1850 3 Bridge Street, corner Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York.
1850-1859 M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge Street, corner of Margaret, Plattsburgh, New York.
1859 Address Unknown, Champlain, New York
1860-1861 Address Unknown, Plattsburgh, New York.
1850 July 13. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 13, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 1, P. 3.
Prof. T. P. Gates, Daguerrean, No. 3, Bridge St., cor., of Margaret, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Would most cordially invite his friends , and the public generally, to call and examine his large collection of specimens, new style of cases, gold and plated lockets, gilt, Chinese, enameled and fancy, clasp books, of all sizes. Also china, stone, stucco, gilt, and venered frames in which pictures will be inserted at reduced prices. Having been at great expense in procuring an entire set of the best German Cameras, of all sizes, and all other instruments of the best quality, together with a new patent polishing apparatus, the only one in use in the State, which mares the plates finer and more sensitive, and thus give a clearer and more life-like expression to the miniature, than by the hand polishing of country operators. In style of execution and picturesque effect, in boldness of character and beauty of expression, in variety of size, and delicacy of light and shadows, he will aim at the highest perfection possible. Perfect likenesses taken of children When Awake.
His arrangements are such, that he takes miniatures of sick and deceased persons, at his rooms or elsewhere. He makes great pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory, please examine specimens of deceased persons in his collection.
Copies taken from portraits, miniatures, paintings and engravings, without reversing. Instructions given in the art, and everything appertaining to the business, furnished at reasonable prices. Pictures Taken Equally As Well In Cloudy And Stormy Weather. Please Read.
The superiority of his likenesses is the result of much care in the arrangement throughout, and particularly in the attitude, lights and shade, he thus obtains a mild, delicate, pleasing eye, instead of a white blotch nearly or wholly covering the pupil, either giving it a wild unnatural glare, or destroying its lively appearance. His pictures of children, being instantly taken, are invariably satisfactory, and generally pleasing.
P. S. Prof. G. has the exclusive right of taking all the Improved Patent Daguerreotypes of the day.
His rooms will be open from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.
Advertisement ran from July 13 to 27, 1850.
1850 August 3. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 3, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 4, P. 3.
Gates’ Patent Daguerrean Gallery, No. 3 Bridge Street, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Is furnished with all the improved instruments and other apparatus suitable for taking small children and family groups superior to any in New York or elsewhere.
Also a large number of Clasp Books and Fancy cases, in which pictures will be inserted as cheap as the same quality can be obtained elsewhere.
New and splendid discovery! The Patent “Magic Back Ground.” By this process the Back Ground is made to take all the most brilliant colors, giving great beauty to the picture and leaving the likeness in full bold relief. The celebrated Crayon Daguerreotypes are more than equalled by this process.
Gates is prepared to take all the patent Daguerreotypes of the day, viz: “Magic Back Ground,” Crayons of five shades, Quinch process for taking children with or without the “Magic Back Ground,” or Crayons, in a style that cannot be excelled. Other pictures taken a superior style, and warranted not to fade or corrode, as he uses A NO. 1 stock and chemicals.
Pictures Taken Equally As Well In Cloudy And Stormy Weather.
Instruction given in the Art on reasonable terms. Rooms open from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.
Advertisement ran from August 3 to October 5, 1850.
1850 August 3. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 3, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 4, P. 3.
This is to certify that I, C. J. Anthony, having given Prof. P. T. Gates the sole and exclusive right to use my new process in Daguerreotyping, in the town of Plattsburgh, State of New York, called my patent process, or “Magic back Ground,” Any person or persons using said process in said town, (except in said Gates’ rooms) will lay themselves liable to the penalty of the law. Dated July, 25, 1850. C. J. Anthony, per F. W. Anthony, Agent.
Advertisement ran from August 3 to 24, 1850.
1850 October 12. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 12, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 11, P. 3.
Prof. Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery, No. 3 Bridge Street will be closed on Saturday, October 12th—all persons in want of pictures before the first of December must call immediately. This is No Humbug.
1850 December 14. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 14, 1850, Vol. 41, No. 23, P. 3.
Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, (M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge-st., cor. of Margaret,) Is now completed and in full operation. This Gallery is one of the largest and best arranged in the United States, and has facilities for taking pictures that cannot be excelled, as it is furnished with a large sky-light and instruments of a superior quality, which enables the proprietor to complete with any thing; as he can take Groups even as many as twenty heads on the same plate with accuracy and dispatch. Also by the same process he takes pictures equally as good in cloudy and stormy weather. Having the experience of over six years, he can warrant every picture to be a perfect fac simile, and not to fade, or the plate to corrode, as good chemicals are used in all cases.
A large assortment of Book, Pearl, & Fancy Cases, suitable for Christmas and New Years’ Presents.
Gallery open from 9 o’clock, A. M. till 4 P. M.
Calls are respectfully solicited by P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from December 21, 1850 to September 13, 1851.
1851 September 13. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 13, 1851, Vol. 42, No. 10, P. 3.
Going Off!! Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery will be closed on the 20th; all persons in want of pictures will have to call immediately, as he has made arrangements to be absent until about the first of November.
Just received a choice assortment of Silk Velvet Books, Pearl Cases and fancy Frames of all sizes, which will be sold at Reduced Prices until the above time. Ladies and Gents are solicited to call and examine. P. Tenney Gates, Artist.
1851 November 8. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 8, 1851, Vol. 42, No. 18, P. 3.
Re-Opened, Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery, (M. K. Platt’s Block, Bridge-st., cor. of Margaret,) Has been re-fitted and is now open for the reception of visitors. This Gallery is one of the largest and best arranged in the United States, and it is the intention of the proprietor to render in every part of his business, that attention which the public are entitled to for the liberal patronage he has received. For Over Seven Years he has taken groups, copies, and pictures of all styles and sizes to the number of over 30,000 and that he is sure that he can suit even the most fastidious.
His arrangements are such that he takes pictures of Sick and Deceased persons at his Gallery or at private residences; also takes great pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory and are often so natural as to seem even to artist, in a quiet and pleasant sleep. Please examine specimens of deceased persons in his collection.
Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, family groups and children of all ages.
Instructions given in the art and stock and apparatus furnished at reasonable prices.
Pictures taken equally as well a in cloudy and stormy weather (except of children.)
No pictures re-taken after once declared satisfactory, without extra charge.
A large assortment of new style of Cases just received, which will be sold cheap.
Ladies and groups are respectfully solicited to call and examine for themselves. Gallery open 9 A. M. till 4 P. M. P. Tenney Gates, Artist & Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to July 31, 1852.
1852 July 31. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 31, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 4, P. 3.
Closing Up! Gates’ Gallery will be closed on the 20th of August. All persons in want of some of his superb Daguerreotypes must call immediately, as my Gallery may not be open until January 1853.
Hours of operating, from 8½ A. M. till 5½ P. M.
N. B. The daguerreotype of both the nominees for the next Presidency still remain on exhibition.
Calls respectfully solicited by P. Tenney Gates, Artist and Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from July 31 to August 14, 1852.
1852 September 4. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 4, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 9, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes For $1. Gates’ Gallery Not Closed Yet Having a large quantity of Stock on hand, I am determined use it up before closing. Therefore I have reduced my price to $1.00 for one month only. After which time my Gallery will positively be closed until the first of January, 1853. Every picture taken at my Gallery is warranted not to fade or the plate corrode; for I use nothing but No. 1 chemicals, and harden all my pictures with pure Gold.
Now is your time to secure those mementos of Life, which, in the trying hour of the separation of friends, no price can purchase.
Pictures taken of invalids or deceased persons at private residences, either in the village or out of town. I always take particular pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory.
Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, Family Groups, and children of all ages, “when awake.”
Pictures taken equally in cloudy and stormy weather (except of small children.)
Just received from New York, a large assortment of elegant New Styles Cases, which will be sold at reduced prices.
All would do well to avail themselves of this opportunity, as the price is extremely low, and you little know what changes a few months may bring about.
Calls respectfully solicited, by P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor. Plattsburgh, Sept. 1, 1852.
N. B. My Gallery would have been closed on the 20th August if there had not been so much unfavorable weather.
Advertisement ran from September 4 to 25, 1852.
1852 October 16. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 16, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 15, P. 2.
The line of telegraph from Troy to Montreal, on the west side of Lake Champlain is going on rapidly. There is already communication between Troy and Warrensburgh; and the wires from this village to Ausable Forks, via Keeseville, are already up. We shall be in communication with our Troy neighbor before “lection.” The post are all distributed on the line of our railroad, from here to Canghnawaga, where, we understand, the St. Lawrence is to be passed by a submarine telegraph, and thence to the city of Montreal. P. T. Gates is operator in this village—office in his daguerrean gallery.
1852 December 11. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 11, 1852, Vol. 43, No. 23, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes For $1. Re-Opened, Gates’ Premium Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery Is now open for the reception of the public, and is supplied with a large and splendid assortment of new style Cases, suitable for Christmas and New Year’s presents, which will be sold cheap. I am now taking a new and beautiful style of Crayon Daguerreotypes, of several shades, which for softness of tone and beauty of lights and shades, no other style can equal.
It will be seen, (as above stated,) that I have fixed prices as low as $1 for perfect pictures in good style cases.
Every picture taken at my Gallery is warranted not to fade or the plate corrode, for I harden all my pictures with pure gold.
Pictures taken of invalids or deceased persons at private residences, either in the village or out of town. I always take particular pains to have such pictures agreeable and satisfactory.
Particular attention paid to taking large pictures, family groups, and children of all ages. Pictures taken equally in cloudy and stormy weather (except of small children.)
No picture Re-taken after once declared satisfactory, without extra charge.
Instruction given in every branch of the business on the most reasonable terms.
Every one visiting my Gallery will have the pleasure of examining the Electro-Chemical Telegraph, as the office is in connection.
Ladies and gentlemen are cordially solicited to call and examine for themselves.
Operating hours from 9 A. M. till 4 P. M.
A Card. I would like to take this opportunity to return my most sincere thanks to the citizens of Plattsburgh and the public generally, for the unlimited share of patronage I have received. It is now over two years since my Gallery was open to the public, and I am happy to say that I think my many efforts have been duly appreciated; and I hope that by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of the same. Respectfully Yours, P. Tenney Gates, Artist and Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from December 11 to July 30, 1853.
1853 August 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 20, 1853, Vol. 44, No. 7, P. 3.
Daguerreotyping. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor of the Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery, Returns his most sincere thanks to the Ladies and his patrons generally, for the unlimited patronage they have bestowed upon him since he opened his Daguerreian Establishment, and I hope that by strict attention to this beautiful art, that he may retain all of his old patrons and add scores of new. It is his intention to keep up with all the improvements of the day, so no one can have the privilege of saying “He is behind the times.” But everything will be “O. K.” Every one having work done at his establishment can rely upon its being satisfactory. He will in no case resort to any of the cheap kind of materials. Everything will be of the best quality, and all my Pictures Warranted Not To Fade, as all are taken on Pure Silver Plates, and hardened with Pure Gold.
There are many Daguerreotypes taken at the present day by transient Pretended Daguerreian, that are impositions on the public. They are taken on the poorest quality of Plates, and (if hardened at all) hardened with some cheap Compound that will last until they get out of town, providing that their stay is very limited, and warranted by some to last thousands of years. Such Artists are not uncommon now-a-days.—What is the warrantee of such Artists worth?—The Fifty Cents that they put into their pockets is all they think of. Look Out For Such Impostors! And have your Daguerreotyping done by skillful and experienced Stationary Artists, that can be referred to any future time. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy and stormy weather, except of children.
Hours For Taking Children & Groups, From 10 a. m. until 3 p. m. Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.
Copying done in a scientific manner with chemicals made expressly for the purpose.
All are cordially solicited to call and examine whether in want of pictures or not. Prices as low as the same quality can be obtained at any other Respectable Establishment.
Advertisement ran from August 20, 1853 to April 28, 1855.
1855 August 18. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 18, 1855, Vol. 46, No. 7, P. 3.
Daguerreotyping. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor of the Premium Sky-Light Daguerreian Gallery, Returns his most sincere and cordial thanks to the Ladies and his patrons generally, for the unlimited patronage they have bestowed upon him since he opened his Daguerreian Establishment, and hopes that by strict attention to his beautiful Art, that he may retain all of his old patrons and add scores of new. It is his intention to keep up with all the improvements of the day, and every one having work done at his establishment can rely upon its being done in a satisfactory manner. His materials are of the best kind and all his pictures warranted not to fade, as all are taken on pure Silver Plates, and hardened with Pure Gold.
Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy and stormy weather, except of children.
Hours for taking Children & Groups, From 10 A. M. until 3 P. M. Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M.
Copying done in a scientific manner with chemicals made expressly for the purpose.
All are cordially solicited to call and examine whether in want of pictures or not. Prices as low as the same quality can be obtained at any other Respectable Establishment.
Advertisement ran from August 18, to October 13, 1855.
1855 December 22. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 22, 1855, Vol. 46, No. 25, P. 3.
P. Tenney Gates Has the pleasure, at this early period, to offer to the public A New Style Of Picture, that far exceeds in Beauty and Durability, any thing ever before made. The exceeding fineness, depth of light and shadows, richness of tone, boldness of character and beauty of expression, is wonderful.
They do not reverse the Subject, light that of a Daguerreotype, but represent everything in its true position: consequently Appear Perfectly Natural!
They are without the glare of a Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view. They will last for Ages Unchanged, and possess the same quality of Imperishability,
Being taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being hermetically sealed together with an indestructible cement which soon hardens and the two glasses become in effect one, with the picture in the centre, as durable as glass itself. This art is particularly adapted to every style of face and Complexion.
These pictures are pronounced by competent Judges to be the greatest achievements in the Photographic Art, having a Clearness and Relief that is Truly Astonishing.
The proprietor, by his improved facilities is enabled to produce Ambrotypes from the Smallest To Full Size with all the truth of nature, and the Permanency Of The Finest Plate Glass.
The long sought for end in Photographic Portraiture. The Transparent Ambrotype must be seen to be appreciated. The relief being full as perfect as life.
These picture offer inducements to those wishing to send them abroad as they are proof against the action of water, acids, climate or atmosphere, and may be laid in water for months, with perfect safety.
The public will please note, that the proprietor is thoroughly acquainted with the Art in all its branches.
Portraits, Miniatures, Daguerreotypes, &c., copied into Ambrotypes, and Rendered Permanent. Small Children and Groups taken in a superior style. The time required for taking the impression is from one to four seconds. Prices about the same as of a good Daguerreotypes.
This beautiful Art is the production of a long series of chemical experiments by Prof. James A. Cutting, of Boston, by whom it is patented in the United States, Great Britain, and France.
P. Tenny Gates, is the exclusive proprietor of the patent and only maker of the pictures in Clinton and Essex Counties, N. Y. and Grand Isle Co., Vt.
Daguerreotyping still continued in all its branches, from the smallest locket to the full size.
The public are cordially invited to call and examine specimens.
Operating hours from 9 A. M., till 4 P. M.
Advertisement ran from December 22, 1855 to August 29, 1857 And October 6, 1857 to May 15, 1858.
1856 September 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 20, 1856, Vol. 47, No. 12, P. 2 & 3.
List of Premiums Awarded At The Fourteenth Annual Fair Of The Clinton Co. Agricultural Society Held at the U. S. Barracks, in Plattsburgh, September 16th and 17th, 1856…
Miscellaneous Manufacturers… Best Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes,
P. T. Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.
1856 December 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 20, 1856, Vol. 47, No. 25, P. 2.
A suitable and very acceptable holiday gift for a friend, is an ambrotype. Magnificent ones may be had at Gates’ Gallery in this village. He has also for sale a variety of rich frames and cases to suit the taste of the purchasers.
1857 November 21. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 21, 1857, Vol. 48, No. 21, P. 2.
P. T. Gates makes thousands of Photographs and Ambrotypes that are greatly esteemed here. His rooms are over Moore’s drug store—3d story.
1858 May 22. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 22, 1858, Vol. 48, No. 47, P. 3.
Improvements. Pictures!! Pictures!! P. Tenny Gates, Has just returned from the Manufacturers with an entire new set of instruments and chemical apparatus, made expressly to his order, by the aid of which he is enabled to execute Large Groups, Life Size Portraits, and other styles of pictures at Reduced Prices.
He now has on hand a very large and splendid assortment of Gilt and Fancy Frames, and more than thirty different varieties of Cases—in which he will insert Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melaineotypes, Sphereotypes, Phototypes, and every other style of picture extant. Phototypes are a new style particularly adapted for sending by mail, they weigh less than half an ounce.
Copying of all styles executed in the best manner with instruments expressly for the purpose.
All work executed equally as well in cloudy weather, (except of small children.)
Prices varying from 50 cents, to $50.00.
Operating hours from 9 A. M., till 6 P. M.
Advertisement ran from May 22 to July 24, 1858
1858 July 10. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 10, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 2, P. 2.
….O, hasten! While you have to-day, to Gates’s—suffer no delay; secure by Gate’ skill portrayed, a ‘shadow’ ere the substance fade! Remember at Gates’ daguerrean gallery, over Wm. P. Mooers’ drug store, Plattsburgh……
1858 July 24. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 24, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 4, P. 3.
Pictures! Pictures!! New Arrangements! Pictures to suit the Times! Ambrotypes for 50 Cents For 60 Days At Gates’ Sky-Light Photographic Galleries. Having a very large quantity of stock on hand, I am determined to reduce the same and therefore offer such flattering inducements.
Now is the time to get Perfect Likenesses at Low Prices!
Pictures taken and finished in ten minutes!
By the aid of my new improved instrument & Chemical apparatus, among which is an Instantaneous Working Camera which will take together with my Sky-Lights and other necessary arrangements, which are indispensable for the successful execution of good Likenesses or nice artistic pictures.
I now execute with perfect accuracy at a moments notice, Ambrotypes, Phototypes, Hillotypes, Sphereotypes, Micatypes, and every other style picture extant. The Photographs are colored by an experienced Artist and done in style that cannot be surpassed, and put them up in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, Rings, Envelopes for sending by mail, and every other desirable style.
Copying executed in a superior style. Old Daguerreotypes or other Likenesses enlarged to life size Photographs with instruments made expressly for that purpose. Having the experience of 13 years constant practice, feel confident that I can supply the public with as nice specimens of art as can be produced.
To Parents. Now is the time for Children’s Pictures. My Instantaneous Camera is particularly adapted to that purpose. None but good pictures sold.—All work warranted not to fade. Likenesses taken equally as well in cloudy weather, except of Small Children and Large Groups.
Come One Come All and judge for yourselves.
Operating hours from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M.
Yours most respectfully, P. Tenny Gates, Artist and Proprietor.
Dated Gates’ Photographic Gallery.
Advertisement ran from July 24 to November 6, 1858.
1858 September 18. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) September 18, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 12, P. 2 & 3.
List of Premiums Awarded at the Sixteenth Annual Fair of the Clinton County Agricultural Society Held at the U. S. barracks, in Plattsburgh, September 9th 10th & 11th, 1858.
…Best Colored Crayon Drawing: 1st Prize, Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Plattsburgh, 2.
…Best Pencil Sketch: Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Discretionary. This was very fine and worthy of especial notice.
Ambrotypes: 1st Prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.
Photographs: 1st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.
Daguerreotypes: 1st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh, 2.
Professor Gates did himself great credit, and exhibited his usual taste.
1858 October 16. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 16, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 16, P. 3.
Plattsburgh Piano-Forte Agency. P. Tenney gates Has now on hand the largest and best selected assortment of Piano Fortes ever offered for sale in Northern New York, which will be sold, for cash, or approved credit on Time, as may suit purchasers, at prices that defy all competition. Old instruments taken in exchange at fair prices. His arrangements are such that he will furnish Pianos from the following celebrated manufacturers:
Boston—Chickering & Sons, Albert Ladd, A. W. Bailey & Co.’s., Lemuel Gilbert, T. Gilbert & Co., George Hews, C. A. Vinton.
Dunham & Co., New York, Boardman, Gray, & Co., Albany.
All instruments will be set up by an experienced pianist and kept in perfect tune for one year free of charge.
Every Piano Forte warranted to give satisfaction to the purchaser. For further particulars please call and examine for yourselves at P. Tenney Gates, Photographic Palace of Art. Plattsburgh, Sept. 25, 1858.
1858 November 20. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) November 20, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 21, P. 3.
Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. At Gates Palace of Art! Until Nov. 28th.
Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 4, 1858.
1858 December 11. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 11, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 24, P. 3.
Excelsior!!! 5,892 Likenesses Sold Since the Reduction in Price! Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. Splendid Presents For The Holidays At gates Palace of Art!
Gates will take Ambrotypes For 25 Cts. Until After The Holidays.
Holiday Gifts Gates has a splendid lot of Oval Gilt Frames which he will fill with Ambrotypes At Very Low Prices.
At Gates’ Palace of Art Just received a fine lot of those Splendid Union Cases At Very Low Prices.
If You Have Any Old Pictures Of Deceased Friends Take them at once to Gates Palace of Art, And have them Copied in a style that will not Fade.
Gates Will Have A Large Assortment Of Gold Lockets, Pins Seals, &c., For the Holidays, which he will sell at Manufacturer’s Prices.
If you want any style of Portrait, or Picture Frames, either Oval, Square or any other shape, you will find a large assortment of styles of frames and moulding at Gates’ Palace Of Art.
Frames of all Styles made to order at low rates. Call and Examine.
Gates Will Sell Piano-Fortes Cheaper and warrant them to be A Better Article Than can be bought in Northern New York of any other parties. He is agent for the most celebrated Manufacturers in America.
Advertisement ran from December 11, 21858 to January 22, 1859.
1858 December 25. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 25, 1858, Vol. 49, No. 26, P. 2.
Ambrotypes and Photographs are among the most appropriate articles for presents. They may be had at Gates’ Gallery or at Mrs. Molloy’s rooms, over the Republican Office.
1859 May 7. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 7, 1859, Vol. 49, No. 45, P. 2.
Call in at Gates’ Daguerrean Gallery, over Wm. P. Mooers’ and examine the numerous specimens of true artistic skill with which his rooms are decorated. For accuracy of likeness and elegance of finish, they cannot be beat. Copying executed in the very best manner.
1859 May 21. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) May 21, 1859, Vol. 49, No. 47, P. 3.
May 19TH Re-Opened! Gates’ Photographic Palace Of Art. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Has undergone through repairs and Is Again Open For The Reception of Visitors. And is doing business on the Low Price System!
The Proprietor has been to great expense and spared no pains in refurnishing with the best and Latest Improved Instruments, and apparatus of the day among which is a Double Camera. (which takes two pictures at the same Instant!) also a Mammoth Camera. (The only one that will be found out of the Large Cities,) which executes Life-Sized Portraits.
Portraits made in Oil Colors!
Portraits made in India Ink!
Portraits made in Water Colors!
Portraits made on Glass
Portraits made on Iron!
Portraits made on Paper! and
Portraits made in all other Styles!
Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.
Work executed equally well in cloudy Weather (except Children.)
Calls Respectfully Solicited. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from May 21 to July 23, 1859.
1859 July 30. Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 30, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 5, P. 3.
Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention. Gates Champlain Sky-Light Photographic Gallery will be opened Aug. 10 for 20 days.
P. Tenney Gates is now fitting up a Sky-Light Photographic Gallery, at Champlain, N. Y.
For the purpose of accommodating the citizens of that place and vicinity with the best of pictures of all the modern styles.
P articular attention will be given to taking Large Groups, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. &c.
No pains will be spared to make this one of the Best Operated Galleries.
It will be opened August 10TH, 1859, for 20 Days.
Operating hours from 8 A. M., till 5 P. M. Work executed equally well in Cloudy Weather, except of very small children. Come One, Come All.
Advertisement ran from July 30 to September 17, 1859.
1859 August 27. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) August 27, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 9, P. 1.
Re-Opened! Gates’ Photographic Palace Of Art. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Has undergone through repairs and Is Again Open For The Reception of Visitors. And is doing business on the Low Price System!
The Proprietor has been to great expense and spared no pains in refurnishing with the best and Latest Improved Instruments, and apparatus of the day among which is a Double Camera. (which takes two pictures at the same Instant!) also a Mammoth Camera. (The only one that will be found out of the Large Cities,) which executes Life-Sized Portraits.
Portraits made in Oil Colors!
Portraits made in India Ink!
Portraits made in Water Colors!
Portraits made on Glass
Portraits made on Iron!
Portraits made on Paper! and
Portraits made in all other Styles!
Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M.
Work executed equally well in cloudy Weather (except Children.)
Calls Respectfully Solicited. P. Tenney Gates, Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from August 27, 1859 to July 7, 1860.
1859 December 10. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) December 10, 1859, Vol. 50, No. 24, P. 3.
Christmas And New Year’s Gifts. Gates’ Sky-Light Photographic Gallery! Champlain.
Will be open on the 15th of December, and continue during the Holidays! Stocked with a splendid lot of Goods particularly adapted for Holiday Gifts!
Ambrotypes Put up in Cases for 50 Cents. Be sure and not forget the time. Operating hours from 8 a. m. till 4 p. m. Call early in the day!
N. B. This Gallery will not be open again until February 14th, 1860.
Advertisement ran from December 10 to 31, 1859.
1860 June 30. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) June 30, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 1, P. 3.
Gates is “at home” as usual, and crowds are visiting his gallery daily. An unprecedented number were promptly served with likenesses on St. Johns Day, notwithstanding the interruotion of slight showers. Go to the legitimate establishment for photographs, &c., instead of tinkering with catch-penny affairs.
1860 July 14. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) July 14, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 3, P. 3.
July 14th! Splendid Decorated Ambrotypes! Put Up In Frames For 25 Cts. At Gates’ Sky-Light Palace of Art Plattsburgh, N. Y. The greatest inducements ever offered in this vicinity are now open to the public. Altho’ prices are extremely low, every picture will be of the best quality, and furnished equally as well as if sold for a higher price. The Reputation of a stationary establishment stands alone on the merit of selling none but good and Never Fading Pictures.
All pictures warranted not to fade, and as my stay in town is not limited, I shall continue to take better pictures at the above rate that can be obtained of any other parties.
My Decorated Back-Ground is a splendid addition to the picture which gives it one and softness that cannot be otherwise obtained, for which there is no Extra Charge. I have just received a large assortment of Cases and Frames which will be sold at proportionately low Prices.
Copying done in superior style with Instruments made expressly for the purpose. Work executed equally as well in stormy weather. Call early in the day. Select your Cases on entering the reception room, and receive your number so as to avoid confusion. Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 6 P. M. The public will please call and examine specimens and prices before sitting for a picture elsewhere. I shall myself, personally attend to the Operating Department, and having had constant experience in the art for many years I think I can suit all that are in want of Good Likenesses and Artistic Pictures.
Yours Respectfully, P. Tenney Gates.
Advertisement was recorded ten times between July 14 to October 29, 1860.
1860 October 20. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) October 20, 1860, Vol. 51, No. 17, P. 4.
July 14th! Splendid Decorated Ambrotypes! At Gates’ Sky-Light Palace of Art Plattsburgh, N. Y. The greatest inducements ever offered in this vicinity are now open to the public. Altho’ prices are extremely low, every picture will be of the best quality, and furnished equally as well as if sold for a higher price. The Reputation of a stationary establishment stands alone on the merit of selling none but good and Never Fading Pictures.
All pictures warranted not to fade, and as my stay in town is not limited, I shall continue to take better pictures at the above rate that can be obtained of any other parties.
My Decorated Back-Ground is a splendid addition to the picture which gives it one and softness that cannot be otherwise obtained, for which there is no Extra Charge. I have just received a large assortment of Cases and Frames which will be sold at proportionately low Prices.
Copying done in superior style with Instruments made expressly for the purpose. Work executed equally as well in stormy weather. Call early in the day. Select your Cases on entering the reception room, and receive your number so as to avoid confusion. Operating hours from 8 A. M. till 5 P. M. The public will please call and examine specimens and prices before sitting for a picture elsewhere. I shall myself, personally attend to the Operating Department, and having had constant experience in the art for many years I think I can suit all that are in want of Good Likenesses and Artistic Pictures.
Yours Respectfully, P. Tenney Gates.
Advertisement was recorded twenty six times between October 20, 1860 to June 22, 1861.
1861 April 6. The Plattsburgh Republican. (Plattsburgh, New York.) April 6, 1861, Vol. 51, No. 41, P. 2.
Gate’s is putting his Daguerrean Gallery in fine condition for business, by enlarging, “altering and amending,” re-painting, papering, &c…
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