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Bartlett, Pliny

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856-1858       258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

N. D. Ninth Plate Ambrotype Advertising Card. 

Bartlett’s Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 258½ Washington Street, 3d door north of Avon Place, Boston.  Copying done in the most perfect manner and at the lowest price.

N. D. Ninth Plate Ambrotype Advertising Card. 

Bartlett’s Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 258½ Washington St.  (Sign of the Large Camera,) Boston.  Ambrotypes taken at all prices from 25 cents to $5.00.

1856 September 11.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 11, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 20, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1856.

1856 September 11.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  September 11, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 979, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 2, 1856.

1856 September 12.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 13, Whole No. 637, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 12 to October 10, 1856.

1856 September 12.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. L, No. 42, Whole No. 2604, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 12 to November 14, 1856.

1856 September 19.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  September 19, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 34. P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 19 to October 17, 1856.

1856 September 20.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  September 20, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 38, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 20 to October 11, 1856.

1856 October 21.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  Vol. 6, No. 301, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 18, 1856.

1856 October 22.  Bellows Falls Times.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 October 22.  Farmer’s Museum.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from October 22 to November 26, 1856.

1856 October 22.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 27, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..72c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 October 23.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 23, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 20, 1856.

1856 November 7.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  November 7, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 36, Whole No. 816, P. 4.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 7 to 28, 1856.

1856 November 27.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St., Boston.  (Third door North of Avon Place.)

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.40

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.50.

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including picture, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 November 27.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 31, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St., Boston.  (Third door North of Avon Place.)

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.40

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.50.

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00

And Upwards.  Lockets, including picture, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1856.

1857 July 10.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  July 10, 1857, New Series—Vol. 8, No. 23, P. 3.—Old Series—Vol. 24, No. 33.

Bartlett’s 25 Cent Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms No. 258½  Washington Street, Boston.  (Sign Of The Great Camera.)

1857 November 27.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  November 27, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 21, P. 3, New Series No. 73.

Bartlett’s 25 Ct. Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms No. 258 Washington street, Boston.  (Sign of the Great Camera)

Strangers from the country visiting Boston, who wish good pictures, will do well and save money by calling at our rooms.

N. B.—Copying done in the most perfect manner, and at the lowest prices.

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

Barnum, DeLos

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1857                2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1858                335 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1858                230 Commercial Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1859                365 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860                Address Unknown, Roxbury, Massachusetts.1

1856 April 5.  Manuscript.  Letter from D. Barnum to Scovill Manufacturing Company.  Collection of Scovill Manufacturing Company Records, Scovill II, Incoming Letters, vol. 2, p. 104.  Baker Library, Harvard University Graduate School in Business Administration.

Mr. Humphrey, Dear Sir In you (sic) journal for March 15, I Noticed a Call for a first class Daguerreotypist to go to California.  being desirous of visiting that Country I resolved to Answer your notice.  I have been in the business now 5 years & for the past year I have been at work for Messrs. Southworth & Hawes and I am at work there at present. & Shall continue to unless I go to California.  I am a Married Man & Shall take my wife with me.  If you have not found the man you want, And should you think fit to Answer this Stating particulars

Address.  D. Barnum 5½ Tremont, Row, Southworth & Hawes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, Boston

1857-1875.  Stereo Views.  By John S. Waldsmith, 1991.

List Delos Barnum as being active from 1857 to 1875.  Made early photographs of Boston

(ca. 1857) on ivory mounts with blind-stamped identification.  Most notable is his “American Historical Series” (1859) of more than fifty views of Revolutionary War landmarks in and around Boston.  These are on ivory mounts with ornate and fancy descriptive backs.  He also did a fine series of Saratoga and Niagara Falls Plus a series of Washington, D. C.

1858 January 22.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 3.

Wyman & Co., Photographic Artists, 335 Washington Street, cor. West Street, Boston.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, and every picture in the Art, executed in the neatest and most approved style.

Photographs colored in oil, or tinted in water colors in any style.  Particular attention given to copying.  H. Wyman.  Ja 22.   D. Barnum.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 19, 1858.

1860 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Awarded a Bronze Medal at the ninth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair for Stereoscopic Pictures.

1860 September 24.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 24, 1860, Vol. XXXI, No 9331,  P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views.  Mr. Delos Barnum of Roxbury has a fine show of Stereoscopic Views in Mechanics Exhibition.  These views are not only of a very high order of merit, but the subjects selected for illustration have special interest to our citizens.  Mr. Barnum last year published an historical series of 21 pictures of noted places in Eastern Massachusetts, which we commended to public attention at the time.  His list, besides those above named, now include eight views of the College buildings and private residences in Cambridge, sixteen views of Mount Auburn, three at Nahant, twelve of places at Franconia, twelve of Niagara, twelve of Buildings and squares in Boston, and others representing noted objects  in Canada, Michigan, Vermont, Greenwood Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, etc.  The whole forming a collection of about a hundred and twenty American views of great beauty and national interest.  Thomas Groom & Co. and the other dealers have these views for sale.

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

Andrews, John D.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1846                Central Exchange, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1850                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1851                Corner of Main and Front Sts., Harrington’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1853                15 & 16 Harrington Corner, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1854                16 Harrington Corner, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1854-1856       258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1857                173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1858-1867       2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1868-1878       63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1878-1912       178 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1846 September 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 26, 1846, Vol. 2, No. 57, P. 3.

Central Exchange Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscribers are prepared to prosecute the Daguerreotype Art in its most improved style.  Good Likenesses warranted.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Plates, Cases, Chemicals, & c. for sale.  Instructions given on the most reasonable terms.

White & Andrews, Worcester.                                                                      

Advertisement ran from September 26 to December 17, 1846.

1846.  The Worcester Historical Society Publications New Series.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.) Vol. 1, No. 8, April, 1935.  Published by the Worcester Historical Society Worcester, Massachusetts.  P. 438.  The Daguerreotype Art And

…During the year 1846 we find the firm of White and Andrews located in the Central Exchange.  They appear to have remained in business only for a brief period…

1849 July 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 26, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 47, P. 2. 

Father Mathew, This great Apostle of Temperance is supposed to be the greatest benefactor of his people now living, and it is supposed that the best place to get a Daguerreotype Likeness, in Worcester, is at the rooms in Waldo Block, as by devoting considerable attention to the wants of my customers, I have been enabled to satisfy the taste of those who have favored me with their patronage to a degree beyond my most sanguine expectations.

Those who are in want of Likenesses of themselves or their friends, will do well to call at my rooms before trying elsewhere, as, by having availed myself of the modern discoveries and improvements the art, I am prepared to take Miniatures and set them in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases which for beauty of finish, cannot be excelled in this city.

Also.  Copies of portraits, & c. at the shortest notice.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons in or out of the city.  Particular attention to the sitting of children.

N. B. Instruction in the Art on the most favorable terms.  Please call at No. 4 Waldo Block, up stairs. John D. Andrews, Worcester.                         

Advertisement ran from July 26 to October 27, 1849

1851 May 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 5, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 285, P. 2.

Great Daguerrian Palace in Worcester.  The citizens of Worcester and vicinity are respectfully informed that the City Daguerreian Company have fitted up, at great expense, one of the most magnificent Daguerrian Establishments in the United States.  A spacious and richly furnished Ante-Room will be open at all times for visitors who may desire to examine specimens, or who may wish Daguerreotypes , either for themselves or their friends.  The establishment will be under the supervision of

An Experienced And Skillful Artist, who, in this branch of the Fine Arts, has no superior in the country.  One of the apartments is fitted with a glass roof, which reflects a North Light, possessing; as every Artist knows, unrivaled advantages over every other description of light.     In the finishing of Daguerreotypes, and in other parts of the process of taking them, the proprietors have made improvements which are soon to be patented, and which are not in possession of any other establishment in the country.

Entire satisfaction will be guaranteed, and the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  Entrance to the Palace is on Harrington Corner.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to June 17, 1851

1851 August 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 74, P. 2.

“Daguerrean Palace!”—Corner of Main and Front Sts., Harrington’s Block.—This splendidly furnished establishment should be visited by citizens and strangers, as it is one of the finest Daguerrean establishments in the State; and it is destined to be the most popular place of the kind in Worcester.  Those who want a fine likeness should go to the “Place,” for a visit to the rooms, and the out-look is worth the cost of a picture.

1851 September 2.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 82, P. 2

Great Daguerrean Palace!—This truly magnificent place, corner of Main and Front Street, should be visited by the citizens, as it is a credit to the city, and by strangers, as it is a place of much interest, affording a fine view of the city: and the best possible view of the Hospital.  In addition to all this the finest Daguerreotypes are made to order, and at the lowest prices.

Advertisement ran on September 2 & 3, 1851

1853 March 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 23, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 173, P. 2. 

Great Daguerrean Palace, Corner Main and Front Streets.  All persons wishing to procure Good Daguerreotypes of themselves or their friends are invited to call at Nos. 15 and 16 Harrington Corner, where they can have a Likeness In a Perfect and Satisfactory Manner, On the most reasonable terms.  J. A. Andrews, Artist.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to August 8, 1853.

1853 September 2.  Barre Gazette.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 9, P. 3.

Andrews’ Daguerreotypes.  Rooms No. 15 & 16 Harrington Corner, Worcester, Mass.

All persons in want of the best pictures will do well to call at these rooms before going elsewhere.

Daguerreotypes, in every variety of style, and of superior tone and execution.

Remember, Nos. 15 & 16 Harrington Center.  Worcester, Mass.  Aug. 19, 1853

1857.   The Boston Almanac for the Year 1857.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Vol. XXII, n. p.

Andrews, Daguerreotype Artists, No. 335 Washington, Corner West Street,—Boston.

Miniatures Finely executed and neatly set in every style or size of Case or Locket, to suit the taste of the sitter, and at the lowest prices.

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

Allen, Charles V.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1854-1856       258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1856                173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1854 April 5.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 7288, P. 2.

The perfection of Daguerreotyping can be seen at Allen & Co.’s new rooms No. 258½ Washington street, where some of the best specimens of the art we have ever seen are daily carried away by the hundreds of delighted visitors who throng their unique and elegantly fitted up rooms.  The most reserved and courteous attentions are bestowed upon their patrons, by the several ladies and gentlemen employed at this popular establishment.

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

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to November 22, 1855.

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

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 26 to November 30, 1855.

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

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes in Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 24, 1855.

1855 November 21.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  November 21, 1855, Vol. XX, No. 31, P. 4.

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Also, Allen’s Photograph & Daguerreotype Rooms, 173 Washington Street, Nearly opposite Milk Street, Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.

1855 December 5.  Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 288, P. 3.

Allen’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St.  (Third Door North of Avon Place Boston.)

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality.  Allen’s Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, 173 Washington Street, (Nearly opposite Milk Street,) Chase’s Old Stand, Boston.  nov14.

Advertisement was recorded on December 5, 14, 21, 1855; February 4, 1856; March 8 & 21, 1856.

1856 February 15.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

N.[sic] Allen, Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, And Photographic Rooms, 173 Washington Street, …….Boston, Nearly opposite the head of Milk Street—Chase’s Old Stand.  Photographs made from Daguerreotypes by Allen.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 6, 1856.

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

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

1856 March 13.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 1, No. 5, P. 4.

C. V. Allen, Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, And Photographic Rooms, 173 Washington Street, …….Boston, Nearly opposite the head of Milk Street—Chase’s Old Stand.  Photographs made from Daguerreotypes by Allen.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to December 4, 1856.

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

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

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Recorded as G. V. Allen received a Diploma for Photographs & Daguerreotypes at the Eight Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1857.  Recorded in the Boston City Directory, residence sectionas a policeman.

1859 December 19.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 19, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9095, P. 2.

The Funeral of police officer Charles V. Allen will take place at Rev. Mr. Thayer’s Church, Warren street, tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 1 o’clock.

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

Adams, John S.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1846                115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1846 March 16.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 16, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 16, P. 3.

John S. Adams, daguerreotype Rooms, No. 115 Court Street, Corner of Sudbury St., Boston. Daguerreotype Miniatures taken at all hours of the day, without regard to the weather—either single or in groups—plain or colored—upon the most favorable terms.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, which for beauty of execution, superior finish and Legibility, cannot be excelled.  In these, every feature is fully brought out and distinctly seen, and the life-like appearance which Miniatures from this establishment assume, cannot fail to give the most perfect satisfaction.

By a new process they undergo, the proprietor is enabled to warrant them to retain their color and not to change in the least by exposure to the air or light.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, Plates, Cases, &c., for sale at low price and warranted.  Instruction for the use given gratis.  March 7. Advertisement ran from March 16 to April 7, 1846.

John S. Adams was recorded in 1846 in the partnership of Adams & Robinson.[1]

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

Abel, Henry I.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1841-1842       123 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[i]

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

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

Persons desirous of making themselves acquainted with the Photographic process, may receive such instructions as will enable them to take portraits, drawings, & c. in very brief space of time.  H.I. Able & Co., Successors to J. S. F. Huddleston & Co.        Advertisement ran from September 2 to December 15, 1841.

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association third exhibition fair in Boston, Massachusetts.

1841 September 26.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) Vol. XII, No. 3430, P. 2.

Mechanics Fair…Fine Specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures by H. J. Abel & Co.

1841 October 15.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 15, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3443, P. 2,

Daguerreotype.  Mr. H. I. Abell, (sic.) 123 Washington Street, has shown us some beautiful photographic miniatures, which indicate that he has attained to great perfection in this novel and ingenious process of transferring a person’s phiz to a silver plate, in considerable less than no time.  One great excellence in his miniatures is the distinctness with which the features are delineated.  Those who wish to see themselves as they are seen, have but to call at his room, and he will at any time show them up.

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

William Willard

Colorist, Portrait Painter, , ,

Ca. 1855          Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts

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

1856                5½ Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.

William Willard was recorded in two announcements in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C. and one entry from The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.  The first announcement appeared on December 18, 1855.  Henry Willard, a Boston artist of great merit, has taken a studio in the same building with Whitehurst’s Daguerreotype establishment, where he is painting the portraits of several of our distinguished men.

The second announcement appeared on December 22.  Fine Arts.—Visiting several studios this morning, we found the artists busy at their easels, apparently well content with the patronage they are receiving from an appreciating public…  Henry Willard, in the building with Vannerson, was at work on a portrait, in oils, of the Hon. Mr. De Witt, of Mass….

The entry appeared in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.  Willard, William (1819-1904)  Portrait painter; born March 24, 1819 at Sturbridge (Mass.)  died there November 1, 1904.  He was active in Boston during the 1850’s and exhibited at the Athenaeum Gallery.  The American Antiquarian Society owns his self-portrait and his portraits of Charles Sumner, Daniel Webster, and George Frisbie Hoar.  He also painted a panorama of Boston from Bunker Hill.  Weis Checklist of Portraits; Boston CD 1851-60; Swan, BA; Boston Evening Transcript, May 2, 1849 (courtesy of J. Earl Arrington).

William Willard is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  It is unknown if He was Associated with Southworth and Hawes or if he had a artist studio in the same building.

Robert H. Vance

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1846                91 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846                Morrill’s Block, Opposite Eagle Hotel, Dover, New Hampshire.

Robert H. Vance (from 1846-1851) in Boston he was in the partnership of Vance & Lerow, In Dover he was by himself, in New York City in 1851 his daguerreotypes were exhibited.    

The first advertisement appeared o February 26,1846 in the Daily American Eagle (Boston, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Pictures taken in any weather, and beautifully colored at extreme low prices.  Copies made from paintings, drawings, bust, and daguerreotypes in a beautiful style.  Pictures taken of deceased persons at one hour notice.

We have on hand a splendid assortment of Lockets, Frames, Cases, Breastpins, Bracelets and Rings, manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Students received on very moderate terms and furnished with instruments and stock of the first quality Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, Gilding, and every article used in the business constantly on hand, and furnished to the trade at wholesale prices, and warranted.  The rooms are free to all persons wishing to examine specimens.

Where several persons are taken in one family, a liberal discount will be made.  Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 91 Washington street, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s. Jewelry Establishment.

The second advertisement ran from April 30 to May 11, 1846 in The Daily Chronotype (Boston, Massachusetts Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street.

Pictures taken in any weather, at extreme low prices, and beautifully colored. We have also on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice.  Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished.  The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St.——Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s. Jewelry Store.

The third advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1846 in The Daily Chronotype

(Boston, Massachusetts).  Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street.

Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice.  Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished.  The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Store.

The fourth advertisement was clipped from unknown and undated newspaper with a publication date of May 30.1846.  Colored Miniatures By Daguerreotype.  R. H. Vance, Invites the attention of the citizens of Dover and vicinity to the splendid Miniatures which he is now executing at his Rooms.  In Morrill’s Block—Opposite Eagle Hotel. 

Possessing a thorough knowledge of the Art by a long and continued practice in the country and city, he feels perfect confidence in warranting satisfaction to all.  Pictures taken in any weather and beautifully colored.

I have also on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Those wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice.  Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished.  The Rooms are fee to all.

Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge. 

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 9 o’clock P. M. May 30.         

The first announcement appeared on June 2, 1846 in the Dover Enquirer (Dover, New Hampshire).  We would direct the attention of the reader to the advertisement of Mr. R. H. Vance, who will remain in town for a short time, for the purpose of accommodating those who may wish for Daguerreotype Miniatures, executed in the first style of the art.

The fifth advertisement ran from June 2 to September 22, 1846 in the Dover Enquirer.  Colored Miniatures By Daguerreotype.  R. H. Vance, Invites the attention of the citizens of Dover and vicinity to the splendid Miniatures which he is now executing at his Rooms.  In Morrill’s Block—Opposite Eagle Hotel. 

Possessing a thorough knowledge of the Art by a long and continued practice in the country and city, he feels perfect confidence in warranting satisfaction to all.  Pictures taken in any weather and beautifully colored.

I have also on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Those wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice.  Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished.  The Rooms are fee to all.

Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.  June 2.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 9 P. M.

The second announcement appeared on July 14, 1846 in the Dover Enquirer.  Those who wish for Daguerreotype Miniatures in the first style of the art, will do well to call on Mr. R. H. Vance, at his rooms in Morrill’s Block, Franklin square, without delay.  Mr. Vance will remain in town but a short time longer.

The six advertisement appeared on September 29, 1846 in the Dover Enquirer.  Miniatures.  R. H. Vance, grateful for past favors would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dover and vicinity, that he has made arrangements to close his Rooms by the 3d of next month, and any one wishing a good Daguerreotype Miniature of themselves or friends, will please call before that time, and he will be happy to wait upon them.  Dover, Sept. 29, 1846.

Any person wishing to engage in the Daguerreotype Business, will find this a rare chance for learning and supplying himself with the Materials, as I will sell out my whole stock at the very lowest prices, and give passion the 5th of next month.  R. H. V.

The seventh advertisement appeared on October 12, 1851 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerrean Panoramic Views Of California—Now on exhibition at No. 349 Broadway over Whitehurst’s Galleries, the above magnificent collection of pictures taken from nature by R. H. Vance.  Admission 25 cents; season tickets, 50 cents.

Robert H. Vance is published in other photographic directories. The above helps to clarify his time line.  The question is where did Vance go after leaving Dover, New Hampshire?  No advertisements have been found to suggest that he returned to Boston and the partnership of Vance & Lerow.  By June 2, 1846 (publication date May 15) John A. Lerow is advertising as Lerow & Co., 91 Washington Street, Boston.

Jesse & Gardner W. Stone

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1847                2 Gerould’s Building, Keene, New Hampshire.

1851                34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

Jesse & Gardner W. Stone were recorded in one Announcement and two advertisement in the New Hampshire Sentinel (Keene, New Hampshire), and one advertisement in the 1851 Boston City Directory. The announcement appeared on April 29, 1847. Daguerreotypes.–those who desire to have their likenesses transferred with “frightful accuracy” to a polished metallic plate, have ample room to choose. There are at least three good Daguerreotypist ow in town who have contracted with their principal agent, the Sun, for the right kind of light ad just enough of it. Messrs. Stone in Gerould’s block–Parker in Elliot’s buildings and Wilsons, a few doors north of the Cheshire House, are all ready to wait upon their customers, and will give them as good pictures as they will be able to get in the cities.

Those who wish a portrait by a very superior artist, should call upon Mr. Mason, portrait painter, at his rooms at the Cheshire House, where he will be happy to show some fine specimens of the art.

The first advertisement ran from April 29 to May 13, 1847.  J. & G. W. Stone’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 2 Gerould’s Block.  Persons desirous of obtaining Likenesses of themselves, or friends, or copies from Paintings, Portraits, and Miniatures, are respectfully invited to call, and examine a great variety of specimens.

Are arrangements are such, that we can take Miniatures of Children of almost any age, and decreased persons, either at our Rooms, or at private residences.

In boldness of character, beauty of expression, and delicacy of light and shade, we shall aim at the highest perfection possible.

Miniatures taken in any weather, and set in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Bracelets, and Rings, and warranted satisfactory Likenesses, or no charge.

American and German Instruments, and Daguerreotype Materials of all kinds for sale; and instruction given in the art.

The second advertisement ran from November 18 to December 2, 1847.  Dissolution.  This day dissolved, by mutual consent, the Copartnership known as the firm of J. & G. W. Stone, Daguerrean Artists.  All accounts settled by G. W. Stone.  Jesse Stone, Gardner W. Stone. Nov. 9, 1847.

A Card to the Public.  G. W. Stone would tender his thanks to his friends and the public for past favors and would inform them that he continues to take Plain and Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, in the neatest and most approved styles, and set in Pins, Bracelets, Lockets, Cases and Frames, at No. 2 Gerould’s Building.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

1851 Boston City Directory (Boston, Massachusetts).  Stone’s Daguerrian Rooms, No. 34 Tremont Row.  The facilities for executing likenesses,—single and in groups,—at the above rooms, are unsurpassed in the city.  Please call and examine specimens previous to sitting elsewhere.  J. Stone.  G. W. Stone.

Jesse and Gardner W. Stone are both known for working in Boston, Massachusetts.  Gardner W. Stone has previously appeared in the blog on March 28, 2021.  As I work through the New Hampshire newspapers I anticipate I will find them in other locations.

[1] 1851 Boston City Directory residence listing and advertisement.

Lorenzo H. D. Shepherd

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

c.1852-1853    299½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1853-1854       Rooms over Owen & Moulton’s Clothing Store, Saco, Maine.

Lorenzo H. D. Shepherd was recorded in two advertisements in the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine).  The first advertisement ran from August 30 to October 25, 1853.  New Miniature Rooms!  Chlorine Gas!  Bad Eyes cured in a few minutes, and pictures more beautiful and life-like than can be taken by the best operators with the old chemicals, (such as is used by the operators in York County), in the world.  Few there are that know any thing about it.

L. H. D. Shepherd, Having had an advantage that no other operator has had in York County in picture taking, and having recently practiced with the greatest operator in the Known World, Mr. Silsbee of Boston, whose pictures stood foremost recently in the World’s Fair held in New York, takes this opportunity to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and Biddeford, that he has located in Saco, where he has fitted and furnished Rooms in a better style than any in York County, Over Messrs. Owen & Moulton’s Store, Where he is prepared to take pictures better than can be obtained elsewhere.  Reference may be had to such as have sat many times in these towns and also in Portland, for pictures and without success, viz: Moses Emery, Esq., partner of S. V. Loring, Esq., Saco;—Umphrey Goodwin, Esq., who says he has had more than 10 pictures taken and never a good one before; Mr. Farwell, and others.

Pictures copied of all sizes; in the most perfect style.

A light, Transparent, the best in York County.  As for Size of Instrument and quality, None like it in York County.

Call and see.  Let the Premium Pictures be laid upon my Show Case.  Perfect satisfaction warranted or no sale.  Call and see.  L. H. Shepherd.

The second advertisement ran from November 1, 1853 to April 11, 1854.  New Miniature Rooms, Over Owen & Moulton’s Clothing Store.  Chlorine Gas Pictures!  Mr. Shepherd, having procured Mr. Colby’s Main Operator from Portland City, with himself, is prepared to put up pictures finer and as cheap as can be obtained in the County Of York.  Please call and see our specimens.

Lorenzo H. D, Shepherd is not recorded in other photographic directories.