N. D.               Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1849                Rooms corner of Court and Water Streets, Binghamton, New York.

1850                Rooms over John H. Doubleday’s Clothing Store, Court Street, Binghamton, New                       York.

1849 November 18.  Broome Republican.  (Binghamton, New York.)  November 18, 1849, Vol. 28, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery. 

‘Of those for whom we fond emotions cherish,

Secure the shadow ere the substance perish.’

Mr. Appleby respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Binghamton and vicinity, that he has taken rooms corner of Court and Water Streets, opposite the Binghamton Hotel, over K. Smith’s Grocery Store, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Portraits in a superior manner.  Having, by long experience in the business, become thoroughly acquainted with all the improvements in the art, both in this country and in Europe, together with some valuable discoveries in Chemistry, he is enabled to guarantee a Likeness not to be surpassed at any of the most celebrated Galleries in the U. S.—giving any desirable shade of color in any position, or in any dress, richly colored, or plain.

Ladies and Gentlemen and the public in general are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  Mr. A. wishes it perfectly understood, that he takes Likenesses in all kinds of weather, and in all cases warranted perfect, or no charges made.  He would also state that his time here is limited, and admonish those who wish life-like fac-similes of themselves or friends, not to miss the present opportunity.

P. S.  Children will be taken in from 3 to 4 seconds.                                    

Advertisement ran from November 28 to December 12, 1849.

1850 January 23.  Broome Republican.  (Binghamton, New York.)  January 23, 1850, Vol. 28, No. 26, P. 3.

Has removed his Gallery over John H. Doubleday’s Clothing Store, Court-st. next door to Rexford’s where he is prepared in a superior manner Daguerreotype Portraits, either single or in Family Groups, to which great attention will be given.

The arrangement of light is such that it will not disturb persons with the weakest eyes, and yet any posture most desirable to the sitter may be taken.