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Cutting, Chauncey P.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857                Main Street, Clark’s Building, Lee Centre, Massachusetts.[1]

1860                Peabody Block, First North Of The Post-Office, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1865-1868       Address Unknown, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1869                Main Street, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1871-1898       Address Unknown, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1872-1876       Main Street, Exchange Block, Lee, Massachusetts.

1857 January.  Valley Gleaner.  (Lee, Massachusetts.)  January 1857, N. P.

Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms.  Clark’s Building, Main Street, Lee Centre.  Pictures taken in all the improved styles, in the highest perfection of the Art.—Particular attention given to copying Ambrotypes from Daguerreotypes, and by a New Style Of Finish, Render them superior to any heretofore produced.  Citizens of adjoining towns, sending pictures to me, can depend on having them Re-produced in a superior manner.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and satisfy themselves of the truth of the above assertions.  C. P. Cutting.  Lee, Jan. 1857.

1860. The Lee Advertisers’ Hand-Book And Useful Intelligencer.  (Lee, Massachusetts.)  P. 89.

Lee Ambrotype Rooms, in Peabody Block, First North Of The Post-Office.

Pictures In Every Variety Of Style And Price.  A good variety of cases, Frames, and Lockets, Constantly On Hand.   C. P. Cutting, Artist

1875 January 28.  The Valley Gleaner and Berkshire Farmer Advocate.  (Lee. Massachusetts.)  January 28, 1875, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 1.

C. P. Cutting, Photographer, in Exchange Block, Main street Lee, Mass.  Stereoscopes, views, chromes, brackets, wall-pockets, Swiss carvings, etc., for sale.  Picture Frames, on hand and made to order.  Dec. 15, 1852.

Advertisement was recorded on January 28, 1875 & September 21, 1876.

1875 January 28.  The Valley Gleaner and Berkshire Farmer Advocate.  (Lee. Massachusetts.)  January 28, 1875, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 4.

Lee Photograph Rooms!  Exchange Block, Main Street.  Pictures made and finished in every style.  Medalion and Satin Finish.  Chromos, Engravings, and Picture Frames, A Good Assortment.  Mottoes, Texts, &c.

Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views, Foreign And Domestic.  Pictures Enlarged, And finished in Ink and Crayon.

My coloring is done by the best New York Artist.  If I do not furnish a better class of work than is brought [to] town by drummers, I will not make any charge for it.  C. P. Cutting.  June 24, 1874.

Advertisement was recorded on January 28, 1875 & September 21, 1876.

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

Cushing, T. H.

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1841                1 Exchange, fourth floor, Albany, New York.

1841                Address Unknown, Saratoga, New York.

1840 January 3.  Albany Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  January 3, 1840, Vol. 10, No. 1023, P. 1.

Engraving of Judge Buel.—We have seen proof impression of an engraved Portrait of the late Judge Buel, by T. H. Cushman[1], from a painting of Mr. F. Fine[2].  It is an excellent and striking likeness.  The Artist, who are both Albanians, have in this effort displayed genius which give abundant promise of future usefulness and eminence.  He numerous friends of Judge Buel will appreciate their obligations to these young Artists for their fidelity in preserving the resemblance of a distinguished public benefactor.  A copy of this Portrait will be sent to each of the subscribers of the Cultivator.

1840 January 25.  Daily Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  January 25, 1840, Vol. XV, No. 5423, P. 2.

Portrait Of The Late Judge Buel.  We have been favored with a proof impression of a portrait of the late Judge Buel, designed to grace the pages of the valuable agricultural paper to which he devoted the latter years of his useful life.  It is by Cushman, an artist of no ordinary cleverness, from Fink’s portrait, which is conceded to be both a good likeness and a capital effort of art.  The intellectual as well as personal characteristics of the original are well retained in the copy, which is in the best style of line engraving.  The simplicity and dignity of attitude and expression, which belonged tin his profession.  o the subject, and which evinced the benevolence and practical character of the man, are finely preserved.  To the numerous friends and acquaintances of the late Judge Buel, and to a public that appreciate the value of his labors, it is a desirable memento.

1840 May 1.  Albany Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  May 1, 1840, Vol. 11, No. 1057, P. 2.

“The New Yorker”—The last number of the quarto edition of this valuable publication is accompanied by a beautiful vignette engraven on steel, representing “the outlet of Lake George,” designed as a frontispiece for the 8th volume.  The engraving is skillfully executed by Mr. T. H. Cushman of this city whose talents and attainments as an artist cannot fail to elevate him to a high rank in his profession.  The subject has been happily selected from a picture in the possession of Mr. James Horner of this city, painted by J. C. Ward, one of natur’’s most accomplished limners.

1840 July 21.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  July 21, 1840, Vol. XXXII, No. 2869, P. 3.

Poem.  Delivered before the Young Men’s Association, July 4, 1840.  By Thomas H. Cushman.

Not recorded.

1841 January 5.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  January 5, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2917, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype.—We have seen several specimens of the portraits taken at No. 1, 4th floor Exchange, by this newly discovered process, and think them beautiful and correct.  The young men who have this matter in charge will not let their productions suffer by comparison with any  thing of the kind done in this country. We assure the public that they are skillful in such science and art as is necessary to bring it to its highest perfection.

1841 January 5.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  January 5, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2917, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Portraits taken every clear day, from 10 A. M. to 1 P. M., at No. 1, fourth floor, Exchange.

Advertisement ran on January 5 & 8, 1841.

1841 March 30.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  March 30, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2941, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Those who have not been witness to the fact, will be surprised attendance  the facility and accuracy with which miniature likenesses are produced by the Daguerreotype process, under the superintendence of Mr. Thomas H. Cushman, at No. 1, 4th floor, Exchange building.  To those who are desirous of possessing a correct copy of their own features, or those of a friend, at a small outlay of time and money, the discovery is invaluable; since a person is thereby enabled to leave the room in five minutes after his entry, with an unflattered likeness in his pocket—(the medium though which it is taken being like the finding  of a great jury, in legal contemplation, “uninfluenced by fear, favor or hope of reward,”) and that too at a cost not incompatible with the most moderate circumstances.  It may not be amiss to add that under recent improvements, the miniatures are taken in the ordinary light, and of course, without the painful sensations heretofore incident to bringing the rays of the sun into direct contact with the eyes.

1841 May 7.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  May 7, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2951, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Portraits Taken Daily—Instruction will be given in Portrait and Landscape taking with the Daguerreotype, by the subscribers, at thgeir rooms in the Exchange.  The recent discovery of their own, by which, with the light in an ordinary room, portraits may be taken in a few seconds, and with sun light in a single instant, will be imparted, together with all information which shall enable any one successfully to take either Landscape views or Portraits.  They will n

By new arrangements and improved apparatus, they are now enabled to take two or three  figures upon the same plate, and of children a larger number.  Prices—Single portrait in plain case, $5; in embossed morocco, $6; set in gold locket, $10; groups, from $8 to $10.  E. N. Horsford, T. H. Cushman.

Daguerreotype apparatus for sale.

Advertisement ran on May 7 & 11, 1841.

1841 June 23.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  June 23, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2966, P. 2. 

Daguerreotype.  Those who have not supplied themselves with a fac simile of their features by means of this correct and expeditious limner, should embrace the present opportunity.

Mr. Cushman has been experimenting long and faithfully to bring the new art to perfection, and has recently been awarded with gratifying success.

We understand that Messrs. Horsford &Cushman are about removing their apparatus to Saratoga, to remain there for the season.

1841 November 19.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  November 19, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 3008, P. 2. 

Died on Tuesday evening, 16 inst., Thomas Hasting Cushman, aged twenty-six years.

Also listed in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564 to 1860.

Cushman Thomas Hastings (1851-1841).  Banknote and general engraver; born in Albany (N. Y.), June 6, 1815; died there November 17, 1841.  A member of the Albany banknote engraving firm of Hall, Packard & Cushman in 1838-1839, Cushman exhibited an engraving at the National Academy in 1838.  He was working in NYC in 1840, but died in Albany the following year.

[1] Possibly Thomas Hasting Cushing

[2] Frederick Fink (1817-1849) Portrait, miniature, and figure.

Curzon, James

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       House of Jesse W. Reed, Waring’s Building, Stamford, Connecticut.

1849 February 13.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  February 13, 1849, Vol. XIX, No. [24], Whole No. 957, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  J. Curzon respectfully gives notice that he has taken rooms at the house of Mr. Jesse W. Reed, (Waring’s Building) Stamford, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype portraits, in the best style of the art.

Likenesses taken in All Kinds Of Weather.  Prices, $1.50 and upwards, according to style.

Ladies and gentlemen calling in can have their portraits taken by way of experiment, Free Of Charge.

Advertisement was recorded on February 13 & 20, 1849.

1850 February 19.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  February 19, 1850, Vol. XIX, No.21, Whole No. 1009, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Our readers will perceive by the advertisement in another column, that our old friend Mr. James Curzon, has again taken up his residence at the house of Mr. Jesse W. Reed, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in the first style of the art, at all prices from $1.00 upwards.—Don’t fail to give him a call.

1850 February 19.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  February 19, 1850, Vol. XIX, No.21, Whole No. 1009, P. 2.

J. Curzon would inform the Citizens of Stamford and its vicinity, that he has again taken rooms at the house of Mr. Jesse W. Reed (opposite the Bank), where he will be happy to attend to all who want good portraits of themselves or their friends.

Price One Dollar and upwards, according to style.  Likenesses of adult persons can be taken in cloudy as in clear weather, and no person will be required to take a picture unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement was recorded on February 19 & March 5, 1850.

Curtright, N. B.

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1850                28 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1850                over J. W. Quiggins’ Shoe Store, Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

1852                46 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1852-1853       80 Camp Street, corner Natches Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1850 September 14.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.)  September 14, 1850, Vol. XXXII, No. 32, P. 3.

Curtright’s Gold-Enamelled Daguerreotypes.  Mezzotint or Colored.  N. B. Curtright, from 82 Camp Street, New Orleans, respectfully informs the citizens of East Baton Rouge, and vicinity, that he has fitted up rooms over Mr. J. W. Quiggins’ Shoe Store, on Lafayette street, where he would be happy to wait on all who are desirous of obtaining a correct likeness.  Single or in Groups and put in the best city style, of Shell, Pearl, or Morocco, Book Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, Medallions, Breastpins, Rings, &c.

All are invited to call and examine specimens which are respectfully submitted to the citizens of Baton Rouge, as a proof of his artistic skill.

Advertisement ran from September 14 to 21, 1850.

1852 April 12.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 21, 1852, Vol. V, No. 34, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes for $1.50.—Daguerreotypes, equal to any taken in this city, for one half the usual city prices, by N. B. Curtwright, 46 Camp street. 

Advertisement ran from April 12 to May 17, 1852.

1852 June 18.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 18, 1852, Vol. V, No. 92, P. 2.

80 Camp Street.  N. B. Curtright…J. B. Bradford.  We have taken the room over Geo. W. Hynson, corner of Natches and Camp street, for the prosecution of the Daguerreotype Business, and our changes—being half the usual prices—induce us to hope for a liberal patronage.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.  Curtwright & Bradford, Artists. 

Advertisement ran from June 18 to September 18, 1852.

1852 September 28.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 28, 1852, Vol. V, No. 179, P. 2.

N. B. Curtright.  J. B. Bradford.  Curtright & Bradford, Daguerrean Artists, No. 80 Camp street, corner of Natchez. 

Advertisement ran from September 28, 1852 to February 11, 1853.

Curtright & Bradford

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1852-1853       80 Camp Street corner Natchez Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1852 June 18.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 18, 1852, Vol. V, No. 92, P. 2.

80 Camp Street.  N. B. Curtright…J. B. Bradford.  We have taken the room over Geo. W. Hynson, corner of Natches and Camp street, for the prosecution of the Daguerreotype Business, and our changes—being half the usual prices—induce us to hope for a liberal patronage.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.  Curtwright & Bradford, Artists.  je18.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to September 18, 1852.

1852 September 28.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 28, 1852, Vol. V, No. 179, P. 2.

N. B. Curtright.  J. W. Bradford.  Curtright & Bradford, Daguerrean Artists, No. 80 Camp street, corner Natchez.  sept 28.

Advertisement ran from September 28 1852 to February 11, 1853.

Curtis, Jr., Willis

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1852                Rooms over Alvord & Brothers Store, Wolcottville, Connecticut.

1852 June 17.  Litchfield, Enquirer.  (Litchfield, Connecticut.)  June 17, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No, 6, Whole No. 1307, P. 3.

Willis Curtis, Jr.  Daguerrian Artist Rooms over Alvord & Brothers, Wolcottville, Conn.

Advertisement ran on June 17 to December 9, 1852.

Currier, John Q.

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1851                Canal Block & 82 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1852-1853       82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1852-1854       Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1851 August 15.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 287.

Listed under Daguerreian Artist Register as Gilchrest & Currier Canal Block & 82 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts.

Advertisement ran from August 15 to December 15, 1851.

1853 October 29.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 4208, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes!  The Largest Rooms in the City!!  Two Lights, Two Operating Rooms.  J. Q. Currier, Invites the attention of citizens and strangers to his extensive Daguerrean Establishment, at No. 88 Merrimack street, the largest and best arranged of any in the city. Two distinct and spacious Operating Rooms, together with skilful and practiced operators enable him to furnish his patrons with Pictures in the highest style of art with the latest possible delay.

His large skylight, added the past season, containing 240 square feet of glass, is admirably adapted to the taking of Large Pictures and Groups, and in this branch the proprietor will Challenge Competition!  A share of attention will be devoted to the much admired Crayon Daguerreotypes.

These Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and will not fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.

Colored Daguerreotypes!  A new process of coloring Daguerreotypes has just been introduced, and is used by the subscriber with great success.  A perfectly life like appearance is given to the countenance and expression by this process, unattainable by any other.

Great pains will be taken in the execution of Children’s Portraits!  Pictures Enlarged And Copied.

Mr. Currier is assisted in his business by Mr. M. H. Lufkin, an Artist of taste and experience, and, between the two, he is confident he will be able to merit a large and continued share of the patronage of his friends and the public generally. 

Specimen Pictures May be seen at his rooms, which for [beauty] and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.

All, then, therefore, in search of a good Daguerreotype, are invited to call at Currier’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Concert Hall Building, No. 82 Merrimack street, Lowell.

1853 November 4.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 4, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 4218, P. 2.

Daguerreotype of Winthrop.  An excellent daguerreotype likenesses of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, was taken by Currier yesterday, and can be seen at his rooms, 82 Merrimack st.

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

Crygier, J. J.

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1848                190 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1849                Rooms at the Court House, Sumterville, South Carolina.

1846 October 7.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 7, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,403, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per line ship H. Allen, from New-York—…J. J. Crygier.

1848 October 7.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 7, 1848, Vol. XLVI, No. 13,877, P. 3.

Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that having disposed of his Daguerreotype Establishment to Mr. J. J. Crygier, he will remain only long enough to fulfill the engagements he has on hand. 

Those who may wish Likenesses taken by him, would do well to call soon.  He has still a number of specimens to dispose of.

1849 May 16.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  May 16, 1849, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.

Likenesses.  The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Sumterville and vicinity that he is prepared to take the likenesses of those who may favor him with a sitting.  From long experience, having been connected with Mr. McIntyre of Charleston for the past three years, he has no doubt, but he shall be able to give the most perfect satisfaction to those who may favor him with a call.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  He has taken rooms at the Court House, where he will remain about three weeks.         J. J. Crygier.  May 16.

1849 May 23.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  May 23, 1849, Vol. III, No. 30, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The subscriber will remain but one week longer; those wishing pictures of themselves or family will do well to call soon.—The best hours from 8 A. M. until 2 P. M.—Room in the Court House.  J. J. Crygier.  May 23.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to 30, 1849.

Crowl & Cochran

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1853                Hay Street, over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

1855 January 13.  North Carolinian.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  January 13, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 828, P. 3.

We do not live for ourselves, but for a future generation.  Parents hoard up wealth for their children, forgetting the greatest treasure that can be conferred to them, and that is a life-like Daguerreotype, set in a nice case, taken by Crowl & Cochran, at their Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel. 

1855 January 20.  North Carolinian.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  January 20, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 829, P. 3.

To show the beauties of a cultivated [ ? ], is to have a Daguerreotype of the face taken by Crowl & Cochran, at their rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel. 

1855 January 27.  North Carolinian.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  January 27, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 830, P. 3.

To Parents.  Parents should never fail to have their children Daguerreotyped by Crowl & Cochran, at their rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel. 

1855 February 3.  North Carolinian.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  February 3, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 831, P. 3.

To The Ladies.  Ji Ladies have to be flattered, let them come to Crowl & Cochran’s and have a picture taken.  Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel. 

1855 February 10.  North Carolinian.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  February 10, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 832, P. 3.

The crowds that daily visit Crowl & Cochran’s Daguerreotype Rooms are delighted with their pictures taken for One Dollar and upwards.  Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel. 

1855 February 17.  North Carolinian.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  February 17, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 833, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The superiority of Crowl & Cochran’s Daguerreotypes will always bring crowds to their rooms, and have their pictures taken for one dollar and upwards.  Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel. 

Crowell, Silas Horton

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1846-1849       63 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York

1846 June 8.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  June 8, 1846, Vol. 5, No. 139, P. 2.

Crowell’s Brooklyn Daguerreian Gallery, No. 63 Fulton street.  Likenesses taken in all weather, from 7 o’clock in the morning until sunset.  Sick or deceased persons taken at their residences.

Advertisement ran from June 8, 1846 to February 17, 1849.

1847 December 24.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  December 24, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 304, P. 2.

Local Intelligence: &c.  Places Where You Can Buy Good Articles.—….Daguerreotypes.

            Leathers, 101 Fulton.

            Crowell’s, 63 Fulton.

            Stanbury, Corner Fulton and Front.