Lewis, Richard A.

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1852-1859 142 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1860-1863 152 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1864-1885 160 Chatham Street[1], New York, New York.

1868-1875 2d Ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleeker Street, 158, 160 & 162 Chatham, New York, New York.

1886 190 Park Row, New York, New York.

1887-1890 61 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1852 November 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 8, 1852, Whole No. 7312, P. 1.

To Daguerreotype Artists.—For Sale Cheap, a whole size apparatus, with duffing machine, new; has never been used. Inquire at R. I. Lewis, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 142 Chatham street, up stairs.

1854 November 9. The New York Herald. (New York, York.) November 9, 1854, Whole No. 6650, P. 5.

Daguerreotype Artist Wanted At R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street, none but a first rate artist need apply. Good salary and permanent situation.

1855 May 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 24, 1855, Whole No. 6845, P. 5.

Photographs the place to procure perfect portraits of all sizes, at moderate prices, is at R. A. Lewis’s 142 Chatham street.

1855 September 7. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 7, 1855, Whole No. 6950, P. 4.

Those Beautiful Ambrotypes.—Don’t miss seeing them by any means. Call at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, and you will be not only pleased but delighted. Photographs and daguerreotypes taken also at low prices.

Advertisement ran on September 7 & 8, 1855

1855 September 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 10, 1855, Whole No. 6953, P. 5.

Superb Triumphs of Art.—The elegant colored ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, exceed anything ever before presented to the public. Visit his gallery by all means.

1855 September 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 11, 1855, Whole No. 6954, P. 4.

A Charming Present to Friends may be Selected at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. His new style of ambrotypes, photographs and daguerreotypes are gaining golden opinions.

1855 September 12. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 12, 1855, Whole No. 6955, P. 7.

The Loveliest in the World!—That is the opinion of all who have seen the beautiful Ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, at No. 142 Chatham street. His photographs and daguerreotypes are also worthy of notice.

1855 September 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 13, 1855, Whole No. 6956, P. 5.

Likenesses Upon Glass.—New York, Sept. 12th. 1855.—To The Editor Of The Herald:—A prominent article in your issue of to-day, under the caption of “New Discoveries in the Arts,” contains the following language:—”The latest novelty in the sun picture line is the instantaneous production of likenesses upon glass. They are similar to the daguerreotype, but refined and perfected to the last degree. Mr. Brady, with characteristic enterprise, was the first to introducer this branch, and his gallery is still the only establishment in this city which they are attainable.” With all due deference to the opinions of the Herald, this is the most undeniably a mistake. The likenesses upon glass, or ambrotypes, as termed by artists, have been taken at my establishment for a long time past, and furthermore, we have produced better specimens than at any other establishment in the Union; and in defying all competition, myself and assistants have a sufficient guarantee in the fact that we are at this time giving instruction to several Broadway Photographists, who are now under our tutelage, and who promise to become competent artists. If the Editor of the Herald will call in person, or send an authorized representative to my gallery, No. 142 Chatham street, he shall be presented with an ambrotype that cannot be excelled by any artist in Broadway or out of it. I remain, sir, very respectfully, yours, R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street. James Gordon Bennett, Esq., Herald office, N. Y.

1855 September 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 15, 1855, Whole No. 6958, P. 5.

As Beautiful as a Diamond are those Splendid colored ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis. No. 142 Chatham street. He cannot be excelled by anybody.

1855 September 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 18, 1855, Whole No. 6961, P. 5.

Caught at Last.—The Ambrotypes taken at 142 Chatham street, by R. A. Lewis, have secured the admiration of all who have seen them. Instructions given in this beautiful art. For terms, apply as above. Visitors always welcomed.

1855 September 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 19, 1855, Whole No. 6962, P. 4.

Priceless Jewels—Such We Consider the likenesses of our friends when they are lost forever. Then improve the present moment by calling at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, who has the best ambrotypes, photographs, and daguerreotypes in the city, at 142 Chatham street.

Mille. Rachel and the New York Herald are both noted by the public, but the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, contains a choice display of ambrotypes, photographs and daguerreotypes that please and delight the world at large. Call and see for yourself.

1855 September 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 21, 1855, Whole No. 6964, P. 5.

A Band of Music in the Park To-Night would not create half the enjoyment received from seeing one of those beautiful ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. All who wish instructions will apply early.

1855 September 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 23, 1855, Whole No. 6966, P. 5.

“The Happiest Moment of my Life,” said a young and beautiful woman of our acquaintance, “was when I sat for an ambrotype at No. 142 Chatham street.” Mr. R. A. Lewis, the artist, is constantly giving instructions.

1855 September 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 24, 1855, Whole No. 6967, P. 4.

Where to Get Instructed.—If you Wish to learn how to take those beautiful Ambrotypes, call upon R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, where the most charming specimens are exhibited gratuitously.

1855 September 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 25, 1855, Whole No. 6967, P. 4.

Arrival of the Crescent City off Quarantine.—The public are looking for her, while the ladies look after those splendid ambrotypes, taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

1855 September 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 26, 1855, Whole No. 6968, P. 5.

The Railroad Tracks Torn Up Along the Bowery would not raise half the excitement daily seen among the beauties of New York who call on R. A. Lewis, at No. 142 Chatham street, for their ambrotypes.

1855 September 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 27, 1855, Whole No. 6969, P. 5.

R. A. Lewis’ Ambrotypes, Taken at 142 Chatham street, are an improvement on all so-called patents. Call and visit his gallery.

1855 September 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 29, 1855, Whole No. 6971, P. 5.

Ambrotypes Ahead of all Patents.—Call and see those exquisitely colored specimens taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. Instructions given if desired. Photographs of distinguished men on exhibition.

Advertisement ran on September 29 & 30, 1855.

1855 October. Transactions Of The American Institute Of The City Of New York, For The Year 1855. (New York, New York.) 1856, P. 131 & 153.

List Of Premiums Awarded By The Managers Of The Twenty-Seventh Annual Fair Of The American Institute, October 1855…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and Ambrotypes. Judges—W. J. Stillman, R. B. Brown, J. A. B. Besson

J. Gurney 319 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes. A gold medal having been before awarded a Diploma.

M. B. Brady, 359 Broadway, for the second best daguerreotypes. Silver medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the third best daguerreotypes. Diploma.

Gurney & Fredericks, 349 Broadway, for the best plain photograph and best photographs in oil. Gold medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the best photographs in water colors, and second best plain photographs. Gold medal.

W. A. Tomlinson, 373 Broadway, for the best ambrotypes—a novelty in the art. Silver medal.

R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, for the second best ambrotype. Diploma.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.

C. C. Harrison, cor. Elm and White streets, for the best daguerreotype instrument. Silver medal.

S. H. (Sic.) Holmes, 289 Broadway, for a double acting camera, Silver medal.

W. & W. H. Lewis, 63 Elizabeth street, for an improved daguerreotype coating box. Diploma.

1855 October 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 1, 1855, Whole No. 6973, P. 5.

Ambrotypes.—Improvement on the Patent taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Call and see his beautiful specimens. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 October 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1855, Whole No. 6976, P. 5.

Ambrotypes Beautifully Colored, an Improvement on the patent. Also Photographs and Daguerreotypes in every style of the art, at R. A. Lewis’ 142 Chatham street.

1855 October 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 11, 1855, Whole No. 6983, P. 5.

The Fortunes of a Beautiful Woman would be secured, if her ambrotype should fall into the possession of a man of wealth and taste. That kind of pictures is taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

1855 October 12. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 12, 1855, Whole No. 6984, P. 4.

Splendid Exhibition Free to the Public.—Please call and see those lovely ambrotypes and photographs at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. Those wishing instructions will make immediate application.

1855 October 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 17, 1855, Whole No. 6989, P. 5.

Old Deacon Stebbins, of Podunk Village, says that the ambrotypes of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, can’t be beat. Instructions are given in the art.

1855 October 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1855, Whole No. 6990, P. 5.

The Greatest Tragedian of the Age is Our own dear Ned Forrest; he beats the world as an actor, and R. A. Lewis at 142 Chatham street, beats the world on ambrotypes. That’s so!

1855 October 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 20, 1855, Whole No. 6992, P. 5.

Great Excitement in the Sixth Ward.—It has just been decided that R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, can beat the world on ambrotypes. All are delighted. Go and visit him, by all means. Instruction given to all pupils.

1855 October 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 26, 1855, Whole No. 6998, P. 5.

Strangers just from the Cars.—By all means call upon R. A. Lewis, at 142 Chatham street. His ambrotypes astonish everybody. They are splendid. Instructions given in the art.

1855 October 31. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 31, 1855, Whole No. 7003, P. 4.

Clear Toned Ambrotypes.—The finest Specimens of this beautiful art are taken every day by R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street. The public will do well to call and examine specimens. Instruction given to all pupils.

Advertisement ran on October 31 & November 1, 1855.

1855 November 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 2, 1855, Whole No. 7005, P. 4.

A Notorious Fact, and You Know It.—The ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, at 142 Chatham street, excel anything of the kind in New York. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 7. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 7, 1855, Whole No. 7010, P. 5.

Ambrotypes and Photographs.—The Public have decided that the best place to have them taken is at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 10, 1855, Whole No. 7013, P. 5.

The Clearest Toned Ambrotypes, and the most brilliant are taken at R. A, Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Please call and see specimens. Instructions given to pupils.

Ambrotypes.—These Beautiful and Much admired miniatures the best place in the city to procure them is at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 13, 1855, Whole No. 7016, P. 4.

Superb Ambrotypes.—These Brilliant Gems of art are taken in cloudy weather, as well as with a clear day, by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. Pupils thoroughly taught on application.

1855 November 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 17, 1855, Whole No. 7020, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes of R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, were awarded a premium at the Fair of the American Institute. These beautiful gems of art are taken equally as well in cloudy as clear weather.

1855 November 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 20, 1855, Whole No. 7023, P. 4.

Premium Ambrotypes—The Most Brilliant and beautifully colored are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Pupils instructed in all the latest improvements in the art.

1855 November 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 23, 1855, Whole No. 7026, P. 5.

The Magnificent Daguerreotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street, are beautifully colored and have the appearance of the finest miniatures on ivory. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 24, 1855, Whole No. 7027, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are beautifully colored and have the appearance of the finest miniatures on ivory. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 27, 1855, Whole No. 7030, P. 4.

The Gems of Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are the perfection of brilliant, fine toned and beautifully colored. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 29, 1855, Whole No. 7032, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are gaining golden opinions by every one who sees them, for they are superior to any that are taken elsewhere. Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 December 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 1, 1855, Whole No. 7034, P. 5.

Magnificent Ambrotypes.—The best place in the city to have them taken with all the late improvements, is at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street. Instruction given to pupils.

1855 December 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 4, 1855, Whole No. 7037, P. 5.

Brilliant Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored. The best place to have them taken is at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Pupils instructed with all the late improvements in the art.

1855 December 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 19, 1855, Whole No. 7052, P. 4.

Gifts for the Holidays.—The Choice for this year are the beautiful ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. No connection with any other gallery in the city.

1855 December 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 21, 1855, Whole No. 7054, P. 5.

Holiday Presents.—If You would Like to make a gift that would please and delight your friends go to R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, and have your ambrotype taken. They are perfect gems of art.

1855 December 22. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 22, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 4579, P. 8.

Handsome Ladies!—Pictures Taken Gratis!—The time fixed for the opening of Barnum’s Gallery Of Beauty has been extended for a short period $20,000 will be expended in Premiums to the 100 handsomest Ladies and for painting their portraits. Highest prize $1,000. For particulars see circulars at the Museum. Daguerreotypes for this Gallery will be taken free of all expense to the sitter, if application be made to them immediately, by all the principal artists in the United States, including the following superior Daguerreotypist in the City of New York.

J. Gurney, No. 489 Broadway; M. M. Lawrence, No. 831 Broadway; S. Root, No. 363 Broadway; Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway; R. Anson, No. 589 Broadway; Beckers & Piard, No. 264 Broadway; M. H. Kimball, No. 407 Broadway; J. W. Thompson, No. 315 Broadway, and 182 Fulton-st, Brooklyn; M. Kerston, No. 421 Broadway, cor. of canal; P. Welling, Cor. of Bleecker and Carmine-sts; P. G. Clark, No. 156 Bowery; Jullus Brill, No. 204 Chatham-st; R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham Square.

1855 December 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 27, 1855, Whole No. 7060, P. 4.

New Years Presents.—Ambrotypes, Photographs, and daguerreotypes, with all the late improvements, taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Prices moderate. No connection with any other gallery.

1855 December 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 28, 1855, Whole No. 7061, P. 5.

The Dearest Object of Man’s [A? ration] is a young and beautiful woman, and an ambrotype taken of her by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, is the next thing to it. Call upon him.

1855 December 30. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 30, 1855, Whole No. 7063, P. 5.

Superb Ambrotypes—The Best in the City, are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street—the most beautiful New Years present you can make to your friends. No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 1. Photographic and fine Arts Journal. (New York, New York.) January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Lewis, Chatham Street — I had long heard of this artist and determined to give him a call. I was much pleased with his gallery. There were few specimens on hand, however, which show the superior skill of this gentleman. He ranks, however, I believe with the A No. l’s. [2]

1856 January 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 5, 1856, Whole No. 7068, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored or Plain. The best in the city are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Pupils instructed at a moderate price.

1856 January 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 23, 1856, Whole No. 7086, P. 5.

Superb Ambrotypes, Plain or Colored, Price one dollar, taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, opposite National theatre. No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 24, 1856, Whole No. 7087, P. 4.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Colored or Plain. Price $1. Photographs, whole size, $3; taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre. No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 25, 1856, Whole No. 7088, P. 5.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Colored or Plain. Price $1. Photographs, whole size, $3; taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre. No connection with any other gallery. Wanted a first rate daguerreotype artist, none other need apply.

1856 January 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 26, 1856, Whole No. 7089, P. 5.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Plain or Colored. From $1 to $6; Photographs, $3; daguerreotypes, large size, 50 cents, at R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre. No connection with any other gallery.

1856 February 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 4, 1856, Whole No. 7098, P. 5.

The Splendid Ambrotypes Taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, opposite the National theatre, are admitted by everybody that they are perfect gems of art. Prices, $1 to $6. No connection with any other gallery.

1856 October 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 20, 1856, Whole No. 7356, P. 5.

Photographs by a New Process, in from five to ten seconds, at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street. Pupils instructed.

Advertisement ran on October 20 & 21, 1856.

1856 October 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 27, 1856, Whole No. 7363, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, In Five seconds sitting. Ambrotypes instantaneous, with the same bath and collodion. Instruction given, or the formula sent by mail. R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

Advertisement ran on October 26 & 29, 1856.

1856 November 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 9, 1856, Whole No. 7376, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, In Five seconds sitting; ambrotypes instantaneous, with the same bath and collodion. Printed Instruction sent by mail on receipt of $5. R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

Advertisement ran on November 9 & 10, 1856.

1856 November 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 24, 1856, Whole No. 7391, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, Taken in five seconds sitting. Ambrotypes instantaneous. Printed Instruction sent by mail on receipt of $5. R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

Advertisement ran on November 24 & 25, 1856.

1856 December 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 16, 1856, Whole No. 7413, P. 5.

Cabinet Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored, only 50 cents; photographs $1, at R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

Advertisement ran on December 16 & 17, 1856.

1857 December 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 15, 1857, Whole No. 7775, P. 5.

Splendid Photographs only $1, at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, opposite the theatre.

1858. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) 1858-1859, advertisements P. 7.

R. A. Lewis, Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes, 142 Chatham, opposite Theatre. Large Size Photographs, $1. Duplicates, 50 cts.

Caution to the public.—As a certain individual, not far from 142 Chatham Street, has been in the habit of representing himself as Mr. Lewis, in order to secure the paltry price of a picture from persons who inadvertently stray into his rooms, in looking for the long established Gallery of R. A. Lewis, I take this method of notifying that I have but One Gallery, which is at 142 Chatham St. By bearing this fact in mind, Deception will be avoided. Richard A. Lewis, 142 Chatham St., opp. the National Theatre.

Lewis & Moits [Motts] celebrated Positive and Negative Collodions, wholesale and retail.

1859. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) 1859-1860, advertisements P. 7.

R. A. Lewis, Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes, 142 Chatham, opposite Theatre. Large Size Photographs, $1. Duplicates, 50 cts.

Lewis & Holt’s celebrated Positive and Negative Collodions, wholesale and retail.

New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) published by John Fowler Trow.

1851. Not listed.

1852. Dago’types—142 Chatham—h-331 Grand.

1853. Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-20 Mott.

1854. Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-20 Mott.

1855. Daguerreian—142 Chatham—h-18 Mott.

1856. Daguerreotypist—142 Chatham—h-18 Mott.

1857. Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1858. Daguerrean—142 Chatham.

1859. Photographer—142 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1860. Photographs—152 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1861. Photographs—152 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1862. Photographs—152 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1863. Photographs—152 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1863. Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1864. Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1865. Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1866. Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1867. Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1868. Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1869. Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1870. Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1871. Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1872. Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1873. Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1874. Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1875. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1876. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1877. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1878. Photographer—160 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1879. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1880. Photographer—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1881. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1882. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1883. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1884. Photographer—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1885. Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1886. Photographs—190 Park Row—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1887. Photographs—61 Bond—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1888. Photographs—61 Bond—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1889. Not listed.

1890. Photographs—61 Bond—h-Brooklyn.

1891. Not listed.

[1] Old No. 152 Chatham Street.

Lewis, George W.

March 21, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereoviewsAmbrotypist, Bridgeport Connecticut, Daguerreotypist, George W. Lewis, Lewis & Mallory, Norwalk Connecticut, Photographer, William W. Naramorepioneeramericanphotographers

1851-1857 Corner Main and State Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1855-1856 Address Unknown, Norwalk, Connecticut.[1]

1857-1859 Post Office Building, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1852 May 21. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) May 21, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 59, Whole No. 369, P. 2.

We refer our readers to the Daguerreotype Advertisements of Mr. F. W. Lewis and Messrs. Judson & Mackie. They need no commendation from us.

1852 May 21. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) May 21, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 59, Whole No. 369, P. 3.

Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner Main and State sts. Opposite the Franklin House, Bridgeport, Conn. Having taken the above named Gallery, lately occupied by W. W. Naramore, and which has been known as a permanent Gallery, of long standing in this city, having had experience in the business, and having been engaged with Mr. Naramore since the first of September last, would respectfully call the attention of citizens and strangers to the above named rooms, where beautiful and perfect Likenesses are daily taken.

In sickness, and after death, Likenesses will be taken at residences, in or out of the city. Copies taken from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and Paintings at short notice. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

N. B. Particular attention paid to taking Likenesses of children. G. W. Lewis.

Advertisement ran from May 21 to 31, 1852.

1852 June 2. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) June 2, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 65, Whole No. 375, P. 2.

Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner Main and State sts. Opposite the Franklin House, Bridgeport, Conn. The above named place has been known as a permanent Gallery, of long standing by the citizens of Bridgeport, and is considered the only place in the city where a good and truthful likeness can be had. The gems that are daily going from these Rooms have excited raptures whenever seen.

Recollect the place over the Savings Bank, corner State and Main street.

N. B.—A splendid Picture of the Union Coach Factory may be seen at the above rooms.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to December 22, 1852.

1852 December 22. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) December 22, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 150, Whole No. 460, P. 2.

Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner State and Main-st., Bridgeport. We would once more call attention of the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity to the above named Gallery, and we would say that we are now receiving, in addition to our stock. Some beautiful Cases expressly for the Holidays, among which may be found Rich Pearl Sontag Cases of every variety of size and style, which for richness exceeds anything ever before offered in this city.

We won’t say anything about taking the highest premiums at the last annual fair, where there was no competition, but we do say if you will give us a call we will do our prettiest to give you good satisfaction.

We do not flatter ourselves as regard our reputation, but we do say, we will not be excelled in the production of good Daguerreotypes.

Sterescopic (sic.) Daguerreotypes. This new discovery, the most valuable improvement yet made in the Photographic Art, may be seen at the above rooms, and must be seen to be appreciated. Give us a call.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1852 to January 21, 1853.

1857 February 19. The Daily Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) February 19, 1857, Vol. 2, No. 178, Whole No. 936, P. 4.

New And Beautiful Discovery At Lewis’ Portrait Gallery Corner of Main And State Streets. A New era in the Heliographic Art! Great improvement on the “Ambrotype!” Positive Pictures on Glass, Tinted and in Colors, surpassing in beauty, durability. Artistic effect and life-like expression and style, all Portraits or Miniatures ever before drawn by a pencil of light. For fineness, roundness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone, they are wonderful.

Daguerreotype Miniatures in every style, and of all sizes.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied; outdoor views and miniatures of deceased persons taken at the shortest notice.

Remember—charges moderate, and likenesses warranted to please. G. M. (sic?) Lewis, May 6, 1856.

Advertisement was recorded two times on February 19 & March 11, 1857.

1857 September 25. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) September 25, 1857, Vol. XLVII, No. 2475, New Series—XV, No. 821, P. 1.

New Photographic And Daguerrean Gallery. The subscribers would respectfully invite the attention [of] the public to their new Gallery recently fitted up, in the Post Office Building.

For convenience of access, elegance of interior decoration, and arrangement of light requisite to produce first class pictures, our rooms are unsurpassed by any in the State.

Our Patent Ambrotypes, with recent and valuable improvements, have excited the surprise and admiration of the first judges of the art. By no other process can the likenesses of little children be obtained so quickly and accurately as by this method. The public will Please bear in mind that this is the only place in the city where this kind of pictures can be procured.

Our Photographs Or Paper Pictures, For truthfulness of likeness and expression are excelled by none. This style of picture combines all the advantages of portraits in oil or water colors, while they are superior in fidelity to life, to the efforts of the best artists. These pictures can be taken in every variety from full size to the smallest miniature, and colored in the highest style of art. We still continue to furnish the Daguerreotype To those of our patrons who prefer it, although the superiority of the Ambrotype and Photograph have nearly banished it from public favor. For lockets, Breast Pins, &c., we are prepared to furnish the Melainotype, A new and beautiful picture, combining sharpness of outline and fullness of detail with smallness of size.

All or any of the above named specimens of portraits taken in all weather and at short notice. We would cordially welcome all who may please to visit our Gallery and examine our specimens, whether purchasers or not.

Remember—charges Moderate, And Likenesses Warranted To Please.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied; outdoor views and miniatures of deceased persons taken at the shortest notice. Geo. W. Lewis. G. R. Mallory. June 26.

Advertisement was recorded from September 25, 1857 to January 15, 1858.

1858 December 22. The Daily Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) December 22, 1858, Vol. V, No. 125, Whole No. 1481, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts…Photographs, &c.—the gallery of G. W. Lewis, Naramore, &c. Fine pictures may be secured at either of the above places.

1859 May 4. The Daily Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) May 4, 1859, Vol. V, No. 236, Whole No. 1592, P. 2.

To whom it may concern! Whereas Wm. W. Naramore, Jr., and G. W. Lewis, owners of the right to make Pictures on Glass, (Known as Ambrotypes,) for Fairfield Co. State of Connecticut, do hereby caution all persons against making such pictures without license. Wm. W. Naramore, Jr.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 6, 1859.

1859 August 18. The Daily Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 18, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 22, P. 2.

Mr. Lewis at the Post-office building, exhibits some very fine specimens of Photographs. The Photographic likenesses, it should be noticed, can be repeated or reproduced to any desirable number and at a small expense.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Leroy, Frank L.

March 20, 2026Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Frank L. Leroy, Photographer, Robbins & Leroy, Warren Ohio, Youngstown Ohiopioneeramericanphotographers

1853-1856 Address Unknown, Warren, Ohio.[1]

1856-1857 Market and Main Streets, over Smiths & McCombs’ Store, Warren, Ohio.

1857-1860 Main Street, Warren, Ohio.

1860 Over Freeman Hunt & Co’s., Baking House, Warren, Ohio.

1860-1863 River Block, over E. E. Hoyt & Co’s Store, Warren, Ohio.

1864-1866 Address Unknown, Warren, Ohio.¹

1856 January 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 23, 1856, Vol. 40, No. 23, Whole No. 2051, P. 3.

Frank Leroy, exhibits some beautiful specimens of Ambrotypes, and insists, with a good degree of plausibility, that he can improve on nature herself.

1856 January 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 23, 1856, Vol. 40, No. 23, Whole No. 2048, P. 2.

Ambrotypes!!—Or Daguerreotypes On Glass! Having taken through instructions in the Art of Ambrotyping, from A. S. Robbins, late of New York and Philadelphia, one of the best Ambrotypist in Ohio. I am ready to wait on any and all who may give me a call, at my rooms over Smiths & McCombs’ Store, corner of Market and Main streets.

I am prepared to take likenesses of all sizes, from medium to full size, either positive or negative pictures; or in single cases, showing either: the positive or negative. The cases are made expressly for Ambrotypes. These pictures can be taken in all kinds of weather, from 8 o’clock A. M. to 4 o’clock P. M.

Through Instructions given in the Art, at moderate charges. F. L. LeRoy. Warren, January 23, ’56.

Advertisement ran from January 23 to September 10, 1856.

1856 September 17. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 17, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 5, Whole No. 2085, P. 2.

Photographs! New And Beautiful Era In the photographic art—Photographs upon paper, surpassing in beauty, durability, artistic effect, and life-like expression any style Portraits or Miniatures ever before drawn by a pencil of light. For fineness, Roundness, depth of light and shade and richness of tone, they are wonderful.

The subscriber returns thanks for past patronage, and takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that he is now prepared to take Life-size Portraits mounted upon canvas and finished plain, or colored in oil, crayon, or pastil, from $25 to $100, and warranted satisfactory.

Small size Photographs can be taken upon paper and mailed to any part of the United States, at a very small expense.

Particular attention paid to taking out scenes and landscapes. Also likenesses of deceased persons.

Daguerreotypes, or miniatures of deceased persons, however poor, can be magnified to life size and made perfect.

Ambrotypes taken for $1.00 and upwards.

Instructions given in all branches of Photography, upon reasonable terms.

Remember, charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please. F. L. Leroy. Warren, Sept. 17, 1856.

1856 September 24. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 3.

Photographs. The other day we dropped in to see our friend Frank LeRoy, and although we knew he kept posted in regard to the new improvements in his business, yet we were somewhat surprised to see the proficiency he has already attained in taking large sized Photographs, as manifested by various specimens exhibited in his rooms. At present Mr. A. S. Robbins is with him, a gentleman well known as being one of the most successful artists in his line. Several Photographs, life-size, which were on exhibition at the late Fair, would compare favorably with any we have ever seen; Particular, finished in oil, is a production of which any artist might well be proud. See advertisement in another column, and give them a call.

1856 September 24. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Trumbull County Agricultural Society. List of Premiums. List of Premiums. The premiums were all awarded by the Committees with a knowledge of the numbers only, and the names were added by the Secretary…

Class 14. Unclassed Articles…

No. 16, case ambrotype portraits, (these were marked “perfect” by the committee,) diploma Leroy & Robbins.

No. 18, magnified photographs, $2.00 and diploma Leroy & Robbins.

No. 19, convex daguerreotypes, F. L. Leroy, $1.00.

1856 September 24. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Small size Photographs can be taken upon paper and mailed to any part of the United States, at a very small expense.

Particular attention paid to taking out scenes and landscapes. Also likenesses of deceased persons.

Daguerreotypes, or miniatures of deceased persons, however poor, can be magnified to life size and made perfect.

Ambrotypes taken for $1.00 and upwards.

Instructions given in all branches of Photography, upon reasonable terms.

Remember, charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please. F. L. Leroy. Warren, Sept. 17, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 24, 1856 to

1856 December 3. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 3, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 16, Whole No. 2096, P. 3.

Photographs. A day or two since, we looked into the rooms of Messrs. Leroy & Robbins, and were agreeably surprised to find a gallery of pictures ornamenting their walls. They have, with a praiseworthy enterprise, procured new instruments of the most improved kindfor taking photographs of life size, and their success in taking miniatures, is a sure guarantee of what they are capable of doing with the larger size.

Their Ambrotypes are fully equal to any taken in the large cities.

Mr. Lery has been in the business here for several years, and always kept pace with the improvements of the age. Mr. Robbins has done more than this. He has originated some, and added to those of others.

1857 February 4. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) February 4, 1857, Vol. 41, No. 25, Whole No. 2105, P. 3.

Photographs They were the painted forms of other times, ‘Twas all they left of virtues or of crimes, Save vague tradition.

The desire to leave behind us some token that we have been, which can call up in memory of those who have loved us, the remembrance of our features, is deeply implanted in every human breast. Just as strong is the wish to possess the likeness of those we have loved upon their lineaments when they have journeyed to other lands, or to that bourne, from whence no traveler returns. How strong is the latter wish, is often unknown, until the opportunity to gratifyit, has passed away forever.

We have on a former occasion spoken of the Ambrotypes taken by our Townsmen Robbins & LeRoy. They have now arrived at a high degree of perfection in the art of Photographing, and their pictures will bear favorable comparison with those taken in any part of the United States. Mr. Leroy has been a successful operator in the daguerrean and ambrotype line, in this town, for many years, and Mr. Robinson, (who is now associated with him,) brings to his aid, wider experience, a scientific skill, and inventive genius, equalled by few, and surpassed by none. A call at their rooms will furnish sufficient evidence of the success of their efforts.

1857 May 6. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 6, 1857, Vol. 41, No. 38, Whole No. 2118, P. 3.

Photographs.

“Sounds that address the ear, are lost and die

In one short hour; but that which strikes the eye’

Lives long upon the mind; the faithful sight

Engraves the knowledge with a beam of light.”

The vast superiority of the photograph over the old daguerreotype and the more recent ambrotype, is acknowledged by all. Our friends, Robbins & LeRoy, have acquired a high degree of perfection in the new art. They combine practical experience and skill, with inventive genius, and a love for their art. In their room can be seen photographic portraits of several of the prominent citizens of the town. Some of these are life-size, and others smaller, down to the miniature locket. The large ones are colored by Crawford whose room is in the same building. The magnified colored photograph bids fair to almost supersede the painted portrait. There are several reasons for this. First, its superiority as a correct likeness, for as the sitter looks, at the time when the picture is taken, so must his likeness; and next, the price, which is not more than half the cost of a painting. The durability of each will be the same, as the colors used are alike in both cases.

1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery. Messrs. Robbins & LeRoy have opened new rooms on Main Street, one door south of Porters’ Bookstore, and invite their friends, (we are confident they have no enemies,) to give them a call. We dropped in the other day, and were astonished to find ourselves in one of the best Galleries in the West. We havn’t space to particularize, but their rooms are furnished with taste and luxury which the proprietors know well how to display. Lovers of the fine arts can pass an hour there very pleasantly.

As to Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., all we have to say is, that if person does not get a handsome picture, the fault is not with them, for the likeness is sure to be produced, and in a style not to be surpassed.

Those in search of New Years Gifts for their friends, had better call “before purchasing elsewhere.”

1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

Robbins & LeRoy’s new Photographic Rooms are open. Drop in and see us—it will do you good. Robbins & LeRoy.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.

1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

Call at the New Rooms of Robbins & LeRoy, and get a Likeness for your sister, cousin, or—you know who, for a New Years Gift.

Advertisement ran on December 23 & 30, 1857.

1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

Life-Size Photographs, and the smallest conceivable Ambrotypes, for pins, Lockets, &c., can be had at the Photographic Gallery of Robbins & LeRoy.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.

1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

A splendid Lot Of Cases, new style, Gold Lockets, &c., waiting to be filled, at Robbins & LeRoy’s New Rooms on MainStreet.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.

1858 January 13. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 13, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 22, Whole No. 2154, P. 2.

Never Mind The Weather.—With our splendid light we can take a first rate picture in cloudy as well as pleasant weather. No charge to the exhibition. Robbins & LeRoy.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 27, 1858.

1858 January 13. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 13, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 22, Whole No. 2154, P. 2.

49 Ambrotypes!—Taken at Robbins & LeRoy’s New Rooms last week, and plenty of material left to take more. Call in.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 27, 1858.

1858 January 27. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 27, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 24, Whole No. 2156, P. 2.

Robbins & LeRoy are now taking a new and beautiful specimens of Art, the Crayontype, call and see them.

Advertisement ran from January 27 to February 24, 1858.

1858 February 3. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) February 3, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 25, Whole No. 2157, P. 2.

Our India Ink Painter is doing some fine work. Call and see his specimens. Robbins & LeRoy.

Advertisement ran on February 3 & 10, 1858.

1858 February 17. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) February 17, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 27, Whole No. 2159, P. 2.

Photographs!! Decided Improvements Are daily being made; and new specimens on Exhibition at Robbins & LeRoy’s. Warren, Feb, 17, 1858.

Advertisement ran on December 17 & 24, 1858.

1858 March 10. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) March 10, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 30, Whole No. 2162, P. 3.

Something New, In the way of pictures, can be seen, almost daily, at the Photographic Rooms of Robbins & LeRoy. We will not say that they are the best Artists in the country; but we have seen specimens from their establishment, equal to any we ever saw from other Artists. They possess the happy faculty of getting a good picture, of those who lay no claim to beauty. We know whereof we write. Call in—you will be cordially received whether you want a picture or merely wish to “look around.”

1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Who does not know that Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes, Photographs Spereotypes, and all other types in the Photographic Art, are being taken most successfully at Robbins & LeRoy. May 5, ’58.

Advertisement ran from May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Crayon Photographs are all the rage, only 25 cts., by the dozen. Just the thing for Gift Books, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.

Advertisement ran from May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

New Specimens Of Citizens daily, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.

Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Prices for cheapness and quantity unequaled, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.

Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Will You? wont you just come up and see Robbins & LeRoy.

Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December, 1859.

1858 May 19. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 19, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 40, Whole No. 2172, P. 3.

Mr. A. S. Robbins, Has left town for a few weeks. He requested us to say that his partner, Mr. LeRoy, will still be found at their rooms, and that he is fully competent to take Photographs and all other styles of pictures, in the most satisfactory manner. The fact that Mr. R. had more immediate charge of the Photographic department, may have led some to suppose that Mr. LeRoy was unacquainted with this branch; but a trial will convince all that he is thoroughly posted.

1858 August 18. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) August 18, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 1, Whole No. 2185, P. 3.

Photographs. Robbins LeRoy inform us that they are again prepared to take Photographs on short notice, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from August 18 to December 28, 1859.

1858 October 20. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) October 20, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 10, Whole No. 2194, P. 3.

The Fair. The Annual Fair of the Trumbull County Agricultural Society came off on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week…

Domestic Manufactures,–In this department there was about the usual articles…

Our friends Robbins & LeRoy by their exhibition of paintings, ambrotypes and photographs which they had brought out en-masse, contributed more of the beautiful than any other single person or firm. They deserve credit for their enterprise, and we have no doubt the exhibition will be ultimately advantageous to them.

1858 October 27. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) October 27, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 11, Whole No. 2195, P. 1.

Premium List…Unclassed Articles…

Color Photograph portraits, 2.00 to Robbins & LeRoy, Warren.

Plain Photographs, 1.00 to Robbins & Leroy.

Ambrotypes 1.00 to Robbins & Leroy.

Daguerreotypes, Diploma, to Robbins & Leroy.

1859 March 9. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) March 9, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 30, Whole No. 2214, P. 3.

Improved Photographs. Messrs. Robbins & Leroy, of this place, are taking photographs of life size, by a new process, which is a very great improvement over the old, both as regards the quality of the picture, and the time occupied in taking it. From forty-five seconds to five minutes. (owing to the weather,) is all the time necessary to enlarge a picture to life size, while before, it required from four to eight hours.

The improvement in the picture itself, is quite as marked, the large pictures being equally as fine and distinct, as the small photograph, or ambrotype, requiring no coloring, but being as perfect as an engraving. The facility with which these pictures are taken, also enables the artist to furnish them at a greatly reduced price.

Robbins & Leroy are prepared to give instructions to artists who may desire to avail themselves of this valuable improvement, and to furnish them with the necessary apparatus.

1859 April 20. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) April 20, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 36, Whole No. 2220, P. 3.

Having a Run. A travelling daguerrean car took up its location on Main street, a few rods south of the Gallery of Messrs Robbins & LeRoy a few days since. These gentlemen thought the owner of the car was cutting in on their trade, so they got out large handbills, advertising that they would take good pictures for five cents each. They have faithfully kept their promise, and such a run as their rooms have had, we venture to say was never seen in a similar establishment before. On Monday they took one hundred and three good pictures, one hundred one, in one hundred and one sittings—taking only two pictures the second time. We fancy that is hard to beat.

1859 May 18. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 18, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 40, Whole No. 2224, P. 3.

A Card. Messrs. Robbins & LeRoy would return thanks to their numerous friends, for their patronage and encouragement during the past few weeks, and will endeavor by keeping up with the times in all improvements in their line, and sparing no exertions to please all who may call on them, to merit a continuance of the same. As an item of news, we would state that in four weeks, during the excitement, we took over three thousand likenesses.

1859 October 26. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) October 26, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 11, Whole No. 2246, P. 1.

List Of Premiums Awarded at the 14th Annual Fair,…unclassed articles…

Robbins & Leroys’ Magnified Photographs, without coloring. A series of life size portraits of the most striking fidelity and instantly recognized by the acquaintance of the persons, has delineated. The Exhibition of Photographs by these gentlemen shows that they carry their art to a perfection which may challenge competition in any quarter.

1859 November 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) November 23, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 15, Whole No. 2251, P. 3.

Ambrotype Stock, &c. Our enterprising friends, Robbins & LeRoy, have made an addition to their formerly (as we thought,) very complete Daguerrean Rooms, in the shape of a neat sales-room, filled with stock for the supply of artists in the same line of business. They have a very large variety of instruments, Materials, Chemicals, Cases, Gilt Frames, &c. Some of the cases exceed in beauty anything of the kind which we have seen, and give evidence of very good taste in their selection. The own exact knowledge of all the details of their profession—without which it would be impossible for them to be, as they are, among the best operators in the country—renders them peculiarly fitted to select, both for themselves and others, precisely those materials which are necessary for the production of good pictures.

1859 November 30. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) November 30, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 16, Whole No. 2252, P. 2.

Robbins & Le Roy, Dealers In All Kinds Of Ambrotype and Photographic Stock And Chemicals.

Cases of all kinds, Plain and Fancy, Gilt Frames, oval and square; large variety.—German Sax paper, and card boards, of the best quality. Ambrotype and Negative Glass, black and white, always on hand at reduced prices.

N. B. Good Pictures, As usual, taken at all times, of all styles, and with The Latest Improvements, Robbins & Le Roy, 25 Main Street Warren, Nov. 30, ’49.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1859.

1859 December 28. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 28, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 20, Whole No. 2256, P. 3.

Photographs of Capt. John Brown. Messrs. Robbins & Leroy have on exhibition at their rooms, some capital photograph likenesses of Capt. John Brown. They will furnish them at the very low price of fifty cents each.

1860 April 4. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) April 4, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 34, Whole No. 2270, P. 3.

Robbins & LeRoy, Dealers In All Kinds Of Ambrotype and Photographic Stock And Chemicals. Cases of all kinds, Plain and Fancy, Gilt Frames, Oval and square; large variety.—German Sax paper, and card board of the best quality. Ambrotype and Negative Glass, black and white, always on hand and at reduced prices.

N. B. Good Pictures, As usual, taken at all times, of all styles, and with The Latest Improvements, Robbins & Leroy, 25 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to May 2, 1860.

1860 May 2. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 2, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 38, Whole No. 2274, P. 3.

Great Fire. On Monday, this town, which twice before has been terribly scourged by fire, was visited for the third time, and more severely than ever. The fire commenced just before 1 o’clock, in the steam turning factory of Truesell & Townsend, south of the canal…

Robbins & LeRoy, Daguerreans 2,300 Loss. No Insurance.

1860 May 9. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 9, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 39, Whole No. 2275, P. 3.

New Locations. The following are some of the changes of locations by business men, occasioned by the late fire…

Robbins & Leroy, Daguerreans, Over Freeman Hunt & Co’s., Baking House, 3d floor.

1860 May 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.

Photographic. As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, the firm of Robbins & Leroy has been dissolved, and Mr. Robbins, for the present confines himself to business of furnishing to artist, every variety of Ambrotype and Photographic Instruments and Stock.—The Skill and taste of Mr. Robbins as an artist, and his experience and honorable reputation as a dealer in these articles, peculiarly qualifies him for the business.

For the present, he is located on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House.

When the brick block, on Market Street,—now being built by Patch & Opdycke and Andrews & Weeks, shall be finished, Mr. R., will occupy the third floor over Patch & Opdycke, and will, then, in addition to the selling of stock &c., resume the taking of ambrotypes and photographic pictures. The rooms will be built with especial reference to this business, and will be equal to any in Ohio.

Mr. Leroy has gone into the room on Market Street, formerly known as the City Hall, over Freeman, Hunt & Co’s. Banking House, where he is already in full operation, taking the likenesses of all who wish to “see themselves as other see them.”

The long experience and known skill of Mr. L., is a sufficient guarantee that he will give satisfaction to all.

1860 May 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.

Dissolution. Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the style of Robbins & Leroy has been dissolved by mutual consent. Those knowing themselves indebted to the late firm are requested to make payment to A. S. Robbins, who will be found, for the present , on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House. Those having claims against said firm, will present them to him for settlement. A. S. Robbins, F. L. Leroy.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 13, 1860.

1860 May 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.

Ambrotype Stock. The Firm of Robbins & Leroy having been dissolved, the subscriber has located himself on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House, where he will keep on hand constantly all kinds of Ambrotype and Photographic Instruments and stock. He has now on hand a full stock of these articles, and is daily receiving additions, and is prepared to furnish to artists everything necessary for their business. A. S. Robbins.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 13, 1860.

1860 December 12. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 12, 1860, Vol. 45, No. 18, Whole No. 2306, P. 3.

The New Buildings. A few weeks ago, we promised to give a short description of each of the new business buildings erected in this town since the great fire of last April. We will begin with that of Messrs. E, E. Hoyt & Co.

This building is a part of what is called the River Block, and stands on the west side of Main Street, at the foot of Market Street, running back to the Mahoning River. It is of brick, 33 by 65 feet, and three stories high…

On the third floor are the Ambrotype rooms of F. L. LeRoy. The reception room is 16 by 22 feet, handsomely carpeted and furnished. The operating room is 16 by 45 feet, and is lighted by a large sky light, and an immense window on the north side, 12 feet in height, and some six feet wide. The sides and ceiling of this room are painted dark blue. Its great length gives any variety of focus which may be desired in taking groups, &c. In one is the magnifying room, furnished with a double ceiling, slide, &c., and in the other is the dark room, with a reservoir supplied with water from the roof. It is probable that there is no better operating room in the country.

1860 December 26. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 26, 1860, Vol. 45, No. 20, Whole No. 2308, P. 3.

LeRoy’s New Photographic & Ambrotype Rooms In River Block Over E. E. Hoyt & Co’s Store, Are now in successful operations where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in the different styles of the art. Photographs taken from the smallest to the largest size. Especial attention given to the copying and enlarging to any size.

Old Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes

Ambrotypes of all sizes taken, and in all kinds of weather. My light is such as to enable me to take the pictures of children of almost any age. Patronage of the public solicited. Charges for work reasonable. F. L. LeRoy.

Advertisement ran from December 26, 1860 to August 12, 1863.

1868 December 2. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 2, 1868, Vol. 53, No. 16, Whole No. 2722, P. 3.

Mr. F. L. Leroy, who is well known to our citizens as a successful photographer, has removed to Youngstown, to follow his old business. We can recommend Mr. Leroy to the citizens of Youngstown as well versed in his vocation, and have no doubt that in his new home he will meet with the appreciation to which his merits justly entitle him.

1869 June 9. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) June 9, 1869, Vol. 53, No. 43, Whole No. 2749, P. 3.

…All the Old Negatives Made by LeRoy, is in the possession of Terrell & Dodd, from which copies can be had by calling or addressing Terrell & Dodd, Warren, Ohio.

[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.

Lerow, John A.

March 19, 2026DaguerreotypesBoston Massachusetts, Daguerreotypist, Jacob H. Lerow, John A. Heard, John A. Lerow, John Plumbe Jr., Robert H. Vance, Vance & Lerowpioneeramericanphotographers

1846-1849 91 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1849-1850 138½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1846 January 9. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 9, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No 2, Whole No. 1355, P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington Street, Boston. Messrs. Vance & Lerow, respectfully inform the citizens of Boston, and vicinity, that they have recently opened the new and extensive Rooms, Over Bigelow & Brothers, 91 Washington St.

Persons wishing miniatures of themselves or friends are invited to call. The rooms are free to all who wish to examine specimens.

Gold Lockets, of every description, constantly on hand. Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished, R. H. Vance, J. A. Lerow.

Advertisement ran from January 9 to May 15, 1846.

1846 February 3. American Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 3, 1846, Vol. XXI, No 63, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Pictures taken in any weather, and beautifully colored at extreme low prices. Copies made from paintings, drawings, bust, and daguerreotypes in a beautiful style. Pictures taken of deceased persons at one hour notice.

We have on hand a splendid assortment of Lockets, Frames, Cases, Breastpins, Bracelets and Rings, manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Students received on very moderate terms and furnished with instruments and stock of the first quality Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, Gilding, and every article used in the business constantly on hand, and furnished to the trade at wholesale prices, and warranted. The rooms are free to all persons wishing to examine specimens.

Where several persons are taken in one family, a liberal discount will be made.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 91 Washington street, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Establishment.

Advertisement was recorded twice on February 3 and April 7, 1846.

1846 February 6. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 6, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No 6, Whole No. 1359, P. 4.

The Daguerreotype.—Since the discovery of this wonderful, and almost incomprehensible art, by Monsieur Daguerre, it has undergone many new and striking improvements.

In 1839, the specimens which were brought from France to this city, were principally copies of public buildings, views, landscapes, &c., in Paris; and although they excited the most intense curiosity in the public mind at that time, yet they were but faint impressions, hardly discernible, and in fact almost nothing, compared with those that are now taken in this country. It is truly surprising and wonderful thing, that we can seat ourselves before the lens of a camera obscura, and by the action of light alone have an indelible impression of our own form and features stamped upon a silver plate so exact and so precise that it is impossible to mistake it. By the aid of chemical agents, consisting chiefly of Iodine and bromine properly prepared, this wonderful thing is accomplished.

The preparation of the chemicals employed, requires the utmost care and attention, and unless the operator thoroughly understands this thing, he can obtain but a poor impression on the plate. Owing to this cause, we see many pictures that have a deathlike appearance, are [scummy], eye imperfect, and are also very indistinct.

A poor daguerreotype is not worth looking at, but a good one is invaluable. We have seen none better than those executed by Messrs Vance & Lerow at their rooms, 91 Washington street. For clearness, distinctness, and boldness of execution, they are unsurpassed, and they resemble the finest engravings.

Mr. Lerow has for a long time been an operator for Mr. Plumbe, in Washington city and Boston, where by diligent attention to his profession, he has made many great improvements.

1846 February 26. Daily American Eagle. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 26, 1846, Vol. 3, No 384, n.p.

We have on hand a splendid assortment of Lockets, Frames, Cases, Breastpins, Bracelets and Rings, manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Where several persons are taken in one family, a liberal discount will be made.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 91 Washington street, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Establishment.

1846 April 21. Boston Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 21, 1846, Vol. XXIII, No. 679?, P. 2.

Married. In this city, April 19, Mr. John A. Lerow to Miss Martha A. Lerow.

1846 April 30. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 30, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 54, P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street.

Pictures taken in any weather, at extreme low prices, and beautifully colored. We have also on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished.

The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St.——Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to May 11, 1846.

1846 May 1. The Norfolk Democrat. (Dedham, Massachusetts.) May 1, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Whole No. 378, P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at extreme low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instructions given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals, and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N.B. Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge. Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston; Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to July 10, 1846.

1846 May 15. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 15, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 67,

P. 3.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street.

Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1846.

1846 June 1. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 1, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 197, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Coloring. Vance & Lerow have recently discovered a mode of coloring the backgrounds to their pictures, so as to render them discernible in any light and at the same time adds a beautiful finish to the picture. Specimens may be seen at their rooms. Ap16.

Advertisement was recorded from June 1 to 17, 1846.

1846 June 1. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 1, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 197, P. 4.

Vance & Lerow, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington street. Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes at short notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instruction given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N. B. perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston, Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co.’s. Jewelry Store. Feb27.

Advertisement was recorded from June 1 to 17, 1846.

Ca. 1846-1849. Lerow & Co. Bill (in John McWilliams Collection)

Lerow & Co.’s 91 Washington Street Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington Street……Boston.

The public will please bear in mind, that our Rooms are the largest by far of any Daguerreotype Rooms in Boston and that our Operating and Receiving Rooms are both of the same floor, thus making it the most convenient, as well as the largest Room in the City. Pictures taken for $1.50, and put up in a neat Morocco Case.

Please preserve this card, and call and examine our specimens.

1846 June 6. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 6, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 86, P. 4.

Lerow & Co, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Persons also taken of deceased persons.

Instructions given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals, and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N.B. Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge. Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston; Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s Jewelry Store.

1846 June 8. The Daily Chronotype. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 8, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 87, P. 3.

Lerow & Co, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at very low prices, and beautifully colored.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Persons also taken of deceased persons.

Advertisement ran from June 8 to September 2, 1846.

1846 June 12. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 12, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No 24, Whole No. 1377, P. 3.

Lerow & Co., Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington Street, Boston. Messrs. Lerow & Co., respectfully inform the citizens of Boston, and vicinity, that they have recently opened the new and extensive Rooms, Over Bigelow & Brothers, 91 Washington St.

Persons wishing miniatures of themselves or friends are invited to call. The rooms are free to all who wish to examine specimens.

Gold Lockets, of every description, constantly on hand. Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished, R. H. Vance, J. A. Lerow.

Advertisement ran from June 12, 1846 to February 19, 1847.

1846 June 18. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 18, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 165, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Messrs. Lerow & Coi. Of this city, are about establishing a branch of their Daguerreotype rooms in Pawtucket. We congratulate our friends there that they can have their likenesses taken by these artists. Their reputation for executing pictures here is so well known that it needs no comment. The specimens seen at their rooms No. 91 Washington-street speak for themselves.

1846 July 17. The Norfolk Democrat. (Dedham, Massachusetts.) July 17, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 25, Whole No. 389, P. 4.

Lerow & Co, Daguerreotype Miniatures, No. 91 Washington Street. Pictures taken in any weather, at extreme low prices, and beautifully colored. We have on hand a large assortment of Lockets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, &c., manufactured expressly for Daguerreotype Miniatures, and which will be taken and inserted in thirty minutes.

Persons wishing pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call.

Copies taken from Paintings, Drawings, and Daguerreotypes, at the shortest notice. Pictures also taken of deceased persons.

Instructions given in the art, and all kinds of Apparatus, Chemicals, and Stock furnished. The Rooms are free to all.

N.B. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge. Rooms 91 Washington St., Boston; Next door to Davis, Palmer & Co’s Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from July 17 to October 30, 1846.

1846 December 14. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 14, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Lerow & Co. 91 Washington street, takes most beautiful pictures and puts them up a neat morocco case for two dollars. See their advertisement.

1846 December 14. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 14, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Two Dollars, As good a Daguerreotype as can be obtained in Boston, can be had for Two Dollars, at Lerow & Co.’s 91 Washington Street.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine our specimens.

Advertisement ran from December 14, 1846 to January 6, 1847.

1847 June 5. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 5, 1847, Vol. 11, No. 17, P. 1.

Roguery.—A case containing four large daguerreotype miniatures in gilt frames, was stolen between eight and nine o’clock, last evening, from the entrance to 91 Washington street. Lerow & Co. are the losers.

1847 June 5. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 5, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 3502, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes can be sent by mail. Ned was requested to have a friend’s likeness sent from here to the interior of Kentucky; he went to Lerow, 91 Washington street, had it taken, neatly enveloped by the said L, and the postage for nearly 2000 miles was only sixty cents.

1847 June 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 7, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 3503, P. 2.

On Friday evening, the daguerreotype show case of Lerow & Co., 91 Washington street, was taken from the doorway and carried off.

1847 June 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 7, 1847, Vol. XXIII, No. 3503, P. 2.

Stolen—From the entrance to 91 Washington street, on Friday night, a Daguerreotype Miniature Show Case, containing four Pictures. A liberal reward will be paid for the detection of the thief or the recovery of the Case, By Lerow & Co.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 9, 1847.

1847 October 2. The Boston Semi-Weekly Atlas. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 2, 1847, Vol. XIV, No. 27, P. 1.

Mechanics’ Exhibition.—Among other specimens of American inventions to be seen in Quincy Hall…

Some fine specimens of Daguerreotypes, by Lerow & Co.

Joseph Pettee, 113 Washington street, has also some fine Daguerreotype likenesses, among which is one of the City Solicitor, “specs” and all, not quite so large as life, but twice a natural; also a fine one of Alderman Wilkins.

1848 February 8. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 8, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

It is with pleasure that we recommend those of our friends who wish for a correct likeness of themselves, to the Daguerreotype establishment of Mr. Lerow, No. 91 Washington street. Mr. L. guarantees a correct and satisfactory picture to all who desire it.

1848 March 7. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 7, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5404, P. 2.

Santa Crus, February 9, 1848. Dear Transcript: Thinking your readers might like to hear from this lovely spot of earth among the waves of the ocean, I avail myself of an opportunity to give you an idea of what “manner of place it is.” Santa Cruz, or St. Croix, is a small island in the West Indies, distance about 1600 miles from New York and 40 from St. Thomas…

The stores furnished a supply of most of the necessaries which are needed and, in fact you can obtain almost anything even to a Daguerreotype and that too in as good style as can be had at home. There is a person here, who I believe hails from ourb good city of Boston, one of the firm of Lerow & Co. and who came out for his health, who is not only doing an excellent business but is taking many views of this charming Island, which he intends to exhibit in Boston on his return…

1848 March 24. Christian Watchman. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 24, 1848, Vol. XXIX, No 12, Whole No. 1521, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Views Of Natural Scenery.—Mr. J. A. Lerow, of the firm of Lerow & Co., of this city, who was passing the winter in Santa Cruz, is taking a large number of daguerreotype views of the scenery of the island, which he will exhibit on his return to Boston. His description of its fruits and fishes, in his communication in this paper, will be read with interest.

1848 May 13. Union Jack! Or Sailor’s Log Book. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 13, 1848, Vol. X, No. 44, P. 3.

Earthquake.—John A. Lerow, of the firm of Lerow & Co. of this city, who is now in St. Thomas, one of the West India islands, writing to his friends here says:—’We had a dreadful shock of an earthquake here this morning (6th inst.) at about 3 o’clock. I was sound asleep when a noise awoke me which sounds very much like the rushing wind accompanied by a low rumbling noise, and I thought a hurricane had made its appearance at the wrong time of the year when, suddenly the house I was in began to shake, dishes to rattle, and furniture to tottering, and the dogs to bark, cats mewing, cattle lowing, negroes screaming, cocks crowing, and such a medly of noises were never heard before in St. Thomas. The whole affair lasted about half a minute, and the oldest inhabitants here say it was the most severe shock they ever experienced even the earthquake that destroyed Guadaloupe which is one of the same chain of islands did not make so serve a shock here.’

Probably trouble may be anticipated from that quarter.

1848 May 27. Union Jack! Or Sailor’s Log Book. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 27, 1848, Vol. X, No. 46, P. 3.

To Obtain a first rate daguerreotype, for the least sum of money, call on Lerow & Co. 91 Washington street.

1848 June 3. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 3, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 3807, P. 2.

Worth Seeing.—Call at Lerow’s Daguerrian Gallery, 91 Washington street, where one can have the pleasure of seeing several beautiful architectural and other views of Santa Cruz, taken by Mr. Lerow himself, during a sojourn of several months on this beautiful island of the tropics. He has also a superb likeness of Gen. Taylor, taken from life. Crowds will call at 91, when it is known that the exhibition is gratis. Lerow in No. 1 in the Photographic art.

1848 July 3. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 3, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5503, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Lerow & Co would respectfully call the attention of the public to their specimens in Rooms 91 Washington street—as they are now taking some of the finest pictures ever produced in the art, and at very low prices.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge made—even in cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran from July 3 to August 1, 1848.

1848 July 7. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 7, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5506, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Some excellent specimens of Daguerreotype may be seen at the gallery of Messrs. Lerow & Co, 91 Washington street. Many well known public and private citizens will at once be recognized, from the life-like copies to be seen. An excellent likeness of Gen. Taylor, taken recently at New Orleans, may also be seen; and some fine specimens of West India scenery, taken at St. Thomas and Santa Croix by Mr. Lerow, are well worthy examination.

1848 July 21. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 21, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3845, P. 2.

Strangers visiting the city should not neglect to call at Lerow & Co’s Daguerrian Gallery, 91 Washington street, if for no other reason than to view his exhibition, gratis; scenes in the island of St Thomas and Santa Cruz, taken by himself during a recent sojourn in these delightful places. Besides, if they desire life-like pictures of themselves or friends, at incredibly low prices, here is the place, par excellence, of all other daguerreotype establishments in the city.

1848 July 22. Union Jack! Or Sailor’s Log Book. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 22, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 3, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype art flourishes under the management of Lerow & Co., 91 Washington street. He has a fine exhibition of West Indian scenery, taken by Lerow himself during a recent residence in several of the islands, which he exhibits free to all. No one takes better likenesses than this firm, nor at lower rates.

1848 August 1. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 1, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5528, P. 2.

A Simple Invention…Gen Mosely of Kentucky is likely to reap an equally ample pecuniary harvest from an idea hardly more complex. It is of an irregular piece of iron, or eccentric lever, no bigger than an ordinary castor to a table, which forms a perfect window fastener by which weights and pulleys may be entirely dispensed with…

1848 August 2. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 2, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 176, P. 2.

Old Kentuck. Something New, invented by a true Kentuckian. We were shown yesterday morning, a little irregular piece of brass, which being screwed on to a window sash entirely does away with the use of cords, pullies, weights and fastenings. For one shilling they can be applied to any window, thereby saving an expense of two or three dollars a window. Builders, carpenters and persons having windows without fastners [sic.] or weights to hold them up, should look to this. They may be seen at Lerow & Co’s. Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington st.

1848 August 2. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 2, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3855, P. 2.

Windo Fastener.—A very simple, yet ingenious article of this character, may be seen at Lerow & Co.’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 91 Washington street. It keeps a window in any position, and saves the cost of weights, pulleys, &c. It cost only a shilling a window, thus saving some $2 on each.

1848 August 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 7, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3859, P. 2.

Something New And Worth Having.—Those patent window locks that we spoke of in our paper last week, are without doubt the best and cheapest things ever applied to any window. The price is only one shilling apiece, and they serve the whole purpose of ropes, pullies, fasteners and weights. Truly, this is an age of inventions. Lerow & Co, No. 91 Washington street, have them. See their advertisement.

1848 August 7. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 7, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3859, P. 2.

Lerow & Co. have these Patent Window Locks for sale, at one shilling apiece. All persons having windows that need fasteners, or are without weights or pullies, can apply these Locks to them for they answer every purpose. They save an expense from two to three dollars a window.

Agents wanted to sell Locks. Call early.

1848 November 20. Boston Daily Times. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 20, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 3918, P. 2.

New Invention—Patent Right For Suffolk County, For Sale.—One of the most valuable inventions ever offered to the Public, the Patent right for which is for sale, is Drummonds Patent Candle Sticks. By means of which any person can use all their common house grease which being melted and poured in at the base of the candlestick, will when cold and forced up through the center, unit with a perfectly dry wick and burn like Sperm at a cost of 4 or 5 cents per week. The right will be sold to any person wishing to make a thousand dollars this winter. Call and see it and satisfy yourselves at Lerow & Co.’s, No 91 Washington st., up stairs.

1848 November 27. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 27, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5627, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Lerow & Co. 91 Washington st, Boston, would respectfully invite their old patrons, and the public generally, to call at their rooms, and prove that their work is as good as can be produced, and better for the same money.

Copies of Daguerreotypes. Paintings, Engravings, or anything of the kind, warranted perfect and durable.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 12, 1848.

1848 December 11. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 11, 1848, Vol. XIX, No. 5638, P. 2.

Messrs. Lerow & Co at 91 Washington street, Daguerreotype Artists, deserve the patronage of the most discriminating part of the community. As their pictures show decidedly that they have arrived to the highest perfection of the art now attained—and their prices are so very low that a man will scarcely miss the change from his pocket that it requires to buy one. Please call and see them.

1849 January 1. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 1, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 64, P. 4.

Boston Business Illustrated Directory…Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Cannon, John, Blanchard’s Block, Court. Pictures taken in the utmost perfection of the art.[2]

Foss, Plummer, 190 Washington, opp. Marlboro’ Hotel. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. Please call.

Lerow & Co., 91 Washington, would inform the public that they are now taking better Pictures than formerly on account of some important improvements which they have recently made in the Art. Their work now cannot by surpassed by any in quality, and their prices are extremely low. Particular attention given to copying Paintings, Engravings, &c.

North’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 142 Washington. In consequence of the demand for Daguerreotype Miniatures being more than he could supply at his rooms, 142, Mr. North has opened another splendid Daguerreotype Establishment in connection with Mr. Marshall, 268 Washington st. Likenesses can be procured at either establishment.

Shew, Wm., 123 Washington, Miniatures taken in the best manner and at low rates.

Whipple, John A., 96 Washington, Miniatures beautifully executed.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to April 2, 1849.

1849 February 8. Christian Watchman & Christian Reflector. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 8, 1849, C. W.–Vol. XXX, C. R. Vo. XII, No. 6, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes for California. Persons who are going there, and those who are not going, that wish to procure First Rate Likenesses, in every sense of the term, will please call on Mr. Lerow, at 91 Washington st.

He will also produce copies of Daguerreotypes, or Paintings, Engravings, or crayons, and guarantee perfect satisfaction—on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from February 8 to October 18, 1849.

1849 February 14. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 14, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5693, P. 2.

Another Sewing Machine. While we were yesterday giving an account of the new French sewing machine, Mr. Lerow, the Daguerreotypist, of 26 State street, a young gentleman of great mechanical ingenuity, was giving the finishing touches to a “Rotary Sewing Machine,” which he bought into our office complete this morning and which has many decided advantages over the French machine. It will sew a yard a minute, with the “fast stitch” made in sewing the seams of pantaloons, &c. The workmanship is excellent; and unlike that of other similar machines, the stitch will not pull out. It seems as strong and perfect as the best sewing by hand. The machine is simple in its construction, small and portable, and not likely to get out of order. To housewives and tailors we should think the contrivance would be one of great utility.

1849 April 3. Boston Daily Republican. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 3, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 143, P. 4.

Boston Business Illustrated Directory…Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Cannon, John, Blanchard’s Block, Court. Pictures taken in the utmost perfection of the art.[3]

Foss, Plummer, 190 Washington, opp. Marlboro’ Hotel. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. Please call.

Whipple, John A., 96 Washington, Miniatures beautifully executed.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 12, 1849.

1849 May 17. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 17, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 117, P. 4.

Rotary Sewing Machine. Wonderful! We saw it sew a yard of cloth per minute, with a perfectly fast stich. It is the invention of Messrs. John A. Lerow and S. C. Blodgett, of this city. Rights for sale on [application] to Lewis Lerow, No. 9 State street, up stairs.

1849 May 26. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 26, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 125, P. 2.

Rotary Sewing Machine. The inventors, Messrs. Lerow & Blodgett, having disposed of their right to this invention in the state of Massachusetts, are now ready to treat with persons wishing to purchase the right of other states. Mr. Bradford of New Bedford assures us that by the aid of one machine and two girls he makes 12 pairs of common pants per day.—Truly this is an age of steam. Mr. Lerow, No. 9 State st., up stairs, is the Agent.

1849 May 31. The Boston Daily Mail. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 31, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 129, P. 4.

Gen, Taylor A Friend To Inventors. We understand that Messrs. Lerow & Blodgett, inventors ot the Rotary Sewing Machine, have received an order from Gen. Zackary Taylor, for an entire suit of clothing made by their machine, to be worn by him at his anticipated visit to New England.

1849 October 8. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 8, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5894, P. 2.

Patents, Issued from the United States Patent Office for the week ending October 2…Sherburne C. Blodgett, Georgetown, Mass., and John A. Lerow, Boston, Masss., improvements in sewing machines.

1849 October 18. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 18, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5903, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Mr. Lerow respectfully invites the attention of his removal, from 91 Washington street to 138½, opposite School st, where he has fitted up a suit of Rooms with a large and elegant Sky Light, for the better accommodation of his friends and all those in want of a superior Likeness, which can only be obtained by a strong and sufficient light. Will open on the 22d of October, and be happy to wait on all those who may favor him with a visit.

Advertisement ran October 18 and 20, 1849.

1849 October 25. Christian Watchman & Christian Reflector. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 25, 1849, C. W.—Vol. XXX, C. R.—Vol. XII, No 43, P. 3.

Removal. Mr. Lerow, so long established in the Daguerreotype business, at 91 Washington street, has removed to 138½ Washington street, (opposite the foot of School street,) where he has at great expense fitted up a beautiful suit of Rooms, with the addition of a splendid sky light, for the better accommodation of his friends and the public whose continued patronage it will be his effort to merit.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1849 to September 26, 1850.

1849 November 1. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 1, 1849, Vol. XX, No. 5915, P. 3.

Notice. Mr. Lerow having removed to 138½ Washington st, (opposite School st.) Is prepared to furnish to all who wish Daguerreotypes of all sizes, Singly or in Groups, that cannot be surpassed by any, as he has arranged his Rooms especially for the business

Advertisement ran from November 1 to 16, 1849.

1849 November 10. Roxbury Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 10, 1849, Vol. II, No 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Mr. Lerow, so long established in the business at 91 Washington st., Boston, would hereby inform his old friends and the public that he has removed to 138½ Washington st., (opposite School street), Boston, where at great expense he fitted up large and commodious rooms with the best arranged sky light in the city. He will take groups or single pictures from the smallest size in rings to the large size in frames, and copy paintings, engravings, crayons, daguerreotypes, &c., &c. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made.

Advertisement ran from November 10, 1849 to February 2, 1850.

1849 November 24. Roxbury Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 24, 1849, Vol. II, No 48, P. 3.

Lerow, No. 138½ Washington St., is an accomplished Daguerreotype Artist.—His rooms are pleasant and centrally situated, and visitors will find him attentive and agreeable. His likenesses are excellent and highly finished, his prices moderate, and we commend him to the attention of those wishing to keep or transmit, a fac simile of their countenances, “be them,” to use the favorite idiom of General Taylor, “handsome, or be them ugly.”

1850. Massachusetts State Record and Yearbook of General Information (Boston, Massachusetts) p. 21.

Lerow’s Daguerrian Rooms 138½ Washington Street, 138½ Opposite School Street, Boston.

Established in 1845, at 91 Washington Street; removed to 138½ October, 1849, to Rooms arranged by the Proprietor, expressly for the prosecution of this truly valuable and wonderful art.

Having been so long in the business, we may venture to claim the merit of being not inferior to any engaged in it; and we are prepared to do all that can be done by the Daguerrian process. We can give a Miniature perfect and sufficiently small to place in a ring for a ladies’ finger; or, large a rich enough to occupy the place of a portrait in any gentleman’s parlor. Or we can give a Whole Family In Group, On The Same Plate, and we will give Correct Copies Of Paintings, Crayon s, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, Or Houses & Trees, in fact, Anything In Nature, Animate or Inanimate, that is capable of retaining one position for a very few seconds.

N.B. Our Rooms are always open and free to visitors, and we invite them to call and see our specimens, whether they choose to patronise us or not.

Particular attention given to taking likenesses of sick and deceased persons, at their residences.

Instruction Given In The Art.

1850 July 19. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 19, 1850, No. 8445, P. 4.

Affairs About Home. Daguerreotype of William J. Snelling.—Mr. Lerow, the famous daguerreotype artists, No. 138½ Washington street, opposite School street, has a beautiful and correct likeness of this celebrated man, formerly editor of this paper, whose prose writings have been placed among those of the standard authors of America, at Harvard College. The likeness was taken a short time before Mr. Snelling’s death.

1850 September 26. Christian Watchman & Christian Reflector. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 26, 1850, Vol. XXXI, No 39, P. 3.

Lerow’s Daguerreotype Rooms, (Sky Light) No. 138½ Washington Street, (Opposite School Street,) John A. Heard, Proprietor. Boston. Pictures taken in any weather, Singly or in Groups, and warranted. Particular attention given to Copying; will also attend to taking likenesses of sick and deceased persons. Instruction given in the art.

1851 January 18. Boston Daily Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 18, 1851, Vol. LV, No. 10,094 P. 2.

List of Patents—Issued from the United States Patent Office, bearing date January 14, 1851…

John A. Lerow of Boston, Mass.—for improvements in sewing machines. Patented Oct. 2, 1849, Re-issued January 14, 1851.

1851 January 25. The Boston Daily Bee. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 25, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 83, P. 2.

Patents.—…S. O. Blodger, Georgetown, Mass., and John A. Lerow, Boston, Mass., improvements in Sewing Machines

1851 October 29. Boston Daily Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) October 29, 1851, Vol. LV, No. 10,330 P. 2.

Washington, Oct. 28. The following are a few of the prizes awarded to Americans at the Great Exhibition, published in this morning’s Intelligencer, which gives a full list of prize medals: To—Blodget & Lerow, for sewing machine…J. A. Whipple, daguerreotype of the moon;…

1855 March 5. Boston Semi Weekly Courier. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 5, 1855, Vol. XXXI, No. 5025 P. 2.

In Rockford, Ill. Feb. 14, John A. Lerow, 29, youngest son of L. Lerow, Esq., of Boston. His remains were brought to Boston for interment.

1877 July. St. Louis Practical Photographer. (St. Louis, Missouri.) July 1877, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 220-221.

Days Gone By. By J. W. Black. Friend Fitz.: …My first instruction in daguerreotyping was from Mr. John Leroy, about 1845; at the same time experiments were being made on the sewing machine—since a great success, but at the time thought an impossibility. These two branches were prosecuted in the same room. I remember thinking how impossible it must be to sew by machinery, and I as little thought of the wide range photography would eventually take, as subsequent events have proved. I had better have devoted my time to sewing machines than to daguerreotyping. We used a common window side light, with a large mirror for reflected light, the object being to get a fair outline with the face as white as possible, and also the shirt front…

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

[2] Advertisement ran from January 8 to April 2, 1849.

[3] Advertisement ran from January 8 to April 2, 1849.

Lenox, Edwin S.

March 18, 2026AmbrotypesAmbrotypist, Chicago Illinois, Edwin S. Lenox, Tay;or & Lenoxpioneeramericanphotographers

1855 75 Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois.

1856 February 1. The Daily Democratic Press. (Chicago, Illinois.) February 1, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 105, P. 2 & 3.

Review of the Manufacturers of Chicago for 1855. In presenting our readers with the fourth Annual Review of the Manufactures of Chicago, we are happy to say , that this important arm of our prosperity continues to keep pace with the general growth of the city and country…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. The Daguerrean business is not strictly speaking a manufacturing branch of industry, yet as there is in this city a large amount of capital invested in establishments of this kind, we have thought it but proper to include them. During the past two years Daguerrean rooms have increased very rapidly; and we are happy to record the fact, that Chicago has some of the best operators in the United States.

A. Hesler, Daguerrean and Photographer, Metropolitan Block, Lasalle street.

This is the largest Daguerrean establishment in the United States. It consists of 12 large rooms, most appropriately fitted up. The show rooms are luxuriously furnished.

Mr. Hesler’s Daguerreotype likenesses have taken the premium at the World’s Fair, New York, and at several of the State Fairs throughout the United States. He was formerly situated at Galena, in this State, and moved to this city in December, 1854.

The following is a statement of his business during 1855.

Capital Investment…………$22,000

Va. Of Pictures, &c.………..$38,000

Material used……….………$18,000

Wages used………………….$6,500

No. of operators employed….10.

Root, Cook & Fassett, Daguerreotypist and Ambrotypist, 131 Lake street.

This establishment was only commenced las September, since which time they have acquired a good reputation as Daguerreans. Some of their pictures have taken premiums at State Fairs and Industrial exhibitions.

The Following is a statement of their operation from Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1855.

Capital Invested……….$3,000

600 pictures……………$2,000

Raw material used……..$400

H. W. Williams, Daguerrean Artist, 58 West Randolph street.

The amount of business turned out in this establishment during the past year, is as follows:

Capital Invested……$500.

Value of pictures……$1,500.

No. of operators…….2.

Taylor & Lenox, Ambrotypist and Daguerreans, 75 Lake street.

This firm commenced business in September last. They are the proprietors of the patent right of Cutting’s process of Ambrotyping, for this State and Wisconsin. The figures during the few months they have been in business, we did not receive.

C. H. Lillibridge, Photographer, 77 Lake st….No report.

C. C. Kelsey, Daguerrean, 96 Lake st………..Blanks not returned.

G. E. Gordan, Daguerrean, 44 Dearborn st…..No returns.

E. G. Stiles, Daguerrean, 139 Lake st…………Blanks not returned.

P. Von Schneidau, Daguerrean, 142 Lake st….Blanks not returned.

Leigh

March 17, 2026DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Leigh, Leigh & Hamner, Tuscaloosa Alabamapioneeramericanphotographers

1846 Over Dr. Samuel Smith’s Drug Store, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

1846 October 2. State Journal & Flag. (Tuscaloosa, Alabama.) October 2, 1846, New Series–Vol. 3, No. 46, P. 3.

Daguerrian Gallery. Messrs. Leigh & Hamner, are now ready at their Daguerrian Gallery, and offer to the citizens of Tuscaloosa and vicinity, the most favorable opportunity to obtain Miniature Likenesses in the most perfect style of execution, which for life like beauty, distinctness and accuracy, are acknowledged to be unsurpassed. A cordial invitation is extended to all who wish to see specimens of their workmanship, or to gain information pertaining to this truly beautiful, and most wonderful art; and those who wish likenesses of themselves or friends, they guarantee both a perfect likeness and a durable picture. Messrs. L. & H. has furnished rooms over the Drug Store of Dr. Samuel Smith, where they propose remaining only a few days. Their prices are moderate, and a liberal deduction where whole families are taken, their pictures are unsurpassed. Sept. 11, 1846.

Leigh, John

March 16, 2026Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, DaguerreotypesAbbeville South Carolina, Agusta Georgia, Ambrotypist, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreian Materials, Daguerreotypist, Edgefield South Carolina, John Leigh, Leigh & Chalmers, Leigh & Tucker, Leigh tucker & Perkins, New Orleans Louisianapioneeramericanphotographers

1849 Mansion House, Augusta, Georgia.

1849 Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1849 Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1850 Spann’s Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.[1]

1850-1852 Metcalf’s New Building, Opposite Masonic Hall, Augusta, Georgia.

1851 Rooms at the Spann Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1853 Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1854-1855 Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856 Public Square, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856 Address Unknown, Augusta, Georgia.

1857 In front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1857 Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858 Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858 Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1849 February 6. Daily Chronicle & Sentinel. (Augusta, Georgia.) February 6, 1849, Vol. XIII, No. 32, P. 3.

Last Call. Those Who Wish their lineaments portrayed in life-like colors, that will never fade,

We bid you come, and we will give the hue

Which future ages shall admiring view—

And all for two dollars. Call soon at Leigh & Co.’s. Daguerrean Rooms, Mansion House, and secure the shadow, ere the substance fades. Our stay will be limited to only a few days longer. Come and come quick. Leigh & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to 17, 1849.

1849 July 21. The Abbeville Banner. (Abbeville, South Carolina.) July 21, 1849, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Leigh’s Beautiful; Daguerreotype. Mr. Leigh (Late of New Orleans) respectfully announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity that he is now ready for the reception of company and those wishing a fine likeness and a highly finished picture of themselves or friends would do well to embrace this opportunity, as another so favorable may not soon offer.

Mr. L.’s stay will be limited as other engagements will soon call him hence.

Ladies will find it would add much to their Pictures to dress in black or colored dresses. July 6, 1849.

1850 December 21. Daily Chronicle & Sentinel. (Augusta, Georgia.) December 21, 1850, Vol. XIV, No. 302, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotypes.—Messrs Leigh & Tucker, grateful for patronage received the past season, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Augusta and vicinity, that as soon as their new Daguerreotype rooms can be completed in the new building now being erected by Mr. Metcalf, opposite the Masonic Hall, they will be prepared (assisted by one of the first artists of New York) to wait upon all who may wish their Premium Sky-light Daguerreotypes. Their Rooms are being arranged expressly for their business, and will afford superior facilities; and they flatter themselves that all will be pleased with the style, beauty, and finish of their pictures.

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1850 to January 17, 1851.

1851 February 6. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Those who wish an excellent thing of this sort, would do well to call at Mr. Leigh’s rooms in the Spann Hotel. We direct attention to his advertisement. He is a South Carolinian by birth, and, beyond doubt, calculated to come up to his promises.

1851 February 6. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes! Mr. Leigh of the firm of Leigh & Tucker, Augusta, Ga., whose Pictures was awarded the first Premium at the State Fair of Georgia, would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Spann Hotel, and would be pleased to wait on all that may favor him with their patronage.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to May 15, 1851.

1851 April 18. Daily Chronicle & Sentinel. (Augusta, Georgia.) April 18, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 9, P. 3.

Premium Daguerrean Gallery. Messrs. Leigh, Tucker & Perkins would respectfully announce to the citizens of Augusta, and vicinity, that their new and splendid Picture Gallery is now open for the reception of visitors. By the aid of our greatly improved Sky-Light, we can produce a style of Daguerreotypes, unequalled by any that have ever before been offered in this city. We would call attention, particularly to the specimens of our style of fine, large head. Those are numerous other specimens of the Art, the Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to call and examine, at our Rooms in Metcalf’s new Iron Front Building, opposite the Masonic Hall.

Daguerreotype Stock and Instruments for sale at reduced prices.

Advertisement was recorded between April 18 to June 29, 1851.

1851 May 29. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) May 29, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 19, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Car. Mr. Leigh the Daguerreotypist, who has been for some time occupying rooms in the Spann Hotel at this place, has had a Daguerrean Car constructed at the carriage-manufactory of our enterprising townsman, Mr. Abner Bushnell. It is indeed an admirably arranged and elegantly finished thing, reflecting credit upon those who devised as well as those who built it. We doubt if a neater or more convenient specimen of the kind, has yet been made. Its advantages for the business are manifest. Having lights at the sides, and a sky light which can be regulated easily according to the judgment of the artist, the precise degree of light can be readily attained. In travelling, pictures can be produced without the delay and trouble usually required to make the necessary arrangements. Here is always an elegant little saloon, with velvet-cushioned seats, and silk curtains, ready fixed and exactly adapted to the purpose of operating speedily and successfully. The establishment, although very large and commodious, can be easily drawn by four horses, over any ordinary road. Its entire cost (with harness) is near $1000, and the whole affair is one of those daily increasing proofs, that “some things can be done well as others,” even in the back country of ours.

The front of the car is ornamented with a landscape view, and from the top arises a beautiful vari-colored stain banner, a fit ensign of the taste exhibited below.

We wish for Mr. Leigh, whose sojourn here has won for him the respect of our community, many a pleasant and profitable jaunt in his travelling gallery. The present is Car, No. 2, of the firm of Leigh & Tucker. In their No. 1, the pictures were taken, that bore off the premium at the Georgia exhibition. In their No. 2, others may be taken, that will win the prize at the next annual fair of the South Carolina Institute. We will see.

1852 January 1. Daily Chronicle & Sentinel. (Augusta, Georgia.) January 1, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 1.

Leigh, Tucker & Perkins’ Improved Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery.—The Pictures now being taken at this establishment, by the aid of an entirely new Apparatus and Sky Light, arranged expressly for the purpose, are pronounced by all superior to any that have ever been offered in this city.

We have just received a new stock, consisting of every variety of plain and fancy cases, into which Pictures will be inserted in the neatest and most caring manner.

Particular care will be bestowed on the arrangementbof Family Groups, and to the attitudes of single Pictures.

A general assortment of Plates, Cases, Polishing Materials, &c., constantly on hand for sale. o11.

Advertisement was recorded between January 1 to June 29, 1852.

1853 March 9. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) March 9, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he is fitting up a New Car, and will be ready in a few days to offer to them a New and Superior Style of Pictures! having an advantage of a recent improvement in the finish and polish of the Plate, he feels confident that he will be able to offer to them a very Superior Picture.

He has also made arrangements for an instrument, by which he will be enabled to take Pictures of Children in the short time of one second. J. Leigh.

Advertisement ran from March 9 to April 6, 1853.

1853 July 6. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) July 6, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 25, P. 1.

Leigh’s Beautiful Daguerreotypes, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he is now ready to serve all that may be desirous of obtaining one or more of his Unrivalled Daguerreotypes.

Mr. L. is prepared to take any of the different styles of Pictures the Art is capable of.

Ladies will find that black or dark dressing will add much to the beauty of the Picture. May 1.

Advertisement ran from July 6, 1853 to February 1, 1854.

1854 November 16. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) November 16, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 44, P. 3.

The Daguerrean Car, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he will be ready by Monday the 20^th inst., to furnish all that may favor him with a call, with a Correct Daguerreotype Likeness, in any of the different styles they may desire.

November 16, 1854 to January 24, 1855.

1856 October 9. Daily Chronicle & Sentinel. (Augusta, Georgia.) October 9, 1856, Vol. XX, No. 241, P. 2.

Pictures! Pictures!!—Run to the Chalmers Daguerrean Gallery, and get a first rate Ambrotype for one dollar.

Photographs taken in superior style. Call and examine specimens.

All kinds of Ambrotype Goods for sale—Sensitive Collodeon [sic.]—a number one article manufactured by ourselves, always on hand fresh. Leigh & Chalmers.

1856 November 12. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) November 12, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 44, P. 2.

Leigh & Co.’s. Ambrotype Car. This beautiful and most complete Car is now on our Public Square, under the management of Mr. A. T. Lyon, a skillful artist, and one well prepared to take Ambrotypes of every description in a style second to none. We bespeak for Mr. Lyon an extensive patronage, first because he is a native of our Town, and secondly, because his specimens of Ambrotypes are highly creditable to any one. See advertisement in another column.

1857 April 15. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) April 15, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 14, P. 2.

Serious Loses By Fire. On Sunday morning last, about day-break, Mr. John M. Whitt’s Machine and Cabinet Shop, in this place, was discovered to be in flames past all possibility of being saved. The fire rapidly spread to his Steam-mill adjoining, and to the Coach Manufactory and Black-Smith shops of Mr. John Leigh; also on the other side, to a cottage building occupied by Mr. Stanmore B. Griffin. All of these were entirely consumed, together with a large portion of their contents. The loss in machinery and tools of all kinds was very severe Messrs. Leigh, Witt, Griffin, Riddell, Covar, Paul and Hurlbut being the sufferers. Some of them lost their entire implements of trade. The whole loss is estimated at about twenty-five thousand dollars, and no insurance. Messrs. Leigh and Witt are the principle losers their damages being reckoned by them at a sum not short of twenty thousand dollars. The fire company was out and all possible exertions made lessen the disaster, which came near at one time being much more extensive. It is not known how the fire originated, but supposed to be the work of an incendiary.

1857 April 29. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) April 29, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 16, P. 2.

Leigh’s Ambrotypes. The Ambrotypes, now being taken by Mr. Leigh in his Car, are pronounced the very best that have yet been exhibited here. Mr. Leigh, our readers know, suffered a heavy loss by the late fire. We suggest that there is a way here to help him in his difficulties and get full value received for the kind act. Sit for one of his very beautiful ambrotype likenesses. It will be a favor to the worthy operator and a gratification to yourself. The car stands in front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building.

1857 May 27. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) May 27, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 20, P. 2.

Absent. Mr. John Leigh requests us to state that he is necessarily compelled to be absent from the Village and his Ambrotype Car until Monday next. All in want of fac simile Ambrotypes will therefore not call until next week when they can be accommodated “pretty briefly,” and in a satisfactory manner.

1857 July 8. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) July 8, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 26, P. 3.

The Car Is Off! The Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and all indebted to him for Ambrotypes, that he will positively leave Edgefield in a few days, and they are particularly requested to call and settle without delay. John Leigh.

1858 March 17. Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, South Carolina.) March 17, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh’s Daguerrean Car left yesterday and will be located for a short time at Mr. Carson Warren’s. Thence it will proceed towards the Ridge.

1858 December 10. The Independent Press. (Abbeville, South Carolina.) December 10, 1858, Vol. 6, No. 32, Whole No. 292, P. 2.

Ambrotypes. We are requested by Mr. Leigh, the well known Ambrotypist, to say that he will be in our village in the course of 10 or 15 days, and will than give our citizens the opportunity of obtaining Ambrotype Likenesses finished on the highest Style of his art.

Mr. Leigh is an Artist of peculiar aptitude for his profession, and from his long experience has established a high character as a proficient in his art.

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940. P. 74.

Legal, Eugene

March 15, 2026Daguerreotype plate importer, RetailerDaguerreotype Plates, Eugene Legal, Legal & Bouland, New York City, Retailerpioneeramericanphotographers

1845 William Street, New York, New York.

1846 54 Beaver Street, New York, New York

1847-1853 86 William Street, New York, New York.

1850 September 19. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 19, 1850, Whole No. 5945, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Plates.—For sale Cheap, A small consignment of Daguerreotype Plates.

Legal & Bouland, 86 William street, up stairs.

Advertisement ran on September 19 & 20, 1850.

New York City Directories. (New York, New York.)

Published by—John Doggett, Jr., 1854-1850.

Published by—Doggett & Rode, 1851.

Published by—John Fowler Trow1852-1855.

1844. Not listed.

1845. Importer–__ William, h-6 Beach.

1846. Importer (Legal & Bouland)—54 Beaver, h-Hoboken.

1847. Importer (Legal & Bouland)—86 William, h-Hoboken.

1848. Importer (Legal & Bouland)—86 William.

1849. Importer (Legal & Bouland)—86 William.

1850. Importer (Legal & Bouland)—86 William.

1851. Importer (Legal & Bouland)—86 William.

1852. Fancy Goods (Legal & Bouland)—86 William, h-237 Broadway.

1853. Fancy Goods (Legal & Bouland)—86 William.

1854. Secretary—4 Bowling Green, h-Judson’s House.

1855. Not listed.

Leeman, N. S.

March 14, 2026AmbrotypesAmbrotypist, N. S. Leeman, Rockland Mainepioneeramericanphotographers

1857 Crockett Building, Rockland, Maine.

1857 April 16. Rockland Gazette. (Rockland, Maine.) April 16, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 16, P. 3.

Something New. The subscriber wishing his friends and the public generally to know of his whereabouts, takes this method of informing them that he is at present to be found at the Crockett Building, where he is putting up some of the best pictures to be found in the city.

Also,—A new style which in many respects are far in advance of the Ambrotype and which at the present time are taking the lead of all others in large cities where they are best known.

Please call and see for yourselves. N. S. Leeman.

Advertisement ran from April 16 to May 7, 1857.

Letters, James B.

March 13, 2026DaguerreotypesBrooklyn New York, Daguerreotypist, James B. Letterspioneeramericanphotographers

1847-1848 101 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1849 164 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1850 101 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1851-1852 25 Atlantic, Brooklyn, New York.

1847 September 8. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) September 8, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 213, P. 2.

J. B. Leathers, Daguerreian Artist, respectfully announces to his friends and the public generally, that he is prepared to take Daguerreotypes in his superior style, at the lowest prices of any other establishment in this city of New York. He has made addition to his room, which makes it the largest and best ventilated room in this city.

Persons wishing a likeness, will find it to their advantage to call and examine his specimens, as all his pictures are warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

Likenesses of invalids, or deceased persons, taken at residences. Call at 101 Fulton st, junction of Main st.

Advertisement ran from September 8 to 15, 1847.

1847 September 27. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) September 27, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 229, P. 2.

Superior Daguerreotypes, At James B. Leathers’, 101 Fulton street, Brooklyn. Sick or deceased persons taken at their residences. Daguerreotypes copied.

Advertisement ran from September 27 to April 21, 1848.

1847 December 24. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) December 24, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 304, P. 2.

Local Intelligence: &c. Places Where You Can Buy Good Articles.—….Daguerreotypes.

Leathers, 101 Fulton.

Crowell’s, 63 Fulton.

Stanbury, Corner Fulton and Front.

1848 May 29. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) May 29, 1848, Vol. 7, No. 127, P. 3.

Burglary.—The daguerreotype establishment of J. B. Leathers, at the corner of Fulton and Front streets, was burglariously entered last evening, and a quantity of apparatus taken.

Brooklyn, New York City Directories. (Brooklyn, New York.)

Published by Lees & Foulkes (1846-1849)

Published by Henry R. & William J. Herrnes (1850-1854)

1846. Not Listed.

1847. Daguerreotypist 101 Fulton.

1848. Daguerreotypist 101 Fulton.

1849. Daguerreian Gallery 164 Fulton.

1850. Daguerreotypist 101 Fulton, h-Franklin House.

1851. Daguerreotypist 25 Atlantic.

1852. Daguerreotypist 25 Atlantic.

1853. Not Listed.

1854. Not Listed.

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