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Maguire, James

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1842 31 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1842 Rooms at Mr. Boazman’s Hotel, Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.

1842-1849 8 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1846-1851 6 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1842 March 30. Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 30, 1842, Vol I, No. 38, P. 1.

Daguerreotype. James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 31 Canal Street, (up stairs.)Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnesses its results. For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken. A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object. Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved. In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise. It is truth itself. There is a reason for this. It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand. Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artistic pencil. The deleniation [sic.] is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light. It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it. In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

J. M. would only add that he has had the advantage of much practice in the Photographic departments, and under the instruction of Messrs. Barnard & Harrington, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose eminent success in this art is well known to the public. feb24.

Advertisement was recorded on March 30 & 31, 1842.

1842 June 11. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) June 11, 1842, Vol. XXIV, No. 18, P. 2.

Daguerreotype—Mr. Maguire, one of the best, if not the very best Daguerreotype artist in the United States, has arrived in Baton Rouge, with the intention of remaining a few days. Mr. M. is, undoubtedly a superior professor in his art. The Daguerreotype likeness (when it is a likeness), cannot be but regular; but it is not always clear. This defect Mr. Maguire has the talent and skill to remedy, and none of his portraits go out of his hands in an unfinished or imperfect state. Ladies and gentlemen, you who desire to see your beauties shed in sun-light on silver, go to Mr. Maguire, and in ten minutes it will be done.

Mr. M. intends to remain but a few days; his room is at Mr. Boazman’s hotel, opposite the Methodist church.

Specimens can be seen at this office.

1842 June 21. The Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 21, 1842, Vol I, No. 110, P. 1.

Removal. James Maguire, Photographer, has removed from 31 Canal street, to 80 [sic.] Camp st. corner of Natchez. a25.

Advertisement was recorded on June 21 & October 19, 1842.

1842 June 21. The Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 21, 1842, Vol I, No. 110, P. 3.

Daguerreotype. James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 8 Canal Street, (up stairs.) Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnesses its results. For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken. A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object. Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved. In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise. It is truth itself. There is a reason for this. It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand. Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artistic pencil. The delineation is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light. It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it. In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 21 & October 19, 1842.

1842 October 19. Morning Herald and Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 19, 1842, Vol. II, No. 27, P. 4.

Daguerreotype. James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 8 Camp street, (up-stairs.) Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnessed its results. For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken. A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object. Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved. In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise. It is truth itself. There is a reason for this. It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand. Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artists pencil. The delineation is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light. It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it. In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

1842 November 26. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) November 26, 1842, Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Pass It Round.—That the second annual Fair of the State Association, comes off in Baton Rouge, the Ninth and Tenth days of January next (1843.) Let everyone be ready with something to exhibit, every mechanic and artist, agriculturist, florist, horticulturist and stock breader, let all bring something.

Where’s our friend od daguerreotype memory—Maguire? He must manifest his skill, and himself also on the occasion: so must his competitors…

1843 January 22. Morning Herald and Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 26, 1843, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures—No. 8 Camp street, opposite the City Bank, by James Maguire.

Apparatus with instructions for sale. j5.

Advertisement was recorded on January 26 to 28, 1843.

1843 April 1. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) April 1, 1843, Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 2.

By a card in another column, the reader will discover the present abode of Maguire, the Daguerreotype artist. Maguire has made many and important improvements recently in this art, so that he now transmits to the silver the complexion, even, of the individual. Call and see him when you go down.

1843 April 1. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) April 1, 1843, Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 2.

James Maguire, Daguerreotype Artist, No 8 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Advertisement ran from April 1, 1843 to January 27, 1849.

1844 January 13. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) January 13, 1844, Vol. XXV, No. 49, P. 1.

Agricultural Fair, Of The State Of Louisiana….James Maguire, of New Orleans, exhibited four specimens of Daguerreotype pictures Two portraits from life, and two from fine pictures. They are the kind taken in colors and are wonderful specimens of this singular art. Mr. Maguire has long been at the head of this department of portraiture in the South, and the specimens of his skill shown at the fair, places him in his particular line ahead of competition. 1^st premium awarded.

1844 July 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Miniature Cases Wanted. Any person having a lot of good Miniature Cases to dispose of, will find a purchaser by applying at Maguire’s Daguerreotype rooms, No. 8 Camp street. The undersigned has on hand and for sale, an extensive assortment of Plates, Instruments, Chemicals, &c., suitable for operators. Wm. H. Hutchings, (Successor to Jas. Maguire.)

1844 July 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Card.—Wm. H. Hutchings takes this method of informing the citizens of New Orleans that he has been appointed successor to Mr. James Maguire, and that he represents him in every and all things connected with his business.—From an editorial published in the “Republican” of July 8, a different impression may have been created.

1844 July 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed. I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production. I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

By every streamer it is my intention to transmit to Mr. H. all the most modern improvements in the Daguerreotype; together with any and all such instruments and materials from Paris, as may be found superior to those he now has. James Maguire.

Advertisement ran from July 10 to 14, 1844.

1844 July 16. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 16, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 148, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype. During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed. I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production. I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 24, 1844.

1845 May 17. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) May 17, 1845, Vol. XXXIV, No. 47, P. 4.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association. This association held its annual meeting this day, May 13^th 1845….Your committee of fine arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report.

The specimens of Daguerreotype awarded the first premium to Hutchings & Whittemore of New Orleans, the second premium is awarded to James McGuire.

1845 June 5. The St. Landry Whig. (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, Louisiana.) June 5, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 1.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association….Your Committee on Fine Arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report:

The specimens of Daguerreotype award the first premium to Hutchings & Whitemore, of New Orleans; the second premium is awarded to James McGuire.

1845 June 20. Jeffersonian Republican. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 20, 1845, Vol II, No. 8, P. 2.

Notice James Maguire respectfully invites the attention of his old customers and the public to his New Style of Large and Small Daguerreotype Portraits, which are guarantied to Surpass anything of the kind ever before offered to the citizens of New Orleans.

No. 1 Camp street, corner of Canal.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to August 1, 1845.

1845 October 18. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 18, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 48, P. 2.

Removal. Magurie’s Daguerreotype Rooms are removed to the South-east corner of Camp and Canal—Entrance No. 6 Camp street. Portraits guarantied perfect and satisfactory or no charge made. Apparatus with instruction, for sale, and warranted the genuine Voigtlander Camera.

1845 December 5. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 5, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 48, P. 2.

The Delta Directory. Strangers, or citizens, cannot find a better City Directory than our advertising columns present, as the following prove:—…

Daguerreotype. Maguire—entrance 6 Camp st.

1846 January 15. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 15, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms. No. 10 Camp street. Apparatus, &c., for sale, with instructions. J. M. has been awarded the first premium at the late State Fair for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

1846 January 17. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.) January 17, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No. [40], P. 4.

James Maguire, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 8 Camp Street, New Orleans.

1846 January 17. New Orleans Daily Tropic. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 17, 1846, Vol. IV, No. 90, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, by James Maguire, 6 Camp street.

Apparatus, with instructions, for sale on reasonable terms.

J. M. has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Advertisement was recorded from January 17 to February 23, 1846.

1846 January 31. New Orleans Daily Tropic. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 31, 1846, Vol. IV, No. 102, P. 2.

Having a few moments leisure yesterday we stepped into the Daguerreotype establishment of Mr. J. Maguire, corner of Camp and Canal sts. We noticed with much pleasure the improvements made in this useful and elegant art within a few years, and we believe no one has made more rapid progress than Mr. Maguire. He has visited Paris and London, and taken lessons from the most distinguished artists in those cities, and given them many valuable improvements of his own in return. We have already noticed that he obtained a medal at the Baton Rouge Fair, but we think he has better specimens at his room, than he exhibited on that occasion; a large number of them are complete counterparts of several of our well known citizens. Our friends from the country who wish to take home with them a second self for their sweethearts and wives, had better give him a call.

1846 March 12. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 12, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 131, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 6 Camp Street. J. Maguire has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Life-Like Portraits guaranteed, or no charge made.

Apparatus (guaranteed the genuine Voigtlander Camera) with instructions; Plates, Cases, &c., &c., for sale on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from March 12 to September 20, 1846.

1846 June 17. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 17, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 214, P. 4.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 6 Camp Street. J. Maguire has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Life-Like Portraits guaranteed, or no charge made.

Apparatus (guaranteed the genuine Voigtlander Camera) with instructions; Plates Cases, &C., &c., for sale on the most reasonable terms. m12.

1846 June 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June, 23, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 173, Whole No. 4396, P. 1.

La Vega, the Mexican captive general, is in Washington. He probably thinks the Halls of Congress are equal to the Halls of the Montezuma. This gallant general is a fine-looking man, with a pair of magnificent moustache. We have in our possession an excellent daguerreotype likeness of him.

1846 June 30. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June, 30, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 180, Whole No. 4404, P. 2.

In to-day’s edition we will have portrait of the Mexican General, De Vega, engraved from a daguerreotype likeness of the captive officer; an engraving representing the Rancheros of Mexico, in their native costume…

1846 July 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 11, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 191, Whole No. 4413, P. 1.

The Mexican War. Incidents, &c., of the War. On last Saturday evening, we saw General La. Vega at the St. Charles Hotel. Yesterday, we read the following in the New York Herald, which if true, proves the distance of travel between this city and Washington, to have been most considerably shortened:–“La Vega, the Mexican captive general, is in Washington. He probably thinks the Halls of Congress are equal to the Halls of the Montezuma. This gallant general is a fine-looking man, with a pair of magnificent moustache. We have in our possession an excellent daguerreotype likeness of him.” Speaking of daguerreotypes, there is a very handsome and correct one of the General La Vega, at Mr. McGuire’s door, near the corner of Camp and Canal streets.

Remarks.—The daguerreotype of General La Vega, in our possession, was taken by McGuire. It is a superb one.

1846 November 14. Jeffersonian Republican. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) November 14, 1846, Vol I, No. 289, P. 3.

Extraordinary and Attractive Novelty, James Maguire hastens to apprize his friends that, after a series of experiments during six years, at a great expense, he has accomplished the most important object connected with the invention of Daguerre.

He can now, in One Second, take the correct and perfect likeness of an infant only one month old, and this in the style of his best Pictures.

Apparatus of all kinds (the best and cheapest in the city) for sale and warranted .

J. M. has been awarded the First Premium at the late Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotype, in Louisiana.

Plates and Cases at $3.00 per dozen.

Advertisement was recorded from November 14 to December 30, 1846.

1847 January 9. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) January 9, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 48, P. 2.

The State Fair.— The annual fair of the Louisiana Agricultural and Mechanics Association, commenced on Monday last….Daguerreotypes of rarest finish and beauty were exhibited by Messieurs P. Langlume, and J. Maguire, of New Orleans. These were so well executed, that, to save our lives, we could not tell which excelled, and therefore have come to the conclusion, that they cannot be surpassed….

1847 January 16. The Concordia Intelligencer. (Vidalia, Louisiana.) January 16, 1847, Vol. VI, No. 25, P. 2.

Extract from the report of the Committee on “Mechanical Inventions and Improvements,” of the “Agricultural and Mechanics Association of Louisiana,” at their last meeting…

Daguerreotypes of distinguished characters, (Heny Clay and Gen. La Vega, among others) were presented by Mr. J. Maguire, of New Orleans. Others were offered by W. Hutchins, of N. O., and P. Langlume, of Baton Rouge, which had considerable merit, but Mr. Maguire’s were decidedly the most faithful and the most beautifully finished. If the opinion of the Committee on Fine Arts was the same as ours, Maguire got the first premium.

1847 February 17. Conservator. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.) February 17, 1847, No. 26, P. 4.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the best. His long experience and constant practice are the best inducement to person’s desirous of instruction in the beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in this city; all other articles the same. Plates $2 per dozen; Scorrillis [sic.] No. 1, for $3.25 guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.

1848 January 17. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 17, 1848, Vol. III, No. 14, P. 2.

We have received from Maguire, the Daguerreotypist, of Camp street, a miniature likeness of Gen. Taylor, which is pronounced by those who have seen it to be the most faithfully natural likeness of the “old man” that has yet been placed before the public. He is in citizen’s dress, and without a hat. Maguire, we think, is entitled to the hat, for having so well succeeded in taking the General’s “counterfeit presentment.”

1848 January 18. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 18, 1848, Vol. III, No. 85, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses of Children—Taken in ½ second—Guaranteed perfect, or no charge. No. 6 Camp street. J. Maguire. je17.

Advertisement was recorded on January 18, to September 14, 1848.

1848 January 18. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 18, 1848, Vol. III, No. 85, P. 4.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype. J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype to New Orleans, five years ago; during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world. His specimens were exhibited at the late Fair in competition with others taken by the best operators from New York, and he was awarded the First Premium.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public, his portraits will continue to be, what they always have been—the Best.

His long experience and constant practice are the best inducements to persons desirous of instruction in this beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander’s Camera, 20 percent cheaper Than any in the South all other articles the same, Plates $2.50 per dozen; Scoville’s No. 1, $3 per doz., Guaranteed the best plates made in the U. S. Cases at $2.25, and $3.50 per doz. New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance, No. 6 Camp street. o9.

Advertisement was recorded on January 18 to September 14, 1848.

1848 March 4. The Daily Republic. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 4, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.

Advertisement was recorded from March 4 to April 8, 1848.

1848 March 11. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 11, 1848, Vol. I, No. 7, P. 2.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.

Advertisement ran from March 11, 1848 to October 27, 1849.

1848 June 21. The Daily Union. (Washington, District of Columbia.) June 21, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 40, P. 3.

We are indebted to Mr. Sartain, a distinguished engraver of Philadelphia, for a copy of the portrait of Gen. Taylor, engraved on steel, from an original daguerreotype, which was taken at Baton Rouge by Mr. McGuire, of New Orleans. It is represented to us as a perfect likeness of the General—with a grave yet agreeable aspect, and stripped, by the delicacy of the engraver, of much of the harshness to which the daguerreotype likeness are too often subjected….

1849 February 28. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) February 28, 1849, Vol. I, No. 309, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The beautiful art of taking portraits by the aid of sunlight, is now carried to a perfection truly astonishing. In our own city there are many eminent in the art, among whom our friend Maguire, in Camp street, near Canal, stands prominent. His miniatures never fail to please, for he does them so well that were a person tinctured with the slightest degree of vanity, he would be in danger of falling in love with himself. A person would be well repaid by a visit to Maguire’s rooms, if he should only go to examine the numerous and beautiful specimens which adorn them.

1849 August 22. Southern Sentinel. (Plaquemine, Louisiana.) August 22, 1849, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 3.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype. J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype into New Orleans, five years ago, during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world. His specimens were exhibited at the Fair, in competition with others taken by the best operators in New York, and was awarded the First Premium. No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself. J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the Best. His long experience, and constant practice are the best inducements to persons desirous of instruction in the beautiful art. Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in the city; all other articles the same. Plates at $2 per dozen; Scovill’s No 1 for $3 25—guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance no 6 Canal street.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to December 12, 1849.

1849 August 29. Southern Sentinel. (Plaquemine, Louisiana.) August 29, 1849, Vol. II, No. 4, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.—This Prince of Daguerreotypers in the South still welcomes his friends at the corner of Camp and Canal streets. His Daguerreotypes are so far superior to the majority of others in that line, that those who have the least judgment respecting such matters can easily discover it. We recommend him to our friends who visit the city.—For a trifling sum the fac simile of the features of those whom we love can be obtained, and no lover, parent, or husband, should neglect to have a memorial of this kind to preserve and cherish.

1849 November 12. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) November 12, 1849, Vol. V, No. 5, P. 8.

A Fair Day on Camp, Chartres, and Canal streets. The beautiful, balmy, spring weather, with which we have been favored for the last week, has served to draw forth into Camp, Chartres streets all the loveliness and elegance of our city…

Another step, and we found ourselves ascending a rectangular staircase, and suddenly surprising a stout, good-looking, affable gentleman in his shirt-sleeves, who is exhibiting a small, square object to a smiling lady, which he declares is strikingly accurate—one of the best things he ever did. Here we found a room checkered with miniatures—some Daguerreotypes, and others more life-like, taken by a new process, called Talpotype, [sic.] by which the likeness is transferred from nature to paper, and may be multiplied to any extent, and at a cheap rate, so as to enable us to supply all our relatives, friends, and sweethearts with counterfeit presentments of our “human face divine.” This is the studio of our friend, the indefatigable Maguire, who has done more to multiply the human face than any man living. Having provided for the perpetuation of our ugliness, through the reduplicating process of Talpotype, [sic.] we pass the line, and emerge into Chartres street…

1849 December 3. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 3, 1849, Vol. V, No. 8, P. 5.

The patent Talbotypes, or portraits on paper, and Hyalotypes, or portraits on glass, the latter perfectly transparent, durable and beautiful, improved and invented by W. & F. Langenheim, are among the astonishing discoveries of the present day. The Talbotype pictures on paper surpass anything of the kind that has been accomplished in this line before, even the Daguerreotype not excluded. Copies of all pictures can be furnished at any time after delivering the first impression. By the Talbotype portraits from life can be taken on paper of the size of five by six inches, and any number of copies furnished.

1849 December 23. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 23, 1849, Vol. V, No. 73, P. 3.

Masonic Dinner. Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1849. At The St. Charles Hotel. Subscribers to the above Dinner, can procure their Tickets, by calling on either the undersigned. Brethren who may desire to purchase Tickets, can obtain them at. H. E. Baldwin & Co.’s, 7 Chartres st.; H. Williams’s, on Camp st., opposite Armory Hall; J. Maguire’s Daguerrian Gallery, corner of Camp and Canal streets…

1850 March 1. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 1, 1850, Vol. II, No. 310, P. 2.

In speaking of the fine arts, we must not overlook the recent improvement in the Daguerreotype, by which impressions are made on paper instead of on a metallic plate. At Maguire & Harrington’s, specimens may be seen executed by the new process. The view of Canal street, during the inundation, presents one of the most beautiful landscapes we have ever seen, equaling in beauty the views of the—“Glorious city in the sea.”

1850 March 1. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 1, 1850, Vol. II, No. 310, P. 2.

Daguerreotype, Talbotype Hyalotype Gallery. Maguire & Harrington, having purchased from the assignees of W. F. Talbot, the patent right for the use of his Talbotype process, in the States of Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas, begs leave to call the attention of the public to their gallery of specimens in this new department of Photography.

The Talbotype is taken upon paper, ivory, glass, metal, and a variety of other substances, the first possessing the decided advantages of easy transmissibility by mail, can be enclosed in a letter, made to adorn the pages of a book, or preserved in a portfolio.

The Talbotype is eminently susceptible of coloring, so that the picture can be finished to any degree desired by the sitter; every variety of texture and color of the drapery and complexion, color of the eyes and hair, can be faithfully delineated.

The Talbotype represents the sitter without any reverse effect; a mole or scar upon the right check, appears upon the right cheek.

The Talbotype can be duplicated to any extent without the additional trouble of another sitting. After the first Impression is taken, copies can be furnished at any future time upon simple application by letter or otherwise.

N. B.—M. & H. being furnished with every facility for the prosecution of this superior art, are ready to dispose of rights for the States specified, with thorough instructions.

Daguerreotypes they profess to take quicker and better than any other establishment in the world. They guaranty a perfect likeness of a child of six months, in one second, or no charge. No. 6 Camp Street.

Advertisement ran from March 1, 1850 to January 21, 1851.

1850 March 3. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 3, 1850, Vol. V, No. 143, P. 2.

Messrs. Maguire & Harrington’s new modes of taking likenesses by Tallotyping and Hyallotyping are rare inventions of art, and a decided improvement on the daguerreotype, which has done so much to transmit likenesses of the “human face divine” with so much accuracy and facility.

1850 March 4. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 4, 1850, Vol. V, No. 21, P. 8.

1850 June 17. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 17, 1850, Vol. V, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Talbotyping.—Messrs Maguire & Harrington, No. 6 Camp street, whose quick and correct method of taking Daguerreotype likenesses have rendered them famous throughout the Southand West, are now attaining still greater celebrity by the unparalleled manner in which they take likenesses by the Talbotype principle, which is a decided improvement on the Daguerreotype. A review of their Picture Gallery cannot fail to interest the connoisseur. No one who comes to the city should leave it without having his “Talbotype” taken, to present to lover, relative or friend.

1851 January 2. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 2, 1851, Vol. III, No. 260, P. 2.

Louisiana R. A. Chapter No. 3, The members of this Chapter are requested to assemble at the Hall, for the purpose of conveying the lady of our late H. P., James Maguire, to his last resting place…By order of the M. E. K. Officer presiding.

1851 January 2. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 2, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 202, P. 2.

Died: On Wednesday morning, 1st. Instant, at 4 o’clock, Jas. Maguire, of Balfast, [sic.] Ireland, in his 35th year.

His friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, on Baronne street, near Julia street, This Afternoon, the 2d instant, at half-past 3 o’clock.

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.— We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Maguire’s old stand, No. 6 Camp street.—The subscriber, having leased this well known and celebrated establishment, and secured the services of Dr. W. H. Harrington, partner of J. Maguire for the last four years, will continue the business at No. 6 Camp street; where he is prepared to furnish Likenesses, of all sizes, equal to any in the United States. From long experience and strict attention, he trusts fully to sustain the reputation of this long established Gallery.

Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers. T. J. Dobyns.

Dr. Harrington avails himself of this opportunity to return his thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same, at the above Gallery.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851.

Lyon, John L.

April 9, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Elijah H. Payne, John L. Lyon, John Plumbe Jr., Photographer, Walkerpioneeramericanphotographers

C. 1846 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847-1855 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office New London, Connecticut.

1860-1861 55 State Street, New London, Connecticut.

1845 August 22. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) August 22, 1845, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 3.

Steamboat Hotel. William Bacon, Proprietor, Bank-street. Aug 21—…J. L. Lyon…

1846 August 18. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) August 18, 1846, Vol. II, No. 238, P. 3.

City Hotel. Walter Edwards Proprietor, State-street. Aug. 17—…J. L. Lyon…

1846 September 14. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) September 14, 1846, Vol. II, No. 262, P. 3.

Bacon’s Hotel. William Bacon, Proprietor, Bank-street. Sept. 12—…J. L. Lyon…

1847 April 17. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 17, 1847, Vol. III, No. 5, Whole No. 109, P. 3.

Removal E. H. Payne would respectfully inform the inhabitants of New London, and its vicinity, that he has removed from the “Exchange” To Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office, where he has recently fitted up a suit of rooms including a Ladies’ Parlor and Exhibition Gallery; and having just imported a German Camera, of the largest size, he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses from the smallest size to the Largest Ever Taken In This Country.

In connection with the Gallery we have an operating room which has a large and clear North Light, which is acknowledged by all artists as being superior to any other for taking pictures, and for giving the eye that clearness and life-like expression which has been so much desired to make the Daguerreotype perfect.

Mr. P. would state that he has engaged for the coming season that excellent and successful operator, Mr. J. L. Lyon’s, whose pictures taken during the past winter at the “Plumbe Gallery,” New York, have received the admiration of all.

With these increased facilities and the assurance that we shall use nothing but the best materials, we would say to those in want of Good Likenesses, That Will Not Fade, give us a call and we will use our utmost endeavors to please.

Strangers visiting the city, as well as residents, are respectful;;y invited to call and examine specimens which will be exhibited at all hours with much pleasure.

Children taken in from three to eight seconds in clear weather.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied with accuracy.

Advertisement ran from April 17 to May 1, 1847.

1847 April 21. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) April 21, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 36, Whole No. 347, P. 3.

Strangers visiting the city, as well as residents, are respectful;;y invited to call and examine specimens which will be exhibited at all hours with much pleasure.

Children taken in from three to eight seconds in clear weather.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied with accuracy.

Advertisement ran from April 21 to May 5, 1847.

1848 April 8. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 8, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 4, Whole No. 160, P. 2.

“The Press Gang.” Such is the significant title of a group of Daguerreotype portraits just taken in this city by J. L. Lyon, the eminent artist who has recently succeeded E. H. Payne, Esq., in the Daguerrean Rooms in Hobron’s building over the Post Office

The group alluded to is executed in most admirable style, and though taken before the election is finely illustrative of the well known saying of the Poet,

“Coming events cast their shadows before.”

The picture consists of three editors sitting on a log. Dolbeare of the Morning News, Scofield, of the Star and Democrat, and Jackson of the Newport News. The features of all are life-like and characteristic.

There sits Dolbeare on the right, with “spectacles on nose,” looking for all the world as sadly sour, as he undoubtedly felt the day after the election; his whole features robed in unusual dejection, and his attitude speaking at every point—“I can’t help it!” Then on the left is Jackson, his political friend, from the land of the Algerines; with his head resting upon his hand, in melancholy sympathy with his whig brother on the right; a speaking outline of the inner working of the thoughts; while between them sits Scofield, in an easy, slipshod manner, with his impudently good natured, and brassy countenance peering out and saying plainly as even language could say, “I guess we’ve got you,” with a saucy half smile wreathing his chubby visage, and setting off the picture in a style graphique.

As a specimen of the daguerrean art this picture is highly creditable to the operator; and considering the subject, we think it tells plainly that those who want true pictures, will do well to call on our friend Lyons; as with different subjects there is no doubt that he can do the elegant.

1848 April 8. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 8, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 4, Whole No. 160, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes! J. L. Lyon Would respectfully inform his friends, and the public generally, that he has taken the Daguerreotype establishment, formerly owned by E. H. Payne, over the Post Office, where he would be happy to receive all who may favor him with a call, either for pictures, or to examine specimens. He feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who may wish pictures, as his information in the art was obtained from one of the first Daguerreotype operators in the United States, and his practice, not only with the former proprietor, but with others, having been the most extensive for the past five years.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call. Rooms over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to December 16, 1848.

1848 April 13. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) April 13, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 114, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Horron’s [sic.] Block, Over The Post Office, New London. Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases. Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Also Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement was recorded from April 13 to 25, 1848.

1848 April 15. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 15, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 5, Whole No. 161, P. 2.

More Light.—Hobron’s Block in State-st., has long been the centre of light in our city, and every body had supposed it was perfect.—But no. It was destined to increase. It has increased. There has been for a long time—first, and most important, of course, the light of our brilliant Star, beaming like Lucifer before his fall, the brightest of the sons of the morning—the Democrat, the condenser of its rays. Second, the Post Office, whence the light of constantly inflowing intelligence is issued to all parts of the city, and to all departments of business. Third, The News and Reading Rooms, under the administration of our friend Irish, whose well known zeal and assiduity are full up to the injunction—”Circulate the documents.” Fourth, the Daguerrean Gallery, late Mr. Payne’—now under the direction of Mr. Lyon, by whose directing skill, old Sol will make a second-self on silver, of every mother’s son or daughter who will favor him with the opportunity—thus making ‘heaven’s blest light’ the prime agent in dileneation [sic.]. And last, not least, we have the light of Legal science pouring from the same common centre—by the removal of Messrs. Wright & Stone to the building. Come then, ye mighties who compose the august public—com where the light shineth, and bathe either mind in its pellucid rays!

1848 April 19. The Peoples Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) April 19, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 36, Whole No. 400, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Hobron’s Block, Over The Post Office, New London. Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases. Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Also Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms. April 13.

Advertisement was recorded on April 19 & 26.

1848 April 26. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 26, 1848, Vol. I, No. 1, P. 4.

N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms. April 13.

Advertisement was recorded on April 26 & 27, 1848.

1848 April 28. The Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 28, 1848, Vol. I, No. 3, P. 3.

Lyon’s Gallery of Daguerreotypes. Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office, New-London. The attention of the public is invited to the miniatures which are daily made at this fashionable establishment.—The superiority of these pictures is the result of care in the arrangements throughout—particularly of the light. By the use of a clear north light, which is admitted by all artists to be the best, pictures are usually made in from 15 to 20 seconds. A mild, pleasing, delicate eye is obtained, in stead of a blotch of white, nearly or fully covering the pupil, and boldness of character, beauty of expression, and delicacy of light and shade which cannot be attained by an ordinary light.

Particular attention paid to taking family groups: also portraits of deceased persons at private residences if requested. Price of pictures $1.50 and upwards, according to size of plate and richness of cases and frames.

Mr. L. would thank his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage he has received, and invite them to call at his rooms over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran from April 28, 1848 to July 29, 1849.

1848 May 3. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 3, 1848, Vol. I, No. 1, P. 3.

Lyon’s Gallery of Daguerreotypes, Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office, New London. The attention of the public is invited to the miniatures which are daily made at this fashionable establishment.—The superiority of these pictures is the result of care in the arrangements throughout—particularly of the light. By the use of a clear north light, which is admitted by all artists to be the best, pictures are usually made in from 15 to 20 seconds. A mild, pleasing, delicate eye is obtained, instead of a blotch of white, nearly or fully covering the pupil, and boldness of character, beauty of expression, and delicacy of light and shade which cannot be attained by an ordinary light.

Particular attention paid to taking family groups; also portraits of deceased persons at private residences if required. Price of pictures $1.50 and upwards, according to size of plate and richness of cases and frames.

Mr. L. would thank his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage he has received, and invite them to call at his rooms over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran on May 3 & 24, 1848.

1849 May 10. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 10, 1849, Vol. II, No. 76, P. 2.

Mr. Lyon, whose rooms are in Court-street near the Post Office, has recently added to the attraction of his gallery by a number of daguerreotype impressions of the old Congregational Church, now about to be taken down and replaced by a splendid stone edifice. These views are taken from various points and present exact likenesses of the ancient building, very finely executed. A good many of our citizens desirous of possessing such memento of his time honored fabric, have possessed themselves of a copy, and we presume Mr. L. could furnish a few more, if requested to do so within a day or two. After this week the opportunity will have passed by forever. Mr. Lyon is a very successful artist in his own particular branch, and is withal a man very worthy of public encouragement.

1849 October 27. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) October 27, 1849, Vol. II, No. 152, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Miniature Rooms. Hoban’s Block, over the Post Office, Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed or no Charge.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to December 8, 1849.

1849 October 31. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) October 31, 1849, Vol. II, No. 79, P. 3.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Miniature Rooms. Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office, Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements in the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings, at short notice.

Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons.

Perfect satisfaction Guarantied or no Charge.

Advertisement ran five times between October 31 to December 5, 1849.

1849 December 10. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 10, 1849, Vol. II, No. 172, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes Extraordinary. J. L. Lyon, Would respectfully give notice to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has now completed the refurnishing of his rooms, making them in point of beauty and convenience equal to any in the country. In consequence of the increasing demand for his superior likenesses, he has made arrangements with Mr. Walker (a very distinguished artist) to assist him for a short time, and he trusts that those who want likenesses will avail themselves of this rare opportunity.

Rooms in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office.

Advertisement ran from December 10, 1849 to May 29, 1850.

1849 December 12. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 12, 1849, Vol. II, No. 85, P. 2.

The New Daguerreotype Establishment.—We take pleasure in directing attention to the advertisement of Mr. Lyon. He has so renovated and embellished his rooms, as really to render them quite as attractive as any thing of the kind in the country. They are certainly less extensive than some of those in Broadway, but they are by no means inferior to the best of them in the taste and liberality bestowed in fitting them up, either in point of beauty or convenience. Mr. Walker, the gentleman who has recently been employed in the establishment, brings with him a very high reputation for skill and effectiveness in the art, and most undoubtedly deserves it. The specimens of his efforts which he exhibits, furnish some of the most magnificent daguerreotyping imaginable. In distinctness and richness of tone as well as truth and fidelity of likeness, we believe his portraits equal to any to be found in the United States. So at any rate they strike us; but it is hardly worth while for any one to depend on newspaper notices of such works of art. They must be seen to be appreciated, and we really advise everybody to visit the gallery and look at them—look for instance at Mr. Walker’s portrait of himself, and than say whether they ever saw a more finished or more faithful likeness. His pictures have all the soft delicacy of the best mezzotints, combined with the spirit and freedom of the higher order of engravings.—but we simply designed a mere reference to the advertisement, and have already said more than we meant to do.

1849 December 12. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 12, 1849, Vol. II, No. 85, P. 3.

Rooms in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between December 10, 1849 to June 5, 1850.

1850 May 8. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 8, 1850. Vol. II, N0. 106, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice. The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership, under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, and will continue the Daguerreotype business at the old stand, in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office. J. L. Lyon, Geo. H. Rogers. April 30, 1850.

1850 May 11. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) May 11, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 9, Whole No. 269, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded on May 11 & 18, 1850

1850 May 13. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) May 13, 1850, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 254, P. 2.

Call at Messrs. Lyon & Rogers, Daguerreotype Rooms, In Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office and examine the finest Daguerreotypes and most elegant Rooms for Daguerreotyping in the State. New London, May 13, 1850.

Advertisement ran thirty six times between May 13 to June 29, 1850.

1850 May 16. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) May 16, 1850, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 258, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded on May 16 to 31, 1850.

1850 May 18. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) May 18, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 10, Whole No. 270, P. 3.

Advertisement ran thirty six times between May 18. 1850 to July 19, 1851.

1850 May 29. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 29, 1850, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.

1850 September 18. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) September 18, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 125, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded seven times between September 18 to November 20, 1850.

1850 November 30. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) November 30, 1850, Vol. III, No. 185, P. 2.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State Street, New London, Conn. Nov. 30.

1850 December 4. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 4, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 136, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Rooms.—Messrs Lyon and Rogers, 55 State street have added new attractions to their finely fitted rooms, and are constantly rendering them more desirable to their Numerous visitors. Mr. L. has just returned from a protracted visit to New York in which city he has another establishment, and in which he certainly has managed to perfect himself in the beautiful art. The portrait of Miss Cushman the great actress is one of the finest daguerreotype likenesses we have seen, not only in fidelity of resemblance but in beauty of execution. It was we believe by special favor that Mr. Lyon obtained the sitting from Miss C. and he ought to consider himself fortunate in having done so, for he has produced a work of art that fully establishes his standing among the most eminent of his profession. If anything that we have said should induce more of our citizens to visit these rooms than would have otherwise gone, we shall be gratified that it has been said, for Messrs. L. & R. are not only fine artists but they are very deserving young men.

1850 December 4. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 4, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 136, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, having returned from New York, will now give his personal attention to the taking of Daguerreotypes in the same superior style hitherto done by him, and at the most reasonable prices.

Call at Lyon & Rogers’ Rooms, No. 55 State st. Hobron Block.

Advertisement ran twice on December 4, 1850 & January 1, 1851.

1850 December 7. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) December 7, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 39, Whole No. 299, P. 2.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.

Advertisement ran from December 7, 1850 to May 31, 1851.

1850 December 7. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) December 7, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 40, Whole No. 300, P. 3.

Charlott Cushman. Lyon & Rogers, have added to their beautiful collection of Daguerreotypes, a splendid likeness of Charlott Cushman, taken from life.

Call at Lyon & Rogers Rooms, No 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block.

Advertisement ran from December 7, 1850 to January 25, 1851.

1850 December 18. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 18, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 138, P. 3.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.

Advertisement was recorded five times between December 18, 1850 to February 12, 1851.

1851 January 3. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) January 3, 1851, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 930, P. 1.

Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.

Advertisement was recorded from January 3 to June 4, 1851 & March 1 to 13, 1852.

1851 January 3. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) January 3, 1851, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 930, P. 4.

Charlott Cushman. Lyon & Rogers, have added to their beautiful collection of Daguerreotypes, a splendid likeness of Charlott Cushman, taken from life.

Call at Lyon & Rogers Rooms, No 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block.

Advertisement was recorded from January 3 to February 1,1851.

1851 April 2. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 2, 1851. Vol. III, N0. 153, P. 4.

Advertisement ran on April 2 & 9, 1851.

1851 August. The Photographic Art-Journal. (New York, New York.) August 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 99-101.

The Daguerrean Art, Its Present State And Future Prospects. Mentioned in article.

1852 February 26. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) February 26, 1852. Vol. IV, N0. 200, P. 3.

Dissolution. The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

The business will be continued by J. L. Lyon. Geo. H. Rogers. J. L. Lyon.

1852 March 15. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) March 15, 1852, Vol. V, No. 1295, P. 1.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrian Gallery, No. 55 State Street—New London.

Advertisement ran from March 15, 1852 to May 9, 1855.

1852 May 24. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 23, P. 1.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Gallery, 55 State -street, New London. Nov. 30.

1852 July 19. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) July 19, 1852, Vol. V, No. 1402, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, takes this opportunity to inform the public that he has returned to his old stand over the Post Office, in New London, where he is prepared to receive and accommodate his patrons with the most approved Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to August 16, 1852.

1852 July 20. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) July 20, 1852, Vol. V, No. 30, P. 2.

1852 July 22. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) July 22, 1852, Vol. V, No. 14, P. 3.

Advertisement ran from July 22 to August 5, 1852.

1852 August 12. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) August 12, 1852, Vol. V, No. 17, P. 3.

A Card.—J. L. Lyon takes this opportunity to express his thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of New London and vicinity for the very liberal patronage he has received during a period of five years, and would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same, assuring them there shall be nothing wanting on his part to give satisfaction. July 27.

Advertisement ran from August 12, 1852 to January 26, 1854

1852 December 2. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 2, 1852, Whole No. 240, Vol. V, No. 33, P. 4.

J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Gallery, 55 State-street, New London.

Advertisement ran from December 2, 1852 to March 26, 1855.

1853 January 18. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) January 18, 1853, Vol. V, No. 1554, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes With Colors. The subscriber, in additional to ten years uninterrupted attention to his business, now begs permission to inform the inhabitants of New London County that during the past Summer he has taken up his residence in New York City, solely for the purpose of acquiring an accurate knowledge of all the modern improvements, both in this Country and Europe, in this most wonderful art—and that he is now at his former place of business, over the Post Office in New London, where he is prepared to execute likenesses of any size, shape and description, Cheaper, Quicker And Better! Than any other establishment of a similar kind in Connecticut.

He now invites his old friends and patrons, together with all others who may visit the city to give him a call, assuring them that by a recent invention of his own, he can give the same Natural Colors, and life-like appearance to the face that have been Claimed for the celebrated Hillotype pictures. John L. Lyon. New London, Ct., Dec. 25, 1852.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to January 11, 1854.

1853 February 1. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) February 1, 1853, Vol. V, No. 1566, P. 2.

Lyon’s Daguerreotypes posses rare merit for their truthful, tasteful, and artistic arrangement. The judicious disposition of light, clearness of shadow, and the grace and elegance of face make them gems of art.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to November 26, 1853.

1853 April 7. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 7, 1853, Vol. V, No. 51, P. 4.

Lyon’s Daguerreotypes are taken By a large north light, the best position for a light to prevent abrupt shadows under the eyes, nose and chin, and has a tendency of producing miniatures of such softness and roundness of flesh that they must become at once the favorite style of pictures with all persons of refined and artistic taste.

Advertisement ran from April 7, 1853 to January 26, 1854.

1853 September 13. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) September 13, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 1749, P. 2.

Haven & Co., who have it for sale, have placed upon our table an excellent Lithograph of Rev. J. S. Swan. It is executed by E. C. Kellogg, of Hartford, from a Daguerreotype by J. L. Lyon, of this city. It is a good likeness. looking exactly like the celebrated original. It will doubtless meet with an extensive sale.

1853 September 22. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) September 22, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 20, Whole No. 282, P. 1.

Elder Sivan.—Those wishing an exact likeness of the Elder, must call on Haven & Co., Book Sellers, State Street, where they will find him in “Lith. By E. C. Kellogg,” taken from a Daguerreotype by J. L. Lyon, of this city.

1854 February 3. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) February 3, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 1865, P. 2.

Twenty-Five Cent Daguerreotypes. Call at Lyon’s Gallery and procure one, No. 55 State Street.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to 6, 1854.

1855 November 1. New London Daily Star. (New London, Connecticut.) November 1, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 2385, P. 2.

Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes. We desire to call the attention of our readers to the new pictures taken on glass by Mr. Kenyon, (successor to J. L. Lyon,) who has rooms directly under this office. the pictures are exceedingly well taken, life-like and correct. Mr. Kenyon is a worthy and accommodating young man, and, we are glad to see, has his rooms crowded, and unerring indication that he gives complete satisfaction to his numerous patrons. He puts his pictures up in cases of all prices. He continues the Daguerreotype business in addition, as usual.

1860 March 1. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) March 1, 1860. Vol. XII, N0. ?, P. 2

Business Changes and Improvements…

The premises occupied by R. F. Cook, dry goods dealer are soon to extend their borders by an addition of twenty five feet to the rear. Mr. J. L. Lyon’s daguerrean rooms will also be correspondingly enlarged.

1860 May 3. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 3, 1860, [Vol. XII, Whole No. 625,] P. 3.

Lyon’s Art Gallery! 55 State Street. The Subscriber would inform the citizens of New London and vicinity, and the Public generally, that his establishment is now open for their reception. He has recently Enlarged His Rooms and has constructed a large and superior Sky-Light and Side-Light Combined by which the best possible light is obtained.

Having procured new instruments he is now prepared to perfect Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., in a superior manner, equal to those of any other establishment in the State.

Colored Photographs. He would inform the public that he has engaged the services of An Experienced Artist from one of the finest establishments in New York, Expressly to Color Photographs! who will devote his entire time to that branch of the business.

Persons in want of a portrait are requested to call and examine specimens, and witness the many facilities he has for taking likenesses, as he is satisfied that no one can surpass his Pictures, either in exactness, finish or beauty. J. L. Lyon.

Advertisement was recorded on May 3 & 10, 1860.

1860 June 12. New London Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) June 12, 1860, Vol. XII, No. 5599, P. 2.

Photographic Views. All Persons wishing Photographic Views of Residences and Grounds, Statuary, Paintings, Machinery, Marine Views, Groups, &c, can have their orders promptly executed in the most Artistic manner, by leaving them at “Lyon’s Art Gallery,” 55 State street, New London.

N. B.—Our Views will be made with a C. C. Harrison’s celebrated View Camera, making an actual Picture of either 6½ by 8½, 8 by 10, 11 by 14, or 14 by 17 inches. je7.

Advertisement was recorded thirteen times between June 12, 1860 to January 30, 1861.

Lummis & Brother

April 7, 2026Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Photographer, Melainotypist, Wilmington Delaware, Lummis & Brotherpioneeramericanphotographers

1858 82 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1858 August 14. The Commonwealth. (Wilmington, Delaware.) August 14, 1858, Vol. II, No. 17, P. 4.

Life Like Likenesses for 25 Cents At Lummis & Brother’s Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, No. 82 Market Street, above 3d, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrographs, Paperotypes, Lettertypes &c.

Persons wishing a good picture will do well by giving us a call. Pictures in lockets, breast pins, and finger rings, in the neatest manner possible, and on reasonable terms. Small children taken in the shortest possible time. Now is the time to get a good likeness for your self and friends. Pictures for 25 cents and upwards. As good pictures taken in cloudy as clear weather.

Come one, come all, for you had ought’ter,

And get your likeness for a quarter.

Lummis & Bro., No. 82 Market st., Wilmington, Del. june 19—1y.

Lufkin, Merchant H.

April 6, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAlbion Yeaw, Ambrotypist, Daguerreotypist, John Q. Currier, Lawrence Massachusetts, Lowell Massachusetts, Lufkin & Hamor, Merchant H. Lufkin, Photographer, Wilkins & Lufkinpioneeramericanphotographers

1853-1854 82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1855 82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1855-1856 Canal Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1859-1861 100 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.¹

1864 112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.¹

Ca 1864-1866 166 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1866 166 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1868 211 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1869 Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1871 421 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1871 271 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.¹

1853 October 28. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) October 28, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes! The Largest Rooms in the City!! Two Lights, Two Operating Rooms. J. Q. Currier, Invites the attention of citizens and strangers to his extensive Daguerrean Establishment, at No. 88 Merrimack street, the largest and best arranged of any in the city. Two distinct and spacious Operating Rooms, together with skilful and practiced operators enable him to furnish his patrons with Pictures in the highest style of art with the latest possible delay.

His large skylight, added the past season, containing 240 square feet of glass, is admirably adapted to the taking of Large Pictures and Groups, and in this branch the proprietor will Challenge Competition! A share of attention will be devoted to the much admired Crayon Daguerreotypes.

These Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and will not fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.

Colored Daguerreotypes! A new process of coloring Daguerreotypes has just been introduced, and is used by the subscriber with great success. A perfectly life like appearance is given to the countenance and expression by this process, unattainable by any other.

Great pains will be taken in the execution of Children’s Portraits! Pictures Enlarged And Copied.

Mr. Currier is assisted in his business by Mr. M. H. Lufkin, an Artist of taste and experience, and, between the two, he is confident he will be able to merit a large and continued share of the patronage of his friends and the public generally.

Specimen Pictures May be seen at his rooms, which for [beauty] and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.

All, then, therefore, in search of a good Daguerreotype, are invited to call at Currier’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Concert Hall Building, No. 82 Merrimack street, Lowell.

Advertisement ran from October 28 to December 30, 1853.

1853 October 29. Lowell Daily Journal and Courier. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) October 29, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 4208, P. 2.

These Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and will not fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.

Great pains will be taken in the execution of Children’s Portraits! Pictures Enlarged And Copied.

Specimen Pictures May be seen at his rooms, which for [beauty] and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.

All, then, therefore, in search of a good Daguerreotype, are invited to call at Currier’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Concert Hall Building, No. 82 Merrimack street, Lowell.

1853 December 23. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) December 23, 1853, Vol. XIV, No. 6, P. 3.

“Excelsior!” Daguerreian Gallery The Largest Rooms In The City! 2 Lights & 2 Operating Rooms! J. Q. Currier, Invites the attention of citizens and strangers to his extensive Daguerreotype Establishment At No. 82 Merrimack Street., The Largest and Best Arranged of Any in Lowell!

Two distinct and spacious operating rooms, together with skillful and practical operators, enable him to furnish his patrons with pictures in the highest style of art with the least possible delay.

His Large Skylight, added the past season, contains 240 square feet of glass, is admirably adapted to the taking of Large Pictures! And Groups And In This Branch The Proprietor Will Challenge Competition!

A share of attention will be devoted to the much admired Crayon Daguerreotypes!! The Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and cannot fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.

Colored Daguerreotypes. A new process of Coloring Daguerreotypes has just been introduced, and is used by the subscriber with great success. A perfectly life-like appearance is given to the countenance and expression by this process, unattainable by any other.

Great Pains Will Be Taken In The Execution Of Children’s Portraits.

Pictures Enlarged and Copied.

Mr. Currier is assisted in his business by Mr. M. H. Lufkin, An Artist of taste and experience, and between the two he is confident he will be able to merit a large and continued share of the patronage of his friends and the public generally.

Specimen Pictures May be seen at his Rooms, which for beauty and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1853 to February 17, 1854.

1854 August 25. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) August 25, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We would call the attention of our readers to the daguerreian gallery of Wilkins & Lufkin, (successors to J. Q Currier) 82 Merrimack Street. We have rarely seen pictures so clear and brilliant, and never so well-arranged and graceful positions, or delicacy of coloring. Their rooms are beautifully furnished, easy of access, and up but one flight of stairs. A large skylight gives them ample facilities for making any style of picture that their patrons want.

1854 October 13. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) October 13, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 48, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Wilkins & Lufkin, Daguerreian Gallery. 82 Merrimack Street, Up One Flight of Stairs, Is one of the most extensive in this country. It is fitted up in a superb manner, and accompanied by both side and sky light, with two distinct operating rooms. The advantages of the above arrangement can be seen at a glance.

Miniatures in clouds, crayon, metallic, background, stereoscopes, and every variety of style taken in this Gallery, that for arrangement of attitudes, delicacy of coloring, are unsurpassed in this city.

Metallic Back-Ground. This new and beautiful style of finishing the background needs but to be seen to be appreciated. It consists in applying a substance a substance to the plate after the picture is taken, which gives the background a fine metallic appearance, thereby making the likeness clear and visible in any angle of light, while it rivals in beauty the finest mezzotint engravings.

Persons that have Daguerreotypes or copies of portraits that the outlines are indistinct, or the background dark or mottled, can have the metallic ground applied in a few minutes of time, and at a trifling expense. Every picture warranted.

Prices as reasonable as those of any other artists in the city. Please to call and see for yourselves. Chas. Wilkins. M. H. Lufkin.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to November 24, 1854.

1855 February 23. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) February 23, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—A capital likeness can be procured at the establishment of Messrs. M. H. Lufkin & Co., Canal Block, opposite the American House. This firm have just completed the remodelling [sic.] of their rooms, and are now prepared to get up pictures in the highest style of the art.

1855 May 18. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) May 18, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 27, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Lufkin & Co. Canal Block, Central Street, have completed the improvements in their rooms, and are now prepared to take likenesses equal, if not superior, to any that can be obtained in the city. Call and see their specimens.

1856 April 28. Lowell Daily Citizen and News. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) April 28, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 1, P. 3.

Crayon Drawing. Portraits and Landscape Drawing taught evenings, by M. H. Lufkin, at his Daguerreian Rooms, Canal Block, opposite the American House. Each pupil taught separately. Call and examine specimens.

Advertisement was recorded from April 28 to May 17, 1856.

1862 May 3. The Lowell Daily Courier. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) May 3, 1862, Vol. XXVII, No. 6723, P. 2.

Gone To Lawrence. Mr. M. H. Lufkin, who is known to many of our citizens as a superior ambrotype and photograph artist, has taken rooms in Lawrence for the prosecution of the art in which he has for years stood in the first rank, in this vicinity. Mr. Lufkin has for a number of years been operating for Mr. G. K. Warren, who has long done the best class of work in Lowell; and we speak what probably no one will deny, when we say that he has had no superior as a skillful, tasty, finished operator. Our Lawrence friends may be sure that Mr. Lufkin is worthy of their patronage, and we trust he will receive it,

1862 October 6. Lowell Daily Citizen and News. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) October 6, 1862, Vol. XII, No. 1973, P. 3.

Born. In this city, Oct 4th, a son to Mr. M. H. Lufkin.

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

Lovering, Reuben F.

April 3, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Boston Massachusetts, Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotypist, Hamilton & Lovering, John Plumbe Jr., Lovering & Davis, Photographer, Reuben F. Lovering, San Francisco Californiapioneeramericanphotographers

C.1843-1847 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1845 190 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1848 257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1849 34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.²

1850-1851 203 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.²

1851 247 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.²

1851 34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.

1855 Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.

1859 182 Washington Street, San Francisco, California.[3]

1859-1860 111 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California.

1845 July 21. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1845, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

Cannon & Lovering, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 190 Washington Street, (Opposite The Marlboro Hotel,) Boston. Miniatures taken with or without coloring at a reasonable price. Daguerreotype Apparatus constantly on hand. Instructions in the art carefully given. Terms moderate.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 20, 1845.

1845 July 23. The Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 23, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 4949, P. 3.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 23 & 28, 1845.

1845 July 24. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 24, 1845, Vol. V, No. 194, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Cannon and Lovering have removed their rooms to 190 Washington street opposite the Marlboro’ Chapel, where they executed the most perfect miniatures at prices lower than at any other establishment.—Call and examine them.

1846 November 10. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 10, 1846, Vol. , No. 4999, P. 2.

Robbery. Between 3 and 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon a show case belonging to Lovering & Davis daguerreotype artists no. 34 Tremont row, which was hanging in the passage way at the foot of the stairs was pried open by some rogue and $40 worth of lockets were stolen. The lockets were of Stone & Weaver’s manufacture, Providence.

1846 November 11. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 11, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 289. P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Show Case of Messrs. Lovering and Davis, No. 34 Tremont Row, was broken open on Monday night, and about $40 worth of lockets stolen.

1847 August 6. The Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 6, 1847, Vol. XVIII, No. 4961, P. 3.

1848 September 5. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 5, Vol. XXV, No. 3884, P. 3.

For Sale—A Daguerreotype Establishment, well located and doing a good business; only a small capital required. Sufficient reason given for selling. Inquire of R. F. Lovering, 257 Washington st.

1850 February 9. Christian Register. (Boston, Massachusetts.) Febroary 9, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 6, P. 4.

Marriages. In Manchester, 5th inst. by Rev. A. B. Fuller, Mr. Reuben F. Lovering of Boston to Miss Martha Ann Whitle of Deering, N. H.

1851 February 17. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 17, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 102, P. 2.

A fire was discovered yesterday morning about 3 o’clock, in the daguerreotype establishment of R. F. Lovering, in the third story of the building 203 Washington, corner of Bromfield street. The fire burnt quite freely and nearly destroyed Mr. L’s stock—amounting to about $1000. It is supposed to have been set on fire, as two or three suspicious characters were seen sculking about the neighborhood a short time before the fire broke out.

1851 February 17. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 17, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 41. P. 2.

Fires. At 3 o’clock Sunday morning fire was discovered in the second story of a building No. 203 Washington street, corner of Bromfield street, occupied by R. F. Lovering, daguerreotype artist, whose stock and materials were destroyed and considerable damage done to the building…

1851 February 17. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 17, 1851, No. 8625, P. 4.

Fire. About 3 o’clock yesterday morning, fire broke out in one of the upper rooms over the jewelry store of Mr. Wm. B. Fessenden, corner of Washington and Bromfield streets, occupied as a daguerreotype room by Mr. R. F. Lovering, The room in which the fire originated was pretty well burnt out, and one or two other rooms were somewhat damaged by the fire. The stock of Mr. Fessenden suffered considerable damage from water.

1854 November 23. The Boston Daily Atlas. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 23, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 124, P. 2.

In the Police Court, John O’Brien and John Sullivan , minors, were arraigned for breaking and entering the house of Reuben F. Lovering, No. 12 Bond st. Sullivan was sent to the State Reform School, and there having been a previous warrant against O’Brien for leading an idle and dissolute life, he was sent to the House of Reformation for Juvenile offenders.

1859 July 30. The Pacific. (San Francisco, California.) July 30, 1859, Vol. X, No. 53, P. 3.

A Temple of Art is Hamilton & Lovering’s new Photographic Establishment. There are Eight rooms all on the second floor (an advantage possessed by no other extensive establishment in the United States), and built expressly for the practice of the Photographic Art in all its branches. An experience of both Hamilton and Lovering of over sixteen years constant practice enables them to turn out finer work than any other establishment, as they are not compelled, like other establishments, to hire operators, who scarcely know anything about the business. The First Premium was awarded to us at both the last State and City Fairs. Hamilton & Lovering, Second story of Lecount’s Gallery, 111 Montgomery street. jy12.

Advertisement was recorded twice on July 30 & August 5, 1859.

1859 September 20. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) September 20, 1859, Vol., XVIII, Whole No. 2646, P. 1.

Sixth Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society. Sixth Day…

The Exhibition. The Picture Gallery…

East Room. In the northeast corner of this wing of the Pavillion are placed the daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs of D. H. Woods, Sacramento. They embrace about nineteen specimens, and besides fine portraits, contains excellent landscape views. The next left hand collection is part of Vance’s (San Francisco and Sacramento) exhibition, consisting chiefly of a series of beautiful views of yo Semite Falls and scenery. There are thirteen of these views, each remarkably clear and well taken; the excite much admiration…

West Room…

The remainder of the south wall is occupied by the fine display of photographs done in every variety of style, and exhibited by Hamilton & Lovering, San Francisco. Between some of the pictures, and the splendid show down stairs by Vance, it is hard to choose. We have not time to specify the particular merits of each collection. It is sufficient to say that both firms have brought the art of photographing, in taking portraits, to high perfection. These two exhibits of pictures are among the chief attractions of the Fair.

1859 October 7. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) October 7, 1859, Vol., XVIII, Whole No. 2661, P. 1.

Official List Of Premiums Awarded At The Sixth Annual Fair Of The California State Agricultural Society…

Ambrotypes—W. Dickman, Sacramento; special premium, diploma.

Plain Photographs—Hamilton & Lovering, San Francisco; second premium, $5.

Ambrotypes—Hamilton & Lovering, San Francisco; second premium, $5.

Daguerreotypes—Jacob Shew, Sacramento, first premium, plate, $10.

Stereoscopic Pictures—R. H. Vance, San Francisco; special diploma.

Plain Photographs—R. H. Vance, San Francisco ; first premium, plate, $10.

Ambrotypes—R. H. Vance, San Francisco; first premium, plate, $10.

1860 September 24. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) September 24, 1860, Vol., XX, Whole No. 2962, P. 1.

Seventh Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society…

Photographs.—The exhibit of photographs of various styles, ambrotypes and other camera pictures [is] not extensive. They fill however, the walls of the [ ? ] room. The largest exhibit, if not the most artistic display, is from Hamilton & Lovering, of San Francisco. They occupy nearly the whole of the north wall. The east wall is hung with specimens from W. H. Towne’s photograph gallery, Sacramento. The south wall is taken up with the photographs of J. Shew, of Sacramento, and there is a large display and variety in the center of the same wall, sent down by A. Liebert, of Nevada. Next to these, on the same side is the best display of large photographic portraits in the room, from W. Shew, of San Francisco; and, to complete the list Dickman, of this city, covers the east side with some of his highly finished India ink photographs and other specimens. Few as are the contributions, in proportion to the number of photograph establishments in the State, they present: not only a fine display, but exhibit the very highest specimens of the art in all its styles.

1860 October 23. The Pacific. (San Francisco, California.) October 23, 1860, Vol. XI, No. 123, P. 2.

Four First Premiums at the late State Fair, and the Only First Premium at the Fair of the Mechanics’ Institute, were all awarded to us, over all competitors, for the Best Photographs, plain, re-touched, and life-size. Also, the First Premium for the best Ambrotypes, at both Fairs.

Prices low as ordinary pictures at other establishments. Rooms all on the second floor.

Over seventeen years’ experience of both of us, enables us to excel all our competitors. Hamilton & Lovering, Lecount’s Building. 111 Montgomery street.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 16, 1860.

1862 June 23. Sacramento Daily Union. (Sacramento, California.) June 23, 1862, Vol., XX, Whole No. 3505, P. 2.

Passengers For The East.—The following named persons leave in the Golden Age to-day for the East:…

R. F. Lovering and wife.

[1] The American Daguerreotype.

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

[3] Pioneer Photographers of the Far West A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865.

Lovell, John L.

April 2, 2026Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmherst Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Brattleboro Vermont, Daguerreotypist, E. G. Shumway, H.M. Lovell, J. H. Spear, J. L. & H. M. Lovell, Jeremiah D. Wells, Lovell & Knowlton, Northampton Massachusetts, Photographer, Ware Massachusetts, Wells & Kneeland, Wells & Lovell, Whipplr & Blackpioneeramericanphotographers

ca. 1849 Address Unknown, Ware, Massachusetts.¹

1851 Rooms over the store of L. Demond, Ware, Massachusetts.

1852 Main Street, 2 Brick Block, Ware, Massachusetts.

1852-1853 Address Unknown, Ware, Massachusetts.¹

1853 Hall’s Long Building, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1853 2 Crystal Palace, nearly opposite the Revere House, Brattleboro, Vermont.

ca. 1854 96 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1855-1856 2 Cutler’s Block, Brattleboro, Vermont.

ca.1856-1860 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1865 14 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.[1]

1866-1867 Union Block, Northampton, Massachusetts.

1867 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1868 14 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1869 41 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1871-1872 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1873 American House Block, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1874-1893 Address Unknown, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1895 American House Block, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1896-1900 34 Main Street, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1896-1900 Phoenix Row, Amherst, Massachusetts.¹

1851 July 18. Barre Patriot. (Barre, Massachusetts.) July 18, 1851, Vol. 8, No. 1, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. The people of Ware and vicinity who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to call at the Daguerrean Rooms over the store of L. Demond and examine specimens and prices which vary from fifty cts. to five dollars. All are invited to call whether they intend to sit for a likeness or not.

Hours for operating from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M.

Cloudy weather preferable except for children.

In fair weather children will be taken in one second.—Miniatures put up in every style of the art, to suit customers. Particular attention paid to copying pictures from Daguerreotypes or paintings, and taking sick or deceased persons at their residences.

Advertisement ran from July 18 to October 10, 1851.

1852 March 12. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) March 12, 1852, Vol. 18, No. 35, Whole No. 920, P. 3.

Now Is Your Time If You Wish For Good Daguerreotypes, Just Call At Lovelle’s Daguerrean Rooms. The Pictures produced at these Rooms are not surpassed in this part of the country. Here you will find a good variety of cases & Frames, of all kinds, from which to make a selection. All who wish for pictures will do well to call without delay, as these Rooms will be opened, but a short time longer.

Particular attention is also payed to copying Daguerreotypes, or Paintings of all kinds, and taking Likenesses of sick or deceased persons at their residences. J. L. Lovell.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between March 12 to July 9, 1852.

1852 July 30. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) July 30, 1852, Vol. 19, Whole No. 931, No. 4, P. 3.

J. L. Lovell’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 2 Brick Block, Main Street, Ware. This Gallery having undergone extensive repairs, is now ready to receive the waiting Public, being complete in all its arrangements. The Oblique Sky //light, combined with a beautiful Side Light, proves beyond a doubt, to be the best arrangement of Light that can be had, producing an effect of Light and Shade, in no other way attainable; throwing out the impression from the background in bold relief, imparting great Beauty and Life-=like expression to the whole features—and, in fact, producing Pictures of Unrivaled beauty and brilliancy of tone.

Pictures will be put up in all the various Styles of the Art; such as Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Ring Keys, &c. &c.

A great variety of Fancy Frames And Cases, constantly on hand—and all those wishing for Family Groups, are particularly invited to call and examine our large size Frames and Cases, with Group Matts, it being a New and Beautiful way of obtaining Groups, which cannot fail of giving entire satisfaction to all.

Daguerreotypes and Paintings, or any thing which will admit of Copying, will be taken by a New Process, recently discovered by the Operator, by which he is enabled to produce Copies which are very much better than those produced by the old method. This Process needs but one trial to be appreciated above all others.

All are respectfully invited to call and examine Specimens, whether they intend to sit fo a Likeness or not, assuring them that the Work will speak for itself.

Pictures of the sick or Deceased, taken at their Residences at all times when desired.

Instructions given in the Art.

He warrants perfect satisfaction to all.

The Operator solicits a share of the Public Patronage. J. H. Lovell, Artist. Ware, July 16, 1852.

Advertisement was recorded four times between July 30 to September 10, 1852.

1852 November 5. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) November 5, 1852, Vol. 19, No. 18, Whole No. 945, P. 4.

J. L. Lovell, Daguerreotypist, Rooms No. 2, Brick Block, Main Street, Ware. Pictures of Unrivalled Clearness and Distinctness taken at all times without regard to weather.

Perfect Satisfaction Given Or No Charge.

1853 January 26. Windham County Democrat. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) January 26, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping, The subscriber would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by J. H. Spear for the purpose of taking and putting up Daguerreotypes in all the various styles of the art, such as Rings, Pins, Lockets, cases, frames, &c., &c.

All who feel interested in this beautiful art, and especially those who wish to obtain a perfect and pleasing Daguerreotype Likeness of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to give him a call, and secure one or more of those Beautiful Mementoes of Life, ere it shall be too light. The pictures taken by the subscriber, for the richness and softness of tone, the clearness and distinctness of the expression of the eyes, are not surpassed by any.

Daguerreotypes and Paintings of all kinds, copied in the very best manner. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge will be made, as none but good work will be allowed to go from this room.

J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, Jan. 6, 1853

Advertisement ran from January 26 to March 2, 1853.

1853 April 13. Windham County Democrat. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) April 13, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 27, P. 3.

Vermont Daguerrean Gallery, This well known Gallery, formerly located in Hall’s Long Building, is now located at No. 2 Crystal Palace, nearly opposite the Revere House, where extensive Rooms have been fitted up in the best manner, with all the modern improvements of the age. The inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity are invited to call at these rooms and examine for themselves whether they intend to sit for a likeness or not.

No pains or expense will be spared to make these rooms and the work from them equal to any in City or Country. Pictures put up in every variety of style and size required. Daguerreotypes and Paintings of all kinds copied in the best manner by a new and beautiful process recently discovered by the subscriber. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as in clear weather. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, March 4, 1853.

Advertisement ran from April 13 to 20, 1853.

1853 July 6. Windham County Democrat. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) July 6, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 38, P. 3.

Wells & Lovell’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 2 Crystal Palace, (Nearly opposite the Revere House.) Mr. Wells—the senior partner—is one of the oldest operators in the United States, and has been awarded the first Premium at every Fair where his pictures have been on exhibition. In fitting up this large and extensive “Sky-Light Establishment,” no expense has been spared in making the rooms perfect and complete in all their arrangements. Persons wishing likenesses of themselves or friends will find it advantageous to call at this establishment, as none but the ne plus ultra of the art will be allowed to be taken from the rooms. We can, and on application will give you one of Wells & Lovell’s best!!!

We have one of the largest and most powerful Cameras ever used in this vicinity, and capable of making a better picture than smaller ones can make. Also a new process for taking pictures of children in from two to five seconds. We are and ever intend to be up with the improvements of the age we live in. Persons are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. J. D. Wells. J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, May 4^th, 1853.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to October 5, 1853.

1854 September 29. Vermont State Banner. (Bennington, Vermont.) September 29, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 30, Whole No. 706, P. 1 & 2.

Vermont State Agricultural Society’s Fourth Annual Fair. The Fourth Annual Fair of the Vermont Agricultural Association was held at Brattleboro on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the 12th, 13th and 14th days of September instant…

We must not forget to mention especially the several cases of Daguerreotypes exhibited by Mr. J. J. Lovell. They had several admirers as well on account of their artistic beauty as of the peculiar characteristics of some of their subjects.

1855 April 28. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) April 28, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 2.

Lovell’s Daguerrian Saloon.—The effort made by the Messrs. Lovell, who are now associated in the Daguerrian business, to keep pace with all the improvements in the art to which their attention is given, are deserving of mention. We understand that they are making arrangements to introduce into this place a new branch of the photographic art, viz:—‘Chrystolotypes,’ or daguerreotypes taken on paper instead of plates of metal. These pictures have all the appearance of delicate engravings and are very beautiful. We hope their enterprise will be rewarded by increasing patronage.

1855 April 28. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) April 28, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. The subscribers having associated themselves under the name of J. L. & H. H. Lovell, are now ready to take Daguerreotypes in every style of the art and warrant them to be recommended in every particular, for we are determined that it shall be for the interest of all, far and near, to obtain their Daguerreotypes at this establishment Cutler’s Block. J. L. & H. M. Lovell.

N. B. Grateful for past favors I would bespeak a continuance of the same under the new arrangement. The junior partner is a thorough Artist, and our motto is still onward as heretofore.

Respectfully, J. L. Lovell.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to June 16, 1855.

1855 June 23. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) June 23, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 2.

Merit to be acknowledged.—We take great pleasure in publishing the following communication, for we know that the statement therein contained are amply sustained by facts. The Messrs. Lovell deserve honorable mention for their public spirit.

Mr. Editor:—I wish to call the attention of your readers, to the enterprising spirit, of your immediate neighbors, in the Daguerreian Rooms, directly over your Office. It is hardly realized in this community, what untiring exertions are made by the Messrs. Lovell, to bring their operations to the highest point of perfection. Few are aware of the earnest struggles, through which they are introducing some of the most valuable improvements. Many would be surprised to know the amount of professional zeal, which has been called into exercise in those Rooms, under the influence of which, no expenditure of time, or labor, or money has been spared in the prosecution of successful experiments. As Daguerreians, these gentlemen have reached an unrivalled position, which enables them to furnish the very best specimens of that art.—But they could not be satisfied with distancing all competition in this direction, but as it were, forgetting the returns, which might be looked for, from their expensive attainments, they were resolved upon pressing onward, in another direction, involving still more self-sacrificing devotion, to the highest aims of their calling. Again they have triumphed, in the enlargement in their sphere of operation, and their public spirit has been crowned with the success of a new undertaking. After expending much capital, in their resolute and determined experiments, they are prepared to furnish something new, in the way of superior pictures, called Ambrotypes, and Crystalotypes, which are taken on Glass, and Paper. Both of these methods have decide advantages over the common Daguerreotypes. The Ambrotype, upon Glass, is more clear and distinct, than the Daguerreotypes, and has the important excellence, of being readily seen from any position, without regard to the light and shade, which is often so annoying, in looking at a Daguerreotype. And hardly too much can be said in favor of the Crystalotype, on Paper. It is not inferior to the best engraving, and the larger sizes can be taken at a comparatively small expense, while copies can be indefinitely and cheaply multiplied. But all that is needed for the highest recommendation of these life-like pictures, is simply to examine them, as they may be seen at the Rooms. To see them is to give them the preference to any thing ever before offered to the public. They cannot fail to become universal favorites. They are destined to generally, if not entirely supersede Daguerreotypes. It is to be hoped that the public spirit, and commendable enterprise, of the Messrs. Lovell, will be duly appreciated, and that they will be encouraged with liberal patronage. Citizen.

1855 June 23. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) June 23, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.

Photographs. No one should think of getting a likeness of themselves or friends until they have examined those Crystalotype & Ambrotypes taken by J. H. & sic. [L. H.] Lovell.

The Crystalotype is first taken upon Glass and is then transferred to paper in unlimited numbers, as from a copper plate. By this process we are enabled with the Daguerreotype instrument, to produce on paper, views of Landscapes, Residences, copy Daguerreotypes, and take Portraits from life with the unerring hand of nature, rivaling in beauty to the finest Engravings.

The Ambrotype, a very beautiful picture, is taken upon Glass and finished in such a way that they are unaffected by acids, and can lay in water for months without injury, being perfectly air tight as well as water proof.

Both of the above are truly a wonder of the Actinographic art.

We still take all the various styles of the ordinary Daguerreotype and we flatter ourselves that they are not inferior to any produced in city or country.

This is the only Complete Actinographic Establishment in Vermont.

Orders from abroad promptly attended to. J. L. & H. M. Lovell. Brattleboro, June 16, 1855.

Advertisement ran from June 23, 1855 to January 19, 1856.

1855 September 22. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) September 22, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 34, P. 2.

Fifth Annual Fair Of The Vermont State Agricultural Society. The fifth annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Rutland on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week….

The Floral Hall department contained a fine collection of flowers, some excellent needle work, oil paintings, daguerreotypes, crystalotypes and ambrotypes. Messrs. J. L. & H. M. Lovell of this village received the first premium on the first two varieties of photographs, and Mowry & Russell of Rutland on the last. Both exhibitions were very creditable to their respective artists.

The following is the list of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…

J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best daguerreotypes, 4.

J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best crystalotypes, 1.

Mowry & Russell, Rutland best ambrotypes, 4.

Mowry & Russell, Rutland, daguerreotypes, 1.

1856 January 19. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) January 19, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 3.

Daguerrean Notice. Mr. J. L. Lovell has so far recovered his health, after an illness of more than four months, that he will give his personal attention to the taking of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs, in a style of beauty and finish that is not surpassed by any operator in the country.

Mr. Lovell has received the first premium at the Vermont State Fair, and at several Country Fairs in Massachusetts.

Please give him a call at No. 2 Cutler’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 19 to August 2, 1856.

1856 May 24. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) May 24, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 21, P. 2.

View of Brattleboro.—Mr. J. L. Lovell has recently taken a photographic view of this village from which is to be engraved the Lithograph proposed to be published by Mr. J. Batchelder. This lithograph will be 28 instead of 26 inches in length. If it is a correct as the photograph it will be an admirable representation.

1856 August 9. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) August 9, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 32, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. J. D. Wells of Northampton, has purchased the daguerreotype establishment lately owned by Mr. J. L. Lovell in this place, and has reopened it with all the most recent improvements in the photographic art. Mr. Wells enjoys a reputation as an artist inferior to none in New England, and we have no doubt will, in every respect, merit the patronage of the community.—Mr. Lovell has, during his stay in Brattleboro won the favorable regards of the community by his devotion to his business and his qualities as a man and a citizen. In his retirement he will carry with him the good wishes of a large circle of friends.

1856 August 9. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) August 9, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 32, P. 3.

Great Excitement At Brattleboro’. Wells & Kneeland Have purchased the Daguerrean Rooms Formerly occupied by J. L. Lovell, and are now prepared to furnish the people of Vermont with a Better Style Of Picture than can be produced elsewhere in the State. (We can, will and shall do it for those who favor us with a call.)

Wells & Kneeland are the oldest Operators in the country. They have just discovered a process whereby Pictures are taken upon Glass with all the apparent Colors of Life Itself, surpassing in beauty and Elegancy every other style of Picture ever before presented to the public. Please call and see for yourselves.

1856 August 9. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) August 9, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 32, P. 3.

Notice. I have sold out my Daguerrean Rooms and the good will of the same to Messrs. Wells & Kneeland, and, in retiring from business in Brattleboro’, I have the pleasure of introducing my patrons and friends and the public generally, to them, as the oldest Operators in the country, and it has been well said there are none superior in the United States. As Artists, they occupy the highest position. Their gentlemanly manners and attention to business cannot but command the respect of all who know them. J. L. Lovell. Brattleboro, August 1, 1856.

1856 November 22. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) November 22, 1856, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 47, P. 2.

Photography.—Mr. J. L. Lovell, for several years the well known Daguerrian Artist in this village, has removed to Amherst, Mass. We learn that an important and delicate task in his art has been entrusted to his care. Dr. Deane of Greenfield, is preparing a memoir of the fossil footprints found in the Connecticut River Valley, to be published by the Smithsonian Institute. The plates representing the several specimens cannot be engraved with the desired accuracy, hence the work is to be illustrated with photographic plates. About 30,000 of these will be requisite for the entire edition. To Mr. Lovell has been confided the task of preparing these plates, and we know of no one better qualified for the undertaking. As an artist and as a man he commanded the respect of this community, and we do cheerfully commend him to the favorable notice of the citizens of Amherst and vicinity.

1857 February 14. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) February 14, 1857, New Series—Vol. 3, No. 7, P. 2.

Photographs.—We have received from Mr. J. L. Lovell formerly a Daguerrian artist in this village, now of Amherst, Mass., a photographic view of the ruins of North College, recently destroyed by fire. The demand for these is quite active, and we are happy to say that Mr. L. will supply them for $6.00 per dozen. From the same source we have received another photograph colored in oil.—It is a beautiful specimen of a department of photographic art, which is well worthy the attention of all. Mr. L. seems determined to maintain his standing in the front rank of artists.

1857 July 11. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) July 11, 1857, New Series—Vol. 3, No. 28, P. 2.

Dr. Deane, of Greenfield, is preparing a series of plates, which have occupied his leisure hours for twenty years, of “Foot-prints of the Creator,” from the quarries and river-side of the Connecticut valley. The Smithsonian Institute defrays the expense of their publication. The impression of bird tracts, and the footsteps of both extinct and living animals, are exceedingly accurate and very fine. The expense will not be far from $5000, and the work entire a monument of scientific enthusiasm and suggestive geological hieroglyphics. The plates were photographed by Mr. J. L. Lovell, a Daguerrean artist formerly of this village but not of Amherst, Mass.

1857 December 19. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) December 19, 1857, Vol. XXIV, No. 51, P. 2.

Hard Times.—We have received a photograph from J. L. Lovell, of Amherst, Mass., formerly of this village, representing a man in a seedy, dilapidated condition, with his last dollar in hand, and that a worthless bill. It indicates the present condition of many persons just at present. The picture, as a work of art, is worthy of all praise.

1859 December 10. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) December 10, 1859, Vol. XXVI, No. 49, P. 2.

We have received from J. L. Lovell, formerly of this village, but now of Amherst, Mass., several beautiful photographs of the clay-stones and fossil fruits of this State—a sample of the illustrations designed for the Report of the Geological Survey of Vermont, by Dr. Hitchcock. These photographs are made by a new process, and as fast as made are ready for binding in the volume they are intended to illustrate, without being engraved and printed. They very much resemble steel engravings, but are more accurate in their representations. Mr. Lovell is an excellent artist and we are glade to learn that he is meeting with success. He has recently made a photograph likeness of Dr. Hitchcock by this new process, which is admirable; and he has received an order from the Senior Class in Amherst College for 6,000 copies of this style of picture.

1860 July 31. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) July 31, 1860, Vol. LXXIV, No. 52, Whole No. 4234, P. 2.

Amherst. J. L. Lovell of Amherst, photographer, had this year executed the pictures for the college class-book. He has taken in all 6,000 pictures for this one job.

1862 October 21. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 21, 1862, Vol. LXXVII, No. 12, Whole No. 2821, P. 2.

Hadley.—The net receipts of the old Folks’ concert were $61, to which Mr. Lovell of Amherst, added the proceeds of photographing the choir, $12, making the gross amount $73, which was distributed among the army aid societies of Amherst, Hadley, Leverett and Sunderland.

1864 March 1. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 1, 1864, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 31, Whole No. 2892, P. 2.

Morris H. Porter, formerly of Cummington, and now photographic operator with J. L. Lovell of Amherst, has formed a business connection with a gentleman in Kalamazoo, Mich., in which place he intends to take up his residence in a few weeks.

1864 October 18. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 18, 1864, Vol. LXXIX, No. 12, Whole No. 2925, P. 2.

Cattle Show at Amherst. The 15th annual exhibition of the Hampshire Agricultural Society was held on Thursday and Friday of last week…

In The Hall…Excellent specimens of photography from the establishment of J. L. Lovell, of Amherst, were exhibited. Mr. Lovell is hard to beat in his particular line.

1865 March 18. Vermont Record. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) March 18, 1865, Vol. III, No. 9, P. 12.

A Photograph in Indian ink of a deceased son of Mr. E. C. Crosby, has been made by our former townsman, J. L. Lovell, now of Amherst, Mass. It was enlarged from a small card photograph and is one of those exquisitely beautiful pieces of art that is admired by all and seldom excelled. Mr. Lovell’s many friends here will be glad to learn that he is meeting with good success. His customers are numerous and patronize him for the superiority of his work. In addition to the college class work that he has done so much of he has been engaged in taking several thousand photographs for a State publication of the bird-tracks of the Connecticut Valley.[2]

1865 May 23. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) May 23, 1865, Vol. LXXIX, No. 43, Whole No. 2955, P. 2.

A Large and life-like photograph of Miss Catherine Hopkins, late teacher in Mt. Holyoke Seminary, has just been completed by J. L. Lovell, and is now on exhibition at his rooms. It is executed with the most perfect fidelity to nature, and is creditable alike to the art and artist. Mr. Lovell has recently also taken several fine views of the college buildings and scenery from the College hill.

1865 June 6. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) June 6, 1865, Vol. LXXIX, No. 45, Whole No. 2957, P. 2.

Ingham Brothers of Westfield have engaged rooms for a Daguerrian saloon in the upper part of Damon’s block, over the post-office. It is reported that Lovell of Amherst has engaged apartments for a similar saloon in Stockwell & Spaulding’s new block. The prospect therefore is that the picture business will be well attended to in this town.

1865 July 25. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) July 25, 1865, Vol. LXXIX, No. 52, Whole No. 2964, P. 2.

Income Returns for 1864. We give below a complete list of the incomes for 1864, for Hampshire county, as returned to Hon. Amasa Norcross of Fitchburg, the U. S. Assessor for this district, on the 1st of May last.

John L. Lovell. 1864—$1,000; 1863—$1,157.

1865 October 3. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 3, 1865, Vol. LXXX, No. 10, Whole No. 4973, P. 2.

Cattle Show at Amherst. The Hampshire Agricultural Society held its sixteenth exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week…

Premiums Awarded…Fancy Articles.—photographs, J. L. Lovell 2.50.

1865 October 24. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 24, 1865, Vol. LXXX, No. 13, Whole No. 4976, P. 2.

Stockwell & Spaulding’s New Block. The new brick block of stores, offices, &c., on the east corner of Main and Pleasant streets, erected by Stockwell & Spaulding, (Frederick A. Stockwell and Capt. Mark H. Spaulding,) is so far completed that the proprietor have already moved into their quarters…

in the third story, is where the grand ornamental and artistic operations will be carried on. Here the renowned artist of Amherst, whose fame is more than local, is fitting up apartments in a style that will surpass any thing of the kind in all this region, if he does not rival even the establishments of the city artists. He will have a suite of twelve rooms, including a large and elegant reception room, and a really splendid operating room. His rooms will be a show in themselves worth seeing, and must attract people from all the country roundabout. Mr. Lovell will be a valuable addition to the already distinguished artistic force of the town. We understand that he will dispose of his rooms at Amherst.

1866 March 27. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 27, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 35, Whole No. 4998, P. 2.

Lovell, the Amherst artist, is about opening his splendid suite of rooms in Union Block. He will have as good quarters as any artist in the state.

1866 April 17. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) April 17, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 38, Whole No. 5001, P. 2.

It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that Mr. Lovell has opened his Photographic rooms in Union block. Mr. Lovell has undoubtedly the best suit of rooms in the Connecticut valley. His operating room is large, well-lighted, and all his appointments of the latest make and most approved pattern. As an artist Mr. Lovell has a reputation far and wide, and with his present convenient and well arranged rooms, he will undoubtedly meet with an extended patronage. We understand the Mr. Lovell has already a large amount of work engaged. This evening, the rooms will be open, and people are invited to attend. The Young Gents’ Band will be present to assist in the dedicatory services.

1866 April 17. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) April 17, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 38, Whole No. 5001, P. 2.

Hampshire Photograph Gallery. J. L. Lovell, Proprietor. Grand Opening, Tuesday Evening, April 17, ’66. Music By Young Gents’ Band. From 8 to 10.

The Subscriber Having Fitted Up His New Photographic Rooms in Union Block, Stockwell & Spaulding’s Building, will open them to the inspection of the public on Tuesday Evening, April 17. Young Gents’ Band Will be in attendance, and furnish Music from 8 to 10 o’clock.

Ladies and Gentlemen are Invited. J. L. Lovell.

1866 May 1. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) May 1, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 40, Whole No. 5003, P. 2.

Mr. Lovell may be found at his new photographic rooms in this town every day this week, ready to superintend in person all work entrusted to him. He is taking some very nice pictures now, and is ready to back up his work to the satisfaction of his patrons.

1866 July 3. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) July 3, 1866, Vol. LXXX, No. 49, Whole No. 5012, P. 2.

Income For 1865. The income taxes for the 9th Mass. District, have been assessed by Hon. Amasa Norcross of Fitchburg, and are now in the hands of Hon. D. W. Alvord of Greenfield, for collection…

Lovell, John L.—1865—$1,079. 1864—$1,000.

1866 September 25. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) September 25, 1866, Vol. LXXXI, No. 9, Whole No. 5024, P. 2.

Northampton. U. S. Revenue Taxes.—The taxes in this collection district for August amount to $23, 557.55, which is about the average amount for the preceding months. This is unexpected, because of the many exemptions under the new law. The number of tax-payers in the district is reduced by the new law about one-third. The principal taxes are the following:—Northampton…

Ingraham Brothers, photographs 20.00

Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 7.70

1866 October 2. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) October 2, 1866, Vol. LXXXI, No. 10, Whole No. 5025, P. 2.

Cattle Show at Amherst. The annual cattle show and fair of the Hampshire Agricultural Society was held at Amherst on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week…

In the other departments there was less variety than on previous occasions. J. L. Lovell displayed a very fine collection of photographs…

1866 November 27. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) November 27, 1866, Vol. LXXXI, No. 18, Whole No. 5033, P. 2.

Northampton. Internal Revenue.—The U. S. revenue taxes for October in this district amount to $21,590…

Ingraham Brothers, photographs 16.00

Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 8.20

James O’Neil, photographs 1.85

1867 January 29. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) January 29, 1867, Vol. LXXXI, No. 27, Whole No. 5042, P. 2.

Northampton. U. S. Taxes.—The taxes assessed for December amount to $18, 487…

Ingraham Brothers, photographs 13.20

Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 13.20

1867 February 26. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) February 26, 1867, Vol. LXXXI, No. 31, Whole No. 5046, P. 2.

Northampton. U. S. Taxes.—The taxes for January show a further falling off, the amount being $16, 639. The following are the principal sums assessed:…

Ingraham Brothers, photographs 13.00

Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 12.80

1867 April 30. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) April 30, 1867, Vol. LXXXI, No. 40, Whole No. 5055, P. 2.

Northampton. Revenue Taxes.—The taxes for March in A. Wright, Jr.’s collection district amount to $20, 403, an increase of $3,000 over the previous month. The principal taxes are the following:—…

Ingraham Brothers, photographs 18.00

Lovell & Knowlton, photographs 15.95

1868 March 17. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 17, 1868, Vol. LXXXII, No. 34, Whole No. 5101, P. 2.

Amherst…J. L. Lovell, our photographist, has also been unwell for some time, but is recovering.—

1868 March 24. Hampshire Gazette. (Northampton, Massachusetts.) March 24, 1868, Vol. LXXXII, No. 35, Whole No. 5102, P. 2.

Amherst.—Drs. Fisk & Dewolf of Northampton and Bigelow of Amherst, recently performed an operation upon Samuel C. Carter, Esq., our worthy town clerk and treasurer, for a fissure of the bowels; at the same time two tumors were removed. The operation was entirely successful and he is doing well. J. L. Lovell, the distinguished photographer, has had a similar operation performed, and is slowly but surely recovering…

N. D. Tales of Amherst A Look Back, 1986. P. 84-87.

1825 born.

1849 began taking daguerreotypes in Ware, Massachusetts.

ca 1851-52 to 1856 moved studio to Brattleboro, Vermont.

1854 studied with Whipple & Black.

November 1856 bought out E. G. Shumway, Marsh’s Block. Main Street, Amherst.

1856-1900 active in Amherst.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (1860-1900)

[2] Ichnology of New England: A Report on the Sandstone of the Connecticut Valley, by Edward Hitchcock, 1858 and Supplement, 1865.

Lovell, H. M.

April 1, 2026Daguerreotypes, PhotographsBarre Massachusetts, Brattleboro Vermont, Daguerreotypist, H. M. Lovell, John L. Lovell, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1851 Main Street, over L. Demon’s, Barre, Massachusetts.

1855 2 Cutler’s Block, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1851 May 2. Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) May 2, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. 49, Whole No. 880, P. 2.

Daguerreotype for the Million. The subscriber would most respectfully announce to all interested that he has taken rooms over the store of L. Demon, on Main St., he has fitted up for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, and he has the benefit of a fine [ ? ], combined with a side light, together with his other arrangements (which are the most complete) he is able to produce pictures of a very superior tone, and finish, Also, having made some very important additions to his apparatus he is able to take Pictures in all kinds of weather. Pictures taken of all sizes to suit customers, with or without colors. Owing to calls elsewhere, his stay will be short, and those wishing for a good likeness will do well to call soon.

Pictures copied from paintings or other daguerreotypes. Delays are dangerous, Life is uncertain; Secure the shadow while it is today. H. M. Lovell.

1855 April 28. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) April 28, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. The subscribers having associated themselves under the name of J. L. & H. H. [sic.] Lovell, are now ready to take Daguerreotypes in every style of the art and warrant them to be recommended in every particular, for we are determined that it shall be for the interest of all, far and near, to obtain their Daguerreotypes at this establishment Cutler’s Block. J. L. & H. M. Lovell.

N. B. Grateful for past favors I would bespeak a continuance of the same under the new arrangement. The junior partner is a thorough Artist, and our motto is still onward as heretofore.

Respectfully, J. L. Lovell.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to June 16, 1855.

1855 June 23. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) June 23, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.

Photographs. No one should think of getting a likeness of themselves or friends until they have examined those Crystalotype & Ambrotypes taken by J. H. & sic. [L. H.] Lovell.

Both of the above are truly a wonder of the Actinographic art.

We still take all the various styles of the ordinary Daguerreotype and we flatter ourselves that they are not inferior to any produced in city or country.

This is the only Complete Actinographic Establishment in Vermont.

Orders from abroad promptly attended to. J. L. & H. M. Lovell. Brattleboro, June 16, 1855.

Advertisement ran from June 23, 1855 to January 19, 1856.

1855 September 22. Vermont Phoenix. (Brattleboro, Vermont.) September 22, 1855, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 34, P. 2.

Fifth Annual Fair Of The Vermont State Agricultural Society. The fifth annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Rutland on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week….

The following is the list of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…

J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best daguerreotypes, 4.

J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best crystalotypes, 1.

Mowry & Russell, Rutland best ambrotypes, 4.

Mowry & Russell, Rutland, daguerreotypes, 1.

Locke, Amos H.

March 29, 2026Ambrotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Amos H. Locke, Athol Massachusetts, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1859-1860 Fletcher’s Block, Near Summit House, Athol, Massachusetts.

1859 October 7. The Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) October 7, 1859, Vol. 26, No. 11, P. 3.

Athol; Photographic Rooms. The undersigned would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Athol and adjoining towns that they can obtain first class Photographs, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes and Lettertypes, at prices that cannot fail to suit the most economical, by calling at the Athol Photographic Rooms, Fletcher Block (near Summit House.) Every picture warranted to give entire satisfaction.

Photographs finished in oil, water colors, or India ink. Old Daguerreotypes copied in a superior manner. A. H. Locke, Photographic Artist.

Advertisement ran from October 7 to 21, 1859.

1859 December 16. The Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) December 16 1859, Vol. 26, No. 21, P. 3.

For The Holidays! Prices Reduced! Until after the Holidays you can obtain one or more of Locke’s superior Ambrotypes or Sphereotypes in every variety of styles and cases at prices that will astonish you! by calling at the Athol Photographic Rooms, Near Summit House.

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1859.

1860 March 30. The Barre Gazette. (Barre, Massachusetts.) March 30 1860, Vol. 26, No. 36, P. 3.

The Best Pictures! Are constantly wanted by the discriminating public, and can be procured at the Athol Photographic Rooms. The subscriber is confident of pleasing the most fastidious. Call and examine specimens and judge for yourselves. Remembering the place. Fletchers Building, near the Sumit House, Athol Centre. A. H. Locke, Artist.

Advertisement ran from March 30 to April 13, 1860.

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1844-1847 96 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1847 Address Unknown, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.[2]

1848-1849 257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1849 825, 826 & 27 Foots Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1850-1851 23 & 24 Phoenix Building, New Haven, Connecticut.

1851-1852 Exchange Place, Waterbury, Connecticut.

1852 189 & 349 Broadway, New York, New York.

1853 57 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.[3]

1853-1854 Waterbury, Connecticut.²

1854 26 & 27 Foots Block, Springfield, Massachusetts

1854-1855 Main Street, opposite Court Square, Springfield, Massachusetts.

N. D. Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia.

1855 49 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1856 49 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1856-1857 77 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

1844 October 2. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 2, 1844, Vol. XV, No. 4352, P. 2,

Litch, Whipple & Co. Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 96 Washington Street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from October 2 to 8, 1844.

1845 January 24. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 24, 1845, N. P.

Litch & Whipple, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 96 Washington Street. Miniatures taken on Plates six times the usual size; also in groups from two to ten on single large plates, either colored or uncolored.

Agents for the sale of Voigtlander’s German Cameras. Plates, Cases and Chemicals always on hand. The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

1845 February 11. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 11, 1845, Vol. XVI, No. 4813, P. 2.

Daguerreotype In Boston. Very Many of our citizens are improving the opportunity, offered by the experienced operators of this beautiful art in the city, to have their features mirrored forth upon the magic plate. The fame of the inventioned has reached all classes of our citizens, and we are pleased to notice that several of our most distinguished men have concluded to avail themselves of its advantages. We saw a most faithful representation, the other day, of Judge Hubbard, and we now learn that the remaining three Judges, Shaw, Wilde, and Dewey, have consented to sit for their likenesses.

The portrait of Judge Hubbard was made by Messrs. Litch & Whipple, No. 96 Washington street; and for accuracy of delineation, and for exquisite finish, we have never seen it surpassed. With out wishing to derogate at all from the merits of other artists, we must say that the productions of these gentlemen, whose industry is only equalled by their decided talent, would be creditable to the most elegant specime3ns of French ingenuity. As the daguerreotype process is the only faithful transcript of the natural face, we hope to see it more generally in use than it is even now.

1845 March 7. Barre Patriot. (Barre, Massachusetts.) March 7, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. During our recent visit to the city, we were invited to visit the rooms of Messrs. Litch & Whipple, 96 Washington-street, where we were most highly entertained by an exhibition of the perfection to which this wonderful art has been brought by these young and enterprising artists. Among the numerous likenesses of many of our distinguished citizens to be seen there are those of the Governor and Lieut. Gov. of the Commonwealth, and upon one plate the four Judges of the Supreme Court—Shaw, Wild, Hubbard, and Dewey—seated upon the bench, and looking so very much like the originals, and so exactly to the life, that we almost felt ourselves in the actual presence of the “Honorable Court.” The indistinctness, rigidity of features, and death-like appearance, which have heretofore rendered Daguerreotype likenesses objectionable, have been obviated by Messrs. Litch & Whipple, who are enabled by the great improvements they have made in the art to present likenesses which, for distinctness and animation in features, suffer nothing in comparison with the richest and most beautiful engravings, and we advise those of our friends who may wish to leave behind a perfect representation of their good or ugly looks, to call at the rooms of Litch & Whipple, where they will meet with the most gentlemanly treatment and accommodation.

1845 April 12. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 12, 1845, Vol. IV, No. 316, Whole No. 1247, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.—Plates! Plates!! Plates!!!—To Daguerreotype Artists & Amateurs.—In consequence of repeated complaints from Artists of failures to obtain fine Portraits, from imperfections in the Plates, the subscriber begs leave to inform them that he is manufacturing Plates of a superior quality to any that have been hitherto been used in this country. These plates have been fairly tried, and tested by several of the most experienced and skillful operators and amateurs in the United States, from whom he has received certificates that they are superior to any Plates they ever before used. Signed By Paul B. Goddard, M. D.; Joseph E. Parker, and Wm. G. Mason, Amateurs. Messrs. W. & F Langenheim, Operators, Philad.; Messrs. Litch & Whipple, Operators, Boston.

Agents.—Messrs. W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, and William G. Mason, 46 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, and Messrs. Litch & Whipple, 96 Washington street, Boston.

None genuine unless stamped “E. White, maker, N. Y.” manufactured and sold wholesale and retail by Edward White, 175 Broadway, N. York.

Advertisement ran from April 12 to September 19, 1845.

1845 May 30. The Age, (Augusta, Maine.) May 30, 1845, Vol. XIV, No. 20, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Happening in Boston we were attracted to the rooms of Messrs. Litch & Whipple, 96 Washington Street and Messrs. L. H. Hale & Co. 109 Washington Street, in each of which we saw some hundred specimens of Daguerreotyping, which show that the art has been curried by them to a very high degree of perfection. We advise those in want of good likenesses to visit the gentlemanly and scientific proprietors of these two excellent establishments.

1845 May 30. The Age, (Augusta, Maine.) May 30, 1845, Vol. XIV, No. 20, P. 3.

Litch & Whipple, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, 96 Washington Street—Boston. Miniatures colored and uncolored, taken in Groups, from Two to Ten, on a single plate.

Probably no establishment in the United States has so excellent an apparatus for Daguerreotyping as theirs. Their lenses are supposed to be the largest in use for this purpose—and their success in this beautiful art is believed to be unparalleled. Their rooms are continually thronged with visitors.

Persons passing through the city can be accommodated with miniatures without delay, as perfect likenesses, singly or in groups, can be obtained and finished in a very few moments.

Advertisement ran from May 30 to July 11, 1845.

1845 May 31. Receipt in Chris Steele’s Collection.

Bought of Litch & Whipple, 96 Washington Street.

Daguerreotype Portraits Taken During The Day, Equally Well in Cloudy Weather.

The Most approved Daguerreotype Apparatus, Plates, Cases. Chemicals, Polishing Materials, &c. constantly for sale.

1845 June 17. American Republican and Baltimore Daily Clipper. (Baltimore, Maryland.) June 17, 1845, Vol. XII, No. 144, P. 1.

Fires and Incendiaries At Boston.—There were seven or eight attempts made to fire the city of Boston on Friday night, but all fortunately discovered in time to be easily extinguished. The Evening Gazette office, and Chancy Place church, were among the buildings fired. They sustained but little damage, however. On Saturday morning, a spirit gas lamp exploded in a room occupied by Litch & Whipple, as a Daguerreotype gallery, in a building on Washington St. The whole establishment was much injured by fire and water. The lower floor was occupied by Dearing & Greenleaf, and J. Collamore, whose stock were slightly damaged by removal and water—insured. The second story was occupied by Geo. N. Nickels, tailor, insured for $2000; G. W. Wilson, tailor, insured $4000; and W. Dudley, barber, insured $400. Their stock were removed with little damage. The third story was occupied by Litch & Whipple, daguerreotype rooms, insured $1000; City Missionary Rooms, no insurance; and F. A. Huddleston, Barometer and Thermometer manufacturer, no insurance, whose respective stock were slightly damaged by removal.

1845 June 20. The Norfolk Democrat. (Dedham, Massachusetts.) June 20, 1845, Vol. VII, No. 21, Whole No. 333, P. 2.

The bursting of a spirit gas lamp set fire to the daguerreotype room 96 Washington street, on Saturday morning, but it was not allowed to do much damage, though many of the goods of the various occupants of the building were removed.

1845 June 21. Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Gazette. (Hallowell, Maine.) June 21, 1845, Vol. VI, No. 30, P. 2.

…On Saturday morning, at 9 o’clock, a fire broke out in the upper part of the granite building, No. 96 Washington street, owned by David Sears. The fire was found to be in the Daguerreotype Gallery of Messrs. Litch & Whipple, and was caused by the bursting of a spirit gas lamp, used in their preparation room. The upper part of the building was considerably damaged by fire, and the lower part by water. It was insured. Messrs. Litch & Whipple were insured for $1000, which more than covers their loss.—The third floor was also occupied for the City Missionary Rooms, and by F. A. Huddleston, Barometer and Thermometer manufacturer, whose respective stock were slightly damaged by removal.

1845 June 25. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 25, 1845, N. P.

National Fair. Gold Medal! Professor Plumbe!! (From the Philadelphia Ledger.)

With all due reference to a Professor even of Daguerreotype we beg to protest against the assertion in last Saturday’s Ledger, that Professor Plumbe was presented with a gold medal by the Committee of the National Fair at Washington, and the following letter makes me a stronger protestant than ever:

Committee Room, National Fair, Washington, 15 June 1846.

Dear Sirs: You are right in saying there is some mistake as to Mr Plumbe’s having a medal from the Committee of the National fair, for his pictures exhibited. There is no ground, for saying that, as no medal was granted at all, &c, &c. I am very respectfully, your obedient

To Mr. J. E. Mayall, D. A. Hall, Sec’y.

As we published yesterday a communication, announcing a Gold Medal to Mr Plumbe, in justice to other artist we insert the above at the request of Messrs. Litch & Whipple and Southworth & Hawes, of Boston

1845 December 23. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 23, 1845, Vol. XVI, No. 4717, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery. There is no science that has made more rapid strides, within the past twelve months, than the art of Daguerreotyping. There are several artist in our city who have produced works highly creditable to the art and which have reflected high credit upon themselves for the untiring industry bestowed in overcoming difficulties. But none have made so rapid a progress as Messrs. Litch & Whipple, whose Gallery is established at no. 96 Washington street. They have just fitted up a new and spacious gallery, which is most admirably lighted, affording great facilities to the progress of their art. These gentlemen have just completed a [monster] instrument which has enabled them to take portraits 12 x 14 inches in dimensions, which is the size much used by French artists for Cabinet pictures. This instrument has been constructed

under their own supervision. The achromatic lenses were processed in Europe at a very heavy cost, and are the most perfect of their kind, upwards of four inches in diameter, and are capable of taking in over two feet of surfaced extent. Everything which science could require, or ingenuity suggest, has been applied in the construction of this monster machine.

We had the pleasure yesterday of inspecting some of the large pictures recently taken by this instrument, and can truly say we have never seen anything in this art to equal them. Enlarging the size adds greatly to the effect of the pictures. The perfection of the lenses brings the figure boldly out, and the gradations of light and shade perfect to nature. The work is soft and the tone mellow, resembling very closely the finest mezzotint Cabinet pictures can be copied by this instrument in a superior manner. In grouping tableaux, it is very important, as twelve or fifteen figures can be taken on a single plate thus presenting if desired, a whole family in a single picture. We would advise our readers to make a call at their gallery and witness for themselves works in this interesting art which reflects so much credit on the perseverance, industry and skill of Messrs. Litch & Whipple.

1845 December 23. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 2, 1845, Vol. XVI, No. 4717, P. 3.

Cabinet Pictures in Daguerreotype. Messrs. Litch & Whipple announce to their friends and the public that they have at a heavy expense succeeded in constructing a large instrument, by which they are now enabled to take Cabinet Pictures and Portraits, the size of 12 by 14 inches, in a perfect manner. The large lenses were obtained in Europe at a great expense and the most perfect ever made for this purpose. Miniatures taken at any time, with or without color, single or in groups, in their usual perfect manner from three to twelve dollars on a single plate, and cabinet pictures and large portraits from $25 to $30. Chemicals of the first quality always for sale. Their rooms have recently been refitted, and an additional gallery completed which is one of the finest in the city for this purpose. Our friends and the public are respectfully invited to call at 96 Washington Street, and examine a few of the first specimens taken by our large instrument.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1845 to June 24, 1846.

1845 December 30. Portland Weekly Advertiser. (Portland, Maine.) December 30, 1845, Vol. XLVII, No. 52, P. 2.

Daguerreotype. The Boston Transcript gives an interesting account of improved instruments in this art:

“Messrs. Litch & Whipple, No. 96 Washington street, have just completed a monster instrument which has enabled them to take portraits 12 by 14 inches in dimension, which is the size much used by French artists for cabinet pictures. This instrument has been constructed under their own supervision. The achromatic lenses were procured in Europe at a very heavy cost, and are the most perfect of their kind, upwards of four inches in diameter, and are capable of taking in over two feet of surfaced extent. Every thing which science could require, or ingenuity suggest, has been applied in the construction of this monster machine.

1846. Illustration from a Music Sheet in Gary Ewer’s Collection.

Melodies of the Harmoneons Arranged for the Piano Forte. Published by C. Bradlee & Co. 184 Washington St. Boston, Lithograph by William Sharp & Co. From a Daguerreotype by Litch & Whipple.

1846 February 2. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 2, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4761, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype. We noticed a few weeks since, the improvements in the style of photogenic drawings which have been effected by the artists, Litch & Whipple, in Washington Street. The Likenesses taken with their apparatus and under their direction are totally devoid of the dingy look which it is so common to observe in this style of sketching, and they posses the most perfect: brilliancy and clearness. We have been much gratified in the examination of a copy taken by these gentlemen, from Ball Hughes’s statue of the illustrious Bowditch, now in the gallery of the Athenæum. This new achievement well evinces the advancement made in the process of taking these limnings of light, and it gives the most satisfactory “counterfeit presentment” of the good and great departed.

1846 February 17. Portland Weekly Advertiser. (Portland, Maine.) February 17, 1846, Vol. XLVIII, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.—A correspondent of the Worcester Spy, speaking of the daguerreotype pictures of Messrs. Litch & Whipple, of Boston, says:—

“Passing down Washington Street the other day, my attention was attracted to a crowd on the side walk, gathered around some objects, which they appeared to be observing with much interest. On approaching, I found that they were examining a splendid Daguerreotype picture of Leoplid de Meyer, a celebrated German musician, who was a short time since in this city, but is now, I believe in New York. It was from four to six times as large as the largest Daguerreotype I had ever seen before, being on a plate, as near as I can now judge, of about 12 by 14 or 16 inches. As a work of art, [is] altogether excelled any thing that I had supposed possible by this process. There was a softness, a delicacy, and a perfection about it, not only inimitable, but, I cannot but believe, unapproachable, by any other means. The finest and most delicate mezzotinto engravings of Sartint have the nearest resemblance to it of any thing I have seen.”

1846 April 6. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 6, 1846,Vol. XXVII, No. 4814, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype. At a visit to the rooms of Messrs. Litch & Whipple some time since, we were surprised at the improvements in the Daguerreotype art. They had just completed some beautiful specimens of Daguerreotypes—Cabinet pictures, the largest that have yet ben taken in this country, or in Europe—which bore more resemblance to fine mezzotinto engravings, than to a common Daguerreotype, but now they have something different from anything of the kind that has been seen heretofore in this city—which is a new coloring process, patented by Langenheim of Philadelphia, from whom they have purchased the right, exclusively, for Boston. Portraits by this process are rendered opaque, so as to loose their glare, showing the portrait in bold relief, and making it prominently visible in all directions. Besides this gives the picture the appearance of a highly finished miniature painting. It is really a great curiosity, and will pay well for a visit to their rooms, 96 Washington Street, where they have a large collection of portraits of eminent men, single, and in groups.

1846 April 6. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 6, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4814, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Furnishing Establishment. To Daguerreotype Artists. Hitherto the greatest difficulty which presented itself to most operators, has been the polishing of the plates. The subscribers are happy to announce that they have constructed a polishing machine which performs this difficult operation, to the greatest satisfaction, saving time and avoiding all those failures which arise from imperfect polishing of the plates. The price of these machines is $75, including instructions and polishing powders, and the necessary plate holders.

For Sale—Plates and Chemicals of the first quality. We assure you that a long practice in the Daguerreotype Art has taught us to select only good articles, and only such will be sent to our customers. Our terms are cash, and all orders accompanied with remittances, shall be promptly attended to, by addressing, post paid, to Litch & Whipple, 96 Washington St.

Advertisement ran from April 6 to June 23, 1846

1846 April 6. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 6, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4814, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Patent Issued. Daguerreotype Artists are informed that the patent for the new coloring process. (patented by Langenheim.) has been issued, and applications for the Patent Rights for the States of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Connecticut, may be addressed to the subscribers, the price of which will be $75, materials and instructions included. Infringements will be dealt with according to law. The subscribers are the sole Agents in New England for Voigtlander’s German Instruments. A new Price Current, embracing all articles used in the Daguerreotype art may also be had by addressing (post paid,)

Litch & Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston.

P. S. Persons interested will please observe that this is the only establishment in Boston where pictures embracing the above Patent can be obtained. Also groups taken from ten to fifty persons on a single plate.

Advertisement ran from April 6 to June 23, 1846.

1846 April 24. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 24, 1846, Vol. 8, No. 151, P. 2.

Photography.—We had no idea of the perfection that this art had arrived too, till the other day we visited the rooms of Messrs. Litch & Whipple, 96 Washington street. Their colored Daguerreotype miniatures look nearly if not quite as well as a picture on ivory of the first class. And such a variety of styles, too. Every conceivable position or attitude—every expression is their represented. And they have the “counterfeit presentment” of some beautiful ladies in their collection; in gazing on their finely moulded forms and expressive features, one would almost fancy himself in a gallery of angels! But their Cabinet pictures attract attention more than all the rest. Groups of whole families, Children, young men and maidens, and newly married couples—all in full length on large plates elegantly framed, forming most perfect picture, easily to be mistaken for an elaborate engraving.—Photographic Portraits the size of life, hitherto unattempted either in this country or Europe, are taken by Messrs. Litch & Whipple, and in a style resembling the most finished portrait.

1846 April 24. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 24, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4830, P. 3.

The Climax! Daguerreotype Pictures The Size Of Life. Messrs. Litch & Whipple, after much labor and expense, have at length succeeded in taking Photographic Portraits the Size Of Life! A thing never before done in this country or in Europe. It is destined to take the place of Crayon Drawings—resembling that style of portraiture to perfection. The public are most respectfully invited to call at their room, 96 Washington Street, and see for themselves.

Advertisement ran from April 26 to May 23, 1846.

1846 May 8. Daily Herald. (Newburyport, Massachusetts.) May 8, 1846, Vol. XIV, No. 265, P. 3.

Daguerreotype. William Snell Would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has recently made valuable improvements in the Daguerreotype art, and purchased a large German Camera, the best which can be had in the country, by which larger and more beautiful

impressions can be produced.

Having possessed myself with every new improvement which Messrs. Litch & Whipple (the best artists in Boston,) have, and using the same apparatus and the same materials which they use, and from long experience in the business, I hope to be able to produce as good likenesses as can be taken anywhere. Groups of from two to six can be well taken. Also, full length pictures of children.

Instruction given and apparatus furnished. W.S. acts as agent for Messrs. Litch & Whipple for the sale of German Cameras, or any kind of apparatus used in the art. Rooms No 3 Pleasant street, up stairs, where a large number of specimens may be seen.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to September

1846 May 30. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 30, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4861, P. 2.

Truman H. Safford Jr., The Young Vermont Mathematician. This wonderful child is now in this city, and can be seen by a visit to the City Hotel, at particular hours of the day. He has long been considered the great wonder of the world. Heis the son of Thurman H. and Louisa P. Stafford, of Rovalton, Vt. And was born the 6th day of January, A. D. 1836.

It is a singular fact, that while examining two splendid Daguerreotype likenesses taken by the artists, Messrs. Litch & Whipple, and speaking of their merits as perfect specimens of the highest order of art, the boy, with his father accompanied by another gentleman, came into their room, thus giving me an opportunity of comparing the pictures with the original. Each were correct—a perfect fac simile—so that any one by seeing these may be said to see him. At the same place may be seen a splendid and perfect lithographic likeness from Edward Bouve, 221 Washington street, painted by B. F. Mason. Copies of the same may be had at all the principal bookstores in the city; and also the Youth’s Almanac for 1846, calculated by this Infant Mathematician, at nine years of age! He calculated one for Bradford, Vt., 1845. He has now one in press for Boston, which we are told will be out soon. He is also calculating one for New York. Every person should be in possession of his likeness and his almanac, which are at all the principal bookstores. His fame is slight, and from his birth he has had a delicate constitution, and it was with difficulty that he was saved from an early grave. His limbs are small but active, light muscles, dark brown hair, keen and brilliant dark hazel eyes, countenance pale, but peculiarly expressive, which gives him an appearance of the deepest and highest interest. He is now 10years old, weighs 50 pounds; height four feet one inch. Temperament mostly of the nervous, with a little sanguine, and a slight tinge of the bilious. His intellectual faculties are uncommonly developed; and being almost purely of the mental temperament, renders him a child of very active thought. His father’s head is quite large; but the son’s is about the same, being 23 inches! We should like to give the examination made on the spot, but have not room. He performed problems and calculations in the presence of many gentlemen present which were truly astonishing.

1846 June 25. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 25, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4883, P. 2.

National Fair. Gold Medal! Professor Plumbe!! [From the Philadelphia Ledger.] With all due deference to a Professor even of Daguerreotype we beg to protest against the assertion in last Saturday’s Ledger, that Professor Plumbe was presented with a gold medal by the Committee of the National Fair at Washington, and the following letter makes me a stronger Protestant than ever:

Committee Room, National Fair, Washington, 15th June, 1846. Dear Sir: You are right in saying there is some mistake as to Mr. Plumbe’s having a medal from the Committee of the National Fair, for his pictures exhibited. There is no ground, for saying that, as no medal was granted at all, &c., &c. I am very respectfully, your very obedient To Mr. J. E. Mayall, D. A. Hall, Sec’y.

As we published yesterday a communication, announcing a Gold Medal to Mr. Plumbe, in justice to other artists we insert the above at the request of Messrs. Litch & Whipple and Southworth & Hawes, of Boston.

1846 July 13. Dailey Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 13, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4897, P. 3

Notice. The copartnership which has existed between the subscribers, under the firm of Litch & Whipple, is by mutual consent this day dissolved. All persons indebted to them are requested to make payment Albert Litch, who is authorized to settle the same, and use the name of the firm in liquidation; and all persons to whom they are indebted will call upon him for payment. A. Litch. John A. Whipple. Boston, July 11^th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from July 13 to July 18, 1846

1846 July 29. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 29, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4911, P. 2.

Mr. Litch in arranging some articles in one of the apartments overturned an ounce bottle filled with Bromine, and in an instant his head and face were completely covered with that corrosive poison. For several seconds he was wholly bewildered from the intensity of the pain and the inhalation of the stifling vapor, but soon recovering a most extraordinary collectedness of mind, he called out loudly as he was able, for some “Hyposulphite of Soda,” a substance which at once neutralized the action of the liquid with which he was covered, and which, fortunately, was at hand. Dr. Bumstead, a retired Physician, happening to be in the building, promptly tendered valuable aid, and to his watchful care and the remarkable self possession of the unhappy sufferer, may be attributed an escape from a terrible death. We are happy to state that Mr. L. although much distressed, breathes a little easier this morning. It is now confidently hoped that his sight, which was thought in imminent danger will be preserved.

1846 July 31. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) July 31, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 97, Whole No. 1652, P. 2.

Accident. An accident of a painful character occurred yesterday, at the Daguerreotype Establishment of Messrs. Litch & Whipple, Washington Street, by the senior partner of that concern nearly lost his life. Mr. Litch in arranging some articles in one of the apartments overturned an ounce bottle filled with Bromine, and in an instant his head and face were completely covered with that corrosive poison. For several seconds he was wholly bewildered from the intensity of the pain and the inhalation of the stifling vapor, but soon recovering a most extraordinary collectedness of mind, he called out loudly as he was able, for some “Hydosulphite of Soda,” a substance which at once neutralized the action of the liquid with which he was covered, and which, fortunately, was at hand. Dr. Brumstead, a retired physician, happening to be in the building, promptly tendered valuable aid, and to his watchful care and the remarkable self-possession of the unhappy sufferer, may be attributed an escape from a terrible death. We are happy to state that Mr. L. although much distressed, breathes a little easier this morning. It is now confidently hoped that his sight, which was thought in imminent danger will be preserved.

[Boston Post.

1846/1847. Boston City Directory. (Boston, Massachusetts.) n.p.

Litch & Whipple, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 96 Washington Street. They take the largest Portraits in the United States, The Size Of Life. Groups from two to fifty on a single plate.

1846 August 1. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 1, 1846, N. P.

Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits Taken At A Sitting Of A Single Second! The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that, in consequence of the great difficulty in preserving the same expression of features in children for many consecutive seconds, he has been induced to procure a powerful apparatus, by which, with the aid of sensitive chemical preparations, he is enabled to produce a perfect Daguerreotype Likeness at a sitting of a single second!

Persons desirous of obtaining a perfect semblance of themselves or children are respectfully invited to call at 96 Washington St. where no pains will be spared to obtain results which may be both pleasing and satisfactory. Albert Litch, Late Litch & Whipple

Advertisement ran from August 1 to 28, 1846.

1846 August 1. Daily Republican. (Springfield, Massachusetts.) August 1, 1846, Vol. 3, No. 107, P. 2.

Painful Accident.—We learn from the Boston Transcript that Mr. Litch, of the firm of Litch & Whipple, met with a serious accident a few days since, occasioned by upsetting an ounce bottle of bromine, a corrosive poison, used in obtaining daguerreotype likenesses. The effects of the poison were such as to endanger Mr. L.’s life; but by the immediate application of counteracting remedies, it is thought the sufferer may be saved.

1846 August 7. Barre Patriot. (Barre, Massachusetts.) August 7, 1846, Vol. 3, No. 3, P. 3.

1846 August 29. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 29, 1846, N. P.

Litch’s Daguerreotype Rooms. The subscriber begs leave to call the attention of the public to specimens of Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits executed by him. He has recently made some highly successful experiments, by which, with the aid of a superior instrument and sensitive chemicals preparations, the time required in sitting is materially shortened, while the picture retains the same character with those which have received the commendation of the patrons of this establishment. By the rapidity with which he is enabled to operate, the difficulty that many experience (especially children) in preserving such a fixed position of body and features as will afford a perfect and pleasing picture, is to a great extent obviated.

Ladies and gentlemen impelled either by curiosity or a desire to obtain a perfect semblance of themselves, are respectfully invited to call and view a collection of specimens of the art, at Room 96 Washington St., (up stairs.) A. Litch, (Late Litch & Whipple.)

Advertisement ran from August 29, 1846 to January 4, 1847.

1846 October 7. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 7, 1846, Vol. 2, No. 66, P. 4.

Advertisement ran from October 7, 1846 to April 27, 1847.

1846 October 28. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 28, 1846, Vol. XVII, No. 4988, P. 2,

A Daguerreotype, which we consider the most perfect we have ever seen, was shown to us yesterday. It is the family of the Hon William Jackson, of Newton—father, mother, and fourteen children—done by John A. Whipple of the late firm of Litch & Whipple, 113 Washington street. [Atlas]

1846/1847. Boston City Directory. (Boston, Massachusetts.) N. P.

Litch & Whipple, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 96 Washington Street. They take the largest Portraits in the United States, The Size Of Life. Groups from two to fifty on a single plate

1847. Boston Almanac. (Boston, Massachusetts.) P. 177.

Litch’s Daguerreotype Rooms 96 Washington st. Boston.

1847 January 8. The Age. (Augusta, Maine.) January 8, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 1, P. 4.

Litch’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 96 Washington-street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from January 8, 1847 to

1847 January 9. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 270, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes.—In these days when every body preserves his or her likeness in a daguerreotype and when every village has its “professor” of the art, it is worth while to know where a good picture can be had. To make such a picture two or three things are especially necessary on the part of the operator,—a delicate judgement, a skillful hand, and good taste in arranging the position of the sitter. All these requisites are possessed by Litch; at No. 96 Washington St., whose pictures, as every one knows that has tried him, cannot be surpassed, if they can be equalled. We have had some experience in daguerreotypes and certainly we never saw more exact, pleasing and legible ones. But go and try for yourselves and we will agree that you will be satisfied of this in the most conclusive way.

1847 Summer. Information from Graham Garrett research.

“American daguerreotypist who operated a gallery in Boston under the name of Litch, Whipple & Co. 1844-46. Spent the summer of 1847 in St. John, New Brunswick, apparently for health reasons after an explosion of gas at his studio in Boston. Arrived in St. John on April 17, and was associated with the gallery of Vining & Reed, who referred to him as one of the most distinguished artists living.”

1848 December 6. Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 6, 1848, N. P.

Litch’s Sky-Light Daguerreotype Rooms. Arranged expressly for taking Family Groups—No. 257 Washington Street, 7 doors north of Winter St.

We have the Best Light in the city, and our extensive facilities enable us to execute likenesses, and especially Family Groups, in a style unsurpassed in the world. Mr. L. (Formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple), who has been engaged in the art from its commencement in the United States, attended personally to the operating department.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Instruction given in the art, and stock and apparatus furnished.

Isaac Gale, Jr., Proprietor. Albert Litch, Agent

Advertisement ran from December 6, 1848 to January 6, 1849.

1849 January 25. Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 25, 1849, Vol. 6, No. 115, P. 3.

Litch’s Sky-Light Daguerreotype Rooms. Arranged expressly for taking Family Groups—No. 257 Washington Street, 7 doors north of Winter St.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Instruction given in the art, and stock and apparatus furnished.

Isaac Gale, Jr., Proprietor. Albert Litch, Agent

Advertisement ran from January 25 to March 10, 1849

1849 May 5. Daily Republican. (Springfield, Massachusetts.) May 5, 1849, Vol. 6, No. 106, P. 2.

Mr. Cooley showed us, the other day, quite the finest specimens of the Daguerreotype art, that we ever saw. They were taken by his new operator, Mr. Litch, whom he introduces to the public in an advertisement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 5 to July 12, 1849.

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

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

1850-51: Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

23 & 24 Phoenix Building, New Haven, Connecticut in partnership with Moulthrop (M.) & Litch.

1850 March 22. Morning Journal and Courier. (New Haven, Connecticut.) March 22, 1850, Vol. V, No. 66, P. 4.

Moulthrop & Litch’s Daguerreotype Rooms! Nos. 23 & 24 Phoenix Building. Messrs. Moulthrop & Litch, would Respectfully announce to the public that they are now prepared to execute pictures of single portraits or large Family Groups, in a style unequaled. Mr. Moulthrop having been engaged in the study of the fine arts twenty years, is sufficient guarantee that he is master of his business. Mr. Litch, formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple, of Boston, is too well known to the public as an artist, to need commendation.—Such a combination of talent, with the aid of the most artistic arranged sky light in this country, after the plan of Sir Thomas Lawrence, and the largest and best instruments, we guarantee to those that patronize us as good pictures as can be made in the United States. A want of artistical skill and experience, and a well managed sky light, being indispensable to success, is perhaps the reason why so many poor pictures are turned off upon the public, at many of the cheap establishments. March 6, 1850.

Advertisement was recorded three times between March 22 to 27, 1850.

1851 March 29. Columbian Register. (New Haven, Connecticut.) March 29, 1851, Vol. XXXIX, No. 2001, P. 3.

Litch & Graniss, Sky-Light Gallery Daguerreotypes, At Exchange Place, Waterbury. The subscriber would respectfully inform the public that they have had a Building erected expressly for taking Daguerreotype Pictures,—the only one that we have ever heard of that has been built expressly for this purpose. We do not wish to claim any thing more than id Due ourselves as operators, but at the same time, it is proper that the public should know that no firm of this kind has the advantages of us in experience in the United States; Mr. Litch having been in business 11 years. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement was recorded twenty times between March 29 to March 6, 1852.

1851: Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

A salesman at Scovill’s store, New York City.

1851 April 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 9, 1851, Whole No. 6743, P. 2.

“Harrison’s Camera.”—The attention of all those who are about purchasing Daguerreotype Instruments, is directed to the following recommendation from one of the oldest operators in the country, and one who has been “tried in the furnace of experience. C. C. Harrison, No. 293 Broadway. Waterbury, April 1, 1851. Dear Sir. It affords me much pleasure, after giving the instrument I purchased of you last week, a fair trial, and having had eleven years experience as an operator, to be enabled to bear testimony to the superiority of your Camera over all others, not excepting those made by “Voigtlander & Sons,” for the sale of which I was some time agent, at Boston. Yours, respectfully, Albert Litch, formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.

1851 July 15. The Daguerreian Journal, Reprinted in, The Daguerrian Annual 1992, P. 53.

A. Litch was present at the first meeting of the American Heliographic Association later renamed to the American Daguerre Association and appointed to the committee along with S. D. Humphrey, H. E. Insley and J. Gurney to draft a Preamble and Constitution. At the next meeting Litch was appointed to the Discretionary Committee.

1852 May 27. Morning Journal and Courier. (New Haven, Connecticut.) May 27, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 126, P. 4.

Daguerrean Gallery. The subscribers having fitted up the Room No. 97 Chapel street, known as Peck’s Old Stand, would respectfully invite the patronage of the public. The junior member of the firm has, for a number of years past, been connected with the Gallery of Major Moulthrop, Esq. where he was for some time under the instruction of Mr. Litch—undoubtedly the best artist who has ever taken pictures in this city. We are confident of our ability to please all who are desirous of obtaining well defined, rich-toned pictures; and haop by courteous treatment and a disposition to give ample satisfaction to those who favor us with a sitting, to gain the good wishes of the community. Art has dipped her pencil in sunbeams to preserve the face of loved ones—so that we may still have something to remind us of our friends when they are far away, or no more among the living.

“There is a reaper, whose name is Death,

And with his sickle keen,

He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,

And the flower that grows between.”

Andrews & Frink. m4.

1852 November 20. New York Daily Times. (New York, New York.) November 20, 1852, Vol. II, No. 367, P. 1.

Gold Medal.—The First Premium, a Gold Medal, was awarded to J. Gurney, of No. 189 & 349 Broadway, for his superior Daguerreotypes, at the late Fair of the American Institute. The report of the Premium Committee on these Daguerreotypes reads thus: “ They are the best Daguerreotypes that have been exhibited, and show, by their distinct outline, clearness of light and shadow, rotundity and relief, with artistic arrangement, the perfect state to which the Daguerreian art has arrived in this country. The stereoscopic pictures are also very fine.” These specimens, together with a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons, can be seen at his new and magnificent gallery, 349 Broadway. also a large collection of views of California, embracing all the principal cities, towns, bays, rivers, gold regions, &c., &c., &c. Admission free.

N. B.—Chemicals of a superior quality, Made by Gurney & Leitch for artist’s use. For sale by Gurney.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 1, 1852.

1852 November 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 20, 1852, Whole No. 7324, P. 4.

Gold Medal.—The Highest Premium, a gold medal was awarded to J. Gurney, for his superior daguerreotypes, at the late Fair of the American Institute. The report of the premium committee on these daguerreotypes thus:—”They are the best specimens that have ever been exhibited, and show by their distinct outline, clearness of light and shadow, rotundity and relief, with artistic arrangement, the perfect state to which the daguerrean art has arrived in this country. His stereoscopic pictures are also very fine.” These specimens, together with a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons, can be seen at Gurney’s new and magnificent gallery, 349 Broadway. Also a large collection of views of California, embracing all the principal cities, towns, bays, rivers, gold regions, &c., &c., &c. Admission free. N. B. Chemicals of a superior quality, prepared by Gurney & Leitch, for artists’ use, for sale by Gurney.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to 30, 1852.

1852 November 20. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 20, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3618, P. 4.

Gold Medal.—The first premium, a Gold Medal, was awarded to J. Gurney, of No. 189 & 349 Broadway, for his superior Daguerreotypes, at the late Fair of the American Institute. The report of the Premium Committee on these Daguerreotypes reads thus: “ They are the best specimens that have ever been exhibited, and show, by their distinct outline, clearness of light and shadow, rotundity and relief, with artistic arrangement, the perfect state to which the daguerreian art has arrived in this country. The Stereoscopic Pictures are also very fine.” These specimens, together with a large collection of Portraits of distinguished persons, can be seen at his new and magnificent Gallery, No. 349 Broadway. Also a large collection of Views of California, embracing all the principal Cities, Towns, Rivers, Bays, Gold Regions, &c. &c. Admission free.

N. B.—Chemicals of a superior quality, Made by Gurney & Leitch for artist’s use. For sale by Gurney.

1852 November 23. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 23, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3620, P. 4.

Gold Medal.—The first premium, a Gold Medal, was awarded to J. Gurney, of No. 189 & 349 Broadway, for his superior Daguerreotypes, at the late Fair of the American Institute. The report of the Premium Committee on these Daguerreotypes reads thus: “They are the best specimens that have ever been exhibited, and show, by their distinct outline, clearness of light and shadow, rotundity and relief, with artistic arrangement, the perfect state to which the daguerreian art has arrived in this country. The Stereoscopic Pictures are also very fine.” These specimens, together with a large collection of Portraits of distinguished persons, can be seen at his new and magnificent Gallery, No. 349 Broadway. Also a large collection of Views of California, embracing all the principal Cities, Towns, Rivers, Bays, Gold Regions, &c. &c. Admission free.

N. B.—Chemicals of a superior quality, for artists use, prepared by Gurney & Litch. None genuine without the written signatures of J. Gurney & A. Litch. For sale by Gurney, 349 Broadway.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to December 4 , 1852.

1852 December 4. The Evening Post. (New York, New York,) December 4, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Gold Medal.—The First Premium, a gold medal, was awarded to J. Gurney, of No. 189 & 349 Broadway, for his superior Daguerreotypes, at the late Fair of the American Institute. The report of the Premium Committee on these Daguerreotypes reads thus: “ They are the best specimens that have ever been exhibited, and show, by their distinct outline, clearness of light and shadow, rotundity and relief, with artistic arrangement, the perfect state to which the daguerreian art has arrived in this country. The Stereoscopic Pictures are also very fine.” These specimens, together with a large collection of Portraits of distinguished persons, can be seen at his new and magnificent Gallery, No. 349 Broadway. Also a large collection of Views of California, embracing all the principal Cities, Towns, Rivers, Bays, Gold Regions, &c. &c. Admission free.

Chemicals of a superior quality, for artists use, prepared by Gurney & Litch. None genuine without the written signatures of J. Gurney & A. Litch. For sale by Gurney, 349 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on December 4 to 31, 1852.

1852 December 4. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 4, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3630, P. 4.

N. B.—Chemicals of a superior quality, for artists use, prepared by Gurney & Litch. None genuine without the written signatures of J. Gurney & A. Litch. For sale by Gurney, 349 Broadway.

1852 December 15. Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal. (New York, New York.) P. 272.

Gurney & Litch are now engaged in the manufactory of chemicals for the Daguerreotype. Mr. L. was formerly of Boston.

1852 December 16. The Evening Mirror. (New York, New York.) December 16, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 64, P. 2.

Gold Medal.—The first premium, a Gold Medal, was awarded to J. Gurney, of No. 189 & 349 Broadway, for his superior Daguerreotypes, at the late Fair of the American Institute. The report of the Premium Committee on these Daguerreotypes reads thus: “ They are the best Daguerreotypes that have ever been exhibited, and show by their distinct outline, clearness of light and shadow, rotundity and relief, with artistic arrangement, the perfect state to which the Daguerreian art has arrived in this country. His stereoscopic pictures are also very fine.” These specimens, together with a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons, can be seen at his new and magnificent Gallery, No. 349 Broadway. Also a large collection of views of California, embracing all the principal cities, towns, bays, rivers, gold regions, &c. &c. Admission free. Chemicals of a superior quality for artist’ use, prepared by Gurney & Litch. None genuine without the written signature of J. Gurney and A. Litch. For sale by Gurney, at 349 Broadway.

1853 April 1. Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal. (New York, New York.) P. 383.

Mr. Litch who until lately has operated for Gurney is about to open a room in connection with Mr. Terry, in one of the English cities, Liverpool or London, the latter gentleman is well known in South America.

1853 July 1. Humphrey’s Journal. (New York, New York.) P. 89.

A. Terry has returned from Europe, and left for his old quarters Lima, Peru. Mr. Litch who accompanied Mr. T. has thought it best to give it a trial, and is now operating in Scotland.

1853 July 15. Humphrey’s Journal. (New York, New York.) Vol. 5, No. 7, P. 111.

Mr. Litch has returned from Europe.

1853 November 15. Humphrey’s Journal. (New York, New York.) P. 239.

A. Litch, formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple of Boston, and more recently in the establishment of Scovill Manufacturing Co., has engaged with Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s. This will be welcome news to the Daguerreotypist, to feel that they can have their orders meet the personal attention of one who’s reputation as an operator, has won for him a position of the first standing in the profession.

1854 February 1. Humphrey’s Journal. (New York, New York.) P. 320.

A. Litch is now making cameras. We have seen several that, so far as the exterior appears, bid fair to compete with any in market. This, (the looks) however, is not what the operator wants; it is the lenses that will produce a fine, clear field, with a depth and breadth of focus. We will refer to Mr. L’s. Camera again, after they have been thoroughly tried.

1854 October 15. Humphrey’s Journal. (New York, New York.) P. 208

A. Litch has left Holmes, Booth & Haydens’, and consequently his name does not, as formerly, appear on the cameras made by the above firm.

1854 November 2. Springfield Daily Republican. (Springfield, Massachusetts.) November 2, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 259, Whole No. 3253, P. 3.

Cooley’s Hampden Gallery.—We have the pleasure of announcing to the friends and patrons of this Gallery, that we have again engaged the services of Mr. Albert Litch, who is acknowledged to be the most scientific and successful operator in this country. Since our former engagement Mr. Litch has been engaged in New York, Philadelphia and visited Europe, and obtained all of the most valuable improvements made in the Photographic Art. Those who wich to obtain the finest specimens of the art ever produced in this city, will not fail to give us a call. We have on hand and are constantly receiving Lockets, Cases, and every style of setting to suit the tasre of every customer. O. H. Cooley.

Advertisement ran from November 2 to 20, 1854.