1843-1849 Rooms in the Sterling Block, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1849 211 and 128 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
1849-1851 Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.
1850 Sterling Block, Bridgeport, Connecticut
1850 187 Broadway, New York, New York.
1851 Water Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1852 Corner Main and State Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1853 407 Broadway, New York, New York.
1853 Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.
1843 August 8. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 8, 1843, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1738, New Series Vol. II, No. 84, P. 3.
Splendid Colored Daguerreotypes. Single or in groups, taken by Cary at the Sterling Block.
Advertisement ran from August 8 to December 5
1843 August 22. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 22, 1843, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1740, New Series Vol. II, No. 86, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes.—This method of taking likenesses, is one of the most astonishing discoveries of the age. Had the discovery been made in the seventeenth century, the author would no doubt have been regarded as a witch, and perhaps been hung or burnt at the stake. The improvements that have been recently made in the art, are very great. Not only are the form and features correctly given, but those taken by Mr. Cary, now at Sterling’s Building, give also, to a remarkable degree, the colors of the face. We examined some dozen or more likenesses, in an unfinished state, at his room, last week, and were surprised at the improvement in this respect. Some of them were almost as true as life.—We recognized every face with which we were acquainted, at the very first glance. Among the number, were the likenesses of two children, (brother and sister,) on one plate.—They were complete. Mr. Cary remains here another week.
1844 March 12. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) March 12, 1844, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1769, New Series Vol. III, No. 115, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. See advertisement of Mr. Cary. He does the business right. No Mistake. Give him a call.
1844 March 12. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) March 12, 1844, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1769, New Series Vol. III, No. 115, P. 3.
Daguerreotyping. Mr. Cary will remain a few days longer, and will happy to execute Likenesses for all who may be disposed to avail themselves of his services.
Having recently made the most astonishing Improvement in the art of finishing portraits, he is now prepared to furnish them true to nature, and equal in beauty to the finest painting. He would also inform the public that his time of sitting is from 10 to 45 seconds, being about one-eighth of the time usually occupied by ordinary bunglers in the art; this enables him to catch not only the outline of the individual setting, but the expression of countenance, which cannot be transferred where a person is obliged to sit from 3 to 5 minutes. Groups of from 2 to 10 persons taken in the same time.
Rooms in the Sterling Block.
Mr. C. has taken the agency of the new and improved instruments, and can furnish instructions to any who may desire to become good operators.
Advertisement ran from March 12 to 19, 1844.
1844 March 26. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) March 26, 1844, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1771, New Series Vol. III, No. 117, P. 3.
The Daguerreotype Process.—Messrs. Editors: There is no memorial of a departed friend so valuable as an accurate picture that will recall those features which are once so familiar. This new process affords the means of procuring such a picture by the sitting of a few seconds, which in beauty and accuracy, much exceeds the ordinary miniature painted on ivory. What can be more accurate than the shadow of an object we would copy, and I am sure nothing can be more beautiful than the colored daguerreotypes, which Mr. Cary of the Sterling Buildings is every day preparing for those who visit his rooms.
This process may be considered as having reached its perfection, for I am sure no one can see the pictures which Mr. Cary furnishes by the aid of the pencil, without feeling that no greater accuracy or beauty, could possibly be attained. So it appears to me. Observer.
1844 April 16. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) April 16, 1844, Vol. XXXV, No. 1774, New Series Vol. III, No. 120, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. Mr. Cary will remain in this city till 25th inst. Those who want their likenesses taken right should give him a call.
Daguerreotypes. “Catch the shadow ere the substance fades.” Mr. Cary respectfully announces to the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that, finding it impossible to meet all his engagements within the time specified for his departure, he has concluded to remain a few days longer, and in connection with Mr. E. Punderson, has taken rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Merritt, in Sterling Building, where they are now ready to take likenesses in a manner which cannot be surpassed by any operator in the United States.
Daguerreotype Portraits. Mr. Cary respectfully announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Bridgeport, that he has reopened his rooms in the Sterling Block, and will be happy to wait on all who would have an accurate likeness.
Having recently made very great improvements in the art of Daguerreotyping, he is prepared to furnish a more finished Picture than can be obtained in any other city.
Persons who have had Pictures taken can have them retaken at a trifling expense.
Instructions given and all the necessary apparatus furnished.
Advertisement ran from December 3 to 17, 1844.
1845 October 11. The Hartford Times. (Hartford, Connecticut.) October 11, 1845, Vol. XXIX, No. 1503, P. 3.
Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society. Oct 4th, 1845…
Specimens In Fine Arts And Arts…
A Silver Medal to Cary & Stancliff, for Daguerreotype Specimens.
1846 June 20. The Hartford Times. (Hartford, Connecticut.) June 20, 1846, Vol. XXX, No. 1539, P. 1.
Improved Colored Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures. Messrs. Cary & Stancliff are now executing Pictures, by a new process, that are pronounced by critics to be far superior to any thing of the kind ever offered in this State. This we submit to the public.
Portraits of Deceased Persons copied accurately.
Likenesses taken After Death, in city or Country.
Correct Likenesses of Infants taken in5 or 6 seconds, in a clear morning.
Ordinary Daguerreotype operators, and persons wishing to learn the art, will find it an object to become acquainted with our new process.
Pictures taken equally well in Cloudy or Fair Weather.
Materials, Chemicals and Apparatus furnished and warranted.
The public room is open and free for visitors from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M. We respectfully solicit a visit to our collection. Cry & Stancliff, corner of Main and Pearl sts., over Olmstead & Co. May 30.
Advertisement was recorded twelve times between June 20 to November 7, 1846.
1846 September 15. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) September 15, 1846, Vol. XXXV, No. 1900, New Series Vol. IV, No. 246, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. Cary would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the Sterling Block, where he is prepared to furnish Portraits to all who would have a beautiful picture, either in cloudy or fair weather.
Likenesses of young children taken from 2 to 4 seconds.
Instructions given, and all the important apparatus furnished. [Sept. 1.]
Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 20, 1846
1847 June 22. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) June 22, 1847, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1940, New Series Vol. VI, No. 286, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Sterling Block,—4th Story.
Advertisement ran from June 22 to August 31, 1847.
1847 August 3. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 3, 1847, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1946, New Series Vol. VI, No. 292, P. 3.
The Daguerreotype Art is one of the most astonishing discoveries of this astonishing age. Portraits accurate as life itself, are now taken in a twinkling, almost. Mr. Carey, at Sterling Block, is one of the best operators the country affords. His pictures are the very best specimens of the art. We have never seen any equal to his. He remains in town a few days longer, Those who want good likenesses, true to nature, should give him an immediate call.
1847 August 24. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 24, 1847, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1946, New Series Vol. VI, No. 295, P. 3.
Go to Carey’s, if you want a good Daguerreotype Portrait. His Pictures are the best we have ever seen. We do not believe a better operator can anywhere be found.
1847 August 31. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 31, 1847, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1946, New Series Vol. VI, No. 296, P. 3.
Mr. Carey leaves town to-day, to be gone one or two weeks. Those who wish good Daguerreotypes, should give him an early call on his return.
1847 September 21. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) September 21, 1847, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1953, New Series Vol. VI, No. 299, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. Cary’s Daguerreotype Room, is re-opened for a few days previous to his leaving for the South.
All persons indebted to him for Portraits will settle the same without further notice.
Advertisement ran from September 21 to November 2, 1847.
1848 July 4. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) July 4, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1994, New Series—VII, No. 340, P. 3.
Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Sterling Block, No. 14. Mr. Cary would respectfully give notice to the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he is now prepared to execute Daguerreotype Portraits in his most admired style.
Rooms open from 9 A. M. to 5 o’clock, P. M.
Perfect likenesses of young children (of any age) may be taken between the hours of 1 and 3, P. M., in from one to three seconds’ sitting.
Instruction given in the art, and all his recent improvements thoroughly taught.
Advertisement ran from July 4 to December 5, 1848.
1849 May 29. American And Commercial Daily Advertiser. (Baltimore, Maryland.) May 29, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,289, P. 3.
Broadbent & Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 211 and 128 Baltimore Street.
Advertisement ran from May 29 to August 6, 1849.
1849 May 30. American And Commercial Daily Advertiser. (Baltimore, Maryland.) May 30, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,290, P. 3.
Local Matters. Reported for the American…
Beautiful Daguerreotypes.—We have recently [examined] with much pleasure the very beautiful specimens of Daguerreotyping, executed by Messrs, Broadbent Cary, No. 128 Baltimore street. These gentlemen, with a perfect knowledge of the art, have availed themselves of the latest improvements made in France and Germany, and now produce a perfect likeness, [which] by the aid of a little colouring, is made to bear [a close] resemblance to a finely executed miniature.—[those] who will take the trouble to examine their [speci ?] will at once acknowledge their great excellence. [The] rooms of Messrs. Broadbent & Cary are neatly [prepared] for the reception of ladies and gentlemen, and [ ? ] great pains they take to afford entire satisfaction to [those] who favor them with their custom, commends [them] strongly to public patronage.
1849 June 13. American And Commercial Daily Advertiser. (Baltimore, Maryland.) June 13, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,302, P. 2.
Left at The Daguerreotype Rooms of Broadbent & Cary, in the American Office Building, a Bead Purse containing Money, and other articles which the owner can have by paying for this advertisement.
1849 October 2. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) October 2, 1849, Vol. XXXIX, No. 2059, New Series—VIII, No. 405, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. Carey remains at Sterling Block ten day longer. Persons who wish good likenesses will please give him a call.
Advertisement ran from October 2 to November 13, 1849.
1849 October 31. The Savannah Daily Republican. (Savannah, Georgia.) October 31, 1849, Vol. XLVII, No. 256, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. The Subscriber has made an arrangement with P. M. Carey, to take charges of his Daguerreotype Establishment, this season, and request all who want a good Picture, to call at his rooms, corner of Bryan-street and Market-square.
Mr. Carey’s merits as an artist are too well known to require comment. T. T. Wilmot.
1849 December 3. The Savannah Daily Republican. (Savannah, Georgia.) December 3, 1849, Vol. XLVII, No. 283, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. T. T. Wilmot would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Savannah, that Mr. Cary has arrived and is prepared to execute Likenesses in the most splendid style.
His Portraits are pronounced by Artist and the best judges, to be unequalled.
Rooms corner of Bryan-st. and Market-square.
Advertisement ran from December 3 to 14, 1849.
1850 February 15. The Savannah Daily Republican. (Savannah, Georgia.) February 15, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 39, P. 2.
It will be seen by Mr. Cary’s advertisement, that he has resumed the business of taking Daguerreotypes. Mr. C’s. work has always given entire satisfaction, and with his recent practice in New York and elsewhere, it can hardly be doubted that he excels in the art more now than ever.
1850 February 15. The Savannah Daily Republican. . (Savannah, Georgia.) February 15, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 39, P. 2.
Beautiful Daguerreotypes. Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms are now open, over the Jewelry Store of the late T. T. Wilmot, corner Bryan-street and Market -square.
Operating Hours from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Children’s Likenesses (at any age) taken from one to three seconds sitting.
Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 21, 1850.
1850 June 1. The Savannah Daily Republican. (Savannah, Georgia.) June 1, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 128, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. P. M. Cary returns his thanks to the citizens of Savannah for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him during the past season, and would respectfully give notice that his Rooms will close in 10 days.
Advertisement ran on June 1 & 3, 1850.
1850 August 19. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 19, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.
It is hardley necessary for us to refer to the advertisement of Mr. Cary. His Daguerreotypes are among the best in the country.
1850 August 19. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) August 19, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has reopened his rooms, in the Sterling Block, where he would be happy to wait on my persons who may wish their portraits taken by him.
Advertisement ran from August 20 to September 11, 1850.
Daguerreotypes.
M. A. & S. Root, 363 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes. Silver medal.
J. Gurney, 189 Broadway.
Meade Brothers, 233 Broadway.
Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway.
D. E. Gavit, 247 Broadway.
C. M. Cary[1], 187 Broadway.
For excellent daguerreotypes, no difference being perceptible to the Judges. Silver medal to each.
Meade Brothers, 239 Broadway, for superior chemically colored daguerreotypes. Diploma.
Minors’ Work.
Thomas B. Atkins, 219 Fulton-street, Brooklyn, for daguerreotypes. $5 and a certificate.
1850 October 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1850, Whole No. 5980, P. 1.
Premiums Awarded at the Fair of the American Institute. We give to-day a continuation of the list of premiums, of which we had not space for insertion yesterday. To-morrow, we shall conclude it entire and make what comments we judge proper on the whole affair.
Silver Medals:
Langenheim & Co., New York, best Talbotypes.
M. A. & S. Root, New York, Best daguerreotypes.
J. Gurney, New York, second best daguerreotypes.
Meade & Brothers, New York, do do.
Harrison & Holmes, New York, do do.
D. E. Gavit, Albany, N. Y., do do.
C. M. Cary1, New York, do do.
1850 November 25. The Savannah Daily Republican. (Savannah, Georgia.) November 25, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 295, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice to the public that he has re-opened his Rooms, Corner Bryan-street and Market-square, (over Wilmot’s Jewelry Store,) where he will be happy to wait upon all who would have their Pictures wall executed.
A Daguerreotype of Jenny Lind may be seen at his Rooms.
Advertisement ran from November 25, 1850 to May 24, 1851.
1851 September 3. The Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) September 3, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 105, Whole No. 258, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has taken the rooms of C. S. Middlebrook, Water-St. (for a few days only) where he would be happy to wait upon any person who would have their pictures well taken. aug25.
1851 September 9. Republican Farmer. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) September 9, 1851, Vol. XLI, No. 2159, New Series—X, No. 506, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has taken the rooms of C. S. Middlebrook, Water-St. (for a few days only) where he would be happy to wait upon any person who would have their pictures well taken. August 25, 1851.
1851 October 22. The Savannah Daily Republican. (Savannah, Georgia.) October 22, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 248, P. 2.
Passengers…Per steam packet Gordon, from Charleston—Mrs. Cary and Child…P. M. Cary.
1851 October 28. The Savannah Daily Republican. (Savannah, Georgia.) October 28, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 253, P. 2.
P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has re-opened his gallery (corner Bryan-street and Market-square) where he would be happy to wait on all persons who would have a superior picture.
For Sale.—A fine assortment of Plates and Cases, of the finest quality.
Advertisement ran from October 28 to December 31, 1851.
1852 October 6. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) October 6, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 117, Whole No. 427, P. 3.
Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner Main and State sts. Opposite the Franklin House, Bridgeport.—This Establishment has obtained a reputation, unequalled for good Daguerreotypes. P. M. Cary, having now returned from the South, has connected himself with the above named place for a short time,—whose reputation as an artist is well known; and we would say that we are now prepared at all hours and all weather to serve those who may wish to “Secure the shadow before the substance fades.”
The Likenesses produced at this Establishment are remarkable for their life-like appearance and Durability of Impression.
N. B.—A good Likenesses guaranteed in every case, or no charge made.
Advertisement ran from October 6 to December 22, 1852.
1853 July 19. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) July 19, 1853, Vol. LII, P. 3.
Passengers Arrived…In the steamship Florida, from Savannah—…P. M. Cary…
1853 October 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 22, 1853, Whole No. 7602, P. 5.
Cary & Perkins’ Daguerreotypes Taken daily at 407 Broadway, and corner of Bryan street and Market square, Savannah, Ga.
Advertisement ran on October 22 & 23, 1853.
1853 October 24. Tri-Weekly Standard. (Bridgeport, Connecticut.) October 24, 1853, Vol. 4, No. 125, Whole No. 592, P. 2.
Cary & Perkins, Daguerreotypists, No. 407 Broadway, New York, And Savannah, Geo.
Advertisement ran from October 6, 1853 to June 5, 1854.
Cary & Perkins, Daguerreotypists, No. 407 Broadway, New York, And Savannah, Geo.
Advertisement ran from October 24, 1853 to June 5, 1854.
[1] Probably Preston M. Cary.
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