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Harris, Hiram V.

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1849-1850       333 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851                236 Grand Street, corner Bowery, New York, New York.

1851-1854       132 Bowery, New York, New York.

1851 August 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 24, 1851, Whole No. 6877, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Colored, For Fifty Cents.—To those who have been disappointed in getting a good likeness where they have paid three times the amount of the above, we would say, go to H. V. Harris’ Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand street, corner of the Bowery, where the best pictures are taken, and no humbug.  Two young men wanted to learn.

1851 October 18.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3277, P. 2.

Colored Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents at H. V. Harris’s Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery.  The only place where a likeness is colored and warranted for 50 cents, in a nice case.  Don’t mistake the numbers—132 Bowery, and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery, over Story’s.

1851 October 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1851, Whole No. 6932, P. 5.

Colored Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents at H. V. Harris’s Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery.  The only place where a likeness is colored and warranted for 50 cents, in a nice case.  Don’t mistake the numbers—132 Bowery, and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery, over Story’s.

Advertisement ran from October 18 to 27, 1851.

1853 January 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 11, 1853, Whole No. 7375, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—Cut This Out and go to H. V. Harris’ splendid gallery, corner Bowery and Grand street, where the best pictures are taken, and warranted to please.  A splendid assortment of fancy cases for presents.

1853 January 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 12, 1853, Whole No. 7376, P. 5.

50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Cut this out, and go to H. V. Harris, corner Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are taken in any weather, by sky or side light.

1853 February 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 21, 1853, Whole No. 7366, P. 3.

50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—The Finest Class of pictures taken are at H. V. Harris’, corner of Bowery and Grand street, where the best materials are used and all pictures finished complete without extra charges.  Family groups and children taken correctly.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to 25 and March 1, 1853.

1853 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1853, Whole No. 7382, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—To the People.—Go to H. V. Harris, corner of Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are made from the best materials, and all pictures furnished complete, without extra charges, and no humbug used to hoax the people in for twenty five cents, and then charge them twenty-five cents for case and finishing.

1853 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1853, Whole No.    7392, P. 5.

The Dramatic of the Great Tragedian are not more popular than H. V. Harris’ fifty cent daguerreotypes, corner of Grand & Bowery, where everybody rushes who want a good picture, finished complete from the best materials and warranted to please.  Children and family groups taken correctly.

1853 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1853, Whole No. 7392, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—To the People.—Go to H. V. Harris, corner of Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are made, from the best materials, furnished complete, without extra charges, and warranted to please.  No humbug used here.  Family groups and children taken correctly.

1853 April 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

The Cheapest Daguerreotypes in the World are to be had at H. V. Harris’ splendid gallery, corner Grand street and the Bowery where first class pictures are made from the best materials, and no shaving or humbugging.  A fine collection of fancy cases, cheap.  Call, rain or shine, corner Grand street and the Bowery.

1853 May 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 20, 1853, Whole No. 7454, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes, corner of Grand street and the Bowery, at H. V. Harris’, where none but the best materials are used, and the finest class of pictures made.  Beware of all twenty five cent humbugs.  Don’t go near them, for the ladies are in danger of getting shaved.

1853 June 2.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 2, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3784, P. 2.

25 Cent Daguerreian Depot, No. 132 Bowery next to the new Bowery Savings bank-any quantity of Pictures taken daily of the finest quality.  Call every body.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to 8, 1853.

1853 June 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 11, 1853, Whole No. 7476, P. 4.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes—corner of Grand street and the Bowery, at H. V. Harris’, where first class pictures are made under a skylight, built expressly for the business, and all pictures are finished complete, with ease, coloring, and preserver; none but the best materials used.  No twenty-five cent humbug here.  Call everybody.  H. V. Harris.

1854 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1854, Whole No. 6416, P. 5.

Wanted—Two First Rate Daguerrean Operators, to whom good salaries will be given.  Inquire at H. V, Harris’s daguerrean gallery, corner of the Bowery and Grand street.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1845  Not Listed.

1846  oysters, 114 Cherry & 15 Park Row, H-114 Cherry.

1847  oysters, 114 Cherry, H-114 Cherry.

1848  hotel, 200 Chambers, H-200 Chambers.

1849  daguerreotypist, 333 Broadway, H-65 Reade.

1850  daguerreotypist, 333  Broadway, H-481 Pearl.

1851  daguerreotypist, 132 Bowery & 236 Grand, H-4 Munroe.

1852  daguerreotypes, 132 Bowery, H-236 Grand.

1853  daguerreotypes, 132 Bowery, H-236 Grand.

1854  Not Listed.

1855  Not Listed.

Harrington, Lewis L.

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1849                130 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850                323 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850                Corner of Hudson and Canal Streets, New York, New York.

1851                222 Canal Street, New York, New York.

1852-1854       413 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1850 April 20.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  April 20, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 6, Whole No. 266, P. 3.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, 323 Broadway, New York, (Opposite The Broadway Theatre)  Likenesses for 50 Cents and upwards, with case.  Having fitted up these Rooms for the comfort and convenience of the public, all who wish a Good, Cheap and Durable Likenesses, will need no better guarantee than to know that we employ no halfway operators at this establishment, but give our personal attention to the making of Pictures, and use none but the best materials.

Having had several years’ experience in Daguerreotyping, we flatter ourselves that we can please the most fastidious.  If there are any so foolish as to assert that it is all Humbug to talk of making a Likeness For Fifty Cents, send them to us and we can convince them to the contrary.

N. B. Likenesses of Children make in from 3 to 12 seconds, Daguerreotypes inserted in Lockets, Rings, &c. at reasonable prices.

Remember the number, 323 Broadway, opposite the Broadway Theatre, and first room above the City Hospital.  L. L. Harrington, L. D. Buswell, Proprietors.

Instructions given in the Art.  Apparatus and Stock furnished at the Lowest Prices.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between April 20 to July 20, 1850.

1850 May 12.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 12, 1850, Whole No. 5817, P. 2.

The Cuban Expedition, or one similar in number, may be seen every day moving up Broadway to the Broadway Daguerrean Gallery 323 Broadway, where every body goes to have their pictures made.  This is the best and cheapest place in the city to get a good likeness.  A good likeness in a case, as low as fifty cents.

1850 July 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 4, 1850, Whole No. 5869, P. 2.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, No. 323 Broadway, is the place where all who feel particularly good natured will call to-day, and have their likenesses made.  Harrington & Buswell are prepared to make some less than a thousand. A likeness in a case can be had as low as 50 cents.

1850 September 21.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  September 21, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 28, Whole No. 288, P. 3.

Harrington & Bushnell, at No 323 Broadway, New York, furnish Daguerreotype Pictures at 50 cents, and which they warrant accurate to life.

Please call and examine specimens.  Aug. 24, 1850

Advertisement ran from September 21 to December 7, 1850.

1850 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1850, No. 6034, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes for the Holidays.—Harrington, who has made those superb Daguerreotypes in Broadway, has removed to the corner of Hudson and Canal, and has fitted up a new room with a large skylight, for the purpose of making those ever to be admired likenesses as holiday gifts.  We advise all who wish a cheap, durable and finished picture, to give him a call.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1848  Not Listed.

1849  daguerreotypes, 130 Broadway.

1850  daguerreotypes, 323 Broadway. (Harrington & Buswell).

1851  daguerreotypes, 222 Canal, H-52 Sullivan.

1852  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-52 Sullivan.

1853  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-413 Broadway.

1854  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-413 Broadway.

1855  Not Listed.

1856  daguerreotypes, H-223 Chrystie.

1857  Not Listed

Harned, J. L.

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1846                140 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1846                Union House, Montpelier, Vermont.

1846 September 10.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 10, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 43, Whole No. 2082, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Messrs. Harned & Tileston, (Recently from Van Loan & Mayall’s celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) Respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Montpelier and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Union House, and are fully prepared to take likenesses in the Daguerrian method, either separately or in groups, in the best manner, and neatly set in Morocco cases, lockets, etc. on the most favorable terms.

Having procured the Improved German Camera, the best and most perfect instrument in use, and having availed themselves of the latest improvements in the art, they have no hesitation in saying they can give perfect satisfaction.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, and judge for themselves.

Prices of Pictures from $1.50 to $5.00.

N. B.  Through instruction given in the art on reasonable terms, together with a knowledge of the manufacture of all the chemicals used.  Montpelier, September 9, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 10 to October 1, 1846.

1846 October 8.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 8, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 47, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston, at the Union House, furnish superb daguerreotype likenesses.  We have never seen better ones.

1846 October 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

1846 October 15.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 48, Whole No. 2087, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

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

Musical Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston advertise in a Montpellier paper that they  “will furnish likenesses, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish, stands unrivalled, and cannot fail of giving entire satisfaction.”  They also invite the public to call and see them perform.  Montpelier must be a place of wonders, and the members of the Legislature will have a fine opportunity of seeing sights and hearing sounds there which cannot be seen and heard anywhere else!  We presume these musical Daguerreotypes are something like musical glasses, or bells!  Perhaps the Green Mountain Freeman can give us a history of the instrument.

Hardy, George

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1851                20 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1851 February 25.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 109, P. 2.

We desire to call the attention of any of our readers who may be in want of a first rate daguerreotype likeness of themselves or their friends, to the establishment of Mr. Geo. Hardy, successor to that celebrated artist T. H. [sic.] Cathan[2], No. 20 Washington street, up stairs.  For correctness of expression, beauty of finish and delicacy of coloring, his pictures cannot be excelled by those of any artist in the city.  His prices, also, are exceedingly reasonable.

1851 March 3.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 3, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 114, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Spring has come, and those who are in want of a good and pleasing picture should secure it now, while they are free from the tan and and freckles are ever attendant on this season of the year.  And we would advise all our friends, who are in want of one to call on Mr. Hardy, 20 Washington street.  For softness of expression and beauty of finish, his pictures are excelled by none.

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

[2] Lucius H. Cathan.

Hardy, David

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N. D.               Address Unknown, Cape Ann, Massachusetts.

1848                Institute Hall, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1848                Ocean House, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1850                Address Unknown, Keene, New Hampshire.

1848 September 2.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1848, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 36, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  D. Hardy, Would invite the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Gloucester and vicinity to his Daguerreotype Miniatures, which he is now daily executing at his rooms at Institute Hall.

Having had an extensive practice with the best operators of New York and Philadelphia, and possessing a through knowledge of all the Recent Improvements in the art, and having the best of Apparatus and Materials, he is enabled to produce Pictures which for brilliancy of tone and finish, and unerring faithfulness of expression, are unsurpassed by any in the world.

Pictures taken any size, and neatly set in lockets, pins, cases or frames.

Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to 23, 1848.

1848 September 30.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1848, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 40, P. 3.

$1.00 For the best Daguerreotype Likenesses, including the Case, D. Hardy, has removed from the Institute Hall, and taken rooms at the Ocean House, where he will remain for a short time, and all who wish for a first rate Daguerreotype can be accommodated at short notice for the exceeding low price of $1.00.

Advertisement was recorded three times between September 30 to October 21, 1848.

1851 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 228, P. 2.

A Lucky Californian.—The Mail tells a story of a returned Californian Named David Hardy a native of Langdon, N. H., who for a time took daguerreotypes on Cape Ann, and got trusted for a passage to California, who has just returned with a “big pile,” paid up his debts, and intends to live easily in future.

1851 July 31. New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 31, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 31, P. 2.

Lucky.—The Mail tells a story of a returned Californian Named David Hardy a native of Langdon, N. H., who for a time took daguerreotypes on Cape Ann, and got trusted for a passage to California, who has just returned with a “big pile,” paid up his debts, and intends to live easily in future.

Hanmer & Forbes

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1852                Address Unknown, East Hartford, Connecticut.

1852 August 28.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 28, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4571, P. 3.

For Sale, A Travelling Daguerreian Gallery, of superior style and finish.  It must be sold, and can be had at a low price.  Enquire of Hanmer & Forbes.  East Hartford.

Hankins, Thomas

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1851                Head of Market, over Messrs. McClelland, Nashville, Tennessee.

1853                Address Unknown, Aberdeen, Mississippi.

1851 October 2.  Christian Advocate.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 2, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 38, Whole No. 777, P. 2.

We call attention to the advertisement of Mr. Hankins.  He is certainly a superior artist, and will give satisfaction to all those who desire to preserve the likenesses of themselves or their families.  We think we have never known his pictures excelled.

1851 October 2.  Christian Advocate.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 2, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 38, Whole No. 777, P. 3.

Hankins Beautiful Daguerreotypes.  The Largest Gallery In The West.  The process by which I am now taking likenesses is entirely new and original, and considered by the best judges to be the greatest improvement ever made in the art.  The images are not only remarkably clear and distinct, so far as the delineation of features is concerned, but posses a beauty of shade and color which approximate them to the most costly work of the painter, while the likeness is of necessity more precise, being the work of nature and art combined.  Portraits beautifully colored if required.

Persons Generally are respectfully solicited to call and examine a collection of specimens, whether they wish to sit for a likeness or not.

Gallery at the head of Market, Public Square, over the store of Messrs. McClelland.

Operators generally can be supplied with stock, upon the best terms; with the advantage of obtaining my unequalled sensitive electric compound.  Every variety of case and plate constantly on hand.  Thomas Haskins.

Advertisement ran from October 2 to 23, 1851.

1853 April 16.  The Weekly Independent.  (Aberdeen, Mississippi.)  April 16, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 52, Whole No. 416, P.3.

Delays are Dangerous!  The most important concerns of life are too often deferred until a more convenient season, and lasting regrets are frequently the consequence of unnecessary delays.—To-morrow, the kind parent, the beloved child, the affectionate companion, the esteemed friend, the object of your warmest affection, may leave for a distance land, or be laid where your eyes never can behold their features, except in the form we propose to effect for you.  Readers, if you have a kind friend, in whom you feel an interest, and your kind feelings are reciprocated, that friend will value a precious memorial, if taken in our late and improved style.  To all who have lost a relative or friend, and have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look upon, how vary valuable would one of our Life-Like Pictures be.  How often is the remark made?  “Oh, what would I give for such a picture of my parent, child or friend!”  Now, while your mind is interested, we advise you to call at once and have your picture taken by Hankins—return home delighted, and in after life you will thank us for these timely suggestions.

Old images Improved, Exact Copies of Pictures taken, or reduced in size for medallions, Rings and breast-pins, Cases Of All Sorts On Hand!  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.  We design making our Gallery a permanent and pleasant Place of Resort for citizens and strangers.  You cannot call to often.—

We particularly ask the attention of the Ladies.  Thos. Hankins.  January 22, 1853.

1853 April 16.  Weekly Conservative.  (Aberdeen, Mississippi.)  April 16, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 52, Whole No. 416, P.3.

Delays are Dangerous!  The most important concerns of life are too often deferred until a more convenient season, and lasting regrets are frequently the consequence of unnecessary delays.—To-morrow, the kind parent, the beloved child, the affectionate companion, the esteemed friend, the object of your warmest affection, may leave for a distance land, or be laid where your eyes never can behold their features, except in the form we propose to effect for you.  Readers, if you have a kind friend, in whom you feel an interest, and your kind feelings are reciprocated, that friend will value a precious memorial, if taken in our late and improved style.  To all who have lost a relative or friend, and have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look upon, how vary valuable would one of our Life-Like Pictures be.  How often is the remark made?  “Oh, what would I give for such a picture of my parent, child or friend!”  Now, while your mind is interested, we advise you to call at once and have your picture taken by Hankins—return home delighted, and in after life you will thank us for these timely suggestions.

Old images Improved, Exact Copies of Pictures taken, or reduced in size for medallions, Rings and breast-pins, Cases Of All Sorts On Hand!  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.  We design making our Gallery a permanent and pleasant Place of Resort for citizens and strangers.  You cannot call to often.—

We particularly ask the attention of the Ladies.   Thos. Hankins.  January 22, 1853.

Hankins, Jr., Thomas

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1857-1858       6 Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia.

1859                Address unknown, Norfolk, Virginia.

1858 January 1.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  January 1, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 77, P. 3.

A Beautiful Christmas or New Years’ Present.  We would respectfully remind our friends and the public generally, that we have on hand a beautiful collection of Cases For Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Melainotypes, Suited For Christmas or New Years Presents, and what can be more appreciated as a present on such occasion, that a correct and well executed likeness of ones self to a kind relative or friend.

Any style of picture desired can be furnished unsurpassed in point of beauty and excellence.  Haskins & Clark, No. 6 Main street, Norfolk.  de23.

1858 February 9.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  February 9, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 110, P. 1.

Suggestion.—Our citizens are aware that it is highly probable that the next State Fair will be held in this city.  It will naturally be the wish and pride of our citizens to take as many premiums as possible, and we learn that Daguerreotypes of all the prominent buildings in Virginia, will be exhibited on the occasion for premiums.  We move (who will second it) that Hankins and Clark, or Burwell and Hobday, be waited upon by a committee from the Council, and enter into a contract to take the Daguerreotype of that beautiful structure (over the left) our Market House.  We are compelled to have two premiums on it at any rate; first, it is the meanest looking building that can be found in a month’s walk, and secondly, it is the largest rat trap in Virginia.

1858 February 13.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  February 13, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 114, P. 1.

The Rat Trap.—Messrs, Hankins &B Clark, availing of the suggestion thrown out in our local column a few days since has taken a Photographic view of our Market House, in its present dilapidated condition and sent us a copy of it for exhibition.

We suggest that the City Councils have several thousand copies of the above view struck off, and distributed all over the country, as affording an evidence of the progress our city rulers are making to keep pace with the growth and prosperity of our City.

1858 February 18.  The Day Book.  (Norfolk, Virginia.)  February 18, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 118, P. 1.

Smash.—Yesterday morning about 10 o’clock, a large case of specimen Daguerreotypes, hanging out at the door of Messrs. Hankins & Clark’s Gallery on Main street, fell to the, ground breaking quite a number of the pictures.  However the loss is but trifling.

1859 July 26.  Newbern Weekly Progress.  (Newbern, North Carolina.)  July 26, 1858, Vol. I, No. 44, P. 3.

A Rising Star.—Miss Martha Haines Butt, of Norfolk, Va., is one of the rising stars of the day.  A Female College at Harrisburg, Pa. recently conferred on her the honorary degree of A. M. (Mistress of Arts.)—the title of mistress of hearts the talented young author possessed before.

Brady of New York has just completed a very fine life-size Photograph of this fascinating young lady, which as a specimen of art we have heard spoken of in the highest terms, and it is represented as one of the most life-like resemblances ever seen.  It is now at the Gallery of Hankins, Norfolk, where it has been seen and admired by a large number of persons.

Handerson, L. R.

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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.

Hamilton, Charles F.

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1852-1857       163 Clay Street, San Francisco, California.

1857                Corner Clay and Kearny Street, San Francisco, California.

1858-1859       182 Washington Street, San Francisco, California.

1859-1860       111 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California.

1852 May 15.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  May 15, 1852, Vol. III, No. 135, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Chase, Daguerrian Artist, from Boston, has taken rooms in this city, in connection with Mr. Hamilton, on Clay street, near Montgomery, in Dr. Rabe’s building.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to 23, 1852.

1852 December 17.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  December 17, 1852, Vol. II, No. 66, P. 3.

Hamilton & Starr’s Daguerrean Gallery.  The Miniatures taken in this establishment are well known for their lifelike appearance, beauty of coloring, and style of finish.  Messrs. H. & S., are both practical operators, and specimens of their work, can at all times be seen in their Gallery, in shadows of well known individuals, and which specimens are always open to the inspection of the public.

Buildings, Landscapes, and everything appertaining to the art, executed at short notice, and satisfaction guarantied in all cases.  Apparatus and stock for sale at the lowest prices.  Mr. H. has recovered from his late indisposition, and ladies and gentlemen who were disappointed previous to the sailing of the last steamer can now be attended to with facility and dispatch.  A visit from ladies and gentlemen is respectfully solicited. Hamilton & Starr’s, Daguerrean Gallery, Rabe’s Building, Clay street, three doors above Montgomery.

Advertisement ran from December 17, 1852 to April 15, 1853.

1853 June 24.  San Francisco Evening Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  June 24, 1853, Vol. II, No. 336, P. 2.

Re-Opened.  Star & Johnson’s “Excelsior Daguerrean Gallery.”  (Late Hamilton and Starr’s)  The above Gallery, having been closed for a fortnight past, is now re-opened, greatly enlarged and improved, no pains or expense having been spared to make this, as its name imports, The Excelsior Gallery of San Francisco.  The Show Rooms, Private Dressing Room for Ladies’, Laboratory, etc., are of the largest and most convenient plan.  The light is superior to any in the city, and equal to the most celebrated Galleries in the Atlantic cities.  Our Rooms are especially adapted for taking Family Groups, and so well ventilated that no unpleasantness is experienced even in the warmest weather, as is the case in smaller Galleries.  Mr. Johnson, the artist, from his experience of thirteen years’ successful practice as a Daguerreotypist in the cities of New York and New Orleans, Augusta, Ga., Cleveland, Ohio; and during four seasons at Saratoga and two at the White Sulphur Springs,—feels himself warranted in insuring perfect satisfaction to all our patrons.  No charge is made nor is any picture suffered to leave our possession, until the sitter is entirely satisfied.  Rabe’s Building, 163 Clay st.

1854 April 6.  Daily California Chronicle.  (San Francisco, California.)  April 6, 1854. Vol. 1, No. 16, P. 2.

Chas. F. Hamilton.  Jacob Shew.  Daguerreotypes!  Daguerreotypes!  The Subscribers respectfully inform the public of San Francisco that they have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery on Clay street, lately occupied by Starr & Johnson, and refitted it in the most complete manner, and where every thing relating to the art will be executed in the most perfect manner.

The only place in California where Shew’s Daguerreotypes and Stereoscopes are taken.

This Establishment occupies four rooms, and is the most complete establishment of the kind on the Pacific.

Private parlor for ladies, furnished in the most magnificent style.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call whether they wish to sit or not.  Hamilton & Starr, (late Starr & Johnson,) 163 Clay st., Rabe’s Building, two doors above Montgomery, San Francisco.

Advertisement ran from April 6 to 17, 1854.

1854 April 8.  San Francisco Evening Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. II, No. 284, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—By referring to our advertising columns it will be seen that those magnificent daguerreotype rooms formerly occupied by Starr & Johnson, in Dr. Rabe’s Building, on Clay, near the corner of Montgomery street, have been taken by Messrs. Hamilton & Shew.  These gentlemen are so well known as efficient operators in the art daguerrean that to speak of the advantages they possess would be superfluous.

1854 April 8.  San Francisco Evening Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. II, No. 284, P. 2.

Chas. F. Hamilton.  Jacob Shew.  Daguerreotypes!  Daguerreotypes!  The Subscribers respectfully inform the public of San Francisco that they have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery on Clay street, lately occupied by Starr & Johnson, and refitted it in the most complete manner, and where every thing relating to the art will be executed in the most perfect manner.

The only place in California where Shew’s Daguerreotypes and Stereoscopes are taken.

This Establishment occupies four rooms, and is the most complete establishment of the kind on the Pacific.

Private parlor for ladies, furnished in the most magnificent style.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call whether they wish to sit or not.  Hamilton & Starr, (late Starr & Johnson,) 163 Clay st., Rabe’s Building, two doors above Montgomery, San Francisco.

Advertisement was recorded five times between April 8 to 22, 1854.

1854 May 5.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  May 5, 1854, Vol. III, No. 26, P. 3.

The Citizens Of San Francisco And The Public Generally Are Invited To Call And Examine Specimens of Stereoscopes Thake at our rooms.  The superiority of our Daguerreotypes are so well known that it is unnecessary to mention it.  We are both practical operators of ten years experience in the art—and the scientific manner in which our rooms and skylights are arranged gives us advantages not possessed by any other establishment non the Pacific Coast.  Our Gallery [is] by far the most extensive and best furnished in California.  We have a Ladies Parlor furnished in the most splendid manner—besides a Public Reception Room.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call.  Hamilton & Shew, Babe’s Building, 163 Clay Street.

Advertisement was recorded thirty one times between May 5, 1854 to February 2, 1855.

1855 February 9.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  February 9, 1855, Vol. IV, No. X, P. 3.

The Citizens Of San Francisco And The Public Generally Are Invited To Call And Examine Specimens of Stereoscopes Thake at our rooms.  The superiority of our Daguerreotypes are so well known that it is unnecessary to mention it.  We are both practical operators of ten years experience in the art—and the scientific manner in which our rooms and skylights are arranged gives us advantages not possessed by any other establishment non the Pacific Coast.  Our Gallery [is] by far the most extensive and best furnished in California.  We have a Ladies Parlor furnished in the most splendid manner—besides a Public Reception Room.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call.  Hamilton & Shew, Babe’s Building, 163 Clay Street.

Advertisement ran from February 9 to November 9, 1855.

1855 November 19.  Price Current and Shipping List.  (San Francisco, California.)  November 19, 1855, Vol. 4, No. 43, P. 3.

Facts For The People!  It Is Well Known That Well executed Daguerreotype Likeness taken on silver are far superior In Every Respect to the finest Oil Miniature Painting or Daguerreotypes on glass or paper, and is much cheaper.  Call and examine our Daguerreotypes taken on pure Silver, and we guarantee that you will sat that they have All the beauty of a fine miniature painting on ivory, and far more accurate as regards the likeness.  We have got a system of coloring and painting Daguerreotypes known only to ourselves, which never fades, and gives the Daguerreotype such a life-like appearance. 

Just received by Express a beautiful assortment of every description of Fancy Cases.  Hamilton & Shew, 163 Clay street, Rabe’s Building.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1855 to April 4, 1856.

1856 January 4.  Daily California Chronicle.  (San Francisco, California.)  January 4, 1856, Vol. V, No. 37, P. 2.

Mr. Shew, Late Of The Firm Of Hamilton & Shew, Would strongly recommend the attention of his friends and patrons to the new style of Improved Ambrotypes, (not introduced by Mr. Ford,) which he believes the most beautiful production of the Photographic Art.  He has so much confidence in their success, that he is now applying his whole attention to the new art at Mr. Ford’s Rooms, where he would be pleased to see his friends.

Advertisement was recorded four times between January 4 to 25, 1856.

1856 January 26.  The Wide West.  (San Francisco, California.) January 26, 1856, Vo. II, No. 46, Whole No. 98, P. 3.

…Mr. Shew, Late Of The Firm Of Hamilton & Shew, Would strongly recommend the attention of his friends and patrons to the new style of Improved Ambrotypes, (Just introduced by Mr. Ford,) which he believes the most beautiful production of the Photographic Art.  He has so much confidence in their success, that he is now applying his whole attention to the new art at Mr. Ford’s Rooms, where he would be pleased to see his friends.

1857 June 28.  The Golden Era.  (San Francisco, California.)  June 28, 1857, Vol. V, No. 29, P. 4.

Removal—Notice To The Public.  Charles F. Hamilton, Daguerrean Artist, respectfully announces that he has taken charge of Mr. Bradley’s Daguerrean Gallery, South East corner of Clay and Kearny streets, where he will be happy to see his old friends and customers.

He would caution the public that the specimens on exhibition at his old stand, (Dr. Rabe’s Building, on Clay street,) were taken by him, and Not by the individual who now seeks to make a reputation under false pretences [sic.].  Charles F. Hamilton relies solely on his own meriss [sic.] for a share of the public patronage, and not upon the handi-work of others.

Advertisement was recorded three times between June 28 to July 19, 1857.

1857 July 26.  The Golden Era.  (San Francisco, California.)  July 26, 1857, Vol. V, No. 33, P. 8.

Who and Where To Fine Them.

Hamilton, Chas. F., Daguerreotypist—Corner Clay and Kearny streets.

Potter & Co., Daguerreotypist—185 Clay street.

Shew, Wm., Daguerreotypist—113 Montgomery street.

Vance, R. H., Daguerreotypist—Cor. Montg’y and Sacramento sts.

1858 October 3.  The Golden Era.  (San Francisco, California.)  October 3, 1858, Vol. VI, No. 43, P. 8.

The Only Gold Medal!  Charles F. Hamilton, Daguerrean Artist, 182 Washington Street, (Between Kearny and Montgomery,) Was awarded The Only Gold Medal for The Best Ambrotypes, &c., at the late State Fair at Marysville, California.

1858 December 5.  California Home Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  December 5, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 4.

The Only Gold Medal!  Charles F. Hamilton, Daguerrean Artist, 182 Washington Street, between Kearny & Montgomery sts., Was Awarded The Only Gold Medal for the Best Ambrotypes, etc., at the late State Fair at Marysville.

In Addition To The Above, A Committee Of Judges have awarded the First Premium at the late Mechanics Fair to Charles F. Hamilton, for the finest Ambrotypes exhibited.

Collodion, of my own make, superior to any in market.  Price, $3.50 per lb.  Orders from the country Promptly attended to.  Oct16.

1859 February 5.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  February 5, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 244, P. 3.

It Smacks of a Failing Business.—A certain old fogy is sore because I was his successful competitor at the late State Fair and the Fair of the Mechanics’ Institute in this city.  I have made it a rule never to notice anything emanating from such a source, but as a character of a committee of honorable gentlemen is assailed, I feel called upon to notice the matter.  In a few days I shall hear from them.  The individual is grieved because we are leading him in every branch of the art—Photographs as well as Ambrotypes.  The subscriber flatters himself that neither here nor elsewhere can anything dishonorable be brought to His door.  Chas. F. Hamilton, Firm of Hamilton & Co., Daguerrean Artists, 182 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between February 5 to March 21, 1859.

1859 July 30.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  July 30, 1859, Vol. X, No. 53, P. 3.

A Temple of Art is Hamilton & Lovering’s new Photographic Establishment.  There are Eight rooms all on the second floor (an advantage possessed by no other extensive establishment in the United States), and built expressly for the practice of the Photographic Art in all its branches.  An experience of both Hamilton and Lovering of over sixteen years constant practice enables them to turn out finer work than any other establishment, as they are not compelled, like other establishments, to hire operators, who scarcely know anything about the business.  The First Premium was awarded to us at both the last State and City Fairs.  Hamilton & Lovering, Second story of Lecount’s Gallery, 111 Montgomery street.  jy12.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 30 & August 5, 1859.

1860 October 23.  The Pacific.  (San Francisco, California.)  October 23, 1860, Vol. XI, No. 123, P. 2.

Four First Premiums at the late State Fair, and the Only First Premium at the Fair of the Mechanics’ Institute, were all awarded to us, over all competitors, for the Best Photographs, plain, re-touched, and life-size.  Also, the First Premium for the best Ambrotypes, at both Fairs. 

Prices low as ordinary pictures at other establishments.  Rooms all on the second floor.

Over seventeen years’ experience of both of us, enables us to excel all our competitors.  Hamilton & Lovering, Lecount’s Building.  111 Montgomery street.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 16, 1860.  

1864 July 10.  El Nuevo Mundo.  (San Francisco, California.)  July 10, 1864, Vol. 1, No.11, P. 3.

Gran Reduccion De Precios.  Wise & Prindle, Propietarios De La Galeria Fotofrafica.  Conocida antes come Galeria De Hamilton.

Ha Reducido El Precio De Targetas

Como Sigue:

Vinetas, por docena………………..$4.00

Cuerpo Entero………………………$3.00

Segunda docena de Vinetas………..$3.00

Segunda docena Cuerpo Entero……$2.50

Recordaran todos losque esta Galeria, que es la mas elegante del Estado, y que esta ahora produciendo pinturas que no son aventajadas en la costa.

La Galeria ha sido repare la, puesta er completo orden y ilena de nievas pinturas, y tiene todo lo necesario para comodidad y diversión del publico.

Uno de los propietarios, James Wise, es un Artista de profesión, y toda su atención esta consagrada a la toma de pinturas.  Tienen también dos de los mas bellos operadores en el Estado, como se vera por sus muestras.

Pinturas Ejecutadas En Lienzo, Potogrgrapias Iluminadas, Y toda otra especie de pinturas serán ejecutadas en esta Galeria, Y no se ahorrara ningún trabajo para una satisfacción general.

Tengase esta toda en un pise, y arriba de unos cuantos escalones, nada mas.

No. 417 calle de Montgomery, entre Sacramento y California.

Advertisement was recorded from July 10 to December 22, 1864.