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Hough, George S.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1846                Address Unknown, Portland, Maine.[1]

1846                Market Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1846                Hoppins New Hall, Providence, Rhode Island.

1847                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1850                47 Fourth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

c. 1850-1852   Burke’s Building, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

1852-1856       62 Fourth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1846.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory. Revised and Corrected.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1846-1847.  P. 70, Business Directory Daguerreotype Miniatures

Hough & Anthony…Market.

1846.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory.  Revised and Corrected.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1846-1847.  Advertisements P. 114

Daguerreotype Miniatures By Hough & Anthony Rooms In Hoppins New Hall, (Up Two Flights Of Stairs) Where specimens may be examined.

Our apparatus is of the most powerful kind, enabling us to produce pictures unsurpassed for accuracy and beauty.  The public generally are invited to call and examine.

Instruction given in the art containing the most recent improvements.  Stock of all kinds furnished at New York prices.  3d floor, room in front Hough & Anthony.

1847 December 18.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  December 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 3.

Pratt & Bowes, Agents, (Successor to Hough & Anthony,) Daguerrean Rooms, No. 19 Westminster Street, Providence.

Likenesses of Deceased persons taken at their late residence.  Also, Landscapes, Building, Portraits and Daguerreotypes, Copied correctly.  Dec. 11, 1847.

1852 November 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 157, P. 3.

Hough & Anthony’s Daguerreotypes.—The undersigned would inform their many friends and others, that they have removed from Burke’s Building to 62 Fourth street, (a few doors above their old stand,) where they have fitted up rooms for Daguerreotyping.  Having a very superior arrangement of light, and the most approved instruments now in use, with some ten years’ experience in the business, they pledge themselves to turn out as good pictures as any other establishment in the country, and far more truthful likenesses than has heretofore been furnished to the citizens of Pittsburgh, either single or in groups.

Citizens and strangers are respectfully invited to call whether they wish pictures or not.

Our motto is good pictures, fair prices, and perfect satisfaction to our customers.  Hough & Anthony.

N. B.—We furnish all articles in our business to other operators as heretofore. may12.

Advertisement was recorded from November 10, 1852 to July 21, 1855.

1853 July 9.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. II, No. 51, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.—The degree of perfection to which this science has been reduced by Messrs Hough & Anthony, whose gallery is over the library rooms on Fourth street, is worthy of notice.  We saw some likenesses yesterday, taken by them, which looked like they only wanted a little breath to make them speak—they were so life-like.

1854 February 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  February 10, 1854, Vol. II, No. 239, P. 3.

A very handsome and advantageous improvement has been made by Messrs. Hough & Anthony, in their daguerrean gallery, Fourth street.

The have added a fourth story to the building they occupy, and placed a glass roof upon it, by which means they are made sure, in the darkest days, of a sufficiency of light for the purpose of their art.  Although their reputation, as skillful daguerreotypists, has been of a most enviable character, yet they will derive such advantages of light from their new improvement, as will enable them to produce even better pictures in less time.  In taking children, shortness of the time of setting is, from their restlessness, a matter of great importance; and scarcely [less] so in grown persons, as a long setting is apt to give the likeness a stern, anxious look, while in a quick taking the daguerreotype retains the natural expression with which the person commenced the setting.  With their new flood of light, Messrs. Hough & Anthony will be enabled to shorten settings considerably. 

1856 July 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. V, No. 51, P. 3.

Purloining Letters From The Post Office—Successful Scheme for the Arrest of the Offenders—For some time past Messrs. Hough & Anthony, daguerreotypists, Fourth street, did not receive their remittances by mail regularly, and suspected that they had been stolen either from the office in this city, or while being conveyed hither, On the 5th of July Mr. H. discovered that a registered letter, directed to him, had been taken out of his box, and receipted for by John Henderson.  He informed Postmaster Anderson of the circumstance, who yesterday caused to be placed in Messrs. Hough & Anthony’s box, a couple of decoy letters.  They were soon called for by the young man who took out the registered letter, and on asking for them, the clerk informed him that they were registered, and requested him to enter the office and receipt for them.  He did so, and was taken in custody by the clerks.  Finding himself in a tight place, he began to criminate others, and stated that a man named William Anderson, residing in Allegheny, was an accomplice.  Officers Moon and Maxwell proceeded in search of Anderson, and succeeded in arresting him in Allegheny, just as he was about leaving on the western cars.  An information was made against them, before Mayor Bingham, by Messrs. Hambright and McCullough, Post Office clerks.

It appears that Henderson’s real name is Shanor, and that about two years ago he was in the employ of Messrs. Hough & Anthony, and knew the number of their box.  Their loss is not known exactly, but various sums have been missed, amounting in all about one hundred and twenty dollars.  There were taken at various times letters containing eleven, eight, seven, and twenty dollars; also two drafts—one for seventy five and another for fifty dollars.  The latter was handed over to the officers.  It was drawn in favor of A. S. Hough, upon N. Holmes & Son, had been endorsed upon the back of the draft, by Shanor, but he had not presented it for payment.  The forgery was not such as would have deceived the Messrs. Holmes, as they are well acquainted with Mr. Hough’s signature.  The draft for seventy-five dollars, they say, was transmitted by them to Philadelphia for payment, but they never received any return.

After an examination, Shanor and Anderson were fully committed to answer a charge of mail robbery, at the next term of the United States District Court.

1856 November 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1856, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 3.

Shanor And Anderson, the boys who plead guily [sic.] in the United States District Court, to intercepting the correspondence of Mr. Hough, of Fourth street, and who were sentenced to one year each in the penitentiary, were taken over on Saturday, by Marshall Frost and Deputy Marshal I. Grier Sproul. 

Pittsburgh City Directory/Business Directory.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

1847.  Harris’s General Business Directory of the Cities of Pittsburgh & Allegheny with the environs.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) published by A. A. Anderson.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Not Listed.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

1850.  Fahnestock’s Pittsburg Directory for 1850.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) Published by Samuel Fahnestock.

Hough & Anthony—Artists, 57 Fourth.

Hough, George S.—b-Monongahela House.

Anthony, Charles James—Artists-St. Charles Hotel.

1852.  Woodward and Rowlands’ Pittsburgh Directory for 1852.I  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by W. S. Haven.

Hough & Anthony—Daguerreotype Rooms, 62 Fourth.

Hough, George S.—h-101 Wylie

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

1854.  Ulman’s Pennsylvania Business Directory.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  published by H. C. Ulman.

Hough & Anthony—62 4th.

1856.  Directory For Pittsburgh and Allegheny Cities.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by George H. Thurston.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Dagt. Artists—61 Fourth, H-between Preble & River, Manchester.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

Dealers In Daguerreotype And Photograph Materials.

Hough, G. S., 64 Fourth, up stairs.

1857.  Directory For Pittsburgh and Allegheny Cities.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by George H. Thurston.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Not Listed.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

[1] Craigs Daguerreian Registry.

Gilmore, William H.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1846                69 Arcade, Providence, Rhode Island.[1]

1849-1850       236 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1851                Harrington Corner, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1852-1853       Rooms in Nichols’ Building, No. 7, Middlebury, Vermont.

1852-1853       Rooms over Barrett and Son’s Store, Rutland, Vermont.

1853                Rooms in Nichols’ Building, Nos. 6 and 7, Middlebury, Vermont.

1853                Address Unknown, Rutland, Vermont.

1854-1855       Rooms over Mr. R. L. Fullers Store, Middlebury, Vermont

1849 February 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 169, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Gallery.  Gilmore & Albee, Having fitted up the large and commodious Room, 236 Main Street, (Paine’s Block,) over Horace Ayres’ Grocery Store, formerly occupied by Miss Allen as a School Room, would respectfully inform the public that they are prepared to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, of the different sizes, and of superior appearance, tone and finish on the most reasonable terms.  With German Instruments of the first quality, and very superior light, they warrant their Pictures to be equal, if not superior to any produced in this city or elsewhere; and having had extensive experience in the business, they are confident of giving satisfaction to those who may favor them with their patronage.

They wish it distinctly understood that no person is expected to take a Picture from their Room unless they are perfectly satisfied with its life-like appearance, as well as superior finish.            Wm. H. Gilmore, A. P. Albee.                                                                                   

Advertisement ran from February 1 to July 6, 1849.

1849 July 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 9, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 32, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice.  The copartnership hereto fore existing by the name of Gilmore & Albee is by Mutual consent, this day dissolved.  Wm. H. Gilmore, A. P. Albee, Worcester, June 19, 1849

N. B.   The Daguerreotype business will be continued at the old stand, 235 Main St., by the Subscriber.  Pictures taken at all times, without regard to weather.  Perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Please call and examine my Life Like, Pictures and Judge for yourselves.  Wm. H. Gilmore.  July 3.

Advertisement ran from July 9 to August 23, 1849.

1849 September 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 25, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 88, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, The subscriber respectfully informs his old friends and customers, that he has returned to his old stand, 236 Main-street, where he would be pleased to wait upon all who may favor him with their patronage.  He invites all to call and examine his specimens, particularly those of the Hon. Judge Collamar, Post Master General to the United States, and Geo. Phelps, President of the Massachusetts Copper Mining Company, whose Daguerreotypes he has had the pleasure of taking during his visit to Vermont.

N. B. Pictures taken in less time and more life-like than any other room in the city.  Wm. H. Gilmore. Worcester.                                                                                    

Advertisement ran from September 25, 1849 to November 21, 1850.

1851 July 11.  Barre Patriot.  (Barree, Massachusetts.)  July 11, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 52, Whole No. 542, P. 3.

Great Daguerrian Palace In Worcester.  The citizens of Worcester and vicinity are respectfully informed that the City Daguerrian Company Have fitted up at great expense, one of the most magnificent Daguerrian Establishments in the United States.  A spacious and richly furnished Ante-Room will be open at all times for visitors who may desire to examine specimens, or who may wish Daguerreotypes, either for themselves, or their friends,  The establishment will be under the supervision of an Experienced And Skilful Artist who, in this branch of the Fine Arts, has no superior in the country.  One of the apartments is fitted with a glass roof which reflects a North Light, possessing, as every Artist knows, unrivalled advantages over every other description of light.  In the finishing of Daguerreotypes, and in other parts of the process of taking them, the proprietors have made improvements which are soon to be patented, and which are not in possession of any other establishment in the country.

Entire satisfaction will be guaranteed, and the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  Entrance to the Palace is on Harrington Corner.  W. H. Gilmore, Artist.

Advertisement ran from July 11 to November 14, 1851.

1852 January 7.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  January 7, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. H. Gilmore would respectfully inform the citizens of Middlebury and vicinity he has taken rooms in Nichols’ building (No. 7) where for a few days he will hold himself in readiness, at all hours, to furnish all who may so desire, with daguerreotypes of a style and finish not to be surpassed in the country.  Those who doubt the truth of this assurance are invited to call and try.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to March 3, 1852.

1852 March 10.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 10, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 46, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  W. H. Gillmore Would respectfully announce to the public of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms in Nichols’ Building, west of the Bridge, which are to be fitted up permanently for his use, for the year to come.  His Daguerreotypes have been highly commended by the hundreds who have availed themselves of his services during his present visit to Middlebury, and he is determined that his work shall be Surpassed By No Other Artist.

Mr. G. will divide his time between this place and Rutland, spending six weeks alternately in each village.

Daguerreotypes will be put up in all styles, to suite customers, and on satisfactory terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.         

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 17, 1852.

1852 May 12.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 12, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 3, P. 3.

Home Again.  Mr. W. H. Gillmore Would respectfully inform the citizens of Middlebury, that he will return to his old Rooms, No. 7, Nichols’ Building, on Monday May 17th, where he will spare neither pains nor skill in making Likenesses that are perfect representations of those who may call upon him at No. 7, Nichols’ Building, and in a style and finish unsurpassed by any traveling Daguerreotypist in the country, as hundreds in this town can and will testify.  Those who wish to procure a good natural likeness will do well to wait until he returns home, as he has been to the expense of fitting up his rooms in good style, for the comfort and convenience of his patrons.

P. S. I exhibit no pictures except those of my own taking, and am prepared to sell as good, or even better ones than I exhibit as specimens.  W. H. G.                               

Advertisement ran from May 10 to December 1, 1852.

1852 September 2.  The Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  September 2, 1852, Vol. 59, No. 33, P. 3.

At Home Again!  Velutim Speculunm.  This valuable improvement in the Daguerreotype Art.  Commends itself to all wanting perfect and durable likenesses of themselves or friends.

The subscriber’s new method of taking beautiful crayon, Enameled Crayon, and colored miniatures must be admitted to be among the most remarkable of the recent discoveries in the optical science.

The subscribers has the pleasure to inform the Ladies and Gentleman of Rutland and vicinity that he has returned to his old room over Barrett and son’s Store, on West street where he will exhibit specimens of all the above named improvements in the Art and will execute for all who may desire durable miniatures of either variety with a degree of Perfection Satisfactory for the most critical examiner.  Call soon and improve the opportunity while there is a chance as he will remain in town but a few days.

Do not forget the place—Rooms over Barrett and Son’s Store.

P. S. Those wishing Likenesses will do well to examine my style of Pictures before procuring elsewhere and judge for yourselves of their style and finish.

Hours of operating from 8 o’clock to 5.  For children from ten to two.  Adults all hours.  Satisfaction given in all cases.  Pictures inserted in pins, rings lockets.  Wm. H. Gilmore.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to October 28, 1852.           

1852 October 13.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 13, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 25, P. 2.

Premiums Awarded at the Ninth Fair of the Addison County Agricultural Society, Oct. 6, 1852…

Daguerreotypes,

Wm. H. Gilmore, Middlebury and Rutland,  .50

1852 October 14.  The Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  October 14, 1852, Vol. 59, No. 41, P. 2.

Premiums Awarded at the Seventh Annual Fair of the Rutland County Agricultural Society, Sept. 22d and 23d….

Fine Arts….

For the best Daguerreotype, a premium was awarded Mr. Gilmore of Rutland.

1853 February 9.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  February 9, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Mr. William H. Gillmore would respectfully announced to the people of Middlebury, that he can be found at his Old Rooms, No. 7 Nichols’ Building, ready to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses, in all the modern styles and improvements in the art.

All those that want a perfect Daguerreotype Likeness, will please call at No. 7, Nichols’ Building, and get one of Gillmore’s best.

P. S.  To those who think that I did not locate myself here permanently one year last December, I will just say, that such was the fact, and I intend to continue so if all creation of operators come and put in Sky-lights in every other house in town.  I have as good a light as I could wish, and up only one flight of stairs, and easy of access.  In short, I have a very pleasant suit of Rooms and well adapted to the Daguerrean business.  Those who contemplate sitting will avail themselves of the opportunity soon, as I have two other Rooms which I must visit soon.

W. H. Gillmore, Rutland, Brandon & Middlebury Daguerreotypist.                    

Advertisement ran from February 9 to 23, 1853.

1853 March 2.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 2, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 45, P. 3.

Improvement In Taking Daguerreotypes!  I would respectfully announce to the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that I have a new mode of preparing the Daguerreotype Plate, which surpasses all others now in use.  I can make double the number of pictures in the same length of time, that I could by the old way, and with a brilliancy of tone and finish unsurpassed by any other process.  I shall have it ready for operation by Monday next, March 7th.  Call and see, and know the wonders of science and art even in your own town, at Nos. 6 and 7 Nichol’s Building.

W. H. Gillmore.                     

Advertisement ran from March 2 to September 7, 1853.

1854 May 3.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 3, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 2, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  W. H. Gillmore would respectfully inform the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has returned again to make a professional stop for a short time.  My place of business at present is over the Store of Mr. Fuller, in the room formerly occupied as a Daguerrean Room, and well adapted to the business.  All who have not availed themselves of previous opportunities, will do well to call soon and get one of my best pictures, and such as never were taken before in this town.  Having had many years experience in the business, I feel confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who may favor me with their patronage.

N. B.  Feeling truly grateful for past patronage, I solicit a continuance of the same.  I can be found in my rooms at all hours of the day, ready and willing.  Do not forget the place—the brick building near the Railroad Bridge.  W. H. Gilmore, Daguerrean Artist.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to December 6, 1854.

1854 May 31.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 31, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 6, P. 2.

Daguerreotype of the Eclipse.—a daguerreotype of the great eclipse was taken by Mr. Gillmore, at the Addison House, showing the ring in its perfection, and accurately representing the surrounding sky and clouds.  Call at his rooms (in Stewart’s Building) and see it.

1854 October 11.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 11, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 25, P. 2.

The County Fair.  Our County Fair, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week,…

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee.  Middlebury,                2.00

2nd Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. H. Gillmore.  do                                    1.00

1854 October 25.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 27, P. 3.

The Best Daguerreotypes.  At the late Fair at Middlebury, the committee on Paintings, &c., Mr. Battell, chairman, (the celebrated portrait painted, Mr. Mason, by invitation, advising) made the following Awards:

1st best Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee, $2

2d best (being but two exhibitors) Gillmore, 1.

The pictures exhibited by Ormsbee were his 2d best, as they were duplicates; persons sitting having taken their choice.  Several were likenesses of the last graduating class.  This class were at great pains to obtain the best, as they were to be multiplied and perpetuated by lithograph copies.  The reputation of Tapley attracted them to Brandon; but not quite satisfied, some of them set to Gilmore, but after full trial a majority sent to New York for lithographing were of those taken by Ormsbee, the rest were by Tapley.

Five only of the sixteen exhibited were taken with any reference to the Fair.  To judge of pictures, the difference in the eyes of Ormsbee’s and Gillmore picture could not fail to attract attention.  Ormsbee’s present a clear, well defined eye, Gillmore’s owing probably to his instrument, doubly refractory quality, besides giving an eye imperfectly defined, produces one or more extra white spots apparent in all the pictures on exhibition by Gillmore with one exception.

Ormsbee’s rooms are at the dwelling of Doct. Brockway, Dentist.

N. B.  Ormsbee’s Camera is one of the most modern and perfect furnished by the Present market.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1854 to January 31, 1855.

1855 January 10.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XIX, No. 38, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes William H. Gillmore, Would respectfully inform the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has newly fitted up his Rooms, in a neat and commodious style, both for convenience and comfort of his customers.  With many years’ practice in the Daguerrean Art, I feel quite competent to excel in all of its various branches, having made many improvements in the Art, and some of them of the greatest utility, both to the likeness and general outline of features, which is truly essential to a perfect likeness.  In many instances I have the decided advantage over all competitors.  In the first place I have a German camera, which is far superior to any homemade camera and cost three times as much; and then I have a wheel for polishing plates, which is far superior to the old method of polishing, not only for superiority of polish, but quickness—also, I can prepare four to one and with a surface ten times better than those of other folks.  To any one who may see fit to give me a call, I will prove to entire satisfaction all of the above statements.—And now,

Ye who would spare the burning tear

And leave a fond memento of a form beloved

Sacred to memory and affection dear

To parting friends in sadness proved,

Or would to others times transmit the look

That charmed a world and bid the eye

Of admiration kindle bright,

Trust to the sunbeam’s line of light.

A camera true will draw the picture right.

Hours of operation from * A. M. until 4 P. M.  Children from 11 until 2 in pleasant weather.  Adults without regard to weather.

Truly thankful for past favors, I solicit a continuance of the same.  Office over R. L. Fuller’s Store.  Wm. H. Gillmore, Dag Artist.

Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 14, 1855.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Dana, Gilbert B.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

N. D.               6 Almy’s Block, Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.[1]

1859-1860       Address Unknown, Providence, Rhode Island.[2]

1862                Corner Main and Mill Streets, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

N. D. (sixth plate) advertising card.

G. B. Dana, Ambrotypist, No. 6 Almy’s Block, Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I.  Likenesses put in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Seals, &c.

Coping from every design done in the neatest manner.  G. B. Dana, Operator

N. D.  Ninth Plate Ambrotype & Advertising Card..

From Dana’s Ambrotype Rooms, No. 6 Almy’s Block, Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I.

1862 April 25.  Evening Press.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  April 25, 1862, Vol. VII, No. 37, Whole No. 965, P. 2.

G. B. Dana’s Ambrotype And Photograph Gallery, Corner Main and Mill streets, Pawtucket.  Ambrotypes and Photographs, Cartes de Visites, and all the various sizes and styles of Pictures,  Photographs colored in Oil or in Water Colors.  Satisfaction guaranteed.

Carte de Visites only $2.00 per dozen.

Advertisement was recorded on April 25, 1862.  

[1] Sean Nolan Victorian images classified

[2] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Clark, E. P.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1855                9 Market Square, Providence, Rhode Island.

1856                Address Unknown, Holyoke, Massachusetts.[1]

ca.1856-1860  Ashley’s Building, Westfield, Massachusetts.1

1855 May 19.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  May 19, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 26, P. 2.

Granite Hall Daguerrean Saloon, At No. 9 Market Square.  One of the oldest Daguerrean Establishments and large Sky-Lights in the city.

Daguerreotypes put up in a neat velvet lined Morocco case for 50 cents.

This establishment is under the superintendence of Mr. E. P. Clark, who has had a long experience in the daguerreotype business.  Sitters can depend on having their work done in the highest style of the art.

Remember the number—9 Market square.

Advertisement was recorded on May 19 and September 15, 1855.

ND. Broadside Greg Drake’s Collection.

Ambrotypes, and Cloth Pictures!  E. P. Clark (Artist permanently located in Holyoke) and J. C. Howe, would respectfully inform the citizens of Westfield and vicinity that they are located at Ashley’s Building, Up one flight of stairs—room opposite H. Fuller’s Law office in the same building— for a few days to exhibit a new style of Picture, and to wait upon those who may require their services.

Ambrotypes, Meleneotypes, Ambrographs &c., Also Pictures on Enameled Cloth, Taken for the low price of Twenty-Five Cents, having the beauty of the ambrotype and Daguerreotype combined, and may be inclosed in a letter and sent to any part of the world free of postage.

Do not lose this opportunity to secure a Likeness at the very lowest price.       Some beautiful styles of Ambrotype Cases.  E. P. Clark, J. C. Howe.

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

Chapin, Joshua B.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1851-1855       19 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.            

1851-1855       33 Manchester Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1857-1858       73 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1852 February 25.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  February 25, 1852, Vol. V 1, No. 5, P. 1.

Christmas & New Year’s Daguerre’s.  We Have Just Received on invoice of superior Gold Lockets, [Seals], and Rings,[for the] coming Holidays; also, a full supply of all the most approved patterns of Cases, for which we are prepared to execute Daguerre’s, in the very highest style of the art. Persons desiring likenesses are requested to call in the earlier part of the day.  We also wish it to be distinctly understood that pictures for adults are taken equally well either in clear or cloudy weather.  In the earlier stage of the art this was not true, but artes  “mutantur et nos mutamur illis.”  Galleries Nos. 19 and 33 Westminster-st.  Manchester & Chapin.  d18.

1853 April 30.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. V1, No. 23, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Manchester & Chapin were awarded the Highest Premium for the superiority of their Daguerreotypes exhibited at the Fair in Providence, September 10, 1851.  Since this is the decision of the Honorable Committee on Fine Arts, we forbear offering any other proof of their good qualities—in regard to tone, clearness of the eyes, or beauty of finish.  We hope the public will make free to call at our Gallery, No. 33 Westminster-st., and examine the numerous specimens there on exhibition, especially the new style of Crayon Daguerreotypes.

Stock of all kinds constantly on hand.  Instruction given and Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.

Advertisement was recorded on April 30, and June 11 & 18, 1853.

1855 May 19.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  May 19, 1855, Vol. VII1, No. 26, P. 2.

Photographs. The attention of the public is respectfully invited to specimens of these pictures, both colored and uncolored now exhibited at our galleries.  For correctness of delineation, and exquisite beauty and softness of shadow, they are far superior to daguerres; resembling more nearly rich steel engravings.  Being upon paper, the unpleasant glare of the metallic plate is avoided.  They admit, also, of being colored in oil colors, equaling in finish and durability the finest canvas paintings.  By no other process it is possible to obtain so life like a portrait.  Copying from daguerre, or portraits carefully executed.  Large copies produced from small originals.

Rooms Nos. 19 & 33 Westminster street.  Manchester & Chapin.

1855 September 15.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  September 15, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 2.

[Ambigraphs.] These pictures far superior to anything that has heretofore been taken upon glass.—They can be seen in any light as well as a Photograph or an Engraving.  For brilliancy and fineness they surpass the Daguerre. and unlike it they are not reversed.  They can also be produced instantaneously, which is a great advantage in taking children or persons who cannot bear a strong light, and gives the operator a chance to catch the happiest expression before it has time to leave the face.  They can never fade or change, as they are put up in a manner which makes them impervious to air or dampness.

Photographs, plain and in oil colors, Daguerreotypes, Crayoned or otherwise, and in fact every description of sunlight pictures taken in the most approved and artistic style.

Rooms No. 19 and 33 Westminster street.  Manchesters & Chapin.

1858 January 9.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  January 9, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 8, P. 1.

Removal.  Manchester, Bro. & Chapin, Daguerreotypes and Photographic Artists, have removed to rooms No. 73 Westminster-st., (formerly G. W. Smith’s House Furnishing Store,) where they have put in 2 large Sky-Lights, and otherwise arranged and fitted them with a perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  my24.

Advertisement was recorded on January 9 & 16, 1858.

1858 August 7.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  August 7, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 1.

Manchester & Bro’r. Daguerreotype and Photographic Artists, Rooms No. 73 Westminster Street, Where they have two large Sky Lights, and other arrangements perfect adaptation to the business, which has occupied their time and at tension for the last 14 years.

We have now the best and most convenient suite of rooms for taking Photographs, Daguerres, Ambrigraphs, and in fact every variety of Sun-Light Pictures within our knowledge, being very large and located on the first floor.

We have many friends to thank for past favors, but still hope they may be multiplied at our new establishment. 

N.B.—We have no connection with any other Gallery in this city.  jy10.

Advertisement was recorded on August 7 and September 4, 1858.

Brown & Baker

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851-1852       56 Broad Street, Harmony Hall, [Duncan’s Block,] Providence, Rhode Island.

1852 February 25.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  February 25, 1852, Vol. VI, No. 5, P. 1.

Brown & Baker, Daguerreotypists, Harmony Hall, [Duncan’s Block, No. 56 Broad Street, Directly opposite the Arcade.

Our friends and the public generally are respectfully invited to give us a call.  O. B. Brown, H. Baker.  may 22.

Bowes, Nesbitt J.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1847                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1848                21 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.[1]

1849                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.1

1847 December 18.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  December 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 3.

Pratt & Bowes, Agents, (Successor to Hough & Anthony,) Daguerrean Rooms, No. 19 Westminster Street, Providence.

Likenesses of Deceased persons taken at their late residence.  Also, Landscapes, Building, Portraits and Daguerreotypes, Copied correctly.  Dec. 11, 1847.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Blanchard, Mrs. Eliza H.

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , ,

1844                23 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1844.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1844-1845, Business Directory—Providence—Daguerreotypes.

Blanchard, Mrs. E. H., Miniature Painter…23 Westminster St.

1843-1849.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.

Blanchard, Mrs. Eliza H.  Portrait and Miniature Painter, Providence, R. I. 1843-1849. 

Tripp & Sprague

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858                159 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

Tripp & Sprague (Francis H. Tripp & Barton Sprague) were appeared in one advertisement on  August 7, 1858 in General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Photographs, At Greatly Reduced Prices, At Tripp & Sprague’s Gallery No. 159 Westminster street.  We are now prepared to furnish Photographs equal to any made in this city, and at much lower prices than ever before offered to the public.  Having secured the services of an experienced Artist, we are also prepared to color and finish them to order, either in Oil or Water Colors.

N. B.—Large Size Photographs made from Daguerreotypes or other Small Pictures, at very low prices and in a manner not to be excelled.  We still continue to make Ambrotypes at much lower prices than ever before offered in this city.  All persons in want of first class likenesses, will do well to give us a call.  F. H. Tripp, B. Sprague.  jy3.

Tripp & Sprague are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in a partnership.  Both Francis H. Tripp and Barton Sprague our listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

J. F. & P. H. Lovejoy

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857-1858       25 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

J. F. & P. H. Lovejoy (John F. Lovejoy) were recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on January 9 and 16, 1858 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Daguerreotypes Photographs And Ambrotypes.  Having Newly Furnished the Rooms at No. 25 Westminster-st., we are prepared to take Pictures of all kinds and sizes, in the most perfect manner.  All Pictures Warranted.  Remember The Number 25.  J. F. Lovejoy, P. H. Lovejoy, Artists.  je6.

J. F. & P. H. Lovejoy are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1858. 

Please note the date at the end of the advertisement “je6.” This is probably June 6 1857, no newspapers were available in 1856 and 1857, after the January 16, 1858 the next newspaper available on was on June 16, 1858, which they did not appear in.