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Davis, John J. P.

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1845-1850       34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]                       

1850-1854       257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1847 February 19.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 19, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 305, P. 2.

Prices Reduced.—Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at No. 34 Tremont Row, for 1,25—also large assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets for sale cheap.

Advertisement ran from February 19 to May 1, 1847.

1847 March 16.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 16, 1847, N. P.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at W. P. Davis’s Gallery, No. 31 Tremont Row, Boston [sic] (J. J. P. Davis’s Gallery, No. 34 Tremont Row, Boston) Large assortment of gold and plated Lockets constantly on hand.  All materials used in the art for sale, and instructions given.  Pictures taken in any weather

Advertisement ran on March 16, 1847.

1847 March 17.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 17, 1847, N. P.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at (J. J. P. Davis’s Gallery, No. 34 Tremont Row, Boston) Large assortment of gold and plated Lockets constantly on hand.  All materials used in the art for sale, and instructions given.  Pictures taken in any weather.

Advertisement ran on March 16, 1847 to March 20, 1848.

1847 May 3.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1847, Vol. 3, No. 366, P. 2.

Prices Reduced.—Daguerreotype Miniatures, beautifully executed at John J. P. Davis’ Gallery, No. 34 Tremont Row,—Also a large assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets for sale cheap.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to May 31, 1847.

1848 August 26.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1848, N. P.

Notice.  Copartnership Dissolved.  Whereas William A. Perry, recently a partner in the firm of J. Davis & Co. has signified his intention of leaving the firm by word and act.  I hereby caution all persons from trusting said W. A. Perry on account of the firm, as no debts will be settled of his contracting, by me.  J. J, P. Davis, 34 Tremont Row. 

1849 November 5.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 5, 1849, N. P.

Removal.  J. J. P. Davis & Co. Have removed from No. 34 Tremont Row, to No. 257 Washington street.  They have a splendid suit of rooms, fitted up expressly for the Daguerreotype Business.  Their Pictures are not to be surpassed.  Those in want will do well to call before sitting elsewhere.      

Advertisement ran from November 5, 1849 to February 8, 1850.

1849 November 19.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 19,1849, N. P.  

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Davis & Co., who have recently removed from Tremont Row to 257 Washington street, have long enjoyed an excellent reputation in their line of business, and their new rooms give them much greater facilities than heretofore.

1849 December 21.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 21, 1849, N. P.

Christmas Presents…For Superior daguerreotypes to Whipple; to Southworth & Hawes; to Davis; to Jones; to Chase and some few others…

1850.  The Massachusetts State Record and Year Book of General Information.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Vol. IV, P. 8. 

J. J. P. Davis & Co. Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 257 Washington Street, Boston.

1850-1851.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)   P.43.  Published by George Adams, 1850.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston

1851 The Massachusetts State Record and Year Book of General Information. Volume 4,Page 8.

J. J. P. Davis & Co. Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 247 Washington Street, Boston.

1852 March.  The Photographic Art Journal.  March 1852, Vol. 3, P. 195

Messrs. Davis & Perry have opened rooms at 257 Washington street, Boston, that are said to be truly magnificent.  We are well acquainted with Mr. Perry, and  know him to be one of the best Daguerreotypist in the United States.  He has a fine taste, excellent judgement in his art, and executes admirable pictures.  He will undoubtedly command a large share of the patronage of so critical a city as Boston.

1852 May 1.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1, 1852, Vol. 1, No. P. 32.

Wm. Perry, has in connection with a Mr. Davis, opened rooms in the city of Boston.

1851-1852.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 27.  Published by George Adams, 1851.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston

1851-1852.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 27.  Published by George Adams, 1851.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston.

1852-1853.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)   P. 35.  Published by George Adams, 1852.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston.

1852 March.  The Photographic Art Journal.  March 1852, P. 195

Messrs. Davis & Perry have opened rooms at 257 Washington street, Boston, that are said to be truly magnificent.  We are well acquainted with Mr. Perry, and  know him to be one of the best Daguerreotypist in the United States.  He has a fine taste, excellent judgement in his art, and executes admirable pictures.  He will undoubtedly command a large share of the patronage of so critical a city as Boston.

1852 May 1.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1, 1852, P. 32.

Wm. Perry, has in connection with a Mr. Davis, opened rooms in the city of Boston.

1853, Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 33.  Published by George Adams, 1853.

J. J. P. Davis, Daguerreotype Gallery, 257 Washington Street, Boston.

Miniature copies from Paintings, Statuary, and every thing appertaining to the Daguerreotype Art, taken at this Establishment, on reasonable terms, and warranted not to be surpassed.

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

Davis, Henry

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1851                Rooms at the Court House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1851-1855       Over Mr. Beall’s Drug Store, Cadiz, Ohio.

1855-1857       West Wing of the Mansion House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1857-1859       Opposite the Mansion House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1851 April 16.  The Cadiz Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 16, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 1, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken.  Rooms at the Court House.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from April 16 to May 21, 1851.

1851 May 28.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  May 28, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken.  Rooms at the Court House.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 18, 1851.

1851 June 4.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  June 4, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 8, P. 2.

Should any of our readers wish a correct likeness of either themselves or friends, we advise them to call on Mr. Davis, who has taken rooms in the Court House.  He takes good pictures.

1851 June 25.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  June 4, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 11, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken, in the handsomest styles and most reasonable terms.

I have lately Removed to the room immediately under the Republican Printing Office, and over Mr. Beall’s Drug Store, where I will be happy to accommodate my friends, and the public generally.  ap. 19.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to August 13, 1851.

1851 August 20.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 20, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 19, P. 2.

“Oh, wa’d some power the gifte cie us, To see ourselves as others see us!”  Price Reduced! Quick Sales and Small Profit our Motto.  Hit hereto Daguerreotypes have been raised above the reach of many, by the high price at which they were sold, and to bring them within the reach of all, I have concluded to reduce the price.  I will now fit up Likenesses in good style at a reduced price.

Come one come all, “secure the shadow ere the substance fade.”

“Come on, then,

And come when you will,

A perfect likeness you’ll have

If you only sit still.”

Rooms above Beall’s Drug Store.  H. Davis

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1851.

1851 October 29.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) October 29, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 29, P. 2.

H. Davis, Daguerrean Artist.  Rooms Over Beall’s Drug Store. 

Advertisement ran from October 29, 1851 to March 17, 1852.

1851 November 5.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) November 5, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 30, P. 2.

Do you want a first rate likeness of either yourself or any member of your family?  If so, remember that Davis is the man that can do such things up right.  He will not charge you more than two dollars, and the time may come when you would freely give fifty dollars for a correct likeness of your friends.  So then while they are living and in the bloom of health, secure a perfect picture by calling on Mr. Davis immediately.  His rooms are over Beall’s Drug Store, where specimens may be seen, as also at this office.

1852 August 25.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 25, 1852, Vol. 18, No. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Davis has returned to Cadiz, where he intends remaining permanently; and grateful for the liberal patronage extended to him since his return, begs leave to inform the public that he is prepared to take Likenesses in the best and most improved style.

He has discovered a process of taking Likenesses, which obviates that dark shading on one side of the face, so unnatural and foreign to good taste, and distributes the light evenly all over the whole face, and entire person, giving a roundness to the features and a beauty to the expression, not seen in the dark shaded pictures.

He also calls attention to a new mode of taking Likenesses, which gives the picture a rich appearance.  The back ground being of an ivory whiteness, the picture has a prominence and relief that is at once beautiful and commanding.

He is prepared to take Likenesses in groups or singly, of aged persons, or of small children, in all kinds of weather: put up in fancy or plain cases, in lockets, breast pins, or finger-rings: and be the Likeness ever so small, it is as perfect as when on a large scale.  He takes pleasure in inviting all persons to come and examine his specimens, whether they wish Likenesses or not, all shall be made welcome.  Rooms—under the Republican office. 

Advertisement ran from August 25 to September 15, 1852

1852 October 20.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) October 20, 1852, Vol. 19, No. 26, P. 1.

Report of the premiums at the 6th Annual Fair of Harrison County Agricultural Society, held in Cadiz on the 7th and 8th of the 10th month, 1852….

Best Daguerreotype Likeness, H. Davis .50

1854 January 11.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  January 11, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 37, P. 4.

Transparent Back-ground.  Daguerreotypes taken with the transparent back-ground are unequaled, if softness is desired.

This back-ground throws the image out in Bold relief and renders the surface of the plate invisible.

Daguerreotypes are still taken for one dollar at the room of H. Davis.    October 26, ’53.

Advertisement ran from January 11 to February 1, 1854.

1854 February 1.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  February 1, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 40, P. 3.

H. Davis, Daguerreotypist, Above Beall’s Drug Store. 

Advertisement ran from February 1 to August 16, 1854.

1854 August 16.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 16, 1854, Vol. 21, No. 15, P. 3.

New and Splendid assortment of Daguerreotype Stock just received.  Including all sizes and kinds from common to fancy.  Different taste may be gratified on the most reasonable terms, call and examine them.  August 16, 1854.     H. Davis

Advertisement ran from August 16, 1854 to October 24, 1855.

1855 July 11.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  July 11, 1855, Vol. 22, No. 11, P. 3.

Something New.  Stereoscopes may be obtained at Davis’ Daguerrean Rooms.  The advantage of this mode of arrangement in viewing likenesses over the ordinary one is great.

By looking through a lens at a picture, a rounded figure in all its proportions is seen, resembling a marble statue or wax figure.

Every one who has his Daguerreotype taken should have it put up in a stereoscope case.  Call and examine.        H. Davis.  July 4, 1855

Advertisement ran from July 11, to October 17, 1855

1855 October 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. 22, No. 26, P. 2.

Sky-Light H. Davis Has Recently A Daguerrean Sky-Light in the West Wing Of The “Mansion House.”  This Sky-Light gives unrivalled depth of tone; softness of light and shade; and perfection of drapery.  Pictures taken on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to please. 

Advertisement ran from October 24, 1855 to August 20, 1856.

1856 August 20.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 20, 1856, Vol. 23, No. 16, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Pictures on Glass are acknowledged Superior to Daguerreotypes.  H. Davis is taking first class pictures in this new mode.  Call and examine his specimens and get your likeness. 

Advertisement ran from August 20, 1856 to February 25, 1857.

1857 February 4.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  February 4, 1857, Vol. 23, No. 40, P. 2.

Attention!!  I Hereby Announce To The Public, that I am prepared to furnish good Ambrotype Likenesses for fifty cents and upwards.

Now is the time to get cheap and good pictures.  Call and examine my Specimens at the Mansion House.         H. Davis. 

Advertisement ran from February 4 to September 24, 1857.

1857 April 30.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.(Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 30, 1857, Vol. 23, No. 52, P. 2.

Cadiz Business Men.  Our readers who wish to make purchases in Cadiz, or have work done by the mechanics of the place, can find the cards of the following gentlemen in the Sentinel; all of whom we take great pleasure in recommending as good, clever fellows and upright dealers, as is proved by the fact of their patronizing their county papers in the way of advertising:—…Daguerrean Artist.—H. Davis.

1857 September 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 24, 1857, Vol. 24, No. 21, P. 2.

Removal.  Opposite the “Mansion House,” I have fitted up a large Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, and will furnish my customers with first class pictures with the latest improvements.

Ambrotypes, or pictures on glass, on patent leather, or on paper, which may be sent in letters to any distance without additional postage.  H. Davis.

1857 September 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 24, 1857, Vol. 24, No. 21, P. 2.

Removal.  Opposite the “Mansion House,” I have fitted up a large Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, and will furnish my customers with first class pictures with the latest improvements.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs, or pictures on glass, on patent leather, or on paper, which may be sent in letters to any distance without additional postage.  H. Davis. 

Advertisement ran from October 1, 1857 to February 10, 1858.

1858 April 21. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. 24, No. 49, P. 3.

Likenesses.  Put up in good style at Davis’ mammoth Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, from this date till after New Year’s day.

Remember that Davis took the first premium and was awarded two diplomas for best specimen of Likenesses at the Harrison county fair in 1857.  April 7, 1858.

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 21, 1858.

1858 April 28. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 28, 1858, Vol. 24, No. 51, P. 2.

Davis’s Photographic and Ambrotype Gallery.  Thankful for their liberal patronage hitherto; I now take the opportunity of announcing to the citizens of Cadiz and the surrounding Country, that I have just received a large assortment of Daguerrian Stock, and am prepared, by availing myself of the latest improvements, to take first class likenesses, and put them up in plain or fancy cases as the customer may wish, and that on the Most Favorable Terms.

Call and examine my specimens; they will speak for themselves; and convince you that for fineness, clearness ofcomplection [sic.] and brilliancy of drapery, they cannot be equaled.

Entire satisfaction will be given.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  The best time for taking the likenesses of infants, is between the hours of 10 A. M. and 3 P. M.  Persons having likenesses of deceased or absent friends, can have them copied, and greatly improved.  In taking a number of likenesses a liberal deduction will be made.  April 21, 1858.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to June 2, 1858.

1859 October 26. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. 26, No. 26, P. 1.

Report of the Awarding Committee of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, Held at Cadiz on the 5th, 6th and 7th days of October, A. D. 1859….Ambrotypes…2d Premium…1,00

Davis, George A.

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1848                Over Mr. Dietrich’s Store, Austin, Texas.[1]

1849                Address and Location Huntsville, Alabama.

1854-1859       Address Unknown, Van Buren, Arkansas.1

1858                Over wholesale house of Ward & Southmayd, Van Burn, Arkansas.

1849, April 19.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  April 19, 1848, Vol 6, No. 49, P. 2.

George A. Davis, a daguerreotypist, shot Edward W. Banton with a rifle, heavely loaded, at Huntsville, Ala.  Banton expired immediately.

1858 May 21.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  May 21, 1858, Old Series Vol. XVI, No. 11, New Series Vol. IV, No. 43, P. 3.

Geo. A. Davis Has returned and most respectfully informs the citizens and strangers visiting Van Buren, that he has opened his Photographic Rooms For a short time, over the wholesale house of Ward & Southmayd, where he is prepared to take Pictures in all the latest styles of the art.  Pictures of the largest size in frames and cases to the smallest size locket, breast pin, finger rings, and bracelets, taken in a few seconds regardless of weather.—Mr. Davis flatters himself that from his long experience in the business, that he will be able to please the most fastidious. 

The public are invited to call and examine specimens and stock, whether in want of pictures or not.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to July 16, 1858.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Davis, Dr.

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1842                Rooms at William Pride’s Hotel, Halifax, North Carolina.

1842 May 11.  Roanoke Advocate Ad State Rights Banner.  (Halifax, North Carolina.)  May 11, 1842, Vol. XIII, No. 19, Whole No. 579, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. 

To cherish the mem’ry of friends that are dear.

Their shadows secure ere their forms disappear.

Dr. Davis, respectfully announces to the citizens of Halifax that he will wait upon them for a few days, and will furnish them with excellent fact simile likenesses, by means of his Daguerreotype; far more accurate than is possible to be obtained by any other means, for $6.

His room is at Mr. Wm. Pride’s Hotel, where he will be happy to wit upon the ladies and gentlemen, and explain the principles of the curious art to sitters.  May 2, 1842.

Davis, Charles

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1857-1859       8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1859                40 Water Street, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1857 May 23.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  May 23, 1857, Vol. LXVIII, No. 21, P. 3.

Reopened.  The long established and popular Daguerrean Gallery at No. 8 Daniel Street, having been thoroughly refitted, will be reopened for the reception of visitors, on Monday, May 26, with superior facilities than ever before for making all kinds of Pictures.

Ambrotypes as near perfect as a Picture can be; finished in the best style and warranted.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c. unrivaled in their beauty of finish and life-like truthfulness, will be made for the lowest possible price.

Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to August 22, 1857.

1858 July 26.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  July 26, 1858, Vol. XXVIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Photographs & Ambrotypes The Davis Brothers having opened a first Class Photograph Gallery at No. 8, Daniel Street, are prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures in a style that cannot be excelled in this country.  Photographs life size colored or plain, made from old Daguerreotypes of any size.  Having also the Patent Ambrotype Right, particular attention will be made to this branch of the business, and every variety of Cases kept for sale.

We have the best Instrument to be procured and facilities for the prosecution of our business such as cannot be enjoyed by travelling or country artists.

Davis Brothers, No. 8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, N. H.

Advertisement ran from July 26, 1858 to January 31, 1859

1858 August 7.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. LXIX, No. 32, P. 3.

Photographs.  We are now prepared to execute these Pictures in a style rarely equaled and never excelled in this country.

Life size Pictures taken in oil or water colors.—Pictures of any required size copied from old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

These Pictures are made by an entirely new process and when finished resembles a fine steel engraving.—The muddy and spotted appearance so often noticed in the Photograph is entirely avoided.

Particular attention paid to Ambrotyping , and all work warranted.  Davis Brothers.  No. 3 Daniel Street, Portsmouth.

Advertisement ran from August 7, 1858 to December 17, 1859.

1859 January 31.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  January 31, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 44, P. 3.

Photographs.  Mr. Chas. Davis, of the firm of Davis Bro’s, would inform the citizens of Exeter and vicinity that he has taken rooms at No. 40 Water St., over the store of John L. Lovering, where he is prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures, in a manner which cannot be surpassed.  Photographs taken of any required size, and colored in oil or water colors.  Ambrotypes, Malenatypes and every other invented picture, made and warranted, at fair prices.

Particular attention paid to copying old Daguerreotypes.  And those having pictures of deceased friends, he would say that, you can have a nice large Photograph, suitable for Framing, taken from the smallest Daguerreotype.  Also, Particular attention paid to Photographing Residences, &c

Every variety of Cases and Frames constantly on hand and for sale cheap.

The public are generally invited to call and examine Specimens.  Remember the No. 40 Water Street, Exeter, N. H.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to December 26, 1859.

1859 October 3.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  October 3, 1859, Vol. XXIX, No. 27, P. 2. & 3.

The Rockingham Fair…Entries in Town Hall.  Needle Work And Fancy Articles…T. E. Boutelle, Exeter, display of photographs and ambrotypes….Davis Brothers, ambrotypes and Photographs.  Premiums On Fancy Articles…Photographs  Davis & Brothers, Exeter, Ambrotypes,  1.00.

The Committee on Needle Work and Miscellaneous articles, have attended to the duty assigned them and report that they have awarded all the money allowed them, but have obliged to pass by a part of the contributions worthy on notice.  Among many others, we especially remember the following…T. E. Boutelle, display of Photographs and Ambrotypes…

Davis, A. R.

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1855-1856       86 Factory Island, Opposite the Post Office, Saco, Maine.

1855 December 25.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  December 25, 1855, Vol. XXVII, No. 21, P. 3.

A. R. Davis & Co.’s Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 86 Factory Island, Opposite the Post Office, Saco, Maine.  We would call attention of the public especially to the new style of pictures known as Ambrotypes.  For durability and life-like distinctness, and indeed every quality which goes to make up a good picture.  They are much superior to anything that has ever preceded them.  To sustain this assertion, we are now prepared to make for every person who will favor us with their patronage, an Ambrotype or Daguerreotype put up in the best style of the Art.  A. R. Davis.

Advertisement ran from December 25, 1855 to September 9, 1856

1856 January 1.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 22, P. 3.

A. R. Davis & Co., Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 86 Factory Island, Opposite the Post Office, Saco, Maine.  Better Pictures can be obtained here than at any other place.  Call And See!

Advertisement ran from January 1 to April 8, 1856.

1856 October 7.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 7, 1856. Vol. XXVIII, No. 10, P. 2.

York & Co.  Agricultural Society.  Reports of Committees made at the recent Cattle Show and Fair…

Report on Paintings, Statuary, Drawing and Daguerreotypes.  Your Committee would respectfully report that the exhibition in their department was meager: nevertheless, it was such as indicated that the Fine Arts were not entirely neglected in the County….

To Ambrotypes marked 175—E. H. McKenney, Biddeford, $3.00

To Ambrotypes marked 25—by Davis & March, Saco, $2.00

1857 October 27.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 27, 1857. Vol. XXIX, No. 13, P. 1.

Reports of Committees, Made at the Cattle Show and Fair of the York County Agricultural Society, held at Saco, Oct 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th, 1857…Paintings, Drawings, &c.  The committee appointed to examine Paintings, Statuary, Drawings and Daguerreotypes. Have done so, and submitted the following report:…

Daguerreotypes.—The only entries made under this head were by E. H. McKenney of Biddeford and A. R. Davis & Co., of Saco.

Mr. McKenney entered a large lot of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs, which we believe are superior to any lot ever exhibited at our county fairs.

For Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes we award Mr. McKenney the first Premium of $2.00; and for Photographs $1.00.

Some of the pictures of Davis & Co., were well taken, but owing to defective finishing, several of them were considerably spotted.—Awarded $1.00.

Of the colored crayons and glass pictures not already named, the committee have nothing to say.

Thos. L. Kimball, T. Gilman.} Com.

1858 October 19.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 19, 1858. Vol. XXX, No. 12, P. 2.

Cattle Show and Fair.  Our Expectations in regard to the Agricultural Fair were fully realized last week…Ambrotypes, &c.—Three entries.  First premium, E. H. McKenney, Biddeford, 3.00; A. R. Davis, Saco, 1.00.  The other entry was by Adams, Biddeford.

1858 November 2.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  November 2, 1858. Vol. XXX, No. 14, P. 1.

Reports of Committees, Made at the Cattle, Show and Fair of the York County Agricultural Society, held at Saco, Oct. 13th, 14th and 15th, 1858…On Paintings…

The Ambrotypes and Photographs were entered by E. H. McKenney, and Adams, of Biddeford, and A. R. Davis, of Saco.

Mr. McKenney, though unfortunate in the loss by fire, in the Spring, of his instruments, and consequently working under a disadvantage in the use of new ones, has succeeded in entering for exhibition, twenty or ore pictures, which won the admiration of your Committee, In tone, truthfulness, and beauty of finish, we look upon Mr. McKenney’s pictures as being in the highest style of the art.  We award to Mr. McKenney the first premium of $3.00.

To Mr. A. R. Davis. Whose pictures, many of them, were really meritorious, particularly a Photograph of Mr. Milliken, we award a premium of $1.00.

Davis Brothers

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1857-1859       8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1859                40 Water Street, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1857 May 23.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  May 23, 1857, Vol. LXVIII, No. 21, P. 3.

Reopened.  The long established and popular Daguerrean Gallery at No. 8 Daniel Street, having been thoroughly refitted, will be reopened for the reception of visitors, on Monday, May 26, with superior facilities than ever before for making all kinds of Pictures.

Ambrotypes as near perfect as a Picture can be; finished in the best style and warranted.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c. unrivaled in their beauty of finish and life-like truthfulness, will be made for the lowest possible price.

Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to August 22, 1857.

1858 July 26.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  July 26, 1858, Vol. XXVIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Photographs & Ambrotypes The Davis Brothers having opened a first Class Photograph Gallery at No. 8, Daniel Street, are prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures in a style that cannot be excelled in this country.  Photographs life size colored or plain, made from old Daguerreotypes of any size.  Having also the Patent Ambrotype Right, particular attention will be made to this branch of the business, and every variety of Cases kept for sale.

We have the best Instrument to be procured and facilities for the prosecution of our business such as cannot be enjoyed by travelling or country artists.

Davis Brothers, No. 8 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, N. H.

Advertisement ran from July 26, 1858 to January 31, 1859.

1858 August 7.  The Portsmouth Journal Of Literature & Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. LXIX, No. 32, P. 3.

Photographs.  We are now prepared to execute these Pictures in a style rarely equaled and never excelled in this country.

Life size Pictures taken in oil or water colors.—Pictures of any required size copied from old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

These Pictures are made by an entirely new process and when finished resembles a fine steel engraving.—The muddy and spotted appearance so often noticed in the Photograph is entirely avoided.

Particular attention paid to Ambrotyping , and all work warranted.  Davis Brothers.  No. 3 Daniel Street, Portsmouth.

Advertisement ran from August 7, 1858 to December 17, 1859.

1859 January 31.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  January 31, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 44, P. 3.

Photographs.  Mr. Chas. Davis, of the firm of Davis Bro’s, would inform the citizens of Exeter and vicinity that he has taken rooms at No. 40 Water St., over the store of John L. Lovering, where he is prepared to execute all kinds of Photographic Pictures, in a manner which cannot be surpassed.  Photographs taken of any required size, and colored in oil or water colors.  Ambrotypes, Malenatypes and every other invented picture, made and warranted, at fair prices.

Particular attention paid to copying old Daguerreotypes.  And those having pictures of deceased friends, he would say that, you can have a nice large Photograph, suitable for Framing, taken from the smallest Daguerreotype.  Also, Particular attention paid to Photographing Residences, &c

Every variety of Cases and Frames constantly on hand and for sale cheap.

The public are generally invited to call and examine Specimens.  Remember the No. 40 Water Street, Exeter, N. H.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to December 26, 1859.

1859 October 3.  Exeter News Letter and Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  October 3, 1859, Vol. XXIX, No. 27, P. 2. & 3.

The Rockingham Fair…Entries in Town Hall.  Needle Work And Fancy Articles…T. E. Boutelle, Exeter, display of photographs and ambrotypes….Davis Brothers, ambrotypes and Photographs.  Premiums On Fancy Articles…Photographs  Davis & Brothers, Exeter, Ambrotypes,  1.00.

The Committee on Needle Work and Miscellaneous articles, have attended to the duty assigned them and report that they have awarded all the money allowed them, but have obliged to pass by a part of the contributions worthy on notice.  Among many others, we especially remember the following…T. E. Boutelle, display of Photographs and Ambrotypes…

Davis & Perry

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1848                34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1852                257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1848 August 26.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 26, 1848, N. P.  

Notice.  Copartnership Dissolved.  Whereas William A. Perry, recently a partner in the firm of J. Davis & Co. has signified his intention of leaving the firm by word and act.  I hereby caution all persons from trusting said W. A. Perry on account of the firm, as no debts will be settled of his contracting, by me.  J. J. P. Davis, 34 Tremont Row.  aug. 25

1852 March.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  March 1852, P. 195

Messrs. Davis & Perry have opened rooms at 257 Washington street, Boston, that are said to be truly magnificent.  We are well acquainted with Mr. Perry, and know him to be one of the best Daguerreotypist in the United States.  He has a fine taste, excellent judgment in his art, and executes admirable pictures.  He will undoubtedly command a large share of the patronage of so critical a city as Boston.

1852 May 1.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1, 1852, P. 32.

Wm. Perry, has in connection with a Mr. Davis, opened rooms in the city of Boston.

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

Davie, Daniel D. T.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849-1858       Devereux Block, Utica, New York.

1850                Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.

1854                Address Unknown, Syracuse, New York.

1858-1859       494 Broadway, Albany, New York.[1]

1849 December 20.  New York Baptist Register.  (Utica, New York.)  December 20, 1849, Vol. XXVI, No. 47, P. 4.

First Premium Skylight Pictures, Taken At The Empire Daguerrean Gallery, (Devereux Block,) By D. D. T. Davie.

1850 September 13.  Jamestown Journal.  (Jamestown, New York.)  September 13, 1850, Vol. XXV, No. 17, Whole No. 1,265, P. 2.

From the State Register.  The State Fair…Manufacturing Hall…

The daguerreotype business ought to be flourishing, by the handsome displays made by its practitioners.  In addition to Mr. D. E. Gavit’s mentioned yesterday, Messrs. Mead and Clark of this city, have both handsome collections of portraits.  Mr. D. D. T. Davis, of Utica, also exhibits a collection of Daguerreotypes, comprising some excellent likenesses of very distinguished persons and some beautiful portraits, [con] considered as works of art, of which the originals are unknown here.

1850 November 21.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. X, No. 2995, P. 5.

Portrait of Daniel Webster.—Yesterday the Hon. Secretary of State sat for a portrait at the Daguerrean Rooms of J. Gurney, No. 189 Broadway.  We have seen the picture, and consider it the best likeness of the Great Expounder that has ever come under our notice.  In this opinion we are sustained by a gentleman fully capable of judging, and indeed by Mr. Webster himself—for he was so well pleased with the likeness that he ordered a copy to send to his wife, the first occasion of the kind during his life.

—There was a great strife among our artist to secure the attendance of Mr. Webster, but we understand that he yielded only (in fulfillment of a promise made last Winter) to Mr. D. D. T. Davie, proprietor of the “Empire Gallery,” Utica, N. Y. and had a picture taken at Mr. Gurney’s, as above stated.

1850 November 21.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. X, No. 2995, P. 5.

New Discovery.—We learn that Mr. D. D. T. Davie, Daguerreotype Artist of Utica, has made a very valuable improvement in Daguerreotype machinery for preparing plates.  His discovery is creating considerable interest in the city.  Those interested can get further information at Scovill’s Manufacturing Co. 57 Maiden-lane.

1851 August.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 121-122.

Those who feel a deep interest in the Photographic art will view with pleasure the movement now made—as indicated by the following reports—to form Photographic Art Association all over the United States, as well as one great parent , or national society…

Daguerreotype convention.  Pursuant to a call signed by a large number of Daguerreotypists from different parts of the State of New York, a convention met at Syracuse, July 12th, 1851.  E. T. Whitney of Rochester, was elected chairman, and C. B. Denny, of Rochester, F. J. Clark, of Utica, and B. L. Higgins, of Syracuse, were appointed Secretaries.  Remarks were made by D. D. T Davie, of Utica, P. H. Benedict, of Syracuse, and G. N. Barnard, of Oswego, stating the object of the convention to be a union of thought, action, sentiment, a uniform standard of prices, and to devise means to elevate this beautiful art in which we are engaged.  Received a communication from H. H. Snelling, editor of the Photographic Art Journal, which was read by the chairman.

Resolved, On motion, That a committee be appointed to draft resolutions to be presented to this convention.

The Chairman appointed D. D. T. Davie, of Utica, G. N. Barnard, of Oswego, P. H. Benedict, of Syracuse, L. V. Parsons, of Auburn, and L. V. Griffin, of Genesse, as such committee…

The convention then appointed M. A. Root. Of New York, D. D. T. Davis of Utica, and O, B, Evans, of Buffalo, a committee to draft a constitution and by-laws, to be presented at the next meeting…

1851 August.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 128.

D. D. T. Davie, of Utica, has opened in connection with his other business, a depot for the sale of Daguerreotype materials.  We know this will be good news to our friends in that section of the country, as they can depend upon his having such stock as they would wish to buy.  Mr. Davie will also receive subscriptions to the Photographic Art Journal.

1851 September.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  September 1851, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 164-165.

D. D. T. Davie, First President Of The Association Of Daguerreotypist.  Mr. Davie is now thirty-two years of age.  His first essays in the production of photographic pictures were made in the year 1846, at a period which our readers will remember was anterior to the most striking improvements in the process by which they are now produced.  He had early a fondness for pictures, and a strong desire to become a portrait painter; but the want of pecuniary resources compelled him to abandon the idea of adopting this pursuit, and to educate himself for the more active business life.  Accident at length induced him to attempt the making a picture by the ordinary photographic apparatus in use at the time, and his success, uninstructed as he was, led him at once to devote himself to the art.  He was at the time almost entirely ignorant of chemistry, and without the aid of resources to aid him in obtaining instructions in its principles, and too poor to afford himself the best apparatus then used by the Daguerreotypist in this country.  What he lacked in these respects he determined to make up in careful study and untiring efforts to improve his knowledge and practice.  His success in the course he marked out for himself is well known to most of the practitioners of the art.  They are indebted to him for several of the most important aids and improvements in the process and apparatus now used in the United States.  The refined rotton stone so extensively used is prepared by a process discovered by him, and his preparations of gold and silver for the use of photographers, are very highly esteemed by the profession.  The compound lever buffing vice, the cast iron cone buffer, the machine for clipping and crimping plates, and the camera stand invented by him, are each of them superior to any others in use, and are contributions towards the advancement of the art, which none but its professors can properly appreciate.  His latest gift to the profession is his machine called the American Photographer, which clips, crimps, cleans and buffs the plate.  This was awarded by the Mechanics’ Association in Utica, its first premium, for the most useful recent mechanical invention.

Mr. Davie is enthusiastic in his love of his profession and in his desire to render it useful and respectable.  He has been very active in all the movements for uniting photographers in their association for the improvement of their art, and always ready to communicate the results of his studies and experiments to his brethren.  For the last three years he has resided in the city of Utica.  His rooms are adorned with the portraits of the most distinguished men of our country, taken by himself.  He visited Washington during the session of Congress in 1850, and while there succeeded in obtaining sittings from all the officers of Government, and the members of both houses of Congress, with one or two exceptions, which he subsequently obtained.  His photograph of Mr. Webster, taken in 1850, is regarded as the most striking likeness of this distinguished statesmen extant.  Among other well deserved compliments which he has received, the judges at the last State Fair awarded him a silver medal for the largest and best collection of photographic pictures on exhibition. 

1852 May.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1852, Vol. 3, No. 5, P. 320-321.

Mr. D. D. T. Davie has opened a fine suite of rooms in Syracuse, N. Y., which will under the charge of his brother, J. Davie, a young operator of excellent skill and judgement.  With Messrs Clark, and Geer & Benedict, Syracuse can now boast of three of the best daguerreotypist in the state.  Mr. D. D. T. Davie still remains in Utica.

1854 May.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1854, Vol. 7, No. 5, P. 160.

Mr. Davie of Utica, was burned out on the 15th of March, but he promises to be in the field again shortly.

1857 December 25.  The Gospel Messenger and Church Record of Western New-York.  (Utica, New York.)  December 25, 1857.  Vol. XXXI, No. 50, P. 2.

Almost the only luxury consistent with the present hard times, is to be found in Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs, which the pressure has made so cheap that few need forego them.  Davie, of Devereux Block, is producing very fine specimens of his art at unexampled low prices.

N. D.  Nineteenth-Century Photography An Annotated Bibliography 1839-1879. (Boston, Massachusetts.)  by William S. Johnson, P. 173-175.

See for other citations.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Davidson, J. E.

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1854       Unknown Location, Cadiz, Ohio.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 2.

See Davidson & Co’s Daguerrian advertisement in another column, and do as it tells you.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 3.

Read This !  And show it to your neighbors, and tell them now is the time to go to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, and get a First Class, Daguerreotype, in a neat morocco Case for One Dollar, Or Seven Shillings, persons making their own change.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only some ten days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co. 

1853 August 31.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 31, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 18, P. 3.

The show’s now Open.  Admission Free to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, Where First Class Daguerreotype, are taken for One Dollar.

Great inducements are offered to Clubs.  Five pictures taken and put up in beautiful cases for $4.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only a few days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to September 14, 1853

1853 September 7.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 7, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 19, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson & Co’s.

1853 September 14.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 14, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 20, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Car.

Advertisement ran on September 14 to October 12, 1853.

1854 March 8.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  March 8, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 45, P. 3.

Card to the Public.  J. E. Davidson, takes this occasion to inform his friends, that he will return to Cadiz on the First of April, when he will open his well furnished Daguerrean Car, and be ready to take pictures in his well known superior style.  Those of his friends wishing to procure pictures, see his fine specimens or make a friendly call, will be well received with the greatest pleasure.                   

Advertisement ran on March 8 to April 19, 1854.

1854 May 3.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  May 3, 1854, Vol. 21, No. 1, P. 2.

Davidson & Co’s. Daguerrean Car Opened In Cadiz again.  The subscriber respectfully announce to the citizens of this place and surrounding country, that they are prepared to accommodate all who want a picture taken in their acknowledged superior style. 

Our facilities for executing pictures are unsurpassed, and our customers will please bear it in mind, that they can get as good Pictures of themselves at this establishment as in any of the Eastern cities.

On hand every variety of fancy cases, the finest assortment ever brought to this county.

Strangers and citizens are cordially invited to call and examine specimens.  Remember this is the last and best chance, come before it is too late.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to 17, 1854.