1856-1859       274 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1856 April 28.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 28, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 102, P. 3.

O. C. Benjamin’s Photographic & Ambrotype Gallery, No. 274 Broad St.  Being determined to keep in advance of all opposition, I have added to my extensive Gallery that new and beautiful style of picture making familiarly known as Photography or Likenesses on Paper; and that I might present to my patrons the finest specimens of this art.  I have at an enormous expense secured the services of Mr. H. D. W. Moulton, an artist who having invented the process he now uses, deservedly stands at the head of his profession, and is acknowledged by all to be the best Photographer in the United States—and having challenged the honorable competition of any and all true artist, has successfully carried away every prize for which he could find a competitor.

Pictures taken by this process can be multiplied to any extent with out one sitting of the person, and like the Ambrotype are true to nature, (not reversed.)

In addition to the above I have increased my facilities for making Ambrotypes, and am better prepared by the introduction of the latest improvements to outdo all former efforts, and would here cordially extend an invite to all to call and see specimens, whether in want of pictures or not.  Pictures in the above styles can be had at this Gallery of any size from the size of life to the smallest miniature, colored (by the first artists) or plain, as may suit the taste of a discriminating public.  Please remember the number.  247 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 12, 1856.

1856 May 24.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 24, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 125, P. 3.

O. C. Benjamin’s Photographic & Ambrotype Gallery, No. 274 Broad St.  Being determined to keep in advance of all opposition, I have added to my extensive Gallery that new and beautiful style of picture making familiarly known as Photography or Likenesses on Paper; and that I might present to my patrons the finest specimens of this art.  I have at an enormous expense secured the services of Mr. H. D. W. Moulton, an artist who having invented the process he now uses, deservedly stands at the head of his profession, and is acknowledged by all to be the best Photographer in the United States—and having challenged the honorable competition of any and all true artist, has successfully carried away every prize for which he could find a competitor.

Pictures taken by this process can be had of the largest as well as the smallest sizes colored by the first artists, or plain as may suit the taste.  Also they can be multiplied to any extent with but one sitting of the person, and like the Ambrotype are true to nature, (not reversed.)  Let it be remembered that this is the only place where Life and Cabinet size pictures can be obtained; for, trusting that by supplying every want of a hitherto generous public, that a continuation of their favors may be secured, has spared no cost in fitting himself, both with large instruments and apparatus to make first class pictures for the drawing room or pocket.  Ambrotypes with all the latest improvements, put up with an indestructible gum, which renders them permanent, and which will not crack, fade or injure in any climate.  Let not the public be deceived by certain persons calling the Ambrotyped patent for it is not.  The only patent that exists in connection with this picture is the securing of the image, already made by a certain balsam, which upon any one taking an interest in the matter I will convince is the worst of substances that can be brought in contact with a picture of this character, for on exposing it to the action of the sun, it blisters and cleaves from the glass, consequently the picture is ruined.  For proof of this set any one expose a plate sealed in this way to the above test, and as seeing is believing, they will be doubly convinced.

In a word all are invited to call, whether in want of a picture or not, and rest assured that every endeavor will be made to please the most fastidious taste, both in size and quality.

N. B.—Old Daguerreotype pictures, &c., copied and enlarged to any size.

Children taken instantaneously, and family groups, Ambrotyped or Photographed as perfect as single pictures.

Please remember the Gallery, No. 274 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to June 12, 1856.   

1856 June 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 142, P. 3.

To You All.  Again I would call the attention of my numerous patrons ad the public generally to the self-evident fact that we are producing Photographs from the miniature to the cabinet size, surpassing in beauty ad delicacy of finish any even offered in America, and I challenge the artist of the Union to produce by any or all of their peculiar processes, small Photographs (their forte) equal to the double, whole and cabinet sizes which are the daily productions of that celebrated Photographer, Moulton, now an attaché of my Gallery, No. 247 Broad St.  Also, to complete my facilities in the Photographic department, I have made arrangements with the first artists in the country (whose reputation and artistic productions are not to be surpassed) to give to those wishing them these beautiful pictures with their natural color and expression, making them a perfect counterpart of nature.

My Ambrotyping and Daguerreotyping keep pace with Photography, they being as much superior in every respect to those taken by others as our exertions and facilities are greater tha theirs.

All will please to remember that a good likeness artistically finished ever pleases the eye, cost what it may, it is always satisfactory.  I do not intend to make pictures cheaper, but better and more than double the size than any other Gallery can produce in New Jersey.  For proof of the above, please call and examine the new specimens of some of our well-known citizens.  Prices reasonable, according to size, finish and quality.  N. B.—Children taken instantaneously.

All kinds of pictures copied and enlarged to any size.  O. C. Benjamin, 274 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to September 17, 1856.

1859 July 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 20, 1859, Whole No. 8353, P. 6.

Wanted—Two Artist To Color Photographs in water and pastille.  P. C. Benjamin[1], Photographer, 274 Broad st., Newark, N. J.

1859 November 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 15, 1859, Whole No. 8471, P. 7.

Wanted—Two Artists To Color Photographs in oil, water and pastille.  Inquire at Benjamin’s, 274 Broad Street, Newark, N. J.

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[1] Probably Orrin C. Benjamin