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1857                4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

1858-1860       4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1863                54 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

1864-1870       54 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1871-1873       51 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1873-1874       66 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1875                Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1857 March 26.  Herald of Gospel Liberty.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  March 26, 1857, Vol. XLIX, No. 4, [New Series] Vol. VII, No. 4, P. 4.

Found!  A Grand Place To Get Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State & Pleasant Sts., Entrance, No. 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Mass.  Mr. Lamb respectfully notifies the public that he has taken the excellent Daguerrean Rooms on the corner of State and Pleasant streets, formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, where he is prepared to execute as good Photographic Pictures as can be produced, at the most reasonable prices.

Having secured of Mr. E. R. Perkins, (who is the sole proprietor of Cutting’s Patent for Newburyport and vicinity,) the right to take Ambrotypes under that patent, Mr. Lamb is not obliged to deceive the public with Pictures on Glass, by calling them Ambrotypes.  The Ambrotype is taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, as if it were embodied in one glass.  It is not exposed to the chemical action of the atmosphere, and will not fade in any climate.  It can be taken much quicker than the Daguerreotype, and is more bold, clear and beautiful.

Please call and examine specimens.  No Charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.

N. B.  Copies taken from all kinds of pictures, on short notice.  Pictures taken and inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Also fine Gold Lockets, Pins, &c., on hand, for sale at the rooms.

1857 May 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 278, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Mr. Lamb’s advertisement for taking Ambrotypes and other pictures will be found in another column.  We have examined some of his specimens and found them finely executed.  We doubt if they can be improved by many of our New England artists.  The lights and shades of these pictures are most beautifully blended, and the eyes are so clear and life-like that the execution reflects much credit on the artist.  By his large skylight he is enabled to develop every feature to life, and give a clear and well-defined outline to the whole person, which is so essential to a good picture.  Mr. L.’s artistic skill united with his gentlemanly character and accommodating spirit will not fail to secure him the liberal patronage of those who wish for a first-rate picture on the most reasonable terms.  Our citizens will not need to go to Boston for good pictures when they can get better ones at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, corner of State and Pleasant streets.  Entrance, No. 4 Pleasant street.

1857 May 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 278, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Pictures!  Executed In The Best Style, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State And Pleasant Streets, Entrance 4 Pleasant street.  Mr. Lamb announces to the citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, that he has taken the good and commodious rooms formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, on the corner of State and Pleasant sts., where he is prepared to furnish the public with as good Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes as can be obtained , at prices the most reasonable.  Having the advantage of a large and ample sky-light, we are enabled to obtain a clear, lively and beautiful likeness at any seasonable hour of the day; also, in Cloudy As In Fair Weather.  Children can be taken in clear weather almost instantly.—Ambrotypes and Cameotypes, are taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, so that neither air nor moisture can effect them.  None but the Patent Ambrotype is free from the action of the atmosphere.  Pictures taken and inserted in Frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, &c., on short notice.  Also, on hand and for sale at the lowest prices, Fine Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Please call and examine our numerous specimens.  No Charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.

P. S.—Mr. Lamb makes the Real Ambrotype under the same patent with E. R. Perkins.

Advertisement ran from May 27 to October 30, 1857.

1857 June 6.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 6, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 287, P. 2.

The managers and other officers of the Young Men’s Temperance Society, are requested to meet This Evening, at Mr. Lamb’s Daguerrian Rooms, at 7½ o’clock, on business of importance.

1857 September 7.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 7, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 56, P. 2.

Caucus.  The American Republicans of this city met on Saturday evening.  The meeting was enthusiastic for Mr. Banks.  The following gentlemen were elected delegates to the Worcester Convention:

…Colby Lamb…

A resolution expressing full confidence in Hon. N. P. Banks, was unanimously adopted.  Wm. Thurston, Chairman.  Wm. E. Crockett, Sec’y.

1857 September 12.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 12, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 61, P. 2.

“Ironsides” Club.  The friends of N. P. Banks, on Thursday evening, organized for the ensuing elections.  The following is their list of officers:…

Finance Committee—…Colby Lamb…

1857 October 1.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 77, P. 2.

Essex Agricultural Fair.  Wednesday.—First Day.  The Exhibition of the Essex Society commenced in this city, yesterday…

The Hall…

daguerreotypes by Colby Lamb…

1857 October 3.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 79, P. 2.

At a meeting of the mechanic Library Society, held on Monday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing quarter…Vice Presidents, Colby Lamb…

1857 October 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 87, P. 2.

At a Republican caucus held at Ward room No. 4, City Hall, Colby Lamb was chosen chairman…

1857 October 16.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 16, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 90, P. 2.

The following is the report of the Committee appointed by the Young Men’s Temperance Association, to mature a plan for the formation of the “Band of Hope” in this city:—

…All of which is most respectfully submitted by your Committee Colby Lamb…

1857 October 31.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 103, P. 3.

Don’t forget to call at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms and get a Fine Picture for half price, only twenty-five cents.

Advertisement was recorded on October 31 and November 2, 1857.

1857 October 31.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 103, P. 3.

Cheap Enough.  All who want Good Pictures At Half Price, will call at Mr. Lamb’s, No. 4 Pleasant Street, where they can obtain Beautiful Likenesses for the small sum of Twenty-Five Cents, For a short time, only while the banks suspend specie payment.  Don’t forget the place to get Good Pictures.

Advertisement ran from October 31, 1857 to May 15, 15, 1858.

1859 February 5.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 5, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 185, P. 2.

A Fine Picture.  We have just received a very [fine] lithographic picture of Rev. D. M. Reed, late of [this] city, now of Peoria, Ill.  This picture is daguerreotyped and published by Mr. Lamb, artist of this [city], and lithographed by L. Grozelier of Boston.  It [is] a fine picture, and excellent likeness, and reflects [much] credit on the artist who got it up.  Mr. Lamb [is], about to forward a supply of them to Mr. Reed’s Society at Peoria, but will reserve a few for the accommodation of those friends who have not obtained a satisfactory picture of Mr. Reed.  Call at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant street, and see them.

1859 May 2.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 2, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 256, P. 2.

Have You Got One?  One What?  One of those Fine Pictures that Mr. Lamb is taking at his Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street.  Yes, and it is the Best I ever had.  Well, he is still making them in all the varied styles of the “fine art.”  He has made some repairs on his rooms, which enable him to take them equally well in all kinds of weather, fair or foul, rain or shine, true to life.  Good Pictures inserted in Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c., at short notice.  All kinds of Pictures copied to look as well as new, and sometimes much better than the original.  Old Pictures cleaned to look quite as good as new.  Lockets repaired, and new glasses set in them.  Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., for sale at various prices.

Mr. Lamb has a few of those fine Lithographs of Rev. D. M. Reed, for sale.  Call and see them soon if you want one, for they are nearly all sold.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 30, 1859.

1859 September 22.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 74, P. 3.

Now is Your Time To get a Fine Likeness of yourself and your friends.  Having completed the repairs and additions to our rooms, at No. 4 Pleasant Street, We are now prepared to take the Best Of Pictures, in all the varied styles of the art.  We make Ambrotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Melaineotypes, [sic.] And Pictures On Leather, to remit by mail.  We copy all kinds of Pictures into sizes larger or smaller as they may be desired.  Old daguerreotypes that are fading, can be enlarged into Photographs, and colored to look as natural as life.  They can be greatly restored by cleaning, which we always do free of expense, when we copy them.  We have just obtained a new and beautiful assortment of Prints, plain and colored, which we shall cheap for Ornamental Pictures and for Grecian Paintings.—WE have also a fine lot of Mouldings on hand, and shall frame all kinds of Pictures to order, on the most reasonable terms.  We promise to do our work as Well and as Cheap as it can be done elsewhere.

Black Union Cases, and all other kinds, for sale Cheaper than they can be had of pedlars.  Gold Lockets, Pins, &c., for sale cheap.

Good Pictures inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., at short notice.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charges made.  Please give us a call at No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Fine Lithographs of Rev. D. M. Reed for sale.  C. Lamb, Artist.

Advertisement ran from September 22, 1859 to May 14, 1860.

1860 January 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 172, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, Jan. 15th, by Rev. W. Spaulding, Mr.[2] Colby Lamb to Miss Rebecca J. Bean. [of this city.]

1860 May 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 260, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:  I wish to correct an impression which some might get from your editorial this morning, that Mr. McArthur was the first to introduce the French “Paysage” Camera into use in this city.  Mr. Lamb has had one of the same for nearly a year, with which he has taken many fine Photographs and Ambrotypes.  The advantage of this instrument for Paysage view is found in the use of a single compensating lens, reversed and diaphragmed so as to admit but a small amount of light.  It is a great improvement on the German Voigtlander lens for Paysage pictures, since the latter will only give clear crescent views.

1860 August 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 27, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 48, P. 2.

Photographs.  Mr. Lamb has fine Photograph Pictures of Rev. W. Spaulding, and other clergymen, for sale at his rooms No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement ran from August 27 to October 8, 1860.

1860 October 11.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 11, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 90, P. 3.

Premium Photographs.  Mr. Lamb has copies of those Premium Photographs for sale at his rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to November 10, 1860.

1860 October 31.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 107, P. 3.

Cheapest Of All.  Pictures including Case for 35 cts.  Also all kinds of Pictures Cheaper than they can be had at the other places, (let the price be what it will) at No. 4 Pleasant st.  C. Lamb, Artist.

Advertisement was recorded from October 31, 1860 to January 4, 1861.

1861 January 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 9, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 167, P. 2.

Our Stock Is The Largest;

Our Prices are the Lowest;

Our Pictures are the Best.

Ambrotypes, (including case,) for 20 cents;

Twenty fine Photographs for $3.00;

Nice Frames for 25 cents.

Also, all kinds of Pictures, Frames and Cases, cheaper than at other places, at No. 4 Pleasant Street.  C. Lamb, Artist.

Advertisement ran from January 9 to March 4, 1861.

1861 May 2.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 2, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 272, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has just shown us a fine Photograph Picture of the ruins of the North Church, copies of which are for sale at his rooms.

1861 September 19.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 19, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 69, P. 3.

Photograph Frames.  A Fine lot of Photograph Frames just received and for sale by Colby Lamb, 4 Pleasant street.

Advertisement was recorded from September 19, 1861 to September 11, 1862.

1862 August 22.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 22, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 44, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to call and settle immediately; and all persons having demands will present them for settlement.  Colby Lamb, 4 Pleasant st.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to September 2, 1862.

1862 September 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 13, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 14, P. 3.

Deaths.  In this city, 4th inst, Edith, daughter of Colby and Rebecca Lamb, aged 3 months.

1863 February 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 10, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 188, P. 2.

Changes.  Mr. McArthur has sold our his ambrotype and photograph rooms to Capt. Luther Dame, and Mr. Lamb has removed to No. 54 State street—a fine location.

1863 April 25.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 25, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 251, P. 3.

New Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms.  Most respectfully I would announce to my numerous patrons, friends and the public generally, that I have opened the New And Commodious Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, No. 54 State Street, recently occupied by Dr. Kennison (Dentist) where I shall carry on the Photograph  Business in all its various branches.  I have had these rooms fitted up to order, with one of the largest Skylights in the State, having the Blue Light which is Superior in effect to any other, in use—Instead of having the Poorest rooms in the city I now have some of the Best in the state.  A fine entrance—A Nice Reception Room, a good cistern of water and all the accommodations of a dwelling-house.  I have nice ante-rooms, so that ladies wishing, can arrange or change their clothing without the least exposure.

Having secured the services of one of the best artists in America, and being in communication with the best artist in Europe and in this country, I am prepared to make all kinds of pictures in the very best style of the art and with the greatest possible dispatch.  I take Ambrotypes, Photographs, Card Pictures in every style, Melainotypes to Send in letters, Album-types and all other Types, as good and better than can be obtained in other places at the same price.

I have the exclusive right of making the Enameled Picture, which in effect is the most beautiful Picture ever yet made.

I make Photographs of all sizes and finish them in India Ink, oil colors, or water colors, to suit customers.

I can enlarge small pictures, old and faded daguerreotypes, and retouch them so they will be as fair and natural as life.

Persons wishing large pictures of their departed friends can have them by furnishing us with a small likeness of any kind.

I go to the residences and take Pictures of the infirm, and of deceased persons, at the most reasonable prices.

I have constantly on hand and for sale a large assortment of Photograph Frames, Cases, Lockets, Photograph Albums, &c., of the best quality, and at the Lowest Prices. 

In addition to our large assortment of Specimens for the entertainment of visitors we have a large Stereoscope containing views from all parts of the world.

Exhibition Free to All. 

Also Newburyport and Boston Daily Papers.

Please call and see our fine Specimens.  Do not forget the place Lamb’s City Saloon, 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

P. S.  I have just secured at high cost, the very latest improvement in Camera Lens, which is superior to any ever before used in this country.

Advertisement ran from April 25, 1863 to January 2, 1864.

1863 June 24.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 24, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 301, P. 2.

Fine Exhibition.  Passing down State street yesterday, we noticed a group gathered around the entrance to Mr. Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, anxiously looking at something suspended on the door post.  We thought at first that some important dispatch had been received, but when the crowd had dispersed, we discovered that Mr. Lamb had dispatched some of the finest pictures ever put on exhibition in America.  An artist from New York, noticing them, said he had not seen better pictures in any place.  We noticed the familiar face of the late Hon. Josiah Little and others of our first and best citizens, whose pictures would be an honor and an ornament to every Album in the city.  Mr. Lamb is making good use of his new and superior sky-light; and we are glade to know that the skill of the artist, as well as his gentlemanly and considerate deportment to visitors, is appreciated by hosts of discriminating customers.

1863 July 18.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 18, 1863, Vol. XXXII, No. 16, P. 2.

Newburyport Artists.  The following extract from a letter from New York is highly complimentary to the artist of our city:—

“I dined the other day with Mr.___________, formerly of your city, where I met a prominent New York artist.  On the walls hung a collection of photographs of the friends of “mine host,” twenty in number, nineteen of them by the first New York photographists, and one—a likeness of a member of Capt. B.’s family of Newburyport—by Mr. Colby Lamb, colored by Mr. H. B. Haskell.  The artist, after a critical examination, expressed the opinion that the picture executed in your city was, beyond dispute, the best of the group, in which opinion the entire company coincided.”

1864 November 5.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 5, 1864, Vol. XXXIII, No. 108, P. 3.

I Have Returned To My Rooms At No. 54 State Street, and shall be happy to wait on all my old customers and all the good people who wish for Good Pictures taken from life or copied, in all the various styles of the art.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement was recorded from November 5 to December 12, 1864.

1865 February 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 188, P. 2.

The Wolfe Tavern.  Mr. Colby Lamb has sent us from his Photograph rooms, a beautiful picture of the Old Wolfe Tavern, as it was before the “great fire.”  It was then located where the three stores below the Post Office are; the alley way to Inn street being as it now is, while upon the upper side, where the Post Office is, was Anthony Francis’ Barber shop, with the pole extending over the sidewalk.  The buildings were then of wood, and the ell of the tavern extended back to Inn street, making it large on the ground.  The stable was in the rear, now occupied by the Bartlet mills.  Into the yard of that stable,  seventy Vermont teams, brining butter, pork, and other farm produce, have driven in a single day. 

The Wolf tavern was opened by Capt. William Davenport in 1762, and named for Gen Wolfe, under whom he served in the battle of Quebec.  The photograph brings out from the original picture, the portrait of Wolfe that was on the sign board that swung over State street.  The tavern remained in the hands of the Davenports for some years, the first three landlords being of that name; and then it passed to the ownership of Mr. Thomas Perkins; and it was in that house that Dr. Henry C. Perkins was born in 1805, in the same room where his wife’s father, Mr. John Davenport, was born in 1776.  The hotel was a great place of resort in the early days of Newburyport—one of the most famous taverns in Essex county.

1865 February 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 13, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 191, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has a few copies of the Wolf tavern for sale at his rooms No. 54 State Street.

1865 April 22.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 22, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 247, P. 2.

Mr. Colby Lamb has taken photographs of J. Wilks Booth, which he has for sale.  They represent him as a bright, smart, fine-looking young man.  Pitty that so beautiful a specimen of humanity should be put to such hellish use.

1865 May 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 261, P. 2.

Photographs.  We would call attention to Mr. Lamv’s advertisement in another column.  Mr. Lamb is one of the most successful artists in Massachusetts.  He is doing work for many of the best families in this city and vicinity.  Many persons prefer his work to the best work done in Boston, and while they are doing business there, they have all their pictures taken in Mr. Lamb’s rooms.  His prices are very reasonable.

1865 May 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 261, P. 2.

Photographs.  Photographs and Card Pictures of Abraham Lincoln, our late beloved President; Of Edward Everett, the late great American Orator who, “being dead yet speaketh;” of Gen’s Grant, Sherman and other officers; of garrison, “The Liberator” and Whittier the Great American Poet Christian and Philosopher; and other leading Statesmen.  Poets and Philosophers; also of the venerable Rev. Dr. Withington and other distinguished clergymen of this city; of Boston, the Assassin, and other villains; of Home on a Furlough” and the Old Wolfe Tavern.  For sale at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, No. 54 State Street.

Also Frames of all kinds, and Cases very cheap.

Having had much practice and unusual success in Photography, I am prepared to make all kinds of Photographs and Sun Pictures in the very best style of the Art, and at the most reasonable prices.  I use the best apparatus and the best stock the market affords.  I do my work myself and know that it is well done.  I can copy all kinds of Pictures into sizes larger or smaller, and equally as good, and sometimes better than the original pictures.  I am now making large numbers of large size photographs from small Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and other pictures.  I intend always to give satisfaction.  My price for large pictures, well finished in ink and color is $4.00 and upwards according to the size and finish.  Duplicates well finished $3.00.  I use no material because it is cheap.—Please call and examine specimens at my rooms, No. 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from May 9 to 18, 1865.

1865 May 20.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 20, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 271, P. 3.

Photographs.  Having engaged the services of two of the best Artists in Boston, I am now prepared to furnish my patrons with The Very Best Pictures ever offered to the public.  I can make them of any size from the smallest Miniature to Full Length Life Size.

I can copy from all kinds of pictures and miniatures into any size desired, and have them in India Ink, Oil Or Water Colors.  These life-sized Pictures finished in oil, exceed in beauty any portrait on canvas that can be made.  I use the Best Apparatus and the Best Stock in the market.

I use no stock because it is cheap.

I am now making large numbers of large size Photographs from small ambrotypes and other pictures.—My price for large size Pictures, finished in ink and colors, is Four Dollars and upwards, according to the size and finish.  I am also making Card Pictures, Ambrotypes, and all other kinds now in use.

I intend always to give satisfaction.

I have Frames, Cases, Lockets, &c., of all kinds, for sale cheap.

Please call and examine specimens at my rooms, No. 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement was recorded between May 20 to September 18, 1865.

1865 May 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 23, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 273, P. 2.

Photographs, Cheap.  The undersigned Artists of Newburyport, in consequence of the reduction in price of material used in the Photographic business, have determined to adopt the following scale of prices for the future:

Cartes de Visites, per dozen……………$3.00

Vignettes, per dozen……………………$3.00

Medallions, per dozen…………………..$1.75

1-9 Ambrotypes………………………….. .50

1-6 Ambrotypes………………………….. .75

1-4 Ambrotypes…………………………$1.25

The Revenue Stamps will be additional to the above prices.

The material used is the best the country affords, and Vignettes, the most desirable pictures made, are furnished a dollar per dozen cheaper than has ever before been offered to the public; and even with these prices we warrant as good Pictures as can be made in the country.

Luther Dame, 62 State Street.

H. P. Macintosh, 33 State Street.

Wm. Batchelder, 39 State Street.

Colby Lamb, 54 State Street.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 8, 1865.

1865 June 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 17, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 294, P. 2.

Transparencies.  Porcelain Plates And Passepartouts, For Transparencies, for sale at my rooms, No. 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to July 20, 1865.

1865 June 20.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 296, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has just shown us a very fine card picture of John Porter, Esq.  Also, one of the late Hon. Josiah Little, and one of his brother Edward Little late of Portland, taken at his rooms.  These are very fine specimens and would do honor to any artist’s show case.

1865 October 2.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 2, 1865, Vol. XXXIV, No. 79, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has some fine Card Pictures of the late Miss Hannah F. Gould.

1866 May 17.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 116, P. 2.

Photographs.  We are now giving our whole attention to Large Photographs and Card Pictures.  We can copy from any picture into any size desired.—Old and faded pictures can thus be made as good and often times Better Than New.  We finish in India Ink, Oil, and Water Colors. 

The large amount of this work which we have done, and are now doing; our increased facilities for doing it, and to perfect satisfaction we have always given our customers are sufficient commendations to secure us a liberal amount of patronage, which we hope always to merit, by honesty and strict attention to our business.

Call and examine specimens at 54 State Street, Newburyport.  Colby Lamb, Frank Thurlow, Operators.

Notice.  As I propose to change my vocation as soon as convenient, all persons wishing my services in Photography will please avail themselves of the earliest opportunity to call at my rooms, 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement was recorded between May 17 to September 22, 1866.

1866 June 29.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 153, P. 2.

Colby Lamb, Agent For  Dr. H. A. Lamb’s Great Erysipelas Cure.  Cases of Erysipelas and other kindred diseases promptly attended at No. 54 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded between June 29 to September 20, 1866.

1866 August 13.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 13, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 190, P. 2.

Erysipelas Humor.  H. A. Lamb, M. D., Of Portland, Me., Discoverer of the great Erysipelas Remedy, with which he guarantees to cure every kind of Erysipelas Humor, in a few days, can be consulted for two days only.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 14 & 15, At 54 State Street, at C. Lamb’s Reception Room.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to 15, 1866.

1866 August 24.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 24, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 199, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb is giving his whole attention to large Photographs and card pictures, as will be seen by reference to his advertisement.  He is considered by his patrons one of the best artists in the State.  No reasonable person ever goes away from his rooms dissatisfied.  All who are in want of good photographs, large or small, had better call on him soon, while he remains in the business.

1866 October 30.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 30, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 256, P. 2.

There is considerable excitement in this district about candidates for the next General Court.  Among those most prominent are Col. E. F. Stone and Colby Lamb, Esq.  Col. Stone is a man of ability and legislative experience, and will doubtless be elected with but little opposition.  Mr. Lamb is a man of education and ability, devoted to the interests of the city, the whole country, and especially, the interests of the soldiers who have so nobly defended the country.  No one has a superior claim.

1866 December 4.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 4, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 275, P. 2.

You Can Get The Best Tintypes, And All Other Types, At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, 54 State Street.  So They Say.

Advertisement was recorded between December 4, 1866 to August 2, 1867.

1867 January 8.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 8, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 7, P. 2.

The School Committee organized at City Hall, on Monday.  Rev. S. J. Spaulding was elected Chairman; Wm. H. Merrill, Secretary; and Colby Lamb Agent of the Board.   Rev. Wm. A. McGinley of Ward 4 resigned.

1867 May 24.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 8, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 122, P. 2.

School Notice.  The Spring Vacation of the Schools commences on Monday, 27th inst.  The school houses will be cleaned during this vacation.  The teachers are requested to see that the books are all taken care of, and the keys of the houses (one set) labeled and handed to me on Saturday afternoon.  Colby Lamb.

1867 July 13.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 13, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 164, P. 2.

Prices Greatly Reduced!  For a few days our prices will be as followed:

Large sized Pictures finished in colors,…………$2.00

Cards, Vignettes and Oval, per dozen,………….$1.75

Tintypes, 16 for 20 Cents.  All other Pictures equally cheap, At Lamb’s Rooms, 54 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded between July 13 to August 6, 1867.

1867 July 15.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 15, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 165, P. 2.

For Sale Cheap, A First Rate Magic Lantern, with a good collection of Astronomical and other Slides, adapted to the of Schools, or for getting up private exhibitions for a family and friends.  Colby Lamb, 54 State street.

Advertisement was recorded between July 15 to August 9, 1867.

1867 August 30.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 205, P. 3.

For Sale One good second hand Show Case. 8½ feet long,—cheap.  Apply at Lamb’s Photograph Rooms.

Advertisement was recorded from August 30 to September 2, 1867.

1867 September 13.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 13, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 217, P. 2.

Notice.  Having disposed of my interest in the Photograph Rooms, 54 State street, to Mr. E. B. Chase, and old and very experienced Artist, who has made alterations and improvements which will enable him to carry on the business “in the highest perfection of the art,” I cheerfully recommend all my customers and the public to the patronage of him, who will give them perfect satisfaction.  Colby Lamb.

1867 October 25.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 253, P. 2.

New England Mutual Life Insurance Agency…Colby Lamb, Agent., No 54 State Street.

1867 December 9.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 9, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 290, P. 2.

Colby Lamb declines the nomination for member of the School Committee in Ward 3.

1868 October 15.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 15, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 243, P. 2.

Particular Notice.  I have returned to my Photograph Rooms at 54 State street, where I shall be happy to wait upon my old customers and friends, and all others who are in want of Good Pictures of any size or description, taken from life or copied from other pictures, however old or faded.  I will make good Pictures as cheap as they can be obtained anywhere.  I shall make all sizes, from the Smallest Tintype to Life Size Photographs, finished in Pastil, Oil, Ink or water Colors, to suit customers.

Call at the old stand and see our specimens and learn our prices, at 54 State street, Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 4, 1868.

1868 November 6.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 6, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 262, P. 2.

You Can Get A Better Picture, with Rosewood Frame, For [$0.00], At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, No. 54 State street, Than you can get in Boston or elsewhere for the same money.  See His Prices:

Ferrotype, with Rosewood Frame………………..$1.25

Nice Card Photographs, per dozen……………….$1.50

Ferrotypes on Cards, 4 for………………………..$0.25

Ferrotypes in Envelope……………………………$0.25

Tintypes, 16 for……………………………………$0.25

All other kinds of Pictures equally cheap—and warranted.

Advertisement ran from November 6 to 18, 1868.

1868 November 26.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 26, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 284, P. 2.

Thanksgiving!  Mr. Lamb Will Be In His Rooms, No. 54 State Street, On Thanksgiving Day, To Wait On Customers, From 8 o’clock A. M. till 4 P. M.

1868 December 1.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 1, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 287, P. 2.

You Can Get The Best Pictures, Of All Kinds, At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, 54 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded from December 1, 1868 to May 4, 1869.

1869 December 7.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 7, 1869, Vol. 38, No. 287, P. 2.

Christmas Presents!  The Best Place To Get Them Is At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, where he is making all styles and sizes of Pictures For Christmas Presents.

Small pictures enlarged and finished in ink or colors, In the best style of the art.

All orders filled promptly, and all work done faithfully by the Artist.

Pictures Very Cheap for a few days.

Advertisement ran from December 7 to 31, 1869.

1870 May 11.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 111, P. 2.

It may be seen by notice in another column that Mr. Lamb will remain in his rooms a few days longer to finish engagements.  All who wish for his services in picture making must call soon.

1870 May 11.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 111, P. 2.

Notice.  I shall remain at my Rooms, No. 54 State Street, a few days longer to complete engagements and wait upon customers.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 14, 1870.

1870 May 24.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 122, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has just shown us a fine picture of that “daring young man on the flying trapeze,” or rather the man who dared to go up the spire of the Old South Church and take down the weather-cock and put it back in place without any staging to assist him.  It is a fine photograph of the church and the man standing on the upper [ball], supporting himself by one hand over the back of the weather-cock and the other lifted high in the air exhibits one of the most daring feats we have witnessed in this vicinity for a long time.  Mr. Lamb has a few copies for sale at his rooms.

1870 June 14.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 140, P. 2.

It will be seen by reference to the advertising columns that Mr. Lamb intends to take his final leave of us the last of this week.

1870 June 14.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 140, P. 2.

Notice.  I shall be at my rooms, 54 State street until Friday, June 17th, to complete engagements.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to 16, 1870.

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

[2] On Jan. 17 recorded as Rev. Colby Lamb, on Jan. 18 corrected to Mr. Colby Lamb.

Ingalls, Lyman

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855                50 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1856                Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.

1858                Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1856 January 18.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  January 8, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 4, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to $20,000 for the likenesses of the Handsomest Woman in America.—Daguerreotypes of beautiful females taken Without Expense To The Sitters, by the first artists in the country!—The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, “The Gallery Of American Female Beauty,” is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest, $300; the next, $200; the next $150, the next $100; and the next ninety $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, by distinguished artists, and the Ten Handsomest of All will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes, in this city, free of All expense to the sitter:  T. S. Williams & Hill, opposite Lynn Depot; Bower’s Gallery, L. Ingalls, operator, Market street.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to February 1, 1856.

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

Hill, Charles G.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1854                Healey’s Arcade, South Common, Lynn, Massachusetts.[1]

1856-1860       49 Union Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1863                94 Market Street & 6 Exchange Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

Ca.1864-1866 Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1854.  Broadside (Lynn Historical Society Collection.)

Patent Mezzotypes and Crystalotypes.  T. S. Williams Beg leave to return his thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Lynn for their liberal share of patronage, and to make his yearly report.  For the year ending Sept. 1st, he has taken over two thousand likenesses, making an increase over the year before of eight hundred.  Now this fact shows at once that the people of Lynn appreciate true merit, and also shows that No. 49 Union Street is the place to get a good Daguerreotype at a reasonable price.

The proprietor intends to give his patrons the benefit of every improvement in the art, therefore he has purchased the Patent Right Whipple, Cutting & Co., of Boston to make Pictures on Glass and Paper.

The Mezzotype is taken on glass, put up and protected by a cement that is neither affected by heat, cold, nor dampness, and consequently will not fade or sport.  They are pronounced by good judges to be superior to Daguerreotypes.

Crystalotypes.  The likeness is first taken on glass, then transferred to paper by the agency of light, in unlimited numbers, as from a copper plate; being equal in beauty to the finest engraving.  If a Teacher or Clergyman wishes to give each one of his pupils or church members a likeness of himself, he can obtain any number of positives of paper by only one sitting once for a negative on glass, and at a cheap rate of about 25 cents apiece by the hundred, much larger, better, and more durable than any cheap Daguerreotypes.

Mr. W. would respectfully invite all teachers and Clergymen in Lynn, to call at his rooms and take a sitting, and for the trouble of so doing each one will be presented with a large sized Photograph of themselves.  An early call is solicited.

A quick process for taking Children, which seldom fails; the forenoon is the best time.  Please call and see specimens.

Daguerreotypes taken in the best style from $1 to $20 and warranted.  Cheap pictures for 50 cents in a good Case.

T. S. Williams, Proprietor.  C. G. Hill, Assistant Operator.  No. 49 Union Street, opposite Central Depot.

ND.  Broadside (Harvey Zucker’s Collection)

Williams’ Sunbeam Gallery!!  No. 49 Union St., 49,—Lynn.

Immortal sun, great source of light,

Thou that maketh all things bright,

By thy aid and mysterious power,

nature smiles after a genial shower.

By thy aid we are able to trace

The features of the human face,

And upon the polished plate impress

Face and form, with lifelike truthfulness.

Surprising art! by which we lend

our countenance to an absent friend,

Or at the close of life’s eventful career,

Leave a memento for those we hold dear.

Next Thursday will be thanksgiving day,

Some meet for sport, others to pray;

But Williams will his favorite art pursue,

To save the shadows of the noble crew.

For a Holiday Gift of all the rest,

A type of yourself is surely the best,

Then hie for Union Street,—No. Forty-nine,

And get your Picture in a Case or Locket fine.

I have made arrangements with Mr. Hill—a first rate Artist—to assist me during the winter, therefore I shall be prepared to take any number of Pictures at short notice, from the smallest to the largest.  My apparatus is considered the most complete in this country, having a Quick Camera, made expressly for taking Children, by which we can get a perfect likeness in Two Seconds of time; therefore persons wishing for a Good Likeness, at a low price, are invited to call before going else where.

Pictures warranted perfect, or no charge will be made.

1856 January 11.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 2, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. G. C. Hill has taken the rooms recently occupied by T. S. Williams, No. 49 Union Street, where he will execute daguerreotypes, crystalotypes, and mezzotype pictures, in the best style.  Mr. Hill is a good operator, and will give satisfaction.  He pays particular attention to the likenesses of children.  See his advertisement.

1856 January 11.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  January 11, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 2, P. 3.

C. G. Hill’s Daguerreotype, Crystalotype, and Mezzotype Gallery, 49 Union Street, opposite Central Depot, Lynn, (Recently occupied by T. S. Williams.)  Pictures executed in the highest order of the art.  A good variety of Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, &c., constantly on hand.  Please call and examine for yourselves.

N. B.  Particular attention devoted to the execution of likenesses of children.

Advertisement ran from January 11 to  May 2, 1856.

1856 January 18.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  January 18, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 4, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to $20,000 for the likenesses of the Handsomest Women in America.—Daguerreantypes of beautiful females taken Without Expense To The Sitters, by the first artists in the country!—The celebrated Enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, “The Gallery Of American Female Beauty,” is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York,  Messrs Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likenesses of the handsomest lady is $1000; for the next most handsome, $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the Ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the world’s Book Of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes, in this city, free of all expense to the sitter:  T. S. Williams & Hill, opposite Lynn Depot; Bower’s Gallery, L. Ingalls, operator, Market street.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to February 1, 1856.

1856 February 15.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  February 15, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 8, P. 2.

Mezzotypes.—This is the name of the beautiful picture on glass, taken by Mr. C. G. Hill, whose advertisement will be noticed.  These pictures are preferred by many to daguerreotypes.  The picture is between two plates of glass, which are sealed together by a gum, impervious to water, and perfectly transparent.  Unlike the daguerreotype they can be seen at any angle; they are not reversed, but present a perfectly life-like representation of the sitter, and in any light have all the clearness of the finest steel engraving.  These pictures possess several great recommendations, one of which is that they can be taken in about one fourth the time required for an ordinary daguerreotype, thereby ensuring a more natural expression, and avoiding a fixed look which is the frequent result of an ordinary sitting.  Mr. Hill is taking many of this kind of Likenesses, as well as daguerreotypes, specimens of which may be seen his rooms. Those who wish for a good likeness will find Mr. Hill to be a good operator, polite and attentive to callers, and determined to satisfy his customers.

1856 March 7.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  March 7, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 11, P. 2.

    Mezzotypes.—The public are much pleased by the beautiful pictures taken by Mr. Hill.  These likenesses are taken on glass, and are so easily seen in any light, that they are preferred by many to daguerreotypes.  The latter pictures are not given up, however.  Mr. Hill continues the execute them, in a superior manner.  We advise all who wish for a good picture, of either kind, to call at his rooms, and see his beautiful specimens.

    1856 March 21.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  March 21, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 13, P. 3.

    Daguerreotypes, Crystalotypes, and Mezzotypes, at C. G. Hill’s, 49 Union Street, Lynn, opposite Central Depot.  A style of likeness upon Glass Plates, for durability unequalled by anything ever before produced.  They have been pronounced, by judges of the art, superior to anything ever offered to the public.

    Advertisement ran from March 21 to May 30, 1856.

      1856 July 4.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  July 4, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 28, P. 3.

      Improved Ambrotypes.  Williams & Hill.  Having made some improvements in this new process, they are prepared to take likenesses in a superior manner, beautifully colored, and also inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

      The public are cautioned about being deceived by Patent Stamps.  “’T is not all gold that shines.”  We first introduced this new style of pictures in Lynn, and have added some late improvements, which make them a superior kind; therefore persons will be quite as likely to get a good likeness here as elsewhere; and we have as good right to sell them as any one.  Come and try.  Satisfaction guaranteed.

      Rooms, No. 49 Union Street, opposite Central Depot.

      Advertisement ran from July 4 to September 2, 1856.

      1856 September 9.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  September 9, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 38, P. 3.

      “Pro Bono Publico.”  Our Neighbor artist seems very much worried because of our good success as artists; but all his advertising and harping on one string, about Cutting’s Gum Balsam Patent, only increase our number of customers.  The constant rush to our rooms, for the last few weeks, shows it to be a fact.

      We had the refusal of Cutting’s patent for a week, but in the meantime found out that it was good for nothing, (as he could only claim the use of balsam, which is worthless, as it never dries, and is constantly oozing out and defacing the mat and case) while it did not restrict any one from using other gums or varnishes to cement the glasses together with.  Therefore we rejected it, on the above grounds, and also not wishing to be fooled out of three hundred dollars for just the right of Lynn, when we could not be protected.  He says he owns the exclusive right of Lynn.  If he does, why don’t he prosecute us for taking Ambrotypes?  for we always have taken them, and still continue to take them.  He says our improved ambrotypes are entirely different.  We are very glad they are.  The process on glass is nearly the same; but while he sticks his glasses together with balsam, because he paid a big price for a humbug patent, we go in for improvements, and use crystal varnish, which becomes hard in a few minutes, and gives a beautiful clear tone, showing the natural color better than anything else.

      We would just say to the public, that there is no such a thing as a patent likeness—no more than a patent [sermon]; any one has a perfect right to take them where they please.  They can get a genuine portrait of themselves, put up true to life, by calling at Williams & Hill’s Original Ambrotype Gallery, 49 Union Street, opposite Central Depot.  Our motto is, “Pictures good, and prices low.”

      Advertisement ran from September 9 to 30, 1856. 

      1856 September 23.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  September 23, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 40, P. 3.

      A Few Words in Defence. I noticed, in the last issue of the Lynn News, an advertisement, headed, “Pro Bono Publico;” and as it contains may erroneous statements, which are likely to deceive the public, statements which, if credited, would have a tendency to injure me n=and my business, I am of opinion that it would not be right for me to let it pass unnoticed.

      Messrs.  Williams & Hill say that they found out that Cutting’s patent was good for nothing, as he could only claim the use of balsam, which they say is worthless, and constantly oozing out and defacing the mat and case, while it not restrict any one from using other gums or varnishes to cement the glasses together.  Now that is every word False, from beginning to end.  They never found out that the patent was good for nothing.  Mr. Cutting Can and Does claim, not only balsam, but all substances applied in producing the same effect.  (The patent says, Balsam of Fir and its equivalents.)  The Balsam does not constantly ooze out; but, on the contrary, as it is now used, never oozes out at all; and I challenge any one to produce a single picture that I have sold during the past two or three months, showing that the balsam oozes out.  I do not deny that the balsam did ooze out of a very few pictures that were among the first made; but an improvement was soon made in the process of cementing the plates; and nothing of the kind can take place under the method now adopted.  I presume Messrs. Williams & Hill are well aware of this fact.  If they are not, they are not quite as well “posted” as their boasting about “improvements” would lead people to believe.  Balsam of Fir, properly prepared, is by far the best article knownfor securing ambrotypes; but there are other materials which can be used.

      Messrs. Hill & Williams tauntingly ask why I do not prosecute them.  Many others have asked the same.  But it is a question that need not be discussed here.  They sell pictures on glass, and put up just like daguerreotypes, and call them ambrotypes.  they are not ambrotypes, any more than a daguerreotype or an oil painting is an ambrotype.  They are put up like daguerreotypes, but are made upon glass instead of silver plate, and are varnished instead of being gilded with a solution of gold.

      The name Ambrotype was never applied to any picture until Mr. Cutting adopted it to designate the particular style of pictures made by his patent process.  The name is included in his patent.  It is our trade mark and our property; and Messrs. Williams & Hill have no right to steal it, and apply it to their single glass pictures.  Last wither, the called their pictures “Mezzotypes!”  Now, they call them Ambrotypes, (because Ambrotypes are so popular, I suppose.)  What will the next name be likely to be?     

      I am responsible for what I say, and hold myself ready to prove every assertion which I have here made.

      I make genuine Ambrotypese, Daguerreotypes, &c., at my Gallery, in Usher’s Building, Market street, and will be happy to receive calls from my friends and the public generally, whether they wish to sit for likenesses or not.  W. T. Bowers.

      Advertisement ran from September 23 to October 7, 1856.

      1856 October 7.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  October 7, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 42, P. 3.

      Read The Truth!  “Truth cuts sharper than a two-edged sword.”  This old saying is sometimes verified, as in the case of our answer in the news, four weeks ago, to some of Mr. Bowers’s insinuating advertisements, (directly interfering with our business.) and exposure of Cutting’s bogus patent.  It was cut up so fine that it took two weeks to collect Gum Balsam enough to stick it together again; them Mr. Bowers comes out in Lynn News, with it completely plastered over with a back of false statements, thinking to make the public swallow the whole dose, (gum and all,) by saying that he holds himself ready to prove every assertion.

      Now out of his own mouth will I condemn him, and show how much he can prove.  In answer to a statement that balsam oozed out from between the two glasses, he says that it is false, from beginning to end, but afterwards repents and says he does not deny that it oozed out of a few.  This is the way he can prove the rest of his manifesto—to be all false.  Mr. cutting may claim everything, but he dared not try to maintain anything, so he has recently given it all up as worthless, and applied for a new patent.  Mr. Bowers asserts that the name Ambrotype was included in Mr. Cutting’s patent.  Now this is untrue; for while in Washington, last winter, I had a chance to learn the facts of the case.  Mr. Root, of Philadelphia, suggested the name some time after the patent was granted.  But Mr. Bowers claims it as his trade mark and property, and says we have no right to steal it.  This charge is false as it is mean, for he has got no mark that is worth stealing. It is a fact that all notorious rogues are the very first to cry “stop thief.”

      To prove how artists in general regard Cutting’s patent, among between forty to fifty, in New York city, only one bought a right for Cutting’s balsam patent, but most all take them, and put them up as Ambrotypes.  In Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston, it is about the same, Most of the victims have been country operatives, who have found out, since, that they have paid too much for their whistle.

      Mr. Bowers says we make pictures on glass, and put them up just like Daguerreotypes, which are not Ambrotypes any more than an oil painting.  Now this is the most barefaced falsehood that he could possibly tell, for we challenge him, or any one else, to tell the difference, by the finish, between two pictures of the same person—one put up by his balsam process, and the other put up by our process—by looking at them after they are cased, or framed and hung up.

      Now, as Mr. Bowers has commenced such a war upon us, I wish to state a few simple facts, to show that we have some occasion for self defence and somewhat show the character of the man we have to deal with.  The first thing, after breaking up a trade for Mr. Hill and Whitmore, and taking the chance himself, was to take pictures cheaper; the next thing was to come down along side Scribners, and take them for twenty-five cents; between them both they made the business good for nothing.  I looked around for something better, and commenced the glass and paper process.  Soon after this I sold out to Mr. Hill, and went south for my health.  Mr. Bowers then comes out with the gum balsam process, (which I had rejected,) thinking to monopolize the whole business. 

      “He cautions the public in purchasing pictures taken on glass, as Ambrotypes that do not bear the patent stamp,” in the News.  He says no one else has a right to take them, and they cannot be obtained anywhere else in Lynn except at his gallery.  In another notice of his  he tries to injure Mr. Hill’s trade by saying that his glass pictures were just as much exposed as Daguerreotypes.

      I returned from the south last spring.  I saw that Mr. Bowers’s whole course of advertising was calculated to deceive the public, and injure Mr. Hill’s business; therefore as a friend and brother, it was my duty to defend him.  But, before I had a chance to say a word, Mr. Bowers comes out in the Bay State, and says one reason that people will get as good pictures at his place as anywhere is, that he has had more than twice the experience of any artist in the city.  According to this statement, he has been in the business twenty-four years—six years longer than the art has been known in America!  Now any one can see how absurd his statements are, and how mean, insulting, and impudent his whole course has been, to injure us and build his own reputation.

      He remarked to Mr. Hill that he should blow some the second year, so I presume some of this noise is blowing.  He said to me recently, that I was not aware how much talent he had.  Now if meanness, duplicity, and deception, is talent, I must acknowledge that he is a talented man.

      Now all we have to say to him is, that he mind his own business, and let ours alone.  We have never interfered with his, and shall mind ours, and take no notice of him.

      The people of Lynn will find us still taking Improved Ambrotypes, at No. 49 Union street.  Call in and look at them.  T. S. Williams.

      Advertisement ran from October 7 to 28, 1856.

      1856 October 14.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 43, P. 3.

      Notice.  The utter disregard for truth, and the blind, reckless manner, in which T. S. Williams continues to spew out his spite and venom against me, render his miserable slang unworthy the least notice from me.  With regard to his charges against me personally, I will therefore only say, that they are all false, and he knows it; and I challenge him to substantiate one of them.  I also challenge and defy to show that I have made any statement in my advertisements that is untrue.

      Now, in regard to the Ambrotype patent, Mr. Williams is wrong when he asserts that Mr. Cutting dare not try to maintain anything; for prosecutions have been commenced against several parties for infringing the patent, and there are no less than five cases now pending.

      Again: his statement that Mr. Cutting had given it all up as worthless, and had recently applied for a new patent, is not true.  Mr. Cutting did apply for a re-issue of this patent, because a few men, just like this Mr. Williams, thought they saw holes where they might crawl through and evade it.  Mr. Cutting claims no more than he did before the patent was reissued; but the object sought was to have it in such form that there could be no question as to the ground it covered.  The patent was re-issued several months ago; and, although I give Mr. Williams credit for considerable ignorance about the matter, (notwithstanding his visit to Washington,) I cannot believe that he was quite so ignorant as not to know that the patent had already been re-issued, when he said “Mr. Cutting has recently applied for a new patent.”

      The following advertisement of Cutting and Bowdoin, cut from a Boston paper, I will insert.

      Re-Issue Of The Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype pictures has been most signally shown, by the united efforts of some of the principal daguerreotypists to break down and prevent a re-issue of the patent.  They have been defeated by the government in their attempts, and a new patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the patentee, in making pictures on glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of glass, with basam of fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids; making it as enduring as the glass in which it is secured. 

      The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the right, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taken on a single glass, and covered with varnish and  black paint, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.  The genuine pictures all have the patent stamp.  Cutting & Bowdoin, the originators and proprietors.

      Now I have to say to the public, that I own the exclusive right for making Ambrotypes in Lynn.  There is a great deal of difference between and ambrotype, (which is a picture cemented between two plates of glass,) and a single glass picture; and the difference can be very readily seen and shown.  I am very willing that the public shall be the judges as to the value of the different kinds; but if genuine Ambrotypes are wanted, call at my rooms, on Market street.  W. T. Bowers.

      Advertisement ran from October 14 to November 4, 1856.

      1856 October 28.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  October 28, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 45, P. 3.

      Unhappy Jeremiah.  We remarked, in our last communication, that we should take no further notice of Mr. Bowers; but in looking over the Lynn News of last week, we find that he comes out in such a bold and impudent sort of  a way, denying plain matters of fact, and defying and challenging us so much, that we could not let it pass without one word of defence.  Almost any one would think that he was perfectly insane, “instead of blind and reckless,” according to the noise he makes about “Cutting’s patent;” but it only reminds us of the ass that covers himself with the lion’s skin, to frighten his neighbors, and make them believe he was a lion; but the tremendous roar he intended to make turned out to be nothing but the bray of a donkey after all.  We can show many of his statements, &c., to be untrue, but one will be sufficient here, which he has often repeated, that we sell pictures as Ambrotypes, put up with only a single glass.  Now this is false, and he knows it; for we sell all of our pictures put up between two glasses, and will warrant then to last as long as his.  He tries to deceive the public, by saying that there is a “vast difference readily seen,” &c., between what he calls a genuine Ambrotype and our style of pictures.  Now, to decide the thing, I am willing to stake from ten to twenty dollars, that he may finish one picture, and I the other, of the same person, and call in three or five persons to look at them, and they can’t point out the difference.  The money is ready at my rooms, any time he has a mind to call.

      Williams & Hill are the only ones in Lynn who take the improved Ambrotypes.  So be sure and call at 49 Union Street.  T. S. W.

      Advertisement ran from October 28 to November 18, 1856.

      1856 December 2.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  December 2, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 50, P. 3.

      Dissolution.  The partnership existing between T. S. Williams and C. G. Hill is this day dissolved, by mutual consent.  Owing to the bad state of my health, I am obliged to give up the business at present, and would recommend Mr. Hill to the citizens of Lynn and vicinity, as an artist of taste and experience.

      He has a perfect right to use Cutting’s patent Collodion process.  Therefore, all who want pictures in elegant style of finish should call on Mr. Hill, at 49 Union St.  T. S. Williams.

      1856 December 16.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  December 16, 1856, Vol. 13, No. 52, P. 3.

      C. G. Hill’s Photographic and Fine Art Gallery, No. 49 Union street, opposite Central Depot, Lynn.  Photographs, Ambrotypes, and Daguerreotypes, of all sizes and styles, at the lowest prices.  Fine Gold Lockets, Fancy Cases, &c.

      Please call and see.

      Advertisement ran from December 16, 1856 to February 3, 1857.

      1857 January 6.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1857, Vol. 14, No. 3, P. 3.

      Boarders.  A man and his wife, or two single gentlemen, can be accommodated with board, and a parlor chamber, with fire, &c., if desired.  Inquire at No. 146 Broad street, or Hill’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 49 Union street.

      Advertisement ran from January 6 to 20, 1857.

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      1857 February 10.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. 14, No. 8, P. 2.

      Mr. C. G. Hill, at No. 49 Union street, takes excellent pictures, as may be seen by his specimens, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Those who wish to secure a likeness should give him a call.

      1857 February 10.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. 14, No. 8, P. 3.

      Lynn Fine Art Gallery.  This is the oldest and most popular establishment in the city, and the proprietor possesses every facility for taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, of a superior kind to any offered in Lynn, and at such prices as to suit all.  Rooms No. 49 Union street, opposite Central Depot.

      Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 23, 1857.

      1858 September 7.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  September 7, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 37, P. 2.

      Those who are in want of a colored photograph, or a good ambrotype or daguerreotype, should call and see the large number of specimens in the gallery of Mr. C. G. Hill, at No. 49 Union street.  Mr. Hill takes the best of pictures; and his prices, as well as his style of work, will be sure to please.

      1858 September 7.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  September 7, 1858, Vol. 15, No. 37, P. 3.

      C. G. Hill’s Gallery of Art.  Photographs taken, portrait-size, with his mammoth Camera, lately imported from France.

      By this process, Daguerreotypes, or Ambrotypes, good or indifferently taken, may be copied to any desirable size, and finished in Oil or Water Colors; also, in India Ink.

      Please call and examine the largest collection of pictures in the city.

      No. 49 Union Street, (Opposite Central Depot,) Lynn, Mass.

      Advertisement ran from September 7, 1858 to March 15, 1859.

      1859 July 6.  Lynn News.  (Lynn, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. 16, No. 27, P. 2.

      On Saturday, June 25, the Empire Fire and Benefit Association, No. 5, paraded in uniform, accompanied by Gilmore’s Band.

      They marched to the daguerrean saloon of Mr. C. G. Hill, who executed a fine photograph likeness of the entire company…

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

      Coffin, Jr., David N. B.

      Patent, ,

      1855                Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.[1]

      1855 February 7.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  February 7, 1855, Vol. V, No. 654, P. 1.

      Patent for the week ending February 6, 1855….—David N. B. Coffin, Jr., of Lynn, Mass. For improved daguerreotype holder.  No 12,344.

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

      Bowers, Wilder T.

      Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

      1852                Address Unknown, Detroit, Michigan.[1]

      1854                6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.

      1856-1866       96 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.[2]

      1867-1870       204 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.2

      1871-1887       11 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.2

      1888-1904       15 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.2

      1854 February 17.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  February 17, 1854, Vol. X, No. 7, P. 3.

      McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes!  No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired.  We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity.  Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.

      Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place.

      Advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854.

      1854 April 14.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. X, No. 15, P. 3.

      Stereoscopic Pictures!!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture!  That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

      By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.

      Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.

      Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

      Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description.  Call And See!  Call and See!!

      Advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854.

      1893.  Representative Business Men of Lynn.  P. 47.

      W. T. Bowers, Photographer, 15 Market Street, Lynn, Mass.—It is safe to say that knowledge of photography has been more popularized during the past twelve years than all the preceding years since the discovery of the art, for the introduction and perfection of “dry plates” has worked radical changes in apparatus and in methods of work, and made amateur photography so popular that about every fourth man knows something of the art from practical experience. 

      Under such circumstances it is not surprising that the standard should have been greatly raised, so that poor or even passable photographs are difficult to sell at any price and some competent artist have taken advantage of the popular demand for excellent work, by quoting fancy prices on all that leaves their studios.  But it is by no means necessary to pay fancy rates in order to get really excellent work, and in proof of the assertion we would refer to the results attained and the prices quoted at the studio of W. T. Bowers, at 15 market Street, for really the work done here is equal to the best, while the prices will compare very favorably with those usually quoted on work of an equal degree of merit.  Mr. Bowers became identified with his present profession about 1850, and thus had a long and varied experience.  He has kept up with the times and has always been the first to introduce into Lynn every new discovery and useful improvement in photography, and has the facilities and the skill to do any work usually done in a first class photographic studio.  Orders will be filled at very short notice and entire satisfaction is guaranteed to every customer.

      Ca. 1896.  Catalogue Choice American and Foreign Photographers.  Published by W. T. Bowers, 15 Market Street, Lynn, Mass.  R. Y. Russell, printer.  N .P.

      Bowers’ Photographic Studio

      Is the oldest of the kind in Lynn, having been in successful operation forty years.

      The Artists are skillful and experienced, and the Photographs made are the highest quality, while the prices are reasonable.

      Lantern Slides.  Mr. Bowers has one of the finest collections of Lantern Slides in this country, embracing a great variety of subjects.

      These Slides can now be hired to illustrate Lectures, or for public or private exhibitions.

      Lantern, or Dissolving Stereopticon, furnished when desired.  Also Lantern Slides made to order.

      Died May 1904.

      His father came from Massachusetts, and Wilder was born in Maine in February of 1824, fourth of the seven children of Wilder and Sarah H. T. Bowers. Hannah was born in Maine in July of 1830, and she married Wilder about 1852. Their children were born in Massachusetts: Charles, Caroline and Willie between 1854 and 1858, and then Nellie in July of 1869. Hannah was a widow and still living at Lynn in 1910.

      [1] Directory of Early Michigan Photographers. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  Source from their collection (?)

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

      H. Armington

      Daguerreotypes, , , ,

      1846                Address, Unknown, Pawtucket, Rhode, Island.[1]

      1848                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island,[2]

      1850                Sagamore Building, near the Central Building, Lynn, Massachusetts.

      H. Armington was record in a manuscript letter to Southworth & Hawes on October 13, 1846 and one advertisement.  The Manuscript letter from H. Armington & Co. To Southworth & Hawes formerly in Matthew R. Isenburg Collection.[3] 

      Pawtucket Mass. Oct. 13th 1846 Messrs.  Southworth & Hawes, Gents, We have seen in pictures in Providence said to have been taken with “quickstuff” prepared and sold by you, which we liken the appearance of very much.  We wish you to send us a bottle of the same with the directions necessary for using it.  If we could produce the same results with it as those we saw in Providence should like to make use of it altogether,

      Please write us your lowest price for Scovilles No. 1 Medium Plates.  Also cheapest Medium satin cases also Velvet good articles.

      Yours Respectfully, H. Armington & Co.

      The advertisement was recorded on April 26, 1850 in the Lynn News (Lynn, Massachusetts).

      Daguerreotype Gallery, In The Sagamore Building, near the Central Building, Lynn.  J. H. Currier, Daguerrian Artists, having procured of his late partner, Mr. Armington, his large German Instrument, is now prepared to execute Miniatures of all styles, in groups or single, on small or the largest sized plates that are used.

      As a most certain guarantee that he will satisfy his customers, he invites a scrutinizing examination of his specimens, and a trial of his skill by patronage, as he warrants his pictures to be satisfactory, and unexcelled at any other gallery in the country—his customers and their friends being the judges.  Lynn, February 1, 1850.

      H. Armington is recorded in other photographic directories in 1846 and 1848, but not in 1850.

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

      [2] Craigs Daguerreian Registry.  In partnership as Baker (Elisha W.) & Armstrong.

      [3] Letter sent from Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

      Theodore S. Williams

      Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

      1850                Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.

      1854-1858       49 Union Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.[1]

      Theodore S. Williams was recorded in one advertisement in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts) and two broadsides.  The advertisement appeared on September 30, 1850.  List of Premiums & Gratuities.  Awarded by the Essex County Agricultural Society, September 26th, 1850. …Fancy Articles [The following Report of the Chairman of the Committee, Fitch Poole, Esq., of Danvers, contains the award of premiums under this head.]…

      Daguerreotype Portraits and specimens of Penmanship by T. S. Williams, of Lynn.  These were quite creditable to the artist.  The wonderful discovery of this art of sun painting may yet enlarge the boundaries of Science to an extent once scarcely imagined.  Already the stars have been Daguerreotyped and fixed on the silver plate of the artist.  Why then may not portions of the moon be so represented as to exhibit a part of her disk with that perfection which belongs to this art and then the plate be examined by a powerful microscope which shall let us into the hidden secrets of our Satellite.  We make this suggestion to Mr. Williams with the hope that he will improve the hint, and some fine day—or night, introduce the committee to that noted individual, the “Man in the Moon.”

      The firstBroadside is from the Lynn Historical Society Collection.  Patent Mezzotypes and Crystalotypes.  T. S. Williams Beg leave to return his thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Lynn for their liberal share of patronage, and to make his yearly report.  For the year ending Sept. 1st, he has taken over two thousand likenesses, making an increase over the year before of eight hundred.  Now this fact shows at once that the people of Lynn appreciate true merit, and also shows that No. 49 Union Street is the place to get a good Daguerreotype at a reasonable price.

      The proprietor intends to give his patrons the benefit of every improvement in the art, therefore he has purchased the Patent Right Whipple, Cutting & Co., of Boston to make Pictures on Glass and Paper.

      The Mezzotype is taken on glass, put up and protected by a cement that is neither affected by heat, cold, nor dampness, and consequently will not fade or sport.  They are pronounced by good judges to be superior to Daguerreotypes.

      Crystalotypes.  The likeness is first taken on glass, then transferred to paper by the agency of light, in unlimited numbers, as from a copper plate; being equal in beauty to the finest engraving.  If a Teacher or Clergyman wishes to give each one of his pupils or church members a likeness of himself, he can obtain any number of positives of paper by only one sitting once for a negative on glass, and at a cheap rate of about 25 cents apiece by the hundred, much larger, better, and more durable than any cheap Daguerreotypes.

      Mr. W. would respectfully invite all teachers and Clergymen in Lynn, to call at his rooms and take a sitting, and for the trouble of so doing each one will be presented with a large sized Photograph of themselves.  An early call is solicited.

      A quick process for taking Children, which seldom fails; the forenoon is the best time.  Please call and see specimens.

      Daguerreotypes taken in the best style from $1 to $20 and warranted.  Cheap pictures for 50 cents in a good Case.

      T. S. Williams, Proprietor.

      C. G. Hill, Assistant Operator.

      No. 49 Union Street, opposite Central Depot.

      The secondBroadside is from the Harvey Zucker’s Collection.  Williams’ Sunbeam Gallery!!  No. 49 Union St., 49,—Lynn.

      Immortal sun, great source of light,

      Thou that maketh all things bright,

      By thy aid and mysterious power,

      nature smiles after a genial shower.

      By thy aid we are able to trace

      The features of the human face,

      And upon the polished plate impress

      Face and form, with lifelike truthfulness.

      Surprising art! by which we lend

      our countenance to an absent friend,

      Or at the close of life’s eventful career,

      Leave a memento for those we hold dear.

      Next Thursday will be thanksgiving day,

      Some meet for sport, others to pray;

      But Williams will his favorite art pursue,

      To save the shadows of the noble crew.

      For a Holiday Gift of all the rest,

      A type of yourself is surely the best,

      Then hie for Union Street,—No. Forty-nine,

      And get your Picture in a Case or Locket fine.

      I have made arrangements with Mr. Hill—a first rate Artist—to assist me during the winter, therefore I shall be prepared to take any number of Pictures at short notice, from the smallest to the largest.  My apparatus is considered the most complete in this country, having a Quick Camera, made expressly for taking Children, by which we can get a perfect likeness in Two Seconds of time; therefore persons wishing for a Good Likeness, at a low price, are invited to call before going else where.

      Pictures warranted perfect, or no charge will be made.

      Theodore S. Williams is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Lynn, Massachusetts from 1854 to 1858.

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

      J. H. Currier

      Daguerreotypes, , , ,

      1850                Sagamore Building, near the Central Building, Lynn, Massachusetts.

      J. H. Currier was recorded in an advertisement on April 26, 1850 in the Lynn News (Lynn, Massachusetts). Daguerreotype Gallery, In The Sagamore Building, near the Central Building, Lynn. J. H. Currier, Daguerrian Artists, having procured of his late partner, Mr. Armington, his large German Instrument, is now prepared to execute Miniatures of all styles, in groups or single, on small or the largest sized plates that are used.

      As a most certain guarantee that he will satisfy his customers, he invites a scrutinizing examination of his specimens, and a trial of his skill by patronage, as he warrants his pictures to be satisfactory, and unexcelled at any other gallery in the country—his customers and their friends being the judges.           Lynn, February 1, 1850.

      J.H. Currier is not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900 or other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list an H. Armington in Providence, Rhode Island in 1848, but it would be speculation to suggest that they are the same person.

      S. D. Brewer

      Daguerreotypes, , , ,

      Ca.1849           109 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.                                        1850                Union Street Bazaar, opposite the Lynn Railroad Station, Lynn, Massachusetts.

      S. D. Brewer was recorded in the Lynn News (Lynn, Massachusetts) on April 26, 1850.  He has been hired as an assistant to S. H. Whitmore and was formerly form [Luther Holman] Hale & Company, Boston  gallery.

      New Daguerreian Gallery, In the Union Street Bazaar, opposite the Lynn Railroad Station.  The subscriber, having decided upon a permanent Location, has at great expense fitted up a suit of rooms, and furnished them with every facility for executing Likenesses, single or in groups, in a new and unique manner.  He has also the assistance of Mr. S. D. Brewer, who is acknowledged to be one of the best operators in the country, (recently from Hale & Co., Boston,) with the best Voigtlander Camera in the world, which will enable him to carry out his motto, “Excelsior.”

      N.B. Particular attention will be given to procure good likenesses of sick or deceased persons, at their residence.  Children taken, in from three to ten seconds, between 9, A. M, and 3, P. M.  Copying attended to with punctuality and dispatch.  Persons learning of him will receive the best of instruction.  Lockets, Cases, and Frames, constantly on hand and for sale.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.              S. H. Whitmore

      Brewer was not listed in the business or residence sections of the Boston City Directory for 1848 through 1851 and he was not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers. 1839-1900, either under Boston or Lynn sections.

      Mr. Armington

      Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

      Recorded in the Lynn News, published in Lynn, Massachusetts on April 26, 1850. Daguerreotype Gallery, In The Sagamore Building, near the Central Building, Lynn.  J. H. Currier, Daguerrian Artists, having procured of his late partner, Mr. Armington, his large German Instrument, is now prepared to execute Miniatures of all styles, in groups or single, on small or the largest sized plates that are used.

      The date on the advertisement is February 1, 1850. No other advertisements or articles relating to the partnership or to Mr. Armington have been located, and no address was associated to the partnership.  One might speculate that since the partnership was mention in the advertisement that the address of the partnership was the same.

      We can further speculate that this might be the H. Armington who wrote a letter to Southworth & Hawes on October 13, 1846 from Pawtucket, Massachusetts.

      Pawtucket Mass. Oct. 13th 1846 Messrs.  Southworth & Hawes, Gents, We have seen in pictures in Providence said to have been taken with “quickstuff” prepared and sold by you, which we liken the appearance of very much. We wish you to send us a bottle of the same with the directions necessary for using it.  If we could produce the same results with it as those we saw in Providence should like to make use of it altogether, Please write us your lowest price for Scovilles No. 1 Medium Plates. Also cheapest Medium satin cases also Velvet good articles.  Yours Respectfully                 H. Armington & Co. [1]

       Note that Mr. Armington,  J. H. Currier and their partnership do not appear In The Directory of  Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

      [1] Manuscript formerly in Matthew R. Isenburg’s Collection.