1852-1853       Buswell Block, Corner Main and Shetucket Streets, Norwich, Connecticut.

1852 December 21.  Norwich Evening Courier,  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 21, 1852, Vol. XI, No. 129, Whole No. 1163, P,

Christmas and New Years.  Daguerreotypes.  The New and Magnificent Establishment of J. G. Case, With its specimens of Unequalled Miniatures, costly and unique Furniture, has been the theme of universal conversation and admiration since its opening.  No person can form a just [estimate] of the beauty now displayed, as well in the furnishing as in the Daguerreotyping, without a visit to, and criticism of, this already justly celebrated establishment.

Special pains will be taken to secure Perfect Miniatures of Young Children and Infants.

The light used at these Rooms is a most beautiful North and Sky Light, and the only one of the kind in this city.  The sky-light is especially designed for Daguerreotyping Large Family Groups, as also Miniatures for handsome Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., &c.

The Rooms having been completed under the supervision of J. G. Case, and fitted up at a great expense, render it the most complete establishment of the kind in the country. 

Additional Attraction!!  Having perfected his arrangements, he is now prepared to takepictures on the highly approved Crayon System, which for beauty and utility is unsurpassed by anything ever before introduced in the art.

Having secured the services of N. C. Bowen[1], well known in this vicinity, he will always be found at the Room.

N. B.—The prices for the different qualities and sizes of pictures will be found lower than at any Room in this City—and satisfaction warranted.

The public are respectfully invited to call and look at this establishment..

Buswell Block, corner Main and Shetucket sts.

Advertisement was recorded four times between December 21, 1852 and January 18, 1853.

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[1] Recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as N. O. Bowen.