1850-1859       147 Lexington Street, near Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1850 July 6.  Baltimore Price-Current and Weekly Journal of Commerce.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 6, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

Marsters, Joseph D., Sky-Light Daguerrian Rooms, 147 Lexington street, West of Howard.  As good Pictures taken as can be had elsewhere in Baltimore—price, from $1.50 to $10.

1850 October 18.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 18, 1850, Vol. XXVII, No. 131, P. 1.

Fair of the Maryland Institute.—During the day yesterday there were a great number visitors to the Halix, and although it clouded up in the evening and some rain fell, yet it did not prevent a good attendance.

The daguerreotypist occupy a prominent position in the grand saloon.  Five of them have pictures on exhibition, Vix:—Mr. Pollock, Mr. Whitehurst, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Marks, and Mr. Marsters, all of this city.  Among them we discover many finished pictures and most admirable portraits.  Mr. Whitehurst is distinguished for the size and brilliancy of the portraits; Mr. Pollock for the beauty of his groupings, which are really admirable.  They all, however, present portraits which will be pronounced excellent any where.

1851 October 21.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 21, 1851, Vol. XXIX, No. 131, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Reader, if you wish a good picture of yourself, or friend, patronize Mr. Marster’s Sky Light establishment, at 147 Lexington street, a few doors West of Howard street.  You will not be expected to pay for one that does not please you.  His pictures are as good as any, and his prices more moderate than some others.

1851 December 25.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 25, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 13, P. 2.

Christmas And New Year.—We have occasion this morning to add to our notice of holiday houses, which abound in all parts of the city…

Daguerreotypes.—These are things which constitute an enduring and appropriate memento of the season, and should have their place in the familiar relations of the day.  We observe that several of the successful artists in this line, are before the public, amongst whom Messrs. Pollock, 155 Baltimore street, Whitehurst, 205 Baltimore streets, Marks, 159 Baltimore street, Marsters, in Lexington between Howard and Eutaw streets, are prominent.

1852 June 1.  Baltimore Pathfinder, Traveler’s Guide, and Business Register.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 1, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 2.

J. D. Marsters Daguerrean Artist 147 Lexington St. near Howard, Baltimore.  Being Supplied With Every Facility  will furnish his patrons with Pictures Of A Superior Quality On more Reasonable Terms than others, (Moderate Expenses enabling him to do so.)

Pictures That Do Not Prove Satisfactory To Friends will be retaken without charge.

Every variety of Cases always on hand—cheap as well as costly.

Likenesses neatly and securely set in Medallions, Breastpins, Rings, Watch-Keys, &c.

1852 June 1.  Baltimore Pathfinder, Traveler’s Guide, and Business Register.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 1, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerrean Galleries.

Marks, R. H.  159 Baltimore.

Marsters, J. D.  147 Lexington st.

Perkins & Bro., 211 Baltimore st.

Perkins’s Rooms, Franklin Hall Building, 1 North street.

Pollock, 155 Baltimore

Whitehurst, J. H.  297 Baltimore.

Daguerrean Stock.

King, F. W. & R.  33 South.

Wisong, Wm. A.  2 N. Liberty.

1852 December 24.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 24, 1852, Vol. XXXII, No. 31, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Christmas.—We heartily recommend our friends intending to patronize the art, to call on Mr. Marsters, 147 Lexington street, near Howard.,  We can insure them first rate work, at moderate prices.  He has gold medallions, rings, watch keys breastpins, &c., in abundance.  Be sure to go early and get ahead of the crowd.  “A word to the wise.”

1853 January 8.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  January 8, 1853, Vol. XXXII, No. 44, P. 2.

Sky-Light Daguerrean Saloon.  147 Lexington Street, near Howard.  The proprietor invites you to give him a trial if you wish a good picture.  His arrangements are such as to justify him (with his experience and skill) in assuring his patrons that they shall have at least as good as can be had in the city at any price, on more reasonable terms than some others.  We have a handsome variety of Jewelry, and Fancy Cases, comprising Gold medallions, Breastpins, Watch Keys, &c.; Tortoise Shell, Inlaid, Papier Mache and Velvet Cases, cheap as well as costly, some of them entirely new, unique and beautiful—appropriate for holiday presents.  Call and see.  J. D. Marsters.

1853 May 14.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 14, 1853, Vol. 86, No. 115, Whole No. 11,975, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—It cannot be denied that for making good and highly embellished likenesses, Mr. Marsters, No. 147 Lexington street, above Howard, is well qualified.

His sky-light, too, we believe, is not excelled.  The modest locality he has chosen is characteristic of the man.  He ask no one to pay that is not pleased.

1854 January 11.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  January 11, 1854, Vol. 88, No. 9, Whole No. 12,179, P. 3.

Marster’s Daguerrean Saloon, 147 Lexington St., Above Howard Baltimore.  The Golden Prize, awarded by good taste, he only who wins should wear.  The meanest may boast.  We pledge our best endeavors to all who patronize us.  No one will be expected to pay unless they are pleased.  We have always for sale a variety of the rich [and] fancy cases, such as Velvet, Inlaid, Papier Mache, Tortoiac [sic.] Shell and Pearl.  Also Gold Lockets, Breast-Pins, Keys, Seals and Trinkets, in which pictures will be neatly set, at moderate prices.  mh14.

1855 April 26.  True Union.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  April 26, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 16, P. 4.

J, D, Marsters’ Sky Light Daguerrean Saloon, No. 147 Lexington Street, near Howard.  The proprietor solicits the patronage of his friends and the public who may want a good Likeness.  Every endeavor will be made t please; no [person] will be expected to pay unless the are satisfied, being well established, and pretty extensively known, we deem it unnecessary to say more. 

1855 December 3.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 3, 1855, Vol. 40, No. 123, Whole No. 12,781, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—If any of our readers wish a life-like Daguerreotype, one that will give entire satisfaction, should call on J. D. Marsters, for he is the gentleman that will not suffer a picture to be taken from his rooms if it does not suit the purchaser in every respect.  Try him.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 7, 1855.

1855 December 8.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 8, 1855, Vol. 40, No. 128, Whole No. 12,786, P. 2.

Gentlemen wishing to get a beautiful Life-like Daguerreotype of themselves, to give to their lady-love for a Christmas or New Year’s present, should just stop into J. D. Marsters, 147 Lexington street, for he is acknowledged by competent judges to get daguerreotypes that cannot be surpassed by any other gentleman in the profession, and is taking them at rather lower prices.  Mr. Marsters is polite and accommodating, and studies to please his customers.

Advertisement ran from December 8 to 12, 1855.

1855 December 13.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 13, 1855, Vol. 40, No. 132, Whole No. 12,790, P. 2.

Sam, the “Dark Lantern Hero,” as Governor Wise of Virginia, calls him, had his daguerreotype taken yesterday—costume, pair spurs, and extensive shirt-collar.  Sam had a good time, as do his fellow citizens getting pictures at J. D. Marsters, 147 Lexington street.  The Old Hero left the daguerreotype for an extra finish in the coloring of his costume, and is to call for it on Saturday next, at 11 O’clock, A. M., so that any of his old friends that wish to see him, and give him the “right hand of fellowship,” have a fine opportunity of doing so.

Advertisement ran on December 13 to 15, 1855.

1855 December 19.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 19, 1855, Vol. 40, No. 135, Whole No. 12,793, P. 2.

Ladies, Look Here.—If you wish to get a daguerreotype of your little son, daughter or yourself, you cannot select a better place than at J. D. Marsters, 147 Lexington street, for he is reasonable in his prices and has politeness with children, and will warrant you a good picture.

Advertisement ran from December 19 to 26, 1855.

1856 December 20.  American and Commercial Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. CXIV, No. 18,812, P. 2.

Marsters’ Ambro-Daguerrian Saloon.  Splendid New Goods For The Holidays.  Call Fellow citizens, and allow Mr. Marsters to get you up some beautiful pictures and set them in some of his splendid cases as a Holyday present.  You can give nothing as valuable to your friends, and surely no more appropriate memento can be found.  Mr. M. gives his personal attention and guarantees satisfaction at moderate prices.  No. 147 Lexington street, near Howard.

Advertisement ran from December 20 to 27, 1856.

1855 December 20.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 20, 1855, Vol. 40, No. 138, Whole No. 12,796, P. 2.

Christmas Is Coming.  The approach of the holidays is indicated by nothing more certain than the rich and beautiful articles…

Daguerreotypes.

J. D. Marsters, No. 147 Lexington street.

D. R. Stiltz, No. 159 Baltimore street offer to those who may call upon them the most beautiful pictures that can be taken, and can there be a more valued souvenir than a likeness.  Give one to those you love.

1855 December 27.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 27, 1855, Vol. 40, No. 143, Whole No. 12,801, P. 2.

Great Excitement in the 12th Ward.—It has just been decided that J. D. Marsters, 147 Lexington street, can get as good a daguerreotype as any other gentleman belonging to the profession.  All are delighted in regard to the price and quality of the picture.  Visit him by all means.

Advertisement ran from December 27, 1855 to January 1, 1856.

1856 January 2.  Baltimore Patriot and Commercial Gazette.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  January 2, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 2, Whole No. 12,806, P. 2.

A Man of the Times.—Who is better known to the community as a man of the times than J. D. Marsters?  Everything he does is in perfect keeping with the enterprising spirit of the age.  Go and look at his rooms, 147 Lexington street, and examine his elegant life-like Daguerreotypes, and if you can leave there without purchasing a handsome daguerreotype of yourself, then we should say you are hard to please.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to 22. 1856.

1856 October 21.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 21, 1856, Vol. XXXIV, No. 132, P. 2.

Ambro-Daguerrean Saloon, 147 Lexington Street.—We can recommend the proprietor of this quite celebrated establishment as the master of his profession.  Some of the very best Ambrotypes we have ever seen are produced by him.  His pictures indeed seem to have something peculiar about them, combining the fine delineation of the Daguerreotype with the better qualities of the Ambrotype, and happily avoiding that dullness so often complained of and produced by others.  Patronize Mr. Marsters if you wishthe best work at a fair price.

1858 September 7.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland) September 7, 1858, Vol. I, No. 169, P.2.

Ambro-Daguerreotypes, &c.  Mr. Marsters, 147 Lexington street, near Howard street, will furnish his patrons with pictures on glass, card-board, plates or canvas; life size or in miniature from nature, or copied in oil, French Pastell or water colors, in a style of superior excellence.  He has on hand a full assortment of plain and fancy Cases; also, Gilt Frames, all of the best material.  His long experience and attested success enables him to assure his patrons complete satisfaction or no charge.

Advertisement ran from September 7, 1858 to September 13, 1859; and October 31 to November 5, 1859.

1858 December 25.  Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 25, 1858, Vol. II, No. 262, P. 3.

Stereoscopes!  Boxes And Plates!  At Marsters, 147 Lexington street, near Howard.  Views, Groups and Statuary, foreign and domestic, made to order as cheap as can be had.  Call early.  Will Be Open To-Day, (Christmas.)

1860 November 9.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 9, 1860, Vol. XLVII, No. 152, P. 2.

Taylor’s Ambrotype And Photographic Studio.  No. 147 West Lexington Street.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that after a long experience in the art, part of which time he was engaged with Mr. Marsters, he has purchased the above establishment, where he intends to furnish the same kind of work at much reduced prices.

1863 May 4.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 4, 1863, Vol. LII, No. 141, P. 2.

Died At Onancock, Accomac county, Va., on the 26th Instant, after a lingering illness which she bore with Christian resignation , Eliza J., wife of Joseph D. Marsters, formerly of Baltimore.