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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).

Bent, Israel

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1851-1858       62 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1858-1861       142 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

Ca.1858-1861. Ninth plate advertising card.

I. Bent, Ambrotype & Photograph Gallery, 142 Washington Street, Boston. Old Daguerreotypes Cleaned and Copied, on the most reasonable terms.

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

Bell, John R.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857-1865       117 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1858.  Charlestown City Directory.  (Charlestown, Massachusetts.)  P. 43.

John R. Bell’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, and Photographic Rooms, No. 117 Hanover St., cor. Friend St., Boston. 

Copies from Paintings, Statuary, and everything appertaining to the art, executed in the best style, and at the lowest rates.

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

Bear, John W.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1845                Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

1845                17 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1846                Address Unknown, Wilmington, Delaware.

1846                Address Unknown, Washington, Delaware.

1846                Court House, Annapolis, Maryland.1

1846                Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia.1

N. D.               Address Unknown, Frederick, Maryland.1

N. D.               Court House, Hagerstown, Maryland.1

N. D.               Address Unknown, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.1

N. D.               Address Unknown, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.1

1847-1848       Address Unknown, Winchester, Virginia.1

1848                Rooms in the Court House, Charles Town, Virginia.

1850                Address Unknown, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. 

1850-1852       Various towns in Pennsylvania.1

1846 January 29.  The Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 29, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 45, P. 2.

Baer, the ‘Buckeye Blacksmith,’ is now taking daguerreotype likenesses at Wilmington, Del.  If we mistake not, he drew some very good portraits during the political campaign of 1840.

1846 January 30.  Blue Hens Chicken & Delaware Democratic Whig.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  January 30, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 24, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Bear, the Buckeye Blacksmith, respectfully informs the citizens of Wilmington and vicinity, that he has taken the room occupied by Messrs. Miller & Co., as a Writing School.  He will warrant a correct likeness not to fade, in a good Morocco Case for one dollar and a half.  Jan. 16.

1846 February 7.  The Hartford Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  February 7, 1846, Vol. XXX, No. 1520, P. 3.

Baer, the “Buckeye Blacksmith,” is now taking daguerreotypes likenesses at Wilmington, Del.  If we mistake not. He drew some very good portraits during the political campaign of 1840.  Boston Mail.

1846 February 21.  Democratic Banner.  (Bowling Green, Missouri.)  February 21, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 50, p. 1.

Bear, the Buckeye Blacksmith, is Taking Daguerreotypes likenesses at Washington, Delaware.

1846 October 6.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  October 6, 1846, Vol. 28, No. 16, P. 3.

John W. Bear, The Buckeye Blacksmith, who has figured considerably as a whig stump speaker, is now taking daguerreotype likenesses in Annapolis, Md.

1846 October 23.  American Republican and Baltimore Daily Clipper.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 23, 1846, Volume XV, No. 99, P. 4.

Bear, the Buckeye Blacksmith, is across the Potomac, in Alexandria, taking daguerreotype likenesses.  He is a kind of man-of-all-work.  First a blacksmith, next a political orator, afterwards an Indian agent, then a temperance lecturer, and now a daguerreotypist.

1846 November 2.  The Columbian Fountain.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 2, 1846, Volume 1, No. 273, P. 2.

Mr. Bear, The Buckeye Blacksmith is still alive and kicking, and is at present taking daguerreotype likenesses in Alexandria, Va.

1846 November 18.  Auburn Journal and Advertiser.  (Auburn, New York.)  November 18, 1846, Vol. 14, No. 29, P. 2.

John W. Baer, the “Buckeye Blacksmith,” is established at Alexandria, Va., as a Daguerreotypist, and meets with great encouragement.  If he can portray features as well as he did the political iniquities of Van Burenisn, we do not wonder at his success,

1848 July 25.  Spirit of Jefferson.  (Charles Town, Virginia.)  July 25, 1848, Volume V, No. 3, P. 2.

Correct Pictures.  Mr. John W. Bear has opened rooms at the Court House for the purpose of receiving visits of those who may desire Daguerreotypes—Mr. B. has in his position the best apparatus that has ever been in our place, or else is the best operator—probably both, combined—for his pictures are certainly the most correct delineations of the originals that we have ever seen.  Having examined his specimens we can speak thus positively, and all who desire good pictures will do well to “embrace the present opportunity.”  His card will be found in another column.

1848 July 25.  Spirit of Jefferson.  (Charles Town, Virginia.)  July 25, 1848, Volume V, No. 3, P. 3.

Only $1.50 for the Best Daguerreotype Likeness ever taken in Charlestown—

Mr. J. W. bear respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Charlestown and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Court House, for a few days only, where, with the latest and best apparatus ever imported, and materials of the first quality, he is fully prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses, of all sizes, in a style not to be surpassed by any other artist in the country.  Giving to the picture a bold relief from that deadness usually seen in Daguerreotypes, [and] fully developing the eyes, (the imperfections of which have so long been an objection to this class of Miniatures.) and giving the whole picture a life-like appearance unusually seen in the Daguerreotype Miniature.

Likenesses of Children, as young as two years, taken in exquisite style; and where is the parent that would not pay the paltry sum of $1.50, for a correct likeness at that interesting age?

Family groups taken on the largest scale ever taken in this country, in splendid style and at moderate prices.

Single pictures, medium sizes, colored true to life, and warranted not to fade for $1.50, including a fine morocco case.

As his stay will be limited to a few days, those wishing to procure miniatures or examine specimens would do well to call soon.

Miniatures taken without regard to the state of the weather from 6 o’clock, A. M., until 5 o’clock P. M.  Instructions given in the art with all the latest Improvements for a reasonable price.

RULES.

 No person shall be bound to take a picture unless they and their friends who are present when it is taken are satisfied that it is a correct likeness.  But no miniatures will be taken back and retaken after it leaves the room, under $1.

Call as soon for my prices are low.  If your pictures don’t please you I’ll call it no go.  Likenesses of servants taken in a splendid style.  Charlestown, July, 25, 1848.

Advertisement ran from July 25 to August 15, 1848.

1850 May 9.  The Star of the North.  (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.)  May 9, 1850, Volume 2, No. 15, P. 3.

We announced in our last issue the arrival of J. W. Bear, the Buckeye Blacksmith, and we must this week record his departure for Orwigsburg, attended by an escort of one or two constables.  His charge is seduction under promise of marriage.  The girl is a resident of Pottsville.—Schuylkill Haven Map.

1850 May 30.  Jefferson Republican.  (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.)  May 30 1850, Volume 10, No. 40, P. 3.

John W. Bear.  We learn that the suits commenced against John W. Bear, the Buckeye Blacksmith, have been withdrawn at the instance of the prosecutor, who admits that he acted under improper advice.  Mr. Bear is busily engaged in taking Daguerreotypes at Orwigsburg.

1850 June 6.  The Star of the North.  (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.)  June 6, 1850, Volume 2, No. 19, P. 3.

To The Public.  Mr. B. Bannan:—Sir—I perceived a small paragraph in the Miners Journal of Saturday 18th inst., stating that the prosecution or suits commenced against John W. Bear, “had been withdrawn at the instance of the prosecutor, who admits that he acted under improper advice, and that Mr. Bear is busily engaged in taking Daguerreotypes at Orwigsburg.”  In reply to which, I beg leave to answer, that the withdrawal of the suits was at the instance of John W. Bear’s Counsel, which, after reflection and consideration, I yielded to, upon the payment of costs and expenses, and with the understanding that he, (Bear,) would leave the county in a short time, permanently.  With reference to my having admitted that I had acted under improper advice, this is entirely incorrect.—Before the suits were brought, as since, and at present, I conceive it to be my duty, and the duty of every parent in this and all communities, to try and save their children from the seductive snare of the aged and artful, who are disposed to offer violence to the young and unwary, altho’ at the expanse of broken hearts of parents, family, and friends.

Your humble serv’t, most respectfully,  James Staats.  Pottsville, May 21st, 1850.  

[1] The Life And Travels of John W. Bear, “The Buckeye Blacksmith.” P. 138-152. .

[2] Boston City Directory, Residence Listing.  Not recorded in Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

Beals, Alonzo H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1856                Opposite the Gardiner Hotel, Gardiner, Maine. [1]

1857                Address and Location Unknown, Maine.

1859-1860       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1857 October 8.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  October 8, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 42, P. 1.

Show & Fair Of The So. Kennebec AG. Society.  The Fifth Exhibition of this Society occurred at Gardiner, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 23d, 24th, and 25th ults.  We are indebted to the report of the Bath Tribune for the substance of the following account….

Paintings, Drawings, &c…

Best display of Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, dip.  A. H. Beals; for Photographs, $1, do; Painted Photographs, $1, Beals & Butman; Ambrotypes, 75c, H. M. Green.

1859 February 19.  Maine Rural.  (Gardiner, Maine.)  February 19, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

Notice.  Photographs And Ambrotypes.  (repeated six times.)  The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Gardiner and Vicinity that he has take the Gallery Formerly occupied by Beal’s, opposite the Gardiner Hotel, and is prepared to execute all work pertaining to the Photographic Art, In all its branches, in the Best Manner, And hopes by fair and honorable dealings to merit the public favor and patronage.  J. S. Variell, Gardiner, Jan. 22, 1857. 

Possibly A. H. Beal who was active in

N. D.-1853      86 Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

1854                Room over Hill’s Confectionery Store, Biddeford, Maine.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.