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Hemenway, O.

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

1855-1859       Address Unknown, Jackson, California.[1]

1858                Rear of A. C. Brown’s Law Office, foot of Main Street, Jackson, California.

1858 April 10.  Amador Weekly Ledger.   (Jackson, California.)  April 10, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 25, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—As good pictures as we have ever seen, are taken by Mr. Hemenway of Jackson.  Call at his rooms and see some of his specimens.  He succeeds better in getting likenesses of children than any artist of our knowledge.

1858 April 10.  Amador Weekly Ledger.   (Jackson, California.)  April 10, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 25, P. 2.

Hemenway’s Pictures.  Finest in the World.  I would call the attention of the citizens of Jackson and vicinity, to the fact that I have just received a lot of new material and am nowprepared to take, in the vary latest style, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes, Stereoscopes, Photographs, &c., &c., and at prices to suit the times.

The public are respectfully invited to visit my rooms, in the rear of A. C. Brown’s Law Office, foot of Main street, Jackson.

Not open on Sunday.  O. Hemenway.

Advertisement ran from April 10 to July 17, 1858.

[1] Biographies of Western Photographers.

Hazelton, Benson C.

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1849                82 Merrimack Street, Lowell Massachusetts.

1849                Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1851                112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1852-1854       Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1855                69 Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1856                173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1857                258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1858                365 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1859                268 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1859-1875       140 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1875-1878       294 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879                63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879-1880       468 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1881                294 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1882-1893       24 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1849 July 6.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 33, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Rooms.  Mr. T. Pearson, the old and well known daguerreotype artist, has associated with him Mr. B. C. Hazleton[2], and opened rooms, in tip-top shape, at No. 82 Merrimack street, under Concert Hall.  See advertisement in another column.

1849 July 6.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 33, P. 2.

The Fine Arts!  Mr. T. Pearson, Who formerly occupied the Daguerreotype Rooms at 128 Merrimack-St., and Mr. B. C. Hazelton, who has just left the Rooms at Wentworth’s Building, would respectfully inform the citizens of Lowell and vicinity, that through the earnest solicitations of their friends who are anxious that they should take their Miniatures have fitted up splendid rooms at No. 82—Merrimack—St.—No. 82, (Under Concert Hall,)  Where they would be happy to see their former friends and patrons and the citizens generally.—As to the quality of their Miniatures, all that is necessary to say is that they will take them as perfect as ever, that is to say, they will give perfect satisfaction in all cases, or no charge will be made.

Their prices for taking Pictures of different sizes, in cases, and from taking them from Busts, Engravings, Corpses, Invalids, and for inserting Miniatures, in Lockets, Pins, or Rings, will be cheaper than at any other Rooms in this city.

Don’t Forget The Place!—No. 82 Merrimack-St., “Concert Hall” Building, up first flight of stairs—Entrance to the Rooms, first door on the left hand side, at the head of the stairs.  T. Pearson,  B. C. Hazelton.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to September 28, 1849.

1859.   9th plate Ambrotype advertising card—Massachusetts Historical Society’s Ambrotype Collection.

Hazelton’s New Ambrotype Gallery, up one flight only, 286 Washington Street, Boston.

1863.  Boston Almanac (Boston, Massachusetts) n.p., last leave

B. C. Hazelton’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, No. 140 Washington St. (Opposite School St.), Boston.  Photographs taken of every size, and finished in Water, India Ink, and Oil Colors.  Ambrotypes, Union Pictures, and Cartes-de-Visite taken in a superior manner.  Pictures copied any size.

1864.  Boston Directory (Boston, Massachusetts) p. 75

B. C. Hazelton’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, No. 140 Washington St., (opp. School St.,) Boston.  Photographs taken of every size, and finished in Water, India Ink, and Oil Colors.  Ambrotypes, Union Pictures, and Cartes-de-Visite taken in a superior manner.  Pictures copied any size.

1865 May 20.  Daily Evening Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 20, 1865, Vol. XXI, No. 41, P. 2.

Photographs.—The attention of the public is invited to the model Photograph Gallery of B. C. Hazelton, Esq., No. 140 Washington street, This gentleman has had an extensive experience in the business, and as an artist ranks among the first in the city.  We would say to our friends, try him, and you will obtain a perfect likeness at a reasonable charge.

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

[2] Name also spelled Hazelton.

Hawkins, Ezekial C.

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1842                Over J. M. Clarke’s Exchange Office, Main Street, Wheeling, Virginia.

1843                Fifth Street, between Main and Walnut Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1844-1848       132 Fifth Street, between Vine and Race, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1849-1851       Apollo Building, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1853                153 Vine street, between Fourth & Fifth, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1855                126 West 4th corner Race, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857-1859       Address unknown, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                106 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1860                20 West Fifth, Cincinnati, Ohio

1842 April 19.  Wheeling Times and Advertiser.  (Wheeling, Virginia.)  April 19, 1842, Vol. 9, No. 47, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  E. C. Hawkins Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Wheeling that he has opened a room for a short time over J. M. Clark’s Exchange office , [Main] street, where he is prepared to furnish the most perfect Photographic portraits, sunshine (not as heretofore) being necessary with this improvement.  Persons wishing to perpetuate a faithful resemblance of themselves and friends on an [imperishable] tablet have now an opportunity of doing so at a very moderate expense.  The extreme beauty and perfection of these miniatures over former productions of the Daguerreotype cannot fail to please.  You are respectfully invited to call and examine for yourselves.  Hours from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.

One of the improved apparatus for sale with instructions apply as above.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to August 2, 1842.

1843.  Williams Cincinnati City Directory.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  1842, P. 155.

Photogenic Miniature Portraits, By Hawkins & Farris.  Fifth Street, Between Main And Walnut, Cincinnati.  These pictures are not merely a fac-simile of nature, arrived at only by this process, but their extreme beauty of finish, and the low price at which they are obtained, should render it an object for all.  They have for sale the latest and most improved apparatus, with instructions complete, and every thing appertaining to the art.  Terms reasonable.

Also—Ornamental, sign, and fancy painting executed in a manner inferior to none, at the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms.

1844 September 16.  Daily Clay Champion.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 16, 1844, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 4.

Hawkins’ Colored Photographic Miniatures.  Daguerre Process.  The Subscriber most respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cincinnati, that he has removed to No. 132 Fifth st. bt. Vine and Race, where specimens of his miniatures can be seen and examined.  For three years past he has been exclusively engaged in prosecuting this branch of the Arts, and from improvements made and adopted, from time to time, he flatters himself that he has the art at has high a state of perfection as in any other city in the Union.

Miniatures taken every day without regard to the weather, at a very moderate charge.

Apparatus for taking miniatures always on hand of the most approved kind, with instructions; also, Plates, Cases, Chemicals and every thing appertaining to the art, warranted genuine.  Terms favorable.  E. C. Hawkins.  aug29.

1846.  Robinson & Jones’ Cincinnati Directory.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.) 1846 Advertisement P. 516.

Photographic Miniatures, Apres M. Daguerre, Taken every day and finished in Colors By E. C. Hawkins, 132 Fifth, North side, bet., Vine and Race, Cincinnati.

The only place in the city where pictures are not reversed.

Apparatus and instructions, with plates, cases and chemicals always on hand.

1846 February 16.  The Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 16, 1846, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 1.

Hawkin’s Colored Photographic Miniatures.—Daguerre Process.  The subscriber most respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cincinnati , that he has removed to No. 132 Fifth st. bet. Vine and Race, where specimens of his miniatures can be seen and examined.  For three years past he has been exclusively engaged in prosecuting this branch of the Arts, and from improvements made and adopted, from time to time, he flatters himself that he has the art at has high a state of perfection as in any other city in the Union.

Miniatures taken every day without regard to the weather, at a very moderate charge.

Apparatus for taking miniatures always on hand of the most approved kind, with instructions; also, Plates, Cases, Chemicals and every thing appertaining to the art, warranted genuine.  Terms favorable.  E. C. Hawkins.  jan23.  E. C. Hawk

Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to April 29, 1846.

1846 April 28.  The Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 28, 1846, Vol. V, No. 62, P. 2.

Hawkin’s Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery.  Fifth street, No. 132, between Vine and Race, north side Cincinnati.  Citizens and Strangers are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens produced by the subscriber, for beauty, brilliancy, distinctness and tone of coloring are not surpassed.  Having devoted his undivided attention to this branch of the Arts since 1839, the time of its introduction into this country, and adopting from time to time all the useful improvements made since, warrants him in saying that he has the art at as high a state of perfection here, as any other establishment in the Union.  No pains shall be spared to gratify the taste of his patrons in the arrangement of attitudes, whether taken singly or in groups.  No charge will be made unless the picture is entirely satisfactory.

On hand and for sale a few entire setts of the genuine Voightlander & Son’s Apparatus, with instructions.—Also—for sale the best accelerating substance used, $1 per ounce.  E. C. Hawkins.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to  December 15, 1846.

1846 April 30.  The Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 30, 1846, Vol. V, No. 61, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  The people will be glad to learn that E. C. Haskins , the celebrated Daguerreotype artist, has returned from his southern tour in fine health and spirits, and that he has once more resumed his business in our city.  See advertisement.  We saw one of his portraits a day or two since, which exhibits marked improvements over his earlier work, which ever has been in advance of any man of our acquaintance in America.  Hawkins is a gentleman, and can make a portrait to please any person; this makes him an artist.  He is, therefore, a gentleman and an artist, consequently entitled to patronage and encouragement.

1846 December 16.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 16, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 50, P. 2.

To The Admires Of The Arts.  The subscriber, grateful for the very liberal patronage extended to him for the past five years in Cincinnati, begs leave to assure the public that no exertions on his part shall be wanting to furnish them with the finest specimens of Daguerrian Art.  Portraits and miniatures in colors taken either singly or in groups of various sizes, in cases, also in lockets, breast pins, and as large as 7 by 9 inches in frames.  Having devoted his undivided attention to this beautiful and precise method of obtaining copies of (animate and inanimate) nature for more than six years, and having adopted all useful improvements inside from time to time since, flatters himself that his pictures will compare favorably with the best productions obtained in any city in the Union.  An examination of the numerous specimens of his own production is most respectfully solicited at the rooms, No. 132 Fifth st., bet. Vine and Race.  E. C. Hawkins.

Advertisement was recorded from December 16, 1846 to October 15, 1847.

1847 January 29.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 29, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 86, P. 2.

Something Extra.  Herr Driesbach and his Tiger.—The tiger attached to Raymond & Waring’s Menagerie, together with the celebrater Herr Driesbach, escaped from their winter quarters, yesterday, which created considerable anxiety!  Officer Deizell discovered them, at length, snugly ensconced in a room on Fifth street, occupied by Hawkins, the celebrated Daguerreotype artist, where they had gone to have their likenesses taken!  They had put three sittings, and the portraits of each we saw, soon after.  Two likenesses of the Herr and the tiger, represent the animal asleep, and he is in meditation over it.  They are beautiful beyond description.  The third represents the tiger asleep in a coil, the Herr encircling it in his arms!  Only think!  Daguerreotyping a wild beast and a man!  And such likenesses, too!  The work reflects the highest credit on Mr. Hawkins.  The pictures he has taken of Herr Driesbach and his tiger cannot be approached in the West, if, indeed, they can be in the Union.  We congratulate friend Hawkins on this triumph in his art.

1847 February 18.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  February 18, 1847, Volm XV, No. 7, P. 3.

Tiger Missing.  It was ascertained yesterday, that Herr Driesbach’s pet tiger was missing, search was made all over the building, but there was no sign of him.  At length offices Dalzell was furnished with a capias to look him up and arrest him, if he could engage a posse.  After scouring the city for an hour or two, he found him at Hawkin’s Daguerreotype rooms, quietly sitting for his portrait.  Herr rushed in—almost out of breath, glad once more to find his pet, and the tiger equally as pleased to see his old master.—Hawkins had several sittings, in a variety of positions, all of which were elegant pictures.  [Cincinnati Inquirer.

1847 March 9.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 9, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 119, P. 2.

Mr. Hawkins.  This gentleman was the first who commenced the Daguerreotyping business in our city, some five years ago, and from that time to the present, has been most successful in his likenesses.  Mr. H. who is a man of study and experiment, has, within the time spoken of, by the aid of these two qualifications, brought the art of Daguerreotyping to great perfection.  He does not confine it to the mere miniature likenesses, but has made some fine transfers from pictures of eminent artists, specimens of which, can be seen by a visit to his rooms on Fifth street, between Vine and Race, which will well repay any person desirous of witnessing the improvements of the age, and the exactness to which Mr. H. has attained in this art.  He has besides a large and varied collection, taken of groups, and public edifices, and, in fact, true copies transferred to his plates from the clay itself, from busts of some of our citizens.  Call and be satisfied of Mr. Hawkins’ skill.

1847 March 26.  The Schenectady Reflector.  (Schenectady, New York.)  March 26, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 13, P. 1.

Driesbach And His Tiger.—A Mr. Hawkins, in Cincinnati, has succeeded in taking Daguerreotype pictures of Driesbach and his Tiger.  It was quite a severe test of nerve, the operator with one or two friends, having been in an open room with the animal, which was entirely unrestrained except by the presence of his subdue.  The whole affair, however, was managed without difficulty.

1847 May 20.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 20, 1847, Vol. VIII, No. 40, P. 2.

Miss Dean in the character of Ion.  We had the pleasure of looking the other day at a beautiful daguerrian likeness, by Mr. Hawkins of Miss Julia Dean, in the character of Ion.  It is a splendid specimen of art, and will compare favorably with anything of a similar kind, in the United States or elsewhere.  We have nowhere seen this beautiful young lady and promising actress, so artificially represented.  We would recommend all those who are anxious to procure faithful representations of beloved objects to give Mr. Hawkins a call.

1847 May 27.  Liberty Hall and Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 27, 1847, Vol. XLIII, No. 2239, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—We spent an hour very pleasantly in Mr. E. C. Hawkins’ Daguerreotype Room on Fifth street, a few days ago, and were surprised to notice the many improvements which have been made in his art, and the perfection to which every thing pertaining to it has been brought.  Mr. H. was one of the first in the West to engage in the Daguerreotype business, and since that time has devoted his entire time and talents to it.  He has tested every variety of apparatus, and in addition to availing himself of the invention of others, has made many decided improvements of his own, until at length it seems us if there is no further room for increasing the facility or ability of operators.  His collection of likenesses is very large, and the progress of the art is readily seen by an examination of them.  The likenesses of many of our citizens cannot be mistaken, and the skill and urbanity of Mr. H. need only be tested to be appreciated.  His room is always open to visitors, and few will examine his pictures without a determination to have their own perpetuated, through his instrumentality, by the great artist, Nature.

1847 July 29.  Liberty Hall and Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 29, 1847, Vol. XLIV, No. 2248, P. 2.

Hawkins on Fifth street has taken a striking likeness of Miss Eliza Logan, in the character of Lady Macbeth; and Fontayne, of Fourth street, has likewise executed an admirable picture of Miss L. as Ion.

1848 July 1.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 1, 1848, Vol. X, No. 69, P. 2.

Relief Fire Company Hall.  We visited the new Hall of the Relief Fire Company, yesterday afternoon, and found it neatly, beautifully and tastefully fitted up.  The representations on the walls of various fire scenes, are in good keeping with the general arrangements.  We have not room for detail, and must be content with mere reference,  The following mechanics and artists have been employed upon the Hall, viz: Carpenter work by Jas. McClure; Daguerreotype Portraits, by E. C. Haskins; Fresco Painting by Heim & Tandrop; Fire Scenes, Figures and Ornamental Painting, by Tandrop, Plain Painting by A. Baris; Chairs by G. V. Coddington; Furniture by Mr. Kelly; Carpet, Brussels, by Geo. Maxwell; Carpet Oil Cloth by Ross & Co.; Gas Fixtures by J. Goodin & Co.; Upholstery by E. Bread; Carving by M. Muckle.

The following daguerreotype portraits of old active members of the company, are set in panels in the Hall:  J. J. Stratton, J. G. Rust, J. S. Ross, James Peirce, T. G. Shaeffer, Samuel King, Ira S. Center and M. Ruffner.

1848 July 13.  Liberty Hall and Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 13, 1848, Vol. XLV, No. 2298, P. 1.

Laying the Corner Stone.  The ceremony of laying the Corner Stone of the Ohio Mechanics’ Institute, was performed on the Fourth…

Box enclosed in corner stone contained…

Specimens of Daguerreotyping, by Hawkins;…

1848 September 1.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 1, 1848, Vol. X, No. 131, P. 2.

Hawkins’ Daguerrean Gallery, corner of Fifth and Walnut, is the greatest curiosity in our city.  Call in.  No charge.

1848 October 1.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 1, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 27, P. 2.

If you desire to see all the great men, from Ge, Jackson downwards, just call in at Hawkins’ Daguerrean Hall.

1848 December 5.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 5, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 56, P. 2.

Hawkins has daguerreotyped the Chippewa Chiefs, who were lately in this city, and the group may be seen at his room.

1849 March 5.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 5, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 131, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  The subscriber has, at a very heavy expense, this day (Feb. 16, 1849,) received of the makers, the celebrated Opticians, Voightlanders & Son, Vienna, a greatly improved Camera Obscura, by which he is able to obtain better pictures than formerly, and in far less time.

Perfect likenesses of aged persons, and of Children especially , can, with this important addition, be taken in the most elegant style in absolutely one or two seconds.

He would respectfully invite the public to call at the Apollo Rooms, corner of Fifth and Walnut streets, to witness the surprising results of this latest and greatest improvement in Daguerreotyping.  E. C. Hawkins.

Advertisement was recorded from March 5, 1849 to April 6, 1850.

1849 October 11.  Liberty Hall and Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 11, 1849, Vol. 46, No. 2361, P. 2.

Pallet-knife Picture.—Mr. Rogers’ picture of a coast scene painted with a pallet-knife, may be seen at Hawkins’ daguerreotype rooms.

1849 December 13.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  December 13, 1849, Vol. II, No. 184, P. 2.

Photographic Miniatures.—Yesterday we made a visit to Mr. I. L. Teliga’s Daguerreotype rooms, at Mr. Hiram Nelson’s house, on Main street, near the canal, and examined a number of specimens of his skill as an artist.  We have visited a great number of Daguerreotype galleries in the cities and never saw better evidences of the perfection to which this branch of the art has arrived.  His likenesses are colored in the most life-like manner.  His long experience at the business, and his connection with Prof. Hawkins, the best Daguerreotypist in the West, substantiate his claims as a successful artist.  His likenesses are taken in the interval of from half a dozen to fifteen seconds, and are perfect.  Read his advertisement, and give him a call.

1849 December 13.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  December 13, 1849, Vol. II, No. 184, P. 3.

Colored Miniatures.  I. L. Teliga has the honor of informing the citizens and visitors of Evansville, that he will remain in the city for a short time and take likenesses by the improved Daguerrean process.

As for the warrant of his skill, and superiority of his miniatures in taking as well as finishing them, it is enough to say, that he has been steadily engaged in the art ever since its first introduction into this country in 1840; and, furthermore, that he is connected with the popular, pre-eminent and highly meritorious Apollo Gallery in Cincinnati, conducted by that able, scientific, and well known to the American public, “First Pioneer of the Art,” Mr. E. C. Hawkins.  He calls the attention of parents to the fact, that he is able to take perfect likenesses in a short space of time from five to ten seconds!  Good, and the only chance for children (if they can be kept still that length of time.)

Ladies and gentlemen are very respectfully invited to see his specimens, and judge for themselves.  Room at the residence of Mr. Hiram Nelson, Main street, near the Canal.  Open from 8 A. M. until 4 P. M.                                                       

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1849 to January 22, 1850.

1850.  Williams Cincinnati City Directory.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  1850, P. 71.

Apollo Rooms, Free To Visitors.  E. C. Hawkins, Daguerreotypist, N. W. cor. Of Fifth & Walnut.  Pictures of every size, from those worn in Rings, Bracelets, Breastpins, Lockets, &c., to half the size of life, taken in the most elegant manner.

To Parents.  Perfect Likenesses of children can be secured in absolutely one or two seconds, on a fine clear day.  This is adapted, also for aged persons.

Recent improvements enable us to produce Pictures now, on the darkest day, equal in tone, and superior in other respects, to those formerly made in the brightest light.

1850 January 1.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 1, 1850, Vol. XII, No. 132, P. 2.

Boydell’s Illustration of Shakspeare.  D. O. Macomber, one of the proprietors of this magnificent work, of one of hundred pictures, illustrating Shakspeare’s plays, re-engraved from the copper plates of the original London work, will remain at the Art Union Gallery this week.  Ladies and gentlemen are requested to call and examine the fifteen numbers issued.  The prospect is that a large subscription will be formed in the city.  A copy donated to the Mercantile Library Association is on exhibition at the reading room, and there is also a copy at Hawkins’ Daguerreotype rooms in Apollo building.  The engravings contain many portraits of distinguished persons, and were all first engraved from original paintings by eminent artists.

1850 March 19.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 19, 1850, Vol. XII, No. 296, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype.  Inscribed To E. C. Hawkins, Esq. By Mrs. R. S. Nichols.

“I have brought you a beautiful bird, mama—

A bird without feather or wing;

They said, if I spoke not a word, mama,

The bird might whistle and sing!

“Then they caught it and put it in here, mama,

And fastened it closed in the case,

And they told me to bring it to dear mama,

And ask her to show me its face.”

I opened the clasp, and before me there sat,

Like an alderman, filling his chair,

A queer little rogue, with a mantle and hat,

And solemn and wondering sir!

Enraptured I gazed, while the dear little elf

Stood pleading in vain to be heard.—

“You look a long time, now I want it Myself;

Oh, Mama, do give me the bird!”

Thou lark of my bosom, thy dear infant voice

Is sweeter by far to my ear

Than melodies warbled where forests rejoice

In the brightness and bloom of the year.

Thou’rt nestled away in the folds of my heart,

‘Mid down on the bosom of Love;

Oh never may fowler allure with his art

My sweet “tassel gentle” to rove.

Though storm-winds may rise, and sunder the bough

That shelters thine innocent head,

Yet while it has vigor to shield thee, as now,

No tempest need fill thee with dread.

The artist who drew my young bird in his snare,

And pencilled, with beams of the sun,

A picture with truth, life and beauty so rare,

Has fairly a recompense won.

I’ve coined him a verse from the mint of the mind.—

The trifle to him shall belong;—

With many worm wishes both friendly and kind,

Sir Artist, accept of this Song.

1850 September 5.  Liberty Hall and Cincinnati Weekly Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 5, 1850, Vol. 51, No. 2408, P. 4.

E. C. Hawkins continues at his old gallery on the corner of Walnut and Fifth, entrance on the latter street.  Mr. H. is the Pioneer Daguerreotypist in this city, and has kept up fully with the varied improvements in the art.  Persons desiring a “counterfeit” presentment of themselves, family, or friends, can do no better than by calling on him.

1850 October 17.  Liberty Hall And Cincinnati Weekly Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 17, 1850, Vol. 51, No. 2414, P. 3.

Two Diplomas were granted by the committee of the recent State Fair to Mr. E. C. Hawkins [or] the best single picture in Daguerreotype, and also for improvement in the Art, called Solograph.  This improvement bids fair to rival the old system.

1850 October 17.  Liberty Hall And Cincinnati Weekly Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 17, 1850, Vol. 51, No. 2414, P. 4.

Premium.—Hawkins, the “pioneer Daguerreotypist” of this city received a premium at the recent State Fair, for the best exhibition of portraits.

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

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

Paintings And Drawings, Open To All…

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

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

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

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

1851 March 25.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  March 25, 1851, Vol. XXIV, No. 43, P. 1.

Something Strange and Beautiful.  We saw a daguerreotype day before yesterday, of Col. Alexander, Herr Drisbach’s pet tiger, with Mr. Hawkins little daughter and his nieces, of the ages of four and five.  The little girls are sitting side by side on a sofa, and the Brazilian Tiger is lying on the same at full length, with his head and one paw over the little girl’s lap nearest him!—The little heroines do not seem to be frightened in the least.—Cincinnati Com.

1851 March 25.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  March 25, 1851, Vol. 32, No. 41, P. 6.

Something Strange and Beautiful.  We saw a daguerreotype day before yesterday, of Col. Alexander, Herr Driesbach’s pet Tiger, with Mr. Hawkins little daughter and his nieces, of the ages of four and five.  The little girls are sitting side by side on a sofa, and the Brazilian Tiger is lying on the same at full length, with his head and one paw over the little girl’s lap nearest him!—The little heroines do not seem to be frightened in the least.—Cincinnati Com.

1851 July 17.  Liberty Hall And Cincinnati Weekly Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 17, 1851, Vol. 52, No. 2453, P. 3.

Fire.—A highly destructive conflagration occurred in this city on Monday morning.  Between one and two o’clock several flames of fire were simultaneously seen breaking out in different portions of the roof of the Apollo Building, recently known as Wood’s Museum, situated on the corner of Fifth and Walnut streets…

The following persons are among the principal sufferers…

Mr. E. C. Hawkins’ Daguerreotype Gallery was also on the second floor, entrice from Fifth street.  Much of the material was saved, by Mr. Hawkins’ loss cannot be put down at less than $500, and will probably reach near $100…

1851 July 19.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 19, 1851, Vol. XXXI, No. 98, P. 3.

Destructive Fire In Cincinnati—By the Cincinnati Commercial of the 15th inst., we learn that a very destructive fire occurred in that city on Monday last, which destroyed the following property:

“Wood’s Museum—the building was owned by J. P. Broadwell loss $30,000, insured $1[?],000.  The curiosities, fixtures, &c. of the Museum, were owned by J. H. Rice & ______Matson, which were all destroyed excepting a few.  Mr. Rice’s loss is $8,500, insured $6,000.  Maston’s loss [$1,000]; no insurance.  The actors ab=nd actresses lost all their most valuable wardrobe, &c., worth near to [$4,000, no insurance.  E. C. Hawkins, Daguerreotypist, immediately under the lecture room, lost near $1,000, no insurance.  Considerable of his stock was saved in a damaged condition…

1851 July 24.  Gallipolis Journal.  (Gallipolis, Ohio.)  July 24, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 24, Whole No. 814, P. 2.

The Apollo Building in Cincinnati, containing Wood’s Museum, Hawkins’ Daguerrean gallery and several stores and offices, were destroyed by fire on Monday week.

1852 October 14.  Liberty Hall And Weekly Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 14, 1852, Vol. 60, No. 16, P. 3.

The Mechanics’ Fair.—The Fair opened yesterday morning at 10 o’clock…

189.  Solographs, colored and plain, an improvement in daguerreotyping, E. C. Hawkins.

1853 July 24.  Gallipolis Journal.  (Gallipolis, Ohio.)  July 24, 1853, Vol. XVI, No. 24, Whole No. 814, P. 2.

Among “the thousands and one” objects of interest that will well repay the visit, to a stranger in Cincinnati, is E. C. Hawkins’ Daguerreotype Gallery, on Vine street, between Fourth & Fifth.  While in the “Queen City” we spent half an hour very pleasantly there, looking at a number of likenesses of the great and gifted of our land—Statesmen, Authors, and Actors.  Mr. H. has one of the best collections of portraits in the city, and has made, we suppose, more improvements than almost any other artist engaged in the business.  Two improvements particularly struck our attention, one of them he calls the Nebular Daguerreotype, which, for miniatures of children, far surpasses the old method.  It consists of a beautifully variegated cloudy appearance, and the head emerging, as it were, from the cloud or mist that appears surrounding it on all sides.  But the most striking objects in his Gallery, are the Solographs, which are neither more or less than Daguerreotypes upon paper, and colored according to nature, possessing all the beauty of a finely painted miniature, with the fidelity of a Daguerreotype picture.  Those of our friends who are visiting Cincinnati, and who want a life-like resemblance of themselves or friends, must not forget to give Mr. Hawkins a call.

The following we copy from a late number of the Daily Times, and fully endorse all that it contains:

1853 August 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 5, 1853. Whole No. 7529. P. 1.

Photographs, Or Daguerreotypes, On Paper…The pictures are preferred by some to the daguerreotypes, as they can be seen by any light, and [are] easily finished like oil or water color painting.  Among the American Daguerreotypes we find daguerreotypes on paper, called crystalotypes, by Mr. Whipple, of Boston.  They are the most perfect of [their] kind that we have yet seen, and present a varied [collection] of views and portraits.  These, however, [have] been copied from daguerreotypes.  In addition to [these] are a number of others, called “solographs,” exhibited by E. C. Hawkins.  They are both plain and colored, and are well executed.

1853 August 19.  Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  August 19, 1853. Vol. VIII, No. 859. P. 1.

The Exhibition At The Crystal Palace.  XVI.  American Art—Daguerreotypes.  If there be any one department in the whole building which is peculiarly American, and in which the country shines prominent, it is in that of Daguerreotypes, which are exhibited below stairs; and the collection, which is an extensive one, is made up of contributions from almost every section of the Union where the art is practiced.  In contrasting the specimens of art which are taken herewith those taken in European countries, the excellence of American pictures is evident, which is [to] be accounted for by several reasons.  In the first place, American skies are freer from fogs and clouds—from bituminous coal not being much used, the atmosphere of our cities is free from smoke, at least upon the Atlantic coasts.  Then the chemicals and processes are, generally speaking, of a more sensitive character, and the apparatus is more convenient and suitable than that of Europe.  Our little inventions come into play and aid in saving time and developing a good picture, and last, though perhaps not least our people are readier in picking up processes and acquiring the mastery of the art than our trans-Atlantic rivals.  Not that we understand the science better, but the detail of the work is acquired in a shorter time by us, while the enormous practice which our operators enjoy combines to render the daguerreotype art a necessary adjunct to the comfort of life.  Does a child start on the journey of existence and leave his “father’s hall” forthwith the little image is produced to keep his memory green..  Does the daughter accept the new duties of matron, or does the venerated parent descend into the grave; what means so ready to revive their recollection?  Does the lover or the husband go to Australia or California, and not exchange with the beloved one the image of what afforded so much delight to gaze upon?  The readiness with which a likeness may be obtained, the truthfulness of the image and the smallness of cost, render it the current pledge of friendship, and the immense number of operators who are supported by the art in this country shows how widely the love of sun-pictures is diffused.  Several thousand industrious artists and artisans are occupied in the preparation of very pure chemicals, as bromine, iodine, gold salts, hyperphosphate of soda.  Another class prepare silvered plates, cases, buffs, gilding, cut glass, and a hundred little addenda.  Then the manufacture of cameras and the grinding of good lenses is an important branch of the business; for without a camera having good lenses the best operator would fail to produce an image which would be distinct or saleable; and even with a good Voigtlander or Harrison camera, it requires great skill to focus the image; for, strange as it may appear, the point where a good view of the sitter is obtained is not the point best adapted for bringing out a good picture.  In other words the focus of vision and the focus of chemical action are not the same, and hence when we have the one we lose the other.  This is owing to the fact that it is not the rays of color on the solar spectrum which produce the image, but a different set of rays, viz: those of chemical action; and since this is the case, we submit the opinion that it is not possible to obtain a daguerreotype in its natural colors, as Mr. Hill and others have been trying to delude our operators into believing, and leading themselves and others by the [iguis fatuus] of plates tortured into iridescent colors by chemical oxidation.  But we are getting discursive upon this beautiful art, which was intended to subserve many other useful purposes than that of portrait painting.

Everybody known how difficult it is to keep silver from tarnishing, and that the action of the light is to destroy all preparations of silver.  Some of these are more readily acted on by light than others—are more sensitive, as it is termed.  Such are the iodide, bromide, and chloride of silver.  These salts cannot be kept exposed to the light for any reason, even a very short time, without undergoing some change; and when a plate of silver has a thin layer of iodine and bromine on its surface; and is placed in a camera, as soon as the screen is raised the image of the sitter falls on the plate.  The silver plate is acted on unequally, producing the effects of light and shade when brought out, as it is termed, by exposure to the vapor of quicksilver.  It is then fixed or prevented from undergoing further change, by washing it with a solution of gold.

To produce a daguerreotype picture there are five operations necessary.  The first is cleaning the plate.  This is the stumbling block of most operators.  They are not cleanly enough.  Several views in this Exhibition show that the plates were not well enough cleaned.  Never was a maxim more true than the old one, that “cleanliness is a virtue”—when it has reference to daguerreotyping.  The second the second is the foundation of the sensitive iodide of silver over the surface of the plate.  The third is the adjusting the plate in the camera obscura, for the purpose of receiving the impression.  The fourth is the bringing out the photographic picture, which is invisible when the plate is taken from the camera.  The fifth, and last, is to remove the excess of sensitive coating, and thus prevent that susceptibility to change under luminous influence which would otherwise exist and ultimately effect the picture.  The second operation is that which gives tone and warmth to the picture, and when performed by skillful hands makes a daguerreotype a beautiful piece of art.  The clearness and distinctness of the image is produced by the third process when carefully conducted, and the whole picture should be distinct over the whole plate.  These remarks will serve to illustrate the subjoined notes upon the collections in the Exhibition.

Mr. Lawrence exhibited a case in which softness of tone and distinctness of image are united with artistic arrangement.  The latter quality is specially noticeable in “The Three Ages.”  The mechanical execution of these pictures is unexcelled.  These pictures of Mr. L. were exhibited in London.  Mr. Brady’s collection is not very large, but there are a few very good pictures exhibited by him.  In Gurney’s collection the coloring of the background has a fine effect; there are some very well executed portraits, among which is one of Mr. Forrest, worth notice as a work of art: taken as a Whole there is less softness and more distinctness in this collection than in that of Lawrence.  The picture of Ware and his sister is an instance of a picture well developed when the chemical action extends to the margin of the plate.  D. Clark, New Brunswick, N. J., has four pictures of merit; and Van Schneidan a small collection of well-selected heads.  J. Brown has a collection of portraits of Commodore Perry and the officers of the squadron for the Japan Expedition, in half-size plates: the interest of this collection is much marred by the names of the officers not being attached underneath the plate; it is not too late to rectify this omission.  Haas has a whole-plate allegorical figure of a family man reading the paper at home—an excellent idea and well executed.  Besides this, he has a couple of other pictures, though on the whole his show is mediocre.  In the cases of Harrison & Hill there is displayed excellent artistic arrangement with very indifferent mechanical execution.  In the mammoth plates occupied by allegorical designs, the back-ground is wretchedly brought out—the plates were not properly cleaned, and are full of scratches; there are a few half and whole-sized pictures set in gaudy frames.

Webster, of Louisville, KY., has twenty-three pictures possessing clearness.  They have, however, been exposed a little too much in the camera; they lack warmth, but are otherwise well developed and exhibit good mechanical execution.  Alex Hesler has a collection of whole plates handsomely executed, possessing a nice arrangement of of the drapery, which has the effect of throwing the head out in good relief.  There is artistic arrangement in this collection, especially evinced in the picture “Driving a “Trade,” one of a series illustrating character and passion.  The panoramic view of Galena, Ill. Shows that city to advantage; and the three views of the Falls of St. Anthony possess great merit.  Mr. North, of Cleveland, O., has a case of pretty fail likenesses, perhaps exhibiting the lights too strongly.  Bisbee, of Dayton, O. exhibits a panoramic view of Cincinnati from Newport, upon six large plates.  This view is, without exception, the finest thing in the whole room; we might even go further, and say that it is the finest view by the Daguerreian process ever exhibited.  The mechanical execution is excellent, the perspective good, and the development unsurpassed.  The effect of the smoke over the southern part of the city is very finely given.  the distinctness of the letter signs, three-quarters of a mile distance and across the Ohio river, is well brought out.  The rest of the collection is fair, possessing no peculiar merit.  Williamson exhibits a poor collection.  Dobyn, Richardson & Co. have several whole size well-executed specimens, in which the mechanical part, the artistic arrangement and the chemical effect is good.  The “Cupid Reposing” is a very ungraceful picture of an ill-formed child, and the coloring is bad.  That of the Bateman Children, in character, is a good picture.  There are some exceedingly well executed heads in this collection.

Long, of St. Louis, has four frames of 180 heads of Wyman’s School, in that city, with the edifice and Principal; they possess no merit.  A likeness of Prof. Mitchell, Cincinnati, is well executed.  Some of the pictures in this collection are inverted with papier mache frames inlaid with mother of-pearl and tinsel.  As this style of frame appears in a few other collections we may as well here express dissent to the use of this material as being too gaudy and wholly unsuitable for daguerreotype plates. These latter are difficult to be viewed except in one light, and from the brightness of their surface, are much set off by deadened color on the frames, while the glare and iridescence of the papier mache add to the difficulty of discerning the picture; the use of such implies bad taste in the artist.  We felt this opinion growing upon us as we looked at them and found our view corroborated by a boarding school miss, who whisked alongside of us and caught by the colors, exclaimed, “Oh my! aint those “frames beautiful?”  Fitzgibbon has the richest exposition in the Fair—The most expensive frames with a large and passable collection.  The mammoth plate of Judge Colt is very good—That of Jenny Lind the best in the exhibition—those of McAllister, Julia Dean, Kate Hays, and Kossuth, are good pictures.  His collection of Indian Warriors, is a very fine one, which we understand is to be forwarded to the Ethnological Society of London, to have copies and busts made from them.  Masury & Silsbee, Boston exhibited twelve pretty and tasteful plates, with good arrangement and well finished.  The collections of Kilsey, Beals, and Howe do not require notice.  Whitehurst has a few good pictures in a large and passable collection; he has ten pictures illustrating the Falls of Niagara, which are very well executed.  Some of his large heads have their features out of all proportion.  Whipple of Boston, has a collection of photographic pictures, which he calls Crystallotypes, taken from Hyalotypes; there is a plate of the moon daguerreotyped, and one of the spots on the sun.  McDonnell & Co., Buffalo, have a very poor collection—so poor as not to deserve a place in the exhibition; the views of Niagara are fair.   Hawkins exhibits photographs on paper.  Drummond, eight plates of the order of Free masons in their lodge dress.  Fitzgibbon (already noticed) exhibits a very interesting case, which is a frame of electrotype copies from daguerreotype plates, very beautifully executed.  It should not be over looked upon as a mere curiosity to place a daguerreotype plate in a copper solution and take a copper cast from its surface by means of electricity: the copper cast looks much warmer in tone than the original.  It is to be regretted that Fitzgibbon did not complete this frame by the insertion of a third plate, by taking a second copy from the copper copy.  This would be in relief, like the original silver-plate, and is susceptible of being treated like an engraved plate; yielding, when inked, prints resembling mezzotint.  Besides the above collection of daguerreotypes, there is an assortment of cameras, lenses, stereoscopes and photographic paper, which are of interest to those practicing these beautiful arts.

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

Hawkins & Mullen, Daguerreotypes, North-West Corner Race and Fourth Streets, Daguerreotypes in Every Size, Including The Beautiful “Nebular.”

Recent improvements now enable us to produce pictures on the Darkest Day, equal in tone and superior in other respects to those formerly made in the brightest light.

1857 December 24.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 24, 1857, Vol. X, No. 1,538, P. 1.

Patents for the week ending December 22, 1857.  Ezekial Z. Hawkins, of Cincinnati, Ohio—For mode of treating photographs and other pictures.  No. 18,901.

1858 March 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 7, 1858, Whole No. 7856, P. 3.

Presentation to the Widow of Gen. Harrison.  [From the Cincinnati Gazette, Feb. 27.]…

Rev. Samuel J. Browne then presented, on behalf of Peyton S. Symmes, Esq., two photograph likenesses (copied by E. C. Hawkins), finely framed—one of Judge John Cleve Symmes, from a portrait by R. Peale, taken in 1798; the other of Gen. Harrison, from a portrait by Beard, taken in 1840….

1858 May 5.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 53, P. 1.

Hawkins, the artist, recently executed a good photograph of T. D. Jones’ design for the Pioneer Monument.

1859 April 4.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 4, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 26, P. 1.

Cincinnati Horticultural Society.  Bacon’s Buildings, Saturday, April 2, 1859.  President Haseltine in the chair.  Minutes read and approved…

The following gentlemen were unanimously elected to membership:…E. C. Haskins…

1859 May 16.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 16, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 62, P. 1.

Cincinnati Horticultural Society… 

Mr. E. C. Haskins presented to the Society a very fine and handsomely formed photograph of Dr. Mosher, of Latonia Springs, Kentucky, one of our oldest, most respected and intelligent members and horticulturists, for which acceptable gift Mr. Hawkins received a vote of thanks.  Adjourned.  E. J. Hooper, Secretary.

1859 May 17.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 17, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 73, P. 1.

We noticed the likeness of our friend Tosso displayed in the music store windows; also, that of Miss Sophie Werner, who will assist Mr. Tosso at the concert on Thursday night.  These fine Photographs were executed by Hawkins.  By the way, those who purchase two tickets will be presented with a photographic card of Mr. Tosso’s.  Tickets can be found at the music stores.

Williams’ Cincinnati City Directory.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)

1842.  Not Listed.

1843.  (Hawkins & Faris.)  Photographists, 5th between Main & Walnut.

1846.  Daguerreotypist, Near South 5th between Vine & Race.

1849.  Daguerreotypist—Apollo Rooms—N. W. Corner 5th & Walnut.  h—S. W. 4th near Park.

1850.  Daguerreotypist—Apollo Rooms—N. W. Corner 5th & Walnut.  h—S. W. 4th near Park.

1853.  Solograph—153 Vine.  h—397 West 4th.

1855.  (Hawkins & Mullen) N. E. corner 4th and Race.

1855.  E. C. Hawkins.  Solograph—126 W. 4th corner Race.  H—397 W. 4th.

1856.  Photographic Artist—h—397 West 4th.

1857.  Artist—N. W. Corner 4th & Walnut.  H-397 West 4th.

1858.  N. W. Corner 4th & Walnut.  H-397 West 4th.

1859.  Photographer—106 West 4th.—Res. Kenton Co., Kentucky.

1860.  Photographer operator—20 West Fifth.

1861.  Not Listed.

1862.  Not Listed.      

Hawkes, Benjamin Franklin

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1848                2 Chelsea Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts.[1]

1852-1853       113 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855                77 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.[2]

1857-1859       205 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.[3]

1858 March 8.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  March 8, 1858, Vol. I, No. 13, P.1.

A paper was read by the Assistant Secretary from Benj. F. Hawks, No. 205 West Baltimore street, offering to make Photographs of such of the members as would call at his establishment…

1858 May 19.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 19, 1858, Vol. I, No. 75, P.3.

Arrival of the Steam Fire Engine.—The iron steam engine propeller Richard Willig, Capt. A. Claypool, of the Earickson line, which reached hear at a quarter before six yesterday morning, brought for the First Baltimore Hose Company the long looked for and much talked of steam fire engine….Mr. B. F. Hawkes, photographer, took advantage of the opportunity, and during the morning made a most excellent picture….

1858 July 16.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 16, 1858, Vol. XLIII, No. 52, P. 3.

Landlord’s Sale.  By Virtue of a warrant of distress, issued at the suit of Robert Campbell, against the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of B. F. Hawkes, to me directed.  I have seized and taken in distress all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand, in law and in equity, of the said B. F. Hawkes in and to Lot Of Household Furniture, together with Likenesses of public and private individuals in Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and lot of other articles too numerous to mention.

And I hereby give notice that on Monday, the 19th day of July, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, I will offer for sale the said property, so seized and taken in distress, by public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the auction room of J. R. Chance, corner of Baltimore and Holiday streets.  E. T. Baxter, Bailiff for Landlord.  Jas. R. Chance, Auctioneer.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to 19, 1858.

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

[2] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[3] Directory of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900.

Hawk, William W.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1854-1868       Address Unknown, Conneaut, Ohio.[1]

1859                Address Unknown, Conneaut, Ohio.

1859 October 1.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. X, No. XXXVX, Whole No. 510, P. 3.

Township Fair.  The Fair of the Farmers and Mechanics’ Association… 

In Pictures there was no lack.  Every style and description had a sample, and many of them of highly respectable pretention.  Hawk of Conneaut had quite a gallery of Ambrotypes, of merit; and our quit and [unostentations] friend Marsh filled up his nich in so creditable a manner, that Ashtabula has no reason to be penurious of her patronage and support to one so meriting it.

 Ashtabula Township Fair.  Premiums Awarded By The Committees…

Class XVI—90 Entries…

W. W. Hawks photographs                             1.

W. Hawk, plain and fancy Ambrotypes.        1.

1865 February 25.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio.)  February 25, 1865, Vol. XVI, No. VIII, Whole No. 791, P. 3.

The editor of a county paper offers his photograph as a premium to new subscribers.  Don’t know but we’ll be compelled to report to some such scheme.—Conneaut Reporter.

Then you will also be compelled to report to some artist who who has a better supply of apparatus than Hawk, to obtain the pictures, for it is not likely that any instrument in his possession would stand the pressure of your gaze without going to pieces—Erie Dispatch.

[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.  (Second Edition.)

Hawes, Albert Francis

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

c.1849-1854    Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854                Express Building, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1855                Bank Exchange, Taunton, Massachusetts.[2]

1856                Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts.2

1857-1864       6 Exchange, Taunton, Massachusetts.2

1865                Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts.2

Albert Francis Hawes born April 19, 1821, died February 14, 1897. Married Emily R. Brown May 16, 1877.  She was born in 1848, died September 5, 1903.  Both are buried in Dell Park Cemetery, Natick, Massachusetts. Brothers Josiah Johnson Hawes & Charles Ebenezer Hawes.

1854 September 1.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 1, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 35, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—It will be seen by his advertisement that Mr. A. F. Hawes has opened a new Daguerreotype Saloon in Davenport & mason’s new Express Building, where he is prepared to execute work in a very superior manner.  He has fitted up a very elegant saloon, and all who call upon him, will, we think, find his establishment one everyway worthy of Patronage.

Our next-door neighbor—Mr. King, has also a few words to his old friends this week.  He is so well known to all, that he requires no recommendation from us.

1854 September 1.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 1, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 35, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 2, P. 3.

New daguerreotype Rooms.  Mr. A. F. Hawes, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Taunton and vicinity that he has taken Rooms in Davenport & Mason’s, New Building, next door to the Taunton Bank, up stairs, which he has leased for the term of three years and fitted up expressly for the Daguerreotype Business, where he has a large stock of plain and rich fancy cases of every style and price, from $1.25 to $20 each.  With the best apparatus to be obtained, he flatters himself that he will be able to do as good work as can be done in the country; and grateful for the patronage he has received, respectfully solicits a continuance of the same.

All work done at my Rooms, I warrant to give perfect satisfaction, or no sale.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to 29, 1854.

1854 September 15.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 37, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 4, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:—The time was, and it is yet within the remembrance of every adult, when the only means of preserving the likeness of dear relatives and friends was by means of the portrait, so expensive that its possession was deemed a luxury, and enjoyed only by the rich.  But now how changed None, however slender the means, are denied the opportunity of possessing on plate, enduring as the product of the artists pencil, the form, features and expression of those whom in life we loved, and whose memory now we fondly cherish.

The Daguerrian art did not, as the goddess Minerva from the head of Jupiter, at once spring into perfect proportions and symmetry; but like all other arts, has slowly, but perseveringly attained, by a discipline of about fifteen years, its perfect degree of excellence and beauty.  ‘Twere a wonder, surely, by the exhibition of Medusa’s head, to transform the object into stone, a wonder greater, by the exhibition of oneself to fix indelibly its like, living, breathing, almost speaking, upon the sensitive tablet.

The preceding remarks, together with the following, were suggested by the recent opening of Hawe’s Daguerrian Rooms, over the Express Office of Messrs. Davenport & Mason.

The city, sir, has removed to the country, and we wish to inform you and the country of it.  Said one, and no mean critic,—“Such rooms cannot be found in Massachusetts, out of Boston, and I know of but one there equal to them, but in no degree superior.”  Mr. H. has, in the preparation of his rooms, had special regard to convenience and elegance, sparing no expense for the attainment of both.  Designing to become a fixture in this community, he only wishes to share with his brother in the reception of public patronage.  Mr. H. brings with him the experience of five years, laboriously acquired in one of the oldest and most popular establishments in Boston.

As we enter, from the “Court Side” of Main street, the lower door, we are greeted by many familiar faces, themselves well pleased, seem to invite us in.  As we examine the specimens that line the passage way, curiosity and pleasure insensibly allure us up, step by step, till before we are aware, we have reached the floor of the rooms.  The door at the left introduces us into a room of moderate dimensions, well and tastefully furnished.  This is the common reception room, containing a show case, in which are exhibited miniatures cases of all sizes, patterns, descriptions, and of course prices.  The room, however, is but the anti-chamber to the spacious and elegant drawing room.   This is the room of the suite.—furnished complete with splendid sofas, mirrors, chairs, tables &c., all of costly material, neatest styles, and highest finish.

Adjoining and continuous with this, is the operating room, which, whenever occasion requires, can be entirely disconnected by letting fall the ample folds of rich damask curtains.  These with the ornaments above and around enhance the beauty and of fact of the rest.

Throwing aside now the curtains, we enter the operating room.  There is but little here to attract, save the Camera of various sizes, standing on tripods around, the large screens on either hand and above for regulating the quantity and modifying the intensity of the light, and other nondescript fixtures, to gather with the magnificent carpet which also covers the floor of other rooms.  Ascending two or three steps you then enter the sanctum of Mr. H.  Here more objects are visible than can now be described; but within this, like a nest of boxes, is the innermost retreat of all, where neither eye nor step of the vulgar can intrude.

The style of the pictures taken by Mr. H. differ in some respect from those ordinarily met with, in respect to greater softness and deeper tone of expression; the transition of light and shade being less abrupt but none the less pleasing.

In the perfection of any daguerrian specimen much depends upon the ease and grace of position; for however distinct and perfect the features and expression of the countenance may be, if the body, arms or hands are in a constrained and awkward position, the eye is offended, the picture rejected and the artist disesteemed.  In these respects Mr. H. will yield the palm to none.

Mr. H. being by his experience and opportunities initiated into the most recent improvements in his art and possessing Cameras of different sizes and other necessary appliances, is prepared to take pictures of any desirable size, either singly or in groups, also those in which the bust alone appears or those of smaller size suitable for breast-pins, lockets or finger rings.

Much more might be told, but this must suffice; and now we close this communication by advising those wishing daguerreotypes to visit the rooms of Mr. Hawes and verify our description.

1854 November 24.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 24, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 47, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 14, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Hawes, whose new Daguerrean Rooms, are in the Express Building, has a new advertisement this week, calling attention particularly to his facilities for taking pictures of children.  He is supplied with the best apparatus for the purpose.

Mr. King, also, who has long been so favorably known to his patrons and their friends, for his superior pictures, is prepared to produce “Stereoscopes” in the best style of the art.

1854 November 24.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  November 24, 1854, Old Series—Vol. XXIII, No. 47, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 14, P. 3.

Hawes’ Daguerreotype Rooms.  Just opened, at A. F. Hawes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, in Davenport & Mason’s Express Building, a splendid assortment of Lockets, Pins, Frames and Fancy Cases of all the latest styles.  Mr. Hawes would say that he is prepared to do the best work that can be done in his line, in the Country, and having just bought a Quick instrument, expressly for taking Pictures of Children, With which Likenesses can be taken in Two Seconds, the great difficulty from not keeping Children still, will be overcome, and he is consequently able to warrant perfect satisfaction in this, as well as in all other work done by him.

Please call and examine Specimens.

Advertisement ran from November 24 to March 9, 1855.

1855 September 14.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 37, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 4, P. 2.

A Fine Daguerreotype.—Mr. A. F. Hawes has a full length daguerreotype of Rev. Mr. Hearne, of St. Mary’s Church, taken in his robes, which may be seen at the rooms of Mr. H. in Davenport & Mason’s Express building.  It is one of the very best likenesses we have seen.

1855 October 19.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 42, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 9, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Attention is called to the advertisement of Mr. Hawes, at whose rooms, in Davenport & Mason’s Express Building, may be seen a handsome specimens of pictures upon glass, and also in other styles of art.

1855 October 19.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Old Series—Vol. XXIV, No. 42, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 9, P. 3.

A. F. Hawes, Daguerreotype Artist, Rooms in Davenport & Mason’s Express Building, Bank Exchange, Taunton.  Would most respectfully inform his numerous patrons and the public generally that he has recently bought the right to make Mr. Whipple’s, celebrated Chrystallotypes, [sic.] and is now prepared to make Chrystallotypes from the common size up to the size of Life in the most perfect manner.  Also, pictures made on Glass, which took the premium over the Ambrotypes at the Fain in New Bedford.

Also, Stereoscope Pictures, Clouded Crayon Pictures and all other kinds appertaining to his business.  Mr. H. would respectfully say to his patrons and the public generally that he feel grateful for their past patronage and hopes by strict attention to business to merit the continuance of the same.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 29, 1855.

1859 September 23.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 23, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 38, P. 2.

Photographs Of Life Size.—Mr. A. F. Hawes, at his rooms, Exchange street, has some life size Photographs on exhibition; which are well worthy of the notice of visitors.  Among them we noticed those of several of our well known citizens, which will be pronounced perfect likenesses.  Mr. H. is fully prepared to give satisfaction in the production of pictures in either style of his art, and invites the public to test the merit of his work by examination.

Advertisement ran from September 23, 1859 to April 5, 1860.

1860 March 30.  The Taunton Democrat.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 13, P. 2.

A Jury Daguerreotyped—The First Jury of the present term of the Superior Court, before leaving town for their respective homes, were daguerreotyped by Mr. A. F. Hawes, and a copy of the picture was presented to the Court, and also to Deputy Sheriff Peter C.Thayer, the officer who has attended them through the term.

1860 September 14.  Bristol County Republican.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1860, Vol. XXXVIII, New Series–No. 2, P. 2.

Taxes In Taunton For 1860.  We subjoin from the books of Mr. Brewster, Town Treasurer, a portion of the highest tax payers of Taunton, which will be continued in our next paper.

The total valuation of real and personal estate of the town of Taunton for 1860, is $7, 778, 166, which is an increase of $774, 433 over last year.  The number of polls this year 3, 550, and a poll tax $1.50.  Rate of taxation $7.20 per $1000.  Total amount of money taxed $58, 000.  The State tax is $1,677.50—County tax $6, 598.  In School District No. 1, the amount raised is $7, 250; or $1.65 per $1000.  Tax on polls $1.00, which we have added to the taxes in this district.  The highway tax this year is $10,000—assessed $1.20 per thousand; on polls 35 cents.

Hawes, Albert F.  $30.17.

1863 March 13.  Bristol County Republican.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  March 13, 1863, Vol. XL, New Series–No. 28, P. 2.

Annual Town Meeting.  The annual election of Town Officers took place on Monday.  The warrant for the meeting was read at 9 o’clock by James M. Cushman, Esq., Town Clerk, and Abraham Briggs, Esq., the caucus nominee, was chosen Moderator.  It was voted to choose 25 constables, and to close the poll at 2 o’clock.  The following is the result of the election:

Field Drivers.  A. F. Hawes was one of twenty-five elected.

1864 May 13.  Bristol County Republican.  (Taunton, Massachusetts.)  May 13, 1864, Vol. XLI, New Series–No. 37, P. 2.

Taunton Men Drafted.  The following is the result of the drafting this morning to fill up Taunton’s quota:

Albert F. Hawes was 110 out of 118.[3]

[1] Possibly active with brother Josiah Johnson Hawes of the firm Southworth & Hawes at 5½ Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.

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

[3] Albert F. Hawes was not listed in Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and marines in the Civil War who listed his occupation as a photographer.

Havens, Thomas J.

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

1851                Rooms in Mr. B. B. Smith’s Brick Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1852-1853       Rooms over the Post Office, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1853                Address Unknown, Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

1854                Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855-1859       19 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1857                Rooms at the Odd Fellows Hall, Tarboro’, North Carolina.

1851 August 30.  North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  August 30, 1851, Vol. I, No. 86, P. 3.

Fine Likenesses.  If you wish a fine an accurate likeness, call on Mr. Havens, Daguerreotypist, in Mr. B. B. Smith’s brick building, Fayetteville St.  Mr. Havens has had much experience in his art, and his likenesses are unsurpassed for accuracy and elegance of finish.

Advertisement was recorded twice on August 30 & September 3, 1851.

1851 September 3.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 3, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. 883, P. 1.

Fine Likenesses.  If you wish a fine and an accurate likeness, call on Mr. Havens, Daguerreotypist, in Mr. B. B. Smith’s brick building, Fayetteville St.  Mr. Havens has had much experience in his art, and his likenesses are unsurpassed for accuracy and elegance of finish.

1852 January 31.  Semi-Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 31, 1852, Vol. II, No. 25, P. 3.

Haven’s Photographic Miniature Gallery, (Over the Post Office.)  Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan 31, 1851.

Advertisement ran from January 31, 1852 to April 14, 1853.

1852 February 4.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 4, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 905, P. 3.

Haven’s Photographic Miniature Gallery, (Over the Post Office,)  Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan. 31, 1851

Advertisement ran from February 4 to 11, 1852.

1852 January 31.  Semi-Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 31, 1852, Vol. II, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  See the advertisement of “Havens” in another column.  He is the prince of the Daguerreotypists and the president of good fellows.  He will be in Rutherfordton during the month of May.  We advise every body to get ready for a picture, for Havens knows how to take them.  Call at our office and see his specimen of his skill—two of the most popular, best looking, and most important men in the State.  More anon—in a hurry.

So writes the Rutherfordton Banner.  The compliment is a very just one to the accomplished artist, who is, every day producing life-like pictures of the fair, the pretty, the half pretty, and even down to the aged matron, who daily throng his gallery, over the Post Office, in this city.  We hope our mountain friends, every one of them, will embrace such an opportunity, for a good picture.  Giraffe.

1853 April 6.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 6, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 966, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  See the advertisement of “Havens” in another column.  He is the prince of the Daguerreotypists and the president of good fellows.  He will be in Rutherfordton during the month of May.  We advise every body to get ready for a picture, for Havens knows how to take them.  Call at our office and see his specimen of his skill—two of the most popular, best looking, and most important men in the State.  More anon—in a hurry.

So writes the Rutherfordton Banner.  The compliment is a very just one to the accomplished artist, who is, every day producing life-like pictures of the fair, the pretty, the half pretty, and even down to the aged matron, who daily throng his gallery, over the Post Office, in this city.  We hope our mountain friends, every one of them, will embrace such an opportunity, for a good picture.  Giraffe.

1853 October 22.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. III, No. 971, P. 2.

State Fair.  Catalogue of the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, held in Raleigh, October 18, 1853.

286  13 Daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

583  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Paper—the “Daily Register”—ever published in N. C., by Seaton Gales.

1853 October 29.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1853, Vol. III, No. 99, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October 21st, 1853….

No. 631.  13 Daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh, diploma.

No. 634.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh, diploma.

1853 November 2.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 2, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 996, P. 4.

List of Premiums Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October 21st, 1853….

No. 631.  13 daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh, diploma.

No. 634.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh, diploma.

1853 November 4.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 4, 1853, Vol. 10, No. 9, P. 4.

Catalogue Of the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October, 1853….

286.  13 daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

583.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh.

1853 November 4.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 4, 1853, Vol. 10, No. 9, P. 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October 21st, 1853….

No. 631.  13 daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh, diploma.

No. 634.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh, diploma.

1854 February 15.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 26, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens[1], Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 22, 1854.

1854 February 15.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.

We call the attention of those who may want faithful and fine likenesses to the advertisement of “the new Portrait Gallery” in our paper to-day/  Mr. Copeland and Mr. Havens enjoy a high reputation in their respective departments.

1854 February 15.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 29, 1854.

1854 March 1.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  Match 1, 1854, Vol. V, No. 26, P. 4.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement was recorded three times between <arch 1 to 15, 1854.

1854 November 25.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 25, 1854, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Go To Havens’ And Get One Of His beautiful Hereoscopic Pictures.  They are the order of the day.

Crayon Daguerreotypes taken in the neatest style by Havens’.  Go and see them.  Raleigh,

Advertisement ran from November 25 to January 10, 1855.

1855 February 14.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 14, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 24, P. 3.

Mr. Havens respectfully invites all who have not yet seen his Stereoscopes to call at his Gallery on Fayetteville Street, and examine specimens.

The Stereoscope gives, by far, the most perfect likeness that has ever yet been obtained by any other mode, and is seen with no less astonishment than delight.  Every feature of the face, and every portion of drapery, &c., stand out in such bold relief, that we are almost persuaded, when viewing these wonderful pictures, that we are looking at the original instead of a mere likeness.

Connoisseurs and lovers of art have only to see these magic pictures, to be convinced of their intrinsic merit.

If you want a fac simile of yourself, come to Havens’ Gallery, and get one of his splendid Sky Light Stereoscopes.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between February 14 to May 2, 1855.

1855 October 6.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. V, No. 91, P. 3.

Entirely new for All.  T. J. Havens Would Inform His Friends, and all those who have any decided taste for the fine arts, that he has recently perfected himself in taking the Ambrotype, and Mezograph Portraits, the only true, life-like pictures that can be taken.  They are not reversed, and are more lasting than the Daguerreotype.  I would advise all to call and see for themselves. 

Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 14, 1855.

1855 October 10.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 10, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 6, P. 3.

Entirely new for All.  T. J. Havens Would Inform His Friends, and all those who have any decided taste for the fine arts, that he has recently perfected himself in taking the Ambrotype, and Mezograph Portraits, the only true, life-like pictures that can be taken.  They are not reversed, and are more lasting than the Daguerreotype.  I would advise all to call and see for themselves. 

Advertisement ran from October 10 to 31, 1855.

1855 October 10.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 10, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1094, P. 3.

Entirely new for All.  T. J. Havens Would Inform His Friends, and all those who have any decided taste for the fine arts, that he has recently perfected himself in taking the Ambrotype, and Mezograph Portraits, the only true, life-like pictures that can be taken.  They are not reversed, and are more lasting than the Daguerreotype.  I would advise all to call and see for themselves.  Raleigh, Oct. 6, 1855.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 14, 1855.

1855 October 20.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 20, 1855, Vol. V, No. 95, P. 3.

The State Fair.  The Third annual Fair of the Agricultural Society of North Carolina, commenced in this City on Tuesday last, and will close to-day, Friday….Floral Hall.

Daguerreotypes in oil, and ambrotypes, by Mr. Havens, of Raleigh—Very life-like and handsome.—

Some fine daguerreotypes, by J. D. Nott, Fayetteville.

1855 October 24.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 96, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Third Annual Fair of the N. C. State Agricultural Society…Report Of the Commit. On Discretionary Premiums…

1 Lot of Ambrotypes, J. T. Havens, dip.

1 Lot of Daguerreotypes, J. T. Havens, 1st premium.  3.

1855 October 24.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 8, P. 2.

The State Fair…

Floral Hall.—Daguerreotypes in oil, and ambrotypes by Mr. Havens, of Raleigh—very life-like and handsome.  Some fine daguerreotypes, by J. D. Nott, of Fayetteville.

1855 October 24.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1096, P. 1.

The State Fair.  The Third annual Fair of the Agricultural Society of North Carolina, commenced in this City on Tuesday last, and will close to-day, Friday….Floral Hall.

Daguerreotypes in oil, and ambrotypes, by Mr. Havens, of Raleigh—Very life-like and handsome.—Some fine daguerreotypes, by J. D. Nott, Fayetteville.

1855 October 24.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1096, P. 3.

Report Of The Commit. On Discretionary Premiums…

1 lot Ambrotypes, J. T. Havens,  dip.

1 lot of Daguerreotypes, J. T. Havens,   1st premium, 3.

1855 October 31.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair List of Premiums awarded at the Third Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society…

Report of the Committee on Discretionary Premiums…

1 lot Ambrotypes, J. T. Havens,                                             Dip.

1 lot of Daguerreotypes, J. T. Havens, 1st premium      3.

1855 November 7.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 7, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 10, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  The best Likenesses in the World; now taking in the finest style of the art, at Havens’ Daguerrean and Picture Gallery, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. C.

Advertisement was recorded six times between November 7, 1855 to January 2, 1856.

1855 December 19.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 19, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Christmas Holiday Presents.  There Is Nothing More Beautiful, Or that will be highly appreciated, than one of those almost speaking, life-like pictures which T. J. Havens has concluded to put up for the very reduced price of $1, for a short time only, thus placing them within the reach of all.  Give him a call, or you will lose the chance, we guess.  Raleigh, Dec. 15, 1855.

Advertisement ran from December 19, 1855 to January 9, 1856.

1855 December 19.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 19, 1855, Vol. XXII, No. 12, Whole No. 1104, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Christmas Holiday Presents.  There Is Nothing More Beautiful, Or that will be highly appreciated, than one of those almost speaking, life-like pictures which T. J. Havens has concluded to put up for the very reduced price of $1, for a short time only, thus placing them within the reach of all.  Give him a call, or you will lose the chance, we guess.  Raleigh, Dec. 15, 1855.

Advertisement ran twice on December 19 to 26, 1855.

1856 January 26.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 26, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 19, P. 3.

AD 1856.  The Public May Talk About The Clayton-Bulwer treaty and the British Bullion power, but whether it is a perfect treaty or imperfect treatment towards us matters little—the facts are:  The British now hold Malta and Gibraltar., Helgoland in the Baltic, Cape town and Ceylon on the South and East seas, Falkland at Cape Horn, Vancouver on the Pacific, Halifax, the Bermuda’s off Cape Hatterask, and Mosquitia of the Caribbean sea—thereby commanding the world of waters;  notwithstanding all this Havens still continues to put up, and put down, and put thro’, on Fayetteville St., No. 19, Portraits of life-giving lineaments, done up and done down and done brown in ambrotypic, mezzographic, photographic and daguerreotypic styles indelible in color and pure in tint, so that eternally every child may recognize his own near relatives, and even Towser know his own Master.

P. S. Call immediately and be satisfied for once!  At the Haven’s Gallery, Fayetteville Street No. 19 Raleigh, N. C.  January 25, 1856.

Advertisement ran from January 26 to April 16, 1856.

1856 January 30.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 30, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 17, Whole No. 1109, P. 1.

AD 1856.  The Public May Talk About The Clayton-Bulwer treaty and the British Bullion power, but whether it is a perfect treaty or imperfect treatment towards us matters little—the facts are:  The British now hold Malta and Gibraltar., Helgoland in the Baltic, Cape town and Ceylon on the South and East seas, Falkland at Cape Horn, Vancouver on the Pacific, Halifax, the Bermuda’s off Cape Hatteras, and Mosquitin of the Caribbean sea—thereby commanding the world of waters;  notwithstanding all this Havens still continues to put up, and put down, and put thro’, on Fayetteville St., No. 19, Portraits of life-giving lineaments, done up and done down and done brown in Ambrotypic, mezzographic, photographic and daguerreotypic styles indelible in color and pure in tint, so that eternally every child may recognize his own near relatives, and even Towser know his own Master.

P. S. Call immediately and be satisfied for once!  At the Haven’s Gallery, Fayetteville Street No. 19 Raleigh, N. C.  January 25, 1856.

1856 April 5.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 5, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 39, P. 3.

Co-Partnership.  T. J. Havens Having Associated With him M. M. Mallon, principal operator for many years the celebrated Whitehurst Premium Gallery, Baltimore, Md., and latterly of Willington, N. C., for the purpose of carrying on the Daguerrean and Photographic business in all its various branches, under the firm of Havens & Mallon; they are happy to announce to the citizens of Raleigh that they have completed arrangements with a gentleman in Philadelphia, one of the best artist in the Union, to color Photographs either in water or oil colors.

Daguerreotypes of Children taken by a new process in from 3 to 5 seconds.  T. J. Havens.     M. M. Mallon.  Raleigh, April 3, 1856.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to October 4, 1856.

1856 April 9.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 9, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 27, Whole No. 1119, P. 3.

Co-Partnership.  T. J. Havens Having Associated With him M. M. Mallon, principal operator for many years the celebrated Whitehurst Premium Gallery, Baltimore, Md., and latterly of Willington, N. C., for the purpose of carrying on the Daguerrean and Photographic business in all its various branches, under the firm of Havens & Mallon; they are happy to announce to the citizens of Raleigh that they have completed arrangements with a gentleman in Philadelphia, one of the best artist in the Union, to color Photographs either in water or oil colors.

Daguerreotypes of Children taken by a new process in from 3 to 5 seconds.  T. J. Havens.     M. M. Mallon.  Raleigh, April 3, 1856.

1856 April 12.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 12, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 41, P. 3.

If You Wish A True And faithful Likeness of yourself or friends, call and get one of those gems produced only at Havens & Mallon’s Photographic Gallery.

Notice.—All Persons Indebted To Me will please call and settle their accounts immediately, as further indulgence cannot be Given.  T. J. Havens.

Advertisement was recorded twice on April 12 & 16, 1856.

1856 July 12.  The American Signal.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  July 12, 1856, Vol 1, No. 3, P. 4.

Ambrotypes.  The superiority of this picture is, it is seen through the glass, and is not reversed like the Daguerreotype; and it can be seen in any light, as it is free from the polish of the silver plate.  It cannot get dusty, and is not easily defaced; it is impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for ages unimpaired.  Call at T. J. Havens.  Raleigh, December 12th 1855.

Advertisement was recorded on July 12 to 26, 1856.

1856 October 1.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 90, P. 2.

The Art Progressing.—We have been shown specimens of pictures styled Ambrotypes, taken At The Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon, which appear to be faultless likenesses.  Mr. Mallon has just returned from the North, perfected in all the latest improvements in this rapidly advancing art.  Ambrotyping in now supplanting the old system of Daguerreotyping, and with the beautiful effects produced by the recent discoveries in coloring, it bids fair to place portrait painting amongst the things that were.  See advertisement in another column.  Call at the Gallery and judge for yourselves.

1856 October 1.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 90, P. 3.

“Oh wad some power the giftie gi’e us,

To see oursels as ithers see us.”

At the Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon your wish can be gratified.

Mr. Mallon, (Of The Firm,) Has Just returned from the Northern cities where he acquired all the new styles of Daguerreotyping, as well as the latest and most approved modus operandi of transferring the “human face divine” to Glass, in all the natural colors, known as Ambrotypes.  Also, pictures on Ivory which cannot be surpassed.

Don’t forget that we color Ambrotypes as natural as life, and warrant a likeness.

We keep a large assortment of Daguerreotype and Ambrotype stock on hand which will be sold to the trade at the lowest cash price. 

Bath Regulator.  Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging.” Specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the union.  Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars. 

Bath Regulator.  Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging,” specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the Union.  Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars.

Advertisement ran from October 1, 1856 to February 18, 1857.

1856 October 1.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 48, Whole No. 1152, P. 3.

The Art Progressing.—We have been shown specimens of pictures styled Ambrotypes, taken At The Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon, which appear to be faultless likenesses.  Mr. Mallon has just returned from the North, perfected in all the latest improvements in this rapidly advancing art.  Ambrotyping in now supplanting the old system of Daguerreotyping, and with the beautiful effects produced by the recent discoveries in coloring, it bids fair to place portrait painting amongst the things that were.  See advertisement in another column.  Call at the Gallery and judge for yourselves.

1856 October 1.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 48, Whole No. 1152, P. 3.

“Oh wad some power the giftie gi’e us,

To see oursels as ithers see us.”

At the Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon your wish can be gratified.

Mr. Mallon, (Of The Firm,) Has Just returned from the Northern cities where he acquired all the new styles of Daguerreotyping, as well as the latest and most approved modus operandi of transferring the “human face divine” to Glass, in all the natural colors, known as Ambrotypes.  Also, pictures on Ivory which cannot be surpassed.

Don’t forget that we color Ambrotypes as natural as life, and warrant a likeness.

We keep a large assortment of Daguerreotype and Ambrotype stock on hand which will be sold to the trade at the lowest cash price. 

Bath Regulator.  Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging.” Specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the union.  Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 8, 1856.

1856 October 18.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 95, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last; and will close today, Friday… Floral Hall…

Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 22.  Spirit Of The Age  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. VIII, No. 8, P. 2.

The State Fair.  The annual Fair of the North Carolina Agricultural Society, was held at the Grounds near this City, last Week…

Floral Hall was brilliant in specimens of the handiwork, &c…

Copeland’s wonderful Color-type likenesses; Havens’ ambrotypes;

1856 October 22.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 41, Whole No. 1155, P. 1.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last;…Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 29.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 98, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Sundries.

Best specimens of Ambrotypes, &c. Havens & Mellon, Raleigh,  $10.

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 October 29.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 42, Whole No. 1156, P. 2.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 November 1.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 1, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 99, P. 2.

Phew!  How tired a fellow feels!  How sleepy I am, to be sure!  I kinder sorter calculate “Old Rip” has had a nap broken during the past days of festivity, jollity, sunshine, rain and mud.  Beg pardon for yawning in company; but it would have required a small patent jaw-breaker, to have restrained me from gaping in my present condition of somniferous oblivion.  Speaking of “patents” puts one in mind of the “Fair”—not a “Patent Fair”—but of the “Masheens” that crowded the Fair Grounds.  Wall yer see, as heow what particarly attracted my attention, was the “Floral Hall,” happy name that.—Makes us think of all kinds of flowers!  Wall Flowers, and I guess yer deont oftent see many prettier wall flowers than was on exhibition by “Havens & Mallon.”  Ay golly; but they were good!  I laughed till I felt I was about to go off into a  “hysterical decline” at one chap, who spoke to one of the “pictures,” thinking that one of the directors had got into a recess and was looking at him with sharp eyes.  We scarce remember of ever having seen better likenesses—the eyes, the little curl of the lips, the construction of the brows, all were so minutely delineated by these inimitable daguerreans, that we do not blame the “chap” for speaking to any of them.  Well I am mighty sorry I can’t keep my eyes open; but it is no go, so good-buy.  Tempus Fuget Et Nos Run After It.

1856 November 5.  Spirit Of The Age  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 5, 1856, Vol. VIII, No. 10, P. 1.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committee for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856…

The Committee also mentioned as deserving of notice and praise…

A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of colored Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland

Sundries.

Best specimens of Ambrotypes, &c. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh,  $10.

1856 November 5.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 5, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 43, Whole No. 1157, P. 4.

Phew!  How tired a fellow feels!  How sleepy I am, to be sure!  I kinder sorter calculate “Old Rip” has had a nap broken during the past days of festivity, jollity, sunshine, rain and mud.  Beg pardon for yawning in company; but it would have required a small patent jaw-breaker, to have restrained me from gaping in my present condition of somniferous oblivion.  Speaking of “patents” puts one in mind of the “Fair”—not a “Patent Fair”—but of the “Masheens” that crowded the Fair Grounds.  Wall yer see, as heow what particarly attracted my attention, was the “Floral Hall,” happy name that.—Makes us think of all kinds of flowers!  Wall Flowers, and I guess yer deont oftent see many prettier wall flowers than was on exhibition by “Havens & Mallon.”  Ay golly; but they were good!  I laughed till I felt I was about to go off into a  “hysterical decline” at one chap, who spoke to one of the “pictures,” thinking that one of the directors had got into a recess and was looking at him with sharp eyes.  We scarce remember of ever having seen better likenesses—the eyes, the little curl of the lips, the construction of the brows, all were so minutely delineated by these inimitable daguerreans, that we do not blame the “chap” for speaking to any of them.  Well I am mighty sorry I can’t keep my eyes open; but it is no go, so good-buy.  Tempus Fuget Et Nos Run After It.

1856 December 20.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.

Holyday Presents.—Members of the Legislature and others in the city, contemplating a visit to their families and friends, duding the Christmas Holidays, could not carry home a more acceptable present than one of those beautiful life-like Ambrotypes taken at Haven & Mellon’s Gallery, sign of the flag, Fayetteville St.

1857 January 31.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 31, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 20, P. 3.

North-Carolina Not Blind.  We Have Received Some Very Fine photographic specimens executed by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, of Raleigh, N. C.  The positive photographs show much artistic skill, and are notable for great depth, softness of contour, and for even balance of light and shade, while their ambrotypes compare favorably with those of our best artist in this city.

Photographic & Fine Art Journal, New York.

Are You Going Home!  We regret To Learn That The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined to break up, and leave the City of Oaks in a few days more.  Before the members take their final leave we would call their attention to a new style of pictures which we denominate the Cameotype, an invention of our own, and resembles what it name denotes.  Call at our gallery, the only place where this beautiful style of picture can be procured, and which we warrant to endure.  Havens & Mallon, Sign of the Flag. 

Advertisement ran from January 31 to February 18, 1857.

1857 February 4.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 4, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5, Whole No. 1170, P. 1.

North-Carolina Not Blind.  We Have Received Some Very Fine photographic specimens executed by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, of Raleigh, N. C.  The positive photographs show much artistic skill, and are notable for great depth, softness of contour, and for even balance of light and shade, while their ambrotypes compare favorably with those of our best artist in this city.

Photographic & Fine Art Journal, New York.

Are You Going Home!  We regret To Learn That The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined to break up, and leave the City of Oaks in a few days more.  Before the members take their final leave we would call their attention to a new style of pictures which we denominate the Cameotype, an invention of our own, and resembles what it name denotes.  Call at our gallery, the only place where this beautiful style of picture can be procured, and which we warrant to endure.  Havens & Mallon, Sign of the Flag.  January 30, 1857.

1857 March 14.  Southern Standard.  (Tarboro’, North Carolina.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. 6, No. 11, Whole No. 267, P. 2.

Cameotypes!  Splendid Pictures!!  Something New.  Cameotypes the latest and greatest discovery of the age!  Havens & Mallon, From Raleigh, N. C.

Would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Tarboro’ and vicinity, that they have taken Rooms at the Odd Fellows Hall, in Tarboro’, Where they are prepared to execute these beautiful Pictures in the highest style; the Cameotype is an invention of Mr. M. M. Mallon’s, and is all it is represented to be; they are more life-like as regards colors than any other style of Picture ever brought before the public, while at the same time they represent a stereoscopic effect, which can alone be equaled by the aid of a stereoscope, (yet no stereoscope is required;) while they are remarkably sharp and brilliant, giving a harmony in shade and tone which cannot be equaled by any other known process, and which no other artist can rival.  We are also making Photographs and Ambrotypes, by the latest and most approved process.  All persons wishing Pictures will do well to call soon, as our stay will be short, owing to other engagements.

N. B. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather in a few seconds, and put up in Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Cases to suit purchasers.  H. & M.        Tarboro’, March 12, 1857.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to May 16, 1857.

1857 April 25.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 25, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Cameotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Plain or Colored, Taken at Havens’ Gallery, for one dollar and upwards.  Raleigh, April 24, 1857

Advertisement ran from April 25, 1857 to November 13, 1858.

1857 April 29.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 29, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 26, Whole No. 1182, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Cameotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Plain or Colored, Taken at Havens’ Gallery, for one dollar and upwards.  Raleigh, April 24, 1857.

1857 September 16.  Spirit Of The Age  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 16, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 3, P. 3.

Married, In this City, on the morning of the 7th, by the Rev. Dr. Atkinson, T. J. Havens, Esq., to Mrs. Fannie Anderson, all of this city.

1857 September 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 16, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 46, Whole No. 1202, P. 1.

Married, In this City, on the morning of the 7th, by the Rev. Dr. Atkinson, T. J. Havens, Esq., to Mrs. Fannie Anderson, all of this city.

1857 October 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 97, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…

Floral Hall…

Large collection of Daguerreotype and other pictures, T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

Lot of colortypes, O. P. Copeland, Oxford.  In both of these collections there was mush to admire.

Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                         5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                     5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

1857 October 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 52, Whole No. 1208, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                         5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                     5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

1858 June 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 16, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 48, P. 3.

Photograph’s At Havens’ Daguerrean Gallery.  Being In Daily Receipt Of All The Improvements in the sublime art of Photography, I am prepared to take distinct and life-like Pictures of any size, either on paper or on canvas, at prices varying from one dollar to fifty dollars.  Photographs may be colored in India Ink, Water Colors, Oil or Pastille, by the finest Artist in the Country.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have Photographs taken true to life.

The Photograph colored in India Ink, called the “Imperial Photograph,” is decidedly the finest Picture of the age, surpassing in distinctness, accuracy, and life-like expression of countenance, the finest steel engraving that would cost five hundred dollars.

Persons wishing to see specimens, can call at the Daguerrean Gallery, at any hour in the day.  Raleigh, June 15, 1858.

Advertisement ran from June 16 to July 10, 1858.

1858 June 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 16, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 24, Whole No. 1240, P. 3.

Photograph’s At Havens’ Daguerrean Gallery.  Being In Daily Receipt Of All The Improvements in the sublime art of Photography, I am prepared to take distinct and life-like Pictures of any size, either on paper or on canvas, at prices varying from one dollar to fifty dollars.  Photographs may be colored in India Ink, Water Colors, Oil or Pastille, by the finest Artist in the Country.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have Photographs taken true to life.

The Photograph colored in India Ink, called the “Imperial Photograph,” is decidedly the finest Picture of the age, surpassing in distinctness, accuracy, and life-like expression of countenance, the finest steel engraving that would cost five hundred dollars.

Persons wishing to see specimens, can call at the Daguerrean Gallery, at any hour in the day.  Raleigh, June 15, 1858.

1858 June 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 16, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 48, P. 3.

By Our Own Reporter.]  Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society Of North Carolina, Held in this City On the 19th, 20th, 21st, & 22d October, 1858….

The Exhibition Floral Hall…

daguerreotypes &c. by T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

List of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…No. 63—Fine Arts.

Best specimens of daguerreotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                       5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes, T. J. Havens,                                                 5.

Best specimens of photographs, Havens & Andrews,                                  5.

Best piece colored photographs, Miss Partridge,                                           5.

Best improvement on ambrotypes or daguerreotypes, Mr. Havens,     5.

1858 October 27.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 27, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 43, Whole No. 1231, P. 2 & 3.

[By Our Own Reporter.]  Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society Of North Carolina, Held in this City On the 19th, 20th, 21st, & 22d October, 1858….List of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…No. 63—Fine Arts.

Best specimens of daguerreotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                      5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                              5.

Best specimens of photographs, Havens & Andrews,                                  5.

Best piece colored photographs, Miss Partridge,                                           5.

Best improvement on ambrotypes or daguerreotypes, Mr. Havens,     5.

1858 October 27.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 27, 1858, Vol. X, No. 9, P. 2.

State Fair—1858.  The Annual Fair of the North Carolina Agricultural Society, held in this City last week, was a complete success…

Floral Hall…

Magnificent Photographs, &c. by Havens & Andrews, Raleigh.

1858 November 3.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 3, 1858, Vol. X, No. 10, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded…

Best specimens of daguerreotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                      5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes, T. J. Havens,                                                 5.

Best specimens of photographs, Havens & Andrews,                                  5.

Best piece colored photographs, Miss Partridge,                                           5.

Best improvement on ambrotypes or daguerreotypes, Mr. Havens,     5.

1858 November 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 16, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 92, P. 3.

Havens Is Taking Daily Those Beautiful Melainotypes for fifty cents, put up in nice cases, which are superior to the Ambrotypes.  He is also taking Photographs as large as life, on Canvas, colored in oil, from Daguerreotypes or from life.

Call and look at specimens at his Gallery.  Havens & Andrews. Raleigh, Nov. 15, 1858.

Advertisement ran from November 16, 1858 to February 3, 1859.

1859 February 19.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 19, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 21, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers.  February 18, 1859.

Advertisement ran from February 19 to September 7, 1859.

1859 March 2.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 2, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1249, P. 1.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers. 

1859 June 22.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 22, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 25, Whole No. 1265, P. 2.

State Of North Carolina.—Wake County—Court 0f Pleas and Quarter Sessions.—Joseph H. Marston vs. Thos. J. Havens.—Attachment

E. Hunt, and E. L. Harding summoned as Guarnishees. 

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that Thos. J. Havens, the defendant in this cause, has removed beyond the limits of this State, or so absconds or conceals himself that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him.  It is therefore ordered that publication be made in the North Carolina Standard for six weeks successively, notifying said defendant to appear at the next Term of this Court, to be held at the Court House in Raleigh, on the 3d Monday of August next, then and there to pled or replevy, or judgement pro contesso will be entered against him. 

Witness, Thomas J. Utley, clerk of said Court, at office in Raleigh, the 3d Monday of May, A. D. 1859.

Thomas J. Utley, Clerk.

Notice ran from June 22 to July 27, 1859.

[1] C. B. May possibly be a typo for T. J. another advertisement appears on March 1, 1854 for the partnership of Havens (T. J.) & Copeland.

Hatstat, Andrew J.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1857                28 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1858                14 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860-1865       211 Broadway, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865                678 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1866-1875       678 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1876-1881       Alburn, corner Leverett Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1878-1883       152 Leverett Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1882-1884       Leverett Street, corner Charles Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1884                164 Leverett Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1885                71 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1885-1887       71 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1887-1888       4 Anderson Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1889                190 Shawmut Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1862 July 2.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 2, 1862, P. 2.

Celebration Of The 4th At South Boston.  Everybody and their friends should secure one of those Gems Of Art taken by Hatstat Sixteen for 40 cts.; Eight for 25 cts.  No. 211 Broadway, So. Boston, between D and E sts.

Advertisement ran on July 2 & 3, 1862.

1862 September 23.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 23, 1862, P. 2.

Children’s Pictures.  Hatstat pays more attention to taking pictures of the little ones, than any other artist in the city.  He also takes those little pictures—16 for 25 cents, or 4 large ones for 25 cents.  Also card Photographs and large Photographs in ink, water colors, or plain.  Try him once and jou will call again—211 Broadway, South Boston, between D and E streets.  Cars carry you by the door.

Advertisement ran from September 23 & 24, 1862.

1865 May 10.  Boston Morning Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1865, Vol. XXXII., No. 9944, P. 2.

To The Photographers Throughout the New England States.  Special Notice For Immediate Action By The New England Photographic Society.  Boston May 8, 1865.  Whereas, William E. P. Smythe and Timothy H. Hubbard have commenced an action of trespass in regard to the use of Bromide of Potassium, and have placed an injunction on each of the following named rooms of Boston, to wit:  W. H. Dole, Hanover Street; B. C. Hazelton, Washington street; T. R. Burnham, Washington street; W. H. Wardwell, Wahington street; S. A. King, School street; Fisher Brothers, Washington street; and intend commencing suits against other parties in Boston and throughout the New England States.

Now, according to the best of our judgement, after an experience of from five to twenty-five years in the business we, the undersigned, believe that the so called Bromide patent cannot be sustained, and are determined to fight it to the  “last ditch,” and for this reason we have formed an association for mutual benefit and protection determined to [deterd] its members throughout the New England States from any law suit arising from this so called Bromide Patent.

Now To Whom It May Concern.  We, the undersigned, would most respectfully invite our brother artists throughout the New England States to join our Association, and send on ten dollars initiation fee to the Treasurer, from whom they will receive a receipt and certificate of Membership, and to those who do not wish to join the Association, but take an interest in the cause for which we are contending, any amount from one dollar upwards would be thankfully received, and a receipt given in return.  E. L. Allen, President, W. H. Mumler, Secretary.

All letters containing money must be directed to John Leahy, Treasurer of the N. E. Photographic Association.  113 Washington street, Boston.

Officers.  President, E. L. Allen.  Vice President, S. A. King.  Treasurer, John Leahy.  Secretary, W. H. Mumler.

Members.

John P. Soule,             Boston

J. W. Black,                    “     

E. L. Allen,                       “

W. H. Mumler,                 “

T. H. Burnham,               “

Chandler Seaver, Jr.,   “

Samuel A. King,             “

Frank Rowell,                 “

A. C. Brownell,               “

A. Marshall,                    “

H. W. Horton,                 “

F. L. Lay,                         “

Robinson & Lock,        “

L. A. Richardson,          “

Thomas Barbour          “

Jas. W. Turner,              “

A. P. Trott,                      “

Cyrus Cobb, Jr.,           “

W. S. Warren,                “

G. P. Lasselle,                “

C. E. Dole,                      “

A. N. Hardy,                   “

W. H. Wardwell,           “

W. H. Dole,                     “

Geo. L. D. Barton,        “

Geo. C. White,               “

B. C. Hazelton,              “

Fisher Brothers,           “

Chas. T. Sylvester,       “

Francis Capen,             “

A. F. Chapman,             “

Henry Shurtliffe,         “

M. W. Comsett,             “

S. Kingman,                   “

Geo. W. Clark,               “

A. A. Dole,                      “

I. H. Starkweather,      “

O. F. Baxter,                   “

S. Wing,                          “

J. E. Treat,                      “

L. H. Griffin,                   “

E. B. Chase,                    “

W. Hussey,                      “

A. J. Hatstat,                   “

John A. Heard,              “

Nathaniel Bannister,  “

C. F. Richardson,          “

R. J. Chute,                     “

J. D. Andrews,               “

Samuel Masury,          “

A. Sourel,                        “

W. H. Savage,             Stoneham

J. Bryant,                     Charlestown

Bushby & Hart,           Lynn

G. H. Plympton,          Foxboro’

G. K. Warren,              Cambridgeport

Geo. W. Miller,           Roxbury

Charles Cole,                  “

J. S. Mitchell,              Cambridge

A. H. Lincoln,             Chelsea

N. C. Sanborn,            Lowell

Benj. Carr,                  Concord

H. P. McIntosh,      Newburyport

O. R. Wilkinson,         Medford

A. W. Anderson,         Haverhill

Maine.

J. W. P. Burnham,       Portland.

E. S. Wormell,                “

M. F. King,                     “

A. S. Davis,                     “

G. M. Howe,                   “

C. G. Goodwin & Co.   “

J. P. Hazeltine,              “

G. F. Ayer,                      “

A. C. Lewis,                    “

B. F. Smith,                    “

Abraham B. Hodgdon, Biddeford.

A. F. Milliken,              Saco.

Stock Dealers.

John Sawyer & Co.                 Boston.

Benj. French & Co.                    “

Dodge & Leahy                          “

Messrs. Fuller & Stevens,       Portland, Me. 

Advertisement ran on May 10 & 12, 1865.

1865 November 6.  Boston Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 6, 1865, Vol. XX!, No. 184, P. 3.

A. J. Hatstat, Photographer, 678 Washington street, opposite Pleasant. 

Card Photographs, 250 per day.  Proofs can be seen the same day.  All pictures warranted to prove satisfactory. Advertisement ran from November 6, 1865 to May 7, 1866.              

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

Hathaway, Thomas S.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, Photographs, , , , , , , , , ,

1853                197 & 207 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1854                Main Street, Union Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1855                222 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1859-1861       22 Lake Street, Elmira, New York.

1859                Address Unknown, Pen Yan, New York.

1850 January 2.  Worcester Palladium.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 2, 1850, Vol. XVII, No. 1, P. 3.

Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad.  Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.

Received by cars, and not called for…

Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Daguerreotype Apparatus.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to February 6, 1855.

1850 January 10.  The Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 10, 1850, Vol. V, No. 178, P. 3.

Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad.  Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.

Received by cars, and not called for…

Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Daguerreotype Apparatus.

Advertisement was recorded seven times between January 10 to February 5, 1850.

1850 January 9.  The Massachusetts Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 9, 1850, Vol. LXXIX, No. 2, Whole No. 4016, P. 2.

Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad.  Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.

Received by cars, and not called for…

Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Daguerreotype Apparatus.

Advertisement was recorded three times between January 9 to February 6, 1850.

1850 January 2.  The National Aegis.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 2, 1850, Third Series—Vol. 13, No. 1, Whole No. 1185, P. 3.

Unclaimed Goods On Hand at the Worcester Freight House of the Boston and Worcester Railroad.  Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the following Goods are on hand as above, and will be sold at Public Auction, for charges, on Thursday, February 7th, 1850, at 2 o’clock P. M. at T. W. Bancroft’s, 155 Main-street, unless ownership is previously proved and charges paid.

Received by cars, and not called for…

Prior to 1847..Thos Hathaway…1 box Dag. Apparatus.

1853 April 29.  Barre Gazette.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  April 29, 1853, Vol. 19, No. 43, Whole No. 981, P. 1.

Dr. A. W. Van Alstin’s First Premium Daguerreotypes Awarded a Silver Medal, No. 197 and 207 Main Street, Worcester.  Hathaway Brothers, Artists.  Worcester, March 18, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded three times between April 29 to July 1, 1853.

1853 July 1.  Barre Gazette.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  July 1, 1853, Vol. 19, No. 52, Whole No. 992, P. 3.

Dr. Van Alstin’s Premium Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 197 and 207 Main St.  Hathaway Brothers, Operators.

Those wishing to secure for themselves or friends good Daguerrean Pictures are respectfully invited to call and test the skill of the Hathaway Brothers, whose highest aim will ever be to suit and please all who favor them with their patronage.           Worcester, July 1, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded three times between July 1 to November 4, 1853.

1853 July 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 8, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 263, P. 2.

Van Alstin’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Nos. 197 and 207 Main St.  Hathaway Brothers, Operators.  “Excelsior, our motto;” Our Aim the Palm of merit.

Those wishing to secure good Daguerrean Pictures are respectfully invited to call and test the skill of the Hathaway Brothers, whose highest aim will be to please and suit all who favor them with their patronage.

Advertisement ran from July 8 to 15, 1853.

1853 July 15.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 15, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 269, P. 3.

Interesting Fact for all Interested.  The Hathaway Brothers Daguerrean Artists for Dr. Van Alstin, are daily making a superior style of Pictures, as all must acknowledge by once testing the Hathaways’ skill.

Daguerreotyping there is done,

Which we beg leave to say;

Is in a style that can’t be beat,

For Wm. & Thos. Hathaway.

The Hathaways’ will do it right,

Van’s Rooms are neatly fitted,

They who tempt to cross their track,

Are surely to be pitted.

Ladies and Gents just make a call,

Your time it will be repay,

And have your face taken,

By the Brothers Hathaway.

Advertisement ran from July 15 to August 31, 1853.

1853 July 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 278, P. 3.

Industrial Exhibition of all Nations.  The American Crystal Palace is now Open, and in full tide of operation, and while we would remind all to visit this splendid edifice, we at the same time would earnestly advise all to secure the earliest opportunity to witness the Artistical Exhabation of Van Alstin’s Premium pictures, Nos. 197 and 207 Main st.  Hathaway Brothers, Operators.

P. S. Fancy Daguerrean Stock at reduced prices for three weeks only.

Advertisement ran from July 26 to August 8, 1853.

1853 August 31.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 31, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 309, P. 2.

Important and Interesting Notice.  To all who wish a good Daguerrean Pictures.

Be wise in judgement, and aim to secure that which is good.  Trash at all times can be bought by those who will buy.  Ladies and Gentlemen; if you are in want of a good Daguerrean picture, please call at Van Alstin’s Rooms, Nos. 197 and 207 Main street, and satisfy yourselves that the Hathaway Brothers will make good Types, at reasonable and living prices.

Chemically and artistically colored Daguerreotypes of superior tone and finish.  A good assortment of fine Gold Lockets.  Call and examine for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to October 5, 1853.

1853 October 6.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 339, P. 3.

Read, Ponder, and be Wise, The Golden Opportunity for securing Premium Daguerreotypes.  To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity.  The Hathaway Brothers would call your attention to the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, over the Store of Mr. L. D. Goddard, where at all times may be found a good assortment of Daguerrean Stock, Lockets, &c.

N. B. We do not hold out any fifty cent inducement for Types, and thus make it a mere advertising medium to win customers, but would have it understood that we make it our highest aim to please all by giving a superior style of Pictures, and at fair living prices.—Ladies and Gentlemen can you be your own judges of Daguerrean Pictures?  If so, decide for true merit, and good judgement will show that the cheapest is not always the best.  Look at this and decide for yourselves.  We promise you good Types and no mistake.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 15, 1853.

1853 October 19.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1853 Vol. VIII, No. 348, P. 2.

A Great and Important Change In the Daguerrean Rooms formerly conducted by Dr. A. W. Van Alstin, No. 197 Main st., Worcester, a few doors North of the American Temperance House.

In re-opening these Daguerrean Rooms, the Proprietor would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity, that, after 10 years experience and practice in the daguerrean art, in the principle cities of the Union, also three years residence in California, takes this method to inform the public of the re-opening of said rooms.

Their Rooms will be of the first class and order, and furnished with the best of German Instruments, making pictures of 6 different sizes.  The largest Stock ever offered for inspection to the citizens of Worcester, will always be on hand, thus giving all who may wish for Pictures, facilities which can not be found at any other rooms in this city, or the Union.  It will be our highest aim to please and satisfy all who may favor us with their patronage.  Our motto will at all times be, to turn out a superior style of pictures, which for clearness of outline, tone and beauty of finish, will give merit to said rooms.  Your patronage is respectfully solicited.

N. B.  The Hathaway Brothers, old and experienced operators, will be retained in this Establishment.         Benj. D. Maxham & Co.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 12, 1853.

1853 November 14.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 14, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 370, P. 2.

Excelsior Daguerreotypes, No. 197….at ….No. 197 Union Block Daguerrean Gallery A large assortment of stock.  Also, Gold Lockets, of all sizes.  Good Likenesses Guaranteed.  Please call and examine.  T. S. Hathaway, Artist

Advertisement Ran from November 14 to December 16, 1853.

1853 December 10.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 10, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 392, P. 2.

Important Events, which are to be made known to the public.  When, in the course of human events, it becomes us as individuals of industrial habits, to inform the public of all the important changes, in politics, religion, the arts and sciences, and in matters pertaining to business, we take the method, through the medium of printers ink, to guide all who may wish to secure for themselves or friends good Daguerrean Pictures, to Union Block, where may be found a good assortment of Stock, Lockets, &c., and where, at all times, the public can be satisfied that our motto will be, to please our customers, by making for them a superior style of pictures.  Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity. Please take the first opportunity and visit the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, and satisfy yourselves that Hathaway’s Types will, by virtue, redeem this Pledge.—Chemically colored, and ornamented Daguerreotypes of superior tone and finish.

Advertisement ran from December 10 to 16, 1853.

1853 December 16.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 16, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 197, P. 2.

The first Inquiry.—“Echo Answers Where!!”  It was morn, a bright December morn, as a youth stood gazing for a long time on the beautiful display of art before him.  His first, and natural inquiry to himself was, “is this, then,” said the youth, “is this the place where the lights and shadows are pictured to life, on polished silver plates, and, by the artist’s skill, gilded with pure gold?”  Echo answers, ’tis even so.  Then light the torch, he said, as held in Excelsior’s hand, to guide both Youth and Age, where the Sunshine art is studied in the highest degree.  I will know this, the youth declares.  He ascends, step by step, till he reaches the Sky Light Hall—pauses—he makes his first before the artist’s chair—he takes his first sitting—he sees the result, how wonderful and yet how true.—The Youth is satisfied—returning to his friends, he shows his prize—he informs them with one hasty breath, the place of places, where one can get the Types of Life.  Remember, he says, at Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, 197 Main Street, Over L. D. Goddard’s store.

1854 February 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 48, P. 2.

In the Field, and Ready for the Contest—”Our Business Motto Excelsior; Our highest aim the palm of merit.  The Hathaway Brothers, Daguerrean Artists, in the Union Block, are prepared to wait upon all who may wish to secure, for themselves or friends, likenesses of a superior tone and finish.  To know this, please favor us with a sitting.  “Truth is mighty, and will prevail.”  We, as Daguerrean Artists of eight year’s experience, have ever considered it a duty which we owe to the public, to give, at all times, an equivalent for the money paid, in making good Types.  Come, then, ye lovers of the sun-shine art, and join us with three long and hearty cheers, for that reward that sweetens labor, and we will redeem this pledge, in making for all, the true Types of Life.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to March 3, 1854.

1854 February 24.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 24, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 47, P. 2

Interesting News from Australia, as telegraphed to the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery.  The public is respectfully informed that Hathaway Brothers are not to leave the city, as it has been currently reported by some few individuals, but on the other hand, the public may be assured that they are, in every sense of the word, prepared, with a new and splendid Instrument, to make pictures of six sizes, and will guarantee to all who may favor this establishment with their patronage, a superior style of Daguerreotypes.  A large assortment of Stock, Lockets, &c.  Hathaway Brothers, Operators.

Advertisement ran from February 24, to March 14, 1854

1854 March 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 3, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 52, P. 2

To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Worcester and vicinity.—The Union Block Daguerrean Gallery has not been closed, as some have wished, and supposed, but is in full tide of operation, and the Hathaway Brothers, its successful operators, would respectfully invite all lovers of the sun-shine-art to call and test their skill as artists; and we will promise you good Types, and at reasonable prices, so that, in returning to your friends, you may be pleased to direct them where they may, at all times, receive for their money the true Types of Life, and that you may never, for an instant, “cry hold!” but by your directions you may guide them to the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, the place of places to get good Types.

Advertisement ran from March 2 to 16, 1854.

1854 March 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 13, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 60, P. 2

“All is Well that Ends Well”—Read, ponder, and be wise, for the time has now arrived, when the Hathaway Brothers, in justice to themselves, and friends, deem it proper to inform the public that they have repeatedly seen the Elephant, and have now succeeded in caging the Lion and Lioness, and shall soon have them up for public exhibition; so the few remaining Wolves in Sheep’s clothing may take warning, ere they complete the Scan laler’s Web, for lo! We are hard upon their track.  Look out for the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery, for, be it remembered, that we will make good Types.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to 15, 1854.

1854 March 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 17, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 63, P. 2

Rush On, and Go with the Rush.—It is true that we have put our hands to the plough, and shall not turn back; therefore we cannot remain silent—

For needs must write, to tell the tale,

Although our pen were doubly weak;

Oh! what could idle words avail,

Unless the truth we always speak.

The Hathaway Brothers have ever been mindful of the wants of their customers, in making for them the true Types of Life, and that they still continue at Union Block, with their Banner unfurled; and whereon is written a truthful protest against the Nebraska Bill, and that we will, with scornful lip, and high disdain, by day or night, in weal or woe, make a solenin protest against its passage.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to 21, 1854.

1854 March 21.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 66, P. 2

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers would tender their sincere thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage which has been extended to the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment, and by being ever mindful of the wants of their customers, and at all times Minding Their Own Business, they hope and trust to receive a good share of the public patronage.  This establishment is fitted and furnished equal to any in this city, and has at all times as good assortment of Daguerrean stock, lockets &c., as can be found in this city, all of which will be sold at reasonable prices.        Hathaway Brothers.  mar 21.

Advertisement ran from March 21 to 25, 1854.

1854 March 27.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 27, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 63, P. 2

The Truth as it is, or the mystery unfolded.—it has been currently reported by one or more of the “cheap fifty-cent types,” that the Hathaway Brothers, are soon to leave the city, and that for the time being they supply themselves with Stock from one or two rooms in Worcester.  Now we wish it to be distinctly understood by a certain class of individuals, that if they can make fifty cent types, and know how to mind their own business, to be careful and not meddle with that of their neighbors, for we can positively assure the public that we do not intend to leave the city, and that the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery is furnished with the very best of Stock, from New York and Boston, which the public is respectfully invited to examine.  We will make good work.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 3, 1854.

1854 April 4.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 4, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 70, P. 2

Triumphant Success of the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery.  Rich Opening of Fancy Stock, Lockets, &c.  Now is the time to secure for yourselves or friends, Daguerreotypes of a superior tone and finish,—and the Hathaway Brothers, will ever make it their highest aim to make good work, and to please their customers.  Be it remembered, that we take no fifty cent types.

Advertisement was recorded four times between April 4 to 10, 1854.

1854 April 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 73, P. 2 

Facts for the Million; Or, Truth for the Wise.—The Hathaway Brothers, in honor to the noble Daguerre, and in justice to his sublime invention, have ever been mindful of making such work as would give credit to this beautiful art, and also that we consider it a duty which we owe to the true fraternity of the Daguerrean Artists, never to resort at any time or place to disgrace this noblest of inventions, to take fifty cent types, and could the public hear the voice of American Artists, they would join us with their long and hearty cheers for that reward which sweetens labor.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 13, 1854.

1854 April 15.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 15, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 79, P. 2 

To our Patrons and Friends—The Hathaway Brothers are proud to acknowledge the many compliments from their friends, patrons, anf judges, of the Daguerrean Art, in Worcester and Vicinity.  We thank them for their very liberal patronage.  Our past conduct, and experience we offer to them, to the public, and to all, as a pledge that we will excel.  Our customers shall have the best work.  And as we do no cheap work, we wish it to be destinctly [sic.] understood that the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment is a first class room.  We will assure, and claim to make good work.  Hathaway Brothers, Artists.

Advertisement ran from April 15 to May 1, 1854.

1854 May 2.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 2, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 92, P. 2 

New, Interesting, and Novel Attraction.  Hathaway Brothers’ Revolving Cone, and Marble Statuary, with forty Daguerreotypes, may be seen daily at the entrance of the Union Block Daguerrean Gallery.  The Hathaway Brothers are in triumphant success. Excelsior our Motto, our highest aim the palm of merit.

N. B. We have the largest and best assortment of all kinds of Daguerrean Stock, and of the best quality, that can be found in this city.  Call and examine.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to 10, 1854.

1854 May 11.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 101, P. 2 

At the sign of Hathaway Brothers,—Revolving Cone, and Marble Statuary, with forty Daguerreotypes,—In placing this interesting and novel attraction before the public, we claim it as our own invention, and for its application, as a show case for exhibiting Daguerreotypes, we have applied for a Patent.

To our friends and patrons we respectfully invite your attention to the superior style of Pictures, which we are daily making in the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment.  We promise to satisfy our customers in making good work, and with eight years experience in the Daguerrean Art.

We feel that we can truly say,

That Daguerreotyping here is done

In a style that can’t be beat,

For the Brothers Hath-a-way

Advertisement ran from May 11 to June 20, 1854.

 1854 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2 

View of the Great Fire in Worcester, twenty minutes after the alarm, as taken by the Hathaway Brothers, may be seen daily at the entrance of Union lock Daguerrean Gallery.  Those wishing for copies, will please call at the earliest opportunity, as the original will be presented to Mr. Merrifield in a short time.

N. B.—To the several Fire Companies in Worcester:—The Hathaway brothers will give to each a view of the Fire, to hang in their Halls.  To the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, we tender our sincere thanks, for the very liberal patronage which has been extended to the Union Block Daguerrean Establishment.  We hope and trust, by paying strict attention to our business, and to the wants of our customers, to merit a still more increasing patronage from the citizens of Worcester and vicinity.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to 22, 1854.

1854 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2.

Important Notice.—The Hathaway brothers, in justice to themselves and friends, deem it proper to inform the public, that they do not acknowledge any relationship with one “Babbit Hath-a-way,” who, it seems, has by using bad Grammar, changed his name, as it Tow reads in the Arrow, to “Babbit hath-a-way.”  If he has not a suitable name to play upon, he had better change it to one Mr. Quibble Babbit, and not attempt to use those of his neighbors.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to June 22, 1854

1854 June 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 22, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 147, P. 2.

View of the Great Fire in Worcester—20 minutes after the alarm—as taken by L. Babbitt, who takes such good Pictures, at low prices.  The largest View of the great Fire can be seen at Babbitt’s Rooms, Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block, as copied from the Hathaway Brothers’s smaller view.  If it will please the Brothers any better to have Babbitt say, he hath-a-way of taking better pictures for 50 cents than they do for $1,50, he will say it, and do it.  Also, he hath-a-way of copying Pictures six times as large as the originals, which he understands they have objected to do, because they couldn’t.

The public are invited to call at my room, and examine specimens of Stereoscopic Pictures and Chrystalotypes.—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block.   

Advertisement ran on June 22 & 23, 1854.

1854 June 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 148, P. 2.

Quibbling Babbitt’s Meanness, shown up by his own deals and acknowledgments, stamped with “Borrowed Times,” and stolen talent, in view of gaining fame—

Oh!  Chaff, where is thy boasted fame?

Ye winds that blow, why leave no gain?

Look at that Quibbling face,

And see the misty talent shown;

See the outside show, at Piper place

His fiery-views “copied,” yet his own.

His boasted talent, but meanly shown,

Bespeaks how cheap he’s sold.         

The Youth he sent, who came alone,

His Mother’s wants to unfold;

He obtained a copy of the fire,

To take with him out of town;

And lied, by Mr. Quibble’s desire,

That he might gain Renown.

In answer to 5 by 11 Quibble, the Hathaway Brothers would say, that, if he can mind his “own business” half as well as he does his neighbor’s, he might possibly succeed in having-a-way to make the public believe that the Hathaway Brothers cannot enlarge and diminish pictures, and make good work.  More Anon.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to June 27, 1854

1854 June 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 148, P. 2 

Card.  The Board of Engineers of the Worcester Fire Department, tender their sincere thanks To Messrs. Hathaway and Brothers, Daguerrean Artists, Union Block, for the gift of an elegant Daguerreotype View of the late conflagration of Merrifield’s Buildings, which was taken by them while the fire was in progress.  A more perfect representation of the scene could not be conceived, and nothing could more beautifully illustrate the skill and perfection of these well known artists in their profession.  E. N. Holmes, Chief Engineer.

Advertisement ran on June 23 & 24, 1854.

1854 June 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2.

The Fire Is Out!  The Engines are still!  But the thousands that witnessed the awful scene are not yet satisfied, but are rushing to Babbitt’s rooms to see a magnificent Daguerreotype View of the fire—copied from the best—and to secure one of his beautiful Pictures at an extremely low price.  The largest assortment of Daguerreotype materials in the city are to found at his rooms; among them are Stereoscope cases, small cases expressly for the mail, beautiful Tortoise shell, Pearl inlaid, and Pearl—fitted with gold and silver trimmings, and Babbitt hath-a-way of selling them at extremely low prices.

Advertisement ran on June 26 & 27, 1854

1854 June 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2 

Card.—The officers and members of the Eagle Hose Company, No. 3, tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their beautiful present of a Daguerreotype View of the late fire.  H. M. Corbett, Foreman.  O Bradley, Clerk.

1854 June 29.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 153, P. 2.

A Card.  The members of Washington Engine Co. No. 1, tender to the Hathaway Brothers their best wishes for their kindness in presenting to them a fine picture of the late disastrous fire took a few minutes after the alarm,  And we would respectfully request all those who wish for the best picture the various places afford, to call on the Hathaway Brothers, and examine their specimens, and in doing so would be sure to patronize the establishment.  J, Mason, Foreman,  G. K. Maynard, Clerk.

Advertisement ran on June 29 & 30, 1854,

1854 June 29.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 153, P. 2.

Card.  The officers and members of the Niagara Engine Co. No. 3, would tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers for a beautiful Daguerreotype copy of the late fire in this city.  C. F. Tew, Foreman.  Isaac Varney, Clerk.

Advertisement ran on June 29 & 30, 1854,

1854 June 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152, P. 2.

The Brothers Lament

Alas! alas! Says Tom to Bill,

My heart is broke, my pulse is still;

For everywhere I hear them say,

That our friend Babbitt hath-a-way

Of making better Pictures there,

Than we both with our talent rare.

And, they say, his trade is great,

He sells them cheap, and makes first rate;

And so the customers—they flock

To Babbitt’s rooms, in Piper Block;

For in this age, the folks are wise,

And can’t be duped by flattering lies.

Alas!  alas! Says Bill to Tom,

We’ve been insulted—we’re undone;

   For every day I often hear,

A copy of our Picture dear,

Is to found at Piper’s Block:

Us to insult, our work to mock.

‘Tis copied on a larger scale,

For which we tried, but we did fail.

What must be done?  says Brother Tom.

To frighten him—we’ll give him some.

Yes, that we will, says Brother Bill;

That I’ll engage, says Tom, in rage,

We’ll spear no pains, though we lack brains,

Our souls are lean—we must be mean,

And so we’ll write a little mite—of Poetry.

Now Tom and Bill, fret as you will,

You’ll always find, the choicest kind,

The Largest stock—at Piper’s Block,

Of cases rare, that’ll make you stare.

My goods I’ll sell, at rates that tell,

My Pictures make, my copies take,

In such a way, that all will say,

They do excel, in beauty well,

Those of the Brothers Hath-a-way.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 3, 1854.

1854 June 28.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152, P. 2.

Wonderful News, to propound to the public, 13 days after the great fire in Worcester—as imparted by Quibbling Bab-bit, whose profound knowledge has warranted him to say that the “Fire is out,” and “the Engines are still.”

Oh’ Quibbling man, what “magnificent” news,

To show by your knowledge and wit;

You must have slipt up in your shoes,

 In trying to run for a Brick.

It’s true the fire is out, and the engines are still, but the Hathaway Brothers are proud to acknowledge the many compliments from the Worcester Fire Department, and from their many friends, who have received the “Magnificent” Daguerreotype of the fire, a taken by them while burning.

1854 June 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 153, P. 2.

The Brothers Reply;

And their Jubilee For The Return Of Life.

“We Still Live.”

Alas!  what a pity, to see the Brothers fall,

And none to know and feel the sore lament;

What a pity that their hearts have ceased to beat;

And they no more can live to invent.

Just change the scene, and feel the public pulse,

That beats in tones of thunder loud,

For art by them, in truth displayed:

Look in their rooms, and see the daily crowd,

That throng to test the Brothers’ skill,

Which shows each day the work performed.

They need no help from the Quibbler—still

They acknowledge he’s pen’d a “magnificent” decree,

And ought ‘o receive a pension for life:

Should he suddenly leave, and climb a tree,

May his friends seek him with a drum and file.

He’s made his boast both long and loud,

And figured much to show his meanest habit;

Should he have his full desert, he must be proud

To own his truthful name—”Mr. Grabbitt.”

Let him rave and tear, let him weep and wail;

We’ve nailed our banner to the mast,

We’ve launched our boat and set our sail,

And shall defend it to the very last.

We’ve understood, and lament the truth to say,

But will cheerfully give credit to his better half,

Of writing the Lament of the Brothers Hathaway,

While he, Mr. Quibble, had not brains for the task.

Advertisement ran from June 29 To July 1, 1854.

1854 June 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 153, P. 2. 

The officers and members of the Niagara Engine No. 3, tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their magnificent Daguerreotype of the late fire.  C. F. Tew, Foreman

1854 July 1.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 1, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 155, P. 2.

Card The members of Ocean Hose Co. No. 2, tender their thanks to the Hathaway Brothers for the picture of the late fire in this city, and we would respectfully request every person or persons wishing their “likeness” or those of their friends, to have the same executed by Hathaway Brothers, Union Block, 197 Main st.

1854 July 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 1, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 155, P. 2.

What we consider our duty.—The Hathaway Brothers feel it a duty which they owe to the public, at all times to move along in their own even tenor and way, and always to mind their “own business.”  We have no disposition to trouble our “neighbors,” but when they undertake to “tread on our toes,” we shall certainly aim to defend ourselves.  If the public is satisfied that the Hathaway Brothers make “Good Work,” we will promise to keep that reputation good, and in all cases to our customers.  Hathaway Brothers, Artists.

Advertisement ran from July 1 to 11, 1854.

1854 July 6.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 6. 1854, Vol. IX, No. 158, P. 2. 

The offers and members of Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, tender their thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for a splendid Daguerreotype of the fire on Union street, on the 14th of last June.          Abraham Babcock, Foreman.  P. H. Carpenter, Clerk.

1854 July 10.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 10, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 161, P. 2.

Honesty our Aim—Truth our Safeguard.—The Hathaway Brothers, in looking back upon the past year, with all its varied scenes, are proud to acknowledge that their labors have been crowned with success, and that they have ever made it their highest aim to represent the Daguerrean Art, in its most perfect form, worthy of this noble invention; and while we revert back upon the past ten years of our experience in the Daguerrean Art, we feel that we have not been idle in calling all its noble virtues, and applying the same, to suit and please our numerous customers.

Advertisement ran from July 10 to 29, 1854.

1854 July 13.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 13, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 163, P. 2.

Card The Board of Engineers tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their splendid present of a Daguerreotype group of the full Board of Engineers, and hope that the whole community will “mark those Brothers” as Artists not to be beat, as strongly as they have marked this Board in their Picture.  E. N. Holmes, Chief.  Chas. Hersey, Clerk. 

1854 July 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 13, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 164, P. 2. 

The Board of Engineers of the Worcester Fire Department tender their sincere thanks to the Hathaway Brothers, for their splendid present of a Daguerreotype Group of the full Board of Engineers, and hope that this whole community will “mark those Brothers” as artists not to be beaten, as strongly as they have marked this Board in their Picture.  E. N. Holmes, Chief.  C. Hersey, Clerk.  Worcester, July 13th 1854.

1854 July 19.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 19, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 169, P. 2. 

I hereby give notice, that the agency which Thos. S. Hathaway has heretofore held for me, is this day revoked forever.            Dr. A. W. Van Alstin.  July 18th, 1854.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to September 30, 1854.

1854 September 7.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 7, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 214, P. 2.

Thomas S. Hathaway was arraigned before the Court on charges of perjury preferred against him by A. W. Van Alstin, the case grew out of the legal troubles between the parties; defendant recognized with sureties in $1000 for his appearance for examination on Tuesday September 19th at 10 o’clock A. M.

1854 September 7.  The Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 7, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 212, P. 2.

Police Court.  Wednesday Sept. 6.  Afternoon:—Thomas Hathaway was brought up at the instance of Andrew Van Alstin, on a charge of perjury, and was held in the sum of $1,000 to appear and further answer before the Police Court, on September 19, at 10 o’clock A. M.  He gave the required bond.

1854 September 20.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 20, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 225, P. 2.

Police Court…Thomas S. Hathaway has been on examination during the entire day on a charge of perjury, preferred against him by A. W. Van Alstin, the perjury is alleged to have been committed at a trial before John A. Dana in relation to a mortgage given by Van Alstin to Hathaway, he swearing that he let Van Alstin have $400 when he left for California.

1854 September 21.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 226, P. 2.

Police Court.  Wednesday 20th.  The examination of Thomas S. Hathaway on a charge of perjury continued from Tuesday was concluded, no defense was put in, and the defendant was bound over to the Court of Common Pleas.

1854 September 21.  The Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 224, P. 2.

Police Court.  September 20, 1854.  Commonwealth vs, Tho. S. Hathaway.—This was a case of perjury growing out of a civil cause tried before John A. Dana Esq., in which the validity of a mortgage of personal property from Dr. A. W. Van Alstin to the defendant was brought in question, and which was material to the issue in the case.

Justice Dana testified that on or about the 22 day of Jan. 1853, in a trial of a civil suit before him, Hathaway swore that he loaned Dr. Van Alstin $400.  That he borrowed $275 of the sum of A. J. Crossman, and made up the balance from his own money.  P. C. Bacon Esq. and G. F. Verry Esq., were called to the same point and testified that defendant swore before Justice Dana, in substance as above repeated.

The Mortgage was produced by the District Attorney and execution of it proved by L.  A. Maynard Esq., also it was proved by the same testimony that no consideration in money was given at the time of its delivery.  A receipt in full for all demands executed by the defendant to Dr. Van Alstin, and dated Jan. 22, 1853, was also put into the case.

Dr. Van Alstin testified that he left Worcester for New York, Jan. 22d, 1853, that the mortgage given to H. was not for money advanced, and that H. did not loan him a cent of money as consideration or otherwise, and that he never borrowed any money of him.

Mrs. Van Alstin testified to admissions of defendant at four separate times, that he did not loan the Dr. any money, or furnish him with any means whatever.

Miss Ann P. Richardson testified to four different conversations with deft., in which he  had stated the mortgage was without consideration.  That he did not loan the Dr. any money previous to his leaving for Australia, and stated that he (deft.) should fix the books so the mortgage should be good against the creditors of the Dr., and show a good consideration, is any attachment should be made by them.

 No evidence was introduced for defence, [sic.] and the deft. Was bound over in $1000 to appear at the next term of the Criminal Court.

1854 September 27.  The National Aegis.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1854, Third Series—Vol. 17, No. 30, Whole No. 3041, P. 2.

Thos. S. Hathaway was tried, on charges of perjury, brought by A. W. Van Alsten.

1855 January 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 1, 1855, Vol. X, No. 1, P. 2. 

First Grand Opening of the New England Daguerrean Gallery & Writing Academy, in Foster’s new and splendid Block, corner of Main and Pearl streets.

The Hathaway Brothers are happy to inform their friends and the public that they will open their new and splendid Rooms on New Year’s Day and Evening, for exhibition.  We will make no further comment on said Rooms; but shall leave it with our friends and the public, to acknowledge our enterprise, and to give merit its just due. 

The 2d of January, 1855, we shall open our Rooms for business.  The first term in the Writing Department will commence the same evening at 7 o’clock.  We shall be extremely happy to receive all our friends on New Year’s day and evening.

1855 January 24.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 24, 1855, Vol. X, No. 21, P. 2. 

At the Sign of the Original Revolving Cone, & Marble Statuary.  Mad and invented by the Hathaway Brothers, at the entrance of the New England Daguerrean Gallery, No. 222 Main Street, in Foster’s Building, which justly and proudly stands as an ornament and pride to the city.  Those of our friends and the public generally, in want of a superior style of Daguerreotype, will please give us a call, as we will promise and guarantee to make good work—and in no case whatever shall we allow a poor picture to leave the room, when we are allowed by our customers to be the judges.  Hathaway Brothers.

Advertisement ran from January 24 to February 2, 1855.

1855 January 30.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 30, 1855, Vol. V, No. 26, P. 2.

Foster’s Building…

Hathaway Brothers occupy the fourth floor as Daguerrian Rooms, and also for a Writing Academy.  Their rooms are fitted up and furnished in splendid style, and are worthy a visit from all.

1855 January 31.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 31, 1855, Vol. X, No. 27, P. 2. 

Union of Thought and Action gives Strength.  In view of the fact that the Hathaway Brothers are now in the field, and in successful operation for the Daguerrean business, they feel happy to return their sincere thanks to their good old friends and customers who have rallied around them since their first opening in Foster’s new and splendid Building; and while we acknowledge the successful support of our numerous friends, we hope and trust still to merit a goodly share of the public favor, promising to all a superior style of Typeing, and in all cases to please and suit those who may extend their patronage to the New England Daguerrean Gallery.

At the sign of the original revolving cone.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to February 3, 1855

1855 February 2.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 2, 1855, Vol. X, No. 29, P. 2. 

Daguerrean Gallery.—The Hathaway brothers have fitted up, the most elegant and elaborate manner, the spacious galleries in Foster’s (new) Block, Main street, as daguerrean and writing saloon, and they are now busily engaged in taking portraits, and in teaching the elegant art of penmanship,—The daguerrean saloon was fitted up under the inspection of the Hathaways, and the consequence is, that the lights are disposed in the most admirable manner, for taking pictures in the most rapid manner and in the clearest style.  The draperies and furniture of the saloon are rich, tasteful, and handsomely fitted up.  The proprietors have spared no expense in making their place of business as attractive and comfortable for visitors, as it is well adapted for the uses of the artist and the student.  The machines used by the Brothers, are the most recent and highly improved German cameras, and their plates and cases are from the first manufacturers in New York.—The ingress to the daguerrean and writing rooms is from Main street, while the long row of windows that gives them light; is towards Pearl street.  A revolving show-case, at the foot of the stairs, exhibits specimens of Messrs. Hathaways’ skill as artists, while framed specimens show their skill as penmen.  Call and see them.

1855 March 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1855, Vol. X, No. 58, P. 2. 

“We Have It”—something entirely new to the Citizens of Worcester and vicinity.  Ambrotype and Mezzographic Pictures on Glass and Paper.

The Hathaway Brothers have ever been proud to acknowledge the unexampled success which has attended their every effort and enterprise hitherto as Daguerrean Artists, in the city of Worcester, and feel a sense of gratitude for the liberal cooperation and encouragement of our patrons.  These considerations have induced us to introduce one of the most attractive and beautiful arts ever invented or propounded to the world.  Mr. J. A. Cutting, of Boston its noble inventor, has the Ambrotype patented in the ?United States, Great Britain, and France; and the Hathaway Brothers & Co. Have bought the exclusive right for making said Ambrotype in the city of Worcester, being the third room opened in the world for working this process.

Mr. Cutting is also the inventor of the Mezzographic process, which is an improvement on the Crystalotype—taking the picture from life, instead of copying from a Daguerreotype, and in less time. The Hathaway Brothers and Co. Have the exclusive right for Worcester, in making said Mezzographic Pictures.

Call and examine the Ambrotype, &c.  We shall be in readiness to make ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Mezzographic Pictures, at all times after next Monday.

1855 March 10.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 10, 1855, Vol. V, No. 60, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  The fact is becoming generally known, that the Hathaway Brothers are now making this new and beautiful style of Pictures which in point of durability, richness of tone and brilliancy is acknowledged to be far superior to the Daguerreotype.  These pictures are made upon the best plate glass which becomes a positive picture, and may be seen in any light.  The merits of these pictures we shall give in full detail as we progress in this beautiful art.  There are many advantages in this process of making Pictures, which is both pleasing and satisfactory to the operator and sitter as the time required for making the picture is at all times two-thirds less than in Daguerreotyping.

Be it remembered that we hold the exclusive right for Worcester, and the Ambrotype can not be obtained in no other establishment in this city.  Call and examine specimens.  Hathaway Brothers, Ambrotypers, No. 222 Main street, corner of Pearl, Foster’s Building.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 30, 1855.

1855 March 12.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 12, 1855, Vol. X, No. 61, P. 2. 

Ambrotypes.—The Hathaway Brothers would respectfully inform their numerous friends and customers in Worcester and vicinity, that they are now making this entirely new and beautiful style of pictures, which, in point of beauty, richness of tone. And durability, are acknowledged to be far superior to the Daguerreotype.—These pictures are made upon the best plate glass, and are not reversed, as in the Daguerrean process,—but are positive pictures, showing the object or person true to nature.  These pictures can be put up so as to show a negative and positive Ambrotype.  Be it remembered, that the Hathaway Brothers have the exclusive right for the Ambrotype process, in the city of Worcester; and they cannot be obtained at any other establishment in this city.

Call and examine the Ambrotype Pictures.  Hathaway Brothers, Ambrotypers.

Advertisement ran from March 12 to 27, 1855.

1855 March 28.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1855, Vol. X, No. 75, P. 2. 

The Ambrotype Art—As Patented By Mr. Jas. A. Cutting, of Boston, July 4th and 11th, 1854.

The Hathaway Brothers, in justice to themselves and friends, would respectfully inform a certain portion of the citizens of Worcester, including a number of the Daguerrean Artist who are so much interested as to impart an uncertain amount of knowledge, as regards the Ambrotype Art, as it now stands patented in the United States, Great Britain, and France.  We would therefor respectfully inform the Daguerrean Artist of Worcester, as also their friends, that we have bought the exclusive right for making this new and beautiful style of Pictures, in the city of Worcester.  We have sent our Deeds to Washington, and had them recorded; and if there was no Patent, as has been reported, we certainly could not have had our Deeds put upon record.  Silence, then, would be wisdom to such individuals as wish to impart information before they have the facts.

In view of the fact that “We Still Live” to enjoy the privilege of Holding the Reins, we feel disposed to drive carefully and thoughtfully over the road which leads to true merit, fame, and honesty of purpose.  And while we reflect upon the various scenes of the past year, we have reasons to be thankful that our good old friends have rallied around us since our first opening in Foster’s Building, No. 222 Main street, corner of Pearl.  And while we are serving the public, we shall ever make it our highest aim to suit and please our customers. Hathaway Brothers, Ambrotypers.

1855 March 30.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  march 30, 1855, Vol. X, No. 77, P. 2. 

Strange to think of, much more to behold; nevertheless it is true.  Read, Listen, and Behold, oh, friends of Humanity!  A truthful and correct ambrotype picture of the White Slave, Ida May, may be seen at the rooms of the Hathaway Brothers.  The beautiful and interesting little girl, who has, through the instrumentality of the Hon. Chas. Sumner, obtained her emancipation from American Slavery, also, the picture of the world renowned P. T. Barnum, the prince of showmen, who has been regarded by multitudes as a strange mortal of wonderful energy and enterprise, as everything he touches turns to gold.  The ambrotype art he pronounces as beautiful, and far superior to the Daguerreotype.  These pictures can be obtained only at the Ambrotype establishment of the Hathaway Brothers, Foster’s Building.

Advertisement ran from March 30 to April 13, 1855.

1855 March 31.  The Daily Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 31, 1855, Vol. V, No. 78, P. 2.

Notice.  Mortal attend! and listen Oh friends of Humanity!  A truthful and correct Ambrotype picture of the White Slave, Ida May, the beautiful and interesting little girl, who has, through the instrumentality of Hon. Charles Sumner, obtained her emancipation from American Slavery.  This picture, as taken by the Hathaway Brothers, may be seen at their rooms; also, the picture of the world-renowned P. T. Barnum, the Prince of Showmen, who has been regarded by many as a strange something, of wonderful energy and enterprise, as everything he touches turns to gold—as regards his knowledge of humbug, which for the sake of notoriety he assumed and which has been sounded and echoed by the Press throughout the Land—nevertheless he pronounces the Ambrotype Pictures as beautiful, and far superior to the Daguerreotype—taking one of himself, put up in transparency to exhibit in the American Museum.  These pictures can be obtained only at the Ambrotype establishment of the Hathaway Brothers, No. 222 Main street, Foster’s Building.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to August 6, 1855.

1855 April 3.  Worcester Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 3, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 174, P. 2. 

The Last Struggle.—

Oh, “blistered man!”  why stoop so low

To “gasp” for “breath”?

You’ll find full soon, ‘mid grie´ and woe,

Your honor’d Art in “death.”

“All is well.”  Let him spend his last hours, at least, in modest reflection,” so when he has the evidence of returning “life,” that he may use “decent language.”

Let him complain that feels the mortal “blow,”

And in sad legends write his utter woe—

With Satire pour forth, in Vengeance loud,

His meanest thoughts—not just, or proud.

And yet, for all of this, he receives his full and just reward, viz: to know that “Ambrotypes are all the go.”

Oh, Mortal! Mark well what meaning this.

Some think to hit, and yet they miss;

First learn to creep, and then to go;

For want of knowledge, their overthrow.

For lack of draft the fire goes out—

‘Tis this some write, speak, and spout.

Few things are gained without some suit—

The tree at first will bear no fruit.

He that plucks a nettle for a rose,

Or minds another’s business, not his own,

Is sure to find, where’er he goes,

‘Tis better to live, and envy none.

Hathaway Brothers, No. 222, Main street, Foster’s Building.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 6, 1855.

1855 April 3.  Worcester Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 3, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 174, P. 2. 

Notice of Particular Importance.—Pass not judgement till you have seen and examined for yourselves.

The Hathaway Brothers having no disposition to deceive or to humbug the public as regards the Ambrotype process of making pictures upon glass, would respectfully inform the friends of all the daguerrean artists in Worcester and vicinity to call and examine for themselves, and not pin their faith and belief upon the judgement of others, who know nothing of the art—”except that it conflicts with their interest.”  What we know about this matter they would like to know.  Furthermore, we will cheerfully explain to all, so far as will be consistent, the method of making these pictures; and if they are not convinced of their superiority over the daguerreotype, we are perfectly willing to make the daguerreotype, or let them go to those few suffering artists who are so evidently troubled.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 19, 1855.

1855 April 20.  Worcester Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  April 20, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 188, P. 2. 

Hathaway Brothers & Co., Artist in Patent Ambrotype Pictures—On Glass And Paper—Foster’s Building, 222 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 7, 1855.

1855 May 8.  Worcester Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 8, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 203, P. 2. 

Come at Last.—The Hathaway Brothers & Co. would respectfully inform their numerous friends and customers, that having been deprived of water for the past two months, on the account of freezing, and which is now freely running into our establishment, we are now prepared to work with facility and success.  The Ambrotype art is fast gaining ground.  We are now making fine, superior tone Pictures.

Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to 16, 1855.

1855 May 16.  Worcester Daily Journal.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 16, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 209, P. 2. 

“Justice Slow but Sure.”—”It is by their fruits that ye shall know them.”

Ever though in the right, yet silence as generally viewed would not make it known to the world.—And now that we are in the right,” and hold an “Exclusive Right” for making the beautiful Ambrotype Picture in the city of Worcester, we now propose to make known in full detail the true merits of this beautiful art—“not by using vain words, but by making for all pictures that are pictures—as every one must and will acknowledge, by examining the specimens which are on exhibition at the entrance of the Ambrotype Establishment of the Hathaway Brothers & Co., No. 222 Main, Corner of Pearl -st. Foster’s Building.

Advertisement ran from May 16 to 26, 1855.

1855 May 21.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 21, 1855, Vol. X, No. 120, P. 2. 

What we claim is Justice!—Respect to the enterprise and merit of those who may and have introduced to the public that which may and will be a benefit to its citizens.  No good citizen should ever pass judgement as to merit or demerit of a new invention, until a thorough investigation has been given, whereby he can arrive at a proper and manly judgement.  And as the subscribers have been to the expense in these “moneyed times,” to the outlay of some eight hundred dollars, to introduce the new and beautiful invention of making the Ambrotype Picture on glass—we feel that it would be but justice to ourselves and friends, to have the public generally give a careful examination of said art.

N. B.—We are now making magnificent Ambrotypes, as all must acknowledge by examining specimens at the door.  We warrant all pictures to stand, as they are seated with a substance which is not soluble in water.        my 17.  Hathaway Bros. & Co.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to August 3, 1855.

1855 October 6.  Worcester Transcript.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 228, Whole No. 1411, P. 3.

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.  Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Eezograph [sic.] or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 3, 1855.

1855 October 6.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. X, No. 238, P. 3. 

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs. Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.  Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.         B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

Advertisement ran from October 6, 1855 to January 12, 1856.

1855 November 7.  The Massachusetts Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 7, 1855, Vol. LXXXIV, No. 45, Whole No. 4369, P. 3. 

A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.  Hathaway Brothers

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art.  Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges

1859 April 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Pen Yan, New York.)  April 14, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 15, Whole No. 841, P. 3.

Superior Photographs.—Mr. J. M. Letts, late of Dundee, now of Elmira, was in town on Monday, and proposes to visit this place every few days for the purpose of taking negatives for Photographs.  The specimens exhibited by Mr. Letts are very superior,  He is an Artist of the highest merit.  Orders left at any of the Galleries in town will be promptly attended to.  See advertisement.

1859 April 14.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Pen Yan, New York.)  April 14, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 15, Whole No. 841, P. 3.

Photographs!  Life Size!—Life Color!  Mr. J. M. Letts, of the Elmira firm of Hathaway & Letts, will visit Penn Yan every few days for the purpose of taking Negatives For Photographs to be finished in Elmira.  They will be taken from the smallest dimension up to life size.  They will also be handsomely and naturally colored, so as to present all the elegance and expression of a first class Oil Painting.—These Pictures are the most popular Photographs ever taken.

Orders left at any of the Daguerrean Rooms in Penn Yan will be promptly attended to.  The Elmira Office of Hathaway & Letts is in the Nicholas Building, No. 22 Lake street.  Penn Yan, April 12, 1859.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to 28, 1859.

1859 May 5.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Pen Yan, New York.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 18, Whole No. 844, P. 3.

Photographs.—Mr. J. M. Letts gives notice by a new advertisement of his next occasion for visiting Penn Yan to take large sized Photographs.  These Pictures are very fine.

1859 May 5.  Yates County Chronicle.  (Pen Yan, New York.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 18, Whole No. 844, P. 3.

Photographs!  Life Size!—Life Color!  Mr. J. M. Letts, of the Elmira firm of Hathaway & Letts, will visit Penn Yan every few days for the purpose of taking Negatives For Photographs to be finished in Elmira.  They will be taken from the smallest dimension up to life size.  They will also be handsomely and naturally colored, so as to present all the elegance and expression of a first class Oil Painting.—These Pictures are the most popular Photographs ever taken.

Daguerreotypes of Deceased Persons Or Others, Can Be Copied And Enlarged To Any Size And Colored In Oil.—Pastel Or Plain.

Orders may be left at Burns’ Bookstore or Mrs. Lansing’s Gallery, Penn Yan or Wheeler’s Gallery, Dundee.  In sending Daguerreotypes, be particular in describing the Color of Hail, Eyes, Complexion, &c.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in every case.  Hathaway & Letts.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to December 29, 1859.

1860 January 7.  Elmira Advertiser and Chemung County Republican.  (Elmira, New York.)  January 7, 1860, Vol. 6, No. 15, P. 8.

Emporium Of Art,  Photographs!  Photographs!  Hathaway & Letts would respectfully announce to the citizens of Elmira and vicinity, that they have formed a partnership in the Photographic Business and are prepared to furnish Photographs in all the various styles of the art, from the smallest miniatures to Cabinet or Life Size, Either Plain, Colored in Oil or India Ink.

Those having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends can have them copied and enlarged to life size in the most faithful manner.  We also continue to make the Patent Ambrotype, Melainotype, &c., in a style unequalled by few and surpassed by none.  Having just received a large stock of Cases, Frames passepartout, &c., we can suit all taste, even the most fastidious, we would respectfully invite all interested to call and examine specimens and stock, and we [ ? ]

T. S. Hathaway, James L. Letts, Portrait and Scenic Artists, St. Nicholas Building, No. 22 Lake St., Elmira.   

1861 May 4.  Elmira Weekly Advertiser and Chemung County Republican.  (Elmira, New York.)  May 4, 1861, Vol. 7, No. 32, P. 3.

A. P. Hart, Photographist, (Successor to T. S. Hathaway.)  No. 22 Lake-St. Elmira, N. Y.

Haskins, Frederick W.

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

1850                Rooms in the Colonnade. Barre, Massachusetts.

1851-1855       Octagon Building, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

1852                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1855-1856       Washington Block, Main Street, near Prichard Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

1858-1861       14 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1861                10 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.2

N.D.    Broadside, Collection Unknown.

Daguerreian Circular

Come Ladies and Gentlemen, Come youth and old age,

Come call at the Octagon Daguerreian Saloon;

Come Priest and come people, Philosopher, Sage,

Come, give us a call very soon.

Just come in and see if you want nothing more,

With pleasure we wait upon all.

Call in again if you’ve been in before.

Tell your friends we wish them to call.

In the Daguerreotype line we think we can please,

As it has been our employment for years;

We study position to give grace and ease,

And for beauty of tone have no fears,

At all times, in all weather, our light is so good.

In a moment your picture is done—

So perfect no fault you could find, if you would—

Unless you’d find fault with the sun.

There hangs on our walls in beautiful groups,

the statesman and Poet and sage;

the beautiful Lily in sunshine of life,

And also the white locks of age;

the round chubby face of the Infant is there,

Like sunshine that falls among flowers;

The Miss with soft cheek, and the Matron so fair,

Might rival a Titian or Powers.

Single or in Groups, the style the first best,

In Lockets, in cases or Frames—

In Rings for the finger, or Pins for the Breast,

Our pictures are always the same.

F. W. Haskins, Octagon Building Fitchburg.

1850 May 24.  Barre Patriot.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1850, Vol. 6, No. 45, Whole No. 305, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. F. W. Haskins Has taken rooms in the colonnade, where he will remain a short time if sufficient encouragement be given.  Having had a long experience in the business in one of the best rooms in the city he will now favor the people in the country with some of the best work, which he is sure will gain for him a liberal patronage.

He is prepared to take Pictures single or in groups, to suit customers, and set them in Tokens, Cases, Lockets, Rings, and Pins.  Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children, also sick and deceased persons at their residences, also from Daguerreotypes and Portraits.  No Charge made if satisfaction not given.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and see specimens.

Any young man wishing to avail himself of all the modern improvements in the art, and a through instruction, will do well to call on the subscriber, where he can be accommodated on reasonable terms.  Please give us a call.  F. W. Haskins.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to July 5, 1850.

1851 December 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  December 19, 1851, Vol. XIII, No. 51, P. 3.

Mr. F. W. Haskins, Would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Fitchburg , and the public generally that he has taken the Daguerrian Rooms, in the Octagon Building, where he will be in readiness to wait upon all that may favor him with a call.

Particular attention paid to taking pictures of children of all ages.  Please give us a call.  F. W. Haskins.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between December 19, 1851 to March 5, 1852.

1852 April 2.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1852, Vol. XIV, No. 14, P. 3.

Illuminated Daguerreotypes, Are Made at the “Octagon Building.”  If you would have a better Daguerreotypes than you can get in any other Room in this place. Just call into Haskin’s Rooms, where you can get one of his New Style Of Pictures, on which a patent right has been secured by him for making them in this place.

Please call and Examine Specimens.  F. W. Haskins, “Octagon Building,” Fitchburg.

Advertisement was recorded thirty-one times between April 2 to November 26, 1852.

1852 October 1.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1852, Vol. XIV, No. 40, P. 2.

The Third Annual Cattle Show.  The Third Annual Cattle-Show and Fair of the Fitchburg Agricultural and Industrial Association was held in this place on Thursday…

The following is the List of Prizes as reported by the Committee…

Mechanical And Manufactured Articles,

J. C. Moulton, daguerreotypes, 1st prem.  2.00.

F. W. Haskins,           do            2d   do.    1.00.

1853 August 12.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  August 12, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 32, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  The Place To Get The Best Daguerreotype Likeness Is At Haskin’s Rooms, In The Octagon Building, Fitchburg.

Mr. H. having purchased a whole plate Camera of the largest size, he can now make your picture very large, or, very small.  He has pictures at his rooms more than double the size of any ever before exhibited in this place or vicinity.  Those wishing for pictures are invited to call and examine his large size pictures.  Groups of any number taken large or small.  Instruction given in the Art if desired.  F. W. Haskins, Artist.

Advertisement Was recorded six times between August 12 to September 23, 1853.

1853 September 30.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

The Agricultural Exhibition.  The first cattle show of the Worcester Nort Agricultural Association, and the fourth annual cattle show held at Fitchburg, came of on Tuesday last…

Among some of the most elegant and valuable manufactured articles…

and Messrs. Moulton and Haskins some very superior daguerreotypes…

The following is a list of the premiums awarded…

Manufactured And Mechanical Articles…

J. C. Moulton, Daguerreotypes, 1st premium.  $2.00

F. W. Haskins,             do           2d      do         $1.00

1854 April 14.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Haskins Can Be Found As Usual At The Octagon Daguerrean Salon.  If you want a Daguerreotype that is matchless if fidelity, of dazzling brilliancy, and warranted not to fade, call at Haskins’ Saloon, as his rooms are a highly fashionable resort for ladies and gentlemen, and Haskins is the leading Artist of the day.  He has three German Cameras, from the small 1-4 to the Whole Plate size.  Pictures taken in every style of the art, and of all sizes, from the smallest finger ring to the size of life.  Copying of all kinds, from Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Bust, &c.  F. W. Haskins, Octagon Building, Main street, Fitchburg.

Advertisement ran from April 14, 1854 to March 16, 1855.

1854 September 15.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 15, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 2.

The Cattle Show.  The third annual cattle show of the Worcester North Agricultural association was held at Fitchburg on Wednesday last…

Some fine daguerreotypes from Messrs. Moulton and Haskins…

1854 September 22.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1854, Vol. XVI, No. 38, P. 2.

Worcester North Agricultural Society Report Of the Committee on Mechanical and Manufactured articles…

To J. C. Moulton, for his superior collection of life-like Daguerreotypes, $1.

F. W. Haskins for Daguerreotypes—very good, 50c.

1855 September 21.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  September 21, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 38, P. 2.

The Third Worcester North Agricultural Exhibition.  The Third Cattle Show of the Worcester North Agricultural Society came off, in Fitchburg, on Wednesday, the 19th inst…

The display of fancy articles was not so large as at previous exhibitions, but many of the articles displayed much ingenuity in invention, and taste and skill in execution.—Among these, we will particularly notice…

There was a fine display of daguerreotypes by J. C. Moulton, and Haskins & Colburn…

Mechanical & Manufactured Articles…

J. C. Moulton, Fitchburg, best daguerreotypes, $2.00.

F. W. Haskins, Fitchburg, 2d best       do,          $1.00.

1855 October 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

A Card.  The undersigned begs leave to acknowledge to the people of Fitchburg and vicinity, that they have his sincere thanks for their liberal patronage to him for the past four years, at the Octagon Building, and to ask a continuance of the same at his new and pleasant rooms in Washington Block, where he has a larger and better assortment of frames and cases than can be found in this county.  Call and examine specimens before sitting elsewhere, as it is well known that Haskins takes the best pictures in this section of the county.  F. W. Haskins.

1855 October 19.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

Removal.  F. W. Haskins, Would say to the citizens of Fitchburg and the adjoining towns, that he has removed from the Octagon Building to the new and spacious rooms in Washington Block, On Main, near Prichard Street.  F. W. Haskins.

1856 February 1.  Fitchburg Sentinel.  (Fitchburg, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, P. 3.

List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Fitchburg February 1st, 1856.  Gentleman’s List.

Frederick W. Haskins, 3.

C. 1858-1861.  Ninth plate ambrotype advertising card.  My collection.

From F. W. Haskin’s Photograph Rooms, No. 14 Hanover St., Boston.  Ambrotypes for 25 cts.  Copying, and all that pertain to the art done in the best manner.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

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