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McArthur, John A.

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1855-1863       62 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1855-1856       4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1855 August 14.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 14, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 38, P. 3.

Jno. A. McArthur, Daguerrean Artist, No. 4 Pleasant Street, (Successor to J. S. Perkins.)  I shall keep constantly on hand a very choice assortment of Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, &c., in which I will insert as good Pictures, and as cheap as will be done elsewhere.  The public are respectfully invited to call and see specimens at the Rooms, which are freely open to all.

Advertisement ran from August 14 to September 29, 1855.

1855  September 28.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 28, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 84, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  J. A. McArthur begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the public that he may now be found at his Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant street, where he is prepared to execute pictures in the most improved and scientific manner.—Having had many years experience in the business he feels perfect confidence in offering his services to the public.  Perfect satisfaction warranted or no pay.

Persons having children to take, will please bear in mind that the forenoon is the best time.

Please call and examine our Pictures and prices before going elsewhere.  Rooms opened from 8 A. M., till 6 P. M.  Entrance No. 4, Pleasant street.

Advertisement ran fourteen times between September 28 to October 23, 1855.

1855  October 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 104, P. 3.

Rachel In Boston, Ladies and gents if you want the cheapest and best Picture you can get in town, we invite you to call at J. A. McArthur’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No 4 Pleasant street, where we shall convince you of the truth of what we say.

Gol Lockets and Ladies Pins very cheap.

Pictures copied from others in the most skilful manner.  pictures of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to 27, 1855.

1855  October 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 108, P. 3.

Forty Cents!  Daguerreotypes Taken for 40 Cents, At J. A. McArthur’s Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement was recorded twenty eight times between October 27 to December 8, 1855.

1855 December 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 10, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 144, P. 3.

McArthur’s Price List Of Daguerreotypes, in Cases, At the corner of State and Pleasant streets, entrance No. 4 Pleasant street—

Daguerreotypes…..$0.50

Daguerreotypes…..$0.62

Daguerreotypes…..$0.75

Daguerreotypes…..$1.00

Daguerreotypes…..$1.25

Daguerreotypes…..$1.50

Daguerreotypes…..$1.75

Daguerreotypes…..$2.00

Daguerreotypes…..$2.50

Daguerreotypes…..$3.00

Daguerreotypes…..$4.00

Daguerreotypes…..$5.00

Lockets, including Pictures, from $3 to $12, of superior quality.  No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement ran from December 10, 1855 to January 6, 1856.

1856 March 7.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  March 7, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 218, P. 3.

Let Us Reason Together!  Whereas the public are cautioned against patronizing “new Daguerrean rooms which every few months have a new proprietor,” I would say, (though with all deference) to my worthy contemporary, that I am sorry he is getting so uneasy.  My superior pictures and low prices seem to have disturbed the fogyism of “eight years,” and the public are warned to be on their guard; ergo, I still continue to put up and sell Pictures 25 per cent cheaper than any one else in the city.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine my specimens and prices and judge for themselves.

Pictures put up for 40 cts.  Pictures in cases for 50 cents, 75 cents, $1.00 and upwards.

Always on hand, Gold Lockets, Frames, Fancy Cases, &c.

At the Daguerrean Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant st., formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins.  J. A. McArthur.

1856 April 26.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 260, P. 3.

Great reduction In Prices, At McArthur’s Forty Cent.  Daguerrean Rooms, For A Few Months.  I will execute Daguerreotypes 25 Per Cent Lower than ever before offered to the Newburyport public.  I have, and keep constantly on hand, Fancy Cases, consisting in part of—Pearl, Tortoise Shell, Oval Union, Union, Papier Mache Lockets.  And a variety of common Cases, which are offered at prices truly astonishing, for a few months.  Call and see for yourselves.  J. A. McArthur, No. 4 Pleasant street.

Advertisement was recorded thirty seven times between April 26 to August 9, 1856.

1856  October 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 10, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 87, P. 3.

Pictures.  Pictures.  The undersigned beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they take Pictures in all the various styles of the art.  We are making a great many Photographs, Our pictures on paper; we can copy them from old pictures, and frame them the same as an engraving.—Persons wishing a Number, particularly of deceased friends, can have tyhem done very cheap.  We have Fine Gold Lockets and Ladies Pins.

Daguerreotypes!  Cheaper that the Cheapest.  Please call and examine our specimens and prices.  Our rooms are free to all At Bent’s, No. 62 State street, over the Post Office.  I Bent, J McArthur, } Operators.

Advertisement was recorded times between October 10, 1856 to August 1, 1857.

1856  October 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 10, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 87, P. 3.

A Card.  J. A. McArthur begs to tender his thanks to his friends and the public, for their kind patronage while in business at No. 4 Pleasant street.  And now would be happy to have his former customers and all who desire a Good picture, to call at No 62 State Street, over the Post Office, where he will be most happy to wait upon them.

Advertisement was recorded twenty two times between October 10 to December 12, 1856.

1856  November 18.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 120, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Of superior quality, sealed by a new process which we warrant never to spot or fade.  Common Ambrotypes as cheap as 50 cents.  Gold Lockets at Cost, at Bent’s, 62 State street.  I. Bent, J. A. McArthur,} Operators.

Advertisement was recorded five times between November 18 to 26, 1856.

1856  December 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 23, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 149, P. 3.

Attention, All!  Pictures At Boston Prices!  For the next Thirty Days!  Pictures will be put up at Bent’s Daguerrean Gallery, for 25 Cents.  Entrance next door below the Post Office.  Come One!  Come all!  I Bent, J. A. McArthur, } Operators.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1856 to January 3, 1857.

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

Ambrotypes!  Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Pictures!  Executed In The Best Style, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State And Pleasant Streets, Entrance, 4 Pleasant Street.

Mr. Lamb announces to the citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, that he has taken the good and commodious rooms formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, on the corner of State and Pleasant sts., where he is prepared to furnish the public with as good Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes as can be obtained, at prices the most reasonable.  Having the advantage of a large and ample sky-light, we are enabled to obtain a clear, lively and beautiful likeness at any seasonable hour of the day; also in Cloudy As In Fair Weather.  Children can be taken in clear weather almost instantly.—Ambrotypes and Cameotypes, are taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, so that neither air or moisture can effect them.  None but the Patent Ambrotype is free from the action of the atmosphere.  Pictures taken and inserted in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, &c., on short notice.  Also on hand and for sale at the lowest prices, Fine Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Please call and examine our numerous specimens.  No charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.

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

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

Pictures for 25 Cents.  We still continue to take Pictures for 25 cents, warranted as Durable as any made in this city.

Ambrotypes can be sold at a Quarter Of A Dollar, and money made on them at that.  Having just purchased one of Holmes’, Booth & Hayden’s Mammoth Cameras.

We are prepared to take Large and Better Pictures than were ever taken in this city, and at prices the most reasonable.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Bent & McArthur.

Advertisement was recorded from July 2 to November 5, 1857.

1857  July 15.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 15, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 12, P. 2.

Messrs.  Bent & McArthur the daguerrean artists, have taken some beautiful views of Newburyport, from the top of Pleasant street spire, from which they propose to have an engraving of the city taken.

1857  July 30.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 24, P. 3.

Ambrotypes for 25 Cents,  Only A Little While Longer.  This is the last chance you will have to secure a Perfect, Warranted Picture for only 25 cents, or put up in a nice case for 50 cents.

Bring in that blessed baby and all those smiling cherubs, and secure the shadow e’er the substance fades.  Bent & McArthur, Rooms over the Post Office.

N. B.—Positively but a short time longer for 25 cents, previous to re-fitting and re-furnishing our rooms.

Advertisement was recorded between July 30 to November 29, 1857.

1857  November 6.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 6, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 108, P. 1.

Ambrotypes, 20 Cents!  We have reduced the price of our 25 cent Pictures to 20 Cents, For A Short Time.  They are Warranted Not To Fade.

Photographs, $1.00.  Duplicates 25 Cents.  Cases Twenty Cents!  All other Pictures at prices to suit the times.  Bent & McArthur, Rooms Over the Post Office.

Advertisement was recorded between November 6, 1857 to January 18, 1858.

1858  April 26.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1858, Vol. XXVI, No. 254, P. 3.

J. A. McArthur, Successor To Bent & McArthur, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, that having made extensive Additions and Improvements in his place and business, he is now prepared to execute Pictures of Every Style,—Comprising—Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Pictures Patent Leather, &c., &c.

Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore extended him by the inhabitants of Newburyport, he respectfully solicits a continuance of them same, in all cases guaranteeing satisfaction in prices and otherwise; believing that strict attention to business, politeness to customers, and a knowledge of the art, will ensure him success in giving satisfaction to all those who may favor him with a call.  Pictures taken as low as Twenty-Five Cents!

Copies taken from Portraits, Miniatures, and all other Pictures, with accuracy, and at the Lowest Prices!

Gold Lockets, &c., &c., constantly on hand.

Please call—remember that perfect satisfaction is always guaranteed.  Post Office Building, 62 State Street, Newburyport.

Advertisement ran from April 26 to May 20, 1858.

1858  June 19.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 19, 1858, Vol. XXVI, No. 301, P. 2.

Sun Power—Sun Pictures…

So Daguerre seeing that the sunbeams made pictures on the rocks, collected these sunbeams to paint pictures for him, as he should direct them.—The specimens were poor to what we have seen since, but the invention made the Frenchmen immortal;—and so it should, for the3 pictures thus obtained, in many particulars, exceed anything that could be obtained from the pencil.  Their fidelity to personal likenesses, their truthfulness in landscape sketches, giving every leaf and twig, delighted all who think that a picture as far as possible, should be a perfect reproduction of nature.  But Daguerre died while his art was yet in its infancy.  Hundreds then praised him, that when friends were taken from earth-life, the truthful. And pleasing pictures of them could remain—that when forced to leave scenes they loved, the representation of those scenes to the life could be taken with them.  But Daguerre did not foresee the rapid and more perfect development of the principle he had discovered.  His daguerreotypes were soon superseded by ambrotypes and melainotypes, and now the photographs, as improvement upon improvements excels all previous efforts.  We are glad to see some most beautiful specimens of this art in the rooms of Messrs. McArthur, Lamb and Perkins in this city, specimens which are literally “as good as Boston,” and which cannot be surpassed in the country.  Mr. McArthur has just added a new case of splendid photographs to his collection, which entitle him to rank with the masters.  These gentlemen do not merely make a profession of this pursuit as a means of gaining a livelihood but acknowledge it to be what it really is, a fine art, which they follow with all the enthusiasm of the old masters in painting—making it a indefatigable study and patient research and experiment.  The improvements in the art come only from the most profound and subtle knowledge of chemistry to which science photography has added a distinct and most important branch.  Several valuable works on photographic chemistry have been published, which constitute the text books of the profession, while a large number of periodicals record its monthly progress.—The number of photographic establishments in the United States is at least ten thousand, while the capital invested, including the supply stores, amounts to many millions.

1858  September 11.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 11, 1858, Vol. XXVII, No. 62, P. 3.

Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Cases.  J. A. McArthur Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has just received from New York the largest and best assortment of Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Cases ever opened in this city, which he will sell, with or without Pictures, at Astonishing Low Prices, until the stock is disposed of.  Persons having pictures without Cases will do well to call and have them cased, as they are much better preserved with cases than without.  Now is the time to have all your Pictures put into Cases at the Lowest Possible Prices.

Ladies and gentlemen this is No Humbug, as you will be convinced by calling and examining quality and prices, at Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery, Post Office Building, 62 State Street, Newburyport.

Advertisement was recorded between September 11 to October 13, 1858.

1858  December 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 17, 1858, Vol. XXVII, No. 143, P. 2.

If any of our readers have neglected to this late day, the opportunity of transmitting to future generations their “own sweet picture,” we advise them to do so now,

“Before  deay’s effacing fingers

Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.”

We have among us Messrs. McArthur, Lamb and Perkins, as good artists as can be found in the country, and their prices are so very reasonable, that every family can have their own picture gallery at a trifling expense.  Our attention was called to this by noticing a short time since, at the ambrotype Rooms of Mr. Perkins, a frame containing forty pictures of one family, representing three generations.  We also often notice the pictures of the members of fire and other companies which are all enclosed in one frame, designed as ornaments for their halls, or of families for their private dwellings.  At the above named rooms we saw an ambrotype from an engraving of the original Phenix building which was destroyed in 1811, which was the handsomest building ever erected in this city.  As the holidays are now approaching, those who design making presents to their friends, should bear in mind our artists.

1859  January 4.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 4, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 157, P. 2.

A Fine Picture is hanging, this morning, at the door of McArthur’s Daguerreotype Saloon—a present prepared by Protector Fire Company No. 3 of this city.  for their friends, Protector No. 2, of Milford, who were their guests for some days last summer.  The Milford company, on returning home, sent them two frames, containing 24 ambrotype likenesses of the company.  They now return the compliment by 32 ambrotypes of persons making up the party that were with them at the Bluff; and in the centre is a photographof their house with the machine standing in the doorway.  The ambrotypes are all of persons attached to the company, save five—Chief Engineer Ross, Landlord Hamblett of the Ocean House, and three other friends.  The cost of the picture was fifty dollars.

1859  April 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 23, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 249, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Photographs.  J. A. McArthur, Will be happy to wait upon all his former friends and customers, at his old stand in the Post-Office Building. 

I have a large and beautifully selected stock of Gold Lockets, Cases, French Frames, Etc., Etc., which I will sell at a very small advance from cost.  Please call and examine them.

Pictures for sending in letters.  All kinds of pictures copied.  Old Daguerreotypes cleaned to look quite as well as new.  Remember the place, Post-Office Building, 62 State street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 23 to June 16, 1859.

1859  June 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 301, P. 2.

Ambrotypes And Photographs.  J. A. McArthur, Will be happy to wait upon all his former friends and customers, at his old stand in the Post-Office Building. 

I have a large and beautifully selected stock of Gold Lockets, Cases, French Frames, Etc., Etc., which I will sell at a very small advance from cost. Old faded daguerreotypes copied into photographs, retaining perfectly the likeness of the original, finished in India Ink, Oil, or Water Colors, if desired.  Mr. McArthur hopes by personal attention to his business to merit a share of the public patronage.

Pictures for sending in letters.  All kinds of pictures copied.  Old Daguerreotypes cleaned to look quite as well as new.  Remember the place, Post-Office Building, 62 State street.

Advertisement was recorded between June 23 to August 17, 1859.

1859  August 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 17, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 42, P. 3.

Ambrotypes & Photographs.  J. A. McArthur, Will give personal attention to all wishing for Good Pictures, from this date.  A beautiful assortment of French Frames, all sizes, just received.  Please call and examine them.  Post Office Building.

Advertisement was recorded between August 17, 1859 to January 7, 1860.

1859  September 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 78, P. 2.

Masonic.  At the annual meeting of St. Mark’s Lodge, held for the choice of officers, the following gentlemen were elected for the year ensuing:…J. A. McArthur, Junior Warden;…

1860  May 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 259, P. 2.

Sun Painting And Electric Writing.  Two years ago we devoted an editorial to this subject, and it is now appropriate in connection with the description  of the largest photographic apparatus ever brought to this city—(and there is none superior in Boston)—to make some allusions to the improvements in sun-painting.

It seems but yesterday since it was announced to the world that M. Daguerre, a painter of Paris, made the discovery that a copper plate, with a silver surface polished and clean, submitted to the vapor of iodine, and exposed to the vapor of mercury, could, by the simple aid of sunlight, depict a landscape or trace the changeful lineaments of the human countenance, with marvellous [sic.] minuteness and scrupulous exactitude.—Prof. Morse once told us that, in 1838, he and M. Daguerre met at the house of the late Robert Walsh in Paris and there compared their wonderful discoveries.  1838and 1839 saw the realization of Daguerre’s desires in the applause of the world, and in the most substantial testimonial of the French Government, which granted him (Daguerre) an annual pension for life of 6000 francs…

In the first stages of Photography—it could hardly be called an art.  People appeared horrid and death like in their stare.  But now daguerreotypist are artists—at least they understand the proper arrangement of their subjects, and the large Jamin instruments do not exaggerate!

We have been induced to make these remarks by the introduction, by Mr. McArthur, into this city, of an instrument of unwonted size.  Mr. McArthur sent to Paris for an apparatus, and it would pay every lover of science to look at the new and beautiful lenses, by Jamin, which alone cost a thousand francs.  The general reader may have some idea of this instrument, when we say that the apparatus in ordinary use has the nominal capacity of making a picture 6½ inches by 8½, and even then you cannot be sure of a perfect picture—there will be a blurring and an indistinctness on the edges, which, in case of photographs printed on paper, must be obviated by the painters’ brush and India ink.

But by Mr. McArthur’s new and improved apparatus a picture of a house, a landscape or portrait can be clearly and beautifully daguerreotyped, or the enormous size of twelve by fourteen inches, and it is perfect without retouching with pencil or brush.  Mr. McArthur has as yet showed this new instrument, (which cost fifteen hundred francs) to but few friends, and has tried it but few times.  Complete success has attended every sitting, and in a few days he will be ready to take both portraits and landscapes.  We understand that it is his intention during the coming summer to take a few of the charming landscapes in and around our city.  We cannot but commend this, for what would be more dear to a son of Old Dummer than a picture of the old Academy with its fine overhanging elms; or what would be more pleasing to hundreds of us than a choice sketch or two of Newburyport, which we might hang in our parlors or send to distant Newburyporters.  Next to a correct portrait is a landscape of one’s native home an object greatly to be desired.  We have thus made a prolonged notice of this improved apparatus, brought hither by the enterprise of one of our citizens, because we have deemed the advent of such an instrument, which has but two equals in Boston, and no superior in the United States, worthy of more than a passing notice.

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

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

1860  May 11.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 261, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:—I carefully read your editorial on “Sun Painting,” in which you kindly refer to the new Jamin instrument imported by me; and allow me to say that while the article, as you know, was unsolicited by me, and I never knew even its contents until I read them, at probably the same time as “Opt,” yet I did not see any statement which was not strictly true.  There was no question about French and German apparatus.  There was no statement that French instrumentshad never been brought to Newburyport.  You have merely said, (without promptings from me,) that mine was (1) the  “largest photographic apparatus ever brought here;” (2) that “the large Jamin instruments do not exaggerate;” and (3) that, (and this was the only information asked me.) “a landscape or a portrait can be clearly and beautifully daguerreotyped of the enormous size of twelve by fourteen inches.”  As you have not conveyed a wrong impression, (neither would I wish to have it thought so,) I am sincere and cordial when I invite not only the public, but my brother daguerreotypist to come and see for themselves.  J. A. McArthur.

Since these daguerreotypists may leave some readers in doubt about their instruments and skill, we will suggest a simple way for deciding the question.  We occasionally have a leisure half hour, and whenever they are ready we will sit to each of them for a photograph—the best they can get; and if they will hand us the pictures when finished, without knowing the artist that each came from, we’ll tell them, (gratis, of course,) which is the best.  That would end the matter to our satisfaction, if not to theirs.

1860  May 12.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 262, P. 3.

J. A McArthur, Artist In Ambrotype & Photographic Pictures.  We are now prepared with our New Mammoth French Camera, to furnish Photographs in a style of art that has no superior, and at a price Far below the usual Cost.  We will make large Cabinet Size at one third the price usually charged, without any abatement of merit in the work.

The large size Plain Photographs, 12 x 14 inches, we will furnish for $5 for the first, and $1 for duplicates.

We cordially invite all who want Photographs, as well as the public generally, to call and examine the Pictures.

Particular attention paid to Copying Old Daguerreotypes, that are fading out.  They can be finished equally as well as from life.  We claim to be the first to introduce the Mammouth French Camera into this city, and with our experience in the business trust a continuance of the public patronage.

Ambrotypes at the Lowest Prices, and unsurpassed for truthful and artistic finish.  We will be happy to wait on all who may please favor us with their patronage.

Photograph and Ambrotype Frames, At Boston Prices. 

Pictures copied in any style desired.  Also, Pictures for sending in letters.

We also take this opportunity to assure the public that whatever comes from this establishment will be executed in the highest perfection of the art, and patrons shall receive the most gentlemanly and obliging treatment, and the best likenesses at the lowest price consistent with good workmanship.  Please call and examine our specimens and prices.  Post-Office Building, 62 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded between May 12 to June 24, 1860.

1861  January 5.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 164, P. 3.

J. A. McArthur Makes his New Year’s bow to all his kind friends and patrons.

Ladies and Gentlemen:—I have something of importance to communicate.  My stock of Photograph & Ambrotype Good, is large, and as I purpose closing my rooms in March for a short time in order to make alterations and repairs on them, I will until that time make pictures At Lower Prices than Ever Before.

Ambrotypes, (including Case)………………………..25 Cents.

Ambrotypes, (including neat black frame)…………35 Cents.

Pictures for sending in letters………………….……25 Cents.

And all the larger sizes, with or without Cases, at correspondingly low prices.

Photographs.—Small sized Photographs—

Fifteen for……………………………………………$3.00

I make Photographs from Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, and can enlarge them to any size required; no matter how old and faded; the picture, I can make you a good Photograph from it.  I finish them in India Ink, Oil or Water Colors.

These Pictures I will make for just One-Half My Former Prices, and warrant them Durable and Satisfactory as Photographs can be made.

Ladies and gentlemen, this advertisement is bona fide, and I will do just as I say.  I will sell you all kinds of Frames For Photographs or Ambrotypes, cheaper than you can buy them at retail in Boston.  I have a nice style of Oval Black Frame, 8 x 10 inches, for 75 cents.

If you have pictures from which you would like to have Photographs made, please bring them in and ascertain what you can have them done for.

Stereoscopic Pictures.  I have recently procured a Binocular Camera, for making Stereoscopic Pictures.  This instrument differs from the common Camera, in having two lenses with the same aperture and focal distance for taking two Pictures at the same instant, and when viewed through the Stereoscope the two become one.  I will make groups or single pictures at very reasonable prices.

The public are invited to call at my rooms and examine specimens and learn my prices.

N. B.—Photographs of the Home Of Abraham Lincoln for sale.  J. A. McArthur.  P. C. Mason.}Operators.

Post Office Building, 62 State Street, Next door above Moulton & Talbot’s Bookstore.

Advertisement was recorded between January 5 to 19, 1861.

1861  February 1.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 187, P. 2.

Mr. McArthur would call the attention of his patrons to the oil colored photograph of the Editor of the Herald, which is now on exhibition at his door, as a specimen of the work for which he is now prepared to receive orders.  The picture was colored by Mr. Hiram Haskell, of this city, and has been pronounced by competent judges equal to the productions of the best Boston and New York artists.

Advertisement was recorded between February 1 to March 5, 1861.

1861  August 6.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 6, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 31, P. 3.

Photograph & Ambrotype Frames, In Oval, Gilt, Rosewood, Black Walnut, Oak, French, and other Styles, A Large Lot Just Received And For Sale At Very Low Prices,—At The Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery, Over The Post-Office.  J. A. McArthur.

Please bring in your Pictures and have them handsomely framed.

Advertisement was recorded between August 6 to 31, 1861.

1861  November 12.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 12, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 123, P. 2.

Carte De Visite.  This new style of Photographs now so very fashionable, are among the most perfect things in the way of portraiture yet introduced; convenient for sending by mail, as they require no extra postage; and the Albums for holding the same are the most beautiful ornaments for the centre table.  The subscriber is prepared to make Portraits in the above style, and also to furnish the Albums.

Please call and examine our specimens, and learn our prices.  J. A. McArthur, over the Post Office, Newburyport.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to 14, 1861.

1861  November 25.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 133, P. 2.

Lost, A Gold Watch Key, Square and Compass in the centre.  Please leave it with the subscriber and get all you ask for your trouble.  J. A. McArthur, over the Post Office.

1862  January 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1862, Vol. XXX, No. 179, P. 3.

John B. Gough’s Photograph, For Albums, May be obtained at the Photograph Gallery, Over The Post Office.  J. A. McArthur.

Advertisement ran on January 17 & 18, 1862.

1862  February 8.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 8, 1862, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 2.

McArthur’s Photographs.  We have been examining some photographs of the members of the last graduating class at the Female High School, just taken by Mr. McArthur, to be preserved by each one, with those of the teachers, as a memento of schooldays.  They are admirably executed, and show that we need not go out of Newburyport to obtain some of the best specimens of photography at a very reasonable price.  Mr. McArthur has taken every pains to obtain the most perfect instruments, has had much experience in his profession, and the extent of his patronage sufficiently indicates his high regutation [sic.] as an artist.

1862  September 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 13, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 14, P. 2.

Masonic.  At a special convocation of St. Mark’s Lodge, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—

John A. McArthur, W. M.;…

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

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

1863 March 28.   The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 228, P. 3.

Household Furniture.  On Wednesday, April 1st, at 10 o’clock. The Household Furniture in the house No. 8 Auburn street, now occupied by J. A. McArthur, comprising

One Nice Tapestry Carpet; Two All Wool Carpets; One Tapestry Stair Carpet; Two Straw Carpets; One Entry Carpet; One Velvet Rug; One Sofa; Six Mahogany Stuffed Chairs; Black Walnut What Not; Mahogany Tables; Extension Tables; Chamber Set; 5 Matresses; [sic.] 1; 1 Divan; 1 pair Nice Marble Vases; 1 Marble-Top Table; Cene-Seat Chairs; Flour Stand; Cook Stove and Funnel; all the Kitchen Furniture; also, Crockery & Glass Ware, with many other articles too numerous to mention.

The above goods have all been bought within a year, and will be sold without reserve, as the owner is about leaving the country.

1864 May 30.   The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 30, 1864, Vol. XXXII, No. 282, P. 2.

We are indebted to Mr. John A. McArthur, of Montreal, now on a visit to his old friends, for late Canada Papers.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (1856 4 Pleasant St.) (1860 62 State St.)

Mann, Jr., James

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850                State Street corner Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1850-1852       4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1854-1856       149 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1850 July 1.  Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 1, 1850, Vol. XVIII, No. 279, P. 4.

Mann’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Corner of State & Pleasant streets.  The subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newburyport and vicinity, and the public general, that he continues business, at the rooms formerly occupied by William Snell, and having fitted up his rooms in a superior manner, with a sky-light, and all the modern improvements of the art, is now prepared to Execute Likenesses, singly or in Groups, in any weather.  Having thorough knowledge of the business by past experience, he trusts to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens at his rooms.

N. B.  Constantly on hand a large assortment of Cases and Lockets, and comprising every variety of the latest and most approved patterns, at all prices.  a12.

Advertisement was recorded 155 times from July 1, 1850 to  April 17, 1852.

1850 October 3.  Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1850, Vol. XIX, No. 55, P. 2.

Marriages.  In Boston, on the 17th. Ult. By Rev. Mr. Winkley, Mr. James Mann, Jr., Daguerrean artist, of Newburyport, to Miss Alice, daughter of Caleb Larrabee Esq., of Gardiner, Me.

1852 April 20.  Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 20, 1852, Vol. XX, No. 248, P. 3.

Notice.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has disposed of the Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by him, to Messrs. Moulton & Perkins, of Salem.  He tenders his sincere thanks for past patronage, and solicits a continuance of the same for them.  James Mann.  Newburyport, April 15th., 1852.

1852 April 20.  Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 20, 1852, Vol. XX, No. 248, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery, Corner State & Pleasant Sts.  The subscribers would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Newburyport and vicinity, that they have taken Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. James Mann.  The rooms having recently been fitted up in a superior manner, with a large Sky-Light, and all the late improvements of the art, are now prepared to execute Likenesses, in Groups or in Single Figures, In any weather and at any time.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens at the Rooms, which are always open to all.  April 15, 1852. Moulton & Perkins.

1852 April 22.  Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 22, 1852, Vol. XX, No. 250, P. 3.

Valuable Birds.  On Wednesday, May 26th. At 10 o’clock, A. M. At the Rooms of James Mann, No. 4 Pleasant street.—A large and splendid collection of American preserved Birds, containing many rare and valuable specimens; offering a fine chance to ladies or gentlemen wishing to make a collection of our native birds.

The Birds were all prepared by an experienced taxidermist, and preserved in a most thorough manner.  They are mostly mounted on a single stand, suitable for parlor ornaments or private cabinets.

The whole comprising the most valuable collection ever offered for sale in the country.

The whole will be sold without reserve.

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

Lamb, Colby

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

1857                4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

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

1863                54 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

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

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

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

1875                Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 27 to October 30, 1857.

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

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

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

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

…Colby Lamb…

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

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

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

Finance Committee—…Colby Lamb…

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

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

The Hall…

daguerreotypes by Colby Lamb…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 30, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 27 to October 8, 1860.

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 11 to November 10, 1860.

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

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

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

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

Our Stock Is The Largest;

Our Prices are the Lowest;

Our Pictures are the Best.

Ambrotypes, (including case,) for 20 cents;

Twenty fine Photographs for $3.00;

Nice Frames for 25 cents.

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

Advertisement ran from January 9 to March 4, 1861.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 22 to September 2, 1862.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhibition Free to All. 

Also Newburyport and Boston Daily Papers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Frames of all kinds, and Cases very cheap.

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

Advertisement ran from May 9 to 18, 1865.

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

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

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

I use no stock because it is cheap.

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

I intend always to give satisfaction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vignettes, per dozen……………………$3.00

Medallions, per dozen…………………..$1.75

1-9 Ambrotypes………………………….. .50

1-6 Ambrotypes………………………….. .75

1-4 Ambrotypes…………………………$1.25

The Revenue Stamps will be additional to the above prices.

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

Luther Dame, 62 State Street.

H. P. Macintosh, 33 State Street.

Wm. Batchelder, 39 State Street.

Colby Lamb, 54 State Street.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 8, 1865.

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 17 to July 20, 1865.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 13 to 15, 1866.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 4, 1868.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tintypes, 16 for……………………………………$0.25

All other kinds of Pictures equally cheap—and warranted.

Advertisement ran from November 6 to 18, 1868.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pictures Very Cheap for a few days.

Advertisement ran from December 7 to 31, 1869.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 14, 1870.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 14 to 16, 1870.

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

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

Killeen, P. J.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                39 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

1852                39 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1851 October 24.  Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1851, Vol. XX, No. 96, P. 3.

Dancing.  European Quadrill & Drawing Room Polka Academy.  Mr. Killeen respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newburyport and vicinity, that he will open an Evening Class for instruction in Dancing, at Albion Hall, on Tuesday, Oct 27th.

Terms—Ladies $2.00:  Gentlemen $.00.

For further particulars apply at Mr. Killeen’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 39 Pleasant street, or Mr. Badger’s store, State street.

Advertisement ran from October 24 to 28, 1851.

1851 December 13.  Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1851, Vol. XX, No. 138, P. 3.

Missing.  Taken from P. J. Killeen’s City Daguerreotype Rooms, Pleasant street, supposed by mistake, several Miniatures, among them one of a young man deceased, and another of a young woman also deceased.  The friends of the deceased young man are particularly anxious for the recovery of the picture, as it was the only copy in existence, and a reward will be paid to any person who will send or deliver it at the Rooms, and no questions will be asked.

Advertisement ran from December 13 to 20, 1851.

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

Chase, Ezra B.

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

1841                76 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1841-1846       75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1841                Granite House, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1841                Folsom Building, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1848-1849       247 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1851                128 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1855                11 Merchants Row, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1856                Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1857                197 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1865                12 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865-1867       75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1868                Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1869-1874       4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1874                34½ Main Street, Opposite Hotel, Amesbury, Massachusetts.1

1875                Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1876                4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1876-1878       39 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1879-1881       14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1882-1884       53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1883-1887       14 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1885                Address Unknown, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1888                53 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1841 July 27.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  July 27, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and consequently without using the direct rays of the sun, proposes to instruct a limited number of Ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light.  Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake.  The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and furnishes the ability to its possessor of securing an independence, in a profession as honorable, interesting and agreeable as any other, by the expenditure of a mere trifle and a few days of application.  Can any other pursuit in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel support, not to say fortune?  This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot.—Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly form an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture.  It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as all Nature’s efforts do those of Man.  In the creation of these pictures, the light of Heaven, alone, constitutes the pencil, and Nature the artist!  The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be applied to every object on which the rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain.  The process is simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and no knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the instructions accompanying each set of Apparatuses.  For Colleges, Academies, and the public Lectures, this Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being, to all, so surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the greatest wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder: whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment.  It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it, than any other business—say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the profession by attending to the written instructions.  Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.

Mr. E. B. Chase, at the Daguerreotype Room, in the building, formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the people of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of themselves, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required, (excepting only the Plates.)

Terms Fifty Dollars, and upwards.  All communications, (post paid)  will be promptly attended to.

“Daguerreotype Likenesses, Mr. Plumbe has in operation, an Improved Apparatus for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The convenience to the sitter, and the rapidity of the work, are unexcelled.  Of the fidelity of the resemblance there is no need to speak.—That comes of course, as it is unavoidable.  With this invention, posterity will be at no loss to ascertain what manner of men were any of their predecessors, who are worth remembering.  The terms are very reasonable, and we advise our readers to drop in, and get their features, be they handsome or ugly, transferred upon the plate that will decay but with eternity.”  Boston Daily Herald.

“Plumbe’s Photographic Institute, is one of the most fashionable places of public resort in the city.  So great is the desire to obtain his Beautiful Daguerreotype Portraits, that he has bee obliged to open a register, for the insertion of names of applicants for Miniatures, in order that all may have their turn.  His apparatus is the most perfect and portable that has ever been used, ad we cordially recommend it to all who desire to avail themselves of the advantages of a most lucrative business, by the expenditure of a mere trifle.”  Boston Daily Times, May 26.

“Daguerreotype.  Prof. Plumbe is now giving instruction in taking Views and Miniatures, in this new and most Beautiful Art.  We had the privilege, a few days since, of calling at Mechanics’ Hall, and examining his Apparatus; and many fine specimens of the productions of this mystery in nature.

The miniatures are taken upon Silver Plate, and resemble Fine Steel engravings, though far more delicate.  They are taken by the rays of light, without paint, pencil, or brush; and are true to nature, as it is nature’s own work assisted by the hand of Art.”—Zion Ban.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 17, 1841.

1841 August 5.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 5, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. Plumbe, Professor of Photography, having at length succeeded in so far improving his Apparatus, as to enabled to produce a Perfect Photographic Miniature, in any weather, and [consequently] without using the direct rays of the sun, [proposes] to instruct a limited number of ladies and gentlemen in this beautiful and valuable art, who will be furnished with complete set of the Improved Paten Apparatus, by means of which any one may be enabled to take a Likeness in an ordinary room, without requiring any peculiar adjustments of the light.  Hitherto, it has been generally supposed that sunshine was indistinguishable to the production of Daguerreotype Miniatures; but the important improvement just perfected, proves that this is a mistake.  The new Apparatus costs only about one half the price of the old, and [furnishes] the ability to its [ ? ], of securing an independence, in a profession as [honorable], interesting and agreeable as ay other, by the [expenditure] of a mere trifle and a few days of [application].  Can any other [pursuit] in life present the same advantages in supplying the means of genteel [support], not to say fortune.  This Apparatus is warranted never to get out of order, and consequently, cannot require any repair; and ordinally, occupies a space of less than a cubic foot.  Those who have ever enjoyed the opportunity of seeing a specimen of Photography, can hardly [form] an adequate idea of the extreme perfection, beauty, and wonderful minuteness, of a Daguerreotype Picture.  It is the work of Nature, not of Art—and far surpasses the production of the pencil, as well as all Nature’s efforts does those of Man.  In the creation of these pictures, the book of Heaven, alone, [constitutes] the pencil, and Nature the artist!  The Daguerreotype, or “Pencil of Nature,” can be supplied to every object on which [the] rays of light can be made to fall; the human face and figure, landscapes, buildings, paintings, engravings, statuary, machinery, &c., &c., may be copied in a few minutes, and with a accuracy that no draughtsman could ever attain.  The process as simple; it requires no acquaintance with Chemistry, and [no] knowledge of Drawing or Painting, for the light engraves itself upon the prepared plate and it may be performed by ay one, by following the process which is fully and clearly described in the [instructions] accompanying each set of Apparatuses.  For colleges, Academies, and the public [Lectures], the Apparatus is particularly desirable, as the results produced by it are of the most interesting that can be exhibited to an audience—the process requiring but a few seconds in favorable weather to complete a picture—and the results being to all [so] surprising and beautiful, that it never fails to excite the [greater] wonder and astonishment in the mind of every beholder whilst to the Traveller, it must ever be one of the most invaluable accompaniment.  It is only necessary to add, for the information of those who are unacquainted with the details of the Photogenic Art, that it is capable of yielding an incomparably greater return, for the amount of time and money invested in it than any other business:  Say 400 per cent, on the cost of all materials—Those who cannot conveniently visite the Institute, in person, will soon be enabled to acquire a knowledge of the Profession by attending to the written instructions.  Apparatus, Plates, Miniature Cases, and every other article of Photography always on hand, and will be forwarded to any part of the world at the shortest notice.

Mr. E. B. Chase, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required—Terms $50.00 and upwards.  All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to.

1841 August 19.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.

It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that E. B. Chase is now giving instruction and taking Daguerreotype likenesses in this village.  I have had the privilege of examining his Apparatus and several specimens of this beautiful art.  The likenesses are taken on silver plate, and resemble fine steel engravings, though much more delicate and more correct.  The person sits about two minutes with the eye fixed upon a single object.  The miniatures are taken by the sun’s rays without paint, pencil, or brush.  Persons may expect perfect resemblance, if there is no deficiency in the apparatus, or the position of the person at the time it is taken, as it is all nature’s own work, assisted by the hand of Art.  Those who wish to preserve their own Likeness will do well to call and examine for themselves.

1841 August 19.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 19, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 21, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.

Terms $50.00 and upwards.  All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.

Advertisement ran from August 19 & 26, 1841.

1841 August 24.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  August 24, 1841, Vol. XI, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  At the Building formerly known as the Granite House, Exeter, N. H. Mr. E. B. Chase will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of United States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required. Terms Miniatures in frames, from $3 to $5.  Apparatus, &c., $50.00 and upwards. 

All (post paid) Communications will be promptly attended to.

Advertisement ran from August 24 to September 21, 1841.

1841 September 2.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. B. Chase at his Rooms in Folsom’s Buildings, will be ready and happy at all times to wait upon the People of Exeter, who may favor him with a call, either to give them a perfect fac simile of their face, or show them the curious and wonderful process by which these valuable pictures are produced.  Mr. Chase is connected with Prof. Plumbe of united States Photographic Institute, Boston and is prepared to give instructions and furnish pupils with complete set of his patent improved Apparatus for taking both Views and Miniatures, in most beautiful style including all the materials required.

Terms $50.00 and upwards.  All (post paid) communications will be promptly attended to. Exeter, Aug. 12, 1841.

Advertisement ran from September 2 & 16, 1841.

1841 September 9.  Christian Journal.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  September 9, 1841, Vol. VII, No. 24, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. B. Chase has just received an improvement to his apparatus for taking Miniatures, by the use of which a person need not sit over thirty seconds in order to obtain a perfect likeness.  Those who wish their likeness to, preserve, will do well to call on Mr. Chase.

1848.  Boston Directory.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  1848-1849, P. 27.  Published by James French & Charles Stimpson, 1848.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and see.  E. B. Chase

1848 September 11.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 11, 1848, Vol6, No. 1, P. 3. 

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  Call and see.

L. G. Chase.  E. B. Chase

Advertisement ran from September 11 to December 15, 1848.

1848 September 19.  Norwich Evening Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  September 19, 1848, Vol. VII, No. 87, Whole No. 487, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking from one to fifty pictures on the same plate, unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase.            Call and see.  E. B. Chase.

1848 September 21.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 21, 1848, Vol. XLII, No. 45, Whole No. 2188, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given or no charge, Call and see.  L. G. Chase.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 19, 1848.

1848 September 26.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  September 26, 1848, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and See.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 26 to November 21, 1848.

1848 September 29.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 29, 1848, Vol. V, No. 15, Whole No. 224, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston.  We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.  L. G. Chase.  Call and See.  E. B. Chase.

Advertisement ran five times between September 29 to October 27, 1848.

1848 October 19.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 19, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 47, P. 3.

Chase’s Daguerrean Rooms, 247 Washington Street, Boston. We have executed 40,000 Likenesses, and possessing every facility, are taking single copies and groups unsurpassed by any in the world.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.  L. G. Chase. Call and see.  E. B. Chase.

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

Bent, Israel

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1851-1858       62 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1858-1861       142 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

Ca.1858-1861. Ninth plate advertising card.

I. Bent, Ambrotype & Photograph Gallery, 142 Washington Street, Boston. Old Daguerreotypes Cleaned and Copied, on the most reasonable terms.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

James Flanders

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849                Poor’s Building, West corner of State and Pleasant Streets, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

1850               62 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1851                62 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[2]

1852                Maj. Shaw’s, Charter Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

James Flanders was recorded in three advertisements.  The first advertisement appeared on January 30, 1849 in the Newburyport Morning Herald (Newburyport, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Notice.  Mr. James Flanders would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Newburyport and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms in N. Poor’s Building, West corner of State and Pleasant streets, entrance on State street, up stairs.  j18. 

The second advertisement appeared on May 25, 1849 in the Watchtower (Newburyport, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Notice.  The subscriber having had his Camera stolen from his Room would inform his friends in Newburyport and vicinity that he has obtained another German Instrument of the best quality, and those who would like a true likeness themselves can have them put up in Gilt Velvet Cases for one Dollar.  James Flanders.  a20.

The third advertisement ran from May 1 to June 18, 1852 in the Newburyport Morning Herald  (Newburyport, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype Notice.  The subscriber has returned to Newburyport with his Saloon for a short time, and located at Maj. Shaw’s, Charter Street, where he is ready to execute Pictures; and the inhabitants are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.  Having a Side and Over-head Light together, the deep shade under the chin, & c., are entirely avoided.

Pictures taken over on new plates for 50 cents.

Pictures put up neatly in velvet cases for $1.00  James Flanders. m1.

James Flanders is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry (1850) and A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 (1851). 

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.