1849                Aurora Street, over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium, Ithaca, New York.

1850-1853       96 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

1855-1856       99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange, Auburn, New York.

1857                Genesee Street, Auburn, New York.

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Auburn, New York.

1849 April 11.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  April 11, 1849, Vol. XXXIII, No. 44, Whole No. 1,651, P. 3.

Don’t Read This.  Mr. Bartholomew would respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca, that he has taken the room formerly occupied by Johnson & Schuyler, on Aurora St., for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, Single or in groups up to 12 upon the latest Paris and London improvements, which does away with that blue, dark, inanimate, fading appearance to pictures; like ivory painting, with a Light, Soft, Florid Tone as in nature.  He finishes all his miniatures with the Electro Gilding, (and the enameled back ground if desired) which will last for ages without fading; and put them up in the most beautiful and splendid French style, never before introduced in this village.

Mr. B. would merely say to Parents and others that a guarantee of the life of friends and children has never been given, therefore secure these unfading likeness and your own when and how you can.  He invites all the ladies and gentlemen to call and see him, whether they desire to sit for portraits or not and judge for themselves if his rooms is not.

The Place to obtain true life like Miniatures.  Cloudy or rainy weather does not affect Mr. B.’s taking pictures, for he Has the control of the light according to its strength from sun rise to sun set.

Strangers can have their likenesses taken and put up in 15 to 20 minutes. Stock furnished to Operators.  Ithaca, April 7, 1849.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 2, 1849.

1849 December 5.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  December 5, 1849, Vol. XXXIV, No. 32, Whole No. 1,684, P. 3.

The Sky-Light!  A New Daguerrean Arrangement!  Mr. Bartholtrmew announces to the citizens of Ithaca and Tompkins co. that he has fitted up a set of Rooms expressly for Daguerreotyping, in a superior Style over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium on Aurora-street, with a large Sky-Light—the only one within a 100 miles—the best ever constructed, being a combined liget from above and side, so arranged that perfect likenesses are taken rain or shine, in from 2 to 5 seconds, with a large German Quick Instrument, (a new invention) of superior power, producing a rich toned picture surpassing fine Mezzotint Engravings—not possible to be equaled when taken in the ordinary way by a side light only, and a common slow Camera.  Also a new constructed copying Instrument that will copy the smallest pictures to a half size, and the largest paintings, Engravings, &c., to the size of the smallest pea.  The preparation of the plates on which the Likeness is taken, is entirely done by machinery, producing a fine finish and Miniature, incomparably better than by the ordinary method.

Mr. B. respectfully solicits a call from every Lady and Gentleman in the county, whether they desire to sit for a portrait or not.

Strangers at any distance would be four-fold compensated by coming to Ithaca to Mr. B.’s rooms to have their likenesses taken, single or with their families in groups to any number.  He warrants all the miniatures he takes never to fade—his facilities for doing the best of work is not surpassed in this or any other country, from the fact that he has the best and only Sky and side light combined, the only Quick Instrument in the country (for taking Babies of any age) a fine copying, a full size and medium Camera.

Likenesses of the sick or dead taken at Private Residences if desired.

Young men desirous of making the most of their time, study human nature, make money in travelling, can be well and ably qualified in the art, and with it be able to accomplish their desires.  Ithaca, Nov. 27, 1849.

Advertisement ran from December 5, 1849 to February 20, 1850.

1850 July 12.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  July 12, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Whole No. 1,711, P. 3.

Found!  At 96 Owego-St., At Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms!  The Great Sky Light, and the largest camera in Western N. Y., a German Quick Instrument, that takes Likenesses in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in the county; and superior Copying Camera, the only one in Ithaca, a medium and half size, four instruments of the latest Improvements.

Also found, a very large assortment of splendid Stock, such as the Chinese and Mache (large and small) cases, inlaid with Gold, and pure Pearl, Rose and other Flowers most beautiful.  A fine assortment of French and other cases, frames, &c., some rare Paintings, a splendid room, with every attention requisite, and doing a first rate business.  Please pop in and see for yourselves, 96 Owego-Street.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to August 14, 1850.

1850 August 28.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  August 28, 1850, Vol. XXXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1,722, P. 3.

Lost Money! For a poor Miniature taken at —————; or might as well have lost it—by not going to Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms! At 96 Owego-St., for my miniature.  He has the great Sky Light and works upon the new and beautiful improvement and has the largest Camera in Western New York.

Also found, a very large assortment of splendid Stock, such as the Chinese and Mache (large and small) cases, inlaid with Gold, and pure Pearl, Rose and other Flowers most beautiful.  A fine assortment of French and other cases, frames, &c., some rare Paintings, a splendid room, with every attention requisite, and doing a first rate business.  Please pop in and see for yourselves, 96 Owego-Street.

Advertisement ran from August 28, 1850 to August 17, 1853

1853 February 16.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  February 16, 1853, Vol. XXXVII, No. 33, Whole No. 1,850, P. 3.

To Daguerreotypist.  Mr. Bartholomew has just returned from the City with the largest amount, the best assortment, the latest patterns (all new) of cases, frames, lockets, and Daguerreotype Jewelry, that was ever in this market, at such prices that will induce all those who want Stock or Likenesses, to call at his Rooms opposite the New Brick Block on Owego street, next to Mr.  Greenly’s Store in Ithaca, and furnish themselves with less money than they ever have done before.

Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to September 21, 1853.

1853 August 31.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  August 31, 1853, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 1,878, P. 3.

G. Bartholomew’s Great Sky and Side Light Daguerrean Rooms, No. 96 Owego, opposite the new brick block.  This is the oldest and Largest Establishment in this county, and a single flight of stairs (not 2 or 3) of gentle ascent and only 10 feet rise lands you in his rooms—4 in number—1 expressly for ladies—which for size and convenience are well calculated for taking Superior Pictures of all Sizes.

A few things to be remembered by those wishing to have a Good Life-like Likenesses!  One that will never fade.  It is conceded by those acquainted with Mr. B.’s Daguerreotyping, that he is at the head of the profession in this region, having stood the test of competition of other operators for the last 4 years in the village of Ithaca, 15 having left for business in other places, and in the same time has taken from 6000 to 7000 Miniatures.

Such a practice is of itself a sufficient guarantee to a discriminating public, that his Rooms is the place to get good Likenesses.  But there are other reasons than those above:

1st—He galvanizes or re-silvers every plate on which the likeness in=s taken, before using it.

2d—The preparing of the same is done by machinery, producing a finer and making a finer miniature—incomparably better than the ordinary way.  Mr. B. is a member of the American Daguerrean Association, and is in possession of the New and Recent Improvements in that Association.  In addition to what we call the Daguerreotype proper, there are other processes that Mr. B. is prepared to execute, viz:  Gurney’s new process of coloring likenesses.  They are fine.  The Crystalotype—this is a beautiful style of Daguerreotype.  The Crayon, the Cameotype, and the enameled Back grounds and circles of a variety of colors, &c. and fancy and tasty acquisitions to the Art, and is very much admired.  He has one full sized Instrument, acromatic Lens, in goodness not surpassed—1½ size quick working Instrument for taking likenesses of babies, children & nervous people in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in this county—1 copying Instrument that copies all sized pictures perfectly—1 1-9 instrument expressly for taking Locket Pictures, a new thing—1 full size Sceptrum for taking views of Buildings and Landscapes at any distance within 2 miles, without reversing the object in the Picture taken.  Mr. B. respectfully informs Daguerrean Artist that he keeps on hand and for sale wholesale and Retail a complete assortment of Daguerreotype Goods, bought exclusively for cash, at the lowest New York Prices, and from a knowledge of the wants of the Artist, he is confident he can give good satisfaction in quality and price to all who may purchase of him.  All goods are warranted as represented, and advice on the practical part of Daguerreotyping, cheerfully given.

Likenesses of the Sick or Dead taken at their residences.  Remember the great Sky and Side light rooms No. 96 Owego street, Ithaca, where they take likenesses rain or shine, as low if not lower than at any other place.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to December 28, 1854.  *Newspapers from 1854 were not included in database.

1855 February 14.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  February 14, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Bartholomews’s Sky And Side Light Daguerrean Rooms.  No. 99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange.  Pictures of all sizes taken and inserted in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Bracelets.—All sized pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller.  He has a large assortment of cases, of every pattern, size and style.  Also, a new large Quick Instrument, for taking pictures of Children, in from 2 to 4 seconds, the only one in this place or county.

Also an apparatus for taking buildings or views with out reversing them.  Daguerreotypes of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as clear weather, as he has the instrument to do it with.

Remember, 99 Genesee street.  It is the only sky and side light Daguerrean Rooms in this place.

Advertisement ran from February 14, 1855 to February 6, 1856.

1855 April 11.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  April 11, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 4.

A good likeness is a good thing, and when we get a good thing, we ought to get it.  Bartholomew possesses every facility for taking life-like pictures.  Give him a call.

1856 September 3.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  September 3, 1856, Vol. II, No. 31, P. 3.

Auburn Fillmore & Donelson Club.  The undersigned propose to form a Fillmore & Donelson Club…C. G. Bartholomew…

1856 November 12.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  November 12, 1856, Vol. II, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes Made As Usual At Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms, 99 Genesee street, up-stairs.  A good assortment of cases of all styles and frames.  Pictures made of children in two or three seconds, with a quick instrument, the only one in this place or county.  All size pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller.  Pictures single or in groups.  A few of those small Gold Lockets at very low prices.

N. B. No six shillings turpentine Ambrotypes made at his Rooms.

1857 December 30.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  December 30, 1857, Vol. III, No. 48, P. 1.

Our Holiday Directory.  1857-8. Head-Quarters Of Santa Claus….Daguerrean Artists. 

What more appropriate present than a perfect photograph, elegantly framed or encased?  Anybody can procure them of

E. P. Senter,  Genesee St.

 C. G. Bartholomew,  Genesee St.

 J. B. Swift,  Genesee St.

1858 December 29.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  December 29, 1858, Vol. IV, No. 48, P. 3.

Our Holiday Directory.  Presents And Where To Get Them….Ambrotypes, & C.

The perfection to which this art has been brought during the last few years, renders its products extremely desirable, as well as very appropriate for presents.  The cost, when taking into account the real worth of a photograph, ambrotype or a daguerreotype, is comparatively trifling.  We advise our friends to “sit” at either Senter’s,  or Bartholomew’s,                                     

1859 January 5.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  January 5, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 49, P. 3.

High Wind—Alarm Of Fire—Accidents and Incidents.—A very severe westerly wind storm rose last evening, and prevailed without abatement until about 10½ o’clock this morning….Bartholomew’s handsome ambrotype and daguerreotype show case was prostrated, breaking the glass, and damaging the pictures considerably….