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McIntosh, R. M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1853-1854       In front of the Northfield Depot, Northfield, Vermont.

1854                on Main St., in front of the Phoenix House, St. Albans, Vermont.

1854                On the Common, Northfield, Vermont.

1855                Address Unknown, Northfield, Vermont.

1858-1859       West of Union Block, Northfield, Vermont.

1853 June 1.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  June 1, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 22, Whole No. 324, P. 3.

For The Messenger.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Many readers of the Messenger in and about Northfield, may be glad to know that now there is an opportunity to secure likenesses of themselves and there friends of the first quality and at Prices within the reach of all.  Mr. R. M. McIntosh has a Saloon on the common in front of the Depot, fitted both with side and sky light by a harmonious blending of which he secures better pictures than can be elsewhere obtained. Short of the large cities, and at about one third the price.  The writer of this has known Mr. M., for several years, to be a very successful operation and a very obliging person.  His best recommendation is, that he suits his customers.  His success in taking childrens likenesses I sincerely believe to be unexampled.

Call and see his specimens.  Observer.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to 15, 1853.

1854 January 12.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St, Albans, Vermont.)  January 12, 1854, Vol. XVII, No. 840, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the people of St. Albans to his specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures, which may be seen at any time at his Saloon, on Main St., in front of the Phoenix House.

Hero Art triumphant our attention claims,

Here life seems speaking from a thousand frames:

[Belles], Merchants, Statesmen, throng the pictured walls

Each face from its living type recalled.

Features, complexion, attitude, attire,

Beauty’s soft smile and manhood’s glance of fire

Truly reflected from the burnished plate,

Astonish life with its own duplicate.

Think not these portraits by the sun-light made,

Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade:

No, when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie,

When death’s gray film o’erspreads the beaming eye,

McIntosh’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay,

Will still be fresh and vivid as the day.

Life and Health is the time to secure a Likeness—man dieth and is forgotten.  Who will let the opportunity pass without securing a lasting shadow of themselves or friends, when so easily obtained?  Who will die and be forgotten when they can preserve their memory for ages and generations to come.

No effort will be spared to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor me with their patronage.—Likenesses taken at all times without regard to the weather.  Instructions given in the art.  Terms moderate.  R, M, McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to February 9, 1854.

1854 April 5.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Whole No. 368, P. 3.

A Few Days Only!  Timely Hits To All.  Friends.—Reader, if you have a valued friend, in whose welfare you feel an interest, and your kind feelings are reciprocated, that friend will prize as a precious memorial your Daguerreotype Miniature, if taken in McIntosh’s Daguerreotype Saloon, at Northfield, Vt.

Children!—If you are still blessed with parents, and no Artist’s Pencil has truly traced the lineaments of his or her familiar face or form, you may well act the part of wisdom to advise or persuade them to visit without delay McIntosh’s Saloon, and have their Miniatures taken in his superior style of art.

There is scarcely any one who does not take pleasure in gazing on the features of a friend, and when that friend has been removed by death, we often hear the exclamation, uttered with an expression of deep regret.—“Oh! What would I not give for such a picture of my friend.”

Reader, perhaps you cannot do a better thing while your mind is upon the subject, than to pay McIntosh a visit at his Saloon; then you may at some future period have reason to feel grateful for these “Gentle Hints” from R. M. McIntosh, Daguerrian Artist.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 24.

1854 April 12.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 12, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 15, Whole No. 369, P. 2.

McIntosh has Come.  He is one of the most skillful and successful Daguerrean artists in the country.—If you doubt our statement just call at his saloon in front of the Northfield Depot and get ocular proof.

1854 September 17.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  September 17, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 38, Whole No. 399, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  McIntosh Has Returned, And may be found at his Saloon on the favor or with which his work common, painting with the sunbeams.  The “Human Face Divine,” and fixing its perishable lineaments permanently, and truthfully, upon the imperishable metal.  The extraordinary favor with which his work has heretofore been received in this place, warrants him in believing that The Rest Of Northfield, and adjacent places, if not “the rest of mankind” will as fast as they can be accommodated, call on him for their likenesses.

He has just received from market A New Lot Of Fancy Cases, of elegant patterns.

Advertisement ran from September 27, 1854 to Jan 17, 1855.

1854 October 21.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  October 21, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes!! McIntosh Has Returned, And may be found daily at his saloon on the common, painting with the sunbeams, The “Human Face Divine,” and fixing it perishable lineaments permanently, and truthfully, upon the imperishable metal.  The extraordinary favor with which his work has heretofore been received in this place, warrants him in believing that The Rest Of Northfield, and adjacent places, if not “the rest of mankind” will, as fast as they can be accommodated, call on him for their likenesses.

He has just received, from market, A New Lot Of Fancy Cases, of elegant patterns.

Call and See.

Advertisement ran on October 21 & 28, 1854.

1855 January 24.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  January 24, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 4, Whole No. 420, P. 2.

Mr. R. M. McIntosh, daguerreian Artist request us to state that he shall be absent from his saloon, in this village until the tenth of February.

1855 March 14.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  March 14, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 14, Whole No. 427, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, May be found daily at his Saloon in Northfield, whether the weather be foul or fair, executing Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style not surpassed by any.

The subscriber, thankful for the extensive patronage with which the people of Northfield and vicinity have favored him, would respectfully announce that he is prepared to introduce the Latest Improvements I the art.  He is now making what are termed Illuminated Pictures, a new, beautiful, and much approved style. 

Call and see his recent specimens!  By a late invention he is able to take Enlarged Copies of the smallest picture with entire success.  Miniatures for Pins, Rings and Lockets, taken and inserted with care.  Views of Landscapes, Public Buildings ad private Residences taken at any time in fair weather.  Pictures are made to suit the patrons or no charge is made.  R. M. McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to April 18, 185

1855 March 17.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, May be found daily at his Saloon in Northfield, whether the weather be foul or fair, executing Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style not surpassed by any.

The subscriber, thankful for the extensive patronage with which the people of Northfield and vicinity have favored him, would respectfully announce that he is prepared to introduce the Latest Improvements I the art.  He is now making what are termed Illuminated Pictures, a new, beautiful, and much approved style. 

Call and see his recent specimens!  By a late invention he is able to take Enlarged Copies of the smallest picture with entire success.  Miniatures for Pins, Rings and Lockets, taken and inserted with care.  Views of Landscapes, Public Buildings ad private Residences taken at any time in fair weather.  Pictures are made to suit the patrons or no charge is made.  R. M. McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to May 26, 1855.

1855 April 21.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 21, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 27, P. 1.

R. M. McIntosh, Daguerreian Artist, Saloon.

Advertisement ran from April 21 to July 7, 1855.

1858 July 31.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  July 31, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 32, Whole No. 602, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The Well Known Daguerreotype Artist, R. M. McIntosh, has purchased the Ambrotype right of Northfield and vicinity, and will be prepared to execute work by the 10th of August.

1858 August 21.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 35, Whole No. 605, P. 3.

Premium Patent Ambrotypes, By R. M. McIntosh.  Having a new Saloon, and well arranged for the picture business, will give notice, that he has purchased the right of Northfield, Berlin, Roxbury. Williamstown, Warren and Waitsfield, and all that are in want a never changing Picture, can have them taken at his Saloon.

A great improvement has been made in the Patent Picture for the year past.  The Patent Ambrotype is a picture that I will warrant.  The inhabitants would do well to ascertain what kind of pictures they are purchasing.  Glass pictures are put up in many different forms and called Ambrotypes.  No pictures are genuine on the said territory without the name of R. M. McIntosh stamped upon the picture.  Having practiced the Photographic art for the last twelve years, I feel confident that my pictures are equalled by few, excelled by none.  Those who are in want of a first class picture, would do well to call and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere. 

Pictures made as cheap as in any place in Vermont, and Far Better.

They all are made of double glass,

And warranted through all time to last; they will not fade, they will not spot,

There’s not a poor one in the lot.

Please remember the place, west of the Union Block, Northfield, Vt.  R. M. McIntosh, Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 21 to October 23, 1858.

1858 September 11.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  September 11, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 38, Whole No. 608, P. 2.

Patent Ambrotypes.—McIntosh, who is well know to many of our citizens, is again in town, with his Saloon.  His pictures are strikingly natural, and finished with that taste and skill that will be likely to render them not only satisfactory, but durable.

1858 October 9.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 42, Whole No. 612, P. 3.

Song Of The Sun Pictures.  McIntosh.

With old and young, with belle and baeu,

McIntosh’s Saloon is all the go,

For why?  his pictures can’t be beat

At any Art Gallery in the State.

They all are made of double glass,

And warranted through all time to last;

They will not fade, they will not spot,

There’s not a poor one in the lot.

His Ambrotypes are something new,

For which he has the Patent too;

Look in as you go up the Street.

You ne’er saw any so neat.

And Pictures with light and shade

In all their beauties—there are made

By process new; and all around

Say they’re the best that can be found.

Ask the first passer-by you meet,

About his Ambrotypes complete;

You’ll find their finished depth and tone

Equalled by few, excelled by none.

His rooms arranged with taste and care,

Bet for one thing most pleasant are;

With customers they’re crowded tight,

From six at morn till six at night.

On children of each age and size

McIntosh’s entitled to the prize;

So hurry up the little creatures,

One second, and he’ll take off their pictures.

Hasten, then, while you have a day

To McIntosh—suffer no delay,

Secure by McIntosh’s skill portrayed

A shadow ere the substance fade.

1858 December 25.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  December 25, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 53, Whole No. 623, P. 3.

A Counterfeiter about.  A Libel.  It becomes our duty to inform the public that we have in our midst one of the most skillful counterfeiters in the country, who is busily in prosecuting his business.  His imitations are facsimiles, and are taken in the most scientific and artistic manner.  Unlike some who are called counterfeiters, he imitates not bank notes or coin, but human faces!—His saloon is west of the Union Block, Northfield, Vt., where crowds are continually in attendance to procure evidences of his skill.  But especially does he excel in his representation of children over whom he seems to exert some biological influence to rivet their attention while the process is going on, gained doubtless by long practice.  He is also legally licensed to carry on his calling, and the public universally commend his success.  Give him a call.  His name is McIntosh.

Now we propose that every citizen of Northfield shall consider himself an examining witness, to call at McIntosh’s Saloon of Art, and see if they can obtain one of these counterfeits in Northfield.  Wonder if he isn’t liable to indictment.

Advertisement ran on December 25, 1858 to January 1, 1859.

1859 June 18.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  June 18, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 25, Whole No. 645, P. 3.

R, M, Mc’Intosh’s Patent Ambrotypes !  For 1859.  Having returned from Market with a well selected stock of Frames, Cases and Chemicals of the best quality, I am now prepared to take Pictures that cannot be beaten.  Having the, exclusive right to use the Patent Sealing process for Ambrotypes by which the picture is hermetically sealed between two glasses and will last for all time, I challenge any one to produce pictures by any other process that will at all compare with them in point of tone, accuracy or durability.

Remember!  The Pictures taken at this Saloon are pronounced, by artists and scientific men, unrivalled for depth of tone and softness of light and shade, while they display all the artistic arrangement of the highest efforts of the painter. 

Citizens and Strangers visiting our Saloon, can have sittings for Portraits or Miniatures, and receive them beautifully cased in Morocco, Silk, Velvet, Papier Mache, Union, or other fancy styles, or set in Lockets, Rings &c., in a few minutes.

Charges Moderate, And Likenesses Warranted To Please.

N. B.—Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Out-door Views, and Miniatures of deceased persons, taken at the shortest notice.

For Portraits of Adults by our process, and Improved Instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For Children, a clear day (between 11 and 2) is preferable.

In dress—avoid white, blue, or light pink.  R. M. McIntosh, Artist.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 16, 1859.

1859 November 5.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  November 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 44, Whole No. 664, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, Artist In Patent Ambrotypes west of the Union Block Northfield,—The public are cautioned, against imposition, as pictures are taken on Glass which are not Patent Ambrotypes.

Divoll, I.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845                Rooms at the Seminary Building, St. Albans, Vermont.

1845 July 9.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  July 9, 1845, Vol. 8, No. 396, P. 3.

Daguerrian Portraits.  The subscriber would inform the inhabitants of St. Albans that he will continue to occupy Rooms at the Seminary Building during the present.  All who wish to obtain true and permanent likenesses of themselves or friends, or have portraits copied, are invited to call forthwith.  Unless satisfaction is given no charges will be made.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as in clear.

Terms:  For Single Pictures $3.00.  Duplicates $2.50.

For Families a still greater deduction will be made.  I Divoll.

Advertisement ran from July 9 to 30, 1845.

Case, L. P.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850                2 Wells’ Building, St. Albans, Vermont.

1850 May 16.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  May 16, 1850, Vol. 13, No. 649, P. 3.

Are You Ugly?—Then stay away from the Daguerrean Rooms of Mr. S. P. Case in Wells’ Building, for he has entered into a contract with Nature to repeat faithfully her works, be they ugly or fair.  There are many fair faces in this region of which no duplicates are secured, from which Time will soon pluck the rose, and will ornament with spectacles and wrinkles.  “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” , but what is it good for at ‘thirty-five’—or where is the pleasure in seeing the re-print of a face after life has left it? 

Mr. Case is a gentleman and an artist, and a case in incase your face in a handsome case.  He aims at perfection in his work rather than cheapness, and will embalm a shadow so that it shall out live the substance for ages.

1850 May 16.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  May 16, 1850, Vol. 13, No. 649, P. 3.

Miniature Rooms, Wells’ Building, No. 2 Up Stairs.  L. P. Case, Would respectfully inform the citizens of St. Albans and vicinity that he has taken rooms in Wells’ Building, No. 2, up Stairs, where he is prepared to execute all kinds of Daguerreotype Likenesses, in the latest and most approved style, neatly set in Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Chinese and Book cases, Frames, Quarter cases &c.  Having worked the past year in Boston with the best operators, he has all the late improvements in the art, and with a new Apparatus of superior quality and the best materials, he feels confident he can produce miniatures superior in depth of tone and Lifelike appearance to any travelling Daguerreotypist.  Persons desirous of procuring Likenesses of themselves, or friends copies of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Engravings, &c., are particularly invited to call and examine specimens.—Persons wishing to acquire knowledge of the art, will be instructed on reasonable terms, with the latest improvements.

Miniatures taken in any weather, from 7 A. M., to 5 P. M., and warranted not to fade.

Advertisement ran from May 16 to 30, 1850

Blanchard, Mr.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858                People’s Block, Main Street, St. Albans, Vermont.

1858 May 20.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  May 20, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 27, Whole No. 1067, P. 3.

Now Is The Time!  On account of the Great Rush of business at the St. Albans Daguerreian Gallery, I have secured the services of Mr. Blanchard, one of the best Artists in the State, to assist me for a short time; and would say to the citizens of St. Albans, and Franklin County, that now is the time to get a good Likeness which you will not be ashamed to show as yours.  We are prepared to take a new style of Ambrotypes, Superior to anything ever offeredbefore; and notwithstanding Mr. Styles’ offer to furnish you with pictures in your own towns, we think we can make it an object for you to come to St. Albans, as you would rather go twenty miles for a good picture, and pay for it, than to have a poor one given to you at your homes.  We have not been to Canada to learn as Mr. Styles has, but we feel perfectly competent to take better pictures than any we have seen which came from Canada, or taken by any one who learned the art in Canada.

Mr. Blanchard’s reputation, as an Artist, is well established, as to need no recommendation from me.  I will simply say, however, that his pictures are the best I have seen in the New England States, or any other place, Canada not expected.  He has unrivaled success in Milton and Swanton; and as he is to stay but a short time, those wanting Pictures will do well to call soon, as you will never have a better opportunity.

We are prepared to take all kinds Collodion Pictures such as Ambrotypes, Photographs on patent leather, enameled cloth, Melainotypes, &c., of any size and style, and warrant perfect satisfaction to all who may favor us with their patronage.  Please call at once and judge for yourselves; we have also a choice selection of Mr. Styles, pictures, of which he brags so much, to show by the side of ours, so that seeing them together, you can judge for yourselves, of their merit.  With many thanks for the liberal patronage with which you have favored me, I hope so to conduct my business, as to still merit a liberal share of your patronage.  Yours Respectfully, J. W. Jones.

Advertisement ran on May 20 & 27, 1858.

A. F. Styles

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1858                            Location Unknown, St. Albans, Vermont.

1859                            Location Unknown, Burlington, Vermont.

A. F. Styles was recorded in six announcements.  The first announcement appeared in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) on September 24, 1858.  The State Fair…A. F. Styles, of St. Albans, exhibited Ambrotypes, plain and colored.

The second announcement appeared in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) on  September 24, 1858.  The State Fair…Award of Premiums…A. C. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Watercolors, and Ambrotypes, $5.00.

The third announcement appeared in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont) on September 25, 1858.  Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Vermont Agricultural Society.  The Eighth Annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Burlington, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week….Premiums Awarded….Floral Hall…

A. F. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Water colors, and Ambrotypes    5.00 

C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs                                                           5.00

Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs                                           5.00

The fourth announcement appeared in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) on  September 16, 1859.  The State Fair…Floral Hall…Mr. A. F. Styles of Burlington, also occupies considerable space with Photographs—some of them quite good, especially the views.  A Photographic view of High Bridge is particularly excellent.

The fifth announcement appeared in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont) on September 24, 1859.  Ninth Annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society.  In accordance with arrangements effected last year, the ninth annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Burlington on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th days of September, inst, on the grounds occupied by the Society in 1856 and again in 1858….Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…

C. Miller, Burlington, Photographs, 1st premium diploma & 5.00

A. F. Styles, Burlington, Photographs, 2nd premium diploma & 3.00           

The sixth announcement appeared in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) on  September 23, 1859.  The State Fair…Photographs…Though the committee assign a second place of honor to the plain photographs, exhibited by Mr. A. F. Styles, of Burlington, there are among them many specimens, of great merit. 

A. F. Styles or (A. C. Styles) is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as A.F. or A. J. Styles as being active in Burlington and St. Albans, Vermont in 1860. 

George Porter Paine

Ambrotypes, ,

1855                Address Unknown, St. Albans, Vermont.

George Porter Paine was recorded in an advertisement in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) on December 7, 1855.  Ambrotypes.  A New Style of Photographic Pictures taken upon glass combining the beauty of a fine steel engraving with the most brilliant surface.  They can be seen in any light, having none of the dazzling reflection objected to in Daguerreotypes.  Unlike the daguerreotype they do not fade and cannot be affected by climate, water, or even acids.—Likenesses can be taken by this process almost instantaneously, insuring a lifelike expression rare in daguerreotypes.

These pictures can be procured of the subscriber, the only Ambrotype artist in Franklin or Chittenden counties.

Persons desirous to learn the art, can receive instruction from him on reasonable terms.  Price of pictures same as Daguerreotypes!  George Porter Paine.  St. Albans, Nov. 28, 1855.

George Porter Paine is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in St. Albans, Vermont.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a George Porter Paine as being active in St. Louis, Missouri in 1854-1855.  The St. Louis directories were dated 1854-1855, not 1854 and 1855, the names in the directory were recorded in 1854, so it is possible that they are the same person.