1857                Rooms over Dr. Paul’s Office, up stairs, Abbeville, South Carolina.

W. L. Nickles was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement in The Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). The announcement appeared on January 16, 1857.  Ambrotypes.  By reference to the card of Mr. W. L. Nickles, it will be seen that he is prepared to take Ambrotype Likenesses in the best style of his art.  All who are desirous of a good picture should avail themselves of the present opportunity

The advertisement ran from January 16 to 23, 1857.  Ambrotypes!  Ambrotypes!!  The subscriber has supplied himself with the best of materials and is prepared to take Ambrotype Likenesses, in the most approved Style of his art.  He will spear no pains to give satisfaction, and hopes to receive a due share of public patronage.

Room upstairs, immediately over Dr. Paul’s Office. W. L. Nickles.

W. L. Nickles is not recorded in other photographic directories. Probably the same person as W. L. Nickle which was posted yesterday 6-2-20.