1855-1857       208 Bowery, New York, New York.

1855 November 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 25, 1855, Whole No. 7028, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—Excelsior Gallery, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  This establishment, unsurpassed by any in the United States, is now thrown open to the public.  Splendid pictures in rich cases for 50 cents, furnished every day in the week, from sunrise to sunset.  Call early in the day.

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

Thanksgiving Day.—Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street—Connoisseurs have styled the productions of this establishment gems of the art.  These gems will be furnished throughout the day at from 50 cents to $25, to accommodate the means and taste of all classes.  Call early.

1855 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1855, Whole No. 7035, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  The pictures made at this establishment need no magnifying power to develop features.  They stand out bold, striking, life like, and never fade.  They are characterized by a richness of shade, purity of tone, and grace of contour, which would rouse the enthusiasm of the immortal Daguerre.  Price 50 cents to $25.  Call early.

1855 December 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 9, 1855, Whole No. 7042, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  The great popularity of this establishment cannot be attributed solely to the magnificence of the apartments, &c.; it is the superior merit of its pictures on which its reputation chiefly depends.  Open every day in the year.  Splendid likenesses in rich cases, 50 cents.

1855 December 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 16, 1855, Whole No. 7049, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotypic Establishment continues to operate, without regard to weather.  Those splendid pictures still selling at 50 cents.  Received per last steamer from [ ? ] a rich stock of fancy cases, for holiday presents.  208 Bowery.

1855 December 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 25, 1855, Whole No. 7058, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—Bacon’s Gallery.—This establishment will be in full operation to day, and will furnish pictures which cannot be surpassed by those of any similar concern in the world, at from 50 cents to $25.  208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 January 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 20, 1856, Whole No. 7083, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotype Establishment, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street, splendid pictures for 50 cents, open every day in the year, with out regard to weather.

1856 February 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 10, 1856, Whole No. 7104, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—Bacon’s Gallery.—The splendid and spacious rooms comprising this establishment are open every day in the week.  Pictures of the first quality at 50 cents—208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  Wanted, a first class operator.  Unexceptionable reference required, and application must be immediate.

1856 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1856, Whole No. 7417, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes for holiday presents, in rich case, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 December 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 23, 1856, Whole No. 7420, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in cases, Designed for the holidays, selling at his magnificent rooms for 50 cents, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 24, 1856, Whole No. 7421, P. 5.

Holiday Presents.—Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—Ambrotypes, 208 Bowery, unsurpassed, 208 Bowery, fifty cents, 208 Bowery; magnificent rooms, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 25, 1856, Whole No. 7422, P. 5.

Holidays.—Bacon’s Gallery of Photographs, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes.  The pure, perfect ambrotype, in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on December 25 & 27, 1856.

1856 December 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 28, 1856, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Observe?  Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in souvenir cases, 50c., selling at his splendid establishment, 208 Bowery.  Rooms always open.

1856 December 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 29, 1856, Whole No. 7426, P. 5.

The Grand Carnival.—Its Prominent Feature is the rush for Bacon’s superb ambrotypes for 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1856 December 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1856, Whole No. 7427, P. 5.

Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Bacon’s gallery, 208 Bowery.  Superb ambrotypes for the holidays in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents.

1856 December 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 31, 1856, Whole No. 7428, P. 5.

Pro Bono Publica.—Bacon’s Surpassingly beautiful ambrotypes, in substantial Turkey morocco souvenir cases, for 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1857, Whole No. 7429, P. 5.

The Sale of Bacon’s Superb 50 Cent Ambrotypes, will continue all New Year’s Day, at his rooms, 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on January 1 & 2, 1857.

1857 January 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 3, 1857, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Ambrotypes of Surpassing Beauty and Excellence, in substantial turkey morocco cases, for 50 cents.  Bacon’s Gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 4, 1857, Whole No. 7431, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, Cordially Invites the public to visit his magnificent rooms, and inspect his unequalled fifty cent ambrotypes.

1857 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1857, Whole No. 7432, P. 5.

Fifty Cents for this Splendid Ambrotype.—Impossible!  Where did you get it?  At Bacon’s magnificent gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 6, 1857, Whole No. 7433, P. 5.

Save Your Money.—Secure a Splendid, durable and faithful likeness of every member of your family, Bacon, 208 Bowery, sells an ambrotype for 50 cents which cannot be surpassed by any Broadway establishment, at their most exorbitant prices.  He challenges a denial of this fact.

1857 January 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 7, 1857, Whole No. 7434, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Bacons’ grand gallery, 208 Bowery.  Ambrotypes of expert quality and rare beauty for 50c.

1857 January 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 8, 1857, Whole No. 7435, P. 5.

Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—The Rush for his superb 50 cent ambrotypes has not ceased with holidays—oh, no.

1857 January 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 9, 1857, Whole No. 7436, P. 5.

Bacon Not Only Advertises Superb Ambrotypes, but he produces them.  Therein lies the secret of his success, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 10, 1857, Whole No. 7437, P. 5.

Superb Pictures 50 Cents.—Bacon’s Grand reception room surpasses in splendor any in Broadway; so do his ambrotypes.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 11, 1857, Whole No. 7438, P. 5.

A Fact –That Bacon’s 50 Cent Ambrotypes surpass in brilliancy, beauty and durability, costly Broadway pictures.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 12, 1857, Whole No. 7439, P. 5.

Worth Knowing.—Where to Get a Faultless picture for 50 cents.  108 Bowery, will answer that question.

1857 January 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 13, 1857, Whole No. 7440, P. 5.

To their Rare Excellence is Attributed the unprecedented sale of Bacon’s surpassingly beautiful 50 cent ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 14, 1857, Whole No. 7441, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.  Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 15, 1857, Whole No. 7442, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would keep it before the people that his superb fifty cent ambrotypes cannot be equalled.

1857 January 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 16, 1857, Whole No. 7443, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 17, 1857, Whole No. 7444, P. 5.

The Ambrotype may be Obtained at One place in New York for 50 cents, at Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 18, 1857, Whole No. 7445, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, Open every Day in the week.  Those ambrotypes, super’s artistic productions 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 19, 1857, Whole No. 7446, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would respectfully Announce the continuation of the sale of his unequalled ambrotypes for 50 cents.

1857 January 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 22, 1857, Whole No. 7449, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Photographic Establishment, 208 Bowery.—Those ambrotypes, the consummation of artistic skill, for 50 cents.

1857 January 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 23, 1857, Whole No. 7450, P. 5.

Produce your Evidence, or Stand Aside!—10,000 citizens will testify to the superiority of Bacon’s matchless ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 25, 1857, Whole No. 7452, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, 208 Bowery.—Open every day in the week.  Those ambrotypes, superb artistic productions, for 50 cents.

1857 February 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 2, 1857, Whole No. 7460, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell—A Correct Ambrotype likeness of this ill fated gentleman taken from life, on Monday last, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery entrance.

1857 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness taken four days before his assassination, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.

1857 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Bond Street Murder—The Only Authentic and correct likeness of Dr. Harvey Burdell, from an ambrotype taken only five days previous to the murder.  Also, a correct view of the room, taken by permission of the coroner, before the body was removed expressly for this paper.  Also a view of the house where the horrible deed was committed, will be published in No. 62 of Fran Leslie’s Illustrated News, ready on Friday morning, Feb. 6, at all news depots.  Price 6 cents.

1857 February 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 6, 1857, Whole No. 7464, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness, taken four days before his assassination by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.