1851-1852 Corner State and Water Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1853-1854 23 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1854 112 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1856-1868 238 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.[1]
1851 November 14. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) November 14, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 136, Whole No. 289, P. 2.
A Judson, Daguerrian Artist! Having taken the Rooms formerly occupied by C. S. Middlebrook, Corner State and Water streets, Bridgeport, Ct. Is prepared to take Likenesses in the most approved style of the day, and in a superior manner.
A call is respectfully solicited.
Satisfaction given, or the person will not be expected to take the Picture. No. 10.
Advertisement was recorded three times between November 13 to December 1, 1851.
1851 December 24. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) December 24, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 153, Whole No. 306, P. 3.
Bridgeport Daguerrian Gallery Corner State And Water-Sts. Judson & Mackie, Daguerrian Artists, Are prepared to take, in the best style, the most splendid Likenesses in the present perfection of the art, by a superior process, calculated to please the best judges.
Please call and examine specimens. Satisfaction given, or the person will not be expected to take the picture. Dec. 15.
Advertisement was recorded eight times between December 24, 1851 to February 16, 1852.
1852 February 16. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) February 16, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 20, Whole No. 329, P. 2.
Bridgeport Art Gallery! No. 61 Water street Bridgeport, (lately occupied by C. S. Middlebrook.)
Blest be the Art, which faithful to its trust,
Cam call each form in beauty from the dust;
Bis the veiled orb resume its wonted fire,
Retint the cheek and all but life inspire.
Mackie & Judge Proprietors of the Bridgeport Art Gallery are now prepared to execute orders in every department of Daguerreotyping. Their experience in the business, and the success with which they have thus far met, encourage them to hope for a liberal share of public patronage. A permanent Daguerrian Gallery has long been needed in Bridgeport; such an establishment the proprietors intend to keep, and the confidently look to a discriminating public for assistance in the enterprise. George Mackie. Agur Judson.
Advertisement ran from February 16 to July 19, 1852.[2]
1852 May 21. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) May 21, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 59, Whole No. 369, P. 2.
We refer our readers to the Daguerreotype Advertisements of Mr. F. W. Lewis and Messrs. Judson & Mackie. They need no commendation from us.
1852 July 23. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) July 23, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 85, Whole No. 395, P. 2
A Judge, Daguerrian Artist, Corner Water and State sts. Bridgeport, Ct,
Advertisement ran from July 22, 1852 to March 23, 1853.
1853 March 28. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) March 28, 1853, Vol. 4, No. 36, Whole No. 503, P. 2
A Judson, Daguerrian Artist, (Removed to) No. 23 State Street, (2nd floor.) Bridgeport, Ct.
Advertisement ran from March 28, 1852 to March 13, 1854.
1853 June 14. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) June 14, 1853, Vol. XLIII, No 2252, New Series—Vol. XII, No. 598, P. 1.
A Judson, Daguerrein (sic.) Artist, Removed to 23 State Street, (2d Floor,) Bridgeport, Conn. March 28.
1854 March 10. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) March 10, 1854, Vol. 5, No. 30, Whole No. 650, P. 2
Fire. About 3 o’clock yesterday morning, a fire broke out in a small wooden building in State street, occupied below by Dolan & Manning, merchant tailors, and above by A. Judson, Daguerrian…it is said that D. & M. were insured for $700, and Mr. Judson for $400.
1854 March 20. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) March 20, 1854, Vol. 5, No. 34, Whole No. 654, P. 2
A Judson’s Daguerrian Gallery, 112 Main-St., Bridgeport, Conn. Over the store of J. F. Dunham & Co.
Advertisement ran from March 20 to July 24, 1854.
1856 September 8. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) September 8, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 215, P. 2.
The Great State Fair. The Great Fair Of The New Jersey Agricultural Society…
Class 8—Cabinet ware, Musical Instruments, &c.—…
Photographs and Ambrotypes by Henry Rolf…
Photographs, &c. O. C. Benjamin…
Ambrotypes, A. Judson…
1856 September 9. Sentinel Of Freedom. (Newark, New Jersey.) September 9, 1856, Vol. LVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 2794, P. 3.
The Great State Fair. The Great Fair Of The New Jersey Agricultural Society…
Class 8—Cabinet ware, Musical Instruments, &c.—…
Photographs and Ambrotypes by Henry Rolf…
Photographs, &c. O. C. Benjamin…
Ambrotypes, A. Judson…
1856 September 10. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) September 10, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 217, P. 2.
The Agricultural Fair. The Great Fair of the State Agricultural Society is now about complete…
The next tent is full of Manufactured Goods…
Ambrotypes, and photographs, by Benjamin, Rolf, Judson;…
1856 September 16. Sentinel Of Freedom. (Newark, New Jersey.) September 16, 1856, Vol. LVIII, No. 10, Whole No. 2795, P. 3.
Close Of The Fair. The great Fair of the New Jersey Agricultural Society closed on Friday…
The Premiums. The premiums awarded were read by the Secretary Mr. Frazee on Friday, as follows…
Paintings, Drawings And Engravings—best daguerreotypes, O. C. Benjamin, Newark, diploma; ambrotypes, A. Judson & Co., Newark, diploma; best photographs, O. C. Benjamin, diploma; photographs and ambrotypes H. Rolf, Newark, diploma.
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 havealso 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 to 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.
1860 September 11. Sentinel Of Freedom. (Newark, New Jersey.) September 11, 1860, Vol. LXII, No. 11, Whole No. 3168, P. 2.
Close of the State Fair. The sixth annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society closed on Friday…
The Premiums…
Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes &c.—The Best daguerreotypes, O. C. Benjamin, Newark, medal; ambrotypes A. Judson & Co., Newark, medal; best plain photographs, same, medal; best India ink photographs, O. C. Benjamin, medal; best colored photographs, A. Judson & Co., medal; best photographs of views and engravings, O. C. Benjamin, medal; best stereoscopic views or groups, same; best display of All, A. Judson & Co., silver cup. The Committee think the display of both competitors very fine, and recommended the Society to award a suitable premium also to O. C. Benjamin.
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.
1862 May 17. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) May 17, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 115, P. 2.
Messrs. Judson & Co., No. 238 Broad st. send us some fine carte de visites of the gallant Capt. Boggs, taken during his visit here on Thursday.
1862 May 17. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) May 17, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 115, P. 3.
Capt. Boggs. A Carte Visite likeness of Capt. Boggs, the Hero of New Orleans, has been taken by Judson & Co. Copies of which can be had at their Gallery in Broad street, the 1st door above the Canal Bridge.
Advertisement ran from May 17 to 23, 1862.
1862 June 21. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) June 21, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 145, P. 2.
A very finely engraved likeness of the gallant young S. B. Brittan, Jr., who was shot at the siege of Fort Henry, has just been published. It is taken from a fine photograph by Judson, of whom copies may be had; also of Dr. Lowree, and Mr. Knapp at the Telegraph office. The proceeds of the sale will be used to procure a monument to his memory—a most worthy object.
[1] Dates and address from Gary Saretsky online New Jersey list of photographers.
[2] Illustration ran with advertisement from May 21 to July 19, 1852.
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