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Gilchrest, George C.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1845-1846       35 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1847                82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                92 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1851                82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1852                92 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1853-1887       92 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1857-1858       Address and location unknown, Maine.

1888                Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1845 August 30.  Star of Bethlehem.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1845, Vol. V, No. 17, P. 3.

George C. Gilchrist, Portrait And Miniature Painter No. 35 Merrimac street, under Concert Hall, House, Belvidere.  Also Daguerreotype Miniatures colored and finished in the best manner.

Having procured a German instrument, C. G. can now take as correct likenesses can be taken in Boston, or elsewhere.

Prices from $2.50 to $3.00 in cases Lockets.  Please call and satisfy yourselves.

Advertisement ran from August 30, 1845 to May 2, 1846

1852 September 24.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  September 24, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 3880, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  No Connection With Any Other Rooms In The City.  Gilchrest’s New Daguerrean Rooms are now open for visitors, at No. 92 Merrimack street, where all his former patrons and the public generally are invited to call and examine the improvement in his Pictures taken under his new Sky-light.  Having had ten years’ practical experience in the art, he is confident that, with his new arrangement of light, he can make a better, more brilliant and pleasing Picture than he ever has at either of his old establishments—which, by the way, he [has] left, and positively has no connection with. 

The public will please remember that the only place in Lowell to get Miniatures executed by Gilchrest, is at No. 92 Merrimack street.

Particular attention paid to taking Likenesses of small children, sick and deceased persons. 

1853 April 19.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 19, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 4043, P. 2.

Stolen.  Gilchrest’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 92 Merrimack street, were entered last night, by means of false keys, and robbed of about $100 worth of gold lockets and cases.  Gilchrest would like to take the rogue’s daguerreotype for hanging.

1857 February 28.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1857, Vol. VI, No. 259, P. 2.

Caution To The Public!  Whereas certain persons who are peddling Daguerreotype Cases in this City, are misrepresenting our prices for making Daguerreotypes to enhance the value of their Cases, we the undersigned, in order to expose the cheat and enlighten the public in regard to our prices, hereby affix our scale of prices for the Cases they are selling.

            Sise.                Filled.              Unfilled.

For      1-16                 $1.00               $1.19½

 “         1-9                   $1.00               $1.25

 “         1-6                   $1.25               $1.50

 “         1-4                   $1.75               $2.00

 “         1-2                   $2.50               $3.00

G. C. Gilchrest,  Chas. Wilkins,  A. J. Simpson,  E. J. Hastings,  G. K. Warren, A. J. Page,  M. Balley,  S. Shattuck. 

Advertisement was recorded from February 28 to March 7, 1857.

1857 February 28.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5216, P. 3.

Caution To The Public!  Whereas certain persons who are peddling Daguerreotype Cases in this City, are misrepresenting our prices for making Daguerreotypes to enhance the value of their Cases, we the undersigned, in order to expose the cheat and enlighten the public in regard to our prices, hereby affix our scale of prices for the Cases they are selling.

            Sise.                Filled.              Unfilled.

For      1-16                 $1.00               $1.19½

 “         1-9                   $1.00               $1.25

 “         1-6                   $1.25               $1.50

 “         1-4                   $1.75               $2.00

 “         1-2                   $2.50               $3.00

G. C. Gilchrest,  Chas. Wilkins,  A. J. Simpson,  E. J. Hastings,  G. K. Warren, A. J. Page,  M. Balley,  S. Shattuck. 

Advertisement was recorded from February 28 to May 8, 1857.

1857 December 29.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  December 29, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 512, P. 2.

Only $3.00 for large photograph likenesses, at Gilchrest’s, 92 Merrimack street—warranted as good as can be had in Lowell.  Also, large photographs copied from Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from December 29, 1857 to February 1, 1858.

1858 January 16.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 16, 1858, Vol. VII, No. 528, P. 2.

At Home Again.  Gilchrest’s capital Daguerreotype operator, who has been spending some three months in the Pine Tree State, has returned to the city, and may be found at the Gallery No. 92 Merrimack street, ready to wait on his friends and customers who are in want of pictures.

Advertisement ran from January 16 to 20, 1858.

1860 April 19.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 19, 1860, Vol. IX, No. 1219, P. 2.

Alarm Of Fire.  Yesterday afternoon, about 2 o’clock, fire was discovered in the attic over S. Towle’s daguerreotype saloon, No. 88 Merrimack street, occupied by Mr. Gilchrest.  Its timely discovery prevented a serious conflagration.  It took in a lot of straw and empty boxes, it is supposed, from spontaneous combustion.  Damage trifling.  No general alarm was given, though most of the fire department were there.

1860 May 10.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1860, Vol. X, No. 1237, P. 2.

Photographs.  The Engineers of our fire department for last year are having their photographs taken.  They will be neatly framed, and placed in the engineers’ room.  Gilchrest, 98 Merrimack street, is taking the pictures.

1864 April 11.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 11, 1864, Vol. XIV, No. 2436, P. 2.

A. Card.  G. C. Gilchrest, the well known Photographist, having thoroughly refitted his suite of rooms, at No. 92 Merrimack street, has just re=opened the same and is fully prepared to give all who may visit him ample proof that he is able to produce as good a picture, in every respect, as can be made by the art.  The public are respectfully invited to call.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to 13, 1864.

1866 July 27.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1864, Vol. XXVI, No. 39, P. 4.

Incomes Of Lowell Men For 1865.  We give below the income of the citizens of Lowell for 1865, as returned to the United States Internal Revenue Assessors.  These incomes are clear of $600, which is by law exempt.  The income tax from the salaries of United States officials is deducted at Washington, and therefore the amount published against the names of such is from their private income.  The number of the names appearing in the list is 1159—a very large increase over that of last year.  It will be seen that during the last year the manufacturing of medicine has been the most profitable business in Lowell, the manufacturing of chemicals and dye-stuffs coming second, and the lumber business being third…

Gilchrest G. C.  $200.

1867 October 18.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 18, 1867, Vol. XVII, No. 3512, P. 2.

Premioms (sic.) At The Fair.  The publication of the list of premiums at the Mechanic Fair is concluded below… 

Class O.

Paintings, Statuary, Drawings, Engravings, Lithographs, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c…

Nathaniel C. Sanborn, Lowell, photographs, bronze medal.

Asa B. Eaton, Lowell, Photographs, bronze medal.

George C. Gilchrest, Lowell, photographs, bronze medal.

Andrew J. Simpson, Lowell, photographs, bronze medal.

Augustus Marshall, Boston, photographs, bronze medal.

J. S. Notman & Co., Boston, photographs, bronze medal.

1868 August 24.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 24, 1868, Vol. XVIII, No. 3773, P. 2.

List of Lowell Taxpayers.  We are under obligations to the board os Assessors for the following list of persons and corporations paying a tax of $100,or over, in this city, the present year.  The rate of taxation this year is $14.10 upon $1000. Last year’s rate was $14.80.

Gilchrest, George C.  103.09.

1869 August 18.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 18, 1869, Vol. 29, No. 47, P. 2.

Tax Payers in Lowell.  Below we give a list of the resident, non-resident, and corporation tax payers in Lowell, the present year, whose tax amounts to $100 and over.  The rate of taxation, as previously stated, is $16.80 upon $1000.  The whole number of polls, this year, is 3, 445, an increase of 293 over last year…

Gilchrest, George C.  126.32.

1870 March 11.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1870, Vol. XX, No. 4250, P. 2.

A Pleasant Time.  By invitation, a company of a hundred or more came together last evening at the rooms of George C. Gilchrest, 92 Merrimack street, when an enjoyable time was had…

1870 March 11.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1870, Vol. XX, No. 4250, P. 2.

The Dramatic Entertainment by the “N. N. Associates,” assisted by several young ladies, is to be given this evening in the photograph rooms of Messrs Gilchrest & Towle, 92 Merrimack street.  The drama entitled “The Last Loaf,” is to be presented.

1888 January 14.  Lowell Weekly Sun.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 14, 1888, Vol. X, No. 24, P. 8.

Mr. G. C. Gilchrist, one of the oldest photographers in Lowell, died Thursday at his home 170 Westford street, after a protracted illness.  His age was 76 years.  He was a native of Knox Me., but came to Lowell from Newmarket, N. H., 42 years ago.

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

Gale, Alvin D.  

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847                Wyman’s Building, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1846 December 4.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  December 4, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 3.

Published At The City Clerk’s Office, Thursday Morning, Dec. 3, 1846…Alvin D. Gale and Amanda Hoyt;

1846 December 25.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  December 25, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 5, P. 3.

Married…In this city, Dec. 20, by Rev. Mr. Springer, Mr. Alvin D. Gale to Miss Amanda Hoyt…

1848 August 18.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 18, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 39, P. 3.

List Of Letters remaining in the LOWELL Post Office, August 15th, 1848…Gale, Alvin D.[1]

[1] Possibly A. D. Gale

Fish, Addison A.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854-1856       228 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1855                50 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1854 May 5.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 5, 1854, Vol. XXXV, No. 1770, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms, Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 Cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to 19, 1854.

1854 September 9.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  September 9, 1854, Vol. LXV, No. 36, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 9 to October 7, 1854.

1854 September 14.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 14, 1854, Vol. X, No. 20, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 14 to October 12, 1854.

1854 September 15.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 15, 1854, Vol. XI, No. 13, Whole No. 533, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 13, 1854.

1854 September 15.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 15, 1854, Vol. XLVIII, No. 42, Whole No. 2500, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 13, 1854.

1854 September 16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 16, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 10, Whole No. 894, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to October 14, 1854.

1854 September 21.  Eastern Times.  (Bath, Maine.)  September 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1854.

1854 September 21.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  September 21, 1854, Vol. XVII, No. 876, P. 3.

Fish & Co.’s. 20 Cent Mammoth Daguerrian Rooms, 400 to 600 pictures daily, By the New American Process.  No. 228 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1854.

1855 March 10.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  March 10, 1855, Vol. LXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to April 7, 1855.

1855 March 15.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 15, 1855, Vol.

X, No. 46, P. 3. 

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 15 to April 12, 1855.

1854 March 16.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 16, 1854, Vol. XI, No. 39, Whole No. 549, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 16 to April 13, 1855.

1855 March 16.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  March 16, 1855, Vol. XLIX, No. 16, Whole No. 2526, P. 3.

A. A. Fish’s Mammoth Daguerrean Rooms.  Superior Daguerreotypes for 25 cents and upwards, by the Double Camera, at 228 Washington st., Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 16 to April 13, 1855.

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

Eaton, S. B.

Retailer, Stereoviews, , , ,

1858                Franklin Bookstore, 115 Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1858 January 1.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 1. 1858, Vol. XXIII. No. 5499, P. 3.

Great Bargains In Books, Stationery and Fancy Articles.  The entire stock of goods in the Franklin Book Store, purchased of the Administrator of the late Oliver March’s estate, at a discount from cost, will be sold at Great Bargains, in order to make room for New Goods.  S, B. Eaton.  115 Central street.  oct19.

1858 December 8.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  December 8. 1858, Vol. XXIII. No. 5787, P. 3.

Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views for sale at the Franklin Bookstore.  S. B. Eaton.  Oct6.

Currier, John Q.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851                Canal Block & 82 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1852-1853       82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1852-1854       Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1851 August 15.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 287.

Listed under Daguerreian Artist Register as Gilchrest & Currier Canal Block & 82 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts.

Advertisement ran from August 15 to December 15, 1851.

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 November 4.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 4, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 4218, P. 2.

Daguerreotype of Winthrop.  An excellent daguerreotype likenesses of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, was taken by Currier yesterday, and can be seen at his rooms, 82 Merrimack st.

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

Corey & Marshall

Albatypes, , , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1857 May 21.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 21, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 328, P. 2.

A Card To The Public.  Patent Ambrotypes.  The Subscribers having sold their entire right for Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes for this city, to Mr. Lothrop G. Bean, No. 234 Merrimac street, would inform the public that they can be obtained at no other place, as he alone owns the right.  George Corey, J. P. Marshall.

Advertisement was recorded thirty-three times between May 31 to July 18, 1857.

Clark, T. F.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                50 Merrimack Street, Opposite John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1849 November 3.  The Daystar.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 3, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

T. F. Clark, Artist’ Daguerreotype Rooms, By Sky-Light, No. 50 Merrimack street, opposite John street, Lowell, Mass.

The attention of the public is respectfully solicited to a new and more superior style of pictures than was ever offered in this vicinity.

Miniatures taken in any weather.  Prices ranging from 75 cents to $10, according to the style and size of the cases.  Also, Daguerreotypes, Portrait Paintings, Engravings, Drawings, or Statuary carefully copied at short notice.

N. B.—Particular attention paid in taking Miniatures of young children, choosing always to have them brought in the forenoon.  No charge, unless we are successful in the experiment.

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

Chase, Ezra B.

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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.

Cambridge, W. G.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                56 Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1847 April 24.  Star of Bethlehem.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 24, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 3.

Our Friend W. G. Cambridge, we may take the liberty of observing, has recently opened a room, No. 56 Central St., and made a successful commencement in the Daguerreotype Miniature business.  We trust that those who may favor him with a call will be well satisfied with his specimens, and may deem it an object to become accommodated with good and cheap likenesses.  Having become too much enfeebled by ill health to attend to the duties of his profession, we may hope that his meritorious efforts to sustain himself may elicit the encouragement of all those who are acquainted with the excellence of his moral character.

Brigham, Ephraim T.

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

1847                Wyman’s Exchange, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1853                Front Street, nearly opposite Dr. Swett’s Office, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1855-1859       Washington Street nearly opposite the Town Hall, Dover, New Hampshire.

1847 October 4.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 4, 1847, Vol. XLVIII, No. 79, P. 2.

The Essex Cattle Show.  Premiums And Gratuities Awarded by the Essex Agricultural Society, at their Exhibition at Lynn, September 29th, 1847.  Listed under Miscellaneous Articles— E. T. Brigham, Lynn, Daguerreotype Miniatures      $1.00

1851 August 12.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  August 12, 1851, Vol. XXV, No. 11, P. 3.

Marriages…In Haverhill, Mass.  Mr. E. T. Brigham to Miss Rebecca C. Smith, both of Dover.

1853 March 21.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  March 21, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 50, P. 3.

E. T. Brigham, Daguerrean Artist.  Respectfully informs the citizens of Exeter ad vicinity, that he has opened his Daguerrean Saloon, on Front street, nearly opposite Dr. Swett’s Office, for a few weeks only, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may wish for Likenesses executed by this beautiful art.

Advertisement ran from March 21 to April 25, 1853.

1855 May 17.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  May 17, 1855, Vol. XXVIII, No. 51, P. 3.

“Secure the Shadow ere the Substance fades.”  E. T. Brigham Takes pleasure in calling the attention of the citizens of Dover and vicinity to his Daguerreotype Gallery, On Washington St. nearly opposite the Town Hall. 

Mr. B. has taken the Rooms, formerly occupied by Mr. Charles Emerson, and has enlarged the light and rooms and so arranged both, that he feels confident in coming before the public and saying he is now prepared to execute work in a style unsurpassed by any in New England.  He does ot deem it necessary to say much as to his skill and experience as an Artist, as the over five thousand miniatures which he has taken in this and the neighboring towns (with far inferior facilities) will be a sufficient guarantee to those for whom they were executed.  He would simply say to all that he has turned his attention entirely to this Art for more than nine years, in which it has been his aim to excel, not only for his advantage but to perfect the Art.

Advertisement ran from May 17, 1855 to February 12, 1857.

1857 February 19.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  February 19, 1857, Vol. XXX, No. 39, P. 3.

Brigham’s Daguerreotype And Ambrotype Gallery, Washington Street, nearly opposite the City Hall, Dover.  These are the largest and best arranged suit of Rooms for light, &c. in the State.  All who favor him with their patronage shall have the advantage of his long practical experience in this art and his personal attention to the extent of his ability.

His apparatus is of the first class and he is constantly supplied with a extensive assortment of the best quality of Frames and Cases, both Plain and Fancy ad Gold Lockets in which likenesses will be inserted large or small, single or in groups, at the lowest prices.  Invalids or deceased persons waited upon at their residences.  Copying of likenesses of every description executed with the greatest care.

Mr. B. has the exclusive right for this City of making the popular and celebrated pictures known as Ambrotypes, and is fully prepared to preform work in a style unsurpassed by any who have offered them to the public.

Ambrotypes possess a marked superiority over all other styles of making likenesses now extant, being made on glass instead of the silver plate or gross paper, unlike Daguerreotypes they are not reversed, and possess a rich and velvety hue and they are taken so quick that the sitter rarely changes his expression—and therefore gets a much more life-like likeness than by any other process.

The intensity and clearness of their lights, shades and middle tints are unsurpassed.  As to their durability it is not doubtful for they are hermetically sealed between two plate glasses in the same manner that microscopic objects have been preserved for many years and the glasses of optical instruments are united in the same manner.

They are emphatically what their name purports, “immortal, Imperishable.”

Whilst he would gratefully acknowledge the unparalleled patronage bestowed on him since his permanent location in this City, and also the liberal favors received from the citizens of this and the neighboring towns, during the last seven years, he can but hope that his unwearied efforts to meet the demands of the public will be crowned with success in the future.  Dover, January 1, 1857.

Advertisement ran from February 19, 1857 to January 7, 1858.

1858 October 14.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 21, P. 2.

Ninth Annual Fair Of The N. H. State Agricultural Society.  Wednesday—First Day.  The State Fair, which commenced in this city of Wednesday of last week,…

Of Fancy Articles, Flowers, &c., there was great variety.  Among those which came under our notice,…finely executed portraits, in photograph by E. T. Brigham, Dover,…

1858 October 14.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. 14, No. 26, P. 2.

The State Fair.  The State Fair …Premiums.  The following is a list of the premiums awarded at the Ninth Annual Fair of the New Hampshire Agricultural Society, held in Dover October 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1858…Pictures, &c…

E. T. Brigham, Dover, Ambrotypes & Photographs, Medal.

1858 October 20.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 20, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 596, Whole No. 2596, P. 3.

Premiums.  The following is a list of the premiums awarded at the Ninth Annual Fair of the New Hampshire Agricultural Society, held in Dover October 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1858…Pictures, &c…

E. T. Brigham, Dover, Ambrotypes & Photographs, Medal.

1858 October 21.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  October 21, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 22, P. 2.

Premium List.  The following is the list of premiums awarded at the State Fair on Domestic Articles.  Needle Work, Miscellaneous Articles, &c. the most of which were not included in the list published last week:—

…Pictures, & C….

E. T. Brigham, Dover, Ambrotypes & Photographs, Medal.

1859 October 13.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. XXXIII, No. 21, P. 2.

The State Fair.  The Tenth Annual Fair of the N. H. State Agricultural Society, which came off in this city last week…

Entering The Big Tent…Goddard & Brigham of this city had a fine display of Ambrotypes, &c…

List of Premiums, Awarded at the Tenth Annual Fair of the N. H. State Agricultural Society… Pictures…

Josiah Goddard, Dover, photographs, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes diploma.

E. T. Brigham, Dover, do, do, [ambrotypes and photographs, medal.

1859 October 13.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 25, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums.  The following Premiums were awarded at the State Fair, held at Dover, Oct. 5th, 6th and 7th…Pictures, &c…

Josiah Goddard Dover, photographs, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, Diploma.

E. F. Brigham, Dover, for do., Medal. 

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