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Gates, P. Tenney

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1850 3 Bridge Street, corner Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York.

1850-1859 M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge Street, corner of Margaret, Plattsburgh, New York.

1859 Address Unknown, Champlain, New York

1860-1861 Address Unknown, Plattsburgh, New York.

1850 July 13. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 13, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 1, P. 3.

Prof. T. P. Gates, Daguerrean, No. 3, Bridge St., cor., of Margaret, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Would most cordially invite his friends , and the public generally, to call and examine his large collection of specimens, new style of cases, gold and plated lockets, gilt, Chinese, enameled and fancy, clasp books, of all sizes. Also china, stone, stucco, gilt, and venered frames in which pictures will be inserted at reduced prices. Having been at great expense in procuring an entire set of the best German Cameras, of all sizes, and all other instruments of the best quality, together with a new patent polishing apparatus, the only one in use in the State, which mares the plates finer and more sensitive, and thus give a clearer and more life-like expression to the miniature, than by the hand polishing of country operators. In style of execution and picturesque effect, in boldness of character and beauty of expression, in variety of size, and delicacy of light and shadows, he will aim at the highest perfection possible. Perfect likenesses taken of children When Awake.

His arrangements are such, that he takes miniatures of sick and deceased persons, at his rooms or elsewhere. He makes great pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory, please examine specimens of deceased persons in his collection.

Copies taken from portraits, miniatures, paintings and engravings, without reversing. Instructions given in the art, and everything appertaining to the business, furnished at reasonable prices. Pictures Taken Equally As Well In Cloudy And Stormy Weather. Please Read.

The superiority of his likenesses is the result of much care in the arrangement throughout, and particularly in the attitude, lights and shade, he thus obtains a mild, delicate, pleasing eye, instead of a white blotch nearly or wholly covering the pupil, either giving it a wild unnatural glare, or destroying its lively appearance. His pictures of children, being instantly taken, are invariably satisfactory, and generally pleasing.

P. S. Prof. G. has the exclusive right of taking all the Improved Patent Daguerreotypes of the day.

His rooms will be open from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from July 13 to 27, 1850.

1850 August 3. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 3, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 4, P. 3.

Gates’ Patent Daguerrean Gallery, No. 3 Bridge Street, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Is furnished with all the improved instruments and other apparatus suitable for taking small children and family groups superior to any in New York or elsewhere.

Also a large number of Clasp Books and Fancy cases, in which pictures will be inserted as cheap as the same quality can be obtained elsewhere.

New and splendid discovery! The Patent “Magic Back Ground.” By this process the Back Ground is made to take all the most brilliant colors, giving great beauty to the picture and leaving the likeness in full bold relief. The celebrated Crayon Daguerreotypes are more than equalled by this process.

Gates is prepared to take all the patent Daguerreotypes of the day, viz: “Magic Back Ground,” Crayons of five shades, Quinch process for taking children with or without the “Magic Back Ground,” or Crayons, in a style that cannot be excelled. Other pictures taken a superior style, and warranted not to fade or corrode, as he uses A NO. 1 stock and chemicals.

Pictures Taken Equally As Well In Cloudy And Stormy Weather.

Instruction given in the Art on reasonable terms. Rooms open from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from August 3 to October 5, 1850.

1850 August 3. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 3, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 4, P. 3.

This is to certify that I, C. J. Anthony, having given Prof. P. T. Gates the sole and exclusive right to use my new process in Daguerreotyping, in the town of Plattsburgh, State of New York, called my patent process, or “Magic back Ground,” Any person or persons using said process in said town, (except in said Gates’ rooms) will lay themselves liable to the penalty of the law. Dated July, 25, 1850. C. J. Anthony, per F. W. Anthony, Agent.

Advertisement ran from August 3 to 24, 1850.

1850 October 12. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 12, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 11, P. 3.

Prof. Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery, No. 3 Bridge Street will be closed on Saturday, October 12^th—all persons in want of pictures before the first of December must call immediately. This is No Humbug.

1850 December 14. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 14, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 23, P. 3.

Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, (M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge-st., cor. of Margaret,) Is now completed and in full operation. This Gallery is one of the largest and best arranged in the United States, and has facilities for taking pictures that cannot be excelled, as it is furnished with a large sky-light and instruments of a superior quality, which enables the proprietor to complete with any thing; as he can take Groups even as many as twenty heads on the same plate with accuracy and dispatch. Also by the same process he takes pictures equally as good in cloudy and stormy weather. Having the experience of over six years, he can warrant every picture to be a perfect fac simile, and not to fade, or the plate to corrode, as good chemicals are used in all cases.

A large assortment of Book, Pearl, & Fancy Cases, suitable for Christmas and New Years’ Presents.

Gallery open from 9 o’clock, A. M. till 4 P. M.

Calls are respectfully solicited by P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1850 to September 13, 1851.

1851 September 13. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 13, 1851, Vol. 42, No. 10, P. 3.

Going Off!! Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery will be closed on the 20^th; all persons in want of pictures will have to call immediately, as he has made arrangements to be absent until about the first of November.

Just received a choice assortment of Silk Velvet Books, Pearl Cases and fancy Frames of all sizes, which will be sold at Reduced Prices until the above time. Ladies and Gents are solicited to call and examine. P. Tenney Gates, Artist.

1851 November 8. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 8, 1851, Vol. 42, No. 18, P. 3.

Re-Opened, Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, (M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge-st., cor. of Margaret,) Has been re-fitted and is now open for the reception of visitors. This Gallery is one of the largest and best arranged in the United States, and it is the intention of the proprietor to render in every part of his business, that attention which the public are entitled to for the liberal patronage he has received. For Over Seven Years he has taken groups, copies, and pictures of all styles and sizes to the number of over 30,000 and that he is sure that he can suit even the most fastidious.

His arrangements are such that he takes pictures of Sick and Deceased persons at his Gallery or at private residences; also takes great pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory and are often so natural as to seem even to artist, in a quiet and pleasant sleep. Please examine specimens of deceased persons in his collection.

Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, family groups and children of all ages.

Instructions given in the art and stock and apparatus furnished at reasonable prices.

Pictures taken equally as well a in cloudy and stormy weather (except of children.)

No pictures re-taken after once declared satisfactory, without extra charge.

A large assortment of new style of Cases just received, which will be sold cheap.

Ladies and groups are respectfully solicited to call and examine for themselves. Gallery open 9 A. M. till 4 P. M. P. Tenney Gates, Artist & Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to July 31, 1852.

1852 July 31. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 31, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 4, P. 3.

Closing Up! Gates’ Gallery will be closed on the 20^th of August. All persons in want of some of his superb Daguerreotypes must call immediately, as my Gallery may not be open until January 1853.

Hours of operating, from 8½ A. M. till 5½ P. M.

N. B. The daguerreotype of both the nominees for the next Presidency still remain on exhibition.

Calls respectfully solicited by P. Tenney Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from July 31 to August 14, 1852.

1852 September 4. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 4, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 9, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For $1. Gates’ Gallery Not Closed Yet Having a large quantity of Stock on hand, I am determined use it up before closing. Therefore I have reduced my price to $1.00 for one month only. After which time my Gallery will positively be closed until the first of January, 1853. Every picture taken at my Gallery is warranted not to fade or the plate corrode; for I use nothing but No. 1 chemicals, and harden all my pictures with pure Gold.

Now is your time to secure those mementos of Life, which, in the trying hour of the separation of friends, no price can purchase.

Pictures taken of invalids or deceased persons at private residences, either in the village or out of town. I always take particular pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory.

Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, Family Groups, and children of all ages, “when awake.”

Pictures taken equally in cloudy and stormy weather (except of small children.)

Just received from New York, a large assortment of elegant New Styles Cases, which will be sold at reduced prices.

All would do well to avail themselves of this opportunity, as the price is extremely low, and you little know what changes a few months may bring about.

Calls respectfully solicited, by P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor. Plattsburgh, Sept. 1, 1852.

N. B. My Gallery would have been closed on the 20^th August if there had not been so much unfavorable weather.

Advertisement ran from September 4 to 25, 1852.

1852 October 16. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 16, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 15, P. 2.

The line of telegraph from Troy to Montreal, on the west side of Lake Champlain is going on rapidly. There is already communication between Troy and Warrensburgh; and the wires from this village to Ausable Forks, via Keeseville, are already up. We shall be in communication with our Troy neighbor before “lection.” The post are all distributed on the line of our railroad, from here to Canghnawaga, where, we understand, the St. Lawrence is to be passed by a submarine telegraph, and thence to the city of Montreal. P. T. Gates is operator in this village—office in his daguerrean gallery.

1852 December 11. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 11, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For $1. Re-Opened, Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery Is now open for the reception of the public, and is supplied with a large and splendid assortment of new style Cases, suitable for Christmas and New Year’s presents, which will be sold cheap. I am now taking a new and beautiful style of Crayon Daguerreotypes, of several shades, which for softness of tone and beauty of lights and shades, no other style can equal.

It will be seen, (as above stated,) that I have fixed prices as low as $1 for perfect pictures in good style cases.

Every picture taken at my Gallery is warranted not to fade or the plate corrode, for I harden all my pictures with pure gold.

Pictures taken of invalids or deceased persons at private residences, either in the village or out of town. I always take particular pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory.

Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, family groups, and children of all ages. Pictures taken equally in cloudy and stormy weather (except of small children.)

No picture Re-taken after once declared satisfactory, without extra charge.

Instruction given in every branch of the business on the most reasonable terms.

Every one visiting my Gallery will have the pleasure of examining the Electro-Chemical Telegraph, as the office is in connection.

Ladies and gentlemen are cordially solicited to call and examine for themselves.

Operating hours from 9 A. M. till 4 P. M.

A Card. I would like to take this opportunity to return my most sincere thanks to the citizens of Plattsburgh and the public generally, for the unlimited share of patronage I have received. It is now over two years since my Gallery was open to the public, and I am happy to say that I think my many efforts have been duly appreciated; and I hope that by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of the same. Respectfully Yours, P. Tenney Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from December 11 to July 30, 1853.

1853 August 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 20, 1853, Vol. 44, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor of the Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery, Returns his most sincere thanks to the Ladies and his patrons generally, for the unlimited patronage they have bestowed upon him since he opened his Daguerreian Establishment, and I hope that by strict attention to this beautiful art, that he may retain all of his old patrons and add scores of new. It is his intention to keep up with all the improvements of the day, so no one can have the privilege of saying “He is behind the times.” But everything will be “O. K.” Every one having work done at his establishment can rely upon its being satisfactory. He will in no case resort to any of the cheap kind of materials. Everything will be of the best quality, and all my Pictures Warranted Not To Fade, as all are taken on Pure Silver Plates, and hardened with Pure Gold.

There are many Daguerreotypes taken at the present day by transient Pretended Daguerreian, that are impositions on the public. They are taken on the poorest quality of Plates, and (if hardened at all) hardened with some cheap Compound that will last until they get out of town, providing that their stay is very limited, and warranted by some to last thousands of years. Such Artists are not uncommon now-a-days.—What is the warrantee of such Artists worth?—The Fifty Cents that they put into their pockets is all they think of. Look Out For Such Impostors! And have your Daguerreotyping done by skillful and experienced Stationary Artists, that can be referred to any future time. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy and stormy weather, except of children.

Hours For Taking Children & Groups, From 10 a. m. until 3 p. m. Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.

Copying done in a scientific manner with chemicals made expressly for the purpose.

All are cordially solicited to call and examine whether in want of pictures or not. Prices as low as the same quality can be obtained at any other Respectable Establishment.

Advertisement ran from August 20, 1853 to April 28, 1855.

1855 August 18. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 18, 1855, Vol. 46, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor of the Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery, Returns his most sincere and cordial thanks to the Ladies and his patrons generally, for the unlimited patronage they have bestowed upon him since he opened his Daguerreian Establishment, and hopes that by strict attention to his beautiful Art, that he may retain all of his old patrons and add scores of new. It is his intention to keep up with all the improvements of the day, and every one having work done at his establishment can rely upon its being done in a satisfactory manner. His materials are of the best kind and all his pictures warranted not to fade, as all are taken on pure Silver Plates, and hardened with Pure Gold.

Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy and stormy weather, except of children.

Hours for taking Children & Groups, From 10 A. M. until 3 P. M. Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.

Copying done in a scientific manner with chemicals made expressly for the purpose.

All are cordially solicited to call and examine whether in want of pictures or not. Prices as low as the same quality can be obtained at any other Respectable Establishment.

Advertisement ran from August 18, to October 13, 1855.

1855 December 22. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 22, 1855, Vol. 46, No. 25, P. 3.

P. Tenney Gates Has the pleasure, at this early period, to offer to the public A New Style Of Picture, that far exceeds in Beauty and Durability, any thing ever before made. The exceeding fineness, depth of light and shadows, richness of tone, boldness of character and beauty of expression, is wonderful.

They do not reverse the Subject, light that of a Daguerreotype, but represent everything in its true position: consequently Appear Perfectly Natural!

They are without the glare of a Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view. They will last for Ages Unchanged, and possess the same quality of Imperishability,

Being taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being hermetically sealed together with an indestructible cement which soon hardens and the two glasses become in effect one, with the picture in the centre, as durable as glass itself. This art is particularly adapted to every style of face and Complexion.

These pictures are pronounced by competent Judges to be the greatest achievements in the Photographic Art, having a Clearness and Relief that is Truly Astonishing.

The proprietor, by his improved facilities is enabled to produce Ambrotypes from the Smallest To Full Size with all the truth of nature, and the Permanency Of The Finest Plate Glass.

The long sought for end in Photographic Portraiture. The Transparent Ambrotype must be seen to be appreciated. The relief being full as perfect as life.

These picture offer inducements to those wishing to send them abroad as they are proof against the action of water, acids, climate or atmosphere, and may be laid in water for months, with perfect safety.

The public will please note, that the proprietor is thoroughly acquainted with the Art in all its branches.

Portraits, Miniatures, Daguerreotypes, &c., copied into Ambrotypes, and Rendered Permanent. Small Children and Groups taken in a superior style. The time required for taking the impression is from one to four seconds. Prices about the same as of a good Daguerreotypes.

This beautiful Art is the production of a long series of chemical experiments by Prof. James A. Cutting, of Boston, by whom it is patented in the United States, Great Britain, and France.

P. Tenny Gates, is the exclusive proprietor of the patent and only maker of the pictures in Clinton and Essex Counties, N. Y. and Grand Isle Co., Vt.

Daguerreotyping still continued in all its branches, from the smallest locket to the full size.

The public are cordially invited to call and examine specimens.

Operating hours from 9 A. M., till 4 P. M.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1855 to August 29, 1857 And October 6, 1857 to May 15, 1858.

1856 September 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 20, 1856, Vol. 47, No. 12, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums Awarded At The Fourteenth Annual Fair Of The Clinton Co. Agricultural Society Held at the U. S. Barracks, in Plattsburgh, September 16^th and 17^th, 1856…

Miscellaneous Manufacturers… Best Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes,

P. T. Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

1856 December 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 20, 1856, Vol. 47, No. 25, P. 2.

A suitable and very acceptable holiday gift for a friend, is an ambrotype. Magnificent ones may be had at Gates’ Gallery in this village. He has also for sale a variety of rich frames and cases to suit the taste of the purchasers.

1857 November 21. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 21, 1857, Vol. 48, No. 21, P. 2.

P. T. Gates makes thousands of Photographs and Ambrotypes that are greatly esteemed here. His rooms are over Moore’s drug store—3d story.

1858 May 22. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 22, 1858, Vol. 48, No. 47, P. 3.

Improvements. Pictures!! Pictures!! P. Tenny Gates, Has just returned from the Manufacturers with an entire new set of instruments and chemical apparatus, made expressly to his order, by the aid of which he is enabled to execute Large Groups, Life Size Portraits, and other styles of pictures at Reduced Prices.

He now has on hand a very large and splendid assortment of Gilt and Fancy Frames, and more than thirty different varieties of Cases—in which he will insert Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melaineotypes, Sphereotypes, Phototypes, and every other style of picture extant. Phototypes are a new style particularly adapted for sending by mail, they weigh less than half an ounce.

Copying of all styles executed in the best manner with instruments expressly for the purpose.

All work executed equally as well in cloudy weather, (except of small children.)

Prices varying from 50 cents, to $50.00.

Operating hours from 9 A. M., till 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to July 24, 1858

1858 July 10. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 10, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 2, P. 2.

….O, hasten! While you have to-day, to Gates’s—suffer no delay; secure by Gate’ skill portrayed, a ‘shadow’ ere the substance fade! Remember at Gates’ daguerrean gallery, over Wm. P. Mooers’ drug store, Plattsburgh……

1858 July 24. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 24, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 4, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!! New Arrangements! Pictures to suit the Times! Ambrotypes for 50 Cents For 60 Days At Gates’ Sky-Light Photographic Galleries. Having a very large quantity of stock on hand, I am determined to reduce the same and therefore offer such flattering inducements.

Now is the time to get Perfect Likenesses at Low Prices!

Pictures taken and finished in ten minutes!

By the aid of my new improved instrument & Chemical apparatus, among which is an Instantaneous Working Camera which will take together with my Sky-Lights and other necessary arrangements, which are indispensable for the successful execution of good Likenesses or nice artistic pictures.

I now execute with perfect accuracy at a moments notice, Ambrotypes, Phototypes, Hillotypes, Sphereotypes, Micatypes, and every other style picture extant. The Photographs are colored by an experienced Artist and done in style that cannot be surpassed, and put them up in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Rings, Envelopes for sending by mail, and every other desirable style.

Copying executed in a superior style. Old Daguerreotypes or other Likenesses enlarged to life size Photographs with instruments made expressly for that purpose. Having the experience of 13 years constant practice, feel confident that I can supply the public with as nice specimens of art as can be produced.

To Parents. Now is the time for Children’s Pictures. My Instantaneous Camera is particularly adapted to that purpose. None but good pictures sold.—All work warranted not to fade. Likenesses taken equally as well in cloudy weather, except of Small Children and Large Groups.

Come One Come All and judge for yourselves.

Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M.

Yours most respectfully, P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor.

Dated Gates’ Photographic Gallery.

Advertisement ran from July 24 to November 6, 1858.

1858 September 18. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 18, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 12, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Sixteenth Annual Fair of the Clinton County Agricultural Society Held at the U. S. barracks, in Plattsburgh, September 9^th 10^th & 11^th, 1858.

…Best Colored Crayon Drawing: 1^st Prize, Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Plattsburgh, 2.

…Best Pencil Sketch: Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Discretionary. This was very fine and worthy of especial notice.

Ambrotypes: 1^st Prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

Photographs: 1^st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

Daguerreotypes: 1^st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.

Professor Gates did himself great credit, and exhibited his usual taste.

1858 October 16. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 16, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 16, P. 3.

Plattsburgh Piano-Forte Agency. P. Tenney gates Has now on hand the largest and best selected assortment of Piano Fortes ever offered for sale in Northern New York, which will be sold, for cash, or approved credit on Time, as may suit purchasers, at prices that defy all competition. Old instruments taken in exchange at fair prices. His arrangements are such that he will furnish Pianos from the following celebrated manufacturers:

Boston—Chickering & Sons, Albert Ladd, A. W. Bailey & Co.’s., Lemuel Gilbert, T. Gilbert & Co., George Hews, C. A. Vinton.

Dunham & Co., New York, Boardman, Gray, & Co., Albany.

All instruments will be set up by an experienced pianist and kept in perfect tune for one year free of charge.

Every Piano Forte warranted to give satisfaction to the purchaser. For further particulars please call and examine for yourselves at P. Tenney Gates, Photographic Palace of Art. Plattsburgh, Sept. 25, 1858.

1858 November 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 20, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 21, P. 3.

Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. At Gates Palace of Art! Until Nov. 28^th.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 4, 1858.

1858 December 11. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 11, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 24, P. 3.

Excelsior!!! 5,892 Likenesses Sold Since the Reduction in Price! Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. Splendid Presents For The Holidays At gates Palace of Art!

Gates will take Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. Until After The Holidays.

Holiday Gifts Gates has a splendid lot of Oval Gilt Frames which he will fill with Ambrotypes At Very Low Prices.

At Gates’ Palace of Art Just received a fine lot of those Splendid Union Cases At Very Low Prices.

If You Have Any Old Pictures Of Deceased Friends Take them at once to Gates Palace of Art, And have them Copied in a style that will not Fade.

Gates Will Have A Large Assortment Of Gold Lockets, Pins Seals, &c., For the Holidays, which he will sell at Manufacturer’s Prices.

If you want any style of Portrait, or Picture Frames, either Oval, Square or any other shape, you will find a large assortment of styles of frames and moulding at Gates’ Palace Of Art.

Frames of all Styles made to order at low rates. Call and Examine.

Gates Will Sell Piano-Fortes Cheaper and warrant them to be A Better Article Than can be bought in Northern New York of any other parties. He is agent for the most celebrated Manufacturers in America.

Advertisement ran from December 11, 21858 to January 22, 1859.

1858 December 25. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 25, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 26, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs are among the most appropriate articles for presents. They may be had at Gates’ Gallery or at Mrs. Molloy’s rooms, over the Republican Office.

1859 May 7. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 7, 1859, Vol. 49, No. 45, P. 2.

Call in at Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery, over Wm. P. Mooers’ and examine the numerous specimens of true artistic skill with which his rooms are decorated. For accuracy of likeness and elegance of finish, they cannot be beat. Copying executed in the very best manner.

1859 May 21. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 21, 1859, Vol. 49, No. 47, P. 3.

May 19^TH Re-Opened! Gates’ Photographic Palace Of Art. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Has undergone through repairs and Is Again Open For The Reception of Visitors. And is doing business on the Low Price System!

The Proprietor has been to great expense and spared no pains in refurnishing with the best and Latest Improved Instruments, and apparatus of the day among which is a Double Camera. (which takes two pictures at the same Instant!) also a Mammoth Camera. (The only one that will be found out of the Large Cities,) which executes Life-Sized Portraits.

Portraits made in Oil Colors!

Portraits made in India Ink!

Portraits made in Water Colors!

Portraits made on Glass

Portraits made on Iron!

Portraits made on Paper! and

Portraits made in all other Styles!

Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Work executed equally well in cloudy Weather (except Children.)

Calls Respectfully Solicited. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to July 23, 1859.

1859 July 30. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 30, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 5, P. 3.

Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention. Gates Champlain Sky-Light Photographic Gallery will be opened Aug. 10 for 20 days.

P. Tenney Gates is now fitting up a Sky-Light Photographic Gallery, at Champlain, N. Y.

For the purpose of accommodating the citizens of that place and vicinity with the best of pictures of all the modern styles.

P articular attention will be given to taking Large Groups, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. &c.

No pains will be spared to make this one of the Best Operated Galleries.

It will be opened August 10^TH,1859, for 20 Days.

Operating hours from 8 A. M., till 5 P. M. Work executed equally well in Cloudy Weather, except of very small children. Come One, Come All.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to September 17, 1859.

1859 August 27. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 27, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 9, P. 1.

Re-Opened! Gates’ Photographic Palace Of Art. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Has undergone through repairs and Is Again Open For The Reception of Visitors. And is doing business on the Low Price System!

Portraits made in Oil Colors!

Portraits made in India Ink!

Portraits made in Water Colors!

Portraits made on Glass

Portraits made on Iron!

Portraits made on Paper! and

Portraits made in all other Styles!

Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.

Work executed equally well in cloudy Weather (except Children.)

Calls Respectfully Solicited. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from August 27, 1859 to July 7, 1860.

1859 December 10. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 10, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 24, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year’s Gifts. Gates’ Sky-Light Photographic Gallery! Champlain.

Will be open on the 15^th of December, and continue during the Holidays! Stocked with a splendid lot of Goods particularly adapted for Holiday Gifts!

Ambrotypes Put up in Cases for 50 Cents. Be sure and not forget the time. Operating hours from 8 a. m. till 4 p. m. Call early in the day!

N. B. This Gallery will not be open again until February 14^th, 1860.

Advertisement ran from December 10 to 31, 1859.

1860 June 30. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) June 30, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 1, P. 3.

Gates is “at home” as usual, and crowds are visiting his gallery daily. An unprecedented number were promptly served with likenesses on St. Johns Day, notwithstanding the interruotion of slight showers. Go to the legitimate establishment for photographs, &c., instead of tinkering with catch-penny affairs.

1860 July 14. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 14, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 3, P. 3.

July 14th! Splendid Decorated Ambrotypes! Put Up In Frames For 25 Cts. At Gates’ Sky-Light Palace of Art Plattsburgh, N. Y. The greatest inducements ever offered in this vicinity are now open to the public. Altho’ prices are extremely low, every picture will be of the best quality, and furnished equally as well as if sold for a higher price. The Reputation of a stationary establishment stands alone on the merit of selling none but good and Never Fading Pictures.

All pictures warranted not to fade, and as my stay in town is not limited, I shall continue to take better pictures at the above rate that can be obtained of any other parties.

My Decorated Back-Ground is a splendid addition to the picture which gives it one and softness that cannot be otherwise obtained, for which there is no Extra Charge. I have just received a large assortment of Cases and Frames which will be sold at proportionately low Prices.

Copying done in superior style with Instruments made expressly for the purpose. Work executed equally as well in stormy weather. Call early in the day. Select your Cases on entering the reception room, and receive your number so as to avoid confusion. Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M. The public will please call and examine specimens and prices before sitting for a picture elsewhere. I shall myself, personally attend to the Operating Department, and having had constant experience in the art for many years I think I can suit all that are in want of Good Likenesses and Artistic Pictures.

Yours Respectfully, P. Tenney Gates.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between July 14 to October 29, 1860.

1860 October 20. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 20, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 17, P. 4.

July 14th! Splendid Decorated Ambrotypes! At Gates’ Sky-Light Palace of Art Plattsburgh, N. Y. The greatest inducements ever offered in this vicinity are now open to the public. Altho’ prices are extremely low, every picture will be of the best quality, and furnished equally as well as if sold for a higher price. The Reputation of a stationary establishment stands alone on the merit of selling none but good and Never Fading Pictures.

All pictures warranted not to fade, and as my stay in town is not limited, I shall continue to take better pictures at the above rate that can be obtained of any other parties.

Copying done in superior style with Instruments made expressly for the purpose. Work executed equally as well in stormy weather. Call early in the day. Select your Cases on entering the reception room, and receive your number so as to avoid confusion. Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 5 P. M. The public will please call and examine specimens and prices before sitting for a picture elsewhere. I shall myself, personally attend to the Operating Department, and having had constant experience in the art for many years I think I can suit all that are in want of Good Likenesses and Artistic Pictures.

Yours Respectfully, P. Tenney Gates.

Advertisement was recorded twenty six times between October 20, 1860 to June 22, 1861.

1861 April 6. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) April 6, 1861, Vol. 51, No. 41, P. 2.

Gate’s is putting his Daguerrean Gallery in fine condition for business, by enlarging, “altering and amending,” re-painting, papering, &c…

Garrett, Ellwood

June 10, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Ellwood Garrett, Photographer, Wilmington Delawarepioneeramericanphotographers

1850-1857 66 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.[1]

1859-1867 218 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.¹

1856 November 27. Delaware Weekly Republican. (Wilmington, Delaware.) November 27, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 12, Whole No. 995, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Portraits. E. Garrett’ sky Light Rooms, No. 66 Market St., Wilmington, 2nd Story, Over G. D. Armstrongs’ store. Pictures taken equally well in dull weather, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from November 27, 1856 to December 31, 1857.

1857 August 28. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) August 28, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 70, P. 4.

E. Garrett, Daguerreotypist, No. 66 Market Street, Wilmington, Del.

1865 August 28. Delaware State Journal and Statesman. (Wilmington, Delaware.) August 28, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 52, P. 1.

E. Garrett, Daguerreotypist, No. 218 Market Street, Wilmington,

[1] A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond.

Gardner, John B.

June 8, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, John B. Gardner, New York City, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1847 Corner of Read Street and Broadway, New York, New York.

1847-1852 293 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

1853-1861 183 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.¹

1862 Address Unknown, New York, New York.¹

1863-1874 305 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York.¹

1875 Address Unknown, New York, New York.¹

1847 December 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 24, 1847, Whole No. 4960, P. 2.

A Bold Theft.—Some bold thief entered the daguerreotype rooms of Mr. J. B. Gardner, corner of Read street and Broadway, yesterday morning, and in the temporary absence of Mr. Gardner the reseal unscrewed the plate from the end of the instrument, valued at $70, which he carried off without detection.

1854 March 4. American Artisan. (New York, New York.) March 4, 1854, Vol. VII, No. 25, Whole No. 337, P. 8.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypes.

Aug. Morand……….65 Chatham st.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypist—Bleecker street.

A. G. Demarest…….326 Bleecker, corner of Amos.

P. Welling………….Corner of Bleeker and Carmine.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypes—Bowery and Third ave.

A. Eddy……………..107 Bowery.

H. V. Harris…………132 Bowery.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypes—Eighth ave.

J. B. Gardner………..183 Eighth avenue.

A. D. Hopper………..109 Eighth avenue.

1856 January 1. Photographic and fine Arts Journal. (New York, New York.) January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

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

J. B. Gardner—Very fair specimens, much superior to ordinary galleries.

[1] New York City Directories.

Garbanati, Henry

June 7, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Henry Garbanati, New York City, Photographer, Photographic Chemicals, Selly & Garbanatipioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1857 94 Duane Street, New York, New York.

1857-1859 424 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856 October 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 23, 1856, Whole No. 7359, P. 3.

$850 For An Old Established First Class daguerrean gallery, now doing a profitable business. It is handsomely Furnished and perfectly adapted for a large business; this is a bargain. Apply to H. Garbanoti, general photographic agent, 94 Duane street.

1856 November 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 29, 1856, Whole No. 7396, P. 7.

$700.—One Of The Oldest Established Daguerreotype gallery in the busiest part of the city, well furnished and stocked with large size apparatus, and now doing a good business; the rent is very low. Apply to Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemists, &c., 94 Duane street.

1857 May 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 5, 1857, Whole No. 7552, P. 7.

Seely & Garbanati, Photographic Chemicals, &c., have removed to 424 Broadway. Amateurs supplies in all their wants.

1857 September 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 19, 1857, Whole No. 7688, P. 6.

Ambrotype Gallery For Sale—At A Bargain. In a good location for business, will be sold at a sacrifice, as the present owner has other business. Apply immediately to Seely & Garbinatti, photographic chemicals, 424 Broadway.

1857 December 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 11, 1857, Whole No. 7771, P. 5.

$200—For Sale, An Old Established Ambrotype and Photographic Gallery, Apply to Seely & Garbanati, 424 Broadway.

1858 January 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 22, 1858, Whole No. 7812, P. 7.

Daguerrean Gallery.—For Sale, The Lease of an old established daguerrean gallery, with instruments, furniture, and everything necessary for all branches of the business. Inquire of Seely & Garbanati, Photographic Chemists, 424 Broadway.

1858 March 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 24, 1858, Whole No. 7873, P. 3.

Ambrotype Gallery For Sale—Price $70 cash. The reason for selling is the owner is going into another business. Apply to Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemist, 424 Broadway.

1858 April 7. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 7, 1858, Whole No. 7887, P. 3.

Ambrotype And Photograph Gallery In Broadway.—Authenticated profits upwards of $75 per week. Price $1,500; $1,000 down. The above is well furnished and stocked, and is a rare bargain. Apply to Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemists, 424 Broadway. An lease on the gallery.

1858 May 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 22, 1858, Whole No. 7932, P. 3.

Ambrotype, Photograph And Daguerreotype Gallery.—For sale, the lease, stock and fixtures, and everything pertaining to the art, now doing a good business. Apply to Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemists, 424 Broadway.

1858 June 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 2, 1858, Whole No. 7943, P. 3.

For Sale Cheap—A Broadway Daguerrean establishment, thoroughly fitted and furnished, and replete with every accessory for the art. The most satisfactory reason giving for selling. Apply to Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemist, 424 Broadway.

1858 August 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 17, 1858, Whole No. 8018, P. 3.

Ambrotypes For Sale—A Well Fitted Up gallery on Broadway, doing a good business, the owners being engaged in another establishment, will dispose of the above at the lowest price of $175. Inquire of Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemists, 424 Broadway.

1858 August 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 25, 1858, Whole No. 8026, P. 5.

Ambrotypes.—For Sale A Well Furnished ambrotype gallery on Broadway, doing an excellent business; the owner being engaged in another business, will sell the gallery for the low price of $175. Inquire of Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemist, 424 Broadway, New York.

1858 September 2. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) September 2, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 5418, P. 4 & 5.

The Telegraph Celebration. Military and Civic Parade. Speech of David Dudley Field. Splendid Fireworks. The City Illuminated. Torchlight Procession.

The grand Telegraph Celebration of the First of September will be long remembered as the most enthusiastic and universal jubilee ever given in New York. A splendid day gave full scope to the exuberant fancies of the people, and well did they improve their time. We gave up enough of our space to our reporters to embody a mere outline of the observances. To report all things fully would demand the whole of our forty-eight columns, with still enough to fill another Tribune left over…

At Gurney’s was exhibited a large transparency, on the left of which was represented the British lion grasping one end of the cable, and on the right the American eagle the other end. American and English flags and emblems formed the center, and in the distance the parting of the Niagara and Agamemnon was visible. Beneath were the words:

“Capt. Preedy. Cyrus W. Field. Capt. Hudson. Agamemnon. Daguerre and Morse. Niagara. The one harnessed the light, the other light-ning. May the continuity of the cable be as perpetual as the ray of our sun.”

Brady also exhibited a large transparency representing Queen Victoria and Young America in conversation. Beneath were representations of suns, and the letters “V.” “B.;” between which, Neptune, still holding his trident, was chained…

The Depot of Photographic Art Materials, No. 424 Broadway, was adorned with a transparency inscribed,

“Morse, Field and Hudson—Three cable mates—

Have made all nations The United States.”

Seeley & Garbanati exhibited a colored photograph of Cyrus W. Field on a scale of over 28 feet for the full-length figure. This is the first photograph ever attempted of a size larger than life.

1859 April 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1859, Whole No. 8270, P. 1.

To Photographists.—Wanted To Purchase, An interest in, or whole of a first class photographic gallery on Broadway, not above Union square. Inquire of Seely & Garbanati, 424 Broadway.

1859 May 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 25, 1859, Whole No. 8270, P. 1

$1,000 To $50,000—A Valuable Patent, In demand everywhere, for sale by Seely & Garbanati, Photographic Chemists, 424 Broadway.

1859 June 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 29, 1859, Whole No. 8333, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, &c. copied, enlarged and colored in all styles of the art at moderate prices, by Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemists and publishers, 424 Broadway, Stereoscopic pictures wholesale.

1859 September 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 5, 1859, Whole No. 8400, P. 3.

Photographic Engraving.—Patent Rights for sale, engraving done at moderate rates, by Seely & Garbanati, photographic chemists, 424 Broadway. A complete set of apparatus, chemicals, &c., for taking pictures on glass and paper, for $30. The American Journal of Photography, semi-monthly, $1.50 per annum; The Ambrotype, price 25 cents; Hardwick’s Photographic Chemistry, 50 cents; Sir David Brewster on the Stereoscope, $1, will soon be out.

Gaige, George Preserved

June 2, 2025Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereoviewsA. G. Gaige, Daguerreotypist, George Preserved Gaige, New York City, Photographer, Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1854-1856 369 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854 August. The Photographic And Fine Art Journal. (New York, New York.) August 1854 Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 256.

Mr. Gaige has opened an elegant suite of photographic rooms at 369 Broadway N. Y. This young artist is a regular graduate of the Daguerrean College, which has been for years under the Presidency of M. B. Brady, Esq., we all know has retained constantly the most skillful and learned professors in the art, and to say this, is to say sufficient to give confidence in his skill and taste as an artist; but we can say more; we have been personally acquainted with Mr. Gaige for some years, and we do him not more than justice in saying that as a gentleman and a daguerrean artist we place him in the front rank, and we are very much mistaken if, before the end of the year, he does not become captain. He certainly is an artist of high promise, and we sincerely trust that his present enterprise may be as successful and permanent as his most sanguine expectations could desire.

1855 June 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 20, 1855, Whole No. 6872, P. 11.

To Daguerreotypist.—Wanted.—A Competent person who understands the above business in all its branches will hear of a permanent situation by applying to P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

1855 July 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 27, 1855, Whole No. 6908, P. 5.

A Rare Chance—For Sale, The Well Known and long established photograph and daguerreotype establishment. No. 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon. This gallery, including all the specimens, fixtures, &c. is now offered for sale; is doing a good business, and is one of the best stands on Broadway. For further particulars inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to 31, 1855.

1855 August 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 15, 1855, Whole No. 6927, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs and Stereoscopes.—Marcus A. O’Brien, so long and favorably known as principal operator in one of the oldest galleries in the city, would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken the first class establishment known as Gaige’s International Daguerrean Gallery, 369 Broadway, first door above Taylor’s saloon. Photographs, from cabinet to life size, taken less than at any other establishment in the city. Daguerreotypes, photographs and stereoscopes taken in all kinds of weather.

1855 September 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 17, 1855, Whole No. 6960, P. 7.

For Sale—The Long Established Daguerreotype and photographic gallery, 369 Broadway. This is a rare chance for anyone wishing to engage in the above businesses, as it is one of the best locations in the city, being next door to Taylor’s saloon. Inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway.

Advertisement was recorded on September 17 & 25, 1855

1856 January 1. Photographic and fine Arts Journal. (New York, New York.) January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

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

Gaige—Another artist, another excellent gallery. The ambrotypes are fair, but susceptible of improvement. We were much pleased with the daguerreotypes. The photographs lack depth of tone.

1856 April 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 11, 1856, Whole No. 7165, P. 7.

For Sale.—The Well Known Daguerrean gallery, 369 Broadway. This is a rare chance for any one wishing to engage in the above business, as it is one of the best locations in the city. Inquire of P. Gaige, 369 Broadway, next door to Taylor’s saloon.

1856 September 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 19, 1856, Whole No. 7325, P. 2.

List Of Letters remaining in the New York City Post Office. Friday Sept. 19, 1856.

P. Gaige.

1856 November 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 1, 1856, Whole No. 7368, P. 6.

If Henry C. Hamilton Is In This City, He Will confer a favor by calling on P. Gaige, daguerreotypist, 369 Broadway.

Gaige, A. G.

June 1, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsA. G. Gaige, Ambrotypist, Burlington Iowa, Daguerreotypist, George P. Gaige, Melainotypist, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1858 Jefferson Street, Between Third and Fourth, Burlington, Iowa.

1856 June 25. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 25, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 3.

Gaige[1] & Fields. Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, over Criswell & Hillhouse Store, Jefferson Street, Burlington. Mr. Fields has the pleasure of announcing that he has associated with him, Mr. Gaige, for six years an operator in Brady’s celebrated Gallery, New York. He therefore ventures to promise his customers Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, in the highest style of the art, with all recent improvements which have brought the art so near a state of perfection.

He is confident the specimens on exhibition at his rooms—and all are cordially invited to examine them—will bear a comparison with the finest pictures from the best New York Galleries, or from any other point, no matter where. And as he does not wish the public to take this on trust, he hopes they will come and see.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to any desired size and colored to equal the finest oil paintings. Likenesses of deceased persons also taken.

Remember the place, Jefferson st., between Third and Fourth, opposite Barret House.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between June 25 to November 5, 1856.

1856 November 12. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) November 12, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 3.

Colored Photographs. A. G. Gaige would inform the citizens of Burlington that in addition to the many superior specimens of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes now in his Gallery, he has some elaborately colored Photographs, which he does not hesitate to offer as equal, in brilliancy of tone and naturalness of effect, to any Eastern efforts.

I would particularly call attention of the citizens to this department of the Photographic art, as the present opportunity afforded by Mr. Geo. Winter—the Artist’s visit to Burlington offers facilities of getting up artistic efforts of this character not hitherto enjoyed.

Mr. Winter’s experienced pencil is a guarantee in assuring the public that those who wish to avail themselves of this interesting art, will be enabled to secure a finished production.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased relatives, can have them transferred, and colored Photographs produced from them and enlarged to any size At the Gallery also, new specimens of Ambrotypes colored in a superior style.

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 12 to December 31, 1856.

1857 May 6. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) May 6, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 25, P. 3.

Go And See It.—Gaige’s Daguerrean Gallery contains a great number of fine pictures, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., of distinguished Statesmen, Artists, Divines, &c., who have a national or world-wide reputation. He also has most excelle3nt pictures of our own citizens of all grades and classes, Politicians, Divines, Bankers, Merchants, Mechanics, etc., etc., which are hung upon his walls, and which one might look at for hours with pleasure. The Ambrotypes and Photographs are fully equal to any we ever saw, and are well worth a visit, showing the progress which has been made in this direction.

1857 June 10. Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 10, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 30, P. 3.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail. May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 10 & July 1, 1857.

1858 January 1. Daily Iowa State Gazette. (Burlington, Iowa.) January 1, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 155, P. 1.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail. May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to February 14, 1858.

1858 June 27. Daily Iowa State Gazette. (Burlington, Iowa.) June 27, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 306, P. 2.

Burlington Picture Gallery. Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, Over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store. The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures of all kinds, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits. Also leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great care taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. m. to 1 P. M. L. D. Campbell.

1858 July 14. Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser. (Burlington, Iowa.) July 14, 1858, Vol 21, No. 52, P. 3.

Burlington Picture Gallery. Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store. The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures in all kinds of weather, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits. Also Leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great car taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. L. D. Campbell. june 27.

Advertisement ran on July 14, and August 25, 1858.

[1] There seems to be some confusion—A. G. Gaige is not listed in the New York City Directories. George Preserved Gaige is recorded in the directories and is recorded in the New York city newspapers as having worked for Brady.

Gage, Franklin Benjamin

May 31, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Franklin Benjamin Gage, Photographer, St. Johnsbury Vermont, Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1850 Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.[1]

1852-1859 Three Doors South of St Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852 September 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 11, Whole No. 791, P. 3.

F. B. Gage’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery. St Johnsbury Plain, VT. The Subscriber having opened a skylight Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of St. Johnsbury House, would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of St. Johnsbury and neighboring towns, that he will be happy to wait on all who may wish for a correct likeness of themselves or friends. Having procured all the latest improvements in the Art, he is now able, by a new arrangement of light and the use of new materials, to produce pictures of a most Lifelike & Beautiful Complexion, as all may see by calling and examining specimens. These pictures are finished by a newly discovered process which gives them a richness and durability unsurpassed by any in this country or Europe.

The public are requested to call and examine specimens. Come one and all: you will be equally welcome whether wishing pictures or not. If you have called once call again, and tell your friends to call also, as he will be happy to see you at all times and show you anything new in the Art.

Picture taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.

Perfect likenesses warranted in all cases or no charge.

Copies from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, & c., neatly executed. Miniatures for lockets, pins, rings, &c., taken in the most perfect manner. Views of buildings and scenery taken in a style unsurpassed by any.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence if desired.

Prices varying from 1 to 8 dollars according to style and finish of case.

Pupils instructed and furnished with apparatus. F. B. Gage. St. Johnsbury, Sept 25, 1852.

Advertisement ran from September 25 to December 18, 1852.

1852 December 11. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 11, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 22, Whole No. 802, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Our Neighbor, Mr. Gage, is doing a good business in taking Likenesses. His pictures look well, and he will satisfy all of his customers. He has a fine room for this purpose over E. Hall & Co’s Store.

1852 December 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.

A Daguerreotype Song, supposed to have been sung by a lady after having visited F. B. Gage’s Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of the St. Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury Plain, Vt.

Air:—Things that I don’t like to see.

One morning last week when I’d nothing to do,

And wanted to see something funny or new,

I went to my cousins Maria and Jane,

To Visit the Daguerreotype Rooms on the Plain.

I merely went in just to make a short call

And look at the pictures that hung on the wall.

But I saw just as soon as I entered the door

I had never seen pictures more perfect before.

For there was Estella, Adelia, and Jane,

And I never saw pictures so rich or so plain;

And John and his sweetheart, and Sam and his wife,

I declare they all look just as natural as life.

There were multitudes more both in cases and frames

But I could never tell you one half of their names,

I though every one looked the nicest and best

Though I think Jenny Lind’s not so good as the rest.

Now when I had seen them, they all looked so fine,

Said I to the Artist, “I’ll sit and have mine.”

Then he had me sit down in a chair at my ease.

And, said he “you may wink just as much as you please.”

And then, when I smile just as much as I ought.

In less than a moment my likeness was caught.

So quickly ‘twas taken, so nicely ‘twas done.

To sit for my picture was nothing but fun.

And every one says, (so I know it must be.)

“That my picture’s a very apt emblem of me.”

Since this is so perfect, I must have another,

To get to the West to my sister and brother.

And then I must have another to send—

But no matter to whom, for he’s only a friend.

And now if the people will hear my advice,

I freely will give it without money or price:

If you want nothing more, give the Artist a call.

Just to look at the pictures that hang on the wall.

Twill do you no harm just to drop in and see.

And take your friends with you, as I did with me.

He can take them as well whether cloudy of fair.

And you’ll find him at home for he always is there.

He’s using a splendid new German Machine.

That was made by one John in the Providence of Wein.

If any should wish to acquire this great Art.

He’ll learn him the trade so he’ll know it by heart.

And his pictures won’t fade, as other Artist’s have done.

For you know that he hangs them right out in the sun

And whether in lockets, pins, rings, or a frame.

You’ll see that his pictures are always the same:

And then, I am sure you’ll conclude with the rest,

That he’s always a little ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from December 25, 1852 to January 22, 1853.

1853 April 30. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 30, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 44, Whole No. 822, P. 3.

Broken Crockery. China, Glass, Earthen, Marble, Alabaster, Pearls, Ivory, Shell, Ornaments, &c., are repaired with a stainless cenebt, and warranted, at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. All persons in want of perfect Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon as the subscriber expects to leave town in a few weeks. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to June 18, 1853.

1853 June 11. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 11, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 47, Whole No. 828, P. 3.

Marriages. In this town, June 6, by Rev. W. B. Bond, Mr. F. B. Gage and Miss Laurietta Huntly, all of this town.

1853 June 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 25, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 49, Whole No. 830, P. 3.

Sign Stolen. Look Out for Rogues.

The ancient Sign of the “Old Daguerrean”

No More at E. Hall’s store { ? ]

For some rascally rogues, the other night,

Took it down and carried it out of sight.

Perhaps it was done from spite and spleen,

Or, perhaps, to plague the “Old Daguerrean,”

But the “Old Daguerrean,” he’ll pocket the wrong, And laugh at the rascals in his song.

Their labor of love was all in vain,

For the “Old Daguerrean” still works on the Plain,

And the people will come, as they can before,

To the Daguerrean rooms over E. Hall’s store.

With Pictures to suit from one dollar to four,

He sells them some days by the dozen or score,

And the crowds that go in, and the crowds that go out,

Tell the world what the “Old Daguerrean is about.

And since there’s no reason why he should depart,

You’ll find him at home and at work at his Art,

And the pictures he takes will plainly attest,

That the “Old Daguerrean” is ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 2, 1853.

1853 August 20. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 20, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 5, Whole No. 838, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerreen.” Will open his daguerrean Gallery August 22 and be ready to wait on his customers there-after. St. Johnsbury, Aug 20, 1853.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 8, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 12, Whole No. 845, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerrean.” Premium Daguerreotypes. Let it be remembered that the “Old Dagerrean” of St. Johnsbury drew the premium on daguerreotypes at the late fair; and his pictures are pronounced by good judges to be equal, if not superior to the best city operators. Read what the newspapers say of the “old daggerrean:”

“He is really an excellent Artist and worthy of patronage.”—Anonymous Reporter.

“He is a capital workman in his line.”—The Caledonian.

Pictures of all sizes and styles put up at prices from 1 to 10 dollars. Pupils instructed in the art.

Call and examine Specimens. F. B. Gage St Johnsbury, Oct. 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to December 3, 1853.

1853 December 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 3, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 20, Whole No. 853, P. 4.

Children’s Daguerreotypes. Daguerreotypes of infants and small children are taken at the St. Johnsbury Daguerreotype Gallery in fair weather, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 1½ P. M., by a new process which renders success almost certain. Older persons taken in all kinds of weather and at all times of day. Always at home.

Forward Your Faces.

Wanted —Five cords hard wood fitted for the stove, and seasoned under shelter, for which a liberal price will be paid. Call and see. Any quantity of green wood taken in exchange for Daguerreotypes. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from December 3, 1853 to February 11, 1854.

1854 January 14. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 14, 1854, Vol. 17, No. 26, Whole No. 859, P. 3.

Wonderful Invention. Patent Stereoscopic or Statuary Daguerrean Gallery.

Since new things arise in these wonderful times,

I’ll tell you some news in some new-fangled rhymes:

Having nothing to do one bright afternoon,

I dropped into Gage’s Daguerrean Saloon.

And saw an invention so wonderous and new,

If you’ll listen a moment I’ll tell it to you.

Two pictures are taken of one person’s face,

And carefully finished and put in a case,

And two lenses before them are placed with precision.

To produce what is called “binocular vision”:

And when you look in through those lenses so blue,

What a wonderful sight rises up to your view!

There the person stands in the blue atmosphere,

Just as large as in life, just as perfect and clear,

Every thread of the dress a very wrinkle is there.

Even the pours of the skin and the fibers of the hair:

And you look till the sight all your sences mislead.

And you cry—Tis no picture, tis the person, indeed!

“Tis the strangest invention there is in these times,

As true in its nature as ‘tis in my rhyme:

And since ‘tis a Patent and Gage has a Right.

Call in then and ask him to show you “the sight.”

And when you have seen it, I’m sure you will say;

You’ll have your own picture put in that way.

The following commendation is from the Scientific American:—‘By looking through these (Lenses) the person whose likeness is taken, stands out solid and life-like, no more resembling a common picture than a statue does an oil painting. No one can have the least idea of the beauty of this invention, until he sees such pictures with his own eyes.’

Advertisement ran from January 14 to March 18, 1854.

1854 September 16. The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 16, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 10, Whole No. 894, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New! These pictures are different from any ever before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing. They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving. Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty; and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only. Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery. Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Instruction given in the Art. Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 2, 1854,

1854 September 30. The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 30, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 12, Whole No. 896, P. 3.

Caledonia County Fair. The annual Cattle Fair of the Caledonia County Agricultural Society was held at Danville, on Wednesday and Thursday…Premiums Awarded…

Daguerreotypes.

1st,, E. Perry, Danville, 1.00

2d., F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury, .50

1854 November 18. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 18, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 19, Whole No. 903, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery, Greatly Enlarged. On account of the great rush of business the subscriber, finding it impossible to supply the demand for likenesses, has enlarged and otherwise greatly improved his Gallery. He has also engaged the services of two or three able associates, and trust that the future, he will not be obliged to send any away empty. His success in business has been such that he feels warranted in saying that the reputation of his Gallery is not surpassed by any other, either in or out of the State. Having enlarged his light and purchased a camera more than four times large as those in general use, he is now prepared to take family groups from two to twenty, in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment. His pictures at all times will be furnished I the best style of the art, and warranted. The Mezzotint Statutypes on exhibition at his Gallery are considered superior to all other pictures and are worthy an examination. Come and see them. F. B. Gage. St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1854 to March 24, 1855.

1855 March 31. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) March 31, 1855, Vol. 18, No. 38, Whole No. 922, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New!

These pictures are different from any before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable style of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing. They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving. Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line, angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty, and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to July 28, 1855.

1855 July 28. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 28, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 3, Whole No. 939, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. Patented in the United States, Great Britain and France. The term Ambrotype, by which these pictures are designated, is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, signifying everlasting. The picture is taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by one indestructible gum, enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages; it will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light. These pictures are taken at the St. Johnsbury daguerrean Gallery, where specimens may be seen.—Come and see them. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from July 25 to October 27, 1855.

1855 October 27. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 27, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 16, Whole No. 952, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New!

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 17, 1855

1856 January 12. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 12, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 27, Whole No. 963, P. 3.

The Old Daguerrean.

Since the sleighing

Is so splendid,

And may soon be

Quite suspended,

Come up beaux and

Belles together,

Get your pictures

This fine weather.

Come good father

And fond mother,

Come with sister

And with brother;

Ere with palsy

Ye be shaken,

Come to Gage’s

And be taken!

Whether fleshy

Lean or Sharky,

Come up white folks

Come up darkey;

Both for ugly

Folks, and clever.

Gage takes pictures

Better’n ever.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to April 12, 1856.

1856 March 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) March 8, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 35, Whole No. 971, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. On account of the [demand] for Ambrotypes, the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery is open for the production of these beautiful and imperishable pictures, and my time will be devoted exclusively to this branch of picture taking.

As the chemicals used in this art are very Poisonous To The Artist, I shall not follow it more than a week, or ten days at most, and all those in want of these never-fading pictures must apply within that time or they will lose the opportunity. F. B. Gage.

1856 May 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) May 3, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 43, Whole No. 979, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. To Everybody. As this advertisement has never before been in print, and may never be again, the public are advised to read it, and permission is hereby respectfully given them to do so.

Have you heard what all the rage is?

‘Tis the Ambrotypes at Gages;

Pictures that are called by sages

The greatest wonder of modern ages.

To The Ladies.

Having lately enlarged my Gallery, and

fitted up a Reception Room in magnificent style,

the ladies will now find it pleasant to call and look

at the pictures. I would also remind them that

Queer old maids that’s cross and fretty

And young girls intensely pretty,

Wearing curls extremely jetty,

Will be very sure to get a

Capital Ambrotype at Gage’s.

About Babies.

Certain days will be mostly devoted to

taking pictures of babies of all styles

and qualities, such as

Babies little and babies bigger,

Babies that can squall with vigor,

Babies that cut quite a figure,

And all sorts, from white to nigger.

N. B.—Nigger means them that is sable complexioned

To The Gentlemen.

The Gentlemen will not be sent away empty,

as I am better than ever before prepared

To Extract

Men of wealth, and men of Fashion.

Men that sometimes get in passion

Men that put all sorts of trash on,

And in fact,

Any one brings the cash on!

F. B. Gage, Artist. St Johnsbury, May 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from May 1, 1856 to July 5, 1856.

1856 June 7. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 7, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 48, Whole No. 948, P. 3.

Beautiful Imperishable Ambrotypes Taken by the Man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from June 7, 1856 to November 8, 1856.

1856 August 16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 16, 1856, Vol. 20, No.6, Whole No. 994, P. 3.

Photographs: Beautiful Pictures on Paper. Ambrotypes: Imperishable Pictures on Glass.

Daguerreotypes: Are taken as usual at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.

Illuminated Ambrotypes: The Illumination of the Ambrotype was invented by F. B. Gage. They are more beautiful than any other picture. They are made by the inventor only and can be procured only by applying to the man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from August 16 to November 8, 1856.

1856 October 4. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 4, 1856, Vol. 20, No.13, Whole No. 1004, P. 2.

List Of Premiums Awarded At The Annual Fair Of The Caledonian Co. Agricultural Society, Held At St. Johnsbury, Sept. 23 & 24, 1856…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimen Daguerreotypes &c.. F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury 2.00

1856 October 10. Orleans Independent Standard. (Irasburgh, Vermont.) October 10, 1856, Vol. I, No. 40, P. 3.

Ambrotypes: Imperishable Pictures On Glass. Photographs: And other beautiful pictures are taken in the Greatest Perfection. By the man with the Long Flowing Beard, At St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1856 to April 3, 1857.

1856 November 15. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

Gage’s Farwell.

Gage Is Going To Leave

These ‘ere frosty diggings,

And take no more pictures

Over Hall & Higgins’:

For he’s bound to flourish

In some Western city

Where the wintery weather

Aint so cold and gritty.

Therefore all ye people

Take this little warning:

Gage is going early

Some bright pleasant morning,

And if you want pictures

That beat all the nation;

Shun that little word

Called procrastination.

For a few weeks longer,

In all kinds of weather,

Gage will take the beaux and

Laughing belles together.

So bring your faces

And don’t stand a-croaking,

Gage means what is written

Without any joking!

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 15. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

This may certify, That Mr. F. B. Gage of St. Johnsbury, Vt., received theb following premiums at the First Annual Fair of the Conn. River Valley Agricultural & Industrial Association, held at Bradford, Vt. Oct. 14, 15 & 16, 1856.

1st premium on Ambrotypes, $3.00

1st “ Photographs, $2.00

1st “ Colortypes, $2.00

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1857 April 4. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 4, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 39, Whole No. 1027, P. 3.

Gage & Rowell, Ambrotype & Photographic Artists, St. Johnsbury, Vt., & Littleton, N. H. The Gallery at Littleton will be open only two or three weeks in every twelve. Open April 8, for one or two weeks.

Ambrotypes taken at less price than formerly. Old daguerreotypes cleaned to look as well aas new. Oil Paintings cleaned and Varnished.

At Bradford Fair, Mr. Gage drew

1st Premium on Ambrotypes $3.00

1st Premium on Photographs $2.00

1st Premium on Colorotypes $2.00

At Caledonia Fair,

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, &c. $2.00

(From the People’s Journal,)

“We feel warranted in recommending Mr. Gage as one of the first artist in the country.”

(From the White Mountain Banner.)

“Mr. Gage’s reputation is not excelled by anyartist in New England.”

(From the Caledonian.)

“Mr. Gage is an adapt in the line of his profession.”

(Humphrey’s Daguerrean Journal published in New York, City, says:)

“Mr. Gage’s Photographs are Gems. We can confidently say that we have never seen so pleasing a collection from one operator. They are an honor to the artist.”

Advertisement ran from April 4 to 25, 1857.

1857 May 2. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) May 2, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 43, Whole No. 1031, P. 4.

& So Forth, & So On. By The Flowing Beard.

How swiftly the moment of life hurry on,

Nor slow forth, nor slow on.

But swift as the tide of a swift rushing river

They flow forth & flow on,

Towards that dark, solemn land, where the

Footsteps of man

Never go forth, nor go on—

& so forth, & so on.

Then O, as you row down the River of Life,

As you row forth, & row on.

Have thy likenesses preserved in a case or a frame

To show forth & show on.

When thy form lieth cold in that land where no flowers

Ever grow forth, or grow on—

& so forth & so on.

Then take my advice, oh! Ye pictureless tribe!

Good advice as I know on;

With some “rocks” in your pockets, go forth

From your homes

Just go forth, & go on.

Not stop ‘till you reach Gage & Rowell’s Saloon.

With a good healthy glow on,

& so forth, & so on.

And e’en though the weather be cloudy or fair,

Or snow forth or snow on:

And e’en tho’ the tempest should rise in its wrath,

& blow forth & blow on.

Will take you a picture, you won’t be ashamed

When you go forth & so on.

To show forth & show on—

& so forth & so on.

Our Ambrotype pictures are greatly improved,

As we go forth, & go on.

Until they surpass everything in the world

That we hear on, or know on:

And our prices of late we have greatly reduced,

As we show forth & show on,

& so forth & so on.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 18, 1857.

1857 June 20. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 20, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 50, Whole No. 1038, P. 3.

Good Wheat. A Few bushels of Good wheat wanted in exchange for cash. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to 27, 1857.

1857 September 5. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 5, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 9, Whole No. 1048, P. 3.

Get The Best Ambrotypes.

Get The Best Photographs.

Get The Best Likenesses

Of You selves,

Your Wives,

Your Children &

Your Friends.

Pictures furnished with all the latest improvements at Gage & Rowell. St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to November 14, 1857.

1857 September 26. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 26, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 12, Whole No. 1052, P. 3.

List Of Premiums. Premiums awarded by the Caledonia County Agricultural Society holden at St. Johnsbury on the 23d and 24th days of Sept., 1857…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Messrs. Gage & Rowell, St. Johnsbury, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, &c. 1.

1857 November 14. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 14, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 19, Whole No. 1059, P. 3.

Pictures for the Time! Ambrotypes For 25 Cents At gage & Rowell.

Then bring your sons

(As our cheap machine runs

Only three weeks from date,)

And take out your daughters

And trot out your quarters

Before its too late.

Johnsbury, Nov. 12, 1857.

Advertisement ran from November 14, 1857 to January 30, 1858.

1858 February 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) February 13, 1858, Vol. 21, No. 32, Whole No. 1072, P. 3.

“Life Size!!” Life Size Photographs: That surpass the most delicate Steel Engravings, at Gage’s.

Life Size Photographs Colored in oil colors until they surpass the portraits of the Old Masters, at Gage’s.

Improved Ambrotypes From 50 cents to 10 dollars each, at Gage’s.

Pictures of ‘Life Size’ are made at no other Gallery in Vermont. Come And See Them!!! F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from February 13 to August 7, 1858.

1858 September 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 12, Whole No. 1104, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day—Thursday…Floral Hall…Mr. Gage occupied one corner of the room, mostly with Photographs, both of individuals and rural scenery. They were pictures that do credit to the “man with the long flowing beard,” “and so-forth and so-on/”

Premiums…Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimens of photographs, F. B. Gage 1.

1858 November 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 13, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 19, Whole No. 1111, P. 3.

Ten Reasons Why Daguerreotypes are Better than Ambrottypes.

They are more beautiful.

They are more lasting/

They are more life-like.

Not so liable to break.

Not liable to spot.

They never crack.

They never peal.

They never turn yellow.

The people are better pleased with them.

The public desire a return to the old favorite.

Therefore Daguerreotypes may be obtained at the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery. Photographs taken as usual.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to December 25, 1858.

1858 December 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 25, Whole No. 1117, P. 3.

Ambrotype Circular From the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery. F. B. Gage.

Jacob And Rachel. (A New Translation.)

Now Rachel had a desire to please Jacob. And she entered into the presence of a certain “Circulating Medium” And the ‘Medium’ took her face away from her, and fastened it unto glass, and he called it Ambrotype. And she paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents.

And she came and showed it unto Jacob. And when Jacob saw it, he kissed not the picture,—but he lifted up his eyes and howled. And he said it is not like unto thee; neither is it beautiful.

And moreover it hath that about it which will cause it to fade; having not that hard Patent Enamel which renders it imperishable.

And he cast it away from him and would behold it no more.

Now Rachel was sorely grieved, and she went into her chamber and wept. And she said “what shall I do?”

And behold a vision came unto her saying: “Go into the presence of the the man with the Long Beard, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.

Then she straitway (sic.) departed and entered into his presence. And behold her eyes were dazzled with the beauty of his pictures.

And he took her face away from her upon a glass; And he covered it with his Patent Imperishable Enamel. She paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents neither more nor less.

Now when Rachel was come again where Jacob was, she showed it unto him. And behold he sized it, and when he had looked upon it he danced in the magnitude of his joy. Then he kissed Rachel and he said: It is even more beautiful than thou’et it hath thy resemblance perfect, Then he lifted up his eyes and kissed the picture, and he said; “It hath the taste of thy lips and I know it is like unto thee!” And Jacob showed it to all the regions round about, that others might go into the presence of the Long Beard, and do likewise.

1859 January 29. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 29, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 30, Whole No. 1122, P. 3.

Judgement Come at Last. The validity of James A. Cutting’s Ambrotype and Photographic Patents having been established by judicial decision. Every Artist in Boston has been compelled to buy a license and place himself under bonds not to sell any pictures for a less sum than 50 cents each.

The Artists of Caledonian county will be compelled to enter into the same arrangement. F. B. Gage, Agent for Patentees. St. Johnsbury, Vt

Advertisement ran on January 29 & February 5, 1859.

1859 April 30. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 30, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 43, Whole No. 1122, P. 2.

A Good Job. Gage does not dabble in poetry to the neglect of the chemicals. He is now engaged in engraving Negative Photographic Plates for the Stereoscope, from which millions of photographic pictures may be taken. Mr. Gage is employed by a New York house and we understand that this will not be less than a thousand dollar job for him. He is out now taking views of some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery for which Vermont is so noted. Some of our readers would be surprised at the beauty of such a picture as the Lyndon Falls, or a backwoods sugar camp, as brought out by an artist in a modern stereoscope. The fact that Mr. Gage is employed for this undertaking is only another evidence of his acknowledged superiority abroad as an artist. He is an inventor as well as a practical artist. He has now a book in press treating subjects connected with the art which he has so long made a study, the copyright of which is already sold. Aside from this, he is aregular paid contributor to a leading New York Journal, the articles of which are copied into a London paper, and from that translated into both French and German. We only mention these facts to show that we have an artist among us whose skill is appreciated and acknowledged by those who “know what’s what.”

1859 July 9. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 9, 1859, Vol. 23, No.1, Whole No. 1145, P. 2.

Omitted. [from an article entitled “The Business Of St. Johnsbury.”]

It was not our intention to slight any of our business population in the short account which we gave of the business of St, Johnsbury in last week’s paper, but we find that we omitted several. For instance:

F. B. Gage, the photograph, ambrotype and daguerreotype artist, is not the man to be slighted by us. Then there is…

1859 July16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 16, 1859, Vol. 23, No.2, Whole No. 1146, P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views. Mr. F. B. Gage succeeded in getting several stereoscopic views of the crowd that were collected here tge 4^th, among the most interesting of which figure the Fantastics.

1859 August 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 13, 1859, Vol. 23, No.6, Whole No. 1150, P. 3.

Sterescopic (sic.) Pictures and Sterescopes for sale at Gage’s.

The Wreck Of The Train of Aug. 9th; a striking picture for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

White Mountain Views, for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

Family Groups, made for the Sterescope at Gage’s.

Ambrotypes greatly improved and Photographs as usual at Gage’s.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 3, 1859.

1859 October 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 8, 1859, Vol. 23, No.17, Whole No. 1158, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day…Floral Hall…Photographs from Gage’s.

1859 December 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 3, 1859, Vol. 23, No.25, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Selling Out at Cost. Cheap Ambrotypes

Twenty-five cents a pop,

Over to Gage’s shop;

Popping ‘em fast as he can,

Woman, baby and man:

Making a regular rout,

Cleaning the Old Stock out,

For twenty-five cents a crack,

At either your face or back.

Short is the day of Grace,

Shave and forward your face,

Deborah, Jack and Nance,

Our you, will lose the chance:

The chance of getting a pop

For a Quarter, at Gage’s shop,

For when the old stock is through,

Higher the price of the new.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 30, 1859.

1874 August 16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 16, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1935, P. 3.

Death of F. B. Gage. The death of Mr. F. B. Gage removes from our place a long-time resident, and an eccentric and in some respects remarkable character. He was eccentric in his dress, looks, and manner of life. Always wearing, his beard long and flowing, years ago when short beards were the style, he became a marked man. During a newspaper controversy some dozen or more years ago, he was designated by his opponent as “the man of rough exterior.” This nom de plume rather pleased than offended Mr. Gage, and he afterwards of and ten assumed it. Mr. Gage’s mind was of quite a literary [turn]. He formerly wrote a good deal of poetry, but later years he has given mor attention to story-writing, and was quite successful, especially in writing childrens’ stories, many of which were published in the Youth’s Companion. Some of his early poems had merit in both sentiment and wit, and many of them found their way into these columns in years past. He battled with disease all his life, and we doubt if he saw a “well day” in the last twenty years. He leaves a wife and four children.

In one of Mr. Gage’s published poems is the following verse which is appropriate to appear with this notice.

I have a treasure in the blue Beyound!

And since my brow is wrinkled o’er with time.

And all my dearest hopes have passed away

Seeking my treasures in that viewless clime.

I shall lay by my staff some Autumn day.

And pass into the blue Beyond!

1874 October 2. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 2, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1940, P. 3. Deaths. In St

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Furnald, David O.

May 29, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, David O. Furnald, Manchester New Hampshire, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

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.

C.1858-1860. Information from a 9^th 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.

May 26, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Honolulu Hawaii, Photographer, Theodore W. Froebepioneeramericanphotographers

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.

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.

May 24, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Frentz & Brown, Henry C. Frentz, Photographer, Toledo Ohiopioneeramericanphotographers

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 4^th 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.)

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