Tag Archives: Milford New Hampshire

Badger, T. R.

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1850                Rooms formerly occupied by Mrs. Benden, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1850                Room at the Town Hall, Milford, New Hampshire.

1850 March 7.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  March 7, 1850, Vol. 48, No. 30, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  T. H. Badger, Would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Amherst, that he has taken Rooms formerly occupied by Mrs. Benden, and would call their attention to his   specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Miniatures taken without regard to weather, at various prices, form $1.00 upwards.  Particular attention given to taking Likenesses of Little Children, and warranted to give satisfaction.—Please call and examine.

Advertisement ran March 7 to April 4, 1850.

1850 May 9.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  May 9, 1850, Vol. 48, No. 39, P. 3.

Badger’s Daguerreotypes.  T. H. Badger, would call the attention of the Citizens of Milford, to his specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures, which may be seen at the Town Hall, where he will remain a short time only.

Having the advantage of a superior light, he is enabled to produce pictures of the first quality, at prices varying from $1.00 upwards.  Those in want of good pictures will find it to their advantage to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran on May 9 & 16, 1850.

Amsden, Mr.

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1856                Address Unknown, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1856                Address Unknown, Milford, New Hampshire.

1856 May 22.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  May 22, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 42, P. 2.

We would invite attention to Mr. Amsden’s notice of his beautiful Pictures On Glass. In another column.  Mr. A. leaves tomorrow for Milford, and we would recommend those of our citizens who have not secured pictures to call on him during his stay there, and our friends in Milford and adjoining towns to do the same.  We have long known him as a first rate artist, and being one of the craft’, can cordially recommend him to patronage.  His stock and apparatus are of the first class, and his work beautifully finished, rendering his pictures well worth double the price of most country operators.  Those who want pictures that will give them decided satisfaction, should not allow so favorable an opportunity to pass unimproved.

1856 May 22.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  May 22, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 42, P. 3.

Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon, Will be at Milford the last of this week, with something new.  Pictures Taken On Glass.

Mr. A. will stop a weeks, and respectfully solicits the attention of the inhabitants during the time he may remain.

Glass Pictures.  They are taken on Glass manufactured expressly for this purpose, and for richness, beauty, and durability they are unsurpassed.  They are so finished as to be seen in any light you please to hold them, and are not obliged to turn them as you have to a Daguerreotype, to see them, but they are distinctly in view at all times, and there is no possible chance for them to fade, or even change in the least.  Those wishing these new and beautiful style of Pictures, will please call as early as convenient, as his stay will beautiful a few weeks.  Please call and examine specimens, if you do not wish for pictures.  Over three thousand persons have visited this Saloon and not one but what liked the Glass Pictures!

Mr. A. will also take Daguerreotypes for those who wish.  He has been engaged in this business for the last twelve years, and can safely say his work is unequalled.  He would invite all who have not as yet secured their likeness, to call at his Saloon.  Do not put off on account of cloudy weather, for such is the best for a good Likeness.

Particular attention paid to taking sick or Diseased persons.

Family Groups, and Schools taken on reasonable terms.  Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and Engravings copied.

Instruction given in the art and apparatus furnished. 

Advertisement ran from May 22 to July 3, 1856.

1856 May 29.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  May 29, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 43, P. 3.

Mr. Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon is still in town, and those who wish for a beautiful picture should call without delay.

1856 June 12.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 45, P. 2.

Amsden’s Daguerreotype Saloon has left and those who were not fortunate enough to accrue pictures, can call upon him at Milford.  The popularity of his pictures may be learned from the fact that in three weeks he furnished our citizens nearly three hundred.

1856 June 12.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 45, P. 3.

Mr. Amsden Tenders his grateful acknowledgement to the citizens of Amherst, for their liberal patronage bestowed upon him during his short stop in that place—and invites those who have thus favored him, and others to visit him during his stay at Milford.

1856 June 17.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 17, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 46, P. 3.

Amsden is doing a fine business with his Saloon at Milford, and will remain a short time longer to enable all who wish a good picture, to avail themselves of his facilities for furnishing them.  Now is your time to get a picture worth having, keeping, or giving away.

1856 July 10.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 49, P. 2.

See Mr. Amsden’s Notice—now is the time to get one of his glass pictures at a reduced price.

1856 July 10.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. 54, No. 49, P. 3.

Not Gone Yet!  Owing to the increase of business Mr. Amsden will remain in Milford, this and next week.

Prices Reduced.  Mr. A. is taking those beautiful Pictures on Glass for One Dollar, including a nice case.—Those wishing Likenesses of their families should not fail to call and have them taken on Glass.  Mr. A. will be constantly at the Saloon except on Saturdays.  July 9.

Advertisement ran on July 10 to 24, 1856.

K. S. Porter

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1859                Address Unknown, Milford, New Hampshire.

1859                Union Hall, Amherst, New Hampshire.

K. S. Porter was recorded in three advertisements in The Farmers Cabinet (Amherst, New Hampshire).  The first advertisement ran from January 12 to 26, 1859.Ambrotypes & Melainotypes Mr. K. S. Porter, Having leased the Daguerreotype Saloon and apparatus formerly belonging to J. L. Kimball, of Milford, N. H., would say to the public of Milford and vicinity, that he intends to offer said saloon for the reception of all those who are in want of Ambrotypes or Melainotypes of themselves or friends, on and after the 15th inst.

Pictures taken in the latest style and on the most reasonable terms.

One and all are most respectfully invited to call, whether in want of likenesses of themselves or friends.  

Old Pictures copied to order.  Milford, Jan. 10, 1859.

The second advertisement ran from February 2 & 10, 1859.  Look!  Look!  Ambrotypes & Melainotypes Mr. K. S. Porter, Having leased the Daguerreotype Saloon and apparatus formerly belonging to J. L. Kimball, of Milford, N. H., would say to the public of Milford and vicinity, that he intends to offer said saloon for the reception of all those who are in want of Ambrotypes or Melainotypes of themselves or friends, on and after the 15th inst.

Pictures taken in the latest style and on the most reasonable terms.

One and all are most respectfully invited to call, whether in want of likenesses of themselves or friends. 

Old Pictures copied to order.  Milford, Jan. 10, 1859.

The third advertisement ran from July 27 to August 24, 1859. K. S. Porter Would respectfully inform the citizens of Amherst that he has taken the room in the Brick Building known as Union Hall, for two weeks, where he is prepared to furnish any person with Ambrotypes of the first class, in size and style of finish to suit, and at prices that cannot but be satisfactory.  Pictures set in lockets and pins of any size.  Also views  taken if desired.

As his stay may not be prolonged beyond the time mentioned, those desiring pictures should call early. 

K. S. Porter is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as possibly being Kilburn S. Porter.   who was active in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1859, and in Milford, New Hampshire in 1860.