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Cooley & Wilkinson

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1847-1848       Rooms at the Windsor House, Windsor, Vermont.

1847 November 17.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 17, 1847, Vol. XXII, No. 46, Whole No. 1127, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson Respectfully announce to the citizens of Windsor and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Windsor House for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, in their large and beautiful style.  Any one wishing for a good likeness in only asked to give them a sitting, and if not satisfied, need not purchase.  They would invite strangers visiting Windsor, as well as residents, to call and examine their collection of specime3ns, if not wishing to sit for a likeness.  Miniatures taken in all weather, and set in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, or any style to suit customers.—Likenesses copied from portraits, or miniature engravings, &c., &c.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons.

N. B.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils.—A through course of instruction and experiments given in all cases, and furnished with apparatus if desired.

Cameras, plates, cases, lockets, chemicals, colors, polishing powder, buff leather, and everything used in the Photographic Art for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash.

Exhibition Room, Parlor No. 14.  O. H. Cooley, O. R. Wilkinson.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 15, 1847.

1847 November 19.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 19, 1847, Vol. IV, No. 22, Whole No. 179, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson Respectfully announce to the citizens of Windsor and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Windsor House for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, in their large and beautiful style.  Any one wishing for a good likeness in only asked to give them a sitting, and if not satisfied, need not purchase.  They would invite strangers visiting Windsor, as well as residents, to call and examine their collection of specime3ns, if not wishing to sit for a likeness.  Miniatures taken in all weather, and set in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, or any style to suit customers.—Likenesses copied from portraits, or miniature engravings, &c., &c.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons.

N. B.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils.—A through course of instruction and experiments given in all cases, and furnished with apparatus if desired.

Cameras, plates, cases, lockets, chemicals, colors, polishing powder, buff leather, and everything used in the Photographic Art for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash.

Exhibition Room, Parlor No. 14.  O. H. Cooley, O. R. Wilkinson.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1847 to January 7, 1848.

1847 December 22.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  December 22, 1847, Vol. XXII, No. 51, Whole No. 1132, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson would tender their thanks to the citizens of Windsor, and vicinity , for the liberal patronage they have received, and would give notice that their rooms will be closed in a few days.  Those wishing for Miniatures are requested to call immediately.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1847 to January 19, 1848.

1848 January 12.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  January 12, 1848, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, Whole No. 1135, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. O. R. Wilkinson has done some very beautiful work in this line in our village within a few weeks.  Some groups of children, two figures each, are as handsome, in the disposition of the figures and in the execution, as any thing of the kind that we have seen.

Cooley & West

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1848                Rooms in Hall’s Long Building, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1848 May 4.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 4, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 77, P. 3.

Messrs. Cooley & West Are about reopening the above Gallery for the season.

Their rooms will be fitted up in superior style, and they are supplied with all the necessary apparatus, material, &c., for doing Perfect work.  Old friends, and the community generally, are invited to give them a call.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 22, 1848.

1848 May 5.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 5, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 37, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Vermont Daguerrian Gallery Is now being fitted up in Hall’s Long Building.  It will be opened for the reception of visitors, May 10, 1848, when the proprietors will be happy to have a call from the citizens generally, and to show them our specimens; also our assortment of Gold Lockets, which will be sold very cheap, by the single one or by the dozen.

Operators that are in want of Lockets will find it for their advantage to give them a call before purchasing at Boston or other places. 

Also, will be kept at their Gallery a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals and every thing appertaining to the Daguerreotype line, which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons; also from Paintings, Daguerreotypes, Engravings, &c.  Pupils thoroughly instructed in the art, and furnished with instruments, if desired.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.  May 4th, 1848.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to June 30, 1848.

1848 June 26.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 26, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 92, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Cooley & West Would inform the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that they have fitted up their rooms in a superior manner for taking beautiful Daguerreotype Likenesses, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Rings, &c., by side or sky light, as the sitter may prefer.  We flatter ourselves, with our long and successful experience in the business, in the Southern as well as the Northern States, and with the late great improvements in the art, we shall be able to take Likenesses of Persons, Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, &c., in a style of execution, boldness of character, beauty of expression, in variety of sizes, and delicacy of light and shadow that will suit the most fastidious.

Constantly on hand, a splendid assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets.  Operators are requested to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell very cheap. Single or by the dozen.  Also a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, every thing appertaining to the Photographic Art, and which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Operators are invited to examine our Photographic Accelerating Fluid, which is acknowledged by the best artist to be the best thing now in use.

Likenesses taken of deceased persons.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils in every branch of the business.  Also all the late improvements in the art.  Persons wishing to go South or West will find it for their interest to give us a call before engaging elsewhere.

Constantly on hand, German, French and American Cameras, which will be sold low.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.     Hall’s Long Building, over the Post Office. Brattleboro, June 26.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to July 31, 1848.

1848 June 30.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 30, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 45, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Cooley & West Would inform the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that they have fitted up their rooms in a superior manner for taking beautiful Daguerreotype Likenesses, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Rings, &c., by side or sky light, as the sitter may prefer.  We flatter ourselves, with our long and successful experience in the business, in the Southern as well as the Northern States, and with the late great improvements in the art, we shall be able to take Likenesses of Persons, Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, &c., in a style of execution, boldness of character, beauty of expression, in variety of sizes, and delicacy of light and shadow that will suit the most fastidious.

Constantly on hand, a splendid assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets.  Operators are requested to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell very cheap. Single or by the dozen.  Also a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, every thing appertaining to the Photographic Art, and which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Operators are invited to examine our Photographic Accelerating Fluid, which is acknowledged by the best artist to be the best thing now in use.

Likenesses taken of deceased persons.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils in every branch of the business.  Also all the late improvements in the art.  Persons wishing to go South or West will find it for their interest to give us a call before engaging elsewhere.

Constantly on hand, German, French and American Cameras, which will be sold low.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.     Hall’s Long Building, over the Post Office. Brattleboro, June 26.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to August 11, 1848.

1849 April 23.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  April 23, 1849, Vol. II, No. 74, Whole No. 178, P. 3.

As It Should Be.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Spear & Mack, Successors to Cooley & West, having recently purchased the interest in the same, and having had their Rooms fitted up with all the late Improvements of the “Sky-Light,” after the style of our best City Operators, with an entire New Stock of Plates, Chemicals, &c.  are now prepared to take Pictures, in groups or single, on large or small sized Plates; and with the use of their new, splendid, and recently imported German Camera, are now prepared to take Pictures equal to any taken at any other establishment in the United States,—having had long experience in the business, they cannot fail of giving perfect representations of the original, in point of light, shade, and color.

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as in fair weather, with the use of their new “Camera,” which requires a thorough knowledge of the difference in time (required to sit).

Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons, Portraits, Daguerreotype and Painted Miniatures, Landscapes, Buildings, &c., &c., copied with accuracy and at short notice.

Terms reasonable and satisfaction warranted.

The inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity are most respectfully invited to their rooms and see specimens recently taken.

Also We keep constantly on hand an assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., adapted to the Daguerrian trade, which we will sell as low as can be purchased elsewhere.  J. H. Spear, J. C. Mack.          Brattleboro, April 23.

1849 April 27.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  April 27, 1849, Vol. XV, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Cooley & West have been succeeded in the Daguerreotype business in this village, by Messrs. Spear and Mack, at the old stand, Hall’s Long Building.  With the best apparatus and materials, united to skill and experience, the new comers are prepared to portray the “human face divine” in any style that may be desired, to the perfect satisfaction of sitters.  [Advertisement Next Week.] 

1849 July 2.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  July 2, 1849, Vol. II, No. 94, Whole No. 198, P. 3. Notice.  The copartnership heretofore existing under the name Cooley & West is this day by mutual consent dissolved.  O. H. Cooley, George S. West.  Brattleboro, Aug. 2d, 1848

Atwater, Professor John

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1849-1851       Opposite Chicopee Bank, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1849                8 Foots Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1851                26 Foots Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1848 June 7.  Daily Republican. (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 5, No. 134,  P. 3. 

Phototypes.  Specimens of this wonderful art may be seen at Cooley’s Hampden Daguerrian Gallery, opposite Chicopee Bank, every  day.—Those desiring truthful likenesses of themselves and friends, can be accommodated on the most reasonable terms.

Having secured the services of Professor Atwater, the short man, he will be always in readiness to wait on visitors, and show them the curiosities of the establishment.

Miniatures taken at all hours of the day.  O. H. Cooley.                       

Advertisement ran from June 7 to August 15, 1848

1849 May 5.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 6, No. 106, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, That are Daguerreotypes.  It is an acknowledged fact, that Cooley’s Daguerrian Gallery is a little ahead of all others in this country, and it is so admitted by Artists and the traveling public.  No pains or expense have been spared in fitting-up this establishment, and the arrangement of rooms, sky-light and extensive apparatus cannot be improved.  The sky-light was built expressly for the business after a design by one of the best Architects in the country, and pictures taken under this light cannot be surpassed for the fine and beautiful effect of light and shade, and the life-like expression of the eyes.

O. H. Cooley & Co. Have the honor of announcing to the public, that they have secured the services of Mr. A. Litch, formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple, Boston, one of the oldest, most experienced, and successful operators in this country, and they are now prepared to give their patrons pictures that cannot be excelled in this place, or any of the larger cities in those qualities that make a good Daguerreotype.  Mr. L. has operated at some of the best establishments in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, and we can commend him to the public for his gentlemanly demeanor as well as for his qualities as a scientific Artist.

O. H. C. & Co. Have obtained in addition to their other apparatus a new instrument expressly for taking Children’s pictures, which requires only a sitting of a few seconds.

They would return thanks for the liberal patronage which has been bestowed upon their establishment, and hope, by unceasing endeavors to please, to merit a continuance of the patronage of a generous public.

Just received, a new lot of Daguerreotype materials, among which we have White’s Scovill’s and the “Star” and Phenix” brands of French Plates, and all other kinds in use.  New and beautiful patterns of Cases, Lockets of all kinds and every variety of Settings, and in fact everything used in the Art can be found at our Sales Room where Prof Atwater will be in attendance.

…N. B.—Mr. Litch being a practical Chemist, would inform those who wish to use his Chemical preparations that they can be obtained at the Sales Room of O. H. C. & CO.                            

Advertisement ran from May 5 to July 12, 1849.

1849 July 12.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 6, No. 163, P. 3.

Now Is The Time, O. H. Cooley, at the Hampden Daguerrian Gallery, with the most extensive apparatus, best of stock, and the aid of a scientific operator, and Prof. Atwater—last, though not least in putting the finish to a picture—can assure the public that he never was producing better pictures than at the present time.

Foot’s Block is the place, and now is the time, to obtain those inimitable Sky-light Daguerreotypes—delays are dangerous.  He keeps constantly on hand and for sale, the largest assortment of Lockets, and Daguerreotype Stock of every description, to be found in Western Massachusetts.

Mr. Stock, Portrait Painter, is still in town and will remain at his rooms over the Gallery for a short time only.  

Advertisement ran from July 12 to September 20, 1849.

1849 August 15.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 6, No. 191, P. 2.

Cooley’s Gallery was visited one day last week by Mr. Collamer, Postmaster General, and an admirable likeness of him was taken by Mr. Litch, which will add to the attractions already presernted of Cooley’s large collection of portraits of distinguished men.  It takes Professor Atwater to induce public men to visit Cooley’s magnificent rooms, who, if not known long to the public, his short acquaintance is very pleasing to the ladies and professional men.—Com.

1849 September 19.  Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) Vol. 6, No. 221, p. 2.

Now For a Rush At Cooley’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 8 Foot’s Block.  Cooley has just returned from New York, with the largest and best selected assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, of all kinds, ever before offered in this market; and at unprecedented low prices.

Also Lockets and Chains of all descriptions, purchased at low prices and will be sold very cheap for cash.  Those wishing to purchase will do well to call before looking elsewhere, as he is determined to sell cheap.

Daguerreotypes taken at all hours of the day, which “can’t be beat.”  And put up in the “professor’s superior style, in superb enamelled cases, at very low prices.               Sept. 19.

Advertisement ran from September 19 to October 3, 1849.

1850 September 19.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 7, No. 223, P. 3.

Cooley’s Hampden Daguerrian Gallery Foot’s Building, Main-st., Springfield, Mass.  Is one of the oldest and largest Galleries in the country, was established in 1843, and for superior and convenient arrangements, splendid sky-light, extensive apparatus, beautiful and truthful pictures, it is not excelled by any other in the world.

We invite the public to visit our Exhibition Room, to see our large and valuable National collection of Daguerreotypes of eminent and distinguished men, who have given a preference and patronized this establishment.  We have Gen. Zachary Taylor, our late lamented President; His Excellency George N. Briggs, Gov. Of Mass.; Ex-Gov. Wm. L. Marcy; Wm. H. Seward of N. Y.; and A. Fitch of Mich., two last U. S. Senators; Hon. J. R. Giddings, M. C.; Hon. Geo. Ashmun, M. C.; Judge Collamer, late P. M. General; Cols. Bainbridge and Ripley, U. S. A.; Distric Attorney Porter; Prof. Lowell Mason; Judge O. B. Morris; Rev. Dr. Osgood; Revs. Mr. Seeley, Clark, and Buckingham of Springfield; Revs. E. Davis of Westfield and C. Nightingale of Chicopee; James Byers, Esq.; J. Willard, Esq.; R. A. Chapman, Esq.; E. B. Gillette, Esq.; the Hutchinson and Baker Families; and a host of others of this town and elsewhere too numerous to mention.

Grateful for past favors, we rely with confidence upon a discerning and generous public for encouragement and continued patronage.

Prof. Atwater, the “people’s favorite,” is at his old post in our Exhibition Room, and every effort will be made to give satisfaction and please our patrons and visitors.

N. B.—Daguerreotype material, of all kinds, as heretofore, and for sale at reduced prices.  Purchasers will do well to call before going to New York or Boston.    

1851 December 9.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 8, No. 291, P. 2.

Kossuth Has Come!  And while this illustrious exile is being received with distinguished honor and shouts of welcome, let Cooley’s Daguerrian Gallery not be forgotten.  While the countenance is lighted up by the soul-inspiring eloquence of this great man step into Cooley’s, and in a few moments he will give you one of those superb Daguerreotype Likenesses for which his Gallery is famed, the world over.—His Sky-light needs no puffing—it can’t be beat—and those who have any eyes at all may be sure of obtaining a good picture.

The Professor may be found at his old station, and with our gentlemanly Operator, Mr. Clark, will be ready to wait upon visitors and sitters, and will give entire satisfaction to all.

Lockets, Keys, Rings, Pins, and every style of Case may be obtained at his Establishment, at the lowest prices; also, all kinds of material used in the business.

Call at Cooley’s, No. 26 Foot’s Building, and he will try to suit you.  O. H. Cooley. 

Advertisement ran from December 9, 1851 to January 22, 1852.

L. H. Walker

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1850                Address Unknown, Holyoke, Massachusetts.

L. H. Walker was recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 11, 1850 in the  Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  List Of Premiums And Gratuities Granted by the Hampden County Agricultural Society, at their Cattle Show and Exhibition of Manufactures, at Springfield, Oct 2 and 3, 1850.

Messrs. Collins, Westfield, Daguerreotypes, 1,  1,00

L. H. Walker, Holyoke, Daguerreotypes, 2,  .50

O. H. Cooley, Springfield, Daguerreotypes, g,  .50

L. H. Walker is not listed in other photographic directories.

John W. Stancliff

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1852                26 & 27 Foots Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

John W. Stancliff was recorded in one announcement that appeared on August 14, 1852 in the Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.—Our neighbor Cooley has lately taken some of the most beautiful pictures we have ever seen in this line.  He has taken pictures of Signor Guidi in six of his principal opera characters, with characteristic costume, which are colored in the most exquisite manner, and are really next to perfection itself.  He has also a picture of our highly popular candidate for Governor, John H. Clifford, taken last week, from life.  Another of Henry Clay taken from life, in Kentucky, about one year since, by J. W. Stancliff, by whom all these pictures were executed, and who is now engaged for Mr. Cooley, and who has had a large experience in his profession, which, combined with his taste and skill, insure work of rare merit.  We are happy to know that Mr. C. is thronged with customers and friends, and the above pictures will form a new attraction to his rooms.

John W. Stancliff is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1852.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a John W. Stancliff active in Hartford, Connecticut and Louisville, Kentucky, there is a possibility that they are the same person.

Spear & Mack

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1849                Hall’s Long Building, Brattleboro, Vermont.

Spear & Mack (James H. Spear & J. C. Mack) were recorded in one announcement and two advertisements in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont).  The announcement appeared on April 27, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Cooley & West have been succeeded in the Daguerreotype business in this village, by Messrs. Spear and Mack, at the old stand, Hall’s Long Building.  With the best apparatus and materials, united to skill and experience, the new comers are prepared to portray the “human face divine” in any style that may be desired, to the perfect satisfaction of sitters.  [Advertisement Next Week.] 

The first advertisement ran from May 4 to June 1, 1849.  As It Should Be.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Spear & Mack, Successors to Cooley & West, having recently purchased the interest in the same, and having had their Rooms fitted up with all the late Improvements of the “Sky-Light,” after the style of our best City Operators, with an entire New Stock of Plates, Chemicals, &c.  are now prepared to take Pictures, in groups or single, on large or small sized Plates; and with the use of their new, splendid, and recently imported German Camera, are now prepared to take Pictures equal to any taken at any other establishment in the United States,—having had long experience in the business, they cannot fail of giving perfect representations of the original, in point of light, shade, and color.

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as in fair weather, with the use of their new “Camera,” which requires a thorough knowledge of the difference in time (required to sit).

Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons, Portraits, Daguerreotype and Painted Miniatures, Landscapes, Buildings, &c., &c., copied with accuracy and at short notice.

Terms reasonable and satisfaction warranted.

The inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity are most respectfully invited to their rooms and see specimens recently taken.

Also We keep constantly on hand an assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., adapted to the Daguerrian trade, which we will sell as low as can be purchased elsewhere.  J. H. Spear, J. C. Mack. Brattleboro, April 23.

The second advertisement ran from June 1 to August 17, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Spear & Mac, having recently purchased the interest of Cooley & West in this establishment, and fitted their room up with all the late improvements in the Art, including a Sky-Light after the style of the best city Operators, are prepared, with their lately imported German Camera, to take pictures equal to those taken at any other establishment in the United States.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather.

Terms reasonable and satisfaction warranted.

Please call and examine specimens, at Hall’s Long Building.

Instruction given in the Art.                          

Spear & Mack are not recorded in other photographic directories as being partners.  James H. Spear is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Springfield, Massachusetts 1853–1856 . J. H. Spear will be posted in tomorrow’s post as being active until 1853 in Brattleboro, Vermont.  It is possible they are the same person. J. C. Mack is not recorded in other photographic directories.

W. Robert Small

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1847                A few doors from H. S. Cutting’s Store, Green River, Vermont

W. Robert Small was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont).  The advertisement ran from October 29 to December 17, 1847. Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Green River, and vicinity that he will open a room a few doors from the store of H. S. Cutting, on the first of Nov., for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes.  W. Robert Small.                       

The announcement appeared on November 12, 1847.  Our friend Small, it will be seen by his advertisement, is now at Green River, prepared to daguerreotype “the human face divine.”  He is an excellent artist, and a worthy young man.  We know the latter fact by a pleasant acquaintance with him; and his being instructed by Mr. Cooley is proof of the former.  If personal merit and good pictures can command success, friend S. will have custom enough.

W. Robert Small is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Harris H. Meacham

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1851                26 &27 Foot’s Building, Springfield, Massachusetts.                                                    1851-1852     Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts.

Harris H. Meacham was mentioned in one announcement and one advertisement in the Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  The announcement appeared on July 16, 1851.  Cooley Daguerreotypes.  The most exquisite specimens of out-door Daguerreotyping we have ever seen, was accomplished, on Saturday last, by Mr. O. H. Cooley.  Mr. Cooley invited the Ocean Hose Company out, for their picture, and took them in their neat uniform with their new banner appropriately displayed in the center of the line.  The picture is a perfect set of portraits, in miniature, of the whole company, every individual being easily recognizable by those acquainted with the original.  This is not all.  The tone of the picture is like that of the very richest steel engraving.  We learn that the company are determined to have this picture, but trust that Mr. Cooley will retain it awhile, for exhibition.

In this connection, it is put justice to Mr. Cooley to give him the credit that his long and successful labors in the Daguerreotyping art deserves.  He began his business in the infancy of the art, eight or nine years since.  With an industry and perseverance which have surmounted every obstacle, he has kept along with the advance of his art, until, now, he displays a gallery of pictures, and daily furnishes portraits to his patrons, second to none found in the United States.  He has now taken in a new partner, and the business is carried on by Cooley & Meacham.  The gallery of pictures has been removed to the third story in Foot’s building, and now occupies one of the most beautiful and pleasant rooms in town.  Mr. Clark, an operator accomplished in his art, and gentlemanly in his deportment, presides in the laboratory, and we are glad to know that the business thrives.

The advertisement ran from July 25 to August 12, 1851.  Hampden Daguerrean Gallery.  Cooley & Meacham, Proprietors, No. 26 &27 Foot’s Building.

This long established Gallery has been constantly gaining in popularity, until now it is acknowledged to be unsurpassed in this country.  The picture department is still under the supervision of Mr. C., the original proprietor, whose motto has ever been to “go ahead,” in all the improvements in the Art, and he is determined to keep in advance of all competitors.  He has taken in as partner, Mr. H. H. Meacham, and with this accession to his means, is enabled to offer the picture-loving public greater inducements than ever to patronize this establishment.

They have removed their Gallery to room No. 26, directly front of the operating room, the pleasantest room in the building, and invite the public generally to visit their fine Exhibition Rooms, filled with an extensive collection of portraits of distinguished public men.  Pictures taken in all weather at moderate price.

N. B. Mr. Cooley having made the above arrangement request all who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and all having accounts against him are requested to present the same for adjustment.

Harris H. Meacham is recorded in other photographic directories as Harris Meacham, as being active in 1851-1852 in Springfield, Massachusetts without a business address.

Cooley & West

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1848                Rooms in Hall’s Long Building, Brattleboro, Vermont.

Cooley & West were recorded in two advertisements and one announcement in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont).  The first advertisement ran from May 5 to June 30, 1848.

Daguerreotypes.  The Vermont Daguerrian Gallery Is now being fitted up in Hall’s Long Building.  It will be opened for the reception of visitors, May 10, 1848, when the proprietors will be happy to have a call from the citizens generally, and to show them our specimens; also our assortment of Gold Lockets, which will be sold very cheap, by the single one or by the dozen.

Operators that are in want of Lockets will find it for their advantage to give them a call before purchasing at Boston or other places.

Also, will be kept at their Gallery a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals and every thing appertaining to the Daguerreotype line, which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons; also from Paintings, Daguerreotypes, Engravings, &c.

Pupils thoroughly instructed in the art, and furnished with instruments, if desired.   O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.

The second advertisement ran from June 30 to August 11, 1848.  Miniatures.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Cooley & West Would inform the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that they have fitted up their rooms in a superior manner for taking beautiful Daguerreotype Likenesses, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Rings, &c., by side or sky light, as the sitter may prefer.  We flatter ourselves, with our long and successful experience in the business, in the Southern as well as the Northern States, and with the late great improvements in the art, we shall be able to take Likenesses of Persons, Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, &c., in a style of execution, boldness of character, beauty of expression, in variety of sizes, and delicacy of light and shadow that will suit the most fastidious.

Constantly on hand, a splendid assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets.  Operators are requested to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell very cheap. Single or by the dozen.  Also a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, every thing appertaining to the Photographic Art, and which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Operators are invited to examine our Photographic Accelerating Fluid, which is acknowledged by the best artist to be the best thing now in use.

Likenesses taken of deceased persons.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils in every branch of the business.  Also all the late improvements in the art.  Persons wishing to go South or West will find it for their interest to give us a call before engaging elsewhere.  Constantly on hand, German, French and American Cameras, which will be sold low.O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West, Hall’s Long Building, over the Post Office.

The announcement ran on April 27, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Cooley & West have been succeeded in the Daguerreotype business in this village, by Messrs. Spear and Mack, at the old stand, Hall’s Long Building.  With the best apparatus and materials, united to skill and experience, the new comers are prepared to portray the “human face divine” in any style that may be desired, to the perfect satisfaction of sitters.  [Advertisement Next Week.]

Otis H. Cooley was active in Springfield, Massachusetts and Brattleboro, Vermont.  George S. West is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Cooley & Meacham

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851                26 & 27 Foot’s Building, Springfield, Massachusetts.

Cooley & Meacham were recorded in an announcement and an advertisement.  The announcement ran on July 16, 1851 in the Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  Cooley Daguerreotypes.  The most exquisite specimens of out-door Daguerreotyping we have ever seen, was accomplished, on Saturday last, by Mr. O. H. Cooley.  Mr. Cooley invited the Ocean Hose Company out, for their picture, and took them in their neat uniform with their new banner appropriately displayed in the center of the line.  The picture is a perfect set of portraits, in miniature, of the whole company, every individual being easily recognizable by those acquainted with the original.  This is not all.  The tone of the picture is like that of the very richest steel engraving.  We learn that the company are determined to have this picture, but trust that Mr. Cooley will retain it awhile, for exhibition.

In this connection, it is put justice to Mr. Cooley to give him the credit that his long and successful labors in the Daguerreotyping art deserves.  He began his business in the infancy of the art, eight or nine years since.  With an industry and perseverance which have surmounted every obstacle, he has kept along with the advance of his art, until, now, he displays a gallery of pictures, and daily furnishes portraits to his patrons, second to none found in the United States.  He has now taken in a new partner, and the business is carried on by Cooley & Meacham.  The gallery of pictures has been removed to the third story in Foot’s building, and now occupies one of the most beautiful and pleasant rooms in town.  Mr. Clark, an operator accomplished in his art, and gentlemanly in his deportment, presides in the laboratory, and we are glad to know that the business thrives.

The advertisement ran on July 25 to August 12, 1851 in the Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  Hampden Daguerrean Gallery.  Cooley & Meacham, Proprietors, No. 26 & 27 Foot’s Building.  This long established Gallery has been constantly gaining in popularity, until now it is acknowledged to be unsurpassed in this country.

The picture department is still under the supervision of Mr. C., the original proprietor, whose motto has ever been to “go ahead,” in all the improvements in the Art, and he is determined to keep in advance of all competitors.  He has taken in as partner, Mr. H. H. Meacham, and with this accession to his means, is enabled to offer the picture-loving public greater inducements than ever to patronize this establishment.

They have removed their Gallery to room No. 26, directly front of the operating room, the pleasantest room in the building, and invite the public generally to visit their fine Exhibition Rooms, filled with an extensive collection of portraits of distinguished public men.

Pictures taken in all weather at moderate price.  N. B. Mr. Cooley having made the above arrangement request all who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and all having accounts against him are requested to present the same for adjustment.

Otis H. Cooley is listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Not recorded is that Cooley was also active in Brattleboro, Vermont from 1847-1849.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list a Harris Meacham in 1851-1852 without a business address.  Meacham is not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.