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Jube, Thomas S.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1852                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

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

1860                83 Bowery, New York, New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran on February 12, 14 & 16, 1856

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran on February 23 & 24, 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published by—1849-1850—John Doggett.

Published by—1851—Doggett & Rode.

Published by—1852-1870—John Fowler Trow.

1849—Not Listed

1850—coach trimmer—83 Bowery

1851—clerk—83 Bowery

1852—daguerreotypes—238 Henry

1853—trimmer—83 Bowery—h-83 Bowery

1854—trimmer—83 Bowery—h-83 Bowery

1855—salesman—83 Bowery

1856—clerk—h-83 Bowery

1857—clerk—h-83 Bowery

1858—clerk—83 Bowery

1859—clerk—83 Bowery

1860—hardware—83 Bowery-h-refused

1860—photographer—220 Bowery

1861—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1862—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1863—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1864—trimmer—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1865—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

1866—hardware—83 Bowery—h-220 Bowery

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

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

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

[1] Nelson B. Reeves

[2] Eliza Balch

[3] Julius Brill

[4] Richard G. Baraclow

[5] Samuel T. Reed

[6] James P. Weston

Jube, Mary Ann

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

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

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

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

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

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

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

New York City Directories.  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1852—Not Listed.

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

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

1855—Daguerreotype—83 Bowery.

1856—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery.

1857—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery.

1858—Daguerreotypes—83 Bowery.

1859—Ambrotypes—83 Bowery.

1860—Not Listed.

1861—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1862—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1863—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1864—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1865—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1866—Photographs—220 Bowery.

1867—Not Listed.

Jones, William B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 2 to November 12, 1850.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 4 to October 3, 1850.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 26 to October 3, 1851.

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

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

Part I.

Views in Palestine or America.

Part II.

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

Part III.

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

Part IV.

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

The Exhibition will conclude with Pyramic Fires.

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

Positively no reduction for children.

Wm. B. Jones, Lessee and Manager.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to 6, 1852

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jones, Samuel S.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1853                77 Bowery, New York, New York.

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

1862                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

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

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

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

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

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

1852.  Not Listed.

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

1854.  Not Listed.

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

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

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

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

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

1860.  Not Listed

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

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

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

Johnson, Thomas H.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran on September 9 & 16, 1858.

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

1846-1855       Not Listed.

1856                daguerrian-h-192 canal.

1857                Not Listed.

Johnson, C. A.

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

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

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

1855-1857       6 Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.

1857                McKey’s New Block, Madison, Wisconsin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 14 to December 30, 1851.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please call and examine.  C. A. Johnson.

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

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

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

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

From the Genesee County Whig.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 28 to June 6, 1854.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 13 to July 18, 1854.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 13 to August 8, 1854.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also a fine assortment of Ladies’ and

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

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

Ladies and Gents’ Gold Finger Rings, Gold and plated

Guard Chains, Besides an inexhaustible supply of Plain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fine Gold Lockets, Pins and Rings for sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from November 15 to December 6, 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 8 to September 26, 1857.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from August 29 to September 26, 1857.

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

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

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

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

Dane County Fair…

We give below the premiums awarded…

Fine Arts…

Best collection ambrotypes, daguerreotypes and photographs

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

2d.  J. S. Fuller, Madison……………$1.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 3 to 24, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from October 31 to December 12, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jennings, William H.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1852 July 28.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  July 28, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 13, Whole No. 897, P. 3.

Superior Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  Only Fifty Cents.  W. H. Jennings takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Norwich and vicinity, that he will furnish them with superior Daguerreotypes for the low price of Fifty Cents.  The utmost pains will be taken to please, and no person will be required to accept a Picture unless it suits them.

None but the best materials are used, and every picture warranted not to fade or spot.  Lockets constantly on hand, which will be sold, and Pictures inserted very low.

Likenesses taken, equally well, in all kinds of weather.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at short notice.  Accurate Likenesses of Children taken in a few seconds, with the most pleasant expression.

Rooms over Havens’ Crockery Store, Hubbard’s Building, Main st., where specimens can be examined at all hours of the day.  Come and see!  July 17.

1855 May 18.  The Examiner.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  May 18, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 45, Whole No. 97, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerrean Gallery by W. H. Jennings; Main street, Norwich, Conn., (over Telegraph Office.)  The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Norwich and the public generally, that he has thoroughly remodeled and refitted his Sky Light, and now has one of the most perfect arrangements for taking pictures, singly, or in groups in the State.

Feeling grateful for the ample manner in which he has been sustained the last three years, he hopes by a faithful perseverance in striving to please, to merit a continuance of past favors.

Pictures taken in Crayon, or Cameo without extra charge.

Particular attention will be given in obtaining faithful likenesses of Children.

Gold Lockets constantly on hand which will be sold, with picture inserted, very low.

Views of buildings, or other objects, with’n or out of the city, taken on the most reasonable terms.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at short notice.

Instructions given in the art, and apparatus furnished on moderate terms.

Every picture warranted to give satisfaction or it will be retaken free of charge.

Advertisement was recorded between May 18 to October 16, 1855

1858 July 17.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  July 17, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 29, Whole No. 1209, P. 2.

Colored Photographs.—Some of the most exquisite specimens of this branch of the arts we have ever seen were executed at Jennings’ Gallery in this city.  The photographs were taken by Jennings, but they were colored by our well-known native artist, Mr. J. D. Crocker, We have never seen anything of the kind more beautiful.  A visit to Jennings’ Gallery will satisfy any one that we do not exaggerate, though we expect their best work is not allowed to remain in the gallery.

Jenney, Benjamin F.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                8½ Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1859 April 29.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  April 29, 1859, Vol. X, No. 272, P. 2.

Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery 8½ Purchase Street.  The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that having engaged the services of B. F. Jenney, whose abilities are so well known and appreciated in this community as to need no comment here, he feels confident he can now fully answer the wishes and expectations of any who may favor him with a call.  His rooms are centrally located and the light so perfectly arranged that it cannot be surpassed.  Ambrotypes and Photographs of a varieties in size and sittings to accommodate all tastes and put up in any style the customers may wish.

Particular attention paid to the taking of children’s pictures.

A fine assortment of lockets, pins, &c., constantly on hand.

All work warranted to give satisfaction or no charge will be made.

Finally, a critical examination of our work is respectfully solicited.  J. Henry Crittenden.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to September 21, 1859. 

Jeanes, Joseph

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

1853-1858       117 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.1

1859-1861       121 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.[1]

1859-1863       415 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1863-1867       411 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.[2]

1867-1868       309 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1869-1881       Address Unknown, Allentown, Pennsylvania.[3]

N. D.               629 Hamilton, Allentown, Pennsylvania.[4]

1873-1874       637 Hamilton, Allentown, Pennsylvania.4

1881-1899       702 Edgemont Avenue, Chester, Pennsylvania.

1899-1903       610 Edgemont Avenue, Chester. Pennsylvania.

1857 April 16.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  April 16, 1857, Vo;. XIX, No. 31, Whole No. 1,015, P. 3.

Melainotypes.  J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Sts., has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Daguerreotype or Ambrotypes, and as he was the first to introduce them in Wilmington, all persons wishing a good Melainotype should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty cents upward.

Advertisement was recorded twenty five times from April 16, to December 31, 1857

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

Malainotypes.  J. Jeanes, At No. 117 Market Street, Over Marsh’s Music Store, Has procured the right to use this improvement in taking Likenesses.  For Truthfulness And Beauty, The Malainotype Far Excels The Best Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes.  It is indestructible by time in any climate.  The most concentrated acid does not effect it.  Prices from 50 cents upwards.  Call and see his specimens.  Aug 1.

1857 August 29.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 4.

Wilmington Melainotype And Ambrotype Gallery.  J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Ambrotypes, and warranted never to fade in any climate.

All persons wishing a durable and correct Likeness should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty Cents and upward.  May1.

Advertisement was recorded four times between August 29 to October 17, 1857.

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

Wilmington Melainotype And Ambrotype Gallery.  J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Ambrotypes, and warranted never to fade in any climate.

All persons wishing a durable and correct Likeness should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty Cents and upward.  may1.

1859 May 7.  Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 4.

J. Jeanes, Photographic, Ambrotype, and Melainotype Rooms, Old No. 121, New No. 415 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets,  Wilmington, Delaware,  ap 23.

Advertisement was recorded from May 7, 1859 to March 24, 1860.

1859 Oct 22.  Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 4.

Photographs!  Photographs! The Great Invention.  The undersigned is now prepared to take life-size and life-like Pictures, by Schiver’s Great Patent, at unprecedented low rates.

Prices range from $5 to 25 cents.  Call and see specimens.  J. Jeans, No. 415 Market Street, between 4th & 5th. 

Advertisement ran from September 24, 1859 to March 24, 1860.

1859 Oct 22.  Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 4.

The Agricultural Exhibition.—The Exhibition of the Agricultural Society of New Castle Co. opened on Tues week, and continued on Wednesday and Thursday…

Miscellaneous…

Several superb photographs, J. Jeanes…

1861 January 1.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  January 1, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 1, P. 3.

J. Jeanes No. 121 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.  His New Rooms have been fitted up with all conveniences for making Good Pictures, and with the necessary accommodations for visitors.

Photographs taken Life Size.  Also, copies made of the same size from small daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes. Melainotypes, Leathertypes, and a variety of other kinds, from Twenty-Five Cents and upwards.  nov.19.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to November 15, 1861.

1861 January 4.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  January 4, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 2, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Our readers who desire to have an excellent daguerreotype, Ambrotype, or any other type of likeness taken, would do well to call at the Saloon, of our friend J. Jeanes, No. 415 Market street, where they can be [suited both as regards quality and price.—Mr. Jeanes never fails to give satisfaction, as is fully attested by the fact that he takes about 10,000 pictures annually.  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades,” as it is very consoling to friends to look upon the likeness of those they loved.  Life is uncertain, and we know not how soon we may be called upon to yield it up.  Improve the time before you.  To have an imperfect daub , is worse than none at all, you should therefore go where you a certain to get a good one, and Jeanes’s is just the place.

1861 November 19.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 19, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 93, P. 3.

J. Jeanes, Photographic, Ambrotype, And Ivorytype Rooms, No. 415 Market St., bet. 4th & 5th, Wilmington, Del.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1861 to October 23, 1863.

1863 December 25.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  December 25, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 103, P. 3.

A. Gawthrop & Co., Photograph And Ambrotype Rooms, No. 415 Market Street, Wilmington, Del. The undersigned having opened a Gallery in the rooms formerly occupied by Joseph Jeanes…

1865 December 15.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  December 15, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 100, P. 3.

Sheriff’s Sale.—By Virtue Of A Writ of Levarl Facias to me directed, will exposed to Public Sale., at the Hotel of Morris Dickinson, in the city of Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, on Saturday, the 30th day of December, 1865, at 2 o’clock, P. M., the following Real Estate, viz:—

All that [pertain] Brick Messuage and lot of Land, situated in the city of Wilmington [afore] said, and bounded and describe as follows, to wit:  Beginning at the corner of the lot of land formerly of Peter Brynberg, now of Peter B. Porter’s heirs on the Westerly side of Market street, between High (now Fourth) and Queen (now Fifth) streets; the use with line of said lot  north [18] degrees west 117 feet 7 inches, to the easterly side of Shipley street, the [ ? ] there by north [82] degrees, east 16 feet 11 inches to the corner of a lot sold to Wm. Janvler, now of the said John McLear; thence by a new line common to that and this lot, south 58 degrees, east parallel with the first mentioned line and with Fourth and Fifth streets, formerly High and Queen streets, as aforesaid, 117 feet 7 inches to the aforesaid side of Market street, thence thereby south 32 degrees, west 16 feet ii inches to the place of beginning, be the contents more or less.

Seized and taken in execution as the property of Eliza Dauphin, and Thomas Roberts and Joseph Jeanes, torre tenants, and to be sold by Geo. S. Hagany, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s Office, New Castle, December 11, 1865.

1867 May 15.  Wilmington Daily Commercial.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  May 15, 1867, Vol. II, No. 116, P. 1.

J. Jeanes Has removed his Photographic Gallery to No. 309 Market Street, And would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now prepared to take photographs, Carte de Visites, Vignettes, &c.  Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

Advertisement ran from May 15, 1867 to July 6, 1868.

1867 June 13.  Delaware Tribune.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  June 13, 1867, Vol. I, No. 24, P. 3.

J. Jeanes Has removed his Photographic Gallery to No. 309 Market Street, And would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now prepared to take photographs, Carte de Visites, Vignettes, &c.  Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

1868 November 17.  Wilmington Daily Commercial.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 17, 1868, Vol. III, No. 662, P. 4.

New Castle County Court.  The November term of the superior court…

The following cases being called and defendants not answering their recognizances were forfeited:…

State vs Joseph Jeanes.

1881 December 3.  Chester Daily Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1881, Vol. 11, No. 1620, P. 3.

Good Photographs taken at J. Jeanes.  No. 702 Edgmont avenue.  $1 per dozen and upwards.  Try them.  J. Jeanes, Photographic Artist.

1886 September 17.  Chester Evening Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  September 17, 1886, Vol. 16, No. 3121, P. 3.

Look Here! Something new and noval, your handkerchief indelible.  Any one getting one dozen Cabinet Photographs at J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Avenue, will get their likeness on one handkerchief free of charge, (worth one dollar), the site of large cameo.

Call and examine specimens.  J. Jeanes, 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, PA.

1886 November 8.  Chester Evening Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 8, 1886, Vol. 16, No. 3164, P. 4.

As Natural as Life; I have purchased a Dallmeyer Lense by which photographs 11 x 17 inches can be taken.

The production is Perfect and Lifelike.

The large size photographs taken and framed equal to any crayon at great reduced rates.

Call and see specimens; cabinet photographs at bottom prices.  J. Jeanes, 702 Edgmont Avenue.

1892 June 3.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  June 3, 1892, Vol. 25, No. 4891, P. 6.

Bargains in Crayons.  One-half dozen of the best Cabinet Photographs and one Crayon, 16 x 20 framed for $1. 

Cabinets, $2 Per Dozen And Upwards. 

All persons are cautioned not to buy any tickets from agents using my name.

The Best Photographs in Chester.  J. Jeanes No. 702 Edgmont Ave. Chester.

1892 July 28.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  July 28, 1892, Vol. 25, No. 4936, P. 6.

Great Grand Master In Photography!  42 Years In The Business!  20 years in Wilmington, Del., and made the best likenesses while there. 12 Years in Allentown, Pa., and made the best likenesses while there.  10 years in Chester, and make the best likenesses here.  Prices as low as the lowest for good work.  Great Bargains in Fine Crayons J. Jeanes No. 702 Edgmont Ave, Chester.

1892 November 5.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 5, 1892, Vol. 26, No. 5022, P. 8.

A Poor Likeness Is An Abomination.  We make the best likeness in Chester, therefore the best Photo.  Look to your interest when you want good photographs.  Great Bargains in fine Crayons.  All kinds of copying done.  J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, Pa.

1892 December 9.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  December 9, 1892, Vol. 26, No. 5050, P. 3.

Please Call And See our Aristotype Cabinets.  They are beauties.  Also great bargains in Fine Crayons.  The best likeness in Chester.

Cabinets from two dollars per dozens upward.  Copying of all kinds done at the lowest rates.  J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, Pa.

1893 November 5.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 5, 1893, Vol. 26, No. 5104, P. 5.

Photographer J. Jeanes has placed a new tubular revolving show case in front of his old established studio on Edgmont avenue.

1896 April 4.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  April 4, 1896, Vol. 32, No. 6480, P. 1.

Bought a Store.  Arrangements have been made to sell the last unsold store of the Black Block, 610 Edgmont avenue.  The purchase is to be made by Misses Annie and Ella Jeanes, who have been keeping a general dry goods store in the Ladomus Block, West Third street, for the past ten years.  They are are to be given possession by May 15th, and will purchase within six months from that date.  It is the purpose of the Misses Jeanes to open a first-class store.  The family will move into the second story, and Joseph Jeanes may also remove his photograph gallery there from his present stand, at 702 Edgmont avenue.

1898 November 25.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 25, 1898, Vol. 38, No. 7289, P. 8.

Look Here 18 Photographs For 18c., 6 Stella Cabinets For 50c.  Improved Crystaltypes.  Will not crack nor lift from mount; very fine; only $3 Per Dozen.  The thing for Christmas.  Also the best crayons to be had anywhere for the money.  Come along.  J. Jean & Son No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester Pa.

1899 July 10.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  July 10, 1899, Vol. 40, No. 7481, P. 1.

A Spirit With Whiskers  Dead Man’s Visage Appears Upon an Old Photograph Plate.  An Artist’s Uncanny Vision The Ghost Picture Business Looked Upon With Increditulity [sic.] by a Photographer Who Takes No Stock in Negatives Made by Spirits.

Seventeen years ago James Byrne, the well known hotel keeper of West Fourth street, than greatly interested in athletics, took part in a running race at Eddystone, where he was employed at the Print Works.  Preparatory to the event he had been carefully trained by a friend who was an authority on sports.  He retained his togs and sometime after the trainer died.  Mr. Byrne when to J. Jeanes’ photographic establishment at Seventh and Edgmont avenue, and had his photograph taken in his sporting clothes.  While Jeanes was at work developing the photographs, a shadow or “spirit picture” also appeared in the plate.  Trial after trial failed to remove the shadow and Mr. Jeanes is at a loss to explain what he regards as a phenomenon.

Story Of The Photographer.  Here is his story as given to a Philadelphia Times man and published yesterday. 

A man who gave his name as Byrne went to Jeanes’ establishment to have a photograph taken.  Bryne, who is an athlete, had the picture taken in his athletic togs.  The use of the usual acids failed to remove the spirit picture from the plate, and exposure was made and the plate was being developed when something white appeared upon the negative mixed in with the background.  At a loss to know what it was Mr. Jeanes threw the plate away.

“Guess we’ll have to try again,” he remarked to Byrne, who was waiting to see the negative. 

The second exposure was made and the same mysterious shadow appeared upon it.

“Something’s wrong with that plate, too,” said Jeanes, and he made a third exposure. 

The same shadow appeared like a fatal stain upon the third exposure, but in a less marked degree, and Jeanes decided to print it.  He told Byrne to call for the finished picture in a few days.

Byrne called and when the pictures were handed to him he looked at the first one and exclaimed:

“Good heavens!  How did that get there?”

“I am as much at a loss to account for it as you are,” replied Jeanes.  “My dark room is all right.  My developer is good.  That never happened to me before in all my experience.”

“It’s my trainer,” shouted Byrne, still fearfully agitated.

“Your Trainer?”  repeated Jeanes blankly.

“And he has been dead four years!” cried Byrne, dropping the photograph in dismay and retreating towards the door.

Come in to-morrow and we’ll try it again, to see if the same thing appears,” solicited the photographer.

“Not if I know myself,” replied Byrne.  “You couldn’t get me into that studio of yours again with a team of mules.”

Mr. Jeanes is serious in saying that the “spirit picture” is no invention of his.  He is very reluctant to talk about it for fear it will affect his business.  He says he has lost money on it already.  He would be very happy to have anybody satisfactorily explain the phenomenon to him.  Until they do he will be compelled to hold to the belief that it is “a sure enough picture of a spirit and no mistake.”

In order to prove his belief Mr. Jeanes appeared before Charles C. Larkin, of this city, last week and made the following affidavit:

“I, Joseph Jeanes, 702 Edgmont avenue, Chester, Pa., do hereby affirm that this photograph is true and came about ing [sic.] the following manner:  The shadow, or image, or whatever it is, came on the plate in the developing without any trickery on my part whatsoever.  I knew not what it was until I printed the negative and saw the image of a man.  I firmly believe that it is a true spirit picture, as the shade was recognized as being the photograph of a man who had been dead several years.”

Mr. Byrne was seen this morning in regard to the story, but he declined to discuss it.  He admitted the facts as far as sitting for the picture is concerned but says he does not believe in spiritualism and therefore cannot attribute the shadow to that source. He refuses to give the name of the trainer, who is dead and for whom he had the greatest respect.  He laughed at the idea of a ghost.

Mr. Jeanes is a firm believer in spiritualism and says he has been investigating the thing for forty years.  This is not a new theory by any means and some photographers claim that it is a “trick of the trade.”

1902 March 28.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  March 28, 1902, 26th Year, No. 8326, P. 5.

Joseph Jeanes, Sr., who was engaged in the photographing business at Seventh and Edgmont avenue for fifteen years or more, but has lived retired for the past five years, has resumed his calling, having leased the gallery in the Black Block.

1904 May 30.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  May 30, 1904, 29th Year, No. 8993, P. 5.

Joseph Jeanes, Sr., the Edgmont avenue photographer, is suffering from internal injuries sustained in falling from a chair several weeks ago.  The veteran taker of pictures has been in a precarious condition during the past week.

1904 June 17.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  June 17, 1904, 29th Year, No. 9009, P. 1.

Joseph Jeans, Sr., Photographer, Dead The Celebrated Spiritualist Passes Away after a Long Residence Here.  Joseph Jeanes, Sr., for many years a photographer in this city, died yesterday at his late home, 610 Edgmont avenue.  He was over 75 years of age, having observed his birthday just about one month ago. 

For a long time Mr. Jeanes was in business as a photographer on Edgmont avenue, just a few doors above Seventh street, but removed some time since to the Black Block, where he conducted business in company with his son.

He was a genial traits.  He was an avowed Spiritualist and took a great interest in the teachings of that sect.  He became locally famous some years ago by what he termed his spirit photographs which he claimed produced the presence of a shadow behind the face and form of those whom he subjected to his camera.

His funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon and there will be private interterment [sic.] in Chester Rural Cemetery.  His widow, 2 sons and two daughters survive him, the latter having been in the dry goods and notion business for some years.

[1] 1853-1857 partnership of Jeanes & Waith & 1859 Information from A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond.

[2] 1863-1867 dates from A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond.

[3] From advertisement dated July 28, 1892.

[4] Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900.

Jaquith, Nathaniel C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1849-1856       98 Broadway, New York, New York.

1857-1865       167 Broadway, New York, New York.

1849 September 15.  Cronica.  (New York, New York.)  September 15, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 99, P. 8.

La Galeria Daguerreotipica de Jaquith, No. 98 Broadway, cerca Wall Street, E el sitio doude, con seguridad, sepueden obtener buenos retratos, cuya conservación se garantiza.  Su peculiar combinación, la luz lateral y de lo alto, es mas agradable para el que se hace retratar, y produce los retratos mas claros y semejantes que la luz ordinaria.  Los precios, de uno a cinco pesos.  Se copian daguerreotipos y pinturas; se engastan miniaturas en Broches, Brazaletes, Sortijas, Liaves de relojes, etca.—Nota.  Se hallara siempre en la Galeria un surtido de Broches de oro y de planchas de oro y doradas.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between September 15 to October 16, 1849.

1852 July 2.  New York Daily Times.  (New York, New York.)  July 2, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 247, P. 2.

Jaquith, No. 98 Broadway, Has Enlarged and improved his light, and is now prepared to furnish Pictures, from the smallest to the largest size.  We advise all, both strangers and citizens, who want a first-rate Daguerreotype, to give Mr. J. a call.

Advertisement was recorded on July 2 & 3, 1852.

1853 August 6.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  August 6, 1853, Vol. 24, No. 7097, P. 4.

Business Directory Of The City Of New York.  Daguerreotypes.

Gurney’s Premium Daguerrian Gallery, 349 Broadway, the most extensive establishment of the kind in the U. S.

M. Brady, Daguerreotypist, 205 and 359 Broadway.

Lawrence, London Prize Medal Gallery, 851 Broadway, corner of White street.

N. C. Jaquith, 98 Broadway, between Pine and Wall sts.

West Indian Daguerrean Gallery—A. D. Othon Hartman, No. 627 Broadway, between Houston and Bleecker sts.

Persons visiting New York would do well to call at No. 428 Broadway and have one of Harrison’s Electro Daguerreotypes.

1857 December 22.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 5202, P. 7.

Don’t read this, for everybody ought to know that the best place to get a good Daguerreotype is at Jaquith’s, No. 167 Broadway.

1858 December 28.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 28, 1858, Vol. XVII, No. 5518, P. 7.

If you want a Likeness of yourself or friend, don’t get an Ambrotype, on brittle glass, but go to Jaquith and get a good Daguerreotype.  No. 167 Broadway, four doors south of Courtland-st.

1858 December 30.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1858, Vol. XVII, No. 5520, P. 7.

Cut this out, put it in your pocket, and when you want a Likeness, don’t get an Ambrotype on brittle glass, but go to Jaquith and get a Daguerreotype on Silver.  No. 167 Broadway, four doors south of Courtland-st.

1859 May 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 16, 1859, Whole No. Sic. 3289, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes.—Jaquith’s Gallery, the only one left below the Park, is still at 167 Broadway, four doors below Courtland street.        

1859 October 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 19, 1859, Whole No. 8444, P. 7.

Jaquith’s Gallery, 167 Broadway.  Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.

1862 February 25.  New York Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  February 25, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 1,748, P. 7.

Married.  Jaquith—Simpson—In Philadelphia, on Thursday, Feb. 20, by the Rev. Geo. W. Smylie, Nathl C. Jaquith of Jersey City, to Emma S., daughter of Jas. Simpson, esq., of the former place.

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

1848-1850       John Doggett, Jr.

1851                Doggett & Rode.

1852-1856       John Fowler Trow.

1848.  dry goods, 215 Greenwich.

1849.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-377 Washington.

1850.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-49 Mercer, Jersey City.

1851.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-49 Mercer, Jersey City.

1852.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-49 Mercer, Jersey City.

1853.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-Warren Place, Jersey City.

1854.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-Warren Place, Jersey City.

1855.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-12 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1856.  daguerreotypist, 98 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1857.  daguerreotypist, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1858.  daguerreian, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren, Jersey City.

1859.  daguerreotypes, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1860.  photographs, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1861.  photographs, 167 Broadway.

1862.  photographs, 167 Broadway.

1863.  photographs, 167 Broadway—h-Jersey City.

1864.  photographs, 167 Broadway.

1865.  photographs, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1866.  Not listed.