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Howe Jr., Elias

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Douglass’ Building, over the Post Office, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.

1841 August 26.  The Magnolia.  (Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1841, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—It will be seen by the advertisement in to-days paper that Mr. Howe has taken rooms, and will exercise his art in furnishing those beautiful specimens of Natures painting, in this place for a few weeks.  We have seen specimens of his miniatures, and pronounce them the best we have ever seen.  We advise our friends to give him a call.

1841 August 26.  The Magnolia.  (Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1841, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Over The Post Office, Cambridgeport.  The Subscriber has taken rooms in Douglass’ Building, over the Post Office, Cambridgeport, and would call the attention of the Public, to Specimens of Photographic Miniature Portraits, Lately Executed By Him.

Having obtained his knowledge of the art under the tuition of an eminent instructor, and adapted his apparatus to conform to the latest improvements, he can assert with confidence, that a perfect likeness can be obtained by this beautiful process, in the short space of from twenty to thirty seconds.  Twenty minutes will suffice to take a miniature, set it in a case, and deliver it complete.

Portraits accurately Copied.   Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of obtaining a perfect and finished likeness, are respect‑fully invited to call, and examine for themselves, Being associated with a distinguished Professor of the art, in the city, the Subscriber can give instruction in every branch of the process, furnish apparatus, and all necessary materials, or pack them to order, in a state warranted to give Perfect Satisfaction, as low as can be obtained at any other place,

Persons wishing miniatures, will please make early application, as previous engagements will oblige the subscriber to close his establishment after a few weeks.  Elias Howe, Jr.

Advertisement ran from August 26 to October 14, 1841

Hawes, Charles Ebenezer

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C. 1841           Address Unknown, West Cambridge, Massachusetts.

C. 1841           Address Unknown, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1842                Address Unknown, Northampton, Massachusetts.

1842                Crandell’s Block, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1842                Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1843                Tallman’s Block, Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1843                110 Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1845                105 Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.[1]

1845                Rooms over the Post Office, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

1848                Liberty Hall, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1849-1852       Liberty Hall, Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1853-1854       Liberty Hall, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1853                Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1855                Corner of Purchase and William Streets, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1856                50 Purchase Street, corner Williams Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1859                Purchase Street corner Williams Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1860                Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1860                Purchase Street corner Williams Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1842 October 4.  Hampshire Gazette.  (Northampton, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1842, Vol. LVII, No. 6, Whole No. 4000, P. 3.

Letters remaining in the Post Office, Northampton, Mass., Oct 3, 1842…

Charles E. Hawes…

1842 December 7.  Taunton Whig.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  December 7, 1842, Vol. X, No. 52, P. 2. 

Photographic Miniature Rooms—Crandell’s Block.  Directly over Mr. Cooper’s Dressing Room, entrance from either street, Up Stairs.

C. E. Hawes, would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of this town, that he has taken the above rooms, for the purpose of taking Miniatures, by a new and beautiful process, never before exhibited here.  Those who are desirous of procuring an exact resemblance of themselves, or friends, in a few moments sitting will be waited upon as above, or if required, at their residences, should a number desire it.  His prices reasonable, and perfect satisfaction given or no pay exacted.  Specimens may be seen at the Bookstores or at his rooms.

1843 June 28.  New Bedford Register.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 28, 1843, Vol. V, No. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures.  The perfection to which the remarkable discovery of Daguerre has already been carried, is among the most beautiful triumphs of modern art.  pictures by means of the Daguerreotype are now produced in a few seconds, unsurpassed for truthfulness, and scarcely equalled in beauty by the efforts of the most skiful pencil.  We have had opportunities of examining many of these pictures, done at various establishments and by various of the most eminent professors in the art, but we have never examined any superior to those produced by Mr. Hawes, at his room, Tallman’s Block, Union St.  They have a clearness and distinctness which contrasts very strikingly things palmed off upon the community as Daguerreotype pictures, by the ignorant pretenders who have, heretofore opened their studios here, and taken in the public instead of taking their miniatures.  These pictures are also more durable than is generally supposed.  Mr. Hawes exhibits a number at his rooms produced some years ago, which are as perfect as when new.  Added to all their other excellencies the perfect likeness which is obtained by the Daguerreotype renders these pictures particularly valuable.  We cannot do our friends a better service than advise them to call at Mr. H’s. rooms, and examine the specimens which may there be seen.  

1843 August 4.  New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  August 4, 1843, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 5, P. 3.

For Three Weeks Only!  Hawes Daguerreotype Photographic Miniatures, Taken At Rooms No. 110 Union St. New Bedford Price—from $3.50 to $5.00, Two persons in one Picture, $6.00.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of this new and beautiful art.—All persons desirous of procuring exact likenesses of themselves or friends, can have an opportunity of so doing, and in a style, which, for durability, neatness of execution, and correct delineation of feature, is unsurpassed by any other method.

Advertisement was recorded on August 4 & 11, 1843.

1843 September 22.  New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1843, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures.  We are apt to set little value on what costs little.  Yet nothing is more absurd.  Nothing is more striking, the world over, than the difference between the intrinsic value of things and the labor producing them.  It is a distinguishing characteristic of genius, that what it elicits at a stroke is the most brilliant and admirable.  This is emphatically true in the art of painting.  The recent invention in engraving the imitation of statuary, is done by machinery.  The engravers tell us that they can set their machine at work on a head, go home to dinner, and when they get back fine the piece finished.  Daguerreotype pictures come within the range of these remarks.  They are done in a minute and yet they are not only perfect likenesses and true to nature, but have all the delicacy of miniature beauty.  The portraits are not only free from affectation, but have all the grace and ease of nature.  Neither are they wanting in the poetry of painting.  All that is necessary is to feel pleasantly and the expression will be pleasant.  These remarks have been drawn forth by an inspection of Hawes’ Daguerreotypes, at No. 110 Union street.  His short stay is giving him his hands full of employment.

1845 May 27.  New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1845, Vol. VII, No. 22, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Picture Gallery.  No. 105 Union St.—New-Bedford.  C. E. Hawes & Co. give notice to their friends and the public, that they have fitted up a Room expressly for a Public Exhibition Room, where all are invited to call and examine their beautiful specimens, that were taken with their new and improved apparatus.  They have also fitted an Operating Room, which enables them to take Miniatures at all times of the day, and as well in stormy and cloudy weather as in fair.  They have arranged the light so as to give them great advantage over all Daguerreotype artists.  It enables them to give to their pictures just such a shade as the sitter may prefer.  They will color their pictures if desired.

They keep always on hand, a large and splendid assortment of all kinds and sizes of Lockets, such as gold, gold plated, and gold washed.  Also, Morocco Cases and Rosewood Frames, &c., which will be sold very cheap, with or without a picture.

Mr. H. would say that they have Rooms over the Post office, at Nantucket, for the present.

No person is expected to pay for a picture, unless perfect satisfaction is given.

1848 September 29.  The New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  September 29, 1848, Vol. XLI, Whole No. 2140, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The Messrs. Hawes have now one of the best Daguerreotype establishments in the country.  Their enterprise, skill, and experience enable them to compete successfully with any artists in their profession.  Some of the finest specimens of the Daguerrian art ever produced may be seen in their picture gallery.

They have recently made great improvements in their establishment at Liberty Hall.  The picture gallery has been elegantly fitted up and furnished.  A new operating room has been built for the , containing both a side light and a sky-light, which can be used separately, or in conjunction with each other.  In planning their operating room they have consulted with the most distinguished members of their profession as to the best method of constructing it, and have adopted all the improvements, and combined all the excellencies, found in any establishment.

The sky-light, (which by the way, is the only one in this city,) is truly a great improvement.  The light striking from above is much more equally diffused over the person  of the sitter, than it is in the old method of operating.  It gives a rich mellow tone to the picture surpassing in beauty the finest engraving.  The finest countenance retains all its transparency of complexion and delicateness of expression.  The eye, so difficult in some persons to be taken well by the old method of operating, can be taken perfectly.  A much more pleasant and life like expression can be obtained by the sky-light than by the side or front light.  A side light, or a front light, is painful to the eye—hence that scowl and stern expression observable in most daguerreotypes.  The sky-light admitting the light from above, throws the eye partially into shade, and by relieving it from the strong glare, obviates that defect. 

Pictures can be taken by the sky-light free from that heavy shade on one side of the face, which is objectionable to some—and still blending sufficient of light and shade to please an eye of correct artistic taste.  One of the great excellences of the sky-light is its power of producing a perfect harmony of light and shade.

In taking groups of persons the sky-light possesses a very great superiority over a side or front light.

1848 November 1.  Independent Press.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  November 1, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  The subscribers would call the attention of the public to their Daguerreotype Establishment at Liberty Hall, in which great improvements have recently been made.  A new operating Room with a large sky-light constructed on the most approved scientific principles has been built expressly for their use.  The Sky-light (the only one in this vicinity) enables them to take Pictures in a style superior to any before taken in New Bedford.  With it they can operate with great certainty and accuracy in all kinds of weather and take groups of individuals—embracing both children and adults—in any number that may be desired.  They have spared no cost in furnishing their establishment with the Best Apparatus And All The Improvements In The Daguerrian Art.

A new and powerful Instrument has been imported for taking Groups and large Pictures.  Paintings and Pictures of all kinds copied without reversing.  Constantly on hand a good assortment of Gold Lockets, Cases, Frames, Plates and Chemicals, which they will furnish to operators at the lowest cash prices.  Pictures Taken At Reduced Prices.

The Public are invited to call and examine their specimens in the Picture Gallery, and the improvements in the Operating Room.  C. E. Hawes & Brother, Liberty Hall, New Bedford, at the Corner of Purchase and William Sts.

1850 November 22.  The New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1850, Vol. XLIII, Whole No. 2352, P. 2.

Improved Daguerreotypes.—It will be seen by an advertisement in our columns, that Mr. Hawes, whose skill as a Daguerreotypist is well known in this community, has introduced an improvement in the art by which the distinctness of the pictures are decidedly improved and the glare from the metallic surface is materially obviated.   The effect of this improvement may be seen at his rooms, at Liberty Hall.

1852 June 12, Before.  Engraving in C. Steele’s Collection.

Engraving of Rowland R. Crocker, Born April 8th, 1770 Died January 12th, 1852.  Engraved by J. C. Buttre, New York after a Daguerreotype by Hawes, New Bedford, Mass.

1853 May 4.  The Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 4, 1853, Vol. IV, No. 67, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The finest specimens of daguerreotypes we ever saw were taken by C. E. Hawes, at Liberty Hall.  He has recently made great improvements in the art.  No one takes better or more life-like pictures.

1854 November 17.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 17, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 46, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 18, P. 1.

Fire In New Bedford.—A serious fire occurred in New Bedford, on Thursday morning, the 9th inst.—It commenced about 5 A. M. in the south side of Liberty Hall, and was caused by a lamp in transparency, front of a restorateur [sic.] in the lower part of the building.  Liberty Hall was consumed and the following occupants were suffers by the fire…C. E. Hawes, daguerrean, loss $600—insured…

1855 May 30.  The Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 30, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 89, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Charles E. Hawes has reopened his Daguerreotype Operating Rooms and Exhibition Gallery, opposite his old stand, in the new building corner of Purchase and William streets.

Arrangements have been made for taking Pictures equally as well in stormy days as in fair.

The public are invited to examine his various Pictures in the Daguerrean Art, and their continued patronage respectfully solicited.

P. S.  Especial attention given to copying Pictures of all descriptions.   j13.

1855 October 4.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 4, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 39, P. 1.

Agricultural Fairs.  Reported For The Traveller.  Bristol County Agricultural Exhibition.  New Bedford, Sept. 26,  The annual Exhibition of the Bristol County Agricultural commences here to-day…

At Mechanics’ Hall are exhibited Domestic Manufactures and Fancy Articles.  A. B. (sic.) King of Taunton, exhibits some very good daguerreotypes; Charles E. Hawes of New Bedford, some good ones also, and some fine Photographs…

1857 January 9.  New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  January 9, 1857, Vol. L, No. 19, P. 2.

Portraits Of Rev. Dr. Peabody.—At the Daguerreotype establishment of Mr. Hawes, corner of Purchase and William streets, may be seen some excellent likenesses of the Rev. Dr. Peabody.  One is from an admirable Crayon portrait (a side view) and the other is a daguerreotype from nature.  We can speak very favorably of the fidelity of these pictures, as excellent portraits of our lamented friend and former pastor and as such, those who want a correct likeness of Dr. Peabody should call on Mr. Hawes and see them.

1857 August 7.  New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  August 7, 1857, Vol. L, No. 1, P. 1.

The Daguerreotype Art.—The public are not generally aware of the amount of skill, and judgement required to produce a good picture in this comparatively new and valuable department of the fine arts.  A correct likeness of a near and dear friend, is one of the most valuable of possessions; and on the other hand, an untrue picture is exceedingly repulsive.  We wish the correct lineaments of our friend’s face, and nothing more, nor less.  To ensure this [a] through knowledge, and long practice in the art is required.

Great improvement has been made in this art since its discovery, and it has now arrived to a degree of perfection, which its most sanguine admirers little expected a few years ago.

Among the enterprising young men who adopted this now and tasteful pursuit, Mr. Chs. E. Hawes, who has been for sixteen years engaged in it in New Bedford, was one of the earliest.  From a long intimacy with the art, Mr. Hawes has become one of the most skillful and successful artist in this country; in fact, we know of no one more so.  His likenesses in Ambrotype are the most elegant and artistic of any we have seen—they stand out like medallions, and the likeness has a most impressive and life like effect.  No artist, so far as the writer of this notice is aware, has paid so much attention to the light and shade of his pictures—so that the right complexion of the person shall be represented, and a soft and agreeable tone given to the likeness.

Many people suppose that any person can take a good likeness.  This is by no means the case.  Great care and skill are required, not only in the taking the likeness, but in the chemical operation thereafter, to develop the picture.  The greatest care, attention, and skill, and herein imperatively necessary.

In all these most important requisions (sic.) Mr. Hawes has for many years shown himself highly qualified.  We do not hesitate to say, that his pictures will bear a favorable comparison with those of the best artist in this or any other land.

Mr. Hawes is a native of Framingham, Mass., and with true New England sagacity, became one of the earliest to interest himself in his art.  Himself and a brother, both farmers, and mechanics, started with a machine of their own construction at West Cambridge—thence our fellow townsman went to Northampton, Greenfield, and other places having obtained from every reliable source, all the information that could be afforded in Boston and New York, by the advocates of Mons. Daguerre’s discovery.  In the year 1841, Mr. Hawes came to New Bedford, and during his sixteen years experience has devoted himself unremittingly to his profession.  Mr. Hawes attends personally to his business, assisted by Mr. Lowden, one of the most faithful and intelligent operators in the business.

In conclusion we would state as a matter of justice to this excellent artist, as well as the public. That Mr. H. not only was the first to introduce the Daguerreotype into New Bedford, but also that elegant and improved style of the art, the Ambrotype.  In this department of his business he took the First Prize at the Bristol Co. Fair two years since.

1858 October 26.  Whaleman’s Shipping List and Merchant Transcript.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  October 26, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 33, P. 2.

Ship Harvest, of Nantucket, 360 tons, has been purchased by Charles E. Hawes, Esq., of this city and will hereafter hail, and be continued in the whaling business from this port.  She will not be fitted until next spring.

1859 July 8.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  July 8, 1859, Vol. X, No. 111, P. 3.

Lost or left by mistake, in Mr. Hawes’ Daguerreotype Saloon, a nice Lace Cape.  Any one having taken said Cape or having it in their possession, are requested to leave it at 86 Middle street, without delay.

1859 November 15.  Whaleman’s Shipping List and Merchant Transcript.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  November 15, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 36, P. 2.

Sale Of Ships.—Ship Draper, of this port, with all her whaling gear, has been purchased by Charles E. Hawes, and will probably be continues in the whaling business, and fitted next spring.

1860 February 11.  The Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 11, 1860, Vol. X, No. 297, P. 2.

Fires…A little before six o’clock this morning fire was discovered in the daguerrean rooms of Mr. Charles E. Hawes, in the second story on the building on the north-east corner of William and Purchase streets.  The firemen rallied promptly, and though the fire had gained considerable headway it was confined to that portion of the building.  Mr. Hawes had a large stock of material on hand which was almost wholly destroyed.

The first floor was occupied by Messrs. Little & Allen, dealers in carpeting.  Their stock was all removed, sustaining but a trifling damage.  The building is owned by Mr. Allen and Mr. Hawes.  Mr. H. had an insurance on his portion of the building, but Mr. Allen was uninsured.  The building was valued at about $1200, the damage to which will not exceed $200.  The stock of Mr. Hawes was insured for $1200 through J. S. Tillinghast, which will cover his loss.

1860 February 18.  The Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 18, 1860, Vol. XI, No. 4, P. 2.

Insurance Settled.—We understand that Mr. Joseph S. Tillinghast has settled the claims for insurance on the damage by fire…  The claim for damage to Mr. Hawes’ building on the corner of Purchase and William street, has also been adjusted to the satisfaction of all parties.

1860 May 5.  The Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 5, 1860, Vol. XI, No. 69, P. 2.

Good Pay vs. Bad Pay.—Mr. Editor:—Having had some “fiery trials” and practical experience attendant thereon, in settling with the various Insurance Companies from whom I have obtained Policies of Insurance, I deem it a pleasing duty to refer to the subject through your columns.  In 1855, my property was destroyed by the burning of the old Liberty Hall building.  I held a policy thereon for which I paid the premium, and as far as I know, complied with the rules and regulations of the Company.  At the proper time I presented my claim, expecting the loss to be paid with the same promptness and cheerfulness with which I paid the premium, but judge of my surprise to have my claim rejected!  And after months of anxiety and hope deferred, I consulted a legal adviser, whose recommendation was, that rather than have a vexatious law suit I should take up with their offer,—it being a sum less about what it would cost to prosecute my claim in a Court of Justice.  This I was obliged to do, and this I learn has been the experience of several in this city since.

In contrast with the above I will further state that in February last I was again  unfortunate in having my property enveloped in the flames, from which very little was saved.  This time I was fortunate possessor of three policies of insurance, obtained through the agency of Mr. Joseph S. Tillinghast, one on my building, and two on my stock in trade.  The one on the building from the New England Fire and Marine Ins. Co., of Hartford, was paid immediately, and the two on stock in trade by the Springfield Fire and Marine, and the Western Massachusetts Ins. Co. were promptly paid when due.

The contrast in the treatment towards me in the two cases above alluded to is so great that I take great pleasure in recommending my friends and fellow citizens who may wish insurance on their buildings or goods, to the agency of Joseph S. Tillinghast, No. 58 North Water street, where they may expect to be honorably and fairly dealt with, and if unfortunately like myself, obliged to pass through the flames, may promptly and cheerfully expect a plaster as large as the burn, in the shape of a Draft on some good Insurance Company or Bank, which is the only known antidote for such sufferings.  Yours Truly, Charles E. Hawes.

1864 June 21.  Whaleman’s Shipping List and Merchant Transcript.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  June 21, 1864, Vol. XXII, No. 16, P. 2.

Ship Mary Wilder, of this port, 213 tons was sold at auction 18th inst. to Charles E. Hawes, of this city, for $7,125.

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

Harley, Parker C.

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1859                Main & Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1860-1861       Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]

1860-1861       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1863                Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge,                                      Massachusetts.1

1865                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1

1859 May 28.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 28, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 22, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art—We are pleased at all times to note advancement and give credit wherever it is due.  Wishing to send some ambrotypes to a foreign correspondents, we repaired to Boston to have a proof of our physiognomy transferred to glass in as good a style as possible, engaged the services of one of her best artist, and got what we thought good pictures; but, happening to show them to a somewhat critical friend, he offered to take us here in Cambridgeport and give us something better if we would just take the trouble to go and sit for it.  We did so, and when it was done, we had to acknowledge that Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, at the corner of Main and Inman streets, had carried off the palm and had given us the best impression; and we would advise all who want a life-like picture to give them a call.

1859 August 6.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 3.

Photography.  Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, Grateful for the past patronage, take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the citizens of Cambridgeport and vicinity.  They have now connected another spacious saloon with their former one, at the Corner of Main and Inman Streets, nearly opposite the City Hall, Cambridgeport.  Particular attention given to copying small pictures into Photographs.  Photographic views of residences, small pictures for Lockets, Pins, &c., neatly executed.  Photographs taken on the most reasonable terms, and warrab=nt perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Pictures for 25 cents and upwards.  Please call and examine for yourselves.

The best time for children is from eight to three.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to October 29, 1859.

1859 October 29.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 44, P. 2.

Photography.—It may not be generally known that we have in our city two good photograph artists who really understand their business.  We refer to Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, corner of Main and Inman streets, nearly opposite the City Hall.  All who wish a good picture at a low price, had better give them a call, instead of going to Boston, paying more and getting no better satisfaction, for we have recently seen some pictures that defy competition.  See advertisement in another column.

1860 August 28.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 34, P. 2.

We have seen a very excellent Photographic likeness of the late William Loughrey, just taken by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, of this city, which does the  artist great credit.

1861 February 2.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 3.

Deaths.  In this city—28 ult., Mrs. Eliza W. Carney, wife of Parker C. Harley, 33 years.

1861 June 15.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, photographers, opposite City Hall, have presented us with a photograph of the Chronicle Building.  It is very creditable to their skill as artists.  The photograph was handsomely painted by Mr. J. Spaulding Keith—a young artist of much promise.  He may be found at a room in the Chronicle building, where this photograph and some other specimens of his work may be seen.

1862 February 2.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.

Fire.—On Monday morning last, just as the members of the city government had assembled for organization, a fire commenced in one of the two daguerreotype saloons, on Main Street, opposite City Hall.  Both saloons were badly injured, and the loss will probably amount to about $200.  They belonged to Messrs, Harley and Metcalf.

1862 February 2.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 3.

A Card.  We the undersigned would tender to the Fire Department and citizens our grateful acknowledgements for their prompt arrival to arrest the conflagration of our Photographic Saloons.  Also, we feel grateful for the patronage of the citizens and public, and hope soon to be located to serve them again.  Harley & Metcalf.

1863 February 14.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1863, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 1.

From the 38th Mass. Regiment.  Company F, Capt. Rundlett.  Camp Kearney, Carrolton, La., Jan. 29, 1863.  Mr. Editor.—Since our departure from  Baltimore, my pen has been quite…

About half-way between the grave yard and our camp, Yankee enterprise had exhibited itself by adding an L to an island cabin, and locating therein an ambrotype saloon—but, as it was beyond the reach of any but a few lucky ones, the speculation could not have been very remunerative.  The specimens I saw from there would hardly pass muster as other than caricatures beside those from our Cambridge artists, Messrs Harley & Metcalf…

1864 January 23.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1864, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city—14th inst., by Rev. H. F. Harrington, Mr. Parker C. Harley to Miss Cordelia S., daughter of A. H. Read, Esq. all of Cambridge.  No cards.

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

Cooke, Joseph Parson

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1842.               Amateur photographer made calotype in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]

From Harvard Magazine (Cambridge, Massachusetts) January-February 1981, Vol. 83, No. 3, p. 41.  At That Moment In Time.  Harvard’s photo archives, explored by Christopher S. Johnson, Fourteen in a series.

Josiah Parsons Cooke (1827-1894) Took these Calotype photographs of the Boston Museum on Tremont Street and part of city hall (or was it the old courthouse?) around 1842.

In 1842, Cooke was just fifteen.  No matter.  Photography itself was only three.  Daguerre’s silver-plate process (the daguerreotype) and William Fox Talbot’s paper-negative process (the calotype or talbotype) had been made public in 1839.  The daguerreotype, because of its subtle gradations of tone, its microscopic grain, and its awesomely high definition, became the popular favorite.  The calotype, in which a harsh granite like image emerged from a haze of paper weave, mottling, blotches, and even watermarks, would not be fully appreciated until Impressionism had accustomed critics to form that dissolved in a mist of texture.  By then both calotype and daguerreotype had long been obsolete.

The calotype was patented in England and the United States; the daguerreotype was patented only in England.  Calotype licenses came dear, and for the Americans the daguerreotype was free.  Commercial common sense made the American calotype a rarity.

Still, a calotype was more easily made than a daguerreotype.  Writing paper dipped in solutions of table salt and silver nitrate was less expensive (and less deadly) than a silver plate fumed with vapors of iodine and mercury.  A few American amateurs—well beneath the notice of the patentee—tried their hand at calotype.

The earliest were Samuel Longfellow (younger brother of the poet) and Edward Everett Hale (author of “The Man without a Country”), who,  in the spring of 1839—their senior year at Harvard—succeeded in calotyping Harvard Hall from the window of Hale’s room in Massachusetts Hall.  Hale was seventeen at the time.  In February of 1840, M. Carey Lea, then seventeen years old, exhibited forty of his calotypes to the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.  In 1842, the Boston inventor William F. Channing, at a relatively mature 22, published an account of his own simplified version of the calotype process.

Though last, Josiah Cooke, at fifteen, was the youngest of these young experimenters; and of them all, his images alone survive.  Photo historian Robert Taft, in Photography and the American Scene, concludes that “they are among the earliest American negatives still in existence.

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

Cathan, Lucius H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

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

1848                113 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 

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

1850                Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1853                Broadway, South Boston, Massachusetts.

1857                Address Unknown, Townshend, Vermont.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 30 to September 27, 1843.

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

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

Advertisement ran March 16 and April 10, 1848.

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

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

Advertisement ran March 17 and April 14, 1848.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 24 to April 21, 1848.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 28 to April 25, 1848.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ca.1852.  Unknown source p. 213.

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

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

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

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

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

Cannon, John

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

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

1846                190 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

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

1846                109 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1847                139 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1847-1848       247 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

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

1849                99 Court, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                                    

1850                17 Hanover, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850                Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.                                               

1851                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

1852                20 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1853                113 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1                                               

1856-1860       Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1                                  

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 8 to May 8, 1846.

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

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

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

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

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 7 to February 4, 1847.

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

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

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

The public are respectfully invited not call and examine specimens.

1847 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  September 1847.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 12 to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Clark Moore

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849                Essex Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1851                Rooms in Mr. Cook’s Block, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1852-1853       Bank Building, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1853                Rooms over Mr. Hampton’s Jewelry Store, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1854                447 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Clark Moore was recorded in eight advertisements and eight announcements in the Cambridge Chronicle (Cambridge, Massachusetts).  The first advertisement ran from December 13 to 20, 1849.  For a short time only!  Bay State Daguerreotype Saloon on Wheels!

Mr. C. Moore respectfully informs the inhabitants of Cambridge that he has arrived with superior arrangements for the production of First Class Daguerreotype Likenesses, And has located himself on Essex street, Cambridgeport, near the City Hall.

This Saloon having been built expressly for the business and the arrangements are such that it is believed pictures can be produced which are not inferior to the best specimens of the art.  He has also secured, and is using the Patent Gilding Process by which a transparent coating is formed over the picture, preserving it in all its original brilliancy, unimpaired by age, and warranted never to fade by exposure to the light or air.

Pictures taken from Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Busts—also from deceased persons and invalids at their residences if requested.

The second advertisement ran from September 6, 1851 to November 22, 1851.  Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. C. Moore, Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of the City of Cambridge and vicinity, that he has recently fitted up a Room in Mr. Cook’s Block, next door to the Bank, Cambridgeport, with a splendid Sky Light, by which he is now enabled to take Pictures in the short time of four seconds, and he is as usual, prepared to take Likenesses in a manner superior to any offered in this place, by a process entirely original.

He is enabled to obtain good Pictures in almost any kind of weather, in proof of which statements he invites the attention of all to his Gallery, to examine specimens.  Prices as low as can be found in any other city.

Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Bust, & c. & c., From deceased persons and invalids, at their residence if required.

The first announcement appeared on October 4, 1851. Those of our readers who wish to secure a good daguerreotype for themselves or friends would do well to call on Mr. C. Moore, whose office is next door to the Bank on Main Street, where specimens can be seen and where they can secure as good a portrait as at any other establishment.  Mr. M. is one of our own citizens and should be encouraged.  Read his advertisement.

The second announcement appeared on January 3, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—Those of our citizens who wish for a good daguerreotype picture are referred to the advertisement of Mr. Clark Moore, in another column.  Mr. Moore in eminently successful in copying the “human face divine”.—Our citizens are invited to call at his rooms, over the Post Office, and examine specimens.

The third advertisement ran from January 3, 1852 to May 1, 1852.  C.  Moore’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, Bank Building, Cambridgeport.

Good Portraits taken in almost any kind of weather.—Miniatures taken at 75 cents and upwards.

The third announcement appeared on March 27, 1852.  Mr. C. Moore, Grateful for past favors, would respectfully give notice that his Daguerrean Room will shortly close!   

All persons in want of Good Portraits of themselves or their friends, are respectfully invited to call. Delay no longer; life is uncertain; secure the shadow while the substance is here!  How often it is that we put it off while life fades, and is gone to be here no more!  When, for only a dollar or two a picture can be taken which will not fade, and will stand for any age.  Room in the Bank Building, Cambridgeport

The fourth announcement appeared on November 20, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—There is nothing around which affection clings more fondly than the features of those we have loved who have gone from us.  To have these features vividly imprinted before us, as it were a living picture to which we may again and again recur, is a solace the value of which those only can know who have enjoyed it.  The process of M. Daguerre, which from him has taken the name of the daguerreotype, has conferred upon the world this blessing, and placed within the means of all the possibility of securing likenesses of friends while they live, to remain with us after they have departed.  The general advantages of this process are to well known to need repetition.  Some objections which are urged against it are more than over balanced by the advantages, besides that they are, for the most part, removed by a skilled operator.

Our citizens have enjoyed, and still enjoy, an excellent opportunity for securing good likenesses of themselves and friends, at the studio of Mr. Clark Moore, in the Bank Building, in Ward Two.  The experience of Mr. Moore eminently qualifies him to take good pictures, while the large number who have secured likenesses through his means, attest the success of his efforts.  His pictures are devoid of that stiffness of which complaint is sometimes made, and in point of finish and general execution they are equal to those by the most celebrated daguerreotypists.  The likenesses of many of our citizens, true to the life, may b e seen at his rooms.  Children of every age, group, and single likenesses are taken by him, and the most perfect satisfaction secured.  His rooms are admirably adapted for the purposes of light and shade

We write for the benefit of our fellow citizens.  Many neglect, while the opportunity is offered them, what at some subsequent period they most deeply regret.  Parents may now secure the features of their children, which in after years shall be objects of interest to both; children may secure those of their parents; friends may thus secure their presence with friends, though they themselves may be absent.  Should any be induced by what we have written to secure the pictures of those they love we doubt not they will subsequently remember our suggestions with gratitude.

We would recommend all who desire to secure daguerreotypes to call upon Mr. Moore; all that experience and the most assiduous attention can secure will be secured by him.  His prices are moderate, and, with his pictures, will not fail to give satisfaction.

The fourth advertisement ran from December 11 to December 18, 1852.  A Rare Chance.  Daguerreotype Establishment For Sale.  The Subscriber is about to leave the place and would like to dispose of his establishment, consisting of a full apparatus for the Daguerreotype Business.  The room is not inferior to any in Boston, having an excellent skylight.  This is a good chance for any one that would like to go into the business, a knowledge of which can be acquired in a short time.  C. Moore, Bank Building, Cambridgeport.

The fifth advertisement ran from June 4 to July 2, 1853.   Daguerreotype Rooms.  Removal.  The Subscriber has removed from his old stand on the corner of Main and Essex Street, to the commodious Rooms [517] Main street, over Hampton’s Jewelry Store, up only one flight of stairs.

He has been making important in his establishment, and is now prepared tom furnish Daguerreotypes of individuals or Groups, at all times, and at reasonable prices.

The public is invited to call at his rooms, and examine specimens.  C. Moore.

The fifth announcement appeared on June 25, 1853.  We had intended, several weeks since, to call the attention of our citizens to the removal of Mr. Moore’s Daguerreotype to the spacious chambers directly over Mr. Hampton’s Jewelry Store, and a few doors east of the bank on Main street.  His arrangements for taking likenesses, singly and in groups, are of the most perfect character; and his rooms, being up only one flight of stairs, will form an additional inducement with many to give him a call.  We hope he may be amply repaid for the great outlay he has made.

The sixth advertisement ran from June 4 to July, 2, 1853.  Daguerreotype Rooms.  Removal.  The subscriber has removed from his old stand on the corner of Main and Essex Street.  To the commodious 417 [447] Main Street over Hampton’s Jewelry Store up only one flight of stairs.

He has been making important improvements in his establishment and is now prepared to furnish daguerreotypes of individuals or groups at all times and at reasonable rates.

The public is invited to call at his rooms and examine specimens.   C. Moore, Cambridgeport, June 2, 1853

The sixth announce appeared on June 23, 1853.  We had intended, several week since, to call the attention of our citizens to the removal of Mr. Moore’s Daguerreotype to the spacious chambers directory over Mr. Hampton’s Jewery Store, and a few doors east of the bank on Main Street.  His arrangements for taking likenesses singly and in groups, are the most perfect character; and his rooms, being up only one flight of stairs, will form an additional inducement with many to give him a call.  we hope he may be amply repaid for the great outlay he has made.

The seventh advertisement ran from December 10, 1853 to February 18, 1854.  Daguerreotype Rooms.  Mr. C. Moore respectfully informs the inhabitants of this city that he still continues in his Room, opposite the Hourly Office, Cambridgeport, for the purpose of taking first-class Daguerreotype.  Mr. M. would also state that he has made many important improvements in the Art and is ready to give his entire attention to the business, and hopes to have his share of patronage.  He likewise takes Likenesses from Daguerreotypes, painted Portraits, Busts and Engravings; also from deceased persons at short notice.

The seventh announcement appeared on December 17, 1853.  Daguerreotypes.—Those of our friends who are desirous of having Daguerreotype likenesses taken of themselves or friends cannot do better than to call on Mr. C. Moore, at his rooms, opposite the Hourly Office, Main street.  Mr. M. is an experienced master of his art, and in our judgment is excelled by few of his profession.  For further particulars see advertisement in another part of our paper.

The eight advertisement ran from March 18, 1854 to April 8, 1854.  Daguerreotypes For 50 Cents!!  C. Moore is now prepared to take Daguerreotypes expeditiously by machinery, and an entirely new process, for the very low price of 50 cents!  Daguerrean Gallery, Main Street, opposite the Hourly Office, Cambridgeport.

The eighth announcement appeared on April 15, 1854.  Daguerreotype Views—Mr. C. Moore has recently taken very fine views of buildings and streets in the vicinity of his daguerreotype rooms, among which is one of the Chronicle building, owned by Mr. Joseph A. Holmes.  Mr. M. will be happy to exhibit these views at his rooms, Main Street, opposite the hourly office, and to contract for similar views with any of our citizens.

Clark Moore is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1852-1854.

Elbridge G. McElroy

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847                Near Lower Mills, Dorchester, Massachusetts.[1]

1850                Brattle Square, over Whitney, Brackett & Co.’s. Store, Cambridge,                           Massachusetts.

1850-1851       Barker’s Building, Turnpike and Fourth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts.

1853                Park Street, near Harrison Square Depot, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.

1853                Near the Methodist Church, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.

1854                Near the Town Hall, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.

1856-1860       Address Unknown, Dorchester, Massachusetts.1

1865                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1

Elbridge G. McElroy was recorded in A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900, three advertisements and five announcements.  The first advertisement ran from February 1 to April 19, 1850 in the South Boston Gazette (Boston, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes!  If you want a good likeness of yourself or friends, please call at Barker’s Building, Turnpike street, where E. G. McElroy will be pleased to wait on you, and warrants a good likeness or no charge; having had long experience in the art, he is confident that he can execute pictures in as good style as can be obtained elsewhere,—cloudy weather no objection.

The second advertisement ran from May 9, 1850 to May 23, 1850 in the Cambridge Chronicle  (Cambridge, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes!!  E. G. McElroy.  Has taken rooms for a short time over Whitney, Brackett & Co’s. store, Brattle Square, Old Cambridge, for the purpose of taking Miniatures, having had long experience in the art, he is prepared to execute Likenesses in as good style as can be obtained elsewhere, all pictures taken in his rooms are warranted not to fade, to give good satisfaction, and taken equally in cloudy weather.

The first announcement appeared on February 22, 1851 in the South Boston Gazette.   McElroy, at his rooms corner of Turnpike and Fourth streets, is taking splendid miniatures.  Give him a call if you wish to be well served.

The second announcement appeared on April 26, 1851 in the South Boston Gazette.  We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. McElroy the Daguerreotype-man.  Just give him a call, and if you are not satisfied drop in at our sanctum and we’ll give you a quit-deed on our hat.  He informs us that he intends to remove before long, so if you want to get a picture, just walk up in double quick time.

The third advertisement ran from April 26 to May 3, 1851 in the South Boston Gazette. Daguerreotypes! At barker’s Building, Corner Turnpike and Fourth street, Only for a short time longer.

E. G. McElroy would respectfully inform the citizens of South Boston, that he is prepared, (having had long experience in the business,) to execute Pictures in every variety of style, warranted not to fade, to give good satisfaction, and taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Prices reasonable.

The third announcement appeared on April 2, 1853 in the South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  Daguerreotypes.  Those of our readers who would secure perfect pictures of themselves and friends, would do well to step in the saloon, of Mr. McElroy, located on Park street, near Harrison Square Depot.

The fourth announcement appeared on April 30, 1853 in the South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  Daguerreotype Saloon.  Now is your time, friends, of Port Norfolk, Neponset, Squantum, &c., for you to get perfect pictures of yourself and friends.  Mr. E. G. McElroy’s Saloon is stationed near the Methodist Church, and himself at home ready to greet you.

Mr. M. is one of the best artists in his profession out, and all may depend upon prompt and faithful attentions.

Go soon or you lose him.  All pictures warranted no to fade and to give entire satisfaction.  Price—one Dollar and upwards, according to the style.

The fifth announcement appeared on July 22, 1854 in the South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  Daguerreotypes.—Go, friends, to Mr. E. G. McElroy’s Saloon, near the Town Hall, and secure a perfect life-like picture of yourselves and friends.  There is a striking peculiarity about Mr. McElroy’s pictures—they are all very handsome.  Go quick or lose him.

Elbridge G. McElroy is recorded in other photographic directories, the newspapers help to fill in some of the gaps from the city, county,  regional  and state directories.

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.  1847 identified as E. G. McEllery.