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Dane, Thomas J.

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1859                Rooms over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Concord, New Hampshire.

1859 September 8.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3. 

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.

1859 September 10.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between September 10 to December 17, 1859.

1859 October 5.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.

R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.

The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.

It must be conceded  that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction.  Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable.  Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.

We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.

Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.

N. B.  Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.

Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between October 5 to December 28, 1859.

Dana, Gilbert B.

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N. D.               6 Almy’s Block, Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.[1]

1859-1860       Address Unknown, Providence, Rhode Island.[2]

1862                Corner Main and Mill Streets, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

N. D. (sixth plate) advertising card.

G. B. Dana, Ambrotypist, No. 6 Almy’s Block, Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I.  Likenesses put in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Seals, &c.

Coping from every design done in the neatest manner.  G. B. Dana, Operator

N. D.  Ninth Plate Ambrotype & Advertising Card..

From Dana’s Ambrotype Rooms, No. 6 Almy’s Block, Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I.

1862 April 25.  Evening Press.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  April 25, 1862, Vol. VII, No. 37, Whole No. 965, P. 2.

G. B. Dana’s Ambrotype And Photograph Gallery, Corner Main and Mill streets, Pawtucket.  Ambrotypes and Photographs, Cartes de Visites, and all the various sizes and styles of Pictures,  Photographs colored in Oil or in Water Colors.  Satisfaction guaranteed.

Carte de Visites only $2.00 per dozen.

Advertisement was recorded on April 25, 1862.  

[1] Sean Nolan Victorian images classified

[2] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Cutting, Chauncey P.

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1857                Main Street, Clark’s Building, Lee Centre, Massachusetts.[1]

1860                Peabody Block, First North Of The Post-Office, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1865-1868       Address Unknown, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1869                Main Street, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1871-1898       Address Unknown, Lee, Massachusetts.1

1872-1876       Main Street, Exchange Block, Lee, Massachusetts.

1857 January.  Valley Gleaner.  (Lee, Massachusetts.)  January 1857, N. P.

Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms.  Clark’s Building, Main Street, Lee Centre.  Pictures taken in all the improved styles, in the highest perfection of the Art.—Particular attention given to copying Ambrotypes from Daguerreotypes, and by a New Style Of Finish, Render them superior to any heretofore produced.  Citizens of adjoining towns, sending pictures to me, can depend on having them Re-produced in a superior manner.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and satisfy themselves of the truth of the above assertions.  C. P. Cutting.  Lee, Jan. 1857.

1860. The Lee Advertisers’ Hand-Book And Useful Intelligencer.  (Lee, Massachusetts.)  P. 89.

Lee Ambrotype Rooms, in Peabody Block, First North Of The Post-Office.

Pictures In Every Variety Of Style And Price.  A good variety of cases, Frames, and Lockets, Constantly On Hand.   C. P. Cutting, Artist

1875 January 28.  The Valley Gleaner and Berkshire Farmer Advocate.  (Lee. Massachusetts.)  January 28, 1875, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 1.

C. P. Cutting, Photographer, in Exchange Block, Main street Lee, Mass.  Stereoscopes, views, chromes, brackets, wall-pockets, Swiss carvings, etc., for sale.  Picture Frames, on hand and made to order.  Dec. 15, 1852.

Advertisement was recorded on January 28, 1875 & September 21, 1876.

1875 January 28.  The Valley Gleaner and Berkshire Farmer Advocate.  (Lee. Massachusetts.)  January 28, 1875, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 4.

Lee Photograph Rooms!  Exchange Block, Main Street.  Pictures made and finished in every style.  Medalion and Satin Finish.  Chromos, Engravings, and Picture Frames, A Good Assortment.  Mottoes, Texts, &c.

Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views, Foreign And Domestic.  Pictures Enlarged, And finished in Ink and Crayon.

My coloring is done by the best New York Artist.  If I do not furnish a better class of work than is brought [to] town by drummers, I will not make any charge for it.  C. P. Cutting.  June 24, 1874.

Advertisement was recorded on January 28, 1875 & September 21, 1876.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Cushing, T. H.

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1841                1 Exchange, fourth floor, Albany, New York.

1841                Address Unknown, Saratoga, New York.

1840 January 3.  Albany Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  January 3, 1840, Vol. 10, No. 1023, P. 1.

Engraving of Judge Buel.—We have seen proof impression of an engraved Portrait of the late Judge Buel, by T. H. Cushman[1], from a painting of Mr. F. Fine[2].  It is an excellent and striking likeness.  The Artist, who are both Albanians, have in this effort displayed genius which give abundant promise of future usefulness and eminence.  He numerous friends of Judge Buel will appreciate their obligations to these young Artists for their fidelity in preserving the resemblance of a distinguished public benefactor.  A copy of this Portrait will be sent to each of the subscribers of the Cultivator.

1840 January 25.  Daily Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  January 25, 1840, Vol. XV, No. 5423, P. 2.

Portrait Of The Late Judge Buel.  We have been favored with a proof impression of a portrait of the late Judge Buel, designed to grace the pages of the valuable agricultural paper to which he devoted the latter years of his useful life.  It is by Cushman, an artist of no ordinary cleverness, from Fink’s portrait, which is conceded to be both a good likeness and a capital effort of art.  The intellectual as well as personal characteristics of the original are well retained in the copy, which is in the best style of line engraving.  The simplicity and dignity of attitude and expression, which belonged tin his profession.  o the subject, and which evinced the benevolence and practical character of the man, are finely preserved.  To the numerous friends and acquaintances of the late Judge Buel, and to a public that appreciate the value of his labors, it is a desirable memento.

1840 May 1.  Albany Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  May 1, 1840, Vol. 11, No. 1057, P. 2.

“The New Yorker”—The last number of the quarto edition of this valuable publication is accompanied by a beautiful vignette engraven on steel, representing “the outlet of Lake George,” designed as a frontispiece for the 8th volume.  The engraving is skillfully executed by Mr. T. H. Cushman of this city whose talents and attainments as an artist cannot fail to elevate him to a high rank in his profession.  The subject has been happily selected from a picture in the possession of Mr. James Horner of this city, painted by J. C. Ward, one of natur’’s most accomplished limners.

1840 July 21.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  July 21, 1840, Vol. XXXII, No. 2869, P. 3.

Poem.  Delivered before the Young Men’s Association, July 4, 1840.  By Thomas H. Cushman.

Not recorded.

1841 January 5.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  January 5, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2917, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype.—We have seen several specimens of the portraits taken at No. 1, 4th floor Exchange, by this newly discovered process, and think them beautiful and correct.  The young men who have this matter in charge will not let their productions suffer by comparison with any  thing of the kind done in this country. We assure the public that they are skillful in such science and art as is necessary to bring it to its highest perfection.

1841 January 5.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  January 5, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2917, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Portraits taken every clear day, from 10 A. M. to 1 P. M., at No. 1, fourth floor, Exchange.

Advertisement ran on January 5 & 8, 1841.

1841 March 30.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  March 30, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2941, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Those who have not been witness to the fact, will be surprised attendance  the facility and accuracy with which miniature likenesses are produced by the Daguerreotype process, under the superintendence of Mr. Thomas H. Cushman, at No. 1, 4th floor, Exchange building.  To those who are desirous of possessing a correct copy of their own features, or those of a friend, at a small outlay of time and money, the discovery is invaluable; since a person is thereby enabled to leave the room in five minutes after his entry, with an unflattered likeness in his pocket—(the medium though which it is taken being like the finding  of a great jury, in legal contemplation, “uninfluenced by fear, favor or hope of reward,”) and that too at a cost not incompatible with the most moderate circumstances.  It may not be amiss to add that under recent improvements, the miniatures are taken in the ordinary light, and of course, without the painful sensations heretofore incident to bringing the rays of the sun into direct contact with the eyes.

1841 May 7.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  May 7, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2951, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Portraits Taken Daily—Instruction will be given in Portrait and Landscape taking with the Daguerreotype, by the subscribers, at thgeir rooms in the Exchange.  The recent discovery of their own, by which, with the light in an ordinary room, portraits may be taken in a few seconds, and with sun light in a single instant, will be imparted, together with all information which shall enable any one successfully to take either Landscape views or Portraits.  They will n

By new arrangements and improved apparatus, they are now enabled to take two or three  figures upon the same plate, and of children a larger number.  Prices—Single portrait in plain case, $5; in embossed morocco, $6; set in gold locket, $10; groups, from $8 to $10.  E. N. Horsford, T. H. Cushman.

Daguerreotype apparatus for sale.

Advertisement ran on May 7 & 11, 1841.

1841 June 23.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  June 23, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 2966, P. 2. 

Daguerreotype.  Those who have not supplied themselves with a fac simile of their features by means of this correct and expeditious limner, should embrace the present opportunity.

Mr. Cushman has been experimenting long and faithfully to bring the new art to perfection, and has recently been awarded with gratifying success.

We understand that Messrs. Horsford &Cushman are about removing their apparatus to Saratoga, to remain there for the season.

1841 November 19.  Albany Argus.  (Albany, New York.)  November 19, 1841, Vol. XXIX, No. 3008, P. 2. 

Died on Tuesday evening, 16 inst., Thomas Hasting Cushman, aged twenty-six years.

Also listed in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564 to 1860.

Cushman Thomas Hastings (1851-1841).  Banknote and general engraver; born in Albany (N. Y.), June 6, 1815; died there November 17, 1841.  A member of the Albany banknote engraving firm of Hall, Packard & Cushman in 1838-1839, Cushman exhibited an engraving at the National Academy in 1838.  He was working in NYC in 1840, but died in Albany the following year.

[1] Possibly Thomas Hasting Cushing

[2] Frederick Fink (1817-1849) Portrait, miniature, and figure.

Cushing, H.

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1860                Address Unknown, Woodstock, Vermont.

1860 October 6.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  October 6, 1860, Vol. XVII, No. 17, Whole No. 849, P. 1.

Windsor County Fair.  From the Woodstock Standard, Sept. 28.  The fifteenth annual fair of the Windsor County Agricultural Society…Premiums…

Paintings.

H. Cushing, Woodst’k, best specimens ambrotypes.  Dip.

J. D. Powers, Springfield, best specimens colored and plain photographs.  Dip.

Curzon, James

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1849-1850       House of Jesse W. Reed, Waring’s Building, Stamford, Connecticut.

1849 February 13.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  February 13, 1849, Vol. XIX, No. [24], Whole No. 957, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  J. Curzon respectfully gives notice that he has taken rooms at the house of Mr. Jesse W. Reed, (Waring’s Building) Stamford, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype portraits, in the best style of the art.

Likenesses taken in All Kinds Of Weather.  Prices, $1.50 and upwards, according to style.

Ladies and gentlemen calling in can have their portraits taken by way of experiment, Free Of Charge.

Advertisement was recorded on February 13 & 20, 1849.

1850 February 19.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  February 19, 1850, Vol. XIX, No.21, Whole No. 1009, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Our readers will perceive by the advertisement in another column, that our old friend Mr. James Curzon, has again taken up his residence at the house of Mr. Jesse W. Reed, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in the first style of the art, at all prices from $1.00 upwards.—Don’t fail to give him a call.

1850 February 19.  Stamford Advocate.  (Stamford, Connecticut.)  February 19, 1850, Vol. XIX, No.21, Whole No. 1009, P. 2.

J. Curzon would inform the Citizens of Stamford and its vicinity, that he has again taken rooms at the house of Mr. Jesse W. Reed (opposite the Bank), where he will be happy to attend to all who want good portraits of themselves or their friends.

Price One Dollar and upwards, according to style.  Likenesses of adult persons can be taken in cloudy as in clear weather, and no person will be required to take a picture unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement was recorded on February 19 & March 5, 1850.

Curtright, N. B.

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1850                28 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1850                over J. W. Quiggins’ Shoe Store, Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

1852                46 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1852-1853       80 Camp Street, corner Natches Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1850 September 14.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.)  September 14, 1850, Vol. XXXII, No. 32, P. 3.

Curtright’s Gold-Enamelled Daguerreotypes.  Mezzotint or Colored.  N. B. Curtright, from 82 Camp Street, New Orleans, respectfully informs the citizens of East Baton Rouge, and vicinity, that he has fitted up rooms over Mr. J. W. Quiggins’ Shoe Store, on Lafayette street, where he would be happy to wait on all who are desirous of obtaining a correct likeness.  Single or in Groups and put in the best city style, of Shell, Pearl, or Morocco, Book Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, Medallions, Breastpins, Rings, &c.

All are invited to call and examine specimens which are respectfully submitted to the citizens of Baton Rouge, as a proof of his artistic skill.

Advertisement ran from September 14 to 21, 1850.

1852 April 12.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 21, 1852, Vol. V, No. 34, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes for $1.50.—Daguerreotypes, equal to any taken in this city, for one half the usual city prices, by N. B. Curtwright, 46 Camp street. 

Advertisement ran from April 12 to May 17, 1852.

1852 June 18.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 18, 1852, Vol. V, No. 92, P. 2.

80 Camp Street.  N. B. Curtright…J. B. Bradford.  We have taken the room over Geo. W. Hynson, corner of Natches and Camp street, for the prosecution of the Daguerreotype Business, and our changes—being half the usual prices—induce us to hope for a liberal patronage.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.  Curtwright & Bradford, Artists. 

Advertisement ran from June 18 to September 18, 1852.

1852 September 28.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 28, 1852, Vol. V, No. 179, P. 2.

N. B. Curtright.  J. B. Bradford.  Curtright & Bradford, Daguerrean Artists, No. 80 Camp street, corner of Natchez. 

Advertisement ran from September 28, 1852 to February 11, 1853.

Curtright & Bradford

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1852-1853       80 Camp Street corner Natchez Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1852 June 18.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 18, 1852, Vol. V, No. 92, P. 2.

80 Camp Street.  N. B. Curtright…J. B. Bradford.  We have taken the room over Geo. W. Hynson, corner of Natches and Camp street, for the prosecution of the Daguerreotype Business, and our changes—being half the usual prices—induce us to hope for a liberal patronage.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.  Curtwright & Bradford, Artists.  je18.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to September 18, 1852.

1852 September 28.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  September 28, 1852, Vol. V, No. 179, P. 2.

N. B. Curtright.  J. W. Bradford.  Curtright & Bradford, Daguerrean Artists, No. 80 Camp street, corner Natchez.  sept 28.

Advertisement ran from September 28 1852 to February 11, 1853.

Curtis, Jr., Willis

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1852                Rooms over Alvord & Brothers Store, Wolcottville, Connecticut.

1852 June 17.  Litchfield, Enquirer.  (Litchfield, Connecticut.)  June 17, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No, 6, Whole No. 1307, P. 3.

Willis Curtis, Jr.  Daguerrian Artist Rooms over Alvord & Brothers, Wolcottville, Conn.

Advertisement ran on June 17 to December 9, 1852.

Curtis, Calvin

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1859                230 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.) P. 159.

Curtis, Calvin (1822-1893). Portrait and landscape painter.  Born at Stratford (Conn.), July 5, 1822, Calvin Curtis began his formal studies under Daniel Huntington in December 1841.  He had a studio in NYC from 1843to 1847, worked in Birmingham and Waterbury (Conn.) c.1849, and then settled in Bridgeport (Conn.), where he was living in 1878, he died in 1893.

1859 December 7.  The Daily Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 7, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 116, P. 2.

Naramore’s Photographic Gallery, 230 Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 

Something New!  Photographs Painted In Oil!!  W. M. Naramore respectfully announces that he is now prepared to make Pictures that surpass anything ever before produced in this State, viz:  Photographs taken upon canvass and painted in oil.

These Pictures, which may be of any required size, from a miniature to the Size Of Life, combine beauty of color, durability, and the highest artistic finish, with the perfection of Photographic art, and are therefore unequalled.

We have secured the co operation and assistance of Mr. C. Curtis, whose reputation and skill enables us to Defy Competition; and in proof of our assertion we invite the public to call at P. B. Segee’s Store, No. 1 Sterling Block, and examine the Portrait of Rev. Dr. Hewit, just completed by us.  At our rooms, 230 Main Street, may also be seen other specimens of the art, together Photographs painted in water colors, plain, &c.

N. B.—Persons having Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes or any other pictures of deceased friends can have them copied and made perfect Portraits of any required size.  Children should be brought between the hours of 10 and 2 o’clock on a clear day.  Pictures of adults taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran from December 7 to 31, 1859.

1859 December 15.  The Daily Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 15, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 123, P. 2.

Photographs In Oil.  This beautiful style of picture  has been brought to great perfection, as may

be witnessed by looking at the likeness of Mr. Geo. P. Sanborn at the store of J. C. Blackman,

and that of Rev. Dr. Hewit at the store of P. B. Segee.  The coloring is beautiful, and would do

honor to artist of greater pretensions than Messrs. Naramore & Curtis, while the likenesses we 

think, could hardly be excelled by any.  They may truly be called ‘master-pieces’ of portrait

painting.  Go and see them; and if you want a correct picture, one that really looks life-like, call

on Naramore, at his rooms, No. 220 (sic.) Main st.