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Frear, William H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                62 Water Street, Over Monson Hawley Store, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1848 May 9.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  May 9, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1986, New Series Vol. VI, No. 332, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Room.  The undersign would respectfully inform the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at No. 62 Water-street, at the foot of State, over the Store of Monson Hawley, where he will be happy to supply all who desire a correct likeness.  The instrument which he uses is a superior one—he can therefore warrant a perfect likeness.  Rooms open at all hours of the day.

N. B.  Operations performed as well in cloudy as clear weather.  Wm. H. Frear.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to June 6, 1848.

Frear, W. H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848-1849       Dr. Ware’s, Front Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1848 December 1.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  December 1, 1848, Vol. 5, No. 12, Whole No. 220, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. H. Frear would respectfully inform the citizens of Wilmington and vicinity, that having acquired the Late Improvements in this Art, he is prepared to offer to the public Superior Likenesses.

For proof of which he solicits an examination of his specimens.  Daguerrian Room at Dr. Ware’s, Front street, 4 doors North of Market street, where correct Likenesses of adults or children can be had at moderate charges.  Portraits Miniatures, &c., copied accurately.  Sick and deceased persons taken at any time or weather.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, and all the Recent Improvements thoroughly taught.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1848 to January 5, 1849.

Fowlers, H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1859                Address Unknown, Burlington, Vermont.

1859 June 4.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 4, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 48, Whole No. 1140, P. 2.

Mr. H. Flowers, a daguerrean artist, of Burlington, was found in his room on the night of the 18th, in a state of stupefaction, caused by taking of opium.  Physicians were immediately called, and he is in a fair way of recovery.  No cause is assigned for his taking the opium.

Fowler, S. J.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1854-1855       Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite Yates County Bank, Penn-Yan, New York.

N. D.               Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1857                Washington Hall Block, Watertown, New York.

1858                Old Arcade Gallery, Watertown, New York.

1858-1859       Washington Hall Building, Watertown, New York.

1854 May 16.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

The Very Best Yet!  A Good Daguerreotype And A Chance To Draw A Splendid Gold Watch! Worth $100. Or 4 of 6 Other Valuable Prizes, All for One Dollar.

S. J. Fowler, in consideration of the liberal patronage that has been bestowed upon him, and the very flattering favor with which his pictures have been received, together with a desire to increase his customers, that all may have a chance to get a Good Likeness, has been induced to offer the following rare inducements:

I have issued 1000 Tickets at One Dollar each.  Each ticket is good for a Daguerreotype to be taken at my room, any time during the present year, and for one chance to draw one of the following Prizes.

One Splendid Gold Plated Lever Watch, worth…….$100

One Splendid Gold Plated Sporting Chain worth…..$ 40

One Splendid Gold Seal, with two Miniatures………$ 15

One Splendid Silver Detached Lever Watch………..$ 20

One Gold Watch Key…………………………………..$   8

Twelve Gold Pens at $1 each,…………………….… $ 12

Total……………………………………………………$205

The above is a fair cash valuation of the Property to be distributed among the holders of tickets, after giving them a fair equivalent for their money, as the Daguerreotype will be as good and as well put up as can be got for one dollar, anywhere in Western New York.  The Prizes will be distributed by a committee chosen by ticket holders, as they shall direct, as soon as the Tickets are all sold, which should be as soon as the first of June.  Any person enclosing to me one dollar, Post Paid, I will return them a Ticket with my Signature, and take their Daguerreotype whenever they call for it, if before the first of January 1854.

The above Prizes, together with a fine collection of Specimen Pictures, can be seen at any time, Daguerrean Rooms, In Elmendorf’s Building, Nearly Opposite The Yates County Bank.

My facilities for Daguerreotyping are not equaled by any one in this vicinity.  My rooms are newly and finely furnished, and I have the best arranged light to be found anywhere, which is a great consideration in Daguerreotypes.  Call and see and be Convinced.  Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.

Instructions, with all the late improvements, at a fair rate.  Stock and Apparatus furnished at New York Prices.  Don’t forget the place.  Look for the Red Flag.  S. J. Flower.            Penn-Yan, May 2, 1854.

Advertisement ran on May 16 & 23, 1854.

1854 May 16.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”  S. J. Fowler would take this opportunity to say to his friends and the public generally, that inasmuch as his Pictures have been received with unusual admiration, it has induced him to locate in this place permanently, and he will forthwith enlarge his rooms and increase his facilities for supplying the demand of an approving public.  Pictures taken in all weather in his rooms in Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite the Yates County Bank.  Penn Yan, March 1854.

N. B.  Look for the sign of the Red Flag.

Advertisement ran from May 16, 1854 to September 26, 1855.

1855 January 10.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 30, Whole No. 1921, P. 3.

Ticket Holders!  Look To Your Interest!  Do You Want Those Prizes?  If So, come on and get the balance of those Tickets in Fowler’s Gift Enterprise, or induce some one to do so before the first of January, as the time fixed for the scheme will run out.  It is your interest, not mine, that the Tickets should be sold; but in order to give entire satisfaction, I will extend the time for taking the Daguerreotypes, to suit your convenience.  All Tickets sold after this date will be good for a Daguerreotype whenever called for, and the prizes will be distributed on the first of January.  If the Tickets are all sold as soon as then.  Only 300 Tickets now remain to be sold, and if each ticket holder makes a little effort they can all be sold this week without any difficulty.

I have just received a new and complete assortment of Cases of all the Latest Styles, some very fine for Holiday Presents!

What would be a finer gift than your Daguerreotype put up in one of my Fancy Cases.  Remember for every Dollars’s worth taken at my room you get one chance at those Splendid Prizes.  Now is your time—quick or you lose it.

I would here return my thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage I have received since I have been here.  My success has been far beyond my expectation, which proves that Good Pictures are appreciated in Yates County.

I have lately been making great improvements in my chemical department, by which I am enabled to make much better pictures than ever before.  By this, together with strict attention to business and a determination to please all, I hope to merit a continuance of your favors.  S. J. Fowler.  Penn-Yan, Dec. 26, 1854.

1855 October 17.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  October 17, 1855, Vol. XXXIX, No. 18, Whole No. 1961, P. 2.

But few are probably aware of the rapid progress that has been made in bringing the art of Daguerreotyping to perfection.  The latest, and we may say the greatest improvement that has yet been made in the art, is that of taking Ambrotypes and Photographs on glass.  The Ambrotypes are pictures taken on the back of plate glass, forming a picture that is seen in any light, and its natural position, not reversed as in Daguerreotypes.  The picture is covered with a gum that hardens and forms a secure protection from dampness or dust.  Indeed the picture can be destroyed only by breaking the glass.  It is seen through the glass, and is equally clear and distinct seen at any angle.  They are afforded at about the same rates as Daguerreotypes.

The Photographs are also taken on glass, and then by chemical process, the impression is transferred on to paper, presenting an appearance equal to the finest steel engraving, and any number of impressions can be taken from the same plate.  Bring on light paper you are enabled to present your distant friends with a beautiful and accurate picture of yourself, and that at a trifling expense.

Mr. Wilson, successor to Mr. Flower, at his rooms, opposite the Yates County Bank, is now prepared to furnish all who wish with either Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Photographs in the highest style of the art.

1857 May 6.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.—Messrs. Rugg & Fowler have fitted up a fine Gallery in Washington Hall building, and are taking some excellent life-like likenesses, either Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype, Ambrograph, or Photograph.  Indeed we have never seen better specimens of the art than from their Gallery.  Their advertisement will be found in another column of our paper.

1857 May 6.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 4.

Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery!  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card Board.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We, therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! And Coloring Them In Oil.  Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes Made in the best Style for those who prefer them.    Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, March 7, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 6 to August 12, 1857.

1857 May 7.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 2.

Daguerrean Artists.  The tendency towards perfection in no art has been more steady and rapid than that of taking likenesses on silver, glass and other prepared substances.  Pictures are now produced in such elegance of style, softness of tone, and exactness of likeness, on silver, glass, paper, paste-board, &c., as would astonish Daguerre himself could be revisit the earth and witness the progress the great art which bears his name has made within a few years past.  Nor is any city or village more fortunate in the possession of skillful artists in this line than Watertown.  The pictures now produced at Rugg & Fowler’s gallery in the Washington Hall block, evince a practical knowledge of the art in all its branches which marks a degree of perfection that may well be called complete.—Their rooms are very tastefully fitted up with new and elegant furniture for the express purpose of making an inviting retreat for all wishing to see their pictures or procure likenesses.

1857 May 7.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 3.

Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery.  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card B’d.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes made in the best style for those who prefer them.  Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, May 1, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 7 to August 13, 1857.

1857 August 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  August 13, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 52, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The Copartnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Rugg & Fowler, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business will be carried on in all its branches by G. S. Rugg.  The debts against the firm will be paid by him, and all debts due the firm must be paid to him.     G. S. Rugg,     sic. O. S. Fowler.            Watertown, Aug. 10, 1857.

Daguerreotyping will be renewed for the benefit of those who still adhere to them, and at reduced prices.  S. G. Rugg.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to September 3, 1857.

1858 April 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Beautiful Pictures.  At the gallery of Messrs. Hart & Hose, in the Arcade, Messrs. S. J. Fowler and hart are producing some of the best toned pictures we have ever seen.  They are making Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs and Hallotypes of the very finest tone and finish.  In the Photographs, Mr. Fowler possesses rare skill, and brings out a splendid picture.

The Hallotype is a new thing.  It is a combination of two photographs, one of which is transparent, and through which the other is seen.  This surpasses in softness of tone and in freshness of coloring, all the pictures we have seen produced by the Daguerrean art.—By turning to the Advertisement of Messrs. Hart & Fowler, the reader may see more in detail, the afforded at their gallery.

1858 April 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Spring Arrangement.  Pictures For The Million!  The old Arcade Gallery still takes the lead.  Hart & Fowler Having Entered Into and arrangement for the purpose of making all kinds of Life-like Likenesses at the old stand of Hart & Hose, beg leave to say to all the good people hereabouts that they are now prepared to furnish all who may want them with Photographs, Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes In the very best style of the art.  Mr. Fowler having lately been to the city, where he has spent three months with some of the best Photographers for the purpose of learning to make that much-admired style of Portraiture, and, in addition to three years experimenting heretofore, now feels confident that he can suit the most fastidious.

Mr. F. will devote his time to the making of Photographs, and Mr. Hart will attend to the Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Department, wherein his skill and taste stand unrivaled in Northern New York.  By this arrangement we shall be enabled to keep all branches up to perfection.

We are weekly receiving, direct from the manufacturer, all the latest styles of Cases, Frames, &c.

Call and see us before getting your work done elsewhere, as we are sure we can suit you as to quality or price.  Watertown, April 1858.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to June 10, 1858.

1858 November 28.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  November 28, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Now I ‘M Ready! Come And See Me & Bring Along Your Friends.  New Sky-Light Room Just Complete In Washington Hall Gallery, Which Is Now The Best Light In Town.

S. J. Fowler has now the pleasure to inform his friends and the public generally, that he is on hand at the above place with greatly increased facilities for making Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melaneotype, &c., In the very best style.  Call and see my splendid collection of pictures.  All work warranted.  S. J. Fowler. 

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1858 to March 17, 1859.

1859 March 31.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 32, P. 3.

Bought Out S. J. Fowler Having purchased T. N. Foster’s interest in the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, Has the pleasure of informing his patrons and the public generally, that he will now “run the machine” on his “own hook.”

It is now two years since Mr. Fowler commenced making “sun pictures” in these rooms with Mr. Rugg, and having been connected with him nearly all the time since, in such a way as to have to divide the profits with some other parties, he has been obliged to charge more for the same work than he will, now that he has the whole profits himself.  Persons wishing Ambrotypes, Melainotypes; Photographs, will bear in mind that Mr. Fowler was the first to introduce and make these kind of pictures successfully in Watertown.

Having learned the business in New York City of the best Artists and Chemists, he has in the last four years taught the science to more than one hundred of the principal Daguerreotypist and others in this and the Western States and Canada.

Remember if you want pictures that are made in a scientific and artistic manner, and that will be Permanent, give Fowler a call in Washington Hall Building, Watertown, N. Y.  March 30, 1859.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to June 16, 1859.

1859 May 5.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 37, P. 4.

—Fowler’s Gallery of Art.  Fowler, at the Washington Hall, Watertown is making some very fine photographs, ambrotypes, melainotypes, &c., &c.  His elegant rooms have undergone the Spring renovation so indicative of business prosperity, and no-where can more fashionable or pleasant reception parlors be found, than at his gallery.—Those who come to Watertown for pictures will get a first-class article, at the cheapest rate, by calling on Fowler.  A good picture, at a low price, is a desideratum now-a-days.

1859 October 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 2.

—Another Photograph.  Our much-esteemed friend and fellow townsman has placed us under renewed favors by the very fine photograph taken of our junior. No finer pictures in the State are taken than those by Mr. Fowler, whose fine rooms, in Washington Hall building, are a pleasant place in which to spend a profitable hour in examining the heads of such of our townsmen and country residents as are there visible.  Call and get your picture—You will never regret it.

1859 October 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 4.

Do You Want A Perfect representation of yourself or friend, in the shape of an Ambrotype, Photograph, or Melainotype, Then Go To The Washingt’n Hall Gallery And Let Flower Take your Likeness in his Inimitable Style.

Please Bear In Mind that I am permanently located in Watertown, and shall turn out such work as will recommend me to the most fastidious.—Thankful for the very liberal patronage I have received for the past two years in this place, I would say that it shall be my endeavor to please all who may favor me with a call, in the hope that I may have a continuance of their patronage.

Pictures in any of the above Styles, made and put up in every variety of Frames or Cases, of which I shall keep a large assortment, At very Low Prices.

Pictures Set in Lockets, Pins or Rings, with neatness and Despatch.

Stereoscopic Pictures of Persons, or Views of Dwellings, Taken In A Scientific Manner.

Old Daguerreotypes Enlarged To any size, and Photographed In The Best Style Of The Art, Plain, or in Oil or Water Colors.

My Rooms Are Large, pleasantly located, and easy of access.  Open at all hours of the day for Business, and in the evening for inspection.  Please call and examine Specimens, of which I have the largest assortment in Northern New York.

Don’t Wait for Clear Weather, As I prefer Cloudy Weather for making Fine Pictures, excepting for children.  Bring them on bright days and in the morning.

Remember I Am Not To Be Outdone, Either In Quality Of Work, Or Prices.  S. J. Fowler, Artist. Watertown, October, 1859.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to December 29, 1859.

1859 December 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  December 8, 1859, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 3.

Proclamation!  Whereas it is my determination to please everybody the coming Holidays, therefore every good and loyal subject of my Kingdom (which is universal) is hereby commanded to go to the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, and let Fowler take their Likenesses, and have them set in those Lovely Holiday Cases, that I may please their friends on Christmas by leaving them in their stockings.

Given under my hand and Seal this, the seventh day of December, 1859.         Santa-Claus.

Advertisement ran from December 8 to 29, 1859.

1859 December 15.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  December 15, 1859, Vol. X, No. 17, P. 2.

—A Genuine Likeness Of John Brown may be seen by calling at Hart’s Gallery in the Arcade, or at Fowler’s Rooms, in Washington Hall Building.  They are from a photograph taken of Brown at Winsted, Conn., in 1857, and may be relied on as genuine.

Foster, J. A.

Daguerreotypes,

N. D.               Address and Location Unknown.

N. D.  Broadside posted on internet by George Slaton.

Daguerreotype Saloon.  The Subscriber having located his Saloon In This Village for a short time would take this opportunity to inform the inhabitants of the village and vicinity that he is now prepared to take Original Daguerreotypes, Or to Copy Daguerreotypes or Pictures.

Cases Every Description Furnished. 

Having devoted some time to the business, and being prepared with a good Apparatus, he feels confident in assuring the public that all Pictures taken by him shall give entire satisfaction.  All who wish to obtain a Good Likeness Will Remember To Call At His Saloon without delay, as his stay in this village will be limited.  J. A. Foster.[1]

[1] Broadside printed by Henry L. Tillinghast, Printer, No. 9 & 12 Market Square, Prov., R. I.

Foss, Plummer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845-1849       190 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1848                115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846 May 26.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 76, P. 3.

P. Foss Daguerreotype Pictures, 190 Washington Street, opposite Marlboro’ Hotel, Boston— (Formerly P. [sic.] Cannon’s.)

The subscriber would respectfully invite the attention of all persons interested in procuring Daguerreotypes Likenesses of themselves or their friends, or copies from portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, or Statuary, to his specimens.

Pictures taken in any weather, at reduced prices, and colored—warranted as good likenesses as can be taken in the city.  Instructions given in the art.  P. Foss, 190 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to June 25, 1846.

1846 June 1.  Boston Daily Whig.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 1, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 197, P. 3.

P. Foss Daguerreotype Pictures, 190 Washington Street, opposite Marlboro’ Hotel, Boston— (Formerly J. Cannon’s.)

The subscriber would respectfully invite the attention of all persons interested in procuring Daguerreotypes Likenesses of themselves or their friends, or copies from Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, or Statuary, to his specimens.

Pictures taken in any weather, at reduced prices, and colored—warranted as good likenesses as can be taken in the city.  Instructions given in the art. 

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

In style of execution and picturesque effect—in boldness of character and beauty of expression—in variety of size and delicacy of light and shadows, he will aim at the highest perfection possible.

P. Foss, 190 Washington street.  My 19.

Advertisement was recorded five times between June 1 to July 17, 1846.

1846 August 12.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 12, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 142, P. 3.

Plummer Foss, Daguerreian Artist—190 Washington street, opposite Marlboro Hotel, Boston.

Pictures taken in any weather, at reduced prices, and colored.  Warranted as good likenesses as

can be taken in the city.                                 

Advertisement ran from August 12, 1846 to January 1, 1847.

1846 October 27.  Boston Daily Whig.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1846, Vol. 2. No. 13, P. 4.

P. Foss Daguerreotype Pictures, 190 Washington Street, opposite Marlboro’ Hotel…….Boston.

The subscriber would respectfully invite the attention of all persons interested in procuring Daguerreotypes Likenesses of themselves or their friends, or copies from Portraits, to his specimens.

Pictures taken in any weather, at reduced prices, and colored—warranted as good likenesses as can be taken in the city.  Instructions given in the art. 

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Taken for $1.50.

For style of execution, beauty of execution, boldness of character, and variety of tints and shades, he flatters himself that he can give as good satisfaction as any other artist in the city.

P. Foss, 190 Washington Street.  oct 18.

Advertisement was recorded twice on October 31, 1846. and February 5, 1847.

1846 December 26.  Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 26, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 14, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We have seen some very perfect and beautiful specimens of the phonographic art, taken by Mr. Plummer Foss, a young gentleman of this city, who has devoted much time to the business, and who understands his profession thoroughly.  The likenesses taken by him exhibit a truthfulness and finish which cannot be excelled.  Mr. F.’s rooms are at 190 Washington st., opposite the Marlboro’.

1847 March 24.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 24, 1847, Vol. 3, No. 333, P. 3.

As good a Picture as can be had in the city, may be had by calling at P. Foss’s, 190 Washington st., opposite Marlboro Hotel, for One Dollar And Fifty Cents.

Those wishing for a good Likeness, will please call and examine for themselves, before going elsewhere.                             

Advertisement ran from March 24 to June 25, 1847.

1847 April 7.  Boston Daily Mail.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 7, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 101, P. 2.

Among the many artist in the Daguerreotype business, we notice Mr. P. Foss, at 190 Washington street.  His likenesses are the most accurate of any we have seen in the city.  Give him a call.

1847 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the Fifth Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association.  No award given.

1847 September 28.  The Boston Daily Atlas.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 28, 1847, Vol. XVI, No. 76, P. 2.

Mechanics Exhibition.—Several articles of machinery are in Quincy Hall,…

John A. Whipple exhibits a great collection of Daguerreotypes, done to great perfection.  We think we have never seen more perfect ones.  Among other likenesses, he has the Governor, Lieut. Governor and Council, all in one group, taken as they sit at the Council Board, perfect likenesses.

In Quincy Hall…

Southworth & Hawes, 5½ Tremont Row, exhibit a very large and beautiful collection of daguerreotypes, which certainly appear to have attained the very acme of perfection in the art.  They are particularly remarkable for the clearness and distinctness with which every feature is delineated.

Another specimen of Daguerreotypes, of great beauty and distinctness, is exhibited by Plummer Foss, 190 Washington street.

1847 September 29.  The Boston Semi-Weekly Atlas.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 29, 1847, Vol. XIV, No. 26, P. 4.

Mechanics Exhibition.—Several articles of machinery are in Quincy Hall,…

John A. Whipple exhibits a great collection of Daguerreotypes, done to great perfection.  We think we have never seen more perfect ones.  Among other likenesses, he has the Governor, Lieut. Governor and Council, all in one group, taken as they sit at the Council Board, perfect likenesses.

In Quincy Hall…

Southworth & Hawes, 5½ Tremont Row, exhibit a very large and beautiful collection of daguerreotypes, which certainly appear to have attained the very acme of perfection in the art. 

They are particularly remarkable for the clearness and distinctness with which every feature is delineated.

Another specimen of Daguerreotypes, of great beauty and distinctness, is exhibited by Plummer Foss, 190 Washington street.

1848 June 24.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 24, 1848, Vol. 4 No. 258, P. 4.

Plummer Foss, Daguerrian Artist, No. 190 Washington street, (Opposite Marlboro Hotel.)  And No. 115 Court Street……….Boston.  Pictures taken in any weather, for $150, and colored.  Warranted as good likeness as the best taken in the city.

Advertisement was recorded from June 24 to July 26, 1848.

1848 October 6.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1848, Vol. 13 No. 140, P. 3.

Marriages…In this city, by Rev. Mr. Streeter, Mr. Plummer Foss to Miss Caroline W. P. Cotton.

1848 October 31.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1848, P. 2.

Prices Reduced.  As Good A Picture May Be Had At 190 Washington Street, Opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, For $1.50, As can be had in this city.  Those wishing for a Good Likeness, will please call and examine for themselves.  Plummer Foss.

1849 January 1.  Boston Daily Republican.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 1, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 64, P. 4.

Boston Business Illustrated Directory…Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Cannon, John, Blanchard’s Block, Court.  Pictures taken in the utmost perfection of the art.[2]

Foss, Plummer, 190 Washington, opp.  Marlboro’ Hotel.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Please call.

Lerow & Co., 91 Washington, would inform the public that they are now taking better Pictures than formerly on account of some important improvements which they have recently made in the Art.  Their work now cannot by surpassed by any in quality, and their prices are extremely low.  Particular attention given to copying Paintings, Engravings, &c.

North’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 142 Washington.  In consequence of the demand for Daguerreotype Miniatures being more than he could supply at his rooms, 142, Mr. North has opened another splendid Daguerreotype Establishment in connection with Mr. Marshall, 268 Washington st.  Likenesses can be procured at either establishment.

Shew, Wm.,  123 Washington, Miniatures taken in the best manner and at low rates.

Whipple, John A., 96 Washington, Miniatures beautifully executed.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to April 2, 1849.

1849 January 6.  The Roxbury Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1849, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 2.

Plummer Foss’ Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 190 Washington St., Boston, opposite The Marlboro’ Hotel.

Pictures taken at reduced price, and colored.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from January 6 to July 21, 1849.

1849 April 3.  Boston Daily Republican.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 3, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 143, P. 4.

Boston Business Illustrated Directory…Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Cannon, John, Blanchard’s Block, Court.  Pictures taken in the utmost perfection of the art.

Foss, Plummer, 190 Washington, opp.  Marlboro’ Hotel.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Please call.

Lerow & Co., 91 Washington, would inform the public that they are now taking better Pictures than formerly on account of some important improvements which they have recently made in the Art.  Their work now cannot by surpassed by any in quality, and their prices are extremely low.  Particular attention given to copying Paintings, Engravings, &c.

Whipple, John A., 96 Washington, Miniatures beautifully executed.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 12, 1849.

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

[2] Advertisement ran from January 8 to April 2, 1849.

Foss, George W.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1856                American House, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1857-1858       2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1861                2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1856 June 5.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 5, 1856, No. 10,263, P. 2.

The Patent Double Camera of James & Co., of which they have the exclusive right in the New England States is working wonders in the execution of pictures.  Six hundred a day is a moderate day’s work for this establishment, and the accuracy and beauty of finish with which those 25 cent Daguerreotypes are clothed is not exceeded in pictures which at other places cost five dollars.  Ladies out shopping should not fail to test the merits of the Double Camera of James & Co., corner of Winter and Washington streets.  They will find Mr. Foss, the clerk of the house, affable and obliging, and always ready to exhibit specimens, whether the object is to obtain a picture or not.  Pictures on glass are also taken in a superior manner and at low rates, and Daguerreotypes of every style and price.

1856 June 13.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 13, 1856, No. 10,270, P. 4.

A Lady entered the daguerreotype house of James & Co., corner of Winter and Washington streets, yesterday, and inquired of the clerk, Mr. Foss, if she could have a picture taken and finished up in half an hour, as she had just that time before leaving for the cars.  Mr. Foss replied that there would be no difficulty in accomplishing that, and in ten minutes delivered her two perfect likenesses of herself, executed at one sitting by their patent Double Camera, from which to select the one that suited her.  She was so well pleased with them that she took them both, and departed with an air of astonishment at the expeditious and perfect manner in which they have been produced.  James & Co.’s is the place to get good pictures taken, cheap and expeditiously.

1856 July 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 4, 1856, No. 10,288, P. 3.

For Sale—The complete Stock, Type and Fixtures of a weekly Newspaper, published in Boston.  A rare chance is offered for a man with a small capital, as the present proprietor is about making a change in business, and will sell at a low price if applied for immediately.  Inquire of G. W. Foss, at the Daguerrian Rooms, corner of Winter and Washington streets.

1861 July 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 4, 1861, P. 4.

1000 Pictures will probably by taken at the corner of Winter and Washington streets on the Fourth.  The proprietor is prepared to accommodate all, and his prices cannot fail to suit.

Old stand, corner Winter and Washington streets.  G. W. Foss, Successor to Davis & Co.

Advertisement ran on July 3 & 4, 1861.

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

Ford, Frank

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , , ,

1856-1861       Seymour’s Block, North Side of the Square, Ravenna, Ohio.

1861-1863       Main Street, one door East of the Ravenna Book Store, Ravenna, Ohio.

1863                Opposite the Democratic Office, Ravenna, Ohio.

1863-1867       Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

1856 November 13.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 13, 1856, New Series Vol. 3, No. 14, Whole No. 792, P. 3.

New Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms.  F. Ford, Artist, has purchased the Ambrotype Rooms in Seymour’s Block, and is now ready to take [any] style of likenesses ever made in this country, embracing Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Shpereotypes and Ambrographs.  Having had longer experience in the business than any operator in town, and as good instruments and chemicals, and by close application to his business, with a thorough knowledge of all the improvements of the art, he is confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.

Mr. F. would cordially invite all to call at his rooms and examine his large collection of specimens, whether wishing likenesses or not, and be convinced that it is the place to get them when wanted.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children.  All pictures put up in the most approved style, and backed up with the same material used by North, Ryder and Mrs. Short of Cleveland, and all first-class artists, viz: Black Varnish that will not crack. Instead of cheap cotton velvet.

Don’t forget the place, Seymour’s Block, opposite the Court House.  Ravenna, Nov. 13, 1856.

Advertisement ran from November 13, 1856 to May 28, 1857.

1856 December 18.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 18, 1856, New Series Vol. 3, No. 19, Whole No. 797, P. 3.

The Place For Pictures.—“Secure the shadow ere the substance fades,” is an old adage and a good one.  It is not only a pleasant privilege, but in one sense, it is a sacred duty to secure the portraits or likenesses of those we love.  Time, chance and change are continually at work, separating friends, breaking up homes and severing kindred ties.  The shadow is never the reality, but a beautiful picture of a friend, when he is gone, calls up a thousand pleasant memories.  There was a time, when it required almost a fortune to obtain a likeness, now they can be secured, done with unsurpassed accuracy and beauty, almost for the asking.

We called the other day, at the Daguerrean Rooms of Frank Ford, in Seymour’s block.  His collection is admirable and the specimens of his own work exhibit superior skill and a perfect knowledge of the Art.—Go and look at his pictures.  You will be sure to get one for yourself.

1857 June 4.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  June 4, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 43, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery Of Art.—We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Frank Ford, in another column.—The pictures taken by Mr. F. are remarkable for their life-like appearance, the process by which he takes them enabling him to give the natural color of the hair, eyes, complexion and dress.  We recommend those in quest of a good picture to call and examine his specimens.

1857 June 4.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  June 4, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 43, Whole No. 621, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Photographs And Daguerreotypes.  F. Ford, Artist, would take this method to return his most sincere thanks to his numerous friends and patrons for their very liberal patronage, and would say that he has recently re-fitted and arranged his rooms in the most extensive and convenient style, making it one of the most pleasantest and best arranged galleries in Northern Ohio, and having secured all the latest improvements pertaining to the Photographic Art, he is better than ever prepared to furnish the people of Portage county with the best of every style of likeness known to the art.

Photographs Of all sizes, from the common Daguerreotype size to life size, taken from common Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, and colored in oil or water colors.

Ambrotypes.  Nothing need be said in regard to Ford’s common size Ambrotypes, as his large increase of custom shows that they are duly appreciated by the lovers of the Fine Arts.

But having purchased a new instrument and apparatus of the largest size—being four times as large as any other instrument in the county—he is enabled to make Ambrotypes and Photographs, cabinet size from small Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes, which for depth of tone, beauty of finish and durability can not be equaled by any other process.

The instrument being new and patented, Ford has secured the extensive patent right for this county.—Therefore having no competition in magnified Ambrotypes, he will furnish them to all for a small consideration—not more than has been usually charged for likenesses one fourth the size.

Daguerreotypes.  The chemicals and apparatus in this department are always kept in working order, and all who prefer this style of likeness, can have them on the shortest notice.

Something New:  Pictures On Patent Leather.  Just the thing to send by mail—acknowledged by all to be the best thing for that purpose known.  Call and get a dozen for your friends. 

Finally, if you want a first best likeness of any size or description, call at Ford’s Rooms, and examine his large collection of specimens, and learn his prices before securing them elsewhere, and you will be convinced that it is the place to “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

Rooms in Seymour’s Block, north side of Public Square.  [Ravenna, June 4, 1857.

Advertisement ran from June 4 to  December 17, 1857.

1857 October 15  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 15, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 10, Whole No. 641, P. 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Twelfth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society, held at the Fair Grounds in Ravenna, on the 28th, 29th, and 30th of September, 1857…

Class 17—On Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles…

Frank Ford, best show of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and plain photographs, for each a Diploma.

L. V. Staffer & Co., best show of colored photographs, Diploma.

1857 December 24.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 24, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 19, Whole No. 650, P. 3.

Pictures.—Don’t forget, in purchasing your Christmas and New Year’s gifts, to go to Ford’s Gallery of Art and get a likeness for your friend.  There is nothing more appropriate, and nothing will be more valued by your friend than a correct likeness of yourself, put up in the highest style of the art.  The place to get it is at Ford’s.—He has a lot of fancy cases on hand.

Advertisement ran on December 24 & 31, 1857

1857 December 31.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 31, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 20, Whole No. 561, P. 2.

Get Your Ambrotypes, and Photographs at Ford’s Gallery of Art.  They are made there in a style that few can equal and none can exceed.  First Premium awarded at the county fair in competition with the other artists of this place.  December 24.

Advertisement ran from December 31, 1857 to June 17, 1858.

1858 August 19.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 19, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 1, Whole No. 540, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery Of Art, Frank Ford Artist, Would take this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the people of Portage county and vicinity for their very liberal patronage, during the time he has been in Ravenna.

His large increase of business is the strongest evidence to him that his efforts to produce the best pictures known to the Photographic Art, are duly appreciated.  And at the same time he would state hat he has recently put in a New Light, making it the largest and best light in this section of the country, and has also purchased a large and superior Instrument! Of Late And Improved Manufacture, being the best ever used in this place.  He will assure all that no pains or expense will be spared to keep pace with every real improvement, so that he may not only merit a continuance, but an increase of patronage.

Ford’s Ambrotypes.  Having practiced this branch of the art ever since its first introduction into Ohio, three years ago, he is confident that the manner in which he finishes his Ambrotypes, for durability, brilliancy and truthfulness, none can excel.

Ford’s Photographs.  Portraits and Views, both large and small, are acknowledged by all artists and judges to be equal to any made in the Union.

Ford’s Melainotypes are just the thing for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  They are made on thin sheet iron, and can be sent by mail without injury.

Ford’s Daguerreotypes.  Any one in want of one of those old fashioned Daguerreotypes can obtain one at Ford’s, which will be as enduring as time.

Ford’s Stereoscope Portraits are admired by all who see them, and pronounced ahead of anything yet.

Ford’s Copies of Old Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes, of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, and finished in India ink, Oil or Water Colors, are as good as portraits from life.

Portraits of Invalids and Deceased Persons and Views, taken in any part of the country, on short notice.

Bring on those little ones ere the bud is nipped.

Every style of Photographic picture which the art can produce, that is made by any artist who takes his reputation upon his work, will be done at Ford’s in the best possible manner to insure Durability, beauty of finish, and truthfulness of expression.

Prices as low as at any Gallery where good work is done; but he will not attempt to compete in that respect with irresponsible traveling concerns, who are obliged to sell their work for a mere pittance, on account of its inferiority.

Gallery in Seymour Block, North side of the Square, Ravenna, O.  Aug. 19, 1858.

Advertisement ran from August 19, 1858 to May 26, 1859.

1858 August 26.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 26, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 2, Whole No. 541, P. 3.

Pictures.—Those of our readers who may feel inclined to have pictures—either photographs, ambrotypes or daguerreotypes—of themselves or friends taken by an experienced artist, would do well to call at the rooms of Frank Ford, in Seymour’s Block.  Mr. F. stands at the head of his profession, and those who patronize him are sure of getting an equivalent for the money invested.  There is no mistake about this; if there is, we can be set down as a false prophet.—See advertisement in another column.

1858 September 30.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 30, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 7, Whole No. 546, P. 3.

Agricultural.  At the Thirteen Annual Fair held in Ravenna, by the Portage County Agricultural Society, on the 20th, 21st, 22d of September, 1858, the following premiums were awarded!…

Class 28.—Pictures. 

Frank Ford, Ravenna, best Photographs, Ambrotypes, and Daguerreotypes a Diploma…

The Committee report an oil painting and tinsel painting of Miss Lucy Baldwin’s, as being very fine, and recommend to the public notice the Stereoscopes, Photographs &c. of Mr. Frank Ford, of Ravenna.

1859 March 30.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 30, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 1, Whole No. 261, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery of Art.  Frank Ford, Artist, Would take this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the people of Portage County and vicinity for their liberal patronage, during the time he has been in Ravenna.

His large increase of business is the strongest evidence to him that his efforts to produce the best Pictures known to the Photographic Art, are duly appreciated.  And at the same time he would state that he has recently put in a New Light!  Making it the largest and best arranged Light in this section of the country: and has also purchased a large and superior Instrument, Of Late and Improved Manufacture, being the best ever used in this place.  He will assure all that no pains or expense will be spared to keep pace with every Real Improvement, so that he may not only merit continuance, but an increase of patronage.

Ford’s Ambrotypes.  Having practiced this branch of the art ever since its First Introduction Into Ohio, Three Years Ago, he is confident that the manner in which he finishes his Ambrotypes, for durability.  Brilliancy, and truthfulness, non can excel.

Ford’s Photographs, Portraits and Views both large and small are acknowledged by all artists and judges to be equal to any made in the Union.

Ford’s Melainotypes.  Are just the thing for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  They are made on thin sheet iron, and can be sent by mail without injury.

Ford’s Daguerreotypes.  Any one in want of one of those Old Fashioned Daguerreotypes, can obtain one at Ford’s which will be as enduring as Time.

Ford’s Stereoscopic Portraits. Are admired by all who see them, and pronounced ahead of anything yet.

Ford’s Copies of Old Daguerreotypes Or Ambrotypes, of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, and finished in India ink, Oil, or Water Colors, are as good as portraits from life.

Portraits of Invalids and Deceased Persons, and Views, taken in any part of the country, on short notice.

Bring on those little ones ere the bud is nipper.

Every style of Photographic picture which the art can produce, that is made by any artist who stakes his reputation upon his work, will be done at Ford’s in the best possible manner to insure Durability, beauty of finish, and truthfulness of expression.

Prices as low as at any Gallery where good work is done: but he will not attempt to compete in that respect with irresponsible concerns, traveling who aren’t obliged to sell their work for a mere pittance, on account of its inferiority.  Gallery in Seymour’s Block, North side of the Square, Ravenna, O.  Aug. 11.  [1858]

Advertisement ran from March 30 to May 18, 1859

1859 May 4.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 4, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 6, Whole No. 266, P. 3.

A Very Fine Picture—At the room of Frank Ford may be seen a life size colored photograph of Mr. Abram Olmstead, late of Roots own.  This picture was copied from a small size Ambrotype, and is remarkable for its truthful and natural expression.  The painting which is admirable was done by Mr. John H. Bostwick.  Mr. Ford is getting up a number of Pictures of this kind.  The value of such a portrait of a deceased friend can hardly be estimated.  Mr. Ford’s rooms are open to visitors daily.

1859 May 25.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 9, Whole No. 269, P. 3.

The throng that visit (and have their likenesses taken at) Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, daily pronounce his work superior to any in the county, and none go away dissatisfied in regard to his prices, which are lower according to quality of work than at any other place.  Call and see those splendid Photographs in Oil.

1859 June 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  June 1, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 10, Whole No. 270, P. 3.

Ford’s facilities for making every style of Photographic picture are superior to any in the county, and the people of Portage will find it to their interest to get their work done by him instead of patronizing irresponsible travelling concerns, who have few or no facilities for doing good work.  Prices satisfactory to all.

1859 August 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 17, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 21, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Ford’s Ambrotype Rooms.—One of the greatest blessings of this age, is the delightful perfection to which the art of Picture taking’ has been carried.—The people of Portage county, are particularly fortunate in having among them so competent an artist as Frank Ford, of Ravenna.  His rooms are almost continually thronged, and yet he never wearies in taking good pictures

He is now introducing a new style of India Ink Picture, that is becoming as popular as it is valuable.  There is no style of picture that ford does not make, and the careful reading of his advertisement as they appear in the Democrat, and visits to his rooms will convince all parties of this fact, and these are the days to get pictures taken, for the work is of the best kind, and the prices down to the lowest figure.

1859 August 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 17, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 21, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Ambrotypes at Reduced Prices.  50 Cts.  Fifty Cents will buy one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes, put in case. 

Twelve Reasons Why you should get your Ambrotypes and Photographs At. Ford’s.

1st.      He has large, cool, pleasant Rooms, the walls of which are completely covered with a great variety of splendid Pictures; a fine collection of Stereoscopic Pictures.  he will always be courteous and obliging to those who visit his Rooms—all of which will tend to make people pleasant and give a happy expression to their phiz.

2d.       He has the best Apparatus in the County.

3d.       He has the best arranged Side and Sky-lights, giving just the right blending and shade, without which no Picture can be made life-like.

4th.      He compounds his own Chemicals, therefore knows they are what they should be.

5th.      His work is acknowledged by all to be superior to any in this section of the country.

6th.      He puts up Ambrotypes cheaper, according to quality, than any one else in Portage County.

7th.      His photographs, Large or Small. Plain, or in Oil or in Water Colors, are not excelled in the world.

8th.      He makes every desirable variety of Photographic Picture known to the Art.

9th.      He copies old faded Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes to any size—from the smallest Miniature to Cabinet and Life-Size—and finishes them in India Ink, Oil, or Water Colors, equal to Portraits from Life.

10th.    He almost always gets a good Likeness the first trial, so that the patience of those sitting will not be wearied by useless guess work and blunders, too common among a certain class of Picture Makers.

11th.    He seldom fails to get good Likenesses of small children.

12th.    You can always depend upon getting cheaper more durable, more life-like, better finished Ambrotypes or Photographs, than at any other place in Portage Co., at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery Of Art, Seymour’s Building, Ravenna, O. August 17, 1859.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to December 28, 1859.

1859 September 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 21, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 26, Whole No. 286, P. 3.

Agricultural Fair at Burton.  From our Special Reporter.  September is the month of Fairs, although in consideration of the frosts &c. the farmers hardly esteem it a fair month.  The members of the Geauga County Agricultural Fair…

The West end of the main part of the building is two stories high, and in this ‘the people delighted to dwell.’  There is one room in the upper story, and that was devoted more especially to the Fine Arts.  The side of the room were adorned by a large collection of Photographs and Ambrotypes, principally from Frank Ford’s Gallery of Art, of Ravenna.  The latter were some of Ford’s best, and as a matter of course, took the first premium.  It is a kind of a way he has!

1859 September 28.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 28, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 27, Whole No. 287, P. 3.

Fourteenth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society…The art department contained a large number of specimens of Photographs, plain, in crayon and oil.  Ambrotypes &c.  from the gallery of the Ravenna artist, Frank Ford…  **The Art Committee did not issue a report.

1859 October 7.  The Jeffersonian Democrat.  (Chardon, Ohio.)  October 7, 1859, Vol. X, No. 40, Whole No. 508, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Geauga Co. Agricultural Society at their Annual Fair for 1859….

            Best show of sphereotypes, T. Shaw                          Dip.

            Best show of daguerreotypes F. Ford                         Dip.

1859 October 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 12, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 29, Whole No. 289, P. 3.

We Live By Exchange.—At Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art you can get any amount of Ambrotypes and Photographs, in exchange for Good Wood!

1859 November 23.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 35, Whole No. 295, P. 3.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Pictures!!!—The Holidays are coming, and what present can be more prized by Friends, Relatives or Lovers, than one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes or Photographs, “Time flies swiftly.’ 

Don’t wait, but call without delay at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, and get from one to a dozen likenesses for your friends.

Tell your neighbor!  Tell Everybody!!  That until after the Holidays they can get a good likeness in a case, or a Melainotype to send by mail for 25 cts.

Don’t all come at once, but we can wait on from 297 to 379 every day; and the pictures are warranted to be as good as any ever made in Portage county, except Photographs.   Nov23.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to December 7, 1859.

1859 November 23.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 23, 1859, New Series Vol. 6, No. 13, Whole No. 607, P. 3.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Pictures!!!  The Holidays Are Coming, and what present can be more prized by friends, relatives or lovers, than one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes or Photographs! 

Time flies swiftly!  Don’t wait, but call without delay at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, and get from one to a dozen likenesses for your friends.

Tell your neighbor!  tell everybody!!  that until after the Holidays they can get a good likeness in a case, or a Melainotype to send by mail for 25 Cents.

Don’t all come at once, but we can wait on from 297 to 379 every day; and the pictures are warranted to be as good as any ever manufactured in Portage county, except Photographs.     Ravenna, November 23, 1859.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to December 21, 1859.

1860 January 4.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 4, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 6, Whole No. 1566, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 41, Whole No. 301, P. 4.

Ambrotypes at Reduce Prices.  50 Cts.  50 Cts.  Fifty Cents will buy one of Frank Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes, put in case.

Advertisement was recorded on January 4 & 11, 1860. 

1860 January 18.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 18, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 8, Whole No. 1568, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 43, Whole No. 303, P. 3.

Frank Ford’s Advertisement—will the reader look at it?  Mr. Ford ranks with the best Artists in the Country; and certainly achieves great success in taking pictures.  His rooms are pleasant and inviting; and no man strives more faithfully to please his customers than Frank Ford the Artist.

1860 January 18.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 18, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 8, Whole No. 1568, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 43, Whole No. 303, P. 2.

1860  1860  The World Yet Moves!  Important Events Continue To Occur!!  And will to the End of Time!!!  Peace Reigns In Europe!  The Spaniards have Vanquished their Foes in Africa!!

The Union Is Preserved and Ford, the Artist, Still lives to proclaim to the people of Portage Co. and mankind in general, that he continues to make true representations of the features, with such expression as to embody character, of those who ae fortunate in going to his Gallery for their Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. 

Grateful to an appreciating multitude of friends and patrons, for their favors during the past three years, he would say to all, that no effort will be spared to make the Best Likenesses Of Every Description For The Smallest Amount Of Money; His policy being to give the benefit of his large increase of patronage to his patrons.

Prices For Ambrotypes As Low, At All Times, As At Any Traveling Or Stationary Rooms.

Ford’s Photographs, (By the way the best style of Pictures made,) are not surpassed in the world, and are sold at prices, that will please every one.  The Negatives from which they are made are preserved, and Duplicates can be made at any time.

Have you old fading Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased or absent friends?  Take them to Ford and he will make a Photograph, and finish it in India Ink, true to life, and will be as permanent as time.  Or, if desired, he will make a Photograph Life or Cabinet Size, and finish it in Oil or Water Colors.

Let It Be Distinctly Understood, that Pictures of Small Children will not be made for less than 50 Cents, and that they must be brought in before 2 o’clock P. M., in fair weather.

“Nota Bena.”—Every kind of Produce, Wood, etc., etc., taken in exchange for Pictures.

No person hereafter can have a Picture until paid for.

Remember The Place To Get The Best Work For The Money, Is At Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, Seymour’s Building, Ravenna, O.

Advertisement was recorded from January 18 to March 21, 1860.

1861 May 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 15, 1861, Old Series—Vol. 32, No. 25, Whole No. 1637, New Series–Vol. VIII, No. 8, Whole No. 372, P. 3.

Notice.  Having disposed of my Rooms to Henry T. Gatchell, I would recommend him to my former friends and patrons of Portage County.  Those wishing to have pictures made, would do well to call.  Frank Ford.

1862 July 30.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 30, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 35, Whole No. 1637, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 18, Whole No. 435, P. 3.

Frank Ford, at his Daguerrean Rooms, One door East of the Ravenna Book Store, Main st., will furnish gratis every new Volunteer in Portage County for the 104th Regiment or for filling up the old Regiment under the late call of the President a photographic likeness, if each will call at his rooms and sit for the same.

1862 October 8.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 8, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 46, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 28, Whole No. 445, P. 3.

The County Fair.  The Seventeenth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society took place last week upon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…Frank Ford, Photographs.

1862 October 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 15, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 47, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 29, Whole No. 446, P. 3.

The Garrettsville Fair.  If success be the criterion of merit, as some theorists aver, then the success of the Highland Union Agricultural association indicates the highest order of merit.

The third fair of the Society, held last week upon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at their Fair Grounds at Garrettsville astonished every body, and gratified as much as it surprised…

Frank Ford, of Ravenna, added very much indeed to the interest of this feature of the exhibition with his large collection of photographs, Cartes de Visites, &c.  Visitors lingered about Ford’s little photograph gallery, never wearied with looking…

1862 November 5.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 5, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 50, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 33, Whole No. 449, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Association, October, 1862…

Discretionary List…

Photographic Albums, diploma, Frank Ford, Ravenna.

1862 November 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 12, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 51, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 34, Whole No. 450, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Association, October, 1862.  (Continued.)  By some mistake, the Premiums awarded on Fine Arts, Ornamental Work, &c., were omitted in last week’ published list.  Please publish them…

Best plain photographs, Frank Ford, Ravenna………Diploma.

Best card photographs, Frank Ford, Ravenna……….Diploma.

Best India Ink, same…………………………………Diploma.

1862 December 10.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 10, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 3, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 38, Whole No. 454, P. 2.

Preserve Your Card Photographs.  At Frank Ford’s, First door east of Ravenna Book Store, Sigh of the Big Camera.  You will find a splendid assortment of Photographic Albums, superior to anything ever before brought to town, ranging in price from $1 to $10.

There is nothing more suitable for a Christmas or New Year’s Gift than one of them.

Call and see them.

Advertisement ran from December 10 to 24, 1862.

1862 December 10.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 10, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 3, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 38, Whole No. 454, P. 3.

If you have an old, fading Ambrotype or Daguerreotype of a deceased friend or relative, take it to Ford’s, and he will make a photograph true to life and such as will endure for all time.  Ford finishes Photographic Pictures in India Ink, making a superb picture.  We saw a beautiful one of this style of finish last Monday.  Call on Ford, and see this style of pictures.

1863 May 6.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 6, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 24, New Series–Vol. X, No. 7, Whole No. 475, P. 3.

Ford Has Moved his Photograph Rooms across the S\street, opposite the Democrat office.  He will there serve his old customers, as usual.

A fine stock of Albums just received.

1863 November 25.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 25, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 1, New Series–Vol. X, No. 36, Whole No. 504, P. 3.

Frank Ford is removing to his new Photograph Room, in Poe’s new block, and on Friday this week, will be in readiness to greethis friends and patrons in his pleasant headquarters.  This room was constructed expressly for him, and is superior to most operating rooms in the country—he has the best of light, and the most ample facilities for taking pictures.  His success as an artist will be greatly augmented by his new advantages, and his establishment will be more popular than ever.

1863 December 16.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 16, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 4, New Series–Vol. X, No. 39, Whole No. 507, P. 1.

Enrollment List Of Residents of Portage County, as returned to the provost Marshal of the 19th District, and copied from the Rolls on file in his Office.  Ravenna Class L…

Ford, Frank.

1864 February 3.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 3, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 11, New Series–Vol. X, No. 46, Whole No. 514, P. 3.

Ford’s New Gallery—Allusion has been before made in these columns to Frank Ford’s New Photograph Gallery in Poe’s Block, and again mention is made thereof, for the purpose of saying that in this most valuable and delicate art Ford works with an enthusiasm and success that puts him in the front ranks of the Photographers of the country.—His Gallery is filled with samples of his excellent work—and there is no style of pictures he does not execute with appropriate grace and elegance.  The reader is referred to another column to find what Ford has to say for himself, on this picture-esque subject.

1864 February 3.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 3, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 11, New Series–Vol. X, No. 46, Whole No. 514, P. 3.

Frank Ford’s Photograph Gallery, In Poe’s New Brick Building.  I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to my numerous friends and patrons for their very liberal and generous patronage for the past year.  Although not having been favorably situated, and not having asked by way of advertisement any one to come to my Rooms, for Pictures, the amount of work I have done is unprecedented in the history of Picture making in Portage County—a compliment which I assure my patrons is highly appreciated.

My present Rooms having been built expressly for use and under my own supervision, aided by thirteen years’ experience in the Photograph Business, I flatter myself that my arrangement of light, &c., are not surpassed in the country.

And having a number of competent assistants, I am better prepared than ever to do first class work with despatch.  I would therefore invite all wishing Photographs to give me a call, and especially those little children, of whom I seldom fail to get a good likeness as thousands will attest.

Particular attention paid to making Enlarged Photographs from old Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and finishing them in India Ink.  Having made many from Pictures badly defaced and have given universal satisfaction.

No Photograph can be more durable than one finished in India Ink, assertions to the contrary notwithstanding, as it is one of the most permanent paints known.

Always on hand and for sale, a well selected stock pf Photograph Albums, Frames, and Cases of many desirable patterns, and all other articles usually sold in such establishments.

I am aware that it is difficult to suit the notions of some in what constitutes a good Photograph Portrait.—But it will be my endeavor to make Portraits which judges will pronounce first class, combining good positions with the proper amount of light and shade, to give the best possible expression, without which a photograph is useless.

Prices uniform and Reasonable, For all kinds of work.

If you would secure the Best Photographs, Large or Small, call on Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to November 16, 1864.

1864 September 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 21, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 44, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 27, Whole No. 547, P. 3.

Just received and for sale at Ford’s Photograph Gallery, the best stock of Albums ever brought to Ravenna, selected by Mr. Ford at the manufactories in Massachusetts, which will be sold at very low prices for the times.  Call and look at them before purchasing.

1864 October 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 12, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 550, P. 3.

Hezekiah M. Ford’s Estate.  Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Hezekiah Ford, late of Portage County, deceased.  Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 26, 1864.

1864 October 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 12, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 550, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons indebted to the firm of Ford Brothers, Photographers, are requested to call and settle, as it necessary that the accounts should be settled immediately.  Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 26, 1864.

1864 November 23.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 23, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 1, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 36, Whole No. 556, P. 2.

Frank Ford’s Photographic Art Gallery, Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Thankful to an appreciating public for their very liberal patronage in times past, we will endeavor in the future to merit a continuance of the same.

By being courteous and obliging to our customers.

By making the best, and most durable work known to the art.  Our Photographs do not fade or turn yellow in a few week time.

By taking especial pains to secure Card Photographs or other pictures of children.

By having a superior light and new combinations of chemicals known only to ourselves, we can make negatives of children in less time than heretofore known to the art.

By not turning you off with your little ones after securing negatives of the rest of the family, as others are in a habit of doing.

By expecting the custom of the balance of the family, when the children are brought to us.

By Preserving all our negatives, which now number many thousand, and filling orders promptly from every part of the Union and as much of Rebeldom as our gallant soldiers have conquered.

By keeping the best stock of Photograph frames, and selling them for less money than they can be bought elsewhere.

By making the Album trade a specialty.  Our stock is the best in town and prices the lowest.  Look at them before purchasing.

By making it the interest of the people of Portage County and distant cities to call on us for anything in our line, before purchasing elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from November 23, 1864 to January 18, 1865.

1864 November 30.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 30, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 2, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 37, Whole No. 557, P. 4.

Gems!  Gems!!  Gems!!!  Seem to be in demand just now, and to supply that demand, Frank Ford has procured the very best apparatus for making those beautiful little pictures, ever made, and with it the exclusive right to use the Gem Camera in Portage County.  Don’t all go at once for Gems, because he can’t make 3000 per day, but can make as many as any live man, and all will be supplied in due time.

1864 December 14.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 14, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 4, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 39, Whole No. 559, P. 3.

Frank Ford, the Artist in Poe’s Block, Ravenna has been producing a number of enlarged photographs of rare excellence and perfection.  One was shown us a day or two ago of the late Mrs. Bateman, made from a small card Photograph, which is a gem of perfection, and most convincing proof of Ford’s skill in this branch of the art.  We also saw a fine picture of the late Gen. King, and pictures of others, reproduced from the small pictures, all which show the wonderful power of art when developed by the skilful and accomplished artists.  The first picture alluded to may be seen at Ford’s Gallery, and any who, desire to procure a pine picture as a memento of a deceased friend, will find upon inspection of his work that Ford can gratify their utmost wishes in this respect. 

1864 December 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 21, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 5, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 560, P. 3.

Ford has just received a superb lot of Photographic Albums, for Christmas.  A great chance for bargains, as they must be sold this week to make room for others to arrive next week for New Years.  Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.  His rooms will be open evenings during the Holidays.

1865 January 18.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 18, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 44, Whole No. 564, P. 2.

Special Income Tax.  Five per cent on Income of 1863.List of Portage Co. Income Tax Payers…

Ravenna…

Ford, Frank…..30.65

1865 February 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 11, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 46, Whole No. 566, P. 2.

Frank Ford, Photographer.  Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Every style of picture known to the art, executed in the best possible manner, with prompiness.  Prices as low as elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to July 12, 1865.

1865 February 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 11, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 46, Whole No. 566, P. 3.

Ford the Artist, is bound to keep pace with all improvements in the Photograph business—He is now at great expense making preparation to introduce a new and beautiful style of picture, which is becoming very popular in the Eastern cities.  He will be ready to exhibit specimens, and furnish the picture loving public with perfect Gems of Art, next week.

1865 February 8.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 8, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 12, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 47, Whole No. 567, P. 2.

$25.00 Reward  $25.00.  Stolen from the subscriber Jan. 31st. a Rat Terrier dog, he is mouse color and tan, a white spot on his breast. Has two claws on one of his hind legs, and answers to the name Tell.  $5.00 will be paid for the dog, and $20.00 for the thief on convection.  Frank Ford, Ravenna, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from February 8 to 15, 1865.

1865 March 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 15, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 70, Whole No. 570, P. 3.

Frank Ford, Photographer, has just received a new and well selected stock of Photograph Albums, which will be sold at reduced prices.  Look at his stock before purchasing, and satisfy yourself that at Ford’s, is the place to buy albums, as well as to get the best Photographs.

1865 March 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 15, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 17, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 52, Whole No. 572, P. 3.

Frank Ford, is now prepared to furnish everybody with a new and desirable style of Portrait called Albotypes, surpassing in beauty any style before introduced in this county.  Give him a call and examine specimens, and be satisfied that they are superb.

1865 March 22.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 22, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 18, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 1, Whole No. 573, P. 3.

Albotypes Or Porcelain Pictures—Frank Ford, the Artist has shown us samples of this new style of picture which at once enlist the highest admiration.  Since the day when daguerreotypes reached the greatest degree of perfection, no picture has been produced so perfect and satisfactory as this new style.  [It] shows in every possible light, as that did not, and is a complete counterpart of [its] original, resembling much the rich elegance of a fine painting, upon ivory.  Ford has of late been devoting much time to the production of India Ink Photographs, a feature of the art in which he is unrivalled.  He has now in his rooms a number of specimens of this class of work which are well worthy of inspection.

1865 July 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 12, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 34, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 17, Whole No. 589, P. 2.

Settle Up!  Settle Up!  All persons having had pictures taken that have not taken them away, as well as those who have accounts, are requested to call and settle.  If not settled soon the accounts will be left with proper authority for collection.  Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to 26, 1865.

1865 July 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 12, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 34, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 17, Whole No. 589, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice.  The undersigned have this day entered into a copartnership, under the firm name of Ford & Oakley, and will continue the Photograph business in all its branches at Ford’s old place in Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Frank Ford.  John H. Oakley.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to 26, 1865.

1865 July 19.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 19, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 35, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 18, Whole No. 590, P. 1.

Ford & Oakley, Photographers.  Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Every style of pictures known to the art, executed in the best possible manner, with promptness.  Prices as low as elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from July 19, 1865 to February 13, 1867.

1865 August 9.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 9, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 38, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 21, Whole No. 593, P. 3.

India Ink Photograph—We were shown upon Monday an India Ink Photograph (large size) of the late D. B. Bostwick, made at the Gallery of Ford and Oakley from a card photograph negative.  The likeness is excellent and has been finished up by these artists in a manner that makes it the most desirable and valuable memento that can be had of a lost friend.  Ford & Oakley are making quite a number of this picture and all desiring copies can be supplied.

1865 August 9.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 9, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 38, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 21, Whole No. 593, P. 3.

Gems!  Gems!!  Gems!!!  We wish to say to the people of Portage County, that all those in want of those beautiful little Cheap pictures, can obtain them only at our Gallery, as we own the right of the County to make them.

Any infringement after this date will be dealt with according to law.  Ford & Oakley.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to 23, 1865.

1865 October 11.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 11, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 602, P. 3.

A List of Premiums Awarded by the Portage County Agricultural Society at their Annual Fair in 1865…

Class 21—Fowls…

Frank Ford, Coop Braham Pootra……………………………………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, pair Turkiys, (sic.) with chickens raised by same…first premium…50.

Frank Ford, pair of Ducks…………………………………………first premium…50.

Class 27—Grain & Vegetables.

Frank Ford, ½ bush. Sugar Corn………first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Hubbard Squash………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Musk Melons……………..first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Egg Plant…………………..first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Peppers…………………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Variety of Tomatoes………2nd premium….25.

Frank Ford, ½ bush Potatoes 11 var…..first premium….50.

1865 November 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 50, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 605, P. 3.

Albums and Frames.  Ford & Oakley have just received the Best and Largest invoice of Photograph Albums and Frames ever brought to this town.  As to quality and price we defy competition.  Call and satisfy yourselves before purchasing elsewhere.  Ford & Oakley.

Advertisement ran on November 1 & 8, 1865,

1865 November 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 15, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 52, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 35, Whole No. 607, P. 3.

A Fine Picture—We saw last week at Ford & Oakley’s Gallery a splendid India Ink Photograph of Dr. W. S. Streater, the manager and a large owner of the Oil Creek R. R.  The picture was made from a photograph and intended as a surprise to Dr. S. by F. B. Black the Master Machanic of the Oil Creek R. R. it is said to be placed upon a new Locomotive on the road named, “W. S. Streater.”

As a work of Art this picture is a master piece and a better portrait could not be desired.  Ford & Oakley certainly excel in this department of Picture making, and their capability in this respect is appreciated at home and abroad.

1865 December 6.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 6, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 3, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 38, Whole No. 610, P. 3.

Call at Ford & Oakley’s and see a new apparatus for holding Card Photographs called the Photographicon.  It is what everybody wants.  Superior in many respects to the album.

1866 January 3.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 3, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 7, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 42, Whole No. 614, P. 2.

Join The Club For Grape Vines and Small Fruits.  Those in want of Grape Vines will do well to call on the subscriber, and get them at Club’s rates, which are 50 per cent less than are asked by traveling nursery agents.

For quality of vines furnished from the same source for two years past, I would refer to E. G. Russell, J. C. Catlio, A. W. Beman, A. G. Russell, and Isaiah Linton of Ravenna, Geo. Austin and R. H. Clark, Rootstown.

All the best popular varieties will be furnished at very low rates by Frank Ford.

1866 January 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 17, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 44, Whole No. 616, P. 2.

Photographers.  Mention need hardly be made of the two Photograph Galleries of Ford & Oakley and Stein Bros., and we will only stop to say in passing that the character of their work gives character abroad, for Ravenna Photographers are not excelled in the Union.

1866 January 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 17, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 44, Whole No. 616, P. 3.

Ford & Oakley’s Regularly Licensed Gift Enterprise.  A Gift With Every Purchase Ranging From 25 Cents to 25 Dollars.  We will give every person making a purchase of $1,50 And Upwards, A chance to draw one of our superb gifts, consisting of the best collection of Albums, Picture Frames, Photographs, &c., &c., to be found in town.

We Guarantee to sell everything in our line as low as at any establishment in this vicinity.  We would call particular attention to our Enlarged Copies of Old Pictures.

We will make a good likeness of any size, from any old picture no matter how badley faded or defaced.

Our Cabinet And Life Size Photographs Are Not To Be Excelled.  In fact if you would get the best pictures of any kind, at the lowest prices and a Gift thrown in, the place is at Ford & Oakley’s, Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

N. B.—As it has been industriously heralded by parties interested that we were not making those little gems, so-convenient and quickly made, we would say that we still make them, and shall continue to do so.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between January 17 to April 11, 1866.

1866 February 14.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 14, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 17, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 48, Whole No. 620, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Upon Monday our attention was called to a pair of solar India Ink Photographs of Mr and Mrs. W. H. Grout of Kent, at Ford & Oakley Gallery.  Those pictures are perfect triumphs of the art and have not been excelled by any work of the kind which it has been our pleasure to see.

Ford & Oakley’s Gift enterprise, which is advertised in this paper, has sometime yet to run and those who want good pictures and fine gifts should avail themselves of its advantages.

1866 March 7.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 7, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 16, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 51, Whole No. 623, P. 3.

Photographs.  We would again call the attention of the people of Portage County to the fact that Ford & Oakley are making some of the finest large Photographs possible to conceive of.  They have just completed one of the late John Ney, finished in India Ink by Frank Ford, which for truthfulness of expression, and beauty of finish, cannot be excelled.  All those contemplating having large portraits from life, or copied from old pictures, will find it to their advantage to leave their order with Ford & Oakley.  They still give a splendid gift with every purchase.

1866 April 4.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  April 4, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 20, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 3, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Jack Cooper.  Ford & Oakley, procured on Wednesday last, by means of artificial light, a large photograph of Jack Cooper the murderer, the picture is one of the many triumphs of the art produced by the skill of those excellent artists, and as a portrait of this man is most excellent.  Ford & Oakley have copy-righted their picture and are making for sale the finest photographs—carte-de-visites [ unreadable].  All who want pictures of Cooper can [get] them at Ford & Oakley’s.

1866 May 2.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 2, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 24, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 7, Whole No. 631, P. 3.

We have noticed of late, that people who are judges of [great] pictures and appreciate them, are getting their work done at Ford & Oakley’s.  There are no better pictures made in Northern Ohio than at their Gallery, and people are rapidly learning the fact.  After expending their money at other establishments for poor pictures, they call upon Ford & Oakley, and always receive satisfaction, both as to price and quality of work.  Their motto is to excel, and an examination of their work will convince any one that they live up to it.

1866 August 22.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 22, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 40, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 23, Whole No. 647, P. 3.

Fine Fruit.—Frank Ford has brought to the Round Table samples of Lawton Blackberries, that for size and lusciousness, far exceed specimens of this favorite fruit we have seen or tasted.  Mr. Ford has also served the Round Table with a saucer of “seedlings,” grown upon his little fruit farm, that for sweetness and refinement of berryhood, were as rare and excellent.

1866 October 31.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 31, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 50, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 33, Whole No. 657, P. 2.

Portage County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded at the Twenty-First Annual Fair, held October 10th, 11th and 12th, 1866.

Class 20—Swine.

2nd best Boar, Frank Ford, Ravenna, Ohio Farmer…..[1.00]

Class 21—Fowls.

Best pair Dorkings, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………25.

2nd best Dorkings, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………….25.

Best pair Shanghais, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Best pair Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………….50.

2nd best Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………..25.

Best paid Black Spanish, Frank Ford, Ravenna………50.

2nd best Black Spanish, Frank Ford, Ravenna………..25.

Class 25—Fruits.

Catawba Grapes, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Concord Grapes, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Class 27—Grain and Vegetables.

Sweet Corn, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………………50.

Squash, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………………..50.

Flat Turnips, Frank Ford, Ravenna………………..50.

Flat Dutch Turnips, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………50.

Irish Potatoes, Frank Ford, Ravenna………………50.

20 different varieties Beans, Frank Ford, Ravenna..50.

Class 30—Pictures.

2nd best photographs, Ford & Oakley, Ravenna….1.00.

Class 33—Miscellaneous Work.

Pair of Red Game Fowls, Frank Ford, Ravenna……25.

Lot Peppers, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………………25.

1866 November 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 21, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 38, No. 1, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 36, Whole No. 660, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Society, October 1866.

Swine and Poultry.

Best pair Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………50.

Best pair [ ? ], Frank Ford, Ravenna………………50.

Best Coop Fowls, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………..50.

Vegetables.

Best common Potatoes, Frank Ford, Ravenna…….50. 

Best Winter Squash, Frank Ford, Ravenna………..50.

Fine Arts, Ornamental Work, &c.

Best spec. Photographs, Ford & Oakley, Ravenna…Dip.

1867 February 6.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 6, 1867, Old Series—Vol. 38, No. 12, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 47, Whole No. 671, P. 2.

Dissolution.  The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Ford & Oakley, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  Frank Ford, J. H. Oakley.

The Photograph business will in the future be conducted by J. H. Oakley at the old stand.  Jan. 28. 1867.

Fontayne, Charles

Daguerreotypes, Patent, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1844-1845       268 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1846-1847       30 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1847-1852       30 & 32 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1853                6 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                6 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1856-1857       Over Merchants’ Bank, Cleveland, Ohio

1857-1858       Address Unknown, New York, New York.1

1859                Address Unknown, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1843 November 13.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 13, 1843, Vol. XIII, No. 147, P. 2.

Removal Of D. J. Fontayne’s Artificial Flower Manufactory to 268 Baltimore street, above Howard, opposite the Globe Inn—D. J. F. has on hand a handsome assortment of Flowers, of the latest fashions, which she will offer at the following low prices—Velvet Face Flowers, with eich shaded velvet leaves, orange or green, at 18½ cts. to 25 cents per pair, of every style; outside Bunches, with rich shaded velvet leaves, from 50 to 75 cents; face Flowers, of handsome styles from 12½ to 25 cts. per pair, &c.  Merchants and Milliners supplied by wholesale at the very lowest prices.  Persons wishing to purchase are invited to give her a call.

N. B.—Flower Makers can be supplied with Stamps, Leaves, &c., by Chas. Fontayne.

1844 April 29.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  April 29, 1844, Vol. XIV, No. 137, P. 2.

It  has been noted as the characteristic of the most refined taste, that it “Love to linger on the magic face of human beauty;” and truly, if we range the vast domains of nature in search of that which is most lovely to the eye, as well as most interesting to the mind, it is certainly found in the light and shade of the human countenance.  How many have spent their lifetime in trying to portray it with the brush, and how few have succeeded in giving that living expression to their works which the original possess—But the recent great improvement in the art of Photography, in a few seconds of time has enabled the operator to catch them all.  Those familiar only with the earlier attempts in this art, will be astonished to find how that sickly and deathly hue has given place to that healthy and natural color which our late improvements possess.  Likenesses taken daily, in all kinds of weather (rain or sunshine) in from 5 to 30 seconds of time.  Stranger and citizens are invited to call and examine specimens.  Fontayne & Porter, No. 268 Baltimore street, (above Howard) opposite the Globe Hotel.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to May 1, 1844.

1844 May May.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 4, 1844, Vol. XIV, No. 142, P. 2.

The Convention.—Great Perfection Of Our Art.—The citizens of Baltimore have now the opportunity of examining several Photographic Views of the Great Whig Convention passing down Baltimore street, presenting an appearance truly wonderful.  In the distance is to be seen the two Arches, Banners, &c., with many thousands of persons as they appeared in the street—ladies at the windows waving handkerchiefs, &c.

Colored Likenesses taken daily, rain or sunshine, in from 5 to 30 seconds of time.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Fontayne & Porter, No. 268 Baltimore street, above Howard, opposite the Globe Inn.

1846 December 24.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 57, P. 2.

Christmas and New Year’s Oresents, At Fontayne’s Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits and Family Groups, No. 30 West Fourth Street, between Main and Walnut, opposite St. Paul’s Church.

These appropriate Presents for the season can be had after a few moments sitting, which, for strength of impressions and beauty of tone, have stood comparison with the works of the best operators of the East.  The subscriber invites the attention of all who may wish correct Portraits of themselves or friends, and particularly that of Parents, to his facilities for taking Children.

These Portraits are warranted not to fade in any place or situation whatever.  Daguerreotypes taken over four years, by the subscriber, and exposed to the bleaching effects of the sun, can be seen at the Rooms.

Where Post Mortem likenesses are desired, due notice must be given; and in this, as in all the departments of his business, he flatters himself, from the experience he has had, (having been practically engaged and proprietor for upwards of five years, in one of the principal establishments of the East,) that all who may favor him with a call, will be suited to their taste.

Chas Fontayne, Late of the firm of Fontayne & Porter, Baltimore, Md.

N. B.—Apparatus furnished, and the Art taught on the principles of Chemical Philosophy, and embracing all the very latest improvements of the East, upon the most reasonable terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens at his Gallery.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1846 to January 15, 1847.

1847 January 16.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 16, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 75, P. 2.

J. C. Fontayne.  The gentleman whose name heads this article, has but recently come to our city from the East, and opened rooms for Daguerreotyping, on Fourth street, north side, near Walnut.  From specimens of his work which have come under our notice, he is, without doubt, well acquainted with the various branches of this style of Miniatures, and calculated, from this knowledge, to adapt his pictures to the taste of any and all who may favor him with a call.

1847 September 21.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 21, 1847, Vol. VIII, No. 145, P. 2.

Fontayne’s Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits and Family Groups, Nos. 30 & 32West Fourth St., between Main and Walnut, opposite St. Paul’s Church.

Impressions can be had after a few moments’ sitting, which for strength of impression and beauty of time, have stood comparison with the works of the best operators of the East.  The subscriber invites the attention of all who may wish correct Portraits of themselves or friends, and particularly that of parents to his facilities for taking children.

These Portraits are warranted not to fade in any place or situation whatever.  Daguerreotypes taken over four years by the subscriber, and exposed to the bleaching effects of the sun, can be seen at his Rooms.

Where Post Mortem likenesses are desired, due notice must be given; and in this, as in all the departments of his business, he flatters himself, from the experience he has had, (having been practically engaged and proprietor for upwards of five years, in one of the principal establishments of the East,) that all who may favor him with a call, will be suited to their taste.

Chas. Fontayne.

Advertisement was recorded from September 21 to October 15, 1847.

1848 February 25.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 25, 1848, Vol. IX, No. 125, P. 2.

Fontayne’s Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits and Family Groups, Nos. 30 & 32West Fourth St., between Main and Walnut, opposite St. Paul’s Church.

Impressions can be had after a few moments’ sitting, which for strength of impression and beauty of time, have stood comparison with the works of the best operators of the East.  The subscriber invites the attention of all who may wish correct Portraits of themselves or friends, and particularly that of parents to his facilities for taking children.

These Portraits are warranted not to fade in any place or situation whatever.  Daguerreotypes taken over four years by the subscriber, and exposed to the bleaching effects of the sun, can be seen at his Rooms.

Where Post Mortem likenesses are desired, due notice must be given; and in this, as in all the departments of his business, he flatters himself, from the experience he has had, (having been practically engaged and proprietor for upwards of five years, in one of the principal establishments of the East,) that all who may favor him with a call, will be suited to their taste.

Chas. Fontayne.  nov3.

Advertisement was recorded one time on February 25, 1848.

1848 September.  Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Pamphlet.

Fontayne & Porter 8 Whole Plate Panorama Daguerreotype of Cincinnati partnership Ca. 1848-1854.

1848 October 20.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 20, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 17, P. 2.

Fontayne, daguerreotypist in this city, has completed a full daguerreotype panorama of Cincinnati!  A portion of it may be seen in front of his room on Fourth street.

1848 December 30.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 77, P. 2.

Holyday Presents.—In what manner can money be better spent than by presenting to a friend a faithful likeness of one’s self?  Many who bethought themselves during the holidays, a year ago, of this kind of present, little dreamed they were giving what is now invaluable, whether rendered so by death or absence.  Fontayne & Porter, No. 30 and 32 West Fourth street, Between Main and Walnut.

Advertisement was recorded on December 30, 1848 and January 1, 1849.

1849 January 3.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 3, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 79, P. 2.

The Greatest Gem of Modern Art, are the Daguerreotypes taken by Fontayne & Porter.  The exquisite finish of the picture, the warm, glowing depth of tone, the clear, brilliant expression of the eye, all command the admiration of hundreds who b=visit the gallery, all anxious to obtain a likeness of themselves or friends.

Gallery No. 30 & 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to 12, 1849.

1849 January 12.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 12, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

The Expression Of The Eye Perfected.—The immense Sky-Light used by Fontayne & Porter, Daguerreotypists, enables them to produce Portraits and Family Groups which are the admiration of all who have seen them, diffusing an even light over the sitter, giving to the drapery great force of shadow, and to the Eyea clear and brilliant expression, which cannot be obtained by the old method of the side window.  Miniatures taken daily, without regard to the state of the weather.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to 24, 1849.

1849 January 24.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 24, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 97, P. 2.

Fontayne & Porter’s Daguerreotype Gallery.—These beautifully furnished Rooms continue to attract crowds of visitors and strangers daily.  The many fine specimens of the Daguerrean Art which adorn the Gallery command general admiration.  No improvement which modern search has discovered but is immediately applied.  The various conveniences in all the chemical and operating departments enable them to produce, in the shortest possible time, Portraits and Family Groups unrivalled for brilliancy of impression and faithfulness of execution.  No state of the weather deters them from producing beautiful Miniatures.  Gallery Nos. 30 and 32 West 4th st., between Main and Walnut, Cin.

Advertisement ran from January 24 to February 7, 1849.

1849 February 8.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 8, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 110, P. 2.

Beautiful As Are The Productions of the Painter’s Art, still the Daguerreotype, for accuracy of detail and beauty of execution, will command the preference.  The associations connected with the Daguerreotype are preferred in the extreme, when we view the miniature of those we love; it is the impression of their own shadow, drawn by the faithful pencil of Nature.

Fontayne & Porter still are on the advance with improvements, and are daily giving their customers Pictures which give great satisfaction.  Gallery Nos. 30 and 32 West Fourth st.

Advertisement ran from February 12 to 27, 1849.

1849 February 28.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 28, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 127, P. 2.

California Has Not Turned The Heads of Fontayne & Porter, Daguerreotypists; but they are still as active as ever in making improvements.  The last one is the receipt of a very fine improvement of great Focal power and perfection, in which children and aged persons are taken almost in an instant of time.  Persons wishing Miniatures of their children, have now the opportunity of procuring a perfect Likeness.

Gallery Nos. 30 and 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut, Cin.

Advertisement ran from February 28 to March 14, 1849.

1849 March 15.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 15, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 140, P. 2.

Never Behind The Times In Improvements.—The new quick working Camera of Voightlander & Sons, of Vienna—their latest improvement—is now in constant use at Fontayne & Porter’s.  Perfect pictures warranted, taken in all weathers, even in the darkest days, in a few seconds of time.  The groups of Children taken by this splendid instrument are not to be surpassed.

Gallery Nos. 30 & 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut, Cincinnati.

Advertisement ran from March 15 to 30, 1849.

1849 March 31.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 154, P. 2.

It’s Painful To The Eye.   How often do we hear persons make this remark after they have been sitting for a Daguerreotype likeness.  This great evil has been overcome by Fontayne & Porter—their Pictures are taken by a north side and sky light. Which gives no pain to the sitter, thereby enabling them to make those beautiful Pictures which are so much admired for their beauty of tone, clear and expressive eyes; all of which is adding daily to the already high reputation of their establishment.

Strangers and citizens should call and examine the fine collection of Portraits in the Gallery, No. 30 and 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut.  Admission free.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to April 9, 1849.

1849 April 10.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 10, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 6, P. 2.

Going To California.—Every man that is bound for the Gold Region has some dear friend or relation to leave behind: and what would be more pleasing to that father, brother, sister, or friend, than a good Daguerreotype Likeness of one’s-self?   Call at Fontayn & Porter’s, and get one of their gems. 

Gallery No. 30 and 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut.  Likenesses taken in any weather.

Advertisement was recorded fifty-four times between April 10 and July 19, 1849.

1849 June 20.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 20, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 67, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery.  No. 30 West 4th st., bet Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter, Proprietors.  This Establishment contains the largest and best collection of Portraits, and Family Groups, of any other in the West.  The Franklin Institute, at their last exhibition in Philadelphia, awarded to F. & P. a Silver Medal, the highest premium, for the best Daguerreotypes exhibited.  This alone proves the superiority of our Pictures.—We invite all to pay us a visit and examine for themselves.

The art of Daguerreotyping taught on scientific principles.  We have added to our already extensive establishment, a large room expressly for the use of those who may wish a knowledge of the art.  Here they are taught all branches connected with Daguerreotyping, together with all the late improvements.

Likenesses and Family Groups taken in any weather.—We have lately received one of the latest improved Cameras from Germany, which enables us to take children and infants in two and three seconds sitting.  Frames, Cases, and Gold Lockets, of various patterns for sale.  Alsom German and American Cameras.

N. B.  The best hour for taking children is from 11 A. M. to 4 P. M.

No. 30 West 4th street, between Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to August 22, 1849.

1849 July 19.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 19, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 91, P. 2.

Bring It Back.  The person who stole the beautiful Daguerreotype view of the Philadelphia Exchange, from the door of Messrs. Fontayne & Porter, had better return it at once, as it has been seen and admired by thousands in this city, and would undoubtedly lead to the detection of the thief should he offer it for sale.  It is highly prized as a specimen by the owners, and we hope they may recover it.

1849 August 11.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 11, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 111, P. 1.

Passing along Fourth street a few days ago, my attention was arrested at the entrance to the Daguerrean rooms of Messrs. Fontayn & Porter, by a very perfect and beautiful picture of Girard College, at Philadelphia.  Being myself a sort of amateur operator, the superiority of this, together with other specimens exhibited at their door, I determined to embrace the earliest opportunity of paying said gallery a visit.  I this morning spent a couple of hours in examining and studying its contents, and, although I have visited all the best establishments of this kind in New York and Philadelphia, I am free to say that I have seen but few specimens to equal those which adorn this gallery.—The collection comprises a great variety of landscape views, family groups, &c., much superior to any I have seen elsewhere.  The taking of views and groups of persons, has always been considered the most difficult branch of the art, and it is a branch in which but few operators have been successful; but the efforts of these gentlemen, in this department of their profession, may be set down as the ne plus ultra of excellence.  I was highly pleased and interested in examining a very comprehensive view of your “Queen City of the West.”—This is indeed a beautiful picture, embracing the entire river line of the city—a distance of some six or seven miles!  So faithfully and distinctly are the various objects represented, that the name of the different steamboats lying at the wharves, are legibly brought out.  The sign on all the warehouses, stores, &c., fronting on the river, are likewise given with equal distinctness.  I also read the names of several firms, on large buildings, situated high up in the city.  This, so far as my knowledge extents, is the greatest feat ever performed in the art of Daguerreotyping.

The collection also embraces views of Fairmount water-works, scenes on the banks of the Schuylkill river, and many of the finest residences and public buildings in Philadelphia—all of them perfect, even under the test of a strong magnifying glass—throughout, their softness, evenness and beauty of finish, is remarkable.  I was informed, upon inquiry, that some of these splendid sketches might be purchased at a fair price, and it is matter of surprise with me, that they have not ere this been transferred to the dwellings of some of your wealthy citizens. Certainly, nothing more beautiful or interesting could adorn the walls of a private parlor.

Among the many portraits of distinguished persons, is a very accurate and life-like one of “Amelie,” of Kentucky.  Having frequently seen this gifted lady, I am able to judge as to the merits of her picture.  Here, also, may be seen a likeness of the brave and noble-hearted sailor, Frederick Jerome, who, at the imminent risk of his own, saved so many lives from the burning of the steamship “Ocean Monarch.”  He is taken in the same clothes he wore at the time this awful scene occurred.  The actions of this obscure sailor, on this occasion, were sublime, and shed around him in his humble station a moral grandeur and exaltation of character, to which but few in any sphere of life may lay claim; and far more ennobling than the rank and title of a king!  The “counterfeit presentment” of many distinguished statesmen , poets and divines, may likewise be seen and studied here.  Clay, Van Buren, Dallas, Clayton, Buchanan, Webster, Irving, Cooper, Bryant and John Quincy Adams, are among the number—all of them accurate, distinct and life like.  I was shown also several likenesses taken in death, by these accomplished operators.  The partially closed, expressionless eyes, the pale, fixed features, and even the cold sweat upon the brow, are rendered with an effect so startling and truthful as I had thought never could be attained in a type of the departed.

Messrs. Fontayne & Porter are worthy of all praise and encouragement, for what, with energy and talent they have done to develop and perfectionate their profession in the west.

With your permission, Mr. Editor, I may offer, before my departure from amongst you, a few remarks concerning matters and things in general in your city—her peculiarities, business, present condition, and future prospects—impressions and fore-shadowings of a         Sojourner.

1849 August 23.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 23, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 121, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery.  No. 30 West Fourth St., Bet Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter, Proprietors.—This establishment contains the largest and best collection of Portraits, and Family Groups, of any other in the West.  The Franklin Institute, at their last exhibition in Philadelphia, awarded to F. & P. a Silver Medal, the highest premium, for the best Daguerreotypes exhibited.  This alone proves the superiority of our pictures.—We invite all to pay us a visit and examine for themselves.

The art of Daguerreotyping taught on scientific principles.  We have added to our already extensive establishment, a large room expressly for the use of those who may wish a knowledge of the art.  Here they are taught all branches connected with Daguerreotyping, together with all the late improvements.

Likenesses and Family Groups taken in any weather.—We have lately received one of the latest improved Cameras from Germany, which enables us to take children and infants in two and three seconds sitting.  Frames, Cases, and Gold Lockets, of various patterns for sale.  Alsom German and American Cameras.

N. B.  The best hour for taking children is from 11 A. M. to 4 P. M.

No. 30 West 4th street, between Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter.

Advertisement ran sixty-two times between August 23 to November 20, 1849.

1849 December 10.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 10, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 214, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  We were shown yesterday the likeness of twins, two years old, taken by Fontayne & Porter, No. 30 West Fourth street, which elicited general admiration.  The perfection to which this art has been brough is truly astonishing.

1850 March 16.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 16, 1850, Vol. XII, No. 294, P. 2.

The Washington Euterpeans.  Fontayne & Porter on Fourth street near Walnut, have just completed a beautiful Daguerreotype of those justly popular singers.  It is a group of them all, six in number, and can be seen at their gallery No. 32, west Fourth street.

1850 October 24.  Daily Ohio Statesman.  (Columbus, Ohio.)  October 24, 1850, Vol II, New Series—No. 979, No 880.

Ohio State Agriculture Fail.  Discretionary Premiums…

Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati, for superior daguerreotypes.

1850 October 24.  Liberty Hall And Cincinnati Weekly Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. 51, No. 2415, P. 2.

Ohio State Board of Agriculture.  The following is a list of premiums awarded by the several committees, also the discretionary premiums recommended and amended by the Executive Committee…

Paintings And Drawings, Open To All…

Best specimen of Architecture, Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati,      Dip.

Best collection of Portraits, Thomas Faris, Cincinnati,                        Dip.

Best specimen of single face, E. C. Hawkins, Cincinnati,                        Dip.

Best specimen of Talbotypes, E. C. Hawkins, Cincinnati,                        Dip.

1851 September.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  September 1851, Vol. II, Vo. 3, P. 153-154.

From La Lumiere.  The Worlds’ Fair.  Translated from the French by J. Russell Snelling, M. D.  To Monsieur Montfort:  Sir:—Intrusted by you with the honorable and delicate mission of describing to the readers of La Lumiere, in a series of critical letters, the contributions of the photographers of different nations to the Worlds’ Fair at London, I cannot wholly conceal from myself for a single moment the many and various difficulties which this task imposes upon me.   I have likewise, hesitated a long time as to the manner which it would be the most expedient and useful for me to begin the subject.  A single word from one of those men whom it gives me pleasure to call my perception in the art, terminated my perplexities and decided my irresolute mind.  In a visit of several days—made quite recently to Paris.  I related my troubles to Mr. Ziegler, who thus said to me:  “Why give yourself so much trouble to arrive less expeditiously at that point which you could reach very easily by marching straight before you?  The chief wish of our photographers is, to know what their brethren of foreign countries are sending to London.  Commence by making out a catalogue, than you will render an account of the woks.”

The advise was good, and I have followed it.  In the indication of the name of the artists, I have adopted the alphabetical order.  Before the name I inscribe the number of the order in which each member is found in the list; after the name, I write the number which is devoted to him in the official catalogue; then I indicate the number of frames, with those proofs which they contain, designate those which are upon paper, upon plate, and upon glass; and afterwards, I copy the excellent remarks accompanying the works which the authors have judged apropos.  As to a classification of nations, it was very natural that I should have followed the same order which has been adopted in the Crystal Palace.  To commence with the United States, the department of which is situated at the eastern extremity of the Hyde Park edifice, and to finish our description with England and its dependencies, which are placed at the western extremity, and passing along through the intervening nations, appears to me the most rational method.

United States of America:—

1.  Mr. Brady, of New York.  137, has exhibited 35 portraits upon plates.

2.  Mr. Evans, Buffalo, U. S., 105; Three frames, each containing six portraits upon plates.

3.  Messrs. Fontayne & Porter, (bearing the number 550 which does not yet exist in the U. S. catalogue):  view of Cincinnati, composed of eight plates united in the same frame, and where the points of junction are concealed by perpendicular fillets, in such a way that the spectator appears to see the city through a gallery of columns.

4.  Mr. Harrison, 225, Five portraits upon plates, and several camera obsecura.

5. Messrs. W. & F. Langenheim: Panorama of Philadelphia and a view of Fairmont, near Philadelphia.  In both, several proofs upon paper, are brought together so as to form a panorama.  Talbotype.

6.  Mr. Lawrence, 151, Twenty-six portraits, among which six are representations of three persons from nature.

7.  Mr. J. G. Mayall, Philadelphia, 491; Seventy-two plates, among which is found Notre Dame, from M. Le Baron Gross.

8.  Messrs. Meade Brothers, N. Y., 109; Twenty-four frames containing nearly all single portraits upon plates, together with some groups.

9.  Mr. W. A. Pratt, Richmond, Va., 264; Three frames enclosing jointly twenty-six portraits upon plates.

10.  Mr. Jno. A. Whipple, Boston; 451: Five single portraits; three family groups, one of which has seven figures, another nine, and the last six, the whole upon plates.  A daguerreotype of the moon taken by means of the large telescope at the Cambridge observatory.

10.  Mr. J. H. Whitehurst, Norfolk, Va., 377: Twelve views upon plates, of the Niagara Falls, taken from nature, in Sept. 1850.

1852 January 6.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 6, 1852, Vol. XV, No. 72, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes by the mammoth sky-light.—Fontayn & Porter, No. 30 West Fourth street, between Main & Walnut,—are always fully prepared (rain or sunshine) to accommodate you with a Miniature in their unsurpassed style.

1855.  Cincinnati City Directory.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  Advertisements P. 76.

Fontaine’s Gallery Of Daguerreotype Portraits, And Family Groups, No. 6 West Fourth Street, Between Main and Walnut.

1855 January 20.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 20, 1855, Vol. X, No. 226, P. 2.

Now Look Out.  The following communication from Dr. Buchanan, of Cincinnati, to the New York Tribune, discloses the fact that the whole Rag Money system is in danger of being blown sky high by the magic power of Photography.—Counterfeiters will not be slow in availing themselves of the discovery, and then they will be able to deceive the very elect among the money changers.  Dr. Buchanan says:—

I have just witnessed some illustrations of the art of Photographic Counterfeiting, which I deem highly important, not only to bank officers, but to the public at large.  Mr. Fontayne, of this city, one of the best daguerreotypists in the world, has recently made several photographic copies of bank notes, which far surpass, in the perfection of their details, anything which has ever been done in the old way of counterfeiting.  When these photographs are carefully taken on proper bank note paper, they defy detection either by the naked eye or by microscopic inspection…

1855 January 31.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  January 31, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 36, Whole No. 1202, P. 1.

Same article.

1855 January 31.  Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  January 31, 1855, Vol. 21, No. 39, P. 2.

Bankers, Look Out.  Same article.

1855 February 8.  Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  February 8, 1855, Vol. 23, No. 6, P. 1

Photography in Counterfeiting.  Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.  Same article, expanded.

1856 May 29.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 29, 1856Vol. 10, No. 49, P. 1.

Ryder’s Photographs.—We called in at Ryder’s daguerrian rooms yesterday, when the first objects that caught our attention were four most admirable executed photographs, two of life size and two cabinet size.  They are certainly as fine specimens of the art as were ever exhibited in this city.  They were taken by Mr. Chas. Fontague, (sic.) whose services Mr. Ryder has lately secured.  Mr. F. is from Cincinnati, where his pictures have attracted general admiration.  He showed us a large collection of valuable photographs, among which were many portraits of distinguished personages, which have a very life-like appearance.  Among the rest were some beautiful scenes from nature, but the most remarkable of all was a collection of pictures taken from the ruins of Carthage, Thebes and Memphis, and other Egyptian and African ruins; besides these scenes from around Athens and Rome that are highly entertaining.  These should be framed and hung around the rooms for the benefit of the visitors, as they are not only well worth seeing but instructive.  Mr. Ryder has done well in thus associating with him in his business Mr. Fontague, (sic.)  and we feel confident that they cannot but be highly successful.  Their intention is to take photographs of all sizes.  We understand the smaller ones will be put at very reasonable prices and within the means of any one desirous of having a good picture taken.

1856 March 31.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  March 31, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 50, P. 1.

The name of the gentleman associated with Mr. Ryder in the Photograph business is Chas. Fontayne, instead of Fonyague, as we printed it on Saturday.  Mr. F. is the same person who photographed the bills of several of the Cincinnati banks so exactly that the officers of the banks could not distinguish between the imitations and the genuine ones.  We would again say that his pictures are highly worthy the attention of all interested in such matters.

1856 April 28.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 28, 1856, Vol XII, No. 102, P. 3.

Ryder is taking a great number of Ambrotypes in the very best style.  The Photographs of Mr. Fontayne now being taken at these rooms have not been surpassed in the West.  They compare favorably with the best now taken in New York, and colored or not, are beautiful representations of the human face.

1856 May 1.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 78, P. 2.

Photographs, of Every Style and Size, from Lockets to Life Size, Plain and Colored, at Ryder’s, over Merchants’ Bank.

Prof. Fontayne, late of the well known form of Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati, and the Pioneer Of The Photographic Art in that City, has charge of the Photographic Department.

His portraits are unequalled in this country.  Daguerreotypes Copied to any size, and Finished, in Oil or Water Colors, equal to the Finest Painting.

Lovers of Art are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from May 1 to September 30, 1856.

1856 May 2.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 2, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 106, P. 2.

Photographs, of Every Style and Size, from Lockets to Life Size, Plain and Colored, at Ryder’s, over Merchants’ Bank.

Prof. Fontayne, late of the well known form of Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati, and the Pioneer Of The Photographic Art in that City, has charge of the Photographic Department.

His portraits are unequalled in this country.  Daguerreotypes Copied to any size, and Finished, in Oil or Water Colors, equal to the Finest Painting.

Lovers of Art are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from May 1 to 26, 1856.

1856 May 15.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 15, 1856, Vol XII, No. 117, P. 3.

Ryder’s Ambrotypes.—The rooms of Mr. Ryder, the Daguerreotypist, over Merchants’ Bank, are becoming a resort for the beauty and fashion of the city.  As an artist, his success in securing good pictures has rarely been surpassed in this country.  The comparatively recent introduction of photography has not become familiar to the people, but those who have visited the exhibition of Mr. Fontayne’s photographs, will cheerfully testify to their admirable perfection and beauty.

1856 August 14.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 14, 1856, Vol. 11, No. 195, P. 3.

A beautiful photograph, from a splendid steel engraving, has just been taken by Mr. Fontayn, at Ryder’s Daguerrean Gallery, of “Evangeline,” one of the sweetest of all poetic creations.  The countenance of “Evangeline” is angelic in its simplicity and innocence, and perfectly charming in its beauty.  Mr. Fontayne has several of these pictures for sale; those who love the beautiful will not require an invitation to purchase after seeing the picture.

1856 August 27.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 27, 1856, Vol XII, No. 204, P. 3.

Miniature City Map.—Pierce & Co. have just published on a little sheet a very neat map engraved by Tibbitts, of this city.  We understand that a photograph was taken at Ryder’s by Prof. Fontayne, engraved and electrotyped and is furnished at five cents a sheet, or 75 cents the quire,  It will be found convenient for business  men and others, to inform their correspondents particularly as to the location of a residence or office.  It gives the names of the streets, designates the wards and shows the different lines of the railroads meeting in the city.

1857 August 29.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 208, P. 3.

Mr. Fontayne, with Mr. Ryder, has taken several “star” pictures of residences about town—among them, that of Mr. Price, on Euclid street.  It is a splendid picture; and is an excellent method, for those who feel disposed, to secure pleasant remembrances of the “homestead.”

1859 July 28.  Railroad Record and Journal of Commerce, Banking, Manufactures and Statist..  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 28, 1859, P. 270.

Fontayne’s Telesmatic Photograph.  In the short notice which we gave of this “magical light-writer” last week, we had only time and space to say that it would print from 3.000 to 4,000 perfect photographs in an hour.  This, we then thought, was sufficiently marvelous to be believed by only a few of the most credulous.  Since then we have become better acquainted with the capacities of the inventor and his machine, and we have no hestitation in saying that it can be made to far surpass even these marvelous figures.

Photographers have been able, for some years, to make paper exceedingly sensitive to the influence of reflected light; and one great difficulty with many of them, has been to so retard this sensitiveness, as that they could admit the rays of light, and instantly shut them out, without spoiling their paper.

This waste of paper, too, has been another serious objection, and has kept the price of photographs ranging at high rates.

These difficulties Mr. Fontayne has been facing for years, earnestly working against them, and such has been his success, that his pictures have stood first wherever they have been presented.

Being cast upon what many supposed his death-bed, about the first of this year, he had time sufficient to classify his experiments, to theoretically meet his difficulties, and discuss them as they seemed to be presented.

The results wa have already given, and, in reviewing the subject, we find that he makes the paper, upon which the picture is to be produced, exceedingly sensitive.  This he dries, and places upon a cylinder in a dark case, having apparatus on the exterior by which the cylinder can be rotated.  In the top of this case is an orifice through which the light can be admitted; and underneath this is the negative, so adjusted that it can be made to touch the paper, and leave it similar to the fly in a printing machine.  Over this orifice and negative, is mounted a large condensing lens, of such power that a most intense light can be projected through the negative upon the paper beneath.  But to prevent any action of the light, except as wanted, this orifice is closed by a slide which is adjusted in a frame, and so operated by coil springs, that his motion is instantaneous, and the orifice is opened and closed as instantaneously as the contraction of a coil spring can produce action.  By means of connecting levers and cams, one operator can rotate the cylinder, cause the slides to move together in such a manner, that with one negative, one hundred flashes of light may be admitted per minute, and thus over 6,000 pictures may be given in one hour.  But the same machine will admit as many as ten small negative , all operated at the same time, and only requiring more paper.

His improvements also extend to the manner of toneing (sic.) up these impressions afterward; for the paper, on being removed from the cylinder, is as white as when rolled upon it; but the governor of the light is not mistaken.  The invention is truly a remarkable one, and will introduce some new flashes in photography.—Scientific Artisan.

1859 September 10.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 18, P. 3.

If any one wishes to run his face, Cincinnati furnishes as progressive Photographers as can be found anywhere.  The walls of the room devoted to the fine arts prove that.  We do not see, however, specimens of the recent wonderful discovery of Fontayne, of this city, by which he can print fifteen thousand impressions of a picture in an hour.  Fontayne’s Telesmatic Photographs make eastern artists say, “That Queen City is a great place.” 

1859 September 22.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  September 22, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 2,069, P. 1.

Patents week ending September 20, 1859.  Chas. Fontayne, of Cincinnati, O.—For photographic printing machine No. 25, 540.

1859 September 28.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 28, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 1.

Patens To Ohio Inventors.  The following is the list of patents issued to Ohio inventors, from the United States Patent-office, for the week ending September 20, 1859, each bearing that date…

Charles Fontayne, of Cincinnati, Ohio—For Photographic printing machine.  [No. 25, 540]

1859 September 30.  Dayton Daily Empire.  (Dayton, Ohio.)  September 30, 1859, Vol. 10, 10 217, P. 2.

Patens To Ohio Inventors.  The following is the list of patents issued to Ohio inventors, from the United States Patent-office, for the week ending September 20, 1859, each bearing that date…

Charles Fontayne, of Cincinnati, Ohio—For Photographic printing machine.  [No. 25, 540]

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Folger, Thomas G.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856-1857       142 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1856 December 6.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 6, 1856, No. 10,418, P. 2.

Beautiful Pictures.  Next to a beautiful woman we admire beautiful pictures.  These may be seen, brought to the highest perfection the Camera can attain, at Folger & Co.’s Daguerrian Gallery, over the Propeller Printing Office, No. 142 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 12, 1856.

1856 December 23.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 6, 1856, No. 10,422, P. 2.

Splendid Daguerreotypes for Christmas and New Year’s presents taken at Folger & Co.’s Gallery, over the Propeller Printing Office, No. 142 Washington street.

1856 January 15.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.), January 15, 1856, No. 13, P. 4.

“A Single Ray Of Sunshine” will do for poetry, but a full supply is necessary to produce a faithful and vivid daguerreotype.  Take advantage, therefore, of the present season, and call upon Messrs. Folger & Co., No. 142 Washington street, over the well known Propeller Printing office.

1856 February 25.  Boston Daily Ledger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.), February 25, 1856, No. 47, P. 4.

A Good Likeness for the small sum of twenty-five cents.  This is an excellent season to have the likeness of yourself and relatives daguerreotyped, which will become grateful souvenirs in the future.  Call on Folger & Co., over the Propeller Printing Office, 142 Washington street.  They are the most successful artist in this department of scientific art.

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