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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.

Hawes, Albert Francis

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

c.1849-1854    Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854                Express Building, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1855                Bank Exchange, Taunton, Massachusetts.[2]

1856                Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts.2

1857-1864       6 Exchange, Taunton, Massachusetts.2

1865                Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts.2

Albert Francis Hawes born April 19, 1821, died February 14, 1897. Married Emily R. Brown May 16, 1877.  She was born in 1848, died September 5, 1903.  Both are buried in Dell Park Cemetery, Natick, Massachusetts. Brothers Josiah Johnson Hawes & Charles Ebenezer Hawes.

1854 September 1.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 1, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 35, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—It will be seen by his advertisement that Mr. A. F. Hawes has opened a new Daguerreotype Saloon in Davenport & mason’s new Express Building, where he is prepared to execute work in a very superior manner.  He has fitted up a very elegant saloon, and all who call upon him, will, we think, find his establishment one everyway worthy of Patronage.

Our next-door neighbor—Mr. King, has also a few words to his old friends this week.  He is so well known to all, that he requires no recommendation from us.

1854 September 1.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 1, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 35, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 3.

New daguerreotype Rooms.  Mr. A. F. Hawes, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Taunton and vicinity that he has taken Rooms in Davenport & Mason’s, New Building, next door to the Taunton Bank, up stairs, which he has leased for the term of three years and fitted up expressly for the Daguerreotype Business, where he has a large stock of plain and rich fancy cases of every style and price, from $1.25 to $20 each.  With the best apparatus to be obtained, he flatters himself that he will be able to do as good work as can be done in the country; and grateful for the patronage he has received, respectfully solicits a continuance of the same.

All work done at my Rooms, I warrant to give perfect satisfaction, or no sale.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to 29, 1854.

1854 September 15.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 37, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 4, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:—The time was, and it is yet within the remembrance of every adult, when the only means of preserving the likeness of dear relatives and friends was by means of the portrait, so expensive that its possession was deemed a luxury, and enjoyed only by the rich.  But now how changed None, however slender the means, are denied the opportunity of possessing on plate, enduring as the product of the artists pencil, the form, features and expression of those whom in life we loved, and whose memory now we fondly cherish.

The Daguerrian art did not, as the goddess Minerva from the head of Jupiter, at once spring into perfect proportions and symmetry; but like all other arts, has slowly, but perseveringly attained, by a discipline of about fifteen years, its perfect degree of excellence and beauty.  ‘Twere a wonder, surely, by the exhibition of Medusa’s head, to transform the object into stone, a wonder greater, by the exhibition of oneself to fix indelibly its like, living, breathing, almost speaking, upon the sensitive tablet.

The preceding remarks, together with the following, were suggested by the recent opening of Hawe’s Daguerrian Rooms, over the Express Office of Messrs. Davenport & Mason.

The city, sir, has removed to the country, and we wish to inform you and the country of it.  Said one, and no mean critic,—“Such rooms cannot be found in Massachusetts, out of Boston, and I know of but one there equal to them, but in no degree superior.”  Mr. H. has, in the preparation of his rooms, had special regard to convenience and elegance, sparing no expense for the attainment of both.  Designing to become a fixture in this community, he only wishes to share with his brother in the reception of public patronage.  Mr. H. brings with him the experience of five years, laboriously acquired in one of the oldest and most popular establishments in Boston.

As we enter, from the “Court Side” of Main street, the lower door, we are greeted by many familiar faces, themselves well pleased, seem to invite us in.  As we examine the specimens that line the passage way, curiosity and pleasure insensibly allure us up, step by step, till before we are aware, we have reached the floor of the rooms.  The door at the left introduces us into a room of moderate dimensions, well and tastefully furnished.  This is the common reception room, containing a show case, in which are exhibited miniatures cases of all sizes, patterns, descriptions, and of course prices.  The room, however, is but the anti-chamber to the spacious and elegant drawing room.   This is the room of the suite.—furnished complete with splendid sofas, mirrors, chairs, tables &c., all of costly material, neatest styles, and highest finish.

Adjoining and continuous with this, is the operating room, which, whenever occasion requires, can be entirely disconnected by letting fall the ample folds of rich damask curtains.  These with the ornaments above and around enhance the beauty and of fact of the rest.

Throwing aside now the curtains, we enter the operating room.  There is but little here to attract, save the Camera of various sizes, standing on tripods around, the large screens on either hand and above for regulating the quantity and modifying the intensity of the light, and other nondescript fixtures, to gather with the magnificent carpet which also covers the floor of other rooms.  Ascending two or three steps you then enter the sanctum of Mr. H.  Here more objects are visible than can now be described; but within this, like a nest of boxes, is the innermost retreat of all, where neither eye nor step of the vulgar can intrude.

The style of the pictures taken by Mr. H. differ in some respect from those ordinarily met with, in respect to greater softness and deeper tone of expression; the transition of light and shade being less abrupt but none the less pleasing.

In the perfection of any daguerrian specimen much depends upon the ease and grace of position; for however distinct and perfect the features and expression of the countenance may be, if the body, arms or hands are in a constrained and awkward position, the eye is offended, the picture rejected and the artist disesteemed.  In these respects Mr. H. will yield the palm to none.

Mr. H. being by his experience and opportunities initiated into the most recent improvements in his art and possessing Cameras of different sizes and other necessary appliances, is prepared to take pictures of any desirable size, either singly or in groups, also those in which the bust alone appears or those of smaller size suitable for breast-pins, lockets or finger rings.

Much more might be told, but this must suffice; and now we close this communication by advising those wishing daguerreotypes to visit the rooms of Mr. Hawes and verify our description.

1854 November 24.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 24, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 47, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 14, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Hawes, whose new Daguerrean Rooms, are in the Express Building, has a new advertisement this week, calling attention particularly to his facilities for taking pictures of children.  He is supplied with the best apparatus for the purpose.

Mr. King, also, who has long been so favorably known to his patrons and their friends, for his superior pictures, is prepared to produce “Stereoscopes” in the best style of the art.

1854 November 24.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 24, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 47, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 14, P. 3.

Hawes’ Daguerreotype Rooms.  Just opened, at A. F. Hawes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, in Davenport & Mason’s Express Building, a splendid assortment of Lockets, Pins, Frames and Fancy Cases of all the latest styles.  Mr. Hawes would say that he is prepared to do the best work that can be done in his line, in the Country, and having just bought a Quick instrument, expressly for taking Pictures of Children, With which Likenesses can be taken in Two Seconds, the great difficulty from not keeping Children still, will be overcome, and he is consequently able to warrant perfect satisfaction in this, as well as in all other work done by him.

Please call and examine Specimens.

Advertisement ran from November 24 to March 9, 1855.

1855 September 14.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 37, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 4, P. 2.

A Fine Daguerreotype.—Mr. A. F. Hawes has a full length daguerreotype of Rev. Mr. Hearne, of St. Mary’s Church, taken in his robes, which may be seen at the rooms of Mr. H. in Davenport & Mason’s Express building.  It is one of the very best likenesses we have seen.

1855 October 19.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 42, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 9, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Attention is called to the advertisement of Mr. Hawes, at whose rooms, in Davenport & Mason’s Express Building, may be seen a handsome specimens of pictures upon glass, and also in other styles of art.

1855 October 19.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 42, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 9, P. 3.

A. F. Hawes, Daguerreotype Artist, Rooms in Davenport & Mason’s Express Building, Bank Exchange, Taunton.  Would most respectfully inform his numerous patrons and the public generally that he has recently bought the right to make Mr. Whipple’s, celebrated Chrystallotypes, [sic.] and is now prepared to make Chrystallotypes from the common size up to the size of Life in the most perfect manner.  Also, pictures made on Glass, which took the premium over the Ambrotypes at the Fain in New Bedford.

Also, Stereoscope Pictures, Clouded Crayon Pictures and all other kinds appertaining to his business.  Mr. H. would respectfully say to his patrons and the public generally that he feel grateful for their past patronage and hopes by strict attention to business to merit the continuance of the same.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 29, 1855.

1859 September 23.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 23, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 38, P. 2.

Photographs Of Life Size.—Mr. A. F. Hawes, at his rooms, Exchange street, has some life size Photographs on exhibition; which are well worthy of the notice of visitors.  Among them we noticed those of several of our well known citizens, which will be pronounced perfect likenesses.  Mr. H. is fully prepared to give satisfaction in the production of pictures in either style of his art, and invites the public to test the merit of his work by examination.

Advertisement ran from September 23, 1859 to April 5, 1860.

1860 March 30.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 13, P. 2.

A Jury Daguerreotyped—The First Jury of the present term of the Superior Court, before leaving town for their respective homes, were daguerreotyped by Mr. A. F. Hawes, and a copy of the picture was presented to the Court, and also to Deputy Sheriff Peter C.Thayer, the officer who has attended them through the term.

1860 September 14.  Bristol County Republican.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1860, Vol. XXXVIII, New Series–No. 2, P. 2.

Taxes In Taunton For 1860.  We subjoin from the books of Mr. Brewster, Town Treasurer, a portion of the highest tax payers of Taunton, which will be continued in our next paper.

The total valuation of real and personal estate of the town of Taunton for 1860, is $7, 778, 166, which is an increase of $774, 433 over last year.  The number of polls this year 3, 550, and a poll tax $1.50.  Rate of taxation $7.20 per $1000.  Total amount of money taxed $58, 000.  The State tax is $1,677.50—County tax $6, 598.  In School District No. 1, the amount raised is $7, 250; or $1.65 per $1000.  Tax on polls $1.00, which we have added to the taxes in this district.  The highway tax this year is $10,000—assessed $1.20 per thousand; on polls 35 cents.

Hawes, Albert F.  $30.17.

1863 March 13.  Bristol County Republican.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  March 13, 1863, Vol. XL, New Series–No. 28, P. 2.

Annual Town Meeting.  The annual election of Town Officers took place on Monday.  The warrant for the meeting was read at 9 o’clock by James M. Cushman, Esq., Town Clerk, and Abraham Briggs, Esq., the caucus nominee, was chosen Moderator.  It was voted to choose 25 constables, and to close the poll at 2 o’clock.  The following is the result of the election:

Field Drivers.  A. F. Hawes was one of twenty-five elected.

1864 May 13.  Bristol County Republican.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  May 13, 1864, Vol. XLI, New Series–No. 37, P. 2.

Taunton Men Drafted.  The following is the result of the drafting this morning to fill up Taunton’s quota:

Albert F. Hawes was 110 out of 118.[3]

[1] Possibly active with brother Josiah Johnson Hawes of the firm Southworth & Hawes at 5½ Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.

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

[3] Albert F. Hawes was not listed in Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and marines in the Civil War who listed his occupation as a photographer.