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Hurlburt, J. O.

Retailer, Stereoviews, , ,

1858-1859       230 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1858 December 18.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 18, 1858, Vol. XCV, No. 4900, P. 3.

Hurrah For The Holidays!  Grand Exhibition!  Will Open Tuesday Morning, Dec, 21st., Gifts for Everybody!  All who wish to procure Gifts for the approaching Holidays, should not fail to call and examine Hurlburt’s Splendid Stock of Holiday Goods, before purchasing elsewhere…

A Truly Splendid Present is a Stereoscope, and a set of Stereoscopic Views.  We have just received a large and splendid assortment of new Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views, and are able to offer beautiful Rosewood Stereoscopes with Mirrors.  Thirty Per Cent Lower than ever offered in this city before.

Among the New Views may be found New Groups, Statuary, Ruins, Landscapes, etc., on Paper and Glass—Also, New Views of Niagara Falls and vicinity, on Paper, Cheap.

Remember!  —That—  Hurlburt’s New Store, In Hungerford & Cone’s Block, a few doors north of the Post Office is the Great Depot For Holiday Goods!  The Present Season.

Call and see for yourselves.  We make no charge for Looking, and will be happy to see you.  Whether you buy or not.  J. O. Hurlburt.  230 Main Street, Hartford, Hungerford & Cone’s Block.

1858 December 30.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 30, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 224, P. 3.

Stereoscopes And Stereoscopic Pictures, in great variety, at Hurlburt’s.

1859 April 15.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  April 16, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 315, P. 3.

Stereoscopes.  Stereoscopes.  We have this day opened a splendid assortment of Stereoscopes in Rosewood and Morocco Cases.

Also, Just opened the largest assortment of Stereoscopic Pictures ever offered in this city, comprising Groups, Statuary, Ruins, Landscapes, on Paper and Glass.  They are very beautiful and from one of the most pleasing and instructive entertainments for the Family Circle.

Works of Art and objects of interest in Foreign Lands are brought through the medium of the Stereoscope to our very doors and within the reach of all.

Every family should have one.  Call and examine them at Hurlburt’s, Book, Stationery and Periodical Store, Hungerford & Cone’s Block.

1859 April 16.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  April 16, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4917, P. 3.

Stereoscopes!  Stereoscopes!  We have this day opened a splendid assortment of Stereoscopes in Rosewood and Morocco Cases.

—Also—Just opened the largest assortment of Stereoscopic Pictures ever offered in this city, comprising Groups, Statuary, Ruins, Landscapes, on Paper and Glass.  They are very beautiful and from one of the most pleasing and instructive entertainments for the Family Circle.

Works of Art and objects of interest in Foreign Lands are brought through the medium of the Stereoscope to our very doors and within the reach of all.

Every family should have one.  Call and examine them at Hurlburt’s, Book, Stationery and Periodical Store, Hungerford & Cone’s Block.

1859 May 20.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  May 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 344, P. 3.

Another Arrival.  This Day Received, Another Lot Of those Beautiful.

They are Not Equaled by any in This City and are at least fifteen per cent cheaper.  Also, a new lot of Stereoscopic Views.

Remember that the Headquarters for Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views,—Is At—Hurlburt’s, Book, Stationery and Periodical Store, Hungerford & Cone’s Block.

Hartford Daguerreian Gallery

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                182 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1852                180½ Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

October 9, 1852.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 9, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4577, P. 3.

Hartford Daguerreian Gallery, No. 182 Main Street, (Corner Of Asylum, Over Brown’s Bookstore.)  These rooms since the recent fire have been refitted, and are again in full tide of successful operation.  An experienced operator of several years’ practice has been engaged .  Persons can rely upon getting a perfect likeness and a highly finished picture, “cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best.”

Advertisement ran from October 9 to 30, 1852.

1852 October 9.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 9, 1852, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1868, P. 3.

Hartford Daguerreian Gallery, No. 182½  Main Street, (Corner Of Asylum, Over Brown’s Bookstore.)  These rooms since the recent fire have been refitted, and are again in full tide of successful operation.  An experienced operator of several years’ practice has been engaged .  Persons can rely upon getting a perfect likeness and a highly finished picture, “cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best!

November 27, 1852.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 27, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4584, P. 3.

Don’t Read This!  Daguerreotype Miniatures For 50 Cents! (Case Included,) At The “Hartford Daguerreian Gallery,” No. 180½ Main, corner of Asylum Streer.  We have engaged the services of Mr. J. Warner, one of the most accomplished and experienced artist in New England, and with our superior facilities and beautiful arrangement of light, we can produce perfect Likenesses, as cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best.  Thus we shall afford pictures at prices varying from fifty cents to ten dollars.  Our rule is that no customer shall leave without being perfectly satisfied.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 18, 1852.

Hart, Truman

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1843                Address Unknown, New Haven, Connecticut.

1844-1845       13 Mitchell’s Building, New Haven, Connecticut.[1]

1846                Brewster’s new Building, Hartford, Connecticut.

1847                Rooms 7, 8, & 9 Brewster’s Exchange, New Haven, Connecticut.[2]

1843 October 6.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  October 6, 1843, Vol. XI, No.235, Whole No. 3143, P. 2.

Among the diplomas awarded at the late fair for specimens of excellence in the various arts, we noticed one awarded to Mr. T. Hart for his beautiful Daguerreotype likenesses.  The distinction was richly merited, as Mr. Hart executes the most perfect specimens of the photographic art we have ever seen.—Those who would avail themselves of his services in procuring faithful likenesses of themselves and friends should make early application, as the present opportunity will soon pass. 

1844 December 11.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 11, 1844, Vol. XII, No.292, Whole No. 3497, P. 3.

T. Hart’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 13 Mitchell’s Building.  T. Hart, Daguerrean Artist, has returned from New York with all the recent improvements from Paris and London, and is now prepared to execute Daguerreotype Portraits in style not surpassed by any for the general vigor of tone, [unmingled] with the most delicate softness in the shadows and mezzotints.  In case the Portraits are preferred with colors, no extra charge is made for the same, and no portrait is delivered that does not give perfect satisfaction.

A call is respectfully solicited.  T. Hart, No. 13 Mitchell’s Building.

Advertisement ran seven times between December 11 to 20, 1844.

1844 December 21.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 21, 1844, Vol. XII, No.301, Whole No. 3506, P. 2.

Capital, Capital, is the word, Messrs. Editors; but its meaning in this connection is not to be well understood without a direct appeal to the head, and that too with a particular reference to the heart—for it relates to an affair of both.

And not to puzzle you with riddles, I wish to say, thanks to the skill of our fellow-citizen, Mr. Hart, who has just finished me with a capital daguerreotype likeness of a friend.  I hardly know which most to admire, its excellence as a likeness, or as a specimen of art.  And then how trifling the cost for such a beautiful keepsake!  It is indeed a good investment, and one feels the richer for it; that is, if he cares for any body besides himself; and if he does not, he is certainly unworthy the countenance of a friend.

Now I am not merely sporting in a play upon words; for though they bear two meanings, there is great truth in both.  But, punning aside, let me advise those citizens who desire to “go a-head,” and that in the very best style, to be sure and call on Mr. Hart.

Mr. Hart draws his portraits with a pencil of light, which he catches pure from its source, having his studio high above the passing shadows of the street, (in the very upper story of “Mitchell’s elevated building.)—But this is not the whole secret of his superior success.  Mr. Hart, after having profited by much personal experience, has, I understand, been so fortunate as to have placed himself in communication with a gentleman who has been with Mons. Daguerre in Paris, the original discoverer of this wonderful process.  He can therefore avail himself of the recent improvements of Mons. Daguerre.—What these improvements are a secret which I do not pretend to know; but that there are improvements every observer can see at a glance.  Mr. Hart’s recent efforts evince this perfectly.  A Daguerreotype taken in a good light and by skillful hands, is no longer a grim caricature.  Observer.

P. S.  The “holidays” are close by—friends are taxing their ingenuity to select for each other some appropriate token of kindly remembrance.  I venture to suggest a new custom for the occasion, namely—an annual exchange of Daguerreotypes among friends.

1845 May 29.  Herald of the Times.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  May 29, 1845, Vol. XVI, No. 10, Whole No. 790, P. 3.

Newport Daguerrean Gallery, Thames Street, (Rhode Island Union Bank Building.)  Wm. Henry Franklin, From Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, N. Y. and Wm. A. Judson, From T. Hart’s Daguerrean Gallery, New Haven, Having purchased the interest of Mr. Henry M. Brownell, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Newport, that they are prepared to execute Daguerrean Likenesses in a style unsurpassed.—Being thoroughly conversant with all the modern improvements, their Pictures cannot fail to please.  No picture will be allowed to leave their Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

Likenesses taken for lockets, Broaches, and Finger Rings.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens whether they intend sitting or not.

Instructions given, and apparatus together with chemicals furnished, on reasonable terms.

Likenesses taken without regard to weather.

1846 June 23.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 23, 1846, Vol. XIII, No.148, Whole No. 3968, P. 2.

Messrs. Editors.—Having rambled somewhat this spring, I have had an opportunity to notice many things of interest, among which there have been several specimens of art which have attracted my attention.

Yesterday I accidentally stepped into Hart & Moulthrop’s Daguerreotype Rooms, in Brewster’s new and airy building, and can say, without flattery, that they are fitted up superior to any others, not excepting even Plumbe’s rooms in New York!  These gentlemanly and obliging artists have carried the art to nearly perfection, and I can affirm, without contradiction, that their likenesses are not inferior to those taken by persons whose name are more familiarly known to the public by newspaper puffs.—That they deserve and should receive the support and patronage of the public, will be acknowledged by all.

If our young ladies and gentlemen will call upon Messrs, H. & M. they can see and judge for themselves, and procure a likeness—a correct and beautiful one—for a trifle, not inferior to those taken in New York or Boston; and they can also learn the art of painting for much less money than they can to dance or roam the streets.

This communication, Messrs. Editors, is not intendent as a puff, but as a word of encouragement to our own citizens who are endeavoring in a retiring and modest manner to bring the fine arts to perfection.

1845 July 23.  New Haven Daily Herald.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  July 23, 1845, Vol. XIII, No.172, Whole No. 3686, P. 2.

The committee on the burying Ground are indebted to Messrs Daggett, Hinman, and Gorham for 24 Engravings, Portraits and Views, which were deposited in the copper box near the Corner Stone; and to Mr. Gorham of the same firm for the inscription.

Also to Mr. Hart, for 11 Daguerreotype impressions, including one of the Gateway, and ten Portraits; among others, those of Judge Baldwin, Dr. John Skinner, Gov. Baldwin, Hon. R. I. Ingersoll, Rev. Dr. Croswell, Rev. Dr. Bacon, &c.

New Haven Connecticut City Directories.

1843.  Not Listed.

1847.  (Moulthrop & H.)  daguerrean, rooms 7, 8, 9 Brewster’s Exchange.  B-52 Elm.

1851.  Not Listed.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] New Haven City Directory.

Hart, H. O.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853-1854       Tracy’s Building, Hartford, Connecticut.

1853-1854       Fishkill Railroad Depot, Bristol, Connecticut.               

1854 January 7.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 7, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1933, P. 4.

New Daguerrian Gallery.—The Subscriber has fitted up a new Gallery in Tracy’s Building eight rods south of the Providence, Hartford and Fishkill Railroad Depot, at Bristol, Ct., where he may be found at all times ready to take likenesses in all of the modern styles.  Thankful for past favors, he would solicit the patronage of the citizens of Bristol and the neighboring towns.  All who wish a first-class likeness are requested to call.  Copies taken from other pictures.  Likenesses taken at city prices.  Instruction given in the art.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences.  O. H. Hart. Bristol, Conn.  August 6, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded five times between January 7 to April 8, 1854.

Hart, Alfred

Ambrotypes, Colorist, Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , ,

1857-1859       337 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  P. 296.

Hart, Alfred.  Portrait painter and panoramist.  Born March 28, 1816, at Norwich (Conn.), he began his art studies there and continued them in NYC.  In 1848 he settled at Hartford (Conn.), where he painted a panorama of Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.  Another panorama by Hart, showing the New Testament and the Holy Land, was exhibited in NYC in 1852.  Hart was still living in Hartford in 1860, but soon after moved to the West, where he was active as an artist and inventor at least until 1878. 

1850 November 9.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 9, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1768, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct. 1850…

Fine Arts And Art…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, best original landscape in oil,             Gold Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, best daguerreotype likenesses,             gold medal.

A. Washington, Hartford for daguerreotype likenesses,             silver medal.

1854 October 28.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1975, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct., 1854…

Fine Arts.  Gold Medals To…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, for fine Landscapes in Oil.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, Best Daguerreotype likenesses.

Silver Medals To…

R. D. O. Smith, Hartford, for Peroscopic [sic.] Daguerreotypes.

1857 July 18.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 18, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4826, P. 3.

Bartlett, Hart & Co.’s.  Old Established Gallery of Art, 337 Main St.  The proprietors have now on exhibition at their gallery, the largest and best variety of Daguerreotypes, Photographs, (colored and plain) Ambrotypes, and Photographic Portraits in oil, from the cabinet to life size, to be found in Hartford.  The public may rest assured that the well earned reputation of the gentlemen connected with the different departments of this establishment, will be maintained by the constant production of the “very best pictures” in every branch of the art.  Bartlett, Hart & Co., 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from July 18, 1857 to March 19, 1859.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1858 November 11.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 183, P. 2.

Visit To Mr. Hart’s Rooms.—We yesterday called upon our Artist friend, Mr. Alfred Hart, at his rooms 237(sic.) Main street, and found him, as usual, busied in the mysteries of his profession, but withal as genial in his manners and as attentive to the calls of his friends as ever.  Mr. Hart is so well and favorably known to our citizens, that it seems scarcely necessary to speak in commendation of him.  His portraits and landscapes are much admired.  But there is a branch of his profession, less pretentious perhaps though we think really of more importance to the people, to which we wish especially to refer.  We allude to the beautiful and life-like Colored Photographs of Bartlett, Hart & Co., the finishing touches to which are imparted by Mr. Hart, and which possess all the excellence of a portrait, are indeed far mor accurate and truthful, and may be procured at a much less price.  The desirableness of these pictures can scarcely be over estimated.  Any one possessing a daguerreotype of a deceased friend may readily, and at a small price, have substituted for it a good-sized picture, which shall be a fac-simile in expression, while the delicate process of coloring seems virtually to restore the living subject.  A fine collection of these photographs may at all times be seen at the rooms of the above firm.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By Any Process, Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors.  They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s And No Where Else In The City.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes, Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those Beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to April 14, 1859.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The celebrity which Bartlett & Hart have each acquired in different branches of Art, has had the effect of creating no slight stir among their professional brethren; and what is better, has caused the Old Daguerrean Gallery, 337 Main st, to become the popular institution of Hartford, for Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, as well as numerous other styles of pictures, and more especially for the elegantly finished Photographs In Oil, which are undoubtedly the most beautiful  perfect and valuable Cabinet Portraits ever painted.  Daguerreotypes copied in every style from $1 to 50.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to September 1, 1959. September 10 to November 26, 1859,

1859 March 26.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 26, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4914, P. 3.

The Most Beautiful And Durable Pictures Are The Photographs Painted In Oil Colors At Bartlett & Harts, And No Where Else In This City Bartlett & Hart’s Is The Gallery Where The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have Always Been Made.

Advertisement ran on March 26 and April 2, 1859.

1859 May 25.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 348, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By any Process Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And Nowhere Else in the city.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery, 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to September 1, 1859.

1859 August 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 2, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 96, Whole No. 406, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing between Bartlett & Hart, is by mutual consent this day dissolved,  H. H. Bartlett, Alfred Hart, Hartford, July 30, 1859.

Grosvenor, O. D.

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1842                188 Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut.

1842                136 Maion Street, Kellogg’s Building, Hartford, Connecticut.

1842 August 31.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  August 31, 1842, Vol. XXI, No. 25, Whole No. 2314, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Improved.  Messrs. Grosvenor & Hovey respectively give notice that they have taken rooms in the brick building No. 188 Main-street, three doors west of the Episcopal Church, where they are prepared to take Miniatures by the Daguerreotype process, from life and from painted portraits—also Views of Buildings for Lithographing and engraving—also Landscapes, &c. &c.

They operate by the late improved process, by which the full strength of light and shadow, in the best engravings, is given to the Miniature; and the pictures so secured, that they may be washed and rubbed with a soft material, and even sent by mail any distance, without injury!  They flatter themselves that the citizens of Norwich and vicinity need but to see the great superiority of these pictures over others, to be pleased with them.—and it is through their merit they expect patronage.  Taken from 8 a. m, to 5 p. m., in all kinds of weather.  Specimens can be seen at E. T. Huntington’s, and at their office 188 Main-street.  Call and see—they are the best you ever saw.  Prices, 20 per cent, below New York prices.  

Advertisement ran on August 31 & September 7, 1842.

1842 September 21.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  September 21, 1842, Vol. XXI, No. 28, Whole No. 2317, P. 3.

Messrs. Grosvenor & Hovey’s Daguerreotype Studio.  We would caution such of our readers as are interested in the novel and curious, not to overlook the beautiful Daguerreotype miniatures which Messrs. Grosvenor & Hovey are taking here.

Many persons have made up their minds from having at some time seen imperfect specimens of the art, that all Daguerreotyping is, of necessity, a most obscure & ghostly, shadowing forth, rather than a life-like delineation of the “human face divine.”  We which such would only look at some of the miniatures executed by the artist now with us, possessing, as they do, all the accuracy and distinctness of outline, and softness of the finest drawings in India ink, and with a new feature introduced into them—that of landscape background—which gives something pleasant to look at when the face is one of the plainest.

We saw, the other day, a beautiful copy of the portrait of a deceased friend, taken by this process and it struck us to how much account the art, in its present state of improvement might be turned, in thus multiplying, for different members of a family what, without it, must have remained the coveted possession of but one.

There are, we have no doubt, a great many of our friends in the country, who would eagerly embrace the opportunity, should a Daguerreotype artist come among them, to obtain likenesses of themselves or their friends.  But if the mountain will not come to Mahomet Mahomet must come to the Mountain.—The expense of a Daguerreotype miniature is a mere trifle compared with that of a painted one; while the time employed in taking it is less than five minutes, and when once taken, it is a likeness and “no mistake.”

We understand from Messrs, G. & H. that their stay among us is limited, we therefore advise those who mare intending to call upon them, to do so without delay.

1842 October 26.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 26, 1842, Vol. XXI, No. 39, Whole No. 2322, P. 2.

We are requested to say that Messrs. Grosvenor & Hovey, who have for some weeks past been so successful engaged in taking Daguerreotype likenesses in miniature, among us, will remain in the city only ten days longer.  Those who propose calling upon them, therefore, will do well to improve the earliest opportunity for doing so, since it is not every day the light is favorable for the practice of this beautiful and most wonderful art.

1842 November 19.  Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 19, 1842, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 4601, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—We visited yesterday the rooms of Messrs. Hovey & Grosvenor in Kellogg’s Building, where we saw some of the handsomest specimens of the Daguerreotypic art which have ever fallen under our notice. These gentlemen take Likenesses by the improved process, and there is a beauty and accuracy in their pictures which is truly astonishing.  We advise our citizens to call and examine the work of Messrs. H. & G. as we are confident it will afford them gratification, and those who wish to possess a true copy of themselves should not fail to improve the opportunity now offered.

1842 November 12.  The New England Weekly Review.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 12, 1842, Vol. 15, No. 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits—Messrs.  Hovey and Grosvenor, at Kelloggs Building, No. 136 Main Street, up stairs, have fitted up splendid apartments with all the apparatus necessary for taking Daguerreotype likenesses.  We have carefully examined, in company with a scientific gentleman, the modus operandi adopted in taking these portraits and we must give it the preference over any and all others we have witnessed.

The operation is exceedingly simple—requiring the person to sit only about two minutes, and the beauty and perfectness of the portrait are surpassingly wonderful.

By the attention of Messrs. Hovey & Grosvenor, we are in possession of a portrait taken by them, which we shall be happy to exhibit to any person who will take the trouble to call on us.  See their advertisement.

1842 November 12.  The New England Weekly Review.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 12, 1842, Vol. 15, No. 46, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  Messrs. Hovey & Grosvenor, Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Hartford and vicinity, that they have opened their business in Kellogg’s Buildings, No. 126 Main st., where they are prepared to operate in that wonderful branch of science—The Photographic Art.

They would also say that they operate by the late improved process, which gives the picture the three important qualities—sharpness, strength, and durability.

Believing that Hartford is a place where the Arts are appreciated, and talent is not overlooked, they humbly submit their specimens to the criticism of such a public without further comment.

All are most respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves.

Students instructed in the above Art.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to December 3, 1842.

1842 December 3.  The New England Weekly Review.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 3, 1842, Vol. 15, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits Taken By Hovey & Grosvenor, Kellogg’s Building. 136 Main Street.

Advertisement ran on December 3 & 10, 1842.

1842 December 10.  The New England Weekly Review.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 10, 1842, Vol. 15, No. 50, P. 3.

Improved Daguerreotype Portraits Taken In A Superior Style By Hovey & Grosvenor, At Kellogg’s Building. 136 Main Street.

Advertisement ran on December 10, 1842 to March 11, 1843.

Geer, Charles G.

Retailer, Stereoviews, , , ,

1858-1859       256 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1858 April 10.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  April 10, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 2.

Charles G. Geer, at No. 256 Main-st., (in the new Post Office building) keeps a great variety of books, stationery, &c.  Mr. Geer’s variety of writing paper is very complete, comprising every kind from foolscap to the finest ladies note.  He has left some samples on our desk, and we speak whereof we know.  In addition to a full assortment of books, Mr. Geer keeps on hand all the magazines and papers of the day, and our readers in want of literature of any sort will do well to call upon him.

1858 September 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  September 22, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 140, P. 3.

Open This Day Another supply of Stereoscopic Instruments, Of various sizes and prices.  Also, a beautiful assortment of Stereoscopic Views of Scenery, Statuary, together with a great variety of Groups, taken from life—sentimental, serious and humorous. 

Call and examine them at Chas. G. Geer’s No. 256 Main st., First door north Post Office.

1858 September 30.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  September 30, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 147, P. 2.

Now We Have Them.—Opened this day, the largest and most complete assortment of Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Pictures ever before offered in this city.  Stereoscopes on Stands, with very fine lenses, in Morocco cases.  Our assortment of Pictures consist of American, English and European Views, Groups, Statuary, Vases, &c., &c.  If you are in want of Pictures that are really beautiful, call at Chas. G. Geer’s No. 256 Main street, first door north Post Office.

N. B.—We shall open to-morrow, a large assortment of Views and Stereoscopes just received from London, to which we invite attention.

Advertisement ran form September 30 to October 16, 1858.

1859 May 21.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  May 21, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 345, P. 3.

Stereoscopes And Pictures.—Wen have a Fine Assortment, Equal To Any Other In This City New Pictures Received Every Week.  Chas. G. Geer, First door north of Post-office.

Ferre, J. Clifford

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856                281 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1859                281 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1856 June 7.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 7, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4768, P. 3.

Ferre’s Daguerreian Rooms—281 (late 156½)  Main Street, Corner of Pearl.—Daguerreotypes, Photographs or Ambrotypes; Improved Ambrotypes, colored or plain; Lampratypes, Stereoscopes, and Crayon Likenesses.  Also, Pearl Ambrotypes, designed for taking Children, only one second of time required; this is the only Gallery where they can be procured.  These are the oldest Rooms in the place, and only up two flights of stairs.  The Light used at this Saloon is a most beautiful North and Sky-light combined, and there is only one other of the kind in the State.  The superiority of this over any other light ever erected for the business, is conceded by all artists who have seen it.  This Light is especially designed for taking large Family Groups, as also Miniatures for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Prices are low as any other first class Gallery.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  N. B.—None but the most experienced workmen employed.  Your patronage is respectfully solicited.  J. Clifford Ferre.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to July 5, 1856.

1859 March 26.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 26, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4914, P. 3.

“Of those for whom we fond emotions cherish,

Secure the shadow ere the substance perish.”

Ferre’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms. 281 Main st., corner of Pearl, is the only first class Gallery where good pictures can be obtained at a moderate price.

Please call , examine specimens, compare prices and you will be convinced of the truth of our statement.  J. Clifford Ferre.

P. S.—Rooms closed on the Sabbath.

Advertisement ran from March 26 to April 16, 1859.

Davis, G. W.

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1855                136 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.[1]

1856-1859       245 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1856 November 8.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 8, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4790, P. 1.

Hartford County Fair.  Premiums Awarded by the Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct 3d, 1856…

 Fine Arts…

N, A, Moore, superior Photographs, Silver Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, superior col. Photographs, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, superior Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Madal.

1858 April 10.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  April 10, 1848, Vol 1, No. 1, P. 2.

Davis’ Photographic And Fine Art Gallery, is the largest and most extensive In the city, and affords the best facilities for producing first class pictures of any rooms in the State.

Families can have Photographs either single or in groups, with a perfection not elsewhere obtained.

Ambrotypes.—It is concluded by nearly all, that my Ambrotypes are far superior to any now made in this city.

Daguerreotypes copied and enlarged by the photograph process, to any size desired.

The best material is used in the production of both the Photographs and Ambrotypes.

Prices correspond with the size and style of the pictures.

Rooms 245 Main street, opposite the Post Office.  a10.

Advertisement ran from April 10 to July 1, 1858.

1858 July 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 2, 1848, Vol 1, No. 71, P. 2.

Davis’s New Photographic Rooms are now open for the reception of his customers.

The very best rooms in the city for making Groups of Families, large or small.

Photographs by Davis stand unrivalled for depth of tone and beauty of finish.

Ambrotypes which are superior to any made in this State can be had by calling upon Davis, 245 Main st.

Advertisement ran from July 2, 1858 to March 22, 1859.

1859 October 1.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4941, P. 2.

The County Fair.  Opening Day…Tuesday, September 27th…

Fine Arts…

G. W. Davis’s display of Photographs is one of the finest collections ever brought together in this city.  His colored photographs, of which there are 24, will compare favorably with the Philadelphia or Boston work, while the plain pictures, 28 in number, cannot be excelled.  He exhibits 15 photographic views of places in and about Hartford, besides a fine panoramic scene, 9 inches wide, by 160 long, of the city, taken on College Hill.  It is to be very much regretted that Mr. Davis is the only Daguerrean who feels interest enough in showing what Hartford can do in this line to contribute to such an exhibition.

1859 October 21.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 21, 1849, Vol 2, No. 165, Whole No. 475, P. 2.

Horticulture Exhibition.—The last exhibition of the season by the Horticultural Society was held at the Athenaeum yesterday afternoon…

Gold Medals were awarded the following:…

G. W. Davis, Hartford, Very fine collection of plain and colored photographs.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Chase, W. H.

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1853-1856       180½ Main and 2 Asylum Streets, Hartford, Connecticut.

1857                311 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1859                311 Main Street and 3 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1854 January 21.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1935, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents.—The subscriber would respectfully in for the citizens of Hartford and vicinity that his Daguerrean Gallery is still Open for the reception of visitors, on the corner of Main and Asylum streets where he has been located for the last eight months.  He takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage received, and by close attention to his business, he would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same.  Beautiful and correct likenesses executed every day without regard to weather, by a new and valuable chemical accellerating (sic.) process.  He has superior instruments and an advantage over other operators by possessing an excellent Sky-light, together with a fine north light, the only one of the kind in the city.  His pictures are all enamelled (sic.) with the purest gold, and will not, like the work of ordinary operators, fade by time or exposure.  All can be supplied with likenesses that cannot be beat at the low price of 50 cents, at No. 180½ Main and 2 Asylum st.  W. H. Chase.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to July 15, 1854.

1854 July 1.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 1, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4667, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For Fifty Cents!  Is it a good likeness?  Certainly it is, for it was taken at Chase’s Famous Gallery, where they never take any but good ones.  The experiment of taking fine Daguerreotype Likenesses for the sum of Fifty Cents is no longer an experiment at Chase’s Gallery!  A trial of eight years has established the fact most thoroughly and successfully, and I can now make as good a picture for Fifty Cents as other establishments can furnish for One Dollar.

My improved finish of the plate gives to all my pictures a degree of Finish And Life-Likeness

That is attained by no other operator in the art.  Resides this, The Superior Light introduced into my Gallery is of that peculiar character which is best adapted to a perfect front, or two thirds view.  This can be seen in any of the numerous specimens.  The number of pictures taken at Chase’s Gallery surpasses that of every other establishment in the State.  All this business is attained by the excellence of my pictures and the cheapness of my prices.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens at the Gallery, Nos. 180½ Main and 2 Asylum sts.

N. B.—Wanted immediately, one or two intelligent young men, of good address, to learn the art of Daguerreotyping.

Advertisement ran from July 1, 1854 to January 13, 1855.

1855 October 13.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 13, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4734, P. 2.

The State Fair…Class VIII.—Fine Arts.  The North half of this booth is devoted to musical instruments.  There are a number of melodeons, pianos and other instruments, by various makers.

The south half of the building is devoted to pictures, oil paintings, drawings, photographs, daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, &c.  Bartlett & Case, W. H. Chase and C. W. Davis, are prominent exhibitors of daguerreotypes.  N. A. Moore has some very perfect photographs and daguerreotypes.  H. Happen (sic.) [Hooper] of New Haven has a fine show of photographs.  G. N. Gannis of Waterbury, has some colored photographs in oil, splendid pictures, and worthily  sustaining the reputation of Waterbury, in this department of art.

1856 February 16.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  February 16, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4752, P. 3.

Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes Cheaper Than Ever, At Chase’s, No/ 180½ Main and 2 Asylum St.—We have been induced, by scarcity of Cash, as well as to keep pace with our friends in other branches of business, to take Daguerreotypes for twenty five cents, until further notice.  Those wishing for good and cheap pictures, should call immediately.  We have just received a large assortment of common and fancy cases, all of which we will sell cheap for cash.  Don’t forget the number, 180½ Main and 2 Asylum sts.

N. B.—Improved Ambrotypes and Mezzographs taken for seventy-five cents.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to April 19, 1856.  

1856 October 11.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4786, P. 3.

A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy Forever—What can be more beautiful than a fine Daguerreotype?  W. H. Chase has received an award from the great French Exhibition in Paris, for his beautiful Daguerreotypes.  All you that have beauty, call at Chase’s and let him take it; and you that have none, call and let him make it.

N. B.—Chase’s is the only place in this city where the Ambrotype is made, and the only place to get a good picture.  We are making some of the best Daguerreotypes for 50 cents ever made in this State.

Please call at our Rooms and examine some of the finest specimens to be found in the city, No. 311 Main, and 3 Asylum sts.; cor. Main and Asylum st.

Advertisement ran from October 11, 1856 to April 4, 1857.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1857 October 27.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4840, P. 2.

Hartford County Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October, 1857…

Fine Arts…

W. H. Chase, for Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, for plain and colored Photographs and Ambrotypes, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographic Views, Gold Medal.

N. A. Moore, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

Chapin & Hopkins, Photographs and Ambrotypes, Silver Madal.

1859 June 29.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 378, P. 2.

Keep it Before the Public.  That Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes are made the cheapest and most durable at Chase’s Old Stand, No. 311 Main and 3 Asylum street.  Chase makes the best Ambrotypes, best Daguerreotypes, best Melanotypes, Best Ambrotypes to send in letters, Best Baby Pictures best Locket Pictures, Corner Main and Asylum Street.

N. B.—Large size Ambrotypes for 50 cents.  No. 311 Main and 3 Asylum Street.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to  December 31, 1859.