ca. 1849 Address Unknown, Ware, Massachusetts.1
1851 Rooms over the store of L. Demond, Ware, Massachusetts.
1852 Main Street, 2 Brick Block, Ware, Massachusetts.
1852-1853 Address Unknown, Ware, Massachusetts.1
1853 Hall’s Long Building, Brattleboro, Vermont.
1853 2 Crystal Palace, nearly opposite the Revere House, Brattleboro, Vermont.
ca. 1854 96 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
1855-1856 2 Cutler’s Block, Brattleboro, Vermont.
ca.1856-1860 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1865 14 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.[1]
1866-1867 Union Block, Northampton, Massachusetts.
1867 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1868 14 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1869 41 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1871-1872 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1873 American House Block, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1874-1893 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1895 American House Block, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1896-1900 34 Main Street, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1896-1900 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.1
1851 July 18. Barre Patriot. (Barre, Massachusetts.) July 18, 1851, Vol. 8, No. 1, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. The people of Ware and vicinity who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to call at the Daguerrean Rooms over the store of L. Demond and examine specimens and prices which vary from fifty cts. to five dollars. All are invited to call whether they intend to sit for a likeness or not.
Hours for operating from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M.
Cloudy weather preferable except for children.
In fair weather children will be taken in one second.—Miniatures put up in every style of the art, to suit customers. Particular attention paid to copying pictures from Daguerreotypes or paintings, and taking sick or deceased persons at their residences.
Advertisement ran from July 18 to October 10, 1851.
1852 March 12. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) March 12, 1852, Vol. 18, No. 35, Whole No. 920, P. 3.
Now Is Your Time If You Wish For Good Daguerreotypes, Just Call At Lovelle’s Daguerrean Rooms. The Pictures produced at these Rooms are not surpassed in this part of the country. Here you will find a good variety of cases & Frames, of all kinds, from which to make a selection. All who wish for pictures will do well to call without delay, as these Rooms will be opened, but a short time longer.
Particular attention is also payed to copying Daguerreotypes, or Paintings of all kinds, and taking Likenesses of sick or deceased persons at their residences. J. L. Lovell.
Advertisement was recorded eight times between March 12 to July 9, 1852.
1852 July 30. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) July 30, 1852, Vol. 19, Whole No. 931, No. 4, P. 3.
J. L. Lovell’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 2 Brick Block, Main Street, Ware. This Gallery having undergone extensive repairs, is now ready to receive the waiting Public, being complete in all its arrangements. The Oblique Sky //light, combined with a beautiful Side Light, proves beyond a doubt, to be the best arrangement of Light that can be had, producing an effect of Light and Shade, in no other way attainable; throwing out the impression from the background in bold relief, imparting great Beauty and Life-=like expression to the whole features—and, in fact, producing Pictures of Unrivaled beauty and brilliancy of tone.
Pictures will be put up in all the various Styles of the Art; such as Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Ring Keys, &c. &c.
A great variety of Fancy Frames And Cases, constantly on hand—and all those wishing for Family Groups, are particularly invited to call and examine our large size Frames and Cases, with Group Matts, it being a New and Beautiful way of obtaining Groups, which cannot fail of giving entire satisfaction to all.
Daguerreotypes and Paintings, or any thing which will admit of Copying, will be taken by a New Process, recently discovered by the Operator, by which he is enabled to produce Copies which are very much better than those produced by the old method. This Process needs but one trial to be appreciated above all others.
All are respectfully invited to call and examine Specimens, whether they intend to sit fo a Likeness or not, assuring them that the Work will speak for itself.
Pictures of the sick or Deceased, taken at their Residences at all times when desired.
Instructions given in the Art.
He warrants perfect satisfaction to all.
The Operator solicits a share of the Public Patronage. J. H. Lovell, Artist. Ware, July 16, 1852.
Advertisement was recorded four times between July 30 to September 10, 1852.
1852 November 5. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) November 5, 1852, Vol. 19, No. 18, Whole No. 945, P. 4.
J. L. Lovell, Daguerreotypist, Rooms No. 2, Brick Block, Main Street, Ware. Pictures of Unrivalled Clearness and Distinctness taken at all times without regard to weather.
Perfect Satisfaction Given Or No Charge.
1853 January 26. Windham County Democrat. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) January 26, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 3.
Daguerreotyping, The subscriber would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by J. H. Spear for the purpose of taking and putting up Daguerreotypes in all the various styles of the art, such as Rings, Pins, Lockets, cases, frames, &c., &c.
All who feel interested in this beautiful art, and especially those who wish to obtain a perfect and pleasing Daguerreotype Likeness of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to give him a call, and secure one or more of those Beautiful Mementoes of Life, ere it shall be too light. The pictures taken by the subscriber, for the richness and softness of tone, the clearness and distinctness of the expression of the eyes, are not surpassed by any.
Daguerreotypes and Paintings of all kinds, copied in the very best manner. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge will be made, as none but good work will be allowed to go from this room.
J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, Jan. 6, 1853
Advertisement ran from January 26 to March 2, 1853.
1853 April 13. Windham County Democrat. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) April 13, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 27, P. 3.
Vermont Daguerrean Gallery, This well known Gallery, formerly located in Hall’s Long Building, is now located at No. 2 Crystal Palace, nearly opposite the Revere House, where extensive Rooms have been fitted up in the best manner, with all the modern improvements of the age. The inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity are invited to call at these rooms and examine for themselves whether they intend to sit for a likeness or not.
No pains or expense will be spared to make these rooms and the work from them equal to any in City or Country. Pictures put up in every variety of style and size required. Daguerreotypes and Paintings of all kinds copied in the best manner by a new and beautiful process recently discovered by the subscriber. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as in clear weather. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, March 4, 1853.
Advertisement ran from April 13 to 20, 1853.
1853 July 6. Windham County Democrat. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) July 6, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 38, P. 3.
Wells & Lovell’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 2 Crystal Palace, (Nearly opposite the Revere House.) Mr. Wells—the senior partner—is one of the oldest operators in the United States, and has been awarded the first Premium at every Fair where his pictures have been on exhibition. In fitting up this large and extensive “Sky-Light Establishment,” no expense has been spared in making the rooms perfect and complete in all their arrangements. Persons wishing likenesses of themselves or friends will find it advantageous to call at this establishment, as none but the ne plus ultra of the art will be allowed to be taken from the rooms. We can, and on application will give you one of Wells & Lovell’s best!!!
We have one of the largest and most powerful Cameras ever used in this vicinity, and capable of making a better picture than smaller ones can make. Also a new process for taking pictures of children in from two to five seconds. We are and ever intend to be up with the improvements of the age we live in. Persons are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. J. D. Wells. J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, May 4th, 1853.
Advertisement ran from July 6 to October 5, 1853.
1854 September 29. Vermont State Banner. (Bennington, Vermont.) September 29, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 30, Whole No. 706, P. 1 & 2.
Vermont State Agricultural Society’s Fourth Annual Fair. The Fourth Annual Fair of the Vermont Agricultural Association was held at Brattleboro on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the 12th, 13th and 14th days of September instant…
We must not forget to mention especially the several cases of Daguerreotypes exhibited by Mr. J. J. Lovell. They had several admirers as well on account of their artistic beauty as of the peculiar characteristics of some of their subjects.
1855 April 28. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) April 28, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 2.
Lovell’s Daguerrian Saloon.—The effort made by the Messrs. Lovell, who are now associated in the Daguerrian business, to keep pace with all the improvements in the art to which their attention is given, are deserving of mention. We understand that they are making arrangements to introduce into this place a new branch of the photographic art, viz:—‘Chrystolotypes,’ or daguerreotypes taken on paper instead of plates of metal. These pictures have all the appearance of delicate engravings and are very beautiful. We hope their enterprise will be rewarded by increasing patronage.
1855 April 28. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) April 28, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. The subscribers having associated themselves under the name of J. L. & H. H. Lovell, are now ready to take Daguerreotypes in every style of the art and warrant them to be recommended in every particular, for we are determined that it shall be for the interest of all, far and near, to obtain their Daguerreotypes at this establishment Cutler’s Block. J. L. & H. M. Lovell.
N. B. Grateful for past favors I would bespeak a continuance of the same under the new arrangement. The junior partner is a thorough Artist, and our motto is still onward as heretofore.
Respectfully, J. L. Lovell.
Advertisement ran from April 28 to June 16, 1855.
1855 June 23. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) June 23, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 2.
Merit to be acknowledged.—We take great pleasure in publishing the following communication, for we know that the statement therein contained are amply sustained by facts. The Messrs. Lovell deserve honorable mention for their public spirit.
Mr. Editor:—I wish to call the attention of your readers, to the enterprising spirit, of your immediate neighbors, in the Daguerreian Rooms, directly over your Office. It is hardly realized in this community, what untiring exertions are made by the Messrs. Lovell, to bring their operations to the highest point of perfection. Few are aware of the earnest struggles, through which they are introducing some of the most valuable improvements. Many would be surprised to know the amount of professional zeal, which has been called into exercise in those Rooms, under the influence of which, no expenditure of time, or labor, or money has been spared in the prosecution of successful experiments. As Daguerreians, these gentlemen have reached an unrivalled position, which enables them to furnish the very best specimens of that art.—But they could not be satisfied with distancing all competition in this direction, but as it were, forgetting the returns, which might be looked for, from their expensive attainments, they were resolved upon pressing onward, in another direction, involving still more self-sacrificing devotion, to the highest aims of their calling. Again they have triumphed, in the enlargement in their sphere of operation, and their public spirit has been crowned with the success of a new undertaking. After expending much capital, in their resolute and determined experiments, they are prepared to furnish something new, in the way of superior pictures, called Ambrotypes, and Crystalotypes, which are taken on Glass, and Paper. Both of these methods have decide advantages over the common Daguerreotypes. The Ambrotype, upon Glass, is more clear and distinct, than the Daguerreotypes, and has the important excellence, of being readily seen from any position, without regard to the light and shade, which is often so annoying, in looking at a Daguerreotype. And hardly too much can be said in favor of the Crystalotype, on Paper. It is not inferior to the best engraving, and the larger sizes can be taken at a comparatively small expense, while copies can be indefinitely and cheaply multiplied. But all that is needed for the highest recommendation of these life-like pictures, is simply to examine them, as they may be seen at the Rooms. To see them is to give them the preference to any thing ever before offered to the public. They cannot fail to become universal favorites. They are destined to generally, if not entirely supersede Daguerreotypes. It is to be hoped that the public spirit, and commendable enterprise, of the Messrs. Lovell, will be duly appreciated, and that they will be encouraged with liberal patronage. Citizen.
1855 June 23. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) June 23, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.
Photographs. No one should think of getting a likeness of themselves or friends until they have examined those Crystalotype & Ambrotypes taken by J. H. & sic. [L. H.] Lovell.
The Crystalotype is first taken upon Glass and is then transferred to paper in unlimited numbers, as from a copper plate. By this process we are enabled with the Daguerreotype instrument, to produce on paper, views of Landscapes, Residences, copy Daguerreotypes, and take Portraits from life with the unerring hand of nature, rivaling in beauty to the finest Engravings.
The Ambrotype, a very beautiful picture, is taken upon Glass and finished in such a way that they are unaffected by acids, and can lay in water for months without injury, being perfectly air tight as well as water proof.
Both of the above are truly a wonder of the Actinographic art.
We still take all the various styles of the ordinary Daguerreotype and we flatter ourselves that they are not inferior to any produced in city or country.
This is the only Complete Actinographic Establishment in Vermont.
Orders from abroad promptly attended to. J. L. & H. M. Lovell. Brattleboro, June 16, 1855.
Advertisement ran from June 23, 1855 to January 19, 1856.
1855 September 22. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) September 22, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 34, P. 2.
Fifth Annual Fair Of The Vermont State Agricultural Society. The fifth annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Rutland on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week….
The Floral Hall department contained a fine collection of flowers, some excellent needle work, oil paintings, daguerreotypes, crystalotypes and ambrotypes. Messrs. J. L. & H. M. Lovell of this village received the first premium on the first two varieties of photographs, and Mowry & Russell of Rutland on the last. Both exhibitions were very creditable to their respective artists.
The following is the list of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…
J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best daguerreotypes, 4.
J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best crystalotypes, 1.
Mowry & Russell, Rutland best ambrotypes, 4.
Mowry & Russell, Rutland, daguerreotypes, 1.
1856 January 19. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) January 19, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 3.
Daguerrean Notice. Mr. J. L. Lovell has so far recovered his health, after an illness of more than four months, that he will give his personal attention to the taking of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs, in a style of beauty and finish that is not surpassed by any operator in the country.
Mr. Lovell has received the first premium at the Vermont State Fair, and at several Country Fairs in Massachusetts.
Please give him a call at No. 2 Cutler’s Block.
Advertisement ran from January 19 to August 2, 1856.
1856 May 24. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) May 24, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 21, P. 2.
View of Brattleboro.—Mr. J. L. Lovell has recently taken a photographic view of this village from which is to be engraved the Lithograph proposed to be published by Mr. J. Batchelder. This lithograph will be 28 instead of 26 inches in length. If it is a correct as the photograph it will be an admirable representation.
1856 August 9. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) August 9, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 32, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes.—Mr. J. D. Wells of Northampton, has purchased the daguerreotype establishment lately owned by Mr. J. L. Lovell in this place, and has reopened it with all the most recent improvements in the photographic art. Mr. Wells enjoys a reputation as an artist inferior to none in New England, and we have no doubt will, in every respect, merit the patronage of the community.—Mr. Lovell has, during his stay in Brattleboro won the favorable regards of the community by his devotion to his business and his qualities as a man and a citizen. In his retirement he will carry with him the good wishes of a large circle of friends.
1856 August 9. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) August 9, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 32, P. 3.
Great Excitement At Brattleboro’. Wells & Kneeland Have purchased the Daguerrean Rooms Formerly occupied by J. L. Lovell, and are now prepared to furnish the people of Vermont with a Better Style Of Picture than can be produced elsewhere in the State. (We can, will and shall do it for those who favor us with a call.)
Wells & Kneeland are the oldest Operators in the country. They have just discovered a process whereby Pictures are taken upon Glass with all the apparent Colors of Life Itself, surpassing in beauty and Elegancy every other style of Picture ever before presented to the public. Please call and see for yourselves.
1856 August 9. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) August 9, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 32, P. 3.
Notice. I have sold out my Daguerrean Rooms and the good will of the same to Messrs. Wells & Kneeland, and, in retiring from business in Brattleboro’, I have the pleasure of introducing my patrons and friends and the public generally, to them, as the oldest Operators in the country, and it has been well said there are none superior in the United States. As Artists, they occupy the highest position. Their gentlemanly manners and attention to business cannot but command the respect of all who know them. J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, August 1, 1856.
1856 November 22. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) November 22, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 47, P. 2.
Photography.—Mr. J. L. Lovell, for several years the well known Daguerrian Artist in this village, has removed to Amherst, Mass. We learn that an important and delicate task in his art has been entrusted to his care. Dr. Deane of Greenfield, is preparing a memoir of the fossil footprints found in the Connecticut River Valley, to be published by the Smithsonian Institute. The plates representing the several specimens cannot be engraved with the desired accuracy, hence the work is to be illustrated with photographic plates. About 30,000 of these will be requisite for the entire edition. To Mr. Lovell has been confided the task of preparing these plates, and we know of no one better qualified for the undertaking. As an artist and as a man he commanded the respect of this community, and we do cheerfully commend him to the favorable notice of the citizens of Amherst and vicinity.
1857 February 14. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) February 14, 1857, New Series—Vol. 3, No. 7, P. 2.
Photographs.—We have received from Mr. J. L. Lovell formerly a Daguerrian artist in this village, now of Amherst, Mass., a photographic view of the ruins of North College, recently destroyed by fire. The demand for these is quite active, and we are happy to say that Mr. L. will supply them for $6.00 per dozen. From the same source we have received another photograph colored in oil.—It is a beautiful specimen of a department of photographic art, which is well worthy the attention of all. Mr. L. seems determined to maintain his standing in the front rank of artists.
1857 July 11. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) July 11, 1857, New Series—Vol. 3, No. 28, P. 2.
Dr. Deane, of Greenfield, is preparing a series of plates, which have occupied his leisure hours for twenty years, of “Foot-prints of the Creator,” from the quarries and river-side of the Connecticut valley. The Smithsonian Institute defrays the expense of their publication. The impression of bird tracts, and the footsteps of both extinct and living animals, are exceedingly accurate and very fine. The expense will not be far from $5000, and the work entire a monument of scientific enthusiasm and suggestive geological hieroglyphics. The plates were photographed by Mr. J. L. Lovell, a Daguerrean artist formerly of this village but not of Amherst, Mass.
1857 December 19. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) December 19, 1857, Vol. XXIV, No. 51, P. 2.
Hard Times.—We have received a photograph from J. L. Lovell, of Amherst, Mass., formerly of this village, representing a man in a seedy, dilapidated condition, with his last dollar in hand, and that a worthless bill. It indicates the present condition of many persons just at present. The picture, as a work of art, is worthy of all praise.
1859 December 10. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) December 10, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 49, P. 2.
We have received from J. L. Lovell, formerly of this village, but now of Amherst, Mass., several beautiful photographs of the clay-stones and fossil fruits of this State—a sample of the illustrations designed for the Report of the Geological Survey of Vermont, by Dr. Hitchcock. These photographs are made by a new process, and as fast as made are ready for binding in the volume they are intended to illustrate, without being engraved and printed. They very much resemble steel engravings, but are more accurate in their representations. Mr. Lovell is an excellent artist and we are glade to learn that he is meeting with success. He has recently made a photograph likeness of Dr. Hitchcock by this new process, which is admirable; and he has received an order from the Senior Class in Amherst College for 6,000 copies of this style of picture.
1860 July 31. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) July 31, 1860, Vol. LXXIV, No. 52, Whole No. 4234, P. 2.
Amherst. J. L. Lovell of Amherst, photographer, had this year executed the pictures for the college class-book. He has taken in all 6,000 pictures for this one job.
1862 October 21. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 21, 1862, Vol. LXXVII, No. 12, Whole No. 2821, P. 2.
Hadley.—The net receipts of the old Folks’ concert were $61, to which Mr. Lovell of Amherst, added the proceeds of photographing the choir, $12, making the gross amount $73, which was distributed among the army aid societies of Amherst, Hadley, Leverett and Sunderland.
1864 March 1. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 1, 1864, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 31, Whole No. 2892, P. 2.
Morris H. Porter, formerly of Cummington, and now photographic operator with J. L. Lovell of Amherst, has formed a business connection with a gentleman in Kalamazoo, Mich., in which place he intends to take up his residence in a few weeks.
1864 October 18. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 18, 1864, Vol. LXXIX, No. 12, Whole No. 2925, P. 2.
Cattle Show at Amherst. The 15th annual exhibition of the Hampshire Agricultural Society was held on Thursday and Friday of last week…
In The Hall…Excellent specimens of photography from the establishment of J. L. Lovell, of Amherst, were exhibited. Mr. Lovell is hard to beat in his particular line.
1865 March 18. Vermont Record. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) March 18, 1865, Vol. III, No. 9, P. 12.
A Photograph in Indian ink of a deceased son of Mr. E. C. Crosby, has been made by our former townsman, J. L. Lovell, now of Amherst, Mass. It was enlarged from a small card photograph and is one of those exquisitely beautiful pieces of art that is admired by all and seldom excelled. Mr. Lovell’s many friends here will be glad to learn that he is meeting with good success. His customers are numerous and patronize him for the superiority of his work. In addition to the college class work that he has done so much of he has been engaged in taking several thousand photographs for a State publication of the bird-tracks of the Connecticut Valley.[2]
1865 May 23. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) May 23, 1865, Vol. LXXIX, No. 43, Whole No. 2955, P. 2.
A Large and life-like photograph of Miss Catherine Hopkins, late teacher in Mt. Holyoke Seminary, has just been completed by J. L. Lovell, and is now on exhibition at his rooms. It is executed with the most perfect fidelity to nature, and is creditable alike to the art and artist. Mr. Lovell has recently also taken several fine views of the college buildings and scenery from the College hill.
1865 June 6. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) June 6, 1865, Vol. LXXIX, No. 45, Whole No. 2957, P. 2.
Ingham Brothers of Westfield have engaged rooms for a Daguerrian saloon in the upper part of Damon’s block, over the post-office. It is reported that Lovell of Amherst has engaged apartments for a similar saloon in Stockwell & Spaulding’s new block. The prospect therefore is that the picture business will be well attended to in this town.
1865 July 25. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) July 25, 1865, Vol. LXXIX, No. 52, Whole No. 2964, P. 2.
Income Returns for 1864. We give below a complete list of the incomes for 1864, for Hampshire county, as returned to Hon. Amasa Norcross of Fitchburg, the U. S. Assessor for this district, on the 1st of May last.
John L. Lovell. 1864—$1,000; 1863—$1,157.
1865 October 3. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 3, 1865, Vol. LXXX, No. 10, Whole No. 4973, P. 2.
Cattle Show at Amherst. The Hampshire Agricultural Society held its sixteenth exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week…
Premiums Awarded…Fancy Articles.—photographs, J. L. Lovell 2.50.
1865 October 24. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 24, 1865, Vol. LXXX, No. 13, Whole No. 4976, P. 2.
Stockwell & Spaulding’s New Block. The new brick block of stores, offices, &c., on the east corner of Main and Pleasant streets, erected by Stockwell & Spaulding, (Frederick A. Stockwell and Capt. Mark H. Spaulding,) is so far completed that the proprietor have already moved into their quarters…
in the third story, is where the grand ornamental and artistic operations will be carried on. Here the renowned artist of Amherst, whose fame is more than local, is fitting up apartments in a style that will surpass any thing of the kind in all this region, if he does not rival even the establishments of the city artists. He will have a suite of twelve rooms, including a large and elegant reception room, and a really splendid operating room. His rooms will be a show in themselves worth seeing, and must attract people from all the country roundabout. Mr. Lovell will be a valuable addition to the already distinguished artistic force of the town. We understand that he will dispose of his rooms at Amherst.
1866 March 27. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 27, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 35, Whole No. 4998, P. 2.
Lovell, the Amherst artist, is about opening his splendid suite of rooms in Union Block. He will have as good quarters as any artist in the state.
1866 April 17. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) April 17, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 38, Whole No. 5001, P. 2.
It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that Mr. Lovell has opened his Photographic rooms in Union block. Mr. Lovell has undoubtedly the best suit of rooms in the Connecticut valley. His operating room is large, well-lighted, and all his appointments of the latest make and most approved pattern. As an artist Mr. Lovell has a reputation far and wide, and with his present convenient and well arranged rooms, he will undoubtedly meet with an extended patronage. We understand the Mr. Lovell has already a large amount of work engaged. This evening, the rooms will be open, and people are invited to attend. The Young Gents’ Band will be present to assist in the dedicatory services.
1866 April 17. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) April 17, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 38, Whole No. 5001, P. 2.
Hampshire Photograph Gallery. J. L. Lovell, Proprietor. Grand Opening, Tuesday Evening, April 17, ’66. Music By Young Gents’ Band. From 8 to 10.
The Subscriber Having Fitted Up His New Photographic Rooms in Union Block, Stockwell & Spaulding’s Building, will open them to the inspection of the public on Tuesday Evening, April 17. Young Gents’ Band Will be in attendance, and furnish Music from 8 to 10 o’clock.
Ladies and Gentlemen are Invited. J. L. Lovell.
1866 May 1. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) May 1, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 40, Whole No. 5003, P. 2.
Mr. Lovell may be found at his new photographic rooms in this town every day this week, ready to superintend in person all work entrusted to him. He is taking some very nice pictures now, and is ready to back up his work to the satisfaction of his patrons.
1866 July 3. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) July 3, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 49, Whole No. 5012, P. 2.
Income For 1865. The income taxes for the 9th Mass. District, have been assessed by Hon. Amasa Norcross of Fitchburg, and are now in the hands of Hon. D. W. Alvord of Greenfield, for collection…
Lovell, John L.—1865—$1,079. 1864—$1,000.
1866 September 25. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) September 25, 1866, Vol. LXXXI, No. 9, Whole No. 5024, P. 2.
Northampton. U. S. Revenue Taxes.—The taxes in this collection district for August amount to $23, 557.55, which is about the average amount for the preceding months. This is unexpected, because of the many exemptions under the new law. The number of tax-payers in the district is reduced by the new law about one-third. The principal taxes are the following:—Northampton…
Ingraham Brothers, photographs 20.00
Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 7.70
1866 October 2. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 2, 1866, Vol. LXXXI, No. 10, Whole No. 5025, P. 2.
Cattle Show at Amherst. The annual cattle show and fair of the Hampshire Agricultural Society was held at Amherst on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week…
In the other departments there was less variety than on previous occasions. J. L. Lovell displayed a very fine collection of photographs…
1866 November 27. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) November 27, 1866, Vol. LXXXI, No. 18, Whole No. 5033, P. 2.
Northampton. Internal Revenue.—The U. S. revenue taxes for October in this district amount to $21,590…
Ingraham Brothers, photographs 16.00
Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 8.20
James O’Neil, photographs 1.85
1867 January 29. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) January 29, 1867, Vol. LXXXI, No. 27, Whole No. 5042, P. 2.
Northampton. U. S. Taxes.—The taxes assessed for December amount to $18, 487…
Ingraham Brothers, photographs 13.20
Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 13.20
1867 February 26. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) February 26, 1867, Vol. LXXXI, No. 31, Whole No. 5046, P. 2.
Northampton. U. S. Taxes.—The taxes for January show a further falling off, the amount being $16, 639. The following are the principal sums assessed:…
Ingraham Brothers, photographs 13.00
Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 12.80
1867 April 30. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) April 30, 1867, Vol. LXXXI, No. 40, Whole No. 5055, P. 2.
Northampton. Revenue Taxes.—The taxes for March in A. Wright, Jr.’s collection district amount to $20, 403, an increase of $3,000 over the previous month. The principal taxes are the following:—…
Ingraham Brothers, photographs 18.00
Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 15.95
1868 March 17. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 17, 1868, Vol. LXXXII, No. 34, Whole No. 5101, P. 2.
Amherst…J. L. Lovell, our photographist, has also been unwell for some time, but is recovering.—
1868 March 24. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 24, 1868, Vol. LXXXII, No. 35, Whole No. 5102, P. 2.
Amherst.—Drs. Fisk & Dewolf of Northampton and Bigelow of Amherst, recently performed an operation upon Samuel C. Carter, Esq., our worthy town clerk and treasurer, for a fissure of the bowels; at the same time two tumors were removed. The operation was entirely successful and he is doing well. J. L. Lovell, the distinguished photographer, has had a similar operation performed, and is slowly but surely recovering…
N. D. Tales of Amherst A Look Back, 1986. P. 84-87.
1825 born.
1849 began taking daguerreotypes in Ware, Massachusetts.
ca 1851-52 to 1856 moved studio to Brattleboro, Vermont.
1854 studied with Whipple & Black.
November 1856 bought out E. G. Shumway, Marsh’s Block. Main Street, Amherst.
1856-1900 active in Amherst.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (1860-1900)
[2] Ichnology of New England: A Report on the Sandstone of the Connecticut Valley, by Edward Hitchcock, 1858 and Supplement, 1865.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 