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Johnson, Levi D.

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1856                Farwell’s Block, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1856 January 10.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 10, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 13, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Levi D. Johnson Takes pleasure in announcing that he is now ready to put up these New And Beautiful Pictures in every variety of style.

The Ambrotype is made with Two Glasses, cemented together with an indestructible cement, so that it can Never Fade, But will retain its brilliancy For Ages.  It is taken in less than one fourth the time required in the quickest Daguerreotype process; is not reversed, can be seen at any angle, and has none of that Blueness or Haziness, Which so often mar the beauty of the Daguerreotype.

All are invited to call at my Saloon Near the Sullivan House, And examine Specimens.

Advertisement ran from January 10 to April 3, 1856.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  The subscriber, having secured the services of Mr. Johnson, is now prepared to take Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes,—and—Photographic Views.  Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Card.  The subscriber would return his acknowledgements to his former patrons for past favors.  He may hereafter be found at the rooms of Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block where he will be happy to wait upon all who want work in his line.  Levi D. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

Johnson, J. M.

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1847                Patriot Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1848-1849       Corner Broad and Washington Streets, over Haskell Furniture Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1849                Rooms near Fiske & Brewer’s Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1847 June 17.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 17,

1847, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Mr. J. M. Johnson, who occupies a room in the Patriot building,  really gets some of the finest pictures we have seen.  While the daguerreotype must be entirely a portrait, it is frequently so indistinct and illy shaded that it requires no ordinary ingenuity todiscover of whom it is a representation.  Mr. J.’s pictures are as distinct and sharply shaded as the finest prints from the best steel plate engravings.

1847 June 17.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 17, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The Subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Concord and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms in Ayer’s Brick Block, over J. F. Brown’s Bookstore, where he will remain during the session of the Legislature.

Gentlemen and Ladies are invited to call at his Rooms, compare and examine his specimens and Judge for themselves.

Miniatures taken for $1.50, including neat Morocco Case.  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to October 7, 1847.

1847 September 2.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1847,  Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.—Mr. J. M. Johnson has returned to town, and can be found at his rooms in the north side of the Patriot building.  Mr. J. we think, obtains some of the finest pictures we have ever seen—superior in our view to those which the passer-by will notice as exhibited by the artists of Boston in Washington and Court streets.  To any of our friends, desirous of procuring a perfect copy of their “phiz,” we can cordially recommend Mr. Johnson.

1848 November 16.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 16, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. V, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Claremont and the neighboring towns, that he has recently fitted up Rooms with a Vertical Light, over Haskell’s Furniture Rooms, corner of Broad and Washington Streets.  It is well known that all the best Paintings and Daguerreotypes are taken by a vertical light, and he flatters himself that he can suit even the most fastidious.—As the merest tyros are not deficient in recommending their pictures, he therefore invites Gentlemen and Ladies without distinction to call and examine his specimens and judge for themselves.

Miniatures taken without regard to the weather.  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from November 16, 1848 to January 18, 1849.

1849 March 15.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 15, 1849, Vol. XIV, No. XVIII, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  We take pleasure in calling the attention of our citizens and the public generally, to the splendid specimens of sky-light Daguerreotypes exhibited by Mr. Johnson at his rooms near the upper Bridge; and without disparagement to others who may have visited the place, we may safely say that no one has produced such fine specimens of the art or received such a liberal share of patronage.  At the outset Mr. J. was at considerable expense in preparing a suitable room to enable him to take superior likenesses, and the result has proved that it was money well expended, and duly appreciated by the public.

As Mr. Johnson is soon to leave town for a number of months, all who wish to obtain superior Daguerreotypes are admonished to improve the present opportunity.

1849 April 19.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  April 19, 1849, Vol. XIV, No. XXVIII, P. 2.

New Style Daguerreotypes, Taken With The Light From Above.  The subscriber having just returned from New York, Boston having availed himself of all the Modern Improvements sufficient to enable him to execute Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any in the country. Prices from 75 cents to 5 dollars. Rooms near Fiske & Brewer’s store, upper bridge,  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to June 7, 1849.

Huntoon, J. W.

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1847                Over Dutton’s Store, Lower Village, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1847                Mr. Weber’s New Building, below the office of the Eagle, Claremont, N. H.

1847 June 4.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  June 4, 1847, Vol. XII, No. 33, Whole No. 605, P. 2.

J. W. Huntoon, over Dutton’s Store, Lower Village, takes good Daguerreotype pictures—and that is saying considerable, considering to poor ones that circulate so freely.

1847 July 16.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  July 16, 1847, Vol. XII, No. 39, Whole No. 611, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  As Mr. Huntoon will probably stop only one week longer in this place, those who wish to improve this favorable opportunity of securing a good likeness of themselves or friends, would do well to call soon.

1847 August 6.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  August 6, 1847, Vol. XII, No. 42, Whole No. 614, P. 3.

Miniatures Again.  Mr. Huntoon would respectfully say to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he has removed to the Upper Village, where he will remain for a short time, to wait on those who may favor him with a call.  He has taken rooms in Mr. Weber’s new building, just below the office of the ‘Eagle.’  J. W. Huntoon.

1847 August 13.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  August 13, 1847, Vol. XII, No. 43, Whole No. 615, P. 3.

One Week More.  Mr. Huntoon would respectfully say to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he has removed to the Upper Village, where he will remain for a short time, to wait on those who may favor him with a call.  He has taken rooms in Mr. Weber’s new building, just below the office of the ‘Eagle.’  J. W. Huntoon.

Gove, William S.

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1846                Rooms over D. S. Dutton’s Store, Lower Village, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1847                Rooms at the Ocean House, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1847-1849       128 Merrimack Street, Billings’ Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1849-1850       Central Street, Canal Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1850                Wyman’s Exchange, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1850                7 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1851                Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

1853                Keenan House, Huntsville, Texas.

1846 November 6.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 6, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 3, Whole No. 575, P. 2.

Gove[1] & Clark would respectfully inform the citizens of this place and vicinity, that they have taken rooms over D. S. Dutton’s Store, at the Lower Village, for a few days only, where they will execute Likenesses in the most perfect style that the art can produce.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

1847 June 12.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  June 12, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 24, P. 3.

Wm. S. Gove & F. A. Tyler, Respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Gloucester and vicinity that the have taken Rooms at the Ocean House, for a short time, where they are prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures, in the most perfect style the art can produce.

N. B.  Miniatures taken in any weather, beautifully colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to July 3, 1847.

1847 June 16.  The Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  June 16, 1847, Vol. XXI, No. 48, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Messrs. Gove & Tyler, at the Ocean House, take some excellent pictures,  Give them a call.

1847 June 19.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  June 19, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 26, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Messrs. Gove & Tyler, at the Ocean House, take some excellent pictures,  Give them a call.

1847 July 9.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 9, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 33, P. 3.

Removal.  T. Pearson Has removed from Wentworth’s Building to Billings’ Block, No. 128, Merrimack Street, (First Brick Block below City Hall.)—Having been at great expense in putting in a Sky-light, which enables him to produce a Picture, with or without Colors, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases, equal to any artitt (sic.) in the country, at prices varying according to the quality of material used, as cheap as at any other place in the city.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine Specimens.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, in all cases, or no charge.  T. Pearson,  W. S. Gove.

Advertisement ran from July 9 to 23, 1847.

1848 February 11.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 11, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 12, P. 2.

A Sleigh-Ride.  The scholars of Messrs. Pearson & Grove’s writing academy are preparing for a grand sleigh ride to Nashua.  They expect to turn out two or three hundred, and will be accompanied by a band of music.

1848 July 7.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 7, 1848, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Pearson & Gove Would respectfully inform the citizens of Lowell, and strangers who may visit the city on the Fourth, who are in want of Likenesses, to call at their Rooms, 128 Merrimack Street, Previous to calling any where else, and examine our specimens, as we have made extensive arrangements for that day.  We feel com=nfident that we shall be able to serve all who may favor us with their patronage.

Come One—Come All!  Don’t forget the Number, 128 Merrimack-st., first Brick Block below the City Hall, opposite Kirk-st.

1848 November 17.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 17, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 52, P. 2.

Sky Light Miniatures.  Mr. W. S. Gove, a good practical daguerrian artist, has taken the rooms, 128 Merrimack street, lately occupied by Mr. T. Pearson, and will keep up the high character of the establishment for superior miniatures.

1848 November 17.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 17, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 52, P. 2.

Sky-Light Miniatures Are The Best.  Wm. S. Gove, Would inform his friends and former patrons that he has taken the Daguerreotype Rooms, formerly occupied by T. Pearson and himself, No. 128—Merrimack-St.—No. 128 (Billing’s Block.) 1st Brock Block below City Hall, where he will be happy to receive calls from all those that are in want of first-rate Pictures of themselves or friends.  Having lately taken instruction of one of the best operators in Boston, in regard to making Top-Light Pictures, he is now ready to execute Miniatures, single or in groups, in the neatest possible manner, which for brilliancy, softness of shadows, and life-like expression, cannot be equalled (sic.) in Lowell—for proof please call and see for yourself.

Prices Varying From $1.00 to $10.00

Pictures taken in all kinds of Weather, and neatly set in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Watch Keys and Rings, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Particular attention paid to Pupils.

Copies taken from Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings or Statuary.  Also of deceased persons.

Don’t forget the Number!—128—Pearson & Grove’s old room.

Advertisement ran from November 17, 1848 to February 16, 1849.

1849 July 6.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 33, P. 2.

Removed.  Mr. W. S. Gove, one of the best daguerreotype artists in the country, has opened a new suit of rooms in the new “Canal Block,” Central street.  He has a splendid sky-light, arranged to his express order.

1849 July 13.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 13, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 34, P. 2.

New Stores On Central Street.—…

Second Floor—Offices.  Abbott & Brown, lawyers, Benj. Poole, do. A. W. Farr, do.  John Ladd, do.  H, G. Blaisdell, do.  E. L. Shed, constable.  Wm. S. Gove, daguerrean artists.

This block has been christened and will be hereafter known as “Canal Block.”

1849 July 27.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 36, P. 3.

Gove’s New Daguerrian Gallery, Canal Block, Central-St., Lowell, Mass.  Wm. S. Gove respectfully informs his friends that he has recently fitted up New and Spacious Rooms in a style unsurpassed by any other in the city—having perfected a powerful light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likenesses of Children and others in a few seconds, with perfect ease to the sitter, retaining a perfectly natural expression.

Miniatures taken by Side or Top-Light, single or in groups, in any weather, and warranted no to Fade.

The public are respectfully invited to Call and Examine Specimens, and satisfy themselves.

Particular attention paid to pupils.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

Adverrtisement ran from July 27 to October 12, 1849.

1849 October 5.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 5, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 46, P. 6.

In the days of our grandmother, when people had their portraits taken, they almost invariably had to label them to prevent persons from being unable to recognize the originals at some future time.  And even then, when strangers happened to look at the pictures, their first remark would be something about the advanced age of the sitter.  To this thing there were but few exceptions.  Rarely could you fine a good portrait painter.  And the cost of a portrait, too, was so expensive, that but few people could afford the luxury of a counterfeit likeness of themselves.

At the present day, however, it is entirely different.  The invention of M. Daguerre has placed within reach of the poorest person, in almost every country, the privilege of a portrait, a natural likeness in every particular feature, and often better looking than the original—a portrait taken in an hour, and of an expense comparatively nothing to olden times.  Daguerreotype pictures are always perfect likenesses; but some, however, that are taken, are far superior to others.  A daguerreotype artist can excel in his vocation, as well as can any other artist.  Lowell boasts of quite a number of such; but among them all, though they are all good, we think not one equals Mr. Wm. S. Gove, in the Canal Block, Central street, for the boldness, clearness, and purity and finish of pictures.  Mr. G. clearly excels in his profession.  Careful and particular, he never allows a bad picture to go from his room, (which is but a pattern of neatness itself); neither can you find in all of his many specimens one in which a blemish.  Mr Gove is decidedly the Napoleon of daguerreotypists, and we are glad to hear his excellence is beginning to be appreciated by portrait seekers in this city.  Specimens well worthy a survey can be seen at his rooms free and we advise those who do not wish a portrait to just step in and give them an overlooking, and then tell their friends what the have seen.

1850. The Pictorial Lowell Almanac for 1850.   (Lowell, Massachusetts)  P. 39.

Gove’s Daguerreian Gallery, Canal Block, Central Street, Lowell.  The undersigned respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has had spacious Rooms, adapted expressly to his business, fitted up and furnished in a style unsurpassed by any in the city, in the new Block, spanning the Canal, on Central Street.  Being constructed under his personal supervision, he has been able to secure a light, at once powerful and yet so mellowed, that accurate likenesses, even of Children, are taken almost instantly, with perfect ease to the sitter, and exhibiting the true natural expression.

Miniatures Taken By Side Or Top Lights, Single Or In Groups, In Any Weather, And Warranted Not To Fade.

Likenesses of Sick or Deceased Persons Taken.

Painted Or Daguerreotype Likenesses Accurately Copied.

Particular Attention Paid To Pupils.

The Public Are Respectfully Invite To Call And Examine Specimens And Judge For Themselves. William S. Gove.

1850 February 22.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 22, 1850, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 2.

Gove, Daguerreotypist, Canal Block, is one of the best artists in the city.  Those in want of good pictures should not forget to call on him.  He would be most happy to wait on customers at all hours, and in all weather.

1850 March 8.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1850, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 2.

The Courier says, “the daguerreotype pictures taken by W. S. Gove, in Canal Block, Central street, are most truthful to life, and are finished in a style of beauty unsurpassed.  He has an elegant suite of rooms, and every perquisite to perfection in the art.” We endorse.

1850 March 15.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 15, 1850, Vol. X, No. 17, P. 2.

Gove, in Canal Block, has recently refitted his Saloon with new furniture, &c., and now has an establishment rarely equalled, in the line of Daguerreotypists.  Gove’s is the ne plus ultra of places for portraits.—Give him a call.  He has some new pearl cases, a new pattern, never before introduced into this city.

1850 March 22.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 22, 1850, Vol. X, No. 18, P. 2.

Gove, Canal Block, takes daguerreotypes so natural that all the lads and lasses stop and look at his specimen case at the entrance as they go buy, to admire them.  Like the old maid, all Gove wishes for is a little sun and ait=r, and he’ll make pictures “speak out, though dumb.”

1850 March 29.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 29, 1850, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 2.

Photography—the most curious discovery of the age, is shown in its best and most perfect state, in the pictures by Mr. Gove.  There is an artistic taste, an ease of attitude, softness of shadow, and velvety beauty in his daguerreotypes, not to be surpassed in any part of the country.  Those desiring pictures by the Daguerreotype should procure one of Gove’s exquisite works, by all means.  His room is in Canal Block, Central street.

1850 April 12.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 12, 1850, Vol. X, No. 21, P. 3.

Fast Day being a holiday for our operatives, it would be well for them to know that Gove, Canal Block, will keep his Daguerreotype Rooms open all day for their especial benefit, in the way of picture taking.  It would be well to call on him.

1850 April 26.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1850, Vol. X, No. 23, P. 2.

Gove’s pictures are becoming as celebrated as were ever Plumbe’s of Boston, Philadelphia, &c.  No one having Daguerreotypes taken now, fails to go to this prince of picture takers, at his rooms, Canal Block, and allow him to counterfeit his or her phiz.  He does it as natural as life, and sometimes more so.

1850 May 10.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1850, Vol. X, No. 25, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—By an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Mr. W. A. Perry, from Boston, bearing the reputation of being one of the best Daguerrean artists in the country, has associated himself with a firm in this city, and is located at Gove’s old stand, Canal Block, Central street.

1850 May 24.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1850, Vol. X, No. 27, P. 2.

Mr. A. J. Simpson, in Wyman’s Exchange, has fitted up the nicest Daguerreotype room we were ever in.  It is in the second story, and furnished with equal splendor to any millionaire’s drawing room.—Mr. S. has made extensive arrangements for taking Daguerreotypes, and we believe has secured the services of that experienced artist Mr. W. S. Gove, late of Canal Block, whose pictures has been so universally admired by Lowell people.

1850 August 16.  Taunton Daily Gazette.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  August 16, 1850, Vol. 3, No. 56, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston[2].  Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art.  Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken. 

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

Advertisement ran from August 16 to August 22, 1850.

1850 August 23.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 34, New Series-Vol. III, No. 1. P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston.  Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art.  Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken. 

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

Advertisement ran from August 23 to November 15, 1850.

1850 November 22.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 47, New Series-Vol. III, No. 14. P. 3.

William S. Gove, Daguerrean Artist, No. 7, Main Street, Over E. D. Tisdale’s Store.  Miniatures taken in any weather, in superior style, single or in groups, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins or Cases, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge.

Advertisement ran on November 22 & 28, 1850.

1850 December 6.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  December 6, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 49, New Series-Vol. III, No. 16. P. 3.

Bristol County Daguerrean Gallery.  J. B. Hitchcock, Having taken the Rooms formerly occupied by Messrs. Gove & Stone, No. 7 Main Street, Taunton, Over E. D. Tisdale’s Store, would respectfully invite all, whether they contemplate sitting for their Likenesses or not, to call and examine Specimens which he is now executing at his rooms.  Having been for [a] long time practically engaged in this business and having executed over ten Thousand Likenesses, he feels confident that he can furnish as Good Pictures as can be produced in the art. 

Particular attention paid to taking Children’s Likenesses, [in] fair weather, between the hours of 10 and 2 o’clock.

Adults taken Equally As Well In Cloudy Weather as in fair.

Miniatures taken single or in Groups, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Cases or Frames, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons at their residences, if desired.   

1851 August 27.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  August 27, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 107, P.3.

Daguerrian Gallery.  J. H. Widney would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, over the Insurance Office Water street, where he has located for the purpose of conducting his profession, and would invite citizens and visitors to call at his rooms and examine his specimens, where he will be happy to furnish those who may wish their likenesses in cases of large or small size, single or in groups, in Breastpins or Lockets, on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, on reasonable terms.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of Weather.  [aug16.]

Advertisement ran from August 27 to October 11, 1851.

1851 November 8.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

1853 January 22.  The Huntsville Item.  (Huntsville, Texas.)  January 22, 1853, Vol. 3, No, 23, P. 2.

  Daguerreotypes.  We called at the Daguerreotype rooms of Messrs. Robbins & Gove, at the Keenan House, on Thursday evening, and noticed some fine specimens of the above art.  The general complaint respecting likenesses taken on this plan, is that they fade in time.  Some of those which we saw, have been taken years ago, and their brightness is not at all diminished.  We would advise our friends to give them a call.  See advertisement.

1853 January 22.  The Huntsville Item.  (Huntsville, Texas.)  January 22, 1853, Vol. 3, No, 23, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes!  G. W. Robbins & Wm. S. Gove, respectfully inform the citizens of Huntsvill and vicinity that they have taken rooms for a short time only, at the Keenan House, where they will be happy to wait upon all who wish for likenesses taken in the latest and most approved style of the art.

Pictures taken in any weather, and correct likenesses guaranteed, or no charge made.

Infants’ and children’s likenesses taken in two seconds, from 10 o’clock A. M. to 3 P. M., in fair weather only.

Come ladies and gentlemen—all

Please make us a sociable call,

Walk in and our specimens view,

Should you wish one, we’ll take it for you.

The above rooms are now furnished and open.  All are invited to call and examine for themselves. 

[1] Possibly William S. Gove.

[2] William S. Gove not listed in the Boston City Directory between 1846-1851.  It is possible that Gardner W. Stone who was recorded in city directory in 1850 at 113 Washington street, in 1851 he was recorded at his brothers Jesse Stone gallery at 34 Tremont Row.

Gay, Charles H.

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1844-1845       Hall of the Tremont House, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1845                Rooms in Whitney’s Hotel, Woodstock, Vermont

1845                Rooms In Spalding Building, Montpelier, Vermont

1845                Room, over Bancroft & Riker’s Store, Montpelier, Vermont 

1845-1846       Rooms in the Masonic Hall, Rutland, Vermont.

ND                  192 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847                Younglove’s Hall, Union Village, New York.

1848                Cady’s Hall, East Bennington, Vermont.

1848                Court House, Centre Bennington, Vermont.

1848-1849       Stark House, East Bennington, Vermont.

1849                No’s. 10 & 12 Washington Place, Union Village, New York.

1849                Hobron’s Building, under Ledyard Hall, New London, Connecticut.

1851-1857       46 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.

1844 November 29.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 29, 1844, Vol. X, No. 7, P. 3

Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Charles H. Gay, from New York, would respectfully inform the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that he has taken the Hall of the Tremont House, where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures in a superior manner, possessing all the colors of life as well aa very perfect likenesses.  Having Superior German Apparatus, he will take Portraits and Miniatures from the smallest to the largest size ever taken in this Country.

Groups of from 2 to 15 on the same plate.  A faithful likeness is in all cases warranted, and no charge unless perfect satisfaction is given.

His prices are low, placing these miniatures within the reach of all.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art.

Advertisement ran from November 29, 1844 to February 14, 1845.

1844 December 20.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1844, Vol. X, No. 10, P. 3

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Gay, who has been in town two or three weeks with his

Daguerreotype apparatus, will remain but a short time longer.  If you want a correct, distinct

likeness, give him a call.  Hose we have seen are perfect, little if any inferior to paintings.  See

his advertisement.

1845 February 21.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  February 21, 1845, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 3

Charles H. Gay, Would inform the citizens of Claremont that he will remain in town but a few

days longer.  Those persons desirous of obtaining Daguerreotype Miniatures taken in a superior

manner will please call.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to March 21, 1845.

1845 September 5.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  September 5, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 2.

We would call the attention of our readers to Mr. Gay’s Daguerreotype notice on the next page. We have examined some of his work and have no hesitation in pronouncing it the best ever exhibited here.

1845 September 5.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  September 5, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Charles H. Gay, of New York; would respectfully inform the Citizens of Woodstock and Vicinity that he will opened his Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits, at Whitney’s Hotel on Saturday Sept. 6, where he will remain, for a short time, and is prepared to execute Portraits and Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any ever taken.  He is prepared to execute Portraits and miniatures in a style not surpassed by any ever taken.

He will be prepared to execute Portraits and Miniatures from the smallest to the largest size ever taken either in this country or in Europe

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  No picture is allowed to leave his rooms unless proper satisfaction is given.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of Art brought to its highest state of perfection.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to 19, 1845

1845 September 18.  Spirit of the Age.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  September 18, 1845, Vol. VI, No. 278, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Cha’s H. Gay, Of New York; Would respectfully inform the citizens of Woodstock and vicinity that he has opened his Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits, at Whitney’s Hotel, where he will remain, for a short time, and is prepared to execute Portraits and Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any ever taken.  He is prepared to execute portraits and miniatures from the smallest to the largest size ever taken either in this country or in Europe

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.       

Rooms open from 8 a. m. 6 p. m.  Sept. 10, 1845.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1845.

1845 October 9.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 9, 1845, Vol. XXXIX, No. 48, Whole No. 2034, P. 3.

Daguerreotype!  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Montpelier, that that he has opened his Daguerreian Rooms in Spalding Building, over the store of Bancroft & Riker, where he would invite the attention of the citizens, and members of the Legislature, to his splendid specimens of Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  He is prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot fail to please.  Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  Landscape views taken in superior style.  The public generally are invited to call.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from October 9 to 30, 1845.

1845 October 16.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 16, 1845, Vol. II, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotype!  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Montpelier, that that he has opened his Daguerreian Rooms in Spalding Building, over the store of Bancroft & Riker, where he would invite the attention of the citizens, and members of the Legislature, to his splendid specimens of Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  He is prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot fail to please.  Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  Landscape views taken in superior style.  The public generally are invited to call.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from October 16 to November 6, 1845.

1845 October 23.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 23, 1845, Vol. II, No. 43, P. 2.

Something Worth Seeing.—All who are friends of the fine arts, and would like to see Daguerreotype likenesses, superior to any ever taken in the State, will do well to call at Charles H. Gay’s room, over Bancroft & Riker’s store.  His apparatus is of a superior kind and none can look upon his likenesses without being disposed to patronize him.  Here is a rare chance for those who may wish to procure a beautiful and perfect likeness.

1845 October 23.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 23, 1845, Vol. XXXIX, No. 50, Whole No. 2036, P. 2.

Montpelier In Miniature.—Mr. Gay has produced a beautiful daguerreotype view of part of our village, including a portion of the river, and the hills east.  A more beautiful picture we have seldom seen.  It is now at our book-store for examination. 

1845 December 4.  Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  December 4, 1845, Vol. 51, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Daguerrean Artist, would respectfully inform the citizens of Rutland, that he has opened his Room in the Masonic Hall, opposite A. Dyer’s, where he will remain for a short time and will be prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken either in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot be surpassed.

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to ½ past 4 P. M.  Operations without regard to weather from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Rutland, Dec. 4, 1845.

Advertisement ran from December 4, 1845 to February 12, 1846.

1847 May 27.  Washington County Journal.  (Union Village, New York.)  May 27, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 33, Whole No. 242, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Chas. H. Gay, formerly from 192 Broadway, N. Y., would respectfully announce to the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that his Daguerrian Gallery is now open at Younglove’s Hall, where it will remain for a short time, and would invite the attention of the citizens to his unrivalled specimens of the Photographic Art.

He is prepared to execute all the various sizes, from the smallest locket size to the largest Cabinet size ever taken either in this country or in Europe.  Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate.  Landscape Views, Views of Private Residences, Copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., executed in an unrivalled manner.  These Pictures are taken with a Speculum, and will not be reversed.  The style and finish of these Pictures shall excel in beauty and faithfulness, and possess all the colors of life.

The citizens are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Art brought to its highest state of perfection.

Operations from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M., without regard to weather.

Rooms open from 8 A. M., to 7 P. M.  May 24, 1847.

Advertisement ran from May 27 to August 26, 1847.

1848 May 3.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 3, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4339, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he will open rooms in the above village, about the 15th of May, and will be prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to 22, 1848.

1848 May 8.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 8, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 8, Whole No. 372, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he will open rooms in the above village, about the 15th of May, and will be prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to 24, 1848.

1848 May 27.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 27, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 11, Whole No. 375, P. 2.

Mr. Gay, Daguerreotype Artist, is in this village.  See his advertisement.

1848 May 27.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 27, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 11, Whole No. 375, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he has opened rooms at Cady’s Hall, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to July 1, 1848.

1848 June 7.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 7, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4344, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 21, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he has opened rooms at Cady’s Hall, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 28, 1848.

1848 June 10.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 10, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 13, Whole No. 377, P. 2.

Looking the other day at some specimens of Daguerreotype pictures in Mr. Gay’s room, we were surprised as well as delighted at their lifelike fidelity.  Several of our townsmen we recognized among them, and so far as we were able to judge are the very highest perfection of the art.

We marvel that these cheap and excellent pictures are not even more common than they are.  It would seem that when a trifling sum will procure a capital portrait, there should hardly be a family without them.  Who so unloved that he has not at least on friend who would gladly procure a portrait of him at so trifling a cost?  What mother would not gladly retain a faithful image of each child in its season of innocence and trust?  We would advise all those who wish a fine portrait of themselves or friends to call upon Mr. Gay, as an opportunity seldom offers for procuring perfect pictures.

1848 June 14.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 14, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4345, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 22, P. 3.

We can most conscientiously advise our friends who may be desirous of portraits of themselves or friends  to call at the rooms of Mr. Chas. H. Gay, in this village, and examine his specimens.  In our judgement they are decidedly of the very highest order of merit, and far superior to the generality of Daguerreotype portraits; in truth we have never seen them surpassed.  Mr. Gay’s engagements are such that he can remain but a short time.

1848 August 15.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 15, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4356, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 33, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay (Formerly from 192 Broadway, N. Y.)  Would respectfully inform the citizens of Bennington and vicinity, that he will open his Daguerrian Gallery at the Court House, on Sept 1st. where he will remain a short time and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in a style which cannot be surpassed.  He is prepared to execute all the various sizes, (embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest size to the largest ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from two to twenty taken on a single plate.  Landscape Views, Views of Private Residences, Copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., executed in an unrivalled manner.  The Pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

As many doubts are expressed with regard to the durability of Pictures taken by the Daguerreotype process, Mr. G. would here say that pictures properly taken, will last as long, and preserve all their brilliancy, as the best Oil Paintings.  The most incredulous can be perfectly satisfied on this matter by calling at his rooms.

From the long experience of the proprietor I the business, the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most perfect satisfaction.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as clear weather.

N. B.  Those having pictures taken by the old process can have them retaken at a small expense.

Advertisement ran from August 15 to September 12, 1848.

1848 August 19.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 19, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 23, Whole No. 387, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of Centre Bennington and vicinity, that he has opened rooms at the Court House, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from August 19 to October 28, 1848.

1848 September 19.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 19, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4361, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 38, P. 3.

Charles H. Gay, Daguerreotype Atelier, is ow at the Court House where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures I the highest style of the art.

His specimens are beautiful.  Give him a call.

1848 September 26.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 26, 1848, Vol. LXVIII, No. 4362, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 39, P. 2.

Gay is doing a flourishing business at the Court House.  He must be one of the first masters to execute good likenesses of such groups of superlative beauties as we saw, one day last week, in his Daguerreotype Gallery.  As an honest heart and conscience at repose are highly favorable to fine impressions, we would suggest that those desirous of superior portraits should before sitting, become thoroughly imbued in the Democratic principles!

1848 September 26.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 26, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4362, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 39, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay, (Formerly from 192 Broadway, N. Y.)  Would re-pectfully (sic.)  inform the citizens of Bennington and vicinity, that he will open his Daguerrian Gallery at the Court House, on Sept 1st. where he will remain a short time and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in a style which cannot be surpassed.  He is prepared to execute all the various sizes, (embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest size to the largest ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from two to twenty taken on a single plate.  Landscape Views, Views of Private Residences, Copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., executed in an unrivalled manner.  The Pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

As many doubts are expressed with regard to the durability of Pictures taken by the Daguerreotype process, Mr. G. would here say that pictures properly taken, will last as long, and preserve all their brilliancy, as the best Oil Paintings.  The most incredulous can be perfectly satisfied on this matter by calling at his rooms.

From the long experience of the proprietor I the business, the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most perfect satisfaction.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as clear weather.

N. B.  Those having pictures taken by the old process can have them retaken at a small expense.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to October 10, 1848.

1848 October 10.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  October 10, 1848, Vol. LXVIII, No. 4364, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 41, P. 2.

Something Rare.  Mr. Charles H. Gay, the celebrated Daguerreotype artist, has executed within the past week, upon one plate, the likenesses of six individuals of this town, whose united ages amount to four hundred and ninety years.  One, the last surviving here of the battle of Bennington, with his gun by his side; another, supposed to be the first born in the State of Vermont: all of them born here in, and residents of Bennington at the time of the battle, August 16th, 1777.  Upon the same plate is Col. Baum’s sword, also a sword taken from a hessian soldier in single combat, by the late Joseph Rudd, Esq., of this town.  Taken together it is one pof the most interesting pictures ever produced by the art.

1848 November 11.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  November 11, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 35, Whole No. 399, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of Centre Bennington and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Stark House, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from November 11, 1848 to January 6, 1849.

1849 April 21.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 21, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 6, Whole No.422, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—C. H. Gay, the inimitable daguerreotype artist, is now in our village; but will remain for a few days only, after which time he will be with us no more, as he isto locate, permanently, in Connecticut.

1849 May 10.  Washington County Journal.  (Union Village, New York.)  May 10, 1849, New Series—Vol. Seventh, No. 31, Whole No. 344, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay would respectfully inform the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that he has returned, and has opened his Daguerrian Gallery at Rooms No. 10 & 12, Washington Place, where he will remain a short time, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures in a style that cannot be surpassed.  He is prepared to execute all the various sizes (embracing seven distinct ones,) from the largest to smallest ever taken, either in this country or in Europe.  Groups of from two to twenty taken on a single plate.

From the long experience of the proprietor in the business, the superiority of his instruments having both German and American, he flatters himself he will be able to give the most perfect satisfaction.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as clear weather.

N. B.—Those having pictures taken by the old process, can have them retaken at a small expense.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. May 10, 1849.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 31, 1849.

1849 October 27.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1849, Vol. II, No. 152, P. 4.

Photographic Gallery.  C. H. Gay would respectfully announcement to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has opened a Photographic Gallery in Hobron’s Building under Ledyard Hall.

Mr. G. would invite particular attention to his new style of picture recently introduced, combining the artistical arrangement of light and shade so much admired in paintings, with the richness of tone and natural expression of the Daguerreotype.

Having a full size instrument which makes all the various sizes from the largest to the smallest, he is prepared to group any number on a single plate.

Landscapes, views of private residences, copies of stationary, paintings, &c. executed in an unrivaled manner.  These pictures will not be reversed.

From long experience combined with superior instruments and all the modern improvements in the art, he would respectfully solicit a share of patronage.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  oct. 25.

1849 October 21.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  October 21, 1849, Vol. V, No. 33, Whole No. 241, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery.  C. H. Gay would respectfully announcement to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has opened a Photographic Gallery in Hobron’s Building under Ledyard Hall.

Mr. G. would invite particular attention to his new style of picture recently introduced, combining the artistical arrangement of light and shade so much admired in paintings, with the richness of tone and natural expression of the Daguerreotype.

Having a full size instrument which makes all the various sizes from the largest to the smallest, he is prepared to group any number on a single plate.

Landscapes, views of private residences, copies of stationary, paintings, &c. executed in an unrivaled manner.  These pictures will not be reversed.

From long experience combined with superior instruments and all the modern improvements in the art, he would respectfully solicit a share of patronage.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement was recorded seventeen times between October 21, 1849 to September 28, 1850.

1849 October 31.  New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  October 31, 1849, Vol. II, No. 79, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery.  C. H. Gay would respectfully announcement to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has opened a Photographic Gallery in Hobron’s Building under Ledyard Hall.

Mr. G. would invite particular attention to his new style of picture recently introduced, combining the artistical arrangement of light and shade so much admired in paintings, with the richness of tone and natural expression of the Daguerreotype.

Having a full size instrument which makes all the various sizes from the largest to the smallest, he is prepared to group any number on a single plate.

Landscapes, views of private residences, copies of stationary, paintings, &c. executed in an unrivaled manner.  These pictures will not be reversed.

From long experience combined with superior instruments and all the modern improvements in the art, he would respectfully solicit a share of patronage.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement was recorded seventeen times between October 31, 1849 to October 30, 1850.

1850 November 4.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  November 4, 1850, Vol. III, No. 163, P. 2

The New Map of the City is in the main a very creditable work, and we really wish our citizens would manifest their favorable opinion of the labors of the compiler by taking off his hands any number of copies he may happen to have after furnishing his subscribers.  To say nothing of its convenience to every citizen, it is worth all that is asked for it as an ornament to his hall.  The border is adorned with the following engravings, and all of them accurate, and some of them very beautiful in design…all of these engravings are fac similes taken by Mr. Gay, the Daguerreotypist, and of course literal representations of the several objects.

1851 June 2.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  June 2, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 32, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  The Most Approved and only Correct way of Operating.  Charles H. Gay, would respectfully announce to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that his Daguerreotype Rooms are again open upon an enlarged and extended plan in the building occupied by Frink, Chew & Co., No. 46 Bank st., a few doors below the Steamboat Hotel, on the opposite side, and adjoining Lawrence’s Exchange, where he is prepared to execute all the various sizes of Daguerreotypes in an unequalled style.

Having the most spacious Sky Light in the State, arranged upon strictly scientific principles, he is prepared to execute all of the various sizes of Daguerreotypes in splendid style.

Particular attention will be paid to Grouping, Families desirous of having groups taken, and who have hitherto experienced difficulty in having perfect pictures in consequence of the contracted nature of side lights, will please notice that they can now have Groups taken of from two to Twenty persons in the most perfect manner.  Pictures of Children taken in One Second, which will insure to parents Pictures of their little ones.

Copies of Daguerreotypes, Paintings and Statuary; likewise Landscape Views, and views of private residences executed in an unrivalled manner.—Those persons having pictures taken by the old process, or poor and indifferent pictures, can have them retaken at a small expense.

Mr. G. would say, that the public will please bear in mind that no difference will be made with regard to cloudy or clear weather.  With the spacious sky light he has constructed, pictures will be made equally well in cloudy as clear weather, and in some instances better in cloudy weather.  No Picture expected to be taken unless it is perfectly satisfactory.  

No charge will be made in any instance; unless the person sitting is perfectly satisfied.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 7 P. M.  46 Bank st.  Chas. H. Gay.  June 2.

1851 July 10.  The New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  July 10, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 12, Whole No. 167, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  The Most Approved, and only Correct way of Operating.  Charles H. Gay, would respectfully announce to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that his Daguerreotype Rooms are again open upon an enlarged and extended plan in the building occupied by Frink, Chew & Co., No. 46 Bank st., a few doors below the Steamboat Hotel, on the opposite side, and adjoining Lawrence’s Exchange, where he is prepared to execute all the various Daguerreotypes in an unequalled style.

Having the most spacious Sky Light in the State, arranged upon strictly scientific principles, he is prepared to execute all of the various sizes of Daguerreotypes in splendid style.

Particular attention will be paid to Grouping, Families desirous of having groups taken, and who have hitherto experienced difficulty in having perfect pictures in consequence of the contracted nature of side lights, will please notice that they can now have Groups taken of from two to Twenty persons in the most perfect manner.  Pictures of Children taken in One Second, which will insure to parents Pictures of their little ones.

Copies of Daguerreotypes, Paintings and Statuary; likewise Landscape Views, and views of private residences executed in an unrivalled manner.—Those persons having pictures taken by the old process, or poor and indifferent pictures, can have them retaken at a small expense.

Mr. G. would say, that the public will please bear in mind that no difference will be made with regard to cloudy or clear weather.  With the spacious sky light he has constructed, pictures will be made equally well in cloudy as clear weather, and in some instances better in cloudy weather.  No Picture expected to be taken unless it is perfectly satisfactory. 

No charge will be made in any instance; unless the person sitting is perfectly satisfied.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 7 P. M.  46 Bank st.  Chas. H. Gay.  June 2.

Advertisement ran from July 10, 1851 to March 31, 1853.

1852 December 2.  The New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1852, Vol. V, No. 33, Whole No. 240, P. 2.

Stereoscopic of Solid Daguerreotypes.  The attention of the citizens of New London are invited to this new and beautiful discovery in Daguerreotyping.

Specimens of the style now ready for exhibition.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine  these new are beautiful specimens of Art at Chas. H. Gay’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 46 Bank-street.

1853 February 3.  The New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  February 3, 1853, Vol. V, No. 42, Whole No. 249, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Subscriber would inform his friends and patrons in New London and vicinity that he has made such additions tohis stock as his increased patronage requires, and that his Sky Light Daguerreotypes are still unsurpassed by any in the country.  The once popular but erroneous opinion that a Picture was good in proportion to its paleness and want of shadow, has given way to the light of experience, and there are now but few so ignorant as not to be aware that in these Types of the :human face divine,” it is the shadows that give force to the expression and make them true to nature.  Any one that has ever been at all conversant with paintings of the most celebrated artists, ancient as well as modern, must have been struck with the fact that the depth and force of shadows was in proportion to the eminence of the Artist.  It is because there is no other way on a flat surface to make objects stand out.  Such an effect is produced by sky light, when skilfully managed, to a greater degree than any other.  Charles H. Gay, 46 Bank-street. New London.

Advertisement ran from February 3, 1853 to January 5, 1854.

1857 June 18.  The New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  June 18, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 50, Whole No. 485, P. 3.

To Let.  The Daguerreotype Rooms in Brick building, No. 46 Bank Street, with spacious sky light and fixtures thereto pertaining; formerly occupied by C. H. Gay, Daguerreotypist.  Apply to Adam Frink, Office as above.  House 18, Bank St.  jne17.

1857 June 19.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  June 19, 1857, Vol. X, No. 50, P. 2.

To Let.  The Daguerreotype Rooms in Brick building, No. 46 Bank Street, with spacious sky light and fixtures thereto pertaining; formerly occupied by C. H. Gay, Daguerreotypist.  Apply to Adam Frink, Office as above.  House 18, Bank St.  jne17.

Eastman, Charles

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1853                Car on the Common, near the Town House, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1853                Address Unknown, Meriden, New Hampshire.

1855-1857       Farwell’s Block, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1853 March 24.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 24, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. XXIII, P. 3.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  The proprietor of the Daguerreotype Saloon would remind the citizens of Claremont and its vicinity that his stay in town is now limited to a short period, so that all wishing a cheap and life-like Daguerreotype of themselves or friends should give him an early call.  He is thankful for the liberal patronage he has already received, and flatters himself that his pictures are giving general satisfaction.

Pictures taken without regard to weather, at the low price of 75 cents.

All pictures taken at this establishment, will be finished in the highest perfection of the art, and warranted not to fade.  They can be set in Cases, Pins, Frames, Bracelets, Rings, Seals, &c.

No one is required to take Miniatures unless they give perfect satisfaction.  Copies taken from Engravings, Paintings and Daguerreotypes.

Saloon stationed on the Common, near the Town House.  Charles Eastman.

Advertisement ran from March 24 to April 14, 1853.

1853 June 30.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  June 30, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 39, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We wish to say to our friends in Meriden and its vicinity, that Mr. Charles Eastman, who is now on a visit to that town, has passed some months in Claremont pursuing his profession.  He has won with us the reputation of a true gentleman and excellent artist, and we bespeak for him a kind reception and the patronage of such as may wish to obtain a lifelike and finished picture of themselves or friends.  We are confident that Mr. Eastman will give you a better Daguerreotype than you can obtain in the city, as he has the materials, taste, ad the great advantage of a clear and pure light, instead of the dusty and smokey atmosphere of the city.

1855 December 20.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1855, Vol. XXII, No. 10, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that he will open rooms over the Claremont Bank on Monday, the 24th inst., and will be able to furnish Miniatures on the most desirable terms, and in almost every variety of Cases, Lockets and Frames.  Chas. Eastman.

1855 December 27.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  December 27, 1855, Vol. XXII, No. 11, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscriber has opeed his rooms in Farwell’s Block, where he is prepared to furnish friends, former patrons, and all who may want them, with Daguerreotypes In any desired style of the art, put up in almost any description of Case, Locket or Frame, And every Picture Warranted to give Satisfaction.

His assortment of high cost and common Cases, Lockets, and Frames, is greater than has ever before been offered in this County, and is surpassed by that  of but very few, if any, establishment of the kind in New Hampshire.

His Rooms are elegantly furnished, airy and pleasant, and he would invite the public generally to call and examine them, together with his Specimens, Cases, etc.

Landscapes Taken by the Crystalotype process, for sale at his Rooms.  Charles Eastman.

Advertisement ran from December 27, 1855 to March 13, 1856.

1856 March 20.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 23, P. 3.

Eastman’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Farwell’s Bloch, Claremont.

Advertisement ran from March 20, 1856 to October 29, 1857.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  The subscriber, having secured the services of Mr. Johnson, is now prepared to take Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes,—and—Photographic Views.  Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Card.  The subscriber would return his acknowledgements to his former patrons for past favors.  He may hereafter be found at the rooms of Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block where he will be happy to wait upon all who want work in his line.  Levi D. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

1856 June 5.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  June 5, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 34, P. 2.

Eastman’s Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, Talbotypes, &c., are, to say the least, decidedly in advance of anything yet seen in the country.  He is now taking Ambrotypes of the astonishing size of 10 by 14 inches, of a startling life likeness.  The counterfeit presentment of the [sitter] seems to be bodily and spiritually with you and ready to take part in conversation.  Mr. Eastman, by long and close application has made himself master of his profession, making, himself, many of his sensitive chemicals, and without regard to expense has surrounded himself, at his rooms over the Claremont Bank, with all the appliances and facilities of a city establishment of the first order.  Indeed, there are but few city operatives who can complete with him.

We advise everybody, who can afford it, to have a Cabinet size Ambrotype.  Price from $10 to $15. According to the richness of the setting.  Youth and beauty is fleeting.  Old age and wrinkles come on apace.  Secure the prize while you may and which time will render invaluable.

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

Daguerreotype & Ambrotypes, At Eastman’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Farwell’s Block, Claremont, N. H.  Chas. Eastman.

Advertisement ran from September 12, 1856 to October 9, 1857.

1856 September 19.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 19, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 14, Whole No. 638, P. 2.

Chas. Eastman, of Claremont, N. H., has one of the most elegant suite of daguerreotype rooms to be found any where in the country.  He is an excellent artist, and our friends in his vicinity would do well to give him a call.

1856 October 16.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, P. 3.

Photographic Views.  Charles Eastman Has for sale at his Rooms in Farwell’s Block, Photographic Views of several interesting scenes and Public Buildings in Claremont and vicinity, among which is Trinity Church, Claremont.  Those interested are invited to call and see them.

Advertisement ran from October 16, 1856 to January 15, 1857.

1857 January 22.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 22, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 15, P. 3.

50 Cent Ambrotypes may be had at Eastman’s Rooms, Farwell’s Block, for a short time only. 

Advertisement ran from January 22 to October 29, 1857.

1857 February 6.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  February 6, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 34, Whole No. 658, P. 3.

50 Cent Ambrotypes may be had at Eastman’s Rooms, Farwell’s Block, for a short time only. 

Advertisement ran from February 6 to October 9, 1857.

Cone, D. Dennison

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , ,

1849-1850       3 Coburn’s Block, Fisherville, New Hampshire.

C. 1850           2 Museum Block, south end of Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1850                Rooms over Bingham & Stevens Dry Goods Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1849 January 19.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 19, 1849, Vol. XXVII, No. 1443, P. 3.

Californians Attention!  Daguerreotypes for one Dollar At Cone’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 3, Coburn’s Block, Fisherville, N. H.  Pictures taken every day, without regard to weather, and put up in every desired form and style, with or without color, to suit customers.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay will be received.  A splendid assortment of gold and plated lockets, constantly on hand at the lowest prices.

Please call and examine specimens.  D. Dennison Cone.

Advertisement ran from January 19 to May 18, 1849.

1849 May 25.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 25, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1461, P. 3.

Cone’s Daguerreotype Establishment Still Ahead!!  Daguerreotypes taken here 25 per cent cheaper than at any other place.  Price Reduced—Miniatures for 75 cents.  Pictures taken every day, without regard to weather, and put up in every desired form, such as Lockets, Cases, Frames, Breast Pins, Watch Keys, Finger dings, and in groups from two to twenty, with or without color, varying in price from 75 cts. to $10.

Perfect satisfaction guarantied or no pay will be received.  Persons out of town will find it for their interest to call and examine specimens, before patronizing travelling imposters, as pictures taken at this establishment are pronounced, by the best judges, to be superior to ay ever before offered in the country.

Instruction given in the art, and every article pertaining to the art furnished at the very lowest price and warranted of the best quality.

Commissions for taking likenesses of sick or deceased persons attended to at once.

Remember the place, D. D. Cone’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 3 Coburn’s Block, Fisherville, N. H.

Advertisement ran nineteen times from May 25 to November 9, 1849.

1849 November 30.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 30, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1488, P. 3.

Cone’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 3 Coburn’s Block, Fisherville, N. H.  Miniatures taken in the best style of the art, and as cheap as at any other place.

Splendid New Cases, Gold and Plated Lockets, Constantly on hand.  Instruction given in the art.  Stock and Apparatus for sale.  Perfect satisfaction guarantied.—Please call and examine specimens.  D. Denison Cone, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 7, 1849.

1849 December 14.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 14, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1490, P. 3.

Cone’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 3 Coburn’s Block, Fisherville, N. H. 

Miniatures Taken It The Best Style Of the Art, and as cheap as at any other place.

Splendid New Styles Cases, Gold and Plated Lockets, Constantly on hand.  Instruction given in the art.  Stock and Apparatus for Sale.  Perfect Satisfaction Guarantied.

Please call and examine specimens.  D. Denison Cone, Artist.

Advertisement ran from December 14, 1849 to January 11, 1850.

1850 October 17.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 17, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. I, P. 3.

Great Improvement In Daguerreotype Miniatures.  In Town, he Unrivalled Traveling

Daguerreotype Saloon, Excelsior; Stationed opposite the Tremont House.  Exhibition and

Receiving Rooms over the well-known Dry Goods Establishment of Messrs. Bingham &

Stevens For A Few Days Only.

D. Denison Cone & Co., respectfully announce to the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Miniatures without regard to weather, of all sizes and styles in a superior manner, Cheaper than the same article can be obtained in any other place. 

The proprietors of the Excelsior take pleasure in introducing into this part of the country, the first establishment possessing All the advantages of the best city Sky Light Rooms.

New and Splendid Discovery, The Magic Circle.  By this new discovery the most splendid results are obtained—the picture is made to stand out, as it were, in bold relief from the ground work, and assume some of the most brilliant colors of nature, by chemical process, without the use of paint.  The celebrated Magic Back-ground, Crayon Daguerreotypes, and Patent Tallotypes (sic.) are more than equalled by this superb process. 

All those interested are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, among which they cannot fail to recognize some familiar faces.

Instruction given in the art, including all the new improvements, and stock and apparatus furnished.

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

Cone’s Magic Circle Delineator, a new and beautiful instrument, indispensable to Daguerrian Artists, invented and for sale by D. Denison Cone, only.—Price $50.00, with printed instructions.

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators.

A. J. Baker, }

G. W. Baker, }

*Late first operator at Brown’s celebrated Daguerrian Establishment, Manchester, N. H.

1850 October 24.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. II, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—An excellent opportunity is now presented to all who desire to obtain correct and finished pictures of themselves or their friends.  By our advertising columns it will be observed that Mr. C. Allen has again returned to his post, and will be happy to catch a life-like shadow of every one, who may wish his professional services in that line.  Mr. Allen has experience, taste and every facility for securing a finished and life-like picture.

It will also be observed that Messrs. Dannison Cone & Co., have taken apartments over the store of Messrs. Bingham & Stevens, and invite the public to give them a call.  We stepped in a day or two since, and found some most beautiful specimens of their art lying upon the table.  In the show case we observed various, ad admirably executed pictures, some of whom were Claremont friends.  Many persons are under the impression, that a more correct and finished picture can be obtained in the city than in the country.  This is a mistake.  With a good apparatus, the advantages are all on the side of the country.  The atmosphere is clearer, the light is better, and far more perfect pictures can be obtained.  Any city artist will acknowledge this.

1850 October 24.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. II, P. 2.

Great Improvement In Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Best Pictures! The Daguerreotype Saloon, Excelsior, ; Stationed opposite the Tremont House.  All pictures taken at this Establishment are warranted the Best, and the Cheapest, ever taken in this State without any exceptions.

“Best Pictures” in good Cases for 75 cts. each, or twelve Pictures for $8.00.

Please call at our Exhibition Rooms over the well-known Dry Goods Establishment of Messrs. Bingham & Stevens, and examine specimens.   For A Few Days Only.

D. Denison Cone & Co., respectfully announce to the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Miniatures without regard to weather, of all sizes and styles in a superior manner, Cheaper than the same article can be obtained in any other place. 

Prices Reduced One-half—Daguerreotypes for 75 Cents, in fine Morocco Cases, such as having formerly been sold here for $1.50.

The proprietors of the Excelsior take pleasure in introducing into this part of the country, the first establishment possessing All the advantages of the best city Sky Light Rooms.

New and Splendid Discovery, The Magic Circle.  By this new discovery the most splendid results are obtained—the picture is made to stand out, as it were, in bold relief from the ground work, and assume some of the most brilliant colors of nature, by chemical process, without the use of paint.  The celebrated Magic Back-ground, Crayon Daguerreotypes, and Patent Tallotypes (sic.) are more than equalled by this superb process. 

All those interested are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, among which they cannot fail to recognize some familiar faces.

Instruction given in the art, including all the new improvements, and stock and apparatus furnished.

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

Cone’s Magic Circle Delineator, a new and beautiful instrument, indispensable to Daguerrian Artists, invented and for sale by D. Denison Cone, only.—Price $50.00, with printed instructions.

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators.

A. J. Baker, }

G. W. Baker, }

*Late first operator at Brown’s celebrated Daguerrian Establishment, Manchester, N. H.

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 7, 1850.

Bundy & Williams

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

1851                Address Unknown, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1854-1859       Rooms opposite McDonough House, Middletown, Connecticut.

1851 October 23.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 23, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. II, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  In another part of this paper may be found the advertisement of Messrs. Bundy & Williams, Daguerreotypists.  We have seen some specimens of their work, and they are certainly very fine.  We know ot r=that we ever saw Daguerreotype pictures so clear and life-like, as may be found among their specimens.  Call and see them.

1851 October 23.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 23, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. II, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The citizens of this village and vicinity are respectfully solicited to visit the Daguerrian Gallery of Messrs. J. K. Bundy and S. Williams, now stopping in this place, where may be found a better assortment of Specimens of the Daguerrian Art than has ever been exhibited here before.  The artists guarantee that every judge of Pictures that will call shall feel satisfied that this is the fact, and they shall be shown pictures of some of the most distinguished men of the age, and also some of the most beautiful ladies in New England.

The subscribers are prepared to take and pit up pictures in every variety of style, from the miniature for a finger ring up to as large a size as desired, and at such a reasonable rate that all shall be satisfied.  For clearness of tone and strength of likeness, no picture taken in the country have ever surpassed them.  A dull, smokey, greasy looking Daguerreotype is worse than nothing, and we wish our pictures compared with those formerly taken in this place.—Will Ladies and Gentlemen give us an early call, as our stay must be very short.

Testimonials of the most flattering character will be shown if desired.

Copying of every description done to order.

Ladies and Gentlemen, will be better satisfied with Pictures in dark drapery.

Children should sit in mid-day in fair weather—all others in any weather and at all hours.

We are also acting agents for the sale of Smith & Green’s Seraphines and Melodeons, a beautiful instrument, manufactured with Carkart’s Improvement, and we are authorized to sell them at a more reasonable rate than they can be purchased at any other place.  We have one specimen at our carriage.  Also for sale, Sheet Music.  J. K. Bundy, S. Williams.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 13, 1851.

1854 December 20.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  December 20, 1854, Vol. XVIII, No. 886, P. 3.

Bundy & Williams.  First Premium Daguerreotypes Rooms opposite McDonough House.  We have been induced by our unparelled (sic.) success in business, and the constant demand for “Larger Pictures,” as well as to arrive if possible at still greater perfection in the “Art of Arts,” to purchase one of Voigtlander’s Mammoth Cameras, double the size of any other before used in this city.  We are now prepared to take pictures of the largest class, with the same fine tone, and rich finish of the smaller size; and groups of any number decided, with as much truthfulness as simple figures, also, pictures of every style, such as Crayon, Vignette, Stereoscopic, &c.  We keep constantly on hand every variety of common and fancy Cases, Lockets, Pins, &c., &c.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine our large collection of specimens.  Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children, also of sick or deceased persons, at their residence.  Copying from other pictures done to order.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as clear weather.  Light dresses should be avoided, such as blue, pink and white.

It will be remembered that the first premium for best Daguerreotypes on exhibition at the Middlesex County Agricultural Fair, in Sept. 1854, was awarded, to Bundy & Williams.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made.  J. K. Bundy, S. Williams.

N. B. We have a large assortment of nice fancy Cases for Christmas Presents. 

Advertisement was recorded fourteen time between December 20, 1854 to April 4, 1855.

1855 January 10.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 889, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  Messrs. Bundy & Williams, Daguerreotypists of this city, can show to visitors at their rooms, some of the finest specimens of their not to be found in the country.  They can take a daguerreotype almost in the twinkling of an eye, and have it as perfect as nearly to double one’s identity.  We saw some very large pictures in their rooms, most accurately taken.   

1855 April 4.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  April 4, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 902, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Cheaper Than Ever Bundy & Williams, Have been induced by the scarcity of money, as well as to keep pace with their friends in other branches of business, to take Daguerreotypes for Fifty Cents! till further notice.  Those wishing for good and cheap pictures should call immediately, as we have just received a large assortment of common and fancy cases; also, watch, seals, guard lockets, breast pins, &c., all of which will be sold cheap for Cash, rooms opposite the McDonough House.  Bundy & Williams, March 26, 1855,

Advertisement was recorded twenty-two times from April 4 to October 24, 1855.

1855 April 11.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  April 11, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 902, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Bundy & Williams, daguerreotypists, are acknowledged to be among the most skilful (sic.) operators in their profession.  Their pictures from the largest to the smallest size, are taken in the best style.  Of this any one may satisfy himself by a visit to their rooms, where specimens of their art are exhibited.  They are now taking daguerreotypes for fifty cents, which affords an excellent opportunity to get a good picture at a remarkably low price.

1855 October 24.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 930, P. 1.

Agricultural.  Report Of The Awarding Committees Of The M. C. Agricultural Society, October 1855…

Discretionary Premiums…

Bundy & Williams, daguerreotypes, D[iploma]. 

1855 October 17.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 17, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 929, P. 2.

The State Fair…

The following premiums, we notice, were awarded to competitors in this County…

Bundy & Williams, gold medal. 

1855 October 24.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 930, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerreotypes!  First Premium at State Fair!  Gold Medal.  Bundy & Williams Would return their sincere thanks to the citizens of this town and vicinity, for the very liberal patronage extended to them the past year.  Having made many additions to their rooms and apparatus, are now prepared to take pictures from the smallest to the Largest size; their rooms are newly fitted and handsomely furnished, and many new specimens added, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Evert one may rest assured that no pains will be spared by the Proprietors to give entire satisfaction.—They take pleasure in announcing to the public, that the First Premium Gold Medal Was awarded them at the late State Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotypes there exhibited—notwithstanding there were numerous competitors from different parts of the State; they also received a Diploma at the Middlesex Co. Agricultural Society Fair, and they fell safe in saying to the public, that they will give them as good a picture as can be taken in any other city in the Union and are bound not to be excelled.

Pictures taken of adults as well in cloudy or fair weather; small children in fair weather between the hours of 10 and 2 o’clock.  Pictures taken of sick and deceased persons at their residence.  Copying from all kinds of pictures done to order, and every style of picture taken, such as Crayon, Vignette, Stereoscopic, &c., set in common and fancy Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Lockets And Pins For Sale, Rooms opposite the McDonough House, over the stores of E. Bradley and J. C. Smith.

Don’t mistake the place.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorder twenty-two times between October 24, 1855 and July 23, 1856.[1]

1856 January 1.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 961, P. 3.

Christmas And New Years Presents.  There is nothing more durable or acceptable to a friend as a present, than a good Daguerreotype set in a nice case or locket; and the most appropriate time to make such presents seems to be at Christmas or New Years.

We have just received a new lot of cases of various styles for that purpose, and they are waiting to be ornamented with the “human face divine,” then they will find a quick market.  We are still taking those Beautiful Crayon Heads, and we have innumerable witnesses to testify that for life like appearances, and beauty of execution they beat the world.  Those wishing for pictures are invited to give us an early call; small children at this season of the year must be taken between the hours of 11 A. M. and 1 P. M., and on clear days.  Adults taken as well in cloudy as fair weather.

Constantly on hand for sale Lockets, Seals and Pins, which will be sold cheap.  Don’t forget the place over J. C. Smith’s and F. Bradley’s Store.  Mother Christmas has emptied her store-house of toys in a nice room under us and at the head of the first flight of stairs.  dec. 25  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between January 1 to May 28, 1856.1

1856 June 11.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  June 11, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 963, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Saloon.  The Subscriber having taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Samuel Brewer, (opposite the McDonough House and over F. Brewer’s Store,) as a Daguerrean saloon, would be happy to wait upon and try his skill in the Art for as in my as may please to honor him with their patronage.

Lovers of the Fine Arts will find a large lot of splendid Engravings and other Pictures on the walls of these rooms, which they are invited to call and examine.  Respectfully, G. N. Moses, late with Bundy & Williams.  June 2, 1856.

1856 August 20.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  August 20, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 973, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Photographs.  Bundy & Williams Having completed their arrangements for taking these beautiful style of pictures, more true to life and far superior to any Daguerreotypes ever taken.

Strangers and all others are invited to call and examine some fine specimens hanging upon our walls.

Daguerreotypes!! taken from the smallest to the largest size—which we challenge any man this side of the Mason and Dixon’s line to beat.

No one need go out of this city to get any of the above named pictures of any size, for we ensure perfect satisfaction.

The human face is no disgrace,

To any one at all;

If taken in a Proper Place,

And hung upon the wall;

and that can be found over J. C. Smith’s and E. Bradley’s Stores.

Ladies and Gentlemen please give us a call.  N. B.—Be particular and ask for Bundy & Williams.  July 22, 1856.

Advertisement was recorded seventeen times between July 23, 1856 to February 4, 1857.1

1857 January 21.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 21, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 995, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, & Photographs.  Taken By Bundy & Williams, In the highest perfection of the Art, and all sizes and styles.  Rooms opposite McDonough House.

Advertisement was recorded eleven times between January 21 to October 21, 1857.1

1857 January 21.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 21, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 995, P. 3.

Enameled Photographs—A new and Is artful style of picture, taken on paper for One Dollar, and can be sent in a letter to any part of the world without additional postage.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorded twelve times between January 21 to October 28, 1857.1

1857 September 2.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  September 2, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 1027, P. 4.

Photographs!  Bundy & Williams, have just purchased a New French Instrument, Of The Largest Size, For Taking Photographic Views, Of Private Residences or Landscapes to order; we have on exhibition at our rooms some of the finest executed views in the State; several of Portland and of the Straits, taken from the observatory of the McDonough House.

Also a splendid view of Wesleyan University, and many others in the City, a few copies of each can be furnished at our rooms; every man should have one of his house.

All kinds and sizes of pictures taken at our rooms, as good as can be found in the world.

Lockets, of all sizes for sale cheap.  All kinds of Pictures Framed to order, and of every style.—Give us a call.  June 9, Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between September 2 to October 28, 1857.

1857 October 28.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 1035, P. 3.

Attention Ninth Regiment!  Great Reduction of Prices At Bundy & William’s Photographic Rooms.  Under the pressure of the Times, which called out this noble Guard of our City, headed by its bold and resolute officers, we feel it a duty we owe to them and the public who have so nobly sustained us, to reduce our present prices of Pictures, for a short time, so it can come within the means of the poor as well as the rich, to obtain one of the greatest boons this world affords, For all Pictures taken in our rooms, And For Cash! we shall make the following reduction from our former prices for Ambrotypes, Melainotypes And Daguerreotypes,

Reduction from           $10.00 to         $8.00

       “           “              6.00     to         5.00   

       “           “               5.00     to         4.00

       “           “               3.00     to         2.25

       “           “               2.50     to         2.00

       “           “              2.00     to         1.75

       “           “               1.75     to         1.50

       “           “               1.50     to         1.25

       “           “               1.25     to         1.00

       “           “               1.00     to            .75

       “           “                 .75     to            .50 & .33

Photographs In The Same Proportion.  All Pictures under 75 cents to be paid in specie. 

Rooms opposite the McDonough House.

Advertisement ran from November 4, 1857 to November 3, 1858.

1858 November 17.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. XXI, No. 1090, P. 3.

Photographic Card.  As The country is flooded with ‘tinerant venders of Fancy Union Daguerreotype Cases, the subscribers feel it their duty to state that they will sell Cases of that kind to their customers as cheap as they can buy of any peddler.  We have constantly on hand an extensive assortment of every variety of Case in Market, and have a right to expect that our friends will patronize us, when they can buy as cheap as of others, in preference to dealing with irresponsible travelling vagabonds.

We will fill cases for those who have been unfortunate enough to fall into the snare of one of these interlopers, on reasonable terms.  Pictures of all styles taken at our establishment at reduced prices.

Also, Lockets and Fancy Cases of the neatest patterns, for Holiday Presents, at our rooms opposite the McDonough House.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement ran from November 17, 1858 to February 16, 1859.

1859 February 16.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 1103, P. 3.

Bundy & Williams Have completed their arrangements, not only for Great Improvements to Common Pictures, but also for making Life Size Photographs, finished in Oil, Pastil, Crayon and Ink.

We now challenge the world to produce a Photograph plain or colored, that we cannot equal,

Among the improvements in our rooms is the enlargement of our skylight, by which we are enabled to make pictures more perfect and in much less time than before,  We now think it possible to take all the babies pictures—bring them and see.

In addition to our already extensive assortment of instruments, we have just purchased at great expense one of the Largest Size Cameras manufactured, being three times larger than any formerly used by us.

We have also made special preparation for making Group Pictures with any number of figures desired, and all perfect.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, Necleographs, taken as usual, and as cheap as any person can desire.  No Picture, known to us to be unsatisfactory, will be allowed to leave our rooms.

Will the citizens of Middletown and Middlesex County sustain us in our efforts to stand in the Front Ranks of the Photographic Art in this State?  Bundy & Williams’ Temple of Art is o[en for free exhibition at all hours of the day.  Call and see the improvements.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to July 20, 1859.

1859 July 27.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  July 27, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 1130, P. 2.

Palace of Art!  The Only Rooms In The State where you can get all kinds of Pictures, and of the best quality, among which we will mention of the greatest merit.

1st.      Photographs, for large size pictures are the best; they are taken at our rooms of all sizes, up to life, and finished in oil, or water colors, also in crayon, ink or pastel

2d.       The Daguerreotype is preferable for all small pictures.

3d.       The Melainotype is a beautiful picture, can be seen to any light, and can be seen in any light, and can be sent in a letter, to any part of the world, without extra postage.

4th.      The Nellograph is a beautiful picture, and can also be sent through the mail.

5th.      Improved Ambrotypes, superior to Cuttings’ Patent.

6th.      Cuttings’ Humbug Patent Ambrotype, these were taken at our rooms four years ago, and could have been had at any time since if called for, And Can Be Now.

Every reader of papers will see that his process was in use years before Cuttings’ Patented Discovery; notwithstanding new beginners in the business, have bought the Humbug and are trying to palm it off on the public as a new invention.

Don’t be deceived—ice thak the real Cuttings Patent Ambrotypes.

Photographs copied Life Size from Daguerreotypes.

Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Hallotypes, Crayon Ambrotypes, Pearl Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes Cameotypes, Vegnett, Ambrotypes, and every style of Picture or Case, can be found in our rooms, that are made in the world.  We can sell you Union Cases cheaper than these travelling show shops which are going through the country.  Give us a call before you Buy.

Lockets for sale cheap.  Also, Picture Frames of all sizes and styles.

Colors of dress to be avoided, white, pink, and blue.

We have the largest and best collection of Pictures in the state.  All lovers of Fine Arts should give us a call.

Pictures taken of sick  or deceased persons at their residence.  Hours for taking children between 10 a. m. and 2 p. m.

Rooms op. McDonough House, Middletown, Ct.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to December 28, 1859.

Possibly Joseph K. Bundy & Simeon Williams

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Boutelle, D. K. & T. E.

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1848                Union Block, Main Street, over D. S. Dutton’s Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1848 January 23.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 23, 1848, Vol. XII, No. XXVIII, P. 3.

Photography.  D. K. & T. E. Boutelle, Respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Claremont, and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms over the Store of D. S. Dutton, Union Block, Main opposite Union Street, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.

From long experience and a knowledge of the many late improvements to which this wonderful art has attained, we feel confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who may favor us with their patronage.

Miniatures taken at this establishment are unsurpassed by any in point of beauty or delineation—true to life—and warranted not to fade.

For particulars see handbills, or what is better, call at our rooms and examine specimens.

Apparatus for sale and instruction given in the art.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 11, 1848.

Baker, Andrew J.

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1850                Rooms over Bingham & Stevens Dry Goods Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1854                In Rear Of the State House, Concord, New Hampshire.

1855                Main Street, Opposite the Depot, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856-1857       Union Block, opposite the Depot, Concord, New Hampshire.

1850 October 17.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 17, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. I, P. 3.

Great Improvement In Daguerreotype Miniatures.  In Town, he Unrivalled Traveling

Daguerreotype Saloon, Excelsior; Stationed opposite the Tremont House.  Exhibition and

Receiving Rooms over the well-known Dry Goods Establishment of Messrs. Bingham &

Stevens For A Few Days Only.

D. Denison Cone & Co., respectfully announce to the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Miniatures without regard to weather, of all sizes and styles in a superior manner, Cheaper than the same article can be obtained in any other place. 

The proprietors of the Excelsior take pleasure in introducing into this part of the country, the first establishment possessing All the advantages of the best city Sky Light Rooms.

New and Splendid Discovery, The Magic Circle.  By this new discovery the most splendid results are obtained—the picture is made to stand out, as it were, in bold relief from the ground work, and assume some of the most brilliant colors of nature, by chemical process, without the use of paint.  The celebrated Magic Back-ground, Crayon Daguerreotypes, and Patent Tallotypes (sic.) are more than equalled by this superb process. 

All those interested are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, among which they cannot fail to recognize some familiar faces.

Instruction given in the art, including all the new improvements, and stock and apparatus furnished.

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

Cone’s Magic Circle Delineator, a new and beautiful instrument, indispensable to Daguerrian Artists, invented and for sale by D. Denison Cone, only.—Price $50.00, with printed instructions.

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators.

A. J. Baker, }

G. W. Baker, }

*Late first operator at Brown’s celebrated Daguerrian Establishment, Manchester, N. H.

1850 October 24.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. II, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—An excellent opportunity is now presented to all who desire to obtain correct and finished pictures of themselves or their friends.  By our advertising columns it will be observed that Mr. C. Allen has again returned to his post, and will be happy to catch a life-like shadow of every one, who may wish his professional services in that line.  Mr. Allen has experience, taste and every facility for securing a finished and life-like picture.

It will also be observed that Messrs. Dannison Cone & Co., have taken apartments over the store of Messrs. Bingham & Stevens, and invite the public to give them a call.  We stepped in a day or two since, and found some most beautiful specimens of their art lying upon the table.  In the show case we observed various, ad admirably executed pictures, some of whom were Claremont friends.  Many persons are under the impression, that a more correct and finished picture can be obtained in the city than in the country.  This is a mistake.  With a good apparatus, the advantages are all on the side of the country.  The atmosphere is clearer, the light is better, and far more perfect pictures can be obtained.  Any city artist will acknowledge this.

1850 October 24.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. II, P. 2.

Great Improvement In Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Best Pictures! The Daguerreotype Saloon, Excelsior, ; Stationed opposite the Tremont House.  All pictures taken at this Establishment are warranted the Best, and the Cheapest, ever taken in this State without any exceptions.

“Best Pictures” in good Cases for 75 cts. each, or twelve Pictures for $8.00.

Please call at our Exhibition Rooms over the well-known Dry Goods Establishment of Messrs. Bingham & Stevens, and examine specimens.   For A Few Days Only.

D. Denison Cone & Co., respectfully announce to the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Miniatures without regard to weather, of all sizes and styles in a superior manner, Cheaper than the same article can be obtained in any other place. 

Prices Reduced One-half—Daguerreotypes for 75 Cents, in fine Morocco Cases, such as having formerly been sold here for $1.50.

The proprietors of the Excelsior take pleasure in introducing into this part of the country, the first establishment possessing All the advantages of the best city Sky Light Rooms.

New and Splendid Discovery, The Magic Circle.  By this new discovery the most splendid results are obtained—the picture is made to stand out, as it were, in bold relief from the ground work, and assume some of the most brilliant colors of nature, by chemical process, without the use of paint.  The celebrated Magic Back-ground, Crayon Daguerreotypes, and Patent Tallotypes (sic.) are more than equalled by this superb process. 

All those interested are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, among which they cannot fail to recognize some familiar faces.

Instruction given in the art, including all the new improvements, and stock and apparatus furnished.

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

Cone’s Magic Circle Delineator, a new and beautiful instrument, indispensable to Daguerrian Artists, invented and for sale by D. Denison Cone, only.—Price $50.00, with printed instructions.

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators.

A. J. Baker, }

G. W. Baker, }

*Late first operator at Brown’s celebrated Daguerrian Establishment, Manchester, N. H.

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 7, 1850.

1854 December 16.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 16, 1854, Vol. XXXIV, No.1738, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Cheap!  Harken Unto Us!  Ye inhabitants of Concord and Vicinity, and hear what we say!  All those who want Perfect Likenesses of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to give us a call, at our Saloon, State Street., In Rear Of the State House.  Come and see for yourselves!

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure;

Then why not in season a likeness secure?  A. J. & G. W. Baker.

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1854.

1855 October 6.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No.1792, P. 3.

Baker & Brother, Daguerrean Artists, Opposite the Depot, Main Street, Concord, N. H.  Pictures taken in all varieties and styles, as cheap as the cheapest, and good as the best.

Copying from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c., executed in the neatest possible manner.  Please call and see.

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

Then why not in seasons a likeness secure? 

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 20, 1855.

1855 October 10.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 10, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 438, Whole No. 2438, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Baker & Brother, Daguerrean Artists opposite the Depot, Main St., Concord, N. H.  Pictures taken in all varieties and styles as cheap as the cheapest, and good as the best.  Copying from Daguerreotypes Portraits &c., executed in the neatest possible manner.  Invalids and deceased persons attended to at their residences if desired.  Please call and see.

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

Then why not in seasons a likeness secure?  Oct. 9.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1855 to January 2, 1856.

1855 October 11.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 24, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Baker & Brother, Daguerrean Artists Opposite the Depot Main St., Concord, N. H.  Pictures taken in all varieties and Styles as cheap as the cheapest, and good as the best.  Copying from Daguerreotypes Portraits &c., executed in the neatest possible manner.  Invalids and deceased persons attended to at their residences if desired.  Please call and see.

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

Then why not in seasons a likeness secure.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 27, 1855.

1855 December 8.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 8, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No.1801, P. 2.

New Daguerreotype Saloon.  Messrs. Baker & Brother, Daguerrean Artists, who have been industriously and successfully pursuing their profession in a movable saloon on the vacant Fessenden land, have recently obtained a very pleasant and spacious apartment in the south end of the Allison & Lund Block.  Portraits of unmistakable accuracy are seen in a case at the front entrance.  Give them a call.

1855 December 8.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 8, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No.1801, P. 3.

Railroad.  Look Out for the Engine while the Bell Rings!  Daguerreotypes.  In consequence of the increase of business, we have fitted up a large and commodious suit of Rooms, in Union Block, opposite the Depot, with one of the largest ad best Top and Side Lights that can be found in New England, together with an experience and past success,—we feel enabled to warrant perfect satisfaction.  We return our many thanks to our friends, and the public in general, for the liberal patronage they have bestowed on us for the past year, and kindly solicit a continuance of the same. 

1856 January 24.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 24, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 39, P. 3.

Railroad.  Look Out for the Engine while the Bell Rings.  Daguerreotypes.  In consequence of the increase of business, we have fitted up a large and commodious suit of Rooms, in Union Block, opposite the Depot, with one of the largest and best Top and Side Lights that can be found in New England, together with an experience and past success—we feel enabled to warrant perfect satisfaction.  We return our many thanks to our friends, and the public in general, for the liberal patronage they have bestowed on us for the past year, and kindly solicit a continuance of the same.

Pictures take in all varieties and styles, “as cheap as the cheapest, and as good as the best.”  Copying from Daguerreotypes and Portraits executed min the neatest possible manner.  Invalids and deceased persons taken at their residence, if desired.

Please call at our New Rooms and see for yourselves. 

Advertisement ran from January 24, 1856 to January 29, 1857.

This is probably A. J. Baker (posted yesterday 4/13/24)