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Bowen, N. C.

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1852-1853       Buswell Block, Corner Main and Shetucket Streets, Norwich, Connecticut.

1852 December 21.  Norwich Evening Courier,  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 21, 1852, Vol. XI, No. 129, Whole No. 1163, P,

Christmas and New Years.  Daguerreotypes.  The New and Magnificent Establishment of J. G. Case, With its specimens of Unequalled Miniatures, costly and unique Furniture, has been the theme of universal conversation and admiration since its opening.  No person can form a just [estimate] of the beauty now displayed, as well in the furnishing as in the Daguerreotyping, without a visit to, and criticism of, this already justly celebrated establishment.

Special pains will be taken to secure Perfect Miniatures of Young Children and Infants.

The light used at these Rooms is a most beautiful North and Sky Light, and the only one of the kind in this city.  The sky-light is especially designed for Daguerreotyping Large Family Groups, as also Miniatures for handsome Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., &c.

The Rooms having been completed under the supervision of J. G. Case, and fitted up at a great expense, render it the most complete establishment of the kind in the country. 

Additional Attraction!!  Having perfected his arrangements, he is now prepared to takepictures on the highly approved Crayon System, which for beauty and utility is unsurpassed by anything ever before introduced in the art.

Having secured the services of N. C. Bowen[1], well known in this vicinity, he will always be found at the Room.

N. B.—The prices for the different qualities and sizes of pictures will be found lower than at any Room in this City—and satisfaction warranted.

The public are respectfully invited to call and look at this establishment..

Buswell Block, corner Main and Shetucket sts.

Advertisement was recorded four times between December 21, 1852 and January 18, 1853.

[1] Recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as N. O. Bowen.

Bowdoin, David W.

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1842                Centre Street, Over R. Pollards, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

1843-1845       Essex Street, Mechanic Hall, Salem, Massachusetts.

1845-1846       289 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1846                11½ Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846-1851       208 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1852                Address Unknown, Salem, Massachusetts.

1853                241 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1855                10 Federal Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1855 -1860      49 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1860                Address Unknown, Salem, Massachusetts.

1861-1869       175 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1871                9 North Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1872                7 North Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1873                Address Unknown, Salem, Massachusetts.

1841 June 9.  Taunton Whig.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  June 9, 1841, Vol. 9, No. 26, P. 3.

Portrait Painting.  D. W. Bowdoin respectfully informs the citizens of Taunton that he has taken a room, on Main street, opposite J. W. Seabury’s over J. W. D. Hall’s Shoe Store.  The public patronage is respectfully solicited.  June 9.

Advertisement ran from June 9 to October 6, 1841.

1841 August 25.  Taunton Whig.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1841, Vol. 9, No. 37, P. 3. 

Writing and Pencil Drawing.  D. W. Bowdoin, proposes giving Lessons in the above sciences, at his Room, over the Taunton Bank. 

He will continue Portrait Painting as above.  Miniatures Painted for $5,00 in oil colors.  With the assistance of the Daguerreotype process, he can give the most perfect sketch and paint from it.  Call and see.  Terms in writing $2,00; Pencil Drawing $3,00

Commence on Monday.  Ladies at 3, P. M.  Gentlemen 7½ o’clock.      

Advertisement ran for August 25 to September 15, 1841.

1841 October 20.  Taunton Whig.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  October 20, 1841, Vol. 9, No. 45, P. 3.

Bowdoin Painting Room.  (Over Taunton Bank,) Will be open for visitors from 1 to 2 o’clock, P. M. Persons desirous of having Portraits are requested to call soon, as he will leave in a few weeks.  Call and see. 

Advertisement ran from October 20, 1841 to March 7, 1842.

1842 March 19.  Nantucket Inquirer.  (Nantucket, Massachusetts.)  March 19, 1842, Vol. 3, No. 12, P. 3.

D. W. Bowdoin, Portrait Painter.  Room, over E. & J. Kelley’s, two doors above the Post Office.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call.

1842 May14.  Nantucket Inquirer.  (Nantucket, Massachusetts.)  May 14, 1842, Vol. 3, No. 20, P. 1

D. W. Bowdoin, Portrait Painter.  Room over C. B. Chadwick’s Shoe Store, lower Pearl Street.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 18.

1842 June 25.  Nantucket Inquirer.  (Nantucket, Massachusetts.)  June 25, 1842, Vol. 3, N. P.

Bowdoin’s Portraits and Daguerreotype Rooms.  Removed over R. Pollard’s store on Centre street.  Perfect Miniatures taken in a few seconds, without regard to weather, by the Daguerreotype process.  Portraits painted, warranted to give satisfaction.  Call and see specimens—Exhibition Room open to all.

N. B. Mr. B. will give lessons, in Drawing, and painting in water colors, by a new system, taught in a few lessons.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to August 27, 1842                                                

1843 May 9.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1843, Vol. XLIII, No. 37, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Snell & Bowdoin respectfully inform the citizens of Salem and vicinity, that they have taken Rooms at Mechanic Hall, Essex street, for the purpose of taking Miniatures by Photography or Daguerreotype.  This new and beautiful art is now perfected to a degree hitherto unattained.  The most perfect facsimile of the human face divine, nearly giving the natural complexions can be taken by the sitting of a few seconds, in all weather.  This style of Miniatures is now the most beautiful and fashionable of the day; and is justly considered by many preferable to a painting.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens of our Miniatures and decide for themselves on their merits.  All who would preserve a valuable memento of themselves or friends, and transmit to their posterity an invaluable legacy, will do well to procure a Photographic likeness, of our production.  A perfect likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and as beautiful a style as can be obtained elsewhere.  Miniatures neatly set in cases, lockets, or breastpins $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or Paintings.

1843 May 11.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1843, Vol. XLIII, No. 38, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Snell & Bowdoin respectfully inform the citizens of Salem and Vicinity, that they have taken rooms at Mechanic Hall, Essex street, for the purpose of taking Miniatures by Photography or Daguerreotype.  This new and beautiful art is now perfected to a degree hitherto unattained.  The most perfect facsimile of the human face divine, nearly giving the natural complexions can be taken by the sitting of a few seconds, in all weather.  This style of Miniatures is now the most beautiful and fashionable of the day; and is justly considered by many preferable to a painting.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens of our Miniatures and decide for themselves on their merits.  All who would preserve a valuable memento of themselves or friends, and transmit to their posterity an invaluable legacy, will do well to procure a Photographic likeness, of our production.  A perfect likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and as beautiful a style as can be obtained.  elsewhere

Miniatures neatly set in cases, lockets, or breastpins $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or Paintings.  Also—Electro Magnetic Gilding and Silvering done.  By which newly discovered art any metallic surface, such as Watch and Pencil Cases, Spectacles, Jewelry, Spoons, &c. May be made to resemble pure Gold and Silver, much superior to any other process of Gilding. 

Daguerreotype and Gilding apparatus for sale.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to June 6, 1843.

1843 May 11.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1843, Vol. XLIII, No. 38, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Snell & Bowdoin respectfully inform the citizens of Salem and Vicinity, that they have taken rooms at Mechanic Hall, Essex street, for the purpose of taking Miniatures by Photography or Daguerreotype.  This new and beautiful art is now perfected to a degree hitherto unattained.  The most perfect facsimile of the human face divine, nearly giving the natural complexions can be taken by the sitting of a few seconds, in all weather.  This style of Miniatures is now the most beautiful and fashionable of the day; and is justly considered by many preferable to a painting.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens of our Miniatures and decide for themselves on their merits.  All who would preserve a valuable memento of themselves or friends, and transmit to their posterity an invaluable legacy, will do well to procure a Photographic likeness, of our production.  A perfect likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and as beautiful a style as can be obtained.  elsewhere

Miniatures neatly set in cases, lockets, or breastpins $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or Paintings.  Also—Electro Magnetic Gilding and Silvering done.  By which newly discovered art any metallic surface, such as Watch and Pencil Cases, Spectacles, Jewelry, Spoons, &c. May be made to resemble pure Gold and Silver, much superior to any other process of Gilding. 

Daguerreotype and Gilding apparatus for sale.         

Advertisement ran from May 11 to June 1, 1843.

1843 May 15.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  May 15, 1843, Vol. XLIII, No. 39, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype.  Messrs.  Editors,—I would call the attention of your readers to some fine specimens of Daguerreotyping now exhibiting at the Mechanic Hall, by Messrs. Snell & Bowdoin.  These gentlemen have been experimenting for two or three years in this wonderful art, which is to be considered the greatest discovery of the present century, and the results they produce show great success.  Their miniatures are afforded at a very reasonable price, and are not faint drawings, wherein one is obliged to try all lights to discern the object, but are distinct and well defined pictures, and beautiful as the softest mezzotinto engraving, which Sartain himself would be glad to equal.  This art has attained such perfection that no person need forego possessing the image of a relative or a dear friend.  I think that these gentlemen produce the finest impressions I have seen except Southworth’s, who is acknowledged to be the best Daguerreotyper in the country, and whose miniatures command the highest price.            N. C.

1843 May 27.  The Locomotive An Independent Journal.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1843, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Snell & Bowdoin respectfully inform the citizens of Salem and Vicinity, that they have taken rooms at Mechanic Hall, Essex street, for the purpose of taking Miniatures by Photography or Daguerreotype.  This new and beautiful art is now perfected to a degree hitherto unattained.  The most perfect facsimile of the human face divine, nearly giving the natural complexions can be taken by the sitting of a few seconds, in all weather.  This style of Miniatures is now the most beautiful and fashionable of the day; and is justly considered by many preferable to a painting.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens of our Miniatures and decide for themselves on their merits.  All who would preserve a valuable memento of themselves or friends, and transmit to their posterity an invaluable legacy, will do well to procure a Photographic likeness, of our production.  A perfect likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and as beautiful a style as can be obtained.  elsewhere

Miniatures neatly set in cases, lockets, or breast-pins $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or Paintings.  Also—Electro Magnetic Gilding and Silvering done.  By which newly discovered art any metallic surface, such as Watch and Pencil Cases, Spectacles, Jewelry, Spoons, &c. May be made to resemble pure Gold and Silver, much superior to any other process of Gilding. 

Daguerreotype and Gilding apparatus for sale.  Salem, May 13.

1843 June 15.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 15, 1843, Vol. XLIII, No. 48, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype, With Color!

We are happy to inform the citizens of Salem and Vicinity, that after many experiments, we have succeeded in giving the colors in Miniatures so as to add great beauty and distinctness to the picture, and obviate the objection hitherto brought against likenesses of this kind.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, some of which, recently produced, have been pronounced by many superior to any they have ever before seen, taken in Boston or elsewhere.

Grateful for patronage received, they respectfully solicit its continuance.  Miniatures set in Cases or Lockets, from $2 to $10.  Rooms at Mechanic Hall Building, Essex St.            Wm. Snell,   W. L. Bowdoin

Advertisement ran from June 15, 1843 to January 11, 1844.

1844 February 29.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  February 29, 1844, Vol. XLIV, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, At Greatly Reduced Prices!  Room in the Mechanic Hall Building, directly over J. Marks & Son’s Fruit Store, (formerly occupied by Snell & Bowdoin.)

A Perfect Likeness warranted in all cases, at a cheaper rate and in as beautiful style as elsewhere.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Rooms open at all hours of the day for visitors.

Miniatures, neatly set in Cases or Lockets from $2 to $6.  Groups taken.  Also, Miniatures from Portraits or other paintings.

Daguerreotype Apparatus for sale, and Instruction given as above by.  Thomas B. Masury

Advertisement ran from February 29 to April 22, 1844

1844 March 25.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.) March 225, 1844, Vol. XLIV, No. 25, P. 3.

Snell & Bowdoin, Daguerreotype Artists, Rooms at Mechanic Hall, Salem and at Lyceum Hall, Lynn.

Wm. Snell, informs the people of Salem and vicinity, that he has recently associated himself in business with David W. Bowdoin, an experienced artist in Portrait Painting and Daguerreotype.  Having recently procured improved apparatus, and overcome many of the difficulties in the business, by much experience, we are prepared to take Miniatures, in a style much superior to any thing taken here before, and in the opinion of good judges equal if not superior to any taken in Boston or elsewhere.

The impression is now so fixed as not to be easily erased, and so naturally colored as to add great distinctness and beauty to the picture.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, which we can assure them are of our own production, which is not the case with some who pretend to operate in Salem.

Miniatures set in Cases, Lockets, or Frames, at prices from $2.00 to $10.00. Old pictures re-taken in our improved style for $1.00.                                   

Advertisement ran from March 25 to April 22, 1844                                    

1844 April 5.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 5, 1844, Vol. XLIV, No. 28, P. 3.

Snell & Bowdoin, Daguerreotype Artists, Rooms at Mechanic Hall, Salem and at Lyceum Hall, Lynn.

Wm. Snell, informs the people of Salem and vicinity, that he has recently associated himself in business with David W. Bowdoin, an experienced artist in Portrait Painting and Daguerreotype.  Having recently procured improved apparatus, and overcome many of the difficulties in the business, by much experience, we are prepared to take Miniatures, in a style much superior to any thing taken here before, and in the opinion of good judges equal if not superior to any taken in Boston or elsewhere.

The impression is now so fixed as not to be easily erased, and so naturally colored as to add great distinctness and beauty to the picture.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, which we can assure them are of our own production, which is not the case with some who pretend to operate in Salem.

Miniatures set in Cases, Lockets, or Frames, at prices from $2.00 to $10.00.  Old pictures retaken in our improved style for $1,00.                                   

Advertisement ran from April 5 & 19, 1844

1844 May 13.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  May 13, 1844, Vol. XLIV, No. 369, P. 3.

Snell & Bowdoin, daguerreotype Artists, Rooms At Mechanic Hall.          

Advertisement ran from May 13 to June 10, 1844.

1844 June 17.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 17, 1844, Vol. XLIV, No. 49, P. 3. 

D. W. Bowdoin, Daguerreotype Artist.  Rooms at Mechanic Hall.  May 13.

Advertisement ran from June 17, 1844 to March 3, 1845.

1844 July 23.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1844, Vol. XLIV, No. 59, P. 3

D. W. Bowdoin, Daguerreotype Artist.  Rooms at Mechanic Hall.  May 13.

Advertisement ran from July 23, 1844 to March 7, 1845.

1844 December 2.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1844, Vol. XLIV, No. 97, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  D. W. Bowdoin would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he will close his rooms for a few weeks.  Persons who wish a true facsimile of themselves and friends, are invited to call immediately, as he will remain one week only from this date.   

Advertisement ran from December 2 & 5, 1844.

1845 March 11.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1845, Vol. 64, No. 20, P. 3.

Removal.  Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Rooms removed from Mechanic Hall to the adjoining building above 298 Essex street, where he has rooms built expressly for the purpose of taking Miniatures in any weather.

Mr. B. tenders his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal patronage the past year and respectfully solicits the continuance of the public favor.  He has recently purchased a large Acromatic instrument for the purpose of taking Groups and Large Pictures, which enables him to give pictures of all sizes, equal to those taken in New York or Boston.  He has formed a connexion with an establishment in New York, from whence he receives all the new improvements, and materials connected with the Art, which will enable him to give better pictures for less price than can be obtained in Boston.

Miniatures set in every variety of Locket, Frames, Cases, &c.  Persons visiting the City, and those about going to sea, can have a perfect likeness completed in a few minutes’ time.

Miniatures set in a neat Morocco Case for $1.50.  Exhibition rooms open to visitors through the day.                                                                                                  

Advertisement ran from March 11 to June 3, 1845.

1845 March 13.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 13, 1845, Vol. XLV, No. 21, P. 3.

Removal.  Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Rooms removed from Mechanic Hall to the adjoining building above 298 Essex street, where he has rooms built expressly for the purpose of taking Miniatures in any weather.

Mr. B. tenders his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal patronage the past year and respectfully solicits the continuance of the public favor.  He has recently purchased a large Acromatic instrument for the purpose of taking Groups and Large Pictures, which enables him to give pictures of all sizes, equal to those taken in New York or Boston.  He has formed a connexion with an establishment in New York, from whence he receives all the new improvements, and materials connected with the Art, which will enable him to give better pictures for less price than can be obtained in Boston.

Miniatures set in every variety of Locket, Frames, Cases, &c.  Persons visiting the City, and those about going to sea, can have a perfect likeness completed in a few minutes’ time.  Miniatures set in a neat Morocco Case for $1.50.  Exhibition rooms open to visitors through the day.                                   

Advertisement ran from March 13 to June 2, 1845.

1845 May 17.  Danvers Courier.  (Danvers, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 9, P. 4.

Removal.  Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Rooms removed from Mechanic Hall to the adjoining building above 298 Essex street, where he has rooms built expressly for the purpose of taking Miniatures in any weather.

Mr. B. tenders his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal patronage the past year and respectfully solicits the continuance of the public favor.  He has recently purchased a large Acromatic instrument for the purpose of taking Groups and Large Pictures, which enables him to give pictures of all sizes, equal to those taken in New York or Boston.  He has formed a connexion with an establishment in New York, from whence he receives all the new improvements, and materials connected with the Art, which will enable him to give better pictures for less price than can be obtained in Boston.

Miniatures set in every variety of Locket, Frames, Cases, &c.  Persons visiting Salem, and those about going to sea, can have a perfect likeness completed in a few minutes’ time.    Miniatures set in a neat Morocco Case for $1.50.  Exhibition rooms open to visitors through the day.                                                                                      

1845 June 5.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 5, 1845, Vol. XLV, No. 45, P. 4

D. W. Bowdoin, Daguerreotype Artist, Rooms at No. 289 Essex street.  Miniatures set in every variety of Case and Frames, at prices from 1.50 to $10.  Old pictures taken.  Miniatures taken from Portraits, &c.             

Advertisement ran from June 5, 1845 to March 5, 1846.

1845 June 6.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 6, 1845, Vol. 64, No. 45, P. 3.

D. W. Bowdoin, Daguerreotype Artist, Rooms 289 Essex Street.  Miniatures taken all sizes, and set in Frames, Case, Lockets, &c.  Prices from $1.50 to $10.  Rooms open to visitors through the day.                                            

Advertisement ran from June 6, 1845 to April 24, 1846

1846 April 16.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 16, 1846, Vol. XLVI, No. 31, P. 3.

Something New.  At Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Rooms.  289 Essex St., one door West of Mechanic Hall.  Mr. Bowdoin takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for their liberal patronage the past year.  He has recently disposed of his establishment in Boston, and will now give his undivided attention to business in Salem.  He has furnished his Rooms with the new improved German Instruments, in connection with other valuable improvements in the art, and is making a fine collection of pictures for public exhibition.

Mr. B.’s long experience in the business, the improvements now making, and the conveniences of his Rooms, (having them built for the express purpose) he hopes will merit the continuance of public favor, and induce him to make this his permanent place of business.  No effort will be spared to give satisfaction.

Miniatures taken large or small, and set in every variety of Frames, Lockets, Cases, etc.  Gold Lockets kept for sale.  Exhibition Rooms open to visitors through the day.            

Advertisement ran from April 16 to December 14, 1846.

1846 April 21.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 21, 1846, Vol. 65, No. 32, P. 3.

Something New At Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 289 Essex street, one door west of Mechanic Hall.  Mr. Bowdoin takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for their liberal patronage the past year.  He has recently disposed of his Establishment in Boston, and will now give his undivided attention to business in Salem.  He has furnished his Room with the new improved German Instruments, in connection with other valuable improvements in the Art, and is making a fine collection of pictures for public exhibition.

Mr. B.’s long experience in the business, the improvements now making, and the conveniences of his Rooms, (having them built for the express purpose) he hopes will merit the continuance of public favor, and induce him to make this his permanent place of business.  No efforts will be spared to give satisfaction.

Miniatures taken large or small, and set in every variety of Frames, Lockets, Cases, etc.  Gold Lockets kept for sale.  Exhibition Rooms open to visitors during the day.                             

Advertisement ran from April 21 to December 15, 1846

1846 December 21.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 21, 1846, Vol. XLVI, No. 102, P. 3.

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, (Removed to No. 208 Essex Street, opposite the market,)

Where he has fitted a large and convenient Room with an excellent sky light, by means of which he is enabled to take impressions almost instantaneously, and with ease to the eye of the sitter; thus avoiding the unpleasant expression so common in Daguerreotype Likenesses taken by the usual side light.  Mr. B. has recently obtained one of the largest instruments now in use for taking Family Groups, copying Portrait Miniatures, Landscape, &c., without reversing.  No labor nor expense is spared in obtaining all the valuable improvements in the art.  He warrants his pictures not to fade, and to retain their brilliancy.  Miniatures taken without regard to weather. 

Small Children’s taken in Fair weather instantly.  An assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets, Frames, Cases, &c., kept for sale.  Prices varying according to the different size and style of sitting.  Open to Visitors through the day.                                                                      

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1846 to December 4, 1847.

1846 December 22.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1846, Vol. 65, No. 102, P. 3.

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, Removed to No. 208 Essex Street, opposite the market,

Where he has fitted a large and convenient Room with an excellent sky light, by means of which he is enabled to take impressions almost instantaneously, and with ease to the eye of the sitter; thus avoiding the unpleasant expression so common in Daguerreotype Likenesses taken by the usual side light.  Mr. B. has recently obtained one of the largest instruments now in use for taking Family Groups, copying Portrait Miniatures, Landscape, &c., without reversing.  No labor nor expense is spared in obtaining all the valuable improvements in the art.  He warrants his pictures not to fade, and to retain their brilliancy.  Miniatures taken without regard to weather. 

Small Children’s taken in Fair weather instantly.  An assortment of Gold and Plated Lockets, Frames, Cases, &c., kept for sale.  Prices varying according to the different size and style of sitting.  Open to Visitors through the day.                                                                                  

Advertisement ran from December 21 to December 29, 1846   

1846 December 24.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 24, 1846, Vol. XLVI, No. 103, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  It will be seen, by reference to the advertisement on our first page, that Mr. Bowdoin has removed to No. 208 Essex street, opposite the City Market, where he is prepared to wait upon all who may favor him with their patronage, and promises a good picture, or no pay.  The favorable opportunity now offered to obtain a handsome Miniature Likeness, on reasonable terms, should not be overlooked by those who wish to present their friends with a most acceptable holiday gift.  Such a gift would be more highly prized and more fondly cherished than any we could bestow, and would be remembered when all other presents were forgotten.

1846 December 29.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 29, 1846, Vol. 65, No. 104, N. P.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  It will be seen, by reference to the advertisement on our first page, that Mr. Bowdoin has removed to No. 208 Essex street, opposite the City Market, where he is prepared to wait upon all who may favor him with their patronage.

1847 April 10.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 10, 1847, Vol. 66, No. 43, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Those in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, may obtain one by calling at Mr. Masury’s new establishment in Lyade place.—he has already taken some very striking and beautiful miniatures, and his collection is worth examining.  See advertisement.

Our friend Bowdoin, still continues at his establishment, on Essex street opposite the Market, where Daguerreotype likenesses are taken in his usual accurate and striking manner.  See his notice in another column.

1847 April 16.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  April 16, 1847, Vol. 3, No. 16, P. 3. 

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Portrait Rooms, 289 Essex street.  Pictures, large or small, taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather; set in frames, lockets, &-c. Completed in a few minutes time.

Rooms open to visitors through the day, at either place.  Instruments and materials kept for sale; instruction given, &-c.

1847 December 9.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 9, 1847, Vol. XLVIII, No. 98, P. 3. 

Improvements In The daguerreotype Art!  Bowdoin’s Rooms, 208 Essex Street. … (opposite the Market.)

Mr. B. takes this opportunity to express his gratitude to the public for their liberal patronage the past year, and respectfully solicits a continuance of their favor.  Notwithstanding the number of rooms that have been opened, and the Great effort which has been made by itinerant Artists, to excite the public with cheap pictures, his business has exceeded that of any former year.  He does not intend to vary in his prices, but to regulate his charges so as to receive a fair remuneration, that will enable him to live by his profession, and also to make pictures that will be of permanent to the purchaser.  He has a new method of operating, which produces a strong, clear impression, with a perfect eye, pure white and black in the drapery, better proportions to the figure, with all the softness of a fine engraving.  He has been at much expense in fitting up a fine suite of rooms, with a superior arrangement of light, and every desirable convenience for the business and spares no pains or expense in procuring all the valuable improvements, and will insure as good a picture as can be obtained in this country. 

He has one of the largest instruments now used to take family groups; and cabinet portraits and miniatures of all sizes, set in Cases, Lockets, &c.  Portraits copied; also, Miniatures without reversing.

Pictures warranted to give satisfaction and not fade—taken without regard to weather.  Exhibition Room open to visitors through the day.                                                        

Advertisement ran from December 9, 1847 to January 13, 1848.

1847 December 18.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 18, 1847, Vol. 66, No. 149, n. p. 

Improvements In The daguerreotype Art!  Bowdoin’s Rooms, 208 Essex Street. … (opposite the Market.)

Mr. B. takes this opportunity to express his gratitude to the public for their liberal patronage the past year, and respectfully solicits a continuance of their favor.  Notwithstanding the number of rooms that have been opened, and the Great effort which has been made by itinerant Artists, to excite the public with cheap pictures, his business has exceeded that of any former year.  He does not intend to vary in his prices, but to regulate his charges so as to receive a fair remuneration, that will enable him to live by his profession, and also to make pictures that will be of permanent to the purchaser.  He has a new method of operating, which produces a strong, clear impression, with a perfect eye, pure white and black in the drapery, better proportions to the figure, with all the softness of a fine engraving.  He has been at much expense in fitting up a fine suite of rooms, with a superior arrangement of light, and every desirable convenience for the business and spares no pains or expense in procuring all the valuable improvements, and will insure as good a picture as can be obtained in this country. 

He has one of the largest instruments now used to take family groups; and cabinet portraits and miniatures of all sizes, set in Cases, Lockets, &c.  Portraits copied; also, Miniatures without reversing.

Pictures warranted to give satisfaction and not fade—taken without regard to weather.  Exhibition Room open to visitors through the day.                                                        

Advertisement ran from December 18, 1847 to January 15, 1848

1847 December 25.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 25, 1847, Vol. LL, No. 152, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts.  In this season of Holiday Gifts, we have thought it might serve the interests of our advertising friends to make a slight reference to some of their commodities, which might come into use on such an occasion.—…Messrs. Bowdoin and Masury furnish those pleasantest of memorials, lifelike portraits….

1848 January 17.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1848, Vol. LIX, No. 5, P. 3.

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 208 Essex Street, 208 (Opposite the Market.)

This establishment being permanently located, the Rooms and light arranged expressly for the business, is furnished with the largest and best achromatic Instruments made, and every desirable convenience, for taking Groups, Cabinet Portraits, and Miniatures of all sizes.

No pains or expense is spared in obtaining all the new and valuable improvements in the art.

Pictures warranted equal in execution and fidelity to any produced in the country.

Lockets, Frames, Cases, etc., for sale

Exhibition Rooms open to visitors.

Advertisement ran from January 17, 1848 to October 20, 1851.

1848 January 18.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  January 18, 1848, Vol. 2, No. 8, P. 3. 

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 208—Essex Street—208 (Opposite the Market)

This Establishment being permanently located, the Rooms and light arranged expressly for the business, is furnished with the largest and best achromatic Instruments made, and every desirable convenience, for taking Groups, Cabinet Portraits, and Miniatures of all sizes.

No pains or expense is spared in obtaining all the new and valuable improvements in the art.

Pictures warranted equal in execution and fidelity to any produced in the country.

Lockets, Frames, Cases, etc., for sale

Exhibition Rooms open to visitors.

Advertisement ran from January 18, 1848 to December 19, 1848.

1848 March 1.  Salem Daily Chronicle.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 1, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 208—Essex Street—208 (Opposite the Market)

This Establishment being permanently located, the Rooms and light arranged expressly for the business, is furnished with the largest and best achromatic Instruments made, and every desirable convenience, for taking Groups, Cabinet Portraits, and Miniatures of all sizes.

No pains or expense is spared in obtaining all the new and valuable improvements in the art.

Pictures warranted equal in execution and fidelity to any produced in the country.

Lockets, Frames, Cases, etc., for sale

Exhibition Rooms open to visitors.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to May 19, 1848.

1848 April 1.  The Oracle.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 1, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 3.

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 208—Essex Street—208 (Opposite the Market)

This Establishment being permanently located, the Rooms and light arranged expressly for the business, is furnished with the largest and best achromatic Instruments made, and every desirable convenience, for taking Groups, Cabinet Portraits, and Miniatures of all sizes.

No pains or expense is spared in obtaining all the new and valuable improvements in the art.

Pictures warranted equal in execution and fidelity to any produced in the country.

Lockets, Frames, Cases, etc., for sale

Exhibition Rooms open to visitors.

Advertisement ran from April 1 to July 1, 1848.

1849 July 3.  Salem Gazette.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 3, 1848, Vol. 3, No. 78, P.3. 

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 208—Essex Street—208 (Opposite the Market)

This Establishment being permanently located, the Rooms and light arranged expressly for the business, is furnished with the largest and best achromatic Instruments made, and every desirable convenience, for taking Groups, Cabinet Portraits, and Miniatures of all sizes.

No pains or expense is spared in obtaining all the new and valuable improvements in the art.

Pictures warranted equal in execution and fidelity to any produced in the country.

Lockets, Frames, Cases, etc., for sale

Exhibition Rooms open to visitors.

Advertisement ran from July 3, 1849 to March 5, 1850.

1849 September 27.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1849, Vol. L, No. 78, P. 2

The Mechanics Fair.  The Fair at mechanics Hall was open to the public on Monday afternoon, and every day has added to its attractions… A case of Daguerreotypes, in the best style of the art, from Bowdoin’s establishment.

1849 October 6.  Salem Observer.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1849, Vol. XXVII, No. 40, P. 2.

For The Observer.  Fine Arts In Salem.  The exhibition of Statuary, Paintings and Crayon Drawing, in the late “Mechanics Fair,” must be gratifying to all those who are interested in the Institution, and in the reputation of our city.  Salem has furnished artist of distinction in years past.–…

Mr. Bowdoin, the Daguerreotypist , produces specimens of that art not excelled if equalled in the United States…

1849 October 11.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 11, 1849, Vol. 7, No. 168, P. 2.

City Items.  Hotel Robbery.—A man engaged lodgings at the Essex House in Salem on Tuesday evening and booked his name as “Daniel Boyd.”  In the morning, H. B. Groves, book-keeper of the Commercial Bank, a boarder at the house, discovered that he had been robbed of a gold watch and valuable diamond pin; another boarder of the Essex, Mr. D. W. Bowdoin, was also robber of a watch and a pocket-book containing $50.  Boyd was the only stranger who lodged in the house.  Search was mad for him and when found he was just about to leave in the first train for this city, but at the request of Mr. Levaitt, the landlord, he returned to the Essex House and submitted to a search without a warrant.  Nothing being found upon his person he was allowed to go.  He took the second train for this city.  At the depot he took a cab and was conveyed to the Post Office, from there he strolled a circuitous route to the Common, where he met two notorious thieves, well known to the Police.  At this point Officer Starkweather joined the two and invited them to visit the Marshal’s Office to which place he very politely performed escort.  They were then searched, but nothing of a suspicious character was found upon them.  The two men who met Boyd upon the Common are known to the Police by the name of Wilson and Walker.  The former is husband to Elizabeth Wilson, (who, by the way, is sister to Mrs. Edgerton,) [panel] thief, arrested in this city some time since for robbing a New York Merchant of a large sum of money, an account of which we gave at the time of the Edgerton affair.  The latter is one of the thieves arrested two years ago for stealing cotton from one of our wharves, for which he was sent one year to the House of Correction.  They were all three shown up to the Police at 2 o’clock, and then Wilson and Walker were set at liberty, and Boyd was taken back to Salem.  They are all Englishman.

If all stories are true, Boyd escaped from the Sing State Prison not long since, where he was sent for a term of years for robbery.

1850 January 3.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  January 3, 1850, Vol. LI, No.1, P.2.

Mechanic’s Fair.  The Report of the Committees in relation to the First Fair of the Mechanic Association, held at the Mechanic Hall, in September last, have just been published in a pamphlet of 83 pages, from the Freeman office, being prepared for the press by the secretary, E. M. Dalton.  We copy from the Freeman the awards made to Essex County Contributors.  The Report of the Managers says that fifty-four silver medals and one hundred and fifty-two diplomas have been awarded, but the will be ready for delivery in the early part of this month.  D. W. Bowdoin , Daguerreotypes.  Silver Medal.  Bowdoin was the only person awarded a medal or diploma for daguerreotypes in Essex Country.

1850 April 26.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1850, Vol. 7, No. 17, P. 4. 

Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 208—Essex Street—208 (opposite the Market)

This Establishment being permanently located, the rooms and light arranged expressly for the business, is furnished with the largest and best achromatic Instruments made, and every desirable convenience, for taking Groups, Cabinet Portraits, and Miniatures of all sizes.

No pains or expense is spared in obtaining all the new and valuable improvements in the art.

Pictures warranted equal in execution and fidelity to any produced in the country.

Lockets, Frames, Cases, etc., for sale

Exhibition Rooms open to visitors.

1851 October 20.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 20, 1851, Vol. LII, No. 84, P. 3. 

Miscellaneous.  Daguerrean Art.  Bowdoin’s New Rooms, No. 241 Essex Street, (A few doors above Washington Street).

Mr. B. is now prepared to take Pictures at his new Rooms, which are fitted up with a fine arrangement of light, and every convenience which ten years experience in the business could desire.  The Reception and Exhibition Rooms are on the ground floor.  No expense has been spared (or will be) in obtaining all the new improvements in the art.

Particular attention paid to copying Portraits and Miniatures.  A good assortment of Gold Lockets, Cases, Frames, &c. For sale at the lowest prices.  Exhibition Room open to the public.

Advertisement ran from October 20, 1851 to February 16, 1852.

1851 November 10.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  November 10, 1851, Vol. LII, No. 90, P. 3. 

Illuminated Daguerrean Pictures.  D. W. Bowdoin 

Is now taking some beautiful likenesses with illuminated back grounds (an invention of his own, for which he received a Silver Medal at the Mechanics’ Fair) a style much superior to the Crayon, in brilliancy of tone and perspective.  Specimens to be seen at his New Rooms, 241 Essex street.

Advertisement ran from November 10, 1851 to February 5, 1852.

1851 November 10.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  November 10, 1851, Vol. LII, No. 90, P. 3. 

Paintings and Engravings, A Choice collection—for sale at Bowdoin’s New Daguerrean Rooms, 241 Essex street, a few doors above Washington street.

Advertisement ran from November 10, 1851 to February 5, 1852.

1852 February 16.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  February 16, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Miscellaneous.  Removal.  Daguerreotype Rooms D. W. Bowdoin.  Has removed from his Old Rooms opposite the Market, to No. 241 Essex Street, ( A few doors above Washington street), where he has built one of the best arranged Establishments in New England, for taking Likenesses and Pictures in every style of the Art.  — Also—

Has formed a Co-Partnership with James Cremer, for the sale of Daguerreotype Goods of every description.  Artists are respectfully invited to call and examine our select Stock of Goods.  Instruction Given in the Art.              Cremer & Bowdoin

Advertisement ran from February 16 to July 12, 1852

1852 February 19.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  February 19, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 15, P. 3.

Notice.  Wm. Snell would give notice that he has newly and pleasantly fitted up the Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Bowdoin, 208 Essex st. (opposite the Market) where he will be happy to receive visitors or customers who may be interested to see or obtain Daguerreotype Likenesses executed true to Nature; and in a style as elegant and perfect as can be had elsewhere.

Family Groups of any number can be taken on large size plates; and other pictures of any size or style usually taken by this beautiful Art.

Portraits or Daguerreotypes accurately copied.

Advertisement ran from February 19, 1852 to November 21, 1853.

1852 June 14.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1842, Vol. LIII, No. 49, P. 3.

Dissolution of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Cremer & Bowdoin is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  James Cremer, D. W. Bowdoin, Salem , June 9, 1852.

James Cremer & Co.  Are authorized to settle all claims against, and receive all debts due the said firm of Cremer & Bowdoin, at 144 Washington Street, Boston, where they are now fitting up a sales room, and will open a large and select stock of Daguerreotype Goods of every description.  The attention of Artists is respectfully invited.  Orders promptly attended to.  James Cremer & Co.                                                                         

Advertisement ran from June 14 to July 12, 1852

1852 July 15.  Salem Register. (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 15, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 58, P. 3.

Miscellaneous.  New System of Daguerreotyping.  D. W. Bowdoin.  Has recently made some valuable improvements in taking Likenesses and Pictures without reversing the figures, (the right heretofore always appearing on the left in the picture) which has always been a great defect in Daguerreotypes.

Pictures also taken with the beautiful illuminated back ground, without reversing.  The latest method gives a depth and softness of tone, which is unsurpassed for its beautiful effect.

Call and see, at Bowdoin’s new Rooms, No. 241 Essex Street, a few doors above Washington street.            The best hours for taking pictures are in the morning between 9 and 1.  Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes and Pictures.  Gold Lockets, Cases, Frames, &c. For sale.                                                            

Advertisement ran from July 15 to November 22, 1852.

1852 September 9.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  September 9, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 74, P. 3. 

Miscellaneous.  Felton’s Daguerrean Establishment.  Over J. C. & H. Cogswell’s Store, 179 Essex Street.  Entrance on Central Street.

The subscriber, for the last four years an assistant to Mr. D. W. Bowdoin, respectfully notifies his friends and the public that he has taken the above named spacious and convenient rooms for Daguerreotype purposes, and he invites the attention of all who wish for beautiful and life-like pictures of themselves or their friends.

Having availed himself of all the latest improvements in the art, and being favored with a light which enables him to take likenesses in any weather, the subscriber hopes to receive that share of encouragement which it will be his earnest aim to merit by an assiduous attention to his business, and by his constant endeavors to give satisfaction.

Likenesses taken at the residences of those who cannot conveniently visit the room.  Daguerreotypes and pictures copied at short notice.  The public are invited to call an examine specimens.  G. W. Felton, Jr.                                                                                  

Advertisement ran from September 9, 1852 to November 21, 1853

1852 November 22.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 95, N. P.

 Miscellaneous.  Watches, Jewelry, Silver & Plated Ware, Fancy Goods, &c.  New Store and New Stock.  D. W. Bowdoin, No. 241 Essex Street, Salem, (Opposite the Store of Asa C. Dix.)

Having fitted the store under his Daguerrian Rooms, and stocked it with a fine selection of the above goods, is prepared to offer to his friends and the public as large an Assortment of Rich Goods, and at as Low Prices, as can be found in the city.

Mr. Geo. H. Currier will superintend the Store, also the Manufacturing and repairing of Watches, Clocks, and all kinds of Jewelry.  Silvering and Galvanizing done to order.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Bowdoin Will continue to give his personal attention to taking Likenesses, as heretofore.  His facilities are now unsurpassed by any Establishment in New England, for taking Pictures in every style of the art.                                     

Advertisement ran from November 22, 1852 to May 16, 1853.

1853 December 22.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1853, Vol. LIV, No. 102, P. 3.

Look in at Bowdoin’s, 241 Essex Street.  And see the new beautiful Goods for Christmas and New Year’s Presents.

Fine Gold Lockets.  A Splendid assortment just received at Bowdoin’s.

Watches!  Watches!!  Large assortment of fine Gold and Silver Watches; Fine assortment of Ladies’ Watches, selling at very low prices at Bowdoin’s, 241 Essex st.

1854 January 16.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  January 16, 1854, Vol. LV, No. 5, P. 2.

A Tip-Top Razor and Daguerreotype.  The “Armory Razor,” manufactured by John Heiffor, Sheffield, and sold at Bowdoin’s Bowdoin’s Jewelry and Fancy Goods store, No. 241 Essex street, is keen, and no mistake.  It is extensively used by the officers of the English army and navy, (who certify to its merits,) and will shave a plain republican with just as good a relish as a smooth an edge.  It isn’t much to look at, so far as the adornment of beauty is concerned, but it’s a “grand’un to go,” and was evidently made for service.  Added to its other merits is the very important one of cheapness.

After securing one of these razors, an additional pleasure may be obtained by an examination of Bowdoin’s Daguerreotype Gallery, in the same building.  The perfection to which he has attained in the production of photographic pictures, is not surpassed by any Daguerreotypist that we know of; and we are quite sure that there is no need to go out of Salem to procure as beautiful specimens of the art as can be produced any where in the country.  He also furnishes the new stereoscopic style, in which he has been admirably successful.

1854 January 16.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  January 16, 1854, Vol. LV, No. 5, P. 3. 

Razors.  Razors that are Razors.  The Army Razor.  So called, from the universal preference given them by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty: The distinguished officers of the staff of the English army; Her Majesty’s board of ordnance the Honorable the East India Company, &c.

The best and cheapest Razor in the world; manufactured by John Heiffors, Paradise square, Sheffield.

You Can Get Them In 2 Weeks; if they are not what they are purport, return them and get your money.  Price 75 cts. only.

Sold at Bowdoin’s Jewelry and Fancy Goods store, No. 241 Essex street.         Jan. 9.

1854 December 23.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 23, 1854, P. 2.

A New Art, termed Ambrotype,—a beautiful and permanent picture taken on Glass, which is a great improvement in Photography, and must eventually supersede the Daguerreotype.  Letters patent have been granted in the United States, Great Britain, and France, to J. A. Cutting, firm of Cutting & Bowdoin, Artists in Photography, 49 Tremont street, Boston, where specimens can be seen.

1854 December 28.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  December 28, 1854, Vol. LV, No. 104, P. 2.

Ambrotype Likenesses.—The most valuable improvement in the art of producing likenesses has recently been introduced by Messrs. Cutting & Bowdoin, in this city.  The picture is taken upon plate glass, after which a similar glass is placed over it, and the two are cemented together by an indestructible gum, rendering the picture entirely impervious to atmospheric influence, and securing to it the most; perfect durability.  The great superiority of this new process is manifest, inasmuch as by it the most perfect, minute, and life-like delineations are produced, either in miniature or of full size, and capable of retaining a perpetual brilliancy.  The pictures are not reversed, as in the ordinary daguerreotyping process, and they are immediately perceptible in any light without the necessity of change of position.  Mr. Cutting, the senior partner, is the inventor of the process, and patents have already been secured in the United States, Great Britain, and France.  It may with perfect truth be urged that this is the most important discovery in the art of photography that has yet been made.  Mr. Cutting is associated in the business with Mr. D. W. Bowdoin, of Salem, a celebrated daguerreotype artist, who has thoroughly acquainted himself with the principles of the new invention.

The rooms of the firm, at No. 49 Tremont street, are fitted up in fine style, and are now ready for the reception of visitors.  Numerous specimens of likenesses and other pictures are conveniently arranged for inspection.  A visit to the establishment cannot fail to be gratifying in the highest degree to all who derive pleasure from the progress and improvement of the beautiful in art.

Reprinted from the Boston Atlas.

1855 February 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  February 8, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 21, P. 2.

Ambrotype Likenesses.—The most valuable improvement in the art of producing likenesses has recently been introduced by Messrs. Cutting & Bowdoin, of Boston.  The picture is taken upon plate glass, after which a similar glass is placed over it, and the two are cemented together by an indestructible gum, rendering the picture entirely impervious to atmospheric influence, and securing to it the most; perfect durability.  The great superiority of this new process is manifest, inasmuch as by it the most perfect, minute, and life-like delineations are produced, either in miniature or of full size, and capable of retaining a perpetual brilliancy.  The pictures are not reversed, as in the ordinary daguerreotyping process, and they are immediately perceptible in any light without the necessity of change of position.  Mr. Cutting, the senior partner, is the inventor of the process, and patents have already been secured in the United States, Great Britain, and France.  It may with perfect truth be urged that this is the most important discovery in the art of photography that has yet been made.

1855 April 30.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 30, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 35, P. 3. 

Miscellaneous.  Ambrotype and Mezzograph Pictures!  D. A. Clifford would respectfully inform the people of Salem and vicinity, that he has taken the Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. D. W. Bowdoin, No. 241 Essex st., and is prepared to take the above pictures.

The following explanation will convince all of the superiority of the Pictures:—Explanation.

The term Ambrotypes, by which the pictures are designated is derived from the Greek word ambrotos, signifying durability, overlasting, &c.  The picture is taken upon plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by an indestructible gum enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages.  It will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.

Mezzograph is an improvement on the Crystalotype process, taking the picture from real life, instead of copying from a Daguerreotype, and in less time, greatly improving the tone, and all the finer details of the picture.

The Ambrotype is patented in the United States, Great Britain and France by Mr. James A. Cutting, of Boston.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens, at my Gallery, 241 Essex street, Salem.

N. B.—The Ambrotype process is particularly adapted to taking children, as the sitting is less than one quarter the time in the usual way.  Particular attention given to copying Pictures.       

Advertisement ran from April 30 to October 25, 1855

1855 July 12.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 12, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 56, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We would call the attention of those who wish to procure a good likeness and never changing picture, to the Ambrotype made by Mr. D. A. Clifford, at No. 241 Essex street, (formerly Mr. D. B. Bowdoin’s rooms.)  These pictures have become exceedingly popular, from the fact that they are the only pictures that will not fade or change in any climate or at sea, being taken upon plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, (experiments having proved that pictures put up on a single glass are worthless,) the two surfaces being united by an indestructible gum, virtually making the picture in one solid plate of glass.  Besides, the picture is not reversed, and can be seen in any light.

1855 September 18.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 4497, P. 7.

Mr. Editor:  Having seen in the New-York papers several notices of persons who say they are making Ambrotypes, I would respectfully state that neither of those persons are making, or have the right to make Ambrotypes, and all persons in New-York City, or elsewhere, who are making single glass pictures, and selling them as Ambrotypes, are deceiving the public and obtaining money under false pretenses.  Tomlinson, No. 373 Broadway is the only person who makes Ambrotypes in New-York City.  A. Millet, Agent for Cutting & Bowdoin.

1855 September 28.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  September 28, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 4506, P. 7.

Ambrotype patent.—This is to certify that we have sold the exclusive right for taking Ambrotypes in the City of New York and on Long Island to Mr. Wm. A. Tomlinson, No. 373 Broadway.  Caution—The term Ambrotype was originated as a trademark to designate our Patent Pictures, which are hermetically sealed by fir balsam, or its equivalent cement, between two glasses or other pates.  Any application of this term to pictures upon single glass plates is therefore, an infringement of our rights, injures our business, and involves the user in liability for damages.  Cutting & Bowdoin, Proprietors of Ambrotype Patent, Boston.

1855 December 29.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 29, 1855, P. 412.

Illustration of Col. Enoch Train, Esq. From an original photograph by D. W. Bowdoin.

1856 June 7.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 7, 1856, P. 364

Illustration of Benjamin P. Shillaber, poet and humorist from an Ambrotype by Cutting & Bowdoin.

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  September 1856, N. P.

Received a Diploma for Ambrotypes at the Eighth Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

1856 September 30.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  September 30, 1856, Vol. 56, No. 40, P. 3.

Re-issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown, by the united efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts, and a new patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids; making it as enduring as the glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the Picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term, and covered with varnish and black paint, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine Pictures all have the patent stamp.  Cutting & Bowdoin, The Originators And Proprietors.

R. Adams, 163 Middle Street, Has the exclusive right of the Patent, and Ambrotypes can be had at no other rooms in this city.

Advertisement ran from September 30 to December 30, 1856.

1858 May 4.  Nantucket Inquire.  (Nantucket, Massachusetts.)  May 4, 1858, Vol. 38, No. 140, P. 4.

Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the united efforts of some of the Principal Daguerreotypists to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts, and a new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be effected by the atmosphere, water or acids: making it as enduring as the glass in which it is secured.

* *The word Ambrotype coined expressly to designate the Picture, is also patented.  All persons not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taken on a single glass, and covered with varnish and black paint, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine Pictures all have the patent stamp Cutting & Bowdoin, the originators and Proprietors.

Boutelle, D. K. & T. E.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1848                Union Block, Main Street, over D. S. Dutton’s Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1848 January 23.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 23, 1848, Vol. XII, No. XXVIII, P. 3.

Photography.  D. K. & T. E. Boutelle, Respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Claremont, and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms over the Store of D. S. Dutton, Union Block, Main opposite Union Street, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.

From long experience and a knowledge of the many late improvements to which this wonderful art has attained, we feel confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who may favor us with their patronage.

Miniatures taken at this establishment are unsurpassed by any in point of beauty or delineation—true to life—and warranted not to fade.

For particulars see handbills, or what is better, call at our rooms and examine specimens.

Apparatus for sale and instruction given in the art.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 11, 1848.

Bourges, Emil

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Post Office and Centre Streets, Galveston, Texas.

1852                Corner of Preston and Main Streets, Houston, Texas.

1852 February 9.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  February 9, 1852, Vol. III, No. 1, Whole No. 209, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. 

“Secure the shadow ere the substance Fade,

“Let nature copy that which nature made.”

Think not these portraits, by the sunlight made.  Shades through they are, will like a shadow fade; No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie, [eye.  When death’s cold film spreads o’er the beaming Fitzgibbon’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay, will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

Our galleries are open from sun-rise to sun-set, at the corner of Post office and Centre streets, Galveston, and corner of Preston and Main streets, Houston, where we will be pleased to see visitors to examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not.  For portraits of Adults, by our process and improved instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children, a clear day (between eleven and two) is best.

In dress, ladies are recommended to wear figured or dark material; plaid, figured or striped dresses for children.  White, light-blue and pink, should be avoided.

Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes copied.  Views of buildings taken.  Invalids waited upon, and likenesses of deceased persons taken.  Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists.

N. B.—Operators wishing to purchase materials, can now be supplied with Cameras, Cases, Plates, and other necessary articles appertaining to the business, and at New Orleans prices.  F. B. & S. jan. 29.

Advertisement was recorded on February 9, March 22, & May 10, 1852.

1852 March 22.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  March 22, 1852, Vol. III, No. 13, Whole No. 221, P. 4.

Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists And General Dealers in Daguerreotype Stock all descriptions.  Corner of Post office and Centre Streets, Galveston; and Corner Main and Preston sts., Houston.

Advertisement was recorded on March 22 & May 10, 1852.

Bostwick & Fuller

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850                Address Unknown, Charleston, South Carolina.[1]

1850 February 27.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  February 27, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 18, P. 2.

By the arrival of Mr. C. D. Boyden, from the Daguerrean Gallery of Messrs. Bostwick & Fullel, the citizens of Sumter are enabled to have correct likenesses of themselves and family taken, at a very moderate charge and in a style unequalled for durability and life-like expression.  Mr. B. is certainly master of his profession, and we recommend to all, have their Likenesses taken by him immediately—such an opportunity rarely occurs and advantages should be taken of it.  H.

1850 February 27.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  February 27, 1850, Vol. IV, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, C. D. Boyden, from the Daguerrean Gallery of Bostwick & Fuller, has taken rooms in the Sumter Court House, and is now prepared to take perfect and imperishable likenesses of all who will favor him with a call; and at prices to suit the times.  Come and see.

Sumterville, Feb. 20, 1850.

Advertisement ran from February 27 to March 6, 1850.

[1] In the book Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers, 1840-1940. By Harvey S. Teal.  Page 48.  Bostwick & Squires…Bostwick “states in a May 1850 newspaper that he was ‘recently from New York & directly from the City of Charleston.”

Bostwick & Burgess

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851                North Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts.[1]

1851 June 23.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1851, Vol. 8, No. 148, P. 2

Daguerreotypes.—We saw last Saturday some quite super daguerreotype pictures taken by Bostwick & Burgess, who have recently located themselves in those magnificent daguerreotype rooms opposite the Hampden House.  These new comers have many advantages in experience, taste and apparatus, and present strong claims for a share of public patronage in their line.

1851 June 23.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1851, Vol. 8, No. 148, P. 3. 

Daguerreotypes.   Bostwick & Burgess, Daguerreians from New York, have purchased the entire establishment of Messrs. Fuller & Co., on Main Street, opposite the Hampden House, and are now prepared to take Likenesses by this beautiful art in a style infinitely superior to any ever before offered in this town.  The principal operator, Mr. Burgess, having been established in New York nine years, and engaged in the chemical department of this art, flatters himself that all who will favor him with a call shall “see themselves as others see them.”

Daguerreotypes taken in all the various styles, from the smallest to the largest, and at prices to suit all.  Likenesses of Children and Infants taken in three or four seconds with an apparatus constructed expressly for the purpose.

Hours of operating from 8 A. M. until sundown.  Cloudy weather preferable except for children—whose hours must be between 10 o’clock, A. M., and 2 P. M.  Citizens will please call and examine specimens.  W. E. Bostwick & S. G. Burgess, Daguerreian Rooms, Main Street, opposite the Hampden House

Advertisement ran from June 23 to July 17, 1851.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900

Boomer & Rolle

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                247 Broadway, New York New York.

1853 June 22.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 22, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3801, P. 4.

Photographic Institution—For taking Likenesses by this new and popular process, has been opened by Bommer & Rolle, at No. 247 Broadway.  These Likenesses have gained a deservedly high reputation in Germany and other parts of Europe, where they are regarded much superior to those taken by the Daguerreian process.  These Likenesses are taken on paper so accurately, that the different colors of the dress are distinctly tinted, resembling a highly finished painting in miniature.  The Gallery is open for the visitation of the public, which are invited to inspect. Bommer & Rolle.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to 24, 1853

1853 June 27.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 27, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3805, P. 4.

Photographic Institution—For taking Likenesses by this new and popular process, has been opened by Bommer & Rolle, at No. 247 Broadway.  These Likenesses have gained a deservedly high reputation in Germany and other parts of Europe, where they are regarded much superior to those taken by the Daguerreian process.  These Likenesses are taken on paper so accurately, that the different colors of the dress are distinctly tinted, resembling a highly finished painting in miniature.  The Gallery is open for the visitation of the public, which are invited to inspect. Bommer & Rolle.

Advertisement ran on June 27 & 29, 1853.

1853 July 1.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  July 1, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3809, P. 4.

Photographic Institution—For taking Likenesses by this new and popular process, has been opened by Bommer & Rolle, at No. 247 Broadway.  These Likenesses have gained a deservedly high reputation in Germany and other parts of Europe, where they are regarded much superior to those taken by the Daguerreian process.  These Likenesses are taken on paper so accurately, that the different colors of the dress are distinctly tinted, resembling a highly finished painting in miniature.  The Gallery is open for the visitation of the public, which are invited to inspect. Bommer & Rolle.

Advertisement ran on July 1 & 4, 1853.

Boisseau, Alfred

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , , , , ,

1845-1847       Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1848-1852       396 Broadway, New York, New York.

1852-1854       111 Superior Street, Williams’ Block, Cleveland, Ohio.

1855-1857       111 & 113 Superior Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

1859                243 Superior, Cleveland, Ohio.1

1860-1888       Address Unknown, Montreal, Canada.[2],[3]

1888-1901       Address Unknown, Buffalo, New York.3

1889                Address Unknown, Manitoba, Canada.3

The first mention of Alfred Boisseau practicing photography was on April 15 1854 while in Cleveland, Ohio, in addition to portrait and landscape painting. He also practiced photography while in Montreal Canada, in addition to portrait and landscape painting, he is also known for his painting of Indigenous peoples.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  P. 62.

Boisseau, Alfred (1823-?)  Portrait and genre painter, drawing and painting teacher, and art dealer.  Boisseau was born in 1823 in Paris and exhibited at the Salon in 1842.  He was in New Orleans in 1845 and 1846, and in NYC in 1849 and 1852 , when he exhibited at the National Academy and American Art-Union, respectively.  He apparently moved to Cleveland (Ohio) late 1852, advertising there in December 1852 and January 1853 as a portrait and landscape painter, teacher of drawing and painting, and art dealer.  He was in Cleveland as late as 1859.

1848 November 2.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  November 2, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Alfred Boisseau, a pupil of Delaroche, and a painter of great merit, has just opened a gallery of portraits and other paintings, at No. 396 Broadway, corner of Walker street.  Mr. Boisseau is one of those men of talent whom the waves of the agitated ocean of European politics have just cast upon our shores, where we hope he will find an hospitable asylum.  Some of his pictures have been exhibited with great success at the Louvre, among others a scene of Creole Life, which is now in his gallery.  We counsel our connoisseurs to look at Mr. Boisseau’s collection.

1848 November 27.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  November 27, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Exhibition of Paintings.  Admission Free.  Mr. Alfred Boisseau, Portrait and Historical Painter, lately arrived from Paris, wishing to have his work appreciated by amateurs, will open to the public for a few weeks his private gallery of paintings, portraits, drawings, &c., daily.  Sunday excepted from 12 till 5 P. M.  396 Broadway, corner of Walker street, 1st floor.

Mr. Alfred Boisseau will receive a few pupils in his studio.

1848 November 29.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  November 29, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Mr. Boisseau’s Gallery.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Boisseau, an able French artist, of whom we have already spoken.  His gallery of paintings is now open gratuitously to all who choose to visit it, at No. 396 Broadway.  We counsel our friends to look at them.

1848 December 8.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 8, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 3.

Boisseau’s Academy Of Drawing and Painting, No. 396 Broadway.  Mr. Alfred Boisseau, pupil of Paul Delaroche, will open a morning class for Ladies, and an evening one for Gentlemen, in which he will teach the different styles of drawing and painting portraits, figures and landscapes.  The pupils will be received in Mr. Boisseau Gallery of Paintings, at hours when visitors are not admitted.  This location is such that Ladies may attend with perfect propriety For particulars apply at Mr. Boisseau’s Gallery of Paintings 396 Broadway.

Mr. Boisseau can refer to the following gentlemen:

Major Poussin, Minister of France to U. S.; Mr. Simounet, Counsul General of France, N. Y.

Charles King, Esq.  N. Y.; W. C. Bryant, Esq.  N. Y.; N. P. Willis, Esq.  N. Y.

Regis de Trobriand, Esq.  N. Y.; R. Gignoux, Esq.  N. Y.; Charles de la Forest, Esq.  N. Y.

Comte de Dioin,  N. Y.; Charles Canda,   N. Y.; L. & H. Peugnet, Esq.  N. Y.; Paul Arpin, Esq.  N. Y.

E, Didier, Esq.  N. Y.; F. G. Berteau, Esq.  Brooklyn.

1848 December 9.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 9, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Instruction in Painting.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Boisseau, who offers to give instructions in the art of drawing and painting in oil colors.  Mr. Boisseau is himself an artist of high merit, whose works have already won for his a reputation in the land of his birth.  The French painters are well grounded in the elements and principals of their art, and expert in the habit of reducing them to exact practice.  This qualifies them for the through instruction of pupils.

1849 April 14.  The Albion, or British, Colonial, and Foreign Weekly Gazette.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, New Series–Vol. 8, No. 15, P. 9.

National Academy of Design…

161.  Scenery of Creole Life.  A. Boisseau.—A picture singularly brilliant in colouring, reminding us in its exaggerated tone of the effect of coloured crayons.  A handsome Creole, an infant, and a negress are painted in dolce far niente attitudes.  We cannot praise the drawing, and were the lady’s lower limbs are bestowed it would be difficult to comprehend.  The form, size, style, and gay colouring will attract notice, and perhaps find admirers.  The picture is circular, and very handsomely framed; but from the peculiarity in the arrangement of the figures it somewhat reminds us of a target, with the bull’s eye distinctly marked.  Attentive observers will see what we mean.

1849 April 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1849, No. 5429, P. 1.

John Keese Auctioneer…Thursday Evening—April 19.  Oil Paintings—Valuable and splendid Oil Paintings at the studio of Mr. Boisseau, at No. 396 Broadway, corner of Walker street, (over Stoppani’s Baths)—A valuable collection of ancient and modern Oil Paintings by celebrated masters, exquisite drawings, &c., all of which are now ready for examination.  The sale will be positive, and offers to the lovers of art he public generally, and opportunity seldom met to furnish their galleries with pleasing works of art.  Mr. Boisseau, celebrated as an artist, being about to travel through the United States, renders it important to him to close this concern, and to which public attention is respectfully invited.  

1849 April 9.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  April 19, 1849, Vol. XLVII, P. 2.

Oil Paintings.—The entire lot of paintings and frames, from the studio of A. Boisseau, is to be sold at auction this evening, at No. 396 Broadway, by Cooley & Keese.  The pictures are nearly all from the easel of Bosseau, (sic.) consisting of originals and copies from old masters.  It affords an excellent opportunity to any person who may desire to purchase pictures, as many of them are very fine, and have been visited by great numbers of persons while on exhibition in this city.

1851 December 15.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 15, 1851, Vol. LI, P. 2.

American Art-Union.  Catalogue Of Works Of Art to be distributed among the members at Tripler Hall, on Friday Evening, Dec. 19.  The present collection contains more works of high cost and superior merit than that of any previous year, and will be increased in proportion to the amount of subscription received…

Subject of Pictures………Names of Artists

154*  Flower Girl……….A. Boisseau.

*The pictures marked with an asterisk were purchased by the Art Union of the National Academy of Design, having been contributed by the Academicians for the benefit of the Academy.

1852 December 25.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 25, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 305, P. 2.

Alfred Boisseau, Portrait And Landscape Painter, Keeps constantly on hand a fine collection of Landscape and Fancy Paintings, ready for sale.  Pictures cleaned, repaired, and varnished.

Instruction in Drawing and Painting carefully given.  Rooms No. 111 Superior street, Williams Block.

1853 August 13.  Daily Forest City.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 95, P. 3.

Alfred Boisseau, Portrait And Landscape Painter, Keeps constantly on hand a fine collection of Landscape and Fancy Paintings, ready for sale.  Pictures cleaned, repaired, and varnished.

Instruction in Drawing and Painting carefully given.  Rooms No. 111 Superior street, Williams Block. dec. 30.

1853 September 14.  Daily Forest City.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 13, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 122, P. 2.

Academy of Drawing and Painting.  111 Superior st., Williams’ Block.  In answer to earnest solicitations, Mr. A. Boisseau, of Paris, and latterly of New York, has opened classes for ladies and gentlemen, in which he will teach the different styles of Drawing and Painting Portraits, Figures and Landscapes. 

Drawing and Painting from Examples, Plaster Figures, and Living Models, will form principal features in the course of instruction thereby leading to that knowledge of form and power of delineating Nature so much desired by the Artists.

The instruction will be given in Mr. Boisseau’s studio, and under his immediate attention and personal instruction.

A choice and complete assortment of Artist’s Materials will always be found at A. Boisseau’s rooms, to be sold at New York prices.

1854 February 6.  Daily Forest City Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  February 6, 1854, Vol. 8, No. 2470, P. 5.

The amateurs of the fine arts are invited to step into Holbrook & Long’s Music Store and examine four paintings, executed by A. Boisseau.  Two of them are portraits, which will be recognized at sight.  The other pair are landscape paintings—one a view of the Cuyahoga valley, between Cleveland and Ohio City—which is pronounced fine.

1854 February 14.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  February 14, Vol. IX, No. 272, P. 2.

Amateurs of Fine Arts are respectfully invited to go and examine the two attractive Oil Paintings now on exhibition and for sale at Holbrook & Long’s Music Store.  A. Boisseau.

1854 April 15.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 15, Vol. X, No. 13, P. 2.

Boisseau’s New Daguerrean Room, 111 Superior Street, Williams Block, Opposite Forest City House, Cleveland, O.  Mr. A. Boisseau having secured the services of Mt. T. Magher, one of the best operators of the city of New York, now opens a new Room for Daguerreotyping, in common with his Painting room.  The Room is nicely fitted up, and being constantly supplied with a fine collection of Oil Paintings, will be quite a rendezvous for the friends of the fine arts.  Mr. B. has put to profit his long experience in Portrait Painting to procure the kind of light just calculated to produce the handsomest Pictures; and intending to follow Daguerreotyping as an Art, he has spared neither time nor money to gather up the best instruments and materials necessary to practice successfully.

Me B. is prepared as before to execute Portraits in Oil, Landscapes and Fancy Paintings, and would inform his pupils in Drawing and Painting, that the Daguerreotyping business will not interfere with their Lessons,, as he will continue to devote to them part of his time.

Advertisement ran from April 15 to 21, 1854.

1854 June 20.  Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  June 20, 1854, Vol. X, No. 69, P. 3.

Boisseau’s Daguerreotypes, are every day gaining popularity among our citizens.  As a portrait painter and daguerreotypist.  Mr. Boisseau ranks with the best.  Call at his rooms. 111 Superior street, Williams’ Block.  May 12.

1856 September 24.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 22, P. 3.

State Fair…At the Fine Art Hall the exhibition is charming.  By the skillful arrangements of the Superintendent, Allen Smith, Jr.,…

Boisseau’s portrait of Mr. Williams is excellent; his landscapes are indifferent in both subject and execution.

Ryder’s Photographs form a gallery of beauties, and cannot be surpassed for faithfulness and skill in coloring.

North Exhibits some very excellent photographs among the best of which are those of Mr. A. P. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens.

1856 September 24.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 204, P. 2.

Pen Jottings Taken On The Fair Ground Yesterday…Fine Arts Hall.  This has been fitted up under the supervision of Mr. Allen Smith, Jr. in the fine taste which characterizes this well known artist, although every thing was not quite arranged.  We think we hazard nothing in saying that a more charming display of artistical good things, has not graced any previous fair.  The oil paintings both on canvas and photographic, were highly creditable to the artists Mr. Smith had his usual variety of finely colored heads, lifelike and beautiful.  Nothing which we could say would add many thing to his well established fame.  The death of the stag from Landseer will bear looking at more than once.  Mr. Ryder exhibits some very fine photographs also colored by Mr. Alonzo Pease which were much admired.  The two finest pictures in the room and those which attracted the most attention were two heads of Fremont, one a photograph by North, colored in oil by Smith, and one by Ryder, colored also in oil by Pease.  (We noticed as singular that although there were some 6 or 7 pictures of Fremont there was none of Buchanan!)  Boisseau also exhibited a number of oil colored Photographs which are much admired.  Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, etc. were there from North, Ryder, Boisseau, of Cleveland, Bisbee of Columbus, and G. W. Collins of Urbana, Ohio, Spherotypes from Stimpson, also of Cleveland.

1856 October 11.  The Ohio Farmer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. 5, No. 41, P. 1.

Fine Arts Fair…Photographs And Ambrotypes.  North, of Cleveland, stands without rival in this department of art.  Some of his ambrotypes, are most exquisitely executed.  Ryder, Boisseau, Bisbee, Mrs. Short, and Stimpson, were without merit; some were superior.  Some of these pictures had a peculiar appearance, standing out, as it were, from the glass.

Photographs In Oil, (Life Size.) In this department, there were several competitors.  Among these, North, Pease, Ryder, Boisseau, and Smith, stand prominent.  The rivalship in coloring these photographs in oil, stands chiefly between Smith, Pease, and Boisseau, each of whom has a peculiar style.  The general expression seemed to be in favor of those by Smith, though many preferred those by Pease—others, those by Boisseau.

1891 February 12.  Buffalo Evening News.  (Buffalo, New York.)  February 12, 1891, Vol. XXI, No. 103, P. 2.

Portraits Prof. Boisseau and J. Theo Chabot, Artist.  Oil, Pastel and Crayon Studio—20 Court St.

Advertisement was recorded from February 12 to March 10, 1891.

Buffalo City Directories.  Published by The Courier Company, Buffalo, New York.

1891.

Boisseau, Alfred—Not Listed.

Boisseau, Leon—Artist—75 Delaware Place.

1892.

Boisseau, A.—Professional Artist—17 West Eagle—b—606 Main

Boisseau, Leon—Not Listed.

1893.

Boisseau, A.—Professional Artist—17 West Eagle—b—606 Main

Boisseau, Leon—Not Listed.

Additional directories not available on line.

Wikipedia:

Alfred Boisseau (1823–1901) was an American/Canadian artist who was born in Paris, France. He was known as a painter and photographer, who specialized in paintings of North American Natives and the West.

As a young man in his 20s, Boisseau immigrated to the United States, settling first in New Orleans, where his brother was working for the French consul. Except for a brief visit to Paris, he lived and worked in North America for the rest of his life. From 1848 Boisseau lived and worked in New York City and later in Cleveland. In 1860 he moved to Montreal and later to Manitoba, Canada in the western part of the country.

Biography

Alfred Boisseau was born in Paris, France. He had an older brother who later served in government and the diplomatic corps. Becoming interested in art, Boisseau studied under Paul Delaroche, a fashionable Paris artist whose style combined neo-classicism and romanticism.

In his early 20s, Boisseau moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, living there from 1845 to 1847, while his brother served as secretary to the French consul. Boisseau painted his first works on Native American themes – mostly of members of the Choctaw nation who were historically based in Louisiana and Mississippi. He returned to Paris, where his painting Louisiana Indians Walking Along a Bayou (1847), now in the permanent collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, was exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1848. After that Boisseau sailed back to the United States, settling in New York City. There he taught art from 1849 to 1852.[1]

By 1852 Boisseau was working as a daguerreotypist in Cleveland, Ohio. He also advertised as a portrait and landscape painter, art teacher and art dealer.

In 1860 he moved to Canada, where he opened a succession of three photographic studios in Montreal. While working as secretary and bibliographer to the Institut canadien de Montréal, he completed several paintings.[2]

Near the end of his life, he moved to western Canada, where he opened a studio in Brandon, Manitoba. There he produced paintings of Plains Indian natives. He returned to the United States and died in Buffalo, New York in 1901 where he is interred.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Wikipeadia.

[3] Early Painters and Engravers in Canada by J. Russell Harper.

Bogardus, Abraham

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1846                363 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

1846                Barclay & Greenwich Streets, New York.1

1847-1850       217 Greenwich Street, New York, New York.

1849                126 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey.1

1850-1851       8 Clinton Street, Newark, New Jersey.1

1851-1863       229 Greenwich Street, Corner Barclay Street, New York, New York.

1862-1879       363 Broadway, New York, New York.

1870-1874       1153 Broadway, New York, New York.

1875-1886       872 Broadway, New York, New York.

1880-1889       349 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York.

1887-1890       11 East 42d Street, New York, New York.

1852 November 25.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 25, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3622, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—A Card.—The undersigned takes this method of reminding his numerous friends and the public of the of the necessity of calling for their pictures during the “early part of the day.”

Our facilities for the executing pictures with accuracy and dispatch are unsurpassed, and yet we are compelled to disappoint hundreds from the fact of their calling “too late.”

During the short days sitting should always be taken before 3 P. M., as the light fails soon after that hour.

N. B.—Extra exertions will be made to supply the demand for pictures during the holidays.

Bogardus, Practical Daguerreotypist, No. 229 Greenwich st., south-east corner Barclay-st.

1853 March 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 5.

To Daguerreotypist—Wanted A Young Man that understands putting up daguerreotypes.  Apply to Bogardus, 229 Greenwich street.

1853 May 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 12, 1853, Whole No. 7446, P. 4.

Something Good out of Broadway.—Persons wishing a first class daguerreotype, at a reasonable price, can always depend on a very fine picture, by visiting Bogardus Daguerreotype establishment, 229 Greenwich street, south corner of Barclay.

Advertisement ran on May 12 to 17, 1853.

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

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

Bogardus — This gentleman is well-known to the public. He has gone through the photographic mill, and mastered all the difficulties of the art. His pictures are sharp, clear and well-developed. They possess an artistic excellence which distinguishes them above the mass. His galleries are very tastefully arranged and the specimens are so placed that their advantages are at once perceived; (this is not often the case.)

We cannot select any one specimen as being superior to the rest, there is an evenness and regularity throughout. Mr. Bogardus seems to have his hands full. He deserves it.

1857 April 28.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York,)  April 28, 1857, Vol. LVI, P. 2.

We have received from A. Bogardus, No. 229 Greenwich street, a well executed photograph of Columbia College, in its present condition.  As in a few weeks, this venerable pile will be levelled with the ground, so exact a representation of it as this will be ordered by many of its alumni in this city.

1858 February.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  February 1858, Vol. XI, No. 2, P. 63.

We had occasion to visit Mr. Bogardus’ gallery in this city, and were highly pleased, not only with his arrangements, but with the majority of his pictures.  Mr. Bogardus is one of those who attends strictly to his business, pleases his customers, and fines his advantage in the attention he bestows.

1858 February 11.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  February 11, 1858, Vol. XVII, No. 5245, P. 1.

Photographs of the late Rev. Dr. Knox, from a most perfect daguerreotype, executed a few months before his decease, for sale at Bogardus’s Daguerreotype Establishment, No. 229 Greenwich-st.

1861 April 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 23, 1861, Whole No. 8992, P. 7.

A First Rate Photographic Printer Wanted at Bogardus’ 229 Greenwich street.

1862 April 26.  Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.  (New York, New York.)  April 26, 1862, Vol. XIII, No. 337, P. 18.

Bogardus, the well-known Daguerreotypist, has sent us a most excellent likeness of Captain Johnson of the New York 51st, who fell, mortally wounded, while leading a charge at the battle of Newberne.  It was this gallant soldier whose last words were, “I die gladly for my country!”

1862 October 30.  New York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  October 30, 1862, Vol. XL, No. 44, Whole No. 2060, P. 3.

Bogardus’ New Photographic Establishment, 363 Broadway, corner of Franklin, Now Open.  The Premises have been remolded, and every convenience added to insure the comfort of visitors; new Sky-lights constructed, and all the arrangements necessary for the production of first class Photographs in every desirable style.

Special Attention To The Carte De Visite.

My prices are reasonable for fine work.

Having unusual facilities, we shall be able to take sittings with rapidity, not subjecting our customers to tedious delay before sitting.

My Old Gallery, corner Barclay and Greenwich Streets, is still continued, having been in successful operation over 15 years.

Patronage is respectfully solicited.  Abm. Bogardus, 363 Broadway.

1863 May 9.  Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.  (New York, New York.)  May 9, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 397, P. 11.

Illustration.  The Late Lieut. Col. Edgar Addison Kimball.  9th N. Y. Vol.—From A Photograph By Bogardus.

1865 January 26.  New York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  January 26, 1865, Vol. XLIII, No. 4, Whole No. 2177, P. 6.

Bogardus, 363 Broadway, has published excellent photographs of Rev. Dr. Ormiston, of Canada, whose many friends in this city will be pleased to obtain this admirable likeness.

1866 February 24.  Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.  (New York, New York.)  February 24, 1866, Vol. XXL, No. 543, P. 13.

Illustration.  The Rev. Thomas E. Vermilye.  This photograph gives as good a likeness, probably, as there is of Dr. Thomas E, Vermilye, pastor of the Collegiate Dutch Reformed Church of this city.  It was taken by Bogardus…

1867 February 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 14, 1867, Whole No. 11,125, P. 1.

A Desirable Photograph Gallery For sale for half its value.  Apply to or address Wm. F. [Kidney, care of Bogardus, 363 Broadway.

1872 February 23.  The Jewish Messenger.  (New York, New York.)  February 23, 1872, Vol. 31, No. 8, Whole No. 735, P. 8.

Bogardus & Bendann Brothers’ Photographic & Portrait Galleries No. 1153 Broadway, Near 27th Street, New York.  Photographs in all styles.

Oil and Pastel Portraits in the Highest Style of Art.  Small pictures of deceased persons copied to any size.

Advertisement ran from February 23 to June 28, 1872.

1872 April 19.  The Jewish Messenger.  (New York, New York.)  April 19, 1872, Vol. 31, No. 16, Whole No. 743, P. 2.

Messrs. Bogardus & Bendann Bros. have issued timely photographs of the late Prof. Morse, which excite general admiration.  The large painting of the venerable gentleman, which is on exhibition at their gallery, has been pronounced faultless, recalling vividly the deceased, and forming a rare work of art; and the photographs are faithful reproductions.  Of course, Bogardus enterprise is richly rewarded by the rapid sale of the photographs, in card, cabinet and imperial styles.

1872 July 5.  The Jewish Messenger.  (New York, New York.)  July 5, 1872, Vol. 32, No. 1, Whole No. 753, P. 2.

Bogardus & Bendann Bros., Photographic And Portrait Galleries, 1153 Broadway, (near 27th Street,) N. Y.  Pictures In The Highest Style Of Art At Moderate Prices.  Daniel Bandann.  A. Bogardus.  David Bendann.

Advertisement ran from July 5, 1872 to February 21, 1873.

1873 February 11.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  February 11, 1873, Vol;. 72, P. 2.

The Firm Of Bogardus & Bendann Bros. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, Bendann Bros. retiring.  A. Bogardus will receive and settle all accounts due to or from the late firm.  Dated New York, Feb. 1, 1873.  Wm, (sic.) Bogardus, Daniel Bendann, David Bendann.

Advertisement ran on February 11 & 12, 1873.

1873 February 27.  New York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  February 27, 1873, Vol. LI, No. 9, Whole No. 2599, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The Partnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Bogardus & Bandenn Brothers, Photographers, is dissolved (the Messrs. Bendann retiring).  The business will in future be conducted by the undersigned, who will, as far as possible, give his personal attention to every Sitter.

Abraham Bogardus, 1153 Broadway, Near 27th Street.

Fine Photographs At Reasonable Prices, and pains will be taken, in every instance, to make satisfactory Pictures.

Old Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c., enlarged to any desired size, and artistically finished in Oil, Pastel, Crayon, India-ink, &c., &c.

See Specimens On View.  Bogardus, Established 1846.

1889 April 13.  Anthony’s Photographic Bulletin.  (New York, New York.)  April 13, 1889, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 211-214

Fifty Years of Light, Fifty Years of Practice, Fifty Years of Advancement, What are the Results!

By Abraham Bogardus. Read before the Photographic Section of American Institute.

The daguerreotype on the silver plate, followed by the ambrotype or positive on glass, and now the photograph on paper.

These various productions have followed each other in rapid succession, and the photograph, with its many variations, is the picture of to-day.

Results, did I say ? The exposure in the camera reduced from thirty minutes to the fraction of a second. The at first dim, evanescent image succeeded by the strongly defined impression.

Then, from each sitting but one impression; now, from one sitting impressions without limit. Then, a burdensome and complicated set of apparatus was necessary to secure a picture ; now, a spring is touched and the embryo picture is secured. Then, the nature of the materials used required the immediate and continued prosecution to the finish, no stopping or waiting in any part of the operation; now, there is no limit to the time ; do it at your leisure ; carry your plate thousands of miles, and develop it this year or the next Then, the picture must be under glass for safety; now, they are mailed as freely as any printed matter. These are some of the results.

Little do the general public know of the time, labor and money spent in experimenting to bring about these results. Many expensive and difficult experiments resulted in failure. These were followed by some variations, another trial and another failure; but its votaries were not to be discouraged. Every point, was discussed, every difficulty attacked, until success was attained, and the process has been so simplified that persons of very little skill can practice it with some degree of success.

Honor, all honor, I say, to the pioneers who, by hand and brain, have accomplished all this. Many persons now enjoying the benefit of the labor of these pioneers fail to give credit **to whom credit is due,” and some in their wisdom seem to consider the now easy process as the result of their superior ability ; they say, ** Those old fellows had a hard time to make pictures, but just see how easy we do it.” The hard time those pioneers were having was the means of placing it where you can reach it, my friend.

The usual result of simplifying any difficult process is to place it in the hands of those who never would have touched it had it remained difficult, and they are the first to say, **See how easy it is !” And, as I said last month at the Society of Amateurs, “The men who have worked for half a century to bring photography to its present status know of the difficulties encountered before success was attained, and can better appreciate its worth than the novice who finds his newly purchased satchel to contain everything required, and, as the patent medicine chest says, ‘with full printed directions inside.'”

Somebody acquired knowledge by careful experimenting to prepare and classify those chemicals. Somebody possessed brains enough to write those directions, and that somebody did not find it so easy as the aforesaid novice. Practical knowledge is acquired by hard work and does not come ready-made.

I will just mention one troublesome, and, in fact, incomprehensible, difficulty. The workers of the old wet process will remember the uncertainty in making collodion (plates did not come ready coated then) ; the careful and exact weighing, the mixing and the shaking, and then on trying it we found it worthless. What was to be done ? Why, just buy another lot of ingredients and try it again, and perhaps with the same result ; and these large bottles of worthless collodion are placed on the upper shelf, and another mixture perhaps gives you something to work with, but its results are hardly up to your desires. Now, singular to relate, after those two bottles had “sparked ” on that upper shelf for two or three months, mix their contents together and they will often produce the best work you have made in years. Neither will produce a picture alone, but mix them and the combination seems perfect. When mixing our chemicals we could not tell whether they would be good or good for nothing. So much for the past

I am now going to indulge in imagination. If my audience will go with me, I should like to carry them to a meeting that will probably be held fifty years from to-night It will be the one hundredth anniversary of Daguerre’s discovery. I do not expect to be present on that occasion, but, as I said, we will* imagine ourselves there. It will be held in the year 1939. I do not know the name of the gentleman occupying the President’s chair. I do not know the speaker’s name; he speaks on subjects so far advanced that we do not comprehend him. The audience looks very much like the one assembled here to-night, except that the style of dress is entirely changed. The audience room is fitted up entirely different; the walls, the ceilings, the seats, all belong to an advanced age. And the light ! No gas-light, no electric light or any artificial light; these are as much things of the past as the old dip candle is in our time. Although it is evening, yet the room is lighted by day-light; by a simple contrivance the sunshine is stored in a reservoir during the day, and its rays are released as needed. There are no reporters present; all out of date. An instrument with sounding board is in front of the speaker; it is connected with wires with all the newspaper offices, and gives direct to the compositor in the printing room every word as it is uttered. This instrument is the result of a contrivance by a man named Edison some fifty years before. A venerable antiquarian reads from an old musty book found in his library the report of a meeting of a society called the Photographic Section of the American Institute, held in the City of New York, March 5, 1 889. That meeting celebrated Daguerre’s fiftieth year of discovery. Professor Henry J. Newton was the presiding officer and Messrs. O. G. Mason and J. B. Gardner were the members of his cabinet.

As the venerable man reads the audience laugh heartily at the antiquated ideas promulgated at that meeting, and they congratulate themselves on living in an age when such ignorance in regard to photography has passed away. The officers of that meeting are spoken of as fairly intelligent men for that dark age, but modem inventions had so completely changed everything connected with the process that the complications worried over fifty years before had become obsolete.

The reader said he found page after page occupied in the discussion of dry plates, dark rooms, flash-lights, over-timed and under-timed negatives, amateur outfits, etc. All these terms were out of use and the audience wondered what it all meant

The reader continued, and said at all the society meetings and in all the publications of that day the one subject that seemed to occupy the entire time and attention was something called developer, A member moved a recess of half an hour and the appointment of a Committee to examine the society dictionary and report what developer was, any way. (The dictionary was a book some three feet hy four and two feet tljick, mounted on a frame with rollers for convenience.) The motion was adopted and recess taken. During the recess the audience interested themselves in examining some photographs made fifty years before. These pictures had been carefully preserved, and were highly valued, not for intrinsic worth, but as relics of a former age. They bore the names of Sarony, Kurtz, Falk, Fredricks, Mora, Rockwood, Anderson, Hargrave, Alman and others. These men were spoken of as **old masters.” There were also exhibited some daguerreotypes bearing the stamps of Gumey, Brady, Lawrence, Becker, Bogardus and others, but there was not a person present who had ever made one or knew how they were made. It was stated that at the School of Mines of Columbia College a set of daguerreotype apparatus had been preserved, but the present feculty did not know how to use them.

On re-assembling the Committee asked for time, saying it would be impossible to report before the next meeting, as the subject of developer occupied a large portion of the big book, and the more they read the less they knew ; and they should be obliged to call to their aid all the professors of some college to explain the complication called developer. The remaining time of the meeting was used to show the great advances made since the semi-centennial referred to, and for the men of that day to think they knew anything about photography was simply ridiculous. ‘*Why,” said one worthy brother, “they could not produce a color, and they could not deliver a dozen pictures under several days, as they even printed with nitrate of silver in the sunshine only, and they did not know any better than to fix their prints with hyposulphite of soda, that miserable salt, that eats itself up and bleaches everything it touches.*’

The newspapers of that day, claiming a circulation of as many millions as they now do of thousands, are all printed from negatives. The matter once set «p is immediately photographed on plates the size of the sheet, and as many negatives as are required to print the immense edition are at once supplied.

There are no photograph galleries at that day. An individual carrying a camera under his arm goes from house to house and takes your picture. The lenses are at one end of the box and the finished picture comes out of the other end, if the box is long enough. It’s the make-’em-while-you-wait process.

All the photographic literature was practical. The writers on imaginary theories and impracticable nothings had long since gone to their own place. No demand then for articles on the “Evanescent nature of nothing as compared with the translucent equanimity of the intangible.”

When the meeting adjourned the audience were conveyed to their homes by real rapid transit, propelled by electricity, which had superseded steam ; and by its use time and space were almost annihilated.

There, I think we have been away long enough, and had better come home while it is safe.

1 am asked all kinds of questions. Will the colors ever be photographed?

Well, in this day of wonders I am not going to say. Scientific men say color is a sensation, and when we can photograph a sensation then we shall have the colors. A good story is told of a woman who brought her bouncing baby for a picture. When the operator came with his plate he found her ** spanking” the baby. When asked why she did that she said he always had such a good color after that operation. Still, I do not think the color in this instance was a chemical production. It seems to have been produced by hand.

Question. — Is photography a fine art? That depends on where you get your pictures. If you go down to Coney Island the proprietor is so clam-tiou% for patronage that he does not give much attention to the ‘*art” question ; but many of the pictures produced in Europe, and also in this countn*, show as^ much art in posing, lighting and composition as many of the world- renowned works of art do.

Question. — Will photographs fade? I hope so. I hope the cheap trash now made in quantities will fade, and that right early, and not disgrace this age in the eyes of the next generation.

Question. — Will prices continue to come down ? With the photographer on one side, and the employee, stock dealer and the landlord on the other, I hope not From certain notices at the photographer’s desk, I think it’s the sitter who is obliged to **come down.”

Question.— Is it true that the photograph of the murderer has been seen on. the eyes of the murdered man ? Well, we are using many substances nowadays for photographing, but I have not seen any exhibited on dead men’s eyes* When I see that I shall look for my picture on the eyes of every fish I catch.

Question. — Will the process be still shortened? They are taken prettyquick — so quick that some of the pictures of females seem to have been taken before they had had time to more than half dress themselves.

Question. — How many New York photographers have retired rich?

Question. — Where do photographers go to when they die ? These questions. I will answer when I get the statistics.

New York City Directories:

1844-1846 Not listed in city directories.  Published by John Doggett.

1847 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1847/1848, Published by John Doggett.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 217 Greenwich.

1848 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1848/1849, Published by John Doggett.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 217 Greenwich.

1849 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1849/1850, Published by John Doggett.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 217 Greenwich, H – Newark.

1850 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1850/1851, Published by John Doggett.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 217 Greenwich, H – Newark.

1851 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1851/1852, Published by Doggett & Rode.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – Grove Between Bleecker & Bedford.

1852 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1852/1853, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 36 King.

1853 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1853/1854, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 36 King.

1854 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1854/1855, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1855 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1855/1856, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1856 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1856/1857, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1857 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1857/1858, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1858 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1858/1859, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1859 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1859/1860, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1860 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1860/1861, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1861 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1861/1862, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, daguerreotypes, 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1862 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1862/1863, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 Broadway & 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1863 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1863/1864, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 Broadway & 229 Greenwich, H – 45 West 29th.

1864 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1864/1865, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1865 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1865/1866, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1866 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1866/1867, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1867 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1867/1868, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1868 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1868/1869, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1869 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1869/1870, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1870 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1870/1871, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 & 1153 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1871 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1871/1872, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 363 & 1153 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

1872 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1872/1873, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 1153 Broadway, H – 45 West 29th.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – 45 Charles.

Bogardus Photographic Establishment, 363 Broadway.

Bogardus & Bendann Brothers, photographs, 1153 Broadway.

Bendann, Daniel, photographs, 1153 Broadway.

Bendann, David, photographs, 1153 Broadway, H – St. George.

1873 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1873/1874, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, Abraham, Photographic Establishment, 1153 Broadway, H – 35 West 50th.

Bogardus Photographic Establishment, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – 45 Charles.

Bendann, Daniel, photographs, 1134 Broadway, H – 28 West 45th.

Bendann, David, photographs, 1134 Broadway, H – 28 West 45th.

1874 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1874/1875, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, Abraham, Photographic Establishment, 1153 Broadway, H – 35 West 50th.

Bogardus Photographic Establishment, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – New Jersey.

1875 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1875/1876, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, Abraham, Photographic Establishment, 872 Broadway, H – 36 West 50th.

Bogardus Photographic Establishment, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway.

1876 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1876/1877, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, Abraham, Photographic Establishment, 872 Broadway corner 18th, H – L. I.

Bogardus Photographic Establishment, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – Nyack.

1877 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1877/1878, Published by Jo Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, Abraham, Photographic Establishment, 872 Broadway corner 18th, H – L. I.

Bogardus Photographic Establishment, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin.  The only gallery where photos are produced by the blue light.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – Nyack.

1878 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1878/1879, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus The original old downtown photographic gallery, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin. 

Bogardus, Abraham, Photographic Establishment, 872 Broadway corner 18th, H – L. I.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – New Jersey.

1879 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1879/1880, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus The original old downtown photographer,  clubs of 10 &15 a specialty, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin. 

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway corner 18th, H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 363 Broadway, H – New Jersey.

1880 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1880/1881, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus The original old town photographer has removed to 349 6th Ave.,  between 21st & 22d Streets.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway corner 18th, H – 222 East 117th.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave.

1881 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1881/1882, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus The original old downtown photographer has removed to his new studio 349 Sixth Ave.,  between 21st & 22d Streets.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway corner 18th, H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave.

1882 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1882/1883, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway, H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave.

1883 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1883/1884, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, photographer 349 Sixth Ave., between 21st & 22d Streets, formerly 363 Broadway corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway, H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave, H – Nyack, New York.

1884 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1884/1885, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, photographer, The old reliable 349 Sixth Ave., between 21st & 22d Streets, formerly of Broadway corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway, H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Abraham & Co., photographs 872 Broadway

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave, H – Nyack, New York.

1885 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1885/1886, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, photographer, The old reliable 349 Sixth Ave., between 21st & 22d Streets, formerly of Broadway corner Franklin.  Imperials $5,00 per doz.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway, H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave, H – Nyack, New York.

1886 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1886/1887, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, photographer, The old reliable 349 Sixth Ave., between 21st & 22d Streets, formerly of Broadway corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 872 Broadway, H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave, H – Nyack, New York.

1887 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1887/1888, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, photographer, The old reliable 349 Sixth Ave., between 21st & 22d Streets, formerly of Broadway corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 811 East 42d (on Broadway upwards of 30 years), H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave, H – Nyack, New York.

1888 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1888/1889, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, photographer, The old reliable 349 Sixth Ave., between 21st & 22d Streets, formerly of Broadway corner Franklin.

Bogardus, Abraham, photographs, 811 East 42d (on Broadway upwards of 30 years), H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave, H – Nyack, New York.

Bogardus Photographic Parlors 11 East 42d.

1889 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1889/1890, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus, photographer, The old reliable 349 Sixth Ave., between 21st & 22d Streets, formerly of Broadway.

Bogardus, Abraham, No occupation listed.  H – 1455 Lexington Ave.

Bogardus, Edward W, photographer, 349 Broadway Sixth Ave, H – Nyack, New York.

Bogardus Photographic Parlors 11 East 42d.

1890 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.) 1890/1891, Published by Trow City Directories.

Bogardus Photographic Parlors 11 East 42d.

1891 New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1891/1892, Published by Trow City Directories.

Not listed.

[1] The American Daguerreotype, Floyd & Marion Rinhart P. 383.

Bliss, D. H.

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

1857                Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1859-1860       132 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1857 January 16.  Lynchburg Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 16, 1857, Vol. 34, No. 71, P. 4.

Notice—The Undersigned having purchased of Mr. Jas. Keagy his entire Portrait Gallery is happy to inform his friends and the public, that he will continue the business in all its branches as heretofore and [hope] by his energy, industry and skill, to merit a continuation of the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon the house.  D. H. Bliss.

A Card—Having sold my Entire Portrait Gallery, to Mr. D. H. Bliss, I take great pleasure in commending him to my numerous patrons and friends, as a skilful Artist and deserving of their encouragement.

He has associated with him, also, Mr. J. B. Hamilton, whom I hesitate not to pronounce one of the most skilful Professional Portrait Painters in the State.  Call and look at his inimitable Photographs on Canvas, colored in Oil, and Ambrotypes of every variety.  J. Keagy.  jan.3.  

1857 June 22.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  June 22, 1857, Vol. 5, No. 276, P. 4.

A Pleasant Resort—D. H. Bliss’ Photographic Gallery is ever open to the visiting public, where may be seen a large and beautiful collection of Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, plain and colored Photographs, &c., &c., together with the daily emanation of various styles of Portraiture from his rooms, which speak louder than words, of the beauty of the sitters as well as the artistic taste and skill of the operator, who is always ready to wait upon the public, and guarantees entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.

He is prepared also to furnish the Ladies who are engaged in Grecian Painting with plain Photographs, either of persons or fancy sketches, to which their particular attention is invited. 

A fine assortment of Breast Pins, Finger Rings, Lockets, Watch Seals, Bracelets, Charms, &c., constantly on hand; also Fancy Cases of various patterns, all of which need only to be filled with a speaking likeness to make them the most acceptable present that friends can reciprocate.  D. H. Bliss, Photographist, Next door to the Va. Bank, Main St., Lynchburg.

Republican, Salem Register and Mountain Signal copy.  ma23.

1860 January 12.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 12, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 138, P. 1.

Lynchburg Ambrotype and Photographic Stock Depot.  D. H. Bliss, No. 132 Main St., Lynchburg, Va., Keeps constantly on hand a good assortment of articles pertaining to the Photographic Art, which he is prepared to furnish to the trade upon the most reasonable terms.

Mr. B. having had practical experience in the art of picture making for several years, feels confident that he is able to give entire satisfaction to his customers in the selection of articles used in the business.

Orders from the country promptly and faithfully attended to.  sept 21, [1859].

Advertisement was recorded from January 12 to 19, 1860.

1860 January 12.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 12, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 138, P. 4.

D. H. Bliss, Practical Photographer, No. 132 Main Street, Lynchburg, Va., Where every style of Portraiture may be obtained at short notice and upon reasonable terms.

Call and examine specimens.  oct. 18.

Advertisement was recorded from January 12 to 19, 1860.

1860 January 12.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 12, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 138, P. 1.

Holyday Presents.  What is there more acceptable or appropriate, as a Holyday Gift, than a Good Likeness, prettily encased?

The undersigned having in store and for sale a fine assortment of Jewelry, consisting of Lockets, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, Watch Seals, Charms, &c., together with a great variety of Plain and Fancy Cases, the public have an opportunity of securing these humble tokens of regard by calling at Bliss’s Photographic Gallery, No. 132 Main Street, Lynchburg, Va.  D. H. Bliss, Photographist.  Lynchburg, Dec. 24, 1859.

Advertisement was recorded from January 12 to 19, 1860.

1860 January 27.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 27, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 151, P. 2.

George W. Kyle, Artist, No. 132 Main Street.  Having Purchased of Mr. M. D. Bliss his Gallery in the City of Lynchburg.  I will continue the business at the old stand—where I will be pleased to see all in want of any thing in my line, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Life-Size Photographs, Patent Leather Pictures, &c., Put  Up In The Best Style Of The Art.

Having an experience of ten years in the business I flatter myself to be able to give perfect satisfaction in every case, otherwise, no charge will be made.  I shall always keep on hand a general assortment of Cases, Plain and Fancy.  I have also on hand a large stock of Jewelry, such as Lockets, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, &c., suitable for Pictures, which I am determined to sell at reduced rates.  All in want of any thing in that line will find it to their interest to call before purchasing elsewhere.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not, were they find a pleasant place to pass away a leisure hour.

Deceased persons and invalids attended at their residences when desired.  G. W. Kyle, Artist.