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Knowlton, Willis

February 16, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Benjamin F. Popkins, Daguerreotypist, Elmira New York, Erskine C. Ely, Greenfield Massachusetts, Melainotypist, Photographer, Popkins & Knowltonpioneeramericanphotographers

1857-1860 Corner of Main and Federal Streets, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1859 Address Unknown, Athol Depot, Massachusetts.

1860 Address Unknown, Greenfield, Massachusetts.[1]

1860 2 Main Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

N. D.-1866 Address Unknown, Elmira, New York.

1858 May 10. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3.

Having disposed of my business as Daguerrean Artist and Photographer, to Mr. Willis Knowlton, who has been connected with me for the past year, I take great pleasure in recommending him to my numerous patrons, and in assuring them that they will find him prompt, courteous and skillful, and thoroughly acquainted with the business in all its parts. E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 May 10. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3.

Having disposed of my business as Daguerrean Artist and Photographer, To Mr. Willis Knowlton, who has been connected with me for the past year, I take great pleasure in recommending him to my numerous patrons, and in assuring them that they will find him prompt, courteous and skillful, and thoroughly acquainted with the business in all its parts. E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 May 17. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) May 17, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3480, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 10, P. 3.

Married. In this town, May 15, at St. James’ Church, by Rev. Mr. Flint, Willis Knowlton to Mrs. Mary H. Holton.

1858 May 17. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) May 17, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3480, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 10, P. 3.

Something New. The subscriber has purchased Ely’s Photographic Gallery and new christened it the Franklin Photographic Gallery, corner of Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass.

Sphereotypes, patented by Bisby & Day, Columbus, Ohio. They can be obtained (only) of the subscriber, who has the patent right for the county of Franklin.

Melainotypes, patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambler, Ohio. For setting in lockets, pins, seals, &c., it has no equal.

Photographs, taken on paper or canvas, plain or colored. Oil, water or dry colors.

Patent Ambrotypes, put up in the most durable style and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

Daguerreotypes, taken as usual at the old stand over Thayer’s Clothing Store.

Sick or deceased persons attended at private residences.

Instruction given in the art on reasonable terms.

The public generally and the ladies particularly are requested to examine my circular and learn from it the superior advantages this gallery possesses and the new style of pictures I am prepared to furnish. Willis Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from May 17, 1858 to January 31, 1859.

1858 June 28. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) June 28, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3486, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 16, P. 3.

Patent Ambrotypes And Patent Sphereotypes Are the only durable pictures made upon glass. They can be obtained of Knowlton at the Franklin Photographic Gallery only, as he has the patent rights for Franklin County. He puts up the best picture for the least money and warrants them. Photographs made as usual. Call at his rooms over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing Store and examine specimens. Willis Knowlton.

N. B.—Beware of imitations.

Advertisement ran from June 28, 1858 to January 3, 1859.

1859 February 7. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) February 7, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3518, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 48, P. 3.

N. B. The undersigned have formed a copartnership under the name and firm of Popkins & Knowlton, for the purpose of carrying on the Photographic business in its several departments. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. B. F. Popkins, Willis Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to 21, 1859.

1859 February 7. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) February 7, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3518, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 48, P. 3.

Popkins Again in the Field!! B. F. Popkins has returned from the South and associated himself with Mr. Willia Knowlton, at the Gallery corner of Main and Federal streets, where he will be happy to see all his old friends and the public generally,—especially those who desire Superior Likenesses, either by the Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype, or any other style known in Photography.

All work executed at this establishment will be done in the most artistic and perfect manner, and warranted to give satisfaction. Popkins & Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to 21, 1859.

1859 April 25. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 25, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3529, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 7, P. 3.

Gems of Art. The Colored Photographs produced at the Franklin Photographic Gallery by Popkins & Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from April 25 to May 9, 1859

1859 April 25. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) April 25, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3529, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 7, P. 3.

Frames, &c. The undersigned have just received the most extensive assortment of Frames, Cases, &c., For Photographs, ever offered to the inhabitants of this county, to which they invite especial attention.

Prices to please all. Popkins & Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from April 25 to May 2, 1859.

1859 July 4. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 4, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3539, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 17, P. 3.

Athol Depot.—Popkins & Knowlton of this town, have opened a Daguerrean establishment at Athol Depot. As they are well known and superior artists, they cannot fail of receiving a large share of business.

1859 July 25. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) July 25, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3542, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 20, P. 3.

Photographs.—Popkins & Knowlton, who are noted for the excellency and life like appearance of their Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, have recently taken excellent Photograph likenesses of Rev. Dr. Chandler and Rev. P. C. Headley of this town and have printed large numbers of the same to meet the demand from the friends of these clergymen. Of Dr. Chandler’s Photograph we understand that 150 copies have already been disposed of. Mr. Lucis Nims took 100 copies to distribute among the friends of Dr. Chandler. Messrs Popkins & Knowlton have also a room at Athol Depot and those of our readers in that vicinity who are in want of correct likenesses of themselves or friends will find that those of P. & K. surpass everything else in their line.

1859 October 24. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 24, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3555, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 33, P. 3.

Notice. The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the name of Popkins & Knowlton, is dissolved, this day, by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the firm are requested to present them, and all those indebted are respectfully solicited to make immediate payment. B. F. Popkins, Willis Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from October 24 to November 7, 1859.

1859 November 7. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) November 7, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3557, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 35, P. 3.

New Arrangements At the Franklin Photographic Gallery.—Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. &c., cheaper and better than ever.

Photographs taken from any other pictures or from life and colored with water, oil or dry colors, by one of the best artists in Boston, with whom I have made arrangements to do my coloring, specimens of which may be seen at this gallery.

A new lot of Locket Cases, Frames, &c., just received. All work done with dispatch and warranted to give entire satisfaction in all cases. William Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from November 7, 1859 to January 16, 1860.

1860 January 2. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 2, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3565, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 43, P. 1.

Business Directory of Greenfield Village for 1860.

Willis Knowlton, Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery, No. 2 Main street, up stairs.

B. F. Popkins, Daguerrean Rooms, Pierce’s Block, Main street, up stairs.

1860 January 23. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 2.

E. C. Ely and B. F. Popkins have purchased of Willis Knowlton, The Photographic Gallery, formerly owned by Mr. Ely, at the corner of Main and Federal Streets. They have good reputations as artists.

1862 October 13. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) October 13, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3710, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 32, P. 2.

Camp Miller…E. C. Ely has a daguerrean saloon upon the grounds, and Willis Knowlton one opposite the gate of the grounds.

1866 December 31. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) December 31, 1866, Gazette—Vol. 75, No. 3929, Courier—Vol. 29, No. 44, P. 2.

Willis Knowlton, formerly of this town, lost his Photograph Gallery in a fire at Elmira, N. Y., where he now resides, on the 23d. His loss was $2,000; insured $1,000.

1867 January 14. Gazette and Courier. (Greenfield, Massachusetts.) January 14, 1867, Gazette—Vol. 75, No. 3931, Courier—Vol. 29, No. 46, P. 2.

Willis Knowlton, formerly on this town and Ashfield, writes us that he lost by the late fire at Elmira, N. Y., where he now resides, $8, 500, with only $1,000 insurance. He lost in his daguerrean gallery $3, 500 and in photograph stock store he kept, $4, 700, together with many other things not connected with his business.

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

King, Horatio B.

February 6, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Dighton Rock, Horatio B. King, Melainotypist, Photographer, Taunton Massachusettspioneeramericanphotographers

1849 121 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1849 Hall over the Store of G. B. Atwood & Co., Taunton, Massachusetts.

1850 11 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.¹

1852-1853 Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts.¹

1855 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.¹

1856 11 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1857-1859 10 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.¹

1860 Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts.¹

1860 Main Street. First Door East of Harris & Brownell’s, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1861-1875 9 Union Block, Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.¹

1876 Union Block, Taunton, Massachusetts.¹

1849 October 4. American Whig. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 4, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 40, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. “Secure the Shadow, ‘ere the Substance fades.” The subscriber desires to inform the citizens of Taunton and vicinity that he has taken room for a limited time in the Hall over the Store of George B. Atwood & Co., for the purpose of executing Daguerreotype Miniatures. Possessing every facility that the art affords, and from his long experience, he flatters himself to be able to satisfy all who may be wishing to secure likenesses of themselves or friends. He would also inform the public that having a large instrument as well as a small one, those wishing pictures on the larger plates, Single or in Groups, have now an opportunity of securing at home, that for which if obtained, they have been obliged heretofore to visit larger places.

He has also with him a good variety of Frames, Cases, Lockets, &c., of every size and quality. Here now is an opportunity for you to secure good pictures of any size, either in Cases, Frames, or Lockets, and at reasonable prices.

All who feel interested in this beautiful art, or who may be wishing to secure those invaluable mementoes of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to visit these Rooms and examine specimens. Entire satisfaction guaranteed in all circumstances.

N. B.—Having a superior light and every facility for the purpose, likenesses executed equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather. H. B. King

Advertisement ran from October 4, 1849 to January 3, 1850.

1849 October 11. Taunton Daily Gazette. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 11, 1849, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Pictures.—Mr. H. B. King has taken rooms in the building adjoining our office for the purpose of practicing the Daguerreotype art, and he promises to do the thing in the best style. If you want a good picture call and see him.

1849 October 11. Taunton Daily Gazette. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 11, 1849, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. “Secure the Shadow, ‘ere the Substance fades.” The subscriber desires to inform the citizens of Taunton and vicinity that he has taken room for a limited time in the Hall over the Store of G. B. Atwood & Co. For the purpose of executing Daguerreotype Miniatures. Possessing every facility that the art affords, and from his long experience, he flatters himself to be able to satisfy all who may be wishing to secure likenesses of themselves or friends. He would also inform the public that having a large instrument as well as a small one, those wishing pictures on the larger plates, single or in groups, have now an opportunity of securing at home, that for which if obtained, they have been obliged heretofore to visit larger places.

He has also with him a good variety of Frames, Cases, Lockets, &c. Of every size and quality. Here now is an opportunity for you to secure good pictures of any size, either in Cases, Frames, or Lockets, and at reasonable prices.

N. B.—Having a superior light and every facility for the purpose, likenesses executed equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather. H. B. King

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 5, 1849.

1849 December 6. Taunton Daily Gazette. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) December 6, 1849, Vol. 2, No. 152, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Rooms over the Store of G. B. Atwood & Co. The undersigned desires to thank the people of Taunton and vicinity, for the liberal patronage they have bestowed upon him, and to say, that in order to produce the best possible results in the Photographic Art, that he has just completed a sky-light, and this in connection with his other light, gives him all the advantage possible to be obtained by a suitable arrangement of light and shade, especially in taking groups and large pictures.

Constantly on hand a good assortment of Frames, Lockets, Pins, Cases, of all sizes and every variety of styles, from the most plain to the most highly wrought and beautiful.

Having every facility for the purpose, and possessing such an excellent light, Pictures are executed in this Establishment equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.

Prices as low as good pictures can be afforded, and fixed according to the size and style of the case, frame, &c.

Lovers of Photographic Art, as well as those who desire Miniatures, of themselves or friends, are requested to call at his Rooms and examine specimens. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from December 6, 1849 to January 4, 1850.

1850 January 3. American Whig. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 3, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 1, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 11, Main Street, Taunton. The very best Likenesses taken in any weather and neatly set in Cases, Lockets, Frames, &c.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to April 25, 1850.

1850 January 5. Taunton Daily Gazette. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 5, 1850, Vol. 2, No. 177, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 11 Main street, Taunton. Attention is invited to the distinct, lively and life-like expression of the eye, to the faithful likenesses, as well as the beauty of finish, and artistical skill and taste, which his pictures exhibit. A graceful and easy attitude is always studied. All Miniatures, taken at this establishment will be finished in the highest perfection of the art, and warranted not to fade by exposure to the light or air. The light by which pictures are executed in this establishment, is superior to any in this vicinity. Prices as low as good pictures can be afforded. Entire satisfaction guaranteed in all circumstances.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to August 7, 1850.

1850 January 5. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 5, 1850, Old Series Vol. XIX, No. 1, New Series Vol. II, No. 20, P. 3.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to

1850 February 27. Taunton Daily Gazette. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) February 27, 1850, Vol. 2, No. 222, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We take pleasure in calling attention to the Card of Mr. H. B. King in our columns. Persons desiring pictures in the best style, will not to better than to call at his Daguerrean Rooms, over G. B. Atwood’s, Main Street.

1850 June 7. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) June 7, 1850, Old Series—Vol. XIX, No. 23, New Series—Vol. II, No. 42, P. 3.

Married. In Bridgewater, 27th ult., Mr. Horatio B. King, of Raynham, and Miss Ellen A. P. Fobes, of B.

1850 August 8. Taunton Gazette. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) August 8, 1850, Vol. 3, No. 49, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, Rooms No. 11, Main Street, Taunton. The subscriber begs leave to invite the attention of the public to his superior Daguerreotype Portraits, which are executed in the most improved style of the art, on Plates of the finest quality, and as true to life as a simple reflection in a looking glass. The subscriber, after making the Daguerreotypist’s art his study during a long course of experience, does not hesitate to warrant entire satisfaction in his line of business. He would also state, that the Light by which pictures are taken in this establishment, is superior to any in this vicinity. Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, Engravings, &c.

For sale, a good assortment of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, and Bracelets, made expressly for Daguerreotypes, at the lowest prices.

A liberal discount will be made to Families, where several pictures are wanted.

Instructions given in the art, and apparatus furnished on the most liberal terms. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from August 8 to December 31, 1850.

1850 August 9. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) August 9, 1850, Old Series—Vol. XIX, No. 32, New Series—Vol. II, No. 51, P. 3.

For sale, a good assortment of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, and Bracelets, made expressly for Daguerreotypes, at the lowest prices.

A liberal discount will be made to Families, where several pictures are wanted.

Instructions given in the art, and apparatus furnished on the most liberal terms H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from August 9, 1850 to January 10, 1851.

1851 January 17. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 17, 1851, Old Series—Vol. XX, No. 3, New Series—Vol. III, No. 22, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Room, No. 11, Main Street. Likenesses executed in any weather, on the most reasonable terms. Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus, &c. furnished.

Watch Cases, Spectacles, Spoons, &c., plated to any desired thickness, with pure Gold, or Silver.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to February 28, 1851.

1851 March 7. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) March 7, 1851, Old Series—Vol. XX, No. 10, New Series—Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Room, No. 11, Main Street. Likenesses executed in any weather, on the most reasonable terms.

For Sale—One complete Daguerreotype Apparatus. Instruction given if desired.

Advertisement ran from March 7 to June 6, 1851.

1851 March 7. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) March 7, 1851, Old Series—Vol. XX, No. 10, New Series—Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 11 Main Streer, Taunton. Over G. T. Atwood’s Store.

You That have the beauty should to King’s take it,

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

Best hours for operating between the hours of 9 A. M., and 4 P. M.

But come when you will,

A perfect likeness you’ll have

If you only sit still.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to August 1, 1851.

1851 August 8. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) August 8, 1851, Old Series—Vol. XX, No. 32, New Series—Vol. III, No. 51, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Rooms. No. 11 Main Street. Likenesses taken in any weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed.

P. S.—Also, Gold and Silver Plating done in the neatest manner.

Advertisement ran from August 8, 1851 to January 9, 1852.

1851 December 5. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) December 5, 1851, Old Series—Vol. XX, No. 49, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 15, P. 3.

Christmas and New Year’s Presents. The most beautiful and best Christmas or New Year’s Gift to be had in this or any other place, may be found at H. B. King’s Daguerrean Gallery, consisting of a variety of beautiful Miniature Settings, of the following styles, viz.:—

The Chinese Case, beautifully ornamented with Gold and inlaid with Pearl. Also, Jenny Lind Case, a beautiful article, covered with velvet, and ornamented with Gold and Silver, with Enamelled [sic.] Steel Locks; Ladies French Case, a most beautiful and delicate article; Shell Case, bound with Ivory, the French embossed Case, with a great variety of other styles, including Lockets, Pins, &c.

Call and see for yourself, remembering a Good Daguerreotype, if not the cheapest, is decidedly the best Present one can make to a friend.

Advertisement ran from December 5, 1851 to January 9, 1852.

1852 February 27. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) February 27, 1852, Old Series—Vol. XXI, No. 9, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 27, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Don’t Delay, For “Procrastination Is The Thief Of Time.” The Daguerrean Artist extends an invitation to all, both young and homely, to pay him a visit immediately, and procure a Perfect Likeness of themselves.

By the way H. B. King has just received a large assortment of Cases Of All Sizes And Styles.

Also, a great variety of Gold Lockets, from the size of a Watch to that of a three cent piece.

Don’t Forget The Place. No 11 Main Street, Taunton.

Advertisement ran from February 27 to December 3, 1852.

1852 October 1. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 1, 1852, Old Series—Vol. XXI, No. 40, New Series—Vol. V, No. 6, P. 3.

Lockets And Daguerreotypes. Just received and for sale a large assortment of Gold Lockets of all sizes. Likenesses taken and set in the same. In the nertes [sic.] manner at No. 11 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to December 17, 1852.

1853 January 14. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 14, 1853, Old Series—Vol. XXII, No. 2, New Series—Vol. V, No. 24, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. H. B. King’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 11 Main Street, Taunton. Miniatures of every size, from the largest whole Plate, to the smallest Locket, taken in any weather, in a superior style.

Prices reasonable, and within the reach of all; varying according to the size and style of Case, Frame, &c. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from January 14 to June 24, 1853.

1853. Facing The Light Historic American Portrait Daguerreotypes p. 197-199.

Attributes H. B. King (probably) was the Daguerreotypist from Taunton who made Daguerreotypes of Seth Eastman on Dighton Rock.

1853 July 1. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) July 1, 1853, Old Series—Vol. XXII, No. 26, New Series—Vol. V, No. 45, P. 3.

Just received a large assortment of Frames and Cases, of new and beautiful patterns.

‘Ere time and age their deeper lines impress,

Upon the lov’d and interesting face—

Or rosy tints fade from the youthful cheek,

True Likenesses of each most quickly seek.

While yet that lovely form encircles grace,

And life and vigor animates the face,

Secure the Picture ‘ere the form recede,

Lest vain regrets upon your future feed.

While health and vigor now adorn the face,

Let light its image on the face impress;—

Quickly for this apply to H. B. King,

And he will neatly do the very thing.

Advertisement ran from July 1, 1853 to February 24, 1854.

1853 July 14. American Whig. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) July 14, 1853, Vol. XXXII, No. 28, P. 2.

H. B. King has taken a Daguerreotype of the “Dighton Rock,” by order of government, and specimens may be seen at his rooms.

1854 March 3. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) March 3, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 9, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 28, P. 2.

King’s Daguerreotypes.—Attention is called to the advertisement of H. B. King, Daguerrean Artist. Mr. K., has recently enlarged and improved his Room, and fitted it up in a tasteful manner, for the better accommodation of his friends and the public. Having also increased his stock and purchased new apparatus, for the purpose of facilitating his business, he is now enabled to furnish Pictures, with Frames and Cases of every variety, equal to any to be found in the Country, or even in the State and on the most reasonable terms. In fact, no better Daguerreotypes than King’s can be produced. Ladies and gentlemen, give him a call.

1854 March 3. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) March 3, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 9, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 28, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Those in want of a good Daguerreotype cannot do better than call at the Old Stand, No. 11 Main Street, where pictures of every size, single or in groups will be furnished as low as Good Picture Can Be Afforded. As it is not my end and aim to get up the poorest and cheapest pictures possible, no Half Price pictures will be taken here. I am perfectly willing to leave that branch of the business to those that are not capable of doing any thing better.

A word to the wise is sufficient.

Constantly on hand as good an assortment of Cases, Frames, Lockets, &c., as can be found at any Daguerrean Establishment in the United States. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to May 5, 1854.

1854 April 21. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) April 21, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 16, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

Who wants a Good Daguerreotype! I have just received a good assortment of Cases, manufactured expressly for me, and which cost more than double the price of the common Cases, which are made and sold at wholesale, yet I will furnish them with good Daguerreotypes, to any and all who may wish, at prices which will prove much cheaper in the end, than the common trash that may be obtained elsewhere. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from April 21 to May 5, 1854.

1854 September 1. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) September 1, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 35, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—It will be seen by his advertisement that Mr. A. F. Hawes has opened a new Daguerreotype Saloon in Davenport & mason’s new Express Building, where he is prepared to execute work in a very superior manner. He has fitted up a very elegant saloon, and all who call upon him, will, we think, find his establishment one everyway worthy of Patronage.

Our next-door neighbor—Mr. King, has also a few words to his old friends this week. He is so well known to all, that he requires no recommendation from us.

1854 September 1. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) September 1, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 35, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Notice. The subscriber begs leave to tender his most sincere thanks to the public for their very liberal patronage in times past; also to invite their attention to his superior Daguerreotypes, which are not surpassed, if equalled, by any. Having three superior German Cameras, manufactured by the best optician in the world, together with all the late improvements in the art, and nearly seven years constant practice, I am now daily producing Pictures, which I am willing to compare with the best taken in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or any where else. I would invite your attention to the clear, distinct and life-like expression of the eyes; also, to the soft, mellow tone and beauty of finish.

I use only the purest Chemicals, the Best of Plates, and have nearly all my Cases manufactured expressly for me.

I will guarantee to all who may favor me with their patronage, perfect Pictures throughout—Pictures, which with the usual care, will last long after the originals have passed away. Constantly on hand a good assortment of Lockets, Pins, Rings, Seals, &C. For Daguerreotypes, which will be sold at the lowest prices. H. B. King, No. 11 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to November 17, 1854.

1854 November 10. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) November 10, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 47, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 14, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Notice. A New feature in the Daguerrean Art, the enamel background. By this new chemical process Daguerreotypes are not only rendered more distinct and beautiful, but also, more permanent, as after they have passed through this process age or climate can have no effect upon them. Old Daguerreotypes that are faded, spotted or corroded, or otherwise injured by age, can by this process be restored so as to look better than when first taken. Miniatures taken after death in particular are very much improved by this process and rendered more pleasing.

H. B. King, No. 11 Main Street, is prepared to furnish perfect pictures with or without this improvement, only fifty cents extra will be charged for a picture with this background and the same trifling sum for restoring old or injured miniatures.

Daguerreans can learn this new branch of the Art in a few hours at a trifling cost by applying as above.

Advertisement ran from November 10, 1854 to March 9, 1855.

1854 November 24. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) November 24, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 45, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 12, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Hawes, whose new Daguerrean Rooms, are in the Express Building, has a new advertisement this week, calling attention particularly to his facilities for taking pictures of children. He is supplied with the best apparatus for the purpose.

Mr. King, also, who has long been so favorably known to his patrons and their friends, for his superior pictures, is prepared to produce “Stereoscopes” in the best style of the art.

1854 November 24. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) November 24, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 45, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 12, P. 3.

Stereoscope Pictures. H. B. King is prepared to furnish Stereoscope Pictures of every size, on the most reasonable terms. The following notice of this improvement is from the Daguerrean Journal.

“The light and shade of the Daguerreotype seemed to be all that was necessary to produce a likeness, but the Stereoscope by its marvelous relief produces the entire image to our enrapture senses, with such perfection as to make us doubt our own eyes. And in fact, ere long, this wonderful Improvement will take precedence of all other modes of viewing pictures.” Call and see specimens at No. 11 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from November 24, 1854 to March 9, 1855.

1855 January 26. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 26, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 4, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. H. B. King, No. 11 Main Street, having a more complete [set] of apparatus than any Daguerrean in the country, together with all the late improvements in the Art, is prepared to furnish superior Daguerreotypes of every size, at Short Notice and on the most reasonable terms.

Constantly on hand, a good assortment of Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Advertisement ran from January 26 to July 6, 1855.

1855 June 15. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) June 15, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 24, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 43, P. 3.

Life Id The Time. Therefore delay not to secure one of H. B. King’s Superior Daguerreotypes, Rooms No. 11 Main Street, next door to A. J. Barker’s.

Advertisement ran from June 15 to July 6, 1855.

1855 August 17. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) August 17, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 33, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 52, P. 3.

Crystalotypes. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends, and the public generally, that he is now prepared not only to furnish Daguerreotypes of every size and style, but also Whipple’s celebrated patent Crystalotypes in the highest perfection of the Art, and at the very lowest prices. Daguerreotypes can be Crystalotyped, and the size increased to any size, even that of life if desired. Persons desiring to send Miniatures away, would find them much more convenient than Daguerreotypes they being much lighter.

Just received a large assortment of Frames, Cases, Lockets, &c. So come along, and get your Likeness, bring all the family and have theirs also. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to October 12, 1855.

1855 October 4. American Traveller. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 4, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 39, P. 1.

Agricultural Fairs. Reported For The Traveller. Bristol County Agricultural Exhibition. New Bedford, Sept. 26, The annual Exhibition of the Bristol County Agricultural commences here to-day…

At Mechanics’ Hall are exhibited Domestic Manufactures and Fancy Articles. A. B. (sic.) King of Taunton, exhibits some very good daguerreotypes; Charles E. Hawes of New Bedford, some good ones also, and some fine Photographs…

1855 October 4. American Whig. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 4, 1855, Vol. XXXIV, No. 40, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded At The Bristol County Exhibition. We Subjoin the following reports of Committees in addition to those published laws week…

H. B. King, Taunton, daguerreotypes, $4 ; Chas E. Hawes, New Bedford, do., 3.00; Dunshee & Co., New Bedford and Fall River, do., 2.

1855 October 5. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 5, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 40, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 7, P. 1.

Briston County Cattle Show. We give a portion of the reports of Premiums awarded at the Cattle Show in New Bedford on Wednesday and Thursday…

Domestic Manufacturers and Fancy Articles…

H. B. King, Taunton, daguerreotypes, $4 ; Chas E. Hawes, New Bedford, do., 3.00; Dunshee & Co., New Bedford and Fall River, do., 2.

1855 October 5. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 5, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 40, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes On Glass. Great Improvements on the Patent Ambrotype. I am now prepared to furnish those new and beautiful Pictures of every size. These pictures will not fade at sea or in any climate; they are bold, clear, and of beautiful tone, they can be seen in any light, and are taken almost instantly. Pictures of all descriptions can be copied by this process at short notice.

Also, Daguerreotypes and Photographs, of every size and in the highest perfection of art. Just received, a large assortment of Cases and Frames, Gold Lockets, &c. H. B. King.

P. S.—I have just procured at an expense of $300, a double holo or extra large Camera, being more than twice as large as any ever before used in this place. Those wishing large Pictures, Groups, or Photographs, will find it to their advantage to call, as I can get them up better and cheaper than any other establishment. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from October 5 to December 28, 1855.

1856 January 11. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 11, 1856, Old Series—Vol. XXV, No. 2, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 21, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. H. B. King, No. 11 Main St., Is prepared to furnish every variety of Daguerreotype executed in the highest perfection of Art. The common Daguerreotype taken on silver plate, when well executed, nothing yet discovered excels. Daguerreotypes on Glass and hermetically sealed called Ambrotypes, are taken in one quarter of the time of Daguerreotypes, are also not reversed, are very beautiful, and can be seen in any light without glare, and will last for ages. Also the Crystalotype Taken on Paper. By this process a small Daguerreotype can be copied, and the size increased to that of Life if desired. A better assortment of Frames, Cases, Lockets, &c., cannot be found in any other Daguerrean Establishment, and if you want a Good Likeness on Silver, Glass or Paper, depend upon it, this is the right place to get it.

Advertisement ran from January 11 to September 19, 1856.

1856 September 26. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) September 26, 1856, Old Series—Vol. XXV, No. 39, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 5, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 11 Main Street. Pictures on Silver, Glass and Paper, in the highest perfection of the Art.

On hand a large assortment of Lockets, Frames Cases, &c.

Advertisement ran from September 26, 1856 to March 27, 1857.

1856 November 7. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) November 7, 1856, Old Series—Vol. XXV, No. 45, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 11, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. Remember that the best double glass Ambrotypes are taken at H. B, King’s, No. 11 Main street. Also, Ambrotypes for lockets, Pins, &c.

Something New—Pictures on Enamelled Iron; for durability, there is no question of their superiority; they will receive a fall without a fracture, and bend without injury.

Also, Pictures on Card-board, a capital thing for Portraits to be sent by mail, one dozen of medium size weighing less than an ounce. Call and see specimens.

Advertisement ran from November 7, 1856 to January 23, 1857.

1856 December 11. American Whig. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) December 11, 1856, Vol. 34, No. 50, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes. H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 11 Main St. Pictures on Silver, Glass and Paper, in the highest perfection of the art.

On hand a large assortment of Gold Lockets, Frames, cases, &c.

1857 January 30. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 30, 1857, Old Series—Vol. XXVI, No. 5, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 22, P. 3.

Spanish or Foreign Quarters. Spanish or Foreign Quarters taken at full value (25 cents) at H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 10 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 6, 1857.

1857 April 3. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) April 3, 1857, Old Series—Vol. XXVI, No. 14, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 31, P. 3.

H. B. King’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 11 Main Street. Ambrotypes, On the most improved plan at H. B. King’s, sign of the big Camera, No 10 Main St. Also, several new kinds of Pictures on Paper, Canvass, &c. Please call and see specimens.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to November 13, 1857.

1857 October 23. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 23, 1857, Old Series—Vol. XXVI, No. 43, New Series—Vol. X, No. 9, P. 3.

Ambrotypes at Half Price, At H. B. Bing’s, [sic.] No. 10 Main St. Rather than be idle these hard times, I will take Pictures at very low prices, until I have closed off the stock of Cases, Frames, &c., now on hand. Those wishing good Likenesses, single or in groups, will do well to call soon, or they will lose the opportunity.

Gold Lockets, Pins, Chains, &c., at prices much less than they can be replaced, or manufactured.

N. B.—Children’s Miniatures at former prices. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 13, 1857.

1857 October 30. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 30, 1857, Old Series—Vol. XXVI, No. 44, New Series—Vol. X, No. 10, P. 2.

Good Pictures At Half Price.—Owing to the hard times, and pressure in the money market, the “country Through,” Mr. H. B. King, No. 10 Main Street, will take Ambrotypes at reduced prices to close off his large and well selected stock of Frames, Cases, &c. All who wish good pictures cheap, should give him a call soon. He has a fine assortment of gold Lockets, Chains, Pins, &c., which will be offered lower than can be bought elsewhere, for cash.

1858 March 12. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) March 12, 1858, Old Series—Vol. XXVII, No. 11, New Series—Vol. X, No. 34, P. 3.

Photographs and Ambrotypes. The subscriber is prepared to furnish Photographs, both plain and colored, in the highest perfection of the art. Please call and see specimens at H. B. King’s, No. 10 Main St. Sign of the big Camera.

Advertisement ran from March 12 to December 24, 1858.

1859 January 7. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) January 7, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1, P. 3.

Photographs. The subscriber having made arrangements with the best artist in the city for finishing his pictures in India Ink, Oil or Water Colors, is prepared to furnish pictures of every size, which for accuracy, durability or beauty of finish cannot be surpassed.

Landscapes, Views of Buildings, &c., taken at short notice, small or indistinct Pictures of Deceased Persons, enlarged to any size and Copied On Paper Or Canvas, and finished in Oil Colors, being the only way of obtaining correct likenesses from small imperfect pictures. Persons having such pictures, and wishing them preserved, please bring the in before they are so faded and spotted as to be beyond reach of art to copy.

H. B. King, Sign Of The Big Camera, No. 10 Main St.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to February 11, 1859.

1859 February 18. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) February 18, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 7, P. 2.

Photographs And Daguerreotypes.—Our friend Mr. H. B. King, whose excellence in Photographic art is conceded by every one who knows anything of the matter, has lately been enlarging his phylacteries, and announces in his advertisement to-day improved means and increased facilities for serving the public in his line of business. Of course everybody will pay a visit to the new rooms of Mr. K., where we suppose the smiling faces of that gentleman may be seen at all times, which fact alone at this day is not without some value.

1859 February 18. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) February 18, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Photographs and Ambrotypes. The subscriber would respectfully inform his patrons and the public generally, that he has recently Enlarged His Rooms, and added another large Sky Light, thus making them the best operating Rooms in the State. He has also a Complete Set Of Apparatus, procured at great expense, and as there are but few in the business, who have constantly practiced the Art Of Picture Making so long as he has, he feels confident that he can Furnish Pictures Of Every Style, in the highest perfection of the Art, and at prices as low as good Pictures can be afforded.

H. B. King, Sign of the big Camera—No. 10 Main St., Taunton.

N. B.—King’s is the only place in town where Photographs are made.

Advertisement ran from February 18 to November 18, 1859.

1859 September 17. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) September 17, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 37, P. 2.

Cattle Show. First Day.—The Thirty-Seventh Annual Exhibition of the Bristol County Agricultural Society commenced in this town this morning upon the premises lately purchased by a committee of the Society, therefore known as the “Sproat Farm”…

Second Day.—The evening of Wednesday was chiefly devoted by the sight-seers to examining the display at the Town Hall…

The mechanical products of the County were quite large in number…H. B. King, photographs…

The following are the premiums awarded by the several committees…

Domestic Manufactures…

Miss H. A. Richmond, Taunton, 2 colored photographs, 5.00.

H. B. King, Taunton, 1 lot photographs, 3.00.

1859 October 7. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 7, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 40, P. 2.

Bridgewater Cattle Show.—The Annual Exhibition of the Plymouth County Agricultural Society commenced on Wednesday, at their grounds in the town of Bridgewater…

In one part of the grounds we observed a yoke of fat cattle owned by Wm. H. Gifford of Westgort; [sic.] while a fine collection of photographs from H. B. King of this town ornamented that part of the hall devoted to articles of this description…

1859 November 18. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) November 18, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 46, P. 3.

Photographs. The subscriber begs leave to invite the attention of the public to his first-class Photographs.—Having a very superior Light, and a large and complete sett of apparatus, he is prepared to furnish Pictures of every style and size, from the smallest Locket Picture to Life Size, on canvas, in Oil Colors.

Copying in all its branches done in the Best Manner possible. Persons having Daguerreotypes that are dull, indistinct or fading, will please bring them in and secure a good, distinct and permanent Photographs, before they are so faded as to be past the art of copying.

Stereoscope Pictures I am also prepared to furnish of every style, and will go out and take views of Landscapes, Buildings, &c. Also, Families taken at their residences. Call and see specimens of this style of Picture.

Lockets.—A large stock selling Cheap. Remember the place, H. B. King’s, Sign of the Big Camera, No. 10 Main Street.

Advertisement ran on November 18 & 24, 1859.

1859 November 28. Lowell Daily Citizen and News. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) November 28, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 1099, P. 2.

Fire In Taunton. A destructive conflagration occurred in Taunton yesterday morning which reduced to ashes one of the busiest sections of the town. The burnt district extends on the southerly side of Main street, from Weir street to Babbitt’s block. The list of sufferers include two clothing stores, two book and drug stores, two hardware and furniture stores, three hat, boot and shoe stores, two jewelry stores, two printing offices, four saloons, two carpets and dry goods stored, one milliner’s shop, two paint shops, two daguerreotype establishments, one grocery, harness shop, coffin warehouse, fish market, insurance office, lawyer’s office, barber’s shop, dentist’s office, billiard saloon, and several tenements, involving an extensive loss to the owners and occupants. The fire originated in a confectionary saloon on Main street, and was discovered about 3 o’clock Sunday morning. Much time elapsed after the first alarm was given before the arrival of any adequate assistance, and no efforts were seasonably made to check the progress of the flames, which soon enveloped the entire building, and also communicated to Crandell’s block, on the corner of Main and Weir streets, which was totally destroyed. The loss is stated at $150,000.

1859 November 28. Lowell Daily Journal and Courier. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) November 28. 1859, Vol. XXIV. No. 5926, P. 2.

Large Fire In Taunton. A destructive conflagration occurred in Taunton yesterday morning which reduced to ashes one of the busiest sections of the town. The fire was first discovered about 3 o’clock A. M., in a confectionary saloon on Main street, and destroyed in its progress two clothing stores, two book and drug stores, two hardware and furniture stores, three hat, boot and shoe stores, two jewelry stores, two printing offices, four saloons, two carpets and dry goods stored, one milliner’s shop, two paint shops, two daguerreotype establishments, one grocery, harness shop, coffin warehouse, fish market, insurance office, lawyer’s office, barber’s shop, dentist’s office, billiard saloon, and several tenements. The total amount of loss is about $150,000, and the insurance is reported to reach $86,000.

1859 December 1. New Hampshire Journal of Agriculture. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) December 1, 1859, Vol. I, No. 52, P. 3.

Fire In Taunton, Mass.—A destructive conflagration occurred in Taunton, Sunday morning, which has reduced to ashes one of the one of the business sections of the country. The burnt district extends on the southerly side of Main street from Weir street to Babbitt’s Block. The list of sufferers include…two daguerreotype establishments,…

1859 December 2. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) December 2, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 48, P. 1.

[From the Daily Gazette Extra of Monday.] Extensive Conflagration! Thirteen Buildings Destroyed! Loss Nearly $150,000…Mr. Read’s loss is $1200—no insurance. Only one camera was saved from his rooms…

The building owned by George B. Atwood, and occupied by William Reed, Jr., & Co., grocers, on the first floor, and H. B. King, daguerrean on the second floor…Mr. King loses his stock and fixtures, valued at $2000. Insured for $1000 in the Shawmut Co., Boston…

1859 December 6. Portland Weekly Advertiser. (Portland, Maine.) December6, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 49, P. 1.

A destructive fire occurred at Taunton, Mass on Sunday morning, which reduced to ashes one of the busiest portions of the town. The burnt district extends on the Southerly side on Main street, from Weir street to Babbitt’s Block. The list of sufferers include two clothing stores, two book and drug stores, two hardware and furniture stores, three hat, boot and shoe stores, two jewelry stores, two printing offices, four saloons, two carpet and dry good stores, one milliner’s shop, two paint shops, two Daguerreotype establishments[2], one grocery, harness shop, coffin warehouse, fish market, insurance office, lawyer’s office, barber shop, dentist’s office, billiard saloon, and several tenements—involving a loss of $150,000.

1860 May 18. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) May 18, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 20, P. 3.

H. B. King Would inform his friends, and all who value a Good Likeness, that he now has the Finest Life-Size Camera In The United States, It having been made, at great expense, for the Patentee of the Ambrotype process, and as he has now the business, Mr. King has become the fortunate possessor, for a time at least.

Come and see what Splendid Likenesses It Will Make!

Pictures of any size taken and finished in India Ink, Oil or Water Colors.

Also, the smallest and dullest Miniatures copied into Photographs of any size, up to that of Life if desired, at Prices As Low As good work can be done.

Mr. King has for sale a Large Assortment of Plain and Colored Engravings, Lithographs for Grecian Painting, Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Pictures, Gold Lockets, &c., &c.

Remember the place, Sign of the Big Camera, Opposite the Old Stand of Charles Babbitt.

Advertisement ran from May 18 to October 26, 1860.

1860 May 25. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) May 25, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 21, P. 3.

For Two Weeks Only! Stereoscopes, And Stereoscopic Pictures! The subscriber would call the attention of his friends and the public generally, to the fact that he has for sale for two weeks only, a large assortment of Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Pictures, just received from New York, embracing views in all parts of the world, as well as scenes and incidents in real life.

Call And Examine! Remember the place. The Sigh Of The Big Camera, opposite the old stand of Charles Babbitt. H. B. King.

Advertisement ran from May 25 & June 1, 1860.

1860 September 7. Bristol County Republican. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) September 7, 1860, Vol. XXXVIII, New Series No. 1, P. 3.

Photographs! H. B. King’s Photograph Rooms, First Door East of Harris & Brownell’s, Main st. Photographs of every size taken from life or copied from old miniatures and finished in Indian Ink, Oil or Water Colors.

Advertisement ran from September 7 to October 19, 1860.

1860 October 5. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 5, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 40, P. 2.

Bristol County Agricultural Fair…H. B. King of Taunton, photographs and daguerreotypes.

1860 October 12. Bristol County Republican. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 12, 1860, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 6, P. 1.

Domestic Manufacturers. Premiums Awarded By The Bristol County Agricultural Society…

H. B. King, Taunton, types and shadows of the human family, (photographs,) 2.00.

1860 October 19. Bristol County Republican. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 19, 1860, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes And Photographs.—Mr. H. B. King, not excelled by any other artist in New England has removed to his new saloon over Mr. A. J. Baker’s store. Proverbially a very gentlemanly and accommodating artist, Mr. King will furnish most truthful and perfect likenesses of “the human face divine,” from full size photographs to the most tiny medallion from, required by his numerous customers.

1860 October 26. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 26, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 43, P. 2.

Photographs.—We take pleasure in calling public attention to the facilities afforded by Mr. H. B. King, for taking superior photographs, and other pictures. His location is at the original stand occupied by him. No. 9 Main street, up stairs.

1860 October 26. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) October 26, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 43, P. 3.

Photographs. H. B. King’s Photograph Rooms, No. 9 Main Street, Over A. J. Barker’s Bookstore. Photographs of every size taken from life of copied from old miniatures and finished in India Ink, Oil or Water Colors.

Particular attention given to taking miniatures of aged or infirm persons at their residences. Also to obtaining Landscapes, Views of buildings, &c., &c.

A very extensive assortment of Lockets, Cases and Frames, constantly on hand.

N. B.—Mr. King has the most extensive and complete apparatus of an operator in the country. The Public are invited to call and see for themselves.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between October 26, 1860 to June 11, 1861.

1861 July 26. Bristol County Republican. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) July 26, 1861, Vol. 38, No. 47, P. 4.

Photographs! H. B. King’s Photograph Rooms, No. 9 Main Street, Over A. J. Barker’s Bookstore.

Photographs of every size taken from life or copied from old miniatures and finished in India Ink, Oil or Water Colors.

Particular attention given to taking miniatures of aged or infirm persons at their residences. Also to obtaining Landscapes, Views of buildings, &c., &c.

A very extensive assortment of Lockets, Cases and Frames, constantly on hand.

Superior facilities for copying and enlarging miniatures.

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

[2] One two daguerrean establishes are recorded in 1859 Horatio B. King and Paddock R. Read.

Kelley, James H.

January 20, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Hill Kelley & Co., J. Hill, James H. Kelley, James H. Kelly, Melainotypist, Photographer, St Paul Minnesotapioneeramericanphotographers

1857-1859 Drew’s Building, Third Street, St. Paul, Minnesota.

1857 October 31. Falls Evening News. (Minneapolis, Minnesota.) October 31, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 26, P. 2.

Great Excitement At The New Photograph And Ambrotype Gallery!! Pictures for the Million! 50 taken in one day, and more waiting!

J. Hill & Co., successor to J. H. Kelley, invite the Public to examine their specimens of Photographs, colored and plain. Ambrotypes by an entire new process. Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes and Pictures on patent leather. Having a complete stock of cases, Frame, Lockets, &c., we are now prepared to put up pictures in every form—we also have on hand a few oil paintings for sale cheap.

N. B. Particular attention is invited to the clear and life-like expression of the eye, the rich and beautiful softness of tone, the rare and exquisite finish of both plate and picture, and especially to their permanency. We wish it distinctly understood that we use none but the very best materials. Those who have favored us with a call, have expressed the most perfect satisfaction, and that they are in point of delineation, boldness and unerring truthfulness, equalled by few. J. Hill & Co.

1858 March 13. Saint Paul Financial, Real Estate and Railroad Advertiser. (St. Paul, Minnesota.) March 13, 1858, P. 3.

New Photograph And Ambrotype Gallery. Hill, Kelly & Company, Having opened a suit of Rooms in Drew’s Building, on Third Street, (next door to Cathcart’s) are now ready to wait on all who may favor them with a call, and prepared to take all the different styles of pictures now in use, consisting of

Photographs, colored and plain, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Pictures on Patent Leather—all of which are warranted. Perfect satisfaction will be given, or no charge.

A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. St. Paul, Jan. 25th, 1858.

1858 May 1. Saint Paul Weekly Minnesotian. (Saint Paul,Minnesota.) May 1, 1858, Vol. 7, No. 31, P. 3.

Persons having friends who are members of the Legislature can obtain pictures of them by calling at Hill, Kelley & Co.’s Ambrotype Saloon, Drew’s Building, Third Street.

1859 October 15. Saint Paul Weekly Minnesotian. (Saint Paul,Minnesota.) October 15, 1859, Vol. 9, No. 5, P. 1

The State Fair. Five Thousand People In Attendance. Minneapolis, Thursday Ec=vening, October 6th, 1859…

St. Paul exhibitors as follows…

Hill & Kelley—Case of ambrotypes and melainotypes…

Just thirteen in all! Yet I am glade to say that the St. Paul articles formed a main part of the Fair. The very first thing one sees on going into the main building, is a beautiful display of Photographs, &c. from the well-known St. Paul Artist, Whitney, and another equally fine case from Messrs. Hill & Kelly. A crowd was about these pictures all the time, and they certainly were altogether as fine a gallery of pictures as we ever saw in such a place. They both deserve premiums.

Jeanes, Joseph

December 23, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAllentown Pennsylvania, Ambrotypist, Chester Pennsylvania, Daguerreotypist, Jeanes & Waith, Joseph Jeanes, Melainotypist, Photographer, Wilmington Delawarepioneeramericanphotographers

1853-1858 117 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.¹

1859-1861 121 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.[1]

1859-1863 415 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1863-1867 411 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.[2]

1867-1868 309 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1869-1881 Address Unknown, Allentown, Pennsylvania.[3]

N. D. 629 Hamilton, Allentown, Pennsylvania.[4]

1873-1874 637 Hamilton, Allentown, Pennsylvania.⁴

1881-1899 702 Edgemont Avenue, Chester, Pennsylvania.

1899-1903 610 Edgemont Avenue, Chester. Pennsylvania.

1857 April 16. Delaware Weekly Republican. (Wilmington, Delaware.) April 16, 1857, Vo;. XIX, No. 31, Whole No. 1,015, P. 3.

Melainotypes. J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Sts., has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Daguerreotype or Ambrotypes, and as he was the first to introduce them in Wilmington, all persons wishing a good Melainotype should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty cents upward.

Advertisement was recorded twenty five times from April 16, to December 31, 1857

1857 August 28. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) August 28, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 70, P. 4.

Malainotypes. J. Jeanes, At No. 117 Market Street, Over Marsh’s Music Store, Has procured the right to use this improvement in taking Likenesses. For Truthfulness And Beauty, The Malainotype Far Excels The Best Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes. It is indestructible by time in any climate. The most concentrated acid does not effect it. Prices from 50 cents upwards. Call and see his specimens. Aug 1.

1857 August 29. Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Delaware.) August 29, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 4.

Wilmington Melainotype And Ambrotype Gallery. J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Ambrotypes, and warranted never to fade in any climate.

All persons wishing a durable and correct Likeness should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty Cents and upward. May1.

Advertisement was recorded four times between August 29 to October 17, 1857.

1858 August 14. The Commonwealth. (Wilmington, Delaware.) August 14, 1858, Vol. II, No. 17, P. 4.

All persons wishing a durable and correct Likeness should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty Cents and upward. may1.

1859 May 7. Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.) May 7, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 4.

J. Jeanes, Photographic, Ambrotype, and Melainotype Rooms, Old No. 121, New No. 415 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Wilmington, Delaware, ap 23.

Advertisement was recorded from May 7, 1859 to March 24, 1860.

1859 Oct 22. Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.) October 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 4.

Photographs! Photographs! The Great Invention. The undersigned is now prepared to take life-size and life-like Pictures, by Schiver’s Great Patent, at unprecedented low rates.

Prices range from $5 to 25 cents. Call and see specimens. J. Jeans, No. 415 Market Street, between 4th & 5th.

Advertisement ran from September 24, 1859 to March 24, 1860.

1859 Oct 22. Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.) October 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 4.

The Agricultural Exhibition.—The Exhibition of the Agricultural Society of New Castle Co. opened on Tues week, and continued on Wednesday and Thursday…

Miscellaneous…

Several superb photographs, J. Jeanes…

1861 January 1. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) January 1, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 1, P. 3.

J. Jeanes No. 121 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. His New Rooms have been fitted up with all conveniences for making Good Pictures, and with the necessary accommodations for visitors.

Photographs taken Life Size. Also, copies made of the same size from small daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes. Melainotypes, Leathertypes, and a variety of other kinds, from Twenty-Five Cents and upwards. nov.19.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to November 15, 1861.

1861 January 4. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) January 4, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 2, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Our readers who desire to have an excellent daguerreotype, Ambrotype, or any other type of likeness taken, would do well to call at the Saloon, of our friend J. Jeanes, No. 415 Market street, where they can be [suited both as regards quality and price.—Mr. Jeanes never fails to give satisfaction, as is fully attested by the fact that he takes about 10,000 pictures annually. “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades,” as it is very consoling to friends to look upon the likeness of those they loved. Life is uncertain, and we know not how soon we may be called upon to yield it up. Improve the time before you. To have an imperfect daub , is worse than none at all, you should therefore go where you a certain to get a good one, and Jeanes’s is just the place.

1861 November 19. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) November 19, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 93, P. 3.

J. Jeanes, Photographic, Ambrotype, And Ivorytype Rooms, No. 415 Market St., bet. 4th & 5th, Wilmington, Del.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1861 to October 23, 1863.

1863 December 25. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) December 25, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 103, P. 3.

A. Gawthrop & Co., Photograph And Ambrotype Rooms, No. 415 Market Street, Wilmington, Del. The undersigned having opened a Gallery in the rooms formerly occupied by Joseph Jeanes…

1865 December 15. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) December 15, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 100, P. 3.

Sheriff’s Sale.—By Virtue Of A Writ of Levarl Facias to me directed, will exposed to Public Sale., at the Hotel of Morris Dickinson, in the city of Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, on Saturday, the 30th day of December, 1865, at 2 o’clock, P. M., the following Real Estate, viz:—

All that [pertain] Brick Messuage and lot of Land, situated in the city of Wilmington [afore] said, and bounded and describe as follows, to wit: Beginning at the corner of the lot of land formerly of Peter Brynberg, now of Peter B. Porter’s heirs on the Westerly side of Market street, between High (now Fourth) and Queen (now Fifth) streets; the use with line of said lot north [18] degrees west 117 feet 7 inches, to the easterly side of Shipley street, the [ ? ] there by north [82] degrees, east 16 feet 11 inches to the corner of a lot sold to Wm. Janvler, now of the said John McLear; thence by a new line common to that and this lot, south 58 degrees, east parallel with the first mentioned line and with Fourth and Fifth streets, formerly High and Queen streets, as aforesaid, 117 feet 7 inches to the aforesaid side of Market street, thence thereby south 32 degrees, west 16 feet ii inches to the place of beginning, be the contents more or less.

Seized and taken in execution as the property of Eliza Dauphin, and Thomas Roberts and Joseph Jeanes, torre tenants, and to be sold by Geo. S. Hagany, Sheriff. Sheriff’s Office, New Castle, December 11, 1865.

1867 May 15. Wilmington Daily Commercial. (Wilmington, Delaware.) May 15, 1867, Vol. II, No. 116, P. 1.

J. Jeanes Has removed his Photographic Gallery to No. 309 Market Street, And would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now prepared to take photographs, Carte de Visites, Vignettes, &c. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

Advertisement ran from May 15, 1867 to July 6, 1868.

1867 June 13. Delaware Tribune. (Wilmington, Delaware.) June 13, 1867, Vol. I, No. 24, P. 3.

1868 November 17. Wilmington Daily Commercial. (Wilmington, Delaware.) November 17, 1868, Vol. III, No. 662, P. 4.

New Castle County Court. The November term of the superior court…

The following cases being called and defendants not answering their recognizances were forfeited:…

State vs Joseph Jeanes.

1881 December 3. Chester Daily Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) December 3, 1881, Vol. 11, No. 1620, P. 3.

Good Photographs taken at J. Jeanes. No. 702 Edgmont avenue. $1 per dozen and upwards. Try them. J. Jeanes, Photographic Artist.

1886 September 17. Chester Evening Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) September 17, 1886, Vol. 16, No. 3121, P. 3.

Look Here! Something new and noval, your handkerchief indelible. Any one getting one dozen Cabinet Photographs at J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Avenue, will get their likeness on one handkerchief free of charge, (worth one dollar), the site of large cameo.

Call and examine specimens. J. Jeanes, 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, PA.

1886 November 8. Chester Evening Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) November 8, 1886, Vol. 16, No. 3164, P. 4.

As Natural as Life; I have purchased a Dallmeyer Lense by which photographs 11 x 17 inches can be taken.

The production is Perfect and Lifelike.

The large size photographs taken and framed equal to any crayon at great reduced rates.

Call and see specimens; cabinet photographs at bottom prices. J. Jeanes, 702 Edgmont Avenue.

1892 June 3. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) June 3, 1892, Vol. 25, No. 4891, P. 6.

Bargains in Crayons. One-half dozen of the best Cabinet Photographs and one Crayon, 16 x 20 framed for $1.

Cabinets, $2 Per Dozen And Upwards.

All persons are cautioned not to buy any tickets from agents using my name.

The Best Photographs in Chester. J. Jeanes No. 702 Edgmont Ave. Chester.

1892 July 28. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) July 28, 1892, Vol. 25, No. 4936, P. 6.

Great Grand Master In Photography! 42 Years In The Business! 20 years in Wilmington, Del., and made the best likenesses while there. 12 Years in Allentown, Pa., and made the best likenesses while there. 10 years in Chester, and make the best likenesses here. Prices as low as the lowest for good work. Great Bargains in Fine Crayons J. Jeanes No. 702 Edgmont Ave, Chester.

1892 November 5. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) November 5, 1892, Vol. 26, No. 5022, P. 8.

A Poor Likeness Is An Abomination. We make the best likeness in Chester, therefore the best Photo. Look to your interest when you want good photographs. Great Bargains in fine Crayons. All kinds of copying done. J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, Pa.

1892 December 9. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) December 9, 1892, Vol. 26, No. 5050, P. 3.

Please Call And See our Aristotype Cabinets. They are beauties. Also great bargains in Fine Crayons. The best likeness in Chester.

Cabinets from two dollars per dozens upward. Copying of all kinds done at the lowest rates. J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, Pa.

1893 November 5. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) November 5, 1893, Vol. 26, No. 5104, P. 5.

Photographer J. Jeanes has placed a new tubular revolving show case in front of his old established studio on Edgmont avenue.

1896 April 4. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) April 4, 1896, Vol. 32, No. 6480, P. 1.

Bought a Store. Arrangements have been made to sell the last unsold store of the Black Block, 610 Edgmont avenue. The purchase is to be made by Misses Annie and Ella Jeanes, who have been keeping a general dry goods store in the Ladomus Block, West Third street, for the past ten years. They are are to be given possession by May 15th, and will purchase within six months from that date. It is the purpose of the Misses Jeanes to open a first-class store. The family will move into the second story, and Joseph Jeanes may also remove his photograph gallery there from his present stand, at 702 Edgmont avenue.

1898 November 25. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) November 25, 1898, Vol. 38, No. 7289, P. 8.

Look Here 18 Photographs For 18c., 6 Stella Cabinets For 50c. Improved Crystaltypes. Will not crack nor lift from mount; very fine; only $3 Per Dozen. The thing for Christmas. Also the best crayons to be had anywhere for the money. Come along. J. Jean & Son No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester Pa.

1899 July 10. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) July 10, 1899, Vol. 40, No. 7481, P. 1.

A Spirit With Whiskers Dead Man’s Visage Appears Upon an Old Photograph Plate. An Artist’s Uncanny Vision The Ghost Picture Business Looked Upon With Increditulity [sic.] by a Photographer Who Takes No Stock in Negatives Made by Spirits.

Seventeen years ago James Byrne, the well known hotel keeper of West Fourth street, than greatly interested in athletics, took part in a running race at Eddystone, where he was employed at the Print Works. Preparatory to the event he had been carefully trained by a friend who was an authority on sports. He retained his togs and sometime after the trainer died. Mr. Byrne when to J. Jeanes’ photographic establishment at Seventh and Edgmont avenue, and had his photograph taken in his sporting clothes. While Jeanes was at work developing the photographs, a shadow or “spirit picture” also appeared in the plate. Trial after trial failed to remove the shadow and Mr. Jeanes is at a loss to explain what he regards as a phenomenon.

Story Of The Photographer. Here is his story as given to a Philadelphia Times man and published yesterday.

A man who gave his name as Byrne went to Jeanes’ establishment to have a photograph taken. Bryne, who is an athlete, had the picture taken in his athletic togs. The use of the usual acids failed to remove the spirit picture from the plate, and exposure was made and the plate was being developed when something white appeared upon the negative mixed in with the background. At a loss to know what it was Mr. Jeanes threw the plate away.

“Guess we’ll have to try again,” he remarked to Byrne, who was waiting to see the negative.

The second exposure was made and the same mysterious shadow appeared upon it.

“Something’s wrong with that plate, too,” said Jeanes, and he made a third exposure.

The same shadow appeared like a fatal stain upon the third exposure, but in a less marked degree, and Jeanes decided to print it. He told Byrne to call for the finished picture in a few days.

Byrne called and when the pictures were handed to him he looked at the first one and exclaimed:

“Good heavens! How did that get there?”

“I am as much at a loss to account for it as you are,” replied Jeanes. “My dark room is all right. My developer is good. That never happened to me before in all my experience.”

“It’s my trainer,” shouted Byrne, still fearfully agitated.

“Your Trainer?” repeated Jeanes blankly.

“And he has been dead four years!” cried Byrne, dropping the photograph in dismay and retreating towards the door.

Come in to-morrow and we’ll try it again, to see if the same thing appears,” solicited the photographer.

“Not if I know myself,” replied Byrne. “You couldn’t get me into that studio of yours again with a team of mules.”

Mr. Jeanes is serious in saying that the “spirit picture” is no invention of his. He is very reluctant to talk about it for fear it will affect his business. He says he has lost money on it already. He would be very happy to have anybody satisfactorily explain the phenomenon to him. Until they do he will be compelled to hold to the belief that it is “a sure enough picture of a spirit and no mistake.”

In order to prove his belief Mr. Jeanes appeared before Charles C. Larkin, of this city, last week and made the following affidavit:

“I, Joseph Jeanes, 702 Edgmont avenue, Chester, Pa., do hereby affirm that this photograph is true and came about ing [sic.] the following manner: The shadow, or image, or whatever it is, came on the plate in the developing without any trickery on my part whatsoever. I knew not what it was until I printed the negative and saw the image of a man. I firmly believe that it is a true spirit picture, as the shade was recognized as being the photograph of a man who had been dead several years.”

Mr. Byrne was seen this morning in regard to the story, but he declined to discuss it. He admitted the facts as far as sitting for the picture is concerned but says he does not believe in spiritualism and therefore cannot attribute the shadow to that source. He refuses to give the name of the trainer, who is dead and for whom he had the greatest respect. He laughed at the idea of a ghost.

Mr. Jeanes is a firm believer in spiritualism and says he has been investigating the thing for forty years. This is not a new theory by any means and some photographers claim that it is a “trick of the trade.”

1902 March 28. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) March 28, 1902, 26th Year, No. 8326, P. 5.

Joseph Jeanes, Sr., who was engaged in the photographing business at Seventh and Edgmont avenue for fifteen years or more, but has lived retired for the past five years, has resumed his calling, having leased the gallery in the Black Block.

1904 May 30. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) May 30, 1904, 29th Year, No. 8993, P. 5.

Joseph Jeanes, Sr., the Edgmont avenue photographer, is suffering from internal injuries sustained in falling from a chair several weeks ago. The veteran taker of pictures has been in a precarious condition during the past week.

1904 June 17. Chester Times. (Chester, Pennsylvania.) June 17, 1904, 29th Year, No. 9009, P. 1.

Joseph Jeans, Sr., Photographer, Dead The Celebrated Spiritualist Passes Away after a Long Residence Here. Joseph Jeanes, Sr., for many years a photographer in this city, died yesterday at his late home, 610 Edgmont avenue. He was over 75 years of age, having observed his birthday just about one month ago.

For a long time Mr. Jeanes was in business as a photographer on Edgmont avenue, just a few doors above Seventh street, but removed some time since to the Black Block, where he conducted business in company with his son.

He was a genial traits. He was an avowed Spiritualist and took a great interest in the teachings of that sect. He became locally famous some years ago by what he termed his spirit photographs which he claimed produced the presence of a shadow behind the face and form of those whom he subjected to his camera.

His funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon and there will be private interterment [sic.] in Chester Rural Cemetery. His widow, 2 sons and two daughters survive him, the latter having been in the dry goods and notion business for some years.

[1] 1853-1857 partnership of Jeanes & Waith & 1859 Information from A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond.

[2] 1863-1867 dates from A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond.

[3] From advertisement dated July 28, 1892.

[4] Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900.

Irving, James

December 15, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Irving & Schoonmaker, James Irving, Lansingburgh New York, Melainotypist, Photographer, Troy New Yorkpioneeramericanphotographers

1851-1852 218 River Street, Troy, New York.

1853 260 River Street, rooms over the Market Bank, Troy, New York.

1854-1855 Market Bank Building, 262 River Street, Troy, New York.

1857 282 River Street, Troy, New York.[1]

1858 Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, New York.

1852 June 4. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York.) June 4, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 297, P. 4.

Convincing Proofs That Irving’s Daguerreotypes are fully appreciated by the citizens of Troy and vicinity, as exhibited in the immense number of pictures made at his establishment since he commenced business, and their giving general satisfaction.

It will be remembered Irving was awarded the First Premium for the best Daguerreotypes ever exhibited in Troy, at the last County Fair, (and when it is known that his competitor claims to have taken the four first premiums in New York, Washington, and this city,) Irving’s extraordinary success is not to be wondered at.

All kinds of apparatus, Plates, Cases, Frames and Chemicals for sale at the lowest prices. Just received, a new lot of cases suitable for presents.

218 River-st, over Andrews’ Music Store. d29.

1852 August 18. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York.) August 18, 1852, Vol. II, No. 361, P. 4.

Valauble [sic.] Presents For The Coming Season may be procured in Gold, Silver, or Precious Stones, but is there any thing more worthy of being bestowed, received or exchanged, or more prized when possession, than one of those almost living Daguerreotypes which may be had of any size and the most exquisite finish, at Irving’s Premium Gallery, 218 River Street, (over Andrew’s Music Store,) where may also be had a choice from the most magnificent lot of papier Mache, Velvet and Turkey Morocco cases, ever seen in Troy, of most of which were got up expressly for the Holidays.

1853 September 22. Lansingburgh Democrat. (Lansingburgh, New York.) September 22, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 48, P. 2 & 3.

Rensselaer County Fair—Premium List…19th Class.

James Irving, of Troy, best specimens and variety of daguerreotypes, diploma and $2.

W. A. Tomlinson, do, 2d best do. $1.

1853 December 15. Lansingburgh Democrat. (Lansingburgh, New York.) December 15, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Irving’s New Rooms. The Troy Budget thus notices Mr. Irving’s new daguerrean Rooms in Troy:—We dropped in yesterday upon Mr. Irving at his rooms over the Market Bank, and were astonished at the princely establishment which he will open to the public on Monday next. It is unsurpassed, we venture to say, by any Artist’s Saloon in the State. The reception and show room is large and convenient, and furnished in a style of palatial richness and elegance, with costly carpets upon the floors, with tastefully carved sofas, chairs, &c., while the walls are adorned with large mirrors, and with abundant specimens of Irving’s Daguerreotypes, that cannot be excelled in accuracy, beauty, or life-like expression.

He has two operating rooms, each having a large sky-light, giving him superior facilities for the dispatch of work, and enabling him to serve his numerous friends with pictures, without subjecting them to the delay which is often necessary when but a single room and light are available—These rooms are also furnished in the same elegant style as the reception room, and indeed every part of this establishment is marked by the same appearance of attractive neatness and order. Mr. Irving has spared neither pains nor expense in fitting up a suit of rooms that are worthy of the beautiful art, in the practice of which he has achieved so flattering success, and which are indeed an ornament to the city. We do not doubt he will receive a rich return for all his outlay, in the increased patronage which he will secure by his enterprise, and his efforts to please. He need not fear a comparison of his present establishment with any other in the country. It combines everything that is attractive to visitors, while his superior skill in the art always gives the complete satisfaction to those who sit for a picture. On Monday his rooms will be open to the public, and we would advise any who want pictures, or who suspect that they may ever be in want of pictures, to call in take a survey of his rooms, and they will at once be satisfied that some things can be done in Troy as well as anywhere else.

1855 June 25. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York, New York.) June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Four First Premiums For the Best Daguerreotypes! Irving Has again had awarded him the First Premiums for the Best Daguerreotypes, at Rensselaer County Fair, making four first premiums for our consecutive years.

Those in want of Reliable Daguerreotypes, are invited to call at his New Rooms, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, and examine his specimens. Some thousands have visited them since opening—among them Painters, Engravers, Lithographers, Sculpters, and not less than 800 Daguerreans from various sections of the country, who, without an exception, pronounce them to be unequalled for splendor, convenience and facilities for Daguerreotyping.

The Establishment comprises one large Reception Room, 25 by 30 feet, splendid furnished, and the walls adorned with Likenesses (acknowledged by judges to be unsurpassed as works of Art,) of numbers of our most prominent citizens as well as strangers. Among them—

Gavazzi……………………..Ned Buntline, K. N.,

Henry Ward Beecher……….Lola Montez,

Bayard Taylor………………Denin Girls,

Neal Dow……………………W. H. Seward,

Siamese Twins………………Ex-President Fillmore,

Gen. Wool……………………Views of Niagara,

Gen. Persifor F. Smith………9 Views of the Great Fire at Troy, &c.

Gen. Sam Houston.

Two Operating Rooms, each with sky and side lights, so arranged as to produce andy effect of light and shade, and furnished with the most approved apparatus, besides Toilet and Work Rooms, making altogether the Most Attractive And Perfect Gallery in the Union.

Constantly on hand, the best quality (all sizes,) of Cases, Frames, &c., & c.

Avoid White, Pink, and Blue, for Drapery. Any dark colors preferred. no14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 6, 1855.

1855 June 25. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York, New York.) June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotype. These Beautiful Pictures can be had at the Daguerrean Rooms, corner of First and River streets.

The Ambrotype is the most perfect photographic production that has ever been made. It retains its brilliancy for ages, and is an enduring as glass upon which it is taken. It may be set in monuments, carried to sea, or exposed to any climate, without injury. It can be seen in any light as well as an engraving or any paper picture under glass.

It can be made of any size, from the smallest locket to the full size of life, and hence as suitable as large pictures to be placed in frames.

It is taken in about one-fifth time necessary for taking a good Daguerreotype. A dark or damp day is equally favorable for this process with the fairest or dryest.

Children can be taken in fair weather in three seconds. ju14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 9, 1855.

1855 July 3. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York, New York.) July 3, 1855, Vol. V, No. 8, P. 3.

Talbotypes or Photographs.—Irving, at his Gallery Market Bank Buildings, is executing fine pictures in this style. We saw a portrait from his establishment, yesterday, executed on glass, which is beauty, delicacy and clearness of outline is seldom equalled. It promises a new era in this wonderful art.

1855 July 7. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York, New York.) July 7, 1855, Vol. V, No. 12, P. 2.

Talbotypes: or Photographs, On Paper. Also Daguerreotypes, unsurpassed by any in the country, at Irving’s Daguerrean Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, Troy.

Advertisement ran from July 7 to December 28, 1855.

1855 September 18. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York.) September 18, 1855, Vol. V, No. 74, P. 2.

Rensselaer County Fair.—First Day.—

…Picture Galleries. Conant’s[2] Picture Gallery was partially arranged, and promises a rich display. Irving has a niche filled with Daguerreotypes, Phonotypes, Ambrotypes and several other types for aught we know. A splendid assortment and variety, at any rate. Clark & Holmes have a splendid gallery of Ambrotypes of great excellence and beauty.

1855 December 22. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York.) December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 2.

Pictures.—Mr. Irving sends us his holiday advertisement, announcing his preparations, with all the latest improvements, to take Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes. Mr. J.’s Pictures are always “first best.” His advertisement will appear on Monday.

1855 December 24. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York.) December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists.

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1855 December 24. The Troy Daily Times. (Troy, New York.) December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

What Must I get For The Holidays? There Is Probably Nothing More Appreciated at the same cost than a good Ambrotype, Photograph or Daguerreotype. The placer to get them is at Irving’s Photographic Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River street.

His new style of Colored Ambrotypes are having a decided run, and admitted to be superior to any thing yet produced by the Photographic Art. The principle by which they are made is an old one, although claimed by some to be entirely new, yet has only just been worked into practical use.

Their tone is soft and rich, at the same time exceedingly clear and brilliant, and can be seen in any angle. As for durability, they are claimed to be proof against water, acids, climate or atmosphere.

Ambrotype occasionally advertise cautions, and the like, and that they will give rewards for pictures put up with two glasses, made by any who have not a patent right, thereby trying to make the public believe they are the only ones who can or have the privilege to make them.

Irving has no patent right, yet will accommodate them or any of his customers with as many as they want, hermetically sealed between two glasses, on moderate terms, and respectfully informs his patrons that Ambrotypes are made in more places than one this side New York.

Daguerreotypes in every style. Also, a large lot of Cases, Frames, suitable for presents.

Instructions given in the art on moderate terms.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1855 to

1857 December 10. Lansingburgh Democrat. (Lansingburgh, New York.) December 10, 1857, Vol. 22, No. 7, P. 3.

Cornelius waked up laughing. He waked his wife. She wanted to know what was the matter. He told her that he had been dreaming that Irving & Schoonmaker had just taken his Ambrotype, and had actually made a good looking picture. It will cost you only fifty cents to get a handsome picture no matter how homely the original is, at I. & S.’s.

1858 February 17. Lansingburgh Democrat. (Lansingburgh, New York.) February 17, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 17, P. 2.

Ambrotypes. Mr. James Irving, of Troy, has leased the Daguerrian rooms in this place, lately occupied by Mr. Finch, and is now fully prepared to make first class pictures in his inimitable style. Those who desire a really good picture should give Mr. Irving a call.

1858 February 25. Lansingburgh Democrat. (Lansingburgh, New York.) February 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 18, P. 2.

Ambrotypes. Irving, (for several years proprietor of Market Bank Ambrotype Galleries, Troy, has engaged Finch’s Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, and is now prepared to furnish the residents of the village and vicinity, with Ambrotypes unsurpassed by any in the country. He has on hand a choice assortment of Cases and Gilt Frames, which he will sell at prices that cannot fail to suit the most economical. An examination of specimens is respectfully solicited.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Engravings or Paintings copied. Also Melainotypes set in Lockets, Rings, &c.

Advertisement ran from February 23 to April 15, 1858.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Alban Jasper Conant, (1821-1915) Portrait Painter & Archaeologist.

Hunt, Eslie

December 1, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Daguerreotypist, Eslie Hunt, John W. Watson, Melainotypist, Photographer, Raleigh North Carolina, T. J. Havenspioneeramericanphotographers

1857-1858 Opposite The Union Hotel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

1859 Address Unknown, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

1859-1865 Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1857 May 23. The Chapel Hill Gazette. (Chapel Hill, North Carolina.) May 23, 1857, Vol. I, No. 6, P. 3.

Man, Behold Thyself! By visiting E. Hunt’s Gallery opposite the Union Hotel and getting a Superior Ambrotype, Melanotypes, Photograph Purte Ambrotype, or Cameotype (raised picture) neatly set in lockets pins &c.

Having seven years experience in the art, and arrangements for receiving all the new discoveries as soon as they are issued, I do not deem it necessary to say what I can do. Ladies and gentlemen are requested to call and examine my specimens cloudy weather as good as sunshine. E. Hunt.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between May 23, 1857 to February 27, 1858.

1859 February 19. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) February 19, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 21, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C. Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner. Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory. He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life. By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them. Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers.

Advertisement ran from February 19 to September 7, 1859.

1859 March 2. Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) March 2, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1249, P. 1.

1859 June 22. Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) June 22, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 25, Whole No. 1265, P. 2.

State Of North Carolina.—Wake County—Court 0f Pleas and Quarter Sessions.—Joseph H. Marston vs. Thos. J. Havens.—Attachment

E. Hunt, and E. L. Harding summoned as Guarnishees.

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that Thos. J. Havens, the defendant in this cause, has removed beyond the limits of this State, or so absconds or conceals himself that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him. It is therefore ordered that publication be made in the North Carolina Standard for six weeks successively, notifying said defendant to appear at the next Term of this Court, to be held at the Court House in Raleigh, on the 3d Monday of August next, then and there to pled or replevy, or judgement pro contesso will be entered against him.

Witness, Thomas J. Utley, clerk of said Court, at office in Raleigh, the 3d Monday of May, A. D. 1859.

Thomas J. Utley, Clerk.

Notice ran from June 22 to July 27, 1859.

1859 August 10. Spirit of the Age. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) August 10, 1859, Vol. X, No. 50, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Galleries, Raleigh; And Branch At Chapel Hill. Mr. Hunt Having purchased of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and Apparatus, is prepared to take Pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner. Melainetypes, neatly set in cases, lockets , rings and pins—and warranted satisfactory.

He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of an efficient Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life. By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.

Melaineotypes taken in cloudy weather as good as in sunshine.

Persons wishing to have portraits painted from life, can do so by calling on Mr. J. P. Andrews, Portrait and Landscape Painter, at the Gallery in Raleigh.

Advertisement ran from August 10 to December 21, 1859.

1859 October 26. Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 26, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 43, Whole No. 1283, P. 2.

Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society Of North Carolina, Held In This City On the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st of October, 1859…

Award of Premiums…Fine Arts…

Best specimens Daguerreotypes, E. Hunt, $5.

Best specimens Ambrotypes, from Architectural Drawings

By Wm. Percival of Raleigh, E. Hunt. $5.

Best specimens of Photographs, E. Hunt. $5.

Best specimens of Colored Photographs, E. Hunt. $5.

1860 March 3. Semi Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) March 3, 1860, Vol. X, No. 18, P. 3.

Hunts Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. Photographic Portraits In Oil Colors. Prices ranging from $20 to $80.

These Portraits Can Be Taken From Daguerreotypes and Miniatures, or from Life; and being finely finished in Oil Colors on Canvas, they are perfectly durable, and make beautiful Paintings. They can be enlarged to any size, and such charges or alterations as [may] be desired can be made. Mr. Andrews, the Artist who colors these pictures being an experienced Portrait Painter and a fine Colorist, all who wish a finely executed work of art should call at the old established Gallery, on Fayetteville Street. Those preferring portraits painted from life, would do well to give Mr. H. a call. Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends can, by giving the color of the hair, eyes and complexion, secure a permanent and life-like portrait. Photographs can be finished in Water Colors, Pastelle, India Ink and Crayons, at prices ranging from $10 to $30. The plain Photographs from $2 to $10. Welainotypes [sic.] for lockets, Cases, Rings and Pins. Ambrotypes, Vignettes, Willographs for sending in letters, &c., taken in all weather. E. Hunt, Photographist, Raleigh, N. C.

Advertisement ran from March 3, 1860 to October 2, 1861.

1860 August 10. Spirit of the Age. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 31, 1860, Vol. XII, No. 10, P. 1.

Award Of Premiums. At the Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society of North Carolina, held in this City, on the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th of October, 1860…

Fine Arts.

Best specimens of daguerreotypes,……E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes,………..E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of photographs,……….E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of col’d photographs,…E. Hunt, 5.

1862 October 17. Semi Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 17, 1862, Vol. XII, No. 84, P. 3.

Lost Or Mislaid, Two Notes Of Hand—Both Executed By John W. Cosby with L. N. Heartt security, 75 dollars each, one due on the 1st July, 1862 and the other due the 1st January next. All persons are forbidden to trade for said notes.

1863 February 13. Semi Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) February 13, 1863, Vol. XIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Money Found. By Describing The Money And Paying For This advertisement, the owner can get the money. E. Hunt.

1865 August 8. Daily Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) August 8, 1865, Vol. I, No. 95, P. 2.

Desirable Property For Sale. The Undersigned Offers For Sale A Desirable Farm 1¼ miles West of the Capitol, containing 65 acres good bottom Land, well watered and timbered, with a comfortable Dwelling House and out buildings, a Well of superior water, and a young Orchard of good bearing Trees. Also a house near the Capitol, and 100 acres of Land two miles from the Railroad at Mebanesville, well timbered with oak, with a good Log House and good Orchard. Apply to E. Hunt. At his Photograph Gallery, on Fayetteville St.

1865 September 23. The Daily Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) September 23, 1865, Vol. 1, No. 135, P. 3.

Mr. J. W. Watson, the daguerreotypist, has bought out Mr. E. Hunt’s establishment over the store of Mr. Grausman, on Fayetteville Street, and will open, in a few days, a full supply of Photographs, Cases, &c., and will be glad to wait on all visitors who desire to call on him. His prices are moderate, and pictures well executed. Remember that this is the only establishment of the kind in the City.

1865 October 5. The Daily North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 5, 1865, Vol. 1, No. 145, P. 2.

Photograph And Fine Art Gallery. The Subscriber Takes This Method Of Informing the citizens of North Carolina that he has taken the Photograph Gallery formerly occupied by E. Hunt, on Main Street, renovated and refitted it in a first class style, and is now prepared to execute all kinds of pictures known in his line, from the smallest miniature to a life size portrait colored in oil. Persons having pictures of deceased friends may send the likeness with description of persons, color of hair, complexion, &c., and obtain a picture of any size, colored in oil. A splendid stock of material always on hand. Plain and fancy cases, frames and card de visites made at the shortest notice.

The subscriber flatters himself that after a practical experience of 16 years he will be able to please even the most fastidious. He is determined to keep pace with the times, and that none may have cause to send work in his line beyond Raleigh to get it better executed, or on better terms.

Particular attention given to the making of Children’s Likenesses.

Citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine specimens of the art, whether they desire a likeness or not; over the store of M. Grausman, Main Street. Cloudy weather makes no difference.

The trade can be furnished with instruments, stock and materials. J. W. Watson.

Howard, Lysander Bradford

November 12, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Lysander Bradford Howard, Melainotypist, North Bridgewater Massachusetts, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1860 Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.[1]

ND Corner Main and School Streets, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.¹

1868 Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.¹

1869-1872 372 Main Street, Southworth’s Block, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.¹

1873-1874 Address Unknown, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts.¹

N. D. 9^th plate advertising card

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs By L. B. Howard, Artist. Rooms Cor. Main & School Streets, N. Bridgewater, Mass. Also Tintype with paper label on reverse—L. B. Howard, Photographer Bixby’s Block, Corner Main and School Streets, North Bridgewater, Mass. Photographs of all Sizes, Ferrotypes, Tintypes, &c. &c., Executed in the best style. Particular Attention Paid To Copying From Old Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c. Frames Of All Kinds on hand and made to order.[2]

From The Howard Genealogy Supplement. Descendants of John Howard of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 1930, P. 95.

Lysander Bradford Howard d. in Brockton, June 26, 1922, age 92 yrs. He was Brockton’s leading photographer for many years and continued to use his camera until his last years. He spent his summers in Brant Rock, [Massachusetts] for many years, and is said to have had two thousand pictures from that place. He was a skilled Flute and Piccolo player, playing for twenty-five years in Martland’s band and was in great demand for concert work.

History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 1866, P. 539

Lysander Bradford, b. June 5, 1830, Married Matilda Packard, daughter of Deacon Simeon Packard, November 23, 1853. Children— Louise Frances, b. March 21, 1855 and Annie Mayhew, b. April 8, 1857.

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

[2] Private collection

Houston, R. A,

November 8, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Concord New Hampshire, Daguerreotypist, J. L. Kimball, Melainotypist, Photographer, R. A. Houston, R. H. Kimballpioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1859 Rooms over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1856 March 5. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 5, 1856, Vol. 9, No. 459, Whole No. 2459, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successors to J. L. Kimball & Co.,) Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus solicited. Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug and Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1856

1856 March 20. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 47, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co., (Successor to J. L. Kimball & Co.) Offer their services to the public as Artists in Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Ambrotypes in all their styles and varieties.

Cash orders for Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, solicited.

Rooms third story over Rollins’ Drug & Apothecary Store.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to August 21, 1856.

1856 September 18. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 18, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 21, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co., Artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes ad Photographs, Stickney’s Block, over E. H. Rollins’, Main Street, Concord, N. H. N. B. Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed. Instructions given in the Art. Stock and apparatus for sale.

Advertisement ran from September 18, 1856 to January 1, 1857.

1857 January 21. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 21, 1857, Vol. 10, No. 505, Whole No. 2505, P. 3.

Down to Twenty-Five Cents! Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs at R. A. Houston & Co.’s. for the mere pittance of “One Bright Quarter.” Now is your time, for we propose to work cheap. Rooms, at Kimball’s Old Stand, over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from January 21 to April 15, 1857.

1857 January 22. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 22, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 40, P. 3.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 5, 1857.

1857 July 16. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) July 16, 1857, Vol. 13, No. 12, P. 3.

Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c., By R. A. Houston & Co. At Kimball’s Old Rooms, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store.

Particular attention is called to this new process—the Melainotype—which for cheapness, beauty and durability is unrivalled, and is never liable to break, crack and stain, like most of the cheap and flashy things afloat as pictures.

Advertisement ran sixty eight times from July 16, 1857 to September 1, 1859.

1857 October 10. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 10, 1857, Vol. XXXVII, No.1857, P. 3.

R. A. Houston & Co. artists In Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes And Photographs, Stickney’s Block, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Main Street, Concord, N. H.

Pictures made in any weather, single or in groups, in a manner not to be surpassed. Instruction given in the art. Stock and Apparatus for sale at Boston price.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1857 to September 17, 1859.

1858 February 25. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) February 25, 1858, Vol.13, No. 44, P. 3.

To Any Ambrotypist!! Those that are in want of good Ambrotype Collodeon, or any kind of Goods that is used in the trade, will do well to order of R. A. Houston & Co. They are prepared to fill orders cheap for cash. R. A. Houston & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to May 10, 1858.

1859 September 1. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 1, 1859,Vol. XV, No. 19, P. 3.

Notice. The firm heretofore existing under the style of R. A. Houston & Co., is by mutual consent this day dissolved. R. A. Houston. Wm. H. Kimball.

1859 September 8. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 8, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction. Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable. Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B. Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 15. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 15, 1859,

Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3.

Having disposed of all our right, title and interest in Photographing, Ambrotyping, &c., in Concord to R. H. Kimball, we hereby ask the continued favors of the public in behalf of our successor, and earnestly request all who are indebted to us to make immediate payment to R. H. Kimball, and also desire all who have claims against us to present as above for adjustment. Wm. H. Kimball, R. A. Houston.

Advertisement ran nine times between September 15 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 10. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

N. B. Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Advertisement ran ten times between September 10 to December 17, 1859.

1859 October 5. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

N. B. Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.

Houston, Isaac H.

November 7, 2025Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Isaac H. Houston, Melainotypist, Photographer, Quincy Massachusettspioneeramericanphotographers

1859-1860 Goodnow’s Building, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1860 Address Unknown, Quincy, Massachusetts.[1]

1861-1862 Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1859 March 5. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) March 5, 1859, Vol. XXIII, No. X, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Photographs. Mr. I. H. Houston, Would inform the Citizens of Quincy and vicinity that he has fitted up a room in Goodnow’s Building, and invites the attention of all whom wish anything pertaining to the Art. All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1859.

1860 April 21. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) April 21, 1860, Vol. XXIV, No. XVI, P. 2.

Ambrotypes & Photographs. The subscriber would inform his friends and the Public of Quincy and Vicinity, that he has taken the room recently occupied by I. H. Houston where he is prepared to execute Ambrotypes, Photographs and Melainotypes in the best manner at reasonable prices.

Persons wishing pictures would do well to call soon as my stay is of short duration. Alonzo Jones.

1861 January 26. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) January 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. IV, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, I. H. Houston, Will take your picture for 12½ cents for a few days only. Large Photographs, only $1.00; duplicates only 50 cents.

Call early and secure the Shadow ere the substance fades.

Advertisement ran on January 26 & February 2, 1861.

1861 February 9. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) February 9, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. VI, P. 2.

The Best & most durable Pictures are those Large $1.00 Photographs, Executed By I. H. Houston, Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy. Large Photographs made from Small Picture of deceased friends for $1.00.

Advertisement ran from February 9, 1861 to February 8, 1862.

1861 October 26. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) October 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 22d, 1861…

Houston, Isaac H.

1861 December 22. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) December 22, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. LI, P. 2.

Particular Notice. Mr. I. H. Houston wishes to inform the citizens of Quincy that in consequence of a change of Businesses he will not remain in town after January 1st, and those persons having pictures at his Saloon are particularly requested to call and get the same. I. H. Houston.

Advertisement ran on December 21 & 28, 1861.

1862 October 25. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) October 25, 1862, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 18, 1862…

Houston, Isaac H.

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

House, Thomas J. B.

November 6, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Elmira New York, House & Benedict, Melainotypist, Penn Yan New York, Photographer, Thomas J. B. Housepioneeramericanphotographers

N. D. Address Unknown, Elmira, New York.

1857 Main Street, over Suydam’s Grocery Store, Penn-Yan, New York.

1857-1859 Rooms over the Chronicle Office, Penn-Yan, New York.

1857 May 28. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) May 28, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 22, Whole No. 744, P. 2.

House & Benedict’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Cameotype Rooms. House & Benedict (formerly of, Elmira) having purchased the Rooms previously occupied by Mrs. McAllaster, on Main st., Penn Yan, beg leave to call the attention of the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, to the new and Superior Style of Pictures taken by them. They are now prepared to take Pictures of nearly every kind, such as Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Ambrotype, Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures, etc., which are warranted not to fade.

The Melainotype, or Iron Picture, receives universal commendation by all who have examined their superior qualities.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Filled with neatness and dispatch, either with Daguerreotype or Melainotype. A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., constantly on hand, and at Moderate Prices. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.—Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures taken only at this Gallery, (over Suydam’s Grocery Store.) Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished if desired. The public are invited to call and examine specimens, whether wishing a Picture or not. Pictures copied with neatness. Tho’s J. B. House. Sam’l N. Benedict. Penn Yan, May, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to September 17, 1857.

1857 June 3. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) June 3, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 3, Whole No. 2031, P. 2.

Attention is invited to the advertisement of House & Benedict, which may be found in this paper. They are recently from Elmira, where they had established a reputation as first rate artists. They take all kinds of pictures—Daguerreotypes Ambrotypes, Melanotypes and Cameotypes in superior style. They have taken the rooms recently occupied by Mrs. McAllaster.

1857 June 3. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) June 3, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 3, Whole No. 2031, P. 3.

House & Benedict’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Cameotype Rooms. House & Benedict (formerly of, Elmira) having purchased the Rooms previously occupied by Mrs. McAllaster, over Suydam’s Grocery Store on Main st., Penn Yan, beg leave to call the attention of the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, to the new and Superior Style of Pictures taken by them. They are now prepared to take Pictures of nearly every kind, such as Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Ambrotype, Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures, etc., which are warranted not to fade.

The Melainotype, or Iron Picture, receives universal commendation by all who have examined their superior qualities.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Filled with neatness and dispatch, either with Daguerreotype or Melainotype. A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., constantly on hand, and at Moderate Prices. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.—Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures taken only at this Gallery. Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus furnished if desired. The public are invited to call and examine specimens, whether wishing a Picture or not. Pictures copied with neatness. Tho’s J. B. House. Sam’l N. Benedict. Penn Yan, May, 1857.

Advertisement ran from June 3 to September 23, 1857.

1857 June 18. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) June 18, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 25, Whole No. 747, P. 3.

The Melainotypes, or Iron Pictures, taken by Messrs. House & Benedick, is justly creating a sensation. Those who do not believe they can flatter the original, we have but to refer to a [spectacular] of our contemporary that hangs at the [ ? ] of the stairs. Strange Art, this, that can perform such wonders!

1857 September 17. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) September 17, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 38, Whole No. 760, P. 2.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y. The Place to get Pictures is at House’s.

Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Durability, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch. A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms. The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not. T. J. B. House. Penn Yan, Sept. 15, 1857.

Pictures! Pictures!! Call at House’s Ambrotype Gallery and examine his splendid Specimens of Pictures . Notice the Clear and Beautiful Tone of the Pictures, Also The Life-Like Expression of the Eye. Come And See. Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran on September 17 & 24, 1857.

1857 September 30. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) September 30, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 20, Whole No. 2048, P. 2.

Among those put over are the advertisements of…T. J. B. House, Daguerrean Artist, of this place—each of which will appear next week.

1857 October 7. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) October 7, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 21, Whole No. 2049, P. 3.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y. The place to get Pictures is at House’s. Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Beauty, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change. Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch. A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms. The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not.

Secure your Children’s Likeness. Go to House’s where you can get your Children’s Likenesses taken in from 3 to 7 seconds. He never fails getting Pictures of Little Folks.

Advertisement ran from October 7, 1857 to May 26, 1858.

1857 October 15. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) October 15, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 42, Whole No. 764, P. 1.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y. The place to get Pictures is at House’s.

Ambrotypes—Colored, Raised or Pearled.—Melainotypes—Plain or Colored, of all sizes, taken at the above Gallery, which, for Style, Finish and Durability, are Unequaled in Yates County.

Nothing but the best quality of Pictures put up at House’s, and all work warranted not to fade or change.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., filled with neatness and dispatch. A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., always on hand, and at Moderate Prices.

Instructions given in the art on very low terms. The public are invited to call and examine specimens whether wishing pictures or not. T. J. B. House. Penn Yan, Sept. 15, 1857.

Secure your Children’s Likeness. Go to House’s where you can get your Children’s Likenesses taken in from 3 to 7 seconds. He never fails getting Pictures of Little Folks.

Advertisement ran from October 15, 1857 to August 26, 1858.

1857 October 28. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) October 28, 1857, Vol. 40, No. 24, Whole No. 2052, P. 2.

Yates Co. Fair. The Seventeenth Annual Fair of the Yates Co. Agricultural Society was held on the Society’s grounds in this village on Wednesday and Thursday of last week…

T. J. B. House, Daguerrean Artist, exhibited a beautiful Case of Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melainotypes, &c. This Case of pictures was arranged at a considerable expense by Mr. House, and proves his skill and taste in this art. It was admired by all, and we can confidently say that it was the most beautiful and complete thing in that line of art ever exhibited in Penn Yan. Mr. House deserves credit for his display. Of course the committee and the public will award him the first premium in his class.

Mrs. Lansing also exhibited some specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., well arranged and of good execution.

1857 December 22. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) December 22, 1857, Vol. XV, No. 52, Whole No. 774, P. 3.

If you want a Picture of yourself, or any of your friends, or sweetheart.—just step into the Daguerrean Rooms of T. J. B. House, over the Chronicle Office, and he will give you on as near right as his Art can make it. Mr. House is a first-rate Artists, and no mistake.

1858 March 17. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) March 17, 1858, Vol. 40, No. 44, Whole No. 2072, P. 3.

The Revivals. The Revivals of Religion in the different Churches in this place continues with increasing interest. Preaching is continued every evening at some three or four of the Churches. The Young Men’s Prayer Meetings are held at Mr. House’s Daguerrean Gallery on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, from 5 to 6 o’clock….

1858 April 1. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) April 1, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 13, Whole No. 787, P. 2.

T. J. B. House, over the Chronicle Office, has acquired a reputation second to none, in this section of the country, in his profession. The way he has accomplished it is by taking good pictures. He has introduced an “Easy Chair” for those sitting for Likenesses. Try it.

1858 June 2. Penn Yan Democrat. (Penn-Yan, New York.) June 2, 1858, Vol. 41, No. 3, Whole No. 2083, P. 2.

T. J. B. House’s Daguerrean Gallery continues in full force, almost every day displaying some new specimen of the art, for which Mr. House is so well known. He does take excellent pictures, and that is the reason he is well sustained here. Call at his rooms, see his specimens, of which he has a large variety, leave a dollar or two, and take a picture of yourself as “like as life.”

1858 September 2. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) September 2, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 35, Whole No. 809, P. 4.

House’s Daguerrean Gallery, Over the Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to December 30, 1858.

1858 October 14. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) October 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 41, Whole No. 815, P. 3.

House is turning out excellent pictures for 50 cents. His Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are unsurpassed. Rooms over the Chronicle Office.

1858 October 14. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) October 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 41, Whole No. 815, P. 3.

50 Cent Pictures, With Case, At House’s Gallery Over Chronicle Office, Penn Yan, N. Y.

Advertisement ran from October 14, 1858 to March 10, 1859.

1858 November 14. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) November 14, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 46, Whole No. 820, P. 3.

A Nice Affair.—Mr. T. J. B. House has a number of splendid Pictures in a case at the foot of the stairs leading to his Daguerrean Rooms, which are decidedly nice, and well worthy the notice of the passer-by—Mr. House stands in the front rank as an Artist, which he has [acquired] by untiring [seal] in the pursuit of his profession. Those wishing a life-like Picture can be accommodated by calling at his Rooms.

1859 February 10. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) November 10, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 6, Whole No. 832, P. 3.

Those Photographs of Mr. House are becoming very popular.

1859 February 17. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) February 17, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 7, Whole No. 833, P. 3.

House’s Rooms are crowded with persons are those superb Photographs.—They surpass all the pictures heretofore taken.

1859 March 10. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) March 10, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 10, Whole No. 836, P. 3.

Mr. T. J. B. House has sold his Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery together with his entire business, to Mr. Charles M. Speelman of Torrey. Mr. House is an excellent artist, and a very worthy man. He has made best of friends during his stay of two years in Penn Yan who will regret his departure. The young man who takes his place is said to be a skillful artists and worthy successor to Mr. House.

1859 March 17. Yates County Chronicle. (Penn Yan, New York.) March 17, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 11, Whole No. 837, P. 3.

T. J. B. House delivered a discourse from the pulpit of the Baptist Church on Sunday last. We learn that Mr. House designs to join the Baptist Ministry.

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