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Hastings, Emory A.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856-1857       89 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1858                88 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1856 April 29.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 2, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Saloon.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, two enterprising young men. Have opened one of the finest daguerreotype saloons ever seen in Lowell, in Thompson’s Block, on the north side of Merrimack street, a few doors above Shepard’s music store.  Mr. Hastings is a very excellent operator, and the twain are prepared to furnish one with a counterfeit of himself that cannot possibly fail to please.

1856 April 29.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 2, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to June 10, 1856.

1856 May 5.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 5, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, who have opened the new daguerreotype establishment on the north side of Merrimack street, in Thompson’s Block, (just above Shepard’s music store,) are, we learn, doing a very prosperous business.  Their excellent sky light and apparatus enables them to do the [ ? ] of work, and hence the great number of calls.  Those in want of pictures will do well to give them a call.

1856 June 11.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  June 11 1856, Vol. VI, No. 39, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

Advertisement ran from June 11, 1856 to March 3, 1857.

1857 January 2.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 2, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5167, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Rooms E. A. Hastings, Has taken rooms in R. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street.  Where he executes Daguerreotypes in the most finished and artistic manner. ap 30.

Advertisement was recorded from January 2, 1857 to September 6, 1858.[2]

1857 February 28.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1857, Vol. VI, No. 259, P. 2.

Caution To The Public!  Whereas certain persons who are peddling Daguerreotype Cases in this City, are misrepresenting our prices for making Daguerreotypes to enhance the value of their Cases, we the undersigned, in order to expose the cheat and enlighten the public in regard to our prices, hereby affix our scale of prices for the Cases they are selling.

            Sise.                Filled.              Unfilled.

For      1-16                 $1.00               $1.19½

 “         1-9                   $1.00               $1.25

 “         1-6                   $1.25               $1.50

 “         1-4                   $1.75               $2.00

 “         1-2                   $2.50               $3.00

G. C. Gilchrest,  Chas. Wilkins,  A. J. Simpson,  E. J. Hastings,  G. K. Warren, A. J. Page,  M. Balley,  S. Shattuck. 

Advertisement was recorded from February 28 to March 7, 1857.

1857 February 28.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5216, P. 3.

Caution To The Public!  Whereas certain persons who are peddling Daguerreotype Cases in this City, are misrepresenting our prices for making Daguerreotypes to enhance the value of their Cases, we the undersigned, in order to expose the cheat and enlighten the public in regard to our prices, hereby affix our scale of prices for the Cases they are selling.

            Sise.                Filled.              Unfilled.

For      1-16                 $1.00               $1.19½

 “         1-9                   $1.00               $1.25

 “         1-6                   $1.25               $1.50

 “         1-4                   $1.75               $2.00

 “         1-2                   $2.50               $3.00

G. C. Gilchrest,  Chas. Wilkins,  A. J. Simpson,  E. J. Hastings,  G. K. Warren, A. J. Page,  M. Balley,  S. Shattuck. 

Advertisement was recorded from February 28 to May 8, 1857.

1857 March 4.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 4, 1857, Vol. VI, No. 262, P. 2.

E. A. Hastings, Daguerreotypist, 89 Merrimack Street.  As fine a Picture warranted as can be taken 50 per cent less than at any other place in the city.  Mar.4.

Advertisement ran from March 4 to December 10, 1857.

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

[2] Missing issues from July 1to December 31, 1857 & July 1 to August 6, 1858.

Haskins, Frederick W.

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1850                Rooms in the Colonnade. Barre, Massachusetts.

1851-1855       Octagon Building, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

1852                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1855-1856       Washington Block, Main Street, near Prichard Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

1858-1861       14 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1861                10 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.2

N.D.    Broadside, Collection Unknown.

Daguerreian Circular

Come Ladies and Gentlemen, Come youth and old age,

Come call at the Octagon Daguerreian Saloon;

Come Priest and come people, Philosopher, Sage,

Come, give us a call very soon.

Just come in and see if you want nothing more,

With pleasure we wait upon all.

Call in again if you’ve been in before.

Tell your friends we wish them to call.

In the Daguerreotype line we think we can please,

As it has been our employment for years;

We study position to give grace and ease,

And for beauty of tone have no fears,

At all times, in all weather, our light is so good.

In a moment your picture is done—

So perfect no fault you could find, if you would—

Unless you’d find fault with the sun.

There hangs on our walls in beautiful groups,

the statesman and Poet and sage;

the beautiful Lily in sunshine of life,

And also the white locks of age;

the round chubby face of the Infant is there,

Like sunshine that falls among flowers;

The Miss with soft cheek, and the Matron so fair,

Might rival a Titian or Powers.

Single or in Groups, the style the first best,

In Lockets, in cases or Frames—

In Rings for the finger, or Pins for the Breast,

Our pictures are always the same.

F. W. Haskins, Octagon Building Fitchburg.

1850 May 24.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 45, Whole No. 305, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. F. W. Haskins Has taken rooms in the colonnade, where he will remain a short time if sufficient encouragement be given.  Having had a long experience in the business in one of the best rooms in the city he will now favor the people in the country with some of the best work, which he is sure will gain for him a liberal patronage.

He is prepared to take Pictures single or in groups, to suit customers, and set them in Tokens, Cases, Lockets, Rings, and Pins.  Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children, also sick and deceased persons at their residences, also from Daguerreotypes and Portraits.  No Charge made if satisfaction not given.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and see specimens.

Any young man wishing to avail himself of all the modern improvements in the art, and a through instruction, will do well to call on the subscriber, where he can be accommodated on reasonable terms.  Please give us a call.  F. W. Haskins.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to July 5, 1850.

1851 December 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  December 19, 1851, Vol. XIII, No. 51, P. 3.

Mr. F. W. Haskins, Would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Fitchburg , and the public generally that he has taken the Daguerrian Rooms, in the Octagon Building, where he will be in readiness to wait upon all that may favor him with a call.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of children of all ages.  Please give us a call.  F. W. Haskins.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between December 19, 1851 to March 5, 1852.

1852 April 2.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1852, Vol. XIV, No. 14, P. 3.

Illuminated Daguerreotypes, Are Made at the “Octagon Building.”  If you would have a better Daguerreotypes than you can get in any other Room in this place. Just call into Haskin’s Rooms, where you can get one of his New Style Of Pictures, on which a patent right has been secured by him for making them in this place.

Please call and Examine Specimens.  F. W. Haskins, “Octagon Building,” Fitchburg.

Advertisement was recorded thirty-one times between April 2 to November 26, 1852.

1852 October 1.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1852, Vol. XIV, No. 40, P. 2.

The Third Annual Cattle Show.  The Third Annual Cattle-Show and Fair of the Fitchburg Agricultural and Industrial Association was held in this place on Thursday…

The following is the List of Prizes as reported by the Committee…

Mechanical And Manufactured Articles,

J. C. Moulton, daguerreotypes, 1st prem.  2.00.

F. W. Haskins,           do            2d   do.    1.00.

1853 August 12.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  August 12, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 32, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  The Place To Get The Best Daguerreotype Likeness Is At Haskin’s Rooms, In The Octagon Building, Fitchburg.

Mr. H. having purchased a whole plate Camera of the largest size, he can now make your picture very large, or, very small.  He has pictures at his rooms more than double the size of any ever before exhibited in this place or vicinity.  Those wishing for pictures are invited to call and examine his large size pictures.  Groups of any number taken large or small.  Instruction given in the Art if desired.  F. W. Haskins, Artist.

Advertisement Was recorded six times between August 12 to September 23, 1853.

1853 September 30.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

The Agricultural Exhibition.  The first cattle show of the Worcester Nort Agricultural Association, and the fourth annual cattle show held at Fitchburg, came of on Tuesday last…

Among some of the most elegant and valuable manufactured articles…

and Messrs. Moulton and Haskins some very superior daguerreotypes…

The following is a list of the premiums awarded…

Manufactured And Mechanical Articles…

J. C. Moulton, Daguerreotypes, 1st premium.  $2.00

F. W. Haskins,             do           2d      do         $1.00

1854 April 14.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Haskins Can Be Found As Usual At The Octagon Daguerrean Salon.  If you want a Daguerreotype that is matchless if fidelity, of dazzling brilliancy, and warranted not to fade, call at Haskins’ Saloon, as his rooms are a highly fashionable resort for ladies and gentlemen, and Haskins is the leading Artist of the day.  He has three German Cameras, from the small 1-4 to the Whole Plate size.  Pictures taken in every style of the art, and of all sizes, from the smallest finger ring to the size of life.  Copying of all kinds, from Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Bust, &c.  F. W. Haskins, Octagon Building, Main street, Fitchburg.

Advertisement ran from April 14, 1854 to March 16, 1855.

1854 September 15.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 2.

The Cattle Show.  The third annual cattle show of the Worcester North Agricultural association was held at Fitchburg on Wednesday last…

Some fine daguerreotypes from Messrs. Moulton and Haskins…

1854 September 22.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 38, P. 2.

Worcester North Agricultural Society Report Of the Committee on Mechanical and Manufactured articles…

To J. C. Moulton, for his superior collection of life-like Daguerreotypes, $1.

F. W. Haskins for Daguerreotypes—very good, 50c.

1855 September 21.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 38, P. 2.

The Third Worcester North Agricultural Exhibition.  The Third Cattle Show of the Worcester North Agricultural Society came off, in Fitchburg, on Wednesday, the 19th inst…

The display of fancy articles was not so large as at previous exhibitions, but many of the articles displayed much ingenuity in invention, and taste and skill in execution.—Among these, we will particularly notice…

There was a fine display of daguerreotypes by J. C. Moulton, and Haskins & Colburn…

Mechanical & Manufactured Articles…

J. C. Moulton, Fitchburg, best daguerreotypes, $2.00.

F. W. Haskins, Fitchburg, 2d best       do,          $1.00.

1855 October 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

A Card.  The undersigned begs leave to acknowledge to the people of Fitchburg and vicinity, that they have his sincere thanks for their liberal patronage to him for the past four years, at the Octagon Building, and to ask a continuance of the same at his new and pleasant rooms in Washington Block, where he has a larger and better assortment of frames and cases than can be found in this county.  Call and examine specimens before sitting elsewhere, as it is well known that Haskins takes the best pictures in this section of the county.  F. W. Haskins.

1855 October 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

Removal.  F. W. Haskins, Would say to the citizens of Fitchburg and the adjoining towns, that he has removed from the Octagon Building to the new and spacious rooms in Washington Block, On Main, near Prichard Street.  F. W. Haskins.

1856 February 1.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, P. 3.

List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Fitchburg February 1st, 1856.  Gentleman’s List.

Frederick W. Haskins, 3.

C. 1858-1861.  Ninth plate ambrotype advertising card.  My collection.

From F. W. Haskin’s Photograph Rooms, No. 14 Hanover St., Boston.  Ambrotypes for 25 cts.  Copying, and all that pertain to the art done in the best manner.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

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

Haskell, William

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms at Brown’s Hotel, Petersham, Massachusetts.

1853 September 16.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  September 16, 1853, Vol. X, No. 10, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  William Haskell, would respectfully inform the citizens of Petersham and vicinity that he has taken rooms at Brown’s Hotel, in Petersham, where he is prepared to make his Excelsior Daguerreotypes with all the latest improvements, giving the eye, with all its brilliancy, from the lighter blue to the jet black.  Daguerreotypes inserted in Lockets, pins and rings, and warranted not to fade.

Miniatures, Portraits, Views, &c., copied with accuracy.  Persons wishing likenesses of sick or deceased friends, can be waited upon at their dwellings, by given one hour’s notice.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  A splendid assortment of cases and frames constantly on hand.

Advertisement was recorded twice on September 16 & 30, 1853.

Harvey, G. M.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Over Mr. Baxter’s Store, Bellows Falls, Vermont.

1846 October 30.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 30, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Whole No. 415, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  G. M. Harvey has taken rooms over Mr. Baxter’s Store, where he will remain for a short time.  Persons who are desirous of obtaining likenesses of themselves or friends cannot have a better opportunity, as long experience in the practice of the art warrants him in saying that his work will be done as well as any in the city or country; the public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, and judge for themselves.

Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms; also Apparatus and Stock, furnished, of the best quality.

Harvey, G. H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Rooms over Miss Osborne’s Store, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1847 July 5.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  July 5, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures!  G. H. Harvey Has taken Rooms over Miss Osborne’s Store, East side of Great Bridge, where he will remain for a short time.  Persons who are desirous of obtaining Likenesses for themselves or friends cannot have a better opportunity as long experience in the practice of the art warrants him in saying that his work will be done as well as any in the city or country.

Miniatures set in Cases, Lockets or Frames, the public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens and judge for themselves.

Advertisement ran on July 5 & 12, 1847.

Hartsock & Falkner

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1858-1859       Rooms in Shawhan’s New Building, South West corner from the Court House, Tiffin, Ohio.

1859                Rooms in Shawhan’s New Building, opposite J. M. Naylor’s Hardware Sore, Tiffin, Ohio.

1858 October 29.  The Tiffin Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  October 29, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 4, P. 2.

List of Premiums.  Awarded at the 8th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society…Class 15th—Fine Arts….

Tunison & Fay, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 1st Premium, $2.00

E. M. Collins, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 2d premium, $1.00

Hartsock & Falkner, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Discretionary, Diploma.

Tunison & Fay, Display of Photographs and Spherotypes, $2.00.

1858 December 24.  The Tiffin Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  December 24, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 2.

Ho! For Holiday Presents!  Go To Hartsock and Falkner’s Mammoth Ambrotype Picture Gallery!  And get a correct Likeness of yourself, and give it to your friend for a New Year’s Present!  Shawhan’s New Building, South-West corner from the Court House, Tiffin, O.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1858 to January 7, 1859.

1859 April 8.  The Tiffin Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  April 8, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 26, P. 2.

Ambrotyping!  Hartsock & Falkner Take this method of informing their friends and old customers that they are still taking those inimitable Pictures!

Those who want a good sharp life-like picture of themselves, or friends, will be accommodated by giving us a call at our Mammoth Gallery!  Where we are taking the latest and most fashionable styles of Pictures, at prices suiting to the hard times.

Special Attention Is called to M. M. Griswold’s celebrated Colored Ambrotype. 

This style of Picture took the First Premium at the State Fair, at Sandusky City.

It excels all others for beauty neatness and durability.

A cordial invitation is given to Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine on different styles of Pictures.

Rooms in Shawhan’s Block, opposite J. M. Naylor’s Hardware store.  Hartsock & Falkner.

Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.                

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 29, 1859.

1859 May 13.  The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  May 13, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 32, P. 3.

Ambrotyping!  Hartsock & Falkner Take this method of informing their friends and old customers that they are still taking those inimitable Pictures!

Those who want a good sharp life-like picture of themselves, or friends, will be accommodated by giving us a call at our Mammoth Gallery!  Where we are taking the latest and most fashionable styles of Pictures, at prices suiting to the hard times.

Special Attention Is called to M. M. Griswold’s celebrated Colored Ambrotype. 

This style of Picture took the First Premium at the State Fair, at Sandusky City.

It excels all others for beauty neatness and durability.

A cordial invitation is given to Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine on different styles of Pictures.

Rooms in Shawhan’s Block, opposite J. M. Naylor’s Hardware store.  Hartsock & Falkner.

Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.                

Advertisement ran from May 13 to August 12, 1859.

Hartman, Henry G.

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1857-1864       55 Main Street, Rochester, New York.

1857 September 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 23, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 220, P. 2.

Monroe County Fair.  List of Entries…

Class VII;—Fine Arts, General Manufactures &c…

John S. Crocker, Rochester, a collection of ambrotypes, 1 view of Genesee Falls, 6 pictures.

W. H. Faker, Rochester, 1 collection of ambrotypes.

Hovey & Hartman, Rochester, exhibition of daguerreotypes, collection of ambrotypes, collection of stereoscopes.

1857 September 30.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 30, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 226, P. 2.

Monroe County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded At the Annual Fair, held on the Society’s Grounds near Rochester, Sept. 21st, 22d, &23d, 1857…

Class VII—Artist, &C.

Exhibition of Daguerreotypes—best, Hovey & Hartman, Rochester, $4.  Collection of Ambrotypes—best, John S. Crocker, Rochester, $3.  Stereoscopes—best, Hovey & Hartman, Rochester $3.

1857 November 10.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  November 10, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 260, P. 2.

Grand Combination!  We, the undersigned, Proprietors of the Principal and long established Daguerreotype Galleries In this city, have decided, that, in consequence of the extreme scarcity of Money, and the many difficulties that a large class labor under, that it is No More Than Just, that a Reduction should be made in the Price Of Pictures! 

Therefore, Resolved, That henceforth, and until further notice, we will make Pictures For Twenty-Five, Fifty, and Seventy-Five Cents, For which we have heretofore charged One Dollar.

We Also Propose To Reduce the price of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., &c., in the same ratio.  (Signed)

R. B. Appleby, Arcade Gallery,

Hovey & Hartman, Gaffney’s Block,

L. V. Griffin, Crystal Palace Block,

J. S. Crocker, Whitney’s Gallery.

Advertisement ran from November 10 to 13, 1857. 

Rochester New York City Directories.

1855.  Not Listed.

1857.  Daguerrean Artist, (Hovey & Hartman), 55 Main Street.

1859.  Ambrotype Gallery, (Hovey & Hartman), 55 Main Street, b-National Hotel.

1861.  Ambrotype Gallery, (Hovey & Hartman), 55 Main Street.

1863.  Photographer, (Hovey & Hartman), 55 Main Street, h-15 Grove.

1864.  Photographer, (Hartman & Taylor), 55 Main Street, h-New Main near Prince.

1866.  Not Listed.  

Hartford Daguerreian Gallery

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1852                182 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1852                180½ Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

October 9, 1852.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 9, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4577, P. 3.

Hartford Daguerreian Gallery, No. 182 Main Street, (Corner Of Asylum, Over Brown’s Bookstore.)  These rooms since the recent fire have been refitted, and are again in full tide of successful operation.  An experienced operator of several years’ practice has been engaged .  Persons can rely upon getting a perfect likeness and a highly finished picture, “cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best.”

Advertisement ran from October 9 to 30, 1852.

1852 October 9.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 9, 1852, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1868, P. 3.

Hartford Daguerreian Gallery, No. 182½  Main Street, (Corner Of Asylum, Over Brown’s Bookstore.)  These rooms since the recent fire have been refitted, and are again in full tide of successful operation.  An experienced operator of several years’ practice has been engaged .  Persons can rely upon getting a perfect likeness and a highly finished picture, “cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best!

November 27, 1852.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 27, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4584, P. 3.

Don’t Read This!  Daguerreotype Miniatures For 50 Cents! (Case Included,) At The “Hartford Daguerreian Gallery,” No. 180½ Main, corner of Asylum Streer.  We have engaged the services of Mr. J. Warner, one of the most accomplished and experienced artist in New England, and with our superior facilities and beautiful arrangement of light, we can produce perfect Likenesses, as cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best.  Thus we shall afford pictures at prices varying from fifty cents to ten dollars.  Our rule is that no customer shall leave without being perfectly satisfied.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 18, 1852.

Hart, Truman

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1843                Address Unknown, New Haven, Connecticut.

1844-1845       13 Mitchell’s Building, New Haven, Connecticut.[1]

1846                Brewster’s new Building, Hartford, Connecticut.

1847                Rooms 7, 8, & 9 Brewster’s Exchange, New Haven, Connecticut.[2]

1843 October 6.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  October 6, 1843, Vol. XI, No.235, Whole No. 3143, P. 2.

Among the diplomas awarded at the late fair for specimens of excellence in the various arts, we noticed one awarded to Mr. T. Hart for his beautiful Daguerreotype likenesses.  The distinction was richly merited, as Mr. Hart executes the most perfect specimens of the photographic art we have ever seen.—Those who would avail themselves of his services in procuring faithful likenesses of themselves and friends should make early application, as the present opportunity will soon pass. 

1844 December 11.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 11, 1844, Vol. XII, No.292, Whole No. 3497, P. 3.

T. Hart’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 13 Mitchell’s Building.  T. Hart, Daguerrean Artist, has returned from New York with all the recent improvements from Paris and London, and is now prepared to execute Daguerreotype Portraits in style not surpassed by any for the general vigor of tone, [unmingled] with the most delicate softness in the shadows and mezzotints.  In case the Portraits are preferred with colors, no extra charge is made for the same, and no portrait is delivered that does not give perfect satisfaction.

A call is respectfully solicited.  T. Hart, No. 13 Mitchell’s Building.

Advertisement ran seven times between December 11 to 20, 1844.

1844 December 21.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 21, 1844, Vol. XII, No.301, Whole No. 3506, P. 2.

Capital, Capital, is the word, Messrs. Editors; but its meaning in this connection is not to be well understood without a direct appeal to the head, and that too with a particular reference to the heart—for it relates to an affair of both.

And not to puzzle you with riddles, I wish to say, thanks to the skill of our fellow-citizen, Mr. Hart, who has just finished me with a capital daguerreotype likeness of a friend.  I hardly know which most to admire, its excellence as a likeness, or as a specimen of art.  And then how trifling the cost for such a beautiful keepsake!  It is indeed a good investment, and one feels the richer for it; that is, if he cares for any body besides himself; and if he does not, he is certainly unworthy the countenance of a friend.

Now I am not merely sporting in a play upon words; for though they bear two meanings, there is great truth in both.  But, punning aside, let me advise those citizens who desire to “go a-head,” and that in the very best style, to be sure and call on Mr. Hart.

Mr. Hart draws his portraits with a pencil of light, which he catches pure from its source, having his studio high above the passing shadows of the street, (in the very upper story of “Mitchell’s elevated building.)—But this is not the whole secret of his superior success.  Mr. Hart, after having profited by much personal experience, has, I understand, been so fortunate as to have placed himself in communication with a gentleman who has been with Mons. Daguerre in Paris, the original discoverer of this wonderful process.  He can therefore avail himself of the recent improvements of Mons. Daguerre.—What these improvements are a secret which I do not pretend to know; but that there are improvements every observer can see at a glance.  Mr. Hart’s recent efforts evince this perfectly.  A Daguerreotype taken in a good light and by skillful hands, is no longer a grim caricature.  Observer.

P. S.  The “holidays” are close by—friends are taxing their ingenuity to select for each other some appropriate token of kindly remembrance.  I venture to suggest a new custom for the occasion, namely—an annual exchange of Daguerreotypes among friends.

1845 May 29.  Herald of the Times.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  May 29, 1845, Vol. XVI, No. 10, Whole No. 790, P. 3.

Newport Daguerrean Gallery, Thames Street, (Rhode Island Union Bank Building.)  Wm. Henry Franklin, From Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, N. Y. and Wm. A. Judson, From T. Hart’s Daguerrean Gallery, New Haven, Having purchased the interest of Mr. Henry M. Brownell, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Newport, that they are prepared to execute Daguerrean Likenesses in a style unsurpassed.—Being thoroughly conversant with all the modern improvements, their Pictures cannot fail to please.  No picture will be allowed to leave their Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

Likenesses taken for lockets, Broaches, and Finger Rings.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens whether they intend sitting or not.

Instructions given, and apparatus together with chemicals furnished, on reasonable terms.

Likenesses taken without regard to weather.

1846 June 23.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 23, 1846, Vol. XIII, No.148, Whole No. 3968, P. 2.

Messrs. Editors.—Having rambled somewhat this spring, I have had an opportunity to notice many things of interest, among which there have been several specimens of art which have attracted my attention.

Yesterday I accidentally stepped into Hart & Moulthrop’s Daguerreotype Rooms, in Brewster’s new and airy building, and can say, without flattery, that they are fitted up superior to any others, not excepting even Plumbe’s rooms in New York!  These gentlemanly and obliging artists have carried the art to nearly perfection, and I can affirm, without contradiction, that their likenesses are not inferior to those taken by persons whose name are more familiarly known to the public by newspaper puffs.—That they deserve and should receive the support and patronage of the public, will be acknowledged by all.

If our young ladies and gentlemen will call upon Messrs, H. & M. they can see and judge for themselves, and procure a likeness—a correct and beautiful one—for a trifle, not inferior to those taken in New York or Boston; and they can also learn the art of painting for much less money than they can to dance or roam the streets.

This communication, Messrs. Editors, is not intendent as a puff, but as a word of encouragement to our own citizens who are endeavoring in a retiring and modest manner to bring the fine arts to perfection.

1845 July 23.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XIII, No.172, Whole No. 3686, P. 2.

The committee on the burying Ground are indebted to Messrs Daggett, Hinman, and Gorham for 24 Engravings, Portraits and Views, which were deposited in the copper box near the Corner Stone; and to Mr. Gorham of the same firm for the inscription.

Also to Mr. Hart, for 11 Daguerreotype impressions, including one of the Gateway, and ten Portraits; among others, those of Judge Baldwin, Dr. John Skinner, Gov. Baldwin, Hon. R. I. Ingersoll, Rev. Dr. Croswell, Rev. Dr. Bacon, &c.

New Haven Connecticut City Directories.

1843.  Not Listed.

1847.  (Moulthrop & H.)  daguerrean, rooms 7, 8, 9 Brewster’s Exchange.  B-52 Elm.

1851.  Not Listed.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] New Haven City Directory.

Hart, S.

Daguerreotypes,

1845                Address and Location Unknown

1845 October 16.  New York Commercial Advertiser.  (New York, New York.)  October 16, 1845, Vol. XLVIII, P. 2.

Fair Of The American Institute.  Ninth Day…

Of Daguerreotypes there is an endless variety.  One of the finest that we ever saw is the panoramic view of Niagara Falls, taken from the Clinton house, Canada side.  The very spray from the tumbling waters appears to be rising before you, and any one who has ever visited the falls will recognize the scenery at a glance.  This picture is the work of Mr. Langenheim of Philadelphia.  There are also some finely marked portraits and a view near the City Hall credited to Langenheim & Recker, [sic.] the work, we presume, of the same artist.  Plumbe of this city has some excellent portraits.  Among them is a frame containing likenesses of the present members and officers of the Common Council, which any one acquainted with the originals will recognize at once.  How life-like is “Old Hays”; you feel an involuntary inclination to ‘pull off your hat,” the moment it is seen.  The portraits of P. Haas, M. M. Lawrence, M. B. Brady, E. & G. H. Morand, and very finely finished.  In fact all or nearly all exhibited are pictures which furnish abundant evidence of the still continued improvement in the art.  The other exhibitors, so far as we could ascertain them through the crowd that always surrounds this portion of the exhibition, are Mr. Shankland, T. S. Walsh, Perry, Brothers & Co., J. P. Weston, A. F. Thompson, J. T. Tracy, S. Hart, Meade& Brothers, G. R. Spellman, and Walker & Garritt, (of Albany.)

New York City Directories.

1844.  Not Listed.

1845.  Not Listed.

1846.  Not Listed.