1854 Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
1855-1856 Rooms above Samuel Young’s Store, Raleigh, North Carolina.
1856-1857 Rooms in the upper part of the Post Office Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.
1855 February 15. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North, Carolina.) February 15, Vol. IV, No. 26, P. 3.
The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.
Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.
Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.
Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures. Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.
Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 22, 1854.
1854 February 15. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.
The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.
Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.
Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.
Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures. Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.
Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 29, 1854.
1855 November 14. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North, Carolina.) November 14, 1855, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.
Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him. He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto. Give him a call.
1855 November 14. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.
Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him. He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto. Give him a call.
1855 November 14. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North, Carolina.) November 14, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.
Copeland’s Gallery.
Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,
Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you.
I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,
I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,
And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.
My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,
And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,
Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,
And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.
My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,
All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.
From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,
And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype. Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.” I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.
P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.
O. P. C. Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855
Advertisement ran from November 14 to 24, 1855.
1855 November 14. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.
Copeland’s Gallery.
Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,
Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you.
I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,
I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,
And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.
My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,
And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,
Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,
And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.
My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,
All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.
From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,
And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype. Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.” I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.
P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.
O. P. C. Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855
Advertisement ran from November 14 to December 26, 1855.
1855 January 16. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North, Carolina.) January 16, Vol. VI, No. 16, P. 2.
Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians. So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade. His paintings are natural, striking and well executed. We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South. We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed. Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size. Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution. Bib. Recorder.
1856 January 16. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) January 16, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 1107, P. 2.
Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians. So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade. His paintings are natural, striking and well executed. We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South. We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed. Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size. Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution. Bib. Recorder.
1856 June 12. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) June 12, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 59, P. 3.
Portraits! Portraits!! The Subscriber Continues To Paint Portraits at his Gallery in Raleigh, both from life and daguerreotype pictures, and in either case pledges himself to give satisfactory likenesses upon very moderate terms.
If you have a daguerreotype likeness of a dead friend whom you loved and would like to obtain a life like portrait from the same, send the picture to Raleigh (by mail or otherwise) and you shall be accommodated. The subscriber has, in connection with his Portrait Gallery a Daguerrean Gallery also, where, with an excellent light, “quick working” cameras, &c., he flatters himself he can produce as fine a daguerreotype portrait as can be desired.
Gallery on Fayetteville street, over the store of Samuel Young, Esq.
Visitors respectfully invited and patronage solicited. O. P. Copeland.
P. S.—The subscriber will visit the country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting family portraits. Raleigh, June 12, 1855.
Advertisement ran from June 12 to October 4, 1856.
1856 October 4. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 4, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 91, P. 3.
The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture. Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”
Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices. So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.
P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible. Raleigh, October 1, 1856. Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.
Advertisement ran from October 4, 1856 to September 23, 1857.
1856 October 8. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.
New Style of Pictures.—By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr. Copeland has removed to the rooms over the Post Office, where he is prepared to execute all orders in his line. We have seen specimens of his “Color Type” pictures, as he calls them, and they are beautiful.—We believe this is his own invention, or discovery. It is a daguerreotype painted in oil, and it is permanent and lifelike. Mr. Copeland is a native artist, and deserves success, which his talents will surely win.
1856 October 8. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.
The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture. Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”
Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices. So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.
P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible. Raleigh, October 1, 1856. Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.
Advertisement ran from October 8 to 15, 1856.
1856 October 18. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 95, P. 3.
North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last; and will close to-day Friday… Floral Hall…
Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh. Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh. These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.
1856 October 22. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 22, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 41, Whole No. 1155, P. 1.
North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last;…Floral Hall…
Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh. Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh. These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.
1856 October 29. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 98, P. 3.
North Carolina State Fair. Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….
The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…
1856 October 29. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 29, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 42, Whole No. 1156, P. 2.
North Carolina State Fair. Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….
The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…
1856 December 20. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) December 20, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.
Fine Pictures.—Members of the Legislature, and others, wishing fine Daguerreotypes or life-like portraits, can be accommodated at Copelands. His rooms are over the Post Office. Call and see specimens of his work.
The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture. Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”
Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices. So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.
P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible. Raleigh, October 1, 1856. Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.
1857 January 7. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) January 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 13, P. 3.
To All Whom It May Concern.
“When in the course of human events,”
It right becomes, for men of sense,
Their likeness to perpetuate,
Mere common reason will dictate,
That they a picture should procure,
Which will the lapse of time endure.
“These truths, I hold self evident,”
Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;
For they will, just as sure as day,
All spot, and rust, and fade away.
And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,
Unless they’re finished off in oil;
Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,
Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”
Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,
The painter’s “art divine” to gain;
And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”
In study and laborious toil:
Then now, my humble self I flatter,
That I can—but it does’nt matter;
All I ask is, come and see
The pictures in my gallery;
And if you don’t prefer my labors,
Go and patronize my neighbors.
Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]
And see my splendid specimens
Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”
Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,
And get a likeness while you may;
That by and by you, progeny
May great grand Papa’s image see.
Come middle aged, in prime of life—
Come husband, come, and bring your wife:
Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be
She has a pretty—baby;
And if so, don’t forget to bring
The pretty little, tiny thing;
And of yourself, your wife and pet,
A perfect likeness you shall get.
Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,
As flies the time your baanty goes;
Come get your likeness in a locket,
To carry in each other’s pocket.
That by and by, when you are old,
Your beauty still you may behold.
Come now, ye honored Legislators,
Whether lesser ones or greaters—
Whether married or “old batch,”
Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)
Come honored members of both parties,
And patronize a native Artist.
Come one, come all, and I will ever
Grateful be, as you are clever.
O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C. Jan. 6, 1857.
Advertisement ran from January 7 to 28, 1857.
1857 January 7. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) January 7, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.
Copeland, The Artist.—By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that our friend Copeland is no mean poetiser, as well as painter.
Mr. Copeland is a decided genius, and we are glad to see a disposition on the part of North-Carolinians to patronize a native artist. We hope he will continue to enjoy that patronage to which his merits so justly entitle him.
Members of the legislature and others visiting the “City of Oaks” at this time, who desire to procure a good likeness to carry home with them, would do well to call at Copeland’s Gallery (over the Post Office,) and sit for a color type.
Give him a call, one and all;
He’s very entertaining,
And if you want a likeness, he
Won’t keep you long remaining.
1857 January 28. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) January 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, Whole No. 1169, P. 3.
Fine Likenesses! Messrs. Editors: Acting upon your recommendation, I called, a few days since, (with several friends,) at Mr. Copeland’s gallery, and sat for one of those large a beautiful “color Types” likenesses. I was detained but a few minutes in procuring the most satisfactory picture I have ever obtained. The “color type” likeness, (as Mr. Copeland’s showed me,) is finished off in oil colors, and hence it must be a far more durable picture than those put up in the ordinary manner with dry colors. Mr. Copeland is an accomplished artist, and I cheerfully recommend to all who want a perfect likeness to go and sit for a “color type,” and they may rest assured, that instead of getting, for their money, a miserable caricature, they will secure a likeness that will do them justice and be gratifying both to themselves and friends. A Friend To Merit.
1857 March 28. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) March 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 36, P. 1.
To All Whom It May Concern.
“When in the course of human events,”
It right becomes, for men of sense,
Their likeness to perpetuate,
Mere common reason will dictate,
That they a picture should procure,
Which will the lapse of time endure.
“These truths, I hold self evident,”
Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;
For they will, just as sure as day,
All spot, and rust, and fade away.
And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,
Unless they’re finished off in oil;
Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,
Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”
Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,
The painter’s “art divine” to gain;
And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”
In study and laborious toil:
Then now, my humble self I flatter,
That I can—but it does’nt matter;
All I ask is, come and see
The pictures in my gallery;
And if you don’t prefer my labors,
Go and patronize my neighbors.
Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]
And see my splendid specimens
Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”
Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,
And get a likeness while you may;
That by and by you, progeny
May great grand Papa’s image see.
Come middle aged, in prime of life—
Come husband, come, and bring your wife:
Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be
She has a pretty—baby;
And if so, don’t forget to bring
The pretty little, tiny thing;
And of yourself, your wife and pet,
A perfect likeness you shall get.
Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,
As flies the time your baanty goes;
Come get your likeness in a locket,
To carry in each other’s pocket.
That by and by, when you are old,
Your beauty still you may behold.
Come now, ye honored Legislators,
Whether lesser ones or greaters—
Whether married or “old batch,”
Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)
Come honored members of both parties,
And patronize a native Artist.
Come one, come all, and I will ever
Grateful be, as you are clever.
O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C.
Advertisement ran from March 28 & April 1, 1857.
1857 October 28. Semi-Weekly Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 97, P. 2.
Award of Premiums. At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….
Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County] 5.
Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County] 5.
Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County] 5.
1857 October 28. Weekly North Carolina Standard. (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 52, Whole No. 1208, P. 2.
Award of Premiums. At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….
Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County] 5.
Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County] 5.
Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County] 5.
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