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Lufkin, Merchant H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , ,

1853-1854                   82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1855                            82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1855-1856                   Canal Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1859-1861                   100 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1864                            112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

Ca 1864-1866             166 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1866                            166 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1868                            211 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1869                            Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1871                            421 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1871                            271 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1853 October 28.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 28, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  The Largest Rooms in the City!!  Two Lights, Two Operating Rooms.  J. Q. Currier, Invites the attention of citizens and strangers to his extensive Daguerrean Establishment, at No. 88 Merrimack street, the largest and best arranged of any in the city. Two distinct and spacious Operating Rooms, together with skilful and practiced operators enable him to furnish his patrons with Pictures in the highest style of art with the latest possible delay.

His large skylight, added the past season, containing 240 square feet of glass, is admirably adapted to the taking of Large Pictures and Groups, and in this branch the proprietor will Challenge Competition!  A share of attention will be devoted to the much admired Crayon Daguerreotypes.

These Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and will not fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.

Colored Daguerreotypes!  A new process of coloring Daguerreotypes has just been introduced, and is used by the subscriber with great success.  A perfectly life like appearance is given to the countenance and expression by this process, unattainable by any other.

Great pains will be taken in the execution of Children’s Portraits!  Pictures Enlarged And Copied.

Mr. Currier is assisted in his business by Mr. M. H. Lufkin, an Artist of taste and experience, and, between the two, he is confident he will be able to merit a large and continued share of the patronage of his friends and the public generally. 

Specimen Pictures May be seen at his rooms, which for [beauty] and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.

All, then, therefore, in search of a good Daguerreotype, are invited to call at Currier’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Concert Hall Building, No. 82 Merrimack street, Lowell.

Advertisement ran from October 28 to December 30, 1853.

1853 October 29.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 4208, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes!  The Largest Rooms in the City!!  Two Lights, Two Operating Rooms.  J. Q. Currier, Invites the attention of citizens and strangers to his extensive Daguerrean Establishment, at No. 88 Merrimack street, the largest and best arranged of any in the city. Two distinct and spacious Operating Rooms, together with skilful and practiced operators enable him to furnish his patrons with Pictures in the highest style of art with the latest possible delay.

His large skylight, added the past season, containing 240 square feet of glass, is admirably adapted to the taking of Large Pictures and Groups, and in this branch the proprietor will Challenge Competition!  A share of attention will be devoted to the much admired Crayon Daguerreotypes.

These Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and will not fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.

Colored Daguerreotypes!  A new process of coloring Daguerreotypes has just been introduced, and is used by the subscriber with great success.  A perfectly life like appearance is given to the countenance and expression by this process, unattainable by any other.

Great pains will be taken in the execution of Children’s Portraits!  Pictures Enlarged And Copied.

Mr. Currier is assisted in his business by Mr. M. H. Lufkin, an Artist of taste and experience, and, between the two, he is confident he will be able to merit a large and continued share of the patronage of his friends and the public generally. 

Specimen Pictures May be seen at his rooms, which for [beauty] and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.

All, then, therefore, in search of a good Daguerreotype, are invited to call at Currier’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Concert Hall Building, No. 82 Merrimack street, Lowell.

1853 December 23.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  December 23, 1853, Vol. XIV, No. 6, P. 3.

“Excelsior!”  Daguerreian Gallery The Largest Rooms In The City!  2 Lights & 2 Operating Rooms!  J. Q. Currier, Invites the attention of citizens and strangers to his extensive Daguerreotype Establishment At No. 82 Merrimack Street., The Largest and Best Arranged of Any in Lowell!

Two distinct and spacious operating rooms, together with skillful and practical operators, enable him to furnish his patrons with pictures in the highest style of art with the least possible delay.

His Large Skylight, added the past season, contains 240 square feet of glass, is admirably adapted to the taking of Large Pictures!  And Groups And In This Branch The Proprietor Will Challenge Competition!

A share of attention will be devoted to the much admired Crayon Daguerreotypes!!  The Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and cannot fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.

Colored Daguerreotypes.  A new process of Coloring Daguerreotypes has just been introduced, and is used by the subscriber with great success.  A perfectly life-like appearance is given to the countenance and expression by this process, unattainable by any other.

Great Pains Will Be Taken In The Execution Of Children’s Portraits.

Pictures Enlarged and Copied.

Mr. Currier is assisted in his business by Mr. M. H. Lufkin, An Artist of taste and experience, and between the two he is confident he will be able to merit a large and continued share of the patronage of his friends and the public generally.

Specimen Pictures May be seen at his Rooms, which for beauty and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1853 to February 17, 1854.

1854 August 25.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We would call the attention of our readers to the daguerreian gallery of Wilkins & Lufkin, (successors to J. Q Currier) 82 Merrimack Street.  We have rarely seen pictures so clear and brilliant, and never so well-arranged and graceful positions, or delicacy of coloring.  Their rooms are beautifully furnished, easy of access, and up but one flight of stairs.  A large skylight gives them ample facilities for making any style of picture that their patrons want.

1854 October 13.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 13, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 48, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Wilkins & Lufkin, Daguerreian Gallery.  82 Merrimack Street, Up One Flight of Stairs, Is one of the most extensive in this country.  It is fitted up in a superb manner, and accompanied by both side and sky light, with two distinct operating rooms.  The advantages of the above arrangement can be seen at a glance.

Miniatures in clouds, crayon, metallic, background, stereoscopes, and every variety of style taken in this Gallery, that for arrangement of attitudes, delicacy of coloring, are unsurpassed in this city.

Metallic Back-Ground.  This new and beautiful style of finishing the background needs but to be seen to be appreciated.  It consists in applying a substance a substance to the plate after the picture is taken, which gives the background a fine metallic appearance, thereby making the likeness clear and visible in any angle of light, while it rivals in beauty the finest mezzotint engravings.

Persons that have Daguerreotypes or copies of portraits that the outlines are indistinct, or the background dark or mottled, can have the metallic ground applied in a few minutes of time, and at a trifling expense.  Every picture warranted.

Prices as reasonable as those of any other artists in the city.  Please to call and see for yourselves.  Chas. Wilkins.  M. H. Lufkin.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to November 24, 1854.

1855 February 23.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 23, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—A capital likeness can be procured at the establishment of Messrs. M. H. Lufkin & Co., Canal Block, opposite the American House.  This firm have just completed the remodelling [sic.] of their rooms, and are now prepared to get up pictures in the highest style of the art.

1855 May 18.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 18, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 27, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Lufkin & Co. Canal Block, Central Street, have completed the improvements in their rooms, and are now prepared to take likenesses equal, if not superior, to any that can be obtained in the city.  Call and see their specimens.

1856 April 28.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 28, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 1, P. 3.

Crayon Drawing.  Portraits and Landscape Drawing taught evenings, by M. H. Lufkin, at his Daguerreian Rooms, Canal Block, opposite the American House.  Each pupil taught separately.  Call and examine specimens.

Advertisement was recorded from April 28 to May 17, 1856.

1862 May 3.  The Lowell Daily Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 3, 1862, Vol. XXVII, No. 6723, P. 2.

Gone To Lawrence.  Mr. M. H. Lufkin, who is known to many of our citizens as a superior ambrotype and photograph artist, has taken rooms in Lawrence for the prosecution of the art in which he has for years stood in the first rank, in this vicinity.  Mr. Lufkin has for a number of years been operating for Mr. G. K. Warren, who has long done the best class of work in Lowell; and we speak what probably no one will deny, when we say that he has had no superior as a skillful, tasty, finished operator.  Our Lawrence friends may be sure that Mr. Lufkin is worthy of their patronage, and we trust he will receive it,

1862 October 6.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1862, Vol. XII, No. 1973, P. 3.

Born. In this city, Oct 4th, a son to Mr. M. H. Lufkin.

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

Hall, Alfred

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1851                2 Museum Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]

1853-1856       Essex Street, 8 City Block, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1857-1861       142 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1862                142 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

1865                Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1851 September 23.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 23, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 283, P. 2.

Money Found.  On Sunday the 21st day of September.  The owner can have the same by calling on Alfred Hall, at Brown’s Daguerreotype Rooms—proving property, and paying for this notice.

Advertisement ran from September 23 to 26, 1851.

1859 December 17.  Lawrence American.  (Lawrence, Massachusetts.)  December 17, 1859, Vol. 5, No. 11, P. 4.

Hall’s Gallery of Art, 142 Essex street…Lawrence (Formerly 8, City Block.)

Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and all other styles of Pictures made in the most perfect manner Old pictures copied (even those that are quite imperfect) to a larger size, and colored in a style to render them the most life-like and pleasing.

Photographs of Clergymen, and Teachers, College and School Classes and in fact any person in want of a considerable number, will be furnished at extremely Low Prices.  The proprietor is prepared to go to any part of the country and take pictures of Classes, Military or Fire Companies, Views of Buildings &c.

Remember the place, Hall’s, 142, Essex street, Lawrence.

1861 July 6.  Lawrence American.  (Lawrence, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1861, Vol. VI, No. 40, Whole No. 300, P. 3.

Get Your Photograph Taken.  Twenty-four for One Dollar!  Twenty-five cents for each subsequent Dozen!

Just the thing to send in letters, for visiting cards, or exchange with shop or schoolmates, &c. &c.

Hall, 142 Essex Street, Lawrence, Has an arrangement by which Photographs can be made with such rapidity, that he can furnish them at the above price.

Ambrotypes and Melainotypes taken very cheap.

Photographs of all kinds taken, and finished in India Ink, or colored in Water, Oil or Pastel, on the Most Reasonable terms.

A large assortment of French and American Frames, Oval and Square, Gilt and Black, constantly on hand, for sale cheaper than can be bought at any other place.

Halls, 142 Essex Street.  [292][2]

Advertisement was recorded thirty five times between July 6, 1861 to December 27, 1862.

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

[2] Whole number for start of advertrisement.

Chase, Ezra B.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , , ,

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.

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 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.

Bridge, Erastus T.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , ,

1853-1855       3 City Block, Lawrence, Massachusetts.[1]

1857                166 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1859                Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1855 February 17.  Andover Advertiser.  (Andover, Massachusetts.) P. 3. 

Bridge’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 3 City Block, Essex Street, Lawrence.

Let the public still keep in mind, that this is the Establishment where they are sure to get the Best Daguerreotypes, the Best Materials, and all the Latest Improvements of the day; and that the proprietor has and will spare no pains to merit that generous favor which the public is daily bestowing on him.

Daguerreotypes On Silver, Glass, Paper, and Copper, and all the new styles embracing that beautiful picture which he has lately introduced, called the Steroscope, or Daguerreotypes with a lens that produces the effect of statuary, or rather, life itself; and which is admitted to excel everything of the Daguerreotype kind ever offered.

The nature of his light and instruments (and there are no better in the State) enables him to execute all kinds of work with rapidity and neatness.

Particular attention to Grouping and Children.  All are invited to call, whether in want or not.  Don’t forget the place, No. 3 City Block, Essex Street, Lawrence.  Erastus Bridge.  Feb. 10.

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

Gardner W. Stone

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849                8 Merchant’s Row, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

1850                113 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1850                7 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.[1]

1851                34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

Gardner W. Stone was recorded in three advertisements.  The first advertisement appeared in The Lawrence Courier (Lawrence, Massachusetts) on April 4, 1849.  G. W. Stone’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms No. 8, Merchant’s Row, For A Few Days Only.

Ladies and Gentlemen of Lawrence and vicinity wishing to procure a correct likeness of themselves or friends, or copies from portraits, miniatures and engravings, are invited to call and examine a variety of specimens.

Those sitting for a picture will not be asked to take them unless perfectly satisfied.

American and German Cameras for sale, and instruction given in the art on liberal terms.

Rooms Open From 7 A. M. To 6 P. M.

The second advertisement ran from August 16 to August 22, 1850 in the Taunton Democrat  (Taunton, Massachusetts).  Colored Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston.  Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art.  Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken. 

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

The third advertisement appeared in the 1851 Boston City Directory (Boston, Massachusetts).  Stone’s Daguerrian Rooms, No. 34 Tremont Row.  The facilities for executing likenesses,—single and in groups,—at the above rooms, are unsurpassed in the city.  Please call and examine specimens previous to sitting elsewhere.  J. Stone.  G. W. Stone.

Gardner W. Stone is recorded in other photographic as being active in Boston, Massachusetts in 1850-1851.  He is not recorded in 1849 in Lawrence, Massachusetts or in the partnership of Gove & Stone in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1850.

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