1841 76 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
1841-1846 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]
1841 Granite House, Exeter, New Hampshire.
1841 Folsom Building, Exeter, New Hampshire.
1848-1849 247 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1851 128 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1
1855 11 Merchants Row, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1
1856 Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1
1857 197 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1
1865 12 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1865-1867 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1868 Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1869-1874 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1874 34½ Main Street, Opposite Hotel, Amesbury, Massachusetts.1
1875 Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1876 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1876-1878 39 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1879-1881 14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1882-1884 53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1883-1887 14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1885 Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1888 53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1
1841 July 27. Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) July 27, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and consequently without using the direct rays of the sun, proposes to instruct a limited number of Ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light. Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake. The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and furnishes the ability to its possessor of securing an independence, in a profession as honorable, interesting and agreeable as any other, by the expenditure of a mere trifle and a few days of application. Can any other pursuit in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel support, not to say fortune? This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot.—Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly form an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture. It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as all Nature’s efforts do those of Man. In the creation of these pictures, the light of Heaven, alone, constitutes the pencil, and Nature the artist! The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be applied to every object on which the rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain. The process is simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and no knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the instructions accompanying each set of Apparatuses. For Colleges, Academies, and the public Lectures, this Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being, to all, so surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the greatest wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder: whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment. It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it, than any other business—say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the profession by attending to the written instructions. Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.
Mr. E. B. Chase, at the Daguerreotype Room, in the building, formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the people of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of themselves, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required, (excepting only the Plates.)
Terms Fifty Dollars, and upwards. All communications, (post paid) will be promptly attended to.
“Daguerreotype Likenesses, Mr. Plumbe has in operation, an Improved Apparatus for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses. The convenience to the sitter, and the rapidity of the work, are unexcelled. Of the fidelity of the resemblance there is no need to speak.—That comes of course, as it is unavoidable. With this invention, posterity will be at no loss to ascertain what manner of men were any of their predecessors, who are worth remembering. The terms are very reasonable, and we advise our readers to drop in, and get their features, be they handsome or ugly, transferred upon the plate that will decay but with eternity.” Boston Daily Herald.
“Plumbe’s Photographic Institute, is one of the most fashionable places of public resort in the city. So great is the desire to obtain his Beautiful Daguerreotype Portraits, that he has bee obliged to open a register, for the insertion of names of applicants for Miniatures, in order that all may have their turn. His apparatus is the most perfect and portable that has ever been used, ad we cordially recommend it to all who desire to avail themselves of the advantages of a most lucrative business, by the expenditure of a mere trifle.” Boston Daily Times, May 26.
“Daguerreotype. Prof. Plumbe is now giving instruction in taking Views and Miniatures, in this new and most Beautiful Art. We had the privilege, a few days since, of calling at Mechanics’ Hall, and examining his Apparatus; and many fine specimens of the productions of this mystery in nature.
The miniatures are taken upon Silver Plate, and resemble Fine Steel engravings, though far more delicate. They are taken by the rays of light, without paint, pencil, or brush; and are true to nature, as it is nature’s own work assisted by the hand of Art.”—Zion Ban.
Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 17, 1841.
1841 August 5. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 5, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 19, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and [consequently] without using the direct rays of the sun, [proposes] to instruct a limited number of ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light. Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake. The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and [furnishes] the ability to its [ ? ], of securing an independence, in a profession as [honorable], interesting and agreeable as ay other, by the [expenditure] of a mere trifle and a few days of [application]. Can any other [pursuit] in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel [support], not to say fortune. This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot. Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly [form] an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture. It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as well as all Nature’s efforts does those of Man. In the creation of these pictures, the book of Heaven, alone, [constitutes] the pencil, and Nature the artist! The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be supplied to every object on which [the] rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain. The process as simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and [no] knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the [instructions] accompanying each set of Apparatuses. For colleges, Academies, and the public [Lectures], the Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being to all [so] surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the [greater] wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment. It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it than any other business: Say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the Profession by attending to the written instructions. Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.
Mr. E. B. Chase, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required—Terms $50.00 and upwards. All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to.
1841 August 19. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.
It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that E. B. Chase is now giving instruction and taking Daguerreotype likenesses in this village. I have had the privilege of examining his Apparatus and several specimens of this beautiful art. The likenesses are taken on silver plate, and resemble fine steel engravings, though much more delicate and more correct. The person sits about two minutes with the eye fixed upon a single object. The miniatures are taken by the sun’s rays without paint, pencil, or brush. Persons may expect perfect resemblance, if there is no deficiency in the apparatus, or the position of the person at the time it is taken, as it is all nature’s own work, assisted by the hand of Art. Those who wish to preserve their own Likeness will do well to call and examine for themselves.
1841 August 19. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.
Terms $50.00 and upwards. All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.
Advertisement ran from August 19 & 26, 1841.
1841 August 24. Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 24, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 18, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required. Terms Miniatures in frames, from $3 to $5. Apparatus, &c., $50.00 and upwards.
All (post paid) Communications will be promptly attended to.
Advertisement ran from August 24 to September 21, 1841.
1841 September 2. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) September 2, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 23, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. B. Chase at his Rooms in Folsom’s Buildings, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of united States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.
Terms $50.00 and upwards. All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.
Advertisement ran from September 2 & 16, 1841.
1841 September 9. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) September 9, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 24, P. 2.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. B. Chase has just received an improvement to his apparatus for taking Miniatures, by the use of which a person need not sit over thirty seconds in order to obtain a perfect likeness. Those who wish their likeness to, preserve, will do well to call on Mr. Chase.
1848. Boston Directory. (Boston, Massachusetts.) 1848-1849, P. 27. Published by James French & Charles Stimpson, 1848.
Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and see. E. B. Chase
1848 September 11. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 11, 1848, Vol6, No. 1, P. 3.
Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. Call and see.
L. G. Chase. E. B. Chase
Advertisement ran from September 11 to December 15, 1848.
1848 September 19. Norwich Evening Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) September 19, 1848, Vol. VII, No. 87, Whole No. 487, P. 3.
Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and see. E. B. Chase.
1848 September 21. Vermont Watchman and State Journal. (Montpelier, Vermont.) September 21, 1848, Vol. XLII, No. 45, Whole No. 2188, P. 3.
Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.
Perfect satisfaction given or no charge, Call and see. L. G. Chase. E. B. Chase.
Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1848.
1848 September 26. Maine Democrat. (Saco, Maine.) September 26, 1848, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 3.
Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.
Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and See. E. B. Chase.
Advertisement ran five times between September 26 to November 21, 1848.
1848 September 29. Vermont Journal. (Windsor, Vermont.) September 29, 1848, Vol. V, No. 15, Whole No. 224, P. 3.
Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.
Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and See. E. B. Chase.
Advertisement ran five times between September 29 to October 27, 1848.
1848 October 19. Vermont Watchman and State Journal. (Montpelier, Vermont.) October 19, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 47, P. 3.
Chase’s Daguerrean Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and see. E. B. Chase.
[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 