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Gage, Franklin Benjamin

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

1850                Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.[1]

1852-1859       Three Doors South of St Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852 September 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 11, Whole No. 791, P. 3.

F. B. Gage’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  St Johnsbury Plain, VT.  The Subscriber having opened a skylight Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of St. Johnsbury House, would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of St. Johnsbury and neighboring towns, that he will be happy to wait on all who may wish for a correct likeness of themselves or friends.  Having procured all the latest improvements in the Art, he is now able, by a new arrangement of light and the use of new materials, to produce pictures of a most Lifelike & Beautiful Complexion, as all may see by calling and examining specimens.  These pictures are finished by a newly discovered process which gives them a richness and durability unsurpassed by any in this country or Europe.

The public are requested to call and examine specimens.  Come one and all: you will be equally welcome whether wishing pictures or not.  If you have called once call again, and tell your friends to call also, as he will be happy to see you at all times and show you anything new in the Art.

Picture taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.

Perfect likenesses warranted in all cases or no charge.

Copies from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, & c., neatly executed.  Miniatures for lockets, pins, rings, &c., taken in the most perfect manner.  Views of buildings and scenery taken in a style unsurpassed by any.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence if desired.

Prices varying from 1 to 8 dollars according to style and finish of case.

Pupils instructed and furnished with apparatus.  F. B. Gage.  St. Johnsbury, Sept 25, 1852.

Advertisement ran from September 25 to December 18, 1852.

1852 December 11.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 11, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 22, Whole No. 802, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Our Neighbor, Mr. Gage, is doing a good business in taking Likenesses.  His pictures look well, and he will satisfy all of his customers.  He has a fine room for this purpose over E. Hall & Co’s Store.

1852 December 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.

A Daguerreotype Song, supposed to have been sung by a lady after having visited F. B. Gage’s Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of the St. Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury Plain, Vt.

Air:—Things that I don’t like to see.

One morning last week when I’d nothing to do,

And wanted to see something funny or new,

I went to my cousins Maria and Jane,

To Visit the Daguerreotype Rooms on the Plain. 

I merely went in just to make a short call

And look at the pictures that hung on the wall.

But I saw just as soon as I entered the door

I had never seen pictures more perfect before.

For there was Estella, Adelia, and Jane,

And I never saw pictures so rich or so plain;

And John and his sweetheart, and Sam and his wife,

I declare they all look just as natural as life.

There were multitudes more both in cases and frames

But I could never tell you one half of their names,

I though every one looked the nicest and best

Though I think Jenny Lind’s not so good as the rest.

Now when I had seen them, they all looked so fine,

Said I to the Artist, “I’ll sit and have mine.”

Then he had me sit down in a chair at my ease.

And, said he “you may wink just as much as you please.”

And then, when I smile just as much as I ought.

In less than a moment my likeness was caught.

So quickly ‘twas taken, so nicely ‘twas done.

To sit for my picture was nothing but fun.

And every one says, (so I know it must be.)

“That my picture’s a very apt emblem of me.”

Since this is so perfect, I must have another,

To get to the West to my sister and brother.

And then I must have another to send—

But no matter to whom, for he’s only a friend.

And now if the people will hear my advice,

I freely will give it without money or price:

If you want nothing more, give the Artist a call.

Just to look at the pictures that hang on the wall.

Twill do you no harm just to drop in and see.

And take your friends with you, as I did with me.

He can take them as well whether cloudy of fair.

And you’ll find him at home for he always is there.

He’s using a splendid new German Machine.

That was made by one John in the Providence of Wein.

If any should wish to acquire this great Art.

He’ll learn him the trade so he’ll know it by heart.

And his pictures won’t fade, as other Artist’s have done.

For you know that he hangs them right out in the sun

And whether in lockets, pins, rings, or a frame.

You’ll see that his pictures are always the same:

And then, I am sure you’ll conclude with the rest,

That he’s always a little ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from December 25, 1852 to January 22, 1853.

1853 April 30.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 44, Whole No. 822, P. 3.

Broken Crockery.  China, Glass, Earthen, Marble, Alabaster, Pearls, Ivory, Shell, Ornaments, &c., are repaired with a stainless cenebt, and warranted, at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  All persons in want of perfect Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon as the subscriber expects to leave town in a few weeks.  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to June 18, 1853.

1853 June 11.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 11, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 47, Whole No. 828, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this town, June 6, by Rev. W. B. Bond, Mr. F. B. Gage and Miss Laurietta Huntly, all of this town.

1853 June 25.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 25, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 49, Whole No. 830, P. 3.

Sign Stolen.  Look Out for Rogues. 

The ancient Sign of the “Old Daguerrean”

No More at E. Hall’s store { ? ]

For some rascally rogues, the other night,

Took it down and carried it out of sight.

Perhaps it was done from spite and spleen,

Or, perhaps, to plague the “Old Daguerrean,”

But the “Old Daguerrean,” he’ll pocket the wrong, And laugh at the rascals in his song.

Their labor of love was all in vain,

For the “Old Daguerrean” still works on the Plain,

And the people will come, as they can before,

To the Daguerrean rooms over E. Hall’s store.

With Pictures to suit from one dollar to four,

He sells them some days by the dozen or score,

And the crowds that go in, and the crowds that go out,

Tell the world what the “Old Daguerrean is about.

And since there’s no reason why he should depart,

You’ll find him at home and at work at his Art,

And the pictures he takes will plainly attest,

That the “Old Daguerrean” is ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 2, 1853.

1853 August 20.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 20, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 5, Whole No. 838, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerreen.”  Will open his daguerrean Gallery August 22 and be ready to wait on his customers there-after.    St. Johnsbury, Aug 20, 1853.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 8.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 8, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 12, Whole No. 845, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerrean.”  Premium Daguerreotypes.  Let it be remembered that the “Old Dagerrean” of St. Johnsbury drew the premium on daguerreotypes at the late fair; and his pictures are pronounced by good judges to be equal, if not superior to the best city operators.  Read what the newspapers say of the “old daggerrean:”

“He is really an excellent Artist and worthy of patronage.”—Anonymous Reporter.

“He is a capital workman in his line.”—The Caledonian.

Pictures of all sizes and styles put up at prices from 1 to 10 dollars.  Pupils instructed in the art.

Call and examine Specimens.  F. B. Gage  St Johnsbury, Oct. 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to December 3, 1853.

1853 December 3.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 3, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 20, Whole No. 853, P. 4.

Children’s Daguerreotypes. Daguerreotypes of infants and small children are taken at the St. Johnsbury Daguerreotype Gallery in fair weather, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 1½ P. M., by a new process which renders success almost certain.  Older persons taken in all kinds of weather and at all times of day.  Always at home.

Forward Your Faces.

Wanted —Five cords hard wood fitted for the stove, and seasoned under shelter, for which a liberal price will be paid.  Call and see.  Any quantity of green wood taken in exchange for Daguerreotypes.  F. B. Gage.   

Advertisement ran from December 3, 1853 to February 11, 1854.

1854 January 14.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 14, 1854, Vol. 17, No. 26, Whole No. 859, P. 3.

Wonderful Invention.  Patent Stereoscopic or Statuary Daguerrean Gallery.

Since new things arise in these wonderful times,

I’ll tell you some news in some new-fangled rhymes:

Having nothing to do one bright afternoon,

I dropped into Gage’s Daguerrean Saloon.

And saw an invention so wonderous and new,

If you’ll listen a moment I’ll tell it to you.

Two pictures are taken of one person’s face,

And carefully finished and put in a case,

And two lenses before them are placed with precision.

To produce what is called “binocular vision”:

And when you look in through those lenses so blue,

What a wonderful sight rises up to your view!

There the person stands in the blue atmosphere,

Just as large as in life, just as perfect and clear,

Every thread of the dress a very wrinkle is there.

Even the pours of the skin and the fibers of the hair:

And you look till the sight all your sences mislead.

And you cry—Tis no picture, tis the person, indeed!

“Tis the strangest invention there is in these times,

As true in its nature as ‘tis in my rhyme:

And since ‘tis a Patent and Gage has a Right.

Call in then and ask him to show you “the sight.”

And when you have seen it, I’m sure you will say;

You’ll have your own picture put in that way.

The following commendation is from the Scientific American:—‘By looking through these (Lenses) the person whose likeness is taken, stands out solid and life-like, no more resembling a common picture than a statue does an oil painting.  No one can have the least idea of the beauty of this invention, until he sees such pictures with his own eyes.’

Advertisement ran from January 14 to March 18, 1854.

1854 September 16.  The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 16, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 10, Whole No. 894, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes.  Something New!  These pictures are different from any ever before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing.  They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving.  Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty; and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only.  Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery.  Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.  Instruction given in the Art.  Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 2, 1854,

1854 September 30.  The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 30, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 12, Whole No. 896, P. 3.

Caledonia County Fair.  The annual Cattle Fair of the Caledonia County Agricultural Society was held at Danville, on Wednesday and Thursday…Premiums Awarded…

Daguerreotypes.

1st,, E. Perry, Danville,                      1.00

2d., F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury,             .50

1854 November 18.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 18, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 19, Whole No. 903, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery, Greatly Enlarged.  On account of the great rush of business the subscriber, finding it impossible to supply the demand for likenesses, has enlarged and otherwise greatly improved his Gallery.  He has also engaged the services of two or three able associates, and trust that the future, he will not be obliged to send any away empty.  His success in business has been such that he feels warranted in saying that the reputation of his Gallery is not surpassed by any other, either in or out of the State.  Having enlarged his light and purchased a camera more than four times large as those in general use, he is now prepared to take family groups from two to twenty, in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment.  His pictures at all times will be furnished I the best style of the art, and warranted.  The Mezzotint Statutypes on exhibition at his Gallery are considered superior to all other pictures and are worthy an examination.  Come and see them.  F. B. Gage.  St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1854 to March 24, 1855.

1855 March 31.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 31, 1855, Vol. 18, No. 38, Whole No. 922, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt.  St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes.  Something New!

These pictures are different from any before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable style of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing.  They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving.  Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line, angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty, and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only.  Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery.  Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.  Instruction given in the Art.  Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to July 28, 1855.

1855 July 28.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  July 28, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 3, Whole No. 939, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Patented in the United States, Great Britain and France.  The term Ambrotype, by which these pictures are designated, is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, signifying everlasting.  The picture is taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by one indestructible gum, enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages; it will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.  These pictures are taken at the St. Johnsbury daguerrean Gallery, where specimens may be seen.—Come and see them.  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from July 25 to October 27, 1855.

1855 October 27.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 27, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 16, Whole No. 952, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt.  St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes.  Something New!

These pictures are different from any before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable style of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing.  They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving.  Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line, angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty, and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only.  Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery.  Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.  Instruction given in the Art.  Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 17, 1855

1856 January 12.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 12, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 27, Whole No. 963, P. 3.

The Old Daguerrean.

Since the sleighing

Is so splendid,

And may soon be

Quite suspended,

Come up beaux and

Belles together,

Get your pictures

This fine weather.

Come good father

And fond mother,

Come with sister

And with brother;

Ere with palsy

Ye be shaken,

Come to Gage’s

And be taken!

Whether fleshy

Lean or Sharky,

Come up white folks

Come up darkey;

Both for ugly

Folks, and clever.

Gage takes pictures

Better’n ever.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to April 12, 1856.

1856 March 8.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 8, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 35, Whole No. 971, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  On account of the [demand] for Ambrotypes, the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery is open for the production of these beautiful and imperishable pictures, and my time will be devoted exclusively to this branch of picture taking.

As the chemicals used in this art are very Poisonous To The Artist, I shall not follow it more than a week, or ten days at most, and all those in want of these never-fading pictures must apply within that time or they will lose the opportunity.  F. B. Gage. 

1856 May 3.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 3, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 43, Whole No. 979, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  To Everybody.  As this advertisement has never before been in print, and may never be again, the public are advised to read it, and permission is hereby respectfully given them to do so.

Have you heard what all the rage is? 

‘Tis the Ambrotypes at Gages;

Pictures that are called by sages

The greatest wonder of modern ages.

To The Ladies.

Having lately enlarged my Gallery, and

fitted up a Reception Room in magnificent style,

the ladies will now find it pleasant to call and look

at the pictures.  I would also remind them that

Queer old maids that’s cross and fretty

And young girls intensely pretty,

Wearing curls extremely jetty,

Will be very sure to get a

Capital Ambrotype at Gage’s.

About Babies.

Certain days will be mostly devoted to

taking pictures of babies of all styles

and qualities, such as

Babies little and babies bigger,

Babies that can squall with vigor,

Babies that cut quite a figure,

And all sorts, from white to nigger.

N. B.—Nigger means them that is sable complexioned

To The Gentlemen.

The Gentlemen will not be sent away empty,

as I am better than ever before prepared

To Extract

Men of wealth, and men of Fashion.

Men that sometimes get in passion

Men that put all sorts of trash on,

And in fact,

Any one brings the cash on!

F. B. Gage, Artist.  St Johnsbury, May 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from May 1, 1856 to July 5, 1856.

1856 June 7.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 7, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 48, Whole No. 948, P. 3.

Beautiful Imperishable Ambrotypes Taken by the Man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from June 7, 1856 to November 8, 1856.

1856 August 16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 16, 1856, Vol. 20, No.6, Whole No. 994, P. 3.

Photographs:  Beautiful Pictures on Paper.  Ambrotypes:  Imperishable Pictures on Glass.

Daguerreotypes:  Are taken as usual at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.

Illuminated Ambrotypes:  The Illumination of the Ambrotype was invented by F. B. Gage.  They are more beautiful than any other picture.  They are made by the inventor only and can be procured only by applying to the man with the Long Flowing Beard.   

Advertisement ran from August 16 to November 8, 1856.

1856 October 4.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. 20, No.13, Whole No. 1004, P. 2.

List Of Premiums Awarded At The Annual Fair Of The Caledonian Co. Agricultural Society, Held At St. Johnsbury, Sept. 23 & 24, 1856…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimen Daguerreotypes &c.. F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury  2.00

1856 October 10.  Orleans Independent Standard.  (Irasburgh, Vermont.)  October 10, 1856, Vol. I, No. 40, P. 3.

Ambrotypes:  Imperishable Pictures On Glass.  Photographs:  And other beautiful pictures are taken in the Greatest Perfection.  By the man with the Long Flowing Beard, At St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1856 to April 3, 1857.

1856 November 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

Gage’s Farwell.

Gage Is Going To Leave

These ‘ere frosty diggings,

And take no more pictures

Over Hall & Higgins’:

For he’s bound to flourish

In some Western city

Where the wintery weather

Aint so cold and gritty.

Therefore all ye people

Take this little warning:

Gage is going early

Some bright pleasant morning,

And if you want pictures

That beat all the nation;

Shun that little word

Called procrastination.

For a few weeks longer,

In all kinds of weather,

Gage will take the beaux and

Laughing belles together.

So bring your faces

And don’t stand a-croaking,

Gage means what is written

Without any joking!

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

This may certify, That Mr. F. B. Gage of St. Johnsbury, Vt., received theb following premiums at the First Annual Fair of the Conn. River Valley Agricultural & Industrial Association, held at Bradford, Vt. Oct. 14, 15 & 16, 1856.

1st premium on Ambrotypes,             $3.00  

1st       “            Photographs,             $2.00

1st       “            Colortypes,               $2.00

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1857 April 4.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 39, Whole No. 1027, P. 3.

Gage & Rowell, Ambrotype & Photographic Artists, St. Johnsbury, Vt., & Littleton, N. H.  The Gallery at Littleton will be open only two or three weeks in every twelve.  Open April 8, for one or two weeks.

Ambrotypes taken at less price than formerly.  Old daguerreotypes cleaned to look as well aas new.  Oil Paintings cleaned and Varnished.

At Bradford Fair, Mr. Gage drew

1st Premium on Ambrotypes  $3.00

1st Premium on Photographs  $2.00

1st Premium on Colorotypes  $2.00  

At Caledonia Fair,

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, &c.            $2.00

(From the People’s Journal,)

“We feel warranted in recommending Mr. Gage as one of the first artist in the country.”

(From the White Mountain Banner.)

“Mr. Gage’s reputation is not excelled by anyartist in New England.”

(From the Caledonian.)

“Mr. Gage is an adapt in the line of his profession.”

(Humphrey’s Daguerrean Journal published in New York, City, says:)

“Mr. Gage’s Photographs are Gems.  We can confidently say that we have never seen so pleasing a collection from one operator.  They are an honor to the artist.”

Advertisement ran from April 4 to 25, 1857.

1857 May 2.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 2, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 43, Whole No. 1031, P. 4.

& So Forth, & So On. By The Flowing Beard.

How swiftly the moment of life hurry on,

Nor slow forth, nor slow on.

But swift as the tide of a swift rushing river

They flow forth & flow on,

Towards that dark, solemn land, where the

Footsteps of man

Never go forth, nor go on—

& so forth, & so on.

Then O, as you row down the River of Life,

As you row forth, & row on.

Have thy likenesses preserved in a case or a frame

To show forth & show on.

When thy form lieth cold in that land where no flowers

Ever grow forth, or grow on—

& so forth & so on.

Then take my advice, oh! Ye pictureless tribe!

Good advice as I know on;

With some “rocks” in your pockets, go forth

From your homes

Just go forth, & go on.

Not stop ‘till you reach Gage & Rowell’s Saloon.

With a good healthy glow on,

& so forth, & so on.

And e’en though the weather be cloudy or fair,

Or snow forth or snow on:

And e’en tho’ the tempest should rise in its wrath,

& blow forth & blow on.

Will take you a picture, you won’t be ashamed

When you go forth & so on.

To show forth & show on—

& so forth & so on.

Our Ambrotype pictures are greatly improved,

As we go forth, & go on.

Until they surpass everything in the world

That we hear on, or know on:

And our prices of late we have greatly reduced,

As we show forth & show on,

& so forth & so on.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 18, 1857.

1857 June 20.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 20, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 50, Whole No. 1038, P. 3.

Good Wheat.  A Few bushels of Good wheat wanted in exchange for cash.  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to 27, 1857.

1857 September 5.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 5, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 9, Whole No. 1048, P. 3.

Get The Best Ambrotypes. 

Get The Best Photographs. 

Get The Best Likenesses

Of You selves,

Your Wives,

Your Children &

Your Friends.

Pictures furnished with all the latest improvements at Gage & Rowell.  St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to November 14, 1857.

1857 September 26.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 26, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 12, Whole No. 1052, P. 3.

List Of Premiums.  Premiums awarded by the Caledonia County Agricultural Society holden at St. Johnsbury on the 23d and 24th days of Sept., 1857…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Messrs. Gage & Rowell, St. Johnsbury, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, &c.               1.

1857 November 14.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 14, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 19, Whole No. 1059, P. 3.

Pictures for the Time! Ambrotypes For 25 Cents At gage & Rowell.

Then bring your sons

(As our cheap machine runs

Only three weeks from date,)

And take out your daughters

And trot out your quarters

Before its too late.

Johnsbury, Nov. 12, 1857.

Advertisement ran from November 14, 1857 to January 30, 1858.

1858 February 13.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  February 13, 1858, Vol. 21, No. 32, Whole No. 1072, P. 3.

“Life Size!!”  Life Size Photographs:  That surpass the most delicate Steel Engravings, at Gage’s.

Life Size Photographs Colored in oil colors until they surpass the portraits of the Old Masters, at Gage’s.

Improved Ambrotypes From 50 cents to 10 dollars each, at Gage’s.

Pictures of ‘Life Size’ are made at no other Gallery in Vermont.  Come And See Them!!!  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from February 13 to August 7, 1858.

1858 September 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 12, Whole No. 1104, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day—Thursday…Floral Hall…Mr. Gage occupied one corner of the room, mostly with Photographs, both of individuals and rural scenery.  They were pictures that do credit to the “man with the long flowing beard,” “and so-forth and so-on/”

Premiums…Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimens of photographs, F. B. Gage  1.

1858 November 13.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 19, Whole No. 1111, P. 3.

Ten Reasons Why Daguerreotypes are Better than Ambrottypes.

They are more beautiful.

They are more lasting/

They are more life-like.

Not so liable to break.

Not liable to spot.

They never crack.

They never peal.

They never turn yellow.

The people are better pleased with them.

The public desire a return to the old favorite.

Therefore Daguerreotypes may be obtained at the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery.  Photographs taken as usual.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to December 25, 1858.

1858 December 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 25, Whole No. 1117, P. 3.

Ambrotype Circular From the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery.  F. B. Gage.

Jacob And Rachel.  (A New Translation.)

Now Rachel had a desire to please Jacob.  And she entered into the presence of a certain “Circulating Medium” And the ‘Medium’ took her face away from her, and fastened it unto glass, and he called it Ambrotype.  And she paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents.

And she came and showed it unto Jacob.  And when Jacob saw it, he kissed not the picture,—but he lifted up his eyes and howled.  And he said it is not like unto thee; neither is it beautiful.

And moreover it hath that about it which will cause it to fade; having not that hard Patent Enamel which renders it imperishable.

And he cast it away from him and would behold it no more.

Now Rachel was sorely grieved, and she went into her chamber and wept.  And she said “what shall I do?”

And behold a vision came unto her saying:  “Go into the presence of the the man with the Long Beard, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.

Then she straitway (sic.) departed and entered into his presence.  And behold her eyes were dazzled with the beauty of his pictures.

And he took her face away from her upon a glass; And he covered it with his Patent Imperishable Enamel.  She paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents neither more nor less.

Now when Rachel was come again where Jacob was, she showed it unto him.  And behold he sized it, and when he had looked upon it he danced in the magnitude of his joy.  Then he kissed Rachel and he said:  It is even more beautiful than thou’et it hath thy resemblance perfect, Then he lifted up his eyes and kissed the picture, and he said; “It hath the taste of thy lips and I know it is like unto thee!” And Jacob showed it to all the regions round about, that others might go into the presence of the Long Beard, and do likewise.

1859 January 29.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 29, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 30, Whole No. 1122, P. 3.

Judgement Come at Last.  The validity of James A. Cutting’s Ambrotype and Photographic Patents having been established by judicial decision.  Every Artist in Boston has been compelled to buy a license and place himself under bonds not to sell any pictures for a less sum than 50 cents each.

The Artists of Caledonian county will be compelled to enter into the same arrangement.  F. B. Gage, Agent for Patentees.  St. Johnsbury, Vt

Advertisement ran on January 29 & February 5, 1859.

1859 April 30.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 43, Whole No. 1122, P. 2.

A Good Job.  Gage does not dabble in poetry to the neglect of the chemicals.  He is now engaged in engraving Negative Photographic Plates for the Stereoscope, from which millions of photographic pictures may be taken.  Mr. Gage is employed by a New York house and we understand that this will not be less than a thousand dollar job for him.  He is out now taking views of some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery for which Vermont is so noted.  Some of our readers would be surprised at the beauty of such a picture as the Lyndon Falls, or a backwoods sugar camp, as brought out by an artist in a modern stereoscope.  The fact that Mr. Gage is employed for this undertaking is only another evidence of his acknowledged superiority abroad as an artist.  He is an inventor as well as a practical artist.  He has now a book in press treating subjects connected with the art which he has so long made a study, the copyright of which is already sold.  Aside from this, he is aregular paid contributor to a leading New York Journal, the articles of which are copied into a London paper, and from that translated into both French and German.  We only mention these facts to show that we have an artist among us whose skill is appreciated and acknowledged by those who “know what’s what.”

1859 July 9.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  July 9, 1859, Vol. 23, No.1, Whole No. 1145, P. 2.

Omitted. [from an article entitled “The Business Of St. Johnsbury.”]

It was not our intention to slight any of our business population in the short account which we gave of the business of St, Johnsbury in last week’s paper, but we find that we omitted several.  For instance:

F. B. Gage, the photograph, ambrotype and daguerreotype artist, is not the man to be slighted by us.  Then there is…

1859 July16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  July 16, 1859, Vol. 23, No.2, Whole No. 1146, P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views.  Mr. F. B. Gage succeeded in getting several stereoscopic views of the crowd that were collected here tge 4th, among the most interesting of which figure the Fantastics.

1859 August 13.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 13, 1859, Vol. 23, No.6, Whole No. 1150, P. 3.

Sterescopic (sic.) Pictures and Sterescopes for sale at Gage’s. 

The Wreck Of The Train of Aug. 9th;  a striking picture for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

White Mountain Views, for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

Family Groups, made for the Sterescope at Gage’s.

Ambrotypes greatly improved and Photographs as usual at Gage’s.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 3, 1859.

1859 October 8.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. 23, No.17, Whole No. 1158, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day…Floral Hall…Photographs from Gage’s.

1859 December 3.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 3, 1859, Vol. 23, No.25, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Selling Out at Cost.  Cheap Ambrotypes

Twenty-five cents a pop,

Over to Gage’s shop;

Popping ‘em fast as he can,

Woman, baby and man:

Making a regular rout,

Cleaning the Old Stock out,

For twenty-five cents a crack,

At either your face or back.

Short is the day of Grace,

Shave and forward your face,

Deborah, Jack and Nance,

Our you, will lose the chance:

The chance of getting a pop

For a Quarter, at Gage’s shop,

For when the old stock is through,

Higher the price of the new.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 30, 1859.

1874 August 16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 16, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1935, P. 3.

Death of F. B. Gage.  The death of Mr. F. B. Gage removes from our place a long-time resident, and an eccentric and in some respects remarkable character.  He was eccentric in his dress, looks, and manner of life.  Always wearing, his beard long and flowing, years ago when short beards were the style, he became a marked man.  During a newspaper controversy some dozen or more years ago, he was designated by his opponent as “the man of rough exterior.”  This nom de plume rather pleased than offended Mr. Gage, and he afterwards of and ten assumed it.  Mr. Gage’s mind was of quite a literary [turn].  He formerly wrote a good deal of poetry, but later years he has given mor attention to story-writing, and was quite successful, especially in writing childrens’ stories, many of which were published in the Youth’s Companion.  Some of his early poems had merit in both sentiment and wit, and many of them found their way into these columns in years past.  He battled with disease all his life, and we doubt if he saw a “well day” in the last twenty years.  He leaves a wife and four children.

In one of Mr. Gage’s published poems is the following verse which is appropriate to appear with this notice.

I have a treasure in the blue Beyound!

And since my brow is wrinkled o’er with time.

And all my dearest hopes have passed away

Seeking my treasures in that viewless clime.

I shall lay by my staff some Autumn day.

And pass into the blue Beyond!

1874 October 2.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 2, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1940, P. 3. Deaths.  In St

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Furt, Mr.

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1855                Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia.

1855 January 9.  The Daily Express.  (Petersburg, Virginia.)  January 9, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 8, Whole No. 838, P. 2.

The Death Of The Roses.  The last rose of summer is faded, ‘tis true;

But its fragrance and beauty we will not forget,

They’ll live in our souls all the long winter through

Like a twilight that marks where the sun has just set.

Our friends too, will fade, and as certainly fall,

As The rose that withers in autumn’s cold breath,

Then let us secure, of the worshipped ones all,

What science can save from the ruins of death.”

Namely, a correct and unfading Likeness; and at no place in this, or any other city can it be secured with a greater degree of certainly, than at the Daguerrean Gallery of Furt, on Sycamore street. He has also on hand a large and most beautiful assortment of Lockets, Pins, Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., in which to have pictures placed—all of which will be sold low with picture complete.

Remember, at the Gallery of Furt is the place to secure the most acceptable present that can be given or received.

Furnald, David O.

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1857-1860       85 Merchants’ Exchange, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1865                Address Unknown, Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]

1866-1871       85 Merchants’ Exchange, Manchester, New Hampshire.[2]

1873                Stark Block, 996 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.3

1857 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 133, P. 2.

At the north end of the hill, the barn of D. O. Furnald, the Daguerreotypist, was struck by lighting.  It first struck at the top of the barn, smashing a window to atoms; then it followed down, and threw a slide door off the track, splintering the casing; then it followed along, and ran down the corner post of the barn, through a large pile of shavings, without setting them on fire, and then took a bee-line around the back side of the barn, ripping off boards, ad leaving other evidences of its having passed.  Th show how the rain poured down,—a brood of chickens were in a barrel near the barn, and before Mr. Furnald could get there, the water had risen so as to drive the old hen off, and drown one of the chickens.  This is all the life lost in consequence of the storm that we can learn of.

1857 July 28.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 28, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 341, P. 2.

A very violent thunder shower passed over this city on Monday evening of last week—touching at various points on its passage.—The lighting struck a barn on Wilson Hill, belonging to Mr. D. O. Furnald…

1857 September 2.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 54, P. 3.

Photographs!  D. O. Furnald & Co. Wish to create no excitement, but to state simple facts which hundreds of the citizens of Manchester and vicinity will corroborate.  They know what they have done, and that they can get up The Best Ambrotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Melainotypes Which Are Taken In This City, And At The Lowest Prices.

N. B.  Please call and examine our new style of Superreotypes which surpass anything ever shown in this city.  D. O. Furnald & Co.  South End Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to October 9, 1857.

1857 October 23.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 23 1859, Vol. 7, No. 98, P. 2.

Have Not Suspended!  Reduction Of Prices!  D. O. Furnald & Co.  Wish to say to their friends and the public, that they have not suspended business yet, and that they are Taking Pictures At very low rates, Lower than any Other Place in Manchester.

We taken pictures with two glasses for 25 cents, the only place in the city where Ambrotypes Are Put Pp With Two Glasses For 25 Cents!  We also warrant, every picture we take to be superior to anything ever offered to this community.  To prove the above statement please call and see for yourselves.  All kinds of pictures taken at the corresponding low rates,

Pictures put into Old or New Cases at the Shortest Notice and the Neatest Styles.

Give Us a Call.  D. O. Furnald & Co., 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 28, 1857.

1857 October 27.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 27 1859, Vol. 7, No. 101, P. 2.

Better Ambrotypes than ever are being taken at D. O. Furnald & Co’s., and at lower rates than at any other place in Manchester.  The number of visitors who daily call at this establishment is large.  His Melainotypes, Photographs, &c., are of equal excellence.

1857 October 29.  The Democrat and American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 29 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 29, P. 2.

Better Ambrotypes than ever are being taken at D. O. Furnald & Co’s., and at lower rates than at any other place in Manchester.  The number of visitors who daily call at this establishment is large.  His Melainotypes, Photographs, &c., are of equal excellence.

C.1858-1860.  Information from a 9th plate ambrotype advertising card in Patrick J. Ross’s collection.  Posted on daguerreian Society Home page.

From D. O. Furnald’s Gallery Of Art, 85 Merchant’ Exchange, Manchester, N. H.

A superb assortment of Cases and Frames constantly on hand, which we are prepared to fill with First class Pictures, at a very low price.  We would also call attention to our superior style of copying from other pictures.  Also to our new mode of fitting pictures into Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Every picture warranted to be superior in tone and finish to any taken in the city.         

1858 December 15.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  December 15, 1858, Vol. 9, No. 141, P. 2.

City Officers Elected.  The Following are the officers elected in the several wards of the city for the ensuing year.  It will be seen that the Republicans have elected their candidates entire in every Ward except Five.  And the Alderman in Ward Seven:—…

Republican Vote For Ward Officers.  Ward 3.

Frank A. Brown, Alderman  246.

David O. Furnald, Selectman 258.

1859 March 31.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. 10, No. 79, P. 2.

D. O. Furnald & Co’s. photograph, ambrotype, and daguerreotype gallery, No. 85 Elm Street, is the place to go if you wish to get a true likeness of yourself.

They have excellent accommodations, and a superior top-light, and in point of artistic skill are second to none in the city.  Mr. Furnald is ever ready to wait upon his friends, and never fails to give perfect satisfaction.  His skill as an artist is well known to his townsmen, and people coming from the country would do well to give him a call.

Remember the place, No. 85 Elm street.

1859 April 18.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  April 18, 1859, Vol. 10, No. 93, P. 3.

House For Sale.  A Nice Cottage House with a good garden attached and beautiful shrubbery and trees, situated on the corner of Pine and Myrtle streets, for sale.  Apply to D. C. (sic.) Furnald, Ambrotypist, Merchants’ Exchange.

1859 July 6.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 4, P.2.

We noticed this morning one of the finest triumphs of the Photographic art at the rooms of D. O. Furnald, 85 Merchants’ Exchange.  It is a view of Merrimack square at twenty minutes before six on the afternoon of the Fourth.  The seven Engine Companies are distributed about the common, the Steam Fire Engine stands by the margin of the pond, and Number One is playing a stream of 135 feet up the tall staff which occupies the centre of the picture—Mr. Furnald is an accomplished Photographist.

1859 October 10.  The American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 10, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 85, P 3.

25 Cent Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes Melainotypes & Photographs At A First Class Room!

D. O. Furnald Would say to his friends and customers, that he will take pictures from 25 Cents to 25 Dollars! at his Rooms, 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Directly over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store.  All Pictures warranted to be better than can be taken at any place in the city.  Faded Daguerreotypes Copied so as to retain the true likeness of the person it was taken from.  The only place where Photographs are taken by Moulton’s Patent Process!  is at the Rooms of D. O. Furnald.

P. S.—The advantage of having Pictures taken at these Rooms is that Mr. F. is a thorough going Chemist, and no Picture goes out of his Rooms unless it is the very best that can be taken from the person.  Give him a call.

Advertisement ran from October 10 to November 11, 1859.

1859 October 14.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 14, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 89, P 2.

If you wish to see a good likeness of yourself, call upon D. O. Furnald.  Mr. F. is a thorough chemist, and no Picture goes out of his Rooms unless it is the very best that can be taken from the person.

1860 June 23.  New Hampshire Journal of Agriculture.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  June 23, 1860, Vol. 2, No. 29, P 2.

Photographs.—Furnald, south end of Merchants’ Exchange, over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store, has on exhibition, at his rooms, superior specimens of the Photographic Art.  Mr. Furnald is the best artist in the State, and furnishes good pictures at the same rete charged at other places for a poor or indifferent one.  Our friends from out of town wanting any thing in his line, can do no better than to give him a call.  He has an elegant suit of rooms, where any one having the least taste for the beautiful, can spend half an hour to good advantage.

1861 September 7.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 7, 1861, Vol. 16, No. 56, P 2.

Photography and Spiritual Mediumship.  Mr. Editor:—I notices in the American of the 27th ult., a communication purporting to be from the pen of A. B Eaton, of this city.  Although the article is one that might have been written by any tolerably well-informed person, still the friends and intimate acquaintances of the ostensible author declare that it is far beyond the reach of his abilities, as it is new to them that he ever possessed sufficient intelligence to compose a single sentence correctly.  They therefore insist that he has been inspired of late, and writes through the dictation of some departed spirit.  They regard his contributions to our literature as most interesting and convincing test in proof of Spiritualism.  They moreover are unanimous in the opinion that if the dwellers in another sphere really were disposed to benefit him, they would have sent the spirit of some deceased photographic operator of passable skill, to aid himin his profession of taking pictures.  If the spirit had chosen to assist him in this direction, his customers would not be under the necessity of applying to other operators, after vainly seeking to obtain a decent picture of him.  It is not for mortals to dictate in matters of this character.  It is apparent that the spirit have some beneficent object in view in thus developing a writing medium through it is not quite clear at present what it will ultimately prove to be.   Let us wait patiently  and see.  Yours very respectfully, D. O. Furnald.  

1861 September 21.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1861, Vol. 16, No. 68, P 2.

Personal.  An article appeared in our columns some days ago, under the signature of a Daguerrian artist, reflecting personally on Mr. A, B. Eaton, another well-known artist of this city.  It gained admission to the paper without our knowledge of its character.  We had published several communications from Messrs. Furnald and Eaton as advertisements, relating to their legitimate business, and knowing them to be honorable men, did not suspect any advantages would be taken of the privilege granted them.  After the paper was issued, we regretted to find that the article was too personal in its character, and had but little connection with the avowed object of advertising.  Our own acquaintance with Mr. Eaton personally has been of the most agreeable, mature, and we regret that Mr. Furnald should have so far mistook the influence of such an article upon his own interests, as to have published it.

1865 July 11.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 11, 1861, Vol. 15, No. 756, P 3.

For Sale.  Dwelling House and Stable on the corner of Concord and Pine streets, formerly owned by Capt. R. D. Mooers.  Also, one-tenth part of Music Hall Block.  This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is about to change his business on account of his health.  For further particulars inquire of the subscriber at his Photographic Gallery, 85 Merchants’ Exchange.  D. O. Furnald.

1867 May 11.  The Mirror and Farmer.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 11, 1867, Vol. XVII, No. 45, P 4.

Masonic.—The officers of Lafayette Lodge for the ensuing masonic year, were duly installed on Wednesday evening. May 1…Junior Warden; David O. Furnald…D. O. Furnald…Committee on Charity.

[1] Information from the New England Business Directory.  Also recorded in 1865, 1868. 1871, 1873.

[2] 1866-1873 Information from the Manchester city directory, business directory.

Funk, Nichols

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1845                2nd Story of D. Appich’s Confectionary Store, Alexandria, Virginia.

1845 March 19.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  March 19, 1845, Vol. XLV, No. 67, P. 2.

For One Week Only.—Daguerrian Miniatures.—Mr. Nicholas Funk would respectfully call the attention of Citizens and Strangers to his Daguerreotype Apparatus, 2nd story of D. Appich’s Confectionary establishment, where can be had Miniatures, single or in groups, which, for beauty of color, tone and effect, cannot be surpassed.  Likenesses in all cases warranted to give satisfaction, and colored in most beautiful style.

Mr. F. is a pupil of Plumbe, and his Camera the latest improvement. Miniatures taken in all weather.  Entrance through the confectionary store.

Advertisement ran from March 19 to 21, 1845.

1845 March 26.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  March 26, 1845, Vol. XLV, No. 73, P. 2.

For One Week Longer.—Daguerrian Miniatures.—Mr. Nicholas Funk would respectfully inform the public, that in consideration of the liberal patronage extended him, during the past week, he will remain One Week More, in Alexandria, and respectfully invites examination of his specimens and apparatus, 2nd story of D. Appich’s Confectionary establishment, where can be had Miniatures, single or in groups, which, for beauty of color, tone and effect, cannot be surpassed.  Likenesses in all cases warranted to give satisfaction, and colored in most beautiful style.

Mr. F. is a pupil of Plumbe, and his Camera the latest improvement. Miniatures taken in all weather.  Entrance through the confectionary store.

Advertisement ran from March 26 to 28, 1845.

1845 April 14.  Alexandria Gazette.  (Alexandria, Virginia.)  April 14, 1845, Vol. XLV, No. 89, P. 3.

Notice Is Hereby Given, that Edwin R. Violett, at his cheap cash Store, next door to D. Appich’s Mint Stick and Doll Baby Emprium, and Mynheer Von Funk’s Daguerrean Gallery…

Fuller, H. W.

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1848                Rooms at the Hotel, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1848 August 19.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 19, 1848, Vol 12, No.5, Whole No. 577, P. 3.

Fuller’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, At the Hotel, St Johnsbury Plain.  H. W. F. is now prepared to execute pictures in a superior style, at prices as low as any in the country.

By the aid of new chemicals, most splendid results are obtained; and numbers are being delighted daily at the astonishing perfection to which this art has attained.

In an instant, as it were, upon the shining silver surfacetrayed the laughing countenance of joyous youth in all its freshness, from the verist child to the most aged it is equally applicable as the unerring delineator of life.

Delay not, then, as opportunity shall present, to secure one, two, three or six of these mementoes of life, which, under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.

Citizens or strangers visiting his rooms, can have their miniatures taken and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or frames, in a few minutes.

All miniatures will be finished in the highest perfection of the art; and taken equally as well in cloudy, as in fair weather.

The public are respectfully invited to visit his rooms and judge for themselves.

Prices, from $1.00 to $2.00,  Mr. F. will remain in town but a few days.

Froebe, Throdore W.

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1858-1859       King Street, corner Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Honolulu Ambrotype And Daguerrean Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends and the public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Honolulu Daguerreian And Ambrotype Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends And the Public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 9.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 23, P. 2.

Photographs.  Slowly but surely the various developments of science and art come singly or in groups and take up their abode in our island home, bringing with them memories of happier days or prospects of a brighter future.  Among the many which we might mention, there certainly is none which recommends itself so strongly to the imagination and desire of the casual traveler as well as the permanent resident, as does the Daguerrean art through all its various developments and improvements, the very latest of which is Photography, combining with beauty and precision of execution of execution a durability which other branches of the art have failed to attain.  We learn that Mr. T. Froebe (successor to Mr. H. Stangenwald) is now prepared to execute Photograph likenesses on either paper or leather in a style that will compete with the best from any where else.  His Rooms are in King street, third door, up stairs, from the corner of Fort street, where Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs can be procured at any time of the day.

1859 April 30.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 52, P. 2.

Don’t miss the Opportunity Of securing a photograph picture of the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the Odd Fellows’ Hall which can be had from Mr. Froebe at his Daguerrean rooms in King Street.  The picture is perfect in an artistic view, and represents the scene just after the commencement of the address by Mr. Durham; a most favorable opportunity, while every body was quite, in rapt attention on the speaker.  We understand that copies of Mr. Froebe’s photographs will be forwarded to the “Illustrated London News’ and the Leipsig Illustrirte Zeitung.”  In connection with this subject we would simply give utterance to what seems to be a general conviction, that the portraits of their Majesties the King and Queen, now to be seen at Mr. Froebe’s rooms, are most splendid specimens of the art which no one that visits the rooms should fail to enquire for.  We learn that the price for photograph copies of the portraits of their Majesties is $3 each, or $5 for both.

1859 June 4.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  June 4, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per BK Yankee, for San Francisco, May 30–…Theo W. Froebe,…

Frink, George E.

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                97 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

1852 May 27.  Morning Journal and Courier.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 27, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 126, P. 4.

Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscribers having fitted up the Room No. 97 Chapel street, known as Peck’s Old Stand, would respectfully invite the patronage of the public.  The junior member of the firm has, for a number of years past, been connected with the Gallery of Major Moulthrop, Esq. where he was for some time under the instruction of Mr. Litch—undoubtedly the best artist who has ever taken pictures in this city.  We are confident of our ability to please all who are desirous of obtaining well defined, rich-toned pictures; and haop by courteous treatment and a disposition to give ample satisfaction to those who favor us with a sitting, to gain the good wishes of the community.  Art has dipped her pencil in sunbeams to preserve the face of loved ones—so that we may still have something to remind us of our friends when they are far away, or no more among the living.

“There is a reaper, whose name is Death,

And with his sickle keen,

He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,

And the flower that grows between.”

Andrews & Frink.  m4.

Frentz, Henry C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855-1857       Summit Street, between Oak and Adam Streets, Toledo, Ohio.

1855-1857       Louisiana Avenue, East Side, between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysville, Ohio.

1858                Summit, Between Monroe and Jefferson, Toledo, Ohio.

1860                53 Summit, Toledo, Ohio.[1]

1867                235 and 233 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio.1

1877-1885       235 Summit Street, Corner Oak Street, Toledo, Ohio.1

1855 November 30.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  November 30, 1855, Vol. 7, No. 320,

Whole No. 2144, P. 2.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrian Gallery, Summit Street, California Row, between Adams

and Oak Streets.

Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect from 31c to $10.

Instruction given in the art by the German Process.  Pupils Wanted.

1855 December 1.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  December 1, 1855, Vol. III,

No. 29, P. 5.

$100 Reward!—Ho for the New Comers!  We understand that Messrs. Frentz & Brown are

fitting up a new Gallery for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, filling Lockets, &c. on the

new and improved German, American and French process.  Prices are to be low; pictures cheap

only 31 cents!  Will open 10th Dec.  They Must Succeed!

Their rooms are in Hood’s building, on Louisiana Avenue, between 1st and 2d streets,

Perrysburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1855 to March 22, 1856.

1856 February 23.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  February 23, 1854, Vol. III, No. 41, P. 3.

For The Journal.  I think we ought to know who are our neighbors.  Mr. Fiehl (sic.) has put up his residence in Perrysburg.  But who is this Mr. F., a great many will ask.  Reader, if you only would ask me, I could tell you all about him.  Shall not speak much about his family.  At least his father a great many have heard of.  His father, General Fiehl, fought with the great Napoleon at Leipzig.  Every one of Napoleon’s allied generals left him, when they saw his dark future; but General F., with his four regiments of hussars, did not leave him.  He fought to the very last.  Wherever there was danger you could hear his voice; you could see his tall figure.  You could see victory wherever he went, and, till at last he was surrounded by Blucher with his savage Prussians.  Blucher was ten times as strong, but F.’s hussars would not surrender.  They were mostly killed except a few, they were taken prisoners, F. amongst the lot, who was imprisoned, but afterwards liberated and lives still.      

Mr. Fiehl, Jr., came here to see the country, ton see the great republic America.  He intended to stay two or three years; has been here now one year; has seen the west, south, east and north, and thought of returning. 

I must go back to the sweet past to explain all.  Ten years ago, when but a boy, when life seemed but a pleasant dream, I and Mr. F. were school mates.  Two years ago I left Germany, traveled through France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, &c., and then left for America; but excuse me, readers, I only meant to say have always since I left Germany corresponded with Mr. F., and was the first to welcome him when he landed at New York.  For my sake Mr. F. will stay here one year longer—will stay at Perrysburg and sell Pictures for 31 Cents! (his yearly rent amounts to 20,000 francs.)  Mr. F. spent seven years of his life in the scientific institutions of Paris, so he knows all about the business.

When I last visited Perrysburg.  Mr. F. told me he liked the place, and its inhabitants well, and in particular the ladies; they are all good looking he says.  Perrysburg and Maumee ladies beat the world, by George!  he says.  Henry C. Frentz.

1856 March 1.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  March 1, 1854, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 4.

A Blunder.—In the communication last week from Mr. Frentz, the name Zichl was misprinted Fiehl.

1856 March 29.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  March 29, 1854, Vol. III, No. 46, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs between

Front & 2d. Streets, Perrysburg, O.  Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect,

from 31 cents to $10.00.

Instruction given in the art by the German process.  Pupils wanted.

1856 April 3.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  April 3, 1856, Vol. 8, No. 1012,

Whole No. 2616, P. 2.

To Rent.  A Dwelling House situated on Cherry st., three rooms up-stairs. Four below, good

cellar, cistern, and vegetable garden, large enough to supply a family with vegetables of all

kinds, good barn, &c., &c.

Inquire of Dr. J. Klauser, or Henry C. Frentz. 

1856 April 5.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. III, No. 47, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz’s Cheap Ambrotype & Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, Between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysburg, O.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88 cents to $15.00

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 17.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  May 17, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 8.

Business Cards.  Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, Near Hall’s Block.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Daguerreotypes, from 31c. to $10.  Perrysburg, April 5, ’56.

Advertisement ran from May 17 to June 14, 1856.

1856 May 31.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  May 31, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 2.

Now or Never.  The Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, on Louisiana, will remove in two weeks.  All persons wishing good Daguerreotypes for 31 cents, or good Ambrotypes for 50 cents, will please call before two weeks expires, as this is their last chance to get cheap and good pictures.

Advertisement ran from May 31 to June 7, 1856.

1856 July 19.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  July 19, 1854, Vol. IV, No. X, P. 4.

Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Summit Street, between Oak and Adam sts., Toledo, Ohio.

Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Photographs from $2.00 to $25.00.  april 5, 1856.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to September 4, 1857.

1858.  Polk’s City Directory.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  1858, P.226.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c.

Dunshee, Henry L. (Ambrotype artist) Summit, between Adans and Madison, north side.

Frentz, Henry C. Summit between Monroe and Jefferson, south side. (not listed in residence directory.)

Weeks, A. B. 53 Summit. (not listed in residence directory.)

1858 August 24.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  August 24, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3394, P. 2.

Here Is A Chance.  Old Frentz will sell you a beautiful Frame Ambrotypes for 18½ cents.  Call and see.

1858 September 7.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  September 7, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3406, P. 2.

Don’t Overlook This!  Anybody that wants a good likeness a cost price, he should go to Frentz.  He is the oldest Picture taker in Toledo.  Has the nicest rooms! Takes the best pictures, (so they say,) and keeps the largest variety of the choicest Cases, so all can choose amongst a thousand dozen.

1858 October 25.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  October 25, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3446, P. 4.

Hezekiah L. Hosmer, Receiver Plfft. vs. John J. Flynn and John Ruth, Defts.} Lucas Common Pleas.

John J. Flyn will take notice, that on the 2d day of October, 1858, Plaintiff filed his petition in the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Lucas, and State of Ohio, and in the office of the Clerk of said court, against the above defendants, the object of which, is to obtain possession of part of lot 120 in the Port Lawrence division of the city of Toledo, being 20 feet front on Summit street, and the same premises leased by plaintiff, as the Receiver of the Port Lawrence Company, April 1, 1856, to John Burwell and Henry C. Frentz, which lease was assigned by said Burwell and Frentz to Defendant Flynn; said Burwell and Frentz, also conveying to said Flynn their interest in the building on said premises.  Said petition also seeks judgement against said Flynn, for the cost of suit, and damages for the detention of said premises, at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum from the from the first day of October, 1858, to the date of the rendition  of said judgement.  It further prays, that Defendants pay $16.94 back rent and interest due, with interest thereon at ten per cent from the date of the Judgement, and forthwith remove said building from said premises, and in default of said payment and removal, that the interest of said John J. Flynn in said building be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said costs, damages, back rents and interest due Plaintiff.  Said Defendant John J. Flynn is required to answer said petition, on or before the 4th day of December, 1858.  E. Bissell, Jr., Plfft’s Atty.  Oct. 2, 1858.

1859 February 16.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  February 16, 1859, Vol. 12,

No. 39, P. 2.

Only Two Week Longer.  If you want a beautiful Ambrotype for 12 cents, go to old Frentz.  I take the same pains with a 12 cent picture as I would with a five dollar one.  Don’t pay 50 cents to others, for what you can buy [for] 12 cents from me!  I have been in Toledo six years, (the oldest Picture taker here,) have sold many pictures, and I believe have always satisfied my customers.  It is not the money I gain, but the good satisfaction I can give that makes me feel nice.  I will take a specime3n of every one who buys a picture.  My large frame that will hold 12000 likenesses, will ready by spring.  I take specimens for it now.

1860.  Polk’s City Directory.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  1860.

Frentz, Henry C.  Photographist, 53 Summit.  (not listed in residence directory.)

[1] Advertisements not recorded.  In 1867 advertisements reads “A general assortment of Photo. Materials.” By 1879 he advertises “Dealer in Artist an Photo Materials.”   

French, John U.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855-1857       6 Union Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1855 September 1.  Granite Farmer And Visitor.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

The New Patent Ambrotypes And Mezzographs.  Messrs. J. A. (sic.) French, & Co., operating Department conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, from the rooms of the celebrated Artists, Cutting & Baldwin (sic.) Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to October 6, 1855.

1855 September 5.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 5, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 242, P. 3.

The New Pictures!  Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype And Mezzographs!  Messrs. J. U. French, & Co., Rooms, No. 6, Union Building.

Operating Department Conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, From the rooms of the celebrated artists, Cutting & Bowdoin, Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to 17, 1855.

1856.  Manchester City Directory, Business Directory.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  1856. P. 177.

French, J. U. & Co., 6 Union Building.

1856 February 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  February 16, 1856, Vol. X, No. 2, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  “See yourselves as others see you.”  If you want a perfect likeness, get one of Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  They can be taken in cloudy weather as well as fair and in less than one fourth the time of a common daguerreotype; are much clearer and more lifelike—will never fade—and are better in every respect.

The Only Place In The City where they can be obtained is at No. 6 Union Building.

Pictures put up in Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c., with neatness and dispatch.

All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction. 

Prices ranging from One to Twelve Dollars.

Remember the place.  J. U. French & Co.  feb13.

Advertisement was recorded from February16 to August 13, 1856.

1856 September 27.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 27, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 3.

Ne Plus Ultra.  J. U. French & Co., No. 6 Union Building, Elm Street, Have The Only Gallery In The County Where Ambrotype Pictures Can be obtained.  All others are only imitations of the genuine Ambrotypes.  Citizens and Visitors should bear this in mind, and call and examine for themselves.—French & Co. put up Ambrotypes & Ambrotypes, In all the customary forms of Frames, Cases and Lockets.

All pictures to give satisfaction, or no pay.  Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the unite efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts and 2 new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of Glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids, making it as enduring as the Glass in which it is secured.

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

The genuine Pictures all have the Patent stamp.  Cutting & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors. 

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 13, 1856.  

1856 September 30.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 30, 1856, Vol. 6, No. 298, P. 3.

Ne Plus Ultra.  J. U. French & Co., No. 6 Union Building, Elm Street, Have The Only Gallery In The County Where Ambrotype Pictures Can be obtained.  All others are only imitations of the genuine Ambrotypes.  Citizens and Visitors should bear this in mind, and call and examine for themselves.—French & Co. put up Ambrotypes & Ambrotypes, In all the customary forms of Frames, Cases and Lockets.

All pictures to give satisfaction, or no pay.  Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the unite efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts and 2 new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of Glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids, making it as enduring as the Glass in which it is secured.

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

The genuine Pictures all have the Patent stamp.  Cutting & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors. 

Advertisement ran from September 30 to October 14, 1856. 

1856 November 25.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

It seems by the daily papers that Mr. Brown ad Mr. Hopkins are obliged to discuss the durability of their pictures—say nothing of merits, and Mr. French & Co. seem determined to patent the Greek language, but I would inform the public that at Goddard’s rooms, Smyth’s Block, they can get a picture either Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will speak for itself.  Call and see his 50c cases.

Advertisement ran from November 25 to December 5, 1856.

1856 December 23.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  December 23, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 111, P. 3.

Gifts For The Holidays!  All those who are looking for Christmas And New Tear’s Presents, Will bear in mind that one of French’s Beautiful and Life-Like Ambrotypes, Would be the most acceptable gift you could make; especially when put up either in one of his splendid new-style cases, or one of those beautiful Gold Pins or Lockets, which he is selling very cheap or the occasion.

The only Ambrotype Gallery in the City.  No. 6, Union Building, J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from December 23 to 31, 1856.

1857 January 1.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. XI, No. 118, P. 3.

Something New.  The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish the public with those new and beautiful pictures, styled “Enamelled Photographs.”  They are taken on fine canvass and resemble a nice painted portrait and are as durable; and a much more correct likeness can be obtained in this way.  They are suitable for sending to a distance, as you can enclose them in a letter and send them to any distance without injury, and they can be furnished for the low price of Fifty cents, or as low as the lowest , ad as good as the best.

Pictures put up in all their various styles, sizes, and prices.  J. U. French, No. 6 Union Building.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 26, 1857.

1857 March 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

Take Notice.  The undersigned, Daguerreotypers of Manchester, will for the future charge from one to three dollars, according to size, for putting pictures in cases bought of Pedlars, so that they will cost at least twenty-five cents more than the same cases and pictures bought at any rooms in the City.  F. A. Brown, F. D. Hopkins, J. U. French & Co., R. A. Miller, A. H. Snow, J. Goddard.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to 17, 1857.

1857 March 31.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 39, P. 3.

J. U. French & Co. Call attention to their increased facilities for supplying the public with Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs.  They have now re-fitted their Rooms, and it should be remembered, theirs is the only gallery in the city where Genuine Ambrotypes Can be obtained.  Their Daguerreotypes will also compare favorably with any produced elsewhere,  they have also in operation a complete apparatus for taking Enameled Photographs!  In the best style.  Their whole apparatus is in excellent order.  Call and examine specimens, at No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange.  J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to May 14, 1857.

1857 May 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 16, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 78, P. 3.

Melainotypes!  Great Improvements in Picture Taking.  J. U. French & Co.  Wish to announce to the public that this is the only establishment in the city where the new and beautiful variety of pictures, called “Melainotypes,” can be obtained.

These pictures, by a new invention, are taken upon Sheet Iron, which has been expressly prepared for the purpose, and then enameled; and the style constitutes, in many important features, a great improvement on all other methods of taking pictures.  For durability, there is no question of their superiority—They will receive a fall without a fracture; a bend without injury; may be washed off when soiled; be handled without the the face being marred, unless abused by such handling as would deface the best oil painting, and are more suitable for lockets than either Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

They have now excellent facilities for putting up in the best style, and are prepared to furnish the public with superior pictures of this kind; and also, as heretofore, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Photographs.

This is the only Gallery where the Genuine Ambrotypes can be obtained.  Melainotypes and Photographs furnished for Fifty Cents Each!  J. U. French & Co.  No. 6 Union Building, Opposite Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from May 16 to July 25, 1857.

1857 July 24.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 24, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 136, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Melainotypes!  Daguerreotypes and Photographs!!  At J. U. French & Co.’s Gallery, No. 6, Union Building, (opposite Merchants’ Ex.)

For firmness of tone and beauty of finish, our Ambrotypes excel any that can be taken in this city.  Call and examine our specimens and see for yourselves.

Pictures taken as cheap as the cheapest, and warranted equal to the best.  J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from July 24 to August 14, 1857.

1857 August 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  August 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 154, P. 4.

Letter from New York.—No. 8.  From our New York Correspondent.  Mr. Babbinger has his daguerreotype and bids farewell to Manchester.  New York, Aug, 11, 1857.

Dear Mirror:—I am home.  Congratulate me.  But before leaving Manchester to find this end of the journey, my friends expressed a desire to have a keepsake, and therefore nothing must suit but that I give them a daguerreotype.  We left High street and were not long in finding the spacious rooms of Messrs. J. U. French & Co., No. 6, Union Building (opposite Merchants’ Exchange).—Upon being ushered into their parlor, I was surprised at the many works of art scattered around the rooms.  A gentleman who commanded a distinguishing degree of suavity (I see their advertisement in the Daily Mirror) approach me, and ask the size I preferred.  They had cases from a square inch to a square foot, and I suppose can manufacture them a square yard if required.  They could give a picture on glass, leather, sheet iron, steel, platinum, black board, canvass, or anything else.  As regards cases, their assortment include velvet, leather, gutta-percha, and wood of all sorts.  I had but little to say about it, and therefore, a square inch case, of gutta-percha, and a glass were set aside to receive in an everlasting style, my features.

In the operating room the Co. of the concern took me, and I was deposited without let or hinderance. A phrenological thing with two feelers was set against the rear of my cranium, to make me stay put—and “now Mr. Babbinger.” Said the Co., “hold your head up like a man, and look at this (see muzzle of the camera in daguerreotype).—Don’t wink, don’t sneeze, don’t look sour, but look natural and pleasant.”  He retired behind the curtain, and I commenced to look pleasant,—succeeded with the exception of two winks, and one time I sneezed—notwith-stand his admonition not to sneeze.

He took my newself into a room painted black and soon emerged thence.  It was a success, and so pleased was Mr. Co. that three more were taken, but for what purpose I have never ascertained.  The best one can be seen by those desirous to see my plaintive cast of countenance, at No. 0012 High St.

Let me remark, in leaving, That French & Co., understand their business,—good company they always keep, as here I met the Editor of the prominent paper in Manchester, and others.

Good-buy, Manchester—good-bye, mills,—girls—Bedford—Hanover St. Church,—Daguerreotype Saloons, and apothecary shops,—Farewell, noble warriors of the “Antique and Horrible Regiment”—Miss Perrywinkle and Ganges if you have tears to shed, shed them now.  And in short let me say to the most learned Judges, Senators elect, editors, friends private, and acquaintances, in the busy whirl of political life, au revoir.  When you call upon your friends in New York, remember I should be pleased to meet you at 4444 Manhattan Island.

When I arrived in New York, two days after the above, I was home-sick and glad to read the newspaper and there discovered that the world had not ceased its untiring roll in my absence.

In my next I will give a resume of the prominent news of the past few weeks ad teach your Hodge Podge a lesson.  Peleg Q. C. Babbiger, Manhattan Island.

1859 October 11.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1859, Vol. 9, No. 456, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Now is your time to get a Good Picture For 25 Cents. At No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange, Either Ambrotype Or Melainotype, And warranted to fit.  J. U. French.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 27, 1859.

Friedal, Charles

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1853                11 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1853-1854       Rooms at the Bank, Jackson Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1853                Address Unknown, Houma, Louisiana.

1855                Room at the Opelousas varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

1856                Room over the Episcopal Church, South side West Corner of The Public Square, Clinton, Louisiana.

1853 June 25.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  June 25, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 29, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken by C. Freidal, (late of No. 11, St. Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that having had long experience in the Art, and having procured all the late improvements, he feels assured of giving all who may favor him with a call satisfaction.  His Pictures are taken with life-like colors, and perfect fac similes of the originals.  Children and groups taken in superior style.  Rooms At The Bank.

Family groups of from 3 to 10, companies, Societies, Classes of Schools, numbering from 10 to 20 or over, are taken in superior style.  Pictures copied, miniatures or lockets magnified on larger daguerreotype plates, or larger daguerreotypes copied in small sizes for lockets or rings.  All of which will be done satisfactorily, or no pay.             

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 9, 1853.

1853 July 2.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 2, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 30, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  Dear White—I take great pleasure in recommending to the public, through your valuable journal, Mr. Freidal, the Daguerrian, now located for an indefinite period at the old Bank on Jackson street.

Mr. F.’s. pictures are superior to any hitherto taken in this place.  He has had ten years experience in the business, and his apparatus are extraordinary for excellence of finish and powers of concentration.  Mr. F. comes highly endorsed by persons in New Orleans.  A young lady whose opinion I highly appreciate, while I no less appreciate the young lady herself, says, “Mr. Freidal’s pictures are more beautiful than the originals.” (*) Who will gainsay her opinion?  Now, Mr. White, do go and have your beautiful face made still more beautiful, that you may seem to be where you “are not.”  Edwin.

*We should think that impossible in the case of “Edwin”!—ED. Min.

1853 July 9.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 31, P. 2.

A Flattering Picture.—A defeated candidate for the presidency of the “Ugly Club,” who was perfectly furious because his claims were so slighted, has been to Mr. Freidal’s Daguerrian Rooms at the old Bank on Jackson st., and had his shadow struck on to a metallic plate.  Now he not only admits that he ought not to have had the office, but declares his intention of withdrawing altogether from the Order, he has so “grown in favor with himself,” by frequently contemplating the flattering picture; and he no more considers himself entitled to rank as a member of that ancient and highly honorable but much persecuted fraternity.  Go It, George!

1853 July 16.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 16, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 32, P. 2.

Houma.—Mr. Freidal, daguerrian artist, has left our city for a short season, and located himself in our thriving sister city, Houma, in order to accommodate the Terrebonnians in the way of giving them an opportunity of testing his merits as a photographer, by sitting for their likenesses.  Mr. F. has taken some exquisitely perfect and life-like pictures during his stay here, and we know of no impediment or obstacle in the surrounding atmosphere of Houma, which will prevent his accomplishing like results in Terrebonne.  Mr. F. will again return here in a short time, and remain until the first of August.

1853 July 30.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 2.

We call attention to the terms of Mr. Freidal, daguerrian artist, which will be found in his card in our advertising department.

1853 July 30.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken By C. Freidal, (Late of No 11 St Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that having had long experience in the Art, and having procured all the late improvements, he feels assured of giving all who may favor him with a call satisfaction.  His Pictures are taken with life-like colors, and perfect fac similes of the originals.  Children and groups taken in superior style.  Rooms At The Bank.

Family groups of from 3 to 10, companies, Societies, Classes of Schools, numbering from 10 to 20 or over, are taken in superior style.  Pictures copied, miniatures or lockets magnified on larger daguerreotype plates, or larger daguerreotypes copied in small sizes for lockets or rings.  All of which will be done satisfactorily, or no pay. 

In order to conform to the rules of the country, and in consequence of the difficulty of obtaining money at this season of the year, Mr. F. informs the public that he will, when it is desired, extend the usual credit, till the 1st March, to responsible persons who patronize him to the amount of five dollars or upwards.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to October 29, 1853.

1853 November 5.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 46, P. 2.

Mr. Freidal, The Daguerrian.—This gentleman has “become one of us.”  He has fixed himself in Thibodaux, as a permanent citizen and is now residing in, and has his Daguerrian Rooms at the Bank, on Jackson street.  Mr. Freidal has just recovered from a most severe and protracted spell of yellow fever, but is now “Richard himself” once more, and ask for nothing else than the unrestricted privilege of giving men metallic faces.  We would respectfully suggest that brass faces don’t die, and when we have one on hand, we may defy yellow or any other kind of fever, for if it takes us, it is sure to leave the brass.  Who will dare to say aught against one leaving plenty of brass in his face?

1853 November 5.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken By C. Freidal.  (Late of No. 11, St. Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that he has opened again his Daguerrean Room at his old stand at the Bank, and that he feels assured of giving full satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call for their pictures, which are taken with lifelike colors and perfect fac simile of the original.  Charles Freidal.

Advertisement ran from November 5, 1853 to March 20, 1854.

1853 November 26.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 49, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Freidal continues to take likenesses at the old Bank.  His pictures are superb and cheap.

1854 January 21.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 5, P. 2. 

Daguerreotypes.—Our ancient friend Freidal still continues to hold forth at his gallery, in the old Bank, on Jackson street.  We have lately examined some of the specimens of his proficiency in this beautiful art, and cannot but say they are equal to any we have ever seen.  Our town can well afford to support a Gallery of this sort, and we know of no one more deserving of patronage than friend Freidal.

1854 January 28.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 6, P. 2. 

The Ugly Club.—The President of this time-honored and numerous brotherhood, has had a metallic impression of himself taken, to adorn our picture gallery.  Freidal was the happy man who did the deed, and we can assure the public that his “ugliness” has not been flattered in the slightest particular.

1854 April 8.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 16, P. 2. 

Persons wishing daguerreotypes of themselves would do well to call soon, as our friend Freidal, who has been exercising his beautiful art among us for the last year, contemplates on leaving in two weeks from this date.

1854 April 8.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 16, P. 2. 

Sons of Temperance.—The following are the officers of Magnolia Division, No. 63, Sons of Temperance, for the present term, …Charles Freidal,…

1855 April 14.  The Opelousas Patriot.  (Opelousas, Louisiana.)  April 14, 1855, Vol. I, No. 10, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Chas. Freidal respectfully informs the citizens of Opelousas and vicinity that he has opened a Daguerrean Room at Opelousas Varieties, where ladies and Gentlemen desiring to have their portraits taken can be accommodated.

Pictures warranted perfect, or no pay demanded.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 26, 1855.

1856 January 26.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  January 26, 1856, [No Volume or issue number recorded on Masthead.]

Daguerrean Likenesses.  Chas. Freidal, respectfully informs the citizens of Clinton, and its vicinity, that he has taken the large room over the Episcopal church, south west corner of the Public square, where he is prepared to take Daguerreian likenesses in a superior style.  Give a call and examine his specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to April 5, 1856.

1856 February 2.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  February 2, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 41, P. 2.

Lessons in Embroidery.—Madame Freidal will give lessons in embroidery, in all of its various branches.  For terms, &c. apply at the Daguerrean Saloon of Mr. Charles Freidal.

1856 April 19.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  April 19, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 4.

Daguerreian Notice.  Mr. Freidal’s professional engagements elsewhere, will prevent

his remaining more than two weeks longer in Clinton.  Those who may desire perfect pictures executed in the best style of the art, are requested to call during that period.  March 15.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to July 5, 1856.