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Fields, William

1854-1856       3d and Jefferson streets, Burlington, Iowa.

1854 September 19.  Burlington Tri-Weekly Hawk-Eye.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  September 19, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 129, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The undersign would respectfully inform the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has fitted up a large and Magnificent Room, at his old stand, over Swan’s Store, opposite the Barret House, where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotyping in the finest artistic style.  And as he intends remaining here permanently, you can always depend upon having a fine and correct likeness; and as his facilities for taking likenesses are much better than heretofore he offers to give As Good And Cheaper Pictures than ever before put up in the city of Burlington.

No picture will be allowed to leave my rooms unless perfect satisfaction is given.

Instructions given in the Art with all the late improvements.

Entrance to Rooms on Third street,  William Fields.  Feb28 ’54.

Advertisement was recorded twenty three times between September 19 to December 2, 1854.

1855 June 4.  Burlington Tri-Weekly Hawke-eye.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 4, 1855, Third Year—Vol. 1, No. 89, P. 3.

“Now by Saint Paul the work goes bravely on,

The times call for action.”

And Fields responds by respectfully informing the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has just received a large assortment of plain and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, at his rooms, corner of 3d and Jefferson streets, opposite the Barret House, where all those wishing a fine and correct Likeness of Themselves or friends will do well to give him a call.

Pictures taken the Low!! Price of $1.50 to $15 apiece.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Stock for sale at very low prices and apparatus furnished.  All orders promptly attended to.  Wm. Fields.

Advertisement was recorded four times between June 4 to 25, 1855.

1855 July 4.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  July 4, 1855, Sixteenth Year—Vol. 1, No. 31, P. 3.

“Now by Saint Paul the work goes bravely on,

The times call for action.”

And Fields responds by respectfully informing the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has just received a large assortment of plain and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, at his rooms, corner of 3d and Jefferson streets, opposite the Barret House, where all those wishing a fine and correct Likeness of Themselves or friends will do well to give him a call.

Pictures taken the Low!! Price of $1.50 to $15 apiece.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Stock for sale at very low prices and apparatus furnished.  All orders promptly attended to.  Wm. Fields.

Advertisement was recorded fourteen times between July 4 to October 24, 1855.

1855 September 12.  Hawk-Eye and Iowa Patriot.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  September 12, 1855, 16th Year, Vol. 1, No. 44, P. 3.

“Now by Saint Paul the work goes bravely on,

The times call for action.”

And Fields responds by respectfully informing the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country, that he has just received a large assortment of plain and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, at his rooms, corner of 3d and Jefferson streets, opposite the Barret House, where all those wishing a fine and correct Likeness of Themselves or friends will do well to give him a call.

Pictures taken the Low!! Price of $1.50 to $15 apiece.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Stock for sale at very low prices and apparatus furnished.  All orders promptly attended to.  June 4, 1855.  Wm. Fields.

1855 October 31.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  October 31, 1855, Sixteenth Year—Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 1.

Something New.—We have seen some very fine pictures, taken by Mr. Bowers, at the Daguerrean room of Mr. Fields, by a new process which we believe has been patented.  They far exceed in beauty, and life like expression, any exhibition of the daguerrean art we ever saw.  Those who are fond of seeing fine pictures will find themselves repayed by inspecting Mr. Bowers pictures. 

1855 October 31.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  October 31, 1855, Sixteenth Year—Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 3.

Something New.  Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes in Glass.  The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Burlington that he will remain for a few weeks at the Daguerrean Rooms of Mr. Fields, opposite the Barret House, for the purpose of taking the above new and beautiful style of pictures.

The term Ambrotype, by which these pictures are designated is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, signifying durability, everlasting, &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 nor change in any climate, is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.

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

The subscriber owns the exclusive right for the sale of these pictures in the State of Iowa, and is prepared to sell for towns and counties, and learn the art to those who buy rights.

He will remain only a few week, therefore now is the time to obtain one of these fine pictures.

The public are invited to call and see specimens.  W. T. Bowers.

Advertisement ran from October 31 to November 21, 1855.

1855 November 28.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  November 28, 1855, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 3.

A Card.—Having sold the exclusive right for making Ambrotypes in the city of Burlington to Mr. Fields, I take pleasure in recommending him to the patronage of the public.  Ambrotypes are by far, the finest pictures made at present time, and as Mr. Fields, has the exclusive right for making them in this city, they cannot be obtained of any other person.  Mr. Fields now has a very fine light, and every facility for making fine pictures.  His rooms are on Jefferson, between third and fourth streets.  W. T. Brown. (sic.

1856 June 25.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 25, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 3.

Gaige & Fields.  Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, over Cristvell & Hillhouse Store, Jefferson Street, Burlington.  Mr. Fields has the pleasure of announcing that he has associated with him, Mr. Gaige, for six years an operator in Brady’s celebrated Gallery, New York.  He therefore ventures to promise his customers Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, in the highest style of the art, with all recent improvements which have brought the art so near a state of perfection.

He is confident the specimens on exhibition at his rooms—and all are cordially invited to examine them—will bear a comparison with the finest pictures from the best New York Galleries, or from any other point, no matter where.  And as he does not wish the public to take this on trust, he hopes they will come and see.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to any desired size and colored to equal the finest oil paintings.  Likenesses of deceased persons also taken.

Remember the place, Jefferson st., between Third and Fourth, opposite Barret House.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between June 25 to November 5, 1856.

Bowers, W. H.

N. D.               Address Unknown, Biddeford, Maine.

1850                Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

1852-1854       6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.

1850 January 22.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  January 22, 1850, Vol. XXIII, No. 26, P. 3.

Miniatures!  Miniatures!  Macomber & Bowers Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and Biddeford, that having sold out their Rooms in Biddeford, they may be found at the old stand, Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island, Saco.

Where they will be happy to wait upon all that are in want of Likenesses of themselves or friends.  They have jest remodeled their Rooms, and enlarged and improved the arrangement of their light.

By the new arrangement of Light, they are enabled to obviate an objection which some have had to their Pictures heretofore, viz;—too dark a shade under the chin.  Their Light being a combination of Side and Top Light, they are enabled to produce pictures with as little shade as with any Side Light, while they have all the beauty and development produced by Top Light.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see their new Rooms, where they must be convinced that we now have much the best chance for producing good Daguerreotypes of any in the place.  And they would respectfully suggest whether, with their superior advantages, and long experience in the business, (having been in the business three times as long as any other operator in the place,) they would not be as likely, at least, to get as good, if not a better, picture, than at any other place; and especially, as they promise that their prices shall be as low as where the poorest productions are obtained.  Saco, January 15, 1850.

Advertisement ran on January 22 & 29, 1850.

1852 February 3.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  February 3, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 26, P. 3.

New And Splendid Daguerrian Rooms, Central Block, Biddeford.  McKenney & Bowers Respectfully announce to the public that they have just fitted up (without regard to cost) a Daguerrian Establishment inferior to none in New England.

With the Largest and best arranged Light of any Daguerrian Room in the State, and having procured an Instrument of the Largest Size, They are prepared to execute pictures Twice As Large as any hitherto made in Biddeford or Saco.

By means of this large and powerful Instrument, and with the aid of their immense light, they can execute Family Groups of any number, in a superb manner, on small or the largest sized plates.  In these days of mortality, heads of families should secure the likeness of every member of their family circle before it shall be broken by the rude hand of death.

McKenney & Bowers can now make pictures far superior to those of any other establishment in York County, and they throw their rooms open for public inspection and criticism, willing that a discerning public should judge whether they speak in a manner too boasting or to confident.  Their long experience in the Daguerrian Art, and their new and not to be surpassed arrangements render it reasonable that they should excel, and they assure those who patronize them that they shall not leave their rooms dissatisfied with pictures or prices demanded.

Grateful for the past liberal patronage bestowed upon them, and more grateful for the many expressions of approval they have received, they respectfully invite a continuance of that patronage, as their whole object will be to please their customers.  E. H. McKenney, W. H. Bowers.  No. 6 Central Block.  Biddeford, Jan. 28, 1852.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to April 27, 1852.

1852 May 11.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  May 11, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 40, P. 3.

Daguerrian Rooms, Central Block, Biddeford.  McKenney & Bowers have the best arranged Daguerrian Establishment in the State, and with their Apparatus can take pictures of the largest size.  They are now executing exceedingly Fine Likenesses in Groups or Singly, And if better ones can be produced than they take, theirs will be given gratis.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  Biddeford, April 1852.

Advertisement ran from May 11, 1852 to March 29, 1853.

1853 March 29.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  March 29, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 34, P. 3.

Something New!  McKenney & Bowers, Have obtained a quick instrument with which they can take Miniatures in much less time than ever before.  They would say to those having Children of which they would like to obtain Daguerreotypes, that they are now prepared to take them With little or no Difficulty.

They can also take perfect likenesses of the Sick at their residence with this instrument, it being so constructed as not to require so much light as those of any other kind.  Copying of all kinds done to perfection.

McKenney & Bowers take this opportunity to return their thanks to their friends and patrons for their liberal patronage, and respectfully solicit a continuance of the same.  Having a better light, larger and better instruments than can be found at any other establishment in this vicinity, they are able to make better Daguerreotypes.  All are invited to call whether they wish for Miniatures or not, and examine our specimens and facilities for making them and judge for themselves.  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6, Central Block, Biddeford, Me.

N. B.—E. H. McKenney, who was established in Biddeford, long before any of hos neighbor artists took a Miniature in this vicinity, would have all understand that he is not connected with any other Saloon or other Daguerreian establishment in Saco or Biddeford, except the old Gallery in Central Block, where he may be found with additions and improvements.

Advertisement ran from March 29 to November 1, 1853.

1852 October 12.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 12, 1852, Vol. XXIV, No. 10, P. 2.

Cattle Show And Fair.  The annual Cattle Show and Fsir of the York County Agricultural Society took place in this town last Wednesday and Thursday…

On Manufactures.  Your committee having attended to the duties assigned, ask leave to report:…

E. J. Cole, Saco, Daguerreotypes, diploma and .50.

McKenney & Bowers, Biddeford, do.  Diploma.

1853 November 1.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  November 1, 1853, Vol. XXV, No. 13, P. 3.

McKenny & Bowers Daguerreotypes, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford.  Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken of all sizes, and in any style desired, and warranted equal to the Best.

We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be found in this vicinity.  An examination of which will well pay for a visit to our Rooms.  Also, the best collection of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place McKenney & Bowers.

N. B.  It is with reluctance that we refer to the advertisement of a brother artist, but justice to ourselves prompt us to say, that the late County Fair the Highest Premium was awarded to our Daguerreotypes, and not to Mr. Cole’s as his advertisement leads people to suppose. 

Advertisement ran from November 1, 1853 to April 4, 1854.

1854 February 17.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  February 17, 1854, Vol. X, No. 7, P. 3.

McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes!  No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired.  We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity.  Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place.

Advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854.

1854 April 11.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  April 11, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 36, P. 3.

Stereoscopic Pictures!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6, Central Block, Biddeford, Took and exhibited the first Stereoscopic Pictures that were taken in “York County,” And the are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscopic two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life, and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “Thing Of Life,” instead of a Picture.

Daguerreotypes, –Of All—Styles & Sizes, Taken in the most perfect manner.

Fine Gold Lockets!  Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases and Frames of every Description.  Call And See!  Call And See!

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 9, 1854.

1854 April 14.  The Union and Eastern Journal.  (Biddeford, Maine.)  April 14, 1854, Vol. X, No. 15, P. 3.

Stereoscopic Pictures!!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture!  That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.

Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.

Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description.  Call And See!  Call and See!!

Advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854.

McKenney & Bowers

1852-1854                   6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.

McKenney & Bowers (Enoch H. McKenney & W. H. Bowers) were recorded in seven advertisements and one announcement. The first advertisement ran from February 3 to April 27, 1852 in the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine).  New And Splendid Daguerrian Rooms, Central Block, Biddeford.  McKenney & Bowers Respectfully announce to the public that they have just fitted up (without regard to cost) a Daguerrian Establishment inferior to none in New England.

With the Largest and best arranged Light of any Daguerrian Room in the State, and having procured an Instrument of the Largest Size, They are prepared to execute pictures Twice As Large as any hitherto made in Biddeford or Saco.

By means of this large and powerful Instrument, and with the aid of their immense light, they can execute Family Groups of any number, in a superb manner, on small or the largest sized plates.  In these days of mortality, heads of families should secure the likeness of every member of their family circle before it shall be broken by the rude hand of death.

McKenney & Bowers can now make pictures far superior to those of any other establishment in York County, and they throw their rooms open for public inspection and criticism, willing that a discerning public should judge whether they speak in a manner too boasting or to confident.  Their lng experience in the Daguerrian Art, and their new and not to be surpassed arrangements render it reasonable that they should excel, and they assure those who patronize them that they shall not leave their rooms dissatisfied with pictures or prices demanded.

Grateful for the past liberal patronage bestowed upon them, and more grateful for the many expressions of approval they have received, they respectfully invite a continuance of the=at patronage, as their whole object will be to please their customers.  E. H. McKenney, W. H. Bowers.  No. 6 Central Block.  Biddeford, Jan. 28, 1852.

The second advertisement ran from May 11, 1852 to March 29, 1853 in the Maine Democrat.  Daguerrian Rooms, Central Block, Biddeford.  McKenney & Bowers have the best arranged Daguerrian Establishment in the State, and with their Apparatus can take pictures of the largest size.  They are now executing exceedingly Fine Likenesses in Groups or Singly, And if better ones can be produced than they take, theirs will be given gratis.  The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  Biddeford, April 1852.

The announcement appeared on October 12, 1852 in the Maine Democrat.  Cattle Show And Fair.  The annual Cattle Show and Fsir of the York County Agricultural Society took place in this town last Wednesday and Thursday…

On Manufactures.  Your committee having attended to the duties assigned, ask leave to report:…

E. J. Cole, Saco, Daguerreotypes, diploma and .50.

McKenney & Bowers, Biddeford, do.  Diploma.

The third advertisement ran from March 29 to November 1, 1853 in the Maine Democrat.  Something New!  McKenney & Bowers, Have obtained a quick instrument with which they can take Miniatures in much less time than ever before.  They would say to those having Children of which they would like to obtain Daguerreotypes, that they are now prepared to take them With little or no Difficulty.

They can also take perfect likenesses of the Sick at their residence with this instrument, it being so constructed as not to require so much light as those of any other kind.  Copying of all kinds done to perfection.

McKenney & Bowers take this opportunity to return their thanks to their friends and patrons for their liberal patronage, and respectfully solicit a continuance of the same.  Having a better light, larger and better instruments than can be found at any other establishment in this vicinity, they are able to make better Daguerreotypes.  All are invited to call whether they wish for Miniatures or not, and examine our specimens and facilities for making them and judge for themselves.  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6, Central Block, Biddeford, Me.

N. B.—E. H. McKenney, who was established in Biddeford, long before any of his neighbor artists took a Miniature in this vicinity, would have all understand that he is not connected with any other Saloon or other Daguerreian establishment in Saco or Biddeford, except the old Gallery in Central Block, where he may be found with additions and improvements.

The fourth advertisement ran from November 1, 1853 to April 4, 1854 in the Maine Democrat. 

McKenny & Bowers Daguerreotypes, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford.  Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken of all sizes, and in any style desired, and warranted equal to the Best.

We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be found in this vicinity.  An examination of which will well pay for a visit to our Rooms.  Also, the best collection of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place McKenney & Bowers.

N. B.  It is with reluctance that we refer to the advertisement of a brother artist, but justice to ourselves prompt us to say, that the late County Fair the Highest Premium was awarded to our Daguerreotypes, and not to Mr. Cole’s as his advertisement leads people to suppose. 

The fifth advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854 in The Union and Eastern Journal (Biddeford, Maine).  McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes!  No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired.  We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity.  Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place.

The sixth advertisement ran from April 11 to May 9, 1854 in the Maine Democrat.  Stereoscopic Pictures!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6, Central Block, Biddeford, Took and exhibited the first Stereoscopic Pictures that were taken in “York County,” And the are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscopic two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life, and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “Thing Of Life,” instead of a Picture.

Daguerreotypes, –Of All—Styles & Sizes, Taken in the most perfect manner.

Fine Gold Lockets!  Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases and Frames of every Description.  Call And See!  Call And See!

The Seventh advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854 in The Union and Eastern Journal.  Stereoscopic Pictures!!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture!  That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.

Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.

Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description.  Call And See!  Call and See!!

McKenney & Bowers are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in a partnership. Enoch H. McKenney is recorded by himself in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry Bowers is also recorded in Craig’s (without a first name) in the partnership of Macomber & Bowers.  I did blog W. T. Bowers on February 21, 2022.

W. T. Bowers

1854                6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.

W. T. Bowers of the firm McKenney & Bowers was recorded in two advertisements in The Union and Eastern Journal Biddeford, Maine.  The first advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854.  McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes!  No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors.  Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired.  We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity.  Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.

Please call and examine specimens.  Don’t mistake the place.

The second advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854.  Stereoscopic Pictures!!  McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture!  That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.

By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.

Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.

Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.

Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description.  Call And See!  Call and See!!

W. T. Bowers is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Maine.  It is possible that W. T. Bowers is Wilder T. Bowers, who was active in 1850 in Detroit, Michigan[1] and in Lynn, Massachusetts from 1856-1904[2]

His father came from Massachusetts, and Wilder was born in Maine in February of 1824, fourth of the seven children of Wilder and Sarah H. T. Bowers. Hannah was born in Maine in July of 1830, and she married Wilder about 1852. Their children were born in Massachusetts: Charles, Caroline and Willie between 1854 and 1858, and then Nellie in July of 1869. Hannah was a widow and still living at Lynn in 1910.[3]


[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

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

[3] David V. Tinder’s online Directory Of Early Michigan Photographers.