Tag Archives: Daguerreotypist

C. B. Matteson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Greene, New York.

C. B. Matteson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 29 to March 5, 1857 in The Chenango American (Greene, New York). Daguerreotypes.  C. B. Matteson, Would respectfully inform the public that he has taken rooms formerly occupied by H. A. Stambaugh, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotypes in the most approved style of the art.  He warrants to give perfect satisfaction, or make no charge.  Give him a call.

C. B. Matteson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Thomas B. Masury

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844                Mechanic Hall Building, Salem, Massachusetts.

Thomas B. Masury was recorded in one advertisement that ran from February 29 to April 22, 1844 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, At Greatly Reduced Prices!  Room in the Mechanic Hall Building, directly over J. Marks & Son’s Fruit Store, (formerly occupied by Snell & Bowdoin.)

A Perfect Likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and in as beautiful style as elsewhere.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Rooms open at all hours of the day for visitors.  Miniatures, neatly set in Cases or Lockets from $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or other paintings.  Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale, and Instruction given as above by. Thomas B. Masury.

Thomas B. Masury is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. Mason

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1848                3 Crandell’s Block, Taunton, Massachusetts.

S. Mason was recorded in two advertisements that ran in The True Democrat (Taunton, Massachusetts). The first advertisement ran from August 30 to November 1, 1848. S. Mason, Portrait Painting and Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.

The second advertisement ran from November 9, to December 27, 1848.  S. Mason, Portrait Painting No. 3 Crandell’s Block— Up stairs, Taunton.  Daguerreotype Miniature In handsome Morocco Cases taken for One Dollar.

S. Mason is not recorded in other photographic directories. This is possibly Sanford Mason, a portrait painter who was active in Providence, Rhode Island, Boston and Philadelphia.[1]

[1] The New York Historical Society Dictionary of Artists in America 1584-1860.

Mason & Sibley

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

Mason & Sibley (J. L. Mason & C. Sibley) was recorded in an advertisement that appeared on July 30, 1852 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Mason & Sibley Are Now In Town, with their, Mammoth Traveling Daguerreian Saloon.  The largest Ever Built, and on the principle of the Best City Rooms, with one Large Sky, and 2 Large Side Lights, which can be so arranged as to produce any kind of shade desirable.

We would invite the citizens of Barre, and vicinity, to give us a call, whether they wish to sit for a picture or not.  Pictures put up of every size and style.

Pictures of the Sick or Deceased, taken at their Residence at all times, by giving short notice.  We keep posted up in all the Improvements of the Art from Europe and this Country, Let The Cost Be What It May.  Cloudy weather preferable, except for Children. Any one wishing to learn the Art, are requested to call at the National, and make inquiries.  Stock and Apparatus furnished to Pupils at the Wholesale Prices.  The Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common.  J. L. Mason, C. Sibley, Proprietors and Artists. Barre, July 16, 1852.

Mason & Sibley are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Martson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Martson (possibly Joseph Marston) was recorded on April 1,1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.  Martson. — A really tip-top artist. His daguerreotypes surpass. His Ambrotypes are excellent, as also his retouched photographs. This artist has three galleries in the city. I saw some really fine positive photographs, which might place him among the first.

Joseph Marston is recorded in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.

Martin & Paine

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1856                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Martin & Paine were recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on January 1 in an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.  Martin & Paine — These gentlemen join two professions in one, book-keeping and daguerreotyping. Some pretty fair photographs. 

Martin & Paine are recorded in other photographic directories, but are recorded here because of the first-hand account of their work.

Martin & Barber

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Hazzard Block, over Loucks & Bush Ware Room, Jamestown, New York.

Martin & Barber were recorded in one  advertisement ran from August 15 to September 5, 1856 in the Jamestown Journal (Jamestown, New York).  Here where you get your Money Back.  New Daguerrean Gallery In Jamestown.  Over the Ware Room of Loucks & Bush, Hazzard Block, where the subscribers will be ready to wait upon all who favor them with a call.  Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes made and put up in every style now known in the Art.  Call and see us one and all.  Our Prices will vary always to suit customers.  Now is the time to get good Pictures and pay no more than their true value.  Martin & Barber.

Martin & Barber are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Martin is possibly G. R. Martin.

Marshall

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Greene, New York.

Marshall was recorded in one announcement on March 20, 1856 in The Chenango American  (Greene, New York).  Marshall, the Daguerrean Artist, at his Car, has just received a new assortment of cases, &c., which he pronounces superior to any thing yet seen in Greene, and he states that he is prepared to take representations of the human phiz, in a style not to be excelled.  His success hitherto has been unequalled.  Those who are desirous of procuring Daguerreotypes from his establishment must call soon, as he intends leaving town as quick as the weather will permit him to move his car.

Marshall is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Greene, New York.

H. A. Marsh

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1857-1859                   Rooms first building south of the Bank, Main Street, Ashtabula, Ohio.

H. A. Marsh was recorded in four advertisements and one announcement in the Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph (Ashtabula, Ohio). The first advertisement ran from July 3 to December 18, 1858. H. A. Marsh, Successor to E. Howell Would respectfully announced to the citizens of Ashtabula, and surrounding country, that he has recently purchased the entire interest of E. Howell in the Daguerreian business in this place, including his Papertype, recently patented, and that he is prepared to take correct likenesses, in all the different branches of the art, and in the most approved style.  Having had several year’s experience with the first artists in the country, I am enabled to keep up with all the improvements, and feel safe in saying I will furnish as good pictures, and correct, to the life, as can be obtained anywhere in this section of country.  No pictures shall go from my rooms, that are not entirely satisfactory, and warranted.  Pictures taken on patent leather, if desired.  Lockets and Miniature Pins filled at reasonable rates.  Particular attention given, in taking childrens’ likenesses.  Rooms first building south of the Bank, Main Street, where I can always be found from 8 o’clock, A. M. to 5 P. M.

Old Pictures copied, and new ones taken in any weather.            Ashtabula, July 15th, 1857.

The second advertisement ran from July 3, 1858 to December 31, 1859.  H. A. Marsh, Successor to E. Howell, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Artist.  Also E. Howell’s new Papertype, recently Patented.  Lockets and Miniatures Pins filled at reasonable rates.  Pictures taken on patent leather, if desired.  Rooms, first building south of the Bank, Main Street, Ashtabula, Ohio.

The announce appeared on October 16, 1858.  Premiums Awarded by the Ashtabula Farmers Club. Held at Ashtabula, October 5th & 6th, 1858….Class XIX.  Fine Arts, Ornamental Works, &c. 49 entries.  First Premiums H. A. Marsh in both Ambrotypes & Photographs.

The third advertisement ran from December 18, 1858 to November 19, 1859.  Look Here!  Every one of the lovers of art, every one who admires the beautiful, and especially, every one who delights to look upon the familiar face of a dear friend or relative, (though that friend may be thousands of miles away. Or in the Spirit Land.) take notice that you can get a true—life likeness of yourself or friends at Marsh’s Gallery of Art in Ashtabula, and also, that during the Holidays, in consideration of the closeness of times, I will furnish superior pictures at Much Reduced Prices!

What Christmas or New Year Gifts, are more appropriate than to present a perfect likeness of Yourself to your friends.  I intend to keep constantly on hand a variety of good durable cases, also frames to hang up, so that as you sit by your fireside, you can behold the faces you love, beaming upon you, waking up old memories, and calling to mind past scenes of pleasure and enjoyment.

Having recently refitted my rooms, I shall endeavor to make it as pleasant and agreeable as possible, for all who may give me a call, whether wishing pictures or not.  But remember, time waits for no man, and hard times does not prevent death from removing those you love.

Secure the shadow, Ere the substance Fades; which you can do at Marsh’s Ambrotype Gallery, in cloudy as well as clear weather, between 8 A. M., and 4 P. M.  Rooms first building south of Bank.

The fourth advertisement ran from November 12 to December 31, 1859.  Look Here!  H. A. Marsh!  Photographic Pictures.  I am now taking some fine Photographs, a new and popular style of Pictures, on paper.  After the first is taken, any number can be printed from it, without repeated sitting.

Also—Every other style of pictures, taken in the Best & Most Durable Manner, Warranted.  All of the above styles of pictures, can be obtained Cheap at Marsh’s Gallery, First building South of the Bank.

H. A. Marsh is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1859-1860 in Ashtabula, Ohio.

F. P. Marcy

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1851                Gardner Centre, Gardner, Massachusetts.                                                                      1853-1856     Market Street, Potsdam, New York.

F. P. Marcy was recorded in two advertisement.  The first advertisement ran from October 3 to November 4, 1851 in the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts).  Rare Chance, To Daguerreotypers.  The subscriber being obligated to quite this business on account of ill health, offers his business on account of ill health, offers his splendid Daguerreian Gallery, at a great bargain to any one wishing to travel in that business.  This gallery has been visited by a great many operators, and is acknowledged by them to be the best arrangement for light and convenience of any known.  It is 24 feet long by 7½ ft. wide, and was built by M. T. Breck of Worcester.

For further particulars inquire of the proprietor at Gardner Centre, Mass, where the property may be seen.   F. P. Marcy.

The second advertisement ran from November 22, 1853 to April 15, 1856 in The Ogdensburgh Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York).  Daguerreotypes.  F. P. Marcy’s permanently established Sky Light Gallery, Market Street, Potsdam, N. Y.—Pictures taken daily from 8 A. M. till 4 P. M., without regard to weather, and warranted equal to the best of city work.  Those who have had pictures taken in the city or country, are respectfully invited to call and compare them with his work.  F. P. Marcy.  Potsdam, N. Y., Feb. 19, 1853.

F. P. Marcy is not listed in other photographic directories.