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1842 31 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1842 Rooms at Mr. Boazman’s Hotel, Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.

1842-1849 8 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1846-1851 6 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1842 March 30. Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 30, 1842, Vol I, No. 38, P. 1.

Daguerreotype. James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 31 Canal Street, (up stairs.)Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnesses its results. For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken. A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object. Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved. In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise. It is truth itself. There is a reason for this. It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand. Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artistic pencil. The deleniation [sic.] is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light. It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it. In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

J. M. would only add that he has had the advantage of much practice in the Photographic departments, and under the instruction of Messrs. Barnard & Harrington, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose eminent success in this art is well known to the public. feb24.

Advertisement was recorded on March 30 & 31, 1842.

1842 June 11. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) June 11, 1842, Vol. XXIV, No. 18, P. 2.

Daguerreotype—Mr. Maguire, one of the best, if not the very best Daguerreotype artist in the United States, has arrived in Baton Rouge, with the intention of remaining a few days. Mr. M. is, undoubtedly a superior professor in his art. The Daguerreotype likeness (when it is a likeness), cannot be but regular; but it is not always clear. This defect Mr. Maguire has the talent and skill to remedy, and none of his portraits go out of his hands in an unfinished or imperfect state. Ladies and gentlemen, you who desire to see your beauties shed in sun-light on silver, go to Mr. Maguire, and in ten minutes it will be done.

Mr. M. intends to remain but a few days; his room is at Mr. Boazman’s hotel, opposite the Methodist church.

Specimens can be seen at this office.

1842 June 21. The Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 21, 1842, Vol I, No. 110, P. 1.

Removal. James Maguire, Photographer, has removed from 31 Canal street, to 80 [sic.] Camp st. corner of Natchez. a25.

Advertisement was recorded on June 21 & October 19, 1842.

1842 June 21. The Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 21, 1842, Vol I, No. 110, P. 3.

Daguerreotype. James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 8 Canal Street, (up stairs.) Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnesses its results. For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken. A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object. Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved. In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise. It is truth itself. There is a reason for this. It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand. Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artistic pencil. The delineation is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light. It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it. In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 21 & October 19, 1842.

1842 October 19. Morning Herald and Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 19, 1842, Vol. II, No. 27, P. 4.

Daguerreotype. James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 8 Camp street, (up-stairs.) Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnessed its results. For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken. A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object. Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved. In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise. It is truth itself. There is a reason for this. It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand. Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artists pencil. The delineation is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light. It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it. In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

1842 November 26. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) November 26, 1842, Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Pass It Round.—That the second annual Fair of the State Association, comes off in Baton Rouge, the Ninth and Tenth days of January next (1843.) Let everyone be ready with something to exhibit, every mechanic and artist, agriculturist, florist, horticulturist and stock breader, let all bring something.

Where’s our friend od daguerreotype memory—Maguire? He must manifest his skill, and himself also on the occasion: so must his competitors…

1843 January 22. Morning Herald and Jeffersonian. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 26, 1843, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures—No. 8 Camp street, opposite the City Bank, by James Maguire.

Apparatus with instructions for sale. j5.

Advertisement was recorded on January 26 to 28, 1843.

1843 April 1. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) April 1, 1843, Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 2.

By a card in another column, the reader will discover the present abode of Maguire, the Daguerreotype artist. Maguire has made many and important improvements recently in this art, so that he now transmits to the silver the complexion, even, of the individual. Call and see him when you go down.

1843 April 1. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) April 1, 1843, Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 2.

James Maguire, Daguerreotype Artist, No 8 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Advertisement ran from April 1, 1843 to January 27, 1849.

1844 January 13. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) January 13, 1844, Vol. XXV, No. 49, P. 1.

Agricultural Fair, Of The State Of Louisiana….James Maguire, of New Orleans, exhibited four specimens of Daguerreotype pictures Two portraits from life, and two from fine pictures. They are the kind taken in colors and are wonderful specimens of this singular art. Mr. Maguire has long been at the head of this department of portraiture in the South, and the specimens of his skill shown at the fair, places him in his particular line ahead of competition. 1^st premium awarded.

1844 July 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Miniature Cases Wanted. Any person having a lot of good Miniature Cases to dispose of, will find a purchaser by applying at Maguire’s Daguerreotype rooms, No. 8 Camp street. The undersigned has on hand and for sale, an extensive assortment of Plates, Instruments, Chemicals, &c., suitable for operators. Wm. H. Hutchings, (Successor to Jas. Maguire.)

1844 July 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Card.—Wm. H. Hutchings takes this method of informing the citizens of New Orleans that he has been appointed successor to Mr. James Maguire, and that he represents him in every and all things connected with his business.—From an editorial published in the “Republican” of July 8, a different impression may have been created.

1844 July 10. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed. I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production. I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

By every streamer it is my intention to transmit to Mr. H. all the most modern improvements in the Daguerreotype; together with any and all such instruments and materials from Paris, as may be found superior to those he now has. James Maguire.

Advertisement ran from July 10 to 14, 1844.

1844 July 16. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) July 16, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 148, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype. During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed. I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production. I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 24, 1844.

1845 May 17. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) May 17, 1845, Vol. XXXIV, No. 47, P. 4.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association. This association held its annual meeting this day, May 13^th 1845….Your committee of fine arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report.

The specimens of Daguerreotype awarded the first premium to Hutchings & Whittemore of New Orleans, the second premium is awarded to James McGuire.

1845 June 5. The St. Landry Whig. (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, Louisiana.) June 5, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 1.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association….Your Committee on Fine Arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report:

The specimens of Daguerreotype award the first premium to Hutchings & Whitemore, of New Orleans; the second premium is awarded to James McGuire.

1845 June 20. Jeffersonian Republican. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 20, 1845, Vol II, No. 8, P. 2.

Notice James Maguire respectfully invites the attention of his old customers and the public to his New Style of Large and Small Daguerreotype Portraits, which are guarantied to Surpass anything of the kind ever before offered to the citizens of New Orleans.

No. 1 Camp street, corner of Canal.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to August 1, 1845.

1845 October 18. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 18, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 48, P. 2.

Removal. Magurie’s Daguerreotype Rooms are removed to the South-east corner of Camp and Canal—Entrance No. 6 Camp street. Portraits guarantied perfect and satisfactory or no charge made. Apparatus with instruction, for sale, and warranted the genuine Voigtlander Camera.

1845 December 5. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 5, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 48, P. 2.

The Delta Directory. Strangers, or citizens, cannot find a better City Directory than our advertising columns present, as the following prove:—…

Daguerreotype. Maguire—entrance 6 Camp st.

1846 January 15. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 15, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms. No. 10 Camp street. Apparatus, &c., for sale, with instructions. J. M. has been awarded the first premium at the late State Fair for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

1846 January 17. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.) January 17, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No. [40], P. 4.

James Maguire, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 8 Camp Street, New Orleans.

1846 January 17. New Orleans Daily Tropic. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 17, 1846, Vol. IV, No. 90, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, by James Maguire, 6 Camp street.

Apparatus, with instructions, for sale on reasonable terms.

J. M. has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Advertisement was recorded from January 17 to February 23, 1846.

1846 January 31. New Orleans Daily Tropic. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 31, 1846, Vol. IV, No. 102, P. 2.

Having a few moments leisure yesterday we stepped into the Daguerreotype establishment of Mr. J. Maguire, corner of Camp and Canal sts. We noticed with much pleasure the improvements made in this useful and elegant art within a few years, and we believe no one has made more rapid progress than Mr. Maguire. He has visited Paris and London, and taken lessons from the most distinguished artists in those cities, and given them many valuable improvements of his own in return. We have already noticed that he obtained a medal at the Baton Rouge Fair, but we think he has better specimens at his room, than he exhibited on that occasion; a large number of them are complete counterparts of several of our well known citizens. Our friends from the country who wish to take home with them a second self for their sweethearts and wives, had better give him a call.

1846 March 12. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 12, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 131, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 6 Camp Street. J. Maguire has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Life-Like Portraits guaranteed, or no charge made.

Apparatus (guaranteed the genuine Voigtlander Camera) with instructions; Plates, Cases, &c., &c., for sale on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from March 12 to September 20, 1846.

1846 June 17. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 17, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 214, P. 4.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 6 Camp Street. J. Maguire has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Life-Like Portraits guaranteed, or no charge made.

Apparatus (guaranteed the genuine Voigtlander Camera) with instructions; Plates Cases, &C., &c., for sale on the most reasonable terms. m12.

1846 June 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June, 23, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 173, Whole No. 4396, P. 1.

La Vega, the Mexican captive general, is in Washington. He probably thinks the Halls of Congress are equal to the Halls of the Montezuma. This gallant general is a fine-looking man, with a pair of magnificent moustache. We have in our possession an excellent daguerreotype likeness of him.

1846 June 30. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June, 30, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 180, Whole No. 4404, P. 2.

In to-day’s edition we will have portrait of the Mexican General, De Vega, engraved from a daguerreotype likeness of the captive officer; an engraving representing the Rancheros of Mexico, in their native costume…

1846 July 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 11, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 191, Whole No. 4413, P. 1.

The Mexican War. Incidents, &c., of the War. On last Saturday evening, we saw General La. Vega at the St. Charles Hotel. Yesterday, we read the following in the New York Herald, which if true, proves the distance of travel between this city and Washington, to have been most considerably shortened:–“La Vega, the Mexican captive general, is in Washington. He probably thinks the Halls of Congress are equal to the Halls of the Montezuma. This gallant general is a fine-looking man, with a pair of magnificent moustache. We have in our possession an excellent daguerreotype likeness of him.” Speaking of daguerreotypes, there is a very handsome and correct one of the General La Vega, at Mr. McGuire’s door, near the corner of Camp and Canal streets.

Remarks.—The daguerreotype of General La Vega, in our possession, was taken by McGuire. It is a superb one.

1846 November 14. Jeffersonian Republican. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) November 14, 1846, Vol I, No. 289, P. 3.

Extraordinary and Attractive Novelty, James Maguire hastens to apprize his friends that, after a series of experiments during six years, at a great expense, he has accomplished the most important object connected with the invention of Daguerre.

He can now, in One Second, take the correct and perfect likeness of an infant only one month old, and this in the style of his best Pictures.

Apparatus of all kinds (the best and cheapest in the city) for sale and warranted .

J. M. has been awarded the First Premium at the late Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotype, in Louisiana.

Plates and Cases at $3.00 per dozen.

Advertisement was recorded from November 14 to December 30, 1846.

1847 January 9. Baton-Rouge Gazette. (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.) January 9, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 48, P. 2.

The State Fair.— The annual fair of the Louisiana Agricultural and Mechanics Association, commenced on Monday last….Daguerreotypes of rarest finish and beauty were exhibited by Messieurs P. Langlume, and J. Maguire, of New Orleans. These were so well executed, that, to save our lives, we could not tell which excelled, and therefore have come to the conclusion, that they cannot be surpassed….

1847 January 16. The Concordia Intelligencer. (Vidalia, Louisiana.) January 16, 1847, Vol. VI, No. 25, P. 2.

Extract from the report of the Committee on “Mechanical Inventions and Improvements,” of the “Agricultural and Mechanics Association of Louisiana,” at their last meeting…

Daguerreotypes of distinguished characters, (Heny Clay and Gen. La Vega, among others) were presented by Mr. J. Maguire, of New Orleans. Others were offered by W. Hutchins, of N. O., and P. Langlume, of Baton Rouge, which had considerable merit, but Mr. Maguire’s were decidedly the most faithful and the most beautifully finished. If the opinion of the Committee on Fine Arts was the same as ours, Maguire got the first premium.

1847 February 17. Conservator. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.) February 17, 1847, No. 26, P. 4.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the best. His long experience and constant practice are the best inducement to person’s desirous of instruction in the beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in this city; all other articles the same. Plates $2 per dozen; Scorrillis [sic.] No. 1, for $3.25 guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.

1848 January 17. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 17, 1848, Vol. III, No. 14, P. 2.

We have received from Maguire, the Daguerreotypist, of Camp street, a miniature likeness of Gen. Taylor, which is pronounced by those who have seen it to be the most faithfully natural likeness of the “old man” that has yet been placed before the public. He is in citizen’s dress, and without a hat. Maguire, we think, is entitled to the hat, for having so well succeeded in taking the General’s “counterfeit presentment.”

1848 January 18. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 18, 1848, Vol. III, No. 85, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses of Children—Taken in ½ second—Guaranteed perfect, or no charge. No. 6 Camp street. J. Maguire. je17.

Advertisement was recorded on January 18, to September 14, 1848.

1848 January 18. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 18, 1848, Vol. III, No. 85, P. 4.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype. J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype to New Orleans, five years ago; during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world. His specimens were exhibited at the late Fair in competition with others taken by the best operators from New York, and he was awarded the First Premium.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public, his portraits will continue to be, what they always have been—the Best.

His long experience and constant practice are the best inducements to persons desirous of instruction in this beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander’s Camera, 20 percent cheaper Than any in the South all other articles the same, Plates $2.50 per dozen; Scoville’s No. 1, $3 per doz., Guaranteed the best plates made in the U. S. Cases at $2.25, and $3.50 per doz. New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance, No. 6 Camp street. o9.

Advertisement was recorded on January 18 to September 14, 1848.

1848 March 4. The Daily Republic. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 4, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.

Advertisement was recorded from March 4 to April 8, 1848.

1848 March 11. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 11, 1848, Vol. I, No. 7, P. 2.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.

Advertisement ran from March 11, 1848 to October 27, 1849.

1848 June 21. The Daily Union. (Washington, District of Columbia.) June 21, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 40, P. 3.

We are indebted to Mr. Sartain, a distinguished engraver of Philadelphia, for a copy of the portrait of Gen. Taylor, engraved on steel, from an original daguerreotype, which was taken at Baton Rouge by Mr. McGuire, of New Orleans. It is represented to us as a perfect likeness of the General—with a grave yet agreeable aspect, and stripped, by the delicacy of the engraver, of much of the harshness to which the daguerreotype likeness are too often subjected….

1849 February 28. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) February 28, 1849, Vol. I, No. 309, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The beautiful art of taking portraits by the aid of sunlight, is now carried to a perfection truly astonishing. In our own city there are many eminent in the art, among whom our friend Maguire, in Camp street, near Canal, stands prominent. His miniatures never fail to please, for he does them so well that were a person tinctured with the slightest degree of vanity, he would be in danger of falling in love with himself. A person would be well repaid by a visit to Maguire’s rooms, if he should only go to examine the numerous and beautiful specimens which adorn them.

1849 August 22. Southern Sentinel. (Plaquemine, Louisiana.) August 22, 1849, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 3.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype. J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype into New Orleans, five years ago, during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world. His specimens were exhibited at the Fair, in competition with others taken by the best operators in New York, and was awarded the First Premium. No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself. J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the Best. His long experience, and constant practice are the best inducements to persons desirous of instruction in the beautiful art. Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in the city; all other articles the same. Plates at $2 per dozen; Scovill’s No 1 for $3 25—guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to. Entrance no 6 Canal street.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to December 12, 1849.

1849 August 29. Southern Sentinel. (Plaquemine, Louisiana.) August 29, 1849, Vol. II, No. 4, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.—This Prince of Daguerreotypers in the South still welcomes his friends at the corner of Camp and Canal streets. His Daguerreotypes are so far superior to the majority of others in that line, that those who have the least judgment respecting such matters can easily discover it. We recommend him to our friends who visit the city.—For a trifling sum the fac simile of the features of those whom we love can be obtained, and no lover, parent, or husband, should neglect to have a memorial of this kind to preserve and cherish.

1849 November 12. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) November 12, 1849, Vol. V, No. 5, P. 8.

A Fair Day on Camp, Chartres, and Canal streets. The beautiful, balmy, spring weather, with which we have been favored for the last week, has served to draw forth into Camp, Chartres streets all the loveliness and elegance of our city…

Another step, and we found ourselves ascending a rectangular staircase, and suddenly surprising a stout, good-looking, affable gentleman in his shirt-sleeves, who is exhibiting a small, square object to a smiling lady, which he declares is strikingly accurate—one of the best things he ever did. Here we found a room checkered with miniatures—some Daguerreotypes, and others more life-like, taken by a new process, called Talpotype, [sic.] by which the likeness is transferred from nature to paper, and may be multiplied to any extent, and at a cheap rate, so as to enable us to supply all our relatives, friends, and sweethearts with counterfeit presentments of our “human face divine.” This is the studio of our friend, the indefatigable Maguire, who has done more to multiply the human face than any man living. Having provided for the perpetuation of our ugliness, through the reduplicating process of Talpotype, [sic.] we pass the line, and emerge into Chartres street…

1849 December 3. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 3, 1849, Vol. V, No. 8, P. 5.

The patent Talbotypes, or portraits on paper, and Hyalotypes, or portraits on glass, the latter perfectly transparent, durable and beautiful, improved and invented by W. & F. Langenheim, are among the astonishing discoveries of the present day. The Talbotype pictures on paper surpass anything of the kind that has been accomplished in this line before, even the Daguerreotype not excluded. Copies of all pictures can be furnished at any time after delivering the first impression. By the Talbotype portraits from life can be taken on paper of the size of five by six inches, and any number of copies furnished.

1849 December 23. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) December 23, 1849, Vol. V, No. 73, P. 3.

Masonic Dinner. Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1849. At The St. Charles Hotel. Subscribers to the above Dinner, can procure their Tickets, by calling on either the undersigned. Brethren who may desire to purchase Tickets, can obtain them at. H. E. Baldwin & Co.’s, 7 Chartres st.; H. Williams’s, on Camp st., opposite Armory Hall; J. Maguire’s Daguerrian Gallery, corner of Camp and Canal streets…

1850 March 1. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 1, 1850, Vol. II, No. 310, P. 2.

In speaking of the fine arts, we must not overlook the recent improvement in the Daguerreotype, by which impressions are made on paper instead of on a metallic plate. At Maguire & Harrington’s, specimens may be seen executed by the new process. The view of Canal street, during the inundation, presents one of the most beautiful landscapes we have ever seen, equaling in beauty the views of the—“Glorious city in the sea.”

1850 March 1. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 1, 1850, Vol. II, No. 310, P. 2.

Daguerreotype, Talbotype Hyalotype Gallery. Maguire & Harrington, having purchased from the assignees of W. F. Talbot, the patent right for the use of his Talbotype process, in the States of Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas, begs leave to call the attention of the public to their gallery of specimens in this new department of Photography.

The Talbotype is taken upon paper, ivory, glass, metal, and a variety of other substances, the first possessing the decided advantages of easy transmissibility by mail, can be enclosed in a letter, made to adorn the pages of a book, or preserved in a portfolio.

The Talbotype is eminently susceptible of coloring, so that the picture can be finished to any degree desired by the sitter; every variety of texture and color of the drapery and complexion, color of the eyes and hair, can be faithfully delineated.

The Talbotype represents the sitter without any reverse effect; a mole or scar upon the right check, appears upon the right cheek.

The Talbotype can be duplicated to any extent without the additional trouble of another sitting. After the first Impression is taken, copies can be furnished at any future time upon simple application by letter or otherwise.

N. B.—M. & H. being furnished with every facility for the prosecution of this superior art, are ready to dispose of rights for the States specified, with thorough instructions.

Daguerreotypes they profess to take quicker and better than any other establishment in the world. They guaranty a perfect likeness of a child of six months, in one second, or no charge. No. 6 Camp Street.

Advertisement ran from March 1, 1850 to January 21, 1851.

1850 March 3. The Daily Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 3, 1850, Vol. V, No. 143, P. 2.

Messrs. Maguire & Harrington’s new modes of taking likenesses by Tallotyping and Hyallotyping are rare inventions of art, and a decided improvement on the daguerreotype, which has done so much to transmit likenesses of the “human face divine” with so much accuracy and facility.

1850 March 4. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) March 4, 1850, Vol. V, No. 21, P. 8.

1850 June 17. New Orleans Weekly Delta. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) June 17, 1850, Vol. V, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Talbotyping.—Messrs Maguire & Harrington, No. 6 Camp street, whose quick and correct method of taking Daguerreotype likenesses have rendered them famous throughout the Southand West, are now attaining still greater celebrity by the unparalleled manner in which they take likenesses by the Talbotype principle, which is a decided improvement on the Daguerreotype. A review of their Picture Gallery cannot fail to interest the connoisseur. No one who comes to the city should leave it without having his “Talbotype” taken, to present to lover, relative or friend.

1851 January 2. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 2, 1851, Vol. III, No. 260, P. 2.

Louisiana R. A. Chapter No. 3, The members of this Chapter are requested to assemble at the Hall, for the purpose of conveying the lady of our late H. P., James Maguire, to his last resting place…By order of the M. E. K. Officer presiding.

1851 January 2. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 2, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 202, P. 2.

Died: On Wednesday morning, 1st. Instant, at 4 o’clock, Jas. Maguire, of Balfast, [sic.] Ireland, in his 35th year.

His friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, on Baronne street, near Julia street, This Afternoon, the 2d instant, at half-past 3 o’clock.

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.— We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Maguire’s old stand, No. 6 Camp street.—The subscriber, having leased this well known and celebrated establishment, and secured the services of Dr. W. H. Harrington, partner of J. Maguire for the last four years, will continue the business at No. 6 Camp street; where he is prepared to furnish Likenesses, of all sizes, equal to any in the United States. From long experience and strict attention, he trusts fully to sustain the reputation of this long established Gallery.

Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers. T. J. Dobyns.

Dr. Harrington avails himself of this opportunity to return his thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same, at the above Gallery.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851.

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1845 Across from Commercial Hotel, [Memphis, Tennessee.][1]

1846 Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee.¹

1847-1850 Over 477 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.¹

1848 24 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1848 Jefferson Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1851-1852 Water Street, Over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

1851-1854 489 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

1851-1855 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tennessee.

1852 Over Craig’s, Holly Springs, [Mississippi.][2]

1853-1854 59 College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

1851-1854 6 & 23 (28) Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1851-1854 Corner 4th and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Missouri

1854 Olive & Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

1853-1854 303 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848 May 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 31, P. 2.

Daguerrean Galleries.—Dobyns & Co., Proprietors.

Cincinnati, O., No. 24 5th st., between Main and Walnut.

Louisville, Ky., North side of Market st., between 5th and 6th.

Memphis, Tenn., on Jefferson st.

At any of the above places can be had likenesses of all sizes. In regard to the tone and finish they have nothing to say. Their pictures show for themselves.

Pictures of deceased persons taken in any part of the city.

Always on hand and for sale—Stock, Chemicals, Instruments, and every thing appertaining to the art.

Instruction imparted to pupils at either of the above rooms.

Advertisement was recorded from May 18 to December 7, 1848.

1848 May 20. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 20, 1848, Vol. X, No. 33, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping. Dobyns & Co. have fitted up a new Daguerrian Gallery on Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, over the store of J. H. Walker. The room is large and handsomely arranged, and a sky-light window has been made, rendering every thing in perfect order for the reception of visitors. The Queen City Daguerreotypist have established an enviable reputation for the perfection of their pictures, and from the long experience of Mr. Dobyns, and his great taste in such matters, he will fully sustain, if nor increase that reputation. The pictures already taken by Messrs. D. & Co., of some of our citizens, must be recognized by all who know the person as most perfect and finished likenesses.

1848 July 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.

When will wonders cease? Dobyns & Co., on Fifth street, over J. H. Walker’s store, have an instrument that will take a perfect Daguerrian Likeness of a child in one second. Now is your time, for those who have the original, to “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers. T. J. Dobyns.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851.

1851 August 22. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 22, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 197, P. 2.

Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world. All we ask, is to try us. Full satisfaction given or no charge. Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city. Instructions given, with all improvements. T. J. Dobyns.

1851 August 23. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished Daguerrean artists in America who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street lately occupied by Maguire and Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the changes, and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally , who, from their strong intellectual endowment and force of character, will please themselves in spite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to the highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.—[New Orleans Cresent.

1851 August 23. Daily Morning Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 3.

Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

1851 September. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) September 1851, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 189.

–We have had among us, during the last month, quite a number of western and southern Daguerreans, who have come for the purpose of purchase their winter’s supplies of materials; among them…Dobyns of New Orleans…

1851 October. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) October 1851, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 255.

At a meeting of the Daguerreotypist of the city of St. Louis, held at Fitzgibbon’s Gallery on Tuesday evening, Oct 7th.

J. H. Fitzgibbon was called to the Chair, and S. L. Meachan appointed Secretary.

The object of the meeting being stated by the Chairman, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draft resolutions for the action of the meeting:

C. Burritt, M. Wright, T. J. Dobyns, C. A. Rand, W. A. West, J. McKee, which committee made the following report:

Whereas, It hast pleased the Almighty to call from among us one of our brethrn, (sic.) therefor, be it—

Resolved, That we, the Daguerreotypists of the City of St. Louis, deeply regret the loss of our brother H. H. Long, whose uprightness of character and perseverance in the Daguerreotype art, hath promoted its welfare and elevated its standing.

Resolved, That the Daguerrean Art has lost by the death of Mr. Long, one of its brightest ornaments and best artists.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with the widow and friends of the deceased, for the severe loss they have sustained.

Resolved, That the Chgairman and Secretary of this meeting be requested to address a letter of condolence to the widow of our deceased brother.

Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the daily papers of the city of St. Louis—the Daguerrean Journal, and Photographic-Art Journal of New York. J. H. Fitzgibbon, Chairman. S. L. Meachan, Sec’y.

1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 2.

St. Louis Business Directory…Daguerrean Artist.—Fitzgibbon, No 1 Fourth and Market streets; Dobyn & Co., Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets; Rand 57 Fourth street, opposite Planter’s House.

1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 3.

Dobyn’s & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries, No. 489 Main st., Louisville, Ky.; No 1 Fowlks Row, Memphis, Tenn.; No. 6 & 28 Camp st., New Orleans, La., and corner Forth and Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo. oc9.

Advertisement ran from October 9, 1851 to January 15, 1852.

1851 November 8. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale. The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. nov. 5.

Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852.

1852 January 1. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 1, 1852. Vol. I, No. 17, P. 1.

Removal Daguerreotype Gallery and Furnishing Depot. We have removed to No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, corner Main and Adams street, where Yearout will continue to furnish those fine tone life-like Pictures. For comfort and elegance our new rooms are unsurpassed. [jly9] Dobyns & Co.

1852 January 6. New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 6, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 261, P. 2.

Dobyn’s & Harrington’s Daguerreotype And Stock Depot, No. 6 Camp street.—This well known establishment having been thoroughly repaired, enlarged and improved, the proprietors invite the attention of the public to their Picture Gallery, where Portraits are furnished of all sizes, in the most superior style and finish.

N. B.—Operators fitted out with complete Apparatus at the lowest cash prices. Voightlander, French, Harrison’s, Lewis & Helb’s half size Tubes, with Box and extra Tablets, for twenty-five dollars. Quick working Tubes, Plates, (American and French,) Cases, Frames, Stands, Boxes, Baths, Chemicals, together with every article used in the Daguerreotype Business, constantly on hand, and for sale wholesale and retail.

Advertisement ran from January 6, 1852 to January 7, 1853.

1852 May 24. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 27, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. my12.

Advertisement was recorded three times between May 24 and June 15, 1852.

1852 October 19. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 19, 1852. Vol. I7, No. 263, P. 2.

Something New in the way of a Likeness. Dobyne & Yearout hold the Patent Right for the State of Tennessee, for taking the delicate and beautiful miniature known as the Crayon Daguerreotype, and are now prepared to furnish a very superior Likeness. We also have another style of Likeness—they are worth a visit, call and judge for yourself. We have a large lot of stock and can furnish operators with any and all articles used by the art at Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, Louisville and Holly Springs, at very low rates.

1852 October 21. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 21, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.

Our old friend Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist, has just returned from New York, bringing with him many late and valuable improvements in the Daguerrean Art. He can be seen for a few days only, at his rooms, over S. Fowlkes & Co’s store, as he intends leaving this week for New Orleans, where we learn he is doing a splendid business in his line. We understand that Col. Yearout, who has for some time past been associated with Mr. Dobyns, is now in Philadelphia, with the great Daguerreotypist, Root, but is daily expected to return with other new improvements, and then between Dobyns, Yearout and Lipman, at the firm of Dobyns & Yearout, in this city—The very best likenesses of the “human face divine,” can be procured.

See advertisement in another column.

1852 October 31. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 31, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Establishments.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn., over Fowlkes & Co.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn., over Stevenson’s.

Dobyns & Yearout, Holly Springs[2], over Craig’s.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La., corner Camp and Canal sts.

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo., corner 4th and Olive sts.

Dobyns & Co., St. Louis, Mo. Corner 4th and Chestnut sts.

Dobyns & Co., Louisville, Ky., Stanclift’s old gallery.

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky., 47 Main st.

At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements. Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art. Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson. I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La. T. J. Dobyns.

1852 November 23. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) November 23, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 290, P. 3.

Dobyns’ & Co.—So far as we have had an opportunity of observing, we do not hesitate to pronounce the Daguerrean establishment of Messrs. Dobyn’s & Co., the finest and most extensive in this city. Mr. Lipman, a very polite and accommodating young gentleman, is the artist, who now has the management of the establishment; Messrs. Dobyns and Yearout, both being absent the former at New Orleans, and the latter at Nashville. A few days since we were shown by Mr. Lipman some fine specimens of pictures, executed by him. They were indeed superior to any we have seen in a long time. Those would see them selves as they are seen by others, have only to call for a few minutes on Messrs. Dobyns & Co.,—corner of Main & Adams streets.

1852 November 27. The Louisville Daily Democrat. (Louisville, Kentucky.) November 27, 1852, Vol. IX, No. 115, P. 4.

Dobyns’ Daguerrean Galleries.

No. 489 Main street, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 28 Camp street, New Orleans, La.

Corner Camp and Canal streets, (Maguire’s old corner,) New Orleans, La.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, Mo.

By calling at either of the above establishments you can procure such Pictures as must please. We respectfully solicit a call. Dobyns & Co.

1853 March 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) March 20, 1853, Vol. I8, No. 67, P. 3.

Dobyns & Yearout, Daguerrean Artists, Corner Main and Adams Streets, Over Fowlkers’ Row.

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.

Daguerreotype stock, and everything pertaining to the trade, for sale.

1853 May. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) May 1853, Vol. 5, No. 5, P. 320.

–Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington of New Orleans, in connection with Mr. V. L. Richardson, have opened a gallery in New York city, at the corner of Broadwayand Duane street, The well known reputation of these gentlemen will ensure them a liberal share of patronage.

1853 May 31. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 31, 1853, Whole No. 7465, P. 4.

New Daguerrean Gallery.—The Undersigned respectfully inform their friends, and the public in general, that their new gallery is open for the reception of visitors. Portraits taken in every style of the art. Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway.

1853 June 12. Sunday Dispatch. (New York, New York.) June 12, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 29, P. 3.

The Principal Daguerrean Gallery in this metropolis, is that which is located at 303 Broadway, and is under the direction of Messrs. Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet, who have branch establishments in successful operation at New Orleans, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Nashville, and in each of which cities, as well as in New York, do they enjoy the reputation of taking by means of a skylight, constructed upon an entire new plan, and approved apparatus, under the direction of the most skilful artists, the best portraits and pictures that have been taken by the daguerreotype process. Citizens and strangers should remember this fact, and call at No. 303 Broadway.

Advertisement was recorded eleven times from June 12 to October 2, 1853.

1853 June 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 15, 1853, Whole No. 7480, P. 4.

“A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever—Its loveliness increases;” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.

1853 June 16. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 16, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3796, P. 4.

“A thing of Beauty is a joy forever—its loveliness increases!” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.

1853 June 27. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 27, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3805, P. 4.

“So sweet a language from so fair a mouth, ah, “to what efforts would it not persuade!” Such mouths are to be seen only in the matchless daguerreotypes of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. So expressive are they that “sweet language” seems to flow from them. The eyes, too, are those that “speak language in a “look.” These superb pictures may be had at No. 303 Broadway.

1853 July 9. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) July 9, 1853, Vol. XXXI, No. 162, P. 2.

Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La.

Dobyns & Co., Memphis, Tenn.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.

Dobyns & Richardson, Moessint, 303 Broadway, New York.

At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements. We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art. Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co. N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather. D. & Co.

1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 1.

Dobyns & Hall’s Celebrated Daguerrean Gallery, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Ky., importers and Dealers in every description of Daguerreotype materials. For sale cheap.

1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 3.

Persons desirous of seeing the Crystal Palace can do so by calling at our Daguerrean Rooms, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, where they will always find us prepared to take pictures in the most improved style, at the same time pledging ourselves to give satisfaction. We are constantly receiving shipments from the East, which enable us to accommodate our customers with the latest style of cases.

Operators wishing Daguerrean Material will find it to their advantage to give us a call, as our assortment is always complete/ Dobyns & Hall.

1853 August 17. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 75, P. 2.

Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.

Dobyns & Richardson, Morssewet, New York

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans

Advertisement ran from August 17, 1853 to January 15, 1854.

1853 August 18. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 18, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 225, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.—Messrs. Dobyns & Hall, whose gallery is over Kitts’s Jewelry establishment, have a system of daguerreotyping, which we strongly advise our friends to call and examine. We have not time to describe it to our readers, but we can assure them that it will surprise, astonish, and delight them.

1853 October 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 16, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 117, P. 3.

Col. Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist of Dobyns & Yearout, 59 College Street, who has just returned from his New York establishment, has several improvements which will be introduced id a few days. We understand that the celebrated artists E. Church, so long and favorably known as one of the best in the city of New York, came out with the Col. For the purpose of remaining permanently in that gallery. If he surpasses Yearout’s pictures, we should say Nashville will have something to be proud of. We shall see what we shall see.

1853 October 17. New Orleans Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 17, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 191, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The Daguerreotyping Saloon of Messrs. Dobbyns & Harrington, on the corner of Camp and Canal streets, are now in active operation under the superintendence of Mr. McClure, the acting Operator. These rooms contain a large and well selected stock of materials for taking likenesses according to the most approve method, and the pictures taken give general satisfaction. The operation is almost instantaneous, and the results in all cases a true type of the features, even to the slightest shades of expression. The specimens exhibited at these rooms are of such a various character that a visit to them is equivalent to a stroll through an extensive picture gallery. The operator, Mr. McClure, has brought the art of coloring the pictures to the nicest perfection, imparting a tint to the complexion exceedingly life-like, and in a manner always true to the reality. Persons having relations and friends at a distance, or who wish to preserve the likenesses of those in whom they are interested, may here find a ready means for engraving their features on lasting materials, which are unchangeable, and which will not deteriorate through time. Plates of every description may be obtained here, and on the most accommodating terms. Strangers in the city should not fail to gratify their curiosity by paying these rooms a visit.

1853 November 26. Mississippi Free Trader. (Natchez, Mississippi.) November 26, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 11, P. 3.

Dobyn’s Daguerreotype Establishments. At New Orleans, Memphis, Holly Springs, Nashville, Louisville and St. Louis, are now complete in every particular and have full supplies of every article used in the art.

Dobyns & Harrington, at the corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans, (Maguire’s old stand,) have remodeled and arranged one of the best Saloons in the United States. Our Pictures speak for themselves.

The largest assortment of Stock ever in New Orleans, and at such prices as must please.

We own the patent for the State of Louisiana for taking those new Vignette Pictures, never surpassed in beauty. Our Col. Dobyns is the agent for selling rights in the State of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1853 to

1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 1.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.;

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.;

Dobyns & Harrington, N. Orleans, La.;

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.;

Dobyns & Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.;

[Dobyns] Kite & Co., Louisville, Ky.;

Dobyns & Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, New York.

1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 2.

To the Lovers of the Marvelous. Dobyns & Yearout are now prepared to execute those wonderful productions termed Stereoscopic Pictures. The chief beauty of these Pictures consist in the beautiful and life-like appearance, obtained by the use of perspective or convex glasses.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row. [sep23]

1854 May 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 28, 1854, Whole No. 6486, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—The Daguerrean Rooms, formerly occupied by Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street, are reopened and ready for the reception of visitors. V. L. Richardson operator. Yearout & Richardson.

1854 September 3. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 3, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 372, P. 2.

Notice.—The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Dobyns & Church and Dobyns & Co., is dissolved. No one is authorized to collect debts of the concern but Mr. J. T. Yearout. T. J. Dobyns. Sep. 3.

Advertisement ran from September 3 to December 30, 1854.

1854. Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855. (St. Louis, Missouri.) 1854, P. 141-142.

Dobyns & Spaulding north west corner Olive and Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

1854 September 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 16, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 383, P. 3.

The Fine Arts. Amongst the numerous enterprises that are being pushed forward in our city, we notice the Daguerreian Establishment of Messrs. Dobbins [sic.] & Yearout, 59 College Street, over the dry goods store of Messrs. Stevenson & White. We visited their galleries yesterday and found them fitting up their rooms and instruments. One or both of these gentlemen have been absent from our city a considerable portion of the summer, visiting a number of the principal cities of the United States, where they also have similar establishments. We are informed that they have secured the services of the celebrated artist, Mr. Mallory, who has been operating heretofore in the larger cities, North and West, and we have no doubt he will sustain here the high reputation that he has acquired in other places. Here is what the St. Louis Herald says of him:

‘Look On This Picture.’—The other day we were shown some of the finest specimens of the Daguerrean art ever seen in this city. These pictures were life-like, mellow and beautiful. They were taken by Mr. Mallory. It may not be generally known, but there is as much difference in daguerreotypes as between cheese and chalk.—Some operators take pictures which others would be ashamed of. Those who want a first-rate picture should call and get Mallory to ‘point his machine at them’ for about half a minute, and we will agree to treat if he doesn’t produce a ‘counterfeit presentment’ which will give satisfaction.”

We are also informed by the proprietors of this establishment that in addition to furnishing daguerreotype likenesses of the very first order, at very moderate prices, they import directly from Europe and the Eastern cities every description of stock used in their line, which they can and will sell to traveling operators as low as they can buy in New York, or elsewhere in the United States. Such enterprise deserves encouragement.

1854 October 31. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 31, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 420, P. 2.

Hughes Brothers, Daguerrean Artists And Daguerreotype Stock Dealers.

C. C. Hughes, Union Street, over Streetch & Orr’s

F. N Hughes, 59 College Street, late Dobyns & Co.

The subscribers have the honor to inform their numerous friends, that owing to an increase of business they have purchased the Rooms lately occupied by Dobyns & Co.; our galleries are fitted up in neat style, with powerful Sky-Lights, the only ones in the city, which is well adopted for taking large Family Groups without the dark shades so generally seen and objected to. In the Union Street Gallery we have a beautiful Piano for he use of the Ladies, and every other facility to produce First Class Pictures—no others are allowed to leave the rooms. We attend to our patrons personally, so that our patrons may rely on polite attention, and Pictures equal to any, no matter by whom taken.

Citizens and Strangers are politely invited to visit our Rooms, whether they need Pictures or not.

1855 March 17. The Leader. (St. Louis, Missouri.) March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

A Mialaret, Daguerrean, (Successor to Dobyns & Spaulding,) N. W. corner of Fourth and

Olive streets, over Porter & White’s store.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, with any desired tone or shade, equal to the best. Children, of any age taken in from one to five seconds. Prices range from one to twenty-five dollars.

1855 October 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 20, 1855, Vol. XX, No. 242, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes for $1.00. I take pleasure in saying to my old friends that I have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery of Col. J. T. Dobyns, and am now prepared to make better pictures than heretofore, at One Dollar. Particular attention paid to children. A fine assortment of finer Cases, Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for Daguerreotypes. Rooms opposite United States Hotel. Call and see me. Respectfully, J. T. Yearout.

1857 Januaru 16. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 16, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 304, P. 4.

“Americans use an American Pen,” is the moto of the American Steel Pen Manufacturing Company. Their agents, Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington, 6 Camp street, have presented us with a box of the “Washington Medallion Pen.” We have tried this pen, and find it an excellent article, and can [ ? ] recommend it to the public.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Possibly Holly Springs, Mississippi.

William H. Harrington

May 16, 2019Daguerreotypes, TalbotypeDaguerreotypist, Dobyns & Harrington, James Maguire, Maguire & Harrington, New Orleans Louisiana, Photographer, Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, William H. Harringtonpioneeramericanphotographers

1850-1851 6 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

William H. Harrington was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in The Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana). The first announcement ran on March 1, 1850. In speaking of the fine arts, we must not overlook the recent improvement in the Daguerreotype, by which impressions are made on paper instead of on a metallic plate. At Maguire & Harrington’s, specimens may be seen executed by the new process. The view of Canal street, during the inundation, presents one of the most beautiful landscapes we have ever seen, equaling in beauty the views of the—“Glorious city in the sea.”

The first advertisement ran from March 2, 1850 to January 21, 1851. Daguerreotype, Talbotype Hyalotype Gallery. Maguire & Harrington, having purchased from the assignees of W. F. Talbot, the patent right for the use of his Talbotype process, in the States of Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas, begs leave to call the attention of the public to their gallery of specimens in this new department of Photography.

The Talbotype represents the sitter without any reverse effect; a mole or scar upon the right check, appears upon the right cheek. The Talbotype can be duplicated to any extent without the additional trouble of another sitting. After the first Impression is taken, copies can be furnished at any future time upon simple application by letter or otherwise.

N. B.—M. & H. being furnished with every facility for the prosecution of this superior art, are ready to dispose of rights for the States specified, with thorough instructions. Daguerreotypes they profess to take quicker and better than any other establishment in the world. They guaranty a perfect likeness of a child of six months, in one second, or no charge. mh1. No. 6 Camp Street.

The second announcement appeared on January 14, 1851. The Daguerreotype Art.— We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851. Daguerreotyping—Maguire’s old stand, No. 6 Camp street.—The subscriber, having leased this well known and celebrated establishment, and secured the services of Dr. W. H. Harrington, partner of J. Maguire for the last four years, will continue the business at No. 6 Camp street; where he is prepared to furnish Likenesses, of all sizes, equal to any in the United States. From long experience and strict attention, he trusts fully to sustain the reputation of this long established Gallery.

Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers. T. J. Dobyns.

William H. Harrington is recorded in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry identifies him as William C. Harrington.

Dobyns & Hall

November 17, 2018Daguerreotypes, RetailerDaguerreotype Materials, Daguerreotypist, Dobyns & Hall, Felix Moissenet, J. M. Spaulding, John T. Yearout, Louisville Kentucky, Memphis Tennessee, Nashville Tennessee, New Orleans Louisiana, New York City, Nicholas Hall, St. Louis Missouri, Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, V. L. Richardson, William H. Harringtonpioneeramericanphotographers

1853-1854 Address Unknown, Louisville, Kentucky.

Dobyns & Hall (Thomas Jefferson & Nicholas) were recorded in an advertisement that ran from August 17, 1853 to January 15, 1854 in the Nashville Union and American (Nashville, Tennessee). Daguerran Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street. Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky. Dobyns & Richardson, Morssewet, New York. Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo. Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn. Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans.

At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or finish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements. We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art. Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co. N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather.

Dobyns and Hall are not recorded in other photographic directories. Dobyns is the third photographer to have multiple franchises Followed by John Plumbe, Jr. and Jesse Harrison Whitehurst.

Frederick N. Hughes; and the Hughes Brothers. (Frederick N. & C. C.)

July 18, 2017Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, C. C. Hughes, Charles C. Giers, Daguerreotypist, Dobyns & Church, Dobyns & Co., Dobyns & Hall, Dobyns & Harrington, Dobyns & Richardson & Moissent, Dobyns & Spaulding, Dobyns & Yearout, Dodge & Wenderoth, E. S. Dodge, Edward Samuel Dodge, Edwin Church, F. N. Hughes, Fayetteville Tennessee, Felix Moissenet, Frederick Augustus Wenderoth, Frederick N. Hughes, Hughes Brothers, J. M. Spalding, J. W. & E. S. Dodge, J. W. Dodge, John T. Yearout, John Wood Dodge, Nashville Tennessee, Nicholas Hall, Photographer, R. McLain, V. L. Richardson, William H. Harringtonpioneeramericanphotographers

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1849-1851 83 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York

1852 Hines Hotel, Fayetteville, Tennessee.

1852 Union Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

1854-1855 59 College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

1854-1858 26 Union Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

1857 46 Public Square, over Hicks’ China Hall, Nashville, Tennessee.

John Craig in his Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list Frederick N. Hughes in New York City from 1849-1851. To date no articles or advertisements have been found in the New York Daily Tribune or The Evening Post in addition none of the suburban New York papers that have been search have revealed anything. C. C. Hughes reported by Craig was also in New York City from 1851 to 1853. 1851 at 271 Bleecker Street; 1852-1853 at 4 Ames Street; and he speculates that in 1854 that Cyril Hughes is the same person and a daguerreian at 201 east 21st Street. Like his brother no additional articles or advertisements have been found in the New York papers.

On March 11, 1852 an advertisement places Frederick in Fayetteville, Tennessee taking daguerreotypes at the Hines Hotel, which was on or near the Public Square. It appears by the number of times that he has advertised that he made at least three visits to Fayetteville in 1852. The first series of advertisements were on March 11 and on the 18th. His second visit in which he advertised was on April 29, and his third visit from July 15 through August 5, 1852. On November 18 he advertises that he has permanently relocated to Union Street in Nashville.

The first advertisement for F. N. Hughes found in the Nashville papers is not until October 31, 1854 in an advertisement for the Hughes Brothers Daguerrean Artists and Daguerreotype Stock Dealers. It is learned from that advertisement that they purchase the Gallery from Dobyns & Co. “The subscribers have the honor to inform their numerous friends, that owing to an increase of business they have purchased the Rooms lately occupied by Dobyns & Co.” C. C. Hughes is listed on Union Street, over Streetch & Orr’s. F. N. Hughes is listed at 59 College Street with the note (late Dobyns & Co.) Hughes is not listed in any of the Advertisements for Dobyns, in fact an advertisement appears that list Dobyns’ Galleries and his partnerships. They go on to say that our galleries are fitted up in a neat style, with powerful Sky-Lights…and in the Union Gallery they have a beautiful Piano for the use of the Ladies.

The Dobyns advertisement appeared on August 17, 1853 and ran until January 15, 1854 in the Nashville Union and American newspaper.

Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.

Dobyns, Richardson & Morssewet, sic. Moissenet, New York City

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, Louisiana

N.B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather. Dobyns & Co.

While we’re talking about Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, the following first names or initials of his partners follows. Nicholas Hall; William H. Harrington; Felix Moissenet; V. L. Richardson; J. M. Spalding; and John T. Yearout. Two other advertisements related to Dobyns in Nashville are worth mentioning on October 16, 1853 we learn that Edwin Church has accompanied Dobyns from New York to run the Nashville Gallery. Then on September 3, 1854 the following notice appears—The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Dobyns & Church and Dobyns & Co., is dissolved. No one is authorized to collect debts of the concern but Mr. J. T. Yearout. T. J. Dobyns.

Curious no announcements were located in the Nashville newspapers announcing this partnership. Yearout was in charge of the Nashville and Memphis galleries prior to Church’s arrival and evidently charged with settling the accounts and disposing of the gallery.

In another advertisement for the Hughes Brothers that appeared on November 1, 1854 and ran until September 8, 1855 they added that they also have a powerful side and sky lights, the only ones in the city…In an advertisement in the Nashville Union and American that ran on September 9 to October 16, 1855 they now list themselves as photographic and daguerrean artists, and dealers in daguerreotype stock and apparatus. The same advertisement ran in the Daily Nashville True Whig from September 10 to November 27, 1855 and is the last time the 59 College Street address was listed.

Reported in the Daily Nashville True Whig on October 11, 1855. The first annual Mechanics Fair of the Mechanics Institute closed on Saturday night, after having been the center of attraction to citizens and strangers for a week…Of daguerreotypes, specimens were exhibited by Messrs. Hughes Brothers and C. C. Giers, and of photographs by the former gentlemen. These were highly finished specimens, and such as may be produced at the establishments of the exhibitors… The following day October 12 the list of Premiums appeared.

Class 26—Daguerreotypes, Photographs and Apparatus.

Hughes Brothers, daguerreotypes and photographs…..Diploma.

C. Giers, daguerreotypes……………………………2^nd class Diploma.
McLain, daguerreotypes……………………………Honorable Mention.

On January 30, 1856 they start advertising themselves as ambrotype, photographic and daguerrean artists at 26 Union Street, Nashville. They go on and elaborate ambrotypes, photographs, plain or colored in oil, and warranted as permanent as any other style of painting. Daguerreotypes, stereoscopic, crayon or vignette, and every other style of pictures taken at this establishment.

They go on to say in the next paragraph that they recently introduced the ambrotype to Nashville and that they have become so popular that they have at great expense secured the services of a celebrated New York artist to attend to this branch of the business exclusively. No name was ever mentioned in any of the advertisements associated with the Hughes Brothers to determine who this was.

On October 26, 1856 the premiums were announced for the second annual exhibition of the Mechanics’ Institute held on October 13 through 20.

Class No. 6—Marble Work, Paintings, Drawing, Daguerreotypes, Etc.

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

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

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

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

A side note J. W. Dodge is John Wood Dodge (1807-1893) and E. S. Dodge is possibly Edward Samuel Dodge (1816-1857). It is not known if there is any relation between the two men. John Wood Dodge is identified through a website as being in Nashville. Both are miniaturist John Wood is also described as a dioramist. In researching both men in The New-York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1564–1860. There is no mention of either one being in Tennessee. John Craig records in his Craig’s Daguerreian Register Edward Samuel Dodge as a miniature painter in New York City and Poughkeepsie and a Daguerrean in Richmond, Virginia in 1844, and in August, Georgia, between 1850-1853 and possibly earlier. He sold his gallery in November with the intention to retire. Craig does not document John Wood Dodge in his Registry. Advertisements do indicate a partnership of Dodge & Wenderoth in 1855-1856. On September 29, 1855 an advertisement in The Daily Nashville True Whig announces that they are in St. Louis, Missouri making Photographic Miniature Portraits, (crystalotype likenesses) and that they will be in Nashville in October for a short stay. August Wenderoth is also a miniature painter. The last advertisement for the partnership appeared on August 2, 1856. A little over two months before the second annual exhibition of the Mechanics Institute Fair.

On November 23, 1856 the Hughes Brothers start to advertise that they are making colored ambrotypes and melainotypes for 50 cents. Put up in first rate style, including case. Others are charging one dollar, we will take for fifty cents and large ones $1.00. On December 5^th they drop their price to forty-five cents.

In the Nashville Union and American on April 14, 1857, J. W. Dodge announces that he has sold his rooms, apparatus, and materials to the Hughes Brothers and plans to reside permanently at his home in Cumberland County. He takes great pleasure in recommending them as his successors. He goes on to say that they are gentlemen of skill and experience in their profession and have engaged a corps of artists of superior abilities.

No advertisements appear for J. W. Dodge for his photographic business or for a partnership with E. S. Dodge before or after the 1856 fair, and no death notice was located for E. S. Dodge who died on April 6, 1847. There are a couple of article and an advertisements for a J. W. Dodge in Cumberland County that are unrelated to photography but are relevant. On October 18, 1856 at the same fair he is awarded a premium for his display of apples. Pronounced the finest ever seen by all. On October 22 an announcement that his apples will be sold at auction to-night at 8 P. M. On November 15^th in an article entitled Cumberland Mountain—Fine Fruit And Vegetables. Which talks about the agricultural resources and access to the Cumberland Mountains and J. W. Dodge. In this article the possibility that this is the same person changes to probably with the one sentence…Our clever artist friend, J. W. Dodge, Esq. On December 28, 1856 Dodge advertises that he is selling a tract of land in the Cumberland Mountains. In this advertisement it is confirms that this is the same person. A plat of the land can be seen at my painting rooms, over Hick’s China Hall on the square.

The Fourth Annual Fair of the Mechanics’ Institute of Tennessee announced the list of awards on October 22, 1857 where the Hughes Brothers are given a diploma for their photographs, ambrotypes, melainotypes and sphereotypes. They are the only photographers listed as having an award this year. (*this should be the third not fourth fair.)

They continue to advertise without mentioning daguerreotypes until January 23, 1858 this advertisement ran until June 3. A Great Rush! Hughes Brothers, melainotypes, ambrotypes, photographic and daguerrean artist. It’s always interesting to see how the daguerreotype is referred to after the introduction of the ambrotype. Most of the time photographers advertising that they are now taking ambrotypes down play or should I say that they are vehemently opposed to the daguerreotype, they say almost like it’s a caned response in their argument that the daguerreotype is of an inferior quality, they complain about the reflection, and the fact that they are reversed, and that they fade, etc. The argument most photographers give is that the ambrotype is superior, it can be seen in any light, and the tones are richer. It is refreshing to see that the Hughes Brothers did not use this tactic they continue to offer all processes.

Hughes Brothers, were listed together until 1858. The last article for the Hughes Brothers was on May 8, 1858 in the Nashville Patriot. And announce that they have been engaged to execute the likenesses of the delegates and Bishops of the M. E. Church General Conference now in session in Nashville, for the purpose of a steel engraving.

Frederick N. Hughes does not appear in the Nashville newspapers after the June 3d Advertisement. C. C. Hughes appears through 1859 and continues in business into 1861 in Nashville according to Craig.

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