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Furnald, David O.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857-1860       85 Merchants’ Exchange, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1865                Address Unknown, Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]

1866-1871       85 Merchants’ Exchange, Manchester, New Hampshire.[2]

1873                Stark Block, 996 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.3

1857 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 133, P. 2.

At the north end of the hill, the barn of D. O. Furnald, the Daguerreotypist, was struck by lighting.  It first struck at the top of the barn, smashing a window to atoms; then it followed down, and threw a slide door off the track, splintering the casing; then it followed along, and ran down the corner post of the barn, through a large pile of shavings, without setting them on fire, and then took a bee-line around the back side of the barn, ripping off boards, ad leaving other evidences of its having passed.  Th show how the rain poured down,—a brood of chickens were in a barrel near the barn, and before Mr. Furnald could get there, the water had risen so as to drive the old hen off, and drown one of the chickens.  This is all the life lost in consequence of the storm that we can learn of.

1857 July 28.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 28, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 341, P. 2.

A very violent thunder shower passed over this city on Monday evening of last week—touching at various points on its passage.—The lighting struck a barn on Wilson Hill, belonging to Mr. D. O. Furnald…

1857 September 2.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 54, P. 3.

Photographs!  D. O. Furnald & Co. Wish to create no excitement, but to state simple facts which hundreds of the citizens of Manchester and vicinity will corroborate.  They know what they have done, and that they can get up The Best Ambrotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Melainotypes Which Are Taken In This City, And At The Lowest Prices.

N. B.  Please call and examine our new style of Superreotypes which surpass anything ever shown in this city.  D. O. Furnald & Co.  South End Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to October 9, 1857.

1857 October 23.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 23 1859, Vol. 7, No. 98, P. 2.

Have Not Suspended!  Reduction Of Prices!  D. O. Furnald & Co.  Wish to say to their friends and the public, that they have not suspended business yet, and that they are Taking Pictures At very low rates, Lower than any Other Place in Manchester.

We taken pictures with two glasses for 25 cents, the only place in the city where Ambrotypes Are Put Pp With Two Glasses For 25 Cents!  We also warrant, every picture we take to be superior to anything ever offered to this community.  To prove the above statement please call and see for yourselves.  All kinds of pictures taken at the corresponding low rates,

Pictures put into Old or New Cases at the Shortest Notice and the Neatest Styles.

Give Us a Call.  D. O. Furnald & Co., 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 28, 1857.

1857 October 27.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 27 1859, Vol. 7, No. 101, P. 2.

Better Ambrotypes than ever are being taken at D. O. Furnald & Co’s., and at lower rates than at any other place in Manchester.  The number of visitors who daily call at this establishment is large.  His Melainotypes, Photographs, &c., are of equal excellence.

1857 October 29.  The Democrat and American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 29 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 29, P. 2.

Better Ambrotypes than ever are being taken at D. O. Furnald & Co’s., and at lower rates than at any other place in Manchester.  The number of visitors who daily call at this establishment is large.  His Melainotypes, Photographs, &c., are of equal excellence.

C.1858-1860.  Information from a 9th plate ambrotype advertising card in Patrick J. Ross’s collection.  Posted on daguerreian Society Home page.

From D. O. Furnald’s Gallery Of Art, 85 Merchant’ Exchange, Manchester, N. H.

A superb assortment of Cases and Frames constantly on hand, which we are prepared to fill with First class Pictures, at a very low price.  We would also call attention to our superior style of copying from other pictures.  Also to our new mode of fitting pictures into Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Every picture warranted to be superior in tone and finish to any taken in the city.         

1858 December 15.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  December 15, 1858, Vol. 9, No. 141, P. 2.

City Officers Elected.  The Following are the officers elected in the several wards of the city for the ensuing year.  It will be seen that the Republicans have elected their candidates entire in every Ward except Five.  And the Alderman in Ward Seven:—…

Republican Vote For Ward Officers.  Ward 3.

Frank A. Brown, Alderman  246.

David O. Furnald, Selectman 258.

1859 March 31.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. 10, No. 79, P. 2.

D. O. Furnald & Co’s. photograph, ambrotype, and daguerreotype gallery, No. 85 Elm Street, is the place to go if you wish to get a true likeness of yourself.

They have excellent accommodations, and a superior top-light, and in point of artistic skill are second to none in the city.  Mr. Furnald is ever ready to wait upon his friends, and never fails to give perfect satisfaction.  His skill as an artist is well known to his townsmen, and people coming from the country would do well to give him a call.

Remember the place, No. 85 Elm street.

1859 April 18.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  April 18, 1859, Vol. 10, No. 93, P. 3.

House For Sale.  A Nice Cottage House with a good garden attached and beautiful shrubbery and trees, situated on the corner of Pine and Myrtle streets, for sale.  Apply to D. C. (sic.) Furnald, Ambrotypist, Merchants’ Exchange.

1859 July 6.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 4, P.2.

We noticed this morning one of the finest triumphs of the Photographic art at the rooms of D. O. Furnald, 85 Merchants’ Exchange.  It is a view of Merrimack square at twenty minutes before six on the afternoon of the Fourth.  The seven Engine Companies are distributed about the common, the Steam Fire Engine stands by the margin of the pond, and Number One is playing a stream of 135 feet up the tall staff which occupies the centre of the picture—Mr. Furnald is an accomplished Photographist.

1859 October 10.  The American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 10, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 85, P 3.

25 Cent Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes Melainotypes & Photographs At A First Class Room!

D. O. Furnald Would say to his friends and customers, that he will take pictures from 25 Cents to 25 Dollars! at his Rooms, 85 Merchants’ Exchange, Directly over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store.  All Pictures warranted to be better than can be taken at any place in the city.  Faded Daguerreotypes Copied so as to retain the true likeness of the person it was taken from.  The only place where Photographs are taken by Moulton’s Patent Process!  is at the Rooms of D. O. Furnald.

P. S.—The advantage of having Pictures taken at these Rooms is that Mr. F. is a thorough going Chemist, and no Picture goes out of his Rooms unless it is the very best that can be taken from the person.  Give him a call.

Advertisement ran from October 10 to November 11, 1859.

1859 October 14.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 14, 1859, Vol. 11, No. 89, P 2.

If you wish to see a good likeness of yourself, call upon D. O. Furnald.  Mr. F. is a thorough chemist, and no Picture goes out of his Rooms unless it is the very best that can be taken from the person.

1860 June 23.  New Hampshire Journal of Agriculture.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  June 23, 1860, Vol. 2, No. 29, P 2.

Photographs.—Furnald, south end of Merchants’ Exchange, over J. A. Perry’s Drug Store, has on exhibition, at his rooms, superior specimens of the Photographic Art.  Mr. Furnald is the best artist in the State, and furnishes good pictures at the same rete charged at other places for a poor or indifferent one.  Our friends from out of town wanting any thing in his line, can do no better than to give him a call.  He has an elegant suit of rooms, where any one having the least taste for the beautiful, can spend half an hour to good advantage.

1861 September 7.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 7, 1861, Vol. 16, No. 56, P 2.

Photography and Spiritual Mediumship.  Mr. Editor:—I notices in the American of the 27th ult., a communication purporting to be from the pen of A. B Eaton, of this city.  Although the article is one that might have been written by any tolerably well-informed person, still the friends and intimate acquaintances of the ostensible author declare that it is far beyond the reach of his abilities, as it is new to them that he ever possessed sufficient intelligence to compose a single sentence correctly.  They therefore insist that he has been inspired of late, and writes through the dictation of some departed spirit.  They regard his contributions to our literature as most interesting and convincing test in proof of Spiritualism.  They moreover are unanimous in the opinion that if the dwellers in another sphere really were disposed to benefit him, they would have sent the spirit of some deceased photographic operator of passable skill, to aid himin his profession of taking pictures.  If the spirit had chosen to assist him in this direction, his customers would not be under the necessity of applying to other operators, after vainly seeking to obtain a decent picture of him.  It is not for mortals to dictate in matters of this character.  It is apparent that the spirit have some beneficent object in view in thus developing a writing medium through it is not quite clear at present what it will ultimately prove to be.   Let us wait patiently  and see.  Yours very respectfully, D. O. Furnald.  

1861 September 21.  The Daily American.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1861, Vol. 16, No. 68, P 2.

Personal.  An article appeared in our columns some days ago, under the signature of a Daguerrian artist, reflecting personally on Mr. A, B. Eaton, another well-known artist of this city.  It gained admission to the paper without our knowledge of its character.  We had published several communications from Messrs. Furnald and Eaton as advertisements, relating to their legitimate business, and knowing them to be honorable men, did not suspect any advantages would be taken of the privilege granted them.  After the paper was issued, we regretted to find that the article was too personal in its character, and had but little connection with the avowed object of advertising.  Our own acquaintance with Mr. Eaton personally has been of the most agreeable, mature, and we regret that Mr. Furnald should have so far mistook the influence of such an article upon his own interests, as to have published it.

1865 July 11.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 11, 1861, Vol. 15, No. 756, P 3.

For Sale.  Dwelling House and Stable on the corner of Concord and Pine streets, formerly owned by Capt. R. D. Mooers.  Also, one-tenth part of Music Hall Block.  This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is about to change his business on account of his health.  For further particulars inquire of the subscriber at his Photographic Gallery, 85 Merchants’ Exchange.  D. O. Furnald.

1867 May 11.  The Mirror and Farmer.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 11, 1867, Vol. XVII, No. 45, P 4.

Masonic.—The officers of Lafayette Lodge for the ensuing masonic year, were duly installed on Wednesday evening. May 1…Junior Warden; David O. Furnald…D. O. Furnald…Committee on Charity.

[1] Information from the New England Business Directory.  Also recorded in 1865, 1868. 1871, 1873.

[2] 1866-1873 Information from the Manchester city directory, business directory.

Froebe, Throdore W.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1858-1859       King Street, corner Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Honolulu Ambrotype And Daguerrean Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends and the public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Honolulu Daguerreian And Ambrotype Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends And the Public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 9.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 23, P. 2.

Photographs.  Slowly but surely the various developments of science and art come singly or in groups and take up their abode in our island home, bringing with them memories of happier days or prospects of a brighter future.  Among the many which we might mention, there certainly is none which recommends itself so strongly to the imagination and desire of the casual traveler as well as the permanent resident, as does the Daguerrean art through all its various developments and improvements, the very latest of which is Photography, combining with beauty and precision of execution of execution a durability which other branches of the art have failed to attain.  We learn that Mr. T. Froebe (successor to Mr. H. Stangenwald) is now prepared to execute Photograph likenesses on either paper or leather in a style that will compete with the best from any where else.  His Rooms are in King street, third door, up stairs, from the corner of Fort street, where Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs can be procured at any time of the day.

1859 April 30.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 52, P. 2.

Don’t miss the Opportunity Of securing a photograph picture of the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the Odd Fellows’ Hall which can be had from Mr. Froebe at his Daguerrean rooms in King Street.  The picture is perfect in an artistic view, and represents the scene just after the commencement of the address by Mr. Durham; a most favorable opportunity, while every body was quite, in rapt attention on the speaker.  We understand that copies of Mr. Froebe’s photographs will be forwarded to the “Illustrated London News’ and the Leipsig Illustrirte Zeitung.”  In connection with this subject we would simply give utterance to what seems to be a general conviction, that the portraits of their Majesties the King and Queen, now to be seen at Mr. Froebe’s rooms, are most splendid specimens of the art which no one that visits the rooms should fail to enquire for.  We learn that the price for photograph copies of the portraits of their Majesties is $3 each, or $5 for both.

1859 June 4.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  June 4, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per BK Yankee, for San Francisco, May 30–…Theo W. Froebe,…

Frentz, Henry C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855-1857       Summit Street, between Oak and Adam Streets, Toledo, Ohio.

1855-1857       Louisiana Avenue, East Side, between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysville, Ohio.

1858                Summit, Between Monroe and Jefferson, Toledo, Ohio.

1860                53 Summit, Toledo, Ohio.[1]

1867                235 and 233 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio.1

1877-1885       235 Summit Street, Corner Oak Street, Toledo, Ohio.1

1855 November 30.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  November 30, 1855, Vol. 7, No. 320,

Whole No. 2144, P. 2.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrian Gallery, Summit Street, California Row, between Adams

and Oak Streets.

Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect from 31c to $10.

Instruction given in the art by the German Process.  Pupils Wanted.

1855 December 1.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  December 1, 1855, Vol. III,

No. 29, P. 5.

$100 Reward!—Ho for the New Comers!  We understand that Messrs. Frentz & Brown are

fitting up a new Gallery for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, filling Lockets, &c. on the

new and improved German, American and French process.  Prices are to be low; pictures cheap

only 31 cents!  Will open 10th Dec.  They Must Succeed!

Their rooms are in Hood’s building, on Louisiana Avenue, between 1st and 2d streets,

Perrysburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1855 to March 22, 1856.

1856 February 23.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  February 23, 1854, Vol. III, No. 41, P. 3.

For The Journal.  I think we ought to know who are our neighbors.  Mr. Fiehl (sic.) has put up his residence in Perrysburg.  But who is this Mr. F., a great many will ask.  Reader, if you only would ask me, I could tell you all about him.  Shall not speak much about his family.  At least his father a great many have heard of.  His father, General Fiehl, fought with the great Napoleon at Leipzig.  Every one of Napoleon’s allied generals left him, when they saw his dark future; but General F., with his four regiments of hussars, did not leave him.  He fought to the very last.  Wherever there was danger you could hear his voice; you could see his tall figure.  You could see victory wherever he went, and, till at last he was surrounded by Blucher with his savage Prussians.  Blucher was ten times as strong, but F.’s hussars would not surrender.  They were mostly killed except a few, they were taken prisoners, F. amongst the lot, who was imprisoned, but afterwards liberated and lives still.      

Mr. Fiehl, Jr., came here to see the country, ton see the great republic America.  He intended to stay two or three years; has been here now one year; has seen the west, south, east and north, and thought of returning. 

I must go back to the sweet past to explain all.  Ten years ago, when but a boy, when life seemed but a pleasant dream, I and Mr. F. were school mates.  Two years ago I left Germany, traveled through France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, &c., and then left for America; but excuse me, readers, I only meant to say have always since I left Germany corresponded with Mr. F., and was the first to welcome him when he landed at New York.  For my sake Mr. F. will stay here one year longer—will stay at Perrysburg and sell Pictures for 31 Cents! (his yearly rent amounts to 20,000 francs.)  Mr. F. spent seven years of his life in the scientific institutions of Paris, so he knows all about the business.

When I last visited Perrysburg.  Mr. F. told me he liked the place, and its inhabitants well, and in particular the ladies; they are all good looking he says.  Perrysburg and Maumee ladies beat the world, by George!  he says.  Henry C. Frentz.

1856 March 1.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  March 1, 1854, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 4.

A Blunder.—In the communication last week from Mr. Frentz, the name Zichl was misprinted Fiehl.

1856 March 29.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  March 29, 1854, Vol. III, No. 46, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs between

Front & 2d. Streets, Perrysburg, O.  Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect,

from 31 cents to $10.00.

Instruction given in the art by the German process.  Pupils wanted.

1856 April 3.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  April 3, 1856, Vol. 8, No. 1012,

Whole No. 2616, P. 2.

To Rent.  A Dwelling House situated on Cherry st., three rooms up-stairs. Four below, good

cellar, cistern, and vegetable garden, large enough to supply a family with vegetables of all

kinds, good barn, &c., &c.

Inquire of Dr. J. Klauser, or Henry C. Frentz. 

1856 April 5.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. III, No. 47, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz’s Cheap Ambrotype & Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, Between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysburg, O.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88 cents to $15.00

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 17.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  May 17, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 8.

Business Cards.  Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, Near Hall’s Block.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Daguerreotypes, from 31c. to $10.  Perrysburg, April 5, ’56.

Advertisement ran from May 17 to June 14, 1856.

1856 May 31.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  May 31, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 2.

Now or Never.  The Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, on Louisiana, will remove in two weeks.  All persons wishing good Daguerreotypes for 31 cents, or good Ambrotypes for 50 cents, will please call before two weeks expires, as this is their last chance to get cheap and good pictures.

Advertisement ran from May 31 to June 7, 1856.

1856 July 19.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  July 19, 1854, Vol. IV, No. X, P. 4.

Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Summit Street, between Oak and Adam sts., Toledo, Ohio.

Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Photographs from $2.00 to $25.00.  april 5, 1856.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to September 4, 1857.

1858.  Polk’s City Directory.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  1858, P.226.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c.

Dunshee, Henry L. (Ambrotype artist) Summit, between Adans and Madison, north side.

Frentz, Henry C. Summit between Monroe and Jefferson, south side. (not listed in residence directory.)

Weeks, A. B. 53 Summit. (not listed in residence directory.)

1858 August 24.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  August 24, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3394, P. 2.

Here Is A Chance.  Old Frentz will sell you a beautiful Frame Ambrotypes for 18½ cents.  Call and see.

1858 September 7.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  September 7, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3406, P. 2.

Don’t Overlook This!  Anybody that wants a good likeness a cost price, he should go to Frentz.  He is the oldest Picture taker in Toledo.  Has the nicest rooms! Takes the best pictures, (so they say,) and keeps the largest variety of the choicest Cases, so all can choose amongst a thousand dozen.

1858 October 25.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  October 25, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3446, P. 4.

Hezekiah L. Hosmer, Receiver Plfft. vs. John J. Flynn and John Ruth, Defts.} Lucas Common Pleas.

John J. Flyn will take notice, that on the 2d day of October, 1858, Plaintiff filed his petition in the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Lucas, and State of Ohio, and in the office of the Clerk of said court, against the above defendants, the object of which, is to obtain possession of part of lot 120 in the Port Lawrence division of the city of Toledo, being 20 feet front on Summit street, and the same premises leased by plaintiff, as the Receiver of the Port Lawrence Company, April 1, 1856, to John Burwell and Henry C. Frentz, which lease was assigned by said Burwell and Frentz to Defendant Flynn; said Burwell and Frentz, also conveying to said Flynn their interest in the building on said premises.  Said petition also seeks judgement against said Flynn, for the cost of suit, and damages for the detention of said premises, at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum from the from the first day of October, 1858, to the date of the rendition  of said judgement.  It further prays, that Defendants pay $16.94 back rent and interest due, with interest thereon at ten per cent from the date of the Judgement, and forthwith remove said building from said premises, and in default of said payment and removal, that the interest of said John J. Flynn in said building be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said costs, damages, back rents and interest due Plaintiff.  Said Defendant John J. Flynn is required to answer said petition, on or before the 4th day of December, 1858.  E. Bissell, Jr., Plfft’s Atty.  Oct. 2, 1858.

1859 February 16.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  February 16, 1859, Vol. 12,

No. 39, P. 2.

Only Two Week Longer.  If you want a beautiful Ambrotype for 12 cents, go to old Frentz.  I take the same pains with a 12 cent picture as I would with a five dollar one.  Don’t pay 50 cents to others, for what you can buy [for] 12 cents from me!  I have been in Toledo six years, (the oldest Picture taker here,) have sold many pictures, and I believe have always satisfied my customers.  It is not the money I gain, but the good satisfaction I can give that makes me feel nice.  I will take a specime3n of every one who buys a picture.  My large frame that will hold 12000 likenesses, will ready by spring.  I take specimens for it now.

1860.  Polk’s City Directory.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  1860.

Frentz, Henry C.  Photographist, 53 Summit.  (not listed in residence directory.)

[1] Advertisements not recorded.  In 1867 advertisements reads “A general assortment of Photo. Materials.” By 1879 he advertises “Dealer in Artist an Photo Materials.”   

French, John U.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855-1857       6 Union Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1855 September 1.  Granite Farmer And Visitor.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

The New Patent Ambrotypes And Mezzographs.  Messrs. J. A. (sic.) French, & Co., operating Department conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, from the rooms of the celebrated Artists, Cutting & Baldwin (sic.) Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to October 6, 1855.

1855 September 5.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 5, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 242, P. 3.

The New Pictures!  Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype And Mezzographs!  Messrs. J. U. French, & Co., Rooms, No. 6, Union Building.

Operating Department Conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, From the rooms of the celebrated artists, Cutting & Bowdoin, Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to 17, 1855.

1856.  Manchester City Directory, Business Directory.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  1856. P. 177.

French, J. U. & Co., 6 Union Building.

1856 February 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  February 16, 1856, Vol. X, No. 2, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  “See yourselves as others see you.”  If you want a perfect likeness, get one of Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  They can be taken in cloudy weather as well as fair and in less than one fourth the time of a common daguerreotype; are much clearer and more lifelike—will never fade—and are better in every respect.

The Only Place In The City where they can be obtained is at No. 6 Union Building.

Pictures put up in Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c., with neatness and dispatch.

All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction. 

Prices ranging from One to Twelve Dollars.

Remember the place.  J. U. French & Co.  feb13.

Advertisement was recorded from February16 to August 13, 1856.

1856 September 27.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 27, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 3.

Ne Plus Ultra.  J. U. French & Co., No. 6 Union Building, Elm Street, Have The Only Gallery In The County Where Ambrotype Pictures Can be obtained.  All others are only imitations of the genuine Ambrotypes.  Citizens and Visitors should bear this in mind, and call and examine for themselves.—French & Co. put up Ambrotypes & Ambrotypes, In all the customary forms of Frames, Cases and Lockets.

All pictures to give satisfaction, or no pay.  Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the unite efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts and 2 new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of Glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids, making it as enduring as the Glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taken on a single Glass, and covered with varnish and black paint will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine Pictures all have the Patent stamp.  Cutting & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors. 

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 13, 1856.  

1856 September 30.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 30, 1856, Vol. 6, No. 298, P. 3.

Ne Plus Ultra.  J. U. French & Co., No. 6 Union Building, Elm Street, Have The Only Gallery In The County Where Ambrotype Pictures Can be obtained.  All others are only imitations of the genuine Ambrotypes.  Citizens and Visitors should bear this in mind, and call and examine for themselves.—French & Co. put up Ambrotypes & Ambrotypes, In all the customary forms of Frames, Cases and Lockets.

All pictures to give satisfaction, or no pay.  Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the unite efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts and 2 new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of Glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids, making it as enduring as the Glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taken on a single Glass, and covered with varnish and black paint will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine Pictures all have the Patent stamp.  Cutting & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors. 

Advertisement ran from September 30 to October 14, 1856. 

1856 November 25.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

It seems by the daily papers that Mr. Brown ad Mr. Hopkins are obliged to discuss the durability of their pictures—say nothing of merits, and Mr. French & Co. seem determined to patent the Greek language, but I would inform the public that at Goddard’s rooms, Smyth’s Block, they can get a picture either Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will speak for itself.  Call and see his 50c cases.

Advertisement ran from November 25 to December 5, 1856.

1856 December 23.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  December 23, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 111, P. 3.

Gifts For The Holidays!  All those who are looking for Christmas And New Tear’s Presents, Will bear in mind that one of French’s Beautiful and Life-Like Ambrotypes, Would be the most acceptable gift you could make; especially when put up either in one of his splendid new-style cases, or one of those beautiful Gold Pins or Lockets, which he is selling very cheap or the occasion.

The only Ambrotype Gallery in the City.  No. 6, Union Building, J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from December 23 to 31, 1856.

1857 January 1.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. XI, No. 118, P. 3.

Something New.  The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish the public with those new and beautiful pictures, styled “Enamelled Photographs.”  They are taken on fine canvass and resemble a nice painted portrait and are as durable; and a much more correct likeness can be obtained in this way.  They are suitable for sending to a distance, as you can enclose them in a letter and send them to any distance without injury, and they can be furnished for the low price of Fifty cents, or as low as the lowest , ad as good as the best.

Pictures put up in all their various styles, sizes, and prices.  J. U. French, No. 6 Union Building.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 26, 1857.

1857 March 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

Take Notice.  The undersigned, Daguerreotypers of Manchester, will for the future charge from one to three dollars, according to size, for putting pictures in cases bought of Pedlars, so that they will cost at least twenty-five cents more than the same cases and pictures bought at any rooms in the City.  F. A. Brown, F. D. Hopkins, J. U. French & Co., R. A. Miller, A. H. Snow, J. Goddard.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to 17, 1857.

1857 March 31.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 39, P. 3.

J. U. French & Co. Call attention to their increased facilities for supplying the public with Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs.  They have now re-fitted their Rooms, and it should be remembered, theirs is the only gallery in the city where Genuine Ambrotypes Can be obtained.  Their Daguerreotypes will also compare favorably with any produced elsewhere,  they have also in operation a complete apparatus for taking Enameled Photographs!  In the best style.  Their whole apparatus is in excellent order.  Call and examine specimens, at No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange.  J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to May 14, 1857.

1857 May 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 16, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 78, P. 3.

Melainotypes!  Great Improvements in Picture Taking.  J. U. French & Co.  Wish to announce to the public that this is the only establishment in the city where the new and beautiful variety of pictures, called “Melainotypes,” can be obtained.

These pictures, by a new invention, are taken upon Sheet Iron, which has been expressly prepared for the purpose, and then enameled; and the style constitutes, in many important features, a great improvement on all other methods of taking pictures.  For durability, there is no question of their superiority—They will receive a fall without a fracture; a bend without injury; may be washed off when soiled; be handled without the the face being marred, unless abused by such handling as would deface the best oil painting, and are more suitable for lockets than either Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

They have now excellent facilities for putting up in the best style, and are prepared to furnish the public with superior pictures of this kind; and also, as heretofore, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Photographs.

This is the only Gallery where the Genuine Ambrotypes can be obtained.  Melainotypes and Photographs furnished for Fifty Cents Each!  J. U. French & Co.  No. 6 Union Building, Opposite Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from May 16 to July 25, 1857.

1857 July 24.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 24, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 136, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Melainotypes!  Daguerreotypes and Photographs!!  At J. U. French & Co.’s Gallery, No. 6, Union Building, (opposite Merchants’ Ex.)

For firmness of tone and beauty of finish, our Ambrotypes excel any that can be taken in this city.  Call and examine our specimens and see for yourselves.

Pictures taken as cheap as the cheapest, and warranted equal to the best.  J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from July 24 to August 14, 1857.

1857 August 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  August 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 154, P. 4.

Letter from New York.—No. 8.  From our New York Correspondent.  Mr. Babbinger has his daguerreotype and bids farewell to Manchester.  New York, Aug, 11, 1857.

Dear Mirror:—I am home.  Congratulate me.  But before leaving Manchester to find this end of the journey, my friends expressed a desire to have a keepsake, and therefore nothing must suit but that I give them a daguerreotype.  We left High street and were not long in finding the spacious rooms of Messrs. J. U. French & Co., No. 6, Union Building (opposite Merchants’ Exchange).—Upon being ushered into their parlor, I was surprised at the many works of art scattered around the rooms.  A gentleman who commanded a distinguishing degree of suavity (I see their advertisement in the Daily Mirror) approach me, and ask the size I preferred.  They had cases from a square inch to a square foot, and I suppose can manufacture them a square yard if required.  They could give a picture on glass, leather, sheet iron, steel, platinum, black board, canvass, or anything else.  As regards cases, their assortment include velvet, leather, gutta-percha, and wood of all sorts.  I had but little to say about it, and therefore, a square inch case, of gutta-percha, and a glass were set aside to receive in an everlasting style, my features.

In the operating room the Co. of the concern took me, and I was deposited without let or hinderance. A phrenological thing with two feelers was set against the rear of my cranium, to make me stay put—and “now Mr. Babbinger.” Said the Co., “hold your head up like a man, and look at this (see muzzle of the camera in daguerreotype).—Don’t wink, don’t sneeze, don’t look sour, but look natural and pleasant.”  He retired behind the curtain, and I commenced to look pleasant,—succeeded with the exception of two winks, and one time I sneezed—notwith-stand his admonition not to sneeze.

He took my newself into a room painted black and soon emerged thence.  It was a success, and so pleased was Mr. Co. that three more were taken, but for what purpose I have never ascertained.  The best one can be seen by those desirous to see my plaintive cast of countenance, at No. 0012 High St.

Let me remark, in leaving, That French & Co., understand their business,—good company they always keep, as here I met the Editor of the prominent paper in Manchester, and others.

Good-buy, Manchester—good-bye, mills,—girls—Bedford—Hanover St. Church,—Daguerreotype Saloons, and apothecary shops,—Farewell, noble warriors of the “Antique and Horrible Regiment”—Miss Perrywinkle and Ganges if you have tears to shed, shed them now.  And in short let me say to the most learned Judges, Senators elect, editors, friends private, and acquaintances, in the busy whirl of political life, au revoir.  When you call upon your friends in New York, remember I should be pleased to meet you at 4444 Manhattan Island.

When I arrived in New York, two days after the above, I was home-sick and glad to read the newspaper and there discovered that the world had not ceased its untiring roll in my absence.

In my next I will give a resume of the prominent news of the past few weeks ad teach your Hodge Podge a lesson.  Peleg Q. C. Babbiger, Manhattan Island.

1859 October 11.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1859, Vol. 9, No. 456, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Now is your time to get a Good Picture For 25 Cents. At No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange, Either Ambrotype Or Melainotype, And warranted to fit.  J. U. French.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 27, 1859.

French, Jotham A.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , ,

1855                6 Union Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1859                Address Unknown, Parkersburg, Virginia.

1859-1860       Richards’ Building, Keene, New Hampshire.

1855 September 1.  Granite State Farmer.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

The New Pictures!  Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes And Mezzographs.  Messrs. J. A. French, & Co., Rooms No. 6 Union Building.

Operating Department conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, from the rooms of the celebrated Artists, Cutting and Baldwin (sic.) (Cutting & Bowdoin), Boston.

1855 October 11.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1855, Vol. 54, No. 10, P. 2.

The County Fair.  The Fair of the Hillsborough County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, at Nashua, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week…The following list of entries…

Incidentals, Special Improvements &c.—…

S. B. Richardson for photographs, F. A. Brown and J. A. French & Co. for ambrotypes…

1859 February 23.  Farmer’s Museum.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  February 23, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 30, P. 2.

We have received from our friend J. A. French, some very fine Photographs of scenes in Parkersburg, Va., taken by him on the spot.  The river and steamboat views are very pretty.

1859 October 26.  Farmer’s Museum.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 13, P. 3.

The “Great Eastern” Has Not Arrived, But Dustin & French Would respectfully inform the citizens of Keene and vicinity that they are daily making Ambrotypes and Photographs. of every size, style and price.

The Photograph, or Paper Pictures, so much resembling the steel engraving, can be finished in India Ink, or beautifully colored in Oil or Water colors, giving the true colors of nature.  This is a very desirable picture for framing, and the readiness with which an indefinite number of prints can be made from the negative without extra sittings, gives the preference over all other styles of portraiture.

The Patent Leather Picture, a style just introduced, is well adapted for mailing to an absent friend, and durable as the leather itself.

Miniatures Inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Fading Daguerreotypes and Portraits accurately copied.

Likenesses of small children made best between 10 and 12 A. M., in clear weather.

Ladies and gentlemen are cordially invited to call at our Gallery In Richards’ Building, 4 Doors North Of The Cheshire House, And examine specimens.  S. C. Dustin, J. A. French.

Advertisement ran from October 26, 1859 to October 17, 1860

1859 November 9.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  November 9, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 15, P. 2.

Fine Pictures.—It is no more true that “a new broom sweeps clean,” than it is that a new firm always aims to be up with, if not a little beyond the times.  This may be verified by a visit to the Ambrotype rooms of Messrs. Dustin & French, who are now getting out some as well finished pictures, both in Photograph and Ambrotypes, as we have seen anywhere.  Both gentlemen are expert operators—Mr. French having practiced at the South for some time past—and those who patronize the establishment may be sure of having their work done in the most improved styles of the art.

1862 May 15.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 15, 1862, Vol. LXIV, No. 20, P. 2.

Wednesday 30.—The case of Samuel C. Dustin vs Jotham A. French, both of Keene, was commenced, but no witnesses were sworn, as the def. became default, and damages were left to the Judge to be assessed.

1865 October 5.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 5, 1865, Vol. LXVII, No. 40, P. 2.

Cheshire County Cattle Fair.  List Of Premiums Awarded…

Miscellaneous…

S. C. Dustin, Keene,  2 cases photographs………1.00

French & Sawyer, 2 cases photographs………….1.00

1865 October 21.  Cheshire Republican.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 21, 1865, Vol. XXXI, No. 43, P. 2.

Conflagration In Keene.  Last night this town was visited by the most disastrous conflagration which has ever occurred here.

A little before twelve o’clock the sound of fire alarm warned our citizens that the devouring element had got loose, and those who hastened out soon discovered the flames bursting from the rear portion of Richards’ block.  In the course of an hour the fire had extended to the whole block which was soon destroyed, the efforts of the firemen only succeeding to prevent the spread of the flames to the Cheshire House on the south, and the dwelling houses on the east…

The following is a list of losses and insurances, as nearly as can be ascertained upon going to press…

French & Sawyer, Photographers, loss $2,000; no insurance.

S. C. Dustin, photographer…will suffer more or less from loss and inconvenience.

Fowler, S. J.

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

1854-1855       Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite Yates County Bank, Penn-Yan, New York.

N. D.               Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1857                Washington Hall Block, Watertown, New York.

1858                Old Arcade Gallery, Watertown, New York.

1858-1859       Washington Hall Building, Watertown, New York.

1854 May 16.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

The Very Best Yet!  A Good Daguerreotype And A Chance To Draw A Splendid Gold Watch! Worth $100. Or 4 of 6 Other Valuable Prizes, All for One Dollar.

S. J. Fowler, in consideration of the liberal patronage that has been bestowed upon him, and the very flattering favor with which his pictures have been received, together with a desire to increase his customers, that all may have a chance to get a Good Likeness, has been induced to offer the following rare inducements:

I have issued 1000 Tickets at One Dollar each.  Each ticket is good for a Daguerreotype to be taken at my room, any time during the present year, and for one chance to draw one of the following Prizes.

One Splendid Gold Plated Lever Watch, worth…….$100

One Splendid Gold Plated Sporting Chain worth…..$ 40

One Splendid Gold Seal, with two Miniatures………$ 15

One Splendid Silver Detached Lever Watch………..$ 20

One Gold Watch Key…………………………………..$   8

Twelve Gold Pens at $1 each,…………………….… $ 12

Total……………………………………………………$205

The above is a fair cash valuation of the Property to be distributed among the holders of tickets, after giving them a fair equivalent for their money, as the Daguerreotype will be as good and as well put up as can be got for one dollar, anywhere in Western New York.  The Prizes will be distributed by a committee chosen by ticket holders, as they shall direct, as soon as the Tickets are all sold, which should be as soon as the first of June.  Any person enclosing to me one dollar, Post Paid, I will return them a Ticket with my Signature, and take their Daguerreotype whenever they call for it, if before the first of January 1854.

The above Prizes, together with a fine collection of Specimen Pictures, can be seen at any time, Daguerrean Rooms, In Elmendorf’s Building, Nearly Opposite The Yates County Bank.

My facilities for Daguerreotyping are not equaled by any one in this vicinity.  My rooms are newly and finely furnished, and I have the best arranged light to be found anywhere, which is a great consideration in Daguerreotypes.  Call and see and be Convinced.  Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.

Instructions, with all the late improvements, at a fair rate.  Stock and Apparatus furnished at New York Prices.  Don’t forget the place.  Look for the Red Flag.  S. J. Flower.            Penn-Yan, May 2, 1854.

Advertisement ran on May 16 & 23, 1854.

1854 May 16.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”  S. J. Fowler would take this opportunity to say to his friends and the public generally, that inasmuch as his Pictures have been received with unusual admiration, it has induced him to locate in this place permanently, and he will forthwith enlarge his rooms and increase his facilities for supplying the demand of an approving public.  Pictures taken in all weather in his rooms in Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite the Yates County Bank.  Penn Yan, March 1854.

N. B.  Look for the sign of the Red Flag.

Advertisement ran from May 16, 1854 to September 26, 1855.

1855 January 10.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 30, Whole No. 1921, P. 3.

Ticket Holders!  Look To Your Interest!  Do You Want Those Prizes?  If So, come on and get the balance of those Tickets in Fowler’s Gift Enterprise, or induce some one to do so before the first of January, as the time fixed for the scheme will run out.  It is your interest, not mine, that the Tickets should be sold; but in order to give entire satisfaction, I will extend the time for taking the Daguerreotypes, to suit your convenience.  All Tickets sold after this date will be good for a Daguerreotype whenever called for, and the prizes will be distributed on the first of January.  If the Tickets are all sold as soon as then.  Only 300 Tickets now remain to be sold, and if each ticket holder makes a little effort they can all be sold this week without any difficulty.

I have just received a new and complete assortment of Cases of all the Latest Styles, some very fine for Holiday Presents!

What would be a finer gift than your Daguerreotype put up in one of my Fancy Cases.  Remember for every Dollars’s worth taken at my room you get one chance at those Splendid Prizes.  Now is your time—quick or you lose it.

I would here return my thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage I have received since I have been here.  My success has been far beyond my expectation, which proves that Good Pictures are appreciated in Yates County.

I have lately been making great improvements in my chemical department, by which I am enabled to make much better pictures than ever before.  By this, together with strict attention to business and a determination to please all, I hope to merit a continuance of your favors.  S. J. Fowler.  Penn-Yan, Dec. 26, 1854.

1855 October 17.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  October 17, 1855, Vol. XXXIX, No. 18, Whole No. 1961, P. 2.

But few are probably aware of the rapid progress that has been made in bringing the art of Daguerreotyping to perfection.  The latest, and we may say the greatest improvement that has yet been made in the art, is that of taking Ambrotypes and Photographs on glass.  The Ambrotypes are pictures taken on the back of plate glass, forming a picture that is seen in any light, and its natural position, not reversed as in Daguerreotypes.  The picture is covered with a gum that hardens and forms a secure protection from dampness or dust.  Indeed the picture can be destroyed only by breaking the glass.  It is seen through the glass, and is equally clear and distinct seen at any angle.  They are afforded at about the same rates as Daguerreotypes.

The Photographs are also taken on glass, and then by chemical process, the impression is transferred on to paper, presenting an appearance equal to the finest steel engraving, and any number of impressions can be taken from the same plate.  Bring on light paper you are enabled to present your distant friends with a beautiful and accurate picture of yourself, and that at a trifling expense.

Mr. Wilson, successor to Mr. Flower, at his rooms, opposite the Yates County Bank, is now prepared to furnish all who wish with either Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Photographs in the highest style of the art.

1857 May 6.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.—Messrs. Rugg & Fowler have fitted up a fine Gallery in Washington Hall building, and are taking some excellent life-like likenesses, either Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype, Ambrograph, or Photograph.  Indeed we have never seen better specimens of the art than from their Gallery.  Their advertisement will be found in another column of our paper.

1857 May 6.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 4.

Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery!  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card Board.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We, therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! And Coloring Them In Oil.  Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes Made in the best Style for those who prefer them.    Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, March 7, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 6 to August 12, 1857.

1857 May 7.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 2.

Daguerrean Artists.  The tendency towards perfection in no art has been more steady and rapid than that of taking likenesses on silver, glass and other prepared substances.  Pictures are now produced in such elegance of style, softness of tone, and exactness of likeness, on silver, glass, paper, paste-board, &c., as would astonish Daguerre himself could be revisit the earth and witness the progress the great art which bears his name has made within a few years past.  Nor is any city or village more fortunate in the possession of skillful artists in this line than Watertown.  The pictures now produced at Rugg & Fowler’s gallery in the Washington Hall block, evince a practical knowledge of the art in all its branches which marks a degree of perfection that may well be called complete.—Their rooms are very tastefully fitted up with new and elegant furniture for the express purpose of making an inviting retreat for all wishing to see their pictures or procure likenesses.

1857 May 7.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 3.

Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery.  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card B’d.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes made in the best style for those who prefer them.  Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, May 1, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 7 to August 13, 1857.

1857 August 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  August 13, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 52, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The Copartnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Rugg & Fowler, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business will be carried on in all its branches by G. S. Rugg.  The debts against the firm will be paid by him, and all debts due the firm must be paid to him.     G. S. Rugg,     sic. O. S. Fowler.            Watertown, Aug. 10, 1857.

Daguerreotyping will be renewed for the benefit of those who still adhere to them, and at reduced prices.  S. G. Rugg.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to September 3, 1857.

1858 April 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Beautiful Pictures.  At the gallery of Messrs. Hart & Hose, in the Arcade, Messrs. S. J. Fowler and hart are producing some of the best toned pictures we have ever seen.  They are making Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs and Hallotypes of the very finest tone and finish.  In the Photographs, Mr. Fowler possesses rare skill, and brings out a splendid picture.

The Hallotype is a new thing.  It is a combination of two photographs, one of which is transparent, and through which the other is seen.  This surpasses in softness of tone and in freshness of coloring, all the pictures we have seen produced by the Daguerrean art.—By turning to the Advertisement of Messrs. Hart & Fowler, the reader may see more in detail, the afforded at their gallery.

1858 April 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Spring Arrangement.  Pictures For The Million!  The old Arcade Gallery still takes the lead.  Hart & Fowler Having Entered Into and arrangement for the purpose of making all kinds of Life-like Likenesses at the old stand of Hart & Hose, beg leave to say to all the good people hereabouts that they are now prepared to furnish all who may want them with Photographs, Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes In the very best style of the art.  Mr. Fowler having lately been to the city, where he has spent three months with some of the best Photographers for the purpose of learning to make that much-admired style of Portraiture, and, in addition to three years experimenting heretofore, now feels confident that he can suit the most fastidious.

Mr. F. will devote his time to the making of Photographs, and Mr. Hart will attend to the Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Department, wherein his skill and taste stand unrivaled in Northern New York.  By this arrangement we shall be enabled to keep all branches up to perfection.

We are weekly receiving, direct from the manufacturer, all the latest styles of Cases, Frames, &c.

Call and see us before getting your work done elsewhere, as we are sure we can suit you as to quality or price.  Watertown, April 1858.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to June 10, 1858.

1858 November 28.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  November 28, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Now I ‘M Ready! Come And See Me & Bring Along Your Friends.  New Sky-Light Room Just Complete In Washington Hall Gallery, Which Is Now The Best Light In Town.

S. J. Fowler has now the pleasure to inform his friends and the public generally, that he is on hand at the above place with greatly increased facilities for making Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melaneotype, &c., In the very best style.  Call and see my splendid collection of pictures.  All work warranted.  S. J. Fowler. 

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1858 to March 17, 1859.

1859 March 31.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 32, P. 3.

Bought Out S. J. Fowler Having purchased T. N. Foster’s interest in the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, Has the pleasure of informing his patrons and the public generally, that he will now “run the machine” on his “own hook.”

It is now two years since Mr. Fowler commenced making “sun pictures” in these rooms with Mr. Rugg, and having been connected with him nearly all the time since, in such a way as to have to divide the profits with some other parties, he has been obliged to charge more for the same work than he will, now that he has the whole profits himself.  Persons wishing Ambrotypes, Melainotypes; Photographs, will bear in mind that Mr. Fowler was the first to introduce and make these kind of pictures successfully in Watertown.

Having learned the business in New York City of the best Artists and Chemists, he has in the last four years taught the science to more than one hundred of the principal Daguerreotypist and others in this and the Western States and Canada.

Remember if you want pictures that are made in a scientific and artistic manner, and that will be Permanent, give Fowler a call in Washington Hall Building, Watertown, N. Y.  March 30, 1859.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to June 16, 1859.

1859 May 5.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 37, P. 4.

—Fowler’s Gallery of Art.  Fowler, at the Washington Hall, Watertown is making some very fine photographs, ambrotypes, melainotypes, &c., &c.  His elegant rooms have undergone the Spring renovation so indicative of business prosperity, and no-where can more fashionable or pleasant reception parlors be found, than at his gallery.—Those who come to Watertown for pictures will get a first-class article, at the cheapest rate, by calling on Fowler.  A good picture, at a low price, is a desideratum now-a-days.

1859 October 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 2.

—Another Photograph.  Our much-esteemed friend and fellow townsman has placed us under renewed favors by the very fine photograph taken of our junior. No finer pictures in the State are taken than those by Mr. Fowler, whose fine rooms, in Washington Hall building, are a pleasant place in which to spend a profitable hour in examining the heads of such of our townsmen and country residents as are there visible.  Call and get your picture—You will never regret it.

1859 October 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 4.

Do You Want A Perfect representation of yourself or friend, in the shape of an Ambrotype, Photograph, or Melainotype, Then Go To The Washingt’n Hall Gallery And Let Flower Take your Likeness in his Inimitable Style.

Please Bear In Mind that I am permanently located in Watertown, and shall turn out such work as will recommend me to the most fastidious.—Thankful for the very liberal patronage I have received for the past two years in this place, I would say that it shall be my endeavor to please all who may favor me with a call, in the hope that I may have a continuance of their patronage.

Pictures in any of the above Styles, made and put up in every variety of Frames or Cases, of which I shall keep a large assortment, At very Low Prices.

Pictures Set in Lockets, Pins or Rings, with neatness and Despatch.

Stereoscopic Pictures of Persons, or Views of Dwellings, Taken In A Scientific Manner.

Old Daguerreotypes Enlarged To any size, and Photographed In The Best Style Of The Art, Plain, or in Oil or Water Colors.

My Rooms Are Large, pleasantly located, and easy of access.  Open at all hours of the day for Business, and in the evening for inspection.  Please call and examine Specimens, of which I have the largest assortment in Northern New York.

Don’t Wait for Clear Weather, As I prefer Cloudy Weather for making Fine Pictures, excepting for children.  Bring them on bright days and in the morning.

Remember I Am Not To Be Outdone, Either In Quality Of Work, Or Prices.  S. J. Fowler, Artist. Watertown, October, 1859.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to December 29, 1859.

1859 December 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  December 8, 1859, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 3.

Proclamation!  Whereas it is my determination to please everybody the coming Holidays, therefore every good and loyal subject of my Kingdom (which is universal) is hereby commanded to go to the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, and let Fowler take their Likenesses, and have them set in those Lovely Holiday Cases, that I may please their friends on Christmas by leaving them in their stockings.

Given under my hand and Seal this, the seventh day of December, 1859.         Santa-Claus.

Advertisement ran from December 8 to 29, 1859.

1859 December 15.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  December 15, 1859, Vol. X, No. 17, P. 2.

—A Genuine Likeness Of John Brown may be seen by calling at Hart’s Gallery in the Arcade, or at Fowler’s Rooms, in Washington Hall Building.  They are from a photograph taken of Brown at Winsted, Conn., in 1857, and may be relied on as genuine.

Foss, George W.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1856                American House, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1857-1858       2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1861                2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1856 June 5.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 5, 1856, No. 10,263, P. 2.

The Patent Double Camera of James & Co., of which they have the exclusive right in the New England States is working wonders in the execution of pictures.  Six hundred a day is a moderate day’s work for this establishment, and the accuracy and beauty of finish with which those 25 cent Daguerreotypes are clothed is not exceeded in pictures which at other places cost five dollars.  Ladies out shopping should not fail to test the merits of the Double Camera of James & Co., corner of Winter and Washington streets.  They will find Mr. Foss, the clerk of the house, affable and obliging, and always ready to exhibit specimens, whether the object is to obtain a picture or not.  Pictures on glass are also taken in a superior manner and at low rates, and Daguerreotypes of every style and price.

1856 June 13.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 13, 1856, No. 10,270, P. 4.

A Lady entered the daguerreotype house of James & Co., corner of Winter and Washington streets, yesterday, and inquired of the clerk, Mr. Foss, if she could have a picture taken and finished up in half an hour, as she had just that time before leaving for the cars.  Mr. Foss replied that there would be no difficulty in accomplishing that, and in ten minutes delivered her two perfect likenesses of herself, executed at one sitting by their patent Double Camera, from which to select the one that suited her.  She was so well pleased with them that she took them both, and departed with an air of astonishment at the expeditious and perfect manner in which they have been produced.  James & Co.’s is the place to get good pictures taken, cheap and expeditiously.

1856 July 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 4, 1856, No. 10,288, P. 3.

For Sale—The complete Stock, Type and Fixtures of a weekly Newspaper, published in Boston.  A rare chance is offered for a man with a small capital, as the present proprietor is about making a change in business, and will sell at a low price if applied for immediately.  Inquire of G. W. Foss, at the Daguerrian Rooms, corner of Winter and Washington streets.

1861 July 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 4, 1861, P. 4.

1000 Pictures will probably by taken at the corner of Winter and Washington streets on the Fourth.  The proprietor is prepared to accommodate all, and his prices cannot fail to suit.

Old stand, corner Winter and Washington streets.  G. W. Foss, Successor to Davis & Co.

Advertisement ran on July 3 & 4, 1861.

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

Ford, Frank

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

1856-1861       Seymour’s Block, North Side of the Square, Ravenna, Ohio.

1861-1863       Main Street, one door East of the Ravenna Book Store, Ravenna, Ohio.

1863                Opposite the Democratic Office, Ravenna, Ohio.

1863-1867       Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

1856 November 13.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 13, 1856, New Series Vol. 3, No. 14, Whole No. 792, P. 3.

New Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms.  F. Ford, Artist, has purchased the Ambrotype Rooms in Seymour’s Block, and is now ready to take [any] style of likenesses ever made in this country, embracing Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Shpereotypes and Ambrographs.  Having had longer experience in the business than any operator in town, and as good instruments and chemicals, and by close application to his business, with a thorough knowledge of all the improvements of the art, he is confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.

Mr. F. would cordially invite all to call at his rooms and examine his large collection of specimens, whether wishing likenesses or not, and be convinced that it is the place to get them when wanted.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children.  All pictures put up in the most approved style, and backed up with the same material used by North, Ryder and Mrs. Short of Cleveland, and all first-class artists, viz: Black Varnish that will not crack. Instead of cheap cotton velvet.

Don’t forget the place, Seymour’s Block, opposite the Court House.  Ravenna, Nov. 13, 1856.

Advertisement ran from November 13, 1856 to May 28, 1857.

1856 December 18.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 18, 1856, New Series Vol. 3, No. 19, Whole No. 797, P. 3.

The Place For Pictures.—“Secure the shadow ere the substance fades,” is an old adage and a good one.  It is not only a pleasant privilege, but in one sense, it is a sacred duty to secure the portraits or likenesses of those we love.  Time, chance and change are continually at work, separating friends, breaking up homes and severing kindred ties.  The shadow is never the reality, but a beautiful picture of a friend, when he is gone, calls up a thousand pleasant memories.  There was a time, when it required almost a fortune to obtain a likeness, now they can be secured, done with unsurpassed accuracy and beauty, almost for the asking.

We called the other day, at the Daguerrean Rooms of Frank Ford, in Seymour’s block.  His collection is admirable and the specimens of his own work exhibit superior skill and a perfect knowledge of the Art.—Go and look at his pictures.  You will be sure to get one for yourself.

1857 June 4.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  June 4, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 43, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery Of Art.—We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Frank Ford, in another column.—The pictures taken by Mr. F. are remarkable for their life-like appearance, the process by which he takes them enabling him to give the natural color of the hair, eyes, complexion and dress.  We recommend those in quest of a good picture to call and examine his specimens.

1857 June 4.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  June 4, 1857, New Series Vol. 3, No. 43, Whole No. 621, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Photographs And Daguerreotypes.  F. Ford, Artist, would take this method to return his most sincere thanks to his numerous friends and patrons for their very liberal patronage, and would say that he has recently re-fitted and arranged his rooms in the most extensive and convenient style, making it one of the most pleasantest and best arranged galleries in Northern Ohio, and having secured all the latest improvements pertaining to the Photographic Art, he is better than ever prepared to furnish the people of Portage county with the best of every style of likeness known to the art.

Photographs Of all sizes, from the common Daguerreotype size to life size, taken from common Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, and colored in oil or water colors.

Ambrotypes.  Nothing need be said in regard to Ford’s common size Ambrotypes, as his large increase of custom shows that they are duly appreciated by the lovers of the Fine Arts.

But having purchased a new instrument and apparatus of the largest size—being four times as large as any other instrument in the county—he is enabled to make Ambrotypes and Photographs, cabinet size from small Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes, which for depth of tone, beauty of finish and durability can not be equaled by any other process.

The instrument being new and patented, Ford has secured the extensive patent right for this county.—Therefore having no competition in magnified Ambrotypes, he will furnish them to all for a small consideration—not more than has been usually charged for likenesses one fourth the size.

Daguerreotypes.  The chemicals and apparatus in this department are always kept in working order, and all who prefer this style of likeness, can have them on the shortest notice.

Something New:  Pictures On Patent Leather.  Just the thing to send by mail—acknowledged by all to be the best thing for that purpose known.  Call and get a dozen for your friends. 

Finally, if you want a first best likeness of any size or description, call at Ford’s Rooms, and examine his large collection of specimens, and learn his prices before securing them elsewhere, and you will be convinced that it is the place to “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

Rooms in Seymour’s Block, north side of Public Square.  [Ravenna, June 4, 1857.

Advertisement ran from June 4 to  December 17, 1857.

1857 October 15  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 15, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 10, Whole No. 641, P. 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Twelfth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society, held at the Fair Grounds in Ravenna, on the 28th, 29th, and 30th of September, 1857…

Class 17—On Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles…

Frank Ford, best show of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and plain photographs, for each a Diploma.

L. V. Staffer & Co., best show of colored photographs, Diploma.

1857 December 24.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 24, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 19, Whole No. 650, P. 3.

Pictures.—Don’t forget, in purchasing your Christmas and New Year’s gifts, to go to Ford’s Gallery of Art and get a likeness for your friend.  There is nothing more appropriate, and nothing will be more valued by your friend than a correct likeness of yourself, put up in the highest style of the art.  The place to get it is at Ford’s.—He has a lot of fancy cases on hand.

Advertisement ran on December 24 & 31, 1857

1857 December 31.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 31, 1857, New Series Vol. 4, No. 20, Whole No. 561, P. 2.

Get Your Ambrotypes, and Photographs at Ford’s Gallery of Art.  They are made there in a style that few can equal and none can exceed.  First Premium awarded at the county fair in competition with the other artists of this place.  December 24.

Advertisement ran from December 31, 1857 to June 17, 1858.

1858 August 19.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 19, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 1, Whole No. 540, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery Of Art, Frank Ford Artist, Would take this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the people of Portage county and vicinity for their very liberal patronage, during the time he has been in Ravenna.

His large increase of business is the strongest evidence to him that his efforts to produce the best pictures known to the Photographic Art, are duly appreciated.  And at the same time he would state hat he has recently put in a New Light, making it the largest and best light in this section of the country, and has also purchased a large and superior Instrument! Of Late And Improved Manufacture, being the best ever used in this place.  He will assure all that no pains or expense will be spared to keep pace with every real improvement, so that he may not only merit a continuance, but an increase of patronage.

Ford’s Ambrotypes.  Having practiced this branch of the art ever since its first introduction into Ohio, three years ago, he is confident that the manner in which he finishes his Ambrotypes, for durability, brilliancy and truthfulness, none can excel.

Ford’s Photographs.  Portraits and Views, both large and small, are acknowledged by all artists and judges to be equal to any made in the Union.

Ford’s Melainotypes are just the thing for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  They are made on thin sheet iron, and can be sent by mail without injury.

Ford’s Daguerreotypes.  Any one in want of one of those old fashioned Daguerreotypes can obtain one at Ford’s, which will be as enduring as time.

Ford’s Stereoscope Portraits are admired by all who see them, and pronounced ahead of anything yet.

Ford’s Copies of Old Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes, of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, and finished in India ink, Oil or Water Colors, are as good as portraits from life.

Portraits of Invalids and Deceased Persons and Views, taken in any part of the country, on short notice.

Bring on those little ones ere the bud is nipped.

Every style of Photographic picture which the art can produce, that is made by any artist who takes his reputation upon his work, will be done at Ford’s in the best possible manner to insure Durability, beauty of finish, and truthfulness of expression.

Prices as low as at any Gallery where good work is done; but he will not attempt to compete in that respect with irresponsible traveling concerns, who are obliged to sell their work for a mere pittance, on account of its inferiority.

Gallery in Seymour Block, North side of the Square, Ravenna, O.  Aug. 19, 1858.

Advertisement ran from August 19, 1858 to May 26, 1859.

1858 August 26.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 26, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 2, Whole No. 541, P. 3.

Pictures.—Those of our readers who may feel inclined to have pictures—either photographs, ambrotypes or daguerreotypes—of themselves or friends taken by an experienced artist, would do well to call at the rooms of Frank Ford, in Seymour’s Block.  Mr. F. stands at the head of his profession, and those who patronize him are sure of getting an equivalent for the money invested.  There is no mistake about this; if there is, we can be set down as a false prophet.—See advertisement in another column.

1858 September 30.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 30, 1858, New Series Vol. 5, No. 7, Whole No. 546, P. 3.

Agricultural.  At the Thirteen Annual Fair held in Ravenna, by the Portage County Agricultural Society, on the 20th, 21st, 22d of September, 1858, the following premiums were awarded!…

Class 28.—Pictures. 

Frank Ford, Ravenna, best Photographs, Ambrotypes, and Daguerreotypes a Diploma…

The Committee report an oil painting and tinsel painting of Miss Lucy Baldwin’s, as being very fine, and recommend to the public notice the Stereoscopes, Photographs &c. of Mr. Frank Ford, of Ravenna.

1859 March 30.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 30, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 1, Whole No. 261, P. 3.

Ford’s Gallery of Art.  Frank Ford, Artist, Would take this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the people of Portage County and vicinity for their liberal patronage, during the time he has been in Ravenna.

His large increase of business is the strongest evidence to him that his efforts to produce the best Pictures known to the Photographic Art, are duly appreciated.  And at the same time he would state that he has recently put in a New Light!  Making it the largest and best arranged Light in this section of the country: and has also purchased a large and superior Instrument, Of Late and Improved Manufacture, being the best ever used in this place.  He will assure all that no pains or expense will be spared to keep pace with every Real Improvement, so that he may not only merit continuance, but an increase of patronage.

Ford’s Ambrotypes.  Having practiced this branch of the art ever since its First Introduction Into Ohio, Three Years Ago, he is confident that the manner in which he finishes his Ambrotypes, for durability.  Brilliancy, and truthfulness, non can excel.

Ford’s Photographs, Portraits and Views both large and small are acknowledged by all artists and judges to be equal to any made in the Union.

Ford’s Melainotypes.  Are just the thing for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  They are made on thin sheet iron, and can be sent by mail without injury.

Ford’s Daguerreotypes.  Any one in want of one of those Old Fashioned Daguerreotypes, can obtain one at Ford’s which will be as enduring as Time.

Ford’s Stereoscopic Portraits. Are admired by all who see them, and pronounced ahead of anything yet.

Ford’s Copies of Old Daguerreotypes Or Ambrotypes, of any size, from the smallest miniature to life size, and finished in India ink, Oil, or Water Colors, are as good as portraits from life.

Portraits of Invalids and Deceased Persons, and Views, taken in any part of the country, on short notice.

Bring on those little ones ere the bud is nipper.

Every style of Photographic picture which the art can produce, that is made by any artist who stakes his reputation upon his work, will be done at Ford’s in the best possible manner to insure Durability, beauty of finish, and truthfulness of expression.

Prices as low as at any Gallery where good work is done: but he will not attempt to compete in that respect with irresponsible concerns, traveling who aren’t obliged to sell their work for a mere pittance, on account of its inferiority.  Gallery in Seymour’s Block, North side of the Square, Ravenna, O.  Aug. 11.  [1858]

Advertisement ran from March 30 to May 18, 1859

1859 May 4.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 4, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 6, Whole No. 266, P. 3.

A Very Fine Picture—At the room of Frank Ford may be seen a life size colored photograph of Mr. Abram Olmstead, late of Roots own.  This picture was copied from a small size Ambrotype, and is remarkable for its truthful and natural expression.  The painting which is admirable was done by Mr. John H. Bostwick.  Mr. Ford is getting up a number of Pictures of this kind.  The value of such a portrait of a deceased friend can hardly be estimated.  Mr. Ford’s rooms are open to visitors daily.

1859 May 25.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 9, Whole No. 269, P. 3.

The throng that visit (and have their likenesses taken at) Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, daily pronounce his work superior to any in the county, and none go away dissatisfied in regard to his prices, which are lower according to quality of work than at any other place.  Call and see those splendid Photographs in Oil.

1859 June 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  June 1, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 10, Whole No. 270, P. 3.

Ford’s facilities for making every style of Photographic picture are superior to any in the county, and the people of Portage will find it to their interest to get their work done by him instead of patronizing irresponsible travelling concerns, who have few or no facilities for doing good work.  Prices satisfactory to all.

1859 August 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 17, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 21, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Ford’s Ambrotype Rooms.—One of the greatest blessings of this age, is the delightful perfection to which the art of Picture taking’ has been carried.—The people of Portage county, are particularly fortunate in having among them so competent an artist as Frank Ford, of Ravenna.  His rooms are almost continually thronged, and yet he never wearies in taking good pictures

He is now introducing a new style of India Ink Picture, that is becoming as popular as it is valuable.  There is no style of picture that ford does not make, and the careful reading of his advertisement as they appear in the Democrat, and visits to his rooms will convince all parties of this fact, and these are the days to get pictures taken, for the work is of the best kind, and the prices down to the lowest figure.

1859 August 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 17, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 21, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Ambrotypes at Reduced Prices.  50 Cts.  Fifty Cents will buy one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes, put in case. 

Twelve Reasons Why you should get your Ambrotypes and Photographs At. Ford’s.

1st.      He has large, cool, pleasant Rooms, the walls of which are completely covered with a great variety of splendid Pictures; a fine collection of Stereoscopic Pictures.  he will always be courteous and obliging to those who visit his Rooms—all of which will tend to make people pleasant and give a happy expression to their phiz.

2d.       He has the best Apparatus in the County.

3d.       He has the best arranged Side and Sky-lights, giving just the right blending and shade, without which no Picture can be made life-like.

4th.      He compounds his own Chemicals, therefore knows they are what they should be.

5th.      His work is acknowledged by all to be superior to any in this section of the country.

6th.      He puts up Ambrotypes cheaper, according to quality, than any one else in Portage County.

7th.      His photographs, Large or Small. Plain, or in Oil or in Water Colors, are not excelled in the world.

8th.      He makes every desirable variety of Photographic Picture known to the Art.

9th.      He copies old faded Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes to any size—from the smallest Miniature to Cabinet and Life-Size—and finishes them in India Ink, Oil, or Water Colors, equal to Portraits from Life.

10th.    He almost always gets a good Likeness the first trial, so that the patience of those sitting will not be wearied by useless guess work and blunders, too common among a certain class of Picture Makers.

11th.    He seldom fails to get good Likenesses of small children.

12th.    You can always depend upon getting cheaper more durable, more life-like, better finished Ambrotypes or Photographs, than at any other place in Portage Co., at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery Of Art, Seymour’s Building, Ravenna, O. August 17, 1859.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to December 28, 1859.

1859 September 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 21, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 26, Whole No. 286, P. 3.

Agricultural Fair at Burton.  From our Special Reporter.  September is the month of Fairs, although in consideration of the frosts &c. the farmers hardly esteem it a fair month.  The members of the Geauga County Agricultural Fair…

The West end of the main part of the building is two stories high, and in this ‘the people delighted to dwell.’  There is one room in the upper story, and that was devoted more especially to the Fine Arts.  The side of the room were adorned by a large collection of Photographs and Ambrotypes, principally from Frank Ford’s Gallery of Art, of Ravenna.  The latter were some of Ford’s best, and as a matter of course, took the first premium.  It is a kind of a way he has!

1859 September 28.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 28, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 27, Whole No. 287, P. 3.

Fourteenth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society…The art department contained a large number of specimens of Photographs, plain, in crayon and oil.  Ambrotypes &c.  from the gallery of the Ravenna artist, Frank Ford…  **The Art Committee did not issue a report.

1859 October 7.  The Jeffersonian Democrat.  (Chardon, Ohio.)  October 7, 1859, Vol. X, No. 40, Whole No. 508, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Geauga Co. Agricultural Society at their Annual Fair for 1859….

            Best show of sphereotypes, T. Shaw                          Dip.

            Best show of daguerreotypes F. Ford                         Dip.

1859 October 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 12, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 29, Whole No. 289, P. 3.

We Live By Exchange.—At Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art you can get any amount of Ambrotypes and Photographs, in exchange for Good Wood!

1859 November 23.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 35, Whole No. 295, P. 3.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Pictures!!!—The Holidays are coming, and what present can be more prized by Friends, Relatives or Lovers, than one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes or Photographs, “Time flies swiftly.’ 

Don’t wait, but call without delay at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, and get from one to a dozen likenesses for your friends.

Tell your neighbor!  Tell Everybody!!  That until after the Holidays they can get a good likeness in a case, or a Melainotype to send by mail for 25 cts.

Don’t all come at once, but we can wait on from 297 to 379 every day; and the pictures are warranted to be as good as any ever made in Portage county, except Photographs.   Nov23.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to December 7, 1859.

1859 November 23.  The Weekly Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 23, 1859, New Series Vol. 6, No. 13, Whole No. 607, P. 3.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  Pictures!!!  The Holidays Are Coming, and what present can be more prized by friends, relatives or lovers, than one of Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes or Photographs! 

Time flies swiftly!  Don’t wait, but call without delay at Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, and get from one to a dozen likenesses for your friends.

Tell your neighbor!  tell everybody!!  that until after the Holidays they can get a good likeness in a case, or a Melainotype to send by mail for 25 Cents.

Don’t all come at once, but we can wait on from 297 to 379 every day; and the pictures are warranted to be as good as any ever manufactured in Portage county, except Photographs.     Ravenna, November 23, 1859.

Advertisement ran from November 23 to December 21, 1859.

1860 January 4.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 4, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 6, Whole No. 1566, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 41, Whole No. 301, P. 4.

Ambrotypes at Reduce Prices.  50 Cts.  50 Cts.  Fifty Cents will buy one of Frank Ford’s Superb Ambrotypes, put in case.

Advertisement was recorded on January 4 & 11, 1860. 

1860 January 18.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 18, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 8, Whole No. 1568, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 43, Whole No. 303, P. 3.

Frank Ford’s Advertisement—will the reader look at it?  Mr. Ford ranks with the best Artists in the Country; and certainly achieves great success in taking pictures.  His rooms are pleasant and inviting; and no man strives more faithfully to please his customers than Frank Ford the Artist.

1860 January 18.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 18, 1860, Old Series—Vol. 31, No. 8, Whole No. 1568, New Series–Vol. VI, No. 43, Whole No. 303, P. 2.

1860  1860  The World Yet Moves!  Important Events Continue To Occur!!  And will to the End of Time!!!  Peace Reigns In Europe!  The Spaniards have Vanquished their Foes in Africa!!

The Union Is Preserved and Ford, the Artist, Still lives to proclaim to the people of Portage Co. and mankind in general, that he continues to make true representations of the features, with such expression as to embody character, of those who ae fortunate in going to his Gallery for their Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. 

Grateful to an appreciating multitude of friends and patrons, for their favors during the past three years, he would say to all, that no effort will be spared to make the Best Likenesses Of Every Description For The Smallest Amount Of Money; His policy being to give the benefit of his large increase of patronage to his patrons.

Prices For Ambrotypes As Low, At All Times, As At Any Traveling Or Stationary Rooms.

Ford’s Photographs, (By the way the best style of Pictures made,) are not surpassed in the world, and are sold at prices, that will please every one.  The Negatives from which they are made are preserved, and Duplicates can be made at any time.

Have you old fading Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased or absent friends?  Take them to Ford and he will make a Photograph, and finish it in India Ink, true to life, and will be as permanent as time.  Or, if desired, he will make a Photograph Life or Cabinet Size, and finish it in Oil or Water Colors.

Let It Be Distinctly Understood, that Pictures of Small Children will not be made for less than 50 Cents, and that they must be brought in before 2 o’clock P. M., in fair weather.

“Nota Bena.”—Every kind of Produce, Wood, etc., etc., taken in exchange for Pictures.

No person hereafter can have a Picture until paid for.

Remember The Place To Get The Best Work For The Money, Is At Frank Ford’s Photographic Gallery of Art, Seymour’s Building, Ravenna, O.

Advertisement was recorded from January 18 to March 21, 1860.

1861 May 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 15, 1861, Old Series—Vol. 32, No. 25, Whole No. 1637, New Series–Vol. VIII, No. 8, Whole No. 372, P. 3.

Notice.  Having disposed of my Rooms to Henry T. Gatchell, I would recommend him to my former friends and patrons of Portage County.  Those wishing to have pictures made, would do well to call.  Frank Ford.

1862 July 30.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 30, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 35, Whole No. 1637, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 18, Whole No. 435, P. 3.

Frank Ford, at his Daguerrean Rooms, One door East of the Ravenna Book Store, Main st., will furnish gratis every new Volunteer in Portage County for the 104th Regiment or for filling up the old Regiment under the late call of the President a photographic likeness, if each will call at his rooms and sit for the same.

1862 October 8.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 8, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 46, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 28, Whole No. 445, P. 3.

The County Fair.  The Seventeenth Annual Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society took place last week upon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…Frank Ford, Photographs.

1862 October 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 15, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 47, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 29, Whole No. 446, P. 3.

The Garrettsville Fair.  If success be the criterion of merit, as some theorists aver, then the success of the Highland Union Agricultural association indicates the highest order of merit.

The third fair of the Society, held last week upon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at their Fair Grounds at Garrettsville astonished every body, and gratified as much as it surprised…

Frank Ford, of Ravenna, added very much indeed to the interest of this feature of the exhibition with his large collection of photographs, Cartes de Visites, &c.  Visitors lingered about Ford’s little photograph gallery, never wearied with looking…

1862 November 5.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 5, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 50, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 33, Whole No. 449, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Association, October, 1862…

Discretionary List…

Photographic Albums, diploma, Frank Ford, Ravenna.

1862 November 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 12, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 33, No. 51, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 34, Whole No. 450, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Association, October, 1862.  (Continued.)  By some mistake, the Premiums awarded on Fine Arts, Ornamental Work, &c., were omitted in last week’ published list.  Please publish them…

Best plain photographs, Frank Ford, Ravenna………Diploma.

Best card photographs, Frank Ford, Ravenna……….Diploma.

Best India Ink, same…………………………………Diploma.

1862 December 10.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 10, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 3, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 38, Whole No. 454, P. 2.

Preserve Your Card Photographs.  At Frank Ford’s, First door east of Ravenna Book Store, Sigh of the Big Camera.  You will find a splendid assortment of Photographic Albums, superior to anything ever before brought to town, ranging in price from $1 to $10.

There is nothing more suitable for a Christmas or New Year’s Gift than one of them.

Call and see them.

Advertisement ran from December 10 to 24, 1862.

1862 December 10.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 10, 1862, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 3, New Series–Vol. IX, No. 38, Whole No. 454, P. 3.

If you have an old, fading Ambrotype or Daguerreotype of a deceased friend or relative, take it to Ford’s, and he will make a photograph true to life and such as will endure for all time.  Ford finishes Photographic Pictures in India Ink, making a superb picture.  We saw a beautiful one of this style of finish last Monday.  Call on Ford, and see this style of pictures.

1863 May 6.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 6, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 34, No. 24, New Series–Vol. X, No. 7, Whole No. 475, P. 3.

Ford Has Moved his Photograph Rooms across the S\street, opposite the Democrat office.  He will there serve his old customers, as usual.

A fine stock of Albums just received.

1863 November 25.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 25, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 1, New Series–Vol. X, No. 36, Whole No. 504, P. 3.

Frank Ford is removing to his new Photograph Room, in Poe’s new block, and on Friday this week, will be in readiness to greethis friends and patrons in his pleasant headquarters.  This room was constructed expressly for him, and is superior to most operating rooms in the country—he has the best of light, and the most ample facilities for taking pictures.  His success as an artist will be greatly augmented by his new advantages, and his establishment will be more popular than ever.

1863 December 16.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 16, 1863, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 4, New Series–Vol. X, No. 39, Whole No. 507, P. 1.

Enrollment List Of Residents of Portage County, as returned to the provost Marshal of the 19th District, and copied from the Rolls on file in his Office.  Ravenna Class L…

Ford, Frank.

1864 February 3.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 3, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 11, New Series–Vol. X, No. 46, Whole No. 514, P. 3.

Ford’s New Gallery—Allusion has been before made in these columns to Frank Ford’s New Photograph Gallery in Poe’s Block, and again mention is made thereof, for the purpose of saying that in this most valuable and delicate art Ford works with an enthusiasm and success that puts him in the front ranks of the Photographers of the country.—His Gallery is filled with samples of his excellent work—and there is no style of pictures he does not execute with appropriate grace and elegance.  The reader is referred to another column to find what Ford has to say for himself, on this picture-esque subject.

1864 February 3.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 3, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 11, New Series–Vol. X, No. 46, Whole No. 514, P. 3.

Frank Ford’s Photograph Gallery, In Poe’s New Brick Building.  I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to my numerous friends and patrons for their very liberal and generous patronage for the past year.  Although not having been favorably situated, and not having asked by way of advertisement any one to come to my Rooms, for Pictures, the amount of work I have done is unprecedented in the history of Picture making in Portage County—a compliment which I assure my patrons is highly appreciated.

My present Rooms having been built expressly for use and under my own supervision, aided by thirteen years’ experience in the Photograph Business, I flatter myself that my arrangement of light, &c., are not surpassed in the country.

And having a number of competent assistants, I am better prepared than ever to do first class work with despatch.  I would therefore invite all wishing Photographs to give me a call, and especially those little children, of whom I seldom fail to get a good likeness as thousands will attest.

Particular attention paid to making Enlarged Photographs from old Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and finishing them in India Ink.  Having made many from Pictures badly defaced and have given universal satisfaction.

No Photograph can be more durable than one finished in India Ink, assertions to the contrary notwithstanding, as it is one of the most permanent paints known.

Always on hand and for sale, a well selected stock pf Photograph Albums, Frames, and Cases of many desirable patterns, and all other articles usually sold in such establishments.

I am aware that it is difficult to suit the notions of some in what constitutes a good Photograph Portrait.—But it will be my endeavor to make Portraits which judges will pronounce first class, combining good positions with the proper amount of light and shade, to give the best possible expression, without which a photograph is useless.

Prices uniform and Reasonable, For all kinds of work.

If you would secure the Best Photographs, Large or Small, call on Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to November 16, 1864.

1864 September 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  September 21, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 44, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 27, Whole No. 547, P. 3.

Just received and for sale at Ford’s Photograph Gallery, the best stock of Albums ever brought to Ravenna, selected by Mr. Ford at the manufactories in Massachusetts, which will be sold at very low prices for the times.  Call and look at them before purchasing.

1864 October 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 12, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 550, P. 3.

Hezekiah M. Ford’s Estate.  Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Hezekiah Ford, late of Portage County, deceased.  Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 26, 1864.

1864 October 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 12, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 35, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 550, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons indebted to the firm of Ford Brothers, Photographers, are requested to call and settle, as it necessary that the accounts should be settled immediately.  Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 26, 1864.

1864 November 23.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 23, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 1, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 36, Whole No. 556, P. 2.

Frank Ford’s Photographic Art Gallery, Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Thankful to an appreciating public for their very liberal patronage in times past, we will endeavor in the future to merit a continuance of the same.

By being courteous and obliging to our customers.

By making the best, and most durable work known to the art.  Our Photographs do not fade or turn yellow in a few week time.

By taking especial pains to secure Card Photographs or other pictures of children.

By having a superior light and new combinations of chemicals known only to ourselves, we can make negatives of children in less time than heretofore known to the art.

By not turning you off with your little ones after securing negatives of the rest of the family, as others are in a habit of doing.

By expecting the custom of the balance of the family, when the children are brought to us.

By Preserving all our negatives, which now number many thousand, and filling orders promptly from every part of the Union and as much of Rebeldom as our gallant soldiers have conquered.

By keeping the best stock of Photograph frames, and selling them for less money than they can be bought elsewhere.

By making the Album trade a specialty.  Our stock is the best in town and prices the lowest.  Look at them before purchasing.

By making it the interest of the people of Portage County and distant cities to call on us for anything in our line, before purchasing elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from November 23, 1864 to January 18, 1865.

1864 November 30.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 30, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 2, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 37, Whole No. 557, P. 4.

Gems!  Gems!!  Gems!!!  Seem to be in demand just now, and to supply that demand, Frank Ford has procured the very best apparatus for making those beautiful little pictures, ever made, and with it the exclusive right to use the Gem Camera in Portage County.  Don’t all go at once for Gems, because he can’t make 3000 per day, but can make as many as any live man, and all will be supplied in due time.

1864 December 14.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 14, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 4, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 39, Whole No. 559, P. 3.

Frank Ford, the Artist in Poe’s Block, Ravenna has been producing a number of enlarged photographs of rare excellence and perfection.  One was shown us a day or two ago of the late Mrs. Bateman, made from a small card Photograph, which is a gem of perfection, and most convincing proof of Ford’s skill in this branch of the art.  We also saw a fine picture of the late Gen. King, and pictures of others, reproduced from the small pictures, all which show the wonderful power of art when developed by the skilful and accomplished artists.  The first picture alluded to may be seen at Ford’s Gallery, and any who, desire to procure a pine picture as a memento of a deceased friend, will find upon inspection of his work that Ford can gratify their utmost wishes in this respect. 

1864 December 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 21, 1864, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 5, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 30, Whole No. 560, P. 3.

Ford has just received a superb lot of Photographic Albums, for Christmas.  A great chance for bargains, as they must be sold this week to make room for others to arrive next week for New Years.  Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.  His rooms will be open evenings during the Holidays.

1865 January 18.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 18, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 44, Whole No. 564, P. 2.

Special Income Tax.  Five per cent on Income of 1863.List of Portage Co. Income Tax Payers…

Ravenna…

Ford, Frank…..30.65

1865 February 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 11, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 46, Whole No. 566, P. 2.

Frank Ford, Photographer.  Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Every style of picture known to the art, executed in the best possible manner, with prompiness.  Prices as low as elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to July 12, 1865.

1865 February 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 11, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 46, Whole No. 566, P. 3.

Ford the Artist, is bound to keep pace with all improvements in the Photograph business—He is now at great expense making preparation to introduce a new and beautiful style of picture, which is becoming very popular in the Eastern cities.  He will be ready to exhibit specimens, and furnish the picture loving public with perfect Gems of Art, next week.

1865 February 8.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 8, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 12, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 47, Whole No. 567, P. 2.

$25.00 Reward  $25.00.  Stolen from the subscriber Jan. 31st. a Rat Terrier dog, he is mouse color and tan, a white spot on his breast. Has two claws on one of his hind legs, and answers to the name Tell.  $5.00 will be paid for the dog, and $20.00 for the thief on convection.  Frank Ford, Ravenna, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from February 8 to 15, 1865.

1865 March 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 15, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 70, Whole No. 570, P. 3.

Frank Ford, Photographer, has just received a new and well selected stock of Photograph Albums, which will be sold at reduced prices.  Look at his stock before purchasing, and satisfy yourself that at Ford’s, is the place to buy albums, as well as to get the best Photographs.

1865 March 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 15, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 17, New Series–Vol. XI, No. 52, Whole No. 572, P. 3.

Frank Ford, is now prepared to furnish everybody with a new and desirable style of Portrait called Albotypes, surpassing in beauty any style before introduced in this county.  Give him a call and examine specimens, and be satisfied that they are superb.

1865 March 22.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 22, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 18, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 1, Whole No. 573, P. 3.

Albotypes Or Porcelain Pictures—Frank Ford, the Artist has shown us samples of this new style of picture which at once enlist the highest admiration.  Since the day when daguerreotypes reached the greatest degree of perfection, no picture has been produced so perfect and satisfactory as this new style.  [It] shows in every possible light, as that did not, and is a complete counterpart of [its] original, resembling much the rich elegance of a fine painting, upon ivory.  Ford has of late been devoting much time to the production of India Ink Photographs, a feature of the art in which he is unrivalled.  He has now in his rooms a number of specimens of this class of work which are well worthy of inspection.

1865 July 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 12, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 34, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 17, Whole No. 589, P. 2.

Settle Up!  Settle Up!  All persons having had pictures taken that have not taken them away, as well as those who have accounts, are requested to call and settle.  If not settled soon the accounts will be left with proper authority for collection.  Frank Ford.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to 26, 1865.

1865 July 12.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 12, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 34, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 17, Whole No. 589, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice.  The undersigned have this day entered into a copartnership, under the firm name of Ford & Oakley, and will continue the Photograph business in all its branches at Ford’s old place in Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Frank Ford.  John H. Oakley.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to 26, 1865.

1865 July 19.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 19, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 35, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 18, Whole No. 590, P. 1.

Ford & Oakley, Photographers.  Poe’s New Block, Ravenna, Ohio.  Every style of pictures known to the art, executed in the best possible manner, with promptness.  Prices as low as elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from July 19, 1865 to February 13, 1867.

1865 August 9.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 9, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 38, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 21, Whole No. 593, P. 3.

India Ink Photograph—We were shown upon Monday an India Ink Photograph (large size) of the late D. B. Bostwick, made at the Gallery of Ford and Oakley from a card photograph negative.  The likeness is excellent and has been finished up by these artists in a manner that makes it the most desirable and valuable memento that can be had of a lost friend.  Ford & Oakley are making quite a number of this picture and all desiring copies can be supplied.

1865 August 9.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 9, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 38, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 21, Whole No. 593, P. 3.

Gems!  Gems!!  Gems!!!  We wish to say to the people of Portage County, that all those in want of those beautiful little Cheap pictures, can obtain them only at our Gallery, as we own the right of the County to make them.

Any infringement after this date will be dealt with according to law.  Ford & Oakley.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to 23, 1865.

1865 October 11.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 11, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 47, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 602, P. 3.

A List of Premiums Awarded by the Portage County Agricultural Society at their Annual Fair in 1865…

Class 21—Fowls…

Frank Ford, Coop Braham Pootra……………………………………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, pair Turkiys, (sic.) with chickens raised by same…first premium…50.

Frank Ford, pair of Ducks…………………………………………first premium…50.

Class 27—Grain & Vegetables.

Frank Ford, ½ bush. Sugar Corn………first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Hubbard Squash………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Musk Melons……………..first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Egg Plant…………………..first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Peppers…………………….first premium…50.

Frank Ford, Variety of Tomatoes………2nd premium….25.

Frank Ford, ½ bush Potatoes 11 var…..first premium….50.

1865 November 1.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 1, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 50, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 605, P. 3.

Albums and Frames.  Ford & Oakley have just received the Best and Largest invoice of Photograph Albums and Frames ever brought to this town.  As to quality and price we defy competition.  Call and satisfy yourselves before purchasing elsewhere.  Ford & Oakley.

Advertisement ran on November 1 & 8, 1865,

1865 November 15.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 15, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 36, No. 52, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 35, Whole No. 607, P. 3.

A Fine Picture—We saw last week at Ford & Oakley’s Gallery a splendid India Ink Photograph of Dr. W. S. Streater, the manager and a large owner of the Oil Creek R. R.  The picture was made from a photograph and intended as a surprise to Dr. S. by F. B. Black the Master Machanic of the Oil Creek R. R. it is said to be placed upon a new Locomotive on the road named, “W. S. Streater.”

As a work of Art this picture is a master piece and a better portrait could not be desired.  Ford & Oakley certainly excel in this department of Picture making, and their capability in this respect is appreciated at home and abroad.

1865 December 6.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  December 6, 1865, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 3, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 38, Whole No. 610, P. 3.

Call at Ford & Oakley’s and see a new apparatus for holding Card Photographs called the Photographicon.  It is what everybody wants.  Superior in many respects to the album.

1866 January 3.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 3, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 7, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 42, Whole No. 614, P. 2.

Join The Club For Grape Vines and Small Fruits.  Those in want of Grape Vines will do well to call on the subscriber, and get them at Club’s rates, which are 50 per cent less than are asked by traveling nursery agents.

For quality of vines furnished from the same source for two years past, I would refer to E. G. Russell, J. C. Catlio, A. W. Beman, A. G. Russell, and Isaiah Linton of Ravenna, Geo. Austin and R. H. Clark, Rootstown.

All the best popular varieties will be furnished at very low rates by Frank Ford.

1866 January 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 17, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 44, Whole No. 616, P. 2.

Photographers.  Mention need hardly be made of the two Photograph Galleries of Ford & Oakley and Stein Bros., and we will only stop to say in passing that the character of their work gives character abroad, for Ravenna Photographers are not excelled in the Union.

1866 January 17.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  January 17, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 9, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 44, Whole No. 616, P. 3.

Ford & Oakley’s Regularly Licensed Gift Enterprise.  A Gift With Every Purchase Ranging From 25 Cents to 25 Dollars.  We will give every person making a purchase of $1,50 And Upwards, A chance to draw one of our superb gifts, consisting of the best collection of Albums, Picture Frames, Photographs, &c., &c., to be found in town.

We Guarantee to sell everything in our line as low as at any establishment in this vicinity.  We would call particular attention to our Enlarged Copies of Old Pictures.

We will make a good likeness of any size, from any old picture no matter how badley faded or defaced.

Our Cabinet And Life Size Photographs Are Not To Be Excelled.  In fact if you would get the best pictures of any kind, at the lowest prices and a Gift thrown in, the place is at Ford & Oakley’s, Poe’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

N. B.—As it has been industriously heralded by parties interested that we were not making those little gems, so-convenient and quickly made, we would say that we still make them, and shall continue to do so.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between January 17 to April 11, 1866.

1866 February 14.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 14, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 17, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 48, Whole No. 620, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Upon Monday our attention was called to a pair of solar India Ink Photographs of Mr and Mrs. W. H. Grout of Kent, at Ford & Oakley Gallery.  Those pictures are perfect triumphs of the art and have not been excelled by any work of the kind which it has been our pleasure to see.

Ford & Oakley’s Gift enterprise, which is advertised in this paper, has sometime yet to run and those who want good pictures and fine gifts should avail themselves of its advantages.

1866 March 7.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  March 7, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 16, New Series–Vol. XII, No. 51, Whole No. 623, P. 3.

Photographs.  We would again call the attention of the people of Portage County to the fact that Ford & Oakley are making some of the finest large Photographs possible to conceive of.  They have just completed one of the late John Ney, finished in India Ink by Frank Ford, which for truthfulness of expression, and beauty of finish, cannot be excelled.  All those contemplating having large portraits from life, or copied from old pictures, will find it to their advantage to leave their order with Ford & Oakley.  They still give a splendid gift with every purchase.

1866 April 4.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  April 4, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 20, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 3, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Jack Cooper.  Ford & Oakley, procured on Wednesday last, by means of artificial light, a large photograph of Jack Cooper the murderer, the picture is one of the many triumphs of the art produced by the skill of those excellent artists, and as a portrait of this man is most excellent.  Ford & Oakley have copy-righted their picture and are making for sale the finest photographs—carte-de-visites [ unreadable].  All who want pictures of Cooper can [get] them at Ford & Oakley’s.

1866 May 2.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  May 2, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 24, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 7, Whole No. 631, P. 3.

We have noticed of late, that people who are judges of [great] pictures and appreciate them, are getting their work done at Ford & Oakley’s.  There are no better pictures made in Northern Ohio than at their Gallery, and people are rapidly learning the fact.  After expending their money at other establishments for poor pictures, they call upon Ford & Oakley, and always receive satisfaction, both as to price and quality of work.  Their motto is to excel, and an examination of their work will convince any one that they live up to it.

1866 August 22.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  August 22, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 40, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 23, Whole No. 647, P. 3.

Fine Fruit.—Frank Ford has brought to the Round Table samples of Lawton Blackberries, that for size and lusciousness, far exceed specimens of this favorite fruit we have seen or tasted.  Mr. Ford has also served the Round Table with a saucer of “seedlings,” grown upon his little fruit farm, that for sweetness and refinement of berryhood, were as rare and excellent.

1866 October 31.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  October 31, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 37, No. 50, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 33, Whole No. 657, P. 2.

Portage County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded at the Twenty-First Annual Fair, held October 10th, 11th and 12th, 1866.

Class 20—Swine.

2nd best Boar, Frank Ford, Ravenna, Ohio Farmer…..[1.00]

Class 21—Fowls.

Best pair Dorkings, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………25.

2nd best Dorkings, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………….25.

Best pair Shanghais, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Best pair Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………….50.

2nd best Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………..25.

Best paid Black Spanish, Frank Ford, Ravenna………50.

2nd best Black Spanish, Frank Ford, Ravenna………..25.

Class 25—Fruits.

Catawba Grapes, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Concord Grapes, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………50.

Class 27—Grain and Vegetables.

Sweet Corn, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………………50.

Squash, Frank Ford, Ravenna……………………..50.

Flat Turnips, Frank Ford, Ravenna………………..50.

Flat Dutch Turnips, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………50.

Irish Potatoes, Frank Ford, Ravenna………………50.

20 different varieties Beans, Frank Ford, Ravenna..50.

Class 30—Pictures.

2nd best photographs, Ford & Oakley, Ravenna….1.00.

Class 33—Miscellaneous Work.

Pair of Red Game Fowls, Frank Ford, Ravenna……25.

Lot Peppers, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………………25.

1866 November 21.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  November 21, 1866, Old Series—Vol. 38, No. 1, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 36, Whole No. 660, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded by the Highland Union Agricultural Society, October 1866.

Swine and Poultry.

Best pair Brahmas, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………50.

Best pair [ ? ], Frank Ford, Ravenna………………50.

Best Coop Fowls, Frank Ford, Ravenna…………..50.

Vegetables.

Best common Potatoes, Frank Ford, Ravenna…….50. 

Best Winter Squash, Frank Ford, Ravenna………..50.

Fine Arts, Ornamental Work, &c.

Best spec. Photographs, Ford & Oakley, Ravenna…Dip.

1867 February 6.  The Portage County Democrat.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  February 6, 1867, Old Series—Vol. 38, No. 12, New Series–Vol. XIII, No. 47, Whole No. 671, P. 2.

Dissolution.  The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Ford & Oakley, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  Frank Ford, J. H. Oakley.

The Photograph business will in the future be conducted by J. H. Oakley at the old stand.  Jan. 28. 1867.

Fontayne, Charles

Daguerreotypes, Patent, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1844-1845       268 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1846-1847       30 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1847-1852       30 & 32 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1853                6 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                6 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1856-1857       Over Merchants’ Bank, Cleveland, Ohio

1857-1858       Address Unknown, New York, New York.1

1859                Address Unknown, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1843 November 13.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 13, 1843, Vol. XIII, No. 147, P. 2.

Removal Of D. J. Fontayne’s Artificial Flower Manufactory to 268 Baltimore street, above Howard, opposite the Globe Inn—D. J. F. has on hand a handsome assortment of Flowers, of the latest fashions, which she will offer at the following low prices—Velvet Face Flowers, with eich shaded velvet leaves, orange or green, at 18½ cts. to 25 cents per pair, of every style; outside Bunches, with rich shaded velvet leaves, from 50 to 75 cents; face Flowers, of handsome styles from 12½ to 25 cts. per pair, &c.  Merchants and Milliners supplied by wholesale at the very lowest prices.  Persons wishing to purchase are invited to give her a call.

N. B.—Flower Makers can be supplied with Stamps, Leaves, &c., by Chas. Fontayne.

1844 April 29.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  April 29, 1844, Vol. XIV, No. 137, P. 2.

It  has been noted as the characteristic of the most refined taste, that it “Love to linger on the magic face of human beauty;” and truly, if we range the vast domains of nature in search of that which is most lovely to the eye, as well as most interesting to the mind, it is certainly found in the light and shade of the human countenance.  How many have spent their lifetime in trying to portray it with the brush, and how few have succeeded in giving that living expression to their works which the original possess—But the recent great improvement in the art of Photography, in a few seconds of time has enabled the operator to catch them all.  Those familiar only with the earlier attempts in this art, will be astonished to find how that sickly and deathly hue has given place to that healthy and natural color which our late improvements possess.  Likenesses taken daily, in all kinds of weather (rain or sunshine) in from 5 to 30 seconds of time.  Stranger and citizens are invited to call and examine specimens.  Fontayne & Porter, No. 268 Baltimore street, (above Howard) opposite the Globe Hotel.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to May 1, 1844.

1844 May May.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 4, 1844, Vol. XIV, No. 142, P. 2.

The Convention.—Great Perfection Of Our Art.—The citizens of Baltimore have now the opportunity of examining several Photographic Views of the Great Whig Convention passing down Baltimore street, presenting an appearance truly wonderful.  In the distance is to be seen the two Arches, Banners, &c., with many thousands of persons as they appeared in the street—ladies at the windows waving handkerchiefs, &c.

Colored Likenesses taken daily, rain or sunshine, in from 5 to 30 seconds of time.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Fontayne & Porter, No. 268 Baltimore street, above Howard, opposite the Globe Inn.

1846 December 24.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 57, P. 2.

Christmas and New Year’s Oresents, At Fontayne’s Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits and Family Groups, No. 30 West Fourth Street, between Main and Walnut, opposite St. Paul’s Church.

These appropriate Presents for the season can be had after a few moments sitting, which, for strength of impressions and beauty of tone, have stood comparison with the works of the best operators of the East.  The subscriber invites the attention of all who may wish correct Portraits of themselves or friends, and particularly that of Parents, to his facilities for taking Children.

These Portraits are warranted not to fade in any place or situation whatever.  Daguerreotypes taken over four years, by the subscriber, and exposed to the bleaching effects of the sun, can be seen at the Rooms.

Where Post Mortem likenesses are desired, due notice must be given; and in this, as in all the departments of his business, he flatters himself, from the experience he has had, (having been practically engaged and proprietor for upwards of five years, in one of the principal establishments of the East,) that all who may favor him with a call, will be suited to their taste.

Chas Fontayne, Late of the firm of Fontayne & Porter, Baltimore, Md.

N. B.—Apparatus furnished, and the Art taught on the principles of Chemical Philosophy, and embracing all the very latest improvements of the East, upon the most reasonable terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens at his Gallery.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1846 to January 15, 1847.

1847 January 16.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 16, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 75, P. 2.

J. C. Fontayne.  The gentleman whose name heads this article, has but recently come to our city from the East, and opened rooms for Daguerreotyping, on Fourth street, north side, near Walnut.  From specimens of his work which have come under our notice, he is, without doubt, well acquainted with the various branches of this style of Miniatures, and calculated, from this knowledge, to adapt his pictures to the taste of any and all who may favor him with a call.

1847 September 21.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 21, 1847, Vol. VIII, No. 145, P. 2.

Fontayne’s Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits and Family Groups, Nos. 30 & 32West Fourth St., between Main and Walnut, opposite St. Paul’s Church.

Impressions can be had after a few moments’ sitting, which for strength of impression and beauty of time, have stood comparison with the works of the best operators of the East.  The subscriber invites the attention of all who may wish correct Portraits of themselves or friends, and particularly that of parents to his facilities for taking children.

These Portraits are warranted not to fade in any place or situation whatever.  Daguerreotypes taken over four years by the subscriber, and exposed to the bleaching effects of the sun, can be seen at his Rooms.

Where Post Mortem likenesses are desired, due notice must be given; and in this, as in all the departments of his business, he flatters himself, from the experience he has had, (having been practically engaged and proprietor for upwards of five years, in one of the principal establishments of the East,) that all who may favor him with a call, will be suited to their taste.

Chas. Fontayne.

Advertisement was recorded from September 21 to October 15, 1847.

1848 February 25.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 25, 1848, Vol. IX, No. 125, P. 2.

Fontayne’s Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits and Family Groups, Nos. 30 & 32West Fourth St., between Main and Walnut, opposite St. Paul’s Church.

Impressions can be had after a few moments’ sitting, which for strength of impression and beauty of time, have stood comparison with the works of the best operators of the East.  The subscriber invites the attention of all who may wish correct Portraits of themselves or friends, and particularly that of parents to his facilities for taking children.

These Portraits are warranted not to fade in any place or situation whatever.  Daguerreotypes taken over four years by the subscriber, and exposed to the bleaching effects of the sun, can be seen at his Rooms.

Where Post Mortem likenesses are desired, due notice must be given; and in this, as in all the departments of his business, he flatters himself, from the experience he has had, (having been practically engaged and proprietor for upwards of five years, in one of the principal establishments of the East,) that all who may favor him with a call, will be suited to their taste.

Chas. Fontayne.  nov3.

Advertisement was recorded one time on February 25, 1848.

1848 September.  Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Pamphlet.

Fontayne & Porter 8 Whole Plate Panorama Daguerreotype of Cincinnati partnership Ca. 1848-1854.

1848 October 20.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 20, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 17, P. 2.

Fontayne, daguerreotypist in this city, has completed a full daguerreotype panorama of Cincinnati!  A portion of it may be seen in front of his room on Fourth street.

1848 December 30.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 77, P. 2.

Holyday Presents.—In what manner can money be better spent than by presenting to a friend a faithful likeness of one’s self?  Many who bethought themselves during the holidays, a year ago, of this kind of present, little dreamed they were giving what is now invaluable, whether rendered so by death or absence.  Fontayne & Porter, No. 30 and 32 West Fourth street, Between Main and Walnut.

Advertisement was recorded on December 30, 1848 and January 1, 1849.

1849 January 3.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 3, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 79, P. 2.

The Greatest Gem of Modern Art, are the Daguerreotypes taken by Fontayne & Porter.  The exquisite finish of the picture, the warm, glowing depth of tone, the clear, brilliant expression of the eye, all command the admiration of hundreds who b=visit the gallery, all anxious to obtain a likeness of themselves or friends.

Gallery No. 30 & 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to 12, 1849.

1849 January 12.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 12, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

The Expression Of The Eye Perfected.—The immense Sky-Light used by Fontayne & Porter, Daguerreotypists, enables them to produce Portraits and Family Groups which are the admiration of all who have seen them, diffusing an even light over the sitter, giving to the drapery great force of shadow, and to the Eyea clear and brilliant expression, which cannot be obtained by the old method of the side window.  Miniatures taken daily, without regard to the state of the weather.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to 24, 1849.

1849 January 24.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 24, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 97, P. 2.

Fontayne & Porter’s Daguerreotype Gallery.—These beautifully furnished Rooms continue to attract crowds of visitors and strangers daily.  The many fine specimens of the Daguerrean Art which adorn the Gallery command general admiration.  No improvement which modern search has discovered but is immediately applied.  The various conveniences in all the chemical and operating departments enable them to produce, in the shortest possible time, Portraits and Family Groups unrivalled for brilliancy of impression and faithfulness of execution.  No state of the weather deters them from producing beautiful Miniatures.  Gallery Nos. 30 and 32 West 4th st., between Main and Walnut, Cin.

Advertisement ran from January 24 to February 7, 1849.

1849 February 8.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 8, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 110, P. 2.

Beautiful As Are The Productions of the Painter’s Art, still the Daguerreotype, for accuracy of detail and beauty of execution, will command the preference.  The associations connected with the Daguerreotype are preferred in the extreme, when we view the miniature of those we love; it is the impression of their own shadow, drawn by the faithful pencil of Nature.

Fontayne & Porter still are on the advance with improvements, and are daily giving their customers Pictures which give great satisfaction.  Gallery Nos. 30 and 32 West Fourth st.

Advertisement ran from February 12 to 27, 1849.

1849 February 28.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 28, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 127, P. 2.

California Has Not Turned The Heads of Fontayne & Porter, Daguerreotypists; but they are still as active as ever in making improvements.  The last one is the receipt of a very fine improvement of great Focal power and perfection, in which children and aged persons are taken almost in an instant of time.  Persons wishing Miniatures of their children, have now the opportunity of procuring a perfect Likeness.

Gallery Nos. 30 and 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut, Cin.

Advertisement ran from February 28 to March 14, 1849.

1849 March 15.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 15, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 140, P. 2.

Never Behind The Times In Improvements.—The new quick working Camera of Voightlander & Sons, of Vienna—their latest improvement—is now in constant use at Fontayne & Porter’s.  Perfect pictures warranted, taken in all weathers, even in the darkest days, in a few seconds of time.  The groups of Children taken by this splendid instrument are not to be surpassed.

Gallery Nos. 30 & 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut, Cincinnati.

Advertisement ran from March 15 to 30, 1849.

1849 March 31.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 154, P. 2.

It’s Painful To The Eye.   How often do we hear persons make this remark after they have been sitting for a Daguerreotype likeness.  This great evil has been overcome by Fontayne & Porter—their Pictures are taken by a north side and sky light. Which gives no pain to the sitter, thereby enabling them to make those beautiful Pictures which are so much admired for their beauty of tone, clear and expressive eyes; all of which is adding daily to the already high reputation of their establishment.

Strangers and citizens should call and examine the fine collection of Portraits in the Gallery, No. 30 and 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut.  Admission free.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to April 9, 1849.

1849 April 10.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 10, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 6, P. 2.

Going To California.—Every man that is bound for the Gold Region has some dear friend or relation to leave behind: and what would be more pleasing to that father, brother, sister, or friend, than a good Daguerreotype Likeness of one’s-self?   Call at Fontayn & Porter’s, and get one of their gems. 

Gallery No. 30 and 32 West Fourth st., between Main and Walnut.  Likenesses taken in any weather.

Advertisement was recorded fifty-four times between April 10 and July 19, 1849.

1849 June 20.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 20, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 67, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery.  No. 30 West 4th st., bet Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter, Proprietors.  This Establishment contains the largest and best collection of Portraits, and Family Groups, of any other in the West.  The Franklin Institute, at their last exhibition in Philadelphia, awarded to F. & P. a Silver Medal, the highest premium, for the best Daguerreotypes exhibited.  This alone proves the superiority of our Pictures.—We invite all to pay us a visit and examine for themselves.

The art of Daguerreotyping taught on scientific principles.  We have added to our already extensive establishment, a large room expressly for the use of those who may wish a knowledge of the art.  Here they are taught all branches connected with Daguerreotyping, together with all the late improvements.

Likenesses and Family Groups taken in any weather.—We have lately received one of the latest improved Cameras from Germany, which enables us to take children and infants in two and three seconds sitting.  Frames, Cases, and Gold Lockets, of various patterns for sale.  Alsom German and American Cameras.

N. B.  The best hour for taking children is from 11 A. M. to 4 P. M.

No. 30 West 4th street, between Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to August 22, 1849.

1849 July 19.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 19, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 91, P. 2.

Bring It Back.  The person who stole the beautiful Daguerreotype view of the Philadelphia Exchange, from the door of Messrs. Fontayne & Porter, had better return it at once, as it has been seen and admired by thousands in this city, and would undoubtedly lead to the detection of the thief should he offer it for sale.  It is highly prized as a specimen by the owners, and we hope they may recover it.

1849 August 11.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 11, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 111, P. 1.

Passing along Fourth street a few days ago, my attention was arrested at the entrance to the Daguerrean rooms of Messrs. Fontayn & Porter, by a very perfect and beautiful picture of Girard College, at Philadelphia.  Being myself a sort of amateur operator, the superiority of this, together with other specimens exhibited at their door, I determined to embrace the earliest opportunity of paying said gallery a visit.  I this morning spent a couple of hours in examining and studying its contents, and, although I have visited all the best establishments of this kind in New York and Philadelphia, I am free to say that I have seen but few specimens to equal those which adorn this gallery.—The collection comprises a great variety of landscape views, family groups, &c., much superior to any I have seen elsewhere.  The taking of views and groups of persons, has always been considered the most difficult branch of the art, and it is a branch in which but few operators have been successful; but the efforts of these gentlemen, in this department of their profession, may be set down as the ne plus ultra of excellence.  I was highly pleased and interested in examining a very comprehensive view of your “Queen City of the West.”—This is indeed a beautiful picture, embracing the entire river line of the city—a distance of some six or seven miles!  So faithfully and distinctly are the various objects represented, that the name of the different steamboats lying at the wharves, are legibly brought out.  The sign on all the warehouses, stores, &c., fronting on the river, are likewise given with equal distinctness.  I also read the names of several firms, on large buildings, situated high up in the city.  This, so far as my knowledge extents, is the greatest feat ever performed in the art of Daguerreotyping.

The collection also embraces views of Fairmount water-works, scenes on the banks of the Schuylkill river, and many of the finest residences and public buildings in Philadelphia—all of them perfect, even under the test of a strong magnifying glass—throughout, their softness, evenness and beauty of finish, is remarkable.  I was informed, upon inquiry, that some of these splendid sketches might be purchased at a fair price, and it is matter of surprise with me, that they have not ere this been transferred to the dwellings of some of your wealthy citizens. Certainly, nothing more beautiful or interesting could adorn the walls of a private parlor.

Among the many portraits of distinguished persons, is a very accurate and life-like one of “Amelie,” of Kentucky.  Having frequently seen this gifted lady, I am able to judge as to the merits of her picture.  Here, also, may be seen a likeness of the brave and noble-hearted sailor, Frederick Jerome, who, at the imminent risk of his own, saved so many lives from the burning of the steamship “Ocean Monarch.”  He is taken in the same clothes he wore at the time this awful scene occurred.  The actions of this obscure sailor, on this occasion, were sublime, and shed around him in his humble station a moral grandeur and exaltation of character, to which but few in any sphere of life may lay claim; and far more ennobling than the rank and title of a king!  The “counterfeit presentment” of many distinguished statesmen , poets and divines, may likewise be seen and studied here.  Clay, Van Buren, Dallas, Clayton, Buchanan, Webster, Irving, Cooper, Bryant and John Quincy Adams, are among the number—all of them accurate, distinct and life like.  I was shown also several likenesses taken in death, by these accomplished operators.  The partially closed, expressionless eyes, the pale, fixed features, and even the cold sweat upon the brow, are rendered with an effect so startling and truthful as I had thought never could be attained in a type of the departed.

Messrs. Fontayne & Porter are worthy of all praise and encouragement, for what, with energy and talent they have done to develop and perfectionate their profession in the west.

With your permission, Mr. Editor, I may offer, before my departure from amongst you, a few remarks concerning matters and things in general in your city—her peculiarities, business, present condition, and future prospects—impressions and fore-shadowings of a         Sojourner.

1849 August 23.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 23, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 121, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery.  No. 30 West Fourth St., Bet Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter, Proprietors.—This establishment contains the largest and best collection of Portraits, and Family Groups, of any other in the West.  The Franklin Institute, at their last exhibition in Philadelphia, awarded to F. & P. a Silver Medal, the highest premium, for the best Daguerreotypes exhibited.  This alone proves the superiority of our pictures.—We invite all to pay us a visit and examine for themselves.

The art of Daguerreotyping taught on scientific principles.  We have added to our already extensive establishment, a large room expressly for the use of those who may wish a knowledge of the art.  Here they are taught all branches connected with Daguerreotyping, together with all the late improvements.

Likenesses and Family Groups taken in any weather.—We have lately received one of the latest improved Cameras from Germany, which enables us to take children and infants in two and three seconds sitting.  Frames, Cases, and Gold Lockets, of various patterns for sale.  Alsom German and American Cameras.

N. B.  The best hour for taking children is from 11 A. M. to 4 P. M.

No. 30 West 4th street, between Main and Walnut.  Fontayne & Porter.

Advertisement ran sixty-two times between August 23 to November 20, 1849.

1849 December 10.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 10, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 214, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  We were shown yesterday the likeness of twins, two years old, taken by Fontayne & Porter, No. 30 West Fourth street, which elicited general admiration.  The perfection to which this art has been brough is truly astonishing.

1850 March 16.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 16, 1850, Vol. XII, No. 294, P. 2.

The Washington Euterpeans.  Fontayne & Porter on Fourth street near Walnut, have just completed a beautiful Daguerreotype of those justly popular singers.  It is a group of them all, six in number, and can be seen at their gallery No. 32, west Fourth street.

1850 October 24.  Daily Ohio Statesman.  (Columbus, Ohio.)  October 24, 1850, Vol II, New Series—No. 979, No 880.

Ohio State Agriculture Fail.  Discretionary Premiums…

Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati, for superior daguerreotypes.

1850 October 24.  Liberty Hall And Cincinnati Weekly Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. 51, No. 2415, P. 2.

Ohio State Board of Agriculture.  The following is a list of premiums awarded by the several committees, also the discretionary premiums recommended and amended by the Executive Committee…

Paintings And Drawings, Open To All…

Best specimen of Architecture, Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati,      Dip.

Best collection of Portraits, Thomas Faris, Cincinnati,                        Dip.

Best specimen of single face, E. C. Hawkins, Cincinnati,                        Dip.

Best specimen of Talbotypes, E. C. Hawkins, Cincinnati,                        Dip.

1851 September.  The Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  September 1851, Vol. II, Vo. 3, P. 153-154.

From La Lumiere.  The Worlds’ Fair.  Translated from the French by J. Russell Snelling, M. D.  To Monsieur Montfort:  Sir:—Intrusted by you with the honorable and delicate mission of describing to the readers of La Lumiere, in a series of critical letters, the contributions of the photographers of different nations to the Worlds’ Fair at London, I cannot wholly conceal from myself for a single moment the many and various difficulties which this task imposes upon me.   I have likewise, hesitated a long time as to the manner which it would be the most expedient and useful for me to begin the subject.  A single word from one of those men whom it gives me pleasure to call my perception in the art, terminated my perplexities and decided my irresolute mind.  In a visit of several days—made quite recently to Paris.  I related my troubles to Mr. Ziegler, who thus said to me:  “Why give yourself so much trouble to arrive less expeditiously at that point which you could reach very easily by marching straight before you?  The chief wish of our photographers is, to know what their brethren of foreign countries are sending to London.  Commence by making out a catalogue, than you will render an account of the woks.”

The advise was good, and I have followed it.  In the indication of the name of the artists, I have adopted the alphabetical order.  Before the name I inscribe the number of the order in which each member is found in the list; after the name, I write the number which is devoted to him in the official catalogue; then I indicate the number of frames, with those proofs which they contain, designate those which are upon paper, upon plate, and upon glass; and afterwards, I copy the excellent remarks accompanying the works which the authors have judged apropos.  As to a classification of nations, it was very natural that I should have followed the same order which has been adopted in the Crystal Palace.  To commence with the United States, the department of which is situated at the eastern extremity of the Hyde Park edifice, and to finish our description with England and its dependencies, which are placed at the western extremity, and passing along through the intervening nations, appears to me the most rational method.

United States of America:—

1.  Mr. Brady, of New York.  137, has exhibited 35 portraits upon plates.

2.  Mr. Evans, Buffalo, U. S., 105; Three frames, each containing six portraits upon plates.

3.  Messrs. Fontayne & Porter, (bearing the number 550 which does not yet exist in the U. S. catalogue):  view of Cincinnati, composed of eight plates united in the same frame, and where the points of junction are concealed by perpendicular fillets, in such a way that the spectator appears to see the city through a gallery of columns.

4.  Mr. Harrison, 225, Five portraits upon plates, and several camera obsecura.

5. Messrs. W. & F. Langenheim: Panorama of Philadelphia and a view of Fairmont, near Philadelphia.  In both, several proofs upon paper, are brought together so as to form a panorama.  Talbotype.

6.  Mr. Lawrence, 151, Twenty-six portraits, among which six are representations of three persons from nature.

7.  Mr. J. G. Mayall, Philadelphia, 491; Seventy-two plates, among which is found Notre Dame, from M. Le Baron Gross.

8.  Messrs. Meade Brothers, N. Y., 109; Twenty-four frames containing nearly all single portraits upon plates, together with some groups.

9.  Mr. W. A. Pratt, Richmond, Va., 264; Three frames enclosing jointly twenty-six portraits upon plates.

10.  Mr. Jno. A. Whipple, Boston; 451: Five single portraits; three family groups, one of which has seven figures, another nine, and the last six, the whole upon plates.  A daguerreotype of the moon taken by means of the large telescope at the Cambridge observatory.

10.  Mr. J. H. Whitehurst, Norfolk, Va., 377: Twelve views upon plates, of the Niagara Falls, taken from nature, in Sept. 1850.

1852 January 6.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 6, 1852, Vol. XV, No. 72, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes by the mammoth sky-light.—Fontayn & Porter, No. 30 West Fourth street, between Main & Walnut,—are always fully prepared (rain or sunshine) to accommodate you with a Miniature in their unsurpassed style.

1855.  Cincinnati City Directory.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  Advertisements P. 76.

Fontaine’s Gallery Of Daguerreotype Portraits, And Family Groups, No. 6 West Fourth Street, Between Main and Walnut.

1855 January 20.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 20, 1855, Vol. X, No. 226, P. 2.

Now Look Out.  The following communication from Dr. Buchanan, of Cincinnati, to the New York Tribune, discloses the fact that the whole Rag Money system is in danger of being blown sky high by the magic power of Photography.—Counterfeiters will not be slow in availing themselves of the discovery, and then they will be able to deceive the very elect among the money changers.  Dr. Buchanan says:—

I have just witnessed some illustrations of the art of Photographic Counterfeiting, which I deem highly important, not only to bank officers, but to the public at large.  Mr. Fontayne, of this city, one of the best daguerreotypists in the world, has recently made several photographic copies of bank notes, which far surpass, in the perfection of their details, anything which has ever been done in the old way of counterfeiting.  When these photographs are carefully taken on proper bank note paper, they defy detection either by the naked eye or by microscopic inspection…

1855 January 31.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  January 31, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 36, Whole No. 1202, P. 1.

Same article.

1855 January 31.  Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  January 31, 1855, Vol. 21, No. 39, P. 2.

Bankers, Look Out.  Same article.

1855 February 8.  Carroll Free Press.  (Carrollton, Ohio.)  February 8, 1855, Vol. 23, No. 6, P. 1

Photography in Counterfeiting.  Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.  Same article, expanded.

1856 May 29.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 29, 1856Vol. 10, No. 49, P. 1.

Ryder’s Photographs.—We called in at Ryder’s daguerrian rooms yesterday, when the first objects that caught our attention were four most admirable executed photographs, two of life size and two cabinet size.  They are certainly as fine specimens of the art as were ever exhibited in this city.  They were taken by Mr. Chas. Fontague, (sic.) whose services Mr. Ryder has lately secured.  Mr. F. is from Cincinnati, where his pictures have attracted general admiration.  He showed us a large collection of valuable photographs, among which were many portraits of distinguished personages, which have a very life-like appearance.  Among the rest were some beautiful scenes from nature, but the most remarkable of all was a collection of pictures taken from the ruins of Carthage, Thebes and Memphis, and other Egyptian and African ruins; besides these scenes from around Athens and Rome that are highly entertaining.  These should be framed and hung around the rooms for the benefit of the visitors, as they are not only well worth seeing but instructive.  Mr. Ryder has done well in thus associating with him in his business Mr. Fontague, (sic.)  and we feel confident that they cannot but be highly successful.  Their intention is to take photographs of all sizes.  We understand the smaller ones will be put at very reasonable prices and within the means of any one desirous of having a good picture taken.

1856 March 31.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  March 31, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 50, P. 1.

The name of the gentleman associated with Mr. Ryder in the Photograph business is Chas. Fontayne, instead of Fonyague, as we printed it on Saturday.  Mr. F. is the same person who photographed the bills of several of the Cincinnati banks so exactly that the officers of the banks could not distinguish between the imitations and the genuine ones.  We would again say that his pictures are highly worthy the attention of all interested in such matters.

1856 April 28.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 28, 1856, Vol XII, No. 102, P. 3.

Ryder is taking a great number of Ambrotypes in the very best style.  The Photographs of Mr. Fontayne now being taken at these rooms have not been surpassed in the West.  They compare favorably with the best now taken in New York, and colored or not, are beautiful representations of the human face.

1856 May 1.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 78, P. 2.

Photographs, of Every Style and Size, from Lockets to Life Size, Plain and Colored, at Ryder’s, over Merchants’ Bank.

Prof. Fontayne, late of the well known form of Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati, and the Pioneer Of The Photographic Art in that City, has charge of the Photographic Department.

His portraits are unequalled in this country.  Daguerreotypes Copied to any size, and Finished, in Oil or Water Colors, equal to the Finest Painting.

Lovers of Art are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from May 1 to September 30, 1856.

1856 May 2.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 2, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 106, P. 2.

Photographs, of Every Style and Size, from Lockets to Life Size, Plain and Colored, at Ryder’s, over Merchants’ Bank.

Prof. Fontayne, late of the well known form of Fontayne & Porter, Cincinnati, and the Pioneer Of The Photographic Art in that City, has charge of the Photographic Department.

His portraits are unequalled in this country.  Daguerreotypes Copied to any size, and Finished, in Oil or Water Colors, equal to the Finest Painting.

Lovers of Art are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from May 1 to 26, 1856.

1856 May 15.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 15, 1856, Vol XII, No. 117, P. 3.

Ryder’s Ambrotypes.—The rooms of Mr. Ryder, the Daguerreotypist, over Merchants’ Bank, are becoming a resort for the beauty and fashion of the city.  As an artist, his success in securing good pictures has rarely been surpassed in this country.  The comparatively recent introduction of photography has not become familiar to the people, but those who have visited the exhibition of Mr. Fontayne’s photographs, will cheerfully testify to their admirable perfection and beauty.

1856 August 14.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 14, 1856, Vol. 11, No. 195, P. 3.

A beautiful photograph, from a splendid steel engraving, has just been taken by Mr. Fontayn, at Ryder’s Daguerrean Gallery, of “Evangeline,” one of the sweetest of all poetic creations.  The countenance of “Evangeline” is angelic in its simplicity and innocence, and perfectly charming in its beauty.  Mr. Fontayne has several of these pictures for sale; those who love the beautiful will not require an invitation to purchase after seeing the picture.

1856 August 27.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 27, 1856, Vol XII, No. 204, P. 3.

Miniature City Map.—Pierce & Co. have just published on a little sheet a very neat map engraved by Tibbitts, of this city.  We understand that a photograph was taken at Ryder’s by Prof. Fontayne, engraved and electrotyped and is furnished at five cents a sheet, or 75 cents the quire,  It will be found convenient for business  men and others, to inform their correspondents particularly as to the location of a residence or office.  It gives the names of the streets, designates the wards and shows the different lines of the railroads meeting in the city.

1857 August 29.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 208, P. 3.

Mr. Fontayne, with Mr. Ryder, has taken several “star” pictures of residences about town—among them, that of Mr. Price, on Euclid street.  It is a splendid picture; and is an excellent method, for those who feel disposed, to secure pleasant remembrances of the “homestead.”

1859 July 28.  Railroad Record and Journal of Commerce, Banking, Manufactures and Statist..  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 28, 1859, P. 270.

Fontayne’s Telesmatic Photograph.  In the short notice which we gave of this “magical light-writer” last week, we had only time and space to say that it would print from 3.000 to 4,000 perfect photographs in an hour.  This, we then thought, was sufficiently marvelous to be believed by only a few of the most credulous.  Since then we have become better acquainted with the capacities of the inventor and his machine, and we have no hestitation in saying that it can be made to far surpass even these marvelous figures.

Photographers have been able, for some years, to make paper exceedingly sensitive to the influence of reflected light; and one great difficulty with many of them, has been to so retard this sensitiveness, as that they could admit the rays of light, and instantly shut them out, without spoiling their paper.

This waste of paper, too, has been another serious objection, and has kept the price of photographs ranging at high rates.

These difficulties Mr. Fontayne has been facing for years, earnestly working against them, and such has been his success, that his pictures have stood first wherever they have been presented.

Being cast upon what many supposed his death-bed, about the first of this year, he had time sufficient to classify his experiments, to theoretically meet his difficulties, and discuss them as they seemed to be presented.

The results wa have already given, and, in reviewing the subject, we find that he makes the paper, upon which the picture is to be produced, exceedingly sensitive.  This he dries, and places upon a cylinder in a dark case, having apparatus on the exterior by which the cylinder can be rotated.  In the top of this case is an orifice through which the light can be admitted; and underneath this is the negative, so adjusted that it can be made to touch the paper, and leave it similar to the fly in a printing machine.  Over this orifice and negative, is mounted a large condensing lens, of such power that a most intense light can be projected through the negative upon the paper beneath.  But to prevent any action of the light, except as wanted, this orifice is closed by a slide which is adjusted in a frame, and so operated by coil springs, that his motion is instantaneous, and the orifice is opened and closed as instantaneously as the contraction of a coil spring can produce action.  By means of connecting levers and cams, one operator can rotate the cylinder, cause the slides to move together in such a manner, that with one negative, one hundred flashes of light may be admitted per minute, and thus over 6,000 pictures may be given in one hour.  But the same machine will admit as many as ten small negative , all operated at the same time, and only requiring more paper.

His improvements also extend to the manner of toneing (sic.) up these impressions afterward; for the paper, on being removed from the cylinder, is as white as when rolled upon it; but the governor of the light is not mistaken.  The invention is truly a remarkable one, and will introduce some new flashes in photography.—Scientific Artisan.

1859 September 10.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 18, P. 3.

If any one wishes to run his face, Cincinnati furnishes as progressive Photographers as can be found anywhere.  The walls of the room devoted to the fine arts prove that.  We do not see, however, specimens of the recent wonderful discovery of Fontayne, of this city, by which he can print fifteen thousand impressions of a picture in an hour.  Fontayne’s Telesmatic Photographs make eastern artists say, “That Queen City is a great place.” 

1859 September 22.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  September 22, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 2,069, P. 1.

Patents week ending September 20, 1859.  Chas. Fontayne, of Cincinnati, O.—For photographic printing machine No. 25, 540.

1859 September 28.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 28, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 1.

Patens To Ohio Inventors.  The following is the list of patents issued to Ohio inventors, from the United States Patent-office, for the week ending September 20, 1859, each bearing that date…

Charles Fontayne, of Cincinnati, Ohio—For Photographic printing machine.  [No. 25, 540]

1859 September 30.  Dayton Daily Empire.  (Dayton, Ohio.)  September 30, 1859, Vol. 10, 10 217, P. 2.

Patens To Ohio Inventors.  The following is the list of patents issued to Ohio inventors, from the United States Patent-office, for the week ending September 20, 1859, each bearing that date…

Charles Fontayne, of Cincinnati, Ohio—For Photographic printing machine.  [No. 25, 540]

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Fischer & Brother

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                103 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1859 July 30.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 30, 1859, Vol. III, No. 445, P.1.

A specimen of Photography.—We have received, from Messrs. Fisher & Bro., daguerrean artist, No. 103 Baltimore street, a very excellent photograph of the N. E. Corner of Baltimore and North Streets, as seen from the point of view commanded by their gallery.  The office of the Daily Exchange is the focal point, and, in addition to the objects usually grouped about that interesting edifice, we have the new city railroad car standing in front, with the horses attached, but by no means such a crowd as have generally been staring at that wonderful machine.  Nothing but the interposition of the car prevents the reading of the telegrams on the bulletin board.  The artists will please receive our thanks for their attention.