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Gage, Franklin Benjamin

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

1850                Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.[1]

1852-1859       Three Doors South of St Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852 September 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 11, Whole No. 791, P. 3.

F. B. Gage’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  St Johnsbury Plain, VT.  The Subscriber having opened a skylight Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of St. Johnsbury House, would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of St. Johnsbury and neighboring towns, that he will be happy to wait on all who may wish for a correct likeness of themselves or friends.  Having procured all the latest improvements in the Art, he is now able, by a new arrangement of light and the use of new materials, to produce pictures of a most Lifelike & Beautiful Complexion, as all may see by calling and examining specimens.  These pictures are finished by a newly discovered process which gives them a richness and durability unsurpassed by any in this country or Europe.

The public are requested to call and examine specimens.  Come one and all: you will be equally welcome whether wishing pictures or not.  If you have called once call again, and tell your friends to call also, as he will be happy to see you at all times and show you anything new in the Art.

Picture taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.

Perfect likenesses warranted in all cases or no charge.

Copies from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, & c., neatly executed.  Miniatures for lockets, pins, rings, &c., taken in the most perfect manner.  Views of buildings and scenery taken in a style unsurpassed by any.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence if desired.

Prices varying from 1 to 8 dollars according to style and finish of case.

Pupils instructed and furnished with apparatus.  F. B. Gage.  St. Johnsbury, Sept 25, 1852.

Advertisement ran from September 25 to December 18, 1852.

1852 December 11.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 11, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 22, Whole No. 802, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Our Neighbor, Mr. Gage, is doing a good business in taking Likenesses.  His pictures look well, and he will satisfy all of his customers.  He has a fine room for this purpose over E. Hall & Co’s Store.

1852 December 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.

A Daguerreotype Song, supposed to have been sung by a lady after having visited F. B. Gage’s Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of the St. Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury Plain, Vt.

Air:—Things that I don’t like to see.

One morning last week when I’d nothing to do,

And wanted to see something funny or new,

I went to my cousins Maria and Jane,

To Visit the Daguerreotype Rooms on the Plain. 

I merely went in just to make a short call

And look at the pictures that hung on the wall.

But I saw just as soon as I entered the door

I had never seen pictures more perfect before.

For there was Estella, Adelia, and Jane,

And I never saw pictures so rich or so plain;

And John and his sweetheart, and Sam and his wife,

I declare they all look just as natural as life.

There were multitudes more both in cases and frames

But I could never tell you one half of their names,

I though every one looked the nicest and best

Though I think Jenny Lind’s not so good as the rest.

Now when I had seen them, they all looked so fine,

Said I to the Artist, “I’ll sit and have mine.”

Then he had me sit down in a chair at my ease.

And, said he “you may wink just as much as you please.”

And then, when I smile just as much as I ought.

In less than a moment my likeness was caught.

So quickly ‘twas taken, so nicely ‘twas done.

To sit for my picture was nothing but fun.

And every one says, (so I know it must be.)

“That my picture’s a very apt emblem of me.”

Since this is so perfect, I must have another,

To get to the West to my sister and brother.

And then I must have another to send—

But no matter to whom, for he’s only a friend.

And now if the people will hear my advice,

I freely will give it without money or price:

If you want nothing more, give the Artist a call.

Just to look at the pictures that hang on the wall.

Twill do you no harm just to drop in and see.

And take your friends with you, as I did with me.

He can take them as well whether cloudy of fair.

And you’ll find him at home for he always is there.

He’s using a splendid new German Machine.

That was made by one John in the Providence of Wein.

If any should wish to acquire this great Art.

He’ll learn him the trade so he’ll know it by heart.

And his pictures won’t fade, as other Artist’s have done.

For you know that he hangs them right out in the sun

And whether in lockets, pins, rings, or a frame.

You’ll see that his pictures are always the same:

And then, I am sure you’ll conclude with the rest,

That he’s always a little ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from December 25, 1852 to January 22, 1853.

1853 April 30.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 44, Whole No. 822, P. 3.

Broken Crockery.  China, Glass, Earthen, Marble, Alabaster, Pearls, Ivory, Shell, Ornaments, &c., are repaired with a stainless cenebt, and warranted, at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  All persons in want of perfect Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon as the subscriber expects to leave town in a few weeks.  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to June 18, 1853.

1853 June 11.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 11, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 47, Whole No. 828, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this town, June 6, by Rev. W. B. Bond, Mr. F. B. Gage and Miss Laurietta Huntly, all of this town.

1853 June 25.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 25, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 49, Whole No. 830, P. 3.

Sign Stolen.  Look Out for Rogues. 

The ancient Sign of the “Old Daguerrean”

No More at E. Hall’s store { ? ]

For some rascally rogues, the other night,

Took it down and carried it out of sight.

Perhaps it was done from spite and spleen,

Or, perhaps, to plague the “Old Daguerrean,”

But the “Old Daguerrean,” he’ll pocket the wrong, And laugh at the rascals in his song.

Their labor of love was all in vain,

For the “Old Daguerrean” still works on the Plain,

And the people will come, as they can before,

To the Daguerrean rooms over E. Hall’s store.

With Pictures to suit from one dollar to four,

He sells them some days by the dozen or score,

And the crowds that go in, and the crowds that go out,

Tell the world what the “Old Daguerrean is about.

And since there’s no reason why he should depart,

You’ll find him at home and at work at his Art,

And the pictures he takes will plainly attest,

That the “Old Daguerrean” is ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 2, 1853.

1853 August 20.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 20, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 5, Whole No. 838, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerreen.”  Will open his daguerrean Gallery August 22 and be ready to wait on his customers there-after.    St. Johnsbury, Aug 20, 1853.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 8.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 8, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 12, Whole No. 845, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerrean.”  Premium Daguerreotypes.  Let it be remembered that the “Old Dagerrean” of St. Johnsbury drew the premium on daguerreotypes at the late fair; and his pictures are pronounced by good judges to be equal, if not superior to the best city operators.  Read what the newspapers say of the “old daggerrean:”

“He is really an excellent Artist and worthy of patronage.”—Anonymous Reporter.

“He is a capital workman in his line.”—The Caledonian.

Pictures of all sizes and styles put up at prices from 1 to 10 dollars.  Pupils instructed in the art.

Call and examine Specimens.  F. B. Gage  St Johnsbury, Oct. 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to December 3, 1853.

1853 December 3.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 3, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 20, Whole No. 853, P. 4.

Children’s Daguerreotypes. Daguerreotypes of infants and small children are taken at the St. Johnsbury Daguerreotype Gallery in fair weather, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 1½ P. M., by a new process which renders success almost certain.  Older persons taken in all kinds of weather and at all times of day.  Always at home.

Forward Your Faces.

Wanted —Five cords hard wood fitted for the stove, and seasoned under shelter, for which a liberal price will be paid.  Call and see.  Any quantity of green wood taken in exchange for Daguerreotypes.  F. B. Gage.   

Advertisement ran from December 3, 1853 to February 11, 1854.

1854 January 14.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 14, 1854, Vol. 17, No. 26, Whole No. 859, P. 3.

Wonderful Invention.  Patent Stereoscopic or Statuary Daguerrean Gallery.

Since new things arise in these wonderful times,

I’ll tell you some news in some new-fangled rhymes:

Having nothing to do one bright afternoon,

I dropped into Gage’s Daguerrean Saloon.

And saw an invention so wonderous and new,

If you’ll listen a moment I’ll tell it to you.

Two pictures are taken of one person’s face,

And carefully finished and put in a case,

And two lenses before them are placed with precision.

To produce what is called “binocular vision”:

And when you look in through those lenses so blue,

What a wonderful sight rises up to your view!

There the person stands in the blue atmosphere,

Just as large as in life, just as perfect and clear,

Every thread of the dress a very wrinkle is there.

Even the pours of the skin and the fibers of the hair:

And you look till the sight all your sences mislead.

And you cry—Tis no picture, tis the person, indeed!

“Tis the strangest invention there is in these times,

As true in its nature as ‘tis in my rhyme:

And since ‘tis a Patent and Gage has a Right.

Call in then and ask him to show you “the sight.”

And when you have seen it, I’m sure you will say;

You’ll have your own picture put in that way.

The following commendation is from the Scientific American:—‘By looking through these (Lenses) the person whose likeness is taken, stands out solid and life-like, no more resembling a common picture than a statue does an oil painting.  No one can have the least idea of the beauty of this invention, until he sees such pictures with his own eyes.’

Advertisement ran from January 14 to March 18, 1854.

1854 September 16.  The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 16, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 10, Whole No. 894, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes.  Something New!  These pictures are different from any ever before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing.  They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving.  Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty; and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only.  Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery.  Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.  Instruction given in the Art.  Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 2, 1854,

1854 September 30.  The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 30, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 12, Whole No. 896, P. 3.

Caledonia County Fair.  The annual Cattle Fair of the Caledonia County Agricultural Society was held at Danville, on Wednesday and Thursday…Premiums Awarded…

Daguerreotypes.

1st,, E. Perry, Danville,                      1.00

2d., F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury,             .50

1854 November 18.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 18, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 19, Whole No. 903, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery, Greatly Enlarged.  On account of the great rush of business the subscriber, finding it impossible to supply the demand for likenesses, has enlarged and otherwise greatly improved his Gallery.  He has also engaged the services of two or three able associates, and trust that the future, he will not be obliged to send any away empty.  His success in business has been such that he feels warranted in saying that the reputation of his Gallery is not surpassed by any other, either in or out of the State.  Having enlarged his light and purchased a camera more than four times large as those in general use, he is now prepared to take family groups from two to twenty, in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment.  His pictures at all times will be furnished I the best style of the art, and warranted.  The Mezzotint Statutypes on exhibition at his Gallery are considered superior to all other pictures and are worthy an examination.  Come and see them.  F. B. Gage.  St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1854 to March 24, 1855.

1855 March 31.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 31, 1855, Vol. 18, No. 38, Whole No. 922, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt.  St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes.  Something New!

These pictures are different from any before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable style of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing.  They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving.  Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line, angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty, and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only.  Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery.  Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.  Instruction given in the Art.  Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to July 28, 1855.

1855 July 28.  The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  July 28, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 3, Whole No. 939, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Patented in the United States, Great Britain and France.  The term Ambrotype, by which these pictures are designated, is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, signifying everlasting.  The picture is taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by one indestructible gum, enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages; it will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.  These pictures are taken at the St. Johnsbury daguerrean Gallery, where specimens may be seen.—Come and see them.  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from July 25 to October 27, 1855.

1855 October 27.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 27, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 16, Whole No. 952, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt.  St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.  Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes.  Something New!

These pictures are different from any before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable style of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing.  They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving.  Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line, angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty, and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only.  Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery.  Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.  Instruction given in the Art.  Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 17, 1855

1856 January 12.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 12, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 27, Whole No. 963, P. 3.

The Old Daguerrean.

Since the sleighing

Is so splendid,

And may soon be

Quite suspended,

Come up beaux and

Belles together,

Get your pictures

This fine weather.

Come good father

And fond mother,

Come with sister

And with brother;

Ere with palsy

Ye be shaken,

Come to Gage’s

And be taken!

Whether fleshy

Lean or Sharky,

Come up white folks

Come up darkey;

Both for ugly

Folks, and clever.

Gage takes pictures

Better’n ever.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to April 12, 1856.

1856 March 8.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 8, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 35, Whole No. 971, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  On account of the [demand] for Ambrotypes, the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery is open for the production of these beautiful and imperishable pictures, and my time will be devoted exclusively to this branch of picture taking.

As the chemicals used in this art are very Poisonous To The Artist, I shall not follow it more than a week, or ten days at most, and all those in want of these never-fading pictures must apply within that time or they will lose the opportunity.  F. B. Gage. 

1856 May 3.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 3, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 43, Whole No. 979, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  To Everybody.  As this advertisement has never before been in print, and may never be again, the public are advised to read it, and permission is hereby respectfully given them to do so.

Have you heard what all the rage is? 

‘Tis the Ambrotypes at Gages;

Pictures that are called by sages

The greatest wonder of modern ages.

To The Ladies.

Having lately enlarged my Gallery, and

fitted up a Reception Room in magnificent style,

the ladies will now find it pleasant to call and look

at the pictures.  I would also remind them that

Queer old maids that’s cross and fretty

And young girls intensely pretty,

Wearing curls extremely jetty,

Will be very sure to get a

Capital Ambrotype at Gage’s.

About Babies.

Certain days will be mostly devoted to

taking pictures of babies of all styles

and qualities, such as

Babies little and babies bigger,

Babies that can squall with vigor,

Babies that cut quite a figure,

And all sorts, from white to nigger.

N. B.—Nigger means them that is sable complexioned

To The Gentlemen.

The Gentlemen will not be sent away empty,

as I am better than ever before prepared

To Extract

Men of wealth, and men of Fashion.

Men that sometimes get in passion

Men that put all sorts of trash on,

And in fact,

Any one brings the cash on!

F. B. Gage, Artist.  St Johnsbury, May 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from May 1, 1856 to July 5, 1856.

1856 June 7.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 7, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 48, Whole No. 948, P. 3.

Beautiful Imperishable Ambrotypes Taken by the Man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from June 7, 1856 to November 8, 1856.

1856 August 16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 16, 1856, Vol. 20, No.6, Whole No. 994, P. 3.

Photographs:  Beautiful Pictures on Paper.  Ambrotypes:  Imperishable Pictures on Glass.

Daguerreotypes:  Are taken as usual at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.

Illuminated Ambrotypes:  The Illumination of the Ambrotype was invented by F. B. Gage.  They are more beautiful than any other picture.  They are made by the inventor only and can be procured only by applying to the man with the Long Flowing Beard.   

Advertisement ran from August 16 to November 8, 1856.

1856 October 4.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. 20, No.13, Whole No. 1004, P. 2.

List Of Premiums Awarded At The Annual Fair Of The Caledonian Co. Agricultural Society, Held At St. Johnsbury, Sept. 23 & 24, 1856…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimen Daguerreotypes &c.. F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury  2.00

1856 October 10.  Orleans Independent Standard.  (Irasburgh, Vermont.)  October 10, 1856, Vol. I, No. 40, P. 3.

Ambrotypes:  Imperishable Pictures On Glass.  Photographs:  And other beautiful pictures are taken in the Greatest Perfection.  By the man with the Long Flowing Beard, At St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1856 to April 3, 1857.

1856 November 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

Gage’s Farwell.

Gage Is Going To Leave

These ‘ere frosty diggings,

And take no more pictures

Over Hall & Higgins’:

For he’s bound to flourish

In some Western city

Where the wintery weather

Aint so cold and gritty.

Therefore all ye people

Take this little warning:

Gage is going early

Some bright pleasant morning,

And if you want pictures

That beat all the nation;

Shun that little word

Called procrastination.

For a few weeks longer,

In all kinds of weather,

Gage will take the beaux and

Laughing belles together.

So bring your faces

And don’t stand a-croaking,

Gage means what is written

Without any joking!

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

This may certify, That Mr. F. B. Gage of St. Johnsbury, Vt., received theb following premiums at the First Annual Fair of the Conn. River Valley Agricultural & Industrial Association, held at Bradford, Vt. Oct. 14, 15 & 16, 1856.

1st premium on Ambrotypes,             $3.00  

1st       “            Photographs,             $2.00

1st       “            Colortypes,               $2.00

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1857 April 4.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 39, Whole No. 1027, P. 3.

Gage & Rowell, Ambrotype & Photographic Artists, St. Johnsbury, Vt., & Littleton, N. H.  The Gallery at Littleton will be open only two or three weeks in every twelve.  Open April 8, for one or two weeks.

Ambrotypes taken at less price than formerly.  Old daguerreotypes cleaned to look as well aas new.  Oil Paintings cleaned and Varnished.

At Bradford Fair, Mr. Gage drew

1st Premium on Ambrotypes  $3.00

1st Premium on Photographs  $2.00

1st Premium on Colorotypes  $2.00  

At Caledonia Fair,

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, &c.            $2.00

(From the People’s Journal,)

“We feel warranted in recommending Mr. Gage as one of the first artist in the country.”

(From the White Mountain Banner.)

“Mr. Gage’s reputation is not excelled by anyartist in New England.”

(From the Caledonian.)

“Mr. Gage is an adapt in the line of his profession.”

(Humphrey’s Daguerrean Journal published in New York, City, says:)

“Mr. Gage’s Photographs are Gems.  We can confidently say that we have never seen so pleasing a collection from one operator.  They are an honor to the artist.”

Advertisement ran from April 4 to 25, 1857.

1857 May 2.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 2, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 43, Whole No. 1031, P. 4.

& So Forth, & So On. By The Flowing Beard.

How swiftly the moment of life hurry on,

Nor slow forth, nor slow on.

But swift as the tide of a swift rushing river

They flow forth & flow on,

Towards that dark, solemn land, where the

Footsteps of man

Never go forth, nor go on—

& so forth, & so on.

Then O, as you row down the River of Life,

As you row forth, & row on.

Have thy likenesses preserved in a case or a frame

To show forth & show on.

When thy form lieth cold in that land where no flowers

Ever grow forth, or grow on—

& so forth & so on.

Then take my advice, oh! Ye pictureless tribe!

Good advice as I know on;

With some “rocks” in your pockets, go forth

From your homes

Just go forth, & go on.

Not stop ‘till you reach Gage & Rowell’s Saloon.

With a good healthy glow on,

& so forth, & so on.

And e’en though the weather be cloudy or fair,

Or snow forth or snow on:

And e’en tho’ the tempest should rise in its wrath,

& blow forth & blow on.

Will take you a picture, you won’t be ashamed

When you go forth & so on.

To show forth & show on—

& so forth & so on.

Our Ambrotype pictures are greatly improved,

As we go forth, & go on.

Until they surpass everything in the world

That we hear on, or know on:

And our prices of late we have greatly reduced,

As we show forth & show on,

& so forth & so on.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 18, 1857.

1857 June 20.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 20, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 50, Whole No. 1038, P. 3.

Good Wheat.  A Few bushels of Good wheat wanted in exchange for cash.  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to 27, 1857.

1857 September 5.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 5, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 9, Whole No. 1048, P. 3.

Get The Best Ambrotypes. 

Get The Best Photographs. 

Get The Best Likenesses

Of You selves,

Your Wives,

Your Children &

Your Friends.

Pictures furnished with all the latest improvements at Gage & Rowell.  St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to November 14, 1857.

1857 September 26.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 26, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 12, Whole No. 1052, P. 3.

List Of Premiums.  Premiums awarded by the Caledonia County Agricultural Society holden at St. Johnsbury on the 23d and 24th days of Sept., 1857…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Messrs. Gage & Rowell, St. Johnsbury, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, &c.               1.

1857 November 14.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 14, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 19, Whole No. 1059, P. 3.

Pictures for the Time! Ambrotypes For 25 Cents At gage & Rowell.

Then bring your sons

(As our cheap machine runs

Only three weeks from date,)

And take out your daughters

And trot out your quarters

Before its too late.

Johnsbury, Nov. 12, 1857.

Advertisement ran from November 14, 1857 to January 30, 1858.

1858 February 13.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  February 13, 1858, Vol. 21, No. 32, Whole No. 1072, P. 3.

“Life Size!!”  Life Size Photographs:  That surpass the most delicate Steel Engravings, at Gage’s.

Life Size Photographs Colored in oil colors until they surpass the portraits of the Old Masters, at Gage’s.

Improved Ambrotypes From 50 cents to 10 dollars each, at Gage’s.

Pictures of ‘Life Size’ are made at no other Gallery in Vermont.  Come And See Them!!!  F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from February 13 to August 7, 1858.

1858 September 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 12, Whole No. 1104, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day—Thursday…Floral Hall…Mr. Gage occupied one corner of the room, mostly with Photographs, both of individuals and rural scenery.  They were pictures that do credit to the “man with the long flowing beard,” “and so-forth and so-on/”

Premiums…Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimens of photographs, F. B. Gage  1.

1858 November 13.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 19, Whole No. 1111, P. 3.

Ten Reasons Why Daguerreotypes are Better than Ambrottypes.

They are more beautiful.

They are more lasting/

They are more life-like.

Not so liable to break.

Not liable to spot.

They never crack.

They never peal.

They never turn yellow.

The people are better pleased with them.

The public desire a return to the old favorite.

Therefore Daguerreotypes may be obtained at the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery.  Photographs taken as usual.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to December 25, 1858.

1858 December 25.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 25, Whole No. 1117, P. 3.

Ambrotype Circular From the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery.  F. B. Gage.

Jacob And Rachel.  (A New Translation.)

Now Rachel had a desire to please Jacob.  And she entered into the presence of a certain “Circulating Medium” And the ‘Medium’ took her face away from her, and fastened it unto glass, and he called it Ambrotype.  And she paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents.

And she came and showed it unto Jacob.  And when Jacob saw it, he kissed not the picture,—but he lifted up his eyes and howled.  And he said it is not like unto thee; neither is it beautiful.

And moreover it hath that about it which will cause it to fade; having not that hard Patent Enamel which renders it imperishable.

And he cast it away from him and would behold it no more.

Now Rachel was sorely grieved, and she went into her chamber and wept.  And she said “what shall I do?”

And behold a vision came unto her saying:  “Go into the presence of the the man with the Long Beard, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.

Then she straitway (sic.) departed and entered into his presence.  And behold her eyes were dazzled with the beauty of his pictures.

And he took her face away from her upon a glass; And he covered it with his Patent Imperishable Enamel.  She paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents neither more nor less.

Now when Rachel was come again where Jacob was, she showed it unto him.  And behold he sized it, and when he had looked upon it he danced in the magnitude of his joy.  Then he kissed Rachel and he said:  It is even more beautiful than thou’et it hath thy resemblance perfect, Then he lifted up his eyes and kissed the picture, and he said; “It hath the taste of thy lips and I know it is like unto thee!” And Jacob showed it to all the regions round about, that others might go into the presence of the Long Beard, and do likewise.

1859 January 29.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 29, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 30, Whole No. 1122, P. 3.

Judgement Come at Last.  The validity of James A. Cutting’s Ambrotype and Photographic Patents having been established by judicial decision.  Every Artist in Boston has been compelled to buy a license and place himself under bonds not to sell any pictures for a less sum than 50 cents each.

The Artists of Caledonian county will be compelled to enter into the same arrangement.  F. B. Gage, Agent for Patentees.  St. Johnsbury, Vt

Advertisement ran on January 29 & February 5, 1859.

1859 April 30.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 43, Whole No. 1122, P. 2.

A Good Job.  Gage does not dabble in poetry to the neglect of the chemicals.  He is now engaged in engraving Negative Photographic Plates for the Stereoscope, from which millions of photographic pictures may be taken.  Mr. Gage is employed by a New York house and we understand that this will not be less than a thousand dollar job for him.  He is out now taking views of some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery for which Vermont is so noted.  Some of our readers would be surprised at the beauty of such a picture as the Lyndon Falls, or a backwoods sugar camp, as brought out by an artist in a modern stereoscope.  The fact that Mr. Gage is employed for this undertaking is only another evidence of his acknowledged superiority abroad as an artist.  He is an inventor as well as a practical artist.  He has now a book in press treating subjects connected with the art which he has so long made a study, the copyright of which is already sold.  Aside from this, he is aregular paid contributor to a leading New York Journal, the articles of which are copied into a London paper, and from that translated into both French and German.  We only mention these facts to show that we have an artist among us whose skill is appreciated and acknowledged by those who “know what’s what.”

1859 July 9.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  July 9, 1859, Vol. 23, No.1, Whole No. 1145, P. 2.

Omitted. [from an article entitled “The Business Of St. Johnsbury.”]

It was not our intention to slight any of our business population in the short account which we gave of the business of St, Johnsbury in last week’s paper, but we find that we omitted several.  For instance:

F. B. Gage, the photograph, ambrotype and daguerreotype artist, is not the man to be slighted by us.  Then there is…

1859 July16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  July 16, 1859, Vol. 23, No.2, Whole No. 1146, P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views.  Mr. F. B. Gage succeeded in getting several stereoscopic views of the crowd that were collected here tge 4th, among the most interesting of which figure the Fantastics.

1859 August 13.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 13, 1859, Vol. 23, No.6, Whole No. 1150, P. 3.

Sterescopic (sic.) Pictures and Sterescopes for sale at Gage’s. 

The Wreck Of The Train of Aug. 9th;  a striking picture for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

White Mountain Views, for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

Family Groups, made for the Sterescope at Gage’s.

Ambrotypes greatly improved and Photographs as usual at Gage’s.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 3, 1859.

1859 October 8.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. 23, No.17, Whole No. 1158, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day…Floral Hall…Photographs from Gage’s.

1859 December 3.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 3, 1859, Vol. 23, No.25, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Selling Out at Cost.  Cheap Ambrotypes

Twenty-five cents a pop,

Over to Gage’s shop;

Popping ‘em fast as he can,

Woman, baby and man:

Making a regular rout,

Cleaning the Old Stock out,

For twenty-five cents a crack,

At either your face or back.

Short is the day of Grace,

Shave and forward your face,

Deborah, Jack and Nance,

Our you, will lose the chance:

The chance of getting a pop

For a Quarter, at Gage’s shop,

For when the old stock is through,

Higher the price of the new.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 30, 1859.

1874 August 16.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 16, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1935, P. 3.

Death of F. B. Gage.  The death of Mr. F. B. Gage removes from our place a long-time resident, and an eccentric and in some respects remarkable character.  He was eccentric in his dress, looks, and manner of life.  Always wearing, his beard long and flowing, years ago when short beards were the style, he became a marked man.  During a newspaper controversy some dozen or more years ago, he was designated by his opponent as “the man of rough exterior.”  This nom de plume rather pleased than offended Mr. Gage, and he afterwards of and ten assumed it.  Mr. Gage’s mind was of quite a literary [turn].  He formerly wrote a good deal of poetry, but later years he has given mor attention to story-writing, and was quite successful, especially in writing childrens’ stories, many of which were published in the Youth’s Companion.  Some of his early poems had merit in both sentiment and wit, and many of them found their way into these columns in years past.  He battled with disease all his life, and we doubt if he saw a “well day” in the last twenty years.  He leaves a wife and four children.

In one of Mr. Gage’s published poems is the following verse which is appropriate to appear with this notice.

I have a treasure in the blue Beyound!

And since my brow is wrinkled o’er with time.

And all my dearest hopes have passed away

Seeking my treasures in that viewless clime.

I shall lay by my staff some Autumn day.

And pass into the blue Beyond!

1874 October 2.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  October 2, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1940, P. 3. Deaths.  In St

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Fuller, H. W.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Rooms at the Hotel, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1848 August 19.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 19, 1848, Vol 12, No.5, Whole No. 577, P. 3.

Fuller’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, At the Hotel, St Johnsbury Plain.  H. W. F. is now prepared to execute pictures in a superior style, at prices as low as any in the country.

By the aid of new chemicals, most splendid results are obtained; and numbers are being delighted daily at the astonishing perfection to which this art has attained.

In an instant, as it were, upon the shining silver surfacetrayed the laughing countenance of joyous youth in all its freshness, from the verist child to the most aged it is equally applicable as the unerring delineator of life.

Delay not, then, as opportunity shall present, to secure one, two, three or six of these mementoes of life, which, under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.

Citizens or strangers visiting his rooms, can have their miniatures taken and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or frames, in a few minutes.

All miniatures will be finished in the highest perfection of the art; and taken equally as well in cloudy, as in fair weather.

The public are respectfully invited to visit his rooms and judge for themselves.

Prices, from $1.00 to $2.00,  Mr. F. will remain in town but a few days.

Clifford, Daniel A.

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

1855-1857       241 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.[1]                       

1859-1860       49 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1                       

1860                335 Washington Street. Boston, Massachusetts.1

1861-1863       31 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1864-1865       18½ Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1866                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1867-1868       22 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1871-1887       Corner Main Street and Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont  

1878-1879       Walton Block, State Street, Montpelier, Vermont         

1852 November 27.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 27, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 20, P. 2.

Singing School.—Mr. Clifford of Lebanon, N. H., advertises in our columns that he will open a singing school in this village next week.  See his notice.

1852 November 27.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 27, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 20, P. 3.

Singing School.  The subscriber will open a Singing School in this place on Tuesday evening November 30th, at which time he will be pleased to see all who are interested in the art of singing.  Place, to be hereafter noticed by Post Bill.  D. A. Clifford.  Nov. 22, 1852.

1855 April 30.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  April 30, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 35, P. 3. 

Ambrotype and Mezzograph Pictures!  D. A. Clifford would respectfully inform the people of Salem and vicinity, that he has taken the Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. D. W. Bowdoin, No. 241 Essex st., and is prepared to take the above pictures.

The following explanation will convince all of the superiority of the Pictures:—Explanation.

The term Ambrotypes, by which the pictures are designated is derived from the Greek word ambrotos, signifying durability, over lasting, &c.  The picture is taken upon plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by an indestructible gum enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages.  It will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.

Mezzograph is an improvement on the Crystalotype process, taking the picture from real life, instead of copying from a Daguerreotype, and in less time, greatly improving the tone, and all the finer details of the picture.

The Ambrotype is patented in the United States, Great Britain and France by Mr. James A. Cutting, of Boston.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens, at my Gallery, 241 Essex street, Salem.

N. B.—The Ambrotype process is particularly adapted to taking children, as the sitting is less than one quarter the time in the usual way.  Particular attention given to copying Pictures.                   

Advertisement ran from April 30 to October 25, 1855

1855 July 12.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  July 12, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 56, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We would call the attention of those who wish to procure a good likeness and never changing picture, to the Ambrotype made by Mr. D. A. Clifford, at No. 241 Essex street, (formerly Mr. D. B. Bowdoin’s rooms.)  These pictures have become exceedingly popular, from the fact that they are the only pictures that will not fade or change in any climate or at sea, being taken upon plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, (experiments having proved that pictures put up on a single glass are worthless,) the two surfaces being united by an indestructible gum, virtually making the picture in one solid plate of glass.  Besides, the picture is not reversed, and can be seen in any light.

1855 August 20.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  August 20, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 67, P. 3.

Caution.  Ambrotype Pictures.  The immense success and popularity of the Ambrotype Pictures has induced those who have not been able to obtain the right to work said process to offer a Worthless Imitation of these Pictures.

The fact that Ambrotypes are made upon glass leads many to suppose that all pictures on glass are Ambrotypes, but this is not so.  The Ambrotypes are put with two glasses, the picture being between, and the surfaces cemented together with an indestructible gum, thereby securing the picture from injury or change as though it were in solid glass.

I would also inform the public that the process for making Ambrotype Pictures is patented, and I have the exclusive right for Essex county; therefore no other artist has a right to make them, without a deed of right from me.

D. A. Clifford, Artist, In Ambrotype, Mezzograph & Daguerreotype Pictures, 241 Essex street, Salem.                            

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 29, 1855.

1855 November 1.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  November 1, 1855, Vol. LVI, No. 88, P. 3.

Ambrotype Pictures, The Greatest Discovery In The Photographic Art.  Patented In The United States, Great Britain and France.

D. A. Clifford would thank the people of Salem and vicinity for their very liberal patronage since his introduction of the above named Photographs to their notice, and would inform them that he is making them with so much success, that they have entirely superseded the Daguerreotype, to those wishing to preserve a lasting likeness of their family and friends.

Some of its peculiar advantages over other pictures are, that it never changes in time or climate—making it the most desirable to carry to sea—is not reversed in position—can be seen in any light as well as a painting or engraving, (and possessing a lite-like expression not attained in either) more bold, clear. And beautiful than anything before produced by the Photographic Art—all of which are gained by the picture bing made on fine white plate glass, and permanently secured between two plates of glass, being in effect as though in solid glass.  Put up in all the desirable system.

I have made recent additions of new instruments, of the best makers in the world, and my establishment is now furnished with apparatus equal to the best in the state.  My rooms are easy of access, (up only one flight of stairs) and my patrons are assured that no pains will be spared to produce as good Likenesses and Elegant Pictures as any other establishment in the country.

Caution.—the public are cautioned in purchasing pictures taken on glass, as Ambrotypes, which do not bear the patent stamp.  Pictures made on a single glass, and covered with black paint, are not ambrotypes.

I shall receive in a few days, some Fine Gold Lockets, for Ambrotypes, made expressly to my order, and which cannot be found at any other establishment in the country.

Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and all other Pictures copied in Ambrotype, at short notice.  **Daguerreotypes Taken for those who wish them.             Adults taken equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.  Rooms 241 Essex Street, near Washington street.

Advertisement ran from November 1 to December 31, 1855.

1856 March 20.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 23, P. 3.

Superior Photographs!  D. A. Clifford Would invite the attention of his friends and the public, to the Photographs, on Paper or Canvas, (variously called Crystalotypes, etc.,) made by him.

Having employed, permanently, the services of eminent artists to color them, I trust the pictures made at my establishment will not be found inferior to those made by the best artists.

Pictures of all sizes and styles.

Good pictures made from a daguerreotype, or other good pictures.

Views taken, when desired.

Patent Ambrotype.  This style of Photograph has become so well known, that it requires no special attention; and we would only say, that we spare no pains or expense in producing it in its greatest perfection.

N. B.  We would say, for the information of those purchasing Ambrotypes, that all pictures taken on glass are not genuine Ambrotypes.  The difference can be easily distinguished, by the Patent Stamp which is required by law—and none others are genuine.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, And Daguerreotypes, at the Lowest Prices.—Don’t forget the number—Rooms No. 241 Essex Street, next to Kinsman’s new Building.

1856 June 30.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 30, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 52, P. 3.

Patent Ambrotypes.  The often repeated efforts of Mr. Snell to inform the public that the Patent Ambrotype is a great humbug, and that they are “imposed upon” by exorbitant prices, etc, etc (with a large amount of boasting of his own skill and facilities, there being no other place in Salem where “finished” pictures can be obtained), induce me to state to those that may be led to suppose that such statements are true, that the average prices charged for the Patent Ambrotype are no highrer than charged by Mr. S. for Daguerreotypes or spurious Ambrotypes.

Neither are there any improvements in the method of securing these pictures.  As to the value of the Patent Ambrotype over the single glass picture, or Daguerreotype, it is very plain to be understood —as common sense teaches any person that a picture with a glass on either side, and the two cemented together, is more surely secured from injury than any other way in which it can be done.  Besides, two glasses are stronger than one.  (The principle for making the Patent Ambrotype is patented in England and France, as well as in the United States.)

Also, I would inform those getting Pictures, that those made at my establishment are what they are represented to be, and put up in the most thorough and careful manner, and am confident that the Patent Ambrotype will continue as it now is, the most popular and desirable of all other Pictures.  In part proof of which statement, reference need only be made to the spurious imitation made by artist who have not been able to secure the patent right to make the genuine.

I would thank the people of Salem and vicinity for their very liberal patronage the past year, and no pains or expense shall be spared to merit a continuance of the same.

Rooms free to visitors—No. 241 Essex Street, next door to Kinsman’s New Building—where may be found at all times a large assortment of frames, Cases, Gold Lockets and Pins for Ambrotypes and daguerreotypes.  D. A. Clifford.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to

1857 January 1.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. LVIII, No. 1, P. 2.

Painted Photographic Portraits.  We have recently had an opportunity to examine some very fine photographs, taken by Mr. Dan A. Clifford, painted in oil colors by Miss Mary Derby, a well known artist of this city.  This style of portraits is likely to be very popular.  The daguerreotypist secures an accurate likeness, and the painter gives the natural colors of person and dress, while the style is the same as that of portrait painting, and the picture is of course as durable, with the advantage of costing less.  The painted photograph does not require to be protected by glass, any more than canvas does, and, if desired, it can be done on cloth.  Miss. Derby has had considerable experience in this department, having painted a number of photographs for Boston as well as Salem daguerreotypist.  For children’s portraits, this style of picture is especially desirable, as those who have seen specimens of Miss Derby’s skill will promptly acknowledge.

1865 December 16.  Massachusetts Ploughman.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 16, 1865, Vol. XXV, No. 11, Whole No. 1261, P. 3.

Clifford & Shapleigh, Photographist, No. 18½ Winter St., opposite Music Hall, Boston.  D. A. Clifford.  T. W. Shapleigh.

We make it a special branch of our business to copy Daguerreotypes or other Pictures, of any size or style, retouching them in India Ink or Colors. oct14.

Advertisement was recorded on December 16, 1865 and January 6, 1866.

1866 January 2.  Boston Daily Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 2, 1866, Vol. XXXIII, No. 10149, P. 3.

The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Clifford & Shapleigh, Photographist has been dissolved by consent of parties Thomas W. Shapleigh settles the business of the firm at the rooms, No. 18½ Winter street.  Dan A. Clifford.  Thomas W. Shapleigh.  Boston, January 1, 1866.

1866 January 13.  Massachusetts Ploughman.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 13, 1866, Vol. XXV, No. 15, Whole No. 1265, P. 2.

Photographs.—The establishment of Messrs. Clifford & Shapleigh is located at No. 18½ Winter Street.  We took occasion to call at their rroms a few days since, and were pleased to see the degree of neatness which pervades their establishment.  They have the reputation of giving satisfaction to all their patrons.

1866 March 2.  Boston Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 2, 1866, Vol. XXI, No. 282, P. 4. 

Arrivals At Boston Hotels March 2, 1866…

Parker House…D. A. Clifford…

1871 May 19.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 19, 1871, Vol. 34, No. 1764, P. 3.

—Mr. Clifford has finished and furnished his photograph rooms, in Caledonian Block, in a through and neat manner and is now prepared to do work.  Mr. C. enjoys the reputation of being a first class artist, and we have no doubt he will receive a liberal patronage from the citizens of St. Johnsbury.

1871 June 9.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 9, 1871, Vol. 34, No. 1767, P. 3.

Mr. D. A. Clifford, would announce to the people of St. Johnsbury and surrounding towns that his New Photograph Rooms are completed, and he is now prepared to execute all the various kinds of Pictures in the highest style of the Photographic Art; among which are the beautiful and much admired Porcelain, Carte de Visite, Cabinet, and all the various sizes, to life size, plain or retouched in Indian Ink, Crayon, or painted in Oil or Water colors.

Special care taken in copying small pictures of whatever kind to any size.  Also views of Buildings, Machinery, Artist’s Drawing sculpture and Works of Art.

Publishes Lake Memphremagog and other Views.

A large assortment of fine Black Walnut and Gilt Frames, Cord, &c.  Frames made to order from the Best Finished Mouldings:

This establishment has been fitted up at much expense, has a perfect light, instruments of the very best kinds made, and the appointments are not excelled, if equalled, in the state.

After fifteen years experience in the city of Boston D. A. C. feels confident he will be able to please those who desire a fine class of work at reasonable prices.  Patronage respectfully solicited.

1871 August 4.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 4, 1871, Vol. 34, No. 1775, P. 3.

Read the following notice from the Boston Transcript:  The Perfection of Photography seems to be reached in the picture produced by Mr. D, A. Clifford, 22 Winter Street, In the great majority of photographs of human subjects, the most casual observer cannot fail to perceive that the most prominent lineaments of face or form are ludicrously exaggerated, so that hands are made to appear quite bloated, noses decidedly swelled, ears enlarged, shoulders shrugged, &c.  All these monstrosities, (not to mention others,) are voided by Mr. Clifford, whose artistic excellence is specially noticeable in the admirable drawing of his pictures, wherein the relative proportions of limbs and features are preserved, and all the effects of a painting secured.  He is equally successful with landscapes, as his charming views of the scenery around Lake Winnipiseogee, (sic.) &c. abundantly attest.  Mr. C. has all the improved facilities known to his profession and executes at short notice fine colored photographs of all styles and sizes, porcelain pictures, stereoscopic pictures from life, &c.  His rooms are well worth a visit.

1871 September 15.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  September 15, 1871, Vol. 35, No. 1781, P. 3.

–Mr. D. A. Clifford, artist over the Caledonian office, has procured a quantity of views fror the stereoscope, taken on Mt. Washington last winter.  Call and see them.

1871 December 15.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 15, 1871, Vol. 35, No. 1794, P. 2.

Clifford’s Gallery Is the place to have Pictures made of whatever kind.  Clifford’s Photographs are not excelled.  Clifford’s Porcelain Pictures are admired and praised by all who behold them.  Clifford’s Life Size Portraits are always a success, whether Copied From Small Pictures, or sittings from life.  Bring your small pictures to be Copied To Any Size or Style.

Come yourselves and bring your children.  Gilt and Black Walnut Frames on hand, and made to order.  Also Stereoscopes And Views.

Satisfaction Guaranteed, and Prices Low.  Caledonian Block, (Corner Main St., and Eastern Avenue,) St. Johnsbury, Vt.

1872 January 12.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  January 12, 1872, Vol. 35, No. 1798, P. 1.

Photographers.

F. B. Gage, Brown’s Block, Main Street.

G. H. Aldrich, Burnham’s Building, Main Street.

D. A. Clifford, Caledonian Block, Main Street.

1886 December 20.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  December 20, 1887, Vol. 50, No. 2579, P. 2.

D. A. Clifford, Photographic Artist, Caledonian Bl’k, Main St. St. Johnsbury.

1887 June 9.  St. Johnsbury Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 9, 1887, Vol. 50, No. 2602, P. 1.

Recent Deaths.  Clifford.—The sudden death of D. A. Clifford removes a man of mark in his profession, a citizen whose artistic productions have widely extended the reputation of St. Johnsbury.  He was a man of native gifts,  Before his 8th year he could read music accurately, and at 17 he began teaching singing with such success that after a time Dr. Lowell Mason sent him, and for some years retained him as conductor of musical conventions, and agent for his publications.  But Mr. Clifford’s life work was in artistic photography, for which he had enthusiasm amounting to a passion.  He began with the introduction of the daguerreotype, about 45 years ago, and made himself master of every new process, to the time of his death.   He spared neither pains nor expense to reach idea perfection in his art, and was intolerant of anything inferior.  In this respect he believed in himself, and in his work, and he lived to gain a national reputation among artists.  Among 167 exhibitors, English and American, who entered their pictures at the exposition given by Lambert, inventor of the carbon process, at New York, in 1878, the first prize for large carbon work was awarded to Mr. Clifford, and two of his pictures were kept by Mr. Lambert to be exhibited in England as specimens of American photography.  At the time of his death, and for several years previous. Mr. Clifford was Vice President of the American Photographers Association, (for his enthusiasm at the meetings, he was familiarly known among the members as the “Old War Horse”).  His landscape pictures have been admired everywhere and have added much to the popular fame of Vermont scenery.  Not infrequently, persons appreciating nice work, have come from cities to be photographed by our St. Johnsbury artist.

Mr. Clifford was a man of strong, outspoken opinions, his speech was often seasoned with severity, his equanimity was disturbed by ill-health and repeated disappointments, but those who knew him intimately learned to appreciate his wide intelligence and sincerity of soul.  He felt his infirmities deeply, and valued above all things the mercies of his Redeemer.  Re died of heart-disease aged 61 years.

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

Brooks, Newton

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1841                Union Street, Dr. Hooker’s Building, Norwich, Connecticut.

1847                139 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                Address Unknown, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1850                Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  N. D., P. 83.

Brooks, Newton.  Portrait painter, primitive, worked in Massachusetts and at New Ipswich (N. H.)

1841 October 13.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 31, 1841, Vol. XX, No. 31, Whole No. 2268, P. 3.

Brooks’ Portrait and Daguerreotype Studio.  Dr. Hooker’s Building, Union street.  Mr. Newton Brooks, of Boston takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Norwich and the adjacent towns that he has taken rooms at the above place, where he will paint Portraits in fine spirited style, at reasonable prices.  He has also in connection, the Daguerreotype process of taking Miniatures—in which department he has secured the services of Mr. M. B. Young, who has been perfecting himself in the art, in one of the most extensive in New England—by which process the ”human face divine” is delineated with unerring accuracy, by a pencil of light, and of course perfect likenesses warranted.  Price, $4 to $5, according to size.

Mr. B. having had the peculiar advantages of being a pupil of Prof. Morse, at the New York University, and having an apparatus of the most perfect kind in the Photographic department, flatters himself that he shall be able to gratify the refined taste of all Ladies and Gentlemen who may favor him in his profession.

Instruction given to a limited number if desired.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to December 1, 1841.

1841 October 27.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1841, Vol. XX, No. 33, Whole No. 2270, P. 3.

Mr. Brook’s Daguerreotype Studio.—We heard a lady ask, the other day, what the great Daguerreotype invention would ever accomplish; and we confess we had very much the same feeling of scepticism, (sic.) as to any good the world was likely to see from it.  Perhaps it was because it had been announced, some two years ago, as the last, crowning wonder of the world, and we had been led to suppose that drawing and painting were to stand back before it, and leave Nature to do the universal copying for herself and her sister Art, that we were so sorely disappointed, when we saw some dim, silver-sheeny picture of things, looking about as much as like what they were called, as the images we sometimes fancy we see in the clouds, do to others, to whom we point them out.  We saw attempts at transferring the “human face divine,” to the polished, metallic surface, but after we had turned them this way and that, that they might not stand in their own light, we never caught the likeness.

But we are now satisfied that it was our misfortune to have known only those Daguerreotypers, who do not understand their art.  We take back all our carpings and prejudices, after having made a visit to Mr. Brook’s studio, recently opened in this city.  We assure those who have not visited it, that it is well worthy their attention.  It is not “moonshine,” though the work is all done by something of which moonshine is the reflection.  It is really wonderful, how just sitting for a moment in the light, will give such a perfectly finished miniature copy of yourself, that you can send it to represent you, to a friend, ever so far distant, and he will think he sees you.  And these miniatures are so little expensive too—and so absolutely perfect—nothing left for the most skillful painter to strike out or to put in—and they are taken with so much [care] to the subject!—

We remember when it was a serious question, whether to gratify a friend with a copy of ourselves, or [our] feelings, with a copy of that friends features, at the round sum it cost, and the time it consumed, in repeated and protracted sittings, and the wear and tear of patience required, when it depended entirely on the skill of the artist, whether there was any likeness, after all.  But there is no question, now.  Every body who can afford to gratify his feelings, in any thing, can afford a copy of himself, and of every body he really loves, to keep him company, when they are absent, and to keep their images fresh in his memory, after they are gone.

We therefore earnestly counsel such of our citizens and friends as have called at Mr. Brook’s rooms, next door to Dr. Hookers, Union St. to do so at their first leisure hour, and by observation, or (what is better still,) by actual experiment satisfy themselves of the truth of all we have said of the magic art, which Mr. B. so successfully practices.

1849 June 21.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 21, 1849, Vol. 47, No. 45, P. 3.

Brooks’ Daguerreotype Car!  The subscriber would call the attention of the public to his Daguerreotype Likenesses, taken with the novel and superior facilities afforded in His Car!  which he has built at great expense, under his own supervision, with especial reference to the Artistic Arrangement of the light, &c., having at command any desirable amount of sky and side light, and rendering it peculiarly applicable to Groups of Adults, or Children, as well as single pictures.  The superiority of his arrangements for producing Beautiful Pictures, will be seen at a glance, which, together with his experience in taking thousands during the last eight years, renders him confident of ability to suit his customers.  Specimens on exhibition.  Please to call soon.  Newton Brooks.   Amherst, June 18, 1849.

Advertisement ran from June 21 to July 5, 1849.

1850 November 30.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. 14, No. 20, Whole No. 898, P. 3.

Brooks’ Daguerreotype Car!  The subscriber (formerly of Boston,) would hereby call the attention of the public to his Daguerreotype Likenesses taken with the novel and superior facilities afforded in his Sky-Lighted Car.

Commencing the business soon after its first introduction into yhis country, and contending with all the difficulties incident to its first stages, and outwards, he was prepared to construct his car, with such special reference to the artistic arrangement of the light and shadows, as to give clearness, truthfulness and prominence to every feature.

Having at command, any desirable account of sky and side light, it is rendered peculiarly applicable to groups of Adults or Children, as well its single pictures, and having procured a Large Or Small, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Tokens, Bracelets, Pins or Rings.  Also copies from Paintings, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, Casts, &c.  It will be seen at a glance, that his arrangements for producing Beautiful Pictures, comprise all the variety of a city establishment; which with the experience of taking thousands during the last nine years, renders him confident of ability to give his customers all the Life in a Shadow, that can be expected.  A general invitation is given to visit the Car and examine specimens.  Persons from other villages visiting this place will please take notice.  Please to call soon.  Prices from $1.25 to $15.  Newton Brooks.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 14, 1850.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (N. Brooks)

Boynton, C. S.

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1852                Near the Passumpsic House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.                    

1852 May 22.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 22, 1852, Vol 15, No.45, Whole No. 773, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Hearken unto us, ye Inhabitants of St. Johnsbury!  All that want Better and More Correct likenesses than ever were taken in this place, will find it to their advantage to call at our saloon near the Passumpsic House.  To those who are in want of perfect likenesses we would say, give us a call.—Examine our specimens and test our skill. We guarantee perfect satisfaction.  Now is your time—call soon!  We leave town in a few days for Lyndon on our tour north.

For further  particulars see handbills.  A. J. Baker, C. S. Boynton, G. W. Baker.

Baker, A. J.

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1852                Near the Passumpsic House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.                    

1852 May 22.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 22, 1852, Vol 15, No.45, Whole No. 773, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Hearken unto us, ye Inhabitants of St. Johnsbury!  All that want Better and More Correct likenesses than ever were taken in this place, will find it to their advantage to call at our saloon near the Passumpsic House.  To those who are in want of perfect likenesses we would say, give us a call.—Examine our specimens and test our skill. We guarantee perfect satisfaction.  Now is your time—call soon!  We leave town in a few days for Lyndon on our tour north.

For further  particulars see handbills.  A. J. Baker, C. S. Boynton, G. W. Baker.

E. Perry

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1846                            Address Unknown, Danville Green, Vermont.                                                        1848                            Address Unknown, Danville, Vermont.

E. Perry was recorded in two advertisements in The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont).  The first advertisement ran from January 17 to February 7, 1846. Daguerreotypes.  E. Perry, Would say to those wishing to obtain superior Daguerreotype Miniatures, that he is fully prepared to execute Portraits in a style that cannot fail to please, and at a price so moderate that no one can reasonably object to it.  Unless the Portrait suits, and is in every way a finished production, he does not require the applicant to purchase it.

Ladies and Gentlemen may call and examine specimens almost any hour of the day, and Portraits will generally be taken at any time, by day light, without regard to weather.

Also, on hand, and for Sale, as usual, a good assortment of Watches and Jewelry.  Watch Repairing done to order, and with dispatch.  Danville Green, Jan 12, 1846.

The second advertisement ran from November 18 to December 23, 1848.  Watches and Jewelry.  The subscriber has just received from New York a good assortment of Goods in his line.

Gold and Silver Levers, Lepines and common Verge Watches; Gold and Silver Pencils, Gold Pens, Spectacles, Thimbles, Breast Pins in a great variety; Gold Rings, Silver, Table and Tea Spoons; also Fancy Goods; which will be sold at the lowest prices.         E. Perry.  Danville, Oct. 1848.

Daguerreotypes.  Portraits taken in a superior style, perfectly true to nature, of vary fine tone and finish, and in all kinds of weather.  E. P.

E. Perry is not recorded in other photographic directories.