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Gaige, George Preserved

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , ,

1854-1856       369 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854 August.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1854 Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 256.

Mr. Gaige has opened an elegant suite of photographic rooms at 369 Broadway N. Y.  This young artist is a regular graduate of the Daguerrean College, which has been for years under the Presidency of M. B. Brady, Esq., we all know has retained constantly the most skillful and learned professors in the art, and to say this, is to say sufficient to give confidence in his skill and taste as an artist; but we can say more; we have been personally acquainted with Mr. Gaige for some years, and we do him not more than justice in saying that as a gentleman and a daguerrean artist we place him in the front rank, and we are very much mistaken if, before the end of the year, he does not become captain.  He certainly is an artist of high promise, and we sincerely trust that his present enterprise may be as successful and permanent as his most sanguine expectations could desire.

1855 June 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 20, 1855, Whole No. 6872, P. 11.

To Daguerreotypist.—Wanted.—A Competent person who understands the above business in all its branches will hear of a permanent situation by applying to P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

1855 July 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 27, 1855, Whole No. 6908, P. 5.

A Rare Chance—For Sale, The Well Known and long established photograph and daguerreotype establishment. No. 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon.  This gallery, including all the specimens, fixtures, &c. is now offered for sale; is doing a good business, and is one of the best stands on Broadway.  For further particulars inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to 31, 1855.

1855 August 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1855, Whole No. 6927, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs and Stereoscopes.—Marcus A. O’Brien, so long and favorably known as principal operator in one of the oldest galleries in the city, would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken the first class establishment known as Gaige’s International Daguerrean Gallery, 369 Broadway, first door above Taylor’s saloon.  Photographs, from cabinet to life size, taken less than at any other establishment in the city.  Daguerreotypes, photographs and stereoscopes taken in all kinds of weather.

1855 September 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 17, 1855, Whole No. 6960, P. 7.

For Sale—The Long Established Daguerreotype and photographic gallery, 369 Broadway.  This is a rare chance for anyone wishing to engage in the above businesses, as it is one of the best locations in the city, being next door to Taylor’s saloon.  Inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

Advertisement was recorded on September 17 & 25, 1855

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

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

Gaige—Another artist, another excellent gallery. The ambrotypes are fair, but susceptible of improvement. We were much pleased with the daguerreotypes. The photographs lack depth of tone.

1856 April 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 11, 1856, Whole No. 7165, P. 7.

For Sale.—The Well Known Daguerrean gallery, 369 Broadway.  This is a rare chance for any one wishing to engage in the above business, as it is one of the best locations in the city.  Inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon.

1856 September 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 19, 1856, Whole No. 7325, P. 2.

List Of Letters remaining in the New York City Post Office.  Friday Sept. 19, 1856.

P. Gaige.

1856 November 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 1, 1856, Whole No. 7368, P. 6.

If Henry C. Hamilton Is In This City, He Will confer a favor by calling on P. Gaige, daguerreotypist, 369 Broadway.

Fields, William

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

1854-1856       3d and Jefferson streets, Burlington, Iowa.

1854 September 19.  Burlington Tri-Weekly Hawk-Eye.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  September 19, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 129, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The undersign would respectfully inform the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has fitted up a large and Magnificent Room, at his old stand, over Swan’s Store, opposite the Barret House, where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotyping in the finest artistic style.  And as he intends remaining here permanently, you can always depend upon having a fine and correct likeness; and as his facilities for taking likenesses are much better than heretofore he offers to give As Good And Cheaper Pictures than ever before put up in the city of Burlington.

No picture will be allowed to leave my rooms unless perfect satisfaction is given.

Instructions given in the Art with all the late improvements.

Entrance to Rooms on Third street,  William Fields.  Feb28 ’54.

Advertisement was recorded twenty three times between September 19 to December 2, 1854.

1855 June 4.  Burlington Tri-Weekly Hawke-eye.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 4, 1855, Third Year—Vol. 1, No. 89, P. 3.

“Now by Saint Paul the work goes bravely on,

The times call for action.”

And Fields responds by respectfully informing the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has just received a large assortment of plain and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, at his rooms, corner of 3d and Jefferson streets, opposite the Barret House, where all those wishing a fine and correct Likeness of Themselves or friends will do well to give him a call.

Pictures taken the Low!! Price of $1.50 to $15 apiece.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Stock for sale at very low prices and apparatus furnished.  All orders promptly attended to.  Wm. Fields.

Advertisement was recorded four times between June 4 to 25, 1855.

1855 July 4.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  July 4, 1855, Sixteenth Year—Vol. 1, No. 31, P. 3.

“Now by Saint Paul the work goes bravely on,

The times call for action.”

And Fields responds by respectfully informing the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has just received a large assortment of plain and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, at his rooms, corner of 3d and Jefferson streets, opposite the Barret House, where all those wishing a fine and correct Likeness of Themselves or friends will do well to give him a call.

Pictures taken the Low!! Price of $1.50 to $15 apiece.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Stock for sale at very low prices and apparatus furnished.  All orders promptly attended to.  Wm. Fields.

Advertisement was recorded fourteen times between July 4 to October 24, 1855.

1855 September 12.  Hawk-Eye and Iowa Patriot.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  September 12, 1855, 16th Year, Vol. 1, No. 44, P. 3.

“Now by Saint Paul the work goes bravely on,

The times call for action.”

And Fields responds by respectfully informing the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has just received a large assortment of plain and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, at his rooms, corner of 3d and Jefferson streets, opposite the Barret House, where all those wishing a fine and correct Likeness of Themselves or friends will do well to give him a call.

Pictures taken the Low!! Price of $1.50 to $15 apiece.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Stock for sale at very low prices and apparatus furnished.  All orders promptly attended to.  June 4, 1855.  Wm. Fields.

1855 October 31.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  October 31, 1855, Sixteenth Year—Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 1.

Something New.—We have seen some very fine pictures, taken by Mr. Bowers, at the Daguerrean room of Mr. Fields, by a new process which we believe has been patented.  They far exceed in beauty, and life like expression, any exhibition of the daguerrean art we ever saw.  Those who are fond of seeing fine pictures will find themselves repayed by inspecting Mr. Bowers pictures. 

1855 October 31.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  October 31, 1855, Sixteenth Year—Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 3.

Something New.  Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes in Glass.  The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Burlington that he will remain for a few weeks at the Daguerrean Rooms of Mr. Fields, opposite the Barret House, for the purpose of taking the above new and beautiful style of pictures.

The term Ambrotype, by which these pictures are designated is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, signifying durability, everlasting, &c.  The picture is taken upon plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by an indestructible gum, enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages.  It will not corrode at sea nor change in any climate, is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.

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

The subscriber owns the exclusive right for the sale of these pictures in the State of Iowa, and is prepared to sell for towns and counties, and learn the art to those who buy rights.

He will remain only a few week, therefore now is the time to obtain one of these fine pictures.

The public are invited to call and see specimens.  W. T. Bowers.

Advertisement ran from October 31 to November 21, 1855.

1855 November 28.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  November 28, 1855, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 3.

A Card.—Having sold the exclusive right for making Ambrotypes in the city of Burlington to Mr. Fields, I take pleasure in recommending him to the patronage of the public.  Ambrotypes are by far, the finest pictures made at present time, and as Mr. Fields, has the exclusive right for making them in this city, they cannot be obtained of any other person.  Mr. Fields now has a very fine light, and every facility for making fine pictures.  His rooms are on Jefferson, between third and fourth streets.  W. T. Brown. (sic.) 

1856 June 25.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 25, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 3.

Gaige & Fields.  Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, over Cristvell & Hillhouse Store, Jefferson Street, Burlington.  Mr. Fields has the pleasure of announcing that he has associated with him, Mr. Gaige, for six years an operator in Brady’s celebrated Gallery, New York.  He therefore ventures to promise his customers Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, in the highest style of the art, with all recent improvements which have brought the art so near a state of perfection.

He is confident the specimens on exhibition at his rooms—and all are cordially invited to examine them—will bear a comparison with the finest pictures from the best New York Galleries, or from any other point, no matter where.  And as he does not wish the public to take this on trust, he hopes they will come and see.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to any desired size and colored to equal the finest oil paintings.  Likenesses of deceased persons also taken.

Remember the place, Jefferson st., between Third and Fourth, opposite Barret House.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between June 25 to November 5, 1856.

Marcus A. O’Brien

Photographs, Stereotypes, , , , ,

1855                369 Broadway, New York, New York.

Marcus A. O’Brien was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on August 15, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes, Photographs and Stereoscopes.—Marcus A. O’Brien, so long and favorably known as principal operator in one of the oldest galleries in the city, would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken the first class establishment known as Gaige’s International Daguerrean Gallery, 369 Broadway, first door above Taylor’s saloon.  Photographs, from cabinet to life size, taken less than at any other establishment in the city.  Daguerreotypes, photographs and stereoscopes taken in all kinds of weather.

Marcus A. O’Brien is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active in New York city 1853-1859, but is listed without a business address in 1855.

George Preserved Gaige

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856                369 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

George Preserved Gaige was recorded on January 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Gaige—Another artist, another excellent gallery. The ambrotypes are fair, but susceptible of improvement. We were much pleased with the daguerreotypes. The photographs lack depth of tone. 

George Preserved Gaige is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but is included because of the first hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.