1853 197 & 207 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
1854 Main Street, Union Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.
1855 222 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
1859-1861 22 Lake Street, Elmira, New York.
1859 Address Unknown, Pen Yan, New York.
1850 January 2. Worcester Palladium. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 2, 1850, Vol. XVII, No. 1, P. 3.
Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad. Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.
Received by cars, and not called for…
Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Daguerreotype Apparatus.
Advertisement ran from January 2 to February 6, 1855.
1850 January 10. The Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 10, 1850, Vol. V, No. 178, P. 3.
Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad. Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.
Received by cars, and not called for…
Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Daguerreotype Apparatus.
Advertisement was recorded seven times between January 10 to February 5, 1850.
1850 January 9. The Massachusetts Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 9, 1850, Vol. LXXIX, No. 2, Whole No. 4016, P. 2.
Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad. Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.
Received by cars, and not called for…
Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Daguerreotype Apparatus.
Advertisement was recorded three times between January 9 to February 6, 1850.
1850 January 2. The National Aegis. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 2, 1850, Third Series—Vol. 13, No. 1, Whole No. 1185, P. 3.
Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad. Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.
Received by cars, and not called for…
Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Dag. Apparatus.
1853 April 29. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) April 29, 1853, Vol. 19, No. 43, Whole No. 981, P. 1.
Dr. A. W. Van Alstin’s First Premium Daguerreotypes Awarded a Silver Medal, No. 197 and 207 Main Street, Worcester. Hathaway Brothers, Artists. Worcester, March 18, 1853.
Advertisement was recorded three times between April 29 to July 1, 1853.
1853 July 1. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) July 1, 1853, Vol. 19, No. 52, Whole No. 992, P. 3.
Dr. Van Alstin’s Premium Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 197 and 207 Main St. Hathaway Brothers, Operators.
Those wishing to secure for themselves or friends good Daguerrean Pictures are respectfully invited to call and test the skill of the Hathaway Brothers, whose highest aim will ever be to suit and please all who favor them with their patronage. Worcester, July 1, 1853.
Advertisement was recorded three times between July 1 to November 4, 1853.
1853 July 8. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 8, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 263, P. 2.
Van Alstin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Nos. 197 and 207 Main St. Hathaway Brothers, Operators. “Excelsior, our motto;” Our Aim the Palm of merit.
Those wishing to secure good Daguerrean Pictures are respectfully invited to call and test the skill of the Hathaway Brothers, whose highest aim will be to please and suit all who favor them with their patronage.
Advertisement ran from July 8 to 15, 1853.
1853 July 15. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 15, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 269, P. 3.
Interesting Fact for all Interested. The Hathaway Brothers Daguerrean Artists for Dr. Van Alstin, are daily making a superior style of Pictures, as all must acknowledge by once testing the Hathaways’ skill.
Daguerreotyping there is done,
Which we beg leave to say;
Is in a style that can’t be beat,
For Wm. & Thos. Hathaway.
The Hathaways’ will do it right,
Van’s Rooms are neatly fitted,
They who tempt to cross their track,
Are surely to be pitted.
Ladies and Gents just make a call,
Your time it will be repay,
And have your face taken,
By the Brothers Hathaway.
Advertisement ran from July 15 to August 31, 1853.
1853 July 26. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 278, P. 3.
Industrial Exhibition of all Nations. The American Crystal Palace is now Open, and in full tide of operation, and while we would remind all to visit this splendid edifice, we at the same time would earnestly advise all to secure the earliest opportunity to witness the Artistical Exhabation of Van Alstin’s Premium pictures, Nos. 197 and 207 Main st. Hathaway Brothers, Operators.
P. S. Fancy Daguerrean Stock at reduced prices for three weeks only.
Advertisement ran from July 26 to August 8, 1853.
1853 August 31. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) August 31, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 309, P. 2.
Important and Interesting Notice. To all who wish a good Daguerrean Pictures.
Be wise in judgement, and aim to secure that which is good. Trash at all times can be bought by those who will buy. Ladies and Gentlemen; if you are in want of a good Daguerrean picture, please call at Van Alstin’s Rooms, Nos. 197 and 207 Main street, and satisfy yourselves that the Hathaway Brothers will make good Types, at reasonable and living prices.
Chemically and artistically colored Daguerreotypes of superior tone and finish. A good assortment of fine Gold Lockets. Call and examine for yourselves.
Advertisement ran from August 31 to October 5, 1853.
1853 October 6. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 6, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 339, P. 3.
Read, Ponder, and be Wise, The Golden Opportunity for securing Premium Daguerreotypes. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity. The Hathaway Brothers would call your attention to the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, over the Store of Mr. L. D. Goddard, where at all times may be found a good assortment of Daguerrean Stock, Lockets, &c.
N. B. We do not hold out any fifty cent inducement for Types, and thus make it a mere advertising medium to win customers, but would have it understood that we make it our highest aim to please all by giving a superior style of Pictures, and at fair living prices.—Ladies and Gentlemen can you be your own judges of Daguerrean Pictures? If so, decide for true merit, and good judgement will show that the cheapest is not always the best. Look at this and decide for yourselves. We promise you good Types and no mistake.
Advertisement ran from October 6 to 15, 1853.
1853 October 19. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 19, 1853 Vol. VIII, No. 348, P. 2.
A Great and Important Change In the Daguerrean Rooms formerly conducted by Dr. A. W. Van Alstin, No. 197 Main st., Worcester, a few doors North of the American Temperance House.
In re-opening these Daguerrean Rooms, the Proprietor would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity, that, after 10 years experience and practice in the daguerrean art, in the principle cities of the Union, also three years residence in California, takes this method to inform the public of the re-opening of said rooms.
Their Rooms will be of the first class and order, and furnished with the best of German Instruments, making pictures of 6 different sizes. The largest Stock ever offered for inspection to the citizens of Worcester, will always be on hand, thus giving all who may wish for Pictures, facilities which can not be found at any other rooms in this city, or the Union. It will be our highest aim to please and satisfy all who may favor us with their patronage. Our motto will at all times be, to turn out a superior style of pictures, which for clearness of outline, tone and beauty of finish, will give merit to said rooms. Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
N. B. The Hathaway Brothers, old and experienced operators, will be retained in this Establishment. Benj. D. Maxham & Co.
Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 12, 1853.
1853 November 14. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) November 14, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 370, P. 2.
Excelsior Daguerreotypes, No. 197….at ….No. 197 Union Block Daguerrean Gallery A large assortment of stock. Also, Gold Lockets, of all sizes. Good Likenesses Guaranteed. Please call and examine. T. S. Hathaway, Artist
Advertisement Ran from November 14 to December 16, 1853.
1853 December 10. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) December 10, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 392, P. 2.
Important Events, which are to be made known to the public. When, in the course of human events, it becomes us as individuals of industrial habits, to inform the public of all the important changes, in politics, religion, the arts and sciences, and in matters pertaining to business, we take the method, through the medium of printers ink, to guide all who may wish to secure for themselves or friends good Daguerrean Pictures, to Union Block, where may be found a good assortment of Stock, Lockets, &c., and where, at all times, the public can be satisfied that our motto will be, to please our customers, by making for them a superior style of pictures. Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity. Please take the first opportunity and visit the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, and satisfy yourselves that Hathaway’s Types will, by virtue, redeem this Pledge.—Chemically colored, and ornamented Daguerreotypes of superior tone and finish.
Advertisement ran from December 10 to 16, 1853.
1853 December 16. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) December 16, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 197, P. 2.
The first Inquiry.—“Echo Answers Where!!” It was morn, a bright December morn, as a youth stood gazing for a long time on the beautiful display of art before him. His first, and natural inquiry to himself was, “is this, then,” said the youth, “is this the place where the lights and shadows are pictured to life, on polished silver plates, and, by the artist’s skill, gilded with pure gold?” Echo answers, ’tis even so. Then light the torch, he said, as held in Excelsior’s hand, to guide both Youth and Age, where the Sunshine art is studied in the highest degree. I will know this, the youth declares. He ascends, step by step, till he reaches the Sky Light Hall—pauses—he makes his first before the artist’s chair—he takes his first sitting—he sees the result, how wonderful and yet how true.—The Youth is satisfied—returning to his friends, he shows his prize—he informs them with one hasty breath, the place of places, where one can get the Types of Life. Remember, he says, at Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, 197 Main Street, Over L. D. Goddard’s store.
1854 February 25. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) February 25, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 48, P. 2.
In the Field, and Ready for the Contest—”Our Business Motto Excelsior; Our highest aim the palm of merit. The Hathaway Brothers, Daguerrean Artists, in the Union Block, are prepared to wait upon all who may wish to secure, for themselves or friends, likenesses of a superior tone and finish. To know this, please favor us with a sitting. “Truth is mighty, and will prevail.” We, as Daguerrean Artists of eight year’s experience, have ever considered it a duty which we owe to the public, to give, at all times, an equivalent for the money paid, in making good Types. Come, then, ye lovers of the sun-shine art, and join us with three long and hearty cheers, for that reward that sweetens labor, and we will redeem this pledge, in making for all, the true Types of Life.
Advertisement ran from February 25 to March 3, 1854.
1854 February 24. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) February 24, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 47, P. 2
Interesting News from Australia, as telegraphed to the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery. The public is respectfully informed that Hathaway Brothers are not to leave the city, as it has been currently reported by some few individuals, but on the other hand, the public may be assured that they are, in every sense of the word, prepared, with a new and splendid Instrument, to make pictures of six sizes, and will guarantee to all who may favor this establishment with their patronage, a superior style of Daguerreotypes. A large assortment of Stock, Lockets, &c. Hathaway Brothers, Operators.
Advertisement ran from February 24, to March 14, 1854
1854 March 3. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 3, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 52, P. 2
To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity.—The Union Block Daguerrean Gallery has not been closed, as some have wished, and supposed, but is in full tide of operation, and the Hathaway Brothers, its successful operators, would respectfully invite all lovers of the sun-shine-art to call and test their skill as artists; and we will promise you good Types, and at reasonable prices, so that, in returning to your friends, you may be pleased to direct them where they may, at all times, receive for their money the true Types of Life, and that you may never, for an instant, “cry hold!” but by your directions you may guide them to the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, the place of places to get good Types.
Advertisement ran from March 2 to 16, 1854.
1854 March 13. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 13, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 60, P. 2
“All is Well that Ends Well”—Read, ponder, and be wise, for the time has now arrived, when the Hathaway Brothers, in justice to themselves, and friends, deem it proper to inform the public that they have repeatedly seen the Elephant, and have now succeeded in caging the Lion and Lioness, and shall soon have them up for public exhibition; so the few remaining Wolves in Sheep’s clothing may take warning, ere they complete the Scan laler’s Web, for lo! We are hard upon their track. Look out for the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, for, be it remembered, that we will make good Types.
Advertisement ran from March 13 to 15, 1854.
1854 March 17. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 17, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 63, P. 2
Rush On, and Go with the Rush.—It is true that we have put our hands to the plough, and shall not turn back; therefore we cannot remain silent—
For needs must write, to tell the tale,
Although our pen were doubly weak;
Oh! what could idle words avail,
Unless the truth we always speak.
The Hathaway Brothers have ever been mindful of the wants of their customers, in making for them the true Types of Life, and that they still continue at Union Block, with their Banner unfurled; and whereon is written a truthful protest against the Nebraska Bill, and that we will, with scornful lip, and high disdain, by day or night, in weal or woe, make a solenin protest against its passage.
Advertisement ran from March 17 to 21, 1854.
1854 March 21. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 66, P. 2
A Card To The Public.—The subscribers would tender their sincere thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage which has been extended to the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment, and by being ever mindful of the wants of their customers, and at all times Minding Their Own Business, they hope and trust to receive a good share of the public patronage. This establishment is fitted and furnished equal to any in this city, and has at all times as good assortment of Daguerrean stock, lockets &c., as can be found in this city, all of which will be sold at reasonable prices. Hathaway Brothers. mar 21.
Advertisement ran from March 21 to 25, 1854.
1854 March 27. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 27, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 63, P. 2
The Truth as it is, or the mystery unfolded.—it has been currently reported by one or more of the “cheap fifty-cent types,” that the Hathaway Brothers, are soon to leave the city, and that for the time being they supply themselves with Stock from one or two rooms in Worcester. Now we wish it to be distinctly understood by a certain class of individuals, that if they can make fifty cent types, and know how to mind their own business, to be careful and not meddle with that of their neighbors, for we can positively assure the public that we do not intend to leave the city, and that the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery is furnished with the very best of Stock, from New York and Boston, which the public is respectfully invited to examine. We will make good work.
Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 3, 1854.
1854 April 4. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) April 4, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 70, P. 2
Triumphant Success of the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery. Rich Opening of Fancy Stock, Lockets, &c. Now is the time to secure for yourselves or friends, Daguerreotypes of a superior tone and finish,—and the Hathaway Brothers, will ever make it their highest aim to make good work, and to please their customers. Be it remembered, that we take no fifty cent types.
Advertisement was recorded four times between April 4 to 10, 1854.
1854 April 8. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 73, P. 2
Facts for the Million; Or, Truth for the Wise.—The Hathaway Brothers, in honor to the noble Daguerre, and in justice to his sublime invention, have ever been mindful of making such work as would give credit to this beautiful art, and also that we consider it a duty which we owe to the true fraternity of the Daguerrean Artists, never to resort at any time or place to disgrace this noblest of inventions, to take fifty cent types, and could the public hear the voice of American Artists, they would join us with their long and hearty cheers for that reward which sweetens labor.
Advertisement ran from April 8 to 13, 1854.
1854 April 15. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) April 15, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 79, P. 2
To our Patrons and Friends—The Hathaway Brothers are proud to acknowledge the many compliments from their friends, patrons, anf judges, of the Daguerrean Art, in Worcester and Vicinity. We thank them for their very liberal patronage. Our past conduct, and experience we offer to them, to the public, and to all, as a pledge that we will excel. Our customers shall have the best work. And as we do no cheap work, we wish it to be destinctly [sic.] understood that the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment is a first class room. We will assure, and claim to make good work. Hathaway Brothers, Artists.
Advertisement ran from April 15 to May 1, 1854.
1854 May 2. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) May 2, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 92, P. 2
New, Interesting, and Novel Attraction. Hathaway Brothers’ Revolving Cone, and Marble Statuary, with forty Daguerreotypes, may be seen daily at the entrance of the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery. The Hathaway Brothers are in triumphant success. Excelsior our Motto, our highest aim the palm of merit.
N. B. We have the largest and best assortment of all kinds of Daguerrean Stock, and of the best quality, that can be found in this city. Call and examine.
Advertisement ran from May 2 to 10, 1854.
1854 May 11. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) May 11, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 101, P. 2
At the sign of Hathaway Brothers,—Revolving Cone, and Marble Statuary, with forty Daguerreotypes,—In placing this interesting and novel attraction before the public, we claim it as our own invention, and for its application, as a show case for exhibiting Daguerreotypes, we have applied for a Patent.
To our friends and patrons we respectfully invite your attention to the superior style of Pictures, which we are daily making in the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment. We promise to satisfy our customers in making good work, and with eight years experience in the Daguerrean Art.
We feel that we can truly say,
That Daguerreotyping here is done
In a style that can’t be beat,
For the Brothers Hath-a-way
Advertisement ran from May 11 to June 20, 1854.
1854 June 20. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2
View of the Great Fire in Worcester, twenty minutes after the alarm, as taken by the Hathaway Brothers, may be seen daily at the entrance of Union lock Daguerrean Gallery. Those wishing for copies, will please call at the earliest opportunity, as the original will be presented to Mr. Merrifield in a short time.
N. B.—To the several Fire Companies in Worcester:—The Hathaway brothers will give to each a view of the Fire, to hang in their Halls. To the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, we tender our sincere thanks, for the very liberal patronage which has been extended to the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment. We hope and trust, by paying strict attention to our business, and to the wants of our customers, to merit a still more increasing patronage from the citizens of Worcester and vicinity.
Advertisement ran from June 20 to 22, 1854.
1854 June 20. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2.
Important Notice.—The Hathaway brothers, in justice to themselves and friends, deem it proper to inform the public, that they do not acknowledge any relationship with one “Babbit Hath-a-way,” who, it seems, has by using bad Grammar, changed his name, as it Tow reads in the Arrow, to “Babbit hath-a-way.” If he has not a suitable name to play upon, he had better change it to one Mr. Quibble Babbit, and not attempt to use those of his neighbors.
Advertisement ran from June 20 to June 22, 1854
1854 June 22. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 22, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 147, P. 2.
View of the Great Fire in Worcester—20 minutes after the alarm—as taken by L. Babbitt, who takes such good Pictures, at low prices. The largest View of the great Fire can be seen at Babbitt’s Rooms, Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block, as copied from the Hathaway Brothers’s smaller view. If it will please the Brothers any better to have Babbitt say, he hath-a-way of taking better pictures for 50 cents than they do for $1,50, he will say it, and do it. Also, he hath-a-way of copying Pictures six times as large as the originals, which he understands they have objected to do, because they couldn’t.
The public are invited to call at my room, and examine specimens of Stereoscopic Pictures and Chrystalotypes.—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block.
Advertisement ran on June 22 & 23, 1854.
1854 June 23. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 23, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 148, P. 2.
Quibbling Babbitt’s Meanness, shown up by his own deals and acknowledgments, stamped with “Borrowed Times,” and stolen talent, in view of gaining fame—
Oh! Chaff, where is thy boasted fame?
Ye winds that blow, why leave no gain?
Look at that Quibbling face,
And see the misty talent shown;
See the outside show, at Piper place
His fiery-views “copied,” yet his own.
His boasted talent, but meanly shown,
Bespeaks how cheap he’s sold.
The Youth he sent, who came alone,
His Mother’s wants to unfold;
He obtained a copy of the fire,
To take with him out of town;
And lied, by Mr. Quibble’s desire,
That he might gain Renown.
In answer to 5 by 11 Quibble, the Hathaway Brothers would say, that, if he can mind his “own business” half as well as he does his neighbor’s, he might possibly succeed in having-a-way to make the public believe that the Hathaway Brothers cannot enlarge and diminish pictures, and make good work. More Anon.
Advertisement ran from June 23 to June 27, 1854
1854 June 23. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 23, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 148, P. 2
Card. The Board of Engineers of the Worcester Fire Department, tender their sincere thanks To Messrs. Hathaway and Brothers, Daguerrean Artists, Union Block, for the gift of an elegant Daguerreotype View of the late conflagration of Merrifield’s Buildings, which was taken by them while the fire was in progress. A more perfect representation of the scene could not be conceived, and nothing could more beautifully illustrate the skill and perfection of these well known artists in their profession. E. N. Holmes, Chief Engineer.
Advertisement ran on June 23 & 24, 1854.
1854 June 26. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2.
The Fire Is Out! The Engines are still! But the thousands that witnessed the awful scene are not yet satisfied, but are rushing to Babbitt’s rooms to see a magnificent Daguerreotype View of the fire—copied from the best—and to secure one of his beautiful Pictures at an extremely low price. The largest assortment of Daguerreotype materials in the city are to found at his rooms; among them are Stereoscope cases, small cases expressly for the mail, beautiful Tortoise shell, Pearl inlaid, and Pearl—fitted with gold and silver trimmings, and Babbitt hath-a-way of selling them at extremely low prices.
Advertisement ran on June 26 & 27, 1854
1854 June 26. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2
Card.—The officers and members of the Eagle Hose Company, No. 3, tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their beautiful present of a Daguerreotype View of the late fire. H. M. Corbett, Foreman. O Bradley, Clerk.
1854 June 29. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 153, P. 2.
A Card. The members of Washington Engine Co. No. 1, tender to the Hathaway Brothers their best wishes for their kindness in presenting to them a fine picture of the late disastrous fire took a few minutes after the alarm, And we would respectfully request all those who wish for the best picture the various places afford, to call on the Hathaway Brothers, and examine their specimens, and in doing so would be sure to patronize the establishment. J, Mason, Foreman, G. K. Maynard, Clerk.
Advertisement ran on June 29 & 30, 1854,
1854 June 29. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 153, P. 2.
Card. The officers and members of the Niagara Engine Co. No. 3, would tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers for a beautiful Daguerreotype copy of the late fire in this city. C. F. Tew, Foreman. Isaac Varney, Clerk.
Advertisement ran on June 29 & 30, 1854,
1854 June 29. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152, P. 2.
The Brothers Lament
Alas! alas! Says Tom to Bill,
My heart is broke, my pulse is still;
For everywhere I hear them say,
That our friend Babbitt hath-a-way
Of making better Pictures there,
Than we both with our talent rare.
And, they say, his trade is great,
He sells them cheap, and makes first rate;
And so the customers—they flock
To Babbitt’s rooms, in Piper Block;
For in this age, the folks are wise,
And can’t be duped by flattering lies.
Alas! alas! Says Bill to Tom,
We’ve been insulted—we’re undone;
For every day I often hear,
A copy of our Picture dear,
Is to found at Piper’s Block:
Us to insult, our work to mock.
‘Tis copied on a larger scale,
For which we tried, but we did fail.
What must be done? says Brother Tom.
To frighten him—we’ll give him some.
Yes, that we will, says Brother Bill;
That I’ll engage, says Tom, in rage,
We’ll spear no pains, though we lack brains,
Our souls are lean—we must be mean,
And so we’ll write a little mite—of Poetry.
Now Tom and Bill, fret as you will,
You’ll always find, the choicest kind,
The Largest stock—at Piper’s Block,
Of cases rare, that’ll make you stare.
My goods I’ll sell, at rates that tell,
My Pictures make, my copies take,
In such a way, that all will say,
They do excel, in beauty well,
Those of the Brothers Hath-a-way.
Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 3, 1854.
1854 June 28. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152, P. 2.
Wonderful News, to propound to the public, 13 days after the great fire in Worcester—as imparted by Quibbling Bab-bit, whose profound knowledge has warranted him to say that the “Fire is out,” and “the Engines are still.”
Oh’ Quibbling man, what “magnificent” news,
To show by your knowledge and wit;
You must have slipt up in your shoes,
In trying to run for a Brick.
It’s true the fire is out, and the engines are still, but the Hathaway Brothers are proud to acknowledge the many compliments from the Worcester Fire Department, and from their many friends, who have received the “Magnificent” Daguerreotype of the fire, a taken by them while burning.
1854 June 29. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 153, P. 2.
The Brothers Reply;
And their Jubilee For The Return Of Life.
“We Still Live.”
Alas! what a pity, to see the Brothers fall,
And none to know and feel the sore lament;
What a pity that their hearts have ceased to beat;
And they no more can live to invent.
Just change the scene, and feel the public pulse,
That beats in tones of thunder loud,
For art by them, in truth displayed:
Look in their rooms, and see the daily crowd,
That throng to test the Brothers’ skill,
Which shows each day the work performed.
They need no help from the Quibbler—still
They acknowledge he’s pen’d a “magnificent” decree,
And ought ‘o receive a pension for life:
Should he suddenly leave, and climb a tree,
May his friends seek him with a drum and file.
He’s made his boast both long and loud,
And figured much to show his meanest habit;
Should he have his full desert, he must be proud
To own his truthful name—”Mr. Grabbitt.”
Let him rave and tear, let him weep and wail;
We’ve nailed our banner to the mast,
We’ve launched our boat and set our sail,
And shall defend it to the very last.
We’ve understood, and lament the truth to say,
But will cheerfully give credit to his better half,
Of writing the Lament of the Brothers Hathaway,
While he, Mr. Quibble, had not brains for the task.
Advertisement ran from June 29 To July 1, 1854.
1854 June 29. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 153, P. 2.
The officers and members of the Niagara Engine No. 3, tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their magnificent Daguerreotype of the late fire. C. F. Tew, Foreman
1854 July 1. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 1, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 155, P. 2.
Card The members of Ocean Hose Co. No. 2, tender their thanks to the Hathaway Brothers for the picture of the late fire in this city, and we would respectfully request every person or persons wishing their “likeness” or those of their friends, to have the same executed by Hathaway Brothers, Union Block, 197 Main st.
1854 July 1. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 1, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 155, P. 2.
What we consider our duty.—The Hathaway Brothers feel it a duty which they owe to the public, at all times to move along in their own even tenor and way, and always to mind their “own business.” We have no disposition to trouble our “neighbors,” but when they undertake to “tread on our toes,” we shall certainly aim to defend ourselves. If the public is satisfied that the Hathaway Brothers make “Good Work,” we will promise to keep that reputation good, and in all cases to our customers. Hathaway Brothers, Artists.
Advertisement ran from July 1 to 11, 1854.
1854 July 6. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 6. 1854, Vol. IX, No. 158, P. 2.
The offers and members of Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, tender their thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for a splendid Daguerreotype of the fire on Union street, on the 14th of last June. Abraham Babcock, Foreman. P. H. Carpenter, Clerk.
1854 July 10. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 10, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 161, P. 2.
Honesty our Aim—Truth our Safeguard.—The Hathaway Brothers, in looking back upon the past year, with all its varied scenes, are proud to acknowledge that their labors have been crowned with success, and that they have ever made it their highest aim to represent the Daguerrean Art, in its most perfect form, worthy of this noble invention; and while we revert back upon the past ten years of our experience in the Daguerrean Art, we feel that we have not been idle in calling all its noble virtues, and applying the same, to suit and please our numerous customers.
Advertisement ran from July 10 to 29, 1854.
1854 July 13. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 13, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 163, P. 2.
Card The Board of Engineers tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their splendid present of a Daguerreotype group of the full Board of Engineers, and hope that the whole community will “mark those Brothers” as Artists not to be beat, as strongly as they have marked this Board in their Picture. E. N. Holmes, Chief. Chas. Hersey, Clerk.
1854 July 13. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 13, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 164, P. 2.
The Board of Engineers of the Worcester Fire Department tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their splendid present of a Daguerreotype Group of the full Board of Engineers, and hope that this whole community will “mark those Brothers” as artists not to be beaten, as strongly as they have marked this Board in their Picture. E. N. Holmes, Chief. C. Hersey, Clerk. Worcester, July 13th 1854.
1854 July 19. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) July 19, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 169, P. 2.
I hereby give notice, that the agency which Thos. S. Hathaway has heretofore held for me, is this day revoked forever. Dr. A. W. Van Alstin. July 18th, 1854.
Advertisement ran from July 19 to September 30, 1854.
1854 September 7. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 7, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 214, P. 2.
Thomas S. Hathaway was arraigned before the Court on charges of perjury preferred against him by A. W. Van Alstin, the case grew out of the legal troubles between the parties; defendant recognized with sureties in $1000 for his appearance for examination on Tuesday September 19th at 10 o’clock A. M.
1854 September 7. The Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 7, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 212, P. 2.
Police Court. Wednesday Sept. 6. Afternoon:—Thomas Hathaway was brought up at the instance of Andrew Van Alstin, on a charge of perjury, and was held in the sum of $1,000 to appear and further answer before the Police Court, on September 19, at 10 o’clock A. M. He gave the required bond.
1854 September 20. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 20, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 225, P. 2.
Police Court…Thomas S. Hathaway has been on examination during the entire day on a charge of perjury, preferred against him by A. W. Van Alstin, the perjury is alleged to have been committed at a trial before John A. Dana in relation to a mortgage given by Van Alstin to Hathaway, he swearing that he let Van Alstin have $400 when he left for California.
1854 September 21. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 21, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 226, P. 2.
Police Court. Wednesday 20th. The examination of Thomas S. Hathaway on a charge of perjury continued from Tuesday was concluded, no defense was put in, and the defendant was bound over to the Court of Common Pleas.
1854 September 21. The Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 224, P. 2.
Police Court. September 20, 1854. Commonwealth vs, Tho. S. Hathaway.—This was a case of perjury growing out of a civil cause tried before John A. Dana Esq., in which the validity of a mortgage of personal property from Dr. A. W. Van Alstin to the defendant was brought in question, and which was material to the issue in the case.
Justice Dana testified that on or about the 22 day of Jan. 1853, in a trial of a civil suit before him, Hathaway swore that he loaned Dr. Van Alstin $400. That he borrowed $275 of the sum of A. J. Crossman, and made up the balance from his own money. P. C. Bacon Esq. and G. F. Verry Esq., were called to the same point and testified that defendant swore before Justice Dana, in substance as above repeated.
The Mortgage was produced by the District Attorney and execution of it proved by L. A. Maynard Esq., also it was proved by the same testimony that no consideration in money was given at the time of its delivery. A receipt in full for all demands executed by the defendant to Dr. Van Alstin, and dated Jan. 22, 1853, was also put into the case.
Dr. Van Alstin testified that he left Worcester for New York, Jan. 22d, 1853, that the mortgage given to H. was not for money advanced, and that H. did not loan him a cent of money as consideration or otherwise, and that he never borrowed any money of him.
Mrs. Van Alstin testified to admissions of defendant at four separate times, that he did not loan the Dr. any money, or furnish him with any means whatever.
Miss Ann P. Richardson testified to four different conversations with deft., in which he had stated the mortgage was without consideration. That he did not loan the Dr. any money previous to his leaving for Australia, and stated that he (deft.) should fix the books so the mortgage should be good against the creditors of the Dr., and show a good consideration, is any attachment should be made by them.
No evidence was introduced for defence, [sic.] and the deft. Was bound over in $1000 to appear at the next term of the Criminal Court.
1854 September 27. The National Aegis. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 27, 1854, Third Series—Vol. 17, No. 30, Whole No. 3041, P. 2.
Thos. S. Hathaway was tried, on charges of perjury, brought by A. W. Van Alsten.
1855 January 1. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 1, 1855, Vol. X, No. 1, P. 2.
First Grand Opening of the New England Daguerrean Gallery & Writing Academy, in Foster’s new and splendid Block, corner of Main and Pearl streets.
The Hathaway Brothers are happy to inform their friends and the public that they will open their new and splendid Rooms on New Year’s Day and Evening, for exhibition. We will make no further comment on said Rooms; but shall leave it with our friends and the public, to acknowledge our enterprise, and to give merit its just due.
The 2d of January, 1855, we shall open our Rooms for business. The first term in the Writing Department will commence the same evening at 7 o’clock. We shall be extremely happy to receive all our friends on New Year’s day and evening.
1855 January 24. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 24, 1855, Vol. X, No. 21, P. 2.
At the Sign of the Original Revolving Cone, & Marble Statuary. Mad and invented by the Hathaway Brothers, at the entrance of the New England Daguerrean Gallery, No. 222 Main Street, in Foster’s Building, which justly and proudly stands as an ornament and pride to the city. Those of our friends and the public generally, in want of a superior style of Daguerreotype, will please give us a call, as we will promise and guarantee to make good work—and in no case whatever shall we allow a poor picture to leave the room, when we are allowed by our customers to be the judges. Hathaway Brothers.
Advertisement ran from January 24 to February 2, 1855.
1855 January 30. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 30, 1855, Vol. V, No. 26, P. 2.
Foster’s Building…
Hathaway Brothers occupy the fourth floor as Daguerrian Rooms, and also for a Writing Academy. Their rooms are fitted up and furnished in splendid style, and are worthy a visit from all.
1855 January 31. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 31, 1855, Vol. X, No. 27, P. 2.
Union of Thought and Action gives Strength. In view of the fact that the Hathaway Brothers are now in the field, and in successful operation for the Daguerrean business, they feel happy to return their sincere thanks to their good old friends and customers who have rallied around them since their first opening in Foster’s new and splendid Building; and while we acknowledge the successful support of our numerous friends, we hope and trust still to merit a goodly share of the public favor, promising to all a superior style of Typeing, and in all cases to please and suit those who may extend their patronage to the New England Daguerrean Gallery.
At the sign of the original revolving cone.
Advertisement ran from January 31 to February 3, 1855
1855 February 2. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) February 2, 1855, Vol. X, No. 29, P. 2.
Daguerrean Gallery.—The Hathaway brothers have fitted up, the most elegant and elaborate manner, the spacious galleries in Foster’s (new) Block, Main street, as daguerrean and writing saloon, and they are now busily engaged in taking portraits, and in teaching the elegant art of penmanship,—The daguerrean saloon was fitted up under the inspection of the Hathaways, and the consequence is, that the lights are disposed in the most admirable manner, for taking pictures in the most rapid manner and in the clearest style. The draperies and furniture of the saloon are rich, tasteful, and handsomely fitted up. The proprietors have spared no expense in making their place of business as attractive and comfortable for visitors, as it is well adapted for the uses of the artist and the student. The machines used by the Brothers, are the most recent and highly improved German cameras, and their plates and cases are from the first manufacturers in New York.—The ingress to the daguerrean and writing rooms is from Main street, while the long row of windows that gives them light; is towards Pearl street. A revolving show-case, at the foot of the stairs, exhibits specimens of Messrs. Hathaways’ skill as artists, while framed specimens show their skill as penmen. Call and see them.
1855 March 8. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 8, 1855, Vol. X, No. 58, P. 2.
“We Have It”—something entirely new to the Citizens of Worcester and vicinity. Ambrotype and Mezzographic Pictures on Glass and Paper.
The Hathaway Brothers have ever been proud to acknowledge the unexampled success which has attended their every effort and enterprise hitherto as Daguerrean Artists, in the city of Worcester, and feel a sense of gratitude for the liberal cooperation and encouragement of our patrons. These considerations have induced us to introduce one of the most attractive and beautiful arts ever invented or propounded to the world. Mr. J. A. Cutting, of Boston its noble inventor, has the Ambrotype patented in the ?United States, Great Britain, and France; and the Hathaway Brothers & Co. Have bought the exclusive right for making said Ambrotype in the city of Worcester, being the third room opened in the world for working this process.
Mr. Cutting is also the inventor of the Mezzographic process, which is an improvement on the Crystalotype—taking the picture from life, instead of copying from a Daguerreotype, and in less time. The Hathaway Brothers and Co. Have the exclusive right for Worcester, in making said Mezzographic Pictures.
Call and examine the Ambrotype, &c. We shall be in readiness to make ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Mezzographic Pictures, at all times after next Monday.
1855 March 10. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 10, 1855, Vol. V, No. 60, P. 2.
Ambrotypes. The fact is becoming generally known, that the Hathaway Brothers are now making this new and beautiful style of Pictures which in point of durability, richness of tone and brilliancy is acknowledged to be far superior to the Daguerreotype. These pictures are made upon the best plate glass which becomes a positive picture, and may be seen in any light. The merits of these pictures we shall give in full detail as we progress in this beautiful art. There are many advantages in this process of making Pictures, which is both pleasing and satisfactory to the operator and sitter as the time required for making the picture is at all times two-thirds less than in Daguerreotyping.
Be it remembered that we hold the exclusive right for Worcester, and the Ambrotype can not be obtained in no other establishment in this city. Call and examine specimens. Hathaway Brothers, Ambrotypers, No. 222 Main street, corner of Pearl, Foster’s Building.
Advertisement ran from March 10 to 30, 1855.
1855 March 12. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 12, 1855, Vol. X, No. 61, P. 2.
Ambrotypes.—The Hathaway Brothers would respectfully inform their numerous friends and customers in Worcester and vicinity, that they are now making this entirely new and beautiful style of pictures, which, in point of beauty, richness of tone. And durability, are acknowledged to be far superior to the Daguerreotype.—These pictures are made upon the best plate glass, and are not reversed, as in the Daguerrean process,—but are positive pictures, showing the object or person true to nature. These pictures can be put up so as to show a negative and positive Ambrotype. Be it remembered, that the Hathaway Brothers have the exclusive right for the Ambrotype process, in the city of Worcester; and they cannot be obtained at any other establishment in this city.
Call and examine the Ambrotype Pictures. Hathaway Brothers, Ambrotypers.
Advertisement ran from March 12 to 27, 1855.
1855 March 28. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 28, 1855, Vol. X, No. 75, P. 2.
The Ambrotype Art—As Patented By Mr. Jas. A. Cutting, of Boston, July 4th and 11th, 1854.
The Hathaway Brothers, in justice to themselves and friends, would respectfully inform a certain portion of the citizens of Worcester, including a number of the Daguerrean Artist who are so much interested as to impart an uncertain amount of knowledge, as regards the Ambrotype Art, as it now stands patented in the United States, Great Britain, and France. We would therefor respectfully inform the Daguerrean Artist of Worcester, as also their friends, that we have bought the exclusive right for making this new and beautiful style of Pictures, in the city of Worcester. We have sent our Deeds to Washington, and had them recorded; and if there was no Patent, as has been reported, we certainly could not have had our Deeds put upon record. Silence, then, would be wisdom to such individuals as wish to impart information before they have the facts.
In view of the fact that “We Still Live” to enjoy the privilege of Holding the Reins, we feel disposed to drive carefully and thoughtfully over the road which leads to true merit, fame, and honesty of purpose. And while we reflect upon the various scenes of the past year, we have reasons to be thankful that our good old friends have rallied around us since our first opening in Foster’s Building, No. 222 Main street, corner of Pearl. And while we are serving the public, we shall ever make it our highest aim to suit and please our customers. Hathaway Brothers, Ambrotypers.
1855 March 30. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) march 30, 1855, Vol. X, No. 77, P. 2.
Strange to think of, much more to behold; nevertheless it is true. Read, Listen, and Behold, oh, friends of Humanity! A truthful and correct ambrotype picture of the White Slave, Ida May, may be seen at the rooms of the Hathaway Brothers. The beautiful and interesting little girl, who has, through the instrumentality of the Hon. Chas. Sumner, obtained her emancipation from American Slavery, also, the picture of the world renowned P. T. Barnum, the prince of showmen, who has been regarded by multitudes as a strange mortal of wonderful energy and enterprise, as everything he touches turns to gold. The ambrotype art he pronounces as beautiful, and far superior to the Daguerreotype. These pictures can be obtained only at the Ambrotype establishment of the Hathaway Brothers, Foster’s Building.
Advertisement ran from March 30 to April 13, 1855.
1855 March 31. The Daily Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 31, 1855, Vol. V, No. 78, P. 2.
Notice. Mortal attend! and listen Oh friends of Humanity! A truthful and correct Ambrotype picture of the White Slave, Ida May, the beautiful and interesting little girl, who has, through the instrumentality of Hon. Charles Sumner, obtained her emancipation from American Slavery. This picture, as taken by the Hathaway Brothers, may be seen at their rooms; also, the picture of the world-renowned P. T. Barnum, the Prince of Showmen, who has been regarded by many as a strange something, of wonderful energy and enterprise, as everything he touches turns to gold—as regards his knowledge of humbug, which for the sake of notoriety he assumed and which has been sounded and echoed by the Press throughout the Land—nevertheless he pronounces the Ambrotype Pictures as beautiful, and far superior to the Daguerreotype—taking one of himself, put up in transparency to exhibit in the American Museum. These pictures can be obtained only at the Ambrotype establishment of the Hathaway Brothers, No. 222 Main street, Foster’s Building.
Advertisement ran from March 31 to August 6, 1855.
1855 April 3. Worcester Daily Journal. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) April 3, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 174, P. 2.
The Last Struggle.—
Oh, “blistered man!” why stoop so low
To “gasp” for “breath”?
You’ll find full soon, ‘mid grie´ and woe,
Your honor’d Art in “death.”
“All is well.” Let him spend his last hours, at least, in modest reflection,” so when he has the evidence of returning “life,” that he may use “decent language.”
Let him complain that feels the mortal “blow,”
And in sad legends write his utter woe—
With Satire pour forth, in Vengeance loud,
His meanest thoughts—not just, or proud.
And yet, for all of this, he receives his full and just reward, viz: to know that “Ambrotypes are all the go.”
Oh, Mortal! Mark well what meaning this.
Some think to hit, and yet they miss;
First learn to creep, and then to go;
For want of knowledge, their overthrow.
For lack of draft the fire goes out—
‘Tis this some write, speak, and spout.
Few things are gained without some suit—
The tree at first will bear no fruit.
He that plucks a nettle for a rose,
Or minds another’s business, not his own,
Is sure to find, where’er he goes,
‘Tis better to live, and envy none.
Hathaway Brothers, No. 222, Main street, Foster’s Building.
Advertisement ran from April 3 to 6, 1855.
1855 April 3. Worcester Daily Journal. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) April 3, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 174, P. 2.
Notice of Particular Importance.—Pass not judgement till you have seen and examined for yourselves.
The Hathaway Brothers having no disposition to deceive or to humbug the public as regards the Ambrotype process of making pictures upon glass, would respectfully inform the friends of all the daguerrean artists in Worcester and vicinity to call and examine for themselves, and not pin their faith and belief upon the judgement of others, who know nothing of the art—”except that it conflicts with their interest.” What we know about this matter they would like to know. Furthermore, we will cheerfully explain to all, so far as will be consistent, the method of making these pictures; and if they are not convinced of their superiority over the daguerreotype, we are perfectly willing to make the daguerreotype, or let them go to those few suffering artists who are so evidently troubled.
Advertisement ran from April 3 to 19, 1855.
1855 April 20. Worcester Daily Journal. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) April 20, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 188, P. 2.
Hathaway Brothers & Co., Artist in Patent Ambrotype Pictures—On Glass And Paper—Foster’s Building, 222 Main Street.
Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 7, 1855.
1855 May 8. Worcester Daily Journal. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) May 8, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 203, P. 2.
Come at Last.—The Hathaway Brothers & Co. would respectfully inform their numerous friends and customers, that having been deprived of water for the past two months, on the account of freezing, and which is now freely running into our establishment, we are now prepared to work with facility and success. The Ambrotype art is fast gaining ground. We are now making fine, superior tone Pictures.
Please call and examine specimens.
Advertisement ran from May 8 to 16, 1855.
1855 May 16. Worcester Daily Journal. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) May 16, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 209, P. 2.
“Justice Slow but Sure.”—”It is by their fruits that ye shall know them.”
Ever though in the right, yet silence as generally viewed would not make it known to the world.—And now that we are in the right,” and hold an “Exclusive Right” for making the beautiful Ambrotype Picture in the city of Worcester, we now propose to make known in full detail the true merits of this beautiful art—“not by using vain words, but by making for all pictures that are pictures—as every one must and will acknowledge, by examining the specimens which are on exhibition at the entrance of the Ambrotype Establishment of the Hathaway Brothers & Co., No. 222 Main, Corner of Pearl -st. Foster’s Building.
Advertisement ran from May 16 to 26, 1855.
1855 May 21. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) May 21, 1855, Vol. X, No. 120, P. 2.
What we claim is Justice!—Respect to the enterprise and merit of those who may and have introduced to the public that which may and will be a benefit to its citizens. No good citizen should ever pass judgement as to merit or demerit of a new invention, until a thorough investigation has been given, whereby he can arrive at a proper and manly judgement. And as the subscribers have been to the expense in these “moneyed times,” to the outlay of some eight hundred dollars, to introduce the new and beautiful invention of making the Ambrotype Picture on glass—we feel that it would be but justice to ourselves and friends, to have the public generally give a careful examination of said art.
N. B.—We are now making magnificent Ambrotypes, as all must acknowledge by examining specimens at the door. We warrant all pictures to stand, as they are seated with a substance which is not soluble in water. my 17. Hathaway Bros. & Co.
Advertisement ran from May 21 to August 3, 1855.
1855 October 6. Worcester Transcript. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 6, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 228, Whole No. 1411, P. 3.
A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage. Hathaway Brothers
L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Eezograph [sic.] or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art. Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes. The public are invited to call and examine for themselves. B. Ledoyt, J. R. Hodges
Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 3, 1855.
1855 October 6. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 6, 1855, Vol. X, No. 238, P. 3.
A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs. Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage. Hathaway Brothers
L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art. Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes. The public are invited to call and examine for themselves. B. Ledoyt, J. R. Hodges
Advertisement ran from October 6, 1855 to January 12, 1856.
1855 November 7. The Massachusetts Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) November 7, 1855, Vol. LXXXIV, No. 45, Whole No. 4369, P. 3.
A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage. Hathaway Brothers
L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art. Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes. The public are invited to call and examine for themselves. B. Ledoyt, J. R. Hodges
1859 April 14. Yates County Chronicle. (Pen Yan, New York.) April 14, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 15, Whole No. 841, P. 3.
Superior Photographs.—Mr. J. M. Letts, late of Dundee, now of Elmira, was in town on Monday, and proposes to visit this place every few days for the purpose of taking negatives for Photographs. The specimens exhibited by Mr. Letts are very superior, He is an Artist of the highest merit. Orders left at any of the Galleries in town will be promptly attended to. See advertisement.
1859 April 14. Yates County Chronicle. (Pen Yan, New York.) April 14, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 15, Whole No. 841, P. 3.
Photographs! Life Size!—Life Color! Mr. J. M. Letts, of the Elmira firm of Hathaway & Letts, will visit Penn Yan every few days for the purpose of taking Negatives For Photographs to be finished in Elmira. They will be taken from the smallest dimension up to life size. They will also be handsomely and naturally colored, so as to present all the elegance and expression of a first class Oil Painting.—These Pictures are the most popular Photographs ever taken.
Orders left at any of the Daguerrean Rooms in Penn Yan will be promptly attended to. The Elmira Office of Hathaway & Letts is in the Nicholas Building, No. 22 Lake street. Penn Yan, April 12, 1859.
Advertisement ran from April 14 to 28, 1859.
1859 May 5. Yates County Chronicle. (Pen Yan, New York.) May 5, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 18, Whole No. 844, P. 3.
Photographs.—Mr. J. M. Letts gives notice by a new advertisement of his next occasion for visiting Penn Yan to take large sized Photographs. These Pictures are very fine.
1859 May 5. Yates County Chronicle. (Pen Yan, New York.) May 5, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 18, Whole No. 844, P. 3.
Photographs! Life Size!—Life Color! Mr. J. M. Letts, of the Elmira firm of Hathaway & Letts, will visit Penn Yan every few days for the purpose of taking Negatives For Photographs to be finished in Elmira. They will be taken from the smallest dimension up to life size. They will also be handsomely and naturally colored, so as to present all the elegance and expression of a first class Oil Painting.—These Pictures are the most popular Photographs ever taken.
Daguerreotypes of Deceased Persons Or Others, Can Be Copied And Enlarged To Any Size And Colored In Oil.—Pastel Or Plain.
Orders may be left at Burns’ Bookstore or Mrs. Lansing’s Gallery, Penn Yan or Wheeler’s Gallery, Dundee. In sending Daguerreotypes, be particular in describing the Color of Hail, Eyes, Complexion, &c. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in every case. Hathaway & Letts.
Advertisement ran from May 5 to December 29, 1859.
1860 January 7. Elmira Advertiser and Chemung County Republican. (Elmira, New York.) January 7, 1860, Vol. 6, No. 15, P. 8.
Emporium Of Art, Photographs! Photographs! Hathaway & Letts would respectfully announce to the citizens of Elmira and vicinity, that they have formed a partnership in the Photographic Business and are prepared to furnish Photographs in all the various styles of the art, from the smallest miniatures to Cabinet or Life Size, Either Plain, Colored in Oil or India Ink.
Those having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends can have them copied and enlarged to life size in the most faithful manner. We also continue to make the Patent Ambrotype, Melainotype, &c., in a style unequalled by few and surpassed by none. Having just received a large stock of Cases, Frames passepartout, &c., we can suit all taste, even the most fastidious, we would respectfully invite all interested to call and examine specimens and stock, and we [ ? ]
T. S. Hathaway, James L. Letts, Portrait and Scenic Artists, St. Nicholas Building, No. 22 Lake St., Elmira.
1861 May 4. Elmira Weekly Advertiser and Chemung County Republican. (Elmira, New York.) May 4, 1861, Vol. 7, No. 32, P. 3.
A. P. Hart, Photographist, (Successor to T. S. Hathaway.) No. 22 Lake-St. Elmira, N. Y.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 