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Howland, W. F.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1857-1859       Merchant Street Over the Office of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1857 May 28.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. I, No. 20, P. 2.

New Ambrotype Gallery.  The undersigned would respectfully announce to the inhabitants ofHonolulu and the public generally, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Benson, over the Printing Office of the Commercial Advertiser, where he in now prepared to take Pictures On Glass And Paper, Known as the Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs.

Having recently arrived from the United States, with good instruments and a new and extensive assortment of stock, he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to those who favor him with their patronage.

N. B.  Pictures put up in a Variety Of Styles, to suit customers.

Rooms open from 9 A. M. to 12 P. M., and from 1 to 4 P. M.  W. F. Howland.

Advertisement ran from May 28, 1857 to June 24, 1858.

1857 October 15.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 15, 1857, Vol. II, No. 16, Whole No. 68, P. 2.

Ambrotype Gallery.—No [more] appropriate present can be sent home to one’s friends than a good likeness.  How relatives and friends will crowd around the envied possessor, to get a glimpse of the well-remembered features, and, with Cowper, when gazing on his mother’s picture, exclaim:

“Blest be the [art] that can immortalize,

The art that flatters Time’s tyrannic claim

To quench.”

Mr. F. W. Howland, over the Commercial office, invariably makes good pictures, and his charges are reasonable.

Mr. Strangenwald, too, has returned from Kauai, and is ready to execute any orders.  In his advertisement to-day we notice that he has an improvement in pictures, which is worth examining.

1858 April 8.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. II, No. 41, Whole No. 93, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—No better evidence of the perfection the art of ambrotyping has attained can be Seen anywhere within our knowledge than at the rooms of Mr. Howland, next building to the Post Office.  His specimens are perfect gems, taken at short notice and in all kinds of weather.

His charges are sufficiently moderate to allow all who wish to avail themselves of his services to Give him a call.

1858 April 24.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 24, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 4.

Now I suppose, dear readers, that you would like very much were I to give you a daguerreotype of these Misses and Misters. You can get them at Stangenwald’s or Howland’s…

1858 July 8.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  July 8, 1858, Vol. III, No. 2, Whole No. 106, P. 2.

Vandyke.—Mr. Howland succeeded yesterday afternoon in taking a fine daguerreotype of the racehorse Vandyke, now considered the champion of the Hawaiian turf.  Mr. Spencer intends sending an ambrotype copy to the London Illustrated News, with an account of the race. By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Vandyke challenges the field, to run on the next holiday, July 31st, for any amount from one to five thousand dollars.  Boston backers are good pluck, and say he will be on hand again.

1858 October 7.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. III, No. 15, Whole No. 119, P. 3.

Howland’s Ambrotype Gallery.  The Undersigned would call the Attention of his Friends and the Public to his Rooms, over the “Pacific Commercial Advertiser,” Printing Office, (next to the Post Office) where he is taking Pictures which, for elegance of style and softness of tone, cannot be excelled.

Being in constant receipt of New Stock, Chemicals, &c., he is prepared to take Pictures with all the latest improvements.

Pictures taken on Glass, Paper, Patent Leather, India Rubber, &c., and warranted to give entire Satisfaction.

N. B.—The Public are invited to call and examine specimens.  W. F. Howland, Artist.

Advertisement ran from October 7, 1858 to December 29, 1859.

1861 April 13.  Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 13, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  We learn that the Gallery in King street, near Fort, so long and favorably known as Mr. Stangenwald’s Gallery, and lately owned by Mr. Fr. Bindt, has been purchased by E. D. Durand, the well known Calligraphist and Draughtsman. And will shortly be re-opened; the announced departure of Mr. Howland, and the closing of his Gallery in Merchant street, making the re-opening of this the more desirable; and we bespeak beforehand the attention and good will of the public to Mr. Durand’s enterprise.  We understand the photographing will be one of the branches of the art, to which Mr. Durand will devote his attention.

Goodfellow, Stephen

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                Merchant Street Corner Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1853 March 26.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  March 26, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  We are happy to announce the arrival in Honolulu, of Messrs.

Stangenwald & Goodfellow, Daguerreotypist, who have opened their rooms in the building

adjoining the Brick Shoe Store of J. H. Wood, where they are now prepared to take miniatures in

the first style of the art.

We have examined numerous specimens of their work, both landscapes and miniatures, and can

recommend them as well taken and highly finished.

See their advertisement in another column, for particulars.

1853 March 26.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  March 26, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures!  For a short only!!!  Strangenwald & Goodfellow, late of California,

on their way to Australia, beg leave to inform the citizens of Honolulu and vicinity, that they

have established a Daguerrian Gallery on Merchant street, corner of Fort street, in the house

adjoining the Brick Shoe Store of J. H. Wood, where they will be happy to wait upon those who

will please to favor them with a call.  Having fitted up at a considerable expense, a powerful

Skylight, combined with strong side Lights, and being possessed of all the latest improvements

in the art, they feel confident of furnishing perfect and satisfactory pictures.  Miniatures put up in

every style, and taken equally well in any weather, clouds being sometimes preferable to a clear

sky, except for children.

Paintings and Daguerreotypes copied, and correct views of gentlemen’s residences, vessels,

machinery, parts of the city, &c., &c. taken Without Reversing.  Charges moderate, and lower

than ever attempted heretofore in Honolulu.  Please call at the “Daguerrean Gallery,” where the

public are also invited to examine a handsome collection of views taken on the western coast of

America and the Sandwich Is.  Honolulu, March 25, 1853.

Advertisement ran from March 26 to April 30, 1853.

1853 April 2.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 2, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 47, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Pictures.  Having gotten their apparatus into good working order, accustomed to the light, &c., Messrs. Stangenwald And Goodfellow are prepared to take pictures in a superior manner.  We have seen additional specimens of their work taken, and can recommend them as fine productions of the art.  Give them a call, as their stay in town will not be protracted.

1853 April 9.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 9, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 48, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes by Mail.  It may not be generally known that Daguerreotypes are now sent through the mails.  Every mail from the U. S. brings more or less, and the last mail sent by the Zoe, took a number of likenesses, executed by Messrs. Stangenwald & Goodfellow, now in this place.  The postage varies according to the weight of the picture, from $1 to $2, which includes the Hawaiian and U. S. postage.

1853 April 30.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 51, P. 3.

Daguerrian Gallery.—The co-partnership heretofore, existing under the firm of Stangenwald and Goodfellow, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  All persons having claims against said concern, are requested to present their bills for immediate payment, and all those indebted to the same will please call and settle their accounts without delay.  Hugo Stangenwald, S. Goodfellow.

The undersigned intends to leave this kingdom immediately.  S. Goodfellow.

Froebe, Throdore W.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1858-1859       King Street, corner Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Honolulu Ambrotype And Daguerrean Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends and the public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Honolulu Daguerreian And Ambrotype Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends And the Public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 9.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 23, P. 2.

Photographs.  Slowly but surely the various developments of science and art come singly or in groups and take up their abode in our island home, bringing with them memories of happier days or prospects of a brighter future.  Among the many which we might mention, there certainly is none which recommends itself so strongly to the imagination and desire of the casual traveler as well as the permanent resident, as does the Daguerrean art through all its various developments and improvements, the very latest of which is Photography, combining with beauty and precision of execution of execution a durability which other branches of the art have failed to attain.  We learn that Mr. T. Froebe (successor to Mr. H. Stangenwald) is now prepared to execute Photograph likenesses on either paper or leather in a style that will compete with the best from any where else.  His Rooms are in King street, third door, up stairs, from the corner of Fort street, where Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs can be procured at any time of the day.

1859 April 30.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 52, P. 2.

Don’t miss the Opportunity Of securing a photograph picture of the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the Odd Fellows’ Hall which can be had from Mr. Froebe at his Daguerrean rooms in King Street.  The picture is perfect in an artistic view, and represents the scene just after the commencement of the address by Mr. Durham; a most favorable opportunity, while every body was quite, in rapt attention on the speaker.  We understand that copies of Mr. Froebe’s photographs will be forwarded to the “Illustrated London News’ and the Leipsig Illustrirte Zeitung.”  In connection with this subject we would simply give utterance to what seems to be a general conviction, that the portraits of their Majesties the King and Queen, now to be seen at Mr. Froebe’s rooms, are most splendid specimens of the art which no one that visits the rooms should fail to enquire for.  We learn that the price for photograph copies of the portraits of their Majesties is $3 each, or $5 for both.

1859 June 4.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  June 4, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per BK Yankee, for San Francisco, May 30–…Theo W. Froebe,…

Bindt, F.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1859 August 4.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  August 4, 1859, Vol. I1,

No. 5, Whole No. 162, P. 1.

Honolulu Ambrotype  & Daguerrean Gallery!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs taken in the finest perfection of the Art.  F. Bindt.

Advertisement ran from August 4 to December 29, 1859.

1861 April 13.  Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 13, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  We learn that the Gallery in King street, near Fort, so long and favorably known as Mr. Stangenwald’s Gallery, and lately owned by Mr. Fr. Bindt, has been purchased by E. D. Durand, the well known Calligraphist and Draughtsman. And will shortly be re-opened; the announced departure of Mr. Howland, and the closing of his Gallery in Merchant street, making the re-opening of this the more desirable; and we bespeak beforehand the attention and good will of the public to Mr. Durand’s enterprise.  We understand the photographing will be one of the branches of the art, to which Mr. Durand will devote his attention.

Benson, William

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856-1857       Merchant Street Over the Office of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1856 April 5.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 5, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 48, P. 3.

To the Citizens on Honolulu.  This is to inform the citizens Honolulu, that Mr. Benson, will continue the Daguerrean Art on Rose Lane, after April 14th, 1856.

We would return our sincere thanks to our patrons, and recommend Mr. B., as worthy of their patronage.  B. Jay Antrim, & co.

Advertisement ran on April 5 & 12, 1856.

1856 June 28.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  June 28, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 8, P. 3.

W. Benson’s Polynesian Daguerrean Gallery, Merchant Street, Over the Office of the “Pacific Commercial Advertiser.” Pictures Taken In Any Weather.

Advertisement ran from June 28, 1856 to January 31, 1857.

1856 July 2.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  July 2, 1856, Vol 1. No. 1, P. 1.

W. Benson’s, Polynesian Daguerrean Rooms.  Merchant Street, Over The Office of the “Pacific Commercial Advertiser.”  Thankful for the liberal patronage he has hitherto enjoyed, Mr. B. would solicit the attention of the public to his new gallery where he will take pictures at all hours of the day, and in any weather.  July 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from July 2, 1856 to March 19, 1857.

1856 November 13.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  November 13, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 20, P. 2.

Artistic.—The specimens of portraits painting which our friend Burgess has recently executed, are sufficient of themselves to recommend him to those who may require his services.  The portraits of the King and Queen which hang at the post-office door, though only copied from daguerreotypes and not perfect, bear a close resemblance to the originals, and show that the artists possesses the elements of success and good taste.  Strangers in town, as well as residents, who desire to secure portraits to send to their friends at home, will find it worth their while to call on Mr. Burgess, over to post-office, on Mr. Benson, Daguerrean Artist, over the Commercial printing rooms, or on Mr. Stangenwald, Ambrotype and Daguerreotypist, King street; either of whom, we guarantee, will give satisfaction in whatever they undertake.

1857 May 28.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. I, No. 20, P. 2.

New Ambrotype Gallery.  The undersigned would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Honolulu and the public generally, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Benson, over the Printing Office of the Commercial Advertiser, where he in now prepared to take Pictures On Glass And Paper, Known as the Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs. Having recently arrived from the United States, with good instruments and a new and extensive assortment of stock, he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to those who favor him with their patronage.

N. B.  Pictures put up in a Variety Of Styles, to suit customers.

Rooms open from 9 A. M. to 12 P. M., and from 1 to 4 P. M.  W. F. Howland.

Advertisement ran from May 28, 1857 to June 24, 1858.

1858 January 30.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  January 30, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 39, P. 8.

Passengers.  Per St. Mary’s, for San Francisco [January 26] .—…W. Benson & Wife.

S. H. Williams & Co.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1848                Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

S. H. Williams & Co. were recorded in two advertisements in the Polynesian (Honolulu, Hawaii).  The first appeared on March 18, 1848.  Flour, Hides, &c.  For Sale by S. H. Williams & Co. 300 barrels superior Columbia River Flour; 2000 Sandwich Island hides; 25 superior Sea Otter Skins; 67 Rolls 40 yards each 4×4 China Matting.

The second appeared on July 1, 1848.  For Sale A Daguerreotype apparatus, with chemicals complete.  Apply to S. H. Williams & Co.

S. H. Williams & Co. is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It appears from the first advertisement the Williams was a purveyor ad not a daguerreotypist.

Augustus Le Plongeon

Calotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Augustus Le Plongeon was recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 7 to June 4 in The Polynesian (Honolulu, Hawaii).  Miniatures and Views on Paper, by the Calotype process.  Augustus Le Plongeon, pupil of the celebrated Artist, William Collie, of England, begs to inform the citizens of Honolulu and vicinity, that he is prepared to take miniatures and views by this new process.  Such miniatures or views can be sent to any part of the world by letter, without injuring.

Mr. Le Plongeon can be found at his residence from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M., at the house lately occupied by Capt. Newell.

Instructions given in the art.  Reference to Mr. A. P. Everett.

Augustus Le Plongeon is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Honolulu, Hawaii. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list him in San Francisco, California between 1854-1861.

Herman Husband

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Rooms corner Fort and Merchant Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Herman Husband was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Polynesian  Honolulu, Hawaii.  The Advertisement ran from January 3 to 24, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—The Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Honolulu that he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in the perfection of the art, at reduced prices.  He is also prepared to take likenesses of houses &c. correctly without reversing. Room corner of Fort and Merchant St.  Herman Husband.

The announcement appeared on April 10, 1852.  List No. 18, of Passports granted; published pursuant to section 5, page 126 of the new statutes…

Herman Husband 28,…

Countries of which the foregoing parties are natives:—

England                       9

Portugal                      1

Poland                         1

Prussia                         1

American                    11

Norway                       1

Germany                     2

Cape de Verd Is.         1

Total 27—one gratis.  R. C. Wyllie.  Foreign Office, April 1, 1852.

Herman Husband is not recorded in other photographic directories. 

Henry L. Chase

Photographs, ,

1859                Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Henry L. Chase was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on June 30, 1859 in The Pacific Advertiser (Honolulu, Hawaii).   “There Is Always Two Sides of a Story.”  But For All That The Undersigned Is Prepared To Go To Any Part Of The Islands An Take Photographic Views Or Portraits, In First Class Style, to Order, At reasonable prices.

Terms:  Cash or Draft on Honolulu at the time the Negatives are taken.  Orders promptly attended to.  H. L. Chase.  feb22.

Henry L. Chase is recorded as being active in Honolulu in 1862 in Na Pa‘I Ki‘I The Photographers in the Hawaiian Islands 1845-1900.   

Benajah Jay Antrim

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855-1856       Rose Lane, East side of King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Benajah Jay Antrim was recorded in two announcement and three advertisements in The Polynesian (Honolulu, Hawaii).  The first announcement appeared on March 10, 1855. 

Passengers.  By the Francis Palmer, from S. F.—B. J. Antrim.

The first advertisement ran from May 5, 1855 to May 3, 1856.  B. Jay Antrim, Daguerrean Artist, Located on Rose Lane, east side of King street, opposite the Bethel, Honolulu.

Pictures taken in every variety of the art, by the latest improved methods. 

The second announcement appeared on August 4, 1855.  The Honolulu Sailor’s Home.  Laying the Corner Stone.  The 31st of July, our Restoration Day was selected as a time appropriate for laying the Corner Stone of the Sailor’s Home.  We saw it all from our own window; it is not often the “makings” of news come so near to the newspaper office.  It was quite pretty looking down upon the well dressed crowd of people in carriages, on horseback and on foot…

Mr. Antrim took from one of our windows a daguerreotype picture of the scene at the moment the stone was being laid.    

The second advertisement ran from November 17, 1855 to February 16, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Prices Reduced at the Excelsior Gallery, located on Rose Lane, east side of King-street, opposite the Bethel Church.

Thankful for past favors, the undersigned takes this method of soliciting for a limited time, the patronage of the citizens and visitors of Honolulu, assuring them that strict application has been made to every new feature of the Art, calculated to finish first-class Portraits, Miniatures, and Views for all who may desire them, by the latest and most satisfactory mode of operating in the United States.  Gallery open from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M.  Cloudy weather no detriment.

Call and examine the specimens of Rose Lane Gallery.  B. J. Antrim.

The third advertisement ran on April 5 & 12, 1856.  To the Citizens on Honolulu.  This is to inform the citizens Honolulu, that Mr. Benson, will continue the Daguerrean Art on Rose Lane, after April 14th, 1856.

We would return our sincere thanks to our patrons, and recommend Mr. B., as worthy of their patronage.  B. Jay Antrim, & co.

Benajah Jay Antrim is recorded in other photographic directories.