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J. Hastings

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847                Rooms at the Saloon of the Planters House, Peoria, Illinois.

1848-1849       15 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois.

1848                Canal Street, over A. G. Folger’s Store, Ottawa, Illinois.

1850                Corner Main & Washington Streets, Peoria, Illinois.

1851                Corner Main & Washington Streets, Peoria, Illinois.[1]

J. Hastings was recorded in eight advertisements and three announcements (five advertisements and two announcements in the Peoria Democratic Press, Peoria Illinois and three advertisements and one announcement in The Ottawa Free Trader, Ottawa, Illinois).  The first advertisement was recorded on October 27 & November 11, 1847 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Colored Photographic Miniatures Taken By J. Hastings.   A Favorable opportunity is now offered to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity to obtain Miniature Portraits, executed in the most perfect style, surpassing in brilliancy, beauty of finish, and general life-like appearance.  The are warranted imperishable.  Now is the time for you to secure a good likeness of your friends and relatives.  Who among us that has not lost a friend, companion, or child, that would not now give thrice or ten times the price of such a memento of departed loved ones?  Then secure the shadow ere the substance fades, or you may regret the loss of the present opportunity when to late.  They are also valuable as presents [to] send to distant friends and connections.

As dress makes a great difference in Daguerreotype Miniatures, light dresses should always be avoided—dark dresses, or those having dark and decided figures, producing the most admired effect in the picture; a first-rate likeness and picture guaranteed.

Please call and examine specimens.

Miniature taken every day, without regard to weather.

Rooms at the Saloon of the Planters [House.]

The first announcement appeared on November 24, 1847 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  A Card.  I would beg leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen pf Peoria and vicinity That I shall remain in the city until the third of December, and continue to [take] Daguerreotype Miniatures at the following reduced prices:  Single pictures as heretofore, for $3.—Parties from Two to four, $2.50 each.  Parties of five and upwards, at $2 each.  My object in reducing my prices is to enable every one to get a picture as low as they can be afforded.  And to do this they [must] come in parties so that I can have all the pictures of each party to finish at the same time.  And [the] object will be readily perceived when I state that [it is] worth nearly as much to finish one single picture as it is to finish half a dozen when they are all finished at the same time.  J. Hastings.

The second announcement appeared on November 24, 1847 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  All those who wish their images taken in the first rate style, will learn from a card in another column that Mr. Hastings’ sojourn in this city will be brief, and they had better employ their leisure moments in keeping him busy.

The second advertisement was recorded on June 28, July 5, and August 9 & 23, 1858 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity, that he has again returned to the city and will remain a few weeks for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, in a superior style.  Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from 7 o’clock, A. M. until 6 P. M., in any kind of weather.  All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the person sitting.—Rooms at No. 15 Main street, in the room with Dr. Miller, Surgeon Dentist.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

The third advertisement ran on August 9, 16 & 30, 1848 in the Peoria Democratic Press. 

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity, that he will remain in this city until the 1st of September for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, in a superior style.—At the very low price of $2 each, (the usual price has been three dollars). 

Those wishing a good likeness will do well to improve the present opportunity.

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from seven o’clock, A. M. until six, P. M. in any kind of weather. 

All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the person sitting

Rooms at No. 15 Main st., Peoria, in the room with Dr. Miller. 

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

The fourth advertisement was recorded on November 17, 1848 in The Ottawa Free Trader.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ottawa and vicinity that he will remain in this place for two weeks, for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, by a superior Style.

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from seven o’clock, A. M., until six P. M., in any kind of weather.  All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the persons sitting.

Prices, from Two to Five Dollars, for single Pictures.  Instructions given in the art.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examining specimens.  Perfect satisfaction given.

A first rate Camera for sale.

Rooms over Mr. A. G. Folger’s store on Canal Street.  J. Hastings.  Ottawa, November 17, 1848.

The fifth advertisement was recorded on December 1, 1848 in The Ottawa Free Trader. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Prices Reduced.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ottawa and vicinity that he will remain in this place for One Week longer for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures in the new and improved style.

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from 7 o’clock, A. M., until 4 P. M., in any kind of weather. 

Prices from One to three dollars each.  Persons wanting a good likeness of themselves or friends will do well to embrace the present opportunity.  dec. 1.  J. Hastings.

The third announcement appeared on December 8, 1848 in The Ottawa Free Trader.  We had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Hastings’s daguerrean Rooms, over Mr. Folger’s store, a few day since, and of examining a large assortment of miniatures and landscapes, all of which we found to be remarkably fine.  A number of likenesses of citizens of our town with whom we are familiar, and which are so precise and life-like, that one can almost imagine he can see them breathe.  There are decidedly the best pictures of the kind ever taken in Ottawa.

The sixth advertisement was recorded on March 14, 21 and April 18, 1849 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Daguerreotype.  Miniatures.  Mr. Hastings would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Peoria and vicinity, that he will remain in this city for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, in a superior style

Likenesses taken on a sitting of a few seconds, from 8 o’clock, A. M. until 5, P. M. in any kind of weather.  All pictures warranted to be durable, and satisfactory to the person sitting.

Prices, from $1.50 to $5.00 for single pictures.

Rooms at No. 15 Main street.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

The seventh advertisement was recorded on September 5, 19 & 26, 1849 in the Peoria Democratic Press.  Notice.  Mr. Hastings would beg leave to inform the citizens of Peoria, that he will leave the city about the 10th inst. To be absent  about two months, and would request all those having their pictures at his room, to call and get them previous to that time.  And all those wishing to have a first rate likeness please to call soon.

The eighth advertisement was recorded on June 19 & 26, 1850 in the Peoria Democratic Press. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. Hastings begs leave to give notice to the citizens of Peoria and vicinity, that owing to an arrangement recently made in his business, that he will not leave the city at present, and lately announced, but will still remain at his rooms, where he will at all times be happy to see his friends, and supply those wanting a first rate Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends, in the latest style.  All such are requested to call at his rooms.

He has lately received a new process in taking miniatures that gives an entire new style of pictures.

Instruction given in the Art.  Apparatus for sale.

Rooms at the corner of Main and Washington sts., over W. A. Herron’s drug store.  Peoria, June 12, 1850.

J. Hastings is recorded in A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers in 1850 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1851.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Hastings & Treadwell

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                89 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

Hastings & Treadwell (Emory A. Hastings & William A. Treadwell) were recorded in two announcements and two advertisement in the Lowell Daily Citizen and News (Lowell, Massachusetts).  The first announcement appeared on April 29, 1856.  New Daguerreotype Saloon.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, two enterprising young men. Have opened one of the finest daguerreotype saloons ever seen in Lowell, in Thompson’s Block, on the north side of Merrimack street, a few doors above Shepard’s music store.  Mr. Hastings is a very excellent operator, and the twain are prepared to furnish one with a counterfeit of himself that cannot possibly fail to please.

The advertisement ran from April 29 to June 10, 1856.  New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine.

The second announcement appeared on May 5, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, who have opened the new daguerreotype establishment on the north side of Merrimack street, in Thompson’s Block, (just above Shepard’s music store,) are, we learn, doing a very prosperous business.  Their excellent sky light and apparatus enables them to do the [ ? ] of work, and hence the great number of calls.  Those in want of pictures will do well to give them a call.

The second advertisement ran from June 11, 1856 to March 3, 1857.  New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

Hastings & Treadwell are not listed in other photographic directories as partners.  Emory A. Hastings is recorded in other directories as being active in 1858.  William A. Treadwell is not recorded in other directories.

S. W. Hartshorn

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

ca.1844-1845  25 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island

1850-1857       25 Westminster Street, Providence, Rohde Island.

1857-1858       81 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1859                98 & 100 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.[1]

S. W. Hartshorn was recorded in five advertisements, four in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island) and one in the Providence Journal.  The first advertisement was recorded on March 23, 1850.  Daguerreotypes.  Hartshorn has just finished a suite of Rooms, with a new and improved Sky-Light, in the Hall above the room occupied by him for the last five years, where he is still better prepared to take Daguerreotype Miniatures of every size, single or in groups, in a style not to be surpassed by any.

Grateful for past favors, I respectfully ask a continuance of the same, and invite ladies and gentlemen to visit my rooms at all times, whether intending to sit for a picture or otherwise.  S. W. Hartshorn, Agent, 25 Westminster st.  o6.

The second advertisement was recorded on July 2, 1850 in the Providence Journal (Providence, Rhode Island).  Superior Skylight Daguerreotypes.  S. W. Hartshorn, Agent, and Wm. S. Johnson have associated themselves together in business and respectfully inform their friends and the public generally that the are prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in a style not executed by any.

Having the largest rooms, the most extensive apparatus and long experience, with an improved skylight, they are confident that for beauty of finish, distinctness of impression, superior tone, and life-like expression of the eyes, their pictures will compare favorably with any taken elsewhere.

Pictures of all sizes and warranted not to fade taken without regard to weather.  Instruction given and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  The Rooms are at No. 25 Westminster st. up stairs, open all hours of the day, and ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

N. B. A superior instrument that operates in from one to ten seconds is used for children and others who desire it.  a29.

The third advertisement was recorded on April 30 and June 11 & 18, 1853 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Daguerres.—Just received, a further supply of Fancy Cases, for Daguerreotypes, embracing all the desirable styles, both double and single, which I shall be happy to show to my customers, and to place within them a Perfect Likeness, either Crayon or such other as may be preferred.  My assortment of Plain Cases is complete for those who wish a more moderate priced article.  In fact, I have everything pertaining to the business in “good order and well conditioned,” and can always be found at my old stand, No. 25 Westminster-st., ready to supply the wants of those who call on me, pledging myself to furnish as perfect an article as can be obtained anywhere.  S. W. (sic.) Hartshorn, Agent.

The fourth advertisement was recorded on September 15, 1855 in the General Advertiser  (Providence, Rhode Island).  Daguerreotypes.  I have reduced the prices of all kinds of Daguerreotypes to the lowest possible mark, some of them even as low as Twenty-Five Cents!!!

As my rooms are known to be the most extensive and convenient, and having the Largest Sky Light in the State, the best Instruments, and all improvements in the art, I have no hesitation in promising satisfaction to all who may give me their patronage.  Recollect that my number is 25 Westminster-st., and Daguerreotypes may be had for the same number of cents.  J. W. Hartshorn, Agent, 25 Westminster-st.

The fifth advertisement was recorded on January 30, 1858 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Removal.  The subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has removed his Daguerreotype, Photograph and Ambrotype Rooms from his Old Stand, to 81 Westminster-st., where he is prepared to furnish, as heretofore first rate Likenesses, at Moderate Prices.  He respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal patronage that he has received for the last 12 years.  S. W. Hartshorn, Agent.  my30.

S. W. Hartshorn is recorded in other photographic directories.  The new information is that he was active in Providence as early as 1844-1845.  Please note that only fourteen issues were available for me to look at in the General Advertiser between 1847-1858.  The dates at the end of each advertisements (when noted) are the start dates of the advertisements.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

J. G. Harroun

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1854       26 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

J. G. Harroun was recorded in three advertisements and two announcements.  The first advertisement ran from November 1, 1852 to February 13, 1854 in the New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana).  Sky-Light Daguerrean Saloon, No. 26 Camp street, New Orleans.—The undersigned having opened their Saloon at 26 Camp street, are prepared to execute Likenesses in every variety and style to suit their patrons.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of New Orleans, and strangers visiting the city, are requested to call and examine their specimens before procuring Likenesses elsewhere.  Perfect satisfaction given to all.  J. G. Harroun & Co.  n1.

The second advertisement ran from November 2 to December 3, 1853 in the Times Picayune (New Orleans, Louisiana). J. G. Harroun & Co.’s Sky Light Daguerrean Saloon, No. 26 Camp street, corner Camp and Common.

Our Saloon has been fitted up in a superior style, and we are prepared to give Likenesses equal if not superior to any artist in the city.  Our motto is, “To give good Pictures or none.”  We invite all citizens and strangers to call, and think we can give satisfaction to each and every one. J. G. Harroun & Co.

The first announcement appeared on November 3, 1853 in the Times Picayune (New Orleans, Louisiana).  Photography.—J. G. Harroun & Co., have fitted up their daguerreotype saloon at the corner of camp and common street, in superior style, and engage to give likenesses equal, if not superior, to those taken by any artist in the city.  Citizens and strangers are invited to call.  See their advertisement.

The second announcement appeared on February 14, 1854 in the New Orleans Daily Crescent  (New Orleans, Louisiana).  Daguerreotypes.—Some of the best daguerreotypes obtainable in this city can be found at the saloon of J. G. Harroun & Co., 26 Camp street.  The likenesses taken by them are very accurate and do not fade.

The third advertisement ran from February 14 to May 11, 1854 in the New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana).  Sky-Light Daguerrean Saloon, No. 26 Camp street, New Orleans.—The undersigned having opened their Saloon at 26 Camp street, are prepared to execute Likenesses in every variety and style to suit their patrons.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of New Orleans, and strangers visiting the city, are requested to call and examine their specimens before procuring Likenesses elsewhere.  Perfect satisfaction given to all.  J. G. Harroun & Co.  feb14.

J. G. Harroun is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Jacob S. Hardin

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Fairmont, Virginia.        

Jacob S. Hardin was recorded in one article and one announcement.  The article appeared on  April 19, 1859 in the Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (Wheeling, Virginia).  Arrest of a Murderer by means of a Daguerreotype.—Yesterday morning officer Hawley and Mr. James Wright, of this city, arrived here from Fairmont, having in charge a man by the name of Jacob S. Hardin, charged with the murder of his wife on the 9th of March last, at Belvedere, Warren County, N. J.  The circumstances of the arrest are quite remarkable, as follows.  About a week ago Mr. Wright who was traveling through Marion and other neighboring counties, on business, arrived at Fairmont on the same train with Hardin, and the two got off at that point, after making a pretty intimate railroad acquaintance.  Mr. W., in circulating around in that neighborhood two or three days afterwards, encountered Hardin at various places, and they both had remarked upon the singularity of their frequent unexpected meetings.  Mr. Wright having finished his business in that part of the country, came home, and on Sunday morning last was sitting in the Spring House when some one came in with a photograph likeness of a murderer named Hardin, accompanied by a proclamation from the Governor of New Jersey, offering $500 for his arrest.  Mr. Wright, upon looking at the picture, immediately recognized it as that of his mysterious acquaintance in the mountain counties and so expressed himself to various persons, among others Sergeant McDonald.  Accordingly a warrant was procured from Ald. Dulty and Mr. Wright and Officer Hawley started for Fairmont.  Arriving there Mr. Wright called upon Mr. Miller, a Daguerreotypist, where he supposed Hardin to be engaged, as that was his profession, and upon enquiring for the object of his search, that individual, who was in the next room, heard and recognized Wright’s voice and immediately came forth, extending his hand in the most cordial manner, and again remarking upon the fatality which seemed to attach to their frequent coming together.  Mr. Wright invited Hardin, (who had assumed the alias of Austin) to take a walk…

The announcement appeared on July 9, 1860 in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  Execution Of Rev. J. S. Harden…

Jacob S. Hardin is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Leroy Hancock

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

Pre-1853         Corner Lackawanna & Penn, Honesdale, Pennsylvania.[1]

1854-1860       Near the Depot, Scranton, Pennsylvania.1                 

Leroy Hancock was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on July 25, 1856 in the Pittston Gazette (Pittston, Pennsylvania).  Ambrotypes!  Daguerreotypes, Hylotypes, and the Crayon Pictures, in a superior manner, and of the last styles, taken at Hancock’s Gallery, Scranton, Pa.  N. B.—Always at home.  May 9, 1856.

Leroy Hancock is recorded in Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900.

[1] Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900.

Hamilton

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1859                 Address Unknown, Mud Springs, California.

Hamilton of the firm Hamilton & Mills was recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 2, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Affairs In California…

In addition to the destructive fire at Murphy’s, mentioned below, the Planters’ House, at Mud Springs, together with fifty head of horses, nine wagons and sixty tons of hay were consumed on Monday night.  On Tuesday the daguerrean rooms and dental office of Mills & Hamilton were also destroyed by fire.

Hamilton is possibly Dr. Hamilton recorded in Pioneer Photographers Of The Far West A Biographical Directory, 1840-1865 by Palmquist & Kailbourn.  They record a Willis & Hamilton in Yreka, California from April 1 to at least July 2, 1859, Mud Springs, California is 330 miles away.  More research is needed, it is possible that they are the same persons.

Hamilton & Adams

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1848                Rooms in the Cabell House, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Hamilton & Adams (Charles F. Hamilton & John Adams) were recorded in one advertisement in the Lynchburg Virginian (Lynchburg, Virginia).  To The Inhabitants of Lynchburg and vicinity.  Hamilton & Adams, Daguerrian Artists, Respectfully return thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Lynchburg and the surrounding Country, for the liberal patronage bestowed non them during their residence in this place.  They are now better prepared than ever to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, having procured from the North, at considerable expense, a large wheel for polishing purposes, together with all the other recent improvements, which have never before been introduced in this State; and from Mr. Hamilton’s experience of nearly five years in Virginia, and repeated visits to New York—and Mr. Adams’ experience as an operator four years in the , first establishments in New York and Philadelphia, they are prepared, with the aid of a large Sky-Light to produce miniatures, which for depths of tone, softness of light and shade, beauty of coloring, and easy and graceful positions, will defy competition.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at their rooms in the Cabell House, and examine the specimens.

Likenesses inserted in Lockets, Bracelets, Breastpins, &c.  Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons, dwelling houses, country-seats, in the best style.  Portraits and Daguerreotypes accurately copied.  Chas. F. Hamilton, John Adams.

N. B.—H & A.  would respectfully inform the public that they have been taking Daguerreotypes by the Electro-Galvanic Process for two years past, and with their Gold-enamelling process, their miniatures are rendered imperishable in any clime.  Nov. 27.

Hamilton & Adams are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in partnership.  Charles F. Hamilton if one can assume that he is the same Charles F. Hamilton

E. C. Hall

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Water Street, Over D. Alden & Co’s Hat and Cap Store, Augusta, Maine.

E. C. Hall was recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 31 to December 26, 1849 in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  Daguerreotype Rooms, Over D. Alden & Co’s Hat and Cap Store, Water Street, Augusta, Maine.  The subscribers would respectfully inform the people of Augusta and vicinity, that they have had long experience in their business, and have within the last six months made a simple discovery and decided improvements, which is highly pleasing to the operator and subject.  By this new beautifier and accelerating chemical agent, with our top-light and large apparatus, miniatures will be executed in the surprising short space of from 3 to 15 seconds, bearing any tone, from deep, rich shade, to the freshness of life.  Those having poor and spotted Daguerreotypes, taken by the old process, can exchange them for finished ones, (warranted not to change,) for the very low price of $1.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Rooms open from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Instruction given in the Art, with all the late improvements.  Apparatus of all kinds for sale, and stock of the best quality.  E. C. Hall & Co.

E. C. Hall is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Hale , Moses

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1854-1857       Corner Main and State Streets, Ellsworth, Maine.

1855                Address Unknown, Mt. Desert, Maine.

Moses Hale was recorded in six advertisements and two announcements in the Ellsworth American (Ellsworth, Maine).  The first two advertisements as Hale & Sanborn (Moses Hale & James G. Sanborn).  The first advertisement ran from January 12 to March 16, 1855.  Hale’s Daguerreian Rooms, The subscriber would announce to the citizens of Ellsworth and vicinity that he has recently fitted up Rooms over his Store, (formerly Post Office Building,) added a large and superior Sky Light furnished himself with new Stock and Apparatus—has associated with himself in the Daguerrian Business, Mr. James G. Sanborn, an experienced and skilful artist and is now prepared to furnish Miniatures of the various sizes in the best style of art, and at fair prices.

Miniatures put up in Breast Pins, Lockets, Frames and Common Cases.

Copies taken of Portraits, Miniatures, Engravings and Statuary.

Persons wishing for Miniatures would do well to attend to it to day while in life and health, as delays are dangerous and to-morrow may be to late.  Moses Hale.  Ellsworth, July 14, 1854.

The first announcement appeared on February 16, 1855.  Moses Hale has just returned from Boston with a lot new goods which he is selling very cheap.

The second advertisement ran from February 23 to March 23, 1855.  Hale’s Daguerreian Rooms Re-Opened!  Messrs. Hale & Sanborn would give notice that they have returned from their tour at Mt. Desert, and will be in readiness to wait upon customers on and after Monday next, the 26th inst.

Pictures Taken In Any Weather, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

The third advertisement ran from August 3, 1855 to January 18, 1856. Moses Hale, Daguerreian Artist Ellsworth, ME.

Pictures taken in any weather and warranted to give satisfaction.  A good assortment of Lockets and Pins always on hand.

The fourth advertisement ran from October 19, 1855 to January 18, 1856.  Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes; Or Pictures On Glass!  The undersigned having purchased the right for the county of Hancock and having furnished himself with a new Whole Sized Camera and, apparatus, is now prepared to take those beautiful and Never changing Pictures on glass at his rooms, Corner of Main and State streets Ellsworth.

These pictures are taken upon the best plate Glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by a transparent gum, causing the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages.  They are beautiful in tone, bold and clear in effect, may be seen in any light, and are as enduring as the glass upon which they are taken.  They are not reversed like Daguerreotypes, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.

Prices varying from two to fifteen dollars, according to size and quality of case or frame.

Daguerreotypes taken as usual.

All pictures warranted.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Moses Hale.

The second announcement appeared on November 2, 1855.  The Ambrotype.  The Ambrotype is the last great improvement upon the Daguerreotype.  Whether there are other improvements in store inquisitive artist, time alone can unfold.  We recently observed in an exchange the announcement that the old partner of Daguerre had discovered a process by which he could fix all the primitive colors upon the plate.  This, if correct, (and we presume it is,) will add much to the beauty of the Daguerreotype, yet without the Ambrotype, even this discovery would fail of producing half its beauties.

The Daguerreotype is a beautiful picture, yet with all its beauty the artist has never been able to produce a picture which could be distinctly seen, unless held in a certain position to receive the rays of light.  But the Ambrotype avoids this difficulty, which has long been a serious objection, and at the same time presents a picture far surpassing in beauty and richness of color and shade, the finest steel engraving.

Mr. Moses Hale of this place, who has long been known as one of the most skillful Daguerrean artists in this part of the state, has recently purchased the exclusive right for taking Ambrotypes in the County of Hancock, and some of the specimens of his taking which we have seen, even surpass those of the artist from whom he learned to process.  See his advertisement in another column.

The fifth advertisement first appeared on December 28, 1855.  Mr. Moses Hale.  (Successor To B. Nourse.)  The stock of Books and Stationery kept by Mr. Nourse was always large and well selected, but since passing into the hand of Mr. Hale very large additions have been made to it, until now it is one of the best in this part of the state.  Mr. H. is very well and favorably known as a correct business man, and with his thorough knowledge and close attention, we doubt not he will have a full share of all the custom in his line, especially since he is determined not to be undersold by any one in the state.

His store has one of the best locations in the village, and being Agent for Hodgeman, Carr & Co’s. Express, he can very conveniently, at the shortest notice, order any book or other article that may be called for, either from Boston or New York.

In the second story are his Daguerrean Rooms, where he can take and put up any desired style, the best pictures of any artist in the country.  Or, if preferred, he takes the Ambrotypes, which is much superior to the Daguerreotype as a steel engraving is to a wood cut, and yet the Ambrotype cost but a trifle the more.

The sixth advertisement ran from January 25, 1856 to September 11, 1857.  Moses Hale, Daguerreian Artist Ellsworth, ME.  Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes; Or Pictures On Glass!  The undersigned having purchased the right for the county of Hancock and having furnished himself with a new Whole Sized Camera and, apparatus, is now prepared to take those beautiful and Never changing Pictures on glass at his rooms, Corner of Main and State streets Ellsworth.

These pictures are taken upon the best plate Glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by a transparent gum, causing the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages.  They are beautiful in tone, bold and clear in effect, may be seen in any light, and are as enduring as the glass upon which they are taken.  They are not reversed like Daguerreotypes, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.

Prices varying from two to fifteen dollars, according to size and quality of case or frame.

Daguerreotypes taken as usual.

All pictures warranted.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Pictures taken in any weather and warranted to give satisfaction.  A good assortment of Lockets and Pins always on hand. Moses Hale.

Hale & Sanborn are not recorded as being in partnership in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record Moses Hale as being active in Ellsworth, Maine in 1855-1856.  John does record a James G. Sanborn as being active in Cherryfield, Maine in1856-1860, and is probably the same person.