C.1845-1848 Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.
1846-1848 144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.
1848 112 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.
1848 144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.
1849 9 Brinley Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.1
1849-1850 8½ Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
1852 Ayer’s Block, Manchester, New Hampshire.
1854 New Block, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.
144. F. M. Danielson Having taken a Room No. 144 Middle Street, wishing to solicit the favor of the citizens of Portland and vicinity, in sitting for their Daguerreotypes, he having been in the employ of Ormsbee & Silsbee for the past, and Ormsbee the two years preceding years, feels confident that he can satisfy his patrons with a Daguerreotype Miniature, equal if not better than any one who professes the art, and at the very low price of $1.50 put into Velvet lined, and $1.25 in silk lined cases. May 9. 144 Middle Street.
Advertisement ran from July 12 to September 14, 1848.
1849 July 6. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 6, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 30, P. 3.
Yes, It is a fact that Dr. A. W. Van Alstin has gone to “California,” and also that F. M. Danielson having had charge of the operating during the past five months in the rooms formerly occupied by him, has purchased the stock and fixtures in the above named rooms, having had four years experience in the Daguerreotype business in Boston and other places is confident that in point of execution, his miniatures cannot be surpassed. (during three years he was in one of the best rooms in the United States) the patronage of the citizens of Worcester and its vicinity is respectfully solicited.
Miniatures put into silk, $1,00 and into Velvet lined cases $1,50.
N. B. Stock constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable prices. Worcester, July 3, 1849.
Advertisement ran from July 6 to September 12, 1849.
1849 July 23. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) Vol. 5, No. 41, P. 2.
To Daguerreotypists.
500 French Plates of all sizes.
100 Gross of silk and Velvet Cases.
50 Gross of Preservers.
Bromine, Chloride of Iodine, rotten stone, Hypo Sulphite Soda, Rouge in any quantity, at Boston prices at No. 9 Brinley Hall. F. M. Danielson. Worcester, July 23
Advertisement ran from July 23 to July 27, 1849.
1849 July 28. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 28, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 47, P. 2.
No. I Will Not sell stock less than cost, or even at cost but I will sell at reasonable profit, my incillities are as great as any man’s in the United States for obtaining stock. Bromine, Chloride of Iodine, polishing materials, cases and plates, &c., for sale at a reasonable advance from cost. Miniatures taken without regard to weather, which for brilliancy of tone, are unsurpassed at No. 9 Brinley Hall. July 28. F. M. Danielson.
Advertisement ran from July 28 to September 12, 1849.
Daguerreotypes Executed by the aid of Sky-Light. The subscriber having made some further improvements, also securing the assistance of Mr. F. M. Danielson, his operator for about four years, and the past year having obtained the premium for the best miniatures, feels assured in stating to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity, that they may obtain likenesses as much superior to any ever made by common process, as those would be when compared with pictures taken when in the infancy of the Daguerreotype art. Ormsbee. Rooms 8½ Daniel street. dec. 18.
Advertisement ran from December 26, 1849 to June 18, 1850.
1852 November 3. Manchester Daily Union. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) November 3, 1852, Vol. 14, No. 1, P. 4.
Eureka! Eureka! Eureka! Was the exclamation of Archimedes, rushing through the streets of Syracuse, o his discovery of the great principle of Natural Philosophy.—
The world was no less surprised and delighted when Daguerre by the aid f sun-light transferred to the surface of polished silver, the dim picture of landscapes and the Human Face and Form.
But science and skill have now brought Daguerre’s discovery to such a wonderful state of perfection, that it is now left for Moulton to announce to the World that we may no longer search for the most Life-Like perfection in the Daguerreotype Art—For he has—Found It!! and is now producing at the Picture Gallery, formerly occupied by Mr. Thompson –Ayer’s Building, First Rooms south of Merrimack street,—which he has taken and spendidly (sic.) furnished with large additions to his former stock,—the Truest and most Perfect specimens of his Art that can be Found In The Country!!
This is not a vain boast; and he pledges himself to satisfy the most skeptical on this point Who will Give Him a Trial!
In addition to the above, he would inform the public that he has secured, at great cost, the services of that gentlemanly operator, Frank M. Danielson, formerly from the celebrated Rooms of Masury & Silsbee, in Boston, whose pictures in point of brilliancy, of tone and excellency of finish, cannot be excelled here or elsewhere.
Mr. M. would also state that he is operating by a Sky Light!
An advantage possessed by no other operator in this vicinity, which gives that uniform shade to the face of his subjects so much admired by all artists and persons of taste.
N. B. Pictures taken equally well in Foul and Fair Weather.
All are invited to call and examine specimens. Do Not mistake the place,—Ayer’s Building,—(The first Rooms south of Merrimack street,) where you will find The Daguerreotype Rooms of Manchester. H. D. W. Moulton. Manchester Oct. 30.
1854 October 3. Portland Weekly Advertiser. (Portland, Maine.) October 3, 1854, Vol. 54, No. 40. P. 1.
The Fair…In Lancaster Hall. Messrs. Smith & Morrison of this city, contribute a great variety of their superior Photographic likenesses and views. This brabch of the art has been pushed to a wonderful degree of perfection and in the above named firm finds exceedingly skilfull followers.
Mr. S. L. Carlton, the well known daguerreotypist, has a fine show of miniatures, &c., among which are likenesses of many of our city worthies—and one of Lady Cusac Rooney.
Mr. Frank Danielson, successor to Stevens, has also a collection of choice specimens in the daguerreotype line, which will not suffer in comparison with any other in the apartment.
1854 March 21. Maine Democrat. (Saco, Maine.) March 21, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 33, P. 3.
“Hail Columbia” Who’s Afraid? Cole has returned from a two month’s tour in the Country, where he has been to recruit his health, and has now returned sound in mind and body, and is now prepared to execute likenesses in his usual fine style, and with the assistance of his operator Frank M. Danielson, can take Pictures In any style that is desired by his Patrons. Call early if you wish to secure a Good Picture. In any style that is desired by his patrons. Call early if you wish to secure a Good Picture.
N. B. A liberal discount made to clubs of three or more. Don’t forget the place, in the New Block on Factory Island, opposite Rollin’s Apothecary store.
Advertisement ran from March 21 to July 25, 1854.
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