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Howes, Samuel Paddock

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1847-1856       112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1864-1865       Carleton Block, Lowell Massachusetts.

1856-1858       138 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1859-1865       112 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.1

1840-1860.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of artist In America 1564-1860.

Samuel P. Howes Portrait, miniature. And landscape painter; working in Boston 1829-35 and in Lowell (Mass.) 1837-60.

1840 February 22.  Lowell Morning Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 22, 1840, Vol. VI, No. 789, P. 1.

Portrait and Miniature Painting.  S. P. Howes tenders his grateful acknowledgments to the citizens of Lowell, for the liberal share of patronage he has received for more than four years, and gives notice that he still paints Portraits and Miniatures at his room, Mansur’s building, 27 Central st., where specimens may be seen.

1845 November 22.  Star of Bethlehem.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 22, 1845, Vol. V, No. 29, P. 3.

Oil Painting of Washington As viewing the departure of the British Fleet from Boston Harbor, on 54 feet of canvas to be seen at Howes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 20 Merrimack street, Lowell.

Advertisement ran from November 22, 1845 to April 4, 1846.

1852 January 15.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 15, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 3667, P. 2.

New Panorama.  Mr. S. P. Howes, the well known painter and daguerreotypist of this city, has been for a number of years engaged upon a large Panorama—representing the History of this country, from its discovery up to this time.  It is completed up to the close of Washington’s administration, and we understand, will be exhibited at Mechanics’ Hall next week.  The painter of the Panorama is Mr. Barnes, who painted Burr’s Seven Mile Mirror, and therefore it cannot but be well done.  The subject is an interesting one—presenting a fine field, and giving ample scope, in the great variety of its subjects, to the powers of the artist.  It cannot be doubted that Mr. Howes will find his remuneration for the labor and expense bestowed upon his work, in the liberal support of the public.

1852 January 15.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 15, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 3667, P. 4.

Piano Fortes, At Howes’ Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscriber wishing to sell out his Pianos, which are of a splendid new style, will sell at great bargains, or let to those who do not wish to purchase.

Call at No. 112 Merrimack st.  je24.

1854 September 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 227, P. 2.

“Give Them Some.”—The subscriber being the oldest Daguerrean Artist in the city, after having witnessed with patience, the prices for which his competitors have taken Pictures, will now, for a few days, “come down to them,” by taking Miniatures in a Velvet Case for 50 Cents, and in a splendid Shell Case, such as sell for $2,50 and 3,00, with good Pictures, and warranted, for $1.75.  We now put things so low as supply everybody and everybody’s cousin.  Call at Daguerrean Gallery, 112 Merrimack Street, Lowell. S. P. Howes.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to December 21, 1854.

1856 April 28.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 28, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 1, P. 3.

For only 50 Cents, You can get at Howe’s, No. 112 Merrimack Street, a good Miniature in a case.

Shell Case, and a perfect picture, for $1.75 a $3.00

Call and see.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 17.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Perfect Likenesses.—Those who have photographs can get them colored at Howes’ Portrait Rooms, No. 112 Merrimack st., warranted not to fade, likeness made more perfect and to imitate the best paintings, for from $2.00 to $15.00.  Call and see.

1856 November 18.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 173, P. 2.

Up no Stairs at all.  You can go to Howes, No. 138 Merrimack st., next to the Old City Hall Building, and get a good likeness at from 50 cts in a good case, to $50, “just as easy.”

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1856 to August 26, 1857.

1857 August 22.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 22, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 404, P. 2.

Hall To Let.  Classic Hall, up one flight of stairs, No. 112 Merrimack Street, newly repaired, rent moderate.  Apply at Howes’ Daguerrean Rooms, No. 138 Merrimack St., next to old City Hall, lower floor. 

Advertisement ran on August 22 to 26, 1857.

1857 August 27.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  August 27, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 408, P. 3.

Twenty-Five Cents For a good Likeness on Gatta Purcha, at No. 138 Merrimack Street, without going up stairs.

Advertisement ran from August 27 to November 24, 1857.

1858 April 13.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  April 13, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 5585, P. 2.

Robbery.  Last night, the daguerrean gallery of Mr. S. P. Howes, No. 138 Merrimack st., was broken open and various articles stolen.—The thief or thieves effected an entrance by breaking the lock of the rear door, and then broke open the locks of two cases, and took therefrom, two gold lockets, one gold breastpin, about a dozen union cases, and a number of other cases, in all some twenty dollars worth.  From the appearance of the room, the indication were that they had been distributed and left before securing all they intended.  It thought the robbery was committed in the latter part of the night.

1860 January 6.  Lowell Daily Citizen and News.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 6, 1860, Vol. IX, No. 1132, P. 2.

Robbery.  One of the exhibition cases of S. P. Howes, daguerreotypist, 112 Merrimack street, was broken open last night, and five or six dollars worth of miniatures stolen.  Had the rogue broken the case hanging on the opposite side of the doorway he might have obtained a much larger amount.  The shivering of the glass must have made quite a noise, as it was very thick.

1860 January 13.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  January 13, 1860, Vol. XX, No. 10, P. 2.

Larcenies.—The show case of S. P. Howes, daguerrean, Merrimack street, was broken open last Thursday night, and pictures and frames to the value of five or six dollars taken therefrom.

1864 October 17.  The Lowell Daily Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  October 17, 1864, Vol. XXIX, No. 8371, P. 3.

Howes, Portrait Painter and Photographer, Has removed into Carleton Block, where he will be ready to wait upon his former customers and a few new ones.  Sept. 21, 1864.

1865 May 10.  The Lowell Daily Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1865, Vol. XXIX, No. 8543, P. 2.

Paintings.  Those of our citizens who admire fine paintings will be amply repaid by looking into the gallery of S. P. Howes, in the upper story of Carleton Block, Merrimack Street, Mr. Howes has just finished the painting of a life-size portraits of Mr. Lincoln and Gen. Grant, which he has disposed of to Boston parties, but he has in his room now a good portrait of Mr. Lincoln and Gen. Sherman, both of which are well worth looking at.  He has also life-size portraits of several well known citizens of Lowell, which no one familiar with the persons would fail to recognize at the first glance.  He has recently finished a portrait of a Boston lady from a small photograph, and although Mr. Howes never saw the lady, her acquaintances pronounce it a perfect likeness.  Mr. Howes has during the last two or three years painted a large number of portraits for people belonging in Boston and elsewhere, and we have no doubt that he would get plenty of work at home from those who might look in upon him.  Although preferring to paint from life, Mr. Howes has painted several portraits from small pictures.

1880 July 31.  Lowell Weekly Sun.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  July 31, 1880, Vol. II, No. 48, P. 4.

Mrs. Catherine B. Howes, aged 63, wife of S. P. Howes, died Saturday at her home on Robinson street, after a long illness.

1881 February 26.  Lowell Weekly Sun.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  February 26, 1881, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 4.

Friday, Samuel P. Howes, portrait painter, died Friday morning at the residence of his son-in-law, Lewis H. Gumb, No. 11 Robinson street, after two weeks’ illness.  Deceased was 74 years of age, about 40 of which he resided in Lowell.  His wife died a year ago.

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

Hoit, William B.

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , ,

1841                Rooms over Concord Bank, Concord, New Hampshire.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London England.)  1957, P. 322.

Hoit, William B. Portrait and ornamental painter of Concord, (N. H.) active c. 1840-1876. 

1840 September 21.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1840, New Series-Vol. VI, No. 312, Old Series- Vol. XXXI, No. 1642, P.3.

William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter.  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from September 212 to November 7, 1840.

1841 May 14.  New Hampshire  Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1841, New Series-Vol. VII, No. 346, Old Series-Vol. XXXII, No. 1676, P.3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to November 4, 1841.

1841 June 7.  Daily Patriot.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 7, 1841, No. 5, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Miniatures Taken By William B. Hoit, Portrait And Ornamental Painter,  Room over Concord Bank.

Hart, Alfred

Ambrotypes, Colorist, Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , ,

1857-1859       337 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  P. 296.

Hart, Alfred.  Portrait painter and panoramist.  Born March 28, 1816, at Norwich (Conn.), he began his art studies there and continued them in NYC.  In 1848 he settled at Hartford (Conn.), where he painted a panorama of Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.  Another panorama by Hart, showing the New Testament and the Holy Land, was exhibited in NYC in 1852.  Hart was still living in Hartford in 1860, but soon after moved to the West, where he was active as an artist and inventor at least until 1878. 

1850 November 9.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 9, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1768, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct. 1850…

Fine Arts And Art…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, best original landscape in oil,             Gold Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, best daguerreotype likenesses,             gold medal.

A. Washington, Hartford for daguerreotype likenesses,             silver medal.

1854 October 28.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1975, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct., 1854…

Fine Arts.  Gold Medals To…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, for fine Landscapes in Oil.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, Best Daguerreotype likenesses.

Silver Medals To…

R. D. O. Smith, Hartford, for Peroscopic [sic.] Daguerreotypes.

1857 July 18.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 18, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4826, P. 3.

Bartlett, Hart & Co.’s.  Old Established Gallery of Art, 337 Main St.  The proprietors have now on exhibition at their gallery, the largest and best variety of Daguerreotypes, Photographs, (colored and plain) Ambrotypes, and Photographic Portraits in oil, from the cabinet to life size, to be found in Hartford.  The public may rest assured that the well earned reputation of the gentlemen connected with the different departments of this establishment, will be maintained by the constant production of the “very best pictures” in every branch of the art.  Bartlett, Hart & Co., 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from July 18, 1857 to March 19, 1859.

1857 October 10.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4838, P. 2.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1858 November 11.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 183, P. 2.

Visit To Mr. Hart’s Rooms.—We yesterday called upon our Artist friend, Mr. Alfred Hart, at his rooms 237(sic.) Main street, and found him, as usual, busied in the mysteries of his profession, but withal as genial in his manners and as attentive to the calls of his friends as ever.  Mr. Hart is so well and favorably known to our citizens, that it seems scarcely necessary to speak in commendation of him.  His portraits and landscapes are much admired.  But there is a branch of his profession, less pretentious perhaps though we think really of more importance to the people, to which we wish especially to refer.  We allude to the beautiful and life-like Colored Photographs of Bartlett, Hart & Co., the finishing touches to which are imparted by Mr. Hart, and which possess all the excellence of a portrait, are indeed far mor accurate and truthful, and may be procured at a much less price.  The desirableness of these pictures can scarcely be over estimated.  Any one possessing a daguerreotype of a deceased friend may readily, and at a small price, have substituted for it a good-sized picture, which shall be a fac-simile in expression, while the delicate process of coloring seems virtually to restore the living subject.  A fine collection of these photographs may at all times be seen at the rooms of the above firm.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By Any Process, Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors.  They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s And No Where Else In The City.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes, Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those Beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to April 14, 1859.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The celebrity which Bartlett & Hart have each acquired in different branches of Art, has had the effect of creating no slight stir among their professional brethren; and what is better, has caused the Old Daguerrean Gallery, 337 Main st, to become the popular institution of Hartford, for Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, as well as numerous other styles of pictures, and more especially for the elegantly finished Photographs In Oil, which are undoubtedly the most beautiful  perfect and valuable Cabinet Portraits ever painted.  Daguerreotypes copied in every style from $1 to 50.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to September 1, 1959. September 10 to November 26, 1859,

1859 March 26.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 26, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4914, P. 3.

The Most Beautiful And Durable Pictures Are The Photographs Painted In Oil Colors At Bartlett & Harts, And No Where Else In This City Bartlett & Hart’s Is The Gallery Where The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have Always Been Made.

Advertisement ran on March 26 and April 2, 1859.

1859 May 25.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 348, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By any Process Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And Nowhere Else in the city.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery, 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to September 1, 1859.

1859 August 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 2, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 96, Whole No. 406, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing between Bartlett & Hart, is by mutual consent this day dissolved,  H. H. Bartlett, Alfred Hart, Hartford, July 30, 1859.

Hardy, Jeremiah Pearson

Photographs, Portrait Painter, , ,

1857-1859       Below Bangor House, Bangor, Maine.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564–1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London England.)  1957, P. 291-292.

Hardy, Jeremiah Pearson (1800-1887).  Portrait, miniature, genre, animal, and still-life painter.  Born October 22, 1800, at Pelham (N. H.), J. P. Hardy moved with his parents to Hampton (Me.) in 1811.  After study in Boston about 1822, he returned to Hampden, where he married about 1828, and lived there and in Bangor (Me.) until his death, February 9 1887.  Anna Eliza Hardy was his daughter nd Mary Ann Hardy his sister.a

1857 March 31.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 35, Whole No. 1803, P. 2.

Hardy’s Photographic Portraits.—We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Hardy and Son, of Bangor, in another column.  The senior partner has long been known as a fine artist in the line of portrait painting, and none, who have ever visited his rooms at Bangor, have failed admired the beauty and finish of his pictures.  He has now turned his attention to Photography in connection with painting, and is prepared to furnish pictures of all styles, some of which, as the German, are new to us, and exceedingly clear and beautiful. The process of drawing out a strong, well-defined picture from an imperfect, obscured daguerreotype is carried on with a degree of success, Mr. H. says, he should, but a few months since, which have considered unattainable.  Any therefore, who have daguerreotypes, which are faded by age or other cause, may have them renewed.  If a portrait be desired, one may be had, true to life, without the old, tedious process of “sitting”.—We hope that the lovers of “good pictures,” in the Penobscot valley, and throughout the State, will ever be ready to encourage our “Home Artists.”

1857 March 31.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 35, Whole No. 1803, P. 3.

Hardy’s Photographic Portraits.  The subscriber takes pleasure in being able to announce to the Public that their establishment is now in complete and successful operation.  Having made important additions to their buildings, the arrangements of light and apparatus for the production of the Finest Pictures, are on the most approved and scientific principles, the result of long artistic experience and labor.

Photographic Pictures are here produced in the highest perfection, on Glass, Paper and Canvas, and of all sizes from the Smallest Miniature Up to the Full Life, and colored in water, crayon or oil.  The oil paintings on canvas are not mere mechanical productions, but highly artistic pictures, executed with the most permanent and substantial colors, Every Way Equal to the Best Oil Paintings, and of unsurpassed finish and beauty; requiring however, no more time of sitting than an ordinary Daguerreotype

Photographs On Paper in every variety of style—Common or plain, Victoria German, &c.  The German Pictures are especially worthy of attention, possessing remarkable intensity and clearness, giving off the likeness with great force, and in effect and durability, approaching oil paintings.

Persons possessing Daguerreotypes of Deceased Or Absent Friends, may have them copied of any size, and in any style, by sending them by mail or otherwise.  The subscribers method of copying is peculiar, and enables them to produce copies of Even Weak Daguerreotypes of almost any amount of force, and of any size—so that pictures that are almost useless on account of their obscurity, are valuable and interesting.

The public are respectfully invited to visit the subscribers’ Rooms. A Short Distance below the Bangor House, and examine their productions.

Portraits painted by the ordinary method of sitting, if preferred.  J. P. Hardy & Son, Bangor.

Advertisement ran from March 31, 1857 to July 26, 1859.

1857 April 7.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  April 7, 1857, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1804, P. 2.

Dr. Cummings.—The friends of the late Dr. Cummings may see an excellent likeness of him in Mr. Todd’s window, Middle St.  It was painted by Mr. J. P. Hardy of Bangor, to whose work we called the attention of our readers last week, and to whose advertisement in our columns we would again refer.  This portrait is prepared from an enlarged photograph, which was obtained from a daguerreotype of Mr. G. M. Howe, artist of this city.  The picture must therefore have the accuracy of a sun-light impression, with all the expression of oil colors.  Oil Painting in connection with the camera, seems to us the perfection of the art.

1857 April 13.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  April 13, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 195, P. 2.

Dr. Cummings.—The friends of the late Dr. Cummings may see an excellent likeness of him in Mr. Todd’s window, Middle St.  It was painted by Mr. J. P. Hardy of Bangor, to whose work we called the attention of our readers last week, and to whose advertisement in our columns we would again refer.  This portrait is prepared from an enlarged photograph, which was obtained from a daguerreotype of Mr. G. M. Howe, artist of this city.  The picture must therefore have the accuracy of a sun-light impression, with all the expression of oil colors.  Oil Painting in connection with the camera, seems to us the perfection of the art.  Christian Mirror.

1857 May 29.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  May 29, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 234, P. 2.

Putting on the Vane.  Young Hamilton ascended the spire of the Hammond street church at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, and successfully accomplished hi work of replacing the repaired vane, although the wind was blowing quite fresh.

In addition to the $20 he is to receive for the job, an elegant Bible, bound in Turkey antique, is to be presented to him by members of the Hammond street church.  On the inside of the cover is a beautiful photographic front view of the church, taken by Mr. J. P. Hardy…

1857 July 28.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  July 28, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 284, P. 2.

Portrait of Father Sawyer.—We noticed yesterday, hanging in Mr. Duren’s bookstore, a most excellent portrait of the venerable Father Sawyer, now in his one hundred and second year of age.  It was painted by our own Hardy…

Copeland, Oliver Perry

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , ,

1854                Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855-1856       Rooms above Samuel Young’s Store, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1856-1857       Rooms in the upper part of the Post Office Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855 February 15.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  February 15, Vol. IV, No. 26, 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 22, 1854.

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.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,  

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to 24, 1855.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,   

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to December 26, 1855.

1855 January 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  January 16, Vol. VI, No. 16, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 January 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 16, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 1107, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 June 12.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 59, P. 3.

Portraits!  Portraits!!  The Subscriber Continues To Paint Portraits at his Gallery in Raleigh, both from life and daguerreotype pictures, and in either case pledges himself to give satisfactory likenesses upon very moderate terms.

If you have a daguerreotype likeness of a dead friend whom you loved and would like to obtain a life like portrait from the same, send the picture to Raleigh (by mail or otherwise) and you shall be accommodated.  The subscriber has, in connection with his Portrait Gallery a Daguerrean Gallery  also, where, with an excellent light, “quick working” cameras, &c., he flatters himself he can produce as fine a daguerreotype portrait as can be desired.

Gallery on Fayetteville street, over the store of Samuel Young, Esq.

Visitors respectfully invited and patronage solicited.  O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber will visit the country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting family portraits.  Raleigh, June 12, 1855.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to October 4, 1856.

1856 October 4.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 91, P. 3.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 4, 1856 to September 23, 1857.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

New Style of Pictures.—By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr. Copeland has removed to the rooms over the Post Office, where he is prepared to execute all orders in his line.  We have seen specimens of his “Color Type” pictures, as he calls them, and they are beautiful.—We believe this is his own invention, or discovery.  It is a daguerreotype painted in oil, and it is permanent and lifelike.  Mr. Copeland is a native artist, and deserves success, which his talents will surely win.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to 15, 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 to-day Friday… 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.  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….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 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 December 20.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Members of the Legislature, and others, wishing fine Daguerreotypes or life-like portraits, can be accommodated at Copelands.  His rooms are over the Post Office.  Call and see specimens of his work.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

1857 January 7.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 13, P. 3.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan. 6, 1857.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 28, 1857.

1857 January 7.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Copeland, The Artist.—By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that our friend Copeland is no mean poetiser, as well as painter. 

Mr. Copeland is a decided genius, and we are glad to see a disposition on the part of North-Carolinians to patronize a native artist.  We hope he will continue to enjoy that patronage to which his merits so justly entitle him.

Members of the legislature and others visiting the “City of Oaks” at this time, who desire to procure a good likeness to carry home with them, would do well to call at Copeland’s Gallery (over the Post Office,) and sit for a color type.

Give him a call, one and all;

He’s very entertaining,

And if you want a likeness, he

Won’t keep you long remaining.

1857 January 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, Whole No. 1169, P. 3.

Fine Likenesses!  Messrs. Editors:  Acting upon your recommendation, I called, a few days since, (with several friends,) at Mr. Copeland’s gallery, and sat for one of those large a beautiful “color Types” likenesses.  I was detained but a few minutes in procuring the most satisfactory picture I have ever obtained.  The “color type” likeness, (as Mr. Copeland’s showed me,) is finished off in oil colors, and hence it must be a far more durable picture than those put up in the ordinary manner with dry colors.  Mr. Copeland is an accomplished artist, and I cheerfully recommend to all who want a perfect likeness to go and sit for a “color type,” and they may rest assured, that instead of getting, for their money, a miserable caricature, they will secure a likeness that will do them justice and be gratifying both to themselves and friends.  A Friend To Merit.

1857 March 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 36, P. 1.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C. 

Advertisement ran from March 28 & April 1, 1857.

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…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.

Carvalho, Solomon Nunes

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , , ,

1849-1850       205 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1849-1850       Corner of 4½ Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

1850                205 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1850-1851       230 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1851                Masonic Hall, King and Wentworth Streets, Charleston, South Carolina.

1851-1852       167 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1852                294 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1853                349 Broadway, New York, New York.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  1957, P. 113-114.

Carvalho, Solomon Nunes (1815-1894).  Portrait and Landscape painter, daguerreotypist, and photographer; born in Charleston (S. C.), April 27, 1815.  The artist’s father, David N. Carvalho (1784-1860), a watchmaker and merchant in Charleston for many years, moved in 1828 to Baltimore, where he established a marble paper Manufactory.  The family moved again in 1835, to Philadelphia, where they remained for the next fifteen years.  Solomon’s career as an artist began in Philadelphia about 1838 and centered there for the next decade, though he also worked in Charleston and Washington in the early 1840’s.  S. N. Carvalho was again in Philadelphia in 1849, when he exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy, but the following year the whole family, including Solomon’s wife and two year old son David, moved to Baltimore, where they made their home until the elder Carvalho’s death in 1860.  In 1851-52 Solomon again paid a professional visit to Charleston.  His next professional venture was his two year service as artist-photographer with John C. Fremont’s expedition to the Far West (1853-54), Carvalho’s own account of which was published in 1857.  During the latter half of the 1850’s the artist worked in Baltimore, but soon after his father’s death he moved to NYC, accompanied by his wife and four sons—David, Jerrite, Jacob, and Solomon (ages 12, 10, 8 and 4, respectively, in 1860).  Carvalho was listed as an artist or photographer in NYC directories until about 1880 and thereafter as president of the Carvalho Heating and Super-heating Co. or simply as inventor.  He died in NYC in 1894…

1845 October 25.  Saturday Courier.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 25, 1845, Vol. XV, No. 33, P. 3. 

On the 15th inst. By the Rev. Isaac Leeser, Mr. Solomon N. Carvalho, of Barbadoes, (sic.), eldest son of D. N. Carvalho, of this city, to Miss. Sarah M. daughter of the late Jacob S. Solis, of New York.

1846 February 5.  American Sentinel.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 5, 1846, Vol. XXX, P. 3. 

Married. In Barbados, W. I. On Wednesday, the 15th October, at the residence of Mr. S. Solis, Mr. Solomon N. Carvalho, of Bridgetown, Barbados, and son of D. N. Carvalho, of Philadelphia, to Miss. Sarah M. Solis, of that city, daughter of the late Jacob S. Solis.

1849 May 28.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 28, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,288, P. 3.

Gallery Of Fine Arts.  No. 205 Baltimore Street.  S. N. Carvalho, Artist, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Baltimore and its vicinity, that he has become the proprietor of the establishment formerly known as the Plumbe National Gallery, over The Jewelry Store of Messrs. R. & A. Campbell.  He has procured the services of Mr. T. O. Smith, the principal operator at Root’s Gallery of Philadelphia, who will attend to the production of an entirely new style Daguerreotype, patented under the name of the Crayon Daguerreotype, never before introduced in this city.  The great advantage which this style of picture possesses over any other, is that the picture can be seen equally well in any light, and as distinctly when hung against a wall as the finest miniature.  The whole strength of the Instrument is thrown on the head, and the artistic distribution of light and shadow give it the appearance of one of the celebrated Italian Crayon Drawings.

S. N. Carvalho will attend to the Painting department.  Portraits and Miniatures, either from life or Daguerreotype, executed in a manner which he is certain will give satisfaction.  In connection with the above, the Gallery will be adorner with choice works of art, both ancient and modern, affording to the citizens and ladies of Baltimore a fashionable and pleasing resort, without any pecuniary outlay.  The establishment is now being newly fitted up, and will be opened on the first of June.

The charges for the Crayon Daguerreotype will be less than those charged for ordinary Pictures, by the old process.  The subscriber depends solely on the merits of the Pictures produced at this establishment for the success which he anticipates.  

1849 June 22.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 22, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,310, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes—Mr. S. N. Carvalho, has recently opened his Gallery of Fine Arts at No. 205 Baltimore street, where he is prepared to take likenesses which, for superiority of execution and strictness of resemblance, cannot be surpassed.  Mr. C. has adopted the Crayon style, by which the daguerreotype is made to resemble a finely executed engraving.  By it, too, the artistic affect of light and shadow is more clearly developed; the bust is lost in the back ground, in imitation of crayon drawing; and the eyes, heretofore considered a very difficult feature to imitate successfully, are brought out with a distinctness and close resemblance which must satisfy all.  Another thing claimed for this style is that a large sized picture may be taken on a plate of one third the dimensions required by the old process.  Mr. Carvalho will also execute colored daguerreotypes when desired, for which his experience as an artist renders him peculiarly qualified.  He is assisted in his beautiful art by Mr. Smith, whose knowledge of chemistry enables him to prepare the plates with such sensitiveness that children may be taken in the short space of from one to three seconds.  The likeness of the Hon. Henry Clay, John Swift, Esq. Mayor of Philadelphia, and a number of other distinguished gentlemen, which may be found at Mr. C.’s rooms, will be readily recognized.  All in want of first rate pictures should not fail to give him a call.  Visitors will find the rooms handsomely furnished, and while waiting for pictures may amuse themselves on one of Messrs. Wise & Bro.’s fine tone pianos with the improved touch.

1849 July 17.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 17, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,330, P. 2.

Improved Daguerreotypes.  S. N. Carvalho’s Gallery Of Fine Arts, No. 205 Baltimore street.  The subscriber informs the public generally that he has erected a building with a combination of sky and side lights, where he can (from his knowledge of light and shadow, having made it his study for 15 years,) produce Daguerreotype likenesses which will compare with any taken in the United States.  His new crayon process is admirably adapted for gentlemen’s portraits.  He invites the public to call and view his specimens, and will in all instances, if allowed, take a picture of a gentleman or lady to show the style of his work, without any charge.

Children of any age taken in a few seconds.

Portraits, Engravings, Statuary, &c., accurately copied.  S. N. Carvalho, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store, 205 Baltimore st.

1849 July 31.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 31, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,342, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—There is no branch of art in which more improvement has been effected in so short a time as that of Photography, or Daguerreotyping.  Among those who are foremost in the adoption of all new progressions in this beautiful science in Mr. S. N Carvalho, who has lately introduced here the Crayon process, by which his pictures are made to closely resemble a fine engraving.—He has recently much enlarged and made important additions to his already excellent sky light, and sitters may rely on having their likenesses taken in the most correct and life-like manner, and in the highest style of the art.  Mr. Carvalho’s rooms are at 205 Baltimore street, and will be fond to be handsomely furnished, with piano and other musical instruments for the entertainment of visitors.

1849 August 21.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  August 21, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,360, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes are justly admired for their truthful likenesses, classical arrangement, and beautiful tone.  Those who want a good picture are invited to call on Mr. Carvalho, No. 205 Baltimore street, over R. & A. Campbell’s jewelry store.

Advertisement ran from August 21 to 27, 1849.

1849 September 3.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  September 3, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,371, P. 3.

Improved Daguerreotypes.  S. N. Carvalho’s Gallery Of Fine Arts, No. 205 Baltimore street.  The subscriber informs the public generally that he has erected a building with a combination of sky and side lights, where he can (from his knowledge of light and shadow, having made it his study for 15 years,) produce Daguerreotype likenesses which will compare with any taken in the United States.  His new crayon process is admirably adapted for gentlemen’s portraits.  He invites the public to call and view his specimens, and will in all instances, if allowed, take a picture of a gentleman or lady to show the style of his work, without any charge.

Children of any age taken in a few seconds.

Portraits, Engravings, Statuary, &c., accurately copied.  S. N. Carvalho, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store, 205 Baltimore st.

1849 September 17.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  September 17, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,386, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes are worthy a place in the Cabinet of all lovers of good pictures—his portraits are gems in their way.  They have a beautiful rich lifelike tone, and are considered by first rate judges to be the best in the city.  Mr. Carvalho is an experienced artist having practiced successfully his profession in this city ten years ago; and his knowledge of light and shadow enables him to give a classical arrangement to the figure.  His skylight is most scientifically projected; and his Saloon, No. 205 Baltimore st., is well worth a visit.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to 21, 1849.

1849 November 13.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  November 13, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 130, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Hotels…National Hotel, Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th street…S. N. Carvalho, Baltimore.

1849 November 27.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  November 27, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 142, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Hotels…National Hotel, Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th street…S. N. Carvalho, Baltimore.

1849 November 28.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 28, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,428, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Gallery Of Fine Arts’ (formerly Plumb’s,) No. 205 Baltimore St. 

Why are Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes the best in the city?  Because they are made by an experienced Artist who understands the profession scientifically.

Why is Carvalho’s Gallery of Fine Arts continually thronged with visitors?  Because his rooms are elegantly arranged with beautiful specimens of Paintings, Engravings and Daguerreotypes, an improved tone Piano, and a Lady always in attendance for the comfort of Lady visitors.

Why are Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes easily distinguished from all others taken in the city?  Because there is a depth of tone, an artistic arrangement of light and shadow, and an ease and grace about the attitudes, which none others possess.

Why did not Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes take the premium at the late fair?  Simply because Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes were not on exhibition at the late Fair.  The public had already awarded him the highest premium for his Pictures.

Why is the operating room filled with Children of all ages from eleven o’clock till three every day?  Because during those hours he is continually engaged in producing the most beautiful groups of these interesting responsibilities.

Why he is always engaged in cloudy weather?  Because a cloudy day is the very best time for Adults to sit for Pictures.  Let the public bear this in mind.

1849 December 4.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 4, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 147, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Hotels…National Hotel, Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th street…S. N. Carvalho, Baltimore.

1849 December 7.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 7, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 150, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—We refer to the card, in another column, of Mr. Carvalho, artist, who has established himself in our city.  He has acquired much celebrity, and understands the art not only pf taking Daguerreotype likenesses, but of drawing, painting, &c., thoroughly.  Mr. C. is well known in Baltimore, and has now in that city a superb and highly attractive gallery of paintings.  We refer those who may desire his services to his establishment, and are confident they will be suited in the very best manner.

1849 December 7.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 7, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 150, P. 3.

American Photographic Gallery.  S. N. Carvalho, Artists, of Baltimore, respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and the public in general, that he has rented the Daguerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van Loan & Chase, at the corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he is prepared to make pictures which will bear comparison with any daguerreotypes in the world.  He has established at Baltimore a reputation for making the best pictures in that city; and the public at Washington have now the opportunity of procuring an artistic picture, such an one as will be worthy a place in the cabinet of the connoisseurs or the ladies’ centre table.  Groups of any number of persons can be taken, with all the classical arrangement of light and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone of a highly-finished mezzotint engraving.

N. B.  The greatest care taken in procuring correct likenesses of children; and in no instance will a charge be made without the picture is perfectly satisfactory.  Call and examine specimens.  Post mortem cases promptly attended to.  Corner of 4½ and Pennsylvania avenue.

1849 December 8.  Daily National Intelligencer.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 8, 1849, Vol. XXXVII, No. 11,479, P. 3.

American Photographic Gallery.  S. N. Carvalho, Artists, of Baltimore, respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and the public in general, that he has rented the Daguerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van Loan & Chase, at the corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he is prepared to make pictures which will bear comparison with any daguerreotypes in the world.  He has established at Baltimore a reputation for making the best pictures in that city; and the public at Washington have now the opportunity of procuring an artistic picture, such an one as will be worthy a place in the cabinet of the connoisseurs or the ladies’ centre table.  Groups of any number of persons can be taken, with all the classical arrangement of light and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone of a highly-finished mezzotint engraving.

N. B.  The greatest care taken in procuring correct likenesses of children; and in no instance will a charge be made without the picture is perfectly satisfactory.  Call and examine specimens.  Post mortem cases promptly attended to.  Corner of 4½ and Pennsylvania avenue.

1849 December 12.  The Daily Union.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 12, 1849, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

American Photographic Gallery.  S. N. Carvalho, Artists, of Baltimore, respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and the public in general, that he has rented the Daguerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van Loan & Chase, at the corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he is prepared to make pictures which will bear comparison with any daguerreotypes in the world.  He has established at Baltimore a reputation for making the best pictures in that city; and the public at Washington have now the opportunity of procuring an artistic picture, such an one as will be worthy a place in the cabinet of the connoisseurs or the ladies’ centre table.  Groups of any number of persons can be taken, with all the classical arrangement of light and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone of a highly-finished mezzotint engraving.

N. B.  The greatest care taken in procuring correct likenesses of children; and in no instance will a charge be made without the picture is perfectly satisfactory.  Call and examine specimens.  Post mortem cases promptly attended to.  Corner of 4½ and Pennsylvania avenue.

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1849 to March 24, 1850.

1850 January 1.  The Daily Union.  (Washington, D. C.)  January 1, 1850, Vol. V, No. 207, P. 3.

Wonders will never cease!—We are told that a most beautiful Daguerreotype likeness can be obtained at the new daguerrean establishment, at the Odeon, for only One Dollar.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to 10, 1850.

1850 March 13.  Daily National Intelligencer.  (Washington, D. C.)  March 13, 1850, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 11,557, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes, Odeon, corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue.  Daguerreotypes taken in the first style of art.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

1850 June 29.  Baltimore Price-Current and Weekly Journal of Commerce.  (Baltimore, Maryland.) June 29, 1950, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 1.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 205 Baltimore st.  Pictures taken in all weathers.

The most extensive and scientifically arranged sky-light in the city.

Advertisement ran from June 29, 1850 to July 12, 1851.

1850 July 6.  Baltimore Price-Current and Weekly Journal of Commerce.  (Baltimore, Maryland.) July 6, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 205 Baltimore st.  Pictures taken in all weather.

The most extensive and scientifically arranged sky-light in the city.

1850 July 31.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 31, 1850, Vol. CII, No. 15,843, P. 2.

Ivory Daguerreotypes At Carvalho’s Gallery, 205 Baltimore Street.  The Subscriber is now producing a new and beautiful style of  pictures, resembling a miniature painted on Ivory, which for beauty and tone of finish, cannot be surpassed and supercede (sic.) entirely the necessity of the expensive Miniature Painting, which these imitate.  S, N. Carvalho. 205 Baltimore street, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store.

1850 October 24.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. XXVII, No. 136, P. 2.

Cattle Show.—Strangers visiting the city for the purpose of attending the above, are respectfully invited to Carvalho’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 205 Baltimore Street, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store where they can obtain a superior picture of themselves and friends.

1850 December 16.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 16, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14,681, P. 2.

Ship News Port Of Charleston Dec. 16, 1850.  Arrived on Saturday…

Line Schr. Saml. Butler, Booze, Baltimore, 3m days from Capes…S. N. Carvalho.

1850 December 17.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 17, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14,682, P. 3.

Ivory Daguerreotypes.  S, N. Carvalho, a native of Charleston, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city, and its vicinity, that he has taken rooms at No. 230 King street, opposite Messrs. Lambert & Brother’s Carpet store, where he is prepared to make Daguerreotypes on an entire new style, by a process discovered by himself.  These pictures resemble a highly finished miniature on Ivory, and possess the advantage of being seen in any light.  Being an artist, he is also enabled, from his knowledge of light and shade, to make classical arrangements of groups, by the usual process.

Particular care taken in making Daguerreotypes of Children of any age. Which by the aid of powerful quick working instrument, can be correctly delivered in one second of time.

Likenesses Taken After Death, at the shortest notice.  Paintings, Engravings, Statuary and Daguerreotypes accurately copied.

Portraits painted in oil from life, and Likenesses in every instance guaranteed.  S. N. Carvalho, 230 King street.

1851 February 3.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) February 3, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,721, P. 2.

Mr. Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes and Oil Paintings.—Within the last year, numerous important improvements in the process of Daguerreotyping have been introduced, which we have taken occasion from time to time, to notice.  Among the latest is a new style resembling a highly finished miniatures on ivory, several specimens of which are on exhibition at the rooms of Mr. S. N. Carvalho, 230 King street.  Mr. C. is a native of this city, where he has returned, after an absence of a few years, with recruited health, and experience in the profession to which he has devoted himself, with the view of taken up his permanent residence among us.  His studio has  been only recently opened to the public, but he has already accumulated a respectable number of likenesses of well known residents of this city both in Photographic and Oil paintings; his familiarity as a professional artist with the philosophical principles of light and shadow, enabling him to combine the study and practice of both to great advantage.  An exquisitely delicate and life-like fancy sketch in oil, which he has just completed, is attracting the admiration of his visitors, and considered by many good judges among them to be a highly successful effort, in the delineation of a difficult subject, altitude and expression.  Mr. Carvalho’s rooms are open at all hours of the morning and afternoon for the inspection of ladies and gentlemen desirous of seeing his specimens and improvements in the art.

1851 March 4.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  March 4, 1851, Vol. CIII, No. 16,025, P. 3.

Paintings And Furniture Of A Gallery Of Fine Arts.—On This (Wednesday) Morning, March 5th, at 12 o’clock, precisely, we shall sell at 205 Baltimore street, over the store of Messrs. R. & A. Campbell, the Paintings and Furniture of Mr. S. N. Carvalho. Who is about to vacate the premises.  We name—One suit of solid Walnut Furniture, consisting of Sofas, 2 Lounges and 8 Chairs; Tapestry covers, made by Riddle, of Philadelphia; Damask Window Curtains; Lace do; French Plate Mirrors; Centre Tables; Side do; Show Cases; Stoves, &c. –in fact, every thing usually found in such an establishment.  Also, 25 Oli Paintings, part of which are original and very valuable.

Terms cash, in bankable money.  Cannon, Bennett & Co., Aucts.

Advertisement ran on March 4 & 5, 1851.

1851 April 2.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) April 2, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,772, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes, at the Masonic Hall, corner of King and Wentworth sts., entrance on Wentworth-st.—The subscriber respectfully  informs the public generally, that he has removed his Gallery to the first floor of the Masonic Hall, where he is prepared to make Daguerreotypes of all sizes, in style which for classical arrangements and beauty of finish, cannot be excelled.   S. N. Carvalho.

1851 June 11.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) June 11, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,831, P. 3.

Ship News.  Port of Charleston, June 11, 1851.  Arrived Yesterday…

Brig. [Gulnare, Ellenis], Baltimore, 9 days from the capes…S. N. Carvalho.   

1851 June 17.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) June 17, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,836, P. 3.

South-Carolina Daguerrean Gallery,  Grand Sky Light 167 Meeting-st., nearly opposite the Charleston Hotel.  The subscriber has fitted up on scientific principles, a grand Sky Light , so arranged, that Pictures can be made in all kinds of weather, but without inconvenience to the weakest eyes from excessive glare of light.

Citizens and strangers are invited to visit this Gallery whether they wish pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes Of Children, singly or in family groups.

All pictures warranted not to rub off,  S. N. Carvalho.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to 20, 1851.

1851 November 21.  The Southern Press.  (Washington, D. C.)  November 21, 1851, Vol. II, No. 140, P. 3.

From the Charleston Courier.  Opening of the Fair,..

Specimens Of Art.  Daguerreotypes.—From Smith and Longman, S. N Carvalho. 

Oil Paintings—Messrs. Curtis, Carvalho.

1852 February 14.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1852, P. 1.

A daguerreotypist in Charlestown, (sic.) Mr. Carvalho, has discovered a mode of covering the daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent any distance without injury.

1852 February 21.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  February 21, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 6, P. 3.

New Discovery in Daguerreotyping.—J. N. Carvalho, of Charleston, has shown the editor of the Courier a specimen of his newly invented daguerreotype plate, which possesses this advantage over the old method, viz: that it requires no glass to protect it, inasmuch as it is covered with a transparent enamel surface, which renders the picture impervious to the effects of the atmosphere, and less liable to be rubbed off; in fact, the more friction that is used on the surface, the brighter and clearer the picture becomes.  So durable is it that it can be sent in a letter any distance without the possibility of its being scratched or defaced.  Mr. Carvalho, who is a native of Charleston intends to take out a patent for his discovery

1852 February 21.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  February 21, 1852, New Series Vol. 4, No. 48, Old Series Vol. 12, No. 22, P. 1.

A Daguerreotypist in Charlestown, (sic.) Mr. Carvalho, has discovered a mode of covering the Daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent any distance without injury.

1852 February 26.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  February 26, 1852, Vol. 2, No. 27, P. 3.

Valuable Discovery.—A daguerreotypist in Charleston, Mr. Carvalho, has discovered a mode of covering the daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent to any distance without injury.

1852 March 2.  Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 2, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No. 9, Whole No. 1352, P. 4.

A gentleman in Charleston is said to have made a valuable discovery in the art of daguerreotyping.  The advantage claimed for a picture taken by the new process is, that it requires no glass to protect it, inasmuch as it is covered with a transparent enameled surface, which renders the picture impervious to the effects of the atmosphere, and less liable to be rubbed off; in fact, the more friction that is used on the surface, the brighter and clearer the picture becomes; and so durable is it, that it can be sent in a letter any distance without the possibility of its being scratched or defaced.

1852 March 4.  Hannibal Journal.  (Hannibal, Missouri.)  March 4, 1852, Vol. II, No. 27, P. 4.

New Discovery In Daguerreotyping.—We had placed on our desk yesterday by Mr. J. N. Carvalho, of 167 Meeting street for the inspection of the curious in such matters a specimen of his newly invented daguerreotype plate, which possesses this advantage over the old method, viz: that it requires no glass to protect it, inasmuch as it is covered with a transparent enamel surface, which renders the picture impervious to the effects of the atmosphere, and less liable to be rubbed off—in fact the more friction that is used on the surface the brighter and clearer the picture becomes, and so durable is it that it can be sent in a letter any distance without the possibility of its being scratched or defaced.  Mr. Carvalho intends, we understand, to take out a patent.—Charleston paper.

1852 April 1.  Pittsfield Sun.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  April 1, 1852, Vol. LII, No. 2689, P. 2.

A Daguerreotypist in Charleston, S. C. has discovered a mode of covering daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent to any distance without injury.

1852 May 20.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) May 20, 1852, Vol. L, No. 15,118, P. 3.

Grand Scientifically Arranged Light,  Carvalho’s King-Street Daguerreotype Gallery, 294, Opposite Liberty-Street, Only Up One Flight Of Stairs.  First Rate Pictures From $1.50, Case Included, To Ten Dollars.

Likenesses of Children taken in One Second of time.  All Pictures Warranted.

N. B. A reception room expressly for Ladies.

1852 August 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 14, 1852, Whole No. 7226, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.—A First Rate Opportunity for going into business.–For sale, a Daguerrean Gallery, with skylight ten feet square, neatly fitted up, now doing a business of $1,800 per annum, in the most business part of Charleston, S. C., either with or without a whole or a half plate instrument.  The subscriber, being engaged in the duties of his profession, is unable to attend to it.  Address, post paid, to S. N. Carvalho, artist, Charleston, S. C.  N. B.—From $300 to $400 required, as may be agreed on , and possession given immediately.

1852 November 23.  The Camden Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  November 23, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 94, P. 2.

The Fair and Poultry Exhibition…We have taken a few notes in the more delicate and fine arts to-day.  In Oil Painting, Mr. S. N. Cavalho (sic.), of this city, presents several creditable offerings from his studio-conspicuous among which is a familiar Portrait readily recognized as the weather beaten but expressive countenance of “The Wandering Jew,” a venerable eccentric character well known down town, by his constant presence, and up the road, through the innumerable hieroglyphics traced along the fences, to an indefinite extent, by his hand.  These paintings add no little attraction to the Exhibition.

1852 November 25.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 25, 1852, Vol. L, No 15277, P. 2.

The Committee on Premiums, to whom was assigned the duty of selecting competent judges to decide on the respective merits of the various articles offered for exhibition at the Fair of the South-Carolina Institute for the present year, respectfully report the following list of awards…

S. N. Carvalho, for the Bust of a Beggar—a Silver Medal.

Osborn, for the best Composition Daguerreotypes—A Silver Medal. 

Glenn, for the best Daguerreotype heads—a Silver Medal.

1852 December 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) December 27, 1852, Vol. L, No. 15,304, P. 2.

For Sale.—The Subscriber, intending to devote his whole time to his profession (Portrait Painting) will dispose of his Daguerrean Gallery, 294 King-street, together with instruments, &c., on accommodating terms.  He will also give instructions to the purchaser if required.  Apply as above.  S. N. Carvalho.

1853 February 28.  Morning Journal and Courier.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 28, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 49, P. 2

A valuable discovery with regard to daguerreotypes has been made by Mr. S. N. Carvalho, an artist of Charleston, S. C.  It has been hitherto necessary to enclose daguerreotypes in cases, and cover them with glass, as the least friction destroyed the work of sun and shadow.  Mr. Carvalho has discovered a perfectly transparent enamel, insoluble by all ordinary agents, a thin coating of which being spread upon a daguerreotype, may be carried about without other protection, or sent by post to any part of the world.  The enamel, produces no perceptible effect upon the picture.

1853 March 4.  The Freeman’s Journal.  (Cooperstown, New York.)  March 4, 1853, Vol. XLV, No. 29, Whole No. 2,317, P. 4.

A valuable discovery with regard to daguerreotypes has been made by Mr. S. N. Carvalho, an artist of Charleston, S. C.  It has been hitherto necessary to enclose daguerreotypes in cases, and cover them with glass, as the least friction destroyed the work of sun and shadow.  Mr. Carvalho has discovered a perfectly transparent enamel, insoluble by all ordinary agents, a thin coating of which being spread upon a daguerreotype it may be carried about without other protection, or sent by post to any part of the world.  The enamel, produces no perceptible effect upon the picture.

1853 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1853, Vol. LV, No. 10, P. 2.

A Discovery And An Improvement.—Mr. Carvalho, a young artist who has won some deserved celebrity at Charleston, S. C. has shown us a specimen of the successful application of a recent discovery of his, which must add, we think great value to the daguerreotype.  It is a process of enamelling,—applied after the picture is taken—by which the impression is permanently secured, and protected from the action of fire, water, or contact of any kind.  Thus protected, the daguerreotype needs no glass, in framing, and it may be transmitted, without injury, by mail, to any distance.  [N. Y. Express.

1853 March 17.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  March 17, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3718, P. 4.

Transparent Enameled Daguerreotypes.—J. Gurney, Daguerreotypist, No. 349 Broadway, corner of Leonard-st., having completed arrangements and entered into an arrangement with Mr. S. N. Carvalho, the discoverer of the above beautiful and highly important process, takes this method to inform his patrons and the public generally, that Mr. Carvalho may be found at his gallery, No. 349 Broadway, where he is prepared to enamel daguerreotypes of all sizes, whether taken at the gallery or elsewhere.

In offering this discovery to the public, Mr. Gurney is deeply impressed with the importance which a hard, transparent; enamel surface must and does add to the intrinsic value of good Daguerreotypes.  It effectually and permanently preserves it from atmospheric action; the picture may be washed, rubbed hard with a soft handererchief or glove, handled with soiled or greasy fingers, the surface of the enamel not sustaining the slightest injury.

Valuable Daguerreotypes of deceased relatives or friends may be thus permanently preserved at a small expense.

To Miniature painters, engravers and artists generally this enamel surface affords facility for tracing, which is a great desideratum.

For transmitting Daguerreotypes in a simple letter to any part of the world, without extra expense for postage, express, &c., thousands of persons will take advantage, as it supercedes the great uncertainty, detention, and expense of ordinary transportation.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  J. Gurney, cor. Leonard and Broadway.

Advertisement ran on March 17 & 18, 1853.

1853 March 22.  Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 22, 1853, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12, Whole No. 1408, P. 4.

Enamel For Daguerreotypes.  A valuable discovery with regard to daguerreotypes has been made by Mr. S. N. Carvalho, an artist of Charleston, S. C,  It has been hitherto necessary to enclose daguerreotypes in cases, and cover them with glass, as the least friction destroyed the work of sun shadow. 

Mr. Charvalho (sic.) has discovered a perfectly transparent enamel, insoluble by all ordinary agents, a thin coating of which being spread upon a daguerreotype, it may be carried about without other protection, or sent by post to any part of the world.  The enamel produces no perceptible effect upon the picture.

1853 October 28.  Wheeling Daily Intelligencer.  (Wheeling, Virginia.)  October 28, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 55, P. 2.

Col. Fremont had sufficiently recovered from his indisposition to enable him to resume his winter expedition over the central rout to the Pacific.  He left St. Louis on the 15th to join his company at Old Caw Mission, at which place they were camping.  His party consists of twenty-one men, ten of whom are Delaware Indians.  Some of these Indians have been with Col. Fremont on previous expeditions.  They are picked men of their tribe, and most skillful hunters.  A daguerrean artist goes with the party, who will take sketches of everything worthy to be represented along the route.

1854 September 22.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  September 22, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 9, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes of The Rocky Mountains.  The Washington correspondent of the New York Times writes: 

Calling upon the world-renowned Col. Fremont, at his residence a few evenings since. I was favored with an exhibition of quite a number of the three hundred daguerreotype views of various points of interest passed by him during his recent expedition to the Rocky Mountains, taken by the Colonel, with the assistance of a young artist who belonged to his party.  I hardly know whether to express more admiration of the perfection of these pictures as a work of art, or of the happy idea which suggested this method of presenting perfectly truthful descriptions of the country through which the explorer passed.  Some of these views present a back-ground of twenty or thirty miles; and, notwithstanding they were all taken in the open air, and under circumstances which make it quite impossible for the artist to avail themselves of some of the chemicals indispensable by Brady or Whitehurst, the latter gentlemen never turned out better specimens of the art than are many of the Colonel’s plates.   

 1897 May 24.  New York Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  May 24, 1897, Vol. LVII, No. 18, 453, P. 7.

Solomon N. Carvalho.  Solomon N. Carvalho, an artist, of No. 479 Mount Hope Place, died at his home on Friday.  Mr. Carvalho was eighty-two years old.  He leaves two sons, S. S. Carvalho, the newspaper man, who lives at Metuchen, N. J., and David N. Carvalho, of No. 42 East One-Hundred-and-thirty-third-st., who is at present in California.

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F) SOLOMON II NUNES CARVALHO (1815/1897)

Charleston, South Carolina.

27 Apr 1815 Born   Attended Charleston College?
1828 Parents left him @13?  to go to Baltimore
1833 Stayed in Charleston
1834 “Professional Artist” Paints Beth Elohim synagogue. After 1838 when it burnt down offers it to Congregation who pay him $50 for it.

Barbados?

1835 onwards  working for “Uncle” ie Emmanuel (or David, his father?
1838 Dry Goods store owner in Charleston
1840 “Child with rabbits” picture used on bank notes US & Canada
20 Mar 1841 visit to Washington DC for silhouette portrait of himself

July 1843 in Bridgetown, Barbados with sister Julia
1844 Barbados self-portrait

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1845-50  Learned the daguerreotype process
16 Jul 1845 writes to Sarah’s brother re marriage
15 Oct 1845 M Sarah Miriam Etting Solis (b 15 Oct 1824/ d Mt Pleasant, NY 2 May 1894-Dau of Jacob daSilva Solis & Charity Hays who had been married by uncle Emanuel Carvalho-Sarah had royal ancestry from Portugal, Castile, Leon &Spain i.e. very establishment family)
1846 Shipwreck on honeymoon to the “Islands”
29 Sep 1848 son David 1-born
1848 visits Washington Dinner with Prof Samuel F B Morse
1849  Exhibition of work. residence 144 Chestnut Street, Phil. (Delightful! see Google Streetview)
1849/50 Officer Hebrew Education Soc

Baltimore, Maryland.

July 1849 opens Gallery of Fine Arts at 205 Baltimore St. prev. location of John Plumbe Jr.
1850 Listed as Daguerrian Washington DC & Baltimore. Advertised his gallery of “Ivory and other Daguerreotypes” at the Odeon, corner of 4-1/2 Street and Pennsylvania Ave, Washington.
1850  Occupation  Artist
1850 census lists family
1850 Painted Little Miss Carvalho “VKA” An Azevedo or Emanuel’s dau?.
Late 1850 moved his business to Washington
1851 advertised in Baltimore as daguerrian & portrait painter

Charleston, South Carolina.

3 Feb 1851 Advt. in Charleston Courier– Gallery at 230 King Street
1852 Spec Ctee Shearith Israel Congregation Synagogue
1852 Listed himself  “Grand Sky-light Daguerrian Gallery @167 Meeting St Charleston
23 Sep 1852 Jacob Solis 2-born (later “Uncle Jack who married Suzanne Walker convert
12 Apr 1853 Charity (Charrie) 3-born
1853 invented process for the transparent enameling of daguerreotypes.
1853 Employed by Jeremiah Gurney NYC to utilize this process

Fremont Expedition.

5 Sep 1853 “Accompanied General John C Fremont on his expedition across the Rockies as the artist of the expedition. Lost for 6 months & mourned as dead, reached California …first ever to put the beauty of the Grand Canyon on canvas” Claire Carvalho
8 Feb Arrived Parowan, Utah -saved by the Mormon Heap family
1 Mar Arrived Salt Lake City-painted many portraits Made a great deal of money.
13 June 1854 arr. Los Angles  “Carvalho & Johnson” Los Angles

Baltimore, Maryland.

1856 Paints portrait of wife Sarah Miriam Solis
Sept 1856 Published “Incidents of Travel & Adventure…with Col. Fremont….” Chose $300 flat fee instead of 5 cents per book which would have paid 5 times as much!
Jan 1856  Solomon III Solis 4-born
1856/7 listed as artist Baltimore directory resident at 35 South Gay St
1857 Founded Beth Israel synagogue, Sephardic Spanish & Portuguese customs
1857 Holiday with Sarah “Revisiting Bermuda” ? Barbados??
1858/9 listed at 81 Liberty St Baltimore
1859 Paints “Little Annie Abrams” aged 2 (She becomes David II’s wife later)
1860 listed at 92 Saratoga St Baltimore
1860 father David I dies & Sarah & family move to NYC-Solomon to New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana.

1860/61 Setting up steam heating invention in New Orleans
1861-Civil War time-Carvalho family is not on 1860 Census

NEW YORK CITY,NY

1862 Solomon joins family in NYC
1862 Res 177th St., Tremont Studio at “Dodsworth’s 204 5th Ave  per Nat Acad of Design
1862 Paints son Jacob Solis
1864  studio at 59 East 13th St Paints sister Miriam “Mona Lisa” style
1864 Exhibits self-portrait at National Academy of Design entry 256
1865 Paints portrait Abe Lincoln marking 2nd inauguration March 4.

1870 Census New York District 10.

Solomon Nunes  Carvalho           53 Artist Portrait Painter Real Est $6500 Pers $500
Sarah Miriam Solis  Carvalho      42  keeps house

David Nunes  Carvalho                21  clerk in soap manfg.
Charrie Solis Carvalho                 18  at home
Jacob Solis Carvalho                    17  Clerk lumber yard “Uncle Jack”  
Solomon Solis Carvalho              14
Elizth Kell                                      19  servant

1870 With Sarah directed a religious school-part of Hand-in-Hand Congregation NYC.
1871 Cataract operation.
1872 Fall  Travelled to Martinique with son David. Picture of them both on voyage. Produced “Album of Martinique with 24 plates” Copies in NYC Public Library and Schomberg Collection.
1872/3 Paints wife Sarah.
1877/8 Patents Steam Heating System-awarded Medal of Excellence by American Institute in NYC. Office address 119 Liberty Street then to 107.Resident  177th, Tremont.
Charity Carvalho and husband Adolf Marsheutz lived next door with their 4 children Jules, Solomon, Sarah & Ethel.
1885 Res at 24 East 131st St, NYC.
2 May 1894 Sarah died & Solomon went to live with Charity.
21 May 1897 Solomon died New York City death cert 15519.  Solomon & Sarah were both buried in a plot belonging to The Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC, the Sephardic synagogue founded in 1654.

“Jacob(Jack)  Carvalho, son of Solomon & Sarah, became president of a large lumber company in New York, married late in life to Suzanne Walker and built a lovely home in Lawrence, Long Island where they lived until their death.

“Another Carvalho son, Solomon Solis went into the newspaper business, first with Pulitzer, & then with Hearst, until his death. He also married late in life to a fellow newspaper worker, Helen Cuisak & they had 2 children. “Sol” was a connoisseur of Chinese porcelain.
“the only surviving daughter Charity ( was there another?)  became a painter of miniatures in addition to being a loving daughter, wife & mother”  per Joan Sturhahn’s “Carvalho”

Note: This is a work in progress. Not all newspapers have been searched. In some cases advertisements in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D. C. and Charleston, South Carolina have been recorded but have not been followed and recorded. In addition not all articles or advertisements were recorded, before being posted.

Boisseau, Alfred

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , , , , ,

1845-1847       Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1848-1852       396 Broadway, New York, New York.

1852-1854       111 Superior Street, Williams’ Block, Cleveland, Ohio.

1855-1857       111 & 113 Superior Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

1859                243 Superior, Cleveland, Ohio.1

1860-1888       Address Unknown, Montreal, Canada.[2],[3]

1888-1901       Address Unknown, Buffalo, New York.3

1889                Address Unknown, Manitoba, Canada.3

The first mention of Alfred Boisseau practicing photography was on April 15 1854 while in Cleveland, Ohio, in addition to portrait and landscape painting. He also practiced photography while in Montreal Canada, in addition to portrait and landscape painting, he is also known for his painting of Indigenous peoples.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  P. 62.

Boisseau, Alfred (1823-?)  Portrait and genre painter, drawing and painting teacher, and art dealer.  Boisseau was born in 1823 in Paris and exhibited at the Salon in 1842.  He was in New Orleans in 1845 and 1846, and in NYC in 1849 and 1852 , when he exhibited at the National Academy and American Art-Union, respectively.  He apparently moved to Cleveland (Ohio) late 1852, advertising there in December 1852 and January 1853 as a portrait and landscape painter, teacher of drawing and painting, and art dealer.  He was in Cleveland as late as 1859.

1848 November 2.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  November 2, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Alfred Boisseau, a pupil of Delaroche, and a painter of great merit, has just opened a gallery of portraits and other paintings, at No. 396 Broadway, corner of Walker street.  Mr. Boisseau is one of those men of talent whom the waves of the agitated ocean of European politics have just cast upon our shores, where we hope he will find an hospitable asylum.  Some of his pictures have been exhibited with great success at the Louvre, among others a scene of Creole Life, which is now in his gallery.  We counsel our connoisseurs to look at Mr. Boisseau’s collection.

1848 November 27.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  November 27, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Exhibition of Paintings.  Admission Free.  Mr. Alfred Boisseau, Portrait and Historical Painter, lately arrived from Paris, wishing to have his work appreciated by amateurs, will open to the public for a few weeks his private gallery of paintings, portraits, drawings, &c., daily.  Sunday excepted from 12 till 5 P. M.  396 Broadway, corner of Walker street, 1st floor.

Mr. Alfred Boisseau will receive a few pupils in his studio.

1848 November 29.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  November 29, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Mr. Boisseau’s Gallery.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Boisseau, an able French artist, of whom we have already spoken.  His gallery of paintings is now open gratuitously to all who choose to visit it, at No. 396 Broadway.  We counsel our friends to look at them.

1848 December 8.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 8, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 3.

Boisseau’s Academy Of Drawing and Painting, No. 396 Broadway.  Mr. Alfred Boisseau, pupil of Paul Delaroche, will open a morning class for Ladies, and an evening one for Gentlemen, in which he will teach the different styles of drawing and painting portraits, figures and landscapes.  The pupils will be received in Mr. Boisseau Gallery of Paintings, at hours when visitors are not admitted.  This location is such that Ladies may attend with perfect propriety For particulars apply at Mr. Boisseau’s Gallery of Paintings 396 Broadway.

Mr. Boisseau can refer to the following gentlemen:

Major Poussin, Minister of France to U. S.; Mr. Simounet, Counsul General of France, N. Y.

Charles King, Esq.  N. Y.; W. C. Bryant, Esq.  N. Y.; N. P. Willis, Esq.  N. Y.

Regis de Trobriand, Esq.  N. Y.; R. Gignoux, Esq.  N. Y.; Charles de la Forest, Esq.  N. Y.

Comte de Dioin,  N. Y.; Charles Canda,   N. Y.; L. & H. Peugnet, Esq.  N. Y.; Paul Arpin, Esq.  N. Y.

E, Didier, Esq.  N. Y.; F. G. Berteau, Esq.  Brooklyn.

1848 December 9.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 9, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Instruction in Painting.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Boisseau, who offers to give instructions in the art of drawing and painting in oil colors.  Mr. Boisseau is himself an artist of high merit, whose works have already won for his a reputation in the land of his birth.  The French painters are well grounded in the elements and principals of their art, and expert in the habit of reducing them to exact practice.  This qualifies them for the through instruction of pupils.

1849 April 14.  The Albion, or British, Colonial, and Foreign Weekly Gazette.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, New Series–Vol. 8, No. 15, P. 9.

National Academy of Design…

161.  Scenery of Creole Life.  A. Boisseau.—A picture singularly brilliant in colouring, reminding us in its exaggerated tone of the effect of coloured crayons.  A handsome Creole, an infant, and a negress are painted in dolce far niente attitudes.  We cannot praise the drawing, and were the lady’s lower limbs are bestowed it would be difficult to comprehend.  The form, size, style, and gay colouring will attract notice, and perhaps find admirers.  The picture is circular, and very handsomely framed; but from the peculiarity in the arrangement of the figures it somewhat reminds us of a target, with the bull’s eye distinctly marked.  Attentive observers will see what we mean.

1849 April 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1849, No. 5429, P. 1.

John Keese Auctioneer…Thursday Evening—April 19.  Oil Paintings—Valuable and splendid Oil Paintings at the studio of Mr. Boisseau, at No. 396 Broadway, corner of Walker street, (over Stoppani’s Baths)—A valuable collection of ancient and modern Oil Paintings by celebrated masters, exquisite drawings, &c., all of which are now ready for examination.  The sale will be positive, and offers to the lovers of art he public generally, and opportunity seldom met to furnish their galleries with pleasing works of art.  Mr. Boisseau, celebrated as an artist, being about to travel through the United States, renders it important to him to close this concern, and to which public attention is respectfully invited.  

1849 April 9.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  April 19, 1849, Vol. XLVII, P. 2.

Oil Paintings.—The entire lot of paintings and frames, from the studio of A. Boisseau, is to be sold at auction this evening, at No. 396 Broadway, by Cooley & Keese.  The pictures are nearly all from the easel of Bosseau, (sic.) consisting of originals and copies from old masters.  It affords an excellent opportunity to any person who may desire to purchase pictures, as many of them are very fine, and have been visited by great numbers of persons while on exhibition in this city.

1851 December 15.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 15, 1851, Vol. LI, P. 2.

American Art-Union.  Catalogue Of Works Of Art to be distributed among the members at Tripler Hall, on Friday Evening, Dec. 19.  The present collection contains more works of high cost and superior merit than that of any previous year, and will be increased in proportion to the amount of subscription received…

Subject of Pictures………Names of Artists

154*  Flower Girl……….A. Boisseau.

*The pictures marked with an asterisk were purchased by the Art Union of the National Academy of Design, having been contributed by the Academicians for the benefit of the Academy.

1852 December 25.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 25, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 305, P. 2.

Alfred Boisseau, Portrait And Landscape Painter, Keeps constantly on hand a fine collection of Landscape and Fancy Paintings, ready for sale.  Pictures cleaned, repaired, and varnished.

Instruction in Drawing and Painting carefully given.  Rooms No. 111 Superior street, Williams Block.

1853 August 13.  Daily Forest City.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 95, P. 3.

Alfred Boisseau, Portrait And Landscape Painter, Keeps constantly on hand a fine collection of Landscape and Fancy Paintings, ready for sale.  Pictures cleaned, repaired, and varnished.

Instruction in Drawing and Painting carefully given.  Rooms No. 111 Superior street, Williams Block. dec. 30.

1853 September 14.  Daily Forest City.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 13, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 122, P. 2.

Academy of Drawing and Painting.  111 Superior st., Williams’ Block.  In answer to earnest solicitations, Mr. A. Boisseau, of Paris, and latterly of New York, has opened classes for ladies and gentlemen, in which he will teach the different styles of Drawing and Painting Portraits, Figures and Landscapes. 

Drawing and Painting from Examples, Plaster Figures, and Living Models, will form principal features in the course of instruction thereby leading to that knowledge of form and power of delineating Nature so much desired by the Artists.

The instruction will be given in Mr. Boisseau’s studio, and under his immediate attention and personal instruction.

A choice and complete assortment of Artist’s Materials will always be found at A. Boisseau’s rooms, to be sold at New York prices.

1854 February 6.  Daily Forest City Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  February 6, 1854, Vol. 8, No. 2470, P. 5.

The amateurs of the fine arts are invited to step into Holbrook & Long’s Music Store and examine four paintings, executed by A. Boisseau.  Two of them are portraits, which will be recognized at sight.  The other pair are landscape paintings—one a view of the Cuyahoga valley, between Cleveland and Ohio City—which is pronounced fine.

1854 February 14.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  February 14, Vol. IX, No. 272, P. 2.

Amateurs of Fine Arts are respectfully invited to go and examine the two attractive Oil Paintings now on exhibition and for sale at Holbrook & Long’s Music Store.  A. Boisseau.

1854 April 15.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 15, Vol. X, No. 13, P. 2.

Boisseau’s New Daguerrean Room, 111 Superior Street, Williams Block, Opposite Forest City House, Cleveland, O.  Mr. A. Boisseau having secured the services of Mt. T. Magher, one of the best operators of the city of New York, now opens a new Room for Daguerreotyping, in common with his Painting room.  The Room is nicely fitted up, and being constantly supplied with a fine collection of Oil Paintings, will be quite a rendezvous for the friends of the fine arts.  Mr. B. has put to profit his long experience in Portrait Painting to procure the kind of light just calculated to produce the handsomest Pictures; and intending to follow Daguerreotyping as an Art, he has spared neither time nor money to gather up the best instruments and materials necessary to practice successfully.

Me B. is prepared as before to execute Portraits in Oil, Landscapes and Fancy Paintings, and would inform his pupils in Drawing and Painting, that the Daguerreotyping business will not interfere with their Lessons,, as he will continue to devote to them part of his time.

Advertisement ran from April 15 to 21, 1854.

1854 June 20.  Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  June 20, 1854, Vol. X, No. 69, P. 3.

Boisseau’s Daguerreotypes, are every day gaining popularity among our citizens.  As a portrait painter and daguerreotypist.  Mr. Boisseau ranks with the best.  Call at his rooms. 111 Superior street, Williams’ Block.  May 12.

1856 September 24.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 22, P. 3.

State Fair…At the Fine Art Hall the exhibition is charming.  By the skillful arrangements of the Superintendent, Allen Smith, Jr.,…

Boisseau’s portrait of Mr. Williams is excellent; his landscapes are indifferent in both subject and execution.

Ryder’s Photographs form a gallery of beauties, and cannot be surpassed for faithfulness and skill in coloring.

North Exhibits some very excellent photographs among the best of which are those of Mr. A. P. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens.

1856 September 24.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. 10, No. 204, P. 2.

Pen Jottings Taken On The Fair Ground Yesterday…Fine Arts Hall.  This has been fitted up under the supervision of Mr. Allen Smith, Jr. in the fine taste which characterizes this well known artist, although every thing was not quite arranged.  We think we hazard nothing in saying that a more charming display of artistical good things, has not graced any previous fair.  The oil paintings both on canvas and photographic, were highly creditable to the artists Mr. Smith had his usual variety of finely colored heads, lifelike and beautiful.  Nothing which we could say would add many thing to his well established fame.  The death of the stag from Landseer will bear looking at more than once.  Mr. Ryder exhibits some very fine photographs also colored by Mr. Alonzo Pease which were much admired.  The two finest pictures in the room and those which attracted the most attention were two heads of Fremont, one a photograph by North, colored in oil by Smith, and one by Ryder, colored also in oil by Pease.  (We noticed as singular that although there were some 6 or 7 pictures of Fremont there was none of Buchanan!)  Boisseau also exhibited a number of oil colored Photographs which are much admired.  Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, etc. were there from North, Ryder, Boisseau, of Cleveland, Bisbee of Columbus, and G. W. Collins of Urbana, Ohio, Spherotypes from Stimpson, also of Cleveland.

1856 October 11.  The Ohio Farmer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. 5, No. 41, P. 1.

Fine Arts Fair…Photographs And Ambrotypes.  North, of Cleveland, stands without rival in this department of art.  Some of his ambrotypes, are most exquisitely executed.  Ryder, Boisseau, Bisbee, Mrs. Short, and Stimpson, were without merit; some were superior.  Some of these pictures had a peculiar appearance, standing out, as it were, from the glass.

Photographs In Oil, (Life Size.) In this department, there were several competitors.  Among these, North, Pease, Ryder, Boisseau, and Smith, stand prominent.  The rivalship in coloring these photographs in oil, stands chiefly between Smith, Pease, and Boisseau, each of whom has a peculiar style.  The general expression seemed to be in favor of those by Smith, though many preferred those by Pease—others, those by Boisseau.

1891 February 12.  Buffalo Evening News.  (Buffalo, New York.)  February 12, 1891, Vol. XXI, No. 103, P. 2.

Portraits Prof. Boisseau and J. Theo Chabot, Artist.  Oil, Pastel and Crayon Studio—20 Court St.

Advertisement was recorded from February 12 to March 10, 1891.

Buffalo City Directories.  Published by The Courier Company, Buffalo, New York.

1891.

Boisseau, Alfred—Not Listed.

Boisseau, Leon—Artist—75 Delaware Place.

1892.

Boisseau, A.—Professional Artist—17 West Eagle—b—606 Main

Boisseau, Leon—Not Listed.

1893.

Boisseau, A.—Professional Artist—17 West Eagle—b—606 Main

Boisseau, Leon—Not Listed.

Additional directories not available on line.

Wikipedia:

Alfred Boisseau (1823–1901) was an American/Canadian artist who was born in Paris, France. He was known as a painter and photographer, who specialized in paintings of North American Natives and the West.

As a young man in his 20s, Boisseau immigrated to the United States, settling first in New Orleans, where his brother was working for the French consul. Except for a brief visit to Paris, he lived and worked in North America for the rest of his life. From 1848 Boisseau lived and worked in New York City and later in Cleveland. In 1860 he moved to Montreal and later to Manitoba, Canada in the western part of the country.

Biography

Alfred Boisseau was born in Paris, France. He had an older brother who later served in government and the diplomatic corps. Becoming interested in art, Boisseau studied under Paul Delaroche, a fashionable Paris artist whose style combined neo-classicism and romanticism.

In his early 20s, Boisseau moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, living there from 1845 to 1847, while his brother served as secretary to the French consul. Boisseau painted his first works on Native American themes – mostly of members of the Choctaw nation who were historically based in Louisiana and Mississippi. He returned to Paris, where his painting Louisiana Indians Walking Along a Bayou (1847), now in the permanent collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, was exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1848. After that Boisseau sailed back to the United States, settling in New York City. There he taught art from 1849 to 1852.[1]

By 1852 Boisseau was working as a daguerreotypist in Cleveland, Ohio. He also advertised as a portrait and landscape painter, art teacher and art dealer.

In 1860 he moved to Canada, where he opened a succession of three photographic studios in Montreal. While working as secretary and bibliographer to the Institut canadien de Montréal, he completed several paintings.[2]

Near the end of his life, he moved to western Canada, where he opened a studio in Brandon, Manitoba. There he produced paintings of Plains Indian natives. He returned to the United States and died in Buffalo, New York in 1901 where he is interred.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Wikipeadia.

[3] Early Painters and Engravers in Canada by J. Russell Harper.

William Willard

Colorist, Portrait Painter, , ,

Ca. 1855          Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts

1855                Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4½ and 6th Streets, Washington, D. C.

1856                5½ Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.

William Willard was recorded in two announcements in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C. and one entry from The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.  The first announcement appeared on December 18, 1855.  Henry Willard, a Boston artist of great merit, has taken a studio in the same building with Whitehurst’s Daguerreotype establishment, where he is painting the portraits of several of our distinguished men.

The second announcement appeared on December 22.  Fine Arts.—Visiting several studios this morning, we found the artists busy at their easels, apparently well content with the patronage they are receiving from an appreciating public…  Henry Willard, in the building with Vannerson, was at work on a portrait, in oils, of the Hon. Mr. De Witt, of Mass….

The entry appeared in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.  Willard, William (1819-1904)  Portrait painter; born March 24, 1819 at Sturbridge (Mass.)  died there November 1, 1904.  He was active in Boston during the 1850’s and exhibited at the Athenaeum Gallery.  The American Antiquarian Society owns his self-portrait and his portraits of Charles Sumner, Daniel Webster, and George Frisbie Hoar.  He also painted a panorama of Boston from Bunker Hill.  Weis Checklist of Portraits; Boston CD 1851-60; Swan, BA; Boston Evening Transcript, May 2, 1849 (courtesy of J. Earl Arrington).

William Willard is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  It is unknown if He was Associated with Southworth and Hawes or if he had a artist studio in the same building.

Samuel Raymond Fanshaw

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , , , ,

1843                235 Broadway, New York New York.

1850                247 Broadway, New York, New York.

Samuel Raymond Fanshaw was recorded in eight advertisements and two announcements, in the New York Herald and New York Tribune.  He was an miniature painter & artist according to the New York City Directory, and a miniature & portrait painter according to an entry in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1564-1860. The advertisements and announcements show him in the partnerships of Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham; Fanshaw & Hite and Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.  The city directories only list him as an artist and not in a partnership.

The first advertisement ran every other day from May 25 to 29, and every day from June 4 to 6, 1843 in The New York Herald.  Miniature Portraits copied from Daguerreotypes in natural colors on ivory, with perfect accuracy, or with any desired alteration or improvement on very moderate terms.  Specimens to be seen in the Daguerreotype Room, No. 1, at 235 Broadway, near park place.

The first announcement appeared on September 19,1843 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Fair at the American Museum.—The problem of opening a new and spacious Saloon at the American Museum, as a Perpetual Fair or Bazaar for the Exhibition and Sale of Goods, Wares, Merchandize, &c has proved highly successful.  It is now one of the most attractive Halls in the Establishment, and is undoubtedly the cheapest Advertising Medium in the world.  The name, location and business of all depositors are advertised in 100,000 small bills per annum—also in the principal city papers.  The following persons have already made deposits in this Fair, and as nearly all the articles are For Sale, Merchants and others will find it to their interest to make their purchases through this medium.  It is obvious that no articles but those of the best quality are deposited here.  Persons desirous of depositing specimens of Goods or Cards of Business in the perpetual Fair, can do so on reasonable terms.  Circulars of prices, & c. can be obtained at the Office of the Museum.

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..N. G. Burgess, 192 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Gurney, 189 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Plumbe, Jr., 251 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham, 235 Broadway

The second announcement appeared on June 18, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Samuel R. Fanshaw & George H. Hite, miniature and portrait painters, have associated with W. & F. Langenheim, the celebrated Daguerreotype and Talbotype artist of Philadelphia, and purchased the splendid National Miniature Gallery, established by Edwards, Anthony & Clark, 247 Broadway, corner Murray street, where they will superintend the sittings for Daguerreotypes.  Their Talbotype miniatures and portraits, which are taken upon ivory, ivory-paper, etc., may be seen in the above gallery.  There is but one prevailing opinion, that they possess all the truthfulness of a good Daguerreotype, with all the artistic merit that has characterized the former highly finished miniatures of those artists.  For further evidence; please call and see them.

The second advertisement ran from June 27 to 28, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes and Daguerreotypes.—The subscribers having purchased the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway, (late E. White’s) are prepared to take Talbotype Portraits of all sizes, up to the size of life.  The fidelity of likeness, and the beautiful finish of these pictures, gain them greater popularity every day.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most approved style.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at our establishment, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The third advertisement ran from July 3 to 6, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes and Daguerreotypes.—The subscribers having purchased the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway, (late E. White’s) are prepared to take Talbotype Portraits of all sizes, up to the size of life.  The fidelity of likeness, and the beautiful finish of these pictures, gain them greater popularity every day.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most approved style.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at our establishment, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The fourth advertisement appeared on July 10, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper, are daily taken in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life, at the National Miniature Gallery.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most artistical style.  The public are invited to examine specimens at 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The fifth advertisement ran from July 14 to 17, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper, are daily taken in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life, at the National Miniature Gallery.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most artistical style.  The public are invited to examine specimens at 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The sixth advertisement ran on July 16 & 20, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune.  Fine Arts—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory, Ivory Paper and Glass, and Daguerreotypes, are daily taken by the subscribers in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.                                                        

The seventh advertisement ran on July 18 to 19, 1850 in the New York Herald.  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper and glass, and daguerreotypes are daily taken by the subscribers, in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life. The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The eighth advertisement appeared on August 29, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune.  To Artists.—An artists who understands Miniature Portrait Painting in oil and water colors, and who can give proof of his talents, can find employment at the National Miniature Gallery, No. 247 Broadway.  None but competent persons need apply.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.                                                                                  

Samuel R. Fanshaw is recorded in the New York City Directories.

1840/1841 & 1841/1842—Miniature painter, 1 Cortlandt, H- 280 Henry.

1842/1843 to 1844/1845—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-249 Seventh.

1845/1846—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-[ ? ] Ave C & 11th.

1846/1847-1847/1848—Artist, 25 Maiden Lane & 1 Cortlandt, H-249 Seventh.

1848/1849—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-249 Seventh.

1849/1850—Artist, 1 Cortlandt, H-Winchester.

1850/1851—Artist, 247 Broadway, B-Winchester.

1851/1852 to 1855/1856—Artist, 363 Broadway, H-Conn. (1854/1855) Norwalk.

1856/1857 & 1857/1858—Painter, 363 Broadway, H-Conn.

1858/1859—Not listed.

1859/1860—Artist, 381 Broadway, H-Hamilton Ave., near Gates Ave., Brooklyn.

Samuel R. Fanshaw is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but is misidentified as Thomas Fanshaw.  From 1851 to 1857 the 363 Address is the same as Samuel Root’s it is possible that Fanshaw is working for Root.  At this time it is only speculation about the connection.  

John Wood Dodge

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , , ,

1855                Address Unknown, St. Louis, Missouri

1855-1857       Rooms over Hicks’ China Hall, Nashville, Tennessee.

1858                Address Unknown, Nashville, Tennessee.

John Wood Dodge, miniature portrait painter, daguerreotypist & farmer.  In the partnership of Dodge & Wenderoth and J. W. & E. S. Dodge was recorded in one announcement in The Daily Nashville True Whig and in eleven announcements and two advertisements in the Nashville Union and American.  The announcement in The Daily Nashville True Whig (Nashville, Tennessee) appeared on September 29, 1855.  Photographic Miniature Portraits.—Art has achieved a signal triumph in the Introduction of crystalotype likenesses.  In the hands of competent artists, Photography is destined to supersede miniature painting on ivory altogether.  The process is simple and sure.  The likeness is first daguerreotyped on glass, and then transferred to a very fine paper, prepared especially for the purpose.  They are then colored to the life.  The likenesses thus taken has all the accuracy of a daguerreotype, and all the beauty and finish of a painting.  They are much larger than the ordinary miniature, and can be furnished at about one-fourth the cost of the latter.  We noticed that our old friend, J. W. Dodge, formerly of this city, and whose skill as a miniature painter is well known here, has been for some taking likenesses upon this plan.  He is associated with Mr. Augustus Wenderoth, one of the finest artist in the Country.  We have before us a highly complimentary notice of their pictures from the St. Louis Republican.

We are pleased to learn that Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth will be in this city early October, and will open rooms for a short stay.—With the high reputation which Mr. D. enjoys here, and the acknowledge talent of his associate, there can be no doubt that they will find a lucrative patronage ready for them.

The first announcement in the Nashville Union and American (Nashville, Tennessee) appeared on December 23, 1855.  The Fine Arts—Photographic Miniature Portraits.—We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the card of Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth in this morning’s paper.  Mr. Dodge is well known in this community as an artist who has no superior in this country in his peculiar department—miniatures on Ivory.  Hundreds of his pictures are in the possession of persons in Nashville alone—and whoever has the likeness of a valued friend from his pencil has a “thing of beauty” which will certainly be “a joy forever.”  Mr. D. has associated with him Mr. Wenderoth, an artist of the highest accomplishment, as an examination of some of his specimens will abundantly satisfy anyone.  Together they will not only furnish our citizens with those inimitable miniatures on ivory—celebrated wherever known—but what will prove, we believe, even more acceptable, are to furnish Photographic Miniature Portraits—a style of picture which is destined to a very great extent to supersede all others.  They present at once the faithfulness and accuracy of the daguerreotype, together with the beauty, finish, naturalness and ease of an oil painting—which they in reality are, more than any thing else.  The photographic process transfers to paper the form and feature with unmistakable accuracy in the minutest particulars, while the delicate touch of the artist’s pencil—a pencil already famous even without this aid—brings out in bold and striking relief a counterfeit presentment of the subject, perfect almost beyond credulity.—This photographic process enables the artist to enlarge the size of their pictures, and to prepare them with less labor, as well as more accuracy, and consequently at a reduced cost.  We advise those of our readers who are fond of the beautiful in art, after giving the card of Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth a reading, to call and examine some of their specimens, of which they have a few.  We can guarantee to the most matter-of-fact individual that he will find something in them to excite emotions of pleasure, and that he will at once resolve to have himself or some friend “done up” in their inimitable style.

The first advertisement ran from December 23, 1855 to March 26, 1856.  To The Public.  A Card.  The undersigned would respectfully announce to his friends and the citizens of Nashville and vicinity, that he has returned to the city for the purpose of pursuing his profession, and that he has associated with him the talented Artist, Mr. F. Augustus Wenderoth, and he feels assured, from their success in another State, that their efforts in their profession cannot fail to be received with favor by the lovers of Art in Tennessee.  Nashville, Dec. 23d, 1855.  John W. Dodge.

The Fine Arts—Photographic Miniature Portraits.  Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth would make known to the citizens generally, that they have taken Rooms over “Hicks’ China Hall,” North side of the Public Square, and are now prepared to execute (in addition to Miniatures on Ivory) the new Photographic Miniature Portraits.  These pictures are from Locket to Cabinet size, forming handsome ornaments for the Palor.  They possess the faithfulness of the mirror with the expression and coloring of life, and are Perfectly Permanent.

Painted Photographic copies of various sizes, taken of Daguerreotypes, when accompanied with a description of the complexion, color of the eyes, hair, dress, &c.  Specimens of the different styles, painted and plain, can be examine at their Studio.  dec.28.

The second announcement appeared on February 15, 1856.  Photographs Of The Legislature.—Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, the distinguished artists, will take a Photographic view of the interior of the House of Representatives, with the members (and we presume their lady friends in the gallery,) this morning at 10 o’clock, if the day proves a favorable one.  If the day should be unfavorable, the picture will be taken on the first bright day following, at the same hour.  The interior of the Senate chamber will be taken on the day after that of the House, at the same hour, if the weather is fair.

The third announcement appeared on February 16, 1856.  Interior View Of The Hall.  Mr. Parks submitted a resolution which had just been put into his hands, inviting Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, Photographic Artists, (conformably to their application,) to take a Photographic Miniature of the House of Representatives at any time it may suit their convenience, and requesting the Door-keepers to extend to them the necessary freedom of the Hall and facilities for that object: and he moved that the rule be suspended for its consideration.

And, accordingly, the rule was suspended, and the resolution was adopted….The Speaker read to the House a communication from Dodge, the Photographic Artists, stating that he would be prepared to take his interior view of the Hall to morrow (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, if it should be a fair day; and, if not, on the first fair day following, at the same hour….

The fourth announcement appeared on May 16, 1856.  Photographic Miniature Portraits.  The studio of our friends, Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, over Hicks’ China Hall, north side of the square, has become the very general resort of that large class of our citizens of both sexes so justly celebrated for their high appreciation and liberal patronage of every thing truly excellent in the fine arts.  The reputation of Nr, Dodge alone as a miniature painter on ivory, in this city, where he has been so long and so favorably known, is of itself sufficient to attract all connoisseurs.  But there are other no less important features connected with his studio.  The introduction of the new style of pictures, known as Photographic Miniature Portraits, proves a most successful card.  These pictures, when painted, possess all the beauty of the ivory miniature, and, in addition, all the accurateness of outline and feature of the daguerreotype.  Besides they have the advantage in point of size, and are less expense in proportion.  Mr. Wenderoth is himself one of the most accomplished miniature painters in the country, as the specimens of his workmanship abundantly prove.  In the art of Photographing he is entirely au fait, and with his superior apparatus can exhibit pictures equal, if not superior, to any ever taken in this or any other country.

Mr. Dodge has recently returned from a visit to his family in the mountains, and is prepared, in connection with Mr. W., to attend to all orders.  Photographic Miniature Portraits can be readily taken from Daguerreotypes or Portraits.  We recommend those who wish to see something really superior to visit the studio of Dodge & Wenderoth.

The fifth announcement appeared on August 2, 1856.  Bank of Tennessee—Counter Notice.—We saw yesterday some specimens, of a new issue of the Bank of Tennessee, of the denomination of ten dollars, issued in lieu of their red brick tens, which have been withdrawn.  These notes are payable at the counter of the Bank here, and are being put in circulation in this city.  As specimens of Bank note engraving, they are equal, if not superior to any thing we have ever seen.  The face of the bill in on a yellow ground, and presents fine miniatures of Jackson, Polk, and Hon. Cave Johnson, President—the first two taken from J. W. Dodge’s Ivory Miniatures, and the latter from a Photographic Miniature by Dodge & Wenderoth….

The sixth announcement appeared on October 18, 1856.  State Fair.  Premiums….Report.  Agricultural And Miscellaneous…Display of Apples.

J. W. Dodge, Cumberland county, prem.  Pronounced the finest ever seen by all.

The seventh announcement appeared on October 22, 1856.  Sale of Fine Fruit.—Mr. Dodge premium apples will be sold at auction, at Odd Fellows’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock.  Those, therefore, who desire a dish of that delicious fruit, will, of course, attend.

The eighth announcement appeared on November 15, 1856.  Cumberland Mountain—Fine Fruit And Vegetables. 

The extraordinary agricultural resources of the extensive table land of the Cumberland mountains are attracting considerable attention of late…

We are led to these remarks by the very gratifying circumstance of receiving from the hands of our clever artist friend, J. W. Dodge, Esq., a basket of those magnificent apples from his orchard on Cumberland mountain, in Cumberland county.  A case of these apples was exhibited at the late State Agricultural Fair in this city, and attracted universal attention.  We heard gentlemen who had attended Fairs in the oldest States in the Union, where there were contributions from the best fruit growing regions, say that they had never seen anything to compare with these apples.  At the conclusion of the Fair, Mr. Dodge sold his apples at auction, and some of the finest specimens brought as high as ten dollars and forty cents per dozen!—the best sale of apples on record.  As to the quality of this fruit, we assert, unhesitatingly, that it is superior to any we ever tasted.  Mr. Dodge has on his mountain farm some twenty or thirty of the best varieties, all thriving in the most remarkable degree….

In addition to the apples we are under obligations to Mr. Dodge for a specimen of the Irish Potatoes grown on the mountain.  They are of the red meshannock variety, and as fine specimens of Irish potato as we have ever saw. …

Mr. Dodge has several barrels of these apples for sale, and those wishing to enjoy something particularly luxurious in the way of fruit, will be accommodated by calling at his studio, over Hicks’s China store….Mr. D. has been for twenty years more or less on the mountain, and is familiar with its beauties, resources and attractions generally, and next to painting a good picture, delights in expatiating upon them.

The ninth announcement appeared on December 28, 1856.  Cumberland Mountain Land at Auction.  Valuable Stock Farm. 

I will offer at public sale, on Saturday, the 19tgh day of January, a beautiful and valuable tract of land, lying on the table of the Cumberland Mountain, in Cumberland county, about 26 miles East of Sparta, on the road to Knoxville.  This Land is a part of the tract upon which I reside and immediately adjoining my celebrated Fruit Orchard.—It contains about 1200 acres…A plat of the land can be seen at my Painting Rooms, over Hicks’s China Hall on the Square…

The tenth announcement appeared on October 26, 1856.  Mechanics’ Institute.  Second Annual Exhibition.  Premiums Awarded…Class No. 6—Marble Work, Paintings, Drawing, Daguerreotypes, Etc.

J. W. & E. S. Dodge, Nashville, Miniatures on Ivory…………………….      5

J. W. & E. S. Dodge, Nashville, Photographs, plain and colored…….…..         5

A. Larcomb, Nashville, Ambrotypes……………………………….…….      5

Hughes Brothers, Nashville, Daguerreotypes………………………….…  5

The second advertisement ran from April 14 to May 9, 1857.  A Card Having sold my Photographic rooms, apparatus, materials, &c., to Messrs. Hughes Brothers of this city, with a view to reside permanently at my home in Cumberland County, I take great pleasure in recommending them as my successors.  They are gentlemen of skill and experience in their profession, and I trust they may receive that full and liberal share of business which has ever flowed upon me.

The Messrs. Hughes have engaged a corps of artists of superior abilities, and I have no hesitation in saying that they are fully qualified, in their several departments, to give perfect satisfaction to all who may desire the finest Photographs, either plain or elaborately painted.  J. W. Dodge. 

Hughes Bros., (Successors to J. W. Dodge,) No. 46 Public Square, Nashville.  Photographs Either Plain or Colored, from the smallest in a Pin to Life Size on Canvass.

This is a new feature not heretofore attempted in Tennessee.  Our patrons can now have old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends copied as large as life, and color returned by describing the complexion, color of the hair, eyes, dress, &c.  The public are respectfully invited to call at the Gallery and see specimens, over Hicks’ China Hall, Public Square, Nashville.  P. B. & G.  [sic.]  F. H. & C. C.  

The eleventh announcement appeared on May 8, 1858.  Spring Fair.  Third Day, May 6th….Fine Arts.

Color Photographs—Mrs. W. G. Harding, (by Dodge) premium; C. C. Hughes, Certificate.

Ambrotypes—C. C. Hughes, Premium.

Uncolored Photographs— C. C. Hughes, Premium.

John Wood Dodge is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary 1839-1865, does record him as a dioramist and miniaturist active in New York City 1830-44; New Orleans 1848-1849; and Huntsville, Ala in 1854.  Current research suggest that while in St. Louis in (1854-1855) he colored photographs for Enoch Long.  Illegible advertisement in the Daily Missouri Republican dated May 30, 1855.