1859-1860       Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the South East Corner Public Square, Dallas, Texas.

1859 June 29.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 2.

Now is the time!  Pictures!  Pictures!!  Pictures!!!  I would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas, and the country around, that I have taken Rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s Building, on the south east corner Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, put up in all the different styles of the day,

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens; and to those wishing work done, satisfaction guaranteed.  Price of Pictures, from $1.50 up, owing to quality of case.  I will remain only a short time.  S. A. Galleher, Artist.  June 25, 1859.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 20, 1859.

1859 June 29.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 7, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes &c.—We take pleasure in calling attention to the card of Mr. Gallaher, artist, in to-day’s paper, whose excellent gallery of pictures has been the attraction for the last few days.  Mr. Gallaher, is a first rate artist, and those who wish to “secure the shadow, ere the substance fades,” would do well to give him a call.  He is not only expeditious in his work, but does it up in the most approved and finished style.

1859 July 27.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  July27, 1859, Vol. 8, No. 4, Whole No 368, P. 2.

Huray for Huray!  Great Excitement in the political world of Texas!  Dick Runnels Gov., and who cares!!!  Galleher’s Ambrotype Rooms will be open again on Monday the first day of August for ten days longer, where he may be found, ready and pleased to wait upon any who may favor him with a call, and want a good picture taken.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to August 10, 1859.

1860 February 1.  Dallas Herald.  (Dallas, Texas.)  February 1, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 31, Whole No. 395, P. 2.

Oh! Yes, Oh! Yes.  Come Into Court!  Now Is Your Time To Secure the Shadow, ere the Substance Fade.  I Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dallas and the surrounding country, that I have taken rooms in Mrs. Cockrell’s new brick building, on the South-east corner of the Public Square, for the purpose of taking Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, &c., Put up in all the latest styles and improvements of the present day.  Having just received an assortment of fresh chemicals and stock.  I feel no hesitation in saying that I will take as good if not better pictures than were ever taken here before.

What is more highly appreciated than a good likeness of the exact features of a far-off or forever departed friend or relative?

All are invited to call and examine my specimens and to those wishing work done, satisfaction will be given.  Prices reasonable, to suit the hard times.  S. A. Galleher, Artist.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to 15, 1860.