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McPherson, William D.

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

1851-1852       Opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852                Address Unknown, Barnet, Vermont.

1855                Address Unknown, Chelsea, Vermont.

1855-1860       Exchange Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1857                Saloon near the Trotter House, Bradford, Vermont.

1861                Merrimack Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1862                Address Unknown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[1]

1863                Address Unknown, Baton Rough, Louisiana.1

1864-1867       132 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1851 November 29.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 29, 1851, Vol. 15, N0. 30, Whole No. 748, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken singly or in groups at W. D. M’Pherson’s Daguerrian Saloon, opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store where he would respectfully invite all those who wish for a perfect Likeness to give him a call.  Children taken of any age.  Pictures taken from Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Bust, &c., from deceased persons and invalids, at their residences.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather, and neatly set in Lockets, Rings, Pins or Frames.—Prices, $1.00 and upwards.

Advertisement ran from November 29, 1851 to May 15, 1852.

1852 March 20.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 20, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 46, Whole No. 764, P. 3.

All those who wish to have their pictures taken will do well to call soon, as I shall leave town in a few weeks.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to May 15, 1852.

1852 May 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 15, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 44, Whole No. 772, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. D/ McPherson would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place and vicinity that he will remain for 2 weeks longer.  All those who wish for a good picture will now have an opportunity of getting one.  Pictures taken in every style of the art at the Saloon opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store.  Pictures For 75 Cts.

N. B.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1852.

1852 June 5.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 5, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 47, Whole No. 775, P. 3.

Mr. McPherson, Daguerrean Artist, who has been operating in our villager several months past, is due to be at Barnet Next week, where he will spend a short time.  He is a good artist, and we cheerfully recommend him to our friends.

1855 August 3.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 3, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 7, Whole No. 569, P. 3.

Cutting’s Ambrotypes, Or Pictures On Glass, Taken By W. D. McPherson & Co.  Having obtained the right for Chelsea, and other towns in the vicinity, we are now prepared to take these Beautiful and Never-Changing Pictures, At their Rooms in Chelsea.   The Picture is taken on Plate Glass, after which a similar glass is placed over it, and the two are cemented together by an indestructible gum, rendering the picture entirely impervious to atmospheric influence, and securing to it the most perfect durability.

For taking Likenesses of Children, or operating in cloudy or dark weather, this process is vastly superior to any and every other, since it works in less than one-fourth the time of the quickest Daguerreotype process.  These pictures can be seen in any light, as well as engravings or any paper picture under glass,—and hence are very suitable for large pictures to be hung in frames.  They are not reversed, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.

Prices from $2, upwards.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from August 3 to October 26, 1855.

1855 August 31.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 31, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 11, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  This is the name of a newly invented process for taking likenesses, or pictures of any kind .  Judging from specimens of the art we have seen at the rooms of McPherson & Co., in Chelsea [we] think it far superior to the Daguerreotype [process.]  We advise our friends in [ ? ] Chelsea to call on Messrs. McPherson and [examine] their beautiful pictures.  We refer [ ? ] to their notice in our advertising columns.

1855 September 29.  Aurora of the Valley.  (Newbury, Vermont.)  September 29, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 39, New Series No. 45, Whole No. 351, P. 2.

Orange County Agricultural Fair.  The ninth annual fair of the Orange County Agricultural Society, was holden at Chelsea, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 19th and 20th inst…

List of Premiums Awarded…

Discretionary…

Best Ambrotypes, McPherson Brothers, Chelsea, 1.00

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—See advertisement of W. D. McPherson.

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those new and beautiful pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1855 to December 30, 1857.

1855 December 15  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 15, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No. 1802, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate. 

We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens. 

Prices reasonable.  Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1855 to May 12, 1860.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1842, P. 3.

Re-issue of the Ambrotype Pictures has been signally shown, by the united efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts, and a new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of glass with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which can not be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids: making it as enduring as the glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the Picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taking on a single glass, and covered with varnish and black paint, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine pictures all have the patent stamp.  Cutting & Bowdoin, The originators and proprietors. 

N. B.  We are the owners of the Ambrotype right for this city.  All persons violating the Patent, or using the term Ambrotype for the purpose of selling their pictures, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.  M’Pherson Brothers.

Advertisement ran from September 20 to October 25, 1856.

1855 December 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 34, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  The picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct—are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  This process is better for taking Likenesses of Children, than any other as we can operate in one-fifth the time.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.

Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to October 29, 1857.

1860 November 17.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 17, 1860, Vol. XL, No. 2059, P. 2.

Messrs. Rufus Merrill & Son, of this city, have published a series of fine stereoscopic pictures of views around Amoskeag Falls, Hooksett, and several streets of this city, which are equal in clearness and nicety of execution to any pictures of similar character which we remember to have seen.—They were taken by Mr. W. D. McPherson, whose artistic skill is well established.

1861 August 8.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  August 8, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 2.

Hallotypes.  W. D. McPherson of this city is now taking pictures of a superior quality called Hallotypes, from a Mr. Hall the inventor.  They are superior to any picture we have ever seen.  They are equal to any ivory paintings in color and finish.  Any one who desires to get a perfect likeness, and a picture equal to an oil painting will not fail to call at McPherson’s in Merrimack Block.

1861 September 21.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1861, Vol. XLI, No. 2103, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons are warned not to purchase a promissory note for $75, dated June 15, 1861, on three months, signed by me and payable to the order of John Bishop Hall; as said note was stolen from said Hall, and is not now in the hands of honest parties.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 5, 1861.

1861 September 25.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 25, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 749, Whole No. 2749, P. 2.

More Sharpshooters.—Capt. Jones’ company of sharpshooters have elicited the warm approval of the War Department, and another company has been ordered from this State.—For this company, Henry M. Caldwell of Danbarton has been appointed Captain; John A. Moores of Canterbury, First Lieutenant, and James H. Hildreth of Lebanon, Second Lieutenant.  Those marksmen who were too late to become members of Capt. Jones’ company can make application to either of these officers…

We hear it stated that a third company of Sharpshooters has been organized, and W. D. McPherson of this city appointed captain.—Ed. Pat.

1861 September 26.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 26, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 23, P. 2.

Sharp Shooters…

A third Company of Sharpshooters is also to be raised.  W. D. McPherson, the well known Daguerreotypist, of this city, who is as good with a rifle as the camera, has been appointed Captain.

1861 December 18.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 18, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 761, Whole No. 2761, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—The third company of Sharpshooters enlisted in this State, left this city for Washington on Saturday.  They were without arms or uniforms, which are to be furnished by the general Government.—Their officers are Capt. William D. McPherson of Concord, First Lieut. John A. Moore of Canterbury, Second Lieut. Edward Dow of Concord.

1862 September 10.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1862, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 799, Whole No. 2799, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—It is reported, by private letters, that captain W. D. McPherson of this city was killed; and we have the names of Capt. W. P. Austin and Private Isaac Davis among the wounder.

Information From–http://dunhamwilcox.net/nh/nh_2d_reg_ss.htm. 

Revised Register Of The Soldiers And Sailors Of New Hampshire In The War Of The Rebellion 1861-1866.  Prepared And Published By Authority Of The Legislature, By Augustus D. Ayling, Adjutant General.  Concord: Ira C. Evans, Public Printer. 1895.

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (Three Years.)  [Transcribed by Dave Swerdfeger]

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (three years.)

Company F was mustered into the service of the United States November 26, 1861, at Concord, by Seth Eastman, Lt. Col. 1 Inf., U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out November 26, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M.

The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865.

Company G was mustered into the service of the United States December 12, 1861, at Manchester, by Haldimand S. Putnam, 1 Lt. Topographical Engineers, U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out December 12, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M. The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865. The records of the field and staff officers appointed by the governor of New Hampshire are given. Each man was a volunteer appointed or enlisted for three years unless otherwise stated…

McPherson, William D. Co. G; b. Boston, Mass.; age 33; res. Concord; app. Capt. Sept. 19, ’64; must. in Dec. 12, ’64; resigned. Oct. 31, ’62. Died Oct. 9, ’67, New Orleans, La.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

The Perfection of Art.  We believe that Mr. McPherson & Oliver, photographers on Canal street, has about reached perfection in his art.  We yesterday accepted an invitation to visit his gallery, and were astonished at the accuracy and variety of the historical local scenes which he has collected.  From the siege of Port Hudson until the present time Mr. McPherson has been in the field, accompanying the army in its various movements, and constantly adding to his store the objects and scenes made famous by the war.  Besides Port Hudson, he has pictures of Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge and Alexandria, the great dam on Red River, (by which our fleet was saved) the ram Tennessee as she lay in front of our city, and all the monument buildings, statues, squares, and places of note in the Cresent city.

But the latest and most complete triumph Mr. McPherson has achieved, is a series of views of fort Morgan and its surroundings after the siege.  Nine large pictures comprise the main set, but he has a host of smaller scenes.  Of the main set we can only testify to its excellence as a work of art, but we have heard the most unqualified praise, from both Union and Confederate officers familiar with the spot, as to its accuracy and correctness, even in the minutest details.  The fact that ninety full sets were ordered by army and navy officers at Mobile Bay before Mr. McPherson left, is about the best evidence, however, that the pictures are perfect.  The large number of orders this firm has received enables them to sell these sets at a very moderate price, and we do not know of a more interesting subject with which our friends can decorate the walls of their rooms.  All who participated in the engagement should secure a set for their friends at home.  Any of our citizens who desire to examine these views will be courteously received by the gentlemanly proprietors of No. 132 Canal street.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

View of Fort Morgan and its Surroundings, Taken On The Spot, By. Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.  These Pictures are the most correct and comprenensive yet taken, as was admitted by both Union and Confederate officers at Fort Morgan.

The public are invited to call at the Gallery, No. 132 Canal street, and inspect these magnificent triumphs of the Photographic Art.

Sets sold on reasonable terms.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsonville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 1, 1864.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

Perfect Pictures.  These can be obtained at the Photographic Gallery of McPherson & Oliver, 132 Canal street, between St. Charles and Carondelet.

Every new improvement in use in the best establishments of the country can be found at the rooms of Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 31, 1864.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, Photographist, No. 132 Canal street, have taken an admirable likeness of Farragut and his staff standing on the deck of the noble old Hartford as she lay in Mobile Bay.  No person should be without a copy of this excellent picture.  Carte de visites of Farragut, Drayton, and others, can also be procured.  See advertisement.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Admiral Farragut, Commodore Drayton, And Other distinguished Naval Officers, taken on the deck of the Flagship Hartford, By Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, No. 132 Canal Street.

Every Sailor Should Have A Copy. 

Views of prominent Buildings and Scenes in New Orleans.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between December 2 to 31, 1864.

1865 July 8.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 8, 1865, Vol. IV, No. 646, P. 5.

Notice—The Copartnership Between W. D. McPherson and A. J. Oliver under the name McPherson & Oliver, in this city, is dissolved by mutual consent to date July 4.

The undersigned will continue the Photographic business at the old stand, 132 Canal street.  W. D. McPherson. 

Advertisement was recorded on July 8 to 10, 1865.

1865 October 19.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 19, 1865, Vol. XV, No. 66, P. 7.

W. D. McPherson, Photographist, No. 132 Canal Street, New Orleans.

All work done in a superior manner and satisfaction guaranteed. 

Advertisement was recorded between October 19, 1865 to January 1, 1866.

1867 January 15.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 15, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1178, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 January 23.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 23, 1867, Vol. XXX, No. 320, P. 3.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 February 1.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  February 1, 1867, Vol. XVI, No. 157, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 October 11.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 11, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1419, P. 2.

Daily Mortuary Report.

We are indebted to Dr. Dirmever, Secretary of the Board of Health, for the following daily reports of deaths in the city, beginning with Oct 1:

                        Yellow Fever…..Other Fevers…..Cholera…..Other Diseases…..Total.        

October 1…………..63……………..12……………1……………21…………….97

October 2…………..54……………..14……………4……………17…………….[89]

October 3………………56……………..11……………2……………28…………….97

October 4…………..75……………..6……………..3……………23…………….107

October 5…………..59……………..11……………0……………20…………….90

October 6…………..60……………..16……………0……………21…………….97

October 7…………..58……………..9……………..0……………23…………….90

October 8…………..50……………..10……………0……………16…………….76

October 9…………..64………………8…………….3……………21…………….[96]

October 10……………56……………..14……………2……………40…………….112

The following is a list of persons who died of yellow fever, and who were interred in the cemeteries named.  During the twenty four hours ending at 6 o’clock A. M. Thursday Oct. 10.  All blanks in the report are not stated in certificate:

W. D. McPherson of__________.

1867 October 12.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 12, 1867, Vol. XXXI, No. 224, P. 5.

Succession of Wm. D. McPherson.  Second District Court Of New Orleans.  No.___ Whereas S. T. Blessing has petitioned the court for letters of administration on the estate of the late Wm. D. McPherson, deceased, intestate:  Notice is hereby given to all whom may concern, to show within ten days, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

By order of the Court:  P. R. O’Rorke, Clerk.

[1] Photography In New Orleans.

Marsh, George

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847                142 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1847                12 Central Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1847 March 25.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 25, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 324, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  Marsh & Kimball, Daguerrean Artists, have taken rooms at 142 Main Street, (up stairs,) next building south of Eagle Coffee House, Concord, N. H., where they will attend to all orders in their profession.  Ladies and Gentlemen, wishing to obtain correct and beautiful Daguerrean Miniatures, rarely to be met with, or to examine specimens of this wonderful art, are invited to visit their rooms, where they will scarcely fail to recognize the likenesses of their friends and acquaintances.

By recent improvements in the art, the most splendid results are obtained: in an instant, as it were, upon the silver surface, a correct and indelible picture is formed; the most unerring delineation of life; portraying the innocence of childhood, the joyous countenance of youth, and the dignity of old age.  Fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, lovers and friends, the cost is trifling, the object laudable;–delay not, then, to secure such valuable mementos of life, which, under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.  This opportunity once lost, may be lost to you forever.  There is a time when a faithful likeness is beyond price, as it is all that can be preserved from the grave.

“Catch the Shadow, ‘ere the Substance Fades.”

Diamonds are valued and treasured with care,

And Brilliants are priceless, because they are rare;

But thy face, gentle reader, none saw ‘ere ‘twas thine,

And none through all ages will say, it is mine,

Ah, that Face!  Nature’s masterpiece, quickly ‘twill fade;

But no matter,—the Daguerreotype comes to its aid.

Just give your attention—thy Features he’ll write—

True to nature the impress, everlasting and bright;

Thy friend with that picture,—No, never will part,

So true to the image engraved on his heart.

Miniatures taken from 8 o’clock, A. M., until 5, P. M., without regard to weather.

The Miniatures taken at their rooms, in correctness of expression, softness of light and shade, and artistic effect, will compare with those of any other establishment.  Miniatures set in lockets, breast-pins, or bracelets.

A select assortment of gold lockets constantly on hand; also, plated ones, particularly adapted for Miniatures.  All Miniatures executed at this establishment will be finished in the most perfect manner, and no one will be expected to take them unless they are perfectly satisfactory. 

German and American Cameras, best French and American Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, Polishing Materials, &c. &c., wholesale and retail, to which the attention of purchasers from the country is invited.

Advertisement ran nine times between March 25 to June 24, 1847.  

1847 June 10.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 10, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 335, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures.  Messrs. Kimball & Marsh, near the Eagle Coffee House, Concord, have acquired a deserved popularity among our citizens, for their truly excellent pictures, and should continue to have their rooms thronged with visitors.  Every lady and gentleman wanting a first-rate likeness, should make them a call forthwith.—pab.

1847 November 12.  New-Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 12, 1847, Vol. XXVII, No. 1381, P. 3.

Dissolution Notice.  Notice is hereby given that the subscribers, by mutual consent, have this day dissolved their connection in business heretofore known under the firm name Marsh & Kimball.  All just claims in favor of and against the firm, will be adjusted by Mr. Kimball, who will still continue business at the former rooms of the firm.  Geo. Marsh, Wm. H. Kimball.  Manchester, Nov. 1, 1847.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to 26, 1847.

1847 November 18.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 

November 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 26, Whole No. 2026, P. 3.

Likenesses To Perfection.  The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype

Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making.  And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any

Establishment in the United States.  He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof.  With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country.  Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.

Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs.  Wm, H, Kimball.

Advertisement ran from November 18 to December 2, 1847.

1847 December 9.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 

December 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 29, Whole No. 2029, P. 3.

Likenesses To Perfection.  The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype

Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making.  And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any

Establishment in the United States.  He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof.  With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country.  Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.

To Operators.  The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England, also Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.

Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.

Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs.  Wm, H, Kimball.

Kimball, William H.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , ,

1847-1849       142 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1847                12 Central Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1849-1851       189 Main Street, Dunklee Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1851                Merchant’s Exchange Building, third story, Concord, New Hampshire.

1851-1852       School Street, A Few Rods West of the Post Office, Concord, New Hampshire.

1852-1854       South End of Stickney’s Block, opposite Court House, Concord, New Hampshire.

1859                Rooms, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1860-1864       155 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in American 1564-1860.  (New York, New York.)  P. 370.

Kimball, William Hazen (1817-1892)  Miniature painter.  Born April 6, 1817, at Goffstown (N. H.) Kimball studied miniature painting in Boston and practiced in Manchester (N. H.), Lowell, (Mass.), and Philadelphia.  Returning to Manchester, he edited a newspaper for two years before taking up daguerreotyping in 1844.  He settled in Concord (N. H.) about 1860 ad from 1867 to 1890 served as State Librarian of New Hampshire.  He died in Concord on March 10, 1892.  One of his sons, Edward Wyatt Kimball (born 1852,) became a professional painter.[1] 

1839 December 21.  Manchester Magazine.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  December 21, 1839, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

Wm. H. Kimball, Portrait & Miniature Painter, Room No. 46, Up Stairs, Elm Street, Manchester.

1847 March 25.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 25, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 324, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  Marsh & Kimball, Daguerrean Artists, have taken rooms at 142 Main Street, (up stairs,) next building south of Eagle Coffee House, Concord, N. H., where they will attend to all orders in their profession.  Ladies and Gentlemen, wishing to obtain correct and beautiful Daguerrean Miniatures, rarely to be met with, or to examine specimens of this wonderful art, are invited to visit their rooms, where they will scarcely fail to recognize the likenesses of their friends and acquaintances.

By recent improvements in the art, the most splendid results are obtained: in an instant, as it were, upon the silver surface, a correct and indelible picture is formed; the most unerring delineation of life; portraying the innocence of childhood, the joyous countenance of youth, and the dignity of old age.  Fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, lovers and friends, the cost is trifling, the object laudable;–delay not, then, to secure such valuable mementos of life, which, under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.  This opportunity once lost, may be lost to you forever.  There is a time when a faithful likeness is beyond price, as it is all that can be preserved from the grave.

“Catch the Shadow, ‘ere the Substance Fades.”

Diamonds are valued and treasured with care,

And Brilliants are priceless, because they are rare;

But thy face, gentle reader, none saw ‘ere ‘twas thine,

And none through all ages will say, it is mine,

Ah, that Face!  Nature’s masterpiece, quickly ‘twill fade;

But no matter,—the Daguerreotype comes to its aid.

Just give your attention—thy Features he’ll write—

True to nature the impress, everlasting and bright;

Thy friend with that picture,—No, never will part,

So true to the image engraved on his heart.

Miniatures taken from 8 o’clock, A. M., until 5, P. M., without regard to weather.

The Miniatures taken at their rooms, in correctness of expression, softness of light and shade, and artistic effect, will compare with those of any other establishment.  Miniatures set in lockets, breast-pins, or bracelets.

A select assortment of gold lockets constantly on hand; also, plated ones, particularly adapted for Miniatures.  All Miniatures executed at this establishment will be finished in the most perfect manner, and no one will be expected to take them unless they are perfectly satisfactory. 

German and American Cameras, best French and American Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, Polishing Materials, &c. &c., wholesale and retail, to which the attention of purchasers from the country is invited.

Advertisement ran nine times between March 25 to June 24, 1847.  

1847 June 10.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 10, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 335, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures.  Messrs. Kimball & Marsh, near the Eagle Coffee House, Concord, have acquired a deserved popularity among our citizens, for their truly excellent pictures, and should continue to have their rooms thronged with visitors.  Every lady and gentleman wanting a first-rate likeness, should make them a call forthwith.—pab.

1847 November 12.  New-Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 12, 1847, Vol. XXVII, No. 1381, P. 3.

Dissolution Notice.  Notice is hereby given that the subscribers, by mutual consent, have this day dissolved their connection in business heretofore known under the firm name Marsh & Kimball.  All just claims in favor of and against the firm, will be adjusted by Mr. Kimball, who will still continue business at the former rooms of the firm.  Geo. Marsh, Wm. H. Kimball.  Manchester, Nov. 1, 1847.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to 26, 1847.

1847 November 18.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) November 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 26, Whole No. 2026, P. 3.

Likenesses To Perfection.  The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype

Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making.  And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any

Establishment in the United States.  He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof.  With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country.  Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.

Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs.  Wm, H, Kimball.

Advertisement ran from November 18 to December 2, 1847.

1847 November 26.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 26, 1847, Vol. XXVII, No. 1383, P. 3.

Likenesses To Perfection.  The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype

Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making.  And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any Establishment in the United States.  He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof.  With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country.  Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.

To Operators.  The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England; also Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.

Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation used, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.

Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, No. 12 Central Building, up stairs.  W. H. Kimball.  November 16, 1847.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1847 to March 31, 1848.

1847 December 9.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 29, Whole No. 2029, P. 3.

Likenesses To Perfection.  The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype

Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making.  And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any

Establishment in the United States.  He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof.  With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country.  Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.

To Operators.  The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England, also Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.

Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.

Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs.  Wm, H, Kimball.

Advertisement ran from December 9, 1847 to March 2, 1848.

1848 February 24.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 24, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 40, Whole No. 2040, P. 3.

Kimball’s Daguerreotypes, Are universally admitted to be superior to any put up in the region, and equal to any in the world.  Mr. K. would call the particular attention of Artists, Amateurs, and indeed all, to the peculiar excellencies of his pictures—the superior rotundity of features, and general relief of the whole figure—the depth, purity, and brilliancy of taste—the transparency of shading, always blending into the lights with a softness not excelled in any department of art, or even nature itself; while the lights are so managed as never to be overdone—the slightest lines and most delicate shades being preserved, and yet kept perfectly pure.

From a rapid and steady increase of patronage, he feels assured that these excellencies are generally appreciated, and in order to meet the demands of the community more efficiently, he will be assisted in future by his brother, having disposed of his rooms in Manchester, with the determination to spend his undivided efforts in meeting the wants of his friends and patrons in Concord.

Pictures put up in every desired style and form, and copying of all kinds satisfactory executed.  Invalids will be waited upon at their residences, if desired.

To Operators.  The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England; also, Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.

Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation used, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.

Rooms, 142 Main Street, first door South of Eagle Coffee House.  Wm. H. Kimball.

Advertisement ran from February 24 to December 28, 1848.

1848 April 7.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 7, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 1402, P. 3.

Kimball’s Daguerreotypes, Are universally admitted to be superior to any put up in the region, and equal to any in the world.  Mr. K. would call the particular attention of Artists, Amateurs, and indeed all, to the peculiar excellencies of his pictures—the superior rotundity of features, and general relief of the whole figure—the depth, purity, and brilliancy of taste—the transparency of shading, always blending into the lights with a softness not excelled in any department of art, or even nature itself; while the lights are so managed as never to be overdone—the slightest lines and most delicate shades being preserved, and yet kept perfectly pure.

From a rapid and steady increase of patronage, he feels assured that these excellencies are generally appreciated, and in order to meet the demands of the community more efficiently, he will be assisted in future by his brother, having disposed of his rooms in Manchester, with the determination to spend his undivided efforts in meeting the wants of his friends and patrons in Concord.

Pictures put up in every desired style and form, and copying of all kinds satisfactory executed.  Invalids will be waited upon at their residences, if desired.

To Operators.  The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England; also, Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.

Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation used, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.

Rooms, 142 Main Street, first door South of Eagle Coffee House.  Wm. H. Kimball.

Advertisement ran five times from April 7 to June 8, 1848.

1848 June 16.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 16, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 1412, P. 3.

Kimball would remind Visitors, Members of the Legislature, citizens of Concord, and the people at large, that Daguerreotype pictures may still be obtained at his Rooms, in all kinds of weather, executed in that faithful and excellent manner which has given his later productions such wide renown.  Please call in.

Rooms, first door south of Eagle Hotel, up stairs.

Advertisement ran from June 16 to 30, 1848.

1849 March 15.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 15, 1849, Vol. 2, No. 95, Whole No. 2095, P. 2.

“Light From Above.”  William H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Operator, No. 142 Main Street (up stairs,) directly south of the Eagle Hotel.  Rooms enlarged and extended, with a magnificent Top Light, universally conceded by artists to be the only light capable of giving a truly artistical development to the features.

Pictures put up in all weather in every desired style, and at reduced prices.

Chemical prepared for other operators, and stock for sale.  Wm. H. Kimball.

Advertisement ran from March 15 to December 13, 1849.

1849 March 23.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 23, 1849, Vol. XXVII, No. 1452, P. 3.

Light from Above, Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms have just been enlarged and fitted up in a manner which he trusts will fully meet the increased demands of business, and the approbation of community.  He is now putting up Pictures, made by a magnificent top light, which is always considered by artists and amateurs to be the only light capable of giving that free and full development of the features that always distinguishes true art.

Pictures made in any weather and put up in every desired style, and at reduced prices.  He also prepares a superior article of Chemical, which, together with any kind of stock, will be furnished to operators on fair terms, for cash.  Wm. H. Kimball.  Concord, March 15, 1849.

Advertisement ran thirty time from March 23 to December 14, 1849.

1849 April 19.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 19, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 432, P. 3.

Light from Above, Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms have just been enlarged and fitted up in a manner which he trusts will fully meet the increased demands of business, and the approbation of community.  He is now putting up Pictures, made by a magnificent top light, which is always considered by artists and amateurs to be the only light capable of giving that free and full development of the features that always distinguishes true art.

Pictures made in any weather and put up in every desired style, and at reduced prices.  He also prepares a superior article of Chemical, which, together with any kind of stock, will be furnished to operators on fair terms, for cash.  Wm. H. Kimball.  Concord, March 15, 1849.

Advertisement ran thirteen times between April 19 to November 15, 1849.

1849 May 3.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 3, 1849, Vol. V, No. 1, Whole No. 248, P. 1.

Daguerreotyping Perfected!  Prices Reduced!!  Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms, At the old stand, have just been refitted, and extended, with a magnificent Top Light, always considered indispensable to the production of the highest degree of artistic excellence, not only by artists, but by all of acknowledged taste.  Pictures put up in any weather, in any styledesired and at reduced prices.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to December 20, 1849.

1849 November 23.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 23, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1487, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We learn that Mr. Kimball, whose Daguerreotype Rooms in Concord have won such fame, is about to travel, to give the people abroad the advantages of his skill.  He has purchased an interest in a Traveling Saloon, and intends visiting the villages generally in the State, still keeping his Rooms open as usual in Town.

1849 December 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1849, Vol. V, No. 34, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Great Fire!  Last Friday morning, at about 1 o’clock, or citizens were awakened by the cry of “fire.”  It was soon found that the long wooden block directly South of the Eagle Coffee House on Main St. had take fire in the upper part near the center of the building.  Before the Fire Department could get well at work, the whole upper part of the building was in flames.  Tis block was occupied in the lower part, by the Drug Store of Allison & Gault, the Bookstore of B. W. Sanborn, and the clothing Store of Dustin & Shaw.  The second story was occupied by Dr. Haynes’ office, Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Cadwell’s Daguerreotype Rooms,…

1849 December 20.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1849, Vol. XV, No. X, P. 2.

Great Conflagration.—Concord, N. H. was visited on the morning of the 14th instant, with a most destructive conflagration.  The long wooden block, immediately South of the Eagle Coffee House, in front of the State House, Main street, including the clothing store of Dustin & Shaw…Kimball’s Daguerreotype rooms, &c., were consumed…

1849 December 20.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1849, Vol. 3, No. 135, Whole No. 2135, P. 2.

Fire in Concord.  On Friday morning about half past twelve o’clock, the large three story wooden block on Main street, next south of the Eagle Coffee House, called “Butterfield’s Block,: was discovered to be on fire,]; and before men enough to resit it had assembled, the fire had made such progress as to render it impossible to save the building, and it was entirely consumed, together with the two story building next south, owned and occupied by A. Prescott & Son for the manufacture and sale of musical instruments.  Nex to that were two “ten footers” and then a two story dwelling house, all owned by Col. B. Grover, the first of which was nearly burnt up, and the other considerably injured.  The Eagle Coffee House was in great danger, and suffered some, the windows and the wood work on the south side end being pretty much used up…

“Butterfield’s Block,” owned by Samuel Butterfield, Esq., of Andover…in the second story—Wm. H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss $450—insured for $400 in the New England Co., Concord.  Dr. Timothy Haynes’ office, loss $100—no insurance.  George H. Batchelder, Shoemaker, loss $100—No insurance.  A. B. Cadwell, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss small…

1849 December 21.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  December 21, 1849, Vol. 6, No. 23, Whole No. 283, P. 3.

Great Conflagration!  Concord N. H., Dec. 14, 1849.  Our town has just been visited with one of the most destructive conflagrations to which it was ever subjected…Kimball’s daguerreotype rooms, &c., must be consumed…

1849 December 21.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 21, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1491, P. 2.

Destructive Fire In Concord.  On Thursday night of last week, at about half past 12 o’clock, our citizens were aroused from their slumbers and hastened to a fire raging freely in the large three story block, all of wood, on Main st., just south of the Eagle Coffee House, and in front of the brick block at the south east corner of the State House Yard….

…in the second story—Wm. H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss $450—insured for $400 in the New England Co., Concord.  Dr. Timothy Haynes’ office, loss $100—no insurance.  George H. Batchelder, Shoemaker, loss $100—No insurance.  A. B. Cadwell, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss small…

1849 December 27.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 27, 1849, Vol. 3, No. 136, Whole No. 2136, P. 3.

Fire!  Fire!!  Fire!!!  I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.

From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.

On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash. 

Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St.  Wm. H. Kimball.  Concord, Jan 4, 1850.

Advertisement ran from December 27, 1849 to November 7, 1850.

1850 January 3.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 3, 1850, Vol. V, No. 36, Whole No. 283, P. 3.

Fire!  Fire!!  Fire!!!  I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.

From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.

On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash. 

Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St.  Wm. H. Kimball.  Concord, Jan 4, 1850.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to July 25, 1850.

1850 January 4.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 4, 1850, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1493, P. 3.

Fire!  Fire!!  Fire!!!  I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.

From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.

On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash. 

Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St.  Wm. H. Kimball.  Concord, Jan 4, 1850.

Advertisement ran from January 4, 1850 to  February 7, 1851.

1850 February 4.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 4, 1850, Vol. X, No. 475, P. 3.

Fire!  Fire!!  Fire!!!  I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.

From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.

On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash. 

Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St.  Wm. H. Kimball.  Concord, Jan 4, 1850.

Advertisement was recorded thirty-four times between February 4, 1850 and February 6, 1851.

1850 July 12.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  July 12, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 1520, P. 3.

Serious Reflections.  For The N. H. Statesman.  Messrs. Editors:  A few days since an interesting young lady, at the age of about 17, passed away from among us to the “Spirit land,” as silently as closes the beautiful rose under the influence of “Summer evening’s latest sigh;” but a few days before she took her upward flight,—and it was the only time for several weeks when she felt well enough to do it,—she  rode to the Rooms of the Messrs. Kimball, and had he Daguerreotype taken twice or thrice while there.  These she left with her family, ad to day fifty times the money paid for them could not buy them.  The writer of this was present when the afflicted family returned from the grave where they had deposited the original, and saw the father, mother, sister and other relatives gaze upon the daguerrean copies with teary eyes, evincing the value they placed upon the likenesses.  These were the first and only ones ever taken of her, and it was a solace in the hour of their greatest grief, that she had been thus thoughtful of those she was so soon to leave to mourn her loss.

The incident, sad and affecting as it was, made an impression on my mind, I resolved to call the attention of all who have neglected to have their daguerreotypes taken, and who read your paper, to the importance of doing it while in health and good spirits, that their friends may fancy they see them when they are out of sight of mortal eyes, as they were when moving among them in life’s pleasant hours.

I have often seen parents, and children, and other near relatives, very sad when the truth seemed to flash upon their minds, apparently for the first time, after the loss of a dear friend, that no likeness was left by the deceased upon which the eye would gaze, other than what was on memory’s treacherous plate.

I write this to go into the very interesting column of your paper, under the head of “Serious Reflections,” a column to which, for the Ladies’ sakes I trust you will continue to give much attention.—No one interested in taking daguerreotypes knows that I have written, or that I intended to write, a word upon the matter.  I do ot write for the interest of the artists but for the interests of those who shall survive departed friends.  I write to urge the living to do something while they can to soften the grief of friends when they die.

1850    Concord, New Hampshire City Directory.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1850, P. 106.

W. H. Kimball, Daguerrian Artist, Has fitted up rooms in Dunklee’s Building, 189 Main Street, a few doors north of the American House.

He invites the attention of all who desire a good likeness of themselves or friends, to call on him, and procure one or more of those pictures of his putting up, which are so much admired by all good judges for their life-like and brilliant tone.  Operators supplied with stock at Boston prices.  Concord, January 1, 1850.

1850    Concord, New Hampshire City Directory.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1850, Residence listing.

Kimball, Wm. H.  Daguerreotype artist, 189 Main st., H.—Warren st.

Kimball, J. L.—Daguerrean Artist—189 Main st., H.—Warren st.

1850 November 14.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 14, 1850, Vol. 4, No. 182, Whole No. 2182, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  From 50 Cents to 20 Dollars.  The subscriber hereby informs his friends and the public that he is again established in large and commodious Rooms with a light built expressly to his order and with every facility for making pictures, either singly or in groups, of the aged, middle-aged, children and infants in a manner seldom equalled—never excelled.  Not to multiply words he asks the attention of a discriminating Public, not only to his specimens, but the pictures he is constantly sending out to every part of the country.  Instructions faithfully given to such as have an aptness for the art and desire to learn, and apparatus and stock furnished on the most reasonable terms.

Rooms, Merchant’s Exchange, third story, over Allison & Gault’s Drug and Medicine Store.  Wm. H. Kimball.

Advertisement ran from November 14, 1850 to February 6, 1851.

1851 February 6.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 6, 1851, Vol. 4, No. 194, Whole No. 2194, P. 2.

Merchants’ Exchange Building.—Among the improvements in this the principal village of Concord, made during the past year, we believe the erection of this, the largest and most extensive, block of buildings, has not yet received a newspaper notice.  It occupies the [area] upon which formerly stood the block of wooden buildings which was consumed last [winter], situated directly south of the Eagle Coffee House and opposite the Patriot Office.  The new block covers 84 feet front by 85 in depth, is of three stories, 11, 10 and 9 feet in height respectively…

…the third story.  Here may be found the daguerreotype rooms of Messrs. Kimball, and usually a large number of ladies and gentlemen examining their specimens.  Three or four of the rooms yet remain unoccupied…

1851 February 7.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 7, 1851, Vol. XXIX, No. 1550, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes From 50 Cents to 20 Dollars.  The subscriber informs his friends and the public that he is again established in large and commodious Rooms with a light built expressly to his order and with every facility for making pictures, either singly or in groups, of the aged, middle-aged, children and infants in a manner seldom equalled—never excelled.  Not to multiply words he asks the attention of a discriminating Public, not only to his specimens, but the pictures he is constantly sending out to every part of the country.  Instructions faithfully given to such as have an aptness for the art and desire to learn, and apparatus and stock furnished on the most reasonable terms.

Rooms, Merchant’s Exchange, third story, over Allison & Gault’s Drug and Medicine Store.  Wm. H. Kimball.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to August 9, 1851.

1851 June 19.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 19, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 8, Whole No. 349, P. 3.

Interest Tables.  The subscribers, having purchased the Right for making and selling Bread’s Interest Table for the State of New Hampshire, are now prepared to meet the demand for that invaluable article.

This Table, unlike all others, is at once so simple, cheap ad comprehensive—giving a ready solution to every problem in interest—that five minutes [attention] from any intelligent person will convince one that it must ultimately be adopted by all classes.

For sale at Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Exchange Building, (up stairs) and by the proprietors who are about to travel throughout the limits of their Right.  Price, invariably 50 cents.  Wm. H. Kimball, J. W. Worthen.

Advertisement ran from June 19 to August 28, 1851.

1851 August 29.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 29, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 13, Whole No. 326, P. 3.

Concord, Tuesday Morning, , 6 o’clock.  The Best Part of Concord in Ashes!  The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…

Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block, which was burned in December, 1849… and Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms.  The contents of this block were principally saved, but greatly damaged.

1851 August 26.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1851, P. 2.

Great Conflagration At Concord, N. H.  Through Messrs. Cheney & Co.’s Northern Express we have received a slip from the office of the New Hampshire Patriot, at Concord, stating that the most disastrous fire that ever occurred in that town or State took place there last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town.  The following particulars are given. 

At about 11 o’clock last night the cry of “fire” resounded through out streets, and the alarm bells soon rang.  The fire was found to be in Abbott’s paint shop, directly back of Stickney’s block…

Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms.  The contents of this block were principally saved but greatly damaged…

1851 August 26.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  August 26, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 259, P. 2.

Extensive Fire in Concord.  A fire broke out in Concord las night, at about 11 o’clock…

Next was the new Exchange,… and Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms.  The contents of this block were principally saved, but greatly damaged.

1851 August 27.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  August 27, 1851, Vol. 5, No. 223, Whole No. 2223, P. 2.

Concord, Tuesday Morning, , 6 o’clock.  Terrible Conflagration!  The Best Part of Concord in Ashes!  The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…

Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block, which was burned in December, 1849… and Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms.  The contents of this block were principally saved, but greatly damaged.

1851 August 27.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  August 27, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 32, P. 3. 

We copy the following from the extra Patriot.  It is impossible at this hour, (5 o’clock) to give a full list of the sufferers by this terrible fire.  We can only give the principal ones…Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms…

1851 August 28.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  August 28, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 18, Whole No. 359, P. 2.

The Great Fire!  As most of our readers have already learned through other sources, Concord was, last Monday night, visited by the most destructive fire ever had in town.  About a quarterb past eleven o’clock, The Paint Shop of Mr. G. D. Abbott, directly in the rear of our printing office, was discovered to be on fire…

…the New Brick Exchange Building in which were…Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms…

1851 August 28.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  August 28, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. XLVI, P. 3.

Terrible Conflagration!  The Best Part of Concord in Ashes!  The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…

Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms… 

1851 September 1.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 21, P. 2.

Terrible Conflagration!  The best part of Concord in Ashes!  The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…

Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms… 

1851 September 2.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1851, Vol. XXV, No. 4, P. 2.

Awful Conflagration In Concord.  On Tuesday morning we received an extra from the patriot office giving the following details of a terrible fire in Concord on Monday night:

Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms… 

1851 September 2.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  September 2, 1851, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, P. 2.

From The New Hampshire Patriot, of the 26th of August.  Fire In Concord.  The best part of Concord, N. H., in  Ashes!—The  most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or state. Took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best part of the business portion of the town.  At about 11 o’clock last evening fire took in Abbott’s paint shop, back of Stickney’s block…and Kimball’s daguerreotype rooms…

1851 September 3.  The Granite Farmer.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 3, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 35, P. 7.

Fire at Concord…Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms…

1851 September 18.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 18, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 20, Whole No. 361, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype House On School Street, A Few Rods West Of The Post Office.  W. H. Kimball, will be happy to wait upon his friends and the public at his new place, where he assures them, may be obtained first class Daguerreotypes.  Stock ad materials for Sale as heretofore.

Advertisement ran from September 18,1851 to April 22, 1852.

1852 April 24.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 24, 1852, Vol. XXVI, No. 1613, P. 3.

Kimball’s New Top-Light Daguerreotype Rooms, Stickney’s Block, third story, over E. H. Rollins’ Store.  Picture taken in any weather.  Stock and apparatus for sale at the lowest prices for Cash.

Advertisement ran from April 29, 1851 to January 19, 1856.

1852 April 29.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 29, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 1, Whole No. 394, P. 3.

Kimball’s New Top-Light Daguerreotype Rooms, Stickney’s Block, third story, over E. H. Rollins’ Store.  Picture taken in any weather.  Stock and apparatus for sale at the lowest prices for Cash.

Advertisement ran from April 29, 1851 to September 7, 1854.

1852 June 10.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 10, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 1, Whole No. 394, P. 3.

Kimball’s New Top-Light Daguerreotype Rooms, Stickney’s Block, third story, over E. H. Rollins’ Store.  Pictures taken in any weather.  Stock and apparatus for sale at the lowest prices for Cash.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to June 17, 1852.

1852 September 8.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 277, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.

More Light From Above, At Kimball’s New top-light Daguerrian Hall, Stickney’s Block, third story, over Rollins’ Apothecary store.  Pictures taken in any weather, and neatly set in rings, pins, lockets, bracelets, cases and frames of every description, and at reduced prices.  The arrangement of our light, especially for taking groups, is superior to anything of the kind in the country.

Advertisement ran from September 8, 1852 to August 31, 1853.

1853.  Concord, New Hampshire City Directory 1853-1854.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  1853.  Residence Listing.

Kimball, William H.—Not Listed in residence section

Kimball, Joseph L.—Daguerrian Artist, Stickney’s Block—H.—Warren Street.

1853.  Concord, New Hampshire City Directory 1853-1854.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  1853, advertisement N. P.

Kimball’s To-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  The arrangement of Light at this Gallery are such that pictures are made to suit all the various tastes of customers, and in every style of the Art, at as Low as can be obtained at any other Gallery in the New England States!

A good assortment of Gold Lockets, keys, pins &c. constantly on hand.

Please call and see specimens for yourself.

Entrance, south end Stickney’s Block, opposite the State House, Concord, N. H., 1853.

1853 February 14.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 14, 1853, Vol. XXXII, No. 1655, P. 5.

Burglary.  Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms in the third story of Stickney’s Block, were broken into on Wednesday night, 10th inst.  The door was opened with prys, and about $30 worth of Daguerreotype cases, picture frames and specimens were taken, among which was a large likeness of Ole Bull…

1854 March 30.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 30, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 48, Whole No. 493, P. 3.

Kimball’s  New Daguerreotype Establishment Just opened in Merchant’s Exchange up three flights of stairs On The Right.  With Superior Light and Chemicals, we put up Pictures, in all weather, of unsurpassed excellence.

R. H. Kimball, Proprietor.

W. H. Kimball, Operator.

Advertisement ran from March 30 to August 10, 1854.

1854 April 5.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. 7, No. 359, Whole No. 2359, P. 3.

Kimball’s  New Daguerreotype Establishment, Just opened in Merchant’s Exchange up three flights of stairs On The Right. 

With Superior Light and Chemicals, we put up Pictures, in all weather, of unsurpassed excellence.

R. H. Kimball, Proprietor.

W. H. Kimball, Operator.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to July 26, 1854.

1854 June 8.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 8, 1854, Vol. X, No. 6, P. 2.

Kimball’s Christallotypes.  Wm. H. Kimball, at his Daguerreotype Rooms, In the Exchange Block, executes Crystallotype likenesses in fine style, and with fine remarkable fidelity.  These Chrystallotypes are a very decided improvement on the daguerreotype.  Call at his rooms and see them.

1854 August 3.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  August 3, 1854, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 1.

From the Lowell News, a little [altered].  Have You A Good Daguerreotype?—We have often thought of the happiness one must enjoy in possessing the good daguerreotype of a deceased friend, in after years, when the original is laid in the cold and silent tomb, they might look and recall the scenes of life. What vividness would a faithful daguerreotype of the face of a friend create in one’s memory? and what money would purchase from us such a memento?  These are questions but rarely thought of by us when we and our friend are in the enjoyment of life and health; but if neglected until the icy hand of death has parted us, we wonder that we could have been so thoughtless.  And while upon this subject, we would remark that the picture of a friend, whether deceased or not, will be valued according to the accuracy of the picture.  An indifferent one would not be much prized, while an accurate one will be prized highly.  If any of our readers want a good daguerreotype, let them go to Kimball’s on Main street.  Mr. Kimball has devoted himself assiduously to the study of the art for several years, spent much time and money experimenting, and has been rewarded by a knowledge and skill which enable him to stand at the head of his profession.  Again we say go to Kimball’s in front of the State House, in Rollins’ and Stickney’s Block.

1859 September 1.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1859,

Vol. XV, No. 19, P. 3. 

Notice.  The firm heretofore existing under the style of R. A. Houston & Co., is by mutual consent this day dissolved.  R. A. Houston.  Wm. H. Kimball.

1859 September 8.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1859,

Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3. 

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment

to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 10 to December 17, 1859.

1859 September 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 15, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3. 

Having disposed of all our right, title and interest in Photographing, Ambrotyping, &c., in Concord to R. H. Kimball, we hereby ask the continued favors of the public in behalf of our successor, and earnestly request all who are indebted to us to make immediate payment to R. H. Kimball, and also desire all who have claims against us to present as above for adjustment.  Wm. H. Kimball, R. A. Houston.

Advertisement ran nine times between September 15 to December 29, 1859.

1859 October 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between October 5 to December 28, 1859.

1862 January 23.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 23, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 40, P. 3.

A Word about Photographs and Kindred Things.  Our friend W. H. Kimball, has long devoted himself to the science and art of Photography, in all its various departments.—He is not merely a good mechanical artist, but he is a scientific one, who thoroughly understands the philosophical mysteries of his profession.  Hence, it is not strange that his pictures should be so highly prized as they are, and that his rooms should be crowded with customers.—In producing Ambrotypes he has no superior, while his Photographs, of all kinds, are equal to those of Brady.  In the difficult task of obtaining life-like and perfect photographs of young children, Mr. Kimball is eminently successful.  His delicately colored portraits of this class, closely resembling the best paintings on ivory, are gems of beauty, only excelled by the bright living faces which they represent.  The demand for card photographs is now very large, and Mr. Kimball is doing a great business in that department.  Let all interested in these matters give Mr. Kimball a call at his rooms in the Block next north of Eagle Hotel opposite the Capitol.

1863 June 11.  The Legislative Reporter.  (Concord, N. H.)  June 11, 1863, Vol. 2, No. 5, P. 2.

Fine Pictures.  Large crowds daily visit Kimball’s Photograph Rooms in State Block.  There is no place in the State where better photographs can be obtained than at this famous establishment.  He has the best conveniences that can be found this side of Boston for taking pictures.

Concord City Directories.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)

1850.  daguerreotype artist, rooms Dunklee Building, 189 Main st.—h-Warren st.

1853.  Not listed

1860.  photographer, 155 Main st.—h-7 Tahanto st.

1864.  photographer, 155 Main st.—h-7 Tahanto st.

[1] Morrison and Sharples, History of the Kimball Family in America, Vol. II. P. 653-854; Art and Artists in Manchester, P. 114; Granite Monthly, Vol. XIV, (1892), P. 125-126; Manchester City Directory 1844; Concord City Directory 1860, 1876.

Kimball, Richard H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1854                Merchant Exchange, Concord, New Hampshire,

1859                Rooms over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1859-1864       155 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1852 April 24.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 24, 1852, Vol. XXVI, No. 1613, P. 3.

Kimball’s New Top-Light Daguerreotype Rooms, Stickney’s Block, third story, over E. H. Rollins’ Store.  Picture taken in any weather.  Stock and apparatus for sale at the lowest prices for Cash.

Advertisement ran from April 29, 1851 to January 19, 1856.

1854 March 30.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 30, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 48, Whole No. 493, P. 3.

Kimball’s  New Daguerreotype Establishment Just opened in Merchant’s Exchange up three flights of stairs On The Right.  With Superior Light and Chemicals, we put up Pictures, in all weather, of unsurpassed excellence.

R. H. Kimball, Proprietor. W. H. Kimball, Operator.

Advertisement ran from March 30 to August 10, 1854.

1854 April 5.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. 7, No. 359, Whole No. 2359, P. 3.

Kimball’s  New Daguerreotype Establishment, Just opened in Merchant’s Exchange up three flights of stairs On The Right.  With Superior Light and Chemicals, we put up Pictures, in all weather, of unsurpassed excellence.

R. H. Kimball, Proprietor. W. H. Kimball, Operator.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to July 26, 1854.

1859 September 8.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3. 

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between September 10, 1859 to March 31 1860.

1859 September 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 15, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3. 

Having disposed of all our right, title and interest in Photographing, Ambrotyping, &c., in Concord to R. H. Kimball, we hereby ask the continued favors of the public in behalf of our successor, and earnestly request all who are indebted to us to make immediate payment to R. H. Kimball, and also desire all who have claims against us to present as above for adjustment.  Wm. H. Kimball, R. A. Houston.

Advertisement ran nine times between September 15 to December 29, 1859.

1859 October 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 2.

Merrimack County Fair.  The Fair of the Merrimack County Agricultural Society, held in this city on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week…List Of Entries.  Inside The Tent…

R. H. Kimball, Twelve Photographs, colored and plain…

1859 October 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between October 5 to December 28, 1859.

1860 June 8.  The Daily Patriot.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 8, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 2, P. 2.

…Kimball, photographer, Concord, took different views of the Horse Guards while in position in front of the Capitol, and they will no doubt be good pictures…

1860 June 14.  The Daily Patriot.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 14, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 6, P. 2.

Down!  Down!!  Photographs, At Kimball’s Opposite the State House, Both Life Size and small, in style and price to challenge the world.

Also, the various Collodeon [sic.] Pictures at any price to suite customers.

Advertisement was recorded between June 14 to July 5, 1860.

1860 October 3.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 3, 1860, New Series—Vol. XIV, No. 698, Whole No. 2698, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Merrimack County Agricultural Society at its Fair, held Sept. 26, 27, and 28, 1860…

Painting And Drawing…

Best Photographs, R. H. Kimball, Concord, 1.00.

1860 October 4.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 4, 1860, Vol. XVI, No. 24, P. 3.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Merrimack County Agricultural Society at its Fair, held Sept. 26, 27, and 28, 1860…

Painting And Drawing…

Best Photographs, R. H. Kimball, Concord, 1.00.

1860 October 10.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 10, 1860, New Series—Vol. XIV, No. 699, Whole No. 2699, P. 2.

The State Fair.  The eleventh annual Fair of the N. H. State Agricultural Society was held at Manchester on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week…

Award of Premiums…

Pictures…

Eaton & Wallace, Manchester, photographs, &c. 4;

E. H. Kimball, Concord, 2;

Mrs. F. A. Brown, Manchester, photographs, &c. dip.

1860 October 11.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1860, Vol. XVI, No. 25, P. 3.

24 Photographs For One Dollar!  (By the New Multiplying Camera.)  May Be Had At Kimball’s Photographic Art Gallery Being determined to meet every demand of the public, we have sounded every note in the Photographic scale, and are prepared to meet our friends and patrons at any point from high to low, and from large to small, on terms so unprecedentedly low for good, faithful work, that we confidently urge especial attention to our new arrangements and new proposals.

The disgusting and trashy cheap Ambrotypes may now be discarded, and their place supplied with Photographs at a mere fraction of their cost, neat, durable, and in every way more convenient; appropriate as a contribution to a friend’s scrapbook, to send by mail, &c. &c.

Also, Photographic Visiting Cards, a new and beautiful thing just now the rage in all polite circles.

We ask the particular attention of Collegiate, Academic and other classes in want of large quantities of Photographs, feeling sure we can meet any reasonable demand, both as regards price and quality.

Commanding the services of one of the most accomplished Photographist in this country, we invite especial attention to our work in the line of Life, Cabinet, and common size Photographs.  In this interesting sphere of the art we allow no one either in city or country to distance us.  Also, with a skillful operator especially devoted to Ambrotyping we propose to furnish Ambrotypes, and other collodian pictures as heretofore.  Also, copies of and picture made and enlarged to any size desired.

Kimball’s Gallery, Opposite State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement was recorded between October 11, 1860 to March 7, 1861.

1860 October 13.  New-Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord New Hampshire.)  October 13, 1860, Vol. XL, No. 2054, P. 4.

State Fair Premiums…

Eaton & Wallace, Manchester, photographs, &c. 4;

E. H. Kimball, Concord, 2;

Mrs. F. A. Brown, Manchester, photographs, &c. dip.

1860 October 24.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 24, 1860, New Series—Vol. XIV, No. 701, Whole No. 2701, P. 3.

24 Photographs For One Dollar,  (By the New Multiplying Camera,)  May be had at Kimball’s Photographic Art Gallery.  Being determined to meet every demand of the public, we have sounded every note in the Photographic scale, and are prepared to meet our friends and patrons at any point from high to low, and from large to small, on terms so unprecedentedly low for good, faithful work, that we confidently urge especial attention to our new arrangements and new proposals.

The trashy, cheap Ambrotypes may now be discarded, and their place supplied with Photographs at a mere fraction of their cost, neat, durable, and in every way more convenient; appropriate as a contribution to a friend’s album or autograph book, to send by mail, &c. &c.  Also,

Photographic Visiting Cards, a new and beautiful thing just now the rage in all polite circles.

We ask the particular attention of Collegiate, Academic and other classes in want of large quantities of Photographs, feeling sure we can meet any reasonable demand, both as regards price and quality.

Commanding the services of one of the most accomplished Photographist in this country, we invite especial attention to our work in the line of Life, Cabinet, and common size Photographs.  In this interesting sphere of the Art we allow no one either in city or country to distance us. 

Also, with a skillful Operator especially devoted to Ambrotyping we propose to furnish Ambrotypes, and other collodian pictures as heretofore. 

Copies of any Picture made and enlarged to any size desired.

Kimball’s Gallery, Opposite State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement was recorded between October 24, 1860 to January 16, 1861.

Concord City Directories.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)

1860.  photographer, 155 Main st.—b-W. H. Kimball.

1864.  photographer, 155 Main st.—b -W. H. Kimball.

Kimball, Joseph L.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850                189 Main Street, Dunklee Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1853                South End of Stickney’s Block, opposite Court House, Concord, New Hampshire.

1859                Address Unknown, Milford, New Hampshire.

1850    Concord, New Hampshire City Directory.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1850, P. 106.

W. H. Kimball, Daguerrian Artist, Has fitted up rooms in Dunklee’s Building, 189 Main Street, a few doors north of the American House.

He invites the attention of all who desire a good likeness of themselves or friends, to call on him, and procure one or more of those pictures of his putting up, which are so much admired by all good judges for their life-like and brilliant tone.  Operators supplied with stock at Boston prices.  Concord, January 1, 1850.

1850    Concord, New Hampshire City Directory.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1850, Residence listing.

Kimball, Wm. H.  Daguerreotype artist, 189 Main st., H.—Warren st.

Kimball, J. L.—Daguerrean Artist—189 Main st., H.—Warren st.

1853.  Concord, New Hampshire City Directory 1853-1854.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  1853.  Business Listing—Daguerreotype Miniatures—

W. H. Kimball; J. H. Kimball.

1853.  Concord, New Hampshire City Directory 1853-1854.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  1853.  Residence Listing.

Kimball, William H.—Not Listed in residence section

Kimball, Joseph L.—Daguerrian Artist, Stickney’s Block—H.—Warren Street.

1855 September 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 5, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 433, Whole No. 2433, P. 2.

Foundation Stone Of The First Universalist Church.—The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new church of the first Universalist Society in this city, took place on Saturday last at 11 o’clock…

A B. Currier, Esq., then read the following statement of the documents, &c., which were enclosed in a copper box, and hermetically sealed,… a daguerreotype likeness of the late Rev. John Moore, pastor of the church, sealed in a copper case, on which is engraved the following inscription:—”This case contains a daguerreotype likeness of the late Rev. John Moore, who was five years pastor of this society, and who died in concord, Feb. 5th, 1855, aged 58 years.  Deposited by his son, September 1st , 1855.  J. C. Kimball, artist…

1859 January 12.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  January 12, 1855, Vol. 57, No. 24, P. 3.

Ambrotypes & Melainotypes Mr. K. S. Porter, Having leased the Daguerreotype Saloon and apparatus formerly belonging to J. L. Kimball, of Milford, N. H., would say to the public of Milford and vicinity, that he intends to offer said saloon for the reception of all those who are in want of Ambrotypes or Melainotypes of themselves or friends, on and after the 15th inst.

Pictures taken in the latest style and on the most reasonable terms.

One and all are most respectfully invited to call, whether in want of likenesses of themselves or friends. 

Old Pictures copied to order.  Milford, Jan. 10, 1859.

Johnson, J. M.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

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.

Houston, R. A,

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

1856-1859       Rooms over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856 March 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 5, 1856, Vol. 9, No. 459, Whole No. 2459, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successors to J. L. Kimball & Co.,) Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus solicited.  Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1856

1856 March 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 47, P. 3. 

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successor to J. L. Kimball & Co.)  Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Ambrotypes in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, solicited.

Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug & Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to August 21, 1856.

1856 September 18.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 18, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 21, P. 3. 

R. A. Houston & Co., Artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes ad Photographs, Stickney’s Block, over E. H. Rollins’, Main Street, Concord, N. H.  N. B.  Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed.  Instructions given in the Art.  Stock and apparatus for sale.

Advertisement ran from September 18, 1856 to January 1, 1857.

1857 January 21.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 21, 1857, Vol. 10, No. 505, Whole No. 2505, P. 3.

Down to Twenty-Five Cents!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs at R. A. Houston & Co.’s. for the mere pittance of “One Bright Quarter.”  Now is your time, for we propose to work cheap.  Rooms, at Kimball’s Old Stand, over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to April 15, 1857.

1857 January 22.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 22, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 40, P. 3. 

Down to Twenty-Five Cents!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs at R. A. Houston & Co.’s. for the mere pittance of “One Bright Quarter.”  Now is your time, for we propose to work cheap.  Rooms, at Kimball’s Old Stand, over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 5, 1857.

1857 July 16.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. 13, No. 12, P. 3. 

Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c., By R. A. Houston & Co. At Kimball’s Old Rooms, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Particular attention is called to this new process—the Melainotype—which for cheapness, beauty and durability is unrivalled, and is never liable to break, crack and stain, like most of the cheap and flashy things afloat as pictures.

Advertisement ran sixty eight times from July 16, 1857 to September 1, 1859.

1857 October 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XXXVII, No.1857, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co.  artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes And Photographs, Stickney’s Block, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Main Street, Concord, N. H.

Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed.  Instruction given in the art.  Stock and Apparatus for sale at Boston price.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1857 to September 17, 1859.

1858 February 25.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 25, 1858, Vol.13, No. 44, P. 3. 

To Any Ambrotypist!!  Those that are in want of good Ambrotype Collodeon, or any kind of Goods that is used in the trade, will do well to order of R. A. Houston & Co.  They are prepared to fill orders cheap for cash.  R. A. Houston & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to May 10, 1858.

1859 September 1.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1859,Vol. XV, No. 19, P. 3. 

Notice.  The firm heretofore existing under the style of R. A. Houston & Co., is by mutual consent this day dissolved.  R. A. Houston.  Wm. H. Kimball.

1859 September 8.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3. 

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 15, 1859,

Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3. 

Having disposed of all our right, title and interest in Photographing, Ambrotyping, &c., in Concord to R. H. Kimball, we hereby ask the continued favors of the public in behalf of our successor, and earnestly request all who are indebted to us to make immediate payment to R. H. Kimball, and also desire all who have claims against us to present as above for adjustment.  Wm. H. Kimball, R. A. Houston.

Advertisement ran nine times between September 15 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 10 to December 17, 1859.

1859 October 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Hoit, William B.

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , ,

1841                Rooms over Concord Bank, Concord, New Hampshire.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London England.)  1957, P. 322.

Hoit, William B. Portrait and ornamental painter of Concord, (N. H.) active c. 1840-1876. 

1840 September 21.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1840, New Series-Vol. VI, No. 312, Old Series- Vol. XXXI, No. 1642, P.3.

William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter.  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from September 212 to November 7, 1840.

1841 May 14.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1841, New Series-Vol. VII, No. 346, Old Series-Vol. XXXII, No. 1676, P.3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to November 4, 1841.

1841 June 7.  Daily Patriot.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 7, 1841, No. 5, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Handerson, L. R.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Rooms in Stickney’s Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1842 May 26.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 26, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 400, P. 2.

Just look at Mr. Henderson’s card in our advertising columns.  Mr. H. is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in a style equal to any thing in this country.  Mr. H. has provided himself with the proper plates, and will take the miniatures of a whole family on one plate.  His rooms, in Stickney’s Block, directly opposite the State House, are open at all times during the day.

1842 May 26.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 26, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 400, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures Taken at No. 2, Stickney’s Brick Block, Up Stairs, By l. r. Handerson.  Miniatures can be taken in all weather, and equal to any taken in any place in the United States.

L. R. H. having provided himself with the proper plates, can, if desired, take miniatures of the whole family on one plate.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to July 28, 1842.

Emmons, Charles

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Main Street, Between the State House and Eagle Hotel, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856                Corner of Depot and Main Streets, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856 February 7.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 7, 1856, Vol.

XI, No. 41, P. 3. 

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents Including Case At Emmons’ Excelsior Daguerreotype Saloon,

Between The State House and Eagle Hotel Main Street, Concord, N. H.

Best Establishment of the kind in the country.

Best Apparatus In The State.

Miniatures taken in any weather better and cheaper, than can be obtained elsewhere in this city.

Apparatus furnished, and instruction given in the art, on reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to 28, 1856.

1856 May 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 15, 1856, Vol.

XII, No. 3, P. 3. 

Superior Daguerreotype Apparatus For Sale!  Enquire of Charles Emmons, corner of Depot and

Main Streets, Concord, N. H.

1856 May 22.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 22, 1856, Vol.

XII, No. 4, P. 3

Clear The Tract!  And run for Emmons’ Daguerreotype Saloon, Where you can get a Good

Daguerreotype For 25 Cents, Corner of Depot and Main Streets, opposite Freight Depot,

Concord, N. H.

A lot of splendid Frames and Cases for sale cheap.

A superior Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale.

1856 May 28.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) May 28, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 471, Whole No. 2471, P. 3.

Clear The Tract!  And Run For Emmons’ Daguerreotype Saloon!! Where You Can Get A Good

Daguerreotype For 25 Cents, Corner of Depot and Main Streets, opposite Freight Depot,

Concord.

A splendid lot of Frames and Cases for sale cheap.

A superior Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale cheap.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 11, 1856.