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Channing, William Francis

Calotypes, ,

1842                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1842 Amateur & Inventor.in an article in discusses the Calotype process.

1851 February.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.) February 1851, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 74 & 75

Researches on Light.  By Robert Hunt, Secretary to the Royal Polytechnic Society.  Part 1….P.65 to

…Mr. Channing of Boston appears to have been the first to publish [2]any method by which the calotype process could be simplified.  This gentleman directs that the paper be washed over with sixty grains of crystalized nitrate of silver in one ounce of water , and when dry, with a solution of ten grains of the iodide of potassium in one ounce of water.  It is then to be washed with water, and dried between blotting paper; it is now fit for use…

1853 April.  The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.)  Vol. 5, No. 4, P. 216-220 

another article discusses in more detail. The Talbotype As Now Practiced And Its Modifications… on page 220 Channing’s modifications appear.

1901 March 21.  New York Times, (New York, New York.)  March 21, 1901 Obituary

Dr. William F. Channing.

Boston, March 20.—Dr. William Francis Channing, noted scientist and son of the philosopher, Dr. William Ellery Channing, and cousin of the late Rev. William Henry Channing, once Chaplin of the United States Senate, died at the Perry Hospital to-day.  He was taken with pneumonia on Washington’s Birthday, which was also the eighty-first anniversary of his own birth, and though the symptoms were favorable to his recovery, his advanced age stood in the way, and he was unable to rally from the weakening effects of the disease.

Dr. Channing was born in Boston and was graduated from Harvard in 1839, being a classmate of Dr. Edward Everett Hale.  He later took a course in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving his diploma in 1844, but never practicing his profession.  Even while pursuing his studies he was engaged in active work of other sorts, for he   assisted in the first geological survey of New Hampshire, in 1841-2, and for two years following was associated with Dr. Henry I. Bowditch in the editorship of the Latimer Journal of Boston.

With Prof. Moses G. Farmer Dr. Channing worked for the ten years following 1841 in developing a fire-alarm telegraph and the apparatus, patented in 1857, is still in very general use.  Nine years later he patented a railroad for transporting ships overland and in 1877 invented a telephone, which was bough by the Bell Company.  He was a frequent contributor to scientific journals on electrical subjects and wrote the first books on electricity as applied to medicine.  Dr. Channing moved to Pasadena, Cal. Sixteen years ago for the benefit of his wife’s health.  She died there and he returned to Boston six months ago.

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

[2] A paper on Photographic Manipulation, in the American Journal of Arts and Sciences, July 1842.

Cathan, Lucius H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

1843                Elm Street, Byers Building, upstairs, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1848                113 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 

1849-1850       20 Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts.

1850                Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1853                Broadway, South Boston, Massachusetts.

1857                Address Unknown, Townshend, Vermont.

1843 August 30.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1843, Vol. 12, No. 35, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype.—The act of transferring the exact features of the human face and form by means of the daguerreotype is one of the most wonderful and beautiful achievements of science; and to such perfection has it been carried, that the most perfect portraits in form and coloring are now produced by a simple process.  Having examined several specimens recently executed by Mr. Cathan, whose card may be found in another column, we take pleasure in commending him to the patronage of the public.  His pictures are correct and life-like, and but for their diminutive size would give one the impression of looking in a mirror.

1843 August 30.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1843, Vol. 12, No. 35, P. 3. 

A Card.  The subscriber respectfully informs the gentlemen and Ladies of Springfield and vicinity that he is prepared to furnish Colored Daguerreotype Portraits, in a style superior to any thing of the kind ever taken in this place.  By this process of coloring, the correctness and beauty of the picture is greatly increased, and it gives the exact complexion, as if done by painting, and much more perfect.

He will also furnish apparatus of the best kind upon reasonable terms, if applied for soon.  Persons wishing for a good portrait are invited to call at his room in Byers’ building, next door to Harnden & Co.’s Express Office, Elm St: (up stairs;) also to examine specimens.  L. H. Cathan

Advertisement ran from August 30 to September 27, 1843.

1848 March 16.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  March 16, 1848, Vol. 5, No. 64, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington st., by Pettee & Cathan

Advertisement ran March 16 and April 10, 1848.

1848 March 17.  Semi Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  March 17, 1848, Vol, 1, Mo. 63, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington st., by Pettee & Cathan

Advertisement ran March 17 and April 14, 1848.

1848 March 23.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  March 23, 1848, Vol. V, No. 12, P. 3.

Boston Business Cards…Daguerreotypes.  Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington street, by Pettee and Cathan.

1848 March 24.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 24, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 1400, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington street, by Pettee and Cathan.

Advertisement ran four times between March 24 to April 21, 1848.

1848 March 24.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 24, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 40, Whole No. 197, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city at No. 113 Washington St., [Boston.] by Pettee & Cathan.

Advertisement ran from March 24 to April 21, 1848.

1848 March 27.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  March 27, 1848, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city, at No. 113 Washington street, by Pettee and Cathan.

Advertisement ran four times between March 27 to April 24, 1848.

1848 March 28.  The Middlebury Galaxy.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 28, 1848, Vol. XII, No. 48, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken single, or in groups of two to twenty, or more, in style and finish equal to any taken in the city at No. 113 Washington St., [Boston.] by Pettee & Cathan.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to April 25, 1848.

1848 September 21.  Liberty Bugle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 6, P. 4.

 Daguerreotype, Large Groups, as well as single Likenesses, taken upon favorable terms, and to the entire satisfaction of the parties, At 113 Washington Street, Boston.  Pettee & Cathan.

1849-1850.  Boston City Directory, Published by George Adams, 1849 (Boston, Massachusetts) P. 323. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Cathan, L. H. daguerreotype miniature rooms, 20 Washington Street (Up only 2 flights of stairs.)  Perfect and satisfactory likenesses, with the case, for $1.50, and warranted.  The number of sittings is not limited.

1850 May 16.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 16, 1850, Vol. V, No. 20, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes!—We advise all who wish to secure good likenesses of themselves, their friends or children, to give Mr. Cathan an early call at his new and splendid saloon on Main street.  His light is so well arranged that the operation of taking single figures or groups is very quickly performed, and from personal inspection we can attest the excellence of the pictures.  The engagements of Mr. C. are such that his stay will necessarily be short.

1850 June 6.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  June 6, 1850, Vol. V, No. 23, P. 2.

Mr. L. H. Cathan, will remove his daguerreotype Saloon from its present location, main St., near the Universalist Church, in a few days.  He takes excellent pictures, and is well deserving of public patronage.  We advise all who wish to see a splendid miniature to call and examine his specimens.  Now is the time!

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

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the sixth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair in Boston

1852 October.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  October 1852, P. 258.

Cathan’s Reflectors.—These reflectors are the most convenient, and the cheapest article of the kind we have yet seen got up for daguerreotype purposes, and they are equal in merit so far as their working in concerned to any others.  We shall speak further of them in our next.

Ca.1852.  Unknown source p. 213.

Speculum.—A mirror employed in optical instruments, in which the reflecting surface is formed of a metallic alloy, instead of glass coated with quicksilver.  The speculum is attached to the photographic camera, either upon the end of the tube, or within the box, to enable the operator to reverse the image upon the ground glass, or spectrum and bring it in its natural position…. Fig. 106 a convenient and excellent article made by Mr. Cathan, of Cambridge, Mass.  This can be used with a single or double lens of a Harrison camera.

1853 November 19.  South Boston Gazette and Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 19, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We understand the Daguerreotype Saloon on Broadway, is to be removed soon.  Those wanting a good likeness, without the trouble of going to the City, will be sure to get it, and at a fair price if they call before Mr. Cathan leaves.

1857 May 16.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 16, 1857, New Series —Vol. 3, No. 20, P. 2.

Pictures.—The good people of Townshend are having fine Ambrotypes by Mr. Cathan, who has just returned home, where he will remain until the first day of June, and no longer, so if you want your picture you must “hurry up.”

Case, John G.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , ,

1852-1854       Buswell Block, Corner Main and Shetucket Streets, Norwich, Connecticut.

1854-1857       192 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.           

1856-1864       299½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1864-1867       163 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1864-1867       173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1852 December 21.  Norwich Evening Courier,  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 21, 1852, Vol. XI, No. 129, Whole No. 1163, P,

Christmas and New Years.  Daguerreotypes.  The New and Magnificent Establishment of J. G. Case, With its specimens of Unequalled Miniatures, costly and unique Furniture, has been the theme of universal conversation and admiration since its opening.  No person can form a just estimate of the beauty now displayed, as well in the furnishing as in the Daguerreotyping, without a visit to, and criticism of, this already justly celebrated establishment.

Special pains will be taken to secure Perfect Miniatures of Young Children and Infants.

The light used at these Rooms is a most beautiful North and Sky Light, and the only one of the kind in this city.  The sky-light is especially designed for Daguerreotyping Large Family Groups, as also Miniatures for handsome Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., &c.

The Rooms having been completed under the supervision of J. G. Case, and fitted up at a great expense, render it the most complete establishment of the kind in the country. 

Additional Attraction!!  Having perfected his arrangements, he is now prepared to take pictures on the highly approved Crayon System, which for beauty and utility is unsurpassed by anything ever before introduced in the art.

Having secured the services of N. C. Bowen, well known in this vicinity, he will always be found at the Room.

N. B.—The prices for the different qualities and sizes of pictures will be found lower than at any Room in this City—and satisfaction warranted.

The public are respectfully invited to call and look at this establishment..

Buswell Block, corner Main and Shetucket sts.

Advertisement was recorded four times between December 21, 1852 and January 18, 1853.

1853 September 7.  The Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  September 7, 1853, Vol. XXXII, No. 34, Whole No. 3652, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.  The New and Magnificent Establishment Of J. G. Case, With its specimens of Unequalled Miniatures, costly and unique Furniture, has been the theme of universal conversation and admiration since its opening.  No person can form a just estimate of the beauty now displayed, as well in the furnishing as in the Daguerreotyping, without a visit to, and criticism of, this already justly celebrated establishment.

Special pains will be taken to secure Perfect Miniatures of Young Children and Infants.

The light used at these Rooms is a most beautiful North and Sky Light, and the only one of the kind in this city.  The sky-light is especially designed for Daguerreotyping Large Family Groups, as also Miniatures for handsome Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., &c.

The Rooms having been completed under the supervision of J. G. Case, and fitted up at a great expense, render it the most complete establishment of the kind in the country. 

Additional Attraction!!  Having perfected his arrangements, he is now prepared to take pictures on the highly approved Crayon System, which for beauty and utility is unsurpassed by anything ever before introduced in the art.

N. B.—The prices for the different qualities and sizes of pictures will be found lower than at any Room in this City—and satisfaction warranted.

The public are respectfully invited to call and look at this establishment..

Buswell Block, corner Main and Shetucket sts.

Advertisement was recorded thirty times between September 7, 1853 to October 18, 1854

1854 December 2.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4689, P. 3.

Premium Gallery of Daguerreotypes, 192½ Main Street.  H. H. Bartlett has associated with him in business J. G, Case, of Norwich, Ct., and continues business at his old and popular stand, which we have refitted making our arrangement in regard to light superior to any in this city.  From our long experience in the Art, (our detestation of  humbuggery) and our indefatigable efforts to please, will with dispatch wait upon all who may favor us with a call.  Stereoscopic, Crayon, and all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable ,anner.

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city.  Bartlett & Case.

Advertisement ran from December 2, 1854 to November 3, 1855.

1854 December 4.  Hartford Daily Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 4, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 285, Whole No. 5113, P. 2.

Premium Gallery of Daguerreotypes, 192½ Main Street.  H. H. Bartlett has associated with him in business J. G, Case, of Norwich, Ct., and continues business at his old and popular stand, which we have refitted making our arrangement in regard to light superior to any in this city.  From our long experience in the Art, (our detestation of  humbuggery) and our indefatigable efforts to please, will with dispatch wait upon all who may favor us with a call.  Stereoscopic, Crayon, and all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner. 

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city.  Bartlett & Case.  Hartford, Nov. 27, 1854.

1855 January 27.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 27, 1855, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1988, P. 4.

Premium Gallery—of—Daguerreotypes, 192 Main St.  Do You Want A Good Picture—One That Cannot Be Excelled!  Call On The Subscribers, Who Will Spare No Pains To Please. 

Stereoscopic, Crayon And all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner.

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city,  Bartlett & Case.

1855 June 18.  Hartford Daily Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 18, 1855, Vol. XIX, No. 149, Whole No. 5264, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Bartlett & Case, 192 Main street, are taking very superior Daguerreotypes, which they invite the public to call and examine.  Their gallery is open daily, to which they invite visitors.  An examination of their rooms will cost you nothing but time, and in return will afford the pleasure of examining the finest assortment in pictures in the city.  Daguerreotypes taken with all the modern improvements of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.  N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city. 

1855 October 13.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 13, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4734, P. 2.

The State Fair…Class VIII.—Fine Arts.  The North half of this booth is devoted to musical instruments.  There are a number of melodeons, pianos and other instruments, by various makers.

The south half of the building is devoted to pictures, oil paintings, drawings, photographs, daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, &c.  Bartlett & Case, W. H. Chase and C. W. Davis, are prominent exhibitors of daguerreotypes.  N. A. Moore has some very perfect photographs and daguerreotypes.  H. Happen (sic.) [Hooper] of New Haven has a fine show of photographs.  G. N. Gannis of Waterbury, has some colored photographs in oil, splendid pictures, and worthily  sustaining the reputation of Waterbury, in this department of art.

1855 November 3.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 3, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4737, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs.—Bartlett, Case & Co.., 192½ Main st., having enlarged their premises by the addition of another room with a large sky-light, are now ready to fill orders for Likenesses or Views, promptly, in the highest style of the art, and by all the improved and improving methods, whether by Ambrotypeing, Daguerreotyping or Photographing.—None but the most experienced artists employed.  Please call at our rooms and examine the finest specimens to be found.

Advertisement ran from November 3, 1855 to  July 18, 1857.

1855 December 13.  Religious Herald.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 13, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 50, Whole No. 648, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.  Bartlett & Case, 192 Main st., are taking very superior Daguerreotypes, which they invite the public to call and examine.

Their Gallery is open daily, to which they invite visitors.  An examination of their rooms will cost you nothing but time, and in return will afford the pleasure of examining the finest assortments of pictures in the city.

Daguerreotypes taken with all the modern improvements of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N.B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city. March 14.

Advertisement was recorded on December 13 & 27, 1855.

1856 February 4.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 4, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 7852, P. 2.

Art Matters.  Mr. Editor:  Having read in your paper a few evenings since, a notice of photographic portraits at Masury, Silsbee & Case’s.  I was induced to visit their gallery, and was much pleased with the specimens there on exhibition. Many familiar faces were hanging on the walls, and the resemblance was most perfect.  These artists have fine portraits of Dr. Dewey, Hon. Edward Everett, Hon. Abbott Lawrence, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Greenwood, Martin F. Tupper, and Edwin Forrest:  their collection includes photographic portraits of most of the clergymen of this vicinity, many of the Boston Physicians, some of the principal theatrical stars, and well known authors and artists.  I was pleased to see this beautiful art brought to such a state of perfection in this country, and am satisfied, from person observation, that no better specimens can be found in Europe.  I was particularly interested in those portraits finished in India ink, and those in colors are equal to the finest paintings on ivory.  Your readers interested in art matters cannot, I am sure, spend an hour more agreeable than in this gallery of photographic portraits.

1856 September 20.  Saturday Evening Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 20, 1856, Quarto Series 38, Whole No. 2342, P. 8.

The Mechanics Fair.  A Second Visit.

…In the daguerreotype department, Messrs. Whipple & Black with their monster photographs, and Messrs. Masury, Silsbee & Case, with their neatly executed specimens, made a fine display; but gentlemen, did you notice little gems from the photographic and fine art Gallery of Mr. Hester, (sic.) Chicago, Ill?  That man is an artist and his gems were admired by all.  We have never seen pictures of that description which please us more…

1856 September 22.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 8048, P. 2.

The Mechanics Exhibition…The Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and plain and colored pictures in various styles of the art, in the respective apartments of those genuine and popular artists, Messrs. Southworth & Hawes, Whipple & Black, Masury, Silsbee & Case, and M. Ormsbee, are constantly surrounded by an admiring crowd, who are astonished at the highperfection attained in the splendid display of portraits, landscapes, &c., &c., which add so much to the attractionness of the Rotunda.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1845, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes On Paper Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art,  Our Rooms are at 299½ Washington Street, and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

Advertisement ran five times from October 11 to December 6, 1856.

1856 November 1.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  November 1, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 44, P. 3.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes On Paper Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art,  Our Rooms are at 299½ Washington Street, and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

Advertisement ran from November 1 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 14.  Republican Journal.  (Belfast, Maine.)  November 14, 1856, Vo. 28, No. 44, Whole No. 1448, P. 4.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Daguerreotype Artists, Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes On Paper Taken in the Highest Perfection of the Art,  Our Rooms are at 99½ (Sic.) Washington Street, and up but one flight of Stairs, Boston.

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

Photographic Portraits.  Masury, Silsbee & Co. 299½ Washington Street, Boston.  We are prepared to take Photographic Portraits and Miniatures, in all the different styles, and sizes, from the smallest miniature to the size of life, finished in the best manner, in Oil, Pastel, Water and Aquarel Colors.  Persons visiting Boston are invited to visit our Gallery.  S. Masury, G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 17, 1857.

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

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

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.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

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.

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.

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

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1857.

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

Masury, Silsbee & Case, Photographic and Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures, 299½ Washington Street, Boston. 

Photographs taken at our Gallery, of all sizes, and finished in every variety of style.  We have a new process of making Photographs on canvas, life-size, finished in oil by superior artists, with all the truthfulness of a good daguerreotype.  Photographic copies made from Daguerreotypes and finished in Oil, Partel, Aquarel and Water colors.  S. Masury.  G. M. Silsbee.  John G. Case.

Advertisement was recorded on June 16 and July 14, 1857.

1857 August 18.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 18, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8375, P. 2.

Photograph of Doesticks.  We are indebted to Masury, Silsbee, & Case for a very excellent photographic portrait of Mortimer Thompson, Esq. of New York, whose Doesticks articles have made him so well known.  It is a beautiful specimen of the art.

1857 August 28.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8384, P. 2.

Splendid Photograph.  Masury, Silsbee & Case, have sent us a beautiful photographic picture of a group of three noted persons, viz: William Morton, discoverer of the open Polar Sea; James McGarey, second officer of the “Advance,” and the boy “Tom” in Esquimaux costume.  The rifle which McGarey has in his hand, is the identical one which Dr. Kane carried, and the boots which the Esquimaux boy Tom has on, are the ones worn by Dr. Kane.  The rifle in the hands of the boy, is the one which was sent to Dr. Kane by his brother.  The likenesses are excellent, and the whole picture is a fine specimen of the photographic art, every way creditable to the artists.

1859 September 29.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 41, P. 1, 2, & 3,

Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….   

1859 October 1.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 1.

Agricultural Maters.  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Main State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual fair of the Maine State Agricultural Society was held at Augusta last week, commencing on Tuesday, the 20th inst…

The Senate Chamber is used as a picture gallery, and here is a treat for those fond of works of art.  Fine portraits of Rowell Williams and Prof. Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, are prominent on one side of the room.  They are by Mr. Wright of Boston.  Over the door is a copy of Sully’s portrait of Washington, in Faneuil Hall, and the remainder of the walls are hung with Photographic, daguerrean and ambrotype specimens, of which Burnham Brothers of Portland, and Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston, have many fine ones.  Throughout the exhibition, the display of colored daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs is especially fine.

1863.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  n. p. 

Case & Getchell, Photographic and Daguerreotype Artists.  Photographs of All Sizes.  From Miniature to Life Size, and finished in India Ink, Oil, Water, and Pastile Colors.  Our rooms Are At 299½ Washington Street, …Boston, up one flight of stairs.  J. G. Chase,         W. H. Getchell

N.B.—Duplicate Photographs can be obtained at any time.  Also, we are paying particular attention to the very popular picture “Carte de Visite.”

1864.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  N. P. 

Case & Getchell, Photographic and Daguerreotype Artists.  Photographs of All Sizes.  From Miniature to Life Size, and finished in India Ink, Oil, Water, and Pastile Colors.  Our rooms Are At 299½ Washington Street, …Boston, up one flight of stairs.  J. G. Chase,         W. H. Getchell

N.B.—Duplicate Photographs can be obtained at any time.  Also, we are paying particular attention to the very popular picture “Carte de Visite.”

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Cannon, Marsena

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

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

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

1846                Old Court House, Augusta, Maine.   

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

1849-1850       123 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                                       

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 27 to October 8, 1841.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 29 to October 7, 1841.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 7 to October 25, 1841.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 12 to October 26, 1841.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 12, 1841.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 3 to 17, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement Ran from November 26 to December3, 1859.

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Cannon, John

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1845                Court, corner Sudbury, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]                                  

1846                190 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1846                Low’s Block, Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1846                109 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1847                139 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1847-1848       247 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1849                2 Blanchard’s Block, Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1                      

1849                99 Court, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                    

1850                17 Hanover, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850                Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.                                               

1851                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

1852                20 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1853                113 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1856-1860       Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

1861                Cambridge Street, Opposite Post Office, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1  

1845 January 29.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 29, 1845, Vol. V, No. 45, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 115 Court, corner Sudbury streets, (Appleton’s Buildings.)  Daguerreotype apparatus sold reasonable and Lens of all kinds, from one to eight inches in diameter, made to order by John Cannon.  Jan 2.

1845 July 21.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23.  The Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

1846 April 8.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 8, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 35, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Rooms, 190 Washington Street, (opposite Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Terms two to five dollars.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to May 8, 1846.

1846 May 21.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 21, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 280, P. 3.

J. Cannon, From Boston, Daguerreotype and Miniature Rooms, Low’s Block, Main St., Concord, N. H. Over [Pecerly’s] Dry Goods Store, Would most respectfully informs the citizens of Concord that he has taken rooms at the above place, and will remain in town a few weeks.

Daguerreotype Pictures taken in the most perfect style that the art can produce, at all times of the day—either single or in groups—plain or colored—without regard to weather, by calling as above.

Mr. C. having had long experience in the practice of the art, warrants to give perfect satisfaction to the most fastidious, or no pay will be required.  He will take likenesses of sick people at their residences if desired, by leaving their address at his rooms.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Prices of Miniatures, including case, from $2.25 to 5.00.

Mr. C. would also inform the public, that his Daguerreotype Rooms in Boston, 190 Washington St., are still open.

1847 January 7.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 7, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 268, P. 3.

J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 115 Court, corner of Sudbury Street, Boston.

Daguerreotypes taken in any weather, equal to any in the city for $1.50.            

Advertisement ran from January 7 to February 4, 1847.

1847 January 8.  The Age.  (Augusta, Maine.)  January 8, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 1, P. 4.

J. Cannon,—Boston.  Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 139 Washington Street; (Corner of School Street,) Boston.  Daguerreotype pictures taken in the most beautiful and perfect style that the art can produce, at all times of the day—either single or in groups—plain or colored—without regard to the weather, by calling as above.

Mr. C. having had long experience in the practice of the art, warrants to give most perfect satisfaction to the most fastidious or no pay will be required.  Having taken pictures of a large number of the citizens of Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner, he would refer to the people in those places for reference concerning his success in the art.

The public are respectfully invited not call and examine specimens.

1847 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  September 1847.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the fifth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1847.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1847-1848, P. 305.  Published by James French and Charles Stimpson, 1847.

J. Cannon, Miniature Daguerreotype Pictures, 139 Washington Street, corner of School Street.

1847 January 12.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 12, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 28, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes $1.50.  J. Cannon would respectfully inform the citizens that he has taken rooms at 115 Court street, corner Sudbury street.  I will warrant a correct likeness at the above price, colored or without.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to

1849 May 3.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1849, Vol. IV, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, As Cheap and as Good as any in Boston Taken at J. Cannon’s, Blanchard’s Building, Court Street, A few doors from Hanover Street, (up stairs) Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 3, 1849 to January 10, 1850.

1850 January 17.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1850, N. P.

 J. Cannon, Daguerreotype Miniature Room, No. 17 Hanover Street, Over Skinner & Sweet’s Jewelry Store, Boston.  Daguerreotypes Plain or Colored, as desired.

Advertisement ran from January 17, 1850 to May 16, 1850.

1850 November 21.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. V, No. 47, P. 21.

Mr. Cannon has removed his Daguerreotype Saloon to the vacant lot on Main Street, opposite Columbia Street, where he will remain a few days.  His daguerreotypes are of the first class.

1853.   Boston City Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 33.

Cannon’s Daguerreotype Saloon, 113 Washington Street, Boston.            Just Give Us A Call.

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Cannon & Lovering

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1845                190 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1845 July 21.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23.  The Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston.  Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand.  Instructions in the art carefully given.  Terms moderate.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

Campbell, Benjamin F.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1845-1846       34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1846-1853       69 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 1

1850-1851       63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1851-1853       61 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1853-1855       137 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855-1861       145 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850.  Chelsea City Directory  (Chelsea, Massachusetts.)  P. 105.

Campbell’s New-England Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 69 Hanover Street, Boston.  N. B.—Miniatures taken at this Gallery, finished with all the improvements of the day.

1851 March 1.  The Daguerreian Journal. Vol. I, No. 8.

Daguerreian Artist Register.  B. F. Campbell Corner Hanover & Union St., Boston

Advertisement ran from March 1 to December 15, 1851. 

1856.  History of Boston, From 1630 to 1856.  P. 107. 

Ambrotype Miniatures, The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the public to his New and Beautiful style of Miniatures at my Gallery.

The superiority of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype are as follow:

1st.      The Picture is not reversed

2d.       It can be seen in any angle of light

3d.       It is impervious to water, air, or dust, the two glasses being cemented together with fir balsam.

4th.      The length of setting is so short, that there is no difficulty in getting a good expression.

I will state for the information of those that wish to procure the genuine Ambrotype that there are but two rooms, besides my own in Boston where they are made, all the rest are imitation.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, corner of Union.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1845, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, Boston.  Is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large Frames to small Lockets and Pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear  in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights. 

These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

Advertisement ran five times from October 11 to December 6, 1856.

1856 November 1.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  November 1, 1856, Vol. LXVII, No. 44, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  B. F. Campbell, No. 145 Hanover Street, Boston.  Is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large frames to small lockets and pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear  in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights. 

These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

Advertisement ran five times from November 1 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 14.  Republican Journal.  (Belfast, Maine.)  Vol. 28, No. 44, Whole No. 1448, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes  B. F. Campbell No. 145 Hanover Street,—Boston, is now prepared to take pictures of all varieties, from large frames to small Lockets and Pins, at moderate prices.

The Ambrotype being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine Glass, are proof against the action of water, acids or the variations of climate, and are the only Picture that remain unchanged by time.

They are not reversed: can be seen in any light, are bold and clear in effect, and beautiful tone.  They can also be taken in a few seconds, rendering them far preferable for children and those who cannot bear strong lights.  These Pictures seem destined to supersede all others now in use, and none are genuine unless stamped “Cutting’s Patent.”

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Cahill, Miles Standish

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

1848                364½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1851-1864       293 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1865                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865                375 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[3]

1848 June 22.  Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 22, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 256, P. 4.

M. S. Cahill, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 364½ Washington Street, corner of Newbury Place, Boston, Miniatures taken, including a good morocco case, from 62½ cents to $5.00  Good satisfaction given.  Pictures taken in any weathers.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to August 9, 1848.

1851 August 23.  South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. V, No. 47, P. 3. 

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.

1851 August 29.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 29, 1851, Vol. XXVIII, No. 4999, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.  M. S. Cahill.  au18.

Advertisement was recorded five times between Aug. 29 to October 27, 1851.

1852.  Boston Directory.  Published by George Adams, P. 35. 

Cahill’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 293 Washington St., Boston.

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the Art.  Miniatures taken from Paintings, Statuary, and everything connected with the Art, executed at this establishment, at Low Rates.

1854 March 8.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1854, No. 9566, P. 4.

Robbery.  Sunday night last, the daguerreotype saloon of Eastman & Cahil, No. 75 Court street, was entered, it is supposed by picking the lock, and a lot of miniature cases stolen.  Last night, officer A. C. Whitcomb and watchman Jellison, arrested two boys in New Prince street, named Patrick Brawley and John Mahan, on suspicion of being the robbers.  In the pockets of the latter was found a lot of cases, and each had a implement known as a “picklock” in his possession.  They are both known to the Police, and Brawley has already been in State Prison.  In the Police Court, this morning, Mahan was held in $500 for trial in the Municipal Court, and Brawley in $800.

1854 September 6.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1854, No. 9721, P. 2.

Cahill’s Daguerrian Rooms, No. 293 Washington street.  Notice.—We don’t gull the public by advertising 25 cent pictures and two pictures at one pop, &c., but give each patron two pops at one price.  M. S. Cahill.

Advertisement ran from September 6 to 8, 1854.

1855.  Lady’s’ Almanac. No. II, P. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

Cahill’s Photographic Establishment, No. 293 Washington street.  Daguerreotypes, Hyallyotypes and Photographic pictures on paper and glass.

Advertisement ran on May 26 & 28, 1855.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

The art of taking Hyallyotypes or Daguerreotypes on glass, taught by M. S. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to October 9, 1855.

1855 June 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 4, 1855, No. 9950, P. 4.

The Photographic Art.  It is astonishing what perfection this truly wonderful art has arrived at.  It must ere long supercede (sic.) the daguerreotype.  We have seen some pictures taken by Mr. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street, which are rare gems.  We would advise the public to call and examine his specimens.

1855 August.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1855, Vol. 8, No. 8, P. 246-247.

A Trip To Boston.—Boston Artists….Mr. Cahill, in Washington street, has taken a position in the front rank of excellence.  His photographs are quite equal to the best I have seen without retouching or coloring, and some are exquisitely beautiful, of both small and life size.  There is a uniformity of excellence in his specimens, not often surpassed by the ablest Boston professors….

1855 August 16.  Daily Evening Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 16, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 142, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 August 25.  The Trumpet and Universalist Magazine.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1855, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city…Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 October 24.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. CIV, No. 7789, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 24.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 20, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 25.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  Gore Block, Green Street.  The grand exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was thrown open to the public on Tuesday…

The paintings and engravings which adorn the walls invite attention but do not call for criticism.  There are some very fine daguerreotypes by Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and some very beautiful specimens on glass by Cahill, with photographs, plain and colored, from miniatures to life size.

1855 October 29.  Daily Atlas.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 102, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  This exhibition has taken the public by surprise.  When all eyes were turned towards the great Agricultural Fair, it was announced a few weeks ago that there would be an Industrial Exhibition, or a show of those organized inanimate productions which now seem to be more natural to New England than corn or cattle…

There are good displays of daguerreotypes and colored photographs, from Cahil & Co., Masury & Silsbee, and Whipple & Black…

1855 October 31.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 21, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The Industrial Exhibition in Green street, appears to be increasing in popularity…

A varied and most beautiful display of colored and plain photographic portraits, views, &c., from the establishment of Messrs. Whipple & Black, of this city, attracts a large share of attention.  Several of the portraits are life size, and painted in oils by artists connected with their establishment.  The high degree of excellence which this branch of art has attained is indeed wonderful.

Masury and Silsbee exhibited a large collection of photographs, both plain and colored, executed in the highest style of the art.  Their collection contains a large number of photographic pictures executed in Paris, embracing views of many of the most celebrated public buildings of the French capital.  These pictures are very attractive.

Some photographs from the establishment of Mr. Cahill, of this city are also worthy of attention.

1855 November 1. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 1, 1855, No. 10,078, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition in Gore Block was crowded yesterday…

The most interesting specime3ns of pictorial art on exhibition are those produced by the Daguerrean and photographic art, from the establishments of Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and Cahill.  They are absolutely life-like.  Those of Whipple & Black are perfect.  The taste of Masury & Silsbee in finely illustrated in their contributions.  Cahill has a fine collection, showing that his skill in the production of Daguerreotypes, Hyallotypes, and Crystallotypes is not excelled.  The colored photographs produced by these gentlemen, from their truthfulness to nature, are the most valuable portraits for preservation that can be had.

1855 December 29. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 29, 1855, No. 10,127, P. 4.

A New Year’s Present.  We have seen a beautiful daguerreotype of six young ladies, who compose the Sunday School class of Mrs. A. A. Miner, wife of the pastor of the Universalist Church in School street.  This beautiful and interesting picture, executed by Cahill, is intended as a New Year’s present to Mrs. Miner.

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. 

Received a diploma for daguerreotypes, photographs, & ambrotypes at the Eighth Exhibition of the 1856 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1856.  Lady’s Almanac.  Vol. 3, p. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1856 February 21. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 21, 1856, No. 10,173, P. 2.

Boston Business Directory…Daguerreotypes, Chrystalotypes, Photographs, etc.

Cahil…………………….293 Washington street.

Whipple & Black…………96 Washington street.

Southworth & Hawes……..5½ Tremont Row.

1856 March 31. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 31, 1856, No. 10,206, P. 4.

There is now on exhibition at Mr. Barns’ picture-frame store, No. 125 Washington street, a beautiful photographic picture the largest and best we have ever see.  It was executed by Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.  We have noticed, from time to time, some beautiful specimens of photographic art in Mr. Barns’ windows, by the different artists in this city, but the one now on exhibition is decidedly the best we have ever seen, and shows to what a perfection this beautiful art has been brought.

1856 October 24.  Boston Morning Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 7302, P 1.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Chrystalotypes, &c.  Cahill 293 Washington st.

1856 October 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 252, P. 3.

Arts & Manufactures.  Ambrotype, Daguer’type & Photograph Rooms, Photographs, life size.  Cahill, Artist 293 Wash’ton st.

1856 October 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1856, No. 10,385, P. 4.

A Surprise Party.  A very agreeable surprise came off last Thursday night, at the house of Deacon N. O. Hart, in Arnold street.  The Young Men’s Bible Class of the Baldwin Place Church, thirty-three in number, unexpectedly called on their late teacher, Deacon Hart, at his residence, and presented him with their Daguerreotypes, enclosed in a rich gilt frame, executed by Cahill, 293 Washington street…

1856 November 27.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerrean And Photographic Establishment.  No. 298 Washington Street, Boston.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Daguerreotypes on Glass, Photographs, plain and colored, from Miniatures to life size.

Everything connected with the Picture business done at this establishment.

Daguerreotypes and other Pictures copied.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1856.

1857 June 27.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 27, 1857, P. 412.

Illustration of Charles T. Jackson, M. D. from a photograph by M. S. Cahill

1857 October.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  October 1857, P. 319.

…Mr. Cahill, showed us some excellent photographs, but we must give the preference to the ammonio-nitrate prints.  Those taken by his new developing process, have too much the characteristics of the amphitype pictures described above…

1857 November.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  November 1857, P. 352.

Printing Without Silver.—In our last, we exposed the last pretended “New American Discovery,” which several photographers, among them Mr. Cahill of Boston, Mr. Tomlinson of New York, and Mr. Rhen of Philadelphia, have been selling or trying to sell, to their brother artists.  The folly of buying processes cannot be better shown than in this case—as we give, in the present number, the best formula of the kind ever discovered.  (See page 339)

No Date.  Unknown publication, P. 197. 

Cahill’s daguerreian Gallery, 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter Sts.) Boston.

Persons desirous of obtaining good and satisfactory likenesses of themselves, or their friends, will find it very much to their advantage to call as above, as the proprietor feels assured, from his experience in the Scientific Art of Daguerreotyping, and the superior facilities of “Light” and apparatus which his establishment affords, he can produce pictures which, for superiority of tone and finish, cannot be excelled, if equaled, in this city or country.  Satisfactory pictures given or no charge.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  M. S. Cahill.           

1857 November 18. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1857, No. 10,703, P. 2.

Photographs For $1.00.  Cahill & Co., 293 Washington street, is now prepared to take Photographs, large size, such as we have always had $5.00 for, at the astonishing low price of one dollar.  Ambrotypes, such as we have always had $1 for, we are not taking for 25 cents.—Those in want of either ambrotypes, photographs, daguerreotypes, or any of the various kinds of pictures that are now made, will find it very much to their advantage to call at No. 293 Washington street.

1857 November 19. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 19, 1857, No. 10,704, P. 2.

The Fall of Delhi.  The news reached Boston, Nov. 14th; on the same day Cahil & Co., No. 293 Washington street, concluded to reduce their prices of Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Ambrotypes, 25 cents, Photographs, $1.

November 19 & 20, 1857.

1859 July 7. Boston Press and Post Semi-Weekly.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 7, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 97, P. 4.

The Parade of the “Odds and Ends.”  …The Cacaan Brass Band, an organization consisting of forty-five instruments, including a drum corps of thirteen…Arriving at State street, the line was brought to a halt while a large photograph of the company was taken by Cahill, without—we are happy to say—any serious damage to his instruments.

1861 May 6. Boston Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 6, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 30, P. 2.

“Leave Your Likeness At Home.” –At Mr. Cahill’s rooms, 293 Washington street, are beautiful life-like specimens of Ambrotypes and photographs taken by artificial light in the evening, by Dodge’s patent process, which is very desirable for those whose advocations render it inconvenient to have pictures taken in the day time.  Mr. Cahill is equally successful in his pictures taken by sunlight, and his prices are reasonable.

1861 March 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 27, 1861, P. 2.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes And Photographs Every Evening!  The subscriber, having purchased the exclusive right to the city of Boston for taking Photographs and Ambrotypes by “Dodge’s Artificial Light Process,” would respectfully give notice that his rooms, at No. 293 Washington Street, will be open This Evening, Wednesday, March 27th, to all whose occupation renders it inconvenient for them to have Pictures taken in the daytime.  M. S. Cahil.

N. B.  Skeptics invited to examine specimens.

1861 March 30. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1861, P. 4.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes & Photographs Taken Every Evening, By Cahill, No. 293 Washington Street.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by a skillfull artist to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, a skillful artist, to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1863 March 7.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 7, 1863, Vol. XXXV, No. 10,085, P. 2.

The Fire On Washington Street, at 9½ o’clock last evening, was much more destructive than reported in the morning papers.

It broke out in the chemical department connected with the photographic establishment of Messrs. Case & Getchell, and which was located in the second story of the rear of 293, completely destroying the room and its contents of Chemicals, silver, &c.

The flames also extended into the operating room of the firm, breaking the sky-lights, and burning most of the fixtures and furniture.

The entire stock of negatives in the establishment were preserved fr4om injury, with the exception of those taken yesterday, which were destroyed by the fire breaking the glass, as any amount of saturation by water will not injure them.

Messrs. Case & Getchell’s loss is estimated at from $2000 to $3000, but they are fully insured.  Their fine reception room at No. 299½ in no wise suffered from the effects of the fire, nor will their business be interrupted more than a day or two.

The flames penetrated the photograph room of M. S, Cahill, in the second story of 293, destroying valuable pictures and furniture—the new skylights above were also badely broken.  Damage about $1000, and insured.

The photograph rooms of L. H. Hale, on the lower floor of No. 293, were damaged about $250 by water.  Insured at the Suffolk office.

1865 September 14.  Boston Daily Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1865, Vol. 106, No. 64, Whole No. 15,929, P. 4.

Business Changes. 

Boston, Mass.:—Brownell & Cahill, Photographers, dissolved.  A. C. Brownell, Artist.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers.  New firm—W. B. Getchell and A. C. Brownell.

1865 September 16.   Commercial Bulletin,  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 16 , 1865, Vol. VII, No. 349, P. 2.

Changes in Business in Boston.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers; new firm—W. B. Getchell & A. C. Brownell.

Brownell & Cahill, Photographers; dissolved.

1896 March 28.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1896, P. 11.

Mr. Miles Standish Cahill, who died at Dorchester Friday, had been a successful business man in this city for nearly half a century.  He was born in Chatham, Mass., Oct. 15, 1823.  When nineteen years of age he came to this city and for some years was in the daguerreotype and photograph business on Washington street.  For the last twenty-five years he carried on a large business in shoe findings, slippers, etc. he was a member of the Universaltist Club, a Mason, an Odd Fellow. A Knight of Honor and a member of other fraternal societies.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900

[2] Eastman & Cahill.

[3] Brownell & Cahill.

Bussell, Jesse P.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847-1849       5 Gerrish Block, Winnissimet Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.[1]

1848-1849       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1849                115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1850-1851       115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1847 October 9.  Winnisimmet Chronicle and Chelsea Advertiser.  (Chelsea, Massachusetts.) October 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

J. B. Bussell’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 5, Gerrish’s Building, Chelsea.  Mr. Bussell would be happy to wait on the citizens of Chelsea, that may wish Daguerreotypes taken in a superior style.  Particular attention will be paid to taking Family Pictures, singly or in groups.  Also, in copying, Paintings, Crayon Drawings, out-door views, animals, &c.  Miniatures of corpses and invalids at their residences.  Dark colored dresses are most favorable for Daguerreotypes.

1848 November 25.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1848, No. 488, P. 2.

Quadrille Band.  J. P. Bussell Is prepared to furnish music for Balls, Assemblies, and private parties at short notice, on application to George P. Reed’s store, No. 17 Tremont Row, and at his residence No. 4 Arch Place, [rear of 111 Hanover street,] or at Concert Hall every Wednesday evening during the season.

1849 March 10.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 10, 1849, No. 579, P. 4.

The friends of Mr. J. P. Bussell the popular leader of the Quadrille Band, will give him a complimentary Benefit at Concert Hall on Thursday evening the 22nd inst.  Mr. Bussell is a gentleman well deserving this favorable notice from his friends.

1849 July 27.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1849, No. 696, P. 2.

J. P. Bussell’s Daguerreotype and Music Rooms, No. 115 Court Street, Room No. 6, up stairs, Boston.  Pictures taken in any weather, single or ion groups, and warranted not to change.  Perfect satisfaction given.

Mr. B. is prepared to furnish a Band of Music for all occasions, such as excursions, picnics, &c. at the shortest notice.

1849 November 5.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 5, 1849, No. 781, P. 2.

Quadrille Band.  J. P. Bussell announces to his numerous friends and the public that he is prepared to furnish Music for Balls, Assemblies, Private Parties, &c.  His band is composed of Violin, Harp, Clarionette, Cornet and Basso.  From his long experience he feels confident of giving perfect satisfaction.  Mr. B. has received and is constantly receiving the latest and most fashionable Quadrills, Watzes, Gallops, Polkas, &c. from Europe, Orders from the country promptly attended to, either for the Band or Manuscript Music.  The Band can be engaged at G. P. Reed’s, 17 Tremont Row; P. B. Brigham’s, Concert Hall; Mr. Bussell’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 115 Court street, (room No. 6, up stairs,) or at his residence, No. 4 Arch street, rear of 111 Hanover street, Boston.

1850 June 18.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1850, Vol. XXI, No. 616, P. 2.

Fire.  The upper story of the brick building at the corner of Court and Sudbury streets, was discovered on fire between 3 and 4 o’clock this morning, and was much damaged, The stocks in the establishments below were also injured by water.  He building is owned by the “Appleton heirs.”

1850 June 18.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1850, No. 8419, P. 4.

Fire.—This morning about three o’clock a fire was discovered in the building 113 and 115 Court street, on the corner of Court and Sudbury streets.  It broke out in the attic used as a bleachery, &c. and suddenly burst out in various parts of the house, but was soon extinguished.  More damage was done by water from the engines than by the flames.  The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary, as the main entrance is at all times open.  The damage was not more than $500.  The sufferers were Mr. Warren, bonnet bleacher, P. Bussell, E. G. Wright, J. Holt, Theo. Berteling, Geo. F. Waters, Dr. Coflin, and a Mr. Valentine who keeps a ribbon store on the corner.  Most of them insured.

1850 July 23.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1850, No. 8448, P. 2.

Special Notice.  The subscriber, having had nearly all his furniture and pictures destroyed by fire on the 18th of June inst, (on the corner of Court and Sudbury streets,) takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks for the patronage he has received, and would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has got his rooms refitted in fine order for taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, and trusts, by strict attention to business, to meet with a liberal share of patronage.

All in want of pictures of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to call at o. 115 Court, corner of Sudbury street, room No. 6 up stairs.  J. P. Bussell.

N. B.  Music furnished for Excursions, Picnics, parties, &c., &c., as usual.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. 

Burnham, Thomas Rice

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

1855-1856       19 Main Street, Bangor, Maine.

1855-1856       3½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1857                2½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1859                96 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1861                90 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1863-1867       247 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1864                113 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1866-1870       351 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1867                354 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1869-1874       377 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1869-1875       419 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1871                622 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1873                323 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1,[2]

1875                629 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1875-1877       627 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879-1885       581 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1886-1887       725 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1886-1887       122 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.1          

1887                130 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1889-1893       1607 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855 December 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 100, P. 2.

Particular Notice. Something New at Burnham’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 19 Main Street and 3½ Strickland’s Block.

Likenesses made upon Glass, showing all the delicacy and smoothness which the glass surface presents.  These pictures are truly beautiful.—Come and sit for one.

—Also—Crystalotype Likenesses , (Or Pictures on Paper.)  These Pictures, which have been gaining in public favor for some years past in Boston and elsewhere, are now presented for the consideration of those who wish for a large number of Pictures at a small price.  They resemble Engravings, are not reversed, and may be painted in Oil or Water Colors. Small Daguerreotypes may be enlarged by this process to almost any size.  This we consider a very valuable consideration, as many persons who have small Pictures of deceased friends would be glad to have them enlarged, so as to be hung in frames upon the wall.

The subscribers have recently secured the services of T. R. Burnham, who has been operating in the vicinity, and has collected a large number of specimens of persons in the following towns, viz:—Oldtown, Orono, Hampden, Frankfort, Frankfort Marsh, Bucksport, Prospect, Searsport and Belfast, which may be seen at the Main-st. room.

With the above named arrangement we feel better prepared than ever before to wait upon our friends, and we respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage which has been so liberally bestowed for the past ten years.  Burnham Brothers.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to January 5, 1856. 

1855 December 25.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 25, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes are suitable for Holiday gifts, and the new pictures of the Burnhams, and those beautiful lockets and the pictures Jordan puts in them, cannot be excelled.

1857 February 16.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  February 16, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 147, P. 3.

Burnham’s Daguerreotypes, 19 Main Street, (Opposite Fenno & Hale’s.)

Do you want a good Daguerreotype?

Call at Burnham’s

Do you want a good glass picture, (often called Ambrotypes)?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want a good Photograph?

Call at Barnham’s

Do you want the Baby’s Picture?

Call between 10 and 2 o’clock at Burnham’s.

Do you want your picture copied in the very best manner, on Plate Glass or Paper?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want some one to go and make a picture of a sick or deceased friend?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want to know where Burnham’s Rooms are?

No. 19 Main Street, Bangor, (opposite Fenno & Hale’s), up stairs.  Nov. 15.

Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to April 2, 1857.

1857 February 26.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  February 26, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 156, P. 2.

Photographs.  Mr. T. R. Burnham, on Kenduskeag Bridge, by his successful application of the photographic art to making pictures upon paper, is bringing them into vogue.  His pictures are well taken, and mounted in a durable manner, having the appearance of engravings.  From one picture taken upon glass any number of copies may be produced upon paper.  Mr. Burnham has at his rooms a large number of spirited likenesses, which are worthy of attention.

1857 April 4.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 188, P. 2.

Burnham’s Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, and Photograph Rooms, At The Old Stand, No. 19 Main Street,…………Bangor.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to May 22.

1857 June 12.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 246, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Grave Stones.—T. R. Burnham has received a lot of Monumental Cases for the reception of daguerreotypes to be affixed to head stones.  It is a very neat device, composed of a stone material, similar to marble.  We have seen such in Mount Auburn and other cemeteries.

1857 June 12.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 246, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Grave Stones!  All interested are invited to call and examine the Monumental Daguerreotype Case, at T. R. Burnham’s, Rooms No. 2½ Strickland’s Block.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to 22, 1857.

1859 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 10, P. 1.

Photographs Of The Police.—We have seen at our Police Station some fine photographic likenesses by McKenny and by Burnham of the members of the police department of our city government.  Those by Barnham are taken on two sheets, sitting and standing in a group.  Those by McKenny are taken separately half-length.—They are admirably executed, and being glassed and framed, present an appropriate ornament to the room.  The arrangement of the photographs in the frame is very tasteful.  The Marshal occupies the centre position flanked by his deputies, while the members are arranged around in an elliptical (Sic. form.  By the way, a more efficient and gentlemanly set of men it would be hard to find than those constituting our police force.

1859 October 1.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 1.

Agricultural Maters.  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Main State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual fair of the Maine State Agricultural Society was held at Augusta last week, commencing on Tuesday, the 20th inst…

The Senate Chamber is used as a picture gallery, and here is a treat for those fond of works of art.  Fine portraits of Rowell Williams and Prof. Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, are prominent on one side of the room.  They are by Mr. Wright of Boston.  Over the door is a copy of Sully’s portrait of Washington, in Faneuil Hall, and the remainder of the walls are hung with Photographic, daguerrean and ambrotype specimens, of which Burnham Brothers of Portland, and Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston, have many fine ones.  Throughout the exhibition, the display of colored daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs is especially fine.

1858 October 15.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XXXI, No. 42, P. 3.

The New Jail.—Mr. Burnham has a photograph of the New Jail it gives a correct representation of about one of the finest buildings we have in our city.  Some people object to the new jail, that it is to handsome for the purpose for which it is intended.  We sat nay to that.  Our public buildings, for whatever purpose erected, should ot be eyesores to the community.  Even so gloomy an edifice as a jail should be made attractive to the passer-by: to the passer in, however fine the exterior, we opine the interior would appear anything but attractive.—Advr.

1859 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1918, P. 3.

Burnham Brothers’ New Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, 96 Middle Street,…..Portland, ME.

The above Rooms are now in complete working order, having made extensive additions to accommodate our increasing business.  We have two large sky-lights perfectly managed, so that persons calling for Pictures will not be obliged to wait.

We are prepared to execute in the finest manner the above kinds of pictures, and warrant satisfaction in every instance.  Special attention is given to Copying Daguerreotypes.  They may be large or small, and colored in oil or watercolors.  Also Worked in Ink, and thus made fine likenesses.

Persons from a distance wishing such work can send their Pictures by mail or express, and depend upon their being carefully copied and returned,  We are prepared to make Groups of Families Or Classes, to the number of 25.  Babies’ Pictures made in one-half second.

All interested are invited to call at our Rooms, 96 Middle street, Portland, and compare our work with others from abroad, before deciding whom to employ.  We are ready at any moment to go from our Rooms to take Pictures of the Sick or Deceased.

Every Variety of Oval, Gilt. Or Square Frames on hand and for sale at manufactures’ prices. 

Remember No. 96 Middle Street.

Rooms open to all for the examination of a large collection of specimens from miniature to life size.  J. U. P. Burnham.  T. R. Burnham.

Advertisement ran from June 14, 1859 to August 7, 1860.

1859 September 29.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 41, P. 1, 2, & 3,

Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….    

1859 September 30.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  September 30, 1859, New Series—Vol. 10, No. 35, P. 2.  Old Series—Vol. 26, No. 45.

Maine State Fair…There is a fair display of plain and colored Photographs exhibiting great perfection in this wonderful art.  Photographs are destined ere long to supersede portraits painted in oil, not only because they can be taken in greater perfection but because they cost so much less.

Burnham Brothers of Portland occupy the space nearest the door, and among their fine collection are seen the familiar faces of many prominent men such as Judges Shepley and Clifford, Neal Dow, George F. Shepley, George W. Woodman, Hon. John P. Hale, and a spirited life like portrait of Rev. Dr. Chapin.  Some of them were finely touched with water colors, but I believe that this part of the work was not done in the State.

Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston…

Starbird and Dodge of Augusta…

S. W. Sawyer, of Winthrop…

[Simon] Wing of Waterville.

1859 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 43, P. 2.

The Fair At Gorham…The walls of the room were hung with a profusion of specimens of fine arts –ambrotypes, photographs, water-colors, oil paintings, work in leather, burrs and moss.—Burnham Brothers of this city contributed generously to this department…

1861 June 6.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 6, 1861, Vol. XXXI, No. 133, P. 3.

T. R. Burnham, Artist.  No. 90 Middle Street.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to September 2, 1861.

1861 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1861, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1961, P. 3.

Messrs. Burnham, our neighbors, the Daguerreotypists, have received from the British Consul at this city, the following letter from the Tutor to the Prince of Wales.

Freemen Hall, Oxford, 20 Dec. 1860.

Dear Sir:—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st inst., together with a letter and a box of photographs, addressed to H. R. H. Prince of Wales, by Messrs. Burnham, Photographers, of Portland.  The Prince requests that you will thank these gentlemen for the interesting series of views which they took of the Royal Squadron as it lay at that port, and to state that H. R. Highness accepts them with pleasure as very pleasing memorials of his visit there.

I have the honor to be, dear sir, Yours respectfully, R. Bruce.

H. J. Murray, Esq., H. B. M. Consul, Portland Me.

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

[2] Partnership of Dunshee & Burnham (Edward S. Dunshee & Thomas Rice Burnham.)