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Galpin, Sherman S.

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1848-1849       54 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

1849-1854       Address Unknown, New Haven, Connecticut.[1]

1849 February 17.  Columbian Register.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 17, 1849, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1891, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Sherman S. Galpin, Operator in Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Likenesses taken in the best manner, and put up in neat fancy cases, at $1 each. 

N. B.—The subscriber takes this opportunity to inform the citizens of New Haven and vicinity, that he is now prepared to give lessons in the art of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.  To any who may favor him with their patronage, instructions will be given in the art on the favorable terms.  No. 54 Church st., New Haven.  Dec, 21, 1848.

Advertisement was recorded six times between February 17 to December 8, 1849.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

Galleher, S. A.

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1859-1860       Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the South East Corner Public Square, Dallas, Texas.

1859 June 29.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 2.

Now is the time!  Pictures!  Pictures!!  Pictures!!!  I would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas, and the country around, that I have taken Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the south east corner Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, put up in all the different styles of the day,

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens; and to those wishing work done, satisfaction guaranteed.  Price of Pictures, from $1.50 up, owing to quality of case.  I will remain only a short time.  S. A. Galleher, Artist.  June 25, 1859.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 20, 1859.

1859 June 29.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes &c.—We take pleasure in calling attention to the card of Mr. Gallaher, artist, in to-day’s paper, whose excellent gallery of pictures has been the attraction for the last few days.  Mr. Gallaher, is a first rate artist, and those who wish to “secure the shadow, ere the substance fades,” would do well to give him a call.  He is not only expeditious in his work, but does it up in the most approved and finished style.

1859 July 27.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  July27, 1859, Vol. 8, No. 4, Whole No 368, P. 2.

Huray for Huray!  Great Excitement in the political world of Texas!  Dick Runnels Gov., and who cares!!!  Galleher’s Ambrotype Rooms will be open again on Monday the first day of August for ten days longer, where he may be found, ready and pleased to wait upon any who may favor him with a call, and want a good picture taken.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 10, 1859.

1860 February 1.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  February 1, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 31, Whole No. 395, P. 2.

Oh! Yes, Oh! Yes.  Come Into Court!  Now Is Your Time To Secure the Shadow, ere the Substance Fade.  I Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas and the surrounding country, that I have taken rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s new brick building, on the South-east corner of the Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, &c., Put up in all the latest styles and improvements of the present day.  Having just received an assortment of fresh chemicals and stock.  I feel no hesitation in saying that I will take as good if not better pictures than were ever taken here before.

What is more highly appreciated than a good likeness of the exact features of a far-off or forever departed friend or relative?

All are invited to call and examine my specimens and to those wishing work done, satisfaction will be given.  Prices reasonable, to suit the hard times.  S. A. Galleher, Artist.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to 15, 1860.

Gale, Alvin D.  

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1847                Wyman’s Building, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1846 December 4.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  December 4, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 3.

Published At The City Clerk’s Office, Thursday Morning, Dec. 3, 1846…Alvin D. Gale and Amanda Hoyt;

1846 December 25.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  December 25, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 5, P. 3.

Married…In this city, Dec. 20, by Rev. Mr. Springer, Mr. Alvin D. Gale to Miss Amanda Hoyt…

1848 August 18.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 18, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 39, P. 3.

List Of Letters remaining in the LOWELL Post Office, August 15th, 1848…Gale, Alvin D.[1]

[1] Possibly A. D. Gale

Gale, A. D.

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1850                Room at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Camden, South Carolina.

1850                Rooms in Moses’ New Building, Sumterville, South Carolina.

1851                235 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.[1]

1851                Rooms formerly occupied by Dr. J. E. Muse, Darlington, South Carolina.

1851                rooms over Freeman & Roberts’ Carriage Repository, Macon, Georgia.

1850 March 15.  The Camden Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  March 15, 1850, Vol. 11, No. 21, P. 3.

Photographic Likenesses, By A. D. Gale, Taken at the Odd Fellows’ Hall in from two to five seconds.  All those desirous of preserving an accurate likeness for the future reference would do well to embrace the opportunity.  Parents would, especially, do well to have their children taken, as even a day may deprive them of so valuable a memento in after life. March 15.

Advertisement ran from March 15 to April 16, 1850.

1850 March 26.  The Camden Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  March 26, 1850, Vol. 11, No. 24, P. 2.

Photographic Likenesses.  Those of our citizens who desire a likeness “as is” a likeness, would do well to give Mr. Gale a call at his Daguerrean Gallery, Odd Fellows’ Hall.  His pictures will bear inscription, and “speak for themselves.”

1850 May 3.  The Camden Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  May 3, 1850, Vol. 11, No. 35, P. 3.

The Last Week.  The Subscriber respectfully announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Camden and vicinity, that he will not remain longer than next week.—Those wishing pictures will please call as early as practicable.  A. D. Gale.

Advertisement ran on May 3 & 7, 1851.

1850 June 26.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  June 26, 1849, Vol. IV, No. 35, P. 3.

Photographic Likenesses!  Gallery in Moses’ New Building.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Sumterville and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery at the above place.

Having had a practical experience of about six years in some of the best rooms in the Eastern cities, and having during that time enjoyed a professional intimacy with some of the most celebrated and successful operators in the country, and having been thereby enabled to avail himself of the new discoveries and improvements in the art that have from time to time been made, he feels that he thus presents no ordinary claim to the confidence of the public.

He does not, however, rely upon these circumstances merely (advantages though they be) to secure patronage, but respectfully invites attention to his specimens as the best evidence of his skill.  His pictures will speak for themselves.  He holds it to be but a low qualification of the artist, to be able to produce good likenesses only.  The perfection of the art consists in imparting to the likeness the color and expression of life.

Pictures of all sizes taken, from those suitable for rings and lockets up to large family groups.  Having a large Camera, he is enabled to copy full-size picture, paintings, and statuary, as well as residences and landscapes.  Children taken almost instantaneously.  A clear day should be selected.  As the impression depends much on the color of the dress, black or dark dresses are recommended to ladies as preferable, though not essential.  All pictures from his Gallery warranted not to fade.  A good assortment of lockets on hand.

Ladies and gentlemen, please call and examine for yourselves.

Rooms open from 8 a. m. to 6 p.m.  Instructions given in the art, and superior Apparatus furnished.  A. D. Gale, Artist. 

1851 March 5.  The Darlington Flag.  (Darlington, South Carolina.)  March 5, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the citizens of Darlington District, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the office formerly occupied by Dr. J. E. Muse, where he is prepared to accommodate all persons who may desire accurate likenesses of themselves and friends.  He has had nine years experience in the business and warrants perfect satisfaction.  He has been especially successful in taking the pictures of small children.  He will remain in Darlington only for a short time.  A. D. Gale.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to April 9, 1851.

1851 April 23.  The Darlington Flag.  (Darlington, South Carolina.)  April 23, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 2.

“Pictures.”  We are requested by Mr. Gale to state that he will leave Darlington in a few days; those who have not had themselves “put in a frame,” had better be in a hurry.  Mr. G. has had great success in Darington, and given, we believe, general satisfaction.

1851 June 7.  The Georgia Citizen.  (Macon, Georgis.)  June 7, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 10, P. 3.

Gale’s New Daguerrean Gallery.  The undersigned, who has been engaged for nearly ten years, and who has recently been operating for Mr. Cook, in Charleston, has taken the rooms over Freeman & Roberts’ Carriage Repository, fitted them up with Sky Lights and every other convenience for his business.

He is prepared to take correct and faithful Likenesses of single persons, families or groups, at the shortest notice, and in the very best style.

Children of any age taken in from two to five seconds.  Likenesses warranted, and complexion perfectly natural.  A. D. Gale. 

Advertisement ran from June 7 to October 4, 1851.

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940.  At George Smith Cook’s (early 1851).

Gaige, George Preserved

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1854-1856       369 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854 August.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1854 Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 256.

Mr. Gaige has opened an elegant suite of photographic rooms at 369 Broadway N. Y.  This young artist is a regular graduate of the Daguerrean College, which has been for years under the Presidency of M. B. Brady, Esq., we all know has retained constantly the most skillful and learned professors in the art, and to say this, is to say sufficient to give confidence in his skill and taste as an artist; but we can say more; we have been personally acquainted with Mr. Gaige for some years, and we do him not more than justice in saying that as a gentleman and a daguerrean artist we place him in the front rank, and we are very much mistaken if, before the end of the year, he does not become captain.  He certainly is an artist of high promise, and we sincerely trust that his present enterprise may be as successful and permanent as his most sanguine expectations could desire.

1855 June 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 20, 1855, Whole No. 6872, P. 11.

To Daguerreotypist.—Wanted.—A Competent person who understands the above business in all its branches will hear of a permanent situation by applying to P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

1855 July 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 27, 1855, Whole No. 6908, P. 5.

A Rare Chance—For Sale, The Well Known and long established photograph and daguerreotype establishment. No. 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon.  This gallery, including all the specimens, fixtures, &c. is now offered for sale; is doing a good business, and is one of the best stands on Broadway.  For further particulars inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to 31, 1855.

1855 August 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1855, Whole No. 6927, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs and Stereoscopes.—Marcus A. O’Brien, so long and favorably known as principal operator in one of the oldest galleries in the city, would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken the first class establishment known as Gaige’s International Daguerrean Gallery, 369 Broadway, first door above Taylor’s saloon.  Photographs, from cabinet to life size, taken less than at any other establishment in the city.  Daguerreotypes, photographs and stereoscopes taken in all kinds of weather.

1855 September 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 17, 1855, Whole No. 6960, P. 7.

For Sale—The Long Established Daguerreotype and photographic gallery, 369 Broadway.  This is a rare chance for anyone wishing to engage in the above businesses, as it is one of the best locations in the city, being next door to Taylor’s saloon.  Inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

Advertisement was recorded on September 17 & 25, 1855

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Gaige—Another artist, another excellent gallery. The ambrotypes are fair, but susceptible of improvement. We were much pleased with the daguerreotypes. The photographs lack depth of tone.

1856 April 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 11, 1856, Whole No. 7165, P. 7.

For Sale.—The Well Known Daguerrean gallery, 369 Broadway.  This is a rare chance for any one wishing to engage in the above business, as it is one of the best locations in the city.  Inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon.

1856 September 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 19, 1856, Whole No. 7325, P. 2.

List Of Letters remaining in the New York City Post Office.  Friday Sept. 19, 1856.

P. Gaige.

1856 November 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 1, 1856, Whole No. 7368, P. 6.

If Henry C. Hamilton Is In This City, He Will confer a favor by calling on P. Gaige, daguerreotypist, 369 Broadway.

Gaige, A. G.

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1856-1858       Jefferson Street, Between Third and Fourth, Burlington, Iowa.

1856 June 25.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 25, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 3.

Gaige[1] & Fields.  Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, over Criswell & Hillhouse Store, Jefferson Street, Burlington.  Mr. Fields has the pleasure of announcing that he has associated with him, Mr. Gaige, for six years an operator in Brady’s celebrated Gallery, New York.  He therefore ventures to promise his customers Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, in the highest style of the art, with all recent improvements which have brought the art so near a state of perfection.

He is confident the specimens on exhibition at his rooms—and all are cordially invited to examine them—will bear a comparison with the finest pictures from the best New York Galleries, or from any other point, no matter where.  And as he does not wish the public to take this on trust, he hopes they will come and see.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to any desired size and colored to equal the finest oil paintings.  Likenesses of deceased persons also taken.

Remember the place, Jefferson st., between Third and Fourth, opposite Barret House.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between June 25 to November 5, 1856.

1856 November 12.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  November 12, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 3.

Colored Photographs.  A. G. Gaige would inform the citizens of Burlington that in addition to the many superior specimens of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes now in his Gallery, he has some elaborately colored Photographs, which he does not hesitate to offer as equal, in brilliancy of tone and naturalness of effect, to any Eastern efforts.

I would particularly call attention of the citizens to this department of the Photographic art, as the present opportunity afforded by Mr. Geo. Winter—the Artist’s visit to Burlington offers facilities of getting up artistic efforts of this character not hitherto enjoyed.

Mr. Winter’s experienced pencil is a guarantee in assuring the public that those who wish to avail themselves of this interesting art, will be enabled to secure a finished production.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased relatives, can have them transferred, and colored Photographs produced from them and enlarged to any size At the Gallery also, new specimens of Ambrotypes colored in a superior style.

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 12 to December 31, 1856.

1857 May 6.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  May 6, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 25, P. 3.

Go And See It.—Gaige’s Daguerrean Gallery contains a great number of fine pictures, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., of distinguished Statesmen, Artists, Divines, &c., who have a national or world-wide reputation.  He also has most excelle3nt pictures of our own citizens of all grades and classes, Politicians, Divines, Bankers, Merchants, Mechanics, etc., etc., which are hung upon his walls, and which one might look at for hours with pleasure.  The Ambrotypes and Photographs are fully equal to any we ever saw, and are well worth a visit, showing the progress which has been made in this direction.

1857 June 10.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 10, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 30, P. 3.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail.  May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 10 & July 1, 1857.

1858 January 1.  Daily Iowa State Gazette.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 155, P. 1.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail.  May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to February 14, 1858.

1858 June 27.  Daily Iowa State Gazette.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 27, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 306, P. 2.

Burlington Picture Gallery.  Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, Over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store.  The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures of all kinds, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits.  Also leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great care taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. m. to 1 P. M.  L. D. Campbell.

1858 July 14.  Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  July 14, 1858, Vol 21, No. 52, P. 3.

Burlington Picture Gallery.  Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store.  The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures in all kinds of weather, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits.  Also Leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great car taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.  L. D. Campbell.  june 27.

Advertisement ran on July 14, and August 25, 1858. 

[1] There seems to be some confusion—A. G. Gaige is not listed in the New York City Directories.  George Preserved Gaige is recorded in the directories and is recorded in the New York city newspapers as having worked for Brady.

Gage, Franklin Benjamin

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

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

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

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

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

Picture taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.

Perfect likenesses warranted in all cases or no charge.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 25 to December 18, 1852.

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

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

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

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

Air:—Things that I don’t like to see.

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

And wanted to see something funny or new,

I went to my cousins Maria and Jane,

To Visit the Daguerreotype Rooms on the Plain. 

I merely went in just to make a short call

And look at the pictures that hung on the wall.

But I saw just as soon as I entered the door

I had never seen pictures more perfect before.

For there was Estella, Adelia, and Jane,

And I never saw pictures so rich or so plain;

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

I declare they all look just as natural as life.

There were multitudes more both in cases and frames

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

I though every one looked the nicest and best

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

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

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

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

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

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

In less than a moment my likeness was caught.

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

To sit for my picture was nothing but fun.

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

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

Since this is so perfect, I must have another,

To get to the West to my sister and brother.

And then I must have another to send—

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

And now if the people will hear my advice,

I freely will give it without money or price:

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

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

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

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

He can take them as well whether cloudy of fair.

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

He’s using a splendid new German Machine.

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

If any should wish to acquire this great Art.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 30 to June 18, 1853.

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

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

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

Sign Stolen.  Look Out for Rogues. 

The ancient Sign of the “Old Daguerrean”

No More at E. Hall’s store { ? ]

For some rascally rogues, the other night,

Took it down and carried it out of sight.

Perhaps it was done from spite and spleen,

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

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

Their labor of love was all in vain,

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

And the people will come, as they can before,

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

With Pictures to suit from one dollar to four,

He sells them some days by the dozen or score,

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

Tell the world what the “Old Daguerrean is about.

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

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

And the pictures he takes will plainly attest,

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

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 2, 1853.

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1853.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 8 to December 3, 1853.

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

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

Forward Your Faces.

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

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

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

Wonderful Invention.  Patent Stereoscopic or Statuary Daguerrean Gallery.

Since new things arise in these wonderful times,

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

Having nothing to do one bright afternoon,

I dropped into Gage’s Daguerrean Saloon.

And saw an invention so wonderous and new,

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

Two pictures are taken of one person’s face,

And carefully finished and put in a case,

And two lenses before them are placed with precision.

To produce what is called “binocular vision”:

And when you look in through those lenses so blue,

What a wonderful sight rises up to your view!

There the person stands in the blue atmosphere,

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

Every thread of the dress a very wrinkle is there.

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

And you look till the sight all your sences mislead.

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

“Tis the strangest invention there is in these times,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 14 to March 18, 1854.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 2, 1854,

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

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

Daguerreotypes.

1st,, E. Perry, Danville,                      1.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 31 to July 28, 1855.

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 25 to October 27, 1855.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 17, 1855

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

The Old Daguerrean.

Since the sleighing

Is so splendid,

And may soon be

Quite suspended,

Come up beaux and

Belles together,

Get your pictures

This fine weather.

Come good father

And fond mother,

Come with sister

And with brother;

Ere with palsy

Ye be shaken,

Come to Gage’s

And be taken!

Whether fleshy

Lean or Sharky,

Come up white folks

Come up darkey;

Both for ugly

Folks, and clever.

Gage takes pictures

Better’n ever.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to April 12, 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

Have you heard what all the rage is? 

‘Tis the Ambrotypes at Gages;

Pictures that are called by sages

The greatest wonder of modern ages.

To The Ladies.

Having lately enlarged my Gallery, and

fitted up a Reception Room in magnificent style,

the ladies will now find it pleasant to call and look

at the pictures.  I would also remind them that

Queer old maids that’s cross and fretty

And young girls intensely pretty,

Wearing curls extremely jetty,

Will be very sure to get a

Capital Ambrotype at Gage’s.

About Babies.

Certain days will be mostly devoted to

taking pictures of babies of all styles

and qualities, such as

Babies little and babies bigger,

Babies that can squall with vigor,

Babies that cut quite a figure,

And all sorts, from white to nigger.

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

To The Gentlemen.

The Gentlemen will not be sent away empty,

as I am better than ever before prepared

To Extract

Men of wealth, and men of Fashion.

Men that sometimes get in passion

Men that put all sorts of trash on,

And in fact,

Any one brings the cash on!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 16 to November 8, 1856.

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

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

Miscellaneous Articles…

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

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

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

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

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

Gage’s Farwell.

Gage Is Going To Leave

These ‘ere frosty diggings,

And take no more pictures

Over Hall & Higgins’:

For he’s bound to flourish

In some Western city

Where the wintery weather

Aint so cold and gritty.

Therefore all ye people

Take this little warning:

Gage is going early

Some bright pleasant morning,

And if you want pictures

That beat all the nation;

Shun that little word

Called procrastination.

For a few weeks longer,

In all kinds of weather,

Gage will take the beaux and

Laughing belles together.

So bring your faces

And don’t stand a-croaking,

Gage means what is written

Without any joking!

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

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

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

1st premium on Ambrotypes,             $3.00  

1st       “            Photographs,             $2.00

1st       “            Colortypes,               $2.00

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

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

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

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

At Bradford Fair, Mr. Gage drew

1st Premium on Ambrotypes  $3.00

1st Premium on Photographs  $2.00

1st Premium on Colorotypes  $2.00  

At Caledonia Fair,

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, &c.            $2.00

(From the People’s Journal,)

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

(From the White Mountain Banner.)

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

(From the Caledonian.)

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 4 to 25, 1857.

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

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

How swiftly the moment of life hurry on,

Nor slow forth, nor slow on.

But swift as the tide of a swift rushing river

They flow forth & flow on,

Towards that dark, solemn land, where the

Footsteps of man

Never go forth, nor go on—

& so forth, & so on.

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

As you row forth, & row on.

Have thy likenesses preserved in a case or a frame

To show forth & show on.

When thy form lieth cold in that land where no flowers

Ever grow forth, or grow on—

& so forth & so on.

Then take my advice, oh! Ye pictureless tribe!

Good advice as I know on;

With some “rocks” in your pockets, go forth

From your homes

Just go forth, & go on.

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

With a good healthy glow on,

& so forth, & so on.

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

Or snow forth or snow on:

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

& blow forth & blow on.

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

When you go forth & so on.

To show forth & show on—

& so forth & so on.

Our Ambrotype pictures are greatly improved,

As we go forth, & go on.

Until they surpass everything in the world

That we hear on, or know on:

And our prices of late we have greatly reduced,

As we show forth & show on,

& so forth & so on.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 18, 1857.

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 20 to 27, 1857.

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

Get The Best Ambrotypes. 

Get The Best Photographs. 

Get The Best Likenesses

Of You selves,

Your Wives,

Your Children &

Your Friends.

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

Advertisement ran from September 5 to November 14, 1857.

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

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

Miscellaneous Articles…

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

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

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

Then bring your sons

(As our cheap machine runs

Only three weeks from date,)

And take out your daughters

And trot out your quarters

Before its too late.

Johnsbury, Nov. 12, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 13 to August 7, 1858.

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

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

Premiums…Miscellaneous Articles…

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

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

Ten Reasons Why Daguerreotypes are Better than Ambrottypes.

They are more beautiful.

They are more lasting/

They are more life-like.

Not so liable to break.

Not liable to spot.

They never crack.

They never peal.

They never turn yellow.

The people are better pleased with them.

The public desire a return to the old favorite.

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

Advertisement ran from November 13 to December 25, 1858.

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

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

Jacob And Rachel.  (A New Translation.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran on January 29 & February 5, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 3, 1859.

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

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

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

Selling Out at Cost.  Cheap Ambrotypes

Twenty-five cents a pop,

Over to Gage’s shop;

Popping ‘em fast as he can,

Woman, baby and man:

Making a regular rout,

Cleaning the Old Stock out,

For twenty-five cents a crack,

At either your face or back.

Short is the day of Grace,

Shave and forward your face,

Deborah, Jack and Nance,

Our you, will lose the chance:

The chance of getting a pop

For a Quarter, at Gage’s shop,

For when the old stock is through,

Higher the price of the new.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 30, 1859.

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

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

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

I have a treasure in the blue Beyound!

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

And all my dearest hopes have passed away

Seeking my treasures in that viewless clime.

I shall lay by my staff some Autumn day.

And pass into the blue Beyond!

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

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Furt, Mr.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia.

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

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

But its fragrance and beauty we will not forget,

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

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

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

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

Then let us secure, of the worshipped ones all,

What science can save from the ruins of death.”

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

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

Furnald, David O.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 2 to October 9, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 28, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Republican Vote For Ward Officers.  Ward 3.

Frank A. Brown, Alderman  246.

David O. Furnald, Selectman 258.

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

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

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

Remember the place, No. 85 Elm street.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 10 to November 11, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Funk, Nichols

Daguerreotypes, ,

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 19 to 21, 1845.

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 26 to 28, 1845.

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

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