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Kerlinger, John M.

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1857                Second Street, Near St. Paul House, Shakopee, Minnesota.

1857 May 2.  The Republican Advocate.  (Shakopee, Minnesota.)  May 2, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 28, P. 2.

Returned.—Messrs. Nathan Storer, William Cressey, C. F. [ ? ], and John Kerlinger, citizens of Shakopee, who spent the winter in the [ ? ] have returned to this place.

1857 September 5.  The Republican Advocate.  (Shakopee, Minnesota.)  September 5, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 46, P. 2.

Omissions.—In our enumeration of the improvements of Shakopee, week before last, we inadvertently omitted to mention the fine two story concrete building, 20 by 40 feet, of our friend John M. Kerlinger, on Second street, near the new hotel.  The lower story is designed for a store-room, and the upper one is to be fitted up for the Daguerrean Gallery of Messrs. Kerlinger & Chenoweth.

1857 September 5.  The Republican Advocate.  (Shakopee, Minnesota.)  September 5, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 46, P. 2.

Ambrotyping and Photographing!  Ambrotypes For Seventy-Five Cents!!  Having located on Second Street, near the St. Paul House, the undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Shakopee and vicinity, that they are now in possession of a new and well selected stock of Goods, and are prepared to take pictures of the first quality and most improved style.—Those wishing pictures would do well to give us a call.  Satisfaction given or no charge.  Instructions also given in the art.

Give us a call.  Kerlinger & Chenoweth.  Shakopee, August 8th.

Kelsey, John D.

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N.D.                Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1853                55 Main Street, Emporium Block, Rochester, New York.

1853                22 State Street, Rochester, New York.

1854-1857       55 Main Street, Gaffney’s Block, Rochester, New York.

N.D.  The American Daguerreotype by Floyd & Marion Rinhart.  (Athens, Georgia.)  1981, P. 398.

Lived in the same boarding house as Myron Shew in Philadelphia in 1850.  Worked for Myron Shew, dates unknown.

1853 March 25.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 25, 1853, Vol 9, No. 72, P. 2.

The entire third story of the Emporium Block, corner of Main and St. Paul streets, is occupied by the Daguerrian establishment of Messrs. Heath & Kelsey.  The first named gentleman came here a stranger last May, and commenced business.  His partner has been here two or three months.  Their success and progress for the year is quite remarkable.  The rooms rented by this firm are finely situated for their business.  The first is a room .  The first is a room 45 by 20 feet, whose walls are hung with pictures, engravings, and frames of beautiful daguerreotypes, the handiwork of the establishment.  This room is carpeted and well lighted, and is one of the best reception rooms of which we know.  At the right of the room is a room 75 by 20 feet, running from front to rear of the Block.  This room is about being brought into use.  The ceiling is frescoed in Glessing’s best style.  The floor will be covered with a handsome carpeting, and on the walls are to be suspended, within a few days now, the 52 portraits of the Pioneers taken by Kimball, and also a large number of other paintings.  This Pio [damaged line] in the city and the enterprise of Heath & Kelsey is much to be commended in providing for it.  At the extreme left, and opposite the Gallery room, is another large space, divided into rooms for various purposes, viz: a dressing room for ladies, about 15 feet square—a parlor, 35 by 20 feet, which is furnished with superb carpeting, with a piano, a chandelier, &c. &c.  Next is a dressing room for ladies, 16 feet square, in which is Kimball’s large painting of the “Judgement of Solomon;”  next in order is the work room, 35 by 20, supplied with all the accessories of the art—and finally the operating room, 25 by 25 feet, lighted and furnished with a full assortment of Cameras from smallest to the “mammoth.”  A second room is about being constructed, with a large skylight, to meet the claims of the business.

The great advantage of these rooms, aside from the acknowledged excellence of the pictures taken is the fact that the entire suite is on the same floor—a great convenience where ladies and children are concerned.  They are fast getting into shape to manage all the business that offers.

1853 March 28.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 28, 1853, Vol 9, No. 74, P. 2.

We learn that Messrs. Heath & Kelsey, who are forming a Gallery of Pioneer Portraits,” at their Daguerreotype Rooms, Emporium Block, recently procured a painting of the late Jared Newell, Esq.

1853 March 29.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 29, 1853, Vol 9, No. 75, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 1.  We have such nice rooms, and everything so convenient for the accommodation of our friends, and for taking Daguerreotype likenesses that we cannot hesitate any longer to extend a cordial invitation to everybody to come and see us.—It is worth the while of any person to spend an hour in our rooms simply to look at the fine pictures that adorn the walls, and examine the superior daguerreotypes, that prove the excellence of the art, and the genuineness of the skill that is exercised there.  The determination to possess as fine a miniature for one’s self, or one’s friend, is irresistible.  Come to the Emporium Block, corner of Main and St. Paul streets, third story.

Advertisement ran from March 29 to 31, 1853.

1853 April 1.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 1, 1853, Vol 9, No. 78, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 2.  Notwithstanding our first invitation has brought in upon us a rush of company, we take it is opportunity of inviting others, that we may enlarge the circle of our already extensive acquaintance.  Ladies flock in crowds tour rooms to see those noble Daguerreotypes, and to insist upon having one of the same sort for themselves.  Such pictures and such rare accommodations for the Ladies, are unknown here.—Come to the Emporium Block, corner Main and St. Paul streets.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement was recorded on April 1 & 2, 1853.

1853 April 5.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 5, 1853, Vol 9, No. 81, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 3.  Come and see our prize pictures—they are the greatest attractions in the city.  We have any quantity of them and lots of beautiful engravings and paintings, and then such nice operators, such choice instruments, and the very best operating sky-light ever built.  There is no mistake about it.  You have only to ascend two pairs of stairs, and then you on the level of our rooms, sky-light and all.  It is in the Emporium Block, corner Main and St. Paul sts.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement Ran from April 5 to 7, 1853.

1853 April 8.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 8, 1853, Vol 9, No. 84, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 4.  And still they come.  Our visitors who, by the way, are reckoned by thousands, still insist that there are no such rooms as those occupied by us.  A general expression of astonishment that anything so elegant is to be found here prevails.  Every day the skill of our experienced operator is put in requisition, to take pictures for persons who are disgusted with the work turned out at the shops in town—where they profess to take Daguerreotypes.  All conclude that the only place is in the Emporium Block.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 11, 1853.

1853 April 12.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 12, 1853, Vol 9, No. 86, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 5.  This glorious spring weather is the best time of all the year for taking Daguerreotypes, and for visiting our splendidly furnished rooms, and examining the beautiful pictures and engravings that adorn our walls.  The clear sunlight only renders more shining and brings out the brighter coloring the excellences of our pictures, which it gives us such a magnificent operating light that we cannot fail to take the most faithful and life-like likenesses.  Indeed all confess that there is no such word as fail, with.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement was recorded on April 12 & 13, 1853.

1853 April 15.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 15, 1853, Vol 9, No. 89, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 6.  Of course there is a crowd here today.  Walk in—our rooms are on the third floor of the Emporium Block, corner of Main and St. Paul streets.  Once here, you have no further flight of stairs to climb to reach a cold and cheerless attic, or a low and poorly lighted back stairs garret.  But right in here—hardly 10 feet distance, and close by these sofas, this piano, and these beautiful dressing rooms, is our operator and his instruments.  You can have a picture in five minutes, and when you get it, it is a picture worth the money, and not a  poor caricature.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 15 to 18, 1853.

1853 April 19.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 19, 1853, Vol 9, No. 92, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 7.  Of course there is a crowd here today.  Walk in our rooms are on the third floor of the Emporium Block, corner Main and St Paul streets.  Once here, you have no further flight of stairs to climb to reach a cold and cheerless attic, or a low and poorly lighted back stairs garret.  But right in here—hardly 10 feet distance, and close by these sofas, this piano, and these beautiful dressing rooms, is our operator and his instruments.  You can have a picture in five minutes, and when you get it, it is a picture worth the money, and not a  poor caricature.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to 21, 1853.

1853 April 22.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 22, 1853, Vol 9, No. 95, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 8.  Of course there is a crowd here today.  Walk in our rooms are on the third floor of the Emporium Block, corner Main and St Paul streets.  Once here, you have no further flight of stairs to climb to reach a cold and cheerless attic, or a low and poorly lighted back stairs garret.  But right in here—hardly 10 feet distance, and close by these sofas, this piano, and these beautiful dressing rooms, is our operator and his instruments.  You can have a picture in five minutes, and when you get it, it is a picture worth the money, and not a  poor caricature.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 22 to 25, 1853.

1853 April 27.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 27, 1853, Vol 9, No. 99, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 9.  The reputation acquired by our uniform habit of making the best Daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco , papier-mâché, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.

Advertisement was recorded on April 27 & 28, 1853. 

1853 April 29.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 29, 1853, Vol 9, No. 101, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 10.  The reputation acquired by our uniform habit of making the best Daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco , papier-mâché, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to May 6, 1853. 

1853 May 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 2, 1853, Vol 9, No. 103, P. 2.

The other day a couple of girls came to Heath & Kelsey’s Rooms to have their pictures taken, and brought with them a daguerreotype case which they said had contained a picture of their brother.  They wished their picture to be set in this case, in order to save expense.  Suspicion being aroused.  Messrs. H. & K. sent word to Mr. Appleby who at once identified the case as having been on his table the day before, when he had missed it and the picture it contained.  He also recognized the girls as visitors the day before at his rooms.  This was promptly denied.  But the affair resulted in a visit to the Post Office and an exposure of the girls.  These Petty Larceny offenders seem not to know that detection of such thefts is often very simple.  Perhaps this paragraph may be a warning to those who make gain by robbing the show cases of Daguerrians.

1853 May 7.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 7, 1853, Vol 9, No. 108, P. 2.

The World Challenged.  The reputation acquired by our uniform habit of making the best Daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco , papier-mâché, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.

Advertisement ran from May 7 to June 15, 1853. 

1853 May 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 23, 1853, Vol 9, No. 121, P. 2.

A Card in another column, advertises the dissolution of partnership in the Daguerrean business of Messrs. Heath & Kelsey.  Mr. Kelsey will continue the business, and Mr. Heath will remain with him for a time.  These gentlemen have been very successful in their business, and have built up a great reputation for enterprise and skill.  Mr. K. as also rooms at No. 22 State st., which will be put under good management, and at once made popular.  The arrangements for the Gallery of Pioneer Portraits, are fast concluding, and in a few days the portraits will be put up and the rooms opened.

1853 May 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 23, 1853, Vol 9, No. 121, P. 2.

Notice Of Dissolution.  Notice is hereby given, that the Co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the firm name of Heath & Kelsey, in the Daguerrian business, has been dissolved by mutual consent.  James Heath, John Kelsey.

The business will be continued at the well-known rooms in the Emporium Block, by the undersigned.  John Kelsey.

1854 June 16.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  June 16, 1854, Vol 9, No. 142, P. 2.

The World Challenged.  The reputation acquired our uniform habit of making the best daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco, papier machie, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light, shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.  John Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from June 16 to August 19, 1853.

1853 July 8.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  July 8, 1853, Vol 9, No. 160, P. 2.

Kelsey’s  Daguerrian Palace in Gaffney’s Block has been radiant for a few days, with a display of flags, such as is seen no where else, to the westward of the N. Y. Museum.  They are the work of E. C. Wulliams, and they finely set off and advertise the rooms of Mr. Kelsey, where may be found most admirable facilities for the finest pictures.  Among those now in his room we admire chiefly the beautiful views of residences and buildings in the city.

1853 August 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  August 2, 1853, Vol 9, No. 181, P. 2.

There was a fine daguerreotype of Miss Logan, the handiwork of Kelsey, in the Arcade yesterday.  Miss L. had her benefit last night.

1853 August 15.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  August 15, 1853, Vol 9, No. 192, P. 2.

Kelsey’s Daguerrian Palace.  This Establishment has now assumed a permanency in its proprietorship, as well as in the public climate and confidence, which it has steadily been gaining for the last few months.  The proprietor is happy to receive, from those capable of making nice discrimination of comparative merit in the fine art.

Ample Testimonials of Competency to please and satisfy the good taste of the community.  It is designed to make No. 55 Main Street, the Daguerrian Palace and Picture Gallery of Rochester and Western New York.  No little pains and expenditure of means have already been appropriated for the accomplishment of that object, and still the work is but just begun.  One advance has been recently achieved.  An additional Suite Of Rooms And Another Splendid Skylight have been joined to the rear of the old establishment.

Twice the amount of work can now be done in the same time of waiting which has been hitherto required of customers.  The patronage of the city and surrounding country has hitherto been liberally extended to this institution; and it is no vain presumption, that it will, in future, [be, the] Favorite Resort of the Lovers of Art who have an appreciation of the Quality and Style of articles which tax their purses, and are designed to be admired by good and correct tastes.

Also at No. 22 State Street, those rooms being now under the same proprietorship , it is believed that customers desiring Daguerrian Likenesses can be suited on terms as satisfactory as ay any other establishment in Rochester.  John Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from August 15 to October 21, 1853.

1853 October 4.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  October 4, 1853, Vol 9, No. 235, P. 2.

The County Fair at the Court House…

The display of Daguerreotypes was very extentensive [sic.] and very fine.  Kelsey’s Mammoth pictures surprised and delighted man who had never seen daguerreotypes of such size.  And they were as noticeable for their distinctness and finish, as for their magnitude.

Whitney’s group excited, as they always do, very general attention.  His pictures are exceedingly elegant and perfect.  Indeed, we think them equal to any we have seen at any Fair, County or State.

1853 December 12.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  December 12, 1853, Vol 9, No. 294, P. 2.

A frame containing a half-dozen beautiful daguerreotypes of out-door scenes in the city, was exhibited by Kelsey in the Arcade Hall, on Saturday.

1854 June 5.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  June 5, 1854, Vol 10, No. 133, P. 2.

Mr. Kelsey, the Daguerrian has a series of Photographic views of the late eclipse, on exhibition in the Arcade Hall.  They are very successfully done.  Mr. Kelsey is awake to all the improvements in the art, and has paid much attention to the taking of out door views.  His Daguerreotypes of residences and other buildings in this city and vicinity have been excellent and have attracted much attention.

1854 October 24.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  October 24, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 253, P. 2.

Mr. Douglass Hovey, a daguerrian operator from New York, has lately formed a copartnership with Mr. Kelsey. Of the Daguerrian Palace Gallery.  The accession of photographic talent, secures to the establishment the well earned reputation hitherto enjoyed for the production of excellent pictures and gives the assurance of a continuance of the confidence and patronage which the public has given its former proprietor.  These gentlemen propose to make theirs the continued place of resort for all those who have  an eye for the beautiful, and an appreciation for true gems of Daguerrian art.

1855 March 16.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 16, 1855, Vol 11, No. 66, P. 2.

A Trip Across the Suspension Bridge…

We can only speak of the architectural beauty of the bridge.  It must be seen to be appreciated.  Mr. Kelsey, of this city took several Daguerrian views of it, on Wednesday, which may be see at his room, on Main st.  They are very fine representations.

1855 March 17.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 17, 1855, Vol 11, No. 67, P. 2.

Suspension Bridge.—Five perfect views of this bridge were taken on Wednesday by Mr. Kelsey on plates prepared in Rochester, which were kept sensitive for the space of eight hours.  The discovery of the chemical compound used for such purposes, Mr. Kelsey claims to have the credit for which the fraternity.  The train of cars seen upon the Bridge gives life and interest to the scene.  The views we believe are to be sent to Boston, and will appear in Ballou’s Pictorial.

1855 May 4.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 4, 1855, Vol 11, No. 107, P. 2.

We cannot forbear mentioning, in this connection, the superb photograph of the upper Falls, taken by our enterprising townsmen, Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey.  We have seen the finest water-views taken by Mr. Black, of Boston, undoubtedly the most skilful Photographer in America; but we remember none in which he has been as fortunate as our Rochester artists in catching the spirit of falling water and spray.  Much credit is due these gentlemen for their successful attempt to bring strangers, and not a few of our own citizens, to a better acquaintance with our great cataract.  They should neglect the lower Falls, nor the magnificent scenery of Portage.

1855 July 10.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  July 10, 1855, Vol 11, No. 166, P. 2.

Mr. Kelsey, at his Daguerrian Rooms in the Crystal Palace Block, has shown us some specimens of Photograph portraits, of life size, taken in a sitting of one minute, and then painted over.—They are perfect likenesses, and are furnished cheap.  He has them also of reduced size.  It is a splendid exhibition of the art.

1855 August 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  August 2, 1855, Vol 11, No. 184, P. 2.

A Card—The undersigned, in some article lately published, have claimed the credit of the first introduction of Life Size Photographic Painting in Rochester, and of being the only successful operators by this process.

A presumptuous attempt has lately been made, by advertisements from another quarter, to subvert this claim and delude the public into a belief foreign from the truth.  We therefore see it appropriate to make a more formidable protest against any further efforts of a cotemporary artist to thus seek unwarrantable honors for superior Photographic ability, and for appropriating unto himself a credit for skill which he does not possess.

We take occasion to repeat, that Life-size, or even Cabinet size Photographic impressions on Canvass, and colored in oil, are taken at no other establishment in Rochester.  We make this statement fearlessly, the truth of which all may easily become satisfied.

We justly expect the credit due to success in this most difficult yet beautiful process, and we hope for no patronage not justified by the actual merit in our productions.  Kelsey & Hovey, 55 Main street.  July 24, 1855.

Advertisement was recorded between August 2 to 10, 1855.

1855 September 1.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 1, 1855, Vol 11, No. 210, P. 2.

Photographic Painting.—These are portraits on canvass and colored in oil, like other paintings.  The method by which the portrait is produced differs from that formerly practiced by artists.  The likeness is not first drawn with a pencil by the hand, but taken with an instrument on the canvass.  In effectually placing the portrait upon the prepared canvass, the work of the artist has been greatly abridged,—he has only to color the portrait and it is done.  In a work of art, having to create, requires genius; but a good colorist may save the likeness and expression as given in the Photograph.  For these portraits is claimed greater accuracy than is possible to be obtained by any other method.  Only one sitting of a few seconds is required in their production.  Life and cabinet sizes, on canvass or paper, and colored to life, are taken by Kelsey & Hovey, Gaffney’s block, Main St.

1855 September 24.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 24, 1855, Vol 11, No. 228, P. 2.

The County Fair held on Thursday and Friday Sept. 20 and 21.  The County Fair at Spencerport was better attended than hitherto…

Messrs Kelsey & Hovey, 3 Photographic paintings, one of C. J. Hill, of Rochester, attracted great attention.

1855 September 25.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 25, 1855, Vol 11, No. 229, P. 3.

Monroe County Fair.  List of Premiums.  Awarded by the Monroe County Agricultural Society at the Annual Fair held at Spencerport, Sept. 20th and 21st, 1855…

Domestic Manufacturers…

Discretionary Premiums in this Department…

Photographs in Oil, Kelsey & Hovey, Rochester, Silver Medal.

1855 November 29.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  November 29, 1855, Vol 11, No. 284, P. 2.

A fine likeness of his Honor Mayor Hayden, by that accomplished portrait painter Mr. Nelson Cook, is on exhibition in the Arcade Hall—also a fine photographic portrait of the same gentleman by Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey.  These pictures attracted no little attention yesterday.

1857 January 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  January 2, 1857, Vol 13, No. 1, P. 1.

In Beauty, Perfection, And Artistic Finish, Are The Richly Painted Photographs And Pictures In every style, made by Kelsey & Hovey. 53 Main street, Gaffney’s Block, corner St. Paul street.  Nov. 13, 1856.

Advertisement was recorded from January 2 to February 17, 1857.

1857 March 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 23, 1857, Vol 13, No. 68, P. 3.

The County Court room has received a material embellishment recently from the transfer to its walls of the Pioneer Portrait Gallery, heretofore kept in connection with the Daguerrean and Photographic Gallery of Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey, corner of Main and St. Paul streets, who are about to enlarge their establishment.  The pictures are still owned by Mr. Kelsey, and are placed in the Court room for safe keeping.  Whether they are to remain there permanently or not, we are not informed.  There are fifty one of them, which with the one that has long been hanging above the Judge’s bench, representing Hon. Vincent Matthews, and which is owned we believe by the County, make fifty-two portraits.  All of them we believe, except that of Judge Matthews, were painted by Mr. Colby Kimble, of this city.  The group about the portrait of Judge Matthews, are all the counterfeit presentments of citizens who have occupied seats upon the bench of our County Court.  They are Hons. Ashley Sampson, Moses Chapin, E. B. Strong, Wm. Buell, Joseph Sibley, Powell Carpenter, Elisha Ely, and Ralph Parker.  All of them are still living, except the three last named.

These portraits are appropriate and beautiful accessions to the already handsome Court room.

1857 April 3.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 23, 1857, Vol 13, No. 77, P. 1.

By Ald. Winslow—Resolved, That Kelsey & Hovey be allowed and paid one hundred and fifty dollars out of the Contingent Fund, when there is money applicable thereto, for the portrait of first Mayor, the Hon. Jonathan Child, executed by them, and now on exhibition in this Council Chamber; conditioned, however, that before the payment of the said one hundred and fifty dollars the said Kelsey & Hovey procure and place in this Chamber, as the property of the city of Rochester, the portraits of at least one-half of the ex-Mayors now living, without further expense to the city.

Adopted—as follows:

Ayes—Ald. Parsons, Winslow, McDonald, Perry, Selye, Morey and Dutton—7.

Noes—Ald.  Pancost, Briggs, Morse, Bennett, Fish and Bauer—6.

Adjourned to Friday evening, April 3d.

C. N. Simmons, Clerk.

Kelley, James H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Paul exhibitors as follows…

Hill & Kelley—Case of ambrotypes and melainotypes…

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

Judson, Agur

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

1851-1852       Corner State and Water Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1853-1854       23 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1854                112 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1856-1868       238 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.[1]

1851 November 14.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  November 14, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 136, Whole No. 289, P. 2.

A Judson, Daguerrian Artist!  Having taken the Rooms formerly occupied by C. S. Middlebrook, Corner State and Water streets, Bridgeport, Ct.  Is prepared to take Likenesses in the most approved style of the day, and in a superior manner.

A call is respectfully solicited. 

Satisfaction given, or the person will not be expected to take the Picture. No. 10.

Advertisement was recorded three times between November 13 to December 1, 1851.

1851 December 24.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 24, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 153, Whole No. 306, P. 3.

Bridgeport Daguerrian Gallery Corner State And Water-Sts.   Judson & Mackie, Daguerrian Artists, Are prepared to take, in the best style, the most splendid Likenesses in the present perfection of the art, by a superior process, calculated to please the best judges.

Please call and examine specimens.  Satisfaction given, or the person will not be expected to take the picture.  Dec. 15.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between December 24, 1851 to February 16, 1852.

1852 February 16.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  February 16, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 20, Whole No. 329, P. 2.

Bridgeport Art Gallery!  No. 61 Water street Bridgeport, (lately occupied by C. S. Middlebrook.)

Blest be the Art, which faithful to its trust,

Cam call each form in beauty from the dust;

Bis the veiled orb resume its wonted fire,

Retint the cheek and all but life inspire.

Mackie & Judge Proprietors of the Bridgeport Art Gallery are now prepared to execute orders in every department of Daguerreotyping.  Their experience in the business, and the success with which they have thus far met, encourage them to hope for a liberal share of public patronage.  A permanent Daguerrian Gallery has long been needed in Bridgeport; such an establishment the proprietors intend to keep, and the confidently look to a discriminating public for assistance in the enterprise.  George Mackie.  Agur Judson.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to July 19, 1852.[2]

1852 May 21.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  May 21, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 59, Whole No. 369, P. 2.

We refer our readers to the Daguerreotype Advertisements of Mr. F. W. Lewis and Messrs. Judson & Mackie.  They need no commendation from us.

1852 July 23.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  July 23, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 85, Whole No. 395, P. 2

A Judge, Daguerrian Artist, Corner Water and State sts. Bridgeport, Ct,

Advertisement ran from July 22, 1852 to March 23, 1853.

1853 March 28.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  March 28, 1853, Vol. 4, No. 36, Whole No. 503, P. 2

A Judson, Daguerrian Artist, (Removed to) No. 23 State Street, (2nd floor.)  Bridgeport, Ct.

Advertisement ran from March 28, 1852 to March 13, 1854.

1853 June 14.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  June 14, 1853, Vol. XLIII, No 2252, New Series—Vol. XII, No. 598, P. 1.

A Judson, Daguerrein (sic.) Artist, Removed to 23 State Street, (2d Floor,) Bridgeport, Conn.  March 28.

1854 March 10.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  March 10, 1854, Vol. 5, No. 30, Whole No. 650, P. 2

Fire.  About 3 o’clock yesterday morning, a fire broke out in a small wooden building in State street, occupied below by Dolan & Manning, merchant tailors, and above by A. Judson, Daguerrian…it is said that D. & M. were insured for $700, and Mr. Judson for $400.  

1854 March 20.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  March 20, 1854, Vol. 5, No. 34, Whole No. 654, P. 2

A Judson’s Daguerrian Gallery, 112 Main-St., Bridgeport, Conn.  Over the store of J. F. Dunham & Co.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to July 24, 1854.

1856 September 8.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 8, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 215, P. 2.

The Great State Fair.  The Great Fair Of The New Jersey Agricultural Society…

Class 8—Cabinet ware, Musical Instruments, &c.—…

Photographs and Ambrotypes by Henry Rolf…

Photographs, &c.  O. C. Benjamin…

Ambrotypes, A. Judson…

1856 September 9.  Sentinel Of Freedom.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 9, 1856, Vol. LVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 2794, P. 3.

The Great State Fair.  The Great Fair Of The New Jersey Agricultural Society…

Class 8—Cabinet ware, Musical Instruments, &c.—…

Photographs and Ambrotypes by Henry Rolf…

Photographs, &c.  O. C. Benjamin…

Ambrotypes, A. Judson…

1856 September 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 10, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 217, P. 2.

The Agricultural Fair.  The Great Fair of the State Agricultural Society is now about complete…

The next tent is full of Manufactured Goods…

Ambrotypes, and photographs, by Benjamin, Rolf, Judson;…

1856 September 16.  Sentinel Of Freedom.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 16, 1856, Vol. LVIII, No. 10, Whole No. 2795, P. 3.

Close Of The Fair.  The great Fair of the New Jersey Agricultural Society closed on Friday…

The Premiums.  The premiums awarded were read by the Secretary Mr. Frazee on Friday, as follows…

Paintings, Drawings And Engravings—best daguerreotypes, O. C. Benjamin, Newark, diploma; ambrotypes, A. Judson & Co., Newark, diploma; best photographs, O. C. Benjamin, diploma; photographs and ambrotypes H. Rolf, Newark, diploma.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The Judson Gallery.—Seeing it announced by parties that I am associated with various Photographic and Ambrotype Galleries in this city, and feeling that this a constant embarrassment to myself, as well as leading the public to believe that I am not really connected with any.  I have found it necessary to make an arrangement with one of these establishments.  Desirous to form one that would give the joint pictures an artistic value.  I have selected the best Operator in the city in A. Judson, No. 238 Broad st., one door above the Canal, whom I havealso long considered the best Ambrotypist in the United States.

Having for a long term of years been conversant with the higher branches of the art, and constantly making it a study, my partnership with this establishment will add to the merit of the truly elegant pictures which Mr. Judson produces, and will, I feel confident, secure to this Gallery the favor of the public.  John McDougall.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The undersigned would hereby give notice that he has sold out his interest in the Ambrotype, Photograph and Daguerreotype Gallery of A. Judson & Co. to John McDougall, whose high merit as an artist will add to the otherwise just claims of the Gallery to public favor.  E. D. Stilson.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

We desire the public to understand that we are prepared at The Judson Gallery, No. 238 Broad St. to furnish Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in the highest style of the art.

Mr. McDougall colors Photographs in Oil, Pastelle and Water, of all sizes and every method; and copies Daguerreotypes or Paintings of deceased persons, guaranteeing a complete picture.  His skill in Likeness Painting is too well appreciated by the residents of this city to need a reference. 

A. Judson.  J. McDougal.  A. Judson & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857. 

1857 May 22.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 22, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 121, P. 3.

An Attractive Exhibition For A Few Days At The Judson Gallery, One door North of the Canal.  Where several fine Photographs, painted by McDougall, may be seen.  Call before they are taken home by their owners.  Likenesses warranted and all work done in the highest style of the Art.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to September 11, 1857.

1857 December 24.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  December 24, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 304, P. 2.

Holiday Presents…

Daguerreotyper, &c.  Hopper & Freeman, 826 Broad; Brewster, 192 Broad; McDougall & Judson, next to Canal Bridge; and W. Henry Rolf, 354 Broad, will be prepared during the holidays to carry on their usual business of admirably counterfeiting—faces.

1860 September 11.  Sentinel Of Freedom.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 11, 1860, Vol. LXII, No. 11, Whole No. 3168, P. 2.

Close of the State Fair.  The sixth annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society closed on Friday…

The Premiums…

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes &c.—The Best daguerreotypes, O. C. Benjamin, Newark, medal; ambrotypes A. Judson & Co., Newark, medal; best plain photographs, same, medal; best India ink photographs, O. C. Benjamin, medal; best colored photographs, A. Judson & Co., medal; best photographs of views and engravings, O. C. Benjamin, medal; best stereoscopic views or groups, same; best display of All, A. Judson & Co., silver cup.  The Committee think the display of both competitors very fine, and recommended the Society to award a suitable premium also to O. C. Benjamin.

1862 February 11.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 11, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 34, P. 2.

A handsome photograph of S. B. Brittan, Jr., formerly of this city, killed at the battle at Fort Henry, is on exhibition at Judson and McDougall’s, just above the Canal, and attracts much attention.  He was a young man of attractive appearance.

1862 May 17.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 17, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 115, P. 2.

Messrs. Judson & Co., No. 238 Broad st. send us some fine carte de visites of the gallant Capt. Boggs, taken during his visit here on Thursday.

1862 May 17.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 17, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 115, P. 3.

Capt. Boggs.  A Carte Visite likeness of Capt. Boggs, the Hero of New Orleans, has been taken by Judson & Co.  Copies of which can be had at their Gallery in Broad street, the 1st door above the Canal Bridge.

Advertisement ran from May 17 to 23, 1862.

1862 June 21.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  June 21, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 145, P. 2.

A very finely engraved likeness of the gallant young S. B. Brittan, Jr., who was shot at the siege of Fort Henry, has just been published.  It is taken from a fine photograph by Judson, of whom copies may be had; also of Dr. Lowree, and Mr. Knapp at the Telegraph office.  The proceeds of the sale will be used to procure a monument to his memory—a most worthy object.

[1] Dates and address from Gary Saretsky online New Jersey list of photographers.

[2] Illustration ran with advertisement from May 21 to July 19, 1852.

Jube, Thomas S.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1852                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1853-1856       83 Bowery, New York, New York.

1860                83 Bowery, New York, New York.

1867-1868       220 Bowery, New York, New York.

1853 December 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 31, 1853, Whole No. 6340, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—The Undersigned Most respectfully informs his friends and the public who ‘ntend getting daguerreotypes for New Year’s presents, to call today, if possible, or early Monday, to avoid waiting.  A good assortment of gold lockets and pins; also fancy cases on hand.  Jube, 83 Bowery.

1854 July 12.  The Evening Mirror.  (New York, New York.)  July 12, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 82, P. 3.

Arrest Of Daguerreotype Artists.—The following named persons were yesterday arrested on complaint of Thos. S. Jube of No. 83 Bowery, who charges them with practicing their business on Sundays, contrary to law:  Mr. Reeves[1], corner of Grand-st. and Bowery; Mrs. Baulch[2], No. 113 Bowery; Mr. Brille[3], No. 156 Bowery; Mr. Barkelow[4], No. 132 Bowery; Mr. Reed[5], No. 98 Bowery; Mr. Weston[6], No. 132 Chatham-st.  They were taken to the Second District Police Court and held for examination.

1854 July 12.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  July 12, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 4128, P. 7.

Arrest Of Daguerreotype Artists.—The following named persons were yesterday arrested on complaint of Thos. S. Jube of No. 83 Bowery, who charges them with practicing their business on Sundays, contrary to law:  Mr. Reeves, corner of Grand-st. and Bowery; Mrs. Baulch, No. 113 Bowery; Mr. Brille, No. 156 Bowery; Mr. Barkelow, No. 132 Bowery; Mr. Reed, No. 98 Bowery; Mr. Weston, No. 132 Chatham-st.  They were taken to the Second District Police Court and held for examination.

1854 July 13.  Weekly Journal of Commerce.  (New York, New York.)  July 13, 1854, New Series Vol. II, No. 78, P. 2.

Arrest Of Daguerreotype Artists.—The following named persons were yesterday arrested on complaint of Thos. S. Jube of No. 83 Bowery, who charges them with practicing their business on Sundays, contrary to law:  Mr. Reeves, corner of Grand-st. and Bowery; Mrs. Baulch, No. 113 Bowery; Mr. Brille, No. 156 Bowery; Mr. Barkelow, No. 132 Bowery; Mr. Reed, No. 98 Bowery; Mr. Weston, No. 132 Chatham-st.  They were taken to the Second District Police Court and held for examination.

1854 July 16.  New York Dispatch.  (New York, New York.)  July 16, 1854, Vol. 9, No. 34, P. 2

Laboring On The sabbath.—For some time past there has been spasmodic efforts made by certain of what our own neighboring cities, to suppress the transaction of business of all kinds on the Sabbath.  The liquor dealers hereto fore, however, seem to have been the only parties reached.  But last Sabbath certain of the daguerreotypist of our city, who have made it a practice to pursue their avocations on the Sabbath were spotted, and on Tuesday six of them were arrested, as follows, on the complaint of Mr. Thomas S. Jube, of No. 83 Bowery:  Mr. Reeves, cor. of Grand st. and Bowery; Mrs. Baulap, No. 112 Bowery; Mr. Brille, No. 156 Bowery; Mr. Barkelow, No. 132 Bowery; Mr. Reed, No. 98 Bowery; Mr. Weston, No. 132 Chatham st.  All of the above parties were held for examination…

1854 July 19.  New York Recorder.  (New York, New York.)  July 19, 1854, Vol. X, No. 17, Whole No. 792, P. 8

Arrest Of Daguerreotype Artists.—The following named persons were yesterday arrested on complaint of Thos. S. Jube of No. 83 Bowery, who charges them with practicing their business on Sundays, contrary to law:  Mr. Reeves, corner of Grand-st. and Bowery; Mrs. Baulch, No. 113 Bowery; Mr. Brille, No. 156 Bowery; Mr. Barkelow, No. 132 Bowery; Mr. Reed, No. 98 Bowery; Mr. Weston, No. 132 Chatham-st.  They were taken to the Second District Police Court and held for examination.

1854 December 30.  The Weekly Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1854, Vol. XVIII, No. 52, Whole No. 942, P. 8.

Died.  On Monday, December 25, after a short and severe illness, Charles Dusknburt, only son of Thomas S. and Mary Ann Jube, aged 4 years, 11 months and 10 days

1856 January 1.  Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, Vol. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number one, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.[1]

Jube’s, Bowery — Fair daguerreotypist. Very well arranged gallery and I should say his process was good.

1856 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1856, Whole No. 7098, P. 5.

Large Size Ambrotypes For Fifty Cents, Including a fine case.  What!  Daguerreotypes dead?  Yes, and buried by this late and beautiful discovery.  These pictures are far superior to the daguerreotype, and but half the price, at Jube’s gallery, 83 Bowery.

1856 February 6.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  February 6, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 4618, P. 2.

Large Size Ambrotypes for 50 Cents, including a fine Case.—Jube, the celebrated Ambro and Daguerreotypist of No. 83 Bowery, is the only one in this or any other city who is furnishing his customers with this late and beautiful discovery at the above low price.  Remember, Jube, No. 83 Bowery.

1856 February 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 9, 1856, Whole No. 7103, P. 5.

Large Size Ambrotypes for 50 cents, Including a fine case.—Jube, the celebrated ambro and daguerreotypist, of 83 Bowery, is the only one in this city who is furnishing his customers with this late and beautiful discovery at the above low prices.  Jude, No. 83 Bowery.

1856 February 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 12, 1856, Whole No. 7106, P. 5.

Large Size Ambrotypes for 50 cents, Including a fine case.—Jube, the celebrated ambro and daguerreotypist, of 83 Bowery, is the only one in this city who is furnishing his customers with this late and beautiful discovery at the above low price.  Jube, No. 83 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on February 12, 14 & 16, 1856

1856 February 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 19, 1856, Whole No. 7113, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Large Size, With Case, 50 cents.—The only place in this city where a large size ambrotype can be had for the above astonishing low price is at Jube’s gallery, 83 Bowery.

1856 February 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 23, 1856, Whole No. 7117, P. 4.

Ambrotypes, Large Size, with Case, Fifty cents.—The only place in this city where a large ambrotype can be had for the above  astonishing low price is at Jube’s gallery, 83 Bowery.  A boy wanted, who has worked in a gallery.

Advertisement ran on February 23 & 24, 1856.

1856 February 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 26, 1856, Whole No. 7120, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Large Size, With Case, 50 c.—The only place in this city where a large size ambrotype can be had for the above astonishing low price is at Jube’s gallery, 83 Bowery, east s ide.

Advertisement ran on February 26, 28 & March 1, 1856.

1856 April 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 4, 1856, Whole No. 7158, P. 5.

Ambrotypist Wanted.—A Man that has had experience and can give good recommendation from his last employer, can find steady employment at a good salary, at Jube’s gallery, 83 Bowery.  To save trouble, no second rate man need apply.

1856 April 15.  New York Daily Times.  (New York, New York.)  April 15, 1856, Vol. V, No. 1427, P. 4.

Ambrotypes—Large Size, With Case, For 50 cents.  Jube, the celebrated Ambrotypist of No. 83 Bowery, challenges the world to produce a picture by the Daguerreotype process, no matter at what price or by whom taken, that will equal his 50-cent Ambrotypes.  Recollect, Jube, No. 83 Bowery.

1858 October 15.  New York Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 1397, P. 3.

Died.  Jube—At No. 83 Bowery, on Monday, Oct. 11, Clara, youngest daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Anne Jube, aged 2 years and 6 months.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

Published by—1849-1850—John Doggett.

Published by—1851—Doggett & Rode.

Published by—1852-1870—John Fowler Trow.

1849—Not Listed

1850—coach trimmer—83 Bowery

1851—clerk—83 Bowery

1852—daguerreotypes—238 Henry

1853—trimmer—83 Bowery—h-83 Bowery

1854—trimmer—83 Bowery—h-83 Bowery

1855—salesman—83 Bowery

1856—clerk—h-83 Bowery

1857—clerk—h-83 Bowery

1858—clerk—83 Bowery

1859—clerk—83 Bowery

1860—hardware—83 Bowery-h-refused

1860—photographer—220 Bowery

1861—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1862—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1863—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1864—trimmer—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1865—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1866—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1867—hardware—83 Bowery and photographer—220 Bowery—h-93 Second ave.

1868—hardware and photographer—220 Bowery—h-93 Second ave.

1869—hardware—83 Bower—h-93 Second ave. 1870—hardware—97 Bower—h-93 Second ave.                 

[1] Nelson B. Reeves

[2] Eliza Balch

[3] Julius Brill

[4] Richard G. Baraclow

[5] Samuel T. Reed

[6] James P. Weston

Jube, Mary Ann

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1853-1859       83 Bowery, New York, New York.

1861-1866       220 Bowery, New York, New York.

1854 December 30.  The Weekly Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1854, Vol. XVIII, No. 52, Whole No. 942, P. 8.

Died.  On Monday, December 25, after a short and severe illness, Charles Dusknburt, only son of Thomas S. and Mary Ann Jube, aged 4 years, 11 months and 10 days

1858 October 15.  New York Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 1397, P. 3.

Died.  Jube—At No. 83 Bowery, on Monday, Oct. 11, Clara, youngest daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Anne Jube, aged 2 years and 6 months.

New York City Directories.  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1852—Not Listed.

1853—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery—h-83 Bowery.

1854—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery—h-83 Bowery.

1855—Daguerreotype—83 Bowery.

1856—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery.

1857—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery.

1858—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery.

1859—Ambrotypes—83 Bowery.

1860—Not Listed.

1861—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1862—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1863—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1864—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1865—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1866—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1867—Not Listed.

Jones, William B.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

Ca. 1848-1852            96 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

Information from Vital Records of Chelsea, Massachusetts, To The Year 1850. 

Chelsea Marriages.  1848 January 28.  William B. Jones, widr., of Boston, age 31, son of Abner and Phebe of Lynn, and Rachel Carney daughter of John & Sarah Carney, age 23.

Information from Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849.  Volume I.—Births.

Sarah Eveline Jones, daughter of William B. Jones, Daguerreotypist and Rachel, March 25, 1849.

1850 September 2.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1850,  Vol. XXI, No. 6179, P. 2.

A patent has been granted to John A. Whipple, the Daguerreotypist, and William B. Jones, of this city, as the original inventors of the process of taking Daguerreotypes or Photographic pictures on glass.

1850 September 2.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1850,  Vol. XXI, No. 6179, P. 3.

Notice.  Whereas Letters Patent have been granted to John A. Whipple and William B. Jones, of Boston, for the invention of taking photographic pictures or daguerreotypes on glass, all persons are cautioned against using the same, as any infringement will be dealt with according to the law made and provided.  Patent rights for sale on reasonable terms.

Apply to J. A. Whipple, 96 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to November 12, 1850.

1850 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. (Boston, Massachusetts)

warded a Silver Medal at the sixth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair for Improvements in Photography.

1850 September 4.  Daily Advertiser.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  September 4, 1850, Vol. 7, No. 210, P. 3.

—John A. Whipple and W. B. Jones of Boston have secured a patent for the process of Daguerreotyping on glass.

1850 September 4.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  September 4, 1850, Vol. X, No. 2928, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes On Glass.—A Patent has been granted to John A. Whipple and Wm. B. Jones of Boston, as the original inventors of the process of taking Photographic pictures or Daguerreotypes on glass.

1850 September 4.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  September 4, 1850, Vol. X, No. 2928, P. 5.

Notice.—Whereas letters patent have been granted to John A. Whipple and Wm. B. Jones of Boston for the invention of taking Photographic pictures or Daguerreotypes on glass, all persons are cautioned against using the same, as any infringement will be dealt with according to the law made and provided.  Patent rights for sale on reasonable [terms.]  John A Whipple, 96 Washington St. Boston.                                                           

Advertisement ran from September 4 to October 3, 1850.

1850 September 21.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  September 21, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 28, Whole No. 288, P. 2.

New Process Of Daguerreotyping.—A patent has been granted to John A. Whipple the Daguerreotypist, and William B. Jones of this city, as the original inventors of the process of taking Daguerreotypes or Photographic Pictures on glass.

1850 October 27.  The Daily Chronotype.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1850, Vol. 8, No. 102, P. 1.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association.  The committees of judges having all completed their reports, the Executive Committee are now enabled to publish the additional awards for articles at the Sixth Exhibition, September 1850…Silver Medal to Whipple & Jones, improvements in photographs.

1851 September 26.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 26, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 6509, P. 3.

John A. Whipple wou’d respectfully inform his friends and the public that he gives his personal attention to Daguerreotyping at No. 96 Washington street, where he wou’d be happy to wait upon those who intend procuring Miniatures, assuring them such as shall be perfectly satisfactory to friends, or no charge.  His Dissolving Views, now exhibiting at Amory Hall, are in charge of Wm. B. Jones, Lessee and Manager.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to October 3, 1851.

1852 March 3.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  March 3, 1852, Vol. 9, No. 54, P. 2.

Whipple’s Original, Unrivalled and Mammoth Exhibition of Dissolving Views Will be exhibited at Hampden Hall, Springfield, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, March 4, 5, 6 and 8, commencing at 7½.  That all may secure good seats, the doors will be open one hour previous.

Part I.

Views in Palestine or America.

Part II.

A powerful ox hydrogen microscope, magnifying many million times, showing the structure of plants and animals, many of which are visible to the naked eye—for instance, the eye of the House Fly, four or more feet in diameter, consisting of 8,000 small eyes.  In this part the laughable Panorama of the Darning Needle will be introduced, followed by the Microscope Menagerie, embracing a variety of Living Animals, inhabiting pure water, figs, raisins, and a variety of other substances, which are shown of a prodigious size, moving in all directions, creating immoderate laughter by their erratic movements.

Part III.

The Mountains and Valleys of the Moon, shown by a daguerreotype 12 feet in diameter, produced by the great Cambridge Telescope.  Scenes in England, Ireland, France, Spain, and Italy, in which will be shown the Snow Storm.

Part IV.

The Suicide’s Narrow Escapes; laughable predicaments and comical adventures of Obidiah Oldbuck in search of a wife.

The Exhibition will conclude with Pyramic Fires.

Notwithstanding the great attraction offered, the price of admission is only 12½ cents.

Positively no reduction for children.

Wm. B. Jones, Lessee and Manager.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to 6, 1852

1852 May 24.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1852, Vol. 9, No. 121, P. 2.

J. A. Whipple and W. B. Jones of Boston, have discovered a process by which the most perfect and beautiful daguerreotype picture can be taken on paper.  The picture are first taken on glass and then transferred to paper.  The number of copies on paper can be multiplied to any desired extent.  This is truly a great discovery.

1852 May 26.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 6715, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes on Paper.  A valuable improvement in daguerreotyping has been made by Mr. J. A. Whipple of this city, in connection with Mr. W. B. Jones.  By a new and delicate process Daguerreotypes can be transferred in the most perfect manner to paper.  We have seen several specimens thus transferred and can testify to the extraordinary accuracy and beauty of the impressions.  The idea of daguerreotyping on paper was first carried out by Mr. Fox Talbot, an English gentleman of fortune, and his invention was called the Talbotype.  The greatest difficulty in his process was the uneven texture and fibrous character of the paper, upon which the images were taken.  Messrs. Whipple and Jones substituted films upon glass for the paper negative of Talbot, for which improvement they secured letters patent in the United States.  The same thing was discovered at about the same time, by

Nepice, a French scientific gentleman; but pictures taken in this manner upon glass still lacked the harmony of light and shade desirable.  Objects in the shade, as in many daguerreotypes, could not be distinguished.  Mr. Whipple has recently improved upon the process so as to obviate this difficulty, and to give to every object represented, the delicate shading of nature.  The pictures we have seen are in every respect equal to the original daguerreotypes in effect, and superior as objects for preservation and parlor ornament.  We commend the curious to an examination of Mr. Whipple’s specimens.

1852 May 27.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  May 27, 1852, Vol. XX, No. 22, P. 3.

Talbotypes—Or Daguerreotypes On Paper.  Mr. J. A. Whipple and Mr. W. B. Jones have perfected a process by which the most perfect and beautiful daguerreotype pictures can be taken on paper.  We have seen several pictures of public buildings in the city and other objects taken by this process, which possess the beauty and fine finish and perfect distinctness of engravings, while they have much of the softness of crayon drawings.  The pictures are first taken on glass, and thence transferred to paper; and one great advantage of this process is, that after the image is obtained on glass, the impressions can be multiplied on paper to an indefinite extent; the glass plate serving as a stereotype plate of the picture which is transferred to paper by an easy and simple process.  It is the greatest improvement in daguerreotyping which has yet been made, and we hope will fill the artists’ pockets with “material aid.”  [Traveller.  

1852 June 4.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  June 4, 1852, Vol. 8, No. 47, Whole No. 587, P. 2.

J. A. Whipple and W. B. Jones of Boston, have discovered a process by which the most perfect and beautiful daguerreotype picture can be taken on paper.  The picture are first taken on glass and then transferred to paper.  The number of copies on paper can be multiplied to any desired extent.  This is truly a great discovery.

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

Jones, Samuel S.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1853                77 Bowery, New York, New York.

1855-1859       75 Bowery, New York, New York.

1862                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1855 July 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 10, 1855, Whole No. 6891, P. 6.

Wanted—A Young Man Who Understands the daguerrean business.  Apply at 75 Bowery, S. S. Jones.

1857 March 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 7, 1857, Whole No. 7493, P. 6.

To Photographists.—Wanted, A Man Who perfectly understands photography.  Apply at S. S. Jones’ great daguerreotype, ambrotype, and photographic gallery, 75 Bowery.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Fowler Trow.

1852.  Not Listed.

1853.  Jones, S. S.—daguerreotypes-77 Bowery. h-North American Hotel.

1854.  Not Listed.

1855.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerreotypes-75 Bowery.

1856.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerrean-75 Bowery.

1857.  Jones, Samuel S.—photographs-75 Bowery.  h-125 Greene

1858.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerreians-75 Bowery.  h-3 Cornelia

1859.  Jones, Samuel S.—daguerreotypes-75 Bowery.  h-30 Essex

1860.  Not Listed

1861.  Jones, Samuel S.—No occupation listed.  h-27 Essex

1862.  Jones, Samuel S.—photographs- h-314 Fourth ave.

1863.  Jones, Samuel S.—police.  h-171 Tenth.

Johnson, Thomas H.

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

1858                Address Unknown, [Main Street, opposite Republican Office], Geneseo, New                            York.

1858 September 9.  Livingston Republican.  (Geneseo, New York.)  September 9, 1858, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 39, Whole No. 1095, P. 2.

Photographic!  Thomas H. Johnson, Artist, From Brady’s and more recently from the Root Gallery, New York, would respectfully inform the citizens of Geneseo and Livingston County, that he has leased the sky-light Rooms in this village for a short time, as is prepared to furnish Photographic and Ambrotype Views And Portraits, in the highest Style of the Art at moderate prices.

An examination of his work is solicited.  Daguerreotypes Copied and Enlarged, Plain or in Colors.  Views of Residences, Portraits of Stock, &c.  Particular attention is called to his new style of colored portraits, the Diaphaneotype!

Instructions given at prices to suit the times.  Geneseo, September 4, 1858.    

Advertisement ran on September 9 & 16, 1858.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1846-1855       Not Listed.

1856                daguerrian-h-192 canal.

1857                Not Listed.

Johnson, C. A.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Photographs, , , , , , , , ,

1851-1854       Rooms in Champion Buildings, nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern, Batavia, New  York.

1854                Rooms in the Cobble Stone Block, Batavia, New York.

1854-1855       Bruen’s Block, Madison, Wisconsin.

1855-1857       6 Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.

1857                McKey’s New Block, Madison, Wisconsin.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860. (New Haven, Connecticut & London, England.)  P. 353.

Johnson, C. A.  Amateur topographical artist of Blooming Grove (Wis.).  His “First House built in Madison” was hung in the Wisconsin Historical Society between 1857 and 1859.

1851 July 29.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  July 29, 1851, Vol. 33, No. 7, P. 3.

Look!  Look!  Mr. C. A. Johnson, Daguerrean Artists, and teacher of Drawing, having opened rooms in the Champion Buildings, Nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern, in the village of Batavia, where he designs making his future home; is solicitous of pleasing the people of the village and surrounding county, by making up All kinds of Faces In all kinds of weather, and on  the shortest notice; with a confidence also of giving entire satisfaction, even to the most fastidious.  Gentlemen and Ladies, and the Children, are invited to call and examine the pictures.

Mr. J. wishes to purchase a few acres of good land together with comfortable buildings, &c., within ½ or ¾ of a mile of the village.                                      

Advertisement ran from July 29, 1851 to January 20, 1852.

1851 October 14.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  October 14, 1851, Vol. 33, No. 18, P. 3.

Photographic.  O. B. Evans, Proprietor of the London Premium Daguerrean Gallery, Buffalo, will open rooms for a few days at Mr. C. A. Johnson’s new sky-light Gallery, in Batavia.  Mr. E. trusts his reputation is too well established to require any comment.  All persons wishing pictures taken by him, must be ready as soon as his rooms are ready for business.

Specimens can be seen at Mr. Johnson’s Rooms.

The above is a cut of a Silver Medal awarded by the late State Fair, at Rochester, and the sixth premium in the last ten years.

Advertisement ran from October 14 to December 30, 1851.

1852 January 6.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  January 6, 1852, Vol. 33, No. 30, P. 3.

Photographic.  O. B. Evans would most respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Batavia and vicinity, that he is now prepared to wait upon all who may please favor him with a call.  His sojourn will be limited to one week.  Rooms at Mr. Johnson’s Gallery.

1852 February 10.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  February 10, 1852, Vol. 33, No. 35, P. 3.

Batavia Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  C. A. Johnson, would take occasion to offer his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Batavia and vicinity, for the encouragement, and very liberal patronage bestowed upon him since he has been [a] humble resident of this, our pleasant little village.—Prompted by the correct taste, and increasing good judgment of our citizens as regards the proper light for making the best Photographic impressions, we have been induced to venture the expense of fitting up a fine Sky-light, and in addition, have purchased a large, or full size instrument, of the latest and most approved style, together with all the necessary apparatus for executing any size Daguerreotypes, from the largest down to the smallest miniatures, in lockets, pins and rings, in a style unsurpassed by any artists in the State.

Those of our Patrons in the village, or country, who wish full size pictures, and wish to sustain an artist in Batavia, will confer a great favor, and at the same time save a few dollars, by giving him a call, before going to the city, where they pay more rent than we do, and expect greater profits. Batavia, Feb. 9, 1852.

Advertisement ran from February 10, 1852 to March 28, 1854.

1852 May 18.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  May 18, 1852, Vol. 33, No. 49, P. 3.

To The Ladies.  The Subscriber has just received an assortment of fine Gold Lockets And Pins, for Daguerreotypes, which he will sell at greatly reduced prices. 

Please call and examine.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from May 18, 1852 to March 21, 1854.

1852 September 21.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  September 21, 1852, Vol. 34, No. 15, P. 3.

Wanted.  A Persevering and industrious young man of steady habits, who has some experience in the Daguerrean Art, or who wishes to engage in the business to take charge of a splendid traveling Daguerrean Car, which is expected to be in readiness about the 1st of Nov. next. C. A. Johnson.                                  

1853 October 25.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  October 25, 1853, Vol. 35, No. 20, P. 2.

From the Genesee County Whig.

Cattle Show and fair.  This was the 14th annual Fair and was, beyond a question, the greatest fair ever held in the county….

The following are the official report of the awards of premiums…Mechanic Arts….

The committee would recommend a discretionary premium to C. A. Johnson, for very fine specimens of paintings and daguerreotypes, very finely executed.

1853 November 8.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  November 8, 1853, Vol. 35, No. 22, P. 3.

Removal.  Batavia Book Bindery.  The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Batavia and surrounding country, that he has again removed his Book-Binding into the Champion Block, Second Story, (formerly occupied by C. A. Johnson’s Daguerreotype Gallery,) directly opposite of Ellicot Hall…

1854 March 28.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  March 28, 1854, Vol. 35, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—C. A. Johnson, it will be seen by his advertisement, will continue to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses with neatness and dispatch until the first of June next.  Having sold out his establishment to take effect at that time, all who desire to avail themselves of a good likeness from him must apply soon.

1854 March 28.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  March 28, 1854, Vol. 35, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Notice.  Having sold out our interest in the Daguerreotype business in this village, we would say to those who wish to get their Portraits taken this Spring and especially to those who have engaged large or small pictures of themselves or families, that we have only from now till the first of June, in which to do a large amount of work; and that our customers will find it to their advantage to call as soon as possible, for, toward the latter part of the time, we must, as a matter of course, be crowded with business.  C. A. Johnson.  Batavia, March 22, 1854.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to June 6, 1854.

1854 June 13.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  June 13, 1854, Vol. 36, No. 1, P. 3.

To The Public.  Daguerreotypes.  Knight Brothers, Would inform their friends and the public at large, that they have purchased of Mr. C. A. Johnson his entire right and interest in the Daguerrean Business of this village, together with his residence on Chestnut st., where they design making their future home.

We would also announce that we have removed the business to the spacious and most convenient suit of rooms which we have recently fitted up in the Cobble Stone Block.  These rooms are furnished with a fine large Sky-Light, and instruments of superior power and finish, together with all such conveniences and facilities as the progress and size of the village seem to demand.

Having had a long and successful experience in the Daguerrean business in the Old Bay State, where the arts and sciences flourish like the “green bay tree,” and witnessing as we have in this village a just appreciation of Daguerre’s wonderful discovery, and the perfection to which it has been brought we have embarked in this enterprise with the full belief that by assiduous and unremitting efforts, we may merit and realize complete success.

Daguerreotypes taken in any style desired.  Portraits and Daguerreotypes accurately copied.

We would also add that Mr. Johnson, our successful predecessor, may be found at our rooms for a few weeks to fulfill some previous engagements, and complete some unfinished work.  H. D. Knight.  Q. P. Knight.

I had advertised a short time since in a Circular That I had made up my mind to remain in business in this village, but another change as stated above has since taken place; and in retiring from the practice of the Daguerrean Art in this place, which is not without regret.  I take pleasure in saying that the Messrs. Knight Brothers have every advantage and facility for giving entire satisfaction in their profession, and confidently hope the patronage heretofore so liberally bestowed upon me may be as liberally extended to them.  C. A. Johnson.  June 1854.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to July 18, 1854.

1854 June 13.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  June 13, 1854, Vol. 36, No. 1, P. 3.

First Call!  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance fade.  T. R. Walker & Co., Would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Batavia and vicinity, that having purchased the Apparatus, Stock and Material in the Daguerreotype Business, lately owned by C. A. Johnson, and also having taken the rooms recently occupied by him in the Champion Block, where 5000 Pictures have been made and sold in the last three years, they are now prepared to continue the business, and to execute Likenesses in a superior manner and in every style of the art.  Those wishing genuine pictures at a reasonable price will please give us a call, and we promise them entire satisfaction.

A good supply of Pins, Lockets, &c., kept constantly on hand.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms.

Business hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

Pictures of Children taken only in fair weather, and between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M.  T. R. Walker & Co.  T. R. Walker, Artist.  Batavia, June 9, 1854.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to August 8, 1854.

1854 November 11.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 11, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—We called the other day upon Mr. Johnson, in his new Daguerrean Room in Bruen’s Block, fourth story, where we found not only a rare display of choice daguerreotypes, evidently the work of a master of his art, but also a goodly number of landscapes painted by Mr. Johnson, which evince the good taste in color and expression, and the correct eye of a true artist.

Mr. Johnson is a new comer, and brings with him, references of the highest order and commendations from the leading men in Batavia, where he formerly resided.  We have the fullest confidence in him and would recommend him to such as wish their counterfeits taken.  He may be found in his room at all business hours.  Give him a call and satisfy yourselves.

1854 November 25.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 25, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 24, P. 3.

Madison Daguerreotype Gallery!  Having located permanently in the truly beautiful town of Madison, where Nature has left nothing undone that could add to the beauties of landscape scenery: and where a just appreciation of the advantages of art, as well as of science, seems to be thoroughly implanted, and growing up in the midst of the people, especially, among those who possess that spirit of progress, and refinement so indispensibly [sic.] necessary in building up a great city, we therefore would say to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the town, and the public generally; that our rooms may be found in Bruen’s Block, 4th story, on the same floor as the Museum, (now being fitted up in superb style, with the numerous additions and improvements, where an hour may be very profitably spent in viewing a fair representation of the many natural productions and curiosities of the “Great West.”

In addition to a large and very high Side Light, for general use, we also have a splendid Sky-Light where groups of any number from five to fifty can be taken with perfect satisfaction.

Pictures of sick or deceased persons taken with great care.  Also views of Landscapes and public or private buildings made to order.  Possessing a full sett of the choicest instruments that the world affords, and other facilities to corresponds, together with a thorough practical experience, we are determined that no effort shall be wanting to make our gallery one of the First in the country, and hope to receive a liberal share of public patronage.—At this Gallery may also be found Daguerreotype stock, chemicals, instruments, and apparatus of all kinds belonging to the trade, and operators wishing to purchase are solicited to call and examine for themselves.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from November 23, 1854 To January 13, 1855.

1855 January 20.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  January 20, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 32, P. 2.

Madison Art.—We were shown yesterday a picture of Judge Atwood, taken by Mr. Johnson of this place, which for truthfulness of expression and artistic finish we have rarely seen equaled and which stamps Mr. J. as an artist of the first garde, Mr. J. speaks for himself in another column, giving some useful hints about the art which we invite attention.

1855 January 27.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  January 27, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 1.

C. A. Johnson, Daguerreotypist, proposes to « dissolve the Union.”  See his proclamation.

1855 February 17.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  February 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 36, P. 2.

A Fine Picture of a fine Fellow.  We were shown the other day, a very large sized Daguerreotype Picture of Col. D. Atwood, by that celebrated Artist; C. A. Johnson, which for perfect execution, is seldom, if ever excelled.  The Col, is naturally a “good looking” man, as well as a first rate “Jim-up” good fellow, as an intimate acquaintance of eight years enables us to decide; and the Artist has done him no injustice.  But one fault we charge over to Col. D., and that is, his confounded politics, which, however, do not mar his picture.

1855 February 24.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  February 24, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 3.

Johnson On Retiring From The Field.  There is a certain proverb which reads:  “Answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him.”  But a little further on may also be found “Answer a fool according to his Lady lest he be wise in his own conceit.”

Not having suffered the penalty of disobedience in the former injunction, and unwilling to be guilty of the sin of omission in disregarding the requirements of the latter will be deemed a sufficient appology [sic.] for our undignified demeaner in our former “contributions to periodical literature.”

And as our friend of the daguerrean fraternity is becoming rampant, seeming to have exhausted all good nature on the subject, and the last “explosion” being decidedly insipid, and containing nothing worthy of notice, we now quietly retire from the field, to “stem the tide of life” in our own legitimate way, content that our friend should enjoy the last words provided always, that we have the last argument. 

Advertisement was recorded from February 24 to April 21, 1855.

1855 March 17.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 1.

State Historical Society.  Stated Meeting, March, 6th, 1855.  Gen. Wm. R. Smith in the Chair.  Letters were received by Mr. Draper, the corresponding Secretary, From the following persons…

A framed daguerreotype of Gen. Wm. R. Smith, from C. A. Johnson, of Madison.

1855 July 21.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  July 21, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

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Gold!  Gold!  Something new for the Ladies at the Madison Daguerreotype Gallery, In Bruen’s Block. 

Fine Gold Lockets, of all sizes and patterns from………………$1.50 to $10.00

Daguerreotype Pins, various patterns…………………………..$1.50 to $8.00

Full set fine enameled Pins and rings…………………………..$15.00 to $25.00

Locket Seals and Keys, new patterns…………………………..$3.00 to $6.00

Gold Stone Pins, beautiful indeed………………………………$1.50 to $5.00

Marble Faced, Mosaic Enameled, Fine Topaz Pins, all sizes…..$1.50 to $5.00

Also a fine assortment of Ladies’ and

Gents’ Cameo Pins, a splendid article…………………………..$1.50 to $5.00

Flaest [sic.] Gold ear Rings, new patterns………………………$1.00 to $20.00

Ladies and Gents’ Gold Finger Rings, Gold and plated

Guard Chains, Besides an inexhaustible supply of Plain

and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, of all sizes and prices…………$0.50 to $25.00

As we deal in Fine Jewelry, all articles are warranted as represented or no sale. 

No Low Price Pictures, none but genuine to be had at this Gallery.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement was recorded between July 21 to October 20, 1855.

1855 August 11.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 11, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 10, P. 3.

State Historical Society.  Stated Meeting, March, 6th, 1855.  D. S. Durrie in the Chair.—Sixty-one letters were read…

From C. A. Johnson, beautiful case of daguerreotypes of twenty-seven members of the last Legislature.

1855 December 8.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  December 8, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 27, P. 2.

See the Pronunciamento of Johnson & Fuller.  These gents are doing justice to the noble art which they so truthfully delineate.—Everybody get your pretty faces daguerreotyped.  Johnson & Fuller will do you justice, by the double rule of proportion.

1855 December 15.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  December 15, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 27, P. 2.

Excelsior Picture Gallery!  Picture For The Million!!  Johnson & Fuller.  At the new and extensive Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 6 Washington Avenue, are prepared to execute, in the highest perfection of the art, the good old Daguerreotype, which has stood the test of time, and which all can appreciate.  Also, the more recently discovered. 

Photographs, or Daguerreotype on paper, beautiful colored in oil colors, without in the least changing the likeness, and equally as applicable to Landscapes as Portraits, giving all the beautiful tints of nature, without disturbing the finest out-line, specimens of which may be seen at our rooms.

Also, the Ambrotype, or more properly Daguerreotypes on Glass—besides many other new styles of Pictures, too numerous to mention.

Fine Gold Lockets, Pins and Rings for sale.

Our friends and patrons, in town and out of town are respectfully invited to give us a call, and convince themselves that this Institution is worthy of our State, and just such as Madison requires.

Remember the place, No. 6 Washington Avenue, near Dane County Story, and over R. F. Powers’ Fancy Goods Store.  C. A. Johnson, J. S. Fuller.  Dec. 4, 1855.

Advertisement ran between December 15, 1855 to November 22, 1856.

1856 February 9.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  February 9, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 36, P. 1.

A Wonder of Art.  Messrs. Fuller & Johnson have now at their rooms a life-size photograph of Maj. Bird, colored in oil, which is a perfect likeness, as well as a wonder of art.  Also a smaller one of Col. Morrison.  These pictures are fully equal to the finest oil; portraits.  Call and see them.

1856 March 15.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 15, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 41, P. 3.

Died.  Yesterday the 9th inst.  [Ella], daughter of C. A. Johnson, aged 14 years.

The funeral will take place Tuesday morning at half-past ten o’clock, at the residence of Mr. Johnson, on Henry street.

1856 April 12.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  April 12, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 45, P. 3.

Mr. Johnson and two other men whose names we have not learned, took, a few nights since, over 300 lbs. of Pickerel out of the Cat-fish Creek.  That is what we call a good haul.  Mr. Johnson also takes photographs on just as big a scale.

1856 April 26.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  April 26, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 47, P. 4.

Picture Gallery.—We have neglected to speak as we should, of the Picture Gallery of Messrs Fuller & Johnson, at Madison.  Associated with them is Mr. Joslin, from Hesler’s celebrated establishment, at Chicago, an artist of the first class, and they have also Mr. Lund, who painted the State Banner, and who, in some departments of art, is excelled by no artist in the country.  They take Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, on paper or canvas, of all sizes; and among the curiosities to be seen there is a book containing the portraits of the pioneers of Wisconsin, which are faithful likenesses of the men who were the first to begin the work of converting the wilderness into fruitful fields and making the waste places bloom like the garden of Eden.  Those you visit Madison, should not fail to see Fuller & Jackson’s Picture Gallery.—Free D. m.

1856 May 3.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  May 3, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 48, P. 2.

…Johnson & Fuller, the famous Daguerreotypist, of this city are “taking Faces” withy a rush, and as near perfection as the laws of Nature will allow.  Everybody should have their photographs taken, for two reasons—1st, to recognize themselves—2d, to enable others to recognize them—especially if they should “leave.”  Call in.

1856 October 11.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 19, P. 2.

Johnson & Fuller  exhibited some of the most splendid specimens of Photographs and Ambrotypes ever seen.  These gentlemen have done their part in making an interesting display if we are to judge from the crowd which were constantly around the productions of their Gallery.

1856 October 25.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 21, P. 3.

Photographs!  Colored and Plain Johnson & Fuller Wish to have it known that they are producing the best Photographs of any establishment in the State, having been awarded by the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society, the Highest Premium for the Best Exhibition of Colored Photographs.  This is the most popular style of portraits in Europe or America, a style in which all artists feel most deeply interested, and which all are striving to excel.

We had no plain photographs on exhibition at the State Fair.

Mr. Clow, recently from Boston, Mass., and formerly an ivory miniature painter in England, and who has had much  experience in coloring Photographs, says of our plain pictures.

“The Photographs taken by Johnson & Fuller are equal to any I have seen in the eastern cities or in Europe.”  J. S. Clow.

Rich Gold Frames of all sizes and patterns from the manufactory of A. P.. C. Bonte, Cincinnati, always on hand and for sale. Those having old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends may have them copied large size in oil or water colors, and at a price of which none will complain.

Come and see.  C. A. Johnson.  J. S. Fuller. 

Advertisement Ran from October 25, 1856 to June 13, 1857.

1856 November 15.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 24, P. 3.

See Johnson & Fuller’s New Advertisement.  Some who “do not take the papers” have already offered to pay hundreds of dollars for one of these “masheens.”  Call and see some of the work done, but let those run the machine who can turn out good work.

1856 November 15.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 24, P. 3.

Photographs!!!  Colored & Plain.  In Answer to numerous applications for the above machines, we would state that we have more orders than we can supply.

The public may rest assured that the one in our office will be kept in first rate working order, and any one weighing less than 350 pounds, can be put through with safety.  See our advertisement.

Advertisement ran from November 15 to December 6, 1856.

1856 December 6.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  December 6, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 27, P. 1.

We went up into Johnson & Fullers, picture gallery, and spent a very pleasant hour in looking at the pretty specimens of art, with which the room is decorated; one sweet looking picture particularly, attracted our attention, a gentleman is holding with one arm, oh such a lovely baby, while the other hand he holds a watch for the little one to play with, the group (if so it can be called) is very striking in its elegant simplicity.

1857 June 6.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 6, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 1, P. 2.

Destructive Fire!  The large frame Block on Washington Avenue occupied by Messrs. Dudley & Powers, Dry Goods Merchants; J. H. Foote, & Co., Liquor Dealers; C. T. Flowers’ Piano Store; Johnson & Fuller, Daguerreans; R. F. Powers, Millinery Establishment; Adams & Adams, Hardware; was entirely consumed by fire this morning.

The building was owned by Dudley & Powers, and Lawrence Martin, and we understand were insured.  A good portion of the goods from Dudley & Powers—Flowers’ Pianos, and the Millinery Goods were saved, and we understand the greater portion of stocks of Messrs Foote & Co., and Adams & Adams were under insurance.  We have not learned full particulars in time for this issue.

1857 June 13.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 13, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 2, P. 1.

Destructive Fire.  About 3 o’clock on Saturday morning, a fire brook out in the row of wooden buildings situated on Wisconsin Avenue, and adjoining Bruen’s Block, which swept the entire block of wooden structures.  The fire is supposed to be the work of an incendiary, as no fire had been kept in any of the buildings for some time previous…

As near as we can learn, the losses and insurance may be set down as follows:…

Johnson & Fuller, Daguerreans, Loss $2,500, Insurance None.

1857 June 13.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 13, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 2, P. 1.

Hold On.—Johnson & Fuller, the celebrated Daguerreotypist who were victims of the late conflagration, will be on hand in a few days, for further operations.  Can’t keep those wide-awake chaps down, no how.

1857 June 20.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 20, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 3, P. 2.

We are pleased to announce that C. A. Johnson, late of the firm of Johnson & Fuller, who were victims of the late fire, will soon open a new Daguerrean establishment in McKey’s New Building, near Gleamson & Houghton’s Hardware store, on Park Row.  He will open in about two weeks.

1857 August 8.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 8, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 10, P. 3.

Take Notice All Pretty Faces!—We take great pleasure in notifying all our readers that C. A. Johnson, the illimitable Daguerreotypist, is as wide awake as ever, and with every new improvement in the great Art, may be found just over the Bank of the Capitol, ready and always willing to execute Daguerreotypes in the neatest style of the Art.  See his advertisement in another column.  Preserve your faces while you are young and handsome, for when you are old and ugly, you “can’t come it”—at least, you won’t wish to.

1857 August 8.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 8, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 10, P. 3.

Johnson’s New Picture Gallery!  May be found in McKay’s New Block, Over The Bank Of The Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin.

Having just fitted up a new suite of rooms, not in a splendid style, or expensive, as I do not believe that wou’d pay at present, in this city but every way convenient and comfortable—easy of access, being Up One Flight Of Stairs Only!  A much stronger sky-light, full fifty per cent, quicker than the light in the old rooms that were recently destroyed by fire.  I am now again prepared to make Ambrotypes, Photographs, And Daguerreotypes, Of any size or price—and trust I shall have the pleasure of meeting all my old friends and customers again at my new quarters. C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from August 8 to September 26, 1857.

1857 August 29.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 13, P. 3.

Johnson’s Late Improvements In Ambrotypes, Renders This Style Of Portraiture superior to every other style for Beauty, Cheapness and Durability.

Customers and Connoisseurs, Ladies and Gentlemen, are respectfully invited to call and examine carefully before “investing.”

Office in McKey’s Block, over “Bank of the Capitol,” Madison, Wis.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from August 29 to September 26, 1857.

1857 September 12.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  September 12, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 15, P. 1.

Pomeroy was here on the day of the convention.  We gave a police officer a dollar to catch him.  He was “snooping round” all over town, and at one time got his nose into Kate Schlop’s grease pot, and wat evidently getting in a bad way.  To save disgrace to the fraternity, we procured the arrest of the boy, as above stated We took him over to Johnson’s as a fossil, and offered that great artist any price f he would secure a correct Ambrotype of the young guiasticutas. [sic.]  He “set” his camera, and lashed Pomeroy to the stool; but all was useless—the scamp had the itch so that he could not sit still for scratching, and besides his mouth was so wide, that Johnson hadn’t an instrument wide enough to “take it in!”

We have been put under $25,000 bonds for bringing such a destructive fossil into Johnson’s Photographic Laboratory.

1857 September 26.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  September 26, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 17, P. 2.

Dane County Fair…

We give below the premiums awarded…

Fine Arts…

Best collection ambrotypes, daguerreotypes and photographs

1st.  C. A. Johnson, Madison………..$3.00

2d.  J. S. Fuller, Madison……………$1.00

3d.  S. A. Wood, Madison…………..$1.00 (ambrotypes.)

1857 October 3.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 3, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 18, P. 3.

Johnson’s First Premium Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs.  Having been awarded by the Dane County Agricultural Society, the Highest Premium, For the best collection of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, besides another first premium for the best portrait of a [horse], the subscriber begs leave to inform the public, individually and collectively, where they may obtain the kind of pictures that “win.”

If one merits praise and patronage, the public will find it out, although te boasting and blowing may all be done by other parties.

These pictures are all, and more, than has been claimed from them, and such as cannot be had at any other gallery in the west, or east either, at present.

As I buy my stock for cash, saving thereby at least twenty-five per cent, and having facilities for turning off work rapidly, my prices will be lower than at any other establishments in the west.

Sky-light rooms in McKey’s Block, over Bank of the Capitol, up one flight of stairs, Main st., Madison, Wis.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from October 3 to 24, 1857.

1857 October 31.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 31, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 18, P. 3.

Johnson’s First Premium Photographic And Fine Arts Gallery.  The Committee on Fine Arts at the Dane County Agricultural Fair, was unanimous in awarding the first premium to Johnson for the Best Pictures On exhibition, as all well see by reference to the report of said committee, although another person without the least show of Merit has claimed and extensively advertised the same premium as awarded to him; thus seeking to obtain by falsehood and misrepresentation, what he has not the skill or ability to accomplish by honorable means.

The “bluff game” does not always win.  The people cannot be humbugged by such pretenders, although newspaper puffs, that are bought with a price, may sound them a little praise.

Johnson’s Pictures were also exhibited at Janesville, at the late State Fair, where competition was of Some Account , and then, too, they bore up the palm, by receiving two of the first premiums.

A Word to the Wise is Sufficient.  Sky-light rooms in McKey’s Block, over Bank of the Capitol, Main st., Madison, Wis.

Look for the sign over the doorway; Johnson’s Picture Gallery!  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from October 31 to December 12, 1857.

1858 March 27.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 27, 1858, Vol. 4, No. 43, P. 3.

State Historical Society.  At the stated meeting of the Society in February and March, there were sixty letters announced…

a fine oil painting of the First House in Madison, painted by C. A. Johnson, and presented by Hon. Simon Mills.

1858 July 24.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  July 24, 1858, Vol. 5, No. 8, P. 4.

Wood Engravings.  Drawings and Engravings of all kinds of Animals and Implements, done in the best style of art, and on short notice, by the undersigned.

Orders will be left at Johnson’s Photographic and Fine Art Gallery, Madison, Wis.  James Beneworth, Engraver.  C. A. Johnson, Draughtsman.

1859 March 5.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. 5, No. 47, P. 4.

How to Grow the Chinese Sugar Cane, and Manufacture Sugar from it.  We have received a valuable pamphlet which treats of the cultural of the Chinese Sugar Cane.  Mr. C. A. Johnson, of this county, has for the past two years cultivated the cane with much success, and has given his attention to the best means of extracting the sugar from it.  He has published what is entitled “Hand book of Chinese Cane culture and its manufacture into sugar and syrup.”  We have looked through it and find that it contains much pertinent information on the subject.  It contains several communications that trow much light on the nature and value of the plant, and among them we find one from Mr. H. A. Tenney, and one from Judge Knapp, of this county, which the farming community would do well to read.  We can recommend it to their perusal, and any one wanting a copy has only to send seven postage stamps to Mr. C. A. Johnson, Madison, Wis.  He will also send a pound of seeds, raised from cane grown in this county, on receipt of 25 cents in money or stamps.

1859 October 15.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. 6, No. 30, P. 7.

Taken Up.  Came into the enclosure of the subscriber on or about the seventh day of Oct., inst., one dark red heifer, with lop horns, some white spots on flanks, and about three years old, very unruly.

The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take her away.  C. A. Johnson, Blooming Grove.