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Dow, James M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1854                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1857                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1859                Hopkins’ Block, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1854 January 23.  St. Lawrence Republican.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  January 23, 1854, Vol. 24, No. 8, P. 3.

“Excelsior” Daguerreian Car.  Westcott & Dow Would Respectfully Announce to the citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity that they will remain in this place a few days with their Mammoth Daguerreian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

It has become an acknowledged fact that the human countenance can be preserved without decay, and from the long experience and through knowledge of all the improvements appertaining to the art, and the many facilities with which they are enabled to operate in their new Car, they flatter themselves that their work will not suffer in comparison with that of the most popular Artists of the country.

They are now prepared to take pictures of all sizes, from the smallest miniature even to the largest ever taken, at prices ranging from One to Fifteen dollars.  Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Their Stock is also of the best quality, consisting in part of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Jewel, Jenny Lind, Pearl, and French Miniature Cases.  Fancy, French, and Kossuth Frames, of large and small sizes, &c.

Single pictures put up and secured with preservers, for the low price on One Dollar.  Likenesses Of Children taken in from two to three seconds in clear weather.  Adults in all kinds of weather.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, to satisfy themselves.  As they expect to remain but a short time, they would recommend to those who prize the mementoes of departed friends, and would secure their perfect likenesses, to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

Perfect copies of Paintings, Crayons, Daguerreotypes made large or small, as they may require.

N. B—Particular attention given to taking Family Groups.  Hours of operating from 9 to 4 o’clock; Children 10 to 4 o’clock.  January 28, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to April, 18, 1854.

1857 September 17.  The Daily Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 17, 1857, No. 711, P. 3.

Dow’s Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow would respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a few days with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.—In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, And Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Also an assortment of Fine Locket Jewelry, which will be sold almost at cost.  September 17, 1857.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to December 23, 1857.

1857 November 17.  The Ogdensburgh Sentinel.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  November 17, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 36, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow Would Respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a short time with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This Car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, and Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 29, 1857.

1859 August 30.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  August 30, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 40, P. 2.

J. M. Dow has permanently located in this village, and opened a Photographic Gallery in Hopkins’ Block, east end of the Bridge.

1859 September 27.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 44, P. 3.

Dow’s Photographic Gallery.  James M. Dow, Would Respectfully Inform The citizens of Ogdensburgh that he has fitted up new and permanent Daguerrian Rooms, in Hopkins’ Block, where he will take Pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties of the art.

Raised Pictures, Ambrotypes, Melanotypes &c., &c., Old daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c., copied and thrown up if required.  Photographs and Halotypes taken at these Rooms of any required size, colored or plain.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

All are invited to call and examine, Stock, Specimens &c.  sept. 14.

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 15, 1859.

1859 December 20.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 4, P. 2.

Pictures.—J. M. Dow, Photographic and Daguerrean artist, Hopkins’ Block, is making extensive preparations to accommodate the public with pictures.  What more appropriate presents could be made to those you love, than your own pleasant physiognomy—everybody looks pleasant in a picture—during the Holidays.  Next to giving one’s self away, such a presentation would be most acceptable to most folks.  Talk about throwing yourself away, when somebody wants you done up in miniature, surrounded in a neat, little case, and Dow wants to take you for them.  Why, its all nonsense, and not to be thought of.  Go right down and get taken,.

Wakefield & Childs

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848                Rooms over D. Turner, Jr.’s Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Wakefield & Childs (Leland Howard Wakefield & Childs) were recorded in one announcement and three advertisements.  The announcement appeared on August 17, 1848 in the Daily Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, will open miniature rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. about the 25th of August.

P. S.  Those wishing Miniatures will do well to wait and examine specimens before obtaining elsewhere.                                                                                 

Advertisement ran from August 17 to September 1, 1848.

The first advertisement ran from September 2 to 14, 1848 in the Daily Sentinel.  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, have opened rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. and are prepared to execute likenesses in the latest and most approved styles, and neatly set them into Frames, Pins and Lockets.

All who feel an interest in the Art will please call and see specimens.           

The second advertisement ran from August 22 to September 29, 1848 in The Ogdensburgh Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, will open miniature rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. about the 25th of August.

P. S.  Those wishing Miniatures will do well to wait and examine specimens before obtaining elsewhere.                                                                                 

The third advertisement ran from September 5 to 12, 1848 in The Ogdensburgh Sentinel. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, have opened rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. and are prepared to execute likenesses in the latest and most approved styles, and neatly set them into Frames, Pins and Lockets.

All who feel an interest in the Art will please call and see specimens.           

Wakefield & Childs are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Ogdensburg, New York.

H. S. Humphrey

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1853-1854       2 Eagle Block, Ford St., Ogdensburgh, New York.

H. S. Humphrey was recorded in three advertisements.   The first advertisement appeared on January 25,1853 in the St Lawrence Republican Ogdensburgh, New York.  Daguerreotype Stock.  A Large And Complete Assortment of Daguerreotype Stock including Cameras of all sizes; Camera Stands; Coating Boxes; Mercury Baths; Scovill and French Plates; Cases of all sizes and qualities; Chemicals, and all articles wanted by the trade.  We receive our Stock directly from the manufacturers, and are prepared to furnish all articles at New York prices.  Daguerreotype Artists will find it for their advantage  to examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.  Orders will receive prompt attention.  H. S. Humphrey & Co., No. 2 Eagle Block, Ford st.  

The second advertisement ran from February 12, 1853 to April 29, 1854 in the Franklin Gazette  Fort Covington, New York.  Daguerreotype Instruments and Stock.  A Large And Complete Assortment Of Daguerreotype Instruments And Stock, received direct from the Manufacturers, including Cameras, camera-Stands, Coating-Boxes, Mercury-Baths, Frames, Cases, Scovil and French Plates, Mats, Preservers, Chemicals, and articles wanted by the trade.  Daguerreotype Artists will find it to their advantage to examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.  Prompt attention given to orders.     H. S. Humphrey & Co.           No. 2 Eagle Block, Ford St., Ogdensburgh, N. Y.

The third advertisement ran from February 17 to December 1, 1853 in the Frontier Palladium  Malone, New York. Daguerreotype Instruments and Stock.  A Large And Complete Assortment Of Daguerreotype Instruments And Stock, received direct from the Manufacturers, including Cameras, camera-Stands, Coating-Boxes, Mercury-Baths, Frames, Cases, Scovil (sic.) and French Plates, Mats, Preservers, Chemicals, and articles wanted by the trade.  Daguerreotype Artists will find it to their advantage to examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.  Prompt attention given to orders.     H. S. Humphrey & Co.           No. 2 Eagle Block, Ford St., Ogdensburgh, N. Y.

H. S. Humphrey is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry  as being active in 1854.

Bell

Photographs, Stereoviews, , ,

1858                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Bell was recorded in one announcement that appeared on September 21, 1858 in The Daily Journal (Ogdensburgh, New York).  New Style.—The Bell’s have just introduced in this place a new arrangement of pictures and a new way of looking at them.  The pictures are photographs duplicated, placed in an arrangement not unlike an opera glass, which is divided by a partition so that each eye takes in a picture and reduces the duplicates to a single view.  The effect is magical and produces a perfectness impossible to imagine. 

Their store was crowded last evening by curious and anxious spectators.

Bell is not listed in other photographic directories.

Joel M. Woolley

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York

Joel M. Woolley was recorded in one advertisement on May 16, 1848 in The Ogdensburgh Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York).  For Sale A superior Daguerreotype Instrument with Apparatus, Chemicals, Plates, Cases &c., complete for operating.  A liberal credit will be given if required.

Apply (if by letter, post-paid) to Joel M. Woolley.  Ogdensburgh, May 15, 1848.

Joel M. Woolley is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown if Woolley was a daguerreotypist, a dealer or an amateur.

Westcott & Dow

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1854                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Westcott & Dow were recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 28 to April, 18, 1854 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York).  “Excelsior” Daguerreian Car.  Westcott & Dow Would Respectfully Announce to the citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity that they will remain in this place a few days with their Mammoth Daguerreian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

It has become an acknowledged fact that the human countenance can be preserved without decay, and from the long experience and through knowledge of all the improvements appertaining to the art, and the many facilities with which they are enabled to operate in their new Car, they flatter themselves that their work will not suffer in comparison with that of the most popular Artists of the country.

They are now prepared to take pictures of all sizes, from the smallest miniature even to the largest ever taken, at prices ranging from One to Fifteen dollars.  Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Their Stock is also of the best quality, consisting in part of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Jewel, Jenny Lind, Pearl, and French Miniature Cases.  Fancy, French, and Kossuth Frames, of large and small sizes, &c.

Single pictures put up and secured with preservers, for the low price on One Dollar.

Likenesses Of Children taken in from two to three seconds in clear weather.  Adults in all kinds of weather.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, to satisfy themselves.  As they expect to remain but a short time, they would recommend to those who prize the mementoes of departed friends, and would secure their perfect likenesses, to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

Perfect copies of Paintings, Crayons, Daguerreotypes made large or small, as they may require.

N. B—Particular attention given to taking Family Groups.

Hours of operating from 9 to 4 o’clock; Children 10 to 4 o’clock.   

Westcott & Dow are not recorded as being in partnership.  James M. Dow is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active Watertown and Ogdensburg.  He also records a C. P Wescott or Westcott as being active in Watertown, New York, it is unknown if they are the same person. 

Leland Howard Wakefield

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

C.1847-1848   257 Washington Street, Boston

1848                Rooms over D. Turner, Jr.’s Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1849                Rooms over L. Myers’ Store, Plattsburgh, New York

1852                Address Unknown, Portland, Oregon.

Leland Howard Wakefield was recorded in four advertisements.  The first and second advertisement appeared in the Daily Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York), the first ran from August 17 to September 1, 1848.  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, will open miniature rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. about the 25th of August.

P. S.  Those wishing Miniatures will do well to wait and examine specimens before obtaining elsewhere.                                                                                 

The second advertisement ran from September 2 to 14, 1848.  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, have opened rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. and are prepared to execute likenesses in the latest and most approved styles, and neatly set them into Frames, Pins and Lockets.

All who feel an interest in the Art will please call and see specimens.           

The third advertisement ran from March 24 to April 21, 1849 in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York).  Daguerreotypes!  L. H. Wakefield, recently from Mr. Chase’s celebrated rooms in Boston, will remain for a short time in Plattsburgh.  Room over L. Myers Store.

“Particular attention is invited to the distinct mild, and life-like expression of the eye, and to the mellow and warm tone peculiar to his pictures.”

Taken in any weather, with or without colors, singly or in groups, and at the shortest notice—warranted better than can be obtained elsewhere.

Price of common cases $1.25.                                                                       

The fourth advertisement ran from June 26 to July 24, 1852 in The Weekly Oregonian (Portland, Oregon).  Beautiful and Life-Like Daguerreotypes Mr. L. H. Wakefield From Chase’s Celebrated Rooms, Boston, And recently from New York, has opened a Sky-Light room in Coffin’s Block, for a short time, and will execute likenesses, which for beauty and finish, life-like appearance, and artistic arrangement, are superior to any taken in the Pacific coast.  Mr. W. invites all connoisseurs and lovers of the art to examine his specimens and judge for themselves as to their merit.

P. S. Particular attention will be paid to taking groups, suitable to send to the States.

Charges Moderate.

Leland Howard Wakefield was not listed in the Boston City Directory, resident section for the following years 1846/1847; 1847/1848; 1848/1849; 1849/1850; or 1850/1851.  He is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Portland, Oregon. He is also recorded in Oregon Photographers; Biographical History and Directory 1852-1917 by Thomas Robinson.

Sylvester

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Ford Street, over H. S. Humphrey & Co. Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Sylvester was recorded in one advertisement that ran on June 18 & 25, 1850 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York).  Daguerreotypes.  Sylvester’s Daguerrean Rooms again open for a few days only.  Over the Store of H. S. Humphrey & Co., Ford st., Ogdensburgh.             

Sylvester is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Stearns

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Ford Street, over H. Church’s Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Mr. Stearns was recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 25 to June 18, 1847 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York).    Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Stearns is on hand and ready from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M., at his Rooms over H. Church’s Store, Ford street, to execute a few more of those nice pictures, of all sizes, for which his apparatus is so well qualified.  Ladies and Gents are respectfully solicited to call and examine specimens, and sit for their likenesses if they choose, by way of experiment.  A reasonable discount will be made where several pictures are taken in the same family.  Come one—come all.

Mr. Stearns is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. Scofield

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                White Building on Ford Street, nearly over Strickland’s Jewelry Store,                           Ogdensburgh, New York.

S. Scofield was recorded in one advertisement that ran from March 21 to April 11, 1848 in The Ogdensburgh Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York).  Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. S. Scofield would hereby inform the Ladies and Gentleman of Ogdensburgh that he has taken Rooms in the 2nd story of the White Building on Ford street nearly over Mr. Strickland’s Jewelry Store, where he will be prepared to take photographic likenesses, on the intest and most approved principles, and at deduced prices.  The public are invited to call and examine a few specimens of the Art.                              

S. Scofield is not recorded in other photographic directories.