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.
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.
1851 Canal Block & 82 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]
1852-1853 82 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.
1852-1854 Address Unknown, Lowell, Massachusetts.1
1851 August 15. The Daguerreian Journal. (New York, New York.) August 15, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 287.
Listed under Daguerreian Artist Register as Gilchrest & Currier Canal Block & 82 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts.
Advertisement ran from August 15 to December 15, 1851.
Daguerreotypes! The Largest Rooms in the City!! Two Lights, Two Operating Rooms. J. Q. Currier, Invites the attention of citizens and strangers to his extensive Daguerrean Establishment, at No. 88 Merrimack street, the largest and best arranged of any in the city. Two distinct and spacious Operating Rooms, together with skilful and practiced operators enable him to furnish his patrons with Pictures in the highest style of art with the latest possible delay.
His large skylight, added the past season, containing 240 square feet of glass, is admirably adapted to the taking of Large Pictures and Groups, and in this branch the proprietor will Challenge Competition! A share of attention will be devoted to the much admired Crayon Daguerreotypes.
These Pictures have the appearance and effect of very fine Crayon Drawings, and will not fail to merit the approbation of a refined taste.
Colored Daguerreotypes! A new process of coloring Daguerreotypes has just been introduced, and is used by the subscriber with great success. A perfectly life like appearance is given to the countenance and expression by this process, unattainable by any other.
Great pains will be taken in the execution of Children’s Portraits! Pictures Enlarged And Copied.
Mr. Currier is assisted in his business by Mr. M. H. Lufkin, an Artist of taste and experience, and, between the two, he is confident he will be able to merit a large and continued share of the patronage of his friends and the public generally.
Specimen Pictures May be seen at his rooms, which for [beauty] and delicacy he is willing to have compared with the most favorable specimens of the art.
All, then, therefore, in search of a good Daguerreotype, are invited to call at Currier’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Concert Hall Building, No. 82 Merrimack street, Lowell.
1853 November 4. Lowell Daily Journal and Courier. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) November 4, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 4218, P. 2.
Daguerreotype of Winthrop. An excellent daguerreotype likenesses of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, was taken by Currier yesterday, and can be seen at his rooms, 82 Merrimack st.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
1848 190 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.
1849 Rooms at the Court House, Sumterville, South Carolina.
1846 October 7. The Charleston Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) October 7, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,403, P. 2.
Passengers. Per line ship H. Allen, from New-York—…J. J. Crygier.
1848 October 7. The Charleston Courier. (Charleston, South Carolina.) October 7, 1848, Vol. XLVI, No. 13,877, P. 3.
Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that having disposed of his Daguerreotype Establishment to Mr. J. J. Crygier, he will remain only long enough to fulfill the engagements he has on hand.
Those who may wish Likenesses taken by him, would do well to call soon. He has still a number of specimens to dispose of.
1849 May 16. The Sumter Banner. (Sumterville, South Carolina.) May 16, 1849, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.
Likenesses. The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Sumterville and vicinity that he is prepared to take the likenesses of those who may favor him with a sitting. From long experience, having been connected with Mr. McIntyre of Charleston for the past three years, he has no doubt, but he shall be able to give the most perfect satisfaction to those who may favor him with a call.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens. He has taken rooms at the Court House, where he will remain about three weeks. J. J. Crygier. May 16.
1849 May 23. The Sumter Banner. (Sumterville, South Carolina.) May 23, 1849, Vol. III, No. 30, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Likenesses. The subscriber will remain but one week longer; those wishing pictures of themselves or family will do well to call soon.—The best hours from 8 A. M. until 2 P. M.—Room in the Court House. J. J. Crygier. May 23.
Advertisement ran from May 23 to 30, 1849.
1853 Hay Street, over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
1855 January 13. North Carolinian. (Fayetteville, North Carolina.) January 13, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 828, P. 3.
We do not live for ourselves, but for a future generation. Parents hoard up wealth for their children, forgetting the greatest treasure that can be conferred to them, and that is a life-like Daguerreotype, set in a nice case, taken by Crowl & Cochran, at their Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel.
1855 January 20. North Carolinian. (Fayetteville, North Carolina.) January 20, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 829, P. 3.
To show the beauties of a cultivated [ ? ], is to have a Daguerreotype of the face taken by Crowl & Cochran, at their rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel.
1855 January 27. North Carolinian. (Fayetteville, North Carolina.) January 27, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 830, P. 3.
To Parents. Parents should never fail to have their children Daguerreotyped by Crowl & Cochran, at their rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel.
1855 February 3. North Carolinian. (Fayetteville, North Carolina.) February 3, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 831, P. 3.
To The Ladies. Ji Ladies have to be flattered, let them come to Crowl & Cochran’s and have a picture taken. Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel.
1855 February 10. North Carolinian. (Fayetteville, North Carolina.) February 10, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 832, P. 3.
The crowds that daily visit Crowl & Cochran’s Daguerreotype Rooms are delighted with their pictures taken for One Dollar and upwards. Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel.
1855 February 17. North Carolinian. (Fayetteville, North Carolina.) February 17, 1853, Vol. XV, No. 833, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. The superiority of Crowl & Cochran’s Daguerreotypes will always bring crowds to their rooms, and have their pictures taken for one dollar and upwards. Rooms over Foulkes & McRae’s Drug Store, Hay street, directly opposite Fayetteville Hotel.
1846-1849 63 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York
1846 June 8. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) June 8, 1846, Vol. 5, No. 139, P. 2.
Crowell’s Brooklyn Daguerreian Gallery, No. 63 Fulton street. Likenesses taken in all weather, from 7 o’clock in the morning until sunset. Sick or deceased persons taken at their residences.
Advertisement ran from June 8, 1846 to February 17, 1849.
1847 December 24. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) December 24, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 304, P. 2.
Local Intelligence: &c. Places Where You Can Buy Good Articles.—….Daguerreotypes.
Leathers, 101 Fulton.
Crowell’s, 63 Fulton.
Stanbury, Corner Fulton and Front.
1857-1859 68 & 70 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1858 58 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.
J. J. Woodbridge Has sold his Gallery, Nos. 68 and 70 Fourth street, to a company who intends to refurnish it in fine style. A rush is expected, as they will furnish Ambrotypes, in good cases, for 25 cents. The regular Dollar size will be taken for 75 cents.
1857 October 30. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) October 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 245, P. 2.
Get One Of those perfect pictures, in a case, for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.
1857 November 23. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 23, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 225, P. 2.
25 Cent Pictures, in Cases, The rush continues to Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, for his 25 cent pictures.
1857 November 25. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 25, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 227, P. 2.
Cheaper than Ever Are the Pictures by Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth. Get one.
1857 December 30. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) December 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 257, P. 2.
Holiday Presents, Such Pictures as are made at 68 and 70 West Fourth, in cases for 25 cents.
1858 January 1. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) January 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 259, P. 2.
10,000 Daguerreotypes Will be made this day at Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth. Get one for 25 cents.
1858 January 8. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) January 8, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 265, P. 2.
Gen Cass Arrived. The General, on his way to Kansas, will stop at the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, today, and get one of his 25c pictures.
1858 January 11. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) January 11, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 267, P. 2.
Get Your Phiz Taken. All can afford to get one of Crouch’s 25 cent Daguerreotypes. Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth.
Advertisement ran on January 11, 12, 18, & 25, 1858.
1858 January 27. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) January 27, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 281, P. 2.
They Suit The People. Such Pictures as are gotten up by Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West 4th.
1858 January 29. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) January 29, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 283, P. 2.
Strange but True, That one can get a Daguerreotype for 25 cents, by dropping in at the Gallery of friend Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 January 30. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) January 30, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 284, P. 2.
Get Your Picture Taken by Prof. Crouch, who takes them for 25 cents, can be found at 68 and 70 West Fourth.
1858 February 13. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 13, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 296, P. 2.
A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents, And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.
1858 February 16. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 16, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 298, P. 2.
Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.
1858 February 19. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 19, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 301, P. 2.
The 25c. Portraiture, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, suit the people.
1858 February 22. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 22, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 303, P. 2.
‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.
1858 February 23. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 23, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 304, P. 2.
Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.
1858 March 1. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 309, P. 2.
‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful Picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 698 & and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.
1858 March 3. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 3, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 311, P. 2.
Just the Style. Suits the people. We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.
1858 March 5. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 5, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 1, P. 2.
The Ladies Admire The 25c Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 March 6. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 6, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 2, P. 2.
A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents. And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 west Fourth.
1858 March 9. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 4, P. 2.
All the Go, The 25 cent Daguerreotype made at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.
1858 March 10. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 5, P. 2.
Just the Style. Suits the people. We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.
1858 March 12. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 7, P. 2.
The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 March 16. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 16, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 10, P. 2.
All the Go, The 25c Daguerreotypes at the Star Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine. Get one.
1858 March 17. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 17, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 11, P. 2.
Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street. Get one.
1858 March 19. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 13, P. 2.
The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 March 22. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 15, P. 2.
Your Picture. Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.
1858 March 24. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 17, P. 2.
Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street. Get one.
1858 March 26. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 26, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 19, P. 2.
The 25 c Daguerreotypes, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.
1858 March 29. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 21, P. 2.
Your Picture. Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.
1858 March 31. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 23, P. 2.
The Ladies Should Know That Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, takes their pretty faces for 25 cts.
1858 April 2. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 25, P. 2.
The 25c. Daguerreotypes Made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.
1858 April 5. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 27, P. 2.
You Picture. Go to Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.
1858 April 7. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 29, P. 2.
Suits the Ladies. The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 April 9. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 31, P. 2.
Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.
Advertisement ran on April 9 & 16, 1858.
1858 April 19. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 39, P. 2.
For Your Daguerreotype Call on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West 4th street.
1858 April 21. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 41, P. 2.
Suits the Ladies. The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 April 23. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 23, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 43, P. 2.
Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.
1858 April 25. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 45, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.
1858 April 28. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 47, P. 2.
Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates. Call.
1858 April 30. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 30, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 49, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.
1858 May 3. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 3, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 51, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.
1858 May 5. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 53, P. 2.
Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates. Call.
1858 May 7. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 55, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.
1858 May 8. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 56, P. 2.
Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community. Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 May 10. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 57, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.
1858 May 12. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 59, P. 2.
Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates. Call.
1858 May 14. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 61, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.
1858 May 15. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 62, P. 2.
Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community. Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 May 19. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 65, P. 2.
Your Daguerreotype for 25 Cents Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, makes them for 25 cents.
1858 May 21. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 67, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.
1858 May 22. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 68, P. 2.
Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community. Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 May 28. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 73, P. 2.
“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.
1858 May 31. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 75, P. 2.
Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by Prof. Crouch, for 25 cts. Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 June 1. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 76, P. 2.
Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents. Drop into the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.
1858 June 4. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 4, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 79, P. 2.
“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.
1858 June 7. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 81, P. 2.
Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts. Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 June 8. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 82, P. 2.
Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents. Drop into the Gallery of Mr. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.
1858 June 14. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 87, P. 2.
Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts. Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 June 15. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 88, P. 2.
Suits the Ladies. Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street. Get one.
1858 June 18. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 18, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 91, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.
1858 June 21. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 93, P. 2.
Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 June 22. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 94, P. 2.
Suits the Ladies. Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street. Get one.
1858 June 24. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 96, P. 2.
Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.
1858 June 25. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 97, P. 2.
Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.
1858 June 28. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 99, P. 2.
Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.
1858 June 29. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 100, P. 2.
Suits the Ladies, Daguerreotypes that are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street. Get one.
1858 July 1. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 102, P. 2.
Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.
1858 July 2. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 103, P. 2.
“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.
1858 July 5. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 105, P. 2.
68 and 70 West Fourth street. We have engaged so veral well known artist to assist us for this day.—Come early to avoid the rush. W. Crouch.
1858 November 9. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 214, P. 2.
Star Gallery. We take pleasure in announcing that Wm. T. Crouch (that prince of picture taking,) has purchased the above Gallery No. 58 West Fourth street, and fitted it up in a superior style, thus rendering it a delightful place of resort for the ladies and lovers of art. His Ferreotypes, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are truly most beautiful specimens. To the photographs both plain and colored, and which for richness of tone and life like appearance cannot be surpassed, we would call particular attention. We would say to the ladies, one and all [go to] the Star Gallery for your pictures. Free to visitors.
1858 November 13. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 13, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 218, P. 2.
Crouch’s Star Gallery, 58 Fourth street, is the place to see the fashions of the city. Ladies and gentlemen notwithstanding the cloudy weather, continue to crowd his Gallery daily, and all eager to obtain one of his Ferreotypes, the only imperishable picture that is made. Call and see him.
1858 December 1. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) December 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 233, P. 2.
The Star Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, excels any cheap gallery in the city for good Pictures, and accommodations cannot be surpassed in any. Call and see their specimens, and while there get one of their 25 cent Pictures—you will find the time well spent.
1859 December 6. The Penny Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) December 6, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 92, P. 2.
Who would not send a friend a Picture, when they can be had for ten cents, at 68 West Fourth-street.
Advertisement ran from December 6 to 12, 1859.
1859 December 17. The Penny Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) December 17, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 102, P. 2.
Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street, is the place for cheap pictures. Ten cents will procure them. Go and get one.
Advertisement ran from December 17 to 23, 1859.
1859 December 24. The Penny Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) December 24, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 3.
Pictures for Ten Cents can be had at Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street. Every person is invited to call and see for themselves.
Advertisement ran from December 24 to 31, 1859.
1854 Address Unknown, Huntington, Vermont.
1854 December 23. Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register. (Northfield, Vermont.) December 23, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 3.
Great Chance for a Great Bargain!! Daguerreians Look Here. Owing to ill health, the undersigned offers his Daguerreian Saloon for sale. This is one pf the best establishments in the State; and is well supplied with apparatus for doing a large amount of business. It has side and sky-lights, also is well carpeted and furnished.
It is now at Huntington, Vt., (five miles from Vt,. C. R. R. Station,, at Jonesville.) E. R. Crosier.
Advertisement ran from December 23, 1854 to January 6, 1855.
1856 Market street, near Western Reserve Bank, Warren, Ohio.
1856 September 24. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.
“Secure the Shadow, ere the Substance fades.” Ambrotypes, Photographs, And Daguerreotypes. S. Crombaugh, Daguerrean Artist, (late of Cleveland.) would respectfully announce to the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that his Daguerrean Car is located for the present, at the corner of Market & Liberty, near the Western Reserve Bank; where he is prepared to take likenesses of all kinds, Ambrotypes, Photographs or Daguerreotypes.
The Ambrotype is taken upon white glass, and surpasses everything of the kind ever offered to the public. There is a distinctness of outline and beauty of finish in these pictures, which present every feature with surprising clearness, and as permanent as time. Ambrotypes taken at all times, either in pleasant or cloudy weather.
Particular attention paid to taking Likenesses in Lockets, and Pins, which he is prepared to do in the highest style of the srt, no matter how small the articles may be.
The prices will be as low as those of any other artist.
Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 29, 1856.
1856 October 8. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) October 8, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 8, Whole No. 2088, P. 3.
Ambrotypes.
“Blest be the art that can immortalize.
The art that baffles time’s tyrannic claim
To quench it.
Thus wrote Cowper more than a century ago, and so thinks those who, wishing thems leves to be immortalized, look into that Daguerrean Car Stationed on Market street, near Western Reserve Bank, where Mr. Crombaugh takes capital Ambrotypes. His plan of hermetically sealing two glass plates together, with the picture between, must make the likeness imperious to air, consequently indestructible by time. Those who wish to see themselves as others see them, should give him a call; and those who wish their pictures to look a little better than themselves, can be cheered by our experience.
This is probably Samuel Crobaugh
1846 3 Hubbard’s Row, Norwich, Connecticut.
1847-1850 1 & 2 Hubbard’s Block, Norwich, Connecticut.
1858-1859 Address Unknown, Norwich, Connecticut.
N. D. The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In American 1564-1860. (New Havey, Connecticut.) P. 154.
Crocker, J. Denison (1823-?). Portrait and landscape painter, born in Salem (Conn.), November 25, 1823. A silversmith by trade, he took up portrait painting about 1840, but later devoted himself mainly to landscape painting. He was a resident of Norwich (Conn.) in 1879.
1846 October 7. Norwich Weekly Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) October 7 1846, Vol. XLVIII, New Series XXV, No. 31, Whole No. 3291, P. 1.
Portrait And Landscape Painting. Mr. Crocker feels happy to announce to the inhabitants of this City and vicinity that he has taken a room in Hubbard’s Row, No. 3, third story, where he is ready to receive orders in either of the above named professions, feeling confident that he shall be able to do work equal to any in the State, and warranted to give satisfaction.
Copies made from daguerreotype miniatures, and casts of deceased persons, with great exactness.
A general invitation is extended to all, and especially to those interested in the art, to call and examine specimens. J. D. Crocker.
1846 December 2. The Norwich Aurora. (Norwich, Connecticut.) December 2, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 602, P. 1.
J. D. Crocker, Portrait and Landscape Painter, Hubbards Block, No. 3, 3d Story.
1847 April 24. Norwich Evening Courier. (Norwich, Connecticut.) April 24, 1847, No. 23, Whole No. 867, P. 1.
J. D. Crocker, Portrait and Landscape Painter, Hubbards Block, No. 1 and 2, 3d Story. Norwich, Conn. Feb 16.
1850 December 2. The Norwich Aurora. (Norwich, Connecticut.) December 2, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Miniature Gallery. Crocker & Hedge, Proprietors. (Rooms in Hubbard’s Block, first door at the right, top of second flight of stairs.) Mr. Crocker feels himself competent, by several years’ experience in the art of Portrait Painting, to arrange groups and single miniature figures, in a style that cannot fail to please all who may favor their establishment with their patronage.
C. & H. warrant their pictures to surpass all others ever offered in this city. An examination of specimens at their rooms, will satisfy any one of the truth of this claim. In addition to the benefit of an important and recently discovered process, they have combined the advantage of a newly constructed sky light which enables them to present a picture closely resembling the most finished steel engraving, marked with all the prominence and softness of the nicest specimens of the mezzotinto art.
N. B.—Please remember, that Crocker & Hedge’s rooms are in the third story of the Hubbard’s Block, first door at the right, top of second flight of stairs. Norwich, Feb. 20, 1849.
1858 July 17. The Norwich Aurora. (Norwich, Connecticut.) July 17, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 29, Whole No. 1209, P. 2.
Colored Photographs.—Some of the most exquisite specimens of this branch of the arts we have ever seen were executed at Jennings’ Gallery in this city. The photographs were taken by Jennings, but they were colored by our well-known native artist, Mr. J. D. Crocker, We have never seen anything of the kind more beautiful. A visit to Jennings’ Gallery will satisfy any one that we do not exaggerate, though we expect their best work is not allowed to remain in the gallery.
1859 March 5. The Norwich Aurora. (Norwich, Connecticut.) March 5, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 10, Whole No. 1242, P. 3.
The following from one of our contemporaries, in regard to a very deserving and talented artist, we copy with pleasure:
Editor Of The Courier:—Allow a lover of the beautiful to express through the columns of your paper, the pleasure experienced in viewing in the Studio of Mr. J. D. Crocker, the portraits of two well known and esteemed ladies of Norwich, one of whom is now no more. One picture is nearly life size, and the other is a large colored photograph. They are both perfect as representations of their originals, and as works of art are not to be excelled by any thing of the kind to be found in cities that make much more pretensions than Norwich to a patronage of the arts. Mr. Cocker’s decided superiority as a painter of natural scenery has been long known and acknowledged. His success in this new branch of his art is equally certain and complete. If to behold a perfect likeness and a most beautiful and finished picture, can impart any pleasure to the mind, that happiness may certainly be enjoyed by a call at his Studio before the removal from it of the above works from his pencil.
