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Cheesman, Jonathan F.

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

1849-1853       30½  East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey.

1853-1854       Liberty Building, Green Street, Trenton, New Jersey.[1]

1855-1859       36 Green Street, Corner State Street, Trenton.1

1849 May 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  May 26, 1849, Vol. III, No. 732, P. 2.

Sky-Light Gallery.  J. F. Cheesman respectfully gives notice that he has taken the Daguerrian Gallery formerly occupied by J. H. Wilson, where he is daily taking Daguerreotype Likenesses on the most improved plan, without reference to weather.  Those who wish a beautiful Picture cannot do better than to call at the Sky-Light Gallery, No. 30½ East State Street.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to June 4, 1849.

1850 April 24.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  April 24, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1008, P. 2.

Cheesman’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  No. 30½ East State Street, Trenton,  Admission free.  All are invited to call and examine specimens.  Daguerreotypes are taken on pure silver plates and elegantly mounted In frames, morocco cases, lockets or breastpins, in a style not yet surpassed by any artist.

1850 April 24.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  April 24, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1008, P. 3.

Cheesman, at his Sky Light Daguerreotype Saloon, 30½ East State street, has established for himself such a reputation, that he is doing a fine business.  Go and see his specimens.

1850 October 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 26, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1161, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes of a superior quality. Equal to any made in this city, can be had at Cheesman’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 October 28.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 28, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1162, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes executed in the best of style, in clear or cloudy weather, at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.  Admission free.  Call and examine specimens.

1850 October 29.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 29, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1163, P. 3.

Many ladies and gentlemen [who] visit the Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, are so favorably impressed with the superior excellence of the pictures, that they consider it almost a duty, as well as a pleasure, to recommend all who wish good miniatures to go to Cheesman’s, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 October 30.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 30, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1164, P. 3.

Original.—Cheesman is original—his mode of advertising is original—this is original; but, better than all, his pictures are original, for none are half so good,  Call and see them, at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 October 31.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 30, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 1165, P. 3.

The splendid Daguetrreotypes taken by  Cheesman, with his large and powerful camera, are not excelled by any other establishment, for brilliancy, depth of tone, and clearness.  Call and examine them, at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 1.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 1, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1166, P. 3.

Ho!  for Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.  Those who want beautiful clear and life-like Daguerreotypes should call and see his specimens of the art before going to other Daguerrian Rooms.  And they would say, as many others have, enough! we want no better.  Remember, 30½ East State-street.   

1850 November 2.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 2, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1167, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, for one dollar and upwards, can always be had at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 4.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 4, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1167, P. 3.

Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.  The patrons of this establishment will  find that the closest attention is paid ton position and a perfect arrangement of light and shadow, so that each likeness is emphatically a picture.

1850 November 7.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 7, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1170, P. 2.

A Portrait is valueless unless really good and satisfactory.  Remember this when about to have your likeness taken and go to Cheesman’s, No. 30 ½ East State street.

1850 November 9.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 9, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1172, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes taken in clear or cloudy weather, at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½ East State street, and warranted to give satisfaction.

1850 November 11.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 11, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1172, P. 3.

Excellent weather this for pictures.  Cheesman is busy, busy, busy; his customers say good, good, good.  He pockets the dollars and cries content, at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 13.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 13, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1174, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits of a superior quality, of any size, and in every variety of cases, furnished at reasonable prices, at Cheesman’s Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 15.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 15, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1176, P. 3.

The public know how to appreciate superior skill and talent, by getting their Daguerreotype Likenesses taken by Cheesman, No. 30½  East State-street where every picture is warranted to give satisfaction.

1850 November 18.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 18, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1178, P. 3.

Cheesman’s Sky-light Daguerrean Gallery is at No. 30½ East State-street—those in want of a beautiful and life-like Daguerreotype should give him a call.

1850 November 19.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 19, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1179, P. 3.

“There is no use in knocking.” It has been decided by competent judges, that the Daguerreotypes taken by Cheesman, through the aid of his upper light, are far superior to any in this city.  Call and see them, at No. 30½ East State st.

1850 November 21.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 21, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1181, P. 3.

Cheesman possesses superior advantages over the ordinary side light in taking daguerreotypes, by having a sky-light in addition to the side -light.  It makes no difference to him whether it is clear or cloudy, he can arrange his light so as to be sure of a perfect picture at every sitting.  Admission free.  Call and see him at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 November 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 26, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1185, P. 3.

“Don’t swear.”  “Well, I won’t.  But is swearing was genteel, that is, very genteel, I would swear that Cheesman’s Sky-Light Daguerrian Gallery, No. 30½  East State street, is the best place we know of to produce a beautiful and life-like Daguerreotype, in as short a time as a perfect picture can be taken.  Admission free.  Call and see him.”

1850 November 30.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1189, P. 3.

Probably no art ever made such rapid strides towards perfection as that of Daguerreotyping.  It is but a few years since the first imperfect pictures were taken by M. Daguerre, and now the most elegant and life-like pictures are taken daily by Cheesman, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 December 3.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 3, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1191, P. 1.

Those that have had their Daguerreotype likenesses taken and re-taken, and have not got satisfactory ones yet, are invited to call on Cheesman, No. 30½ East State street, and procure one that is warranted to be satisfactory to all.  He does not pretend to have a steam-engine to polish his plates, but he does pretend to take a Daguerreotype that, for beauty of finish or clearness cannot be surpassed in this or any other city.  Call and see them.

The season for making holiday presents is approaching, and what more appropriate present can be made to one we respect or love than a well-executed Daguerreotype likeness? such as is taken by Cheesman, No. 30½ East State street.

1850 December 9.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 9, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1196, P. 3.

New and beautiful styles of Daguerreotype cases, for the holiday, can be had at Cheesman’s, No. 30½  East State street, which equal to any made in this country.

1850 December 11.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 11, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1198, P. 3.

Never [Deface], although you have tried so often and have never yet been able to procure a Daguerreotype satisfactory to yourself or praised by your friends, you have yet to try Cheesman at the sky light Daguerrean Gallery, No. 30½ East State street, who guarantees satisfaction or no charge.

1850 December 14.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 14, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1197, P. 3.

Cheesman’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 30½ East State street, has been crowded with anxious customers for the last four days, obtaining those superb likenesses which every body says are the  Perfection of the art.

1850 December 19.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 19, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1201, P. 3.

The splendid Daguerreotypes taken by Cheesman with his large and powerful camera, are not excelled by any other establishment, depth of tone and clearness.  The public are invited to call and examine them and decide for themselves at No. 30½ East State street.

1850 December 21.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 21, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1203, P. 3.

 Daguerreotypes for holiday presents can be had at Cheesman’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 30½ East State Street—brilliant and truthful in the highest state of perfection—for one dollar and upwards.

1850 December 24.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 24, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 1205, P. 3.

For holiday presents, nothing can be more appropriate than one of those excellent Daguerreotypes taken by Cheesman, at 30½ East State street.

1851 January 7.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 7, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 1215, P. 3.

What would you not give for a good Daguerreotype of your mother or father?—Many will answer hundreds of dollars.  Well, you have it in your power to leave what your children will one day value as highly.  Only go to Cheesman’s and sit for your portrait, at 30½ East State street.

1853 January 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 26, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 1833, P. 3.

Card.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Trenton and vicinity. That they are prepared to execute Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents.  Those who are in want of the above article will please call on either of the subscribers, where they can be accommodated.

Morris Moses, City Hall.

J. F. Cheesman, 30½ East State street.

E. H. Spokes, No. 37 East State street.

1853 October 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 26, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 2065, P. 3.

New Daguerrean Rooms.—Mr. J. F. Cheesman has taken the 2d and 3d stories of Scott’s Library buildings, in Green street, and is prepared to take Daguerreotypes, in the best and highest style of the art.  Mr. C. is an accomplished artist, in this beautiful art, and will doubtless give entire satisfaction.

1853 October 26.  State Gazette.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 26, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 2065, P. 2.

New Daguerrian Rooms!  True & Life-Like Daguerreotypes, J. F. Cheesman Respectfully informs his friends and the public generally who want true and life-like Daguerreotypes, that he has taken the Rooms in the 2d and 3d stories of Scott’s New Library Building, in Greene street, three doors below State, which has been built and fitted up expressly for a Daguerrian Saloon.  Pictures taken in clear or cloudy weather, at prices to suit all, from 50 cents to $15.  A select assortment of Frames, Cases and Lockets always on hand. 

1853 December 5.  State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  December 5, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 2098, P. 3.

Mr. Chessman, the Daguerreotypist, in the Liberty building, has secured the correct likenesses of the three candidates for the Assembly, in this district, at the recent election—“Randolph , Jay and Franklin.” Of course, his establishment is thronged with admirers.

1854 January 18.  State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 18, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Whole No. 2098, P. 3.

Chessman, daguerreotypist, in the Liberty Building, is, we are happy to learn, crowded with visitors almost daily.  His specimens of art are rarely to be excelled—true to life, and of rare beauty and excellence.

1854 January 21.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 17, Whole No. 2134, P. 2.

Be Suited.—The Proprietor of Cheesman’s Daguerrean Gallery wishes it to be understood, that persons who favor him with a call are not expected to take likenesses unless correct, and in other respects perfectly satisfactory.  Remember Cheesman, Library Building, Greene below state street.

1854 April 20.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  April 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 93, P. 2.

Cheesman invites the attention of the public to his new process of making pictures.

1854 December 27.  State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  December 27, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 306, Whole No. 2426, P. 3.

Destructive Fire—Trenton Library Burnt—Daring Burglary and Incendiarism.—About half past two o’clock yesterday morning, the clothing store of Mr. Rosenton, in Scoot’s building, at the corner of Greene and State streets was discovered to be on fire…The second story of the building was occupied by the Trenton Library Association, who lost a large quantity of valuable books.  So far as we could learn, there was no insurance on the Library, and their’s will be a total loss.  The third story was occupied by Mr. J. F. Chapman, Daguerrian Artist, whose loss is comparatively small…

1855 January 3.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 3, 1855, Whole No. 2431, P. 2.

A Card.  J. F. Cheesman respectfully announces to his friends and the public, that the effects of the late fire are so far removed that his rooms are again open for the reception of visitors, where he would be happy to receive his old patrons, and all others who may favor him with a call.

Daguerreotypes taken at his usual Low Prices, At Library Building, Greene st., Trenton.

1855 January 3.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 3, 1855, Whole No. 2431, P. 3.

It will be seen that Cheesman, the Daguerrean, is again prepared to receive visitors at his rooms in Library building, Greene street.

1855 January 13.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 11, P. 2.

Library Books.  All persons having in their possession Books belonging to the Trenton Library Association, are hereby notified to return them to me at my Daguerrean Rooms, adjoining the Library Room on Tuesday next the 16th inst.  J. F. Cheesman, Librarian.

Advertisement ran three times between January 13 to 16, 1855.

1855 January 17.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 17, 1855, Whole No. 2443, P. 2.

Notice.  The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that his Daguerrean Rooms will be closed for a short time until the repairs necessary, consequent upon the late fire shall have been completed.

1855 March 13.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  March 13, 1855, Whole No. 2490, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  J. F. Cheesman Would Respectfully inform his friends and the public, that his Daguerrean Rooms are again open for the reception of visitors, at his well known place of business, Greene Street, third door from State street, where he would be pleased to see his old patrons and friends, and will warrant a good picture to all who favor him with a call, at his usually low prices.

1855 March 31.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  March 31, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 77, P. 3.

Cheesman’s show glass, at the corner of State and Greene streets, presents a fine collection of well finished Photographs.  Mr. Cheesman having paid considerable attention to the art of Photography, is enabled to furnish a first class picture, which for perfection, truthfulness and finish is not to be surpassed.  To satisfy yourself of this fact, first look at his specimens, and then go and sit for your likeness.  He never fails to give satisfaction.

1855 April 14.  The State Gazette.  Trenton, New Jersey.  April 14, 1855, Whole No. 2518, P. 2.

Cheesman Back Again, At Library Building, Corner Of Greene and State streets, where he has fitted up the most magnificent Daguerrean Saloon in this city, for the reception of visitors.  Having incurred a large expense in decorating and beautifying his saloon, and feeling assured that the pictures taken by him cannot fail to please, he invites ladies and gentlemen who are desirous of procuring a fac-simile of themselves or their dearest friends, to call at the Library Building, where they cannot fail to obtain just what they desire.  J. F. Cheesman.

1857 March 2.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  March 2, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 2.

Photographs J. F. Cheesman takes the present opportunity to inform the citizens of Trenton and vicinity that having recently secured the services of Dr, Langdon, a skillful Photographer, he is now prepared to furnish, at his Daguerreian rooms in Green Street, this new and beautiful style of pictures on paper, either Plain or Colored.  For societies, heads of families, or any instance where a number of copies are required, this style is superior to all others as thousands may be printed from one impression and at a much less cost than Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

1858 January 1.  Daily State Gazette and Republican.  Trenton, New Jersey.  January 1, 1858, Vol. X, No. 341, Whole No. 3354, P. 3.

Life Size Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes Made At Cheesman’s Room, Greene street, at prices to suit the times.

N. B.—We would call particular attention to our Life Size Photographs.

1857 October 29.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  October 29, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 257, P. 3.

As Large As Life!  Cheesman’s Life Size Photographs, Cheesman’s Ambrotypes, Cheesman’s Chromo-Photographs, Cheesman has been awarded the 1st premium by his numerous customers, for truthful and life-like photographs and Ambrotypes.

Everybody goes to Cheesman’s for pictures.

Cheesman has no competitor.

Old Daguerreotypes copied and enlarged to life-size and colored.

Landscape Views, Country Seats, Store Fronts, or any kind of pictures requested, taken at short notice and enlarged to any size required.

Particular attention is called to the now and attractive picture, the Chromo-Photographs, which is not excelled by the finest painting on canvass.

1857 December 25.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  December 25, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 305, P. 2.

Bear This in Mind.  For Christmas Presents, Go To Cheesman’s Photographic Rooms.  Open from 7½ A. M. till 4 P. M.  Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in the highest style of the art.

N. B.  Lockets, Medallions, Fancy Cases, &c., &c.

1858 January 4.  Daily True American.  (Trenton, New Jersey.)  January 4, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 2, P. 2.

Rubbers! Rubbers! Rubbers! 500 Pairs Of Over Shoes Just Arrived At Cheesman’s Store, Greene Street, Two Doors Below State Street, And will be sold at prices to suit hard times.

[1] Addresses and dates from Gary Saretzky New Jersey Photographers check list.

Chase, W. H.

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1853-1856       180½ Main and 2 Asylum Streets, Hartford, Connecticut.

1857                311 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1859                311 Main Street and 3 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1854 January 21.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1935, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents.—The subscriber would respectfully in for the citizens of Hartford and vicinity that his Daguerrean Gallery is still Open for the reception of visitors, on the corner of Main and Asylum streets where he has been located for the last eight months.  He takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage received, and by close attention to his business, he would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same.  Beautiful and correct likenesses executed every day without regard to weather, by a new and valuable chemical accellerating (sic.) process.  He has superior instruments and an advantage over other operators by possessing an excellent Sky-light, together with a fine north light, the only one of the kind in the city.  His pictures are all enamelled (sic.) with the purest gold, and will not, like the work of ordinary operators, fade by time or exposure.  All can be supplied with likenesses that cannot be beat at the low price of 50 cents, at No. 180½ Main and 2 Asylum st.  W. H. Chase.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to July 15, 1854.

1854 July 1.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 1, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4667, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents!  Is it a good likeness?  Certainly it is, for it was taken at Chase’s Famous Gallery, where they never take any but good ones.  The experiment of taking fine Daguerreotype Likenesses for the sum of Fifty Cents is no longer an experiment at Chase’s Gallery!  A trial of eight years has established the fact most thoroughly and successfully, and I can now make as good a picture for Fifty Cents as other establishments can furnish for One Dollar.

My improved finish of the plate gives to all my pictures a degree of Finish And Life-Likeness

That is attained by no other operator in the art.  Resides this, The Superior Light introduced into my Gallery is of that peculiar character which is best adapted to a perfect front, or two thirds view.  This can be seen in any of the numerous specimens.  The number of pictures taken at Chase’s Gallery surpasses that of every other establishment in the State.  All this business is attained by the excellence of my pictures and the cheapness of my prices.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens at the Gallery, Nos. 180½ Main and 2 Asylum sts.

N. B.—Wanted immediately, one or two intelligent young men, of good address, to learn the art of Daguerreotyping.

Advertisement ran from July 1, 1854 to January 13, 1855.

1855 October 13.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 13, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4734, P. 2.

The State Fair…Class VIII.—Fine Arts.  The North half of this booth is devoted to musical instruments.  There are a number of melodeons, pianos and other instruments, by various makers.

The south half of the building is devoted to pictures, oil paintings, drawings, photographs, daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, &c.  Bartlett & Case, W. H. Chase and C. W. Davis, are prominent exhibitors of daguerreotypes.  N. A. Moore has some very perfect photographs and daguerreotypes.  H. Happen (sic.) [Hooper] of New Haven has a fine show of photographs.  G. N. Gannis of Waterbury, has some colored photographs in oil, splendid pictures, and worthily  sustaining the reputation of Waterbury, in this department of art.

1856 February 16.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  February 16, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4752, P. 3.

Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes Cheaper Than Ever, At Chase’s, No/ 180½ Main and 2 Asylum St.—We have been induced, by scarcity of Cash, as well as to keep pace with our friends in other branches of business, to take Daguerreotypes for twenty five cents, until further notice.  Those wishing for good and cheap pictures, should call immediately.  We have just received a large assortment of common and fancy cases, all of which we will sell cheap for cash.  Don’t forget the number, 180½ Main and 2 Asylum sts.

N. B.—Improved Ambrotypes and Mezzographs taken for seventy-five cents.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to April 19, 1856.  

1856 October 11.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4786, P. 3.

A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy Forever—What can be more beautiful than a fine Daguerreotype?  W. H. Chase has received an award from the great French Exhibition in Paris, for his beautiful Daguerreotypes.  All you that have beauty, call at Chase’s and let him take it; and you that have none, call and let him make it.

N. B.—Chase’s is the only place in this city where the Ambrotype is made, and the only place to get a good picture.  We are making some of the best Daguerreotypes for 50 cents ever made in this State.

Please call at our Rooms and examine some of the finest specimens to be found in the city, No. 311 Main, and 3 Asylum sts.; cor. Main and Asylum st.

Advertisement ran from October 11, 1856 to April 4, 1857.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Madal.

1859 June 29.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 378, P. 2.

Keep it Before the Public.  That Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes are made the cheapest and most durable at Chase’s Old Stand, No. 311 Main and 3 Asylum street.  Chase makes the best Ambrotypes, best Daguerreotypes, best Melanotypes, Best Ambrotypes to send in letters, Best Baby Pictures best Locket Pictures, Corner Main and Asylum Street.

N. B.—Large size Ambrotypes for 50 cents.  No. 311 Main and 3 Asylum Street.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to  December 31, 1859.

Chase, Ezra B.

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1841                76 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1841-1846       75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1841                Granite House, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1841                Folsom Building, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1848-1849       247 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1851                128 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1855                11 Merchants Row, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1856                Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1857                197 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1865                12 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865-1867       75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1868                Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1869-1874       4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1874                34½ Main Street, Opposite Hotel, Amesbury, Massachusetts.1

1875                Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1876                4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1876-1878       39 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1879-1881       14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1882-1884       53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1883-1887       14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1885                Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1888                53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1841 July 27.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  July 27, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and consequently without using the direct rays of the sun, proposes to instruct a limited number of Ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light.  Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake.  The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and furnishes the ability to its possessor of securing an independence, in a profession as honorable, interesting and agreeable as any other, by the expenditure of a mere trifle and a few days of application.  Can any other pursuit in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel support, not to say fortune?  This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot.—Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly form an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture.  It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as all Nature’s efforts do those of Man.  In the creation of these pictures, the light of Heaven, alone, constitutes the pencil, and Nature the artist!  The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be applied to every object on which the rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain.  The process is simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and no knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the instructions accompanying each set of Apparatuses.  For Colleges, Academies, and the public Lectures, this Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being, to all, so surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the greatest wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder: whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment.  It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it, than any other business—say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the profession by attending to the written instructions.  Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.

Mr. E. B. Chase, at the Daguerreotype Room, in the building, formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the people of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of themselves, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required, (excepting only the Plates.)

Terms Fifty Dollars, and upwards.  All communications, (post paid)  will be promptly attended to.

“Daguerreotype Likenesses, Mr. Plumbe has in operation, an Improved Apparatus for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The convenience to the sitter, and the rapidity of the work, are unexcelled.  Of the fidelity of the resemblance there is no need to speak.—That comes of course, as it is unavoidable.  With this invention, posterity will be at no loss to ascertain what manner of men were any of their predecessors, who are worth remembering.  The terms are very reasonable, and we advise our readers to drop in, and get their features, be they handsome or ugly, transferred upon the plate that will decay but with eternity.”  Boston Daily Herald.

“Plumbe’s Photographic Institute, is one of the most fashionable places of public resort in the city.  So great is the desire to obtain his Beautiful Daguerreotype Portraits, that he has bee obliged to open a register, for the insertion of names of applicants for Miniatures, in order that all may have their turn.  His apparatus is the most perfect and portable that has ever been used, ad we cordially recommend it to all who desire to avail themselves of the advantages of a most lucrative business, by the expenditure of a mere trifle.”  Boston Daily Times, May 26.

“Daguerreotype.  Prof. Plumbe is now giving instruction in taking Views and Miniatures, in this new and most Beautiful Art.  We had the privilege, a few days since, of calling at Mechanics’ Hall, and examining his Apparatus; and many fine specimens of the productions of this mystery in nature.

The miniatures are taken upon Silver Plate, and resemble Fine Steel engravings, though far more delicate.  They are taken by the rays of light, without paint, pencil, or brush; and are true to nature, as it is nature’s own work assisted by the hand of Art.”—Zion Ban.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 17, 1841.

1841 August 5.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 5, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and [consequently] without using the direct rays of the sun, [proposes] to instruct a limited number of ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light.  Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake.  The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and [furnishes] the ability to its [ ? ], of securing an independence, in a profession as [honorable], interesting and agreeable as ay other, by the [expenditure] of a mere trifle and a few days of [application].  Can any other [pursuit] in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel [support], not to say fortune.  This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot.  Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly [form] an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture.  It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as well as all Nature’s efforts does those of Man.  In the creation of these pictures, the book of Heaven, alone, [constitutes] the pencil, and Nature the artist!  The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be supplied to every object on which [the] rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain.  The process as simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and [no] knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the [instructions] accompanying each set of Apparatuses.  For colleges, Academies, and the public [Lectures], the Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being to all [so] surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the [greater] wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment.  It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it than any other business:  Say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the Profession by attending to the written instructions.  Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.

Mr. E. B. Chase, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required—Terms $50.00 and upwards.  All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to.

1841 August 19.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.

It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that E. B. Chase is now giving instruction and taking Daguerreotype likenesses in this village.  I have had the privilege of examining his Apparatus and several specimens of this beautiful art.  The likenesses are taken on silver plate, and resemble fine steel engravings, though much more delicate and more correct.  The person sits about two minutes with the eye fixed upon a single object.  The miniatures are taken by the sun’s rays without paint, pencil, or brush.  Persons may expect perfect resemblance, if there is no deficiency in the apparatus, or the position of the person at the time it is taken, as it is all nature’s own work, assisted by the hand of Art.  Those who wish to preserve their own Likeness will do well to call and examine for themselves.

1841 August 19.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.

Terms $50.00 and upwards.  All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.

Advertisement ran from August 19 & 26, 1841.

1841 August 24.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 24, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required. Terms Miniatures in frames, from $3 to $5.  Apparatus, &c., $50.00 and upwards. 

All (post paid) Communications will be promptly attended to.

Advertisement ran from August 24 to September 21, 1841.

1841 September 2.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. B. Chase at his Rooms in Folsom’s Buildings, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of united States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.

Terms $50.00 and upwards.  All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.

Advertisement ran from September 2 & 16, 1841.

1841 September 9.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  September 9, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 24, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. B. Chase has just received an improvement to his apparatus for taking Miniatures, by the use of which a person need not sit over thirty seconds in order to obtain a perfect likeness.  Those who wish their likeness to, preserve, will do well to call on Mr. Chase.

1848.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1848-1849, P. 27.  Published by James French & Charles Stimpson, 1848.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and see.  E. B. Chase

1848 September 11.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 11, 1848, Vol6, No. 1, P. 3. 

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Call and see.

L. G. Chase.  E. B. Chase

Advertisement ran from September 11 to December 15, 1848.

1848 September 19.  Norwich Evening Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  September 19, 1848, Vol. VII, No. 87, Whole No. 487, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase.            Call and see.  E. B. Chase.

1848 September 21.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 21, 1848, Vol. XLII, No. 45, Whole No. 2188, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given or no charge, Call and see.  L. G. Chase.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1848.

1848 September 26.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  September 26, 1848, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and See.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 26 to November 21, 1848.

1848 September 29.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 29, 1848, Vol. V, No. 15, Whole No. 224, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and See.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 29 to October 27, 1848.

1848 October 19.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 19, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 47, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerrean Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase. Call and see.  E. B. Chase.

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

Chase, Ezra B. & Lorenzo G.

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1848-1849       247 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. [1]

1848.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1848-1849, P. 27.  Published by James French & Charles Stimpson, 1848.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.

We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase. Call and see.  E. B. Chase

1848 September 11.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 11, 1848, Vol. 6, No. 1, P. 3. 

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.

We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Call and see.

L. G. Chase.  E. B. Chase

Advertisement ran from September 11 to December 15, 1848.

1848 September 19.  Norwich Evening Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  September 19, 1848, Vol. VII, No. 87, Wolle No. 487, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.

We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase.            Call and see.  E. B. Chase.

1848 September 21.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 21, 1848, Vol. XLII, No. 45, Whole No. 2188, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given or no charge, Call and see.  L. G. Chase.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1848.

1848 September 26.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  September 26, 1848, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and See.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 26 to November 21, 1848.

1848 September 29.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 29, 1848, Vol. V, No. 15, Whole No. 224, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and See.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 29 to October 27, 1848.

1848 October 19.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 19, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 47, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerrean Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.

We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase. Call and see.  E. B. Chase.

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

Chase, David

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Church Street, Clinton, Massachusetts.[1]

Ca. 1848-1856.  History of the Origin of the Town of Clinton, Massachusetts 1653-1865 by Andrew E. Ford, 1896. Daguerrean Artists.  P. 397

…David Chas, who had a stand in a little building on Church Street, near the present position of the Y. M. C. A. rooms, stayed here for a longer time.  He was a good musician and an organizer of a brass band…

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

Charter, Miss S. R.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845-1849       8 Tremont Temple, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1846 January 21.  The Emancipator.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 21, 1846, Vol. X, No. 39, Whole No. 507, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes By A Lady.  One of the most perfect Daguerreotype miniatures we have ever examined, is that of a lady, taken by Miss Charter, 8 Tremont Temple.  The face is quite life-like, and free from the dismal aspect which renders these portraits so frequently disagreeable objects for friends to look at.  The back-ground, shading, &c., are all perfect, and show the care of a thorough artist.  Miss C.’s card will be seen in our advertising columns, and promises nothing she cannot perform.  Those who wish for a miniature expressing the emotions of the heart and revealing the internal image in the open countenance to perfect life, may give her a call.

1846 January 21.  The Emancipator.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 21, 1846, Vol. X, No. 39, Whole No. 507, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms:  No. 8, Tremont Temple, First Story, Opposite The Tremont House, Boston.  Miss Charter, Feeling grateful for patronage she has received, begs leave to inform her friends and the public, that she is enabled to present to their inspection as beautiful specimens of the Daguerreotype Art as can be found in the city.  Those desirous of obtaining Miniature Likenesses of themselves, or copies of Portraits, Engravings, Statuary, &c., are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves of the merit of her productions.   Entire satisfaction or no charge.  The best of Apparatus, Cases, Lockets, Frames, Chemicals, &c. for sale.  Instruction given in the Art.

Hours from 7 A. M. to 4 P. M.

Advertisement ran from January 21, 1846 to February 17, 1847.

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

Chapin, N. T.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1853                No. 6 Union Block, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1854                Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.[1]

1855                180½ Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.1

1855                2 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut.1

1856-1861       297 Main Street, Hartford Connecticut.1

1853 May 25.  Granite State Farmer.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 25, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 21, P. 8.

Ne Plus Ultra.  N. T. Chapin & Co., Daguerreian Artists, Have leased for a term of years the rooms formerly occupied by the Atheneum, No. 6 Museum Building, and remodeled them in a style and convenience unequalled. Having the largest Sky-Light in the city, and availed ourselves of all the Modern Improvements in the art, rendering every facility for taking pictures singly or in groups, we are confident that we shall be able to please the most fastidious.

Our central location cannot fail to enlist the attention [of] the citizens of Manchester and vicinity.

Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and Engravings copied.—Particular attention in taking pictures of Deceased persons.

Cases, Gold Lockets, and Frames For Sale.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement recorded from May 25 to October 19, 1853.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts’ department was much admired, yesterday, by the crowds of visitors.  There are many real gems on exhibition.  Many of the crayon and pencil drawings are executed in the highest style of the art, and many of the paintings possess more than ordinary merit.  The works shown by the Daguerrean artists are many of them really  beautiful specimens, and are the most attractive feature in the room.  The views by Moore are most excellent specimens of the Photographic art…

Chapin & Hopkins have a number of  “Collodron (sic.) Ambrotypes” on exhibition which certainly are not behind any presented.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Madal.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Chapin, Moses Sanford

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , ,

1849                6 Exchange, Chicopee, Massachusetts. [1]

1849                9 Brinley Hall, No.9, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1850                9 & 10 Brinley Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1851                9 Brinley Hall, No.9., Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1852-1855       Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1856                227 Main, Clark’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1857                Main, Clark’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1859                Clark’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1860-1861       American House Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1862                197 Main, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1862                Union Art Gallery, New Bern, North Carolina[2]

1863-1866       Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1876                86 Front, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1877                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1878                204 Front, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1879                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1849 October 4.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 4, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 96, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotype Establishment, No. 9 Brinley Hall, No. 9

The proprietor of this Establishment is prepared, as usual, to furnish his friends and the public with the most perfect Daguerreotypes that can be produced.  Of the character of the pictures executed at this long established Gallery, it is enough to repeat that they have secured the very highest tokens of award from the late Mechanics’ Fair in this City, and from other equally competent sources.  Probably no Establishment in the country enjoys a more enviable reputation for its Perfect and Life-Like Types, as well as for the beauty and expression of their minutest parts.  Having secured the services of Mr. Moses S. Chapin, as an Artist, to take charge of my operating department, allow me to invite the attention of your readers to the beautiful Daguerreotypes executed at Dr. Van Alstin’s Establishment, No. 9 Brinley Hall.

Those who visit our City for the purpose of procuring Daguerreotypes, cannot be more satisfactorily accommodated than at No. 9 Brinley Hall.

Miniatures put into Silk for $1—and into Velvet Cases for $1,50.  N.B. Stock constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable prices.                  

Advertisement ran from October 4 to December 6, 1849.

1849 December 7.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 7, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 149, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotype Establishment, Types taken with Voightlander’s Quick Camera.

No. 9 Brinley Hall, No. 9

The proprietor of this Establishment has fitted up entirely anew his spacious and commodious Rooms, and furnished them with every convenience and comfort that can be obtained in the most fashionable rooms in the city.  He has procured one of Voightlander’s Large and Quick Cameras—as large as any in this city—for the purpose of taking large types, groups of persons, and children, in a style of elegance and perfection that cannot be obtained by the use of smaller and less perfect instruments.  He has also procured a large lot of Gold Lockets, double and single, of all sizes and descriptions, which he offers for sale at lower prices than they can be bought at any other place in the city.  He is prepared, as heretofore, to furnish his friends and the public with the most perfect Daguerreotype that can be produced.  Of the character of the pictures executed at this long established Gallery, it is enough to state that they have secured the very highest tokens of favor from the late Mechanics Fair in this city, and from other equally competent sources.  Probably no Establishment in the country enjoys a higher reputation for its perfect and skillfully executed types, which exhibit the form and minutest parts of the original, fully and accurately delineated.

The public here and those visiting this city are invited to call and examine for themselves the beautifully and skillfully executed types at Dr. Van Alstin’s Establishment, at No. 9 Brinley Hall, under the charge of Mr. Moses S. Chapin.

Miniatures put into Silk for $1—and into Velvet Cases for $1,50.  N.B. Stock constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable prices.                              

Advertisement ran from December 7 to December 31, 1849.

1851 May 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 13, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 292, p. 2.

To The Public.  This is to certify that the undersigned, Daguerreotypist of this city have visited the Rev. Mr. Hill, of New York, the discoverer of the process of taking portraits and landscapes, in natural colors, and that Mr. Hill presented to them the communication which appeared in the Daily Spy last Saturday, May 10th, with a request to hand it to the Editors of the aforesaid paper, for publication; and he furthermore stated that if Mr. Van Alstin persisted in his assertions, he should send one more communication to the Spy, which would be definite and effectual.

Signed Moses S. Chapin. & C. R. B. Claflin

Advertisement ran from May 13 to June 3, 1851.

1851 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 17, P. 2.

Notice.—In reference to a certain article that appeared in the Spy, dated June__, I would say, in reply, being requested so to do by that Daguerrian Artist to “take notice” who it was that took the medal in 1848.  It was Walker & Adams, not Adams alone, as be stated.  Who was it that took the medal alone, in 1848?  A. W. Van Alstin.

Adams; perhaps the public will say.  Why not A. W. Van Alstin?  Because he was in California.

Who was it that took so many poor pictures in my room while I was there?

Moses S. Chapin.

Where is George Adams operating at the present time?

Providence, R. I., not in Worcester.

Who is in the rooms formerly occupied by Adams?

Moses S. Chapin.

I hope that the remainder of the Artist’ will soon appear, and place him in his proper position, which is at the bench, with a saw and jack-plane.  A. W. Van Alstin.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to June 23 1851

1851 October 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 108, P. 2.

It will be seen that Adams has removed his Daguerreotype establishment to rooms opposite the American Temperance House, where he will accommodate those desirous of his services.  Mr. Chapin continues at the old stand.

1851 September 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 29, 1851,  Vol. VII, No. 104, P. 2.

Particular Notice.—Geo. Adams would respectfully announce to his friends and the public, that the limitation of his engagement with Mr. Chapin, of Waldo Block, having expired, he has taken a suit of rooms in Brinley Row, over the Citizens Bank, and directly opposite the American House, where all those who are capable of appreciating fine Daguerreotypes are invited to call.  Mr. A.’s Rooms are very easy of access, spacious, and fitted up with every convenience to produce good miniatures.  The room for his Sky-light is of a size suitable for making a group of 40 persons on one plate.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 7, 1851

1852 January 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 9, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 191, P. 2

To the Public—The well known Daguerrean Rooms, Waldo Block, formally owned and occupied by Geo. Adams, and More recently by Adams & Chapin, have not been removed, but still are the center of attraction for all who appreciate good Daguerreotypes, as the facilities for taking daguerreotypes are such as cannot be surpassed in this city, if in the world.  The limitation between Messrs Adams & Chapin and Adams & Co. Having ceased Sept. 18, 1851, Mr. Chapin would say to the public, that those splendidly finished Daguerrean Rooms, Waldo Block, are still open for exhibition, or all who may favor him with a call Mr. Chapin would say to all who would like good Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, they will do well to call on Mr. C., Waldo Block, where all may be sure of obtaining perfect daguerreotypes for the extreme low price of 50 cents.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Particular attention paid to taking Children.—Hours for taking children from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M.  Call and examine for yourselves.           

Advertisement ran from January 9 to February 11, 1852.

1853 January 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 3, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 105, P. 3.

Christmas and New Year’s Presents, At Reduced Prices!

A large assortment of all the latest style Daguerreotype Cases, both fancy and plain Also a large variety of Gold Lockets, suitable for presents, to be had at Chapin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Waldo Block, where you will be supplied with the richest, that the market affords.

Mr. C. would most cordially welcome all who may favor him with a call.  Dec 24.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to January 31, 1853.

1853 September 27.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 331, P. 2.

M. S. Chapin having returned to Waldo Block Daguerreian Rooms, will attend personally to those who may favor him with a call.

All those wishing for a perfect gem of the art, will of course, avail themselves of the first opportunity of calling on Mr. C. and secure one or more of those mamentoes, which in the hour of affliction no price can purchase.

Mr. Chapin is taking splendid Daguerreotypes and enclosing them in a very beautiful case, inlaid with pearl for $1,00.  Also, in very fine cases for 50 cts.

Please call and examine specimens before purchasing at any other rooms, and satisfy yourselves that you can buy cheaper and better Daguerreotypes at Chapins, than any other Rooms in this City.

This is no humbug.  Will you call and favor me with a sitting.                                    

Advertisement ran from September 27 to October 26, 1853.

1853 December 24.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 24, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 404, P. 2.

Christmas and New Year’s Gifts.  Mr. Chapin, having collected an endless variety of all the very latest and richest patterns of Daguerreotype Cases, selected expressly for Christmas and New Year’s presents, would most cordially welcome all who wish to procure a gem.  Call on Mr. C., Waldo Block, and make a selection from the largest stock of Daguerreotype Cases ever offered to the public.

All pictures taken at his rooms are warranted to give satisfaction.  Mr. Chapin is now the only Daguerreotyper in this city to whom was awarded a silver medal, for the best Daguerreotypes, at the Mechanics’ Exhibition, 1851.

Ladies and Gentlemen make a wise selection, and go to Chapin’s where you can get a rich gift for a little money, and where you will be treated with respect and attention.  M. S. Chapin, Artist.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1853 to January 14, 1854.

1855 October 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. X, No. 252, P. 2.

257…New Daguerreotype Rooms…257.  M. S. Chapin having now removed from Waldo Block, and taken rooms in Wm. C. Clark’s new and splendid block, corner of Main and Mechanic streets, and directly over Martin Stowe’s Dry Goods store, would call the attention of his numerous friends and customers, and all in want of a first class Daguerreotype, (not second to any made in this city,) will be doubly paid by calling on Mr. C. and obtaining one of the same, thus securing one of his superior toned types, which are so much admired by all lovers of this truly beautiful art.  Having speared no pains in arranging a very large North sky-light, which is acknowledged by all artist to be much the best, and always sought for whenever to be had, he feels confident that his long experience and practical knowledge of the business, will be sufficient to warrant him a large share of public patronage.  Mr. Chapin’s operating room is very large and commodious, enabling him to take groups of any number desired.

Mr. C. will take Daguerreotypes at as reasonable prices as any room in Worcester, including case.  Copying done in the very best manner.

Daguerreotyping of the sick, and deceased, taken in the most satisfactory manner.  Also—Great pains taken with children.  Each person is allowed the privilege to sit till they are satisfied with their Daguerreotypes, and no pay in advance.  Remember—Rooms in Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 8, 1855

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that Barnum’s plan for a “Gallery of American Female Beauty” is about to be into affect, and that portraits of the most beautiful women in various parts of the country, are to be taken, First by daguerreotype, and then to be painted in oil.  A large amount is to be awarded in premiums.  Three artists are appointed to take daguerreotypes for the purpose in this city, without any expense to the sitter.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to [$ 0000] for the likeness of the Handsomest Women in America.  Daguerreotypes of Beautiful Females taken, with out expense to the sitters, by the first artist in the country!  The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, the “Gallery of American Female beauty.”  Is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes in this city free of expense to the sitter:

C. R. B. Claflin, 188 Main Street; Lewis Babbitt, M. S. Chapin, Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to January 22, 1856

1935 April.  The Worcester Historical Society Publications (Worcester, Massachusetts) New Series Vol. I, No. 8, p. 438.

The Daguerreotype Art And.

…Moses Sanford Chapin was a native of Milford, Mass., and before entering the daguerreotype business had learned the cabinet trade.  He conducted a successful gallery until shortly after the close of the Civil War, when he retired to take up his earlier calling.

During the War he went to Newbern, N. C., and for a time did photographic work with the Northern Armies.

The society is fortunate in having a considerable collection of daguerreotypes made by Mr. Chapin.  These are very interesting as illustrating the appearance of the patrons of a daguerreotype gallery three quarters of a century ago.

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

[2] Photographers In North Carolina The First Century, 1842-1941.

Chapin, Joshua B.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1851-1855       19 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.            

1851-1855       33 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1857-1858       73 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1852 February 25.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  February 25, 1852, Vol. V 1, No. 5, P. 1.

Christmas & New Year’s Daguerre’s.  We Have Just Received on invoice of superior Gold Lockets, [Seals], and Rings,[for the] coming Holidays; also, a full supply of all the most approved patterns of Cases, for which we are prepared to execute Daguerre’s, in the very highest style of the art. Persons desiring likenesses are requested to call in the earlier part of the day.  We also wish it to be distinctly understood that pictures for adults are taken equally well either in clear or cloudy weather.  In the earlier stage of the art this was not true, but artes  “mutantur et nos mutamur illis.”  Galleries Nos. 19 and 33 Westminster-st.  Manchester & Chapin.  d18.

1853 April 30.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. V1, No. 23, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Manchester & Chapin were awarded the Highest Premium for the superiority of their Daguerreotypes exhibited at the Fair in Providence, September 10, 1851.  Since this is the decision of the Honorable Committee on Fine Arts, we forbear offering any other proof of their good qualities—in regard to tone, clearness of the eyes, or beauty of finish.  We hope the public will make free to call at our Gallery, No. 33 Westminster-st., and examine the numerous specimens there on exhibition, especially the new style of Crayon Daguerreotypes.

Stock of all kinds constantly on hand.  Instruction given and Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.

Advertisement was recorded on April 30, and June 11 & 18, 1853.

1855 May 19.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  May 19, 1855, Vol. VII1, No. 26, P. 2.

Photographs. The attention of the public is respectfully invited to specimens of these pictures, both colored and uncolored now exhibited at our galleries.  For correctness of delineation, and exquisite beauty and softness of shadow, they are far superior to daguerres; resembling more nearly rich steel engravings.  Being upon paper, the unpleasant glare of the metallic plate is avoided.  They admit, also, of being colored in oil colors, equaling in finish and durability the finest canvas paintings.  By no other process it is possible to obtain so life like a portrait.  Copying from daguerre, or portraits carefully executed.  Large copies produced from small originals.

Rooms Nos. 19 & 33 Westminster street.  Manchester & Chapin.

1855 September 15.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  September 15, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 2.

[Ambigraphs.] These pictures far superior to anything that has heretofore been taken upon glass.—They can be seen in any light as well as a Photograph or an Engraving.  For brilliancy and fineness they surpass the Daguerre. and unlike it they are not reversed.  They can also be produced instantaneously, which is a great advantage in taking children or persons who cannot bear a strong light, and gives the operator a chance to catch the happiest expression before it has time to leave the face.  They can never fade or change, as they are put up in a manner which makes them impervious to air or dampness.

Photographs, plain and in oil colors, Daguerreotypes, Crayoned or otherwise, and in fact every description of sunlight pictures taken in the most approved and artistic style.

Rooms No. 19 and 33 Westminster street.  Manchesters & Chapin.

1858 January 9.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  January 9, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 8, P. 1.

Removal.  Manchester, Bro. & Chapin, Daguerreotypes and Photographic Artists, have removed to rooms No. 73 Westminster-st., (formerly G. W. Smith’s House Furnishing Store,) where they have put in 2 large Sky-Lights, and otherwise arranged and fitted them with a perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  my24.

Advertisement was recorded on January 9 & 16, 1858.

1858 August 7.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 1.

Manchester & Bro’r. Daguerreotype and Photographic Artists, Rooms No. 73 Westminster Street, Where they have two large Sky Lights, and other arrangements perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  jy10.

Advertisement was recorded on August 7 and September 4, 1858.

Channing, William H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1850 May 22.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 22, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 80, P. 3.

Splendid Daguerrean Pictures.  Mr. William H. Channing takes this opportunity to notify the citizens of New Bedford and vicinity that he has taken Rooms at No. 30 Purchase Street, (over Nathan Chase’s dry goods store,) where he is prepared, for practicing the Daguerrean Art, and he pledges himself to furnish the public with as good Pictures as can be produced in this or any other city, at prices ranging from $1 to $12.

Also, Lockets, Frames, &c. &c. constantly on hand and for sale.

His Instruments are particularly adapted for taking Children.

Mr. Channing respectfully invites the public to call at his Rooms, and he guaranties to all who may favor him with a sitting, that perfect satisfaction will be given.  Ap26.  Wm. H. Channing.