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Cadwell, Alonzo B.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                142 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.[1]

1850                138 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

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.  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.  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…

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

Cadwell, Alonzo B.—Daguerrian Artist, 138 Main st.—B—Columbian House.

[1] Address based on William H. Kimball’s address in 1849.

Brown, Nathan

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1855-1859       Exchange Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1855 April 28.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 28, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No.1769, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscriber has taken rooms in the Merchants Exchange, (first building south of the Eagle Hotel,) where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in the best manner.  He believes that his experience at the Rooms of his brother F. A. Brown, in Manchester, and his long practice as an Artist, will enable him to satisfy all who may desire pictures.

Pictures neatly set in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, &c.

Orders received for drawings and engravings on wood.  N. Brown.  Concord, April 26, 1855.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to June 9, 1855.

1855 May 2.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 2, 1855, Vol. 8, No. 415, Whole No. 2415, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscriber has taken rooms in the Merchants’ Exchange, (first building south of the Eagle Hotel,) where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in the best manner.  He believes that his experience in the rooms of his brother, F. A. Brown, at Manchester, and his long practice as an artist, will enable him to satisfy all who may desire pictures.

Pictures neatly set in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, &c.

Orders received for drawings and engravings on wood.  N. Brown.  Concord, April 26, 1855.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to 23, 1855.

1855 September 6.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 6, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Superior pictures, put up in ay style desired can be produced at N. Brown’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Exchange Building, Concord.

Advertisement ran from September 6, 1855 to February 21, 1856.

1855 October 13.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 13, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No.1793, P. 3.

Brown’s Daguerreotype Rooms Exchange Building, Concord, N. H.  The best place to obtain correct, clear and life-like Pictures, and at prices as reasonable as at any other establishment.

A great variety of Cases constantly on hand.  Also, Gold Lockets, Frames, &c.

Advertisement ran from October 13, 1855 to February 16, 1856.

1856 February 23.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 23, 1856, Vol. XXXV, No.1811, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes At Brown’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Exchange Building, Concord.  Ambrotypes (or Daguerreotypes on glass) are now taken at this place, and put up in the most secure and permanent manner known, and warranted not to fade.

Daguerreotypes on silver plates will continue to be taken with the unrivalled excellence which has made this establishment so favorably known.

Advertisement ran from February 23, 1856 to July 17, 1858.

1856 February 27.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) February 27, 1856, Vol. 9, No. 458, Whole No. 2458, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber is now prepared to take the new style of pictures on glass, commonly known as Ambrotypes, which will be put up in the most secure and permanent method known.  Daguerreotypes, as usual, executed in the best manner.

Call and see specimens at Brow’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Exchange Building, Concord, N. H. N. Brown.

Advertisement ran from February 27 to September 3, 1856.

1856 February 28.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  February 28, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 44, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes At Brown’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Exchange Building, Concord.  Ambrotypes (or Daguerreotypes on glass) are now taken at this place, and put up in the most secure and permanent manner known, and warranted not to fade.

Daguerreotypes on silver plates will continue to be taken with the unrivalled excellence which has made this establishment so favorably known.

Advertisement ran from February 28 to August 14, 1856.

1856 September 10.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 10, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 486, Whole No. 2486, P. 3.

Brown’s Daguerreotype And Ambrotype Rooms, Exchange Building, Concord.  Ambrotypes made by the best artists in the country, and put up in the most durable manner known.

Advertisement ran from September 9, 1856 to December 30, 1857.

1856 September 11.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 20, P. 3.

Brown’s Daguerreotype And Ambrotype Rooms, Exchange Building, Concord.  Ambrotypes made by an improved process such as is used by the best Artists of New York and Boston, and finished in the most durable manner known. 

Advertisement ran from September 11, 1856 to October 22, 1857.

1856 October 15.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 15, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 52, P. 2 & 3.

New Hampshire State Fair, Premiums Awarded…

Pictures, Hair Work, &c.

N. Brow, Concord, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Dip.

F. D. Hopkins, Manchester, Improved Daguerreotype, Trans.

F. A. Brown, [Manchester], for Improved Ambrotypes, Med.

1856 November 1.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 1, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No.1848, P. 4.

New Hampshire State Fair.  Premiums Awarded.  Pictures, Hair Work, &c…

N. Brown, Concord, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes,  Dip.

1858 July 24.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  July 24, 1858, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1938, P. 3.

N. Brown’s Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, Exchange Building, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran from July 24, 1858 to February 19, 1859.

Boynton, George H.

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1857                Union Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1857                Ayer’s Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1858                Ayer’s Block, Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]

1857 April 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 11, 1857, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1871, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs.  Every one, from nursing children to aged pilgrims, can now have their likeness transferred to paper, metal or glass for a sum so small as to be within reach of even poor people.  For a quarter of a dollar they now give an exact and durable “counterfeit presentment” of the human face, and execute their work so expeditiously that an entire household,—father, mother and the little folks,—can be taken in about an hour of a pleasant day.—George H. Boynton, Union Block, just south of the Statesman office, is turning off perfect portraits with great expedition.

And so in fact in fact they do at the other excellent establishments along Main Street.  People coming into the city on business, who desire to obtain cheap and exact portraits of their households, will find the rooms of these artists agreeable places in which to spend an hour or so.

1857 July 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 129, P. 2.

Boynton & Co.  Now Is Your Time To procure an Ambrotype Likeness of yourself warranted perfectly lifelike and finished in the most perfect and durable manner for the low price of Twenty Five Cts.

Having made extensive arrangements for the business, the subscribers are now ready to produce pictures for any sum from 25 Cents to Ten Dollars, And every one warranted equal in workmanship and finish to any produced elsewhere.

Spanish Quarters Taken in exchange for pictures at their Par Value.

Ambrotypes!  Daguerreotypes And Melainotypes!  Executed in all the various styles in the best manner and at the Lowest Prices!

Boynton & Co., Ayer’s Building, Up One Flight of Stairs Only, Rooms formerly occupied by H. D. W. Moulton.

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

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 14, 1857.

[1]Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Baker, Andrew J.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stevens For A Few Days Only.

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

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

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

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

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

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

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

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators.

A. J. Baker, }

G. W. Baker, }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

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

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators.

A. J. Baker, }

G. W. Baker, }

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

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 7, 1850.

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure;

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

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1854.

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

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

Then why not in seasons a likeness secure? 

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 20, 1855.

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

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

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

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

Then why not in seasons a likeness secure.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 27, 1855.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please call at our New Rooms and see for yourselves. 

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

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

Baker & Brother (Andrew J. & George W.)

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

1854                State Street, In Rear of State House, Concord. New Hampshire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stevens For A Few Days Only.

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

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

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

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

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

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

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

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators. A. J. Baker, } G. W. Baker, }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A liberal deduction made to Clubs and Families.

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

*D. Denison Cone, } Operators. A. J. Baker, } G. W. Baker, }

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

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 7, 1850.

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure;

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

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1854.

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

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

Then why not in seasons a likeness secure? 

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 20, 1855

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

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

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

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

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

Delays are dangerous, that we are sure,

Then why not in seasons a likeness secure.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 27, 1855.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please call at our New Rooms and see for yourselves. 

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

Allison & Eastman

Photographic Stock and Chemicals, ,

1859                Hill’s New Block, Concord, New Hampshire.[1]

1859 January 15.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  January 15, 1859, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1963, P. 3.

To Daguerreians.  Pure Nitrate Silver, Pure Sulph. Iron Iodine Potassa, Hyposulph, Soda, Cyanuret Potassium and all chemicals used by Daguerreians, for sale at the lowest cash prices by Allison & Eastman. 

Advertisement ran from January 15 to February 26, 1859.

[1] Address Hill’s New Block, a few doors north of Phenix Hotel from another advertisement in the same paper.

George H. H. Silsby

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Retailer, , , ,

1857                115 Main Street, opposite the Depot, Concord, New Hampshire.

George H. H. Silsby appeared in two advertisement.  The first advertisement which appeared on March 30, 1840 in the New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette (Concord, New Hampshire) and is included to establish his first name.  Hereafter their first names do not appear in the advertisements I have looked at.   Co-Partnership Notice.  The subscriber have formed a connection in business under the firm of Stearns, Morrills & Silsby, for the purpose of Publishing, Binding and Bookselling, and have taken the room I the 2nd story of Low’s Block formerly occupied by L. B. & L. M. Morrill, where they may be found at all times to answer to orders in their line of business.  Chas. H. Stearns, L. B. Morrill, L. M. Morrill, Geo. H. H. Silsby.  Concord, March 1, 1840.

The second advertisement ran from January 1 to July 30, 1857 in the Independent Democrat (Concord, New Hampshire).  To Daguerreotypist.  The subscribers have on hand and for sale a supply of materials for the use of Daguerrian Artists, consisting of Cases, Plates, Mats, Preservers, Rotten Stone, &c., &c.

They intend to keep a full supply of the above articles on hand, which will be sold as low, at least, as can be purchased in Boston.  Orders, by mail or otherwise, solicited.  Morrill & Silsby, 115 Main St., opposite the Depot.

George H. H. Silsby does not appear in other photographic directories and continues to publish advertisements starting in 1841 as Morrill & Silsby as publishers and bookbinders. 

George K. Richards

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852-1853       New Exchange Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1853                Address Unknown, Concord, New Hampshire.

George K. Richards was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 18, 1852 to January 13, 1853 in the Independent Democrat (Concord, New Hampshire), and the Concord, New Hampshire City Directory for 1853.  New Daguerreotype Rooms!  The subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Concord and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the New Exchange, Three Doors South, of the Eagle Hotel, Where he invites all those who wish for a good Daguerreotype of themselves or friends to give him a call.  Having the advantage of a good Sky-Light, and using nothing but the best Stock and Chemicals, he flatters himself that he will be able to give satisfaction, and no pains shall be wanting on his part to do so.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Miniatures, Taken single or in Groups, and neatly set in Frames, Jenny Lind, Chinese or common Cases; Lockets, Pins, Bracelets, &c., & c.  Copies taken from Portraits, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, &c.

All Pictures Warranted not to fade.

Daguerreotypes cleaned and Preservers put on to keep out the dust.  Old Pictures reset in New Silk, or Velvet Cases.  Geo K. Richards.

The 1853 Concord, New Hampshire City Directory, Residence Listing records Richards, G. K. as a daguerreotypist, business address not listed he boarded at A. H. Wigging.  

George K. Richards was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as G. K. Richards as being active in Concord, New Hampshire in 1853-1854.  The debate over using the publication date of the city directory is controversial, at best.  In this case using 1853-1854 suggest that he was active during both years.  When in fact the information was recorded in late 1852 or early 1853. He might have moved on by the time the directory was published, so the 1854 date is misleading.