1848 Rooms in the Cabell House, Lynchburg, Virginia.
Charles T. Hamilton[1], Daguerrian Artist. Has just returned from New York with a new and improved apparatus. During Mr. H’s stay in N. York, he operated in the establishment of Mr. Brady, (the first in the city,) in order to make himself thoroughly acquainted with the best mode of operating; and with his Large Sky-Light, now erected for him in the Cabell House, he will, in a few days, be prepared to take miniatures in most perfect manner.
Mr. H. has paid particular attention to the large Bust Pictures, mostly taken in the North, and which he will warrant equal to any taken in the United States. A call from citizens and strangers is respectfully solicited.
Advertisement ran from August 14 to September 7, 1848.
1848 September 7. Lynchburg Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) September 7, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 10, P. 4.
Charles T. Hamilton, Daguerrian Artist. Would respectfully invite Ladies and Gentlemen (whether they are desirous of having miniatures taken or not,) to call at his rooms in the Cabell House and examine a number of specimens taken since his return from New York, with his improved apparatus, and a Large Sky Light, which he has had erected at a considerable expense in the Cabell House.
The subscriber flatters himself that his miniatures on inspection will be found superior to any ever before taken in this State.
N. B.—A supply of beautiful Gold Lockets, suitable for Daguerreotypes, for sale.
Advertisement was recorded four times between September 7 to October 5, 1848.
1848 November 27. Lynchburg Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) November 27, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 33, P. 3.
To The Inhabitants of Lynchburg and vicinity. Hamilton & Adams, Daguerrian Artists, Respectfully return thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Lynchburg and the surrounding Country, for the liberal patronage bestowed non them during their residence in this place. They are now better prepared than ever to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, having procured from the North, at considerable expense, a large wheel for polishing purposes, together with all the other recent improvements, which have never before been introduced in this State; and from Mr. Hamilton’s experience of nearly five years in Virginia, and repeated visits to New York—and Mr. Adams’ experience as an operator four years in the , first establishments in New York and Philadelphia, they are prepared, with the aid of a large Sky-Light to produce miniatures, which for depths of tone, softness of light and shade, beauty of coloring, and easy and graceful positions, will defy competition. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at their rooms in the Cabell House, and examine the specimens.
Likenesses inserted in Lockets, Bracelets, Breastpins, &c. Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons, dwelling houses, country-seats, in the best style. Portraits and Daguerreotypes accurately copied. Chas. F. Hamilton, John Adams.
N. B.—H & A. would respectfully inform the public that they have been taking Daguerreotypes by the Electro-Galvanic Process for two years past, and with their Gold-enamelling [sic.] process, their miniatures are rendered imperishable in any clime.
Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1848.
[1] Probably Charles F. Hamilton.
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