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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.”

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

 

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.)

Brooks, Newton

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1841                Union Street, Dr. Hooker’s Building, Norwich, Connecticut.

1847                139 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                Address Unknown, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1850                Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  N. D., P. 83.

Brooks, Newton.  Portrait painter, primitive, worked in Massachusetts and at New Ipswich (N. H.)

1841 October 13.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 31, 1841, Vol. XX, No. 31, Whole No. 2268, P. 3.

Brooks’ Portrait and Daguerreotype Studio.  Dr. Hooker’s Building, Union street.  Mr. Newton Brooks, of Boston takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Norwich and the adjacent towns that he has taken rooms at the above place, where he will paint Portraits in fine spirited style, at reasonable prices.  He has also in connection, the Daguerreotype process of taking Miniatures—in which department he has secured the services of Mr. M. B. Young, who has been perfecting himself in the art, in one of the most extensive in New England—by which process the ”human face divine” is delineated with unerring accuracy, by a pencil of light, and of course perfect likenesses warranted.  Price, $4 to $5, according to size.

Mr. B. having had the peculiar advantages of being a pupil of Prof. Morse, at the New York University, and having an apparatus of the most perfect kind in the Photographic department, flatters himself that he shall be able to gratify the refined taste of all Ladies and Gentlemen who may favor him in his profession.

Instruction given to a limited number if desired.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to December 1, 1841.

1841 October 27.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1841, Vol. XX, No. 33, Whole No. 2270, P. 3.

Mr. Brook’s Daguerreotype Studio.—We heard a lady ask, the other day, what the great Daguerreotype invention would ever accomplish; and we confess we had very much the same feeling of scepticism, (sic.) as to any good the world was likely to see from it.  Perhaps it was because it had been announced, some two years ago, as the last, crowning wonder of the world, and we had been led to suppose that drawing and painting were to stand back before it, and leave Nature to do the universal copying for herself and her sister Art, that we were so sorely disappointed, when we saw some dim, silver-sheeny picture of things, looking about as much as like what they were called, as the images we sometimes fancy we see in the clouds, do to others, to whom we point them out.  We saw attempts at transferring the “human face divine,” to the polished, metallic surface, but after we had turned them this way and that, that they might not stand in their own light, we never caught the likeness.

But we are now satisfied that it was our misfortune to have known only those Daguerreotypers, who do not understand their art.  We take back all our carpings and prejudices, after having made a visit to Mr. Brook’s studio, recently opened in this city.  We assure those who have not visited it, that it is well worthy their attention.  It is not “moonshine,” though the work is all done by something of which moonshine is the reflection.  It is really wonderful, how just sitting for a moment in the light, will give such a perfectly finished miniature copy of yourself, that you can send it to represent you, to a friend, ever so far distant, and he will think he sees you.  And these miniatures are so little expensive too—and so absolutely perfect—nothing left for the most skillful painter to strike out or to put in—and they are taken with so much [care] to the subject!—

We remember when it was a serious question, whether to gratify a friend with a copy of ourselves, or [our] feelings, with a copy of that friends features, at the round sum it cost, and the time it consumed, in repeated and protracted sittings, and the wear and tear of patience required, when it depended entirely on the skill of the artist, whether there was any likeness, after all.  But there is no question, now.  Every body who can afford to gratify his feelings, in any thing, can afford a copy of himself, and of every body he really loves, to keep him company, when they are absent, and to keep their images fresh in his memory, after they are gone.

We therefore earnestly counsel such of our citizens and friends as have called at Mr. Brook’s rooms, next door to Dr. Hookers, Union St. to do so at their first leisure hour, and by observation, or (what is better still,) by actual experiment satisfy themselves of the truth of all we have said of the magic art, which Mr. B. so successfully practices.

1849 June 21.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 21, 1849, Vol. 47, No. 45, P. 3.

Brooks’ Daguerreotype Car!  The subscriber would call the attention of the public to his Daguerreotype Likenesses, taken with the novel and superior facilities afforded in His Car!  which he has built at great expense, under his own supervision, with especial reference to the Artistic Arrangement of the light, &c., having at command any desirable amount of sky and side light, and rendering it peculiarly applicable to Groups of Adults, or Children, as well as single pictures.  The superiority of his arrangements for producing Beautiful Pictures, will be seen at a glance, which, together with his experience in taking thousands during the last eight years, renders him confident of ability to suit his customers.  Specimens on exhibition.  Please to call soon.  Newton Brooks.   Amherst, June 18, 1849.

Advertisement ran from June 21 to July 5, 1849.

1850 November 30.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. 14, No. 20, Whole No. 898, P. 3.

Brooks’ Daguerreotype Car!  The subscriber (formerly of Boston,) would hereby call the attention of the public to his Daguerreotype Likenesses taken with the novel and superior facilities afforded in his Sky-Lighted Car.

Commencing the business soon after its first introduction into yhis country, and contending with all the difficulties incident to its first stages, and outwards, he was prepared to construct his car, with such special reference to the artistic arrangement of the light and shadows, as to give clearness, truthfulness and prominence to every feature.

Having at command, any desirable account of sky and side light, it is rendered peculiarly applicable to groups of Adults or Children, as well its single pictures, and having procured a Large Or Small, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Tokens, Bracelets, Pins or Rings.  Also copies from Paintings, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, Casts, &c.  It will be seen at a glance, that his arrangements for producing Beautiful Pictures, comprise all the variety of a city establishment; which with the experience of taking thousands during the last nine years, renders him confident of ability to give his customers all the Life in a Shadow, that can be expected.  A general invitation is given to visit the Car and examine specimens.  Persons from other villages visiting this place will please take notice.  Please to call soon.  Prices from $1.25 to $15.  Newton Brooks.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 14, 1850.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (N. Brooks)

Briggs, Jesse

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

1853                Address Unknown, Barnstable, Massachusetts.[1]

1856                30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1 

1856-1862       123 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860-1866       Address Unknown, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1867                137 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1868-1870       139 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1871                Address Unknown, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1872-1873       182 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1874-1882       Address Unknown, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1853 March 4.  Yarmouth Register.  (Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.)  March 4, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 13, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Our friends in Barnstable will do well to give Mr. Briggs a call.  He is a superior artist, and has taken a great many portraits with good success, in this place.

1853 March 11.  Yarmouth Register.  (Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  “These beautiful representations of the human face, traced by Nature’s own hand in beams of Light, are ever the most pleasing remembrances of kindred and friends.”

The subscriber will be at Barnstable, for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures of various qualities and prices.  Single, or in groups, in any kind of weather, and warranted not to change or fade.

His Pictures will be executed in the highest style of the art, and neatly set in cases, frames, lockets, rings. Pins, bracelets, &c.

He has been at great pains to investigate and apply scientifically the chemical principles of this wonderful art, and to furnish himself with apparatus of the greatest perfection.

His saloon being furnished with both sky light and side light, he can give to his Miniatures any variety of light and shade desirable.

Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Paintings, or Engravings of any kind, copied, buildings and landscapes taken, and deceased or sick persons taken at their residence if desired.

The most suitable time for young children is between the hours of 11 and 2, of clear weather.  J. Briggs.

1856.  History of Boston, From 1630 to 1856.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 50.

Ambrotype Gallery, 123 Washington Street, Boston.  Jesse Briggs.

The “Ambrotype,” (unchanging, &c.) Is taken upon fine plate glass; an indestructible cement is then poured upon the picture, and another plate of glass pressed upon it.  The cement soon hardens, and the two plates in effect become one, with the picture in the centre, as permanent as the glass itself, and will remain unchanged for ages.  They can be taken in one quarter the time of Daguerreotypes, and of any size They are not reversed; can be seen in any light: hence are very suitable for frames, lockets, and pins.  Daguerreotypes can be copied in this permanent style, either larger or smaller than the originals.

Rights For Sale, And instructions given, in Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype and Mezzograph Process.

1856 March 20.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XXIX, No. 43, P. 3

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 March 22.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 22, 1856, Vol. XXXV, No.1815, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to April 26, 1856.

1856 March 26.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 26, 1856, Vol.  XX, No. 49, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to June 14, 1856.

1856 March 27.  Rockland Gazette.  (Rockland, Maine.)  March 27, 1856, Vol. 11, No. 13, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 17, 1856.

1856 May 10.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 10, 1856, New Series—Vol.  2, No. 19, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to June 14, 1856.

1856 May 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  May 15, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 21, P. 3.  New Series No. 21.

We refer any of our readers in want of a genuine Ambrotype to the advertisement of J. Briggs, in another column,—being the only place on the Street where the genuine are taken.

1856 May 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  May 15, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 21, P. 3.  New Series No. 21.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained is at J. Briggs.  123.

1856 June 13.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 15, Whole No. 795, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained is at J. Briggs.  123.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to July 11, 1856.

1856 September 18.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  September 18, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 17, P. 3

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston, The only place on the street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, J. Briggs, (Successor to J. H. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 September 19.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  September 19, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 29, Whole No. 809, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston, The only place on the street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, J. Briggs, (Successor to J. H. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from September 19 to October 17, 1856.

1856 September 25.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 25, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 40, P. 3.  New Series No. 40.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

1856 September 26.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  September 26, 1856, Vol. II, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from September 26 to November 14, 1856.

1856 October 1.  Bellows Falls Times.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 9, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 22, 1856.

1856 October 2.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 2, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 51, P. 2.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from October 2 to October 16, 1856.

1856 October 4.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1844, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes, 123 Washington St., Boston.  The only place, on the street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran five times from October 4 to November 29, 1856.

1856 November 4.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 4, 1856, Vol. XXXV, No. 14, Whole No. 1782, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston.  The only place, on the street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from November 4 to December 2, 1856.

1856 November 7.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  November 7, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 36, Whole No. 816, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston, The only place on the street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, J. Briggs, (Successor to J. H. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from November 7 to December 12, 1856.

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

Briggs & Knapp

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1856                123 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1856.  Lynn City Directory.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  P. 21. 

Boston Advertisements.  Washington Street Ambrotype Gallery.  Briggs & Knapp’s New

Gallery for Patent Ambrotypes & Photographs, of every size and description.

Daguerreotypes copied, and if desired, to the full size of life, upon paper or canvas, retaining the perfect likeness, and painted by first class Artists, making a most beautiful and desirable style of portraits.  Daguerreotypes as usual.

Ambrotypes in Lockets and Pins, Cases and Frames, of all descriptions.  Rights for sale, and instructions given in Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype and Mezzograph process.  123 Washington Street, Boston.  J. Briggs,  A. H. Knapp.

Card—The subscriber having purchased one-half of the proprietor’s entire Right for Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes in the city of Boston, has associated himself with Mr. A. H. Knapp, a successful Artist, for the purpose of taking these beautiful and endearing pictures, In Glass.

The Ambrotype, being hermetically sealed between two plates of fine polished glass, (by a cement which not only secures, but gilds and beautifies the impression,) is proof against the action of water or acids, or the variations of climate in long sea voyages.  Hence they are named “Ambrotypes,” “immortal, imperishable.”  They can be taken from the size of full life to the smallest miniature, and in one-quarter of the time of the Daguerreotype.  They are not reversed, and can be seen in any light as plainly as an engraving; hence are very suitable for pins, Lockets, and large Frames, as well as Cases.

The extreme popularity of the Ambrotype has given rise to much imposition.  Counterfeits upon single glass, covered with black varnish, are often sold for Ambrotypes.  None are genuine without the patent stamp.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  J. Briggs.

1856 March 20.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XXIX, No. 43, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 March 22.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 22, 1856, Vol. XXXV, No.1815, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to April 26, 1856.

1856 March 26.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 26, 1856, Vol.  XX, No. 49, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to June 14, 1856.

1856 March 27.  Rockland Gazette.  (Rockland, Maine.)  March 27, 1856, Vol. 11, No. 13, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 17, 1856.

1856 May 10.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 10, 1856, New Series—Vol.  2, No. 19, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to June 14, 1856.

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

Boston Business Directory.  Under Patent Ambrotype Gallery.  Only One On The Street.

Briggs & Knapp (Cutting’s Patent) ………..123 Washington Street

Note:

A. Hayden Knapp is listed in the Boston City Directory in 1855 at 123 Washington Street

Jesse Briggs is listed in the Boston City Directory from 1856-1862 at 123 Washington Street

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

Brainard, Charles H.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , ,

ND                  Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846                205 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1850                Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.

1851-1852       Broadway and Leonard Streets, New York, New York.

1852                Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4½ and 6th streets, over Duvall & Brother’s store, Washington, D. C.

1855                Pennsylvania Avenue between 4½ and 6th Streets, Washington, D. C.

1857                308 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

1846 July 1.  American Republican and Baltimore Daily Clipper.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 1, 1846, Volume XV, No. 1, P. 2.

To the Publishers of the Clipper:

Gentlemen—In the Clipper of the morning I noticed an article headed “No Premium Awarded.” In which an attempt is made, to convince the public, that Mr. Plumbe’s claim to the honor of having received a Gold Medal for his superior specimens of Photography exhibited at the National fair, is unfounded.

In the absence of Mr. Plumbe from this city, I consider myself called upon to deny the charge of deception contained in the article alluded to, and to state such facts as will forever silence all doubts on the subject.

Mr. Plumbe has never claimed to have received a Gold Medal from the Official Committee of the National Fair, and is not responsible for the errors committed by the press in various sections of the Union.

The Gold Medal was presented to Mr. Plumbe by a committee of gentlemen who were impressed with the superiority of his pictures, and deemed his success in perfecting the Photographic art entitled to some “tangible compliment.”  It is but justice to Mr. P. to state that he had no knowledge whatever of the intentions of this committee until the day preceding the presentation of the Medal.

The presentation of the Medal was thus announced in the National Intelligencer, edited by Mr. Seaton, one of the Committee of the National Fair, and of course the last person in the world to publish a statement not strictly true.

Flattering Compliment.  So great was the admiration which the specimens of Photography from the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery commended at the late fair, that a number of gentlemen, desirous of testifying their high appreciation of the perfection to which Professor Plumbe has brought this beautiful art, have presented him with a handsome Gold Medal, accompanied by a highly complementary letter, expressive of their admiration of his genious as an artist and his worth as a man.—Nat. Int.

An advertisement, similar in character to that in your paper of this date, appears in the Philadelphia Ledger, of June 18th, over the signature of J. E. Mayall, who, it seems, had the courage to make the charge openly, unlike the brainless and cowardly idiot who attempts to reiterate the charge which Mr. May all honestly retracts in the following manner:

To Professor Plumbe:  Dear Sir—as a matter of justice it is proper that I should say, that when the communication over my signature which appeared in the Ledger of the 18th inst., referring to an article in the same paper of the 13th inst., was written, I was under the same impression that it was claimed for you to have received from the Committee of the National fair at Washington a gold medal for your specimens of Daguerreotype.  Having since learned that this medal was presented to you by a number of gentlemen unconnected with the committee, I deem it but right to make this explanation, and express my regret that my statement in the Ledger is so far incorrect.

I am respectfully your obedient servant, J. E. Mayall.

The above statement are, I trust, sufficient to convince you, and the public also, that Mr. Plumbe claims no honor that he is not entitled to, and that a Gold Medal (though presented by a private committee) is as high a compliment as if presented by a public committee in their official capacity.  C. H. Brainard, Agent for Plumbe.   Baltimore, June 30, 1846. 

1851 June 28.  South Boston Gazette and Dorchester Chronicle (Boston, Massachusetts) Vol. V, No, 39, p. 2.

Whitehurst’s Famous Daguerrean Saloon, at the corner of Broadway and Leonard street, New York,  is well worth an hour’s time of strangers visiting in that city.  We called in person last Monday, and were received by the courteous superintendent of the establishment,— Mr. C. H. Brainard, formerly of this city, late of Washington,— we say we were received by him with every demonstration of high regard; when he proceeded to redeem his former pledge to take our picture whenever we should visit the great Gotham.  The picture was taken; it hangs suspended by a ring (instead of any vulgar string!) Among the pious, good and great, of nearly every Christian state.  Will those who visit this Saloon, great as the favor, as a boon, to stop and think,—‘tis yes, or no! can’t Whitehurst take my picture so, hi-link-tum-lorum! 

1852 December 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 24, 1852, Whole No. 7358, P. 5.

C. H. Brainard, late of Gurney’s Gallery, 349 Broadway will be at Whitehurst’s Gallery Washington, D. C. during the present session of Congress, and will be happy to receive orders from daguerreotypist and engravers, for portraits of public men residing at the national capital.

Boston City Directory

1840                Not Listed

1841-1842       Charles H. Brainard, Clerk, 9 Court Street, Boston

1843                Charles H. Brainard & Co., Books, 13 Court Street, Boston

1844-1845       Charles H. Brainard, Books, 82 Washington Street, Boston

1846-1852       Not Listed

Bradlee, J. E.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1851 January 1.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York.)  January 1, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 124.

Advertisements, Daguerreian Artist, Attention!  A Good Artist wishes a Situation as an Assistant or to take Charge of an establishment.  For further information, address J. E. Bradlee care of D. F. Bradlee & Son, Boston, Mass.

Advertisement ran in the January 1 and 15th issue.

1851 January 1.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 4, N. P.

Listed in the Daguerreian Artist Register as being in Boston, Street address not listed.

Advertisement ran from January 1, to December 15, 1851.

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

Black & Batchelder

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1859-1861       173 Washington Street, Boston[1]

1859 November 30. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 30, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9079, P. 3

Notice.  The undersigned have formed a copartnership under the style of Black & Batchelder,.  For carrying on the business of Daguerreotyping and Photography in all its branches, at No. 173 Washington street.

Both partners have had long experience in the business, the senior partner having had charge of the Photographic department of the late firm of Whipple & Black for the last five years.  We are supplied with the best instruments known in our art, have engaged first race artists, and are confident we can furnish as good pictures as can be procured.  J. W. Black, (late of Whipple & Black,) P. M. Batchelder.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 7, 1859.

1859 December 27.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 27, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9101, P. 3

The undersigned have formed a Copartnership, under the style of Black & Batchelder, for carrying on the business of Daguerreotyping and Photographing in all its branches, at No. 173 Washington street.

Both partners have had long experience in the business; the senior partner having had charge of the Photographic department of Whipple & Black for the last five years, during which time he flatters himself that his pictures have given general satisfaction.  He would be most happy to serve his former friends, patrons and the public generally at new stand.  The new firm are supplied with the best of Instruments and Artists, and are confident in their ability to furnish as good pictures as can be procured.

To a great improvement we invite especial attention: A Ground Glass Skylight (the only one in the city) which affords a mild, subdued light, agreeable to the eye, and gives to the public that soft, delicate effect of light and shade, which is unattainable under an ordinary skylight.  We are now taking life-size Photographs on Canvas, thereby obviating the many objections to those taken on paper in the usual manner.  For Coloring in Oil the new method supplies a want long felt among artists, and its superiority must be evident to all.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., copied and enlarged to any size.  Our rooms are easy of access, up only one flight of stairs.  J. W. Black, (Late Whipple & Black.)  P. M. Batchelder. 

1859 December 30. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 30, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9104. P. 2.

Fine Photograph Rooms.  The art of photography has arrived at great perfection in the hands of J. W. Black, who, while in the firm of Whipple & Black, devoted his attention particularly to that department.  To obtain the advantages of superior light, he has put up a ground-glass skylight in his new a spacious rooms at 173 Washington street, Boston, where, associated with P. M. Batchelder, an experienced artist, every facility has been secured to enable the new firm to produce the most splendid photographs, from miniature to ;life size.  Mr. Black’s abilities are recognized in all quarters.  His work is of the highest order, while his prices are moderate.  For photographs of all descriptions, daguerreotypes or ambrotypes, these gentlemen can safely be patronized by all desiring superior articles in their line; while their facilities for taking outdoor views of buildings, gardens, landscapes, &c., are unsurpassed.

1860 January 6.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.) January 6, 1860, Vol. 5. No. 1, P. 3.

Special Notices.  Black and Batchelder’s Photograph Rooms.—The art of photography has arrived at great perfection in the hands of J. W. Black, who, while a partner in the firm of Whipple & Black, devoted untiring attention to that department.  To obtain the advantages of a superior light, he has had a ground Glass Sky-light put up in his new spacious rooms at 173 Washington street, Boston, where, associated with P. M. Batchelder, an experienced artist, every facility has been secured to enable the new firm to produce Photographs from miniature to life size in the highest style of the art.  Mr. Black’s abilities are too well known to require recommendation from us.  His work is of the highest order, while his prices are moderate.  For Photographs on canvas, life size; for plain photographs, Daguerreotypes, or Ambrotypes, we commend these gentlemen to our readers; while their facilities for taking out-door views of buildings, gardens, landscapes, &c. , unsurpassed.

1860 May 26.  Harper’s Weekly. (New York, New York.)  P. 324

Illustration of a photograph by Black & Batchelder group portrait if the “Chimes of Thirteen Bells For Christ Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Manufactured By Messrs. Henry N. Hooper & Co., Of Boston.”

1860 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Award a silver medal at the ninth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association Fair for Photographs.

1861, Boston Directory, Published by Adams, Sampson & Co.1861 page 61. 

Black & Batchelder, Photographers, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

J. W. Black (Late Whipple & Black).  P. M. Batchelder.

Photographs taken in every style.  Copies made from small Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Melanotypes, and enlarged to any size, either plain, furnished in India Ink, or Colors.  Also, life-sized Portraits taken on Canvas, finished in Oil Colors.

None but the best Artists employed.  No person required to take picture unless perfectly satisfactory.

Under our new Ground-Glass Skylight, Pictures of Children are made almost instantly, enabling the Artist to secure the expression most desirable.

The negatives, or first impressions, of all sitters are preserved, and duplicates can be procured at any time.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900. (1860-1861).