1852                Rooms on board their boat near Bissell’s Hotel, Plaquemine, Louisiana.                      

1852 August 7.  The Iberville Gazette.[1]  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  August 7, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in another column, that G. M. Mabbett & Co., have lately arrived at this place, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We have seen a specimen of their Miniatures, and we do not think we use hyperbolic language or exaggerate truth, when we (as well as others) pronounce them to be much superior to any we have ever seen—and as [Artists] [ ? ] their profession, Mr. Mabbett & Co., [ ? ] unrivaled.  What mementos more [ ? ] allowed and sacred can a person obtain to commemorate and remember the vivid and animated features of a departed friend, than a Miniature, which is as durable as time itself?  Then ladies and gentlemen, bear in mind, that “procrastination is the thief of time,” and “delays are sometimes dangerous.”

Gentle reader, have you a friend

For whom you fond emotions cherish?

If so, secure the shadow ere the substance perish,

For old times sweeps on with icy breath,

And chills the sweetest flower in death.

Secure its form, let beauty bloom,

Its hues will live beyond the tomb.

1852 August 7.  The Iberville Gazette.1  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  August 7, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreoty[pe] Minia[tures]  [Ma]bb[ett]…

Ladies and Gentlemen, the [ ? ] [ ? ]ularly, are solicited to call and examine [ ? ] stock and specimens, test their ability as Artists, and to all who honor them with a call, they feel confident of giving satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

1852 August 14.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  August 14, 1852, Vol. V, No. 2, P. 2.

Mr. Mabbett’s Daguerreotypes.—This gentleman is still here, ready to accommodate all who will favor him with their patronage.  His boat, which is fitted up in fine style for this business, lies opposite the residence of Mrs. Haase.

1852 August 14.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  August 14, 1852, Vol. V, No. 22, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Plaquemine, and Parish of Iberville, that they are at present prepared (on board of their boat, laying a short distance below Bissell’s Hotel) to take Daguerreotypes of the most superior kind, and of every description, and at the lowest rates.

Their boat has been fitted up expressly for this business, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the vicinity are respectfully invited to pay them a visit.

Their Frames and Lockets as well as the Daguerreotype apparatus, are of the most superior quality, and those who may extend them their patronage, may feel confident of not being disappointed.  G. S. Mabbett & Co.

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[1] Only one issue available online (August 7, 1852).  Newspaper is damaged and sections of article and advertisement are missing.