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Armstrong, Dr. John

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                Rooms over S. H. Starr’s Store, Plymouth, Ohio.

1854-1855       Rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, Plymouth, Ohio.

1853 October 22.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

Dr. J. Armstrong Surgeon Dentist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Plymouth and vicinity, that he has permanently located himself in this place, where he will attend to all the various branches in the most improved style.  He has taken particular pains to inform himself in all its various branches.  His work will be done as cheap as can be afforded anywhere.  Call and see for yourselves.  Work warranted to give satisfaction or no charges made.  Office over S. H. Starr’s Store.  Plymouth, Oct. 35, 1853.

1854 July 15.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  July 15, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 39, P. 3.

Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the room over Wooster’s Drug Store, for the purpose of Daguerreotyping the faces of just as many people as feel so disposed.  Their room is fitted up very neatly, and in excellent taste.  They have every facility for prosecuting their business successfully, being provided with both side and sky lights.  We have examined specimens of their work, and cheerfully endorse it to our readers.

1854 July 15.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  July 15, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 39, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Armstrong & Dunham’s new rooms, (over Wooster’s Drug Store,) are now open for the reception of the citizens of Plymouth and the vicinity.  This firm feels confident in saying that there are none better prepared or more capable to give satisfaction in the taking life-like likenesses than they are.  They have procured all the modern improvements in the art, and have finished a room in the best manner, in order that they may not be excelled by any in the country.  All they ask is a trial, and they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  Children that are old enough to keep still five seconds, can be taken.  Miniatures inserted in pins, lockets, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons before burial.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call.  Prices very moderate.                                                       

Advertisement ran from July 15 to 29, 1854.

1854 August 5.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  August 5, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.                     

Advertisement ran from August 5, 1854 to February 16, 1855.

1854 September 23.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  September 23, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

We were shown a few days since, a most beautiful specimen of Dental skill, executed by Armstrong & Dunham, of this village.  It was a full set of teeth for the upper jaw, on gold plate, for a lady near Mansfield.  For beautiful workmanship, and natural, life-like appearance, it will compare favorably with anything we have ever seen.  The fact that the most of the work of this kind in this part of the state is done here, speaks well for our Dentist.

1855 February 23.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  February 23, 1855, Vol. II, No. 18, P. 2.

Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

Those wishing to get good Daguerreotypes had better be about it.  Dunham leaves this country next April, and if there are those who want him to take their likenesses, they must be in a hurry.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.  Good pictures for a little money.  Come while Dunham is here.  Over Wooster’s Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from February 23 to March 16, 1855.

1855 March 16.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  March 16, 1855, Vol. II, No. 21, P. 2.

Keep Cool.  Armstrong is going to remain in town after the 1st of April, and those that cannot get their Daguerreotype before that time, can be accommodated with good ones after Dunham leaves, and just as cheap.                                                 

Advertisement ran from March 16 to April27, 1855.

1855 March 30.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  March 30, 1855, Vol. II, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

Advertisement ran from March 30 to June 16, 1855

Armstrong & Dunham

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854-1855       Rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, Plymouth, Ohio.

Armstrong & Dunham (Dr. John Armstrong and J. W. Dunham) were recorded in two announcements and four advertisements in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).  The first announcement appeared on July 15, 1854.  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the room over Wooster’s Drug Store, for the purpose of Daguerreotyping the faces of just as many people as feel so disposed.  Their room is fitted up very neatly, and in excellent taste.  They have every facility for prosecuting their business successfully, being provided with both side and sky lights.  We have examined specimens of their work, and cheerfully endorse it to our readers.

The first advertisement ran from July 15 to 29, 1854. Daguerreotypes.  Armstrong & Dunham’s new rooms, (over Wooster’s Drug Store,) are now open for the reception of the citizens of Plymouth and the vicinity.  This firm feels confident in saying that there are none better prepared or more capable to give satisfaction in the taking life-like likenesses than they are.  They have procured all the modern improvements in the art, and have finished a room in the best manner, in order that they may not be excelled by any in the country.  All they ask is a trial, and they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  Children that are old enough to keep still five seconds, can be taken.  Miniatures inserted in pins, lockets, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons before burial.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call.  Prices very moderate.                                        

The second advertisement ran from August 5, 1854 to February 16, 1855. Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.  Plymouth.

The second announcement appeared on September 23, 1854.  We were shown a few days since, a most beautiful specimen of Dental skill, executed by Armstrong & Dunham, of this village.  It was a full set of teeth for the upper jaw, on gold plate, for a lady near Mansfield.  For beautiful workmanship, and natural, life-like appearance, it will compare favorably with anything we have ever seen.  The fact that the most of the work of this kind in this part of the state is done here, speaks well for our Dentist.

The third advertisement ran from February 23 to March 16, 1855.  Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

Those wishing to get good Daguerreotypes had better be about it.  Dunham leaves this country next April, and if there are those who want him to take their likenesses, they must be in a hurry.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.  Good pictures for a little money.  Come while Dunham is here.  Over Wooster’s Drug Store.

The fourth advertisement ran from March 30 to June 16, 1855.  Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

Armstrong & Dunham are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Plymouth, Ohio.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a John Armstrong as an Itinerant daguerreian in Ohio without an activity date or location.  It is unknown if they are the same person. 

J. W. Dunham

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1854                Address Unknown, Plymouth, Ohio.                                                                                1854-1855     Rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, Plymouth, Ohio.

J. W. Dunham was recorded in a series of advertisements and announcements first by himself and then in the partnership of Armstrong & Dunham. He first appeared in an announcement that ran on March 4, 1854 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio). Mr. Dunham, at his Daguerrean Car is taking any quantity of most excellent pictures.  His arrangements are such that he can take miniatures equal to the best.  We have seen specimens of his work which were truly admirable.

The first advertisement ran from March 4 to June 24, 1854 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).  Daguerreotypes. D. J. W. Dunham, at the Daguerrean Car in Plymouth, is prepared to take Miniatures in the best style of the art, and on the most reasonable prices.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  He pledges himself that his Pictures Shall Not Be Excelled, as regards truthfulness and general excellence.  The public are invited to call and examine.

The second announcement is for the partnership of Armstrong & Dunham and appeared on July 15, 1854 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the room over Wooster’s Drug Store, for the purpose of Daguerreotyping the faces of just as many people as feel so disposed.  Their room is fitted up very neatly, and in excellent taste.  They have every facility for prosecuting their business successfully, being provided with both side and sky lights.  We have examined specimens of their work, and cheerfully endorse it to our readers.

The first advertisement for the partnership of Armstrong & Dunham ran from July 15 to 29, 1854 In the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).  Daguerreotypes.  Armstrong & Dunham’s new rooms, (over Wooster’s Drug Store,) are now open for the reception of the citizens of Plymouth and the vicinity.  This firm feels confident in saying that there are none better prepared or more capable to give satisfaction in the taking life-like likenesses than they are.  They have procured all the modern improvements in the art, and have finished a room in the best manner, in order that they may not be excelled by any in the country.  All they ask is a trial, and they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  Children that are old enough to keep still five seconds, can be taken.  Miniatures inserted in pins, lockets, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons before burial.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call.  Prices very moderate.

The second advertisement for the partnership ran from August 5, 1854 to February 16, 1855 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).    Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

The third announcement appeared on September 23, 1854 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).   We were shown a few days since, a most beautiful specimen of Dental skill, executed by Armstrong & Dunham, of this village.  It was a full set of teeth for the upper jaw, on gold plate, for a lady near Mansfield.  For beautiful workmanship, and natural, life-like appearance, it will compare favorably with anything we have ever seen.  The fact that the most of the work of this kind in this part of the state is done here, speaks well for our Dentist.

The third advertisement ran from February 23 to March 16, 1855 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).

Daguerreotypes.                                                                                                                         Daguerreotypes! Oh, what delight,                                                                                                                   To gaze upon its works of light,                                                                                                                             How high the polish, pure the tone,                                                                                                                   And every face is nature’s own.                                                                                                                            Sure, never was such transport won,                                                                                                                As by those pictures from the sun,                                                                                                                     Which on the plate imprints the face,                                                                                                              With every line and shade and grace,                                                                                                              Till we admit with throbbing heart;                                                                                                                    Great nature’s triumph over art.     J.W. D.

The fourth advertisement for the partnership ran from March 30 to June 16, 1855 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).  Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

Those wishing to get good Daguerreotypes had better be about it.  Dunham leaves this country next April, and if there are those who want him to take their likenesses, they must be in a hurry.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.  Good pictures for a little money.  Come while Dunham is here.  Over Wooster’s Drug Store.

The fourth announcement for the partnership appeared on March 30, 1855 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio).  Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

J. W. Dunham is not recorded in other photographic directories.