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McDougall, John Alexander

October 18, 2026Photographs, Portrait PainterArtist, Charles R. Brewster, John Alexander McDougall, John Plumbe Jr., Landscape Painter, New York City, Newark New Jersey, Photographer, Photographic Colorist, Portrait Painterpioneeramericanphotographers

1847-1851 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856. 274 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.[1]

1857 192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1857-1862 238 Broad Street, next to Canal Bridge, Newark, New Jersey.

1869. 793 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1

1870-1872. 769 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.¹

1874. 744 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.¹

N. D. The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860. (New Haven, Connecticut and London, England.) 1957, P. 412.

McDougall, John Alexander (1810/11-1894).[2] Miniaturist and portrait painter. A native of Livingston (N. J.), he spent most of his career in Newark (N. J.). He visited New Orleans in 1839, and at other times he practiced his art in Charleston (S. C.) and Saratoga Springs (N. Y.). During the 1840’s and 1850’s he also had a studio in NYC and exhibited at the National Academy, the American Art Union, the American Institute (winning the first prize for miniatures in 1845, 1847 and 1848), and the Artists’ Fund Society of Philadelphia.

New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) Published by Thomas Longworth 1840-1841; T. Longworth & Son 1842; John Doggett 1843-1850; Doggett & Rode 1851; John Fowler Trow 1852-1856+.

1840. Not Listed.

1841. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1842. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1843. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1844. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1845. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 386 Broadway.

1846. McDougall, John A. not listed.

1847. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1848. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1849. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1850. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1851. McDougall, John A. not listed.

1852. McDougall, John A. not listed.

1853. McDougall, John A. not listed.

1854. McDougall, John A., paint, 205 Broadway—H-Newark.

1855. McDougall, John A., artist, 359 Broadway—H-Newark.

1856. McDougall, John A., not listed.

Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers.

1847. 31 Market St., Newark. (Portrait & Miniature Painter.)

1856. 274 Broad Street, Newark. (Photographic Coloring.)

1869. 793 Broad St., Newark. (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)

1870-1872. 769 Broad St., Newark. (Painter & Photographer.)

1874. 744 Broad St., Newark. (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)

1848 October 28. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) October 28, 1848, Vol. 17, No. 248, P. 2.

Premiums To Jerseymen—We select from the long list of premiums at the XXIst. Fair the the American Institute, the following awards to Jerseymen; Exclusive to the agricultural and horticultural departments, which are not yet published…

Silver Medals…

John A. McDougal, residence at Newark (Room 251 Broadway, New York) best miniatures.

1849 October 4. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1849, Whole No. 5598, P. 3.

Miniatures.—Mr. J. A. McDougal, Artist, Has returned to his studio, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray street, over Tenney’s, in Plumbe’s. Mr. McD. Is enabled by a process peculiar to himself, to copy Daguerreotypes, no matter how dim or faded, and give the expression as well as if from life.

Advertisement was recorded sixteen times between October 4 and November 23, 1849.

1857 January 13. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.) The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes.

The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere. Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist. Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.

For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.

Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry. No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed. C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.

1857 January 30. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Card To The Public. Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.

“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street. C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.

1857 February 10. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The Judson Gallery.—Seeing it announced by parties that I am associated with various Photographic and Ambrotype Galleries in this city, and feeling that this a constant embarrassment to myself, as well as leading the public to believe that I am not really connected with any. I have found it necessary to make an arrangement with one of these establishments. Desirous to form one that would give the joint pictures an artistic value. I have selected the best Operator in the city in A. Judson, No. 238 Broad st., one door above the Canal, whom I have also long considered the best Ambrotypist in the United States.

Having for a long term of years been conversant with the higher branches of the art, and constantly making it a study, my partnership with this establishment will add to the merit of the truly elegant pictures which Mr. Judson produces, and will, I feel confident, secure to this Gallery the favor of the public. John McDougall.

Advertisement ran from February 10 June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The undersigned would hereby give notice that he has sold out his interest in the Ambrotype, Photograph and Daguerreotype Gallery of A. Judson & Co. to John McDougall, whose high merit as an artist will add to the otherwise just claims of the Gallery to public favor. E. D. Stilson.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

We desire the public to understand that we are prepared at The Judson Gallery, No. 238 Broad St. to furnish Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in the highest style of the art.

Mr. McDougall colors Photographs in Oil, Pastelle and Water, of all sizes and every method; and copies Daguerreotypes or Paintings of deceased persons, guaranteeing a complete picture. His skill in Likeness Painting is too well appreciated by the residents of this city to need a reference.

A. Judson. J. McDougal. A. Judson & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 May 22. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) May 22, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 121, P. 3.

An Attractive Exhibition For A Few Days At The Judson Gallery, One door North of the Canal. Where several fine Photographs, painted by McDougall, may be seen. Call before they are taken home by their owners. Likenesses warranted and all work done in the highest style of the Art.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to September 11, 1857.

1857 December 24. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) December 24, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 304, P. 2.

Holiday Presents…

Daguerreotyper, &c. Hopper & Freeman, 826 Broad; Brewster, 192 Broad; McDougall & Judson, next to Canal Bridge; and W. Henry Rolf, 354 Broad, will be prepared during the holidays to carry on their usual business of admirably counterfeiting—faces.

1862 February 11. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 11, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 34, P. 2.

A handsome photograph of S. B. Brittan, Jr., formerly of this city, killed at the battle at Fort Henry, is on exhibition at Judson and McDougall’s, just above the Canal, and attracts much attention. He was a young man of attractive appearance.

1869 September 28. The Sentinel Of Freedom. (Newark, New Jersey.) September 28, 1869, Vol. LXXIII, No. 39, Whole No. 3747, P. 3.

Closing of the State Fair…

The Premiums…

Music and Arts…

J. A. McDougal, Newark, 1st premium for photographs in oil, water colors and photographs of animals;…

1894 July 30. The Evening World. (New York, New York.) July 30, 1894, Vol. 35, P. 5.

John A. M’Dougall Dead. Celebrated Artist and Father of a Family of Artists. Newark, July 30.—John A. McDougall, for half a century famous as an artist and litterateur, died last night at his home, 151 West Kinney street. His demise was the outcome of a long period of illness.

Mr. McDougall was born in this city eighty-seven years ago, and from boyhood was a close associate of Edgar Allen Poe, Washington Irving, Nathaniel P. Willis and others whose fame is world-wide. These boyhood associations were continued as each developed in years and in talent, and forty years ago the little coterie comprised the most famous poet, writer and artist of the day.

At the height of his genius Mr. McDougall was considered one of the best landscape artists and colorist of the day. He had not done any work for many years, however. During Edgar Allen Poe’s vicissitudes Mr. McDougall remained steadfast, siding warmly with him in all his quarrels.

Mr. McDougall’s wife, an octogenarian, five sons and a daughter, survive him. All of his sons have followed his pursuit, and each has made good use of his inherited talent.

John A. McDougall, Jr., has required renown as an artist, and maintains a studio in Paris, as well as one in this city. Hary C. is one of the proprietors of the Sunday Call, of Newarkbutor to magazines and newspapers. Walter McDougall is, perhaps the best known of this talented family, through his brilliant cartoons in “The World.” Walter is also a clever writer of fiction and is President of the McDougall Publishing Company, of Newark.

The McDougall family is well known in Newark society, and Mr. McDougall’s death removes one of its most respected and revered members.

[1] Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers

[2] Death date from obituary July 29, 1894.

Matthews, William B.

October 4, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Centralia Illinois, Cleveland Ohio, Daguerreotypist, Delhi New York, John Plumbe Jr., Johnson & Fellows, Johnson & Matthews, Matthews & Russell, New York City, Photographer, Ravenna Ohio, Samuel Dwight Humphrey, Staffer & Matthews, William B. & William J. Matthews, William B. Matthews, William B. Matthews & Sonpioneeramericanphotographers

Ca. 1846 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847 Rooms over Drake & Parker’s Store, Delhi, New York.

1848-1849 Rooms in Allen’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

1849 Rooms at Collins’ Hotel, Ravenna, Ohio.

1849 Rooms in the Building formerly occupied by the Ohio Star, Ravenna, Ohio.

1849 Superior and Banks Streets, Cleveland, Ohio.

1849-1851 Rooms in Allen’s Block, Main Street, nearly opposite Hall’s Book Store, Ravenna, Ohio.

1851 Superior and Banks Streets, Cleveland, Ohio

1852 Rooms in Allen’s Block, Main Street, nearly opposite Hall’s Book Store, Ravenna, Ohio.

1852 Daguerrean Car on the Public Square, near the Court House, Ravenna, Ohio.

1853 Rooms one door west of Rowell, Winter & Co., Ravenna, Ohio.

1853-1854 Rooms at Little’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

1854-1856 Seymour’s Block, Main Street, Ravenna, Ohio.

1856 Rooms over Baird’s Jewelry Store, Allen’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

1858 Address Unknown, Centralia, Illinois.

1864 Address Unknown, Centralia, Illinois.

1864 Wilson’s Block, Centralia, Illinois.

1864-1865 Dimick’s Building, Locust Street, Centralia, Illinois.

1866-1867 Tomkins’ Building, First North Street, Centralia, Illinois.

1846. Broadside. Unknown collection.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. The Ladies & Gentlemen In the Town of Windham County[1] at Doct. [Priests] office Can have an opportunity (A Few Days Only) of producing exact Likenesses of themselves and friends, by the celebrated Daguerreotype process, which is admitted by all artists to be the Only Correct Way To Procure Correct Likenesses. The subscriber having knowledge and practice since 1841, and having spent considerable time with Mr. Plumbe, 251 Broadway, New York, feels competent of doing as good work as any one, with the same inconveniences in the Country Towns. W. Matthews. New York, January 12th, 1846.

1847 January 13. Delaware Gazette. (Delhi, New York.) January 13, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Photographic Likenesses, By The Daguerreotype Process. For those you would kind affections cherish, Secure the shadow, ere the substance perish.

Wm. B. Matthews, late of Plumb’s , 251 Broadway, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Delhi and its vicinity, that he has taken rooms over Drake & Parker’s Store, (opposite the Bank,) where they can obtain their Portraits from large to small sizes, which cannot be surpassed for beauty or accuracy this side of the City.

Instructions given in the art if desired. References, to those I Have taken Portraits for in this place. Specimens can be seen at the Post Office and his rooms.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to March 10, 1847.

1847 February 24. Delaware Gazette. (Delhi, New York.) February 24, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 20, P. 3.

A Rush. The Daguerrean rooms of Wm. B. Matthews (over Drake & Parker’s store) have been are now crowded every day that likenesses can be taken farther recommend is necessary than the public patronage and opinion of the citizens of Delhi.

N. B.—Wm. B. M. will continue this week only: his prices will be as heretofore, notwithstanding the low prices advertised by O. B. Evans, for 75 cents. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from February 24 to March 10, 1847.

1847 March 10. Delaware Gazette. (Delhi, New York.) March 10, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 22, P. 3.

Card.—Wm. B. Matthews being about to leave Delhi for a short time, cannot do so without expressing to the citizens of the place his heartfelt thanks for the generous support extended to him in the line of his profession, and for the kind and friendly treatment he has received at their hands during the time he has been with them.

He proposes returning about the Middle of May next, when he will be happy to furnish Daguerrean Likenesses to all who may see fit to favor him with their patronage.

1848 August 9. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 9, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 5, Whole No. 161, P. 3.

Photography. Wm. B. Matthews, Daguerian, Late From Plumbs Daguerian Gallery, New York, will open Rooms in Allen’s Buildings for a short time. Likenesses finely and beautifully executed.

Please call and see specimens. Wm. B. Matthews. Ravenna, August 9, 1848.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to October 18, 1848.

1848 October 18. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 18, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 20, Whole No. 176, P. 3.

Fine Daguerreotype Likenesses are taken Daily at Matthew’s Rooms, Allen’s Block! Wm. B. Matthews will devote most of his time in Ravenna, or in the small Towns in Portage county. Daguerreotype Likenesses will change unless they are gilded with fine Gold—this I use as I intend to reside in Portage County. Not one operator in fifty uses a good article of Gold and their Likenesses will change.—Farmers of Portage County, who want good work and perfect, durable Likenesses please Call at Allen’s Block. Reference to those I have executed Likenesses for in Ravenna or in the County.

N. B.—A fine lot of superior double and single Gold and plated Lockets very cheap. Likenesses of deceased or sick persons taken at short notice.

Advertisement ran from October 18, 1848 to January 10, 1849.

1849 January 17. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 17, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 33, Whole No. 189, P. 3.

W. B. Matthews, Daguerrean, will be absent from town some six or eight weeks, when he will again return and have rooms fitted up in fine style for taking likenesses.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to April 25, 1849.

1849 April 18. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 18, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 46, Whole No. 202, P. 2.

Coming Back. Mr. William B. Matthews, Daguerrean will return to this place next week, and take rooms at Collins’ Hotel where he will be in readiness to take Daguerreotype likenesses as small as life, and twice as natural. Let everybody give him a call, and have their picture put in a frame, where it will remain for long years after their forms have faded away into the tomb, so that some near and dear surviving friend, such as wife, parent, brother, sister should treasure it up as a little relic of great value to them.

1849 May 2. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 2, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 48, Whole No. 204, P. 3.

Wm. B. Matthews, Daguerrean, Is at Collin’s Hotel, executing the finest and best Likenesses that have ever been taken in Ravenna.

N. B. Likenesses of Deceased or Sick persons taken at their Rooms, in or out of Town.

1849 May 9. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 9, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 49, Whole No. 205, P. 3.

Wm. B. Matthews, Daguerrean, Will Again Be Absent from his business for about two weeks, until he has his new rooms fitted up.

Advertisement ran from May 9 to 16, 1849.

1849 June 20. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 20, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 3, Whole No. 211, P. 3.

Returned, Wm. B. Matthews, Daguerrean, has returned to Ravenna, where large numbers are in waiting for a chance to get their likenesses taken in that lively, life like and expressive appearance which all Matthews’ pictures have.

It is well known by all persons of the present day that all fine paintings, or likenesses, are mostly executed by northern lights, as lights and shades are more correctly blended together from that exposure. Matthews has a powerful, high north light, and can execute likenesses in all kinds of weather. Likenesses taken by southern or western lights are mostly of a deadly and consumptive look, as the light and shade (the life of the likeness) is not correctly given; most inexperienced daguerreans make choice of such lights.

Matthews’ Rooms in the Building formerly occupied by the Ohio Star.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to July 23, 1849.

1849 July 30. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 30, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 9, Whole No. 217, P. 3.

Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms, Ravenna. Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather. Persons in want of Likenesses must call soon.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to November 5, 1849.

1849 August 13. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 13, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 11, Whole No. 219, P. 2.

It is entirely a mistake to say that the Daguerreotypes executed by Matthews, are “pictures, and nothing else.” They are real likenesses, and though not ‘as large as life.’ yet quite as natural. Let those who doubt go and see for themselves.

1849 October 1. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 1, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 18, Whole No. 226, P. 3.

Call Soon! Matthews, The Daguerrean, will leave town in a few days. Persons wishing fine pictures must call soon.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to November 5, 1849.

1849 October 29. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 29, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 22, Whole No. 230, P. 1.

For the Portage Sentinel. Portage County Agricultural Fair & Cattle Show. The Annual Meeting, Cattle Show and Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society was held at Ravenna on the 26^th and 27^th days of September, A. D. 1849….The Committee On Flowers Awards premiums as follows…To William B. Matthews for a large lot of splendid daguerreotype likenesses, a diploma and 1.50.

1849 November 19. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 19, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 25, Whole No. 233, P. 3.

Cheaper than you can raise them! Men, Women, and Childrens Likenesses Can Be Had At Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms For One Dollar And Fifty Cts. In good style and in fine cases. Large sizes from three to seven dollars. Cloudy weather, if not so dark as to rain, is preferable to glimmering sunshine.

All Gents’ and Ladies, and every one else, must come before the first of December or they will have to wait six months before another opportunity offers.

Farmers and others coming to town don’t fail to call at my room and see the Pictures.

No charge for Eye sight. Likenesses taken of the sick or deceased in the county by having early notice. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1849 to April 8, 1850.

1850 March 11. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 11, 1850, Vol. V, No. 41, Whole No. 249, P. 1.

Matthew’s, Daguerrean, Has left Town,—but will return in a few weeks and resume his business. Ravenna, Feb. 26^th, 1850.

Advertisement ran from March 11 to April 22, 1850.

1850 April 29. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 29, 1850, Vol. V, No. 48, Whole No. 256, P. 3.

Come Again. Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms Will be open on the 20^th Of May, at his old stand, where Ladies and Gentlemen can have superior likenesses to any thing they have seen. I have received the latest work, and valuable receipts and practice of H. H. Snelling and E. Anthony, 205 Broadway, New York, Root, of Philadelphia, Hawkins, of Cincinnati, Humphrey & Finley and L. L. Hill, of the State of New York. Also, all the best operators in the country or city, Likenesses at my rooms shall not be inferior to any taken in this region of country. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to May 27, 1850.

1850 May 27. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 27, 1850, Vol. V, No. 52, Whole No. 260, P. 3.

Pictures, Pictures, Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms Are Again Open For Business at his old stand, where Ladies and Gentlemen can have superior likenesses to any thing they have seen. I have received the latest work, and valuable receipts and practice of H. H. Snelling and E. Anthony, 205 Broadway, New York, Root, of Philadelphia, Hawkins, of Cincinnati, Humphrey & Finley and L. L. Hill, of the State of New York. Also, all the best operators in the country or city, Likenesses at my rooms shall not be inferior to any taken in this region of country. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from May 27 to June 10, 1850.

1850 May 27. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 27, 1850, Vol. V, No. 52, Whole No. 260, P. 3.

Advertisement ran from May 27 to June 10, 1850.

1850 June 17. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 17, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 3, Whole No. 263, P. 3.

Matthews’ Sky-Light Daguerrean Rooms Are Again Open For Business at his old stand, where Ladies and Gentlemen can have superior likenesses to any thing they have seen. I have received the latest work, and valuable receipts and practice of H. H. Snelling and E. Anthony, 205 Broadway, New York, Root, of Philadelphia, Hawkins, of Cincinnati, Humphrey & Finley and L. L. Hill, of the State of New York. Also, all the best operators in the country or city, Likenesses at my rooms shall not be inferior to any taken in this region of country. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to December 9, 1850.

1850 June 17. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 17, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 3, Whole No. 263, P. 3.

No Dodging. Babes’ and Children’s Likenesses taken in from Two to Four Seconds At Matthews’ Sky Light Daguerrean Room.

Best time for children from 9 A. M. until 2 P. M. Good weather, for children, is necessary. Cloudy or pleasant for older persons makes no difference.

N. B. Persons wishing Good Likenesses had better come to a regular room, as the best effect of light and shade can be given by sky light.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to December 25, 1850.

1850 August 26. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 26, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 13, Whole No. 273, P. 2.

“Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fades.” How fondly we cherish the memory of absent friends. And if the companion in whose friendship and affection we took such delight, has passed through the veil that separates us in this dream-land from the real world, how tenderly we recall each recollection—how earnestly we strive to hold on to those memories which represent them as still present with us, and which are like golden chains let down from heaven, by which we fain would climb to that state of perfect fruition. Who would forego those joys which have their birth in sorrow—who would consign to oblivion the treasures of their heart, though every memory but recalls the sundered tie? And if there is any thing which can soothe the wounded feelings, which can pour balm into the bleeding heart, it is the possession of the exact likeness of the dear departed—we feel, while gazing at the familiar lineaments, that we hold in our hands an unanswerable proof of immortality. If the image engraven on the silver plate on the silver plate in a few seconds by the simple light of the sun, will remain unchanged for years—it may be for centuries—we know that the spirit breathed into this mortal clay by the breath of the Almighty, can never die! And while we gaze, we can in imagination see them rising on wings of love and soaring towards the great Source of Life, as the eagle spreads its pinions towards the god of day.

While so good an opportunity is offered, and so skillful an artist is in your midst, as William B. Matthews, neglect not to procure the daguerreotypes of your friends. We recommend to all our friends to give him a call, and we think they cannot fail of being suited; for while his likenesses are perfect, his charges are very reasonable.

We are apt to procrastinate this matter, thinking that any time will do; but life is uncertain, and a delay may occasion us lasting regrets. Let us therefore embalm our friends in this way while they are yet with us, for we know not what a day may bring forth.

1850 December 23. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 23, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 30, Whole No. 290, P. 3.

‘Tis You.

You that have Beauty should to Matthews take it.

You that have none should go and let him make it.

Matthew’s Daguerrean Rooms Will be closed soon for some time. A fine Likeness of a worthy friend is of great value; Recollect That!

Think not these portraits, by the sunlight made,

Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade;

No—when the lip of fresh in dust shall lie,

When Death’s grey film o’erspreads the beaming eye,

These life-like pictures, mocking at decay,

Will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.—Hill.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1850 to March 24, 1851.

1851 June 30. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 30, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 5, Whole No. 317, P. 3.

Matthews’ Sky-light Daguerrean Rooms Wm. B. Matthews (formerly from Plumb’s, N. Y.) has again opened and repaired his old rooms, where he will be pleased to serve his old friends and customers (that may want their likenesses) with the finest Daguerreotypes ever before taken in this country. Having a long experience in the art, and having made arrangements with Johnson of Cleveland; Hill, Humphrey & Plumb of N. Y. for all new and useful improvements, he will be able to produce the finest and clearest likenesses that can be taken. My Likenesses of late have been examined by the best judges from N. York and Washington, also by C. E. Johnson, Daguerrean of Cleveland, and pronounced as fine as the Daguerreotype science is capable of producing at present.

Having a large and powerful sky-light and side light combined, I can produce likenesses in a few seconds and give every shade or tone that the sitter may require. In addition to the above I have just purchased a new and fine instrument for large likenesses to be put in frames or cases and the smallest for rings, pins, wristlets, lockets, &c., together with a fresh supply of the finest cases ever before in Ravenna.

Having come to the conclusion to make Ravenna my residence I feel confident of success in business.

N. B. Call on Matthews for your Likeness and you will get no bogus article. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to July 14, 1851.

1851 June 30. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 30, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 5, Whole No. 317, P. 3.

Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms Are doing more business and taking finer Pictures than any Rooms in the West. Matthews will take better likenesses—more life-like and cheaper—than any other establishment. Persons wishing likenesses, by calling on him can have the Truth Told concerning his pictures.

N. B. Ladies and Gents from the country had better enquire of some permanent citizens where they can obtain the best likenesses. Matthews will remain permanently in Ravenna, and be responsible for his pictures. Remember—cheaper and better than can be had at any other Daguerrean establishment.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to July 14, 1851.

1851 July 21. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 21, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, Whole No. 320, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Pictures. By reference to a card in our advertising column, it will be seen that Wm. B. Matthews has disposed of his entire interest in the Daguerrean business in this place to Morrill & Co., and that he will make no more pictures in this town. Messrs. Morrill & Co. have a fine suit of rooms in Allen’s block a few rods east of the public square, where they are producing pictures which for correctness of representation and beauty of finish cannot be surpassed by those of any other artist in the country. An inspection of their work cannot fail to give convince any one of their ability to give entire satisfaction. Those who secure the “shadow ere the substance fade,” should not fail to pay them a visit.

1851 July 21. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) July 21, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, Whole No. 320, P. 3.

Read And Consider! Matthews having made arrangements with Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, to enter their employment for a certain length of time, has disposed of his entire interest in the Daguerrian Business, To B. S. Morrill & Co., and according to an agreement with them will make no more Pictures in this County, and would most cheerfully recommend all those wanting Perfect Specimens of the Art to patronize them; fully knowing their knowledge of the business equal to any other artist in the east or west, your humble servant not excepted. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1851.

1852 April 5. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 5, 1852, Vol. 7, No. 44, Whole No. 357, P. 3.

Something New And Very Superior. A Chemical preparation has been discovered, for Daguerreans to spread on their windows which softens the light, and gives far superior pictures to the common window. Matthew’s has that preparation on his Car-windows and his pictures are ahead of Them All.

N. B. Matthew’s Daguerrean Car will be in Ravenna in a short time. Wm. B. Matthews. Ravenna, March 16^th, 1852.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 17, 1852

1852 May 17. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 17, 1852, Vol. 7, No. 51, Whole No. 363, P. 3.

Likenesses for Nothing. The richest lot of Fine Gold Lockets, Pins and Braces for Daguerrean Purposes, just received by Matthews, who will sell them, with Likenesses’ inserted, as cheap as any of the dealers can, without likenesses. Matthews Daguerrean Car. Ravenna, May 11, 1852.

Advertisement ran from May 17 to June 28, 1852

1852 August 4. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 4, 1852, Vol. 8, No. 10, Whole No. 374, P. 3.

Going South. Matthews, the Daguerrean, is going South to spend the Winter all that want fine Likenesses before he goes had better call soon.—Matthew’s is posted on all the improvements in the art by receiving the Daguerrean Journal Semi-monthly. Rooms in Allen’s Block nearly opposite Hall’s Book Store.

Advertisement ran from August 4 to September 15, 1852.

1852 September 1. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 1, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 39, Whole No. 1183, P. 3.

Going South. Matthews, the Daguerrean, is going south to spend the Winter; all that want fine likenesses before he goes, had better call soon. Matthews is posted in all the improvements in the art, by receiving the Daguerrean Journal, semi-monthly. Rooms in Allen’s Block, nearly opposite Hall’s Book Store.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to 15, 1852.

1852 September 1. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 1, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 39, Whole No. 1183, P. 4.

Ladies And Gents!! When you come to town, be sure and call at Matthew’s Daguerrean Rooms (formerly occupied by Morrill & Co.,) in Allen’s Block, Main st. nearly opposite Hall’s Book Store, and see thousand and one finest likenesses the process is capable of producing. The new Chemically prepared glass works to a charm—much finer clearer and more beautiful than the old way. Ravenna, July 7, 1852.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to November 24, 1852.

1852 October 6. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 6, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 43, Whole No. 1188, P. 2.

Portage County Agricultural Show and Fair. The Farmer’s Anniversary of Portage County held in Ravenna on the 29^th and 30^th ult….The Arts. Many rich and beautiful specimens were presented. Among them Mathews Daguerrean Gallery was greatly admired. The collection presented specimens in the highest style of the art

1852 October 6. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 6, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 43, Whole No. 1188, P. 2.

Portage County Agricultural Society Award of Premiums. The 7^th Annual meeting cattle Show and Fair, of the Portage County Agricultural Society was held on the Fair Grounds, in Ravenna, on Wednesday and Thursday 29th and 30th day of September, A. D. 1852….On Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles….Wm, B. Mathews, for his fine specimens of Daguerreotype Pictures, a Dip. And 1.00.

1852 October 27. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 27, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 47, Whole No. 1191, P. 3.

Ladies And Gents!! When you come to town, be sure and call at Matthew’s Daguerrean Car, on the Public Square, near the Court House, and see thousand and one finest likenesses the process is capable of producing.—The new chemically prepared glass works to a charm—much finer clearer and more beautiful than the old way.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 24, 1852.

1852 December 1. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 1, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 52, Whole No. 1196, P. 3.

Pro Bono Publico! It is as true as some preaching, that Matthews will leave town soon, and all who have no likenesses of themselves or friends, will sometime be sorry for the neglect memento mori.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1852 to February 16, 1853.

1852 December 15. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 15, 1852, Vol. 8, No. 25, Whole No. 389, P. 3.

Presents for Christmas and New Year’s Matthews has a lot of fine Gold pins, Lockets and Bracelets, on purpose for Daguerreotype Likenesses. Fathers, Mothers, Brothers, Sisters, Uncles, Aunts, and Grandpaps. Come and get your beauty preserved, and exchange with your Friends, as they will Cultivate a better feeling of Love and Respect than a pony load of Dolls, Dancing Jacks, and such things of no value.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1852 to January 5, 1853,

1852 December 22. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 22, 1852, Vol. XXIV, No. 2, Whole No. 1198, P. 3.

Presents for Christmas and New Years Matthews has a lot of fine Gold Lockets, Pins and Bracelets, on purpose for Daguerreotype Likenesses. Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, grandpaps, come and get your beauty preserved for the rising generation to look at; and leave them with your friends as they will create more true friendship than a pony load of Wax Dolls, Dancing Jacks, and such like trash of no value.

Advertisement ran from December 15 to 22, 1852

1853 May 4. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 4, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 22, Whole No. 1218, P. 3.

In Operation. Matthews is now ready to execute the finest Daguerreotype Likenesses of the present age. Having just purchased a Quick Instrument he is able to produce Likenesses of Children in 2 or 3 seconds.

N. B.—I will have the best Instruments, the best Chemicals, and the best method of the whole Daguerreotype process, and will take as fine and correct likenesses as any living Daguerrean. W. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to October 12, 1853.

1853 May 18. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 18, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 47, Whole No. 411, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Matthews’ is now ready to execute the finest Daguerreotype Likenesses of the present age. Having just purchased a Quick Instrument he is able to produce Likenesses of children in 2 or 3 seconds.

N. B.—I will have the best instruments, the best chemicals, and the best method of the whole Daguerreotype process, and will take as fine and correct likenesses as any living Daguerrean. W. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from May 18 to November 30, 1853.

1853 June 15. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) June 15, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 28, Whole No. 1224, P. 3.

Mathews the Daguerrian Artist, has taken up his summer quarters one door west of Rowell , Witter & Co. He is one of the best artist that can be found anywhere. Pictures taken by him are always true to the life. When you are in town just drop in and look at his gallery of pictures and our word for it you will not go away without one of yourself, wife, or friend.

1853 August 24. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 24, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 38, Whole No. 1218, P. 3.

We inadvertently omitted to mention last week that the Town Council had appointed William B. Matthews, Marshall, in place of H. S. Doty, resigned. Also that they had appoint Edmund Twitt, Deputy Marshall.

These gentlemen will make prompt, energetic and efficient officers. The vigilance, shrewdness and night watching of the Marshall and his Deputy, by which the late bogus money manufactory in this village was broken up, attest the wisdom of the Council in their appointment.

1853 October 5. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 5, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 15, Whole No. 431, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Matthews has removed to Little’s Block, where he will be pleased to wait upon those who may favor him with a call.

1853 October 26. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 26, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 47, Whole No. 1243, P. 3.

We were shown as fine a daguerreotype, a group of eight persons, taken by the inimitable Mathews last week, as we have ever seen.

During the past few days of fine weather, his rooms have been crowded. Mathews can’t be beaten as an artist. Just try him.

1854 January 25. The Ohio Star. (Ravenna, Ohio.) January 25, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 8, Whole No. 1256, P. 3.

New and Important Discovery To The World. (I. E.) The rest of Mankind are at Peanutville, Erie, and Mathews’ Daguerrean Rooms, Are in Ravenna, at Little’s Block, where all persons can have the finest likenesses taken for themselves and friends. Persons wishing good pictures had better come to regular established Rooms than to employ inexperienced travelling artist.

N. B.—A splendid lot of Fine Gold Lockets, Pins and Bracelets with likeness inserted cheaper than can be purchased elsewhere. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from January 25 to March 22, 1854.

1854 May 10. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 10, 1854, No. 6, P. 3.

Matthews, Ravenna’s accomplished Daguerrean, is removing to-day, into his handsome suit of rooms in Seymour’s Block, on the Public Square.

1854 May 18. Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 18, 1854, Vol. 9, No. 39, Whole No. 456, P. 2.

Matthews’ Daguerreotypes. For a specimen of true and well executed pictures, look into Matthews’ gallery, up stairs in Littles’ block. Mr. Matthews has acquired an enviable reputation in his art, and if strict attention, skillful execution, and good taste, are available, he will continue to merit the patronage of our citizens. Drop in and get your likeness.

1854 August 24. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 24, 1854, New Series Vol. 1, No. 3, Whole No. 477, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—We would call the attention of the public to the advertisement of Wm. B. Matthews, Daguerrean Artists, which will be found in another column. Those who desire to secure the ‘shadow ‘ere the substance fades,’ would do well to give him a call.

1854 August 24. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 24, 1854, New Series Vol. 1, No. 3, Whole No. 477, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Matthew’s Daguerrien Rooms, at Seymour’s Block, on Main St. The rooms are large and pleasant, and the arrangement of light, for taking good, clear and fine likenesses, in the most careful manner cannot be excelled. No other rooms shall produce finer specimens of the art then mine.

Every variety, style and finish of Cases for Miniatures on hand.

Persons wishing to send their likenesses to their friends by mail, can find cases expressly for the purpose. Wm. B. Matthews. Ravenna, August 22, ’54.

Advertisement ran from August 24, 1854 to March 6, 1856.

1855 March 14. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 14, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 50, P. 3.

Burglarious.—An attempt was made last Saturday night to break into the Daguerrean Room of W. B. Matthews, and the Dental Room of Doct. Johnson, by cutting through a door common to both rooms. The ingress was nearly accomplished, when the burglar, probably by some movement in the building got frightened away.

1855 April 25. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 25, 1855, Vol. II, No. 4, P. 3.

Matthews, the unsurpassed Daguerrean, is still in town, offering greater inducements than ever. See his advertisement among the new advertisements of to-day.

1855 April 25. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 25, 1855, Vol. II, No. 4, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Wm. B. Matthews’ Rooms, Seymore’s block are the oldest established rooms in this section of the country, and are popularly known through Northerd [sic.] Ohio as one of the best, having spent nearly twelve years in the science, and the truthfulness of thousands of miniatures now in the possession of many persons and constantly increasing give me pleasing evidence of the public satisfaction, which I duly appreciate, and am grateful for.

I confine myself strictly to the daguerreotype, content to pursue the most pleasing & Correct style and process by which the human face is produced. My rooms are large and convenient, 18 by 80 feet, which gives good circulation of fresh air, which is one [of] the thousand mysteries of producing fine, clear, and beautiful impressions—My motto is No daguerrian shall produce better impressions of the human face than I can.

N. B. Having all sizes of instruments and a powerful quick worker, so that children who do not govern their parents at home can have their likenesses taken to the life and correct. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from April 25 to September 5, 1855.

1855 May 9. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 9, 1855, Vol. II, No. 6, Whole No. 58, P. 3.

Telegraphic.—The Telegraph office in this place has been moved into the next room to the Daguerrian Gallery of Mr. W. B. Matthews, whose son is preparing to take charge of the office…

1855 August 15. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) August 15, 1855, Vol. II, No. 20, Whole No. 72, P. 3.

For Sale.—Wm. B. Matthews now offers his Daguerreotype rooms for sale, with all the fixtures and instruments, specimens &c. Any young man wishing to learn the art and purchase the rooms can have a good opportunity. I can say to those wishing large, fine likenesses, that I am prepared to take better pictures than has ever been before in Northen Ohio. I have, lately purchased an instrument and machinery to do the finest of work, at an expense of over three hundred dollars, and persons wishing the life size put up in fine gilt frames, with fine gold matts, had better embrace the opportunity soon. Price for rooms and fixtures, eight hundred and fifty dollars, the original cost was over one thousand dollars. Wm. B. Matthews.

N. B. Money thrown away, is getting greasy, miserable likenesses of dumb operators in the country on wheelbarrows.

1855 September 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 12, 1855, Vol. II, No. 24, Whole No. 76, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Photographs Rooms in Seymore’s Building Ravenna. Wm. B. & Wm. J. Matthews Artists, are making more extensive and expensive arrangements execute the Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photographic arts. Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms have long been known to the people of Portage County as some of the best in Northern Ohio, and wish that reputation we shall continue to advance and improve with the best artists in the cities. We have a large collection of likenesses that have been [executed] from eight to twelve years that remain clear and brilliant as when taken, whilst likenesses taken by poor operators have gone to the shades. We have the largest and smallest instruments, and are prepared to take the largest and smallest pictures. Our likenesses will be finished in the highest style of the art, and our rooms will continue so long as we can make it pay us for our trouble. So long as we remain, Portage county shall not be behind in the above fine arts. W. B. Matthews & W. J. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from August 12 to November 7, 1855.

1855 September 19. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) September 19, 1855, Vol. II, No. 25, Whole No. 77, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Some of the best Daguerreotypes we have ever seen, are some, (large size) recently taken by W. B. Matthews. Some valuable improvements have lately been introduced into the daguerrean art. Matthews is always the first to get the improvements, and by his experience knows well how to apply them. He is now doing more beautiful work than ever.

1855 October 10. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 10, 1855, Vol. II, No. 28, Whole No. 80, P. 3.

List Of Premiums Awarded at the Portage County Agricultural Society. Tenth Annual Fair. Held At Ravenna, September 27th And 28th, 1855…

On Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles…

Wm. B. Matthews best specimens of Daguerreotype pictures, diploma.

1855 October 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 17, 1855, Vol. II, No. 29, Whole No. 81, P. 3.

Ambrotypes—Improvement In Daguerreotyping.—Mr. Matthews, our skillful and accomplished Daguerrean Artist, has shown us some new Ambrotypes likenesses recently taken by him. Mr. Matthews promptly keeps up with all the improvements in his beautiful and invaluable art, and has lost no time and spared no expense, since its discovery and perfection, to introduce the great Ambrotype improvement to his numerous friends and customers in Portage County.

The Ambrotype likeness is produced on a superior quality of white plate glass—the likeness is brought out in more full, round and distinct life-like proportions than in the old process—it has not the glare of the old polished plate, but can be viewed with the ease and distinctness of an engraving—it is positively indistructable [sic.] to the action of the atmosphere, or of water, and can not be tarnished or injured even by washing and rubbing.—Likenesses by this process can be taken in all weather, and at a few second’s sitting.

Mr. Matthews is daily putting up Ambrotype Likenesses in his own inimitable style, and there is a constant rush to his rooms to view them. They elicit the admiration of every beholder.

We understand the Mr. Humphrey, the editor of Humphrey’s Journal of the Daguerreotype and Photographic Arts, published in New York, has been the medium by which this improvement, and the manner of using it, have been introduced into the western country.

1855 October 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 17, 1855, Vol. II, No. 29, Whole No. 81, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—Wm. B. Matthews takes great pleasure in announcing to the public his new style of pictures. They are taken upon plate glass, and surpass everything of the kind ever before offered to the public. For softness of finish and gradation of tone, they are unrivalled, and are as permanent as time, presenting every feature with surprising distinctness and beauty of de3lineation. No one should fail to have one of these faithful likenesses.

Advertisement ran from October 17 to November 7, 1855.

1855 October 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 17, 1855, Vol. II, No. 29, Whole No. 81, P. 3.

Photography Ambrotypes. To those wishing to engage in the glass and paper processes, the undersigned is prepared to give instruction in every branch of Photography, and offers his services on such terms as will prove satisfactory to those feeling an interest in the Art. Having of late received numerous applications to visit numerous places, for the purpose of imparting instruction in the practice of the Collodian Process, I have made all the necessary arrangements for filling any engagement to visit Daguerreotypist and others at their own rooms—no matter how distant—and upon terms advantageous to them.

Every one will readily perceive the advantage of having their own rooms put in order for the successful practice of the art. This I am prepared to do at the same rate that others charge for instruction where the learner calles upon them—with the only addition of expenses at, and going to and returning from, the place I visit. By this arrangement, the Daguerreotypist will suffer no interruption in his business, as he is at home and ready to attend to his regular customers.

As some may feel that the patents, as now existing, are to be respected, and in order to meet the wishes of all such, I have made arrangements with Messrs. Whipple, Cutting & Co., by which I am enabled to furnish all with a Right, and also their Collodian process, which was furnished to me recently, while at Messrs. Whipple & Black’s Photographic establishment, Boston.

Ambrotypes.—The improved process for producing these beautiful and popular miniatures given in all its branches. It requires only a few days to be enabled to take these pictures with all the perfection of art.

I have with me a complete set of the necessary apparatus and chemicals to commence work immediately; and every one who engages my services will receive a thorough practical knowledge of Photography upon glass and paper.

Chemicals.—Instruction will be given for the preparation of every compound or mixture which it may be deemad [sic.] advisable for the practitioner to prepare. Many of these mixtures are now selling in the market for several times the cost of their manufacture. This unnecessary expanse can be saved.

All letters intended for me during the present month (October) may be directed to Cleveland, Ohio.

In case persons should wish to see me personally, I can be found at Matthews’ Daguerrean establishment in Ravenna from the 9th to the 16th, and at Miller’s in Akron from the 16th to the 20th, and Brokaw’s in Oberlin from the 20th to the 28th.

Terms:—For complete instruction, including Whipple, Cutting & Co’s process, one hundred dollars, and expenses to and from and while at the place I am called upon to visit. S. D. Humphrey.

1855 October 20. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 20, 1855, New Series Vol. 2, No. 11, Whole No. 537, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Portage County Agricultural Society. Tenth Annual Fair. Held at Ravenna, Sept. 27 and 28, 1855.

On Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles…

Wm. B. Matthews best specimen of Daguerreotype pictures……dip.

1855 October 20. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) October 20, 1855, New Series Vol. 2, No. 11, Whole No. 537, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—William B. Matthews takes great pleasure in announcing to the public his new style of pictures. They are taken upon plate glass, and surpass everything of the kind ever before offered to the public. For softness of finish and gradation of tone, they are unrivalled, and are as permanent as time, presenting every feature with surprising distinctness and beauty of delineation. No one should fail to have one of these faithful likenesses.

Advertisement ran from October 20, 1855 to March 20, 1856.

1855 November 7. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 7, 1855, Vol. II, No. 32, Whole No. 84, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—A Visit to Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms, will well repay any one who is an admirer of fine specimens of skill in his beautiful art. Now is the time to get likenesses of dear friends, before, with them, the day is past.

1855 November 14. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) November 14, 1855, Vol. II, No. 33, Whole No. 85, P. 3.

Ambrotype Rooms—In Seymore Block, Ravenna, Ohio. Wm. B. Matthews & Son give notice that they are now introducing into Portage County [at a great expense] the newly invented and much admired pictures in Glass, called Ambrotypes. The Ambrotype [unchanging, &c.] is taken upon fine plate glass. An indestructible Cement is then poured upon the picture, and another plate of fine glass pressed upon the Cement, soon hardens, and the two plates become in effect one with the picture in the center, as permanent as the glass itself, and will remain unchangeable for ages. Cloudy weather makes no difference as the glass is wet when the picture is taken. The prices are a trifle more than the common Daguerreotype.

Take Notice.—The public are cautioned against a counterfeit article; taken on single glass, and backed with black paint, varnish, &c. They are not Ambrotypes.

Persons from the country should come as early as possible, as our Rooms are always full. W. B. Matthews & Son.

Advertisement ran from November 14, 1855 to February 19, 1856.

1855 December 19. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 19, 1855, Vol. II, No. 38, Whole No. 90, P. 2.

Christmas and New Year are Coming and so are a nice assortment of fancy cases for Matthews’ Ambrotype Rooms. What is more suitable for Holiday gifts than one of those beautiful colored Ambrotypes?

P. S. Rainy or cloudy weather makes no difference in taking Ambrotypes. Rooms in Seymore’s block.

Advertisement ran from December 19 & 26, 1855.

1856 March 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 12, 1856, Vol. II, No. 50, Whole No. 102, P. 3.

We regret to learn that Matthews, the unrivalled Daguerrean, is about to remove from Ravenna. The West holds out to him superior attractions. Success go with him. See his advertisement in to-day’s paper.

1856 March 12. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 12, 1856, Vol. II, No. 50, Whole No. 102, P. 3.

Pictures.—Wm. B. Matthews has returned to his old rooms and will take the finest pictures ever taken in Portage County. Call immediately or you are to late. Wm. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from March 12 to April 30, 1856.

1856 March 26. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) March 26, 1856, Vol. II, No. 52, Whole No. 104, P. 2.

Ambrotypes! Ambrotypes! The undersigned having purchased the well known Daguerrean Rooms of William B. Matthews in Ravenna, are prepared to furnish likenesses in the best and most finished style. The Ambrotype process is so great an improvement over the old style of Daguerreotyping, that all who compare the two, invariably prefer the Ambrotypes. The undersign pledge themselves to furnish Ambrotype likenesses of the best description, and will warrant their work to be all that they represent.

It is enough to say, that we will warrant work as good as that produced by Mr. Matthews, whose work is so well known, and so highly appreciated in this county.

Children’s Likenesses will be taken on short notice, and without regard to weather.

The public are requested to call at our rooms in Seymor’s Block, on the Public Square, and examine our work, and all who will do so will feel satisfied that our work cannot be surpassed.

Rooms open from 8 o’clock A. M. to 4 o’clock P. M. Call In. A. K. King & Son.

1856 April 9. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 9, 1856, Vol. III, No. 2, Whole No. 106, P. 3.

L. V. Staffer, who has had charge of Wm. B. Matthews’ Daguerrean Rooms for the past year, announces to his friends and the public generally, that he will hereafter be found at the Ambrotype rooms of O. F. Stedman & Co., in Allen’s block, where he will be happy to wait upon those in want of good pictures with promptness and dispatch.

Advertisement was recorded on April 9 to April 30, 1856.

1856 April 17. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 17, 1856, New Series Vol. 2, No. 37, Whole No. 563, P. 4.

Advertisement ran from April 17 to May 1, 1856.

1856 April 30. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 30, 1856, Vol. III, No. 5, Whole No. 108, P. 3.

Photographs.—Attention is directed to the advertisement in to-day’s paper, of that well-skilled artist, W. B. Matthews. Photographic likenesses present a great and beautiful improvement in Portrait-taking, and when known we think will be universally approved. All will be interested in examining specimens of this new art, at Mr. Matthews’ Rooms.

1856 April 30. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) April 30, 1856, Vol. III, No. 5, Whole No. 108, P. 3.

Photography Wm. B. Matthews will open rooms in a few days, in Phenix Block, for a short time for the purpose of taking Photographs. The Likenesses are superior to all others, and range in price from $5.00 per doz. To $1.75 apiece.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to May 7, 1856.

1856 May 14. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 14, 1856, Vol. III, No. 7, Whole No. 110, P. 3.

Attention is directed to the advertisement of W. B. Matthews. He has got something new in the picture line, worth looking at.

1856 May 14. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 14, 1856, Vol. III, No. 7, Whole No. 110, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!! Wm. B. Matthews has opened Rooms at Allen’s Block (at the sign of Scott’s head), over Baird’s Jewelry Store, where every variety of Likenesses can be taken that desired. Photographs life size; and colored up in oil paints. I am now taking Ambrotypes colored in oil paints; the finest and most beautiful of all pictures on glass. Ladies can have their likenesses, with the color of their dress, hair and eyes. This Art is just discovered, and my Rooms are the only ones in Northern Ohio that have the Art. The Ambrotypes in Oil Paints are beautiful, and more permanent than oil paintings on canvas. Photographs in Oil Paints, life size, price from $45 to $75. Ambrotypes in Oil Paints from $2 to $20.00.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to August 20, 1856.

1856 May 22. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 22, 1856, New Series Vol. 2, No. 41, Whole No. 567, P. 3.

Beautiful Pictures. Wm. B. Matthews one of the best Daguerrean Artists in Ohio has taken rooms over Baird’s Jewelry Store, where he holds himself in readiness to take pictures either Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes or Photographs. We have examined some of his Ambrotype pictures lately taken with oil colors. They are true to life. The color of the dress, hair and eyes are delineated with perfect accuracy. This is certainly a most beautiful and charming mode of taking likenesses.

1856 May 22. The Weekly Portage Sentinel. (Ravenna, Ohio.) May 22, 1856, New Series Vol. 2, No. 41, Whole No. 567, P. 2.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to August 28, 1856.

1856 December 17. The Portage County Democrat. (Ravenna, Ohio.) December 17, 1856, Vol. III, No. 38, Whole No. 142, P. 3.

Death Of William B. Matthews.—We are called upon to place in our obituary columnthis week the death of an amiable young townsman, William J. Matthews. We have long known that he was doomed to an early grave, and have often witnessed, with inexpressible sorrow, his sad, faint smile, while he yet lingered among us, with the marks of the destroyer visible upon him.

His father, Mr. Wm. B. Matthews, was with him when he died, but to his bereaved mother, so rapid was his decline, it was not permitted to smooth the dying pillow of her distant son. He died calmly, fortified and comforted by Christian faith and hope. Like the early dew he has passed away, but leaves behind him the fragrance of a good example and an unsullied name.

1858 September 28. Evening Star. (Washington, D. C.) September 28, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 1,774, P. 1.

Authentic particulars of the late Balloon Ascension by Two Children. The startling story of the late frightful ascent of two small children alone in a balloon, has naturally excited some incredulity, which, in turn, has been increased by the rather diverse accounts given the event. But the return to St. Louis of the aeronaut, Mr. S. M. Brooks, enables the Democrat to give what it states to be an authentic confirmation and true version of the thrilling narrative. This gentleman states substantially as follows:

He was to have ascended from the fair grounds at Centralia on Friday, the 17th inst, but finding himself unwell, accepted the offer of another aeronaut, Mr. Wilson, who volunteered to take his place in the balloon. Mr. Wilson effected a beautiful ascent, at 5½ p.m., floated westward and then south eastward, rising two and a half miles, and at about 6½ p. m. descended, sixteen miles south eastward of the starting point.

He was caught by a tree about 45 rods from the farm house of Mr. Benjamin Harvey. The spot is some 2½ miles from Rome, Jefferson County. Mr. Harvey and his family, and others, gathered , and disentangled the air ship. They then pulled the car to the ground and some boys held the ropes as the voyager alighted, and while he was drawn off in conversation with the inquisitive people. The balloon was towed to the house, and Mr. Harvey prepared to have some sport by rising the length of the rope, to be pulled down. Proving too heavy to rise, he stepped out and put his three children, a lad of 3 years, a girl of 8 and a still older girl. At this point Mr. Wilson called out to those holding the ropes to be sure to hold fast. But the 3 children were too heavy, and the eldest was taken out.

At this instant, through the unwatchfulness of the person at the cords, the balloon suddenly and very swiftly went up! The anchor stuck in a rail fence, but tore away, while a cry of horror burst from the agonized group. The children screamed with horror, and the piteous appeal “Pull me down, father!” as it instantly grew fainter and fainter, rendered the parents, and indeed all present, for the time perfectly frantic. It was now past seven o’clock, was becoming dark, and the balloon was soon lost sight of! A period of more intense wretchedness to the parents’ heart, can scarcely be imagined.

As there was little wind the balloon had gone almost directly upward, till it disappearance in a southeasterly course…

It was about three o’clock on Saturday morning that Mr. Ignatin Atchison, living on Moore prairie, eight miles from Mount Vernon, got up as he says, and went out upon his porch to see the “blazing star”—the comet. An immense spectre rising from a tree, about twenty yards distance, rather appalled him, and he re-entered the house and waked the family. On his coming out again a weak and piteous voice called to him from the spectre, “Come here and let us down; we’re almost froze!” Mr. Atchison speedily perceived the astonishing nature of the case, mustered help, cut away several limbs of the tree, and drew the car in safety to the ground!…

A messenger arrived at Mr. Harvey’s eighteen miles distance at 2 p. m., with the transporting tidings that the children were safe. We will leave it to our reader’s to suggest the joy which the intelligence caused. It was late in the afternoon when the little ones arrived and were clasped once more in the embrace of their parents.

The happy result was received in Centralia, and announced on Sunday morning in the churches amid ecstacies [sic.] of joy. The children were brought there on Monday, and welcomed with the firing of cannon and a general jubilee.

Photographic portraits were taken by Mr. William B. Matthews, artist in Centralia…

1858 September 29. Nashville Patriot. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 29, 1858, Vol. XXI, No. 880, P. 2.

The Late Balloon Drama in Illinois…

1864 September 8. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) September 8, 1864, Vol. II, No. 67, P. 3.

W. B. Matthews is very busy just now in preparing a room in Mr. Wilson’s block east of the Post Office, for a Photograph Gallery. It will be ready in a few days for the running gears, when he will be able to furnish fine pictures of all good looking customers. He has the reputation of being an excellent artist, and proposes to take as good pictures as any other man.

1864 September 15. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) September 15, 1864, Vol. II, No. 68, P. 3.

New Photograph Rooms. Matthews’ Union Photograph Rooms, Wilson’s Building, Centralia, Ill. Silver Medal Awarded At the Illinois State Fair for the Best Pictures.

Having had twenty-two years experience, it will enable me to make fine Artistic Pictures. W. B. Matthews.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to November 10, 1864.

1864 December 1. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) December 1, 1864, Vol. II, No. 79, P. 3.

New Photograph Rooms.—A new photographic gallery has recently been fitted up by Matthews & Co., on the east side of the railroad.

1864 December 8. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) December 8, 1864, Vol. II, No. 80, P. 3.

You that have Beauty, come and let Matthews take it;

You that have none, come and let Matthews make it!

Matthews & Co!’s Photograph Rooms! Dimick’s Building, Locus St. [East side of the Railroad.] Having Fitted Up A Glass Room expressly for Photographing, with all the modern improvements in the skylight, differing entirely from the old fashion plan, now in use, and containing one hundred and seventy feet of glass, giving the shading pictures superior to the old fashioned sky-light, also having experience in the art since 1842, and receiving The First Premium! A Silver Medal, at the Illinois State Fair, together with all the late improvements, we are able to make The Very Finest And Best Pictures!

Remember, the East side of the Railroad, Dimick’s Building, opposite Landes’ Brick Block.

Advertisement ran from December 8, 1864 to September 7, 1865.

1865 February 2. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) February 2, 1865, Vol. II, No. 98, P. 3.

You that have Beauty, come and let Matthews take it;

You that have none, come and let Matthews make it!

And so we went—and got took, beauty and all; and since have wandered around with our phiz uglier than ever—coz why—the Artist made us look so well, that we actually felt our ugliness by contrast. And now comes the sequel—Matthews made our beauty—but somebody else took it—right off nail from among the other specimens—that he had arranged so artistically—said nary a word to nobody, and she brought it right home to make us constantly feel our plain looks. Now we don’t countenance any such proceedings, and shall make a fuss about it if the trick is repeated.

1865 September 14. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) September 14, 1865, Vol. III, No. 120, P. 2.

Photograph Rooms! Dimmick’s Building, opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. Bell & Bagwell having bought Messrs. Matthews & Russell, would most respectfully inform the citizens of Centralia and vicinity that they are now prepared to take Pictures In All Styles.

Having had several years practical experience, we are confident we can give satisfaction. Call and examine specimens of our work. Bell & Bagwell.

1866 October 4. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) October 4, 1866, Vol. IV, No. 175, P. 1.

New Photograph Rooms.—Matthews, W. Matthews, the big photograph Matthews—has fitted up rooms for a photograph gallery—over Tomkins’ hardware store, put in a new skylight, &c., and is now prepared to take life size photographs, in a style equal to the best and inferior to none. A long experience and a determination to do work deserving of patronage enables the proprietor to offer superior inducements. Call and see him—over Tomkins’ hardware store on First North Street.

1866 October 18. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) October 18, 1866, Vol. IV, No. 177, P. 1.

Solar Photographs. Wm. B. Matthews & Co. Have arranged rooms over F. M. Tomkins & Co.’s store expressly to make the new and beautiful Solar Photograph full life size and true to life. These Solar Pictures are new, and are fast supplying the place of the Oil Painted Portrait. They are much admired by all that have seen them, and are now becoming ornaments in the parlors of many of our citizens, to be handed down to the rising generations. The heads of every well regulated family would do great injustice to their children to neglect this opportunity.

A complaint is general that photographs change. The only trouble is oin the manipulation. They were rightly immersed in hard water. We have a large fountain of soft water arranged expressly for our Solars and other pictures, and no change will take place in any pictures made at our rooms. Pictures from life size. Solar down to any size desired made in the highest style of the art and at as short notice as possible.

Advertisement ran from October 18 to November 15, 1866.

1866 November 22. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) November 22, 1866, Vol. IV, No. 182, P. 3.

New Photograph Rooms. Tomkins’ Building, East Side of R. R. Wm. B. Matthews & Co. Are Now Ready and prepared to make better Photographs than has ever before been made in Centralia. The arrangement of our light is different from all others this side of the large cities, it being double and perfectly controlable [sic.] Every variety of pictures on Cards, in Cases, Pins, Rings and Lockets. Small Pictures enlarged to any size.

Solar Pictures Cabinet Imperial or Life Size.

Persons wishing that much admired Life Size Solar picture, can see them by calling at the residences of Dr. E. B. Marshal, Capt. R. D. Noleman, Rev. John Van Cleve, [Ferdinand Beal], Cash’r 1st Nat. Bank; A. P. Crosby, Esq.; A. H. Crosby, P. H. Johnson, Att’y at Law; Dr. Hay, Penslon Agent; Dr. Wm. Tiller, E. S. Condit, Police Magistrate; I. W. Timmons, Esq. ; Stewart Kingsbury, Esq.; Henry Kurth, Esq., F. M. Tomkins, B. Pullen, and numerous others; also by calling at our rooms where all are respectfully invited. Having had twenty years’ experience and the Silver Medal, Awarded Illinois State Agricultural Society, we feel confident to place our work before the public in any form.

N. B. Over Tomkins Hardware Store, East Side of Railroad, Centralia, Ills.

Advertisement was recorded between November 22, 1866 to May 23, 1867.

1867 May 23. Centralia Sentinel. (Centralia, Illinois.) May 23, 1867, Vol. IV, No. 208, P. 1.

Staffer & Matthews have executed a very fine card photograph of the Centralia Station House, every citizen should possess one for their album.

[1] Unknown if this is Connecticut or Vermont.

Lyon, John L.

April 9, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Elijah H. Payne, John L. Lyon, John Plumbe Jr., Photographer, Walkerpioneeramericanphotographers

C. 1846 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847-1855 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office New London, Connecticut.

1860-1861 55 State Street, New London, Connecticut.

1845 August 22. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) August 22, 1845, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 3.

Steamboat Hotel. William Bacon, Proprietor, Bank-street. Aug 21—…J. L. Lyon…

1846 August 18. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) August 18, 1846, Vol. II, No. 238, P. 3.

City Hotel. Walter Edwards Proprietor, State-street. Aug. 17—…J. L. Lyon…

1846 September 14. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) September 14, 1846, Vol. II, No. 262, P. 3.

Bacon’s Hotel. William Bacon, Proprietor, Bank-street. Sept. 12—…J. L. Lyon…

1847 April 17. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 17, 1847, Vol. III, No. 5, Whole No. 109, P. 3.

Removal E. H. Payne would respectfully inform the inhabitants of New London, and its vicinity, that he has removed from the “Exchange” To Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office, where he has recently fitted up a suit of rooms including a Ladies’ Parlor and Exhibition Gallery; and having just imported a German Camera, of the largest size, he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses from the smallest size to the Largest Ever Taken In This Country.

In connection with the Gallery we have an operating room which has a large and clear North Light, which is acknowledged by all artists as being superior to any other for taking pictures, and for giving the eye that clearness and life-like expression which has been so much desired to make the Daguerreotype perfect.

Mr. P. would state that he has engaged for the coming season that excellent and successful operator, Mr. J. L. Lyon’s, whose pictures taken during the past winter at the “Plumbe Gallery,” New York, have received the admiration of all.

With these increased facilities and the assurance that we shall use nothing but the best materials, we would say to those in want of Good Likenesses, That Will Not Fade, give us a call and we will use our utmost endeavors to please.

Strangers visiting the city, as well as residents, are respectful;;y invited to call and examine specimens which will be exhibited at all hours with much pleasure.

Children taken in from three to eight seconds in clear weather.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied with accuracy.

Advertisement ran from April 17 to May 1, 1847.

1847 April 21. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) April 21, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 36, Whole No. 347, P. 3.

Strangers visiting the city, as well as residents, are respectful;;y invited to call and examine specimens which will be exhibited at all hours with much pleasure.

Children taken in from three to eight seconds in clear weather.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied with accuracy.

Advertisement ran from April 21 to May 5, 1847.

1848 April 8. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 8, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 4, Whole No. 160, P. 2.

“The Press Gang.” Such is the significant title of a group of Daguerreotype portraits just taken in this city by J. L. Lyon, the eminent artist who has recently succeeded E. H. Payne, Esq., in the Daguerrean Rooms in Hobron’s building over the Post Office

The group alluded to is executed in most admirable style, and though taken before the election is finely illustrative of the well known saying of the Poet,

“Coming events cast their shadows before.”

The picture consists of three editors sitting on a log. Dolbeare of the Morning News, Scofield, of the Star and Democrat, and Jackson of the Newport News. The features of all are life-like and characteristic.

There sits Dolbeare on the right, with “spectacles on nose,” looking for all the world as sadly sour, as he undoubtedly felt the day after the election; his whole features robed in unusual dejection, and his attitude speaking at every point—“I can’t help it!” Then on the left is Jackson, his political friend, from the land of the Algerines; with his head resting upon his hand, in melancholy sympathy with his whig brother on the right; a speaking outline of the inner working of the thoughts; while between them sits Scofield, in an easy, slipshod manner, with his impudently good natured, and brassy countenance peering out and saying plainly as even language could say, “I guess we’ve got you,” with a saucy half smile wreathing his chubby visage, and setting off the picture in a style graphique.

As a specimen of the daguerrean art this picture is highly creditable to the operator; and considering the subject, we think it tells plainly that those who want true pictures, will do well to call on our friend Lyons; as with different subjects there is no doubt that he can do the elegant.

1848 April 8. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 8, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 4, Whole No. 160, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes! J. L. Lyon Would respectfully inform his friends, and the public generally, that he has taken the Daguerreotype establishment, formerly owned by E. H. Payne, over the Post Office, where he would be happy to receive all who may favor him with a call, either for pictures, or to examine specimens. He feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who may wish pictures, as his information in the art was obtained from one of the first Daguerreotype operators in the United States, and his practice, not only with the former proprietor, but with others, having been the most extensive for the past five years.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call. Rooms over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to December 16, 1848.

1848 April 13. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) April 13, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 114, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Horron’s [sic.] Block, Over The Post Office, New London. Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases. Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Also Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement was recorded from April 13 to 25, 1848.

1848 April 15. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 15, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 5, Whole No. 161, P. 2.

More Light.—Hobron’s Block in State-st., has long been the centre of light in our city, and every body had supposed it was perfect.—But no. It was destined to increase. It has increased. There has been for a long time—first, and most important, of course, the light of our brilliant Star, beaming like Lucifer before his fall, the brightest of the sons of the morning—the Democrat, the condenser of its rays. Second, the Post Office, whence the light of constantly inflowing intelligence is issued to all parts of the city, and to all departments of business. Third, The News and Reading Rooms, under the administration of our friend Irish, whose well known zeal and assiduity are full up to the injunction—”Circulate the documents.” Fourth, the Daguerrean Gallery, late Mr. Payne’—now under the direction of Mr. Lyon, by whose directing skill, old Sol will make a second-self on silver, of every mother’s son or daughter who will favor him with the opportunity—thus making ‘heaven’s blest light’ the prime agent in dileneation [sic.]. And last, not least, we have the light of Legal science pouring from the same common centre—by the removal of Messrs. Wright & Stone to the building. Come then, ye mighties who compose the august public—com where the light shineth, and bathe either mind in its pellucid rays!

1848 April 19. The Peoples Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) April 19, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 36, Whole No. 400, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Hobron’s Block, Over The Post Office, New London. Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases. Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Also Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms. April 13.

Advertisement was recorded on April 19 & 26.

1848 April 26. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 26, 1848, Vol. I, No. 1, P. 4.

N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms. April 13.

Advertisement was recorded on April 26 & 27, 1848.

1848 April 28. The Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 28, 1848, Vol. I, No. 3, P. 3.

Lyon’s Gallery of Daguerreotypes. Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office, New-London. The attention of the public is invited to the miniatures which are daily made at this fashionable establishment.—The superiority of these pictures is the result of care in the arrangements throughout—particularly of the light. By the use of a clear north light, which is admitted by all artists to be the best, pictures are usually made in from 15 to 20 seconds. A mild, pleasing, delicate eye is obtained, in stead of a blotch of white, nearly or fully covering the pupil, and boldness of character, beauty of expression, and delicacy of light and shade which cannot be attained by an ordinary light.

Particular attention paid to taking family groups: also portraits of deceased persons at private residences if requested. Price of pictures $1.50 and upwards, according to size of plate and richness of cases and frames.

Mr. L. would thank his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage he has received, and invite them to call at his rooms over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran from April 28, 1848 to July 29, 1849.

1848 May 3. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 3, 1848, Vol. I, No. 1, P. 3.

Lyon’s Gallery of Daguerreotypes, Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office, New London. The attention of the public is invited to the miniatures which are daily made at this fashionable establishment.—The superiority of these pictures is the result of care in the arrangements throughout—particularly of the light. By the use of a clear north light, which is admitted by all artists to be the best, pictures are usually made in from 15 to 20 seconds. A mild, pleasing, delicate eye is obtained, instead of a blotch of white, nearly or fully covering the pupil, and boldness of character, beauty of expression, and delicacy of light and shade which cannot be attained by an ordinary light.

Particular attention paid to taking family groups; also portraits of deceased persons at private residences if required. Price of pictures $1.50 and upwards, according to size of plate and richness of cases and frames.

Mr. L. would thank his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage he has received, and invite them to call at his rooms over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran on May 3 & 24, 1848.

1849 May 10. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 10, 1849, Vol. II, No. 76, P. 2.

Mr. Lyon, whose rooms are in Court-street near the Post Office, has recently added to the attraction of his gallery by a number of daguerreotype impressions of the old Congregational Church, now about to be taken down and replaced by a splendid stone edifice. These views are taken from various points and present exact likenesses of the ancient building, very finely executed. A good many of our citizens desirous of possessing such memento of his time honored fabric, have possessed themselves of a copy, and we presume Mr. L. could furnish a few more, if requested to do so within a day or two. After this week the opportunity will have passed by forever. Mr. Lyon is a very successful artist in his own particular branch, and is withal a man very worthy of public encouragement.

1849 October 27. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) October 27, 1849, Vol. II, No. 152, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Miniature Rooms. Hoban’s Block, over the Post Office, Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed or no Charge.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to December 8, 1849.

1849 October 31. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) October 31, 1849, Vol. II, No. 79, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Miniature Rooms. Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office, Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements in the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings, at short notice.

Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons.

Perfect satisfaction Guarantied or no Charge.

Advertisement ran five times between October 31 to December 5, 1849.

1849 December 10. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 10, 1849, Vol. II, No. 172, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes Extraordinary. J. L. Lyon, Would respectfully give notice to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has now completed the refurnishing of his rooms, making them in point of beauty and convenience equal to any in the country. In consequence of the increasing demand for his superior likenesses, he has made arrangements with Mr. Walker (a very distinguished artist) to assist him for a short time, and he trusts that those who want likenesses will avail themselves of this rare opportunity.

Rooms in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran from December 10, 1849 to May 29, 1850.

1849 December 12. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 12, 1849, Vol. II, No. 85, P. 2.

The New Daguerreotype Establishment.—We take pleasure in directing attention to the advertisement of Mr. Lyon. He has so renovated and embellished his rooms, as really to render them quite as attractive as any thing of the kind in the country. They are certainly less extensive than some of those in Broadway, but they are by no means inferior to the best of them in the taste and liberality bestowed in fitting them up, either in point of beauty or convenience. Mr. Walker, the gentleman who has recently been employed in the establishment, brings with him a very high reputation for skill and effectiveness in the art, and most undoubtedly deserves it. The specimens of his efforts which he exhibits, furnish some of the most magnificent daguerreotyping imaginable. In distinctness and richness of tone as well as truth and fidelity of likeness, we believe his portraits equal to any to be found in the United States. So at any rate they strike us; but it is hardly worth while for any one to depend on newspaper notices of such works of art. They must be seen to be appreciated, and we really advise everybody to visit the gallery and look at them—look for instance at Mr. Walker’s portrait of himself, and than say whether they ever saw a more finished or more faithful likeness. His pictures have all the soft delicacy of the best mezzotints, combined with the spirit and freedom of the higher order of engravings.—but we simply designed a mere reference to the advertisement, and have already said more than we meant to do.

1849 December 12. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 12, 1849, Vol. II, No. 85, P. 3.

Rooms in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between December 10, 1849 to June 5, 1850.

1850 May 8. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 8, 1850. Vol. II, N0. 106, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice. The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership, under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, and will continue the Daguerreotype business at the old stand, in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office. J. L. Lyon, Geo. H. Rogers. April 30, 1850.

1850 May 11. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) May 11, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 9, Whole No. 269, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded on May 11 & 18, 1850

1850 May 13. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) May 13, 1850, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 254, P. 2.

Call at Messrs. Lyon & Rogers, Daguerreotype Rooms, In Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office and examine the finest Daguerreotypes and most elegant Rooms for Daguerreotyping in the State. New London, May 13, 1850.

Advertisement ran thirty six times between May 13 to June 29, 1850.

1850 May 16. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) May 16, 1850, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 258, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded on May 16 to 31, 1850.

1850 May 18. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) May 18, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 10, Whole No. 270, P. 3.

Advertisement ran thirty six times between May 18. 1850 to July 19, 1851.

1850 May 29. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 29, 1850, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.

1850 September 18. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) September 18, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 125, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded seven times between September 18 to November 20, 1850.

1850 November 30. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) November 30, 1850, Vol. III, No. 185, P. 2.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State Street, New London, Conn. Nov. 30.

1850 December 4. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 4, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 136, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Rooms.—Messrs Lyon and Rogers, 55 State street have added new attractions to their finely fitted rooms, and are constantly rendering them more desirable to their Numerous visitors. Mr. L. has just returned from a protracted visit to New York in which city he has another establishment, and in which he certainly has managed to perfect himself in the beautiful art. The portrait of Miss Cushman the great actress is one of the finest daguerreotype likenesses we have seen, not only in fidelity of resemblance but in beauty of execution. It was we believe by special favor that Mr. Lyon obtained the sitting from Miss C. and he ought to consider himself fortunate in having done so, for he has produced a work of art that fully establishes his standing among the most eminent of his profession. If anything that we have said should induce more of our citizens to visit these rooms than would have otherwise gone, we shall be gratified that it has been said, for Messrs. L. & R. are not only fine artists but they are very deserving young men.

1850 December 4. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 4, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 136, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, having returned from New York, will now give his personal attention to the taking of Daguerreotypes in the same superior style hitherto done by him, and at the most reasonable prices.

Call at Lyon & Rogers’ Rooms, No. 55 State st. Hobron Block.

Advertisement ran twice on December 4, 1850 & January 1, 1851.

1850 December 7. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) December 7, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 39, Whole No. 299, P. 2.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.

Advertisement ran from December 7, 1850 to May 31, 1851.

1850 December 7. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) December 7, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 40, Whole No. 300, P. 3.

Charlott Cushman. Lyon & Rogers, have added to their beautiful collection of Daguerreotypes, a splendid likeness of Charlott Cushman, taken from life.

Call at Lyon & Rogers Rooms, No 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block.

Advertisement ran from December 7, 1850 to January 25, 1851.

1850 December 18. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 18, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 138, P. 3.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.

Advertisement was recorded five times between December 18, 1850 to February 12, 1851.

1851 January 3. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) January 3, 1851, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 930, P. 1.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.

Advertisement was recorded from January 3 to June 4, 1851 & March 1 to 13, 1852.

1851 January 3. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) January 3, 1851, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 930, P. 4.

Charlott Cushman. Lyon & Rogers, have added to their beautiful collection of Daguerreotypes, a splendid likeness of Charlott Cushman, taken from life.

Call at Lyon & Rogers Rooms, No 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block.

Advertisement was recorded from January 3 to February 1,1851.

1851 April 2. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 2, 1851. Vol. III, N0. 153, P. 4.

Advertisement ran on April 2 & 9, 1851.

1851 August. The Photographic Art-Journal. (New York, New York.) August 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 99-101.

The Daguerrean Art, Its Present State And Future Prospects. Mentioned in article.

1852 February 26. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) February 26, 1852. Vol. IV, N0. 200, P. 3.

Dissolution. The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

The business will be continued by J. L. Lyon. Geo. H. Rogers. J. L. Lyon.

1852 March 15. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) March 15, 1852, Vol. V, No. 1295, P. 1.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrian Gallery, No. 55 State Street—New London.

Advertisement ran from March 15, 1852 to May 9, 1855.

1852 May 24. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 23, P. 1.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Gallery, 55 State -street, New London. Nov. 30.

1852 July 19. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) July 19, 1852, Vol. V, No. 1402, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, takes this opportunity to inform the public that he has returned to his old stand over the Post Office, in New London, where he is prepared to receive and accommodate his patrons with the most approved Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to August 16, 1852.

1852 July 20. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) July 20, 1852, Vol. V, No. 30, P. 2.

1852 July 22. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) July 22, 1852, Vol. V, No. 14, P. 3.

Advertisement ran from July 22 to August 5, 1852.

1852 August 12. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) August 12, 1852, Vol. V, No. 17, P. 3.

A Card.—J. L. Lyon takes this opportunity to express his thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of New London and vicinity for the very liberal patronage he has received during a period of five years, and would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same, assuring them there shall be nothing wanting on his part to give satisfaction. July 27.

Advertisement ran from August 12, 1852 to January 26, 1854

1852 December 2. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 2, 1852, Whole No. 240, Vol. V, No. 33, P. 4.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Gallery, 55 State-street, New London.

Advertisement ran from December 2, 1852 to March 26, 1855.

1853 January 18. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) January 18, 1853, Vol. V, No. 1554, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes With Colors. The subscriber, in additional to ten years uninterrupted attention to his business, now begs permission to inform the inhabitants of New London County that during the past Summer he has taken up his residence in New York City, solely for the purpose of acquiring an accurate knowledge of all the modern improvements, both in this Country and Europe, in this most wonderful art—and that he is now at his former place of business, over the Post Office in New London, where he is prepared to execute likenesses of any size, shape and description, Cheaper, Quicker And Better! Than any other establishment of a similar kind in Connecticut.

He now invites his old friends and patrons, together with all others who may visit the city to give him a call, assuring them that by a recent invention of his own, he can give the same Natural Colors, and life-like appearance to the face that have been Claimed for the celebrated Hillotype pictures. John L. Lyon. New London, Ct., Dec. 25, 1852.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to January 11, 1854.

1853 February 1. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) February 1, 1853, Vol. V, No. 1566, P. 2.

Lyon’s Daguerreotypes posses rare merit for their truthful, tasteful, and artistic arrangement. The judicious disposition of light, clearness of shadow, and the grace and elegance of face make them gems of art.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to November 26, 1853.

1853 April 7. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 7, 1853, Vol. V, No. 51, P. 4.

Lyon’s Daguerreotypes are taken By a large north light, the best position for a light to prevent abrupt shadows under the eyes, nose and chin, and has a tendency of producing miniatures of such softness and roundness of flesh that they must become at once the favorite style of pictures with all persons of refined and artistic taste.

Advertisement ran from April 7, 1853 to January 26, 1854.

1853 September 13. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) September 13, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 1749, P. 2.

Haven & Co., who have it for sale, have placed upon our table an excellent Lithograph of Rev. J. S. Swan. It is executed by E. C. Kellogg, of Hartford, from a Daguerreotype by J. L. Lyon, of this city. It is a good likeness. looking exactly like the celebrated original. It will doubtless meet with an extensive sale.

1853 September 22. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) September 22, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 20, Whole No. 282, P. 1.

Elder Sivan.—Those wishing an exact likeness of the Elder, must call on Haven & Co., Book Sellers, State Street, where they will find him in “Lith. By E. C. Kellogg,” taken from a Daguerreotype by J. L. Lyon, of this city.

1854 February 3. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) February 3, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 1865, P. 2.

Twenty-Five Cent Daguerreotypes. Call at Lyon’s Gallery and procure one, No. 55 State Street.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to 6, 1854.

1855 November 1. New London Daily Star. (New London, Connecticut.) November 1, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 2385, P. 2.

Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes. We desire to call the attention of our readers to the new pictures taken on glass by Mr. Kenyon, (successor to J. L. Lyon,) who has rooms directly under this office. the pictures are exceedingly well taken, life-like and correct. Mr. Kenyon is a worthy and accommodating young man, and, we are glad to see, has his rooms crowded, and unerring indication that he gives complete satisfaction to his numerous patrons. He puts his pictures up in cases of all prices. He continues the Daguerreotype business in addition, as usual.

1860 March 1. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) March 1, 1860. Vol. XII, N0. ?, P. 2

Business Changes and Improvements…

The premises occupied by R. F. Cook, dry goods dealer are soon to extend their borders by an addition of twenty five feet to the rear. Mr. J. L. Lyon’s daguerrean rooms will also be correspondingly enlarged.

1860 May 3. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 3, 1860, [Vol. XII, Whole No. 625,] P. 3.

Lyon’s Art Gallery! 55 State Street. The Subscriber would inform the citizens of New London and vicinity, and the Public generally, that his establishment is now open for their reception. He has recently Enlarged His Rooms and has constructed a large and superior Sky-Light and Side-Light Combined by which the best possible light is obtained.

Having procured new instruments he is now prepared to perfect Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., in a superior manner, equal to those of any other establishment in the State.

Colored Photographs. He would inform the public that he has engaged the services of An Experienced Artist from one of the finest establishments in New York, Expressly to Color Photographs! who will devote his entire time to that branch of the business.

Persons in want of a portrait are requested to call and examine specimens, and witness the many facilities he has for taking likenesses, as he is satisfied that no one can surpass his Pictures, either in exactness, finish or beauty. J. L. Lyon.

Advertisement was recorded on May 3 & 10, 1860.

1860 June 12. New London Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) June 12, 1860, Vol. XII, No. 5599, P. 2.

Photographic Views. All Persons wishing Photographic Views of Residences and Grounds, Statuary, Paintings, Machinery, Marine Views, Groups, &c, can have their orders promptly executed in the most Artistic manner, by leaving them at “Lyon’s Art Gallery,” 55 State street, New London.

N. B.—Our Views will be made with a C. C. Harrison’s celebrated View Camera, making an actual Picture of either 6½ by 8½, 8 by 10, 11 by 14, or 14 by 17 inches. je7.

Advertisement was recorded thirteen times between June 12, 1860 to January 30, 1861.

Lovering, Reuben F.

April 3, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Boston Massachusetts, Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotypist, Hamilton & Lovering, John Plumbe Jr., Lovering & Davis, Photographer, Reuben F. Lovering, San Francisco Californiapioneeramericanphotographers

C.1843-1847 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1845 190 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1848 257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1849 34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.²

1850-1851 203 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.²

1851 247 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.²

1851 34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.

1855 Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.

1859 182 Washington Street, San Francisco, California.[3]

1859-1860 111 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California.

1845 July 21. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston. Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price. Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand. Instructions in the art carefully given. Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23. The Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

1846 November 10. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 10, 1846, Vol. , No. 4999, P. 2.

Robbery. Between 3 and 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon a show case belonging to Lovering & Davis daguerreotype artists no. 34 Tremont row, which was hanging in the passage way at the foot of the stairs was pried open by some rogue and $40 worth of lockets were stolen. The lockets were of Stone & Weaver’s manufacture, Providence.

1846 November 11. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 11, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 289. P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Show Case of Messrs. Lovering and Davis, No. 34 Tremont Row, was broken open on Monday night, and about $40 worth of lockets stolen.

1847 August 6. The Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 6, 1847, Vol. XVIII, No. 4961, P. 3.

1848 September 5. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 5, Vol. XXV, No. 3884, P. 3.

For Sale—A Daguerreotype Establishment, well located and doing a good business; only a small capital required. Sufficient reason given for selling. Inquire of R. F. Lovering, 257 Washington st.

1850 February 9. Christian Register. (Boston, Massachusetts.) Febroary 9, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 6, P. 4.

Marriages. In Manchester, 5th inst. by Rev. A. B. Fuller, Mr. Reuben F. Lovering of Boston to Miss Martha Ann Whitle of Deering, N. H.

1851 February 17. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 17, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 102, P. 2.

A fire was discovered yesterday morning about 3 o’clock, in the daguerreotype establishment of R. F. Lovering, in the third story of the building 203 Washington, corner of Bromfield street. The fire burnt quite freely and nearly destroyed Mr. L’s stock—amounting to about $1000. It is supposed to have been set on fire, as two or three suspicious characters were seen sculking about the neighborhood a short time before the fire broke out.

1851 February 17. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 17, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 41. P. 2.

Fires. At 3 o’clock Sunday morning fire was discovered in the second story of a building No. 203 Washington street, corner of Bromfield street, occupied by R. F. Lovering, daguerreotype artist, whose stock and materials were destroyed and considerable damage done to the building…

1851 February 17. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 17, 1851, No. 8625, P. 4.

Fire. About 3 o’clock yesterday morning, fire broke out in one of the upper rooms over the jewelry store of Mr. Wm. B. Fessenden, corner of Washington and Bromfield streets, occupied as a daguerreotype room by Mr. R. F. Lovering, The room in which the fire originated was pretty well burnt out, and one or two other rooms were somewhat damaged by the fire. The stock of Mr. Fessenden suffered considerable damage from water.

1854 November 23. The Boston Daily Atlas. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 23, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 124, P. 2.

In the Police Court, John O’Brien and John Sullivan , minors, were arraigned for breaking and entering the house of Reuben F. Lovering, No. 12 Bond st. Sullivan was sent to the State Reform School, and there having been a previous warrant against O’Brien for leading an idle and dissolute life, he was sent to the House of Reformation for Juvenile offenders.

1859 July 30. The Pacific. (San Francisco, California.) July 30, 1859, Vol. X, No. 53, P. 3.

A Temple of Art is Hamilton & Lovering’s new Photographic Establishment. There are Eight rooms all on the second floor (an advantage possessed by no other extensive establishment in the United States), and built expressly for the practice of the Photographic Art in all its branches. An experience of both Hamilton and Lovering of over sixteen years constant practice enables them to turn out finer work than any other establishment, as they are not compelled, like other establishments, to hire operators, who scarcely know anything about the business. The First Premium was awarded to us at both the last State and City Fairs. Hamilton & Lovering, Second story of Lecount’s Gallery, 111 Montgomery street. jy12.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 30 & August 5, 1859.

1859 September 20. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) September 20, 1859, Vol., XVIII, Whole No. 2646, P. 1.

Sixth Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society. Sixth Day…

The Exhibition. The Picture Gallery…

East Room. In the northeast corner of this wing of the Pavillion are placed the daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs of D. H. Woods, Sacramento. They embrace about nineteen specimens, and besides fine portraits, contains excellent landscape views. The next left hand collection is part of Vance’s (San Francisco and Sacramento) exhibition, consisting chiefly of a series of beautiful views of yo Semite Falls and scenery. There are thirteen of these views, each remarkably clear and well taken; the excite much admiration…

West Room…

The remainder of the south wall is occupied by the fine display of photographs done in every variety of style, and exhibited by Hamilton & Lovering, San Francisco. Between some of the pictures, and the splendid show down stairs by Vance, it is hard to choose. We have not time to specify the particular merits of each collection. It is sufficient to say that both firms have brought the art of photographing, in taking portraits, to high perfection. These two exhibits of pictures are among the chief attractions of the Fair.

1859 October 7. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) October 7, 1859, Vol., XVIII, Whole No. 2661, P. 1.

Official List Of Premiums Awarded At The Sixth Annual Fair Of The California State Agricultural Society…

Ambrotypes—W. Dickman, Sacramento; special premium, diploma.

Plain Photographs—Hamilton & Lovering, San Francisco; second premium, $5.

Ambrotypes—Hamilton & Lovering, San Francisco; second premium, $5.

Daguerreotypes—Jacob Shew, Sacramento, first premium, plate, $10.

Stereoscopic Pictures—R. H. Vance, San Francisco; special diploma.

Plain Photographs—R. H. Vance, San Francisco ; first premium, plate, $10.

Ambrotypes—R. H. Vance, San Francisco; first premium, plate, $10.

1860 September 24. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) September 24, 1860, Vol., XX, Whole No. 2962, P. 1.

Seventh Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society…

Photographs.—The exhibit of photographs of various styles, ambrotypes and other camera pictures [is] not extensive. They fill however, the walls of the [ ? ] room. The largest exhibit, if not the most artistic display, is from Hamilton & Lovering, of San Francisco. They occupy nearly the whole of the north wall. The east wall is hung with specimens from W. H. Towne’s photograph gallery, Sacramento. The south wall is taken up with the photographs of J. Shew, of Sacramento, and there is a large display and variety in the center of the same wall, sent down by A. Liebert, of Nevada. Next to these, on the same side is the best display of large photographic portraits in the room, from W. Shew, of San Francisco; and, to complete the list Dickman, of this city, covers the east side with some of his highly finished India ink photographs and other specimens. Few as are the contributions, in proportion to the number of photograph establishments in the State, they present: not only a fine display, but exhibit the very highest specimens of the art in all its styles.

1860 October 23. The Pacific. (San Francisco, California.) October 23, 1860, Vol. XI, No. 123, P. 2.

Four First Premiums at the late State Fair, and the Only First Premium at the Fair of the Mechanics’ Institute, were all awarded to us, over all competitors, for the Best Photographs, plain, re-touched, and life-size. Also, the First Premium for the best Ambrotypes, at both Fairs.

Prices low as ordinary pictures at other establishments. Rooms all on the second floor.

Over seventeen years’ experience of both of us, enables us to excel all our competitors. Hamilton & Lovering, Lecount’s Building. 111 Montgomery street.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 16, 1860.

1862 June 23. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) June 23, 1862, Vol., XX, Whole No. 3505, P. 2.

Passengers For The East.—The following named persons leave in the Golden Age to-day for the East:…

R. F. Lovering and wife.

[1] The American Daguerreotype.

[2] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

[3] Pioneer Photographers of the Far West A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865.

Lerow, John A.

March 19, 2026DaguerreotypesBoston Massachusetts, Daguerreotypist, Jacob H. Lerow, John A. Heard, John A. Lerow, John Plumbe Jr., Robert H. Vance, Vance & Lerowpioneeramericanphotographers

1846-1849 91 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1849-1850 138½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1846 January 9. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 9, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No 2, Whole No. 1355, P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington Street, Boston. Messrs. Vance & Lerow, respectfully inform the citizens of Boston, and vicinity, that they have recently opened the new and extensive Rooms, Over Bigelow & Brothers, 91 Washington St.

Persons wishing miniatures of themselves or friends are invited to call. The rooms are free to all who wish to examine specimens.

Gold Lockets, of every description, constantly on hand. Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished, R. H. Vance, J. A. Lerow.

Advertisement ran from January 9 to May 15, 1846.

1846 February 3. American Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 3, 1846, Vol. XXI, No 63, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Pictures taken in any weather, and beautifully colored at extreme low prices. Copies made from paintings, drawings, bust, and daguerreotypes in a beautiful style. Pictures taken of deceased persons at one hour notice.

We have on hand a splendid assortment of Lockets, Frames, Cases, Breastpins, Bracelets and Rings, manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Students received on very moderate terms and furnished with instruments and stock of the first quality Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, Gilding, and every article used in the business constantly on hand, and furnished to the trade at wholesale prices, and warranted. The rooms are free to all persons wishing to examine specimens.

Where several persons are taken in one family, a liberal discount will be made.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 91 Washington street, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Establishment.

Advertisement was recorded twice on February 3 and April 7, 1846.

1846 February 6. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 6, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No 6, Whole No. 1359, P. 4.

The Daguerreotype.—Since the discovery of this wonderful, and almost incomprehensible art, by Monsieur Daguerre, it has undergone many new and striking improvements.

In 1839, the specimens which were brought from France to this city, were principally copies of public buildings, views, landscapes, &c., in Paris; and although they excited the most intense curiosity in the public mind at that time, yet they were but faint impressions, hardly discernible, and in fact almost nothing, compared with those that are now taken in this country. It is truly surprising and wonderful thing, that we can seat ourselves before the lens of a camera obscura, and by the action of light alone have an indelible impression of our own form and features stamped upon a silver plate so exact and so precise that it is impossible to mistake it. By the aid of chemical agents, consisting chiefly of Iodine and bromine properly prepared, this wonderful thing is accomplished.

The preparation of the chemicals employed, requires the utmost care and attention, and unless the operator thoroughly understands this thing, he can obtain but a poor impression on the plate. Owing to this cause, we see many pictures that have a deathlike appearance, are [scummy], eye imperfect, and are also very indistinct.

A poor daguerreotype is not worth looking at, but a good one is invaluable. We have seen none better than those executed by Messrs Vance & Lerow at their rooms, 91 Washington street. For clearness, distinctness, and boldness of execution, they are unsurpassed, and they resemble the finest engravings.

Mr. Lerow has for a long time been an operator for Mr. Plumbe, in Washington city and Boston, where by diligent attention to his profession, he has made many great improvements.

1846 February 26. Daily American Eagle. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 26, 1846, Vol. 3, No 384, n.p.

We have on hand a splendid assortment of Lockets, Frames, Cases, Breastpins, Bracelets and Rings, manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Where several persons are taken in one family, a liberal discount will be made.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 91 Washington street, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Establishment.

1846 April 21. Boston Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 21, 1846, Vol. XXIII, No. 679?, P. 2.

Married. In this city, April 19, Mr. John A. Lerow to Miss Martha A. Lerow.

1846 April 30. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 30, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 54, P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street.

Pictures taken in any weather, at extreme low prices, and beautifully colored. We have also on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished.

The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St.——Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to May 11, 1846.

1846 May 1. The Norfolk Democrat. (Dedham, Massachusetts.) May 1, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Whole No. 378, P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at extreme low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instructions given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals, and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N.B. Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge. Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston; Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to July 10, 1846.

1846 May 15. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 15, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 67,

P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street.

Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1846.

1846 June 1. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 1, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 197, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Coloring. Vance & Lerow have recently discovered a mode of coloring the backgrounds to their pictures, so as to render them discernible in any light and at the same time adds a beautiful finish to the picture. Specimens may be seen at their rooms. Ap16.

Advertisement was recorded from June 1 to 17, 1846.

1846 June 1. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 1, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 197, P. 4.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street. Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Store. Feb27.

Advertisement was recorded from June 1 to 17, 1846.

Ca. 1846-1849. Lerow & Co. Bill (in John McWilliams Collection)

Lerow & Co.’s 91 Washington Street Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington Street……Boston.

The public will please bear in mind, that our Rooms are the largest by far of any Daguerreotype Rooms in Boston and that our Operating and Receiving Rooms are both of the same floor, thus making it the most convenient, as well as the largest Room in the City. Pictures taken for $1.50, and put up in a neat Morocco Case.

Please preserve this card, and call and examine our specimens.

1846 June 6. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 6, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 86, P. 4.

Lerow & Co, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Persons also taken of deceased persons.

Instructions given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals, and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N.B. Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge. Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston; Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s Jewelry Store.

1846 June 8. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 8, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 87, P. 3.

Lerow & Co, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Persons also taken of deceased persons.

Advertisement ran from June 8 to September 2, 1846.

1846 June 12. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 12, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No 24, Whole No. 1377, P. 3.

Lerow & Co., Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington Street, Boston. Messrs. Lerow & Co., respectfully inform the citizens of Boston, and vicinity, that they have recently opened the new and extensive Rooms, Over Bigelow & Brothers, 91 Washington St.

Persons wishing miniatures of themselves or friends are invited to call. The rooms are free to all who wish to examine specimens.

Gold Lockets, of every description, constantly on hand. Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished, R. H. Vance, J. A. Lerow.

Advertisement ran from June 12, 1846 to February 19, 1847.

1846 June 18. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 18, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 165, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Messrs. Lerow & Coi. Of this city, are about establishing a branch of their Daguerreotype rooms in Pawtucket. We congratulate our friends there that they can have their likenesses taken by these artists. Their reputation for executing pictures here is so well known that it needs no comment. The specimens seen at their rooms No. 91 Washington-street speak for themselves.

1846 July 17. The Norfolk Democrat. (Dedham, Massachusetts.) July 17, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 25, Whole No. 389, P. 4.

Lerow & Co, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at extreme low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instructions given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals, and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N.B. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge. Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston; Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from July 17 to October 30, 1846.

1846 December 14. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 14, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Lerow & Co. 91 Washington street, takes most beautiful pictures and puts them up a neat morocco case for two dollars. See their advertisement.

1846 December 14. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 14, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Two Dollars, As good a Daguerreotype as can be obtained in Boston, can be had for Two Dollars, at Lerow & Co.’s 91 Washington Street.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine our specimens.

Advertisement ran from December 14, 1846 to January 6, 1847.

1847 June 5. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 5, 1847, Vol. 11, No. 17, P. 1.

Roguery.—A case containing four large daguerreotype miniatures in gilt frames, was stolen between eight and nine o’clock, last evening, from the entrance to 91 Washington street. Lerow & Co. are the losers.

1847 June 5. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 5, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 3502, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes can be sent by mail. Ned was requested to have a friend’s likeness sent from here to the interior of Kentucky; he went to Lerow, 91 Washington street, had it taken, neatly enveloped by the said L, and the postage for nearly 2000 miles was only sixty cents.

1847 June 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 7, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 3503, P. 2.

On Friday evening, the daguerreotype show case of Lerow & Co., 91 Washington street, was taken from the doorway and carried off.

1847 June 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 7, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 3503, P. 2.

Stolen—From the entrance to 91 Washington street, on Friday night, a Daguerreotype Miniature Show Case, containing four Pictures. A liberal reward will be paid for the detection of the thief or the recovery of the Case, By Lerow & Co.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 9, 1847.

1847 October 2. The Boston Semi-Weekly Atlas. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 2, 1847, Vol. XIV, No. 27, P. 1.

Mechanics’ Exhibition.—Among other specimens of American inventions to be seen in Quincy Hall…

Some fine specimens of Daguerreotypes, by Lerow & Co.

Joseph Pettee, 113 Washington street, has also some fine Daguerreotype likenesses, among which is one of the City Solicitor, “specs” and all, not quite so large as life, but twice a natural; also a fine one of Alderman Wilkins.

1848 February 8. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 8, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

It is with pleasure that we recommend those of our friends who wish for a correct likeness of themselves, to the Daguerreotype establishment of Mr. Lerow, No. 91 Washington street. Mr. L. guarantees a correct and satisfactory picture to all who desire it.

1848 March 7. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 7, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5404, P. 2.

Santa Crus, February 9, 1848. Dear Transcript: Thinking your readers might like to hear from this lovely spot of earth among the waves of the ocean, I avail myself of an opportunity to give you an idea of what “manner of place it is.” Santa Cruz, or St. Croix, is a small island in the West Indies, distance about 1600 miles from New York and 40 from St. Thomas…

The stores furnished a supply of most of the necessaries which are needed and, in fact you can obtain almost anything even to a Daguerreotype and that too in as good style as can be had at home. There is a person here, who I believe hails from ourb good city of Boston, one of the firm of Lerow & Co. and who came out for his health, who is not only doing an excellent business but is taking many views of this charming Island, which he intends to exhibit in Boston on his return…

1848 March 24. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 24, 1848, Vol. XXIX, No 12, Whole No. 1521, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Views Of Natural Scenery.—Mr. J. A. Lerow, of the firm of Lerow & Co., of this city, who was passing the winter in Santa Cruz, is taking a large number of daguerreotype views of the scenery of the island, which he will exhibit on his return to Boston. His description of its fruits and fishes, in his communication in this paper, will be read with interest.

1848 May 13. Union Jack! Or Sailor’s Log Book. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 13, 1848, Vol. X, No. 44, P. 3.

Earthquake.—John A. Lerow, of the firm of Lerow & Co. of this city, who is now in St. Thomas, one of the West India islands, writing to his friends here says:—’We had a dreadful shock of an earthquake here this morning (6th inst.) at about 3 o’clock. I was sound asleep when a noise awoke me which sounds very much like the rushing wind accompanied by a low rumbling noise, and I thought a hurricane had made its appearance at the wrong time of the year when, suddenly the house I was in began to shake, dishes to rattle, and furniture to tottering, and the dogs to bark, cats mewing, cattle lowing, negroes screaming, cocks crowing, and such a medly of noises were never heard before in St. Thomas. The whole affair lasted about half a minute, and the oldest inhabitants here say it was the most severe shock they ever experienced even the earthquake that destroyed Guadaloupe which is one of the same chain of islands did not make so serve a shock here.’

Probably trouble may be anticipated from that quarter.

1848 May 27. Union Jack! Or Sailor’s Log Book. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 27, 1848, Vol. X, No. 46, P. 3.

To Obtain a first rate daguerreotype, for the least sum of money, call on Lerow & Co. 91 Washington street.

1848 June 3. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 3, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 3807, P. 2.

Worth Seeing.—Call at Lerow’s Daguerrian Gallery, 91 Washington street, where one can have the pleasure of seeing several beautiful architectural and other views of Santa Cruz, taken by Mr. Lerow himself, during a sojourn of several months on this beautiful island of the tropics. He has also a superb likeness of Gen. Taylor, taken from life. Crowds will call at 91, when it is known that the exhibition is gratis. Lerow in No. 1 in the Photographic art.

1848 July 3. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 3, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5503, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Lerow & Co would respectfully call the attention of the public to their specimens in Rooms 91 Washington street—as they are now taking some of the finest pictures ever produced in the art, and at very low prices.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge made—even in cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran from July 3 to August 1, 1848.

1848 July 7. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 7, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5506, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Some excellent specimens of Daguerreotype may be seen at the gallery of Messrs. Lerow & Co, 91 Washington street. Many well known public and private citizens will at once be recognized, from the life-like copies to be seen. An excellent likeness of Gen. Taylor, taken recently at New Orleans, may also be seen; and some fine specimens of West India scenery, taken at St. Thomas and Santa Croix by Mr. Lerow, are well worthy examination.

1848 July 21. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3845, P. 2.

Strangers visiting the city should not neglect to call at Lerow & Co’s Daguerrian Gallery, 91 Washington street, if for no other reason than to view his exhibition, gratis; scenes in the island of St Thomas and Santa Cruz, taken by himself during a recent sojourn in these delightful places. Besides, if they desire life-like pictures of themselves or friends, at incredibly low prices, here is the place, par excellence, of all other daguerreotype establishments in the city.

1848 July 22. Union Jack! Or Sailor’s Log Book. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 22, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 3, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype art flourishes under the management of Lerow & Co., 91 Washington street. He has a fine exhibition of West Indian scenery, taken by Lerow himself during a recent residence in several of the islands, which he exhibits free to all. No one takes better likenesses than this firm, nor at lower rates.

1848 August 1. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 1, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5528, P. 2.

A Simple Invention…Gen Mosely of Kentucky is likely to reap an equally ample pecuniary harvest from an idea hardly more complex. It is of an irregular piece of iron, or eccentric lever, no bigger than an ordinary castor to a table, which forms a perfect window fastener by which weights and pulleys may be entirely dispensed with…

1848 August 2. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 2, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 176, P. 2.

Old Kentuck. Something New, invented by a true Kentuckian. We were shown yesterday morning, a little irregular piece of brass, which being screwed on to a window sash entirely does away with the use of cords, pullies, weights and fastenings. For one shilling they can be applied to any window, thereby saving an expense of two or three dollars a window. Builders, carpenters and persons having windows without fastners [sic.] or weights to hold them up, should look to this. They may be seen at Lerow & Co’s. Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington st.

1848 August 2. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 2, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3855, P. 2.

Windo Fastener.—A very simple, yet ingenious article of this character, may be seen at Lerow & Co.’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington street. It keeps a window in any position, and saves the cost of weights, pulleys, &c. It cost only a shilling a window, thus saving some $2 on each.

1848 August 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 7, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3859, P. 2.

Something New And Worth Having.—Those patent window locks that we spoke of in our paper last week, are without doubt the best and cheapest things ever applied to any window. The price is only one shilling apiece, and they serve the whole purpose of ropes, pullies, fasteners and weights. Truly, this is an age of inventions. Lerow & Co, No. 91 Washington street, have them. See their advertisement.

1848 August 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 7, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3859, P. 2.

Lerow & Co. have these Patent Window Locks for sale, at one shilling apiece. All persons having windows that need fasteners, or are without weights or pullies, can apply these Locks to them for they answer every purpose. They save an expense from two to three dollars a window.

Agents wanted to sell Locks. Call early.

1848 November 20. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 20, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3918, P. 2.

New Invention—Patent Right For Suffolk County, For Sale.—One of the most valuable inventions ever offered to the Public, the Patent right for which is for sale, is Drummonds Patent Candle Sticks. By means of which any person can use all their common house grease which being melted and poured in at the base of the candlestick, will when cold and forced up through the center, unit with a perfectly dry wick and burn like Sperm at a cost of 4 or 5 cents per week. The right will be sold to any person wishing to make a thousand dollars this winter. Call and see it and satisfy yourselves at Lerow & Co.’s, No 91 Washington st., up stairs.

1848 November 27. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 27, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5627, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Lerow & Co. 91 Washington st, Boston, would respectfully invite their old patrons, and the public generally, to call at their rooms, and prove that their work is as good as can be produced, and better for the same money.

Copies of Daguerreotypes. Paintings, Engravings, or anything of the kind, warranted perfect and durable.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 12, 1848.

1848 December 11. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 11, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5638, P. 2.

Messrs. Lerow & Co at 91 Washington street, Daguerreotype Artists, deserve the patronage of the most discriminating part of the community. As their pictures show decidedly that they have arrived to the highest perfection of the art now attained—and their prices are so very low that a man will scarcely miss the change from his pocket that it requires to buy one. Please call and see them.

1849 January 1. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 1, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 64, P. 4.

Boston Business Illustrated Directory…Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Cannon, John, Blanchard’s Block, Court. Pictures taken in the utmost perfection of the art.[2]

Foss, Plummer, 190 Washington, opp. Marlboro’ Hotel. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. Please call.

Lerow & Co., 91 Washington, would inform the public that they are now taking better Pictures than formerly on account of some important improvements which they have recently made in the Art. Their work now cannot by surpassed by any in quality, and their prices are extremely low. Particular attention given to copying Paintings, Engravings, &c.

North’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 142 Washington. In consequence of the demand for Daguerreotype Miniatures being more than he could supply at his rooms, 142, Mr. North has opened another splendid Daguerreotype Establishment in connection with Mr. Marshall, 268 Washington st. Likenesses can be procured at either establishment.

Shew, Wm., 123 Washington, Miniatures taken in the best manner and at low rates.

Whipple, John A., 96 Washington, Miniatures beautifully executed.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to April 2, 1849.

1849 February 8. Christian Watchman & Christian Reflector. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 8, 1849, C. W.–Vol. XXX, C. R. Vo. XII, No. 6, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes for California. Persons who are going there, and those who are not going, that wish to procure First Rate Likenesses, in every sense of the term, will please call on Mr. Lerow, at 91 Washington st.

He will also produce copies of Daguerreotypes, or Paintings, Engravings, or crayons, and guarantee perfect satisfaction—on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from February 8 to October 18, 1849.

1849 February 14. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 14, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5693, P. 2.

Another Sewing Machine. While we were yesterday giving an account of the new French sewing machine, Mr. Lerow, the Daguerreotypist, of 26 State street, a young gentleman of great mechanical ingenuity, was giving the finishing touches to a “Rotary Sewing Machine,” which he bought into our office complete this morning and which has many decided advantages over the French machine. It will sew a yard a minute, with the “fast stitch” made in sewing the seams of pantaloons, &c. The workmanship is excellent; and unlike that of other similar machines, the stitch will not pull out. It seems as strong and perfect as the best sewing by hand. The machine is simple in its construction, small and portable, and not likely to get out of order. To housewives and tailors we should think the contrivance would be one of great utility.

1849 April 3. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 3, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 143, P. 4.

Boston Business Illustrated Directory…Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Cannon, John, Blanchard’s Block, Court. Pictures taken in the utmost perfection of the art.[3]

Foss, Plummer, 190 Washington, opp. Marlboro’ Hotel. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. Please call.

Whipple, John A., 96 Washington, Miniatures beautifully executed.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 12, 1849.

1849 May 17. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 17, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 117, P. 4.

Rotary Sewing Machine. Wonderful! We saw it sew a yard of cloth per minute, with a perfectly fast stich. It is the invention of Messrs. John A. Lerow and S. C. Blodgett, of this city. Rights for sale on [application] to Lewis Lerow, No. 9 State street, up stairs.

1849 May 26. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 26, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 125, P. 2.

Rotary Sewing Machine. The inventors, Messrs. Lerow & Blodgett, having disposed of their right to this invention in the state of Massachusetts, are now ready to treat with persons wishing to purchase the right of other states. Mr. Bradford of New Bedford assures us that by the aid of one machine and two girls he makes 12 pairs of common pants per day.—Truly this is an age of steam. Mr. Lerow, No. 9 State st., up stairs, is the Agent.

1849 May 31. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 31, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 129, P. 4.

Gen, Taylor A Friend To Inventors. We understand that Messrs. Lerow & Blodgett, inventors ot the Rotary Sewing Machine, have received an order from Gen. Zackary Taylor, for an entire suit of clothing made by their machine, to be worn by him at his anticipated visit to New England.

1849 October 8. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 8, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5894, P. 2.

Patents, Issued from the United States Patent Office for the week ending October 2…Sherburne C. Blodgett, Georgetown, Mass., and John A. Lerow, Boston, Masss., improvements in sewing machines.

1849 October 18. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 18, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5903, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Mr. Lerow respectfully invites the attention of his removal, from 91 Washington street to 138½, opposite School st, where he has fitted up a suit of Rooms with a large and elegant Sky Light, for the better accommodation of his friends and all those in want of a superior Likeness, which can only be obtained by a strong and sufficient light. Will open on the 22d of October, and be happy to wait on all those who may favor him with a visit.

Advertisement ran October 18 and 20, 1849.

1849 October 25. Christian Watchman & Christian Reflector. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 25, 1849, C. W.—Vol. XXX, C. R.—Vol. XII, No 43, P. 3.

Removal. Mr. Lerow, so long established in the Daguerreotype business, at 91 Washington street, has removed to 138½ Washington street, (opposite the foot of School street,) where he has at great expense fitted up a beautiful suit of Rooms, with the addition of a splendid sky light, for the better accommodation of his friends and the public whose continued patronage it will be his effort to merit.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1849 to September 26, 1850.

1849 November 1. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 1, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5915, P. 3.

Notice. Mr. Lerow having removed to 138½ Washington st, (opposite School st.) Is prepared to furnish to all who wish Daguerreotypes of all sizes, Singly or in Groups, that cannot be surpassed by any, as he has arranged his Rooms especially for the business

Advertisement ran from November 1 to 16, 1849.

1849 November 10. Roxbury Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 10, 1849, Vol. II, No 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Mr. Lerow, so long established in the business at 91 Washington st., Boston, would hereby inform his old friends and the public that he has removed to 138½ Washington st., (opposite School street), Boston, where at great expense he fitted up large and commodious rooms with the best arranged sky light in the city. He will take groups or single pictures from the smallest size in rings to the large size in frames, and copy paintings, engravings, crayons, daguerreotypes, &c., &c. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made.

Advertisement ran from November 10, 1849 to February 2, 1850.

1849 November 24. Roxbury Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 24, 1849, Vol. II, No 48, P. 3.

Lerow, No. 138½ Washington St., is an accomplished Daguerreotype Artist.—His rooms are pleasant and centrally situated, and visitors will find him attentive and agreeable. His likenesses are excellent and highly finished, his prices moderate, and we commend him to the attention of those wishing to keep or transmit, a fac simile of their countenances, “be them,” to use the favorite idiom of General Taylor, “handsome, or be them ugly.”

1850. Massachusetts State Record and Yearbook of General Information (Boston, Massachusetts) p. 21.

Lerow’s Daguerrian Rooms 138½ Washington Street, 138½ Opposite School Street, Boston.

Established in 1845, at 91 Washington Street; removed to 138½ October, 1849, to Rooms arranged by the Proprietor, expressly for the prosecution of this truly valuable and wonderful art.

Having been so long in the business, we may venture to claim the merit of being not inferior to any engaged in it; and we are prepared to do all that can be done by the Daguerrian process. We can give a Miniature perfect and sufficiently small to place in a ring for a ladies’ finger; or, large a rich enough to occupy the place of a portrait in any gentleman’s parlor. Or we can give a Whole Family In Group, On The Same Plate, and we will give Correct Copies Of Paintings, Crayon s, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, Or Houses & Trees, in fact, Anything In Nature, Animate or Inanimate, that is capable of retaining one position for a very few seconds.

N.B. Our Rooms are always open and free to visitors, and we invite them to call and see our specimens, whether they choose to patronise us or not.

Particular attention given to taking likenesses of sick and deceased persons, at their residences.

Instruction Given In The Art.

1850 July 19. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 19, 1850, No. 8445, P. 4.

Affairs About Home. Daguerreotype of William J. Snelling.—Mr. Lerow, the famous daguerreotype artists, No. 138½ Washington street, opposite School street, has a beautiful and correct likeness of this celebrated man, formerly editor of this paper, whose prose writings have been placed among those of the standard authors of America, at Harvard College. The likeness was taken a short time before Mr. Snelling’s death.

1850 September 26. Christian Watchman & Christian Reflector. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 26, 1850, Vol. XXXI, No 39, P. 3.

Lerow’s Daguerreotype Rooms, (Sky Light) No. 138½ Washington Street, (Opposite School Street,) John A. Heard, Proprietor. Boston. Pictures taken in any weather, Singly or in Groups, and warranted. Particular attention given to Copying; will also attend to taking likenesses of sick and deceased persons. Instruction given in the art.

1851 January 18. Boston Daily Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 18, 1851, Vol. LV, No. 10,094 P. 2.

List of Patents—Issued from the United States Patent Office, bearing date January 14, 1851…

John A. Lerow of Boston, Mass.—for improvements in sewing machines. Patented Oct. 2, 1849, Re-issued January 14, 1851.

1851 January 25. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 25, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 83, P. 2.

Patents.—…S. O. Blodger, Georgetown, Mass., and John A. Lerow, Boston, Mass., improvements in Sewing Machines

1851 October 29. Boston Daily Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 29, 1851, Vol. LV, No. 10,330 P. 2.

Washington, Oct. 28. The following are a few of the prizes awarded to Americans at the Great Exhibition, published in this morning’s Intelligencer, which gives a full list of prize medals: To—Blodget & Lerow, for sewing machine…J. A. Whipple, daguerreotype of the moon;…

1855 March 5. Boston Semi Weekly Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 5, 1855, Vol. XXXI, No. 5025 P. 2.

In Rockford, Ill. Feb. 14, John A. Lerow, 29, youngest son of L. Lerow, Esq., of Boston. His remains were brought to Boston for interment.

1877 July. St. Louis Practical Photographer. (St. Louis, Missouri.) July 1877, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 220-221.

Days Gone By. By J. W. Black. Friend Fitz.: …My first instruction in daguerreotyping was from Mr. John Leroy, about 1845; at the same time experiments were being made on the sewing machine—since a great success, but at the time thought an impossibility. These two branches were prosecuted in the same room. I remember thinking how impossible it must be to sew by machinery, and I as little thought of the wide range photography would eventually take, as subsequent events have proved. I had better have devoted my time to sewing machines than to daguerreotyping. We used a common window side light, with a large mirror for reflected light, the object being to get a fair outline with the face as white as possible, and also the shirt front…

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

[2] Advertisement ran from January 8 to April 2, 1849.

[3] Advertisement ran from January 8 to April 2, 1849.

Harrison, Gabriel

August 26, 2025Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Photographs, Portrait PainterArtist, Brooklyn New York, Daguerreotypist, Harrison & Hill, John Plumbe Jr., Martin M. Lawrence, New York City, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

c. 1841-1844 Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.[1]

1844 Address Unknown, Newport, Rhode Island.[2]

1845 201 Elm, New York, New York.[3]

1846 154 Ave. 4, New York, New York.

1848 411 Broadway, New York, New York.

1849 203 Broadway, New York, New York.

c. 1849-1852 203 Broadway, New York, New York.[4]

1852-1858 283 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1859 953 Broadway, New York, New York.[5]

N. D. The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America, 1564 – 1860. (New

Haven, Connecticut & London, England.) 1957, P. 294.

Harrison, Gabriel (1818-1902). Landscape and portrait painter; born March 25, 1818, in Philadelphia, a son of Charles P. and grandson of William Harrison, Sr. Growing up in NYC, Gabriel became stage-struck and made his professional debut in Washington (D.C.) in 1938. He was at the Park Theater in NYC in 1845. After moving to Brooklyn (NY) in 1948, he became prominent in dramatic, literary, and artistic circles there. An early experimenter with the daguerreotype, he also painted landscapes and some portraits, including one of Edwin Forrest. He died in Brooklyn, December 15, 1902.

1851 March. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) March 1851, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 138.

The Daguerrean Art—Its Origin And Present State…

With Martin M. Lawrence, No. 203 Broadway, is an excellent young artist by the name of Gaberiel Harrison, who is the principal operator in the establishment, and whose pictures are highly prized. We have seen some of his portraits of our female friends which are superb.

1851 March. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) March 1851, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 169-177.

…Gabriel Harrison was born in Philadelphia on the 25th of March 1817. His father moved to New York in July 1822…

[summer 1844] Mr. Harrison was at Newport, [Rhode Island] taking daguerreotypes…

[paraphrase]—Gabriel Harrison as a young boy of thirteen befriended an old man who he later discovered to be Colonel Aaron Burr who taught him to read…

The same year (1844)[6] …he made application to Mr. John Plumbe, who was at that time at the head of the profession. After being but two weeks in Mr. Plumbe’s establishment, Mr. Butler, Mr. Plumbe’s head man, very kindly gave him permanent employment. Here he remained over three years, where he soon became a favorite with Mr. Plumbe’s customers, and contributed as much towards his fame, as any one in his employment.

In 1845, when at the Washington Fair, D. C., Mr. Harrison’s picture of Martin Van Buren, and one of a boy clinging around the bust of Washington, which was placed on a pedestal, were highly extolled in numerous papers, and took the first premium…

Mr. Harrison is likewise the first operator who has, to any degree been successful in taking what is called “double whole plate pictures;” that is—pictures three times the size of any heretofore taken. This single fact speaks volumes for his untiring energy and consummate skill…

1852 June 15. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) June 15, 1852, Vol. 11, No. 140, P. 2.

Superior Daguerreotypes, At Harrison & Hill’s Gallery, Whitehouse Building, 283 Fulton St., Between Tillary and Johnson streets, Brooklyn.

The undersigned solicit your attention to the opening of their new Suite of Rooms, which have been constructed especially for Photographic purposes, and are fitted up with a degree of taste and splendor hitherto unappropriated to the beautiful Art. As regards quality of work, we are not of those who would sing their own praise, but would call your attention to the annexed testimonials from some of the first American Historical and Portrait Painters—men qualified in every respect to be the best of judges, and who would not give commendation to those in the world of Art who are not deserving.

[From Charles C. Ingham, Esq., Ex-Vice President of the National Academy of Design]

Gabriel Harrison—Dear Sir: You have requested me to give my opinion of your Daguerreotypes. I think it scarcely necessary, as all persons of taste who may look ipon them must at once perceive that there can be nothing finer in their way, and their having taken the Premium at the great exhibition, the Worlds’ Fair, proves that they are superior to everything of the kind in Europe.

Very truly, yours, Charles C. Ingham.

[From Charles L. Elliott, N. A.] New York, April 24^th.

Mr. G. Harrison—Dear Sir: Having frequently compared the best specimens of Daguerreotypes, I cannot resist the desire to express my opinion, that those produced by yourself combine in the greatest degree all the excellencies of the Photographic Art, in clearness, tone and color; also, in the artistic arrangement of positions, accessories, &c., they stand pre-eminent in this country, and, “of course,” in any other.

Wishing your entire success,

I remain, yours truly, C. L. Elliott.

The Operating Room.

Is fifty feet long, thirty feet wide, and frescoed in a quiet, subdued tint, which is of great importance to the producing of a first rate Daguerreotype, as thereby we have no reflected lights to destroy the quality, roundness and strength of shadows, also preserves the natural sharpness of the eyes, as but one light will be observed on the iris instead of half a dozen—as is the case in most daguerreotypes, from the fact of harsh white walls. &c., &c.

The Light.

Under which the sitters are placed to have their portraits taken, is the largest in the world, and contains over two hundred and fifty square feet of the best English white plate glass, faces about North-East, angle of thirty-five degrees—the best position for a light to prevent abrupt shadows under the eyes, nose, chin and has a tendency of producing miniatures of such softness and roundness of flesh that they must become at once the favorite style of pictures with all persons of refined and artistic taste.

The Ladies Dressing Room.

Is contiguous to the operating Room; is fifteen feet square, and fitted up in the most chaste and beautiful style with salmon color and marble top furniture. Toilet always kept in order and of the first quality.

The Children.

Have every attention paid to their wants, as will be found in the apartments a series of Cosmoramic Views, baby jumpers and the largest kaleidoscope ever invented for their amusement.

Engagements.

Better be made the day previous by those who do not wish delay by taking rotation.

Groups.

Of ladies and gentlemen, as large as 50 in number, can be taken with the greatest facility. Portraits miniatures, Paintings, Engravings copied, Gentlemen’s private residences, Public Buildings, Cottages, and Monuments, taken either Photograph, Oil or Water Colored Painting.

Gallery Opened Free from 8 A. M. , to 9 P. M. Advertisement ran from June 15 to July 16, 1852.

1852 July 13. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) July 13, 1852, Vol. 11, No. 164, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison & Hill’s establishment for taking perfect fac similes of the human face divine, is situated in Whitehouse’s building, 283 Fulton street. Our citizens are perhaps not aware that the above artists are second to none in this, or any other country under the sun, in their profession. So far as perfection can be attained, the merit is due them of having attained so desirable an end. Their rooms are fitted up with an elegance and neatness unsurpassed in this or any other city. In fact, the style in which they seek the patronage of the public must ensure to them a corresponding return in a pecuniary point of view. Their gallery is one containing more gems in the art Daguerreian, than we have ever seen congregated in one establishment. We do not mean more Daguerreotypes, but simply “more gems.”—Those wishing their likeness taken within a week, must enter their names at an early day.

1853 March 25. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) March 25, 1853, Vol. 12, No. 71, P. 2.

Brooklyn Dramatic Academy. The first theatrical performance of the Brooklyn Dramatic Academy took place at the Museum last night and was attended by an overflowing audience—every seat in the building being occupied. The stage and boxes were tastefully decorated for the occasion. In front of the stage hung down a most beautiful wreath of flowers surmounted by the American flags and having in the centre the words, “Our Country’s Drama,” in gilt letters.—At the front and placed on either side of the stage were columns containing the names of the most celebrated American and European dramatic actors, and in the recesses stood elegant bust of Washington and Shakespeare. The scenery, costumes of the actors, stage accompaniments, such as thunder, lighting, &c., were all admirably got up and added greatly to the effect of the pieces performed. The standard play of “William Tell” was the first piece presented, and its characters embraced all the principal members of the corps. Gesler was personified by Mr. J. B. Brown in a manner which evinced on the part of that gentleman the possession of dramatic talent of a very high order. There was a grace and dignity in his bearing and an entire absence of affectation in his manner which would do credit to a veteran actor. Mr. G. Harrison took the part of Tell, and we must do Mr. H. the credit to say that we never saw that difficult character better played than it was last night. He elicited repeated rounds of applause from the audience, and at the conclusion of the piece was called before the curtain where he made a few brief but eloquent remarks. The pretty character of Albert was performed very creditably by Master Cibber. Mr. Brown’s subsequent appearance in the character of Luke the Laborer confirmed the favorable opinion which he had previously created. The perplexities of Bobby Trot, as personified by Mr. Hill, were ludicrous in the extreme. He cut a very comical figure. Mr. J. North, in the character of Philip, exhibited the rollicking and rude chivalry of the sailor in a very excellent style, and overhauled the land-lubbers in a way that brought down the house with applause. Mr. N. looked extremely well as a Jack-Tar, and has an excellent voice for the stage. The character of Farmer Wakefield, by Mr. Kingsley, we have seen performed better. Old Mike, the Gipsey, was admirably portrayed by Mr. Harrison. The ladies of the corps looked remarkably pretty, and fully sustained the characters allotted to them.—The entire performance was undoubtedly beyond the reach of the most captious critic, and there was no evidence afforded by which a stranger could perceive whether the company was not a crack veteran corps instead of an amateur company. After the performances were over some two or three hundred ladies and gentlemen adjourned to the Daguerrian Rooms of Messrs. Harrison & Hill, where a splendid supper was served up by the members of the Academy to their particular friends and the Press of Brooklyn and New York. Success to the Brooklyn Dramatic Academy, say we!

1853 March 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 25, 1853, Whole No. 7398, P. 1.

Brooklyn, March 17, 1853—Mr. Clover—Dear Sir:—A few days since we learned, by accident, that you are the chairman of the few remaining members of the Dartmoor Prison, with which frightful history we became acquainted from the perusal of your reminiscences of that place, published some years ago. The hard fate of those who passed through those horrid scenes will ever make Dartmoor disgusting to the civilized world. The object of our communication is to invite yourself and associates to sit for a large group picture, for as Americans, we feel that at least some little attention should be given to the aged patriots of our country, especially those who drank to the very dregs the thousands of detested Dartmoor. After obtaining the picture for our gallery, we shall take great pleasure in presenting to each of the group a copy of the same, earnestly hooping through a simple gift, it will prove a token to your time-seared selves of the deep sympathy of two American hearts for your past sufferings, and also, when you have passed to mother earth, he of inestimable value to your rising generations. With The highest respect yours, Harrison & Hill, 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn.

1853 March 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 25, 1853, Whole No. 7398, P. 1.

New York, March 19, 1853.—Gentlemen—We have received your letter of the 17^th inst., inviting us to sit in a group for a large Daguerreotype picture. For your very liberal offer to present to each member of our association who sit with a copy, you will be pleased to accept our warmest thanks. This mark of kindness on your part is acknowledged by us with deep feelings of emotion, as it is an evidence that those who, in days of yore, braved “the battle and the breeze” in defense of their country, are not totally forgotten by their fellow-citizens. Will you please to suit your own convenience in regard to the time you wish us to sit. Very respectfully yours, Lewis P. Clover, Theaf Hardenbroak, Theo. Thomas, Robert Concklin, B. Howard, and others. To Messrs. Harrison & Hill.

1853 March 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 25, 1853, Whole No. 7398, P. 2.

The Dartmoor Prisoners.—We perceive that this body of “ancient mariners” are beginning to attract public attention. One of the Daguerreotype artists of Brooklyn has invited them to his rooms, in order to take their portraits, for the purpose of presentation to their families. This is all very well, as far as it goes. We hope it is only a beginning of something of a more tangible nature for their benefit. Many of these old men are infirm and in destitute circumstances. Why should not Congress grant them sufficient to smooth their down-hill path of life? It would certainly be more just than the Galphin, and the other claims of a like character, which have been granted.

1853 March 30. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 30, 1853, Whole No. 7403, P. 4.

The World Challenged to find a Daguerreotype establishment which equals, in beauty of arrangement, that of Harrison & Hill’s, 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn. Here, the gallery, operating and auxiliary rooms, are all on the second floor, and each of them is peculiarly adapted to the photographic art. The operating room is of immense size, with walls of a subdued tint, and has the largest skylight in the world, under which pictures are daily produced even superior to those of Mr. Harrison’s which took the prize medal at the World’s Fair. Always on hand a large assortment of fancy cases, lockets, rings, seals, keys, &c., at the very lowest prices. Gallery open to visitors until 2 o’clock in the evening.

1853 May. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York,) May 1853, Vol. 3, No. 5, P. 320.

Mr. Gabriel Harrison has opened an elegant gallery on Fulton Street Brooklyn. These rooms are decorated and furnished in a style superior to any other we have seen, and the well known ability of Mr. Harrison as an artist, both as painter and daguerreotyper will undoubtedly secure to him a most liberal share of the public favor. Mr. Harrison’s rooms will bear description, and we insert the following for the benefit of those who wish to follow his tasteful and artist like example.

The Whitehouse Buildings, just finished are said to be the finest ever erected in Brooklyn. The entrance is ten feet wide, with the Gallery and Operating Room all on the second floor; doors of brilliant stained glass; size of the Exhibition Room, forty-five feet long, twenty-five feet wide, and fourteen feet high, octagon in form, and elegantly painted in fresco, with Crocus Martis tint, white and gold, Elizabethien in design, and the whole lighted with a large oblong skylight of ground glass, thereby producing a light of such softness that Daguerreotypes, and other works of Arts, can be looked at with a degree of pleasure hitherto not afforded in like establishments.

The Operating Room.—Is fifty feet long, thirty feet wide, and frescoed in a quite subdued tint, which is of great importance to the producing of a first rate Daguerreotype, as thereby we have no reflected lights to destroy the quality, roundness, and strength of shadows, it also preserves the natural sharpness of the eyes, as but one light will be observed on the iris, instead of half a dozen—as is the case in most daguerreotypes, from the effect of harsh white walls, &c., &c.

The Light.—Under which the sitters are placed to have the portraits taken, is the largest in the world, and contains over two hundred and fifty square feet of the best English white plate glass, faces about North-East, angle of thirty-five degrees—the best position for a light to prevent abrupt shadows under the eyes, nose and chin, and has a tendency to produce miniatures of such softness and roundness of flesh that they must become at once the favorites with all persons of refined and artistic taste.

The Ladies Dressing-Room.—In contiguous to the Operating Room; is fifteen feet square, and fitted up in the most chaste and beautiful style with salmon color and marble top furniture. Toilet always kept in order, and of the first quality.

1853 August 19. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) August 19, 1853, Vol. 12, No. 196, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—There is a long communication in the Tribune of this morning, from Mr. Harrison, of the firm of Harrison & Hill, Daguerreotypists, Brooklyn. Mr. H. justly complains of an article that appeared in the Tribune of Yesterday, in which the writer condemns, in the most wholesale terms, the Daguerreotypes placed by Messrs. H. & H. in Crystal Palace, on exhibition, in New York, and gives the entire palm to a Mr. Lawrence, whose productions are also placed in the Crystal Palace, in New York. Mr. H. asserts, that Mr. Lawrence’s Daguerreotypes are the same which were exhibited at the London Crystal Palace, and took the first prize medal at the Royal Exhibition, and are in fact, not the productions of Mr. L., but were actually taken by Mr. G. Harrison himself, for that gentleman. Not much can therefore be said for the artistic acumen of the Tribune’s reporter, who has pronounced, that the productions of the same Artist, were the very best in London, and the very worst in New York.

1853 August 22. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) August 22, 1853, Vol. LII, P. 2

Daguerreotypes.—Gabriel Harrison, whose taste and skill as an artist we have long known and appreciated, states, in a communication to a morning paper, that the daguerreotypes exhibited by Mr. Lawrence, at the London World’s Fair, and which took the first prize medal, were all taken by him, and that “every process, from the polishing of the plates to the finishing of each separate picture, was performed by him alone.” Harrison has some superb pictures in the New York Exhibition, and it is in reply to a careless or a less excusable criticism upon them in the Tribune, that he makes this statement. There is no doubt that Harrison is one of the best daguerreotypists in the country, and we are sorry that there should be any disposition in any quarter to contest the fact.

1853 August 27. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) August 27, 1853, Vol. 12, No. 203, P. 2.

A Brooklyn Daguerreotypist and his Pictures at the Crystal Palace. Among the articles at the Crystal Palace Exhibition are many rich cases of the most beautiful Daguerreotype Pictures yet taken any where in the world. Some shallow critic may hop from one to the other, and announced his opinions with great clerity, putting this one very high and that one very low, and with a dismal stupidity, discussing fine chemical points about photographs, in a way that leaves Mrs. Partington entirely buried in the sand, like a pursued crab. But in these numerous pictures, various in degree as they are, any true pair of artist eyes will find something genuinely good in quite all of them. A large proportion of them from the New York daguerreotypist and Harrison & Hill, of Brooklyn, are superb to a perfection which ought to satisfy, and will satisfy any man that hath eyes to see, and will altogether astound European visitors. The work from the Brooklyn establishment just named, is thoroughly up to the best degree of merit, in any respect, of every thing in that department of the Exhibition.

The art of making good Daguerreotypes is not very common; although the rooms and operations can be found in almost every quarter of our cities, villages, and country towns. Indeed to do any work good, requires a vast deal more than people suppose; and we cheerfully welcome all good workmen in any thing. Nature alone is the perfect constructor and artist—never at fault for material or power of moulding it. Man experiments. Blunders, tries again, despairs, gets a partial success, and his fain to shut his own eyes to the numerous shortcomings, and be satisfied if he can only make it pay.

But we have seen a good deal of Gabriel Harrison’s work, in Daguerreotypes, where of we can say, without compliment, that there is no shortcoming; but the pictures are models of all that can be done by that process, directed by perfect mechanical knowledge and refined mind. There is a little picture we have seen of his, of a boy with his eyes raised upward, and his arm around a bust of Washington; there are pictures of women; some of children; one large portrait of Mrs. Clark, of this city; a group of three beautiful girls, daughters of Brooklyn, if we are not mistaken; and, indeed, a variety of miniatures, large and small, of all sizes, in all attitudes, and from all subjects, that establish this man’s reputation as an operator, among the very best in the world.

Harrison is quick, mercurial, seizes on the points of his subject like a flask, and is the farthest possible removed from a slow coach. His faith seems to be in inspiration. It is so with his taking of pictures. It is touch and go—of course this is all with due regard to the most elaborate and carefully prepared mechanical means beforehand; for he is to experienced an operator not to know that they form the foundation the stone wall, on which the house must be built.

Our opinion as here expressed is no puff or sudden judgment either. We have known Gabriel Harrison for many years. We known what a warm, sensitive, sympathetic heart he has; what a large and liberal disposition; what a fine artist soul, wild and unpruned as nature itself; leading him over the line at times, but held in check by any organically correct eye for purity in form, color, and the symmetry of things. And we know too, that his daguerreotypes, the point in which the public is most interested, whether we judge of his case of pictures in the Crystal Palace or the work he accomplishes every day at his place in Fulton Street, will hold its own and not fail from a comparison with the best photographic portrait from Broadway or any other establishments in the world.

Brooklyn we consider is somewhat interested in this thing. A great palatial saloon, sumptuously furnished, dressing rooms, the largest operating room, and the best arranged light—are these not worth a little attention from our people, where there is hardly a family that has not, and does not want, one or two daguerreotypes?

Mr. Hill, the other partner, we know from a good acquaintance, too; a gentleman and noble heart is he.

Then long live Harrison and Hill’s Daguerreotype Establishment say we, with young Mr. Tarr, too, whose operating is capital, and his pictures likewise. As to any flippant criticisms from some New York press, the writer whereof gives up about a quarter of a minute to look at the object criticized, and lets out the decision just as accident or interest turns it, why, the same critic, talking by word of mouth in an assembly of intelligent people, wouldn’t be thought worth any further answer than a pretty broad smile.—Why, old friend, Elizabeth, whose polite and honest face greets us so smilingly at your door, and into whose lap the children, we fancy, are always willing to sit quiet—she may have a far better eye for a good picture than even a Crystal Palace critic has.

1853 September 16. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) September 16, 1853, Vol. LII, P. 2.

The Industrial Exhibition At The Crystal Palace.—…

Among the Daguerreotypes, on the lower floor, we notice a great display by Messrs. Harrison & Hill, of Brooklyn, who have a reputation for producing correct and beautiful pictures. The likeness of Mr. Harrison, taken by Mr. Hill, is as true as life, as is likewise a portrait of Rev. Dr. Schroeder, of St. Thomas’s church, Brooklyn. Harrison & Hill also exhibit a number of other pictures in a large gilt frame, which attract the attention of the visitor.

1853 October 17. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) October 17, 1853, Vol. LII, P. 2.

The daguerreotypes of Messrs. Harrison & Hill, of Brooklyn, exhibited on the left of the west entrance to the palace, have been highly praised by several members of the National Academy of Design, as possessing all the elegance of the photographic art, in clearness, tone and color, and in the artistic arrangement of positions, accessories, etc., being pre-eminent in this country. Their collection consists of twenty-three pictures, in an ornamental frame, among which are: The Father of his Country, a group, large size; and Trinity of our Country, another group; a large portrait of Franklin; the Dartmoor prisoners, a large group; the graduating class of the Brooklyn Female Academy for 1853, etc.

1853 December 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 15, 1853, Whole No. 6324, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes vs. The Holidays.—The holidays are speedily coming, but more rapidly are daguerreotypes going from Harrison & Hill’s gallery, 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn, who challenge the world to claim greater facilities for their art, or produce better pictures than theirs.

1853-1854. Hearnes’ Brooklyn City Directory For 1853-1854. (Brooklyn, New York.) Appendix P. 74.

Harrison & Hill’s Daguerreian Palace, 283 Fulton St., Brooklyn, The finest suit of Rooms in the World, with the largest and best light ever put up for Photographic purposes.

Gallery furnished with carved rosewood furniture of crimson plush, consisting of Sofas, Divans, Ottomans, Piano, &c., &c. As regards quality of work, it should be sufficient to state that Mr. Gabriel Harrison took the pictures for Mr. Lawrence of Broadway, New York, which received the Prize Medal at the Great World’s Fair.

Always on hand, at manufacturers’ prices, a large and beautiful assortment of Lockets, Rings, Keys, Seals, &c., For Daguerreotyping.

1854 June 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 4, 1854, Whole No. 6493, P. 4.

Brooklyn Museum.—Thespian Association.—Opening night.—Monday June 5, will be presented Othello and Boots At The Swan. Complimentary tickets may be had of any of the members, and at Harrison & Hill’s daguerreotype rooms, Fulton street. Gentlemen unaccompanied by ladies not admitted.

1855 November 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 26, 1855, Whole No. 7029, P. 5.

Harrison’s Daguerreotypes and Photographs.—If you desire a perfect likeness, that cannot be surpassed for brilliancy of tone and softness of flesh, call at 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn.

Advertisement ran from November 26 to 28, 1855.

1855 November 30. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 30, 1855, Whole No. 7033, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes and Photographs, (Copied from the New York Sunday Courier). Brooklyn points with pride to Harrison’s gallery as one of her distinguishing features. It is at No. 283 Fulton street, and from it are obtained the best portraits, either daguerreotypes, photographs or ambrotypes, which are to be found in this country. If the reader thinks this is too emphatic, let him test the matter by a personal examination, which will suffice.

1856 February 5. Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser. (Jamaica, New York.) February 5, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 46, P. 3.

New-York Daguerreans Beaten! Harrison & Hill Triumphat!! And Brooklyn Victorious!!!

If you desire a perfect Likeness, that cannot be surpassed for brilliancy of tone and softness of flesh, call at our Gallery, where can be seen Daguerreotypes, for which we have received at the World’s Fair, in Europe and America, Bronze Medals, the highest award ever given to any one man in the profession.

The Most Splendid Gallery In The World Is Situated At 283 Fulton Street, Second Floor, between Johnson and Tillery Streets, Brooklyn.

Advertisement ran from February 5 to November 4, 1856.

1856 April 19. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) April 19, 1856, Vol. 15, No. 97, P. 3.

Painting.—A new and beautiful art. Classes are now being formed at Mr. Harrison’s Daguerrean Saloon, 283 Fulton Street. Remember, Mr. Shaver’s stay in this city is short…

1856 November 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 11, 1856, Whole No. 7378, P. 3.

Fine Arts.—To Daguerreans And Others.—Instructions given in every branch of the Photographic art. Price only $25. Apply G. Harrison, 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn.

1857 April 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 13, 1857, Whole No. 7530, P. 6.

To Daguerreans.—Wanted, A Young Man To learn the photographic art, also a first rate daguerreotype plate cleaner. Inquire of G. Harrison, 283 Fulton st., Brooklyn.

1857 April 18. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) April 18, 1857, Vol. 16, No. 90, P. 2.

The great Independent Volunteer parade and review in New York on the 20^th inst., promises to be a very grand affair. In addition to the thousands enrolled in New York city, it is expected that several fine companies from neighboring cities and towns will be on hand, including Philadelphia, Albany, Baltimore, &c., which will swell the multitude beyond parallel.

The “Union Ferry Guard,” under the command of Captain James Boyd,, are making extensive preparations for the occasion, and it is conceded that they will return home in the evening bearing the prize of public opinion for superiority. They are composed entirely of ferrymen and will be led by nineteen pioneers, their regular compliment, and the rank and file will number over a hundred able men. They have a beautiful full armory at the South Ferry, and possess every thing necessary for any parade. Before starting they will be presented with a rich pair of silk and gilt camp colors, and a ferry boat, like those now in use, bearing the beautiful name, “Union,” which they will carry on the occasion, and there is no doubt that Brooklyn will produce in the Union Ferry Guard the banner company, as it is [t]he determination of every man to try. The Guard will start from the South Ferry and proceed to the City Hall park, where Professor Harrison will take the Daguerreotype likeness of the entire company.

1857 April 23. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) April 23, 1857, Vol. 16, No. 94, P. 2.

The Parade Of The Military.—The general parade of target companies in New York, postponed on account of the weather, came off today. The martial glory of Brooklyn was ably represented by the Union Ferry Guards, and the Forty Acre Guards. The Union Ferry Guards under the command of Captain James Boyd, made a handsome appearance in their neat uniform, and they were accompanied by Turl’s Brass Band. Before starting the company was daguerreotyped in the City Hall Park by Mr. Harrison, daguerrean artist….

1858 March 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 16, 1858, Whole No. 7865, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes and Photographs, Perfect in [finish and] likeness, taken at Harrison gallery, 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn.

1858 March 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 22, 1858, Whole No. 7871, P. 5.

Harrison, the Daguerrean, of 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn, is producing a most exquisite style of miniature, called the vignette. Wanted a first class water colorist, to color phot5ographs.

1858 March 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 24, 1858, Whole No. 7873, P. 5.

The Daguerreotypes and Photographs taken by Harrison, 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn, are exquisite for their touch and finish.

1858 March 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 25, 1858, Whole No. 7874, P. 5.

Brooklyn and the Fine Arts.—The Time was when this city had not a celebrated artist; now it has two young Coleman, the landscape painter and Harrison, the daguerrean and photographer, of 283 Fulton street. These young men are producing works of which the citizens of Brooklyn may well be proud. Call and be convinced.

1858 March 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 29, 1858, Whole No. 7878, P. 5.

Harrison’s Photographs and Daguerreotypes, taken at 283 Fulton street, Brooklyn, are worthy of all the high approbation they receive.

1858 April 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 5, 1858, Whole No. 7885, P. 5.

Harrison and the Brooklyn Ladies.—This artist’s cameo, crayon and vignette daguerreotypes are gems. Only $1. Taken at 283 Fulton street.

1858 May 10. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) May 10, 1858, Vol. 17, No. 110, P. 3.

The Police Parade.—The Brooklyn Police under the command of Capt. Joel Smith, proceeded about noon to-day to the South Ferry, to receive the men of the 8^th Precinct, Captain Turnbull, New York. The route of the march was published on Saturday. A platform has been erected on the steps of the City Hall, from which the Mayor will review them, which is expected to be about 2 o’clock to-day. After the review, they will dine at Gothic Hall. The officers had their daguerreotypes taken by Harrison this morning.

1858 May 11. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) May 11, 1858, Vol. 17, No. 111, P. 5.

The Police Parade.—The Eighth Ward Police, New York, under command of captain Turnbull, visited this city yesterday. Under the old system they formerly took a yearly excursion to the country but on this occasion they concluded to enjoy themselves among their brethren of the club in Brooklyn. Detachments of the First Precinct Police, under Inspector Smith (commanding), Second Precinct, Inspector King; Third Precinct, Inspector Shaurman, proceeded to the South ferry about noon, accompanied by Shelton’s band and escorted the visitors.

Previous to marching to the ferry the officers of the Brooklyn Division proceeded to Harrison’s daguerreotype establishment and photographs of the following were taken, a copy of which is to be presented to each man: Inspector Smith, 1st Precinct, commanding; Inspector King 2d Precinct, 1^st Lieutenant; Inspector Shaurman, 3d Precinct, 2d Lieutenant; Serg’t. Port, 2d Precinct, 1^st Sergeant; Serg’t. Holbrook, 3d Precinct, 2d Sergeant; Serg’t. Mathews, 1^st. Precinct, 3d Sergeant; Serg’t. Preston, 3d Precinct, 4^th Sergeant.

1902 December 15. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) December 15, 1902, Vol. 62, No. 346, P. 20.

Gabriel Harrison Dead; Long Dean Of The Stage Artist, Playwright, First Manager of Park Theater, Boy Pet of Aaron Burr. First Man to Dramatize “The Scarlet Letter”—Career That was Full of Interest.

Gabriel Harrison, Artist, dramatist, actor and the first manager of the Park Theater of Brooklyn, died at the home of his daughter , Mrs. Hart, 835 Sterling place, this morning.

Gabriel Harrison was born in Philadelphia, March 25, 1818. His father Charles P. GHarrison, a man of education and a skilled bank-note engraver, moved to New York when Gabriel was 6 years old. His house was a resort for the literary men and artist of that time, among them George P. Morris, N. P. Willis, McDonald Clarke (the “mad poet”). M. M. Noah, Col Trumbull, John Howard Payne, James Audubon, Bishop Hughes and the Spanish philosopher, Father Varela. When Malibran was here in 1825 she spent much of her time at the Harrisons’.

The house of the Harrisons was on Reade street near Broadway, close to where A. T. Stewart’s store was afterward, and near where Aaron Burr lived, Gabriel remembered seeing him as a boy. He was invited to the house by him and an intimacy sprang up between them. Burr taught young Harrison how to read and developed the taste for elocution which afterward was Harrison’s beloved art.

Gabriel Harrison was moved to study for the stage after seeing Edwin Forrest, whom he saw with his father and John Howard Payne as Damon in “Damon and Pythias.” He immediately joined the American Histrionic Society, in which he achieved great success in spite of his youth. Mr. Wallack of the National Theater brought him out in 1838, when he appeared as Othello to Wallack’s lago and Emma Wheatley’s Desdamona.

Prior to this time and after his appearance on the stage Gabriel’s occupations were varied. At one time he kept a grocery store on Broadway, to which was attached, as was common in those days, a bar. The latter was frequented by Edgar A. Poe, Fitz Green Hallack and other litterateurs of a clique, and Harrison, who nourished a profound admiration for them, was so pleased with their presence that he forgot to collect their bills, to the disaster of his business.

A subsequent appearance in Brooklyn pleased him so well that he removed here, and in 1851 organized the Brooklyn Academy of Art for the encouragement of local dramatic spirit.

In addition to this he cultivated his taste for landscape painting and produced some excellent examples. He was one of the first to produce pictures after the process of Daguerre and won prizes at the Crystal Palace in London and the world’s fair in New York.

He was the chief mover in building the monument to Commodore Lawrence in the Trinity church yard. His purpose was to have the monument built by popular subscription , but the Trinity corporation, placed it there at their own cost.

Young Gabriel Harrison was president of the White Eagle Club of New York and did much to aid the election of Polk and Dallace in 1844. He joined the Free Soilers in 1844 and was a state delegate to nominate “Prince” John Van Buren for the Presidency.

During the Civil War he was active for the Union and made frequent speeches in New York and Brooklyn. After his appearance with Wallack he was in demand as leading man and was for years with the old Park Theater Company of New York, supporting Charles Kean in a round of characters. He subsequently managed theaters in Paterson and Troy. In 1848 he appeared at the Brooklyn Garden on the present site of the County Court House in a round of leading characters.

In September, 1863 he opened the Park Theater, Brooklyn, opening in the comedy of “Married Life,” but was induced to abandon the drama, which was remunerative, for English opera, for which the public was not ready. He introduced Messrs. Castle and Campbell in “The Bohemian Girl,” with Theodore Thomas as conductor. The enterprise was a financial failure, but an artistic success. He lost his own money, refusing all offered loans.

His efforts were appreciated by some, and a benefit was afterward given him at the Academy of Music in 1864. He was broken in health and it was appropriate. The play chosen was “Twelfth Night” and it was given on the 300 anniversary of Shakspeare’s [sic.] birth. On several occasions thereafter Gabriel Harrison was a lessee of the Academy of Music and introduced Matilda Heron, William Florence, Charles Dillon and Mrs. Waller to a Brooklyn audience. Miss Kate Bateman also appeared then under his direction and netted hi $2, 938 as his share.

He was elected a member of the Brooklyn Academy of Design in 1867, and afterward its secretary. He got up a benefit for its continuance for two years from 1869.

When the Long Island Historical Society was organized, in 1864, Mr. Harrison presented it with a dramatic library over over a thousand volumes, together with some rare manuscripts. He gave it also Poe’s wedding ring, which had been given him by the poet’s mother in return for a water color portrait of Poe.

In 1872 he aided in organizing the Faust Club, a company of literary and artistic people with Bohemian instincts. Then he read the paper on John Howard Payne, which resulted in a bronze bust for Payne at the instance of the Faust Club, which was unveiled in Prospect Park in 1873. As a consequence of this he wrote a life of John Howard Payne. In 1878 he dramatized and daughter appeared in “The Scarlet Letter,” which was a success.

Gabriel Harrison was a firm friend of Edwin Forrest and one of the first to whom the latter talked about the famous Forrest Home.

In addition to his dramatic work and skill as a painter Gabriel Harrison was an author of many books, pamphlets and verses, which have made him a reputation which will last long after his death. His last days were spent in comparative quite, devoting himself to teaching the art of elocution at intervals with success.

His death was a result of old age, aggravated by stomach trouble. His daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Harrison Hart, with whom he lived, was his faithful nurse. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

New York City Directories. (New York, New York.)

1839-1843. Not Listed

1844. grocer, 568 Broadway, h-497 Broome

1845. daguerreotype, 201 Elm.

1846. daguerreotype, 154 Av. 4.

1847. Not Listed.

1848. daguerrian, 411 Broadway, h-191 Elm.

1849. daguerrian, 203 Broadway, h-377 B’me. (Broome)

1850-1852. Not Listed.

[1] Information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, possibly an error he may have worked for Plumbe in New York, at 251 Broadway.

[2] The Photographic Art Journal.

[3] New York City Directories.

[4] Photography in America: The Formative Years 1839-1900.

[5] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[6] Date possibly 1841-1844.

Eastman, Walter B.

March 22, 2025Ambrotypes, DaguerreotypesAmbrotypist, Boston Massachusetts, Daguerreotypist, Eastman & Cahill, Hadley & Eastman, John Plumbe Jr., Photographer, Walter B. Eastmanpioneeramericanphotographers

1847 Court Street, corner Howard Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1848 11½ Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1849 Address Unknown, Massachusetts.¹

1850-1853 2 Blanchard Block, 103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1854-1864 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1847 April 21. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 21, 1847, Vol. 10, No. 147, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures for $1.50, At the corner of Court and Howard streets. Walter B. Eastman would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken rooms as above, where he will warrant a perfect likeness at the above low price, with or without color.

Advertisement ran from April 21 to May 4, 1847.

1847 June 7. Boston Daily Star. (Boston, Massachusetts.) Vol. 4, No. 498, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures For $1 50, at the corner of Court and Howard Streets. Walter B. Eastman Would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken rooms as above, where he will warrant a perfect likeness at the above Low Price, with or without color.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to October 2, 1847.

1851-1852. Boston Directory. (Boston, Massachusetts.) P. 27. Published by George Adams, 1851.

W. B. Eastman’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 103 Court St., Blanchard’s Building, Boston.

1852-1853. Boston Directory. (Boston, Massachusetts.) P. 35. Published by George Adams, 1852.

W. B. Eastman’s Daguerrean Gallery, 2 Blanchard’s Building, Court Street, 4 Doors West of Hanover, Boston. Perfect Satisfaction Given.

Ca, 1854-1864. Information from a daguerreotype in Chris Steele’s collection

Ninth plate daguerreotype by Eastman & Co. 75 Court St. [Boston]

Advertising card on reverse.

“25 Cent Daguerreotypes. At the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery,

No. 75 Court Street, [Boston]

The Oldest Establishment of the kind in New England.

Founded 1840.

W. B. Eastman & Co. proprietors.

Copying and all that pertains to the Art done at Low Prices.”

1854 March 8. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 8, 1854, No. 9566, P. 4.

Robbery. Sunday night last, the daguerreotype saloon of Eastman & Cahil, No. 75 Court street, was entered, it is supposed by picking the lock, and a lot of miniature cases stolen. Last night, officer A. C. Whitcomb and watchman Jellison, arrested two boys in New Prince street, named Patrick Brawley and John Mahan, on suspicion of being the robbers. In the pockets of the latter was found a lot of cases, and each had a implement known as a “picklock” in his possession. They are both known to the Police, and Brawley has already been in State Prison. In the Police Court, this morning, Mahan was held in $500 for trial in the Municipal Court, and Brawley in $800.

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Chase, Ezra B.

October 22, 2024Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmesbury Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Daguerreotypist, Exeter New Hampshire, Ezra B. & Lorenzo G. Chase, Ezra B. Chase, John Plumbe Jr., Lawrence Massachusetts, Lorenzo G. & Ezra B. Chase, Lowell Massachusetts, Newburyport Massachusetts, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1841 76 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1841-1846 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1841 Granite House, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1841 Folsom Building, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1848-1849 247 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1851 128 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.¹

1855 11 Merchants Row, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1856 Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1857 197 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1865 12 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1865-1867 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1868 Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1869-1874 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1874 34½ Main Street, Opposite Hotel, Amesbury, Massachusetts.¹

1875 Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1876 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1876-1878 39 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1879-1881 14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1882-1884 53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1883-1887 14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1885 Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1888 53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.¹

1841 July 27. Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) July 27, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and consequently without using the direct rays of the sun, proposes to instruct a limited number of Ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light. Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake. The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and furnishes the ability to its possessor of securing an independence, in a profession as honorable, interesting and agreeable as any other, by the expenditure of a mere trifle and a few days of application. Can any other pursuit in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel support, not to say fortune? This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot.—Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly form an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture. It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as all Nature’s efforts do those of Man. In the creation of these pictures, the light of Heaven, alone, constitutes the pencil, and Nature the artist! The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be applied to every object on which the rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain. The process is simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and no knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the instructions accompanying each set of Apparatuses. For Colleges, Academies, and the public Lectures, this Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being, to all, so surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the greatest wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder: whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment. It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it, than any other business—say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the profession by attending to the written instructions. Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.

Mr. E. B. Chase, at the Daguerreotype Room, in the building, formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the people of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of themselves, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required, (excepting only the Plates.)

Terms Fifty Dollars, and upwards. All communications, (post paid) will be promptly attended to.

“Daguerreotype Likenesses, Mr. Plumbe has in operation, an Improved Apparatus for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses. The convenience to the sitter, and the rapidity of the work, are unexcelled. Of the fidelity of the resemblance there is no need to speak.—That comes of course, as it is unavoidable. With this invention, posterity will be at no loss to ascertain what manner of men were any of their predecessors, who are worth remembering. The terms are very reasonable, and we advise our readers to drop in, and get their features, be they handsome or ugly, transferred upon the plate that will decay but with eternity.” Boston Daily Herald.

“Plumbe’s Photographic Institute, is one of the most fashionable places of public resort in the city. So great is the desire to obtain his Beautiful Daguerreotype Portraits, that he has bee obliged to open a register, for the insertion of names of applicants for Miniatures, in order that all may have their turn. His apparatus is the most perfect and portable that has ever been used, ad we cordially recommend it to all who desire to avail themselves of the advantages of a most lucrative business, by the expenditure of a mere trifle.” Boston Daily Times, May 26.

“Daguerreotype. Prof. Plumbe is now giving instruction in taking Views and Miniatures, in this new and most Beautiful Art. We had the privilege, a few days since, of calling at Mechanics’ Hall, and examining his Apparatus; and many fine specimens of the productions of this mystery in nature.

The miniatures are taken upon Silver Plate, and resemble Fine Steel engravings, though far more delicate. They are taken by the rays of light, without paint, pencil, or brush; and are true to nature, as it is nature’s own work assisted by the hand of Art.”—Zion Ban.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 17, 1841.

1841 August 5. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 5, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and [consequently] without using the direct rays of the sun, [proposes] to instruct a limited number of ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light. Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake. The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and [furnishes] the ability to its [ ? ], of securing an independence, in a profession as [honorable], interesting and agreeable as ay other, by the [expenditure] of a mere trifle and a few days of [application]. Can any other [pursuit] in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel [support], not to say fortune. This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot. Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly [form] an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture. It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as well as all Nature’s efforts does those of Man. In the creation of these pictures, the book of Heaven, alone, [constitutes] the pencil, and Nature the artist! The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be supplied to every object on which [the] rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain. The process as simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and [no] knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the [instructions] accompanying each set of Apparatuses. For colleges, Academies, and the public [Lectures], the Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being to all [so] surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the [greater] wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment. It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it than any other business: Say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the Profession by attending to the written instructions. Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.

Mr. E. B. Chase, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required—Terms $50.00 and upwards. All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to.

1841 August 19. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.

It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that E. B. Chase is now giving instruction and taking Daguerreotype likenesses in this village. I have had the privilege of examining his Apparatus and several specimens of this beautiful art. The likenesses are taken on silver plate, and resemble fine steel engravings, though much more delicate and more correct. The person sits about two minutes with the eye fixed upon a single object. The miniatures are taken by the sun’s rays without paint, pencil, or brush. Persons may expect perfect resemblance, if there is no deficiency in the apparatus, or the position of the person at the time it is taken, as it is all nature’s own work, assisted by the hand of Art. Those who wish to preserve their own Likeness will do well to call and examine for themselves.

1841 August 19. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.

Terms $50.00 and upwards. All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.

Advertisement ran from August 19 & 26, 1841.

1841 August 24. Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) August 24, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required. Terms Miniatures in frames, from $3 to $5. Apparatus, &c., $50.00 and upwards.

All (post paid) Communications will be promptly attended to.

Advertisement ran from August 24 to September 21, 1841.

1841 September 2. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) September 2, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. B. Chase at his Rooms in Folsom’s Buildings, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced. Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of united States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.

Terms $50.00 and upwards. All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.

Advertisement ran from September 2 & 16, 1841.

1841 September 9. Christian Journal. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) September 9, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 24, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. E. B. Chase has just received an improvement to his apparatus for taking Miniatures, by the use of which a person need not sit over thirty seconds in order to obtain a perfect likeness. Those who wish their likeness to, preserve, will do well to call on Mr. Chase.

1848. Boston Directory. (Boston, Massachusetts.) 1848-1849, P. 27. Published by James French & Charles Stimpson, 1848.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and see. E. B. Chase

1848 September 11. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 11, 1848, Vol6, No. 1, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. Call and see.

L. G. Chase. E. B. Chase

Advertisement ran from September 11 to December 15, 1848.

1848 September 19. Norwich Evening Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) September 19, 1848, Vol. VII, No. 87, Whole No. 487, P. 3.

1848 September 21. Vermont Watchman and State Journal. (Montpelier, Vermont.) September 21, 1848, Vol. XLII, No. 45, Whole No. 2188, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given or no charge, Call and see. L. G. Chase. E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1848.

1848 September 26. Maine Democrat. (Saco, Maine.) September 26, 1848, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and See. E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 26 to November 21, 1848.

1848 September 29. Vermont Journal. (Windsor, Vermont.) September 29, 1848, Vol. V, No. 15, Whole No. 224, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and See. E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 29 to October 27, 1848.

1848 October 19. Vermont Watchman and State Journal. (Montpelier, Vermont.) October 19, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 47, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerrean Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. L. G. Chase. Call and see. E. B. Chase.

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Cannon, Marsena

September 18, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Augusta Maine, Boston Massachusetts, Daguerreotypist, Great Salt Lake Utah, John Plumbe Jr., Keene & Cannon, Keene New Hampshire, Marsena Cannon, Melainotypist, Photographer, Salem Massachusettspioneeramericanphotographers

1841 178 Essex Street, over J. S. Perkins & Co, Salem, Massachusetts.

1843-1848 Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1846 Old Court House, Augusta, Maine.

1848 Two doors South of Cheshire House, Keene, New Hampshire.

1849-1850 123 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1859 Rooms over A. Taylor & Sons, Great Salt Lake City, Utah.

1841 July 27. Salem Gazette. (Salem, Massachusetts.) July 27, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniature Portraits By Daguerreotype, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street. Messrs. Keene & Cannon respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Salem and vicinity, to their new Daguerreotype Establishment. Having obtained all the improvements in the photographic process, and procured a Camera, manufactured expressly for themselves, directly from the studio of Professor Morse, of New York, they will guarantee Miniature Portraits, unsurpassed incorrectness and beauty by any like establishment in the Union. And no person will be permitted to take pictures from their room unless perfectly satisfactory.—Their pictures are entirely free from that unnatural and distorted appearance which is so often seen in productions of the kind; nor is the subject detained with long and tedious sittings, but in a few moments after entering the room, he may gaze on a facsimile of himself, of Nature’s own penciling, as perfect as when reflected on a mirror; and far surpassing in precision and minuteness of delineation, the pencil of the most accomplished artist.

In conclusion they would remark, that they esteem the good old proverb, “by their works shall ye know them,” and by it they are willing to be tried. Call at their room, and at Mr. Whipple’s Bookstore, and examine specimens.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5. Groups taken if required. Instructions $25. Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 27 to October 8, 1841.

1841 July 29. Salem Register. (Salem, Massachusetts.) July 29, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 60, P. 3.

Miniatures set in cases, from $4 to $5. Groups taken if required. Instructions $25. Apparatus and materials furnished to pupils of superior quality

Advertisement ran from July 29 to October 7, 1841.

1841 July 30. Salem Gazette. (Salem, Massachusetts.) July 30, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 61, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits. We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Keene & Cannon. We have seen several of the portraits taken by this process, and they have been the most spirited and striking likenesses imaginable.

1841 August 9. Salem Register. (Salem, Massachusetts.) August 9, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. We would call the attention of or readers to the new Daguerreotype Establishment of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in the chamber over the store of J. S. Perkins & Co., entrance No. 178 Essex street. Their apparatus, manufactured expressly for themselves, in complete, and embraces all the improvements in the photographic process, recently introduced into this country.—The miniatures executed by them are wonderfully perfect, and surpass in correctness and beauty any that we have ever seen; they as far exceed those that have ever before come under our notice, as an exquisitely finished steel engraving does one coarsely and clumsily executed on wood. Indeed, we can conceive of nothing which can be added to make these pictures more life-like, unless it be the colors and tints of nature itself. In this respect only, if at all, can a painted portrait be preferred. In all others, in accuracy and minuteness of delineation, in the striking correctness of the features, in the delicate alterternations of light and shade, the Daguerreotype Miniature is as much superior to a painting, as the veritable productions of Nature are to the pencilings of the most accomplished artist.—These superiorities, together with the ease with which the likenesses are taken, (requiring a sitting of only a minute or two) and the low price at which they can be obtained, must render them exceedingly popular. If any one thinks our assertions overwrought, let them call at the studio of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, examine some of their specimens, and satisfy himself of the wonderful results of this process. A picture comprising more than one individual can be taken, if required, and this fact will afford families a good opportunity to obtain interesting collections.—Several very beautiful representations of children in groups have been executed by the gentlemen of whose artistical efforts we have been speaking.

What new wonders may be in store for us from further improvements, we know not. Daguerre, the originator of the process, is constantly making important improvements, and the able Paris correspondent of the National Intelligencer writes that he has nearly perfected his invaluable discovery, in obtaining instantaneous impressions by means of electricity. A slight haze, however, is left on the impression, which he wishes to correct before he exhibits the results of his new process. Daguerre’s friends boast that he has now rendered it easy to copy the largest assembly of persons, with their momentary countenances and most animated gestures!

1841 August 24.. Salem Gazette. (Salem, Massachusetts.) August 24, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 63, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits. The operations of Messrs. Keene & Cannon, in taking portraits by the Daguerreotype process, are very successful. Many of the specimens which we have seen have the effect of the most spirited crayon drawings, combined with an accuracy of delineation which the human hand can rarely equal. The time occupied in taking a portrait, is but a few seconds, so that it can be taken by the busiest person, without inconvenience.

1841 September 20. Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the third exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair. No award was given.

1841 October 7. Salem Register. (Salem, Massachusetts.) October 7, 1841, Vol. XLI, No. 80, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures taken in any weather, fair or foul, from 9 o’clock A. M. till three P. M. Instruction given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Materials of superior quality furnished and warranted good.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired. Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm. Marsena Cannon

Advertisement ran from October 7 to October 25, 1841.

1841 October 12. Salem Gazette. (Salem, Massachusetts.) October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. We feel justified in commending to the notice of our readers the specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures upon the table of Mr. Cannon, at his room in Essex Place. Mr. C. has spared no pains in perfecting his knowledge of the art, and the pictures he produces show how admirably he has succeded. They are the best we have seen. A perfect likeness is produced by this process. Mr. C. will give you a complete fac similie of yourself,—whether you are handsome or otherwise,—and all in the short space of forty-five seconds, at most, and at a trifling cost. Those who imagine themselves sufficiently comely to make a good picture,—and there are very few who do not,—cannot do better than to give Mr. Cannon a call. His advertisement will be found in another column.

1841 October 12. Salem Gazette. (Salem, Massachusetts.) October 12, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 82, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired. Those who have been waiting on Keene & Cannon, for Miniatures, will call on the subscriber, who is authorized to settle all the affairs of the firm. Marsena Cannon.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to October 26, 1841.

1841 October 29. Salem Gazette. (Salem, Massachusetts.) October 29, 1841, Vol. LV, No. 87, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, By M. Cannon, Over J. S. Perkins & Co.’s, entrance 178 Essex Street.

Miniatures from three to five dollars, including a good morocco case, or they will be et in Lockets or Breast Pins.

Groups taken if desired. The above Establishment is offered for sale, with room fitted up, and all the apparatus and chemicals ready for operation, with a good run of [customers]. The establishment will be sold at a bargain, and offers a rare chance for a safe investment of a small capital, upon which a great profit may be derived. The camera is pronounced first rated by competent judges, and has produced as good miniatures as ever were made. Letters post paid, directed to M. Cannon, Daguerreotype Studio, 178 Essex street, Salem, will receive prompt attention.

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 12, 1841.

1846 February 7. Gospel Banner. (Augusta, Maine.) February 7, 1846, Vol. XI, No. 29, P. 3.

Miniatures. Mr. Cannon who has taken rooms in the old Court House, executes about the best Daguerreotype Miniatures which we have ever seen. Give him a call.

1848 May 11. New Hampshire Sentinel. (Keene, New Hampshire.) May 11, 1848, Vol. L, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Keene and the public generally, that he has made arrangements with Mr. Cannon, of Boston, an old and experienced operator, (he having worked at the business from its commencement,) and that they are prepared to execute Miniature Likenesses in the most perfect manner, at the r\Rooms two doors South of the Cheshire House, (up stairs) where all are invited to call and examine Mr. C.’s Pictures and judge for themselves of the execution. All those patronizing this establishment may be assured of having their work executed in a manner not excelled either in the country or city. Prices as usual. V. C. Atwood.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

1859 September 3. The Mountaineer. (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.) September 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Likenesses As Cheap As The Cheapest, And As Good As The Best, At the old Stand over A. Taylor & Sons, Sign of the Cannon.

Having purchased a new lot of superior Cases, Lockets, Breastpins, &c., at the now fashionable price of “Cost and Freight.” I can now sell the various Photographic Pictures, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Leather and Paper Types, at much lower prices than I have during the year past. Call and examine specimens. M. Cannon.

Advertisement ran from September 3 to 17, 1859.

1859 October 8. The Mountaineer. (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.) October 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 2.

Desert State Fair. The fourth annual exhibition in connection with the Desert Agricultural and Manufacturing Society was held in the Social Hal, in this city, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last…Mr. Cannon, the Daguerrean artist, has at last powerful rivals in Messrs. Sturgess & Taylor. This last firm took the first prize. The specimens produced by both houses were excellent, and showed good pictures….

1859 November 26. The Mountaineer. (Great Salt Lake City, Utah.) November 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 14, P. 3.

Awarded A First And Second Prize. Just arrived from California, a large quantity of superior Cases, Chemicals, &c.

I have now Chemicals manufactured by Mr. Shew, justly celebrated for making the Best Ambrotypes in San Francisco; by which I am able to produce Pictures of the best quality, warranted to retain their superior brilliancy without change.

Union Cases, double and single, octagon and quadrangular, Papier Mache, Morocco and Common Cases. Call and see. All work warranted. M. Cannon. Over Taylor & Sons, Between Perry & Cronyn’s.

Advertisement Ran from November 26 to December3, 1859.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Butler, William H.

September 2, 2024DaguerreotypesDaguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, John Plumbe Jr., New York City, Rachel Butler, William H. Butlerpioneeramericanphotographers

1841-1842 7½ Bowery, Corner Division Street, New York, New York.

1845-1846 Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1847 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848-1850 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851-1854 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1839. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1839/1840, Published by Thomas Longworth. not listed.

1840. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1840/1841, Published by Thomas Longworth. No occupation listed, 30 Cherry, h-25 Chestnut.

1841. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1841/1842, Published by Thomas Longworth. No occupation listed, 7½ Bowery, h-25 Chestnut.

1842. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1842/1843, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 7½ Bowery, h-416 Pearl.

1843. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1843/1844, Published by John Doggett. Not listed.

1844. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1844/1845, Published by John Doggett. Not listed.

1845. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1845/1846, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-68 Church.

1846. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1846/1847, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-3 Read.

1847. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1847/1848, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1848. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1848/1849, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1849. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1849/1850, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1850. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1850/1851, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1851. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1851/1852, Published by Doggett & Rode. Not listed.

1852. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1852/1853, Published by John Fellow Trow. Not listed.

1853. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1853/1854, Published by John Fellow Trow. Artist, 251 Broadway, h-New Rochelle.

1854. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1854/1855, Published by John Fellow Trow. Not listed.

1854. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1854/1855, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—artist 251 Broadway, h-211 Sixth Ave.

1855. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1855/1856, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy 271 Sixth Ave.

1856. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1856/1857, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy goods 271 Sixth Ave.

1857. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1857/1858, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—no occupation listed, h-19 Carmine.

1858. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1858/1859, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—not listed.

1841 October 12. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) October 12, 1841, No. 12,046, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions—Daguerreotype plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article, superior polished substance. Lenses, and Miniature cases of all descriptions made to order; also apparatus for taking likenesses, with directions, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer. WM H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, corner Division street, N. Y.

Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran on October 12 & 13, 1841.

1841 October 13. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) October 13, 1841, No. 12,047, P. 2.

Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood[2], in their second visit to Central America, have taken out with them a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype apparatus, with a view of obtaining photographic drawings of the curious remains of aboriginal architecture in that country.

1841 October 16. New-York Observer. (New York, New York.) October 16, 1841, Vol. XIX, No. 42, Whole No. 962, P. 4.

A Second Trip.—We learn that Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood, having supplied themselves with a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype Apparatus, sailed on Saturday for Central America, with the purpose of taking Daguerreotype impressions of the ruins in that country.

1841 December 2. New York Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 2, 1841, Vol. I, No. 202, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions, Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article. Superior Polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer.

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran from December 2 to 4, 1841.

1842 March 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 9, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 353, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

1842 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 395, Whole No. 2063, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus Of All Descriptions.—Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article. Superior polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions; also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer. Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st., N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 21, 1842.

1847 June 2. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 2, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, and entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease.

We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention. It is to be hoped that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 4. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) June 4, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 132, P. 2.

The House Of The Million Faces.—Even to the philosophic student of human nature,—indeed specially to such an one—The walls of Plumbe’s rooms, in Broadway, New York, are provocative of worlds of thought and comparison! How curious the reflection that of the innumerable features presented in that house of a million faces, each is or has been vital, and you see but a counterfeit of what is moving and acting in some part of the world!…….We Observe by the following from the New York Courier, that a much needed improvement has been effected by Mr. Plumbe:

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children, that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease. We learn from Mr. Butler of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is a result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention. We hope that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 22. St. Lawrence Republican. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) June 22, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 28, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in a mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the ridge and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease. We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments, to which he has given his personal attention. We hope that it may yield him a full reward.—Courier.

1851 May 30. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 30, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3,286, P. 6.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil are most perfect portraits. They combine all the beauty of a fine miniature painting, with the detail of the Daguerreotype.

1851 May 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 28, 1851, Whole No. 6791, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 June 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 5, 1851, Whole No. 6799, P. 4.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—Specimens of this new and interesting discovery can be seen at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on June 5 & 6, 1851.

1851 June 10. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 10, 1851, Vol. XLIX, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes In Oil—Mr. Butler, the proprietor of Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, in Broadway, has discovered a process of transferring a daguerreotype impression to a metallic surface, which admits of being colored in oil. We have seen several portraits taken in this way, which combine the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the miniature painting. They are soon taken, and are much cheaper than the ordinary miniature on ivory. Mr. Butler has likenesses of several of our prominent citizens in view at his rooms.

1851 June 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 20, 1851, Whole No. 6814, P. 4.

Mr. W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has discovered a process of making daguerreotypes in oil, at a single sitting of a few seconds: the portrait being finished without any further trouble to the sitter. Portraits, Miniatures, and even Daguerreotypes, are copied by this process perfect. The price is but very little more than that of as ordinary Daguerreotype of the same size.

1851 June 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 21, 1851, Whole No. 6815, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. This new discovery should be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 24, 1851, Whole No. 6818, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil—By W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. This new and interesting discovery in the arts must needs be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 28, 1851, Whole No. 6822, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. Should be seen to be appreciated. These beautiful pictures fully realize the wishes of the discoverer.

1851 July 9. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) July 9, 1851, Vol IV, No. 28, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes In Oil. Colors.—A New York paper says that a gentleman connected with Plumbe’s National Daguerrian Gallery in that city, has made a discovery by which daguerreotypes are fixed upon panels, so that an artist is enabled to produce likenesses in oil colors in a brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy. It is supposed that this discovery will lead, in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.

1851 July 10. The Farmers’ Cabinet. (Amherst, New Hampshire.) July 10, 1851, Vol. 49, No. 48, P. 2.

And Still Another.—The ne plus ulta in the Daguerreotype art will seem to have been reached when the following discovery shall have been combined with the wonderful discovery of Mr. Hill.

Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, New-York, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of the artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting! We have seen a number of specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced. The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of Daguerreotyping.

1851 July 19. Norfolk County Journal. (Roxbury, Massachusetts) July 19, 1851, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil Colors.—We are not quite enabled to announce the discovery of a process whereby daguerreotypes may be instantly taken, with all the natural colors in oil, but the next thing to such a process has been produced. Mr. William H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, corner of Broadway and Murray street, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of an artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting! We have seen a number of specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced. The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead, in a measure to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.—[N. Y. Sun.

1851 August 23. Copway’s American Indian. (New York, New York.) August 23, 1851, Vol. 1, No. VII, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil. William H. Butler, Proprietor Of The Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 November 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 13, 1851, Whole No. 6958, P. 5.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new discovery combines the fidelity of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Being put on a metallic surface, their durability cannot be questioned. Specimens can be seen at Mr. B.’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, over Tenney’s Jewelry store.

Advertisement ran on November 13 & 15, 1851.

1852 February 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 3, 1852, Whole No. 7039, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—A New and Beautiful discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. These pictures combine the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on February 3 & 4, 1852.

1852 February 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 10, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Advertisement ran on February 10 to 13, 1852.

1852 March 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 9, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, ought to be seen by all lovers of art.

Advertisement ran from March 9 to 13, 1852.

1852 April 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 2, 1852, Whole No. 7093, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery, by William H. Butler, (Plumbe National Gallery,) No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Only one sitting required.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 8, 1852.

1852 April 7. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) April 7, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery which was made by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combining as it does, the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting producing Daguerreotypes in permant colors, Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes as copied to nature.

1852 April 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 15, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,430, P. 5.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Specimens of this new and important discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made.

1852 April 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 15, 1852, Whole No. 7106, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, on exhibition at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, should be seen by all who admire truthfulness and beauty combined.

1852 April 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 16, 1852, Whole No. 7107, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil. At Mr. Butler’s rooms, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are specimens of Mr. B.’s new and beautiful discovery; also copies of Daguerreotypes of deceased persons.

1852 April 17. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 17, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,432, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This beautiful discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 17, 1852, Whole No. 7108, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combining, as it does, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting. This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 17 & 18, 1852.

1852 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1852, Whole No. 7111, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combines, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting. This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 24, 1852.

1852 April 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 21, 1852, Whole No. 7112, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway. This new and beautiful discovery, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype, with the finest miniature painting. Portraits, miniatures, and Daguerreotypes, copied perfect, and imperishable.

1852 April 24. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 24, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,438, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil, By William. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made. This new art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 24. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) April 24, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—The discovery which Mr. Butler, of No. 251 Broadway, has recently brought out, is certainly a beautiful art, combining as it does the detail of the Daguerreotype of deceased persons are copied by this process with perfect satisfaction.

1852 April 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This important discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, be gratifying to those who are in possession of a Daguerreotype of a friend, and who wish to obtain a copy of the same, in all its fidelity, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from April 27 to May 1, 1852.

1852 May 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, merits the attention of those who value a truthful likeness as well as a beautiful picture, as both are combined by this discovery.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 7, 1852.

1852 May 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 6.

Wanted—A Smart Intelligent, American young man, to learn the daguerreotype art. Apply at the Plumbe Gallery, 251 Broadway.

1852 May 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 7, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,449, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. W. H. Butler, at the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has invented a new style of Daguerreotypes in Oil, which we do not admire and consider inferior in fidelity and reliability to the best sun-portraits. It has some points of superiority, however, and we invite to it the attention of Daguerreotypers, presuming that it may yet prove the basis of an important advance in their Art.

1852 May 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 8, 1852, Whole No. 7129, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by Mr. Butler, Plumbe’s Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. These portraits excel and others ever made for truthfulness, beauty, permanency. Daguerreotypes copied satisfactorily. One sitting only required.

1852 May 11. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 11, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,452, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 May 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 11, 1852, Whole No. 7132, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway , upper corner of Murray street, several specimens that are worthy of the attention of all. Especially those who have Daguerreotypes of deceased friends.

1852 May 12. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 12, 1852, Whole No. 7133, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art is deserving the attention of all whom admire truth and beauty of finish in a portrait. Only one sitting is required, and is finished on a metallic surface.

Advertisement ran on September 12 to 15, 1852.

1852 May 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 18, 1852, Whole No. 7139, P. 6.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, Plumbe Gallery. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran on May 18 to 22, 1852.

1852 May 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 25, 1852, Whole No. 7146, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This interesting discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 28, 1852.

1852 June 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 1, 1852, Whole No. 7153, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Plumbe National Gallery. These portraits are on a metallic surface, and equal in finish the finest miniature painting. They are imperishable, as well as the most truthful and beautiful pictures ever made.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to 5, 1852.

1852 June 2. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 2, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,471, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 June 8. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 8, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,476, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper cor. of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery. These beautiful Portraits, equal in finish to the finest miniature paintings, with the truthfulness of the daguerreotype.

1852 June 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 8, 1852, Whole No. 7160, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street—Plumbe National Gallery. These portraits are equal in finish the finest miniature painting. Being on a metallic surface, they are imperishable, as well as truthful and beautiful. Only one sitting is required. Daguerreotypes copied.

Advertisement ran from June 8 to 19, 1852.

1852 June 16. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 16, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, Plumbe National Gallery. These beautiful portraits equal in finish the finest miniature painting being on a metallic surface, imperishable, truthful and beautiful, only one sitting is required, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1852 June 18. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 18, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s new discovery in the arts must be of great importance to those who desire truthfulness as well as beauty in a portrait, and to which there cannot be any change, being on a metallic surface and finished in the best of oil colors.

Mr. B. has finished several portraits of persons who were deceased, to the great delight of the friends of those whose portraits were made.

1852 June 19. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,486, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery. These beautiful Portraits, are truthful, imperishable and equal in finish to the finest Miniature paintings. By this, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons are copied to the life.

1852 October 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 14, 1852.

1852 October 19. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,590, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. This beautiful art combines truth and beauty in the picture, making the most faithful portraits ever made.

Advertisement ran on October 19 & 20, 1852.

1852 October 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 20, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniatures, thus making it as true as it is beautiful. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to 23, 1852.

1853 February 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 24, 1853, Whole No. 7369, P. 5.

A Daguerreotype in Oil of the late Hon. Daniel Webster, by Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, is said by all who have seen it to be the best portrait of this eminent person that has ever been made.

1853 March 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

A Daguerreotype in Oil, by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. These portraits combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Portraits of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.

1853 March 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the largest as well as the most interesting collection of portraits in the world. No one should fail to visit this old and renowned establishment.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.

1853 March 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the most interesting collection in this country. Anny one acquainted at all with the history of this country should not fail to examine the portraits of its distinguished individuals.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.–These beautiful pictures combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 11, 1853, Whole No. 7384, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most eminent friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street .

Advertisement ran on March 11 & 12, 1853.

1853 March 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 15, 1853, Whole No. 7388, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. These beautiful specimens of nature and art, have the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied to nature.

1853 March 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 16, 1853, Whole No. 7389, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. These pictures combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature. Painting daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

1853 March 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 17, 1853, Whole No. 7390, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most intimate friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

1853 April 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 16, 1853, Whole No. 7420, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Mr. Butler, by this new and beautiful discovery, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits, to the life.

1853 April 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 19, 1853, Whole No. 7423, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s daguerreotypes in oil combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

1853 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

A Portrait of President Pierce, from life, to be seen at Mr. Butler’s rooms, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street; also the portraits of many of the most distinguished individuals in this country.

1853 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The Discoverer of this new and beautiful process, Mr. W. H. Butler. No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits to nature. One sitting only is required to produce the most perfect likeness ever made.

1853 April 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 21, 1853, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature. Only one sitting required.

1853 April 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 22, 1853, Whole No. 7426, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copies of portraits, and miniatures, made to life.

Advertisement ran on April 22 & 23, 1853.

1853 April 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 26, 1853, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—There is on exhibition at Mr. W. H. Butler’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, specimens of this new and beautiful art, that must be interesting to all lovers of the fine arts. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 April 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1853, Whole No. 7431, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to life.

1853 July 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway, contains the largest collection of portraits of celebrated individuals in this country. A new discovery has been added to this gallery. Daguerreotypes in oil, by William H. Butler. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

1853 July 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—A New and Important Discovery has been made by William H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, by which daguerreotypes can be finished with all the beauty of the finest miniature painting, thereby producing the most perfect likeness ever made.

1853 July 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 22, 1853, Whole No. 7515, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied permanently.

1853 July 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 23, 1853, Whole No. 7516, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons to the life. One sitting only required.

1853 July 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 26, 1853, Whole No. 7519, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied permanently. One sitting only from life is required.

1853 August 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 3, 1853, Whole No. 7527, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 August 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 5, 1853, Whole No. 7529, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life, in oil colors, and the metallic plate.

1853 August 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 6, 1853, Whole No. 7530, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors.—Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, has perfected the art of producing a portrait with all the fidelity of the daguerreotype and the finish of the finest miniature painting. Only one sitting required. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 August 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 9, 1853, Whole No. 7533, P. 5.

1853 August 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, (Plumbe National Gallery,) upper corner of Murray street, who has perfected his discovery in this new and beautiful art which combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 August 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. It is only necessary to say it has not changed its location for the last eleven years. Its collection is the largest in the world.

1853 August 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 24, 1853, Whole No. 7548, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler’s discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. The specimens at his room, corner of Broadway and Murray streets, are worthy of the admiration which they receive from every one who has seen them. Daguerreotypes copied.

1853 September 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street—This beautiful art combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. These portraits, for faithfulness, beauty and durability, are unequalled in the world.

1853 September 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. Contains the largest collection of portraits of distinguished individuals in this country. This celebrated gallery fully sustains the reputation which it has so long enjoyed for its superior portraits.

1853 September 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 16, 1853, Whole No. 7566, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway has at his rooms on the upper corner Murray streets some beautiful specimens of his new art, combining, as they do, the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied in this new style.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to 18, 1853.

1853 September 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 20, 1853, Whole No. 7570, P. 1.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil. By Mr. Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 September 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Mr. William. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 September 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Continues to furnish the patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have gained for it a celebrity that has never been surpassed. Mr. Butler’s new art combining the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the first miniature painting.

1853 October 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This well known establishment continues to serve its patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 6. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,891, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, we see, to furnish its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1853, Whole No. 7586, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, continues to furnish its patrons with the same satisfactory manner that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,892, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues to satisfy its patrons.

1853 October 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,892, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper cor. of Broadway and Murray-st., who is enabled to copy Daguerreotypes of deceased persons.

1853 October 7. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Whole No. 7587, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on October 7 & 8, 1853.

1853 October 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 13, 1853, Whole No. 7593, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 15, 1853, Whole No. 7595, P. 5.

1853 October 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 15, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,899, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,901, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, to furnish its patrons with the inimitable style for which it has been so long.

1853 October 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,901, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, corner Murray street.

—This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, continues, to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 21, 1853, Whole No. 7601, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This beautiful art combine the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 22. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 22, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,905, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This new art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 22, 1853, Whole No. 7602, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.—This well-known establishment continues to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for years.

1853 October 25. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,907, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

1853 October 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1853, Whole No. 7605, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to 29, 1853.

1853 November 3. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 3, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,915, P. 7.

1853 November 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 3, 1853, Whole No. 7614, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-street. This new art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 November 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 5, 1853, Whole No. 7616, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The specimens which Mr. Butler has of his new art, at his rooms on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Should be seen by all who admire beauty and truth combined.

1853 November 8. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 8, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,919, P. 6.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This beautiful art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on November 8 & 9, 1853.

1853 November 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 8, 1853, Whole No. 7619, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street are at the most truthful, as well as the most beautiful portraits ever made.

1853 November 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 9, 1853, Whole No. 7620, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 December 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 15, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,951, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., are the pictures of people as they are.

1854 January 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 6, 1854, Whole No. 6345, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful discovery combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. They are in fact, daguerreotypes with the true colors of nature. One sitting only is required, and, being on a metallic surface, and finished in oil colors they are the most permanent, as well as the most truthful portraits ever made. Daguerreotypes copied in colors.

Advertisement ran on January 6 & 7, 1854.

[1] New York City Directory.

[2] James Lloyd Stephens; Frederick Catherwood; [Sam S. Cabot] information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

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