1853-1855 Over the Store of J. Tobey, Middletown, Connecticut.
New Sky Light Daguerreian Gallery. The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Middletown and vicinity, that he has fitted up a large Sky Light Daguerreian Gallery, over the store of Mr. J. Tobey, and is now prepared to execute Daguerreian pictures in the most approved style. Having been engaged in the business a number of years, with some of the first Operators in New York and New Haven, I flatter myself that I shall be able to suit all who wish, with as good a picture of themselves, as can be obtained at any establishment, and at any reasonable rates.
Particular attention will be given to taking Family Groups, on large Plates.
Pictures neatly set in Lockets, Pins, &c. Paintings and Daguerreotypes copied. Persons wishing to procure Pictures of Invalids, or deceased friends, will be waited upon at their dwellings, at reasonable rates.—Full Instruction given in the Art. N. B. Hall.
Advertisement ran on October19 to 26, 1853.
1854 December 13. The Constitution. (Middletown, Connecticut.) December 13, 1854, Vol. XVIII, No. 885, P. 4.
Daguerreotypes. Middletown Daguerrian Gallery, over J. Tobey’s Store. Hall & Ventres, Proprietors The subscribers begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he has associated with him in the Daguerrian business, Mr. D. B. Ventres, Jr., from New Haven, well known as an experienced operator. The business will be continued at the above named place, where Hall and Ventres will be found ready at all times to attend to the wishes of those who may favor them with a call. Having had six years experience in this beautiful art, and being conversant with all the modern improvements, he flatters himself that with the assistance of Mr. Ventres he will be able to please the most fastidious.
He returns his sincere acknowledgements for the flattering and liberal patronage bestowed on him since opening his Sky Light Gallery, and hopes his endeavers to please will continue to meet the approbation of his patrons.
Pictures taken of sick or deceased persons in or out of town, at short notice. Pictures inserted in Lockets, Rings, &c. Daguerreotypes and Painting copied.
Citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine specimens. May 23d, 1854.
Advertisement was recorded from December 13, 1854 to January 24, 1855.
1855 January 25. The Constitution. (Middletown, Connecticut.) January 25, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 891, P. 3.
Middletown Daguerreian Rooms, Over J. Tobey’s Store Nearly opposite the Court House. D. B. Ventres, would take this opportunity to inform his old vfriends and patrons, and the public generally, that he has taken the above named Rooms, formerly occupied by N. D. Hall, newly fitted them up, and has everything arranged for taking First Class Pictures. He is now prepared to take all kinds of pictures, such as Crayon, Vignette, Cameo Heads, also Stereoscopes, which are a most wonderful production of the art, and have never before been taken in this place.
He pays particular attention to taking pictures of Children, also of sick or deceased persons at their residences. Copying from old Pictures or paintings done in a superior manner. Miniatures inserted in Pins and Lockets, from common size down to the smallest.
He has on hand a large assortment of Frames and Cases, both plain and Fancy, which will be sold at the lowest Cash prices.
Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, among which may be found Stereoscopes, and one or two new styles of Tinting. and Coloring.
Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.
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