers, and after taking a hurried look through his collection of specimens, we were not in the least surprised to find so many waiting their turn.

1851 September 8.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 8, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 6494, P. 1.

A Family Picture…

Let me say to the young men of Boston, whose parental home is in the country, that if they would awaken the affection that lingers around the family hearth, next to that of their living presence—they should send home a fine daguerreotype—such as Ives, or Ormsby and Silsbee, of Washington street, can produce.  A picture where every feature and expression are so finely delineated, and the tone and color so well preserved, that it appears more the reflection from a mirror, than the result of a chemical process.  Such a present to a parent or sister, would be one of the most valuable that could be made, and should death take the original away, this truthful representation would be invaluable.  In this way, at a trifling expense, a whol;e family may leave a memorial which would be greatly prized by the living.  What amount of money, would purchase from a mother the daguerreotype of her dead son?  With this happy thought I close this family letter.  Yours very truly, G. Q. C.

1851 September 9.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  September 9, 1851, Vol. XXV, No. 15, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Ives, Daguerrean Artist, 142 Washington Street.  Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 9 to October 7, 1851.

1851 September 11.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 11, 1851, Vol. VIII, No. 37, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Ives, Daguerrean Artist, 142 Washington Street.  Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1851.

1851 September 13.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 13, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 1581, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Ives, Daguerrean Artist, 142 Washington Street.  Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 13 to October 11, 1851.

1851 October 1.  Cheshire Republican and Farmer.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 1, 1845, Vol. 18, No. 8, Whole No. 1255, P. 4.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Ives, Daguerrean Artist, 142 Washington Street, Boston.

Advertisement was recorded on October 1 & 8, 1851.

1851 November 15.  The Carpet Bag.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—The pictures taken by Ives & Black, near the Old South, are unsurpassed for the beauty of their finish and the correctness of their portraiture.  It is almost inexcusable in any one to neglect securing pictures of relatives and friends, in view of the facilities now afforded for doing so.  Years ago, when a miniature was a work of great labor and expense, and then was often dependent upon the partiality of friends to decipher the resemblance it bore to those whom it was intended to represent, a picture of a loved object was not to be hoped for by a poor man—in his memory, alone, could the likeness be cherished, unless, perhaps, it was recalled dimly by some queer old black profile, that hung smoke dried on the wall, like that of “corporal Paul” in Mrs. Partington’s back sitting-room.  But now everyone has it in his power to save the semblance of friends in these exquisite pictures, which look out lovingly upon the living though Death may have claimed the originals years agone.  Messrs Ives & Black execute Talbotypes superbly, and specimens we examined recently, we found it difficult to distinguish from the finest lithographs.

1852.  Boston City Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1852/1853, P. 35.  Published by George Adams, 1852.

Premium Daguerreotypes, By L. M. Ives, 142 Washington Street, Boston.

The Public are Respectfully Invited To Call and Examine Specimens.  Customers can be sure of as good pictures as the specimens exhibited.  Perfect Satisfaction Guarantied.

1852 October 16.  The Carpet Bag.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 2, No. 29, P. 27.

To Pathfinders!—Among the numerous paths in the City of Notions, there is one leading to L. M. Ives’s Daguerrian Gallery, 142 Washington Street.

Strangers visiting the city are respectfully invited to call, and examine a large collection of Premium Daguerreotypes, and whoever wishes a picture may feel sure of perfect satisfaction being give.  jan 14

1852 December 4.  The Carpet-Bag.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) Vol. 2, No. 36, P. 6. 

Whipple’s Crysalotypes are charming specimens of this class of daguerreotypes.  All the softness and distinctness of lithography are preserved with the correctness and beauty of the daguerreotype.  The pictures of the President elect and the late R. Rantoul, Jr., may well be referred to in proof of what we say.  Those familiar with the features of these notables may see at a glance the life-likeness preserved in their pictures.  Mr. Whipple’s room abound with splendid specimens of daguerreotypes and crysalotypes, worthy the attention of all interested in art.  Mr. Black, formerly with Ives, presides over the crysalotype department, and the excellence of his productions is a lasting monument of his skill.

1853.  Boston City Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 33.  Published by George Adams, 1853.

Premium Daguerreotypes, By L. M. Ives, 142 Washington Street, Boston.

The Public are Respectfully Invited To Call and Examine Specimens.  Customers can be sure of as good pictures as the specimens exhibited.  Perfect Satisfaction Guarantied.

1853 July 12.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 12, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 7061, P. 3. 

New Daguerreotype Rooms.  140 Washington Street, Seaver & Butler, having recently purchased these rooms, and neatly fitted and newly furnished them throughout, till they are surpassed in convenience and elegance by none in the city, are now prepared to take Likenesses with promptness, in the very best style of the art, and in every size and mode of finish.  The public are respectfully invited to give them a call.  Entire satisfaction guaranteed.

Mr. Seaver having been employed as Operator at Ives’s Establishment, for over a year past, would be pleased to see his numerous friends and acquaintances at his new place of business, where they will meet with entire satisfaction, as heretofore.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to 25, 1853.

1854 June 3.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 3, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 7338, P. 3.

25 Cents Daguerreotypes.  Good Daguerreotypes are taken at Ives’s, 142 Washington st., for 25 cents.

Advertisement ran from June 3 to 9, 1854.

1854 December 13.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 7501, P. 2.

A splendid Portrait.  Mr. Charles H. Brainard has this day published a very accurate and striking likeness of the Rev. Theodore Parker, drawn by Grozelier, from a daguerreotype by L. M. Ives, and printed by L. H. Bradford & Co….

1855 August.  The Photographic And Fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1855, New Series Vol. II, Old Series VIII, No. 8. P. 247.

A Trip to Boston.—Boston Artist…

…Of Mr. Ives and Mr. Chase, both also located in Washington street, and both devoting their attention to daguerreotypes exclusively, I can speak in terms of high commendation.  By their many beautiful productions they have shown themselves able proficients in their art, while by their character and manners they do honor to their profession.

M. A. R., Philadelphia, cor. Chestnut and Fifth sts.

[1] The American Daguerreotype P. 397.  Partnership of Chase & Ives.

[2] The Camera and the Pencil Or, The Heliographic Art, P. 361.

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

Huddleston, John S. F.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1841                123 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Directory, residence section.

1839-1841       Barometer & Thermometer Maker, 185 Washington Street, Boston

1842-1843       Barometer & Thermometer Maker, 96 Washington Street, Boston

1844-1845       Barometer Maker, 96 Washington Street, Boston

1841 July 20.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 20, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3368, P. 3 

Photographic Miniature Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball and Company.  The subscribers beg leave to call the attention of the public to specimens of Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits executed by them.  They have recently made some highly successful experiments, by which the time required in sitting is materially lessened, while the distinctness and legibility of the portrait is increased.  The fidelity to the original which mark these miniatures, and the ease and rapidity with which they are taken, render them superior to all other portraits.

Persons desirous of making themselves acquainted with the Photographic process, may receive such instructions as will enable them to take portraits, drawings, &c. in a very brief space of time.  J. S. F. Huddleston

Advertisement ran from July 20 to August 28, 1841.

1841 July 24.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1841, Vol. X, No. 1561, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Portrait Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball & Company’s.  The subscribers having successfully complete some important experiments in taking Photographic Miniature Portraits, whereby the length of time usually employed is materially diminished—a few Seconds Only being necessary to produce a perfect transcript of the original—would respectfully invite the attention of the public to specimens executed by them.  To those unacquainted with the Daguerreotype, it is only necessary to add, that portraits taken by this process will at once be recognized as perfect likenesses.  The great objection to miniatures formerly taken by this process was their indistinctness.  Recent discoveries have completely removed this, and the Portraits now taken by the subscribers are as clear and legible as paintings in oil.

Instruction given and Apparatus furnished, (warranted to give satisfaction, or exchanged,) carefully packed, and sent to any part of the country.  J. S. F. Huddleston & Co.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between July 24 to August 28, 1841.

1841 September 2. Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3406, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 123 Washington street, over Lows, Ball and Company.  The subscriber begs leave to call the attention to the public to specimens of Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits executed by him.  He has recently made some highly successful experiments, by which the time required in sitting is materially lessened, while the distinctness and legibility of the portrait is increased.  The fidelity to the original which mark these miniatures and the ease and rapidity with which they are taken, render them superior to all other portraits.

Persons desirous of making themselves acquainted with the Photographic process, may receive such instructions as will enable them to take portraits, drawings, & c. in very brief space of time.

H. I. Able & Co.  Successors to J. S. F. Huddleston & Co.                        

1841 September 6.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1841, Vol. X, No. 1604, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Miniature Portrait Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball & Company’s.  The subscribers having successfully complete some important experiments in taking Photographic Miniature Portraits, whereby the length of time usually employed is materially diminished—a few Seconds Only being necessary to produce a perfect transcript of the original—would respectfully invite the attention of the public to specimens executed by them.  To those unacquainted with the Daguerreotype, it is only necessary to add, that portraits taken by this process will at once be recognized as perfect likenesses.  The great objection to miniatures formerly taken by this process was their indistinctness.  Recent discoveries have completely removed this, and the Portraits now taken by the subscribers are as clear and legible as paintings in oil.

Instruction given and Apparatus furnished, (warranted to give satisfaction, or exchanged,) carefully packed, and sent to any part of the country.  H. I. Abel & Co., Successors to J. S. F. Huddleston.

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

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

1841 October 14. Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3442, P. 3.

Notice.  The Barometer, Thermometer, and Glass Blowing Manufactory.  Formerly conducted by J. S. F. Huddleston is removed from 123 to 128 Washington street, over J. Francis’s Bookstore, corner of Washington street.

The subscriber respectfully inform the trade and the public in general, that they are prepared to execute all orders sent to them with promptness and punctuality, and at prices which they trust will merit their approbation.  Every description of repairs in the above branches finished in the neatest manner and at the shortest notice.  Slade & Keast, Successor to J. S. F. Huddleston.

Hopkins, Freedom D.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1856-1857       85 Elm Street, Merchants’ Exchange Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1859                335 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1859                Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1860                Carleton Block, Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1856 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1856, Vol. X, No. 132, P. 3.

New Ambrotype Firm.  The Best Pictures!  At No. 85 Elm Street, Merchants’ Exchange Building, Directly over John A. Perry’s Mammoth Drug Store. 

Hopkins & Elwell Artists in Ambrotype, Produces better Pictures, with less delay than any other establishment in the State.  This statement they are prepared to prove to any one who is disposed to test their skill in picture making.  They know what they now say, and they can and will do what they advertise to do. They do not wish to speak disparagingly of other artists in Ambrotype, for many of them make good pictures, but, we do know that we can and do produce the best Ambrotype Pictures ever exhibited in New Hampshire, and as compared with these, Daguerreotypes are worthless.

The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the place above named.

F. D. Hopkins, C. K. Ellwell.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 13, 1856.

1856 July 24.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 24, 1856, Vol. X, No. 135, P. 2.

New Ambrotype Rooms—Hopkins and Elwell, two enterprising and studious artists, are fitting up a splendid Picture Gallery in the south part of Merchants’ Exchange. Directly over the Drug Store of J. A. Perry, for taking a lasting likenesses of the “human face divine” in ambrotype.  For light and convenience we know not where a better locality could be found.  Their pictures in the show case at the entry-way and in their rooms, show what they can do.  From what we have seen, and we have examined their pictures closely, we think they take an excellent ambrotype, well-toned, life-like and clear.  We commend their advertisement in another column to particular notice.

1856 September 20.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 34, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!   The Best Pictures!!  F. D. Hopkins. No. 85 Elm Street, South End Merchants’ Exchange, Will furnish his customers with a better picture, either Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, or Photograph, Than can be procured at any other establishment in the State.

He would call particular attention to his Specimens of Ambrotype!  Which for boldness and truthfulness of delineation, softness of tone and beauty of finish, Cannot Be Excelled!!

Having had long and successful experience in all branches of the Art, he flatters himself that he can Defy Competition. 

Ambrotypes Set In Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. And Warranted to give Entire Satisfaction. 

No charge made for trial where a good picture is not obtained.

For further particulars please call at his Gallery. No. 85 Merchants’ Exchange.  F. D. Hopkins.

Advertisement ran from August 27 to  October 17, 1856.

1856 October 15.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 15, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 52, P. 2 & 3.

New Hampshire State Fair, Premiums Awarded…

Pictures, Hair Work, &c.

N. Brow, Concord, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Dip.

F. D. Hopkins, Manchester, Improved Daguerreotype, Trans.

F. A. Brown, [Manchester], for Improved Ambrotypes, Med.

1856 November 19.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 19, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 82, P. 3.

To the Ladies and Gentlemen! –Of—Manchester.  Having for the past three or four months listened to, and read in silence, the one thousand and one windy advertisements, and paid Editorial puffs, published and circulated by Daguerreotypists of the city—who have made numberless statements calculated to mislead those unacquainted with business, ad which they cannot prove, I deem it a duty due to myself and the public, to say a few words in regard to the subject in question.

The above named gentlemen (who dislike everything new because they find it difficult to keep up with the improvements of the time,) state that which they do not know to be a fact, that Ambrotypes are worthless, that they will “crack, spot, fade, peel off,” &c.

For the benefit of these ‘would be’ advisers and monopolists, I would say that I will, in presence of witnesses, subject any Ambrotype, made and finished by myself, to tests that will utterly spoil any Daguerreotype, and all without injuring the picture.  And furthermore, I will challenge any operator in the city, whether resident or imported for the occasion, whether a “finished workman” or unfinished, to produce a better picture, either as regards the fineness of chemical effect, delicacy of light and shade, or beauty of finish.

And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, since it has become the fashion, allow me to add my “one word of advice.” Never allow yourselves to be humbugged by Old Fogies; but let your own good sense be your guide both in the selection of pictures and artists.  I would further advise you to call at our gallery and examine our specimens of improved Ambrotypes, put them to any reasonable test, and then decide for yourselves.

I shall continue to devote myself exclusively to the Art.  Pictures executed in any desired, either Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, or Photograph, from the smallest miniature to the full plate, and warranted not to “Spot, fade, peel off,” or spoil in any way.  With ten thousand thanks for the very liberal patronage you have heretofore bestowed up on me, and many hopes for the continuance of the same, I will take my leave, hoping soon to have the pleasure of a personal interview.  Yours Truly, F. D. Hopkins.  85Elm Street, South End Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from November 19 to 28, 1856.

1856 November 25.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

It seems by the daily papers that Mr. Brown ad Mr. Hopkins are obliged to discuss the durability of their pictures—say nothing of merits, and Mr. French & Co. seem determined to patent the Greek language, but I would inform the public that at Goddard’s rooms, Smyth’s Block, they can get a picture either Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will speak for itself.  Call and see his 50c cases.

Advertisement ran from November 25 to December 5, 1856.

1857 January 20.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  January 20, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 135, P. 3.

I am In Favor Of A Well Organized Military Companies Throughout The United States.  I shall ride Esq. Hutchings, Elevated Charger, dressed in a Field Officers Regimentals, at 12 O’clock, A. M., to-morrow, thro’ some of the Principal streets of Manchester.  On the occation (sic.) Mr. F. D. Hopkins, will take my Daguerreotype, one for the Hon. John B. Clarke, Editor of the Mirror, and one for the Hon. Joseph C. Abbott, Editor of the American, one for the Artist and one for myself.

This will give the citizens of Manchester, a double chance to see the man who is nominated for President on Horse back, and to call at the different offices and view the pictures.  Daniel Pratt, Jr. the Great American Traveller.

1857 March 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

Take Notice.  The undersigned, Daguerreotypers of Manchester, will for the future charge from one to three dollars, according to size, for putting pictures in cases bought of Pedlers, so that they will cost at least twenty-five cents more than the same cases and pictures bought at any rooms in the City.  F. A. Brown, F. D. Hopkins, J. U. French & Co., R. A. Miller, A. H. Snow, J. Goddard.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to 17, 1857.

1850 May 7.    Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 7, 1860, Vol. X, No. 1234, P. 2.

Fire Yesterday Noon.  About 1 o’clock, yesterday noon, smoke was seen issuing from an upper window in the rear of Carleton Block, on Merrimack street, and the alarm bell soon brought the fire department to the spot.  It took in a small room occupied by Mr. F. D. Hopkins, daguerreotypist, and contained his apparatus.  It is supposed to have been caused by the heat of the sun thrown by means of a powerful glass upon a quantity of saturated cotton.  It was extinguished with a few buckets of water.  The damage to Mr. Hopkins will not exceed $100.  The building was damaged by the burning of the window casing, &c., to the amount of $40 or $50.  Had the building got well on fire, our citizens would have seen the necessity of keeping the water pipes filled all the time.  The canals were drawn off, as they generally are on Sunday, and no water could be had excepting through the pipes.  Luckliy none was needed.

1850 May 11.   Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1860, Vol. XX, No. 27, P. 2.

A Slight Fire.  About 1 o’clock, P. M., on Sunday, fire was discovered in the fourth story of Carleton Block, issuing from the window in a room occupied by Mr. F. D. Hopkins for a laboratory, which is a part of his photograph and ambrotype establishment.  The alarm was given, and in a few moments the Fire Department was fully represented around the building, but its services were not required, as a few buckets of water extinguished the flames.  The supposition is that the fire was set by the rays of the sun operating, through the window glass and a mirror, upon a curtain.  Mr. Hopkins’ loss was about $100; the proprietors of Carleton Block do not lose more than $40 or $50 from the damages. 

Mr. Hopkings is a young artist of decided merit, and we regret that he met with this unpleasant draw-back.  His rooms, however, are now open, and he will be happy to receive the calls of those wanting photographs.

1850 June 1.   Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  June 1, 1860, Vol. XX, No. 30, P. 2.

It is an easy matter to send by mail a “counterfeit presentment” of one’s features; Hopkins in Carleton Block, makes a speaking likeness no larger than a letter-stamp…

Higgins, Benjamin L.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1850-1851       Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.

1850-1851       Over the Regulator, Franklin Building, Syracuse, New York.

1850-1851       128 Genesse St., Utica, New York.

1850-1851       551 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850 November 1.  Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.) Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 27.

Clark Brothers, & B. L. Higgins.  Daguerreian Gallery, over the “Regulator,” Franklin Buildings, Syracuse N. Y., No. 128 Genesse St., Utica, Tremont Row, Boston, and 551 Broadway, New York.

Advertisement ran November 1 & 15 Vol. 1, No. 1 & 2.

1850 November 15.  Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  November 15, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 51.

Clarks of Boston, Utica and Syracuse, have opened fine Daguerreotype Rooms in New York, in connection with those already established in the former cities.

1850 December 2.  Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 3, n.p.

Clark Brothers, & B. L. Higgins.  Daguerreian Gallery, over the “Regulator,” Franklin Buildings, Syracuse N. Y., No. 128 Genesse St., Utica, Tremont Row, Boston, and 551 Broadway, New York.

Likenesses by the improved Daguerreotype of various sizes, and of the most delicate executions may be obtained at the above rooms during the day, from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M.

Chemicals, Plates, Cases, Cameras, Apparatus, and other materials, connected with the art, constantly on hand, and for sale at New York prices.

All articles are selected with great care and warranted to give the best satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from November 15, 1850 to November 1, 1851.

1851 December 1.  Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  December 1, 1850, Vol. 3, No. 2, n.p.

We regret to learn that Mr. B. L. Higgins of Syracuse, has met with a severe loss by fire; the amount of property destroyed, consisting of Daguerreotype goods, apparatus, &c., is estimated at $1,800.  There is an insurance of $1,000.  This establishment was for some time carried on by Clark & Brothers.  This is now the second time it has been destroyed by fire.

1851 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1851, Whole No. 6977, P. 1.

Fire at Syracuse.  Syracuse, December 1, 1851.  A fire broke out this morning, about two o’clock, in the daguerreotype rooms of Mr. B. L. Higgins, in the Franklin Building.  Mr. Higgins’s loss is about $1,800.  Insured for $1,000 in the Long Island Company….

1853 January 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 28, 1853, Whole No. 7342, P. 8.

The Jury Rescue Trials.  The People of New York vs. Enoch Reed.  U. S. Circuit Court—Special Term.  Before Hon. N. K. Hall, U. S. Circuit Judge.  Albany, Jan. 27, 1853….

Benjamin L. Higgins…

Cross examined.—Was in the daguerreotype business at that time; have not resided in Syracuse for five or six weeks; reside in New York; am in the daguerreotype business; did not pursue the business till I left Syracuse;…

Heywood, John D.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855-1862       228 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1857-1859       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1858                3 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1862                145 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

N.D.                89 Washington Street opposite Adams Express Office, Boston, Massachusetts.1

N. D.   9th Plate Daguerreotype advertising card—Larry Gottheim’s Collection

Heywood’s New England Mammoth Daguerreotype and Photographic Rooms, No. 228 Washington, Corner of Summer Street, Boston.  Ambrotypes or Photographs on Glass, Cheaper than any other place in Boston.  Daguerreotypes by Machinery and by our New Double Camera, for 25 cts.

And upwards.

N. D.   9th Plate Ambrotype advertising card—Larry Gottheim’s Collection

From The Old Original Heywood’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, No. 228 Washington Street, and No. 3 Summer Street, Boston.  Ambrotypes and Photographs taken cheaper than at any other place in Boston.

1855 September 27.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1855, No. 10, 048, P. 2.

The reason that Fish & Heywood are enabled to take such beautiful Daguerreotypes for the small sum of 25 cents is, that they manufacture a large part of their materials, and they also take pictures by machinery, which enables them to procure more and better pictures than by the old fogy system of hand work.  Rooms 228 Washington, corner of Summer st.

Advertisement was recorded between September 27 to November 14, 1855.

1855 October 24.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 27, P. 3.

Fish & Heywood’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms, 228 Washington Street, Corner of Summer Street,……….Boston.

Pictures taken for twenty-five cents and upwards, warranted as good as any in Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 24 to November 21, 1855.

1855 October 25.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  October 25, 1855, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 3.

Fish And Heywood’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms, 228 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, Boston.

Pictures taken for twenty-five cents and upwards, warranted as good as any in Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to November 22, 1855.

1855 October 26.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 26, 1855, Vol. XLIX, No. 48, Whole No. 2558, P. 3.

Fish & Heywood’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  228 Washington Street, Corner of Summer Street., Boston.

Pictures taken for 25 cents and upwards, warranted as good as any in Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 26 to November 30, 1855.

1855 October 27  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 27, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No. 1795, P. 3.

Fish & Heywood’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  228 Washington Street, Corner of Summer Street., Boston.

Pictures taken for twenty-five cents and upwards, warranted as good as any in Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 24, 1855.

Fish & Heywood’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  228 Washington Street, corner of Summer St., Boston.

Pictures taken for twenty-five cents and upwards, warranted as good as any in Boston.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to November 23, 1855.

1855 November 14.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  November 14, 1855, No. 10, 089, P. 2.

Important to the Public.—It is now a fixed fact that better pictures are produced for the low price of 25 cents at the Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms of Fish & Heywood, corner of Washington and Sumner streets, than at any other room in the city.  It is also well known that they take more pains to please, and give better treatment to customers, than at any other room in Boston.

A word to the wise is sufficient.  Remember the number—228 Washington, corner Summer street, Boston.

Advertisement was recorded between November 14 to December 20, 1855.

1855 December 21.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  December 21, 1855, No. 10, 121, P. 2.

Christmas and New Years’ Presents.—Fish & Heywood, proprietors of the Mammoth Daguerrean and Photograph Gallery, 228 Washington street, corner of Summer street, are now ready to supply their friends and the public in general with splendid Christmas and New Years’s Presents in the shape of a beautiful Daguerreotype or Ambrotype, or Daguerreotype on glass, the latter of which are not surpassed by any in the Daguerrean or Photograph line for their brilliancy and life-like tone.  They far surpass the common Daguerreotype, and in a short time will take the place of them.  They are manufactured by Fish & Heywood, in a style exceeding those taken by any other artist in Boston.  Their prices are very reasonable and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.  Daguerreotypes taken as usual for 25 cents and upwards, by their new double Camera.

A splendid assortment of nice fancy and durable Cases, constantly on hand.  Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Remember the Number, 228 Washington, corner of Summer street, Boston.

Advertisement was recorded from December 21, 1855 to January 2, 1856.

1856 March 13.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 13, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 22, P. 3.

Heywood’s New England Mammoth Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, No. 228 Washington, corner Summer Street, Boston. 

Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, cheaper than any other place in Boston.  Daguerreotypes by machinery, and by our New Double Camera, for 25 cents and upwards.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to April 10, 1856.

1856 March 14.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  March 14, 1856, Vol. L, No. 16, Whole No. 2578, P. 3.

Heywood’s New England Mammoth Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, No. 228 Washington, corner Summer Street, Boston. 

Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, cheaper than any other place in Boston.  Daguerreotypes by machinery, and by our New Double Camera, for 25 cents and upwards.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to April 11, 1856.

1856 March 20.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. X, No. 40, P. 3.

Heywood’s New England Mammoth Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, No. 228 Washington, corner Summer Street, Boston. 

Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, cheaper than any other place in Boston.  Daguerreotypes by machinery, and by our New Double Camera, for 25 cents and upwards.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 March 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol.

XI, No. 47, P. 3. 

Heywood’s New England Mammoth Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, No. 228 Washington, corner Summer Street, Boston. 

Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, cheaper than any other place in Boston.  Daguerreotypes by machinery, and by our New Double Camera, for 25 cents and upwards.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 March 20.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 954, P. 3.

Heywood’s New England Mammoth Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, No. 228 Washington, corner Summer Street, Boston. 

Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, cheaper than any other place in Boston.  Daguerreotypes by machinery, and by our New Double Camera, for 25 cents and upwards.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 March 21.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 21, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 40, Whole No. 602, P. 3.

Heywood’s New England Mammoth Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, No. 228 Washington, corner Summer Street, Boston. 

Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, cheaper than any other place in Boston.  Daguerreotypes by machinery, and by our New Double Camera, for 25 cents and upwards.

Advertisement ran from March 21 to April 18, 1856.

1857 March 24.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  March 24, 1857, No. 10, 499, P. 2.

Lord Dexter was a droll genius.  So is Heywood, 103 Court street.  The former could sell Warming Pans, but Heywood can take Ambrotypes for 25 cents which can’t be beat.

1857 March 27.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  March 27, 1857, No. 10, 502, P. 2.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype.  Mr. John D. Heywood respectfully informs his friends and the public that the Genuine Patent Ambrotypes are now made at both of his popul;ar galleries in a style unsurpassed by any other Rooms in the United States.

Rooms, No. 228 Washington street, corner of Summer, (over Jones, Ball & Co.’s store,)and at No. 103 Court street, 2 doors west of Hanover.

1857 April 3.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  April 3, 1857, No. 10, 508, P. 2.

Twenty-Five cent Patent Ambrotypes are made at Heywood’s, corner Washington and Summer streets, at No. 228, in a style unsurpassed by any other Room in the world.

1857 April 13.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  April 13, 1857, No. 10, 516, P. 2.

Sustained By The Public.  Who is?  Why, Heywood.  Five hired scribblers may answer for a certain one horse Ambrotype gallery, who resort to such means to gull the public out of their money, but Heywood has no need of such help.

His places of business are No. 228 Washington corner Summer street, and No. 103 Court st.,

Where you can get the genuine Patent Ambrotype for 25 cents and upwards.

1857 April 15.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  April 15, 1857, No. 10, 518, P. 2.

Hit Him Again, He Has No Friends.  A certain one-horse Ambrotype concern, that occupies an old leaky garret that drowns out his customers in a storm, growls at the tremendous rush of customers of his neighbor Heywood.  But it is no go, he is 40 years behind the times.  Heywood, with a large number of assistants, will be on hand bright and early of Fast Day, and supply the public with more and better 25 cent Patent Ambrotypes than any other rooms in the city.  Remember the number—228 Washington street, corner of Summer, and 103 Court street, 3 doors west of Hanover street.

1857 May 16.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  May 16, 1857, No. 10, 545, P. 2.

25 Cent Patent Ambrotypes.  These beautiful pictures are made at Heywood’s Ambrotype Gallery, No. 228 Washington street, corner of Summer, in a style unsurpassed by any other room in the city.

1857 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1857, No. 10, 553, P. 2.

Clergymen and strangers visiting the city during the coming week, would do well to procure one or more of these 25 cent Patent Ambrotypes at Heywood’s, which for brilliancy of tone and life-like expression, cannot be excelled in this city.  Rooms No. 228 Washington street, corner of Summer and No. 103 Court street.

1857 May 29.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  May 29, 1857, No. 10, 566, P. 4.

Ambrotypes taken in the highest perfection of the art at Heywood’s, corner of Washington and Summer streets, over Jones, Ball & Co.’s establishment.

1857 June 15.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1857, No. 10, 569, P. 2.

Glorious Seventeenth Of June.  Heywood, the Excelsior of Ambrotypes, will be prepared to take the whole population of Boston and its visitors, and supply them with the best Ambrotypes that are taken in Boston.  Rooms 228 Washington street, corner Summer street.

1857 June 16.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  June 16, 1857, No. 10, 570, P. 2.

Ambrotypes!  Ambrotypes!  Persons visiting the city the coming 17th of June, are notified that the best place to get Ambrotypes taken is at Heywood’s, 103 Court.

1857 August 17.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  August 17, 1857, No. 10, 623, P. 2.

Patent Ambrotypes are made by Heywood, 103 Court, for 25 cents, to suit the public.

1857 August 22.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 22, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8379, P. 2.

An artistically Executed Picture.  The attention of promenaders down Washington street is sure to be directed to the splendid photograph of the Orpheus Glee Club, by Lay & Heywood.  Its flue tone, life-like expression and tasteful adornment are acknowledged by all.  We think it the best arranged group of large size that ever came under our cognizance.  A large number of persons may at any time be seen gazing at the picture in the window of Wade’s music store where it is now placed.

1858 February 12.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  February 12, 1858, No. 10, 775, P. 4.

The Sons Of Malta, And all other “sons,” should bear in mind that Heywood & Co., (over Jones, Shreve & Brown’s) corner of Washington and Summer streets, and No. 103 Court street, are determined to render ample justice to all who may favor them with a call, either for a 25 cent Ambrotype or a Dollar Photograph. 

1858 February 15.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 15, 1858, No. 341, P. 2.

The Sons Of Malta, And all other “sons,” should bear in mind that Heywood & Co., (over Jones, Shreve & Brown’s) corner of Washington and Summer streets, and No. 103 Court street, are determined to render ample justice to all who may favor them with a call, either for a 25 cent Ambrotype or a Dollar Photograph. 

1858 February 20.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  February 20, 1858, No. 10, 781, P. 2.

The Fool And His Money Soon Parted!  Yet if he had gone to Heywood & Co.’s, (over Jones, Shreve & Brown’s,) corner of Washington and Summer streets, he would have had something to show for it, in the shape of a well executed Ambrotype or Photograph.

1858 February 20.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 20, 1858, No. 346, P. 2.

The Fool And His Money Soon Parted!  Yet if he had gone to Heywood & Co.’s, (over Jones, Shreve & Brown’s,) corner of Washington and Summer streets, he would have had something to show for it, in the shape of a well executed Ambrotype or Photograph.

1858 March 19.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  March 19, 1858, No. 10, 805, P. 4.

Your Duty Is Ours!  That’s a fact—especially in search of an Ambrotype or Photograph.  Heywood & Co., (over Jones, Shreve & Brown’s,) corner Washington and Summer streets, are extensively known as first class Operators, and always insure you Satisfaction.  Try Them!

1858 April 14.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  April 14, 1858, No. 10, 827, P. 4.

Heywood, The Excelsior of Ambrotypists, will be up bright and early Fast Day, and, together with a large number of assistants, will take more and better Ambrotypes than any other establishment in the city, Rooms, 228 Washington street, corner of Summer street, and 103 Court street, 2d door West of Hanover street.

1858 April 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  April 16, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 2.

Dead Body Found in the Massabesic.  Yesterday afternoon, some person out with a boat found the dead body of a man, on the east shore of the Massabesic Pond, nearly a quarter of a mile above the island Pond House, 4 miles from the city.  This morning the Mayor and Coroner Rowell, of this city were notified of the fact, and went over.

His pockets were all examined by Corner Rowell in presence of the crowd.  In them nothing was found but two fish-lines, a buckskin mitten and a daguerreotype of a lady; not a copper in money.  The daguerreotype was taken by J. D. Haywood, No. 228 Washington st., Boston; so the plate said.  This may lead to the discovery of the name of the person.  No one present could identify him.

1858 April 17.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  April 17, 1858, No. 10, 829, P. 4.

Dead Body Found.  We learn from the Manchester N. H. Mirror that the body of an unknown man apparently 40 years old, was found on Thursday afternoon in Massabesic Pond, near Manchester.  The deceased had apparently fallen through the ice while fishing upon the pond.  A daguerreotype, of a lady, taken by J. D. Heywood, Boston, two fishing lines and a leather mitten were found in the pockets.  He was dressed in grey clothes.

1858 April 20.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  April 20, 1858, No. 10, 831, P. 4.

Dead Body Found!  The dead body mentioned in the Herald of yesterday, of a man that was drowned, in the Massabesic pond, near Manchester, had one of Heywoods-25 Cent Ambrotypes, in his pocket, it being in perfect state of preservation—it is supposed to have been in the pond some two months, showing the superiority of his pictures for durability over all others taken in Boston.  Rooms 228 Washington, No. 3 Summer, and 103 Court, three doors west of Hanover street.

1858 May 11.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1858, No. 10, 849, P. 2.

A Thing of Life is Joy Forever.  Yet nothing can compare with the true and life-like tone of Heywood’s splendid Photographs and Ambrotypes.  They almost seem to speak, and tell you to go to Heywood’s Gallery, (over Jones, Shreve & Brown’s,) corner of Washington and Summer streets.

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

Heywood, John B.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , , ,

1856                Over the Post Office, Waltham, Massachusetts.[1]

1856-1859       173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860-1861       10 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1856 March 6.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  March 6, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 2.

Personal.—Our old friend, J. B. Haywood [sic], may be found at Allen’s daguerreotype rooms, 173 Washington street, attending to his usual business, finishing up daguerreotypes and photographs in the most beautiful style of the art. 

1856 July 17.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  July 17, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 23, P. 2.

Photographs.—C. V. Allen, No. 173 Washington street, Boston, all will admit is ahead of all other artists in Boston, for getting out the most correct likenesses, as may be seen at his door.  We know from personal acquaintance, that he has in his employ the best artist to be found in the vicinity, Mr. J. B. Haywood. [sic] Don’t forget the place, nearly opposite Milk Street.

1856 October 23.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  October 23, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that Mr. Perry, the artist so well known in the Daguerreotype Rooms of Mr. H. F. Warren, of this place, is about opening the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Heywood over the Post Office, where he will be happy to meet his friends, and will give his particular attention to taking pictures in the latest style of the art.

1856 November 19.  Boston Daily Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 19, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1302, P. 2.

Particular Notice.  Mr. Heywood, Formerly Principal Artist At 173 Washington street, Has Taken The Rooms, and would be happy  to wait on the former patrons of this establishment, and trust, by his long experience as an artist, and his untiring efforts to please, to give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.

Advertisement ran from November 19 to December 3, 1856.

1856 December 3.  Boston Daily Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 3, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1313, P. 3.

Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery.  The advantage of getting Portraits at this Gallery is that Mr. Heywood is a thorough master of every branch of his business, and will give his personal attention to all of his patrons, and will see that every one of his sitters has the best possible Likeness and the most pleasing Pictures.

Pictures finished in Oil Water Colors and India Ink, by the best Artists.

Instruction given in all of the different branches.  173 Washington Street, Formerly Chase’s Old Stand.

Advertisement ran from December 3, 1856 to January 16, 1857.

1857 January 15.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 15, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8144, P. 4. 

Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype Gallery.  Heywood  173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded from January 15 to April 2, 1857.

1857 January 16.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  January 16, 1857, No. 10, 446, P. 2.

For Sale—A splendid suit of Daguerreotype Rooms, in a good location in this city.  Enquire at Heywood’s, 173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded on January 16 & 17, 1857.

1857 January 17.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1857, Vol. CVII, No. 7918, P. 3.

Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype Gallery.  Heywood  173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded from January 15to 17, 1857.

1857 January 19.  Boston Daily Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 19, 1857, Vol. X, No. 1353, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery.  Messrs. Lay & Heywood will give their attention to making all the different styles of Pictures that are made at the present day.

And Mr. Lay, being an Artist that, received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, will give his attention to finishing Portraits from Miniatures and Life Size in Oil, Pastile, [sic.] Water Colors and Indian Ink, and would invite all to call and examine specimens at 173 Washington Street, (Formerly Chase’s Old Stand,) Boston.

Advertisement ran from January 19 to April 10, 1857.

1857 January 26.  Boston Daily Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 26, 1857, Vol. X, No. 1358, P. 1.

Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype Gallery.  Heywood  173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded from January 26 to April 6, 1857.

1857 March 17.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 17, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 322, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to April 14, 1857.

1857 March 19.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 19, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5232, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement was recorded five times between March 19 to April 17, 1857.

1857 March 19.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  March 19, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 18, Whole No. 1006, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 19 to April 16, 1857.

1857 March 20.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 20, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Whole No. 664, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1857.

1857 March 20.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  March 20, 1857, Vol. 51, No. 17, Whole No. 2631, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1857.

1857 March 26.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 26, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 24, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 26 to April 23, 1857.

1857 March 27.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  March 27, 1857, Vol. III, No. 9, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to May 1, 1857.

1857 April 2.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 2, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 49, P. 4. 

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 23, 1857.

1857 April 4.  Ballou’s Pictorial (Boston, Massachusetts) p. 220.  Illustration

Illustration form a photograph of Derastus Clapp, ESQ.  By “Haywood”

1857 April 30.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 30, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8283, P. 4. 

Ambrotype, Photograph, And Daguerreotype Gallery.  Lay & Heywood  173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 30, 1857 to January 7, 1858.

1857 May 9.  The Granite Farmer And Visitor.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 9, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 18, P. 2.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype, And Dagudrreotxpe (sic.) Gallery.  No. 173 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 9 to June 6, 1857.

1857 May 14.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. XXX, No. 51, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.

1857 May 14.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 31, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.

1857 June 15.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8336, P. 2.

Photographic Portraits.  Messrs. Long & Heywood, No. 173 Washington street, have a large collection of photographic portraits well worthy the examination of the public.

1857 May 15.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 15, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 11, Whole No. 843, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1857.

1857 June 10.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 10, 1857, Vol. CVII, No. 7959, P. 3.

Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype Gallery.  Lay & Heywood  173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded on June 10 & July 18, 1857.

1857 June 16.  Coos Republican.  (Lancaster, New Hampshire.)  June 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 28, Whole No. 70, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype, And Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

1857 August 13.  Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 13, 1857, Vol. XXXI, No. 4748, P. 1.

Ambrotype, Photograph And Daguerreotype Gallery.  Lay & Heywood 173 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 16, 1857.

1857 September 11.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 11, 1857, Vol. 51, No. 42, Whole No. 2656, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1857.

1857 September 12.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  September 12, 1857 Vol. LXVIII, No. 37, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Haywood, (sic.) Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.  Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran five times between from September 12 to October 24, 1857.

1857 September 15.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 15, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 348, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Haywood, (sic.) Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 13, 1857.

1857 September 17.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 17, 1857,

Vol. 13, No. 21, P. 3. 

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to October 22, 1857.

1857 September 17.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  September 17, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 45, Whole No. 1031, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to October 15, 1857.

1857 September 18.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  September 18, 1857, Vol. III, No. 34, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 18 to October 16, 1857.

1857 September 18.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 18, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Whole No. 664, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement was recorded three times between September 18 to October 9, 1857.

1857 October 14.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1857, Vol. CVII, No. 7995, P. 3.

Photographs.—The extent to which the wonderful invention of the daguerreotype has been pushed, is remarkable, and nowhere has the art of taking portraits been more successful pursued than in this country.  The French and Italian artists seem to have been most happy in their views of public buildings, ruins, and of statuary; we have seen no stereoscopic views of natural scenery, or of family groups, more skilfully done than the English; but for portraits our American artists thus far, we believe, are acknowledged to be unrivalled throughout the world.  This is doubtless owing to the fact that especial pains has been devoted in this country to this department of the art.  Photographic views of faces are now taken with such facility and accuracy that families are greatly to be blamed if they neglect to provide themselves with a faithful memorial of those whom absence or death may soon withdraw, perhaps unexpectedly, from the family circle.  There was a time when the miniature of a friend was a luxury only to be possessed by those who could afford to pay liberally for the painting, and who were willing to exact from the sitter the patient tribute of affection required by his oft-repeated visits to the painter’s studio.  Now they may be obtained for an expenditure of time and money altogether inconsiderable.

We have been led to these remarks by the examination of some fine photographic portraits executed by Messrs. Lay & Heywood, whose gallery is at No. 173 Washington street.  They are possessed of every facility for the successful prosecution of their art, they are patient and persevering in their efforts to please their sitters, and in the cases which have fallen under our eye, their executions have been crowned with remarkable success.

1858 January.   The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  Frontispiece and P. 9.

Our Photographic Illustrations.  Our Photographic Illustrations this month, we consider decided improvements on our former efforts.  In comparing these with the, so-called, plain photographs of the practical photographer, it must be born in mind that ours do not receive the slightest touch from the brush or pencil.  They are what they purport to be, true photographs.  When this comparison is made, we have no doubt all will consider ours of the present month, quite equal to any printed.  The first is

A Group; Negative by J. B. Heywood, of Boston.

Containing portraits of four of Boston’s celebrities.  This negative and several positives we have received from Mr. Heywood, place him in the front rank of American Photographic artists.

1858 January 23.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1857, Vol. XXIX, No. 8509, P. 2. 

A Photograph Of Zanfretta.  We can imagine the excitement which this announcement will create.  Beardless youths, gray-haired sires, all classes of people, will be found eager in the rush for the first copy of the likeness of the unmatched Marietta.  The lucky photographer, J. B. Heywood, 173 Washington street, will have to enlarge his apartments to accommodate the throng.  If the photograph looks half as attractive as the original, in her daring feats of fancy, the town will suffer an attack of ecstatic delight only to be appeased by a thorough circulation of the picture.  We hope the artist has indulged in no efforts to improve upon the subject of his sketch, but has represented her as she appears when flushed with the conquest of a thousand hearts and eyes in one of her unrivalled evolutions upon the cord on which hangs her great reputation.

1858 January 30.  Saturday Evening Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 30, 1858, Vol. XLIV, No. 5, Whole No. 2213, P. 2.

Very Striking.—Mr. Heywood, the excellent daguerreotypist, No. 173 Washington street, has sent up a fine photograph of our little Junior.  We don’t know what we have done that we should be obliged to take this picture home and have it stare us in the face every Sunday, after looking at the ugly original six days in the week.

1858 February.   The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)   February 1858, N. P.

Our Photographic Illustrations.  II.—Portrait of Mrs. J. M. Mozart.  Negative by J. B. Heywood.

This is a very excellent portrait; but we regret to say that the negative was somewhat marred in printing, and that some of the positives are not quite as good as they otherwise would have been.

1858 April.   The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  Frontispiece & N. P.

Our Photographic Illustrations.  I.—Mrs. Gladstone; of Boston.  II.—J. B. Howe; as Richard III.  Negatives by J. B. Heywood are characteristic, and worthy specimens of the Photographic Art… 

1858 May.   The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  Frontispiece & N. P.

Our Photographic Illustrations.  I.—Ralph Smith, ESQ.  Negative by J. B. Heywood.—H. H. Snelling Print.

The characteristics of these pictures are marked and very good…

1858 May 21.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 21, 1858, No. 421, P. 4.

 City And Suburban Affairs.  Street Pictures.  Those who saunter up and down the principal streets of the city fine much to amuse their leisure moments in examining the pictures put out by daguerrean saloons, to attract customers.  There are seen all styles and degrees of art, and pictures ranging in price from 12 and a-half cents to twice as many dollars.  All sorts of subjects have placed themselves under the direction of operators, and every kind of feature and all ages delineated.  Women,—good looking women,—appear to have been the best customers, but some artists have made children’s dear little faces their especial study, and put out dozens of darling pictures for the admiration of mothers, and the delight of young married couples.

Others have worked upon landscapes, or copied paintings.  Some depend altogether upon the finish of their pictures, to secure custom; many have no other claim but the low price for which they operate.  All or nearly all, seem to delight in being able to show likenesses of well-known persons—popular preachers or actors, statesmen, lawyers or public officers.  Our reporter had the curiosity, a day or two since, to note down some of the most familiar faces put forth as signs, and attractions, to secure the notice and patronage of the public.  Below is given a brief statement of the result of his labors, on Washington street:—

Beginning at Washington street, the first establishment is the well-known one of Whipple & Black, who hangs out large pictures of Marshall P. Wilder, Anson Burlingame, and the honest face of Col. Thomas C. Amory.

At 109, L. H. Hall[2] [sic.] hangs out his sign and picture, but shows no familiar faces.

H. M. Hooton[3], at 113, exhibits pictures of  Father O’Haggerty and the popular John Gilbert.

At 123, we see the “Singing Sisters” and the good natured countenance of Mr. Knapp of the Police Court.

At No. 140 a few pictures are shown, but the artist does not hang out his name.[4]

J. Bent has succeeded Collagan, and makes fine pictures at 142.  John C. Cluer is among the notables hung out here.

Heywood[5], at 173, shows the familiar faces of Rufus Choate, Gen. Wilson, Mayor Lincoln, Col. Schouler, Judge Abbott, Charles Mathews, Warren, Frank Whitman, Vanderhoff, Henry Wallack, and Zanfretta.

At Ormsbee’s, No. 209, we see Rev. Dr. Stone, surrounded by a bevy of handsome women, and pretty children.

Davis, at the corner of Winter street, hangs out a host of cheap pictures, taken from a crowd of visitors.

James & Co., corner of Summer street, hangs out pictures of Gov. Banks, Dodge the singer, and Proctor the actor, but relies for custom mainly on a well-earned reputation for taking about the best low-priced pictures in Boston.  Those that don’t believe this should visit his saloon and be satisfied.

Cahill, at 293, don’t exhibit many pictures of prominent persons.

Masury, at 289, and Silsbee, Case & Co., at 299½, have quite a rivalry, and each strives to get the best pictures, and the most customers.  The former exhibits the genial face of Father Taylor, side by side with Edward Everett, and Mrs. Wood the actress.  Some fine colored pictures are shown.—The rival establishment comes out with Forrest, Young Booth, Rev. T. S. King, John P. Hale, Ex-Gov. Boutwell, and his excellency, Gov. Banks, in winter costume, looking for all the world, as if just getting in readiness to cut off the doomed head of Judge Lorning.

Wyman & Co., at No. 335, exhibits Banks in summer costume, evidently just from his farm in Waltham.

What was seen in other streets will be told at some future time.    

1858 May 29.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 29, 1858, Vol. XXIX, No. 8615, P. 2.

J. B. Heywood, 173 Washington street, has a fine photographic likeness of the late P. G. M. Daniel Hersey.

1858, July 1.   Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 32.  Published by Adams, Sampson & Co. 1858.

J. B. Heywood’s Photographic Gallery, 173 Washington Street.  Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.  Photographs finished in all the different styles, by the best Artists.

1858 July 3.  Cape Anne Light and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester, Massachusetts.)  July 3, 1858, Vol XXII, No. 27, P. 4.

Heywood’s Photographic Gallery, 173 Washington Street, Boston.  Portraits of deceased persons taken from the smallest Daguerreotype and enlarged correctly, to any size required, in India Ink, Water, or Oil Colors.

Advertisement was recorded on July 3 & 17, 1858.

1858 July 3.  Saturday Evening Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 3, 1858, Vol. XLIV, No. 27, Whole No. 2235, P. 2.

Heywood’s Photographs.—These elegant pictures are daily exciting new attention.  For boldness, clearness, and delivery of shade they are unsurpassed.  The specimens at the rooms, No. 173 Washington street, are admired for their faithfulness as likenesses and their beauty as works of art.  Mr. Heywood is delighted to have people call and examine them.

Advertisement was recorded on May 3 & 10, 1858.

1858 August 16.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 16, 1858, Vol. XXXIII, No. 5055, P. 2.

Heywood’s Photographs.  Who that passes the doors of photographs or daguerreotypes does not notice the difference not only in the style of execution, but in the kind of faces exhibited?  In one case you will see the pert features of a young lady, conscious that she is “sitting “ and endeavoring to look killing, or the smart vulgarity of grown-up boys, with cigars in their mouths, perhaps, and hats set jauntily on one side.  The beholder, if he is a man of taste, passes by; “My face is not to be seen in such company,” he thinks.  He stops again; he sees the likenesses of respectable, earnest-looking men and women whom he would not be ashamed to meet: he is attracted, and stops if he wants his picture for his wife, or his friends.

Such a place we are sure all our readers will find at the excellent establishment of Mr. Heywood, 172 [sic.] Washington street, not far from the head of Milk street.  His pictures are marked at once by force and delicacy.  The faces seem to have been artistically placed, and a pleasing effect produced, while nothing of truth to nature is sacrificed.  His collection embraces many of the eminent men of our city.  We mention those that struck us most, and not the great names merely.  Among them are the likenesses of His Honor, the Mayor, Hon. Moses Kimball, Judge Abbott, Billings the artist, Judge Shaw and Mr. Choate.  We don’t know, too, but we should mention that of the senior editor of this paper,—the best likeness, his juniors think, ever taken of him.

1858 August 28.  Saturday Evening Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1858, Vol. XLIV, No. 35, Whole No. 2243, P. 3.

A Marine Photograph.—Heywood, at 173 Washington St., has produced a very fine portrait of the iron ship Seston, just sailed for India.  It is a splendid specimen of art.  The spars and the tracery of the rigging are distinctly and delicately drawn, and the whole affords an excellent proof of the advantage of photography, in the hands of an artist, in copying still life, such as buildings, ships, monuments, &c.  The picture may be seen at Mr. Heywood’s rooms.

1858 September 11.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)   P. 172.

Illustration of Captain Charles O. Rogers after a photograph by J. B. Heywood.

1858 October 30.  Campaigner.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 30, 1858, P. 4.

Heywood’s Photographic Gallery, 173 Washington Street, Boston.  Portraits of deceased persons taken from the smallest Daguerreotype and enlarged correctly, to any size required, in India Ink, Water, or Oil Colors.

1858 November 13.  Saturday Evening Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. XLIV, No. 46, Whole No. 2254, P. 2.

A Fine Photograph of Mr. Pangborn of the Bee has just been finished by J. B. Heywood, 173 Washington street, and Mr. H. has succeeded in producing a very superior picture, from what—and we say it with no feeling of assumption on account of superior good looks—may be regarded as so unfavorable subject.  The aspect is the aspect is the amiably reflective, and one that appears to sit naturally and gracefully upon him.  Those who have been familiar with the face on the rostrum during the late campaign will flock to see this new phase of it.

1858 December 15.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 15, 1858, Vol. XXXIII, No. 5158, P. 2.

The steadily increasing popularity of the photographic art is not a matter to surprise us—these pictures are so much superior in every respect to other styles of portraits, and are now produced with such exquisite skill and at comparatively little expense, that it is no marvel that they are sought after.  Especially is it the case when they are judged by such specimens as Heywood exhibits at his rooms, 173 Washington street.

1859  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1859-1860, P.11, Published by Adams, Sampson & Co. 1859.

J. B. Heywood’s Photographic Gallery, 173 Washington Street.  Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.  Photographs finished in all the different styles, by the best Artists.

1859 March 5.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XXXIII, No. 5226, P. 2.

The array of beauty at the grand Mt. Vernon ball, last night, was all that the most sanguine predicted or hoped.  It was a scene to be enjoyed and remembered, and as we looked upon the beautiful faces radiant with loveliness and beaming with pleasure, we thought that they ought to be preserved in some enduring form.  For this there is no better way, and none so easy, as that afforded by the photographic art in which Heywood, at 173 Washington street is so completely au fait.  We saw, yesterday, at his rooms, a magnificent picture—a group, comprising nineteen faces and figures—of the teachers of the Old Colony Mission Sabbath School.  It is rarely that an artist succeeds so well in taking a large group, but Heywood seems equal to the achievement of anything possible in photography. 

1859 May 7.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. CXI, No. 8158, P. 3.

National Typographical Convention.  Fifth Day…

 The Mayor of the city was then introduced to the delegates and made a neat speech, which was received with three cheers. 

The members of the Convention then assembled around the statute of Franklin, where they were received with songs from Morris Brothers, Pell & Trowbridge’s opera troupe.  A photograph of the members of the Convention, in a body, was then taken by Mr. Heywood.

1859 May 10.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5279, P. 2.

Heywood, the artist, has made a magnificent picture of the group of delegates to the National Typographical Convention and their friends of the Boston Printers Union.  The gentlemen were assembled around the Franklin statute in front of City Hall, and Mr. Heywood has succeed so admirably, in this photograph that although there are so many full length figures in the group, nearly every one can be easily recognized.  The whole picture is a great triumph of the photographic art, and the details and appointments of the whole scene are admirable.  To printers in other parts of the country this is a most desirable picture, as it not only gives them an accurate representation of their brethren in the group, but includes a perfect view of the statue of Franklin.  Every printing office in the country should have a copy, and the photograph is handsome enough to adorn the walls of any house.  Mr. Heywood has also taken stereoscopic views like the photograph, which are excellent copies.  The pictures may be seen at his rooms, 173 Washington street.

1859 July 6.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5326, P. 2.

Heywood, Photographic artist, 170 [sic.] Washington street, daily gains in celebrity as an artist, and he deserves the praise awarded him.  His pictures cannot be excelled in accuracy, delicacy and elegance of finish, and anything possible in the highest style of the art Heywood has abundantly proved that he can achieve successfully.

1859 July 19.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 19, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5337, P. 2.

Photograph Of Mr. Choate.  A beautiful photograph of the late Hon. Rufus Choate is something to be desired, especially by his friends and admirers.  Heywood has them, at his Gallery on Washington street.  Nothing could be more timely than the publication of this likeness.Every one should have one.

1859 July 20.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 20, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5338, P. 2.

Likeness Of Rufus Choate.  We mentioned briefly yesterday the photographic likeness of Rufus Choate, made by Mr. J. B. Heywood, 173 Washington street.  It deserves a second notice.  Mr. Heywood has been long known for his superior artistic skill in executing photographs, and in this picture of Mr. Choate he has most fully sustained his reputation as an artist.  Those who would have a picture which will always remind them exactly how Rufus Choate looked should secure one of the Heywood photographs.

1859 September 9.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 9, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5382, P. 1.

Heywood’s Photographic Gallery, 173 Washington street, Boston.

Advertisement was recorded from September 9 to October 11, 1859.

1859 October 5.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 5, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5404, P. 2.

Removal.  That popular artists J. B. Heywood, who has achieved such deserved celebrity for his imperial photographs and superior daguerreotypes, has removed from 173 Washington street to No. 10 Tremont Row.  He has fitted up in this new location a most elegant and convenient suite of rooms, to which he will be happy to welcome all his old friends and customers and as many new one as choose to call.  The superiority of Heywood’s pictures is universally acknowledged, and his new location, with it superior fixtures and appointments will add to his reputation and business.

1859 October 12.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5410, P. 1.

Heywood’s Photographic Gallery, 10 Tremont Row.

Advertisement was recorded from October 12, 1859 to May 10, 1859.

1859 October 25.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5421, P. 2.

There is nothing like doing a thing well.  Heywood, the artist, at No. 10 Tremont Row, understands this, and by producing photographs of the very best sort, has secured for his establishment a reputation second to that of none in the city.  The taste, skill and artistic excellence displayed in his pictures command the admiration of all who examine them, and they agree in saying that if you want a first-class picture, you should go to Heywood’s.

1859 December 9.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 9, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5459, P. 2.

Heywood & Heard, No. 10 Tremont Row, Are making beautiful Daguerreotypes and Ivorytypes for Holiday Presents.

Mr. Heywood was formerly at 173 Washington st.

1859 December 23.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 23, 1859, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5471, P. 2.

Holiday Presents What To Get And Where To Get It…

The season cannot be commemorated than by a photograph, particularly as executed by those famous artist, Heywood & Heard, 10 Tremont Row, or John A. Whipple, 96 Washington st.  Those gentlemen are complete masters of their marvellous [sic.] business, and all who visit their establishments will be well served.

1860 January 14.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 14, 1860, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5489, P. 2.

Photographs Of Interesting Characters.  Heywood & Heard, 10 Tremont Row, who justly rank among the first artists in the country, have just got out a superb photograph of Wendell Philips.  No one will fail to pronounce entirely life-like—the distinguished orator just as he looks and is.  They have also just produced likenesses of all the Brown family, leading off with the hero-martyr, John.  All of these pictures indicate a high style of art, and show that these gentlemern undertake nothing which they do not finish and complete with the utmost skill.  Our readers should not fail to visit their rooms.

1860 January 14.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  January 14, 1860, P. 2.

Ivorytypes and Daguerreotypes.  Three beautiful Pictures are made by Heywood & Heard, No. 10 Tremont Row.

Advertisement was recorded from January 14 to 19, 1860.

1860 January 27.  The Atlas and Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 27, 1860, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5550, P. 2.

Life-Size Portraits!  Heywood & Heard are re-producing life-sized Portraits from the smallest Daguerreotypes—maintaining with fidelity the original likeness in every particular.  Their rooms are 10 Tremont Row,

Advertisement ran from January 27 to February 4, 1860.

1860 June 8.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  June 8, 1860, P. 2.

Ivorytypes and Daguerreotypes.  Three beautiful Pictures are made by Heywood & Heard, No. 10 Tremont Row.

1860 June 8.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  June 8, 1860, P. 2.

Photographs, By Heywood & Heard, No. 10 Tremont Row, a great reduction of prices.

Advertisement ran from June 8 to 11, 1860.

1860 June 12.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  June 12, 1860, P. 2.

Life Size Crayon Portraits, At Heywood & Heard’s, 10 Tremont Row, at one fourth the price commonly charged.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to 14, 1860.

1860 June 12.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston. Massachusetts.)  June 12, 1860, P. 2.

The Smallest Miniatures Made to any size, By Heywood & Heard, No. 19 Tremont Row.

Advertisement ran from August 23 to 25, 1860.

1860 January 20.  The Liberator.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 20, 1860, Volume XXX, No. 3, 1517, Whole 1517, P. 3.

Photographs of Interesting Characters.  Heywood & Heard, 10 Tremont Row, who justly rank among the first artist in the country, have just got out a superb photograph of Wendell Phillips.  No one will fail to pronounce entirely life like the distinguished orator just as he looks and is.  They have also just produced likenesses of all of the Brown family, leading off with the hero martyr, John.  All these pictures indicate a high style of art, and show that these gentlemen undertake nothing which they do not finish and complete with the utmost skill.  Our readers should not fail to visit their rooms.—Boston Atlas and Bee.

1860 September14.  Boston Daily Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1860, Vol. 96, No. 65, Whole No. 14, 416, P. 1.

The Mechanics Fair…

After crossing over from alcove No. 7, which is devoted to the display of clothing deposited by Jacobs & Deane, we come to the place allotted to Photographs, daguerreotypes, &c.  Here we see many familiar faces as “natural as life.”  In this department are seen the unsurpassed productions of Messrs. Silsbee, Case & Co., with whom are vieing [sic.] Messrs. S. Masury, the well known John A. Whipple, and the popular views of Black & Batchelder, and Heywood & Heard.

1886 May 25.  Manuscript letter from Heywood, John B.  Correspondence between Sally Pierce, former Curator of Prints and Photographs at the Boston Athenaeum, Boston, Massachusetts and Karl Gridley.

Topeka, Kansas, May 25th, 1886.

At the request of Mr. F. G. Adams of the State Historical Society of Kansas, I have a short history of the two-third length photograph of John Brown which hangs in the State Historical Society’s rooms, which original Negative was taken by my own hands about the fall or summer of 1859.  Mr. Brown was brought to my place of business, 173 Washington street, Boston, Mass., by Dr. Webb, the s\Secretary of the New England Emigrant Aid Society, and introduced to me by him, with a request that I make a Negative of him to be preserved (as in the Doctor’s own words at the time) he was a person destined to become famous in history.  It has since been said to me by different individuals that the officers of the N. E. E. A. Society were cognizant of the destination of Brown at this time.  Dr. Webb was a personal friend, and told me afterwards they knew nothing of the matter.  Before the execution of Brown, his wife came to Boston and was brought to my place.  (If my recollection serves me right.)  She had one or two children with her.  She then was on her way to Virginia to take charge of her husbands’ body, after the execution.  I disposed of my business afterwards to J. W. Black.  This original negative went with the collection into his hands.  J. B Heywood, Greencastle, Mo.

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 139-1900.

[2] Luther Holman Hale.

[3] Probably Henry W. Horton.

[4] Possibly Chandler Seaver, Jr.

[5] John B. Heywood.

Hazelton, Benson C.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1849                82 Merrimack Street, Lowell Massachusetts.

1849                Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1851                112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1852-1854       Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1855                69 Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1856                173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1857                258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1858                365 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1859                268 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1859-1875       140 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1875-1878       294 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879                63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879-1880       468 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1881                294 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1882-1893       24 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1849 July 6.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 33, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  Mr. T. Pearson, the old and well known daguerreotype artist, has associated with him Mr. B. C. Hazleton[2], and opened rooms, in tip-top shape, at No. 82 Merrimack street, under Concert Hall.  See advertisement in another column.

1849 July 6.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 33, P. 2.

The Fine Arts!  Mr. T. Pearson, Who formerly occupied the Daguerreotype Rooms at 128 Merrimack-St., and Mr. B. C. Hazelton, who has just left the Rooms at Wentworth’s Building, would respectfully inform the citizens of Lowell and vicinity, that through the earnest solicitations of their friends who are anxious that they should take their Miniatures have fitted up splendid rooms at No. 82—Merrimack—St.—No. 82, (Under Concert Hall,)  Where they would be happy to see their former friends and patrons and the citizens generally.—As to the quality of their Miniatures, all that is necessary to say is that they will take them as perfect as ever, that is to say, they will give perfect satisfaction in all cases, or no charge will be made.

Their prices for taking Pictures of different sizes, in cases, and from taking them from Busts, Engravings, Corpses, Invalids, and for inserting Miniatures, in Lockets, Pins, or Rings, will be cheaper than at any other Rooms in this city.

Don’t Forget The Place!—No. 82 Merrimack-St., “Concert Hall” Building, up first flight of stairs—Entrance to the Rooms, first door on the left hand side, at the head of the stairs.  T. Pearson,  B. C. Hazelton.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to September 28, 1849.

1859.   9th plate Ambrotype advertising card—Massachusetts Historical Society’s Ambrotype Collection.

Hazelton’s New Ambrotype Gallery, up one flight only, 286 Washington Street, Boston.

1863.  Boston Almanac (Boston, Massachusetts) n.p., last leave

B. C. Hazelton’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, No. 140 Washington St. (Opposite School St.), Boston.  Photographs taken of every size, and finished in Water, India Ink, and Oil Colors.  Ambrotypes, Union Pictures, and Cartes-de-Visite taken in a superior manner.  Pictures copied any size.

1864.  Boston Directory (Boston, Massachusetts) p. 75

B. C. Hazelton’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, No. 140 Washington St., (opp. School St.,) Boston.  Photographs taken of every size, and finished in Water, India Ink, and Oil Colors.  Ambrotypes, Union Pictures, and Cartes-de-Visite taken in a superior manner.  Pictures copied any size.

1865 May 20.  Daily Evening Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 20, 1865, Vol. XXI, No. 41, P. 2.

Photographs.—The attention of the public is invited to the model Photograph Gallery of B. C. Hazelton, Esq., No. 140 Washington street, This gentleman has had an extensive experience in the business, and as an artist ranks among the first in the city.  We would say to our friends, try him, and you will obtain a perfect likeness at a reasonable charge.

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

[2] Name also spelled Hazelton.

Hayward, George W.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                425 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                425½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850                Washington Street, Armory Hall, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1854-1855       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1856                1½ Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1857-1859       13 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860-1861       208 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1862                103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1863-1864       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1848 June 2.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 2, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 240, P. 2.

Reduction Of Prices To 75 Cts. Including Case.  Triumphant Success of Reduced Prices at Hayward & Co.’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms.  No. 425½ Washington, opposite Essex Street, Boston.  Now under full tide of popular favor, placing within the means of all to procure a beautiful and correct Daguerreotype miniature of themselves, children and friends.

Also portraits, miniatures, landscapes, &c. copied for 75 cts. with or without colors, including a neat and beautiful morocco case.  Miniatures set in lockets, bracelets, pins, and rings, in the neatest manner.  A beautiful assortment of lockets always on hand and for sale at the lowest prices.  The proprietors tender their acknowledgements to their friends and former patrons for their liberal patronage and hope to merit a continuance of the same.  Strangers visiting the city, and citizens generally, are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Particular attention paid to taking miniatures of sick or deceased persons.  Miniatures taken in any weather.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to August 1, 1848.

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

Hawkes, Benjamin Franklin

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1848                2 Chelsea Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts.[1]

1852-1853       113 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855                77 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.[2]

1857-1859       205 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.[3]

1858 March 8.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  March 8, 1858, Vol. I, No. 13, P.1.

A paper was read by the Assistant Secretary from Benj. F. Hawks, No. 205 West Baltimore street, offering to make Photographs of such of the members as would call at his establishment…

1858 May 19.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 19, 1858, Vol. I, No. 75, P.3.

Arrival of the Steam Fire Engine.—The iron steam engine propeller Richard Willig, Capt. A. Claypool, of the Earickson line, which reached hear at a quarter before six yesterday morning, brought for the First Baltimore Hose Company the long looked for and much talked of steam fire engine….Mr. B. F. Hawkes, photographer, took advantage of the opportunity, and during the morning made a most excellent picture….

1858 July 16.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 16, 1858, Vol. XLIII, No. 52, P. 3.

Landlord’s Sale.  By Virtue of a warrant of distress, issued at the suit of Robert Campbell, against the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of B. F. Hawkes, to me directed.  I have seized and taken in distress all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand, in law and in equity, of the said B. F. Hawkes in and to Lot Of Household Furniture, together with Likenesses of public and private individuals in Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and lot of other articles too numerous to mention.

And I hereby give notice that on Monday, the 19th day of July, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, I will offer for sale the said property, so seized and taken in distress, by public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the auction room of J. R. Chance, corner of Baltimore and Holiday streets.  E. T. Baxter, Bailiff for Landlord.  Jas. R. Chance, Auctioneer.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to 19, 1858.

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

[2] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[3] Directory of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900.