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Bliss, D. H.

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1857                Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1859-1860       132 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1857 January 16.  Lynchburg Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 16, 1857, Vol. 34, No. 71, P. 4.

Notice—The Undersigned having purchased of Mr. Jas. Keagy his entire Portrait Gallery is happy to inform his friends and the public, that he will continue the business in all its branches as heretofore and [hope] by his energy, industry and skill, to merit a continuation of the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon the house.  D. H. Bliss.

A Card—Having sold my Entire Portrait Gallery, to Mr. D. H. Bliss, I take great pleasure in commending him to my numerous patrons and friends, as a skilful Artist and deserving of their encouragement.

He has associated with him, also, Mr. J. B. Hamilton, whom I hesitate not to pronounce one of the most skilful Professional Portrait Painters in the State.  Call and look at his inimitable Photographs on Canvas, colored in Oil, and Ambrotypes of every variety.  J. Keagy.  jan.3.  

1857 June 22.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  June 22, 1857, Vol. 5, No. 276, P. 4.

A Pleasant Resort—D. H. Bliss’ Photographic Gallery is ever open to the visiting public, where may be seen a large and beautiful collection of Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, plain and colored Photographs, &c., &c., together with the daily emanation of various styles of Portraiture from his rooms, which speak louder than words, of the beauty of the sitters as well as the artistic taste and skill of the operator, who is always ready to wait upon the public, and guarantees entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.

He is prepared also to furnish the Ladies who are engaged in Grecian Painting with plain Photographs, either of persons or fancy sketches, to which their particular attention is invited. 

A fine assortment of Breast Pins, Finger Rings, Lockets, Watch Seals, Bracelets, Charms, &c., constantly on hand; also Fancy Cases of various patterns, all of which need only to be filled with a speaking likeness to make them the most acceptable present that friends can reciprocate.  D. H. Bliss, Photographist, Next door to the Va. Bank, Main St., Lynchburg.

Republican, Salem Register and Mountain Signal copy.  ma23.

1860 January 12.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 12, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 138, P. 1.

Lynchburg Ambrotype and Photographic Stock Depot.  D. H. Bliss, No. 132 Main St., Lynchburg, Va., Keeps constantly on hand a good assortment of articles pertaining to the Photographic Art, which he is prepared to furnish to the trade upon the most reasonable terms.

Mr. B. having had practical experience in the art of picture making for several years, feels confident that he is able to give entire satisfaction to his customers in the selection of articles used in the business.

Orders from the country promptly and faithfully attended to.  sept 21, [1859].

Advertisement was recorded from January 12 to 19, 1860.

1860 January 12.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 12, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 138, P. 4.

D. H. Bliss, Practical Photographer, No. 132 Main Street, Lynchburg, Va., Where every style of Portraiture may be obtained at short notice and upon reasonable terms.

Call and examine specimens.  oct. 18.

Advertisement was recorded from January 12 to 19, 1860.

1860 January 12.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 12, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 138, P. 1.

Holyday Presents.  What is there more acceptable or appropriate, as a Holyday Gift, than a Good Likeness, prettily encased?

The undersigned having in store and for sale a fine assortment of Jewelry, consisting of Lockets, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, Watch Seals, Charms, &c., together with a great variety of Plain and Fancy Cases, the public have an opportunity of securing these humble tokens of regard by calling at Bliss’s Photographic Gallery, No. 132 Main Street, Lynchburg, Va.  D. H. Bliss, Photographist.  Lynchburg, Dec. 24, 1859.

Advertisement was recorded from January 12 to 19, 1860.

1860 January 27.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 27, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 151, P. 2.

George W. Kyle, Artist, No. 132 Main Street.  Having Purchased of Mr. M. D. Bliss his Gallery in the City of Lynchburg.  I will continue the business at the old stand—where I will be pleased to see all in want of any thing in my line, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Life-Size Photographs, Patent Leather Pictures, &c., Put  Up In The Best Style Of The Art.

Having an experience of ten years in the business I flatter myself to be able to give perfect satisfaction in every case, otherwise, no charge will be made.  I shall always keep on hand a general assortment of Cases, Plain and Fancy.  I have also on hand a large stock of Jewelry, such as Lockets, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, &c., suitable for Pictures, which I am determined to sell at reduced rates.  All in want of any thing in that line will find it to their interest to call before purchasing elsewhere.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not, were they find a pleasant place to pass away a leisure hour.

Deceased persons and invalids attended at their residences when desired.  G. W. Kyle, Artist.

Blessing, Samuel T.

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1858                134 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1859                61 Camp Street, corner Commercial Place, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1858 April 19.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 19, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 4.

Anderson & Blessing’s New Photographic Gallery.  The Most Extensive in the City.  No. 134 Canal Street, New Orleans.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs in every style, either plain or colored.

Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes of deceased persons into Photographs—life, cabinet and miniature sizes, and painted in oil colors.  By this process perfect and life-like Portraits and Miniatures can be secured either from life or Daguerreotypes.

Terms, very moderate.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to May 20, 1858.

1859 October 31.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 31, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 202, P. 1.

Anderson & Blessing’s New Extensive Photographic And Daguerrean Saloon, No. 61 Camp Street, Corner of Commercial Place, New Orleans. 

We beg leave to inform our patrons and the public that we have removed from 134 Canal street to the above named spacious building, which we have spared no pains or expense in fitting and furnishing in a superior style, for the comfort of our visitors and patrons, as well as for the better execution of every style of Miniatures and Portraits known to the art.

Photographs made Life Size by the new Solar Camera Process, either taken from  life of copied from Daguerreotypes, Paintings, etc. and painted in Oil, Water, Pastel or India Ink.

We call special attention to this new style of Portraits, as being much more truthful to life in point of likeness, and equally as durable and beautiful to the old style of Oil paintings.

Photographs, either Plain or Colored, made all sizes.

Ambrotypes made to their perfection on a new and improved plan taken upon Metallic Plates, which cannot be broken.

Particular attention given to making Daguerreotypes.

None but the best Operators and Painters employed, and the public can rely on getting only the best.

The public are invited to examine specimens of our work, which we will take pleasuring in showing.  Anderson  Blessing, 61 Camp street, corner of Commercial Place.

Advertisement ran from October 31 to November 4, 1859.

1859 November 4.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 4, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 206, P. 5.

Anderson & Blessing’s New And Superb Photographic & Daguerreotype Saloon, No. 63 Camp street, Corner Of Commercial Place, New Orleans.  Opposite the Picayune Office.

We beg leave to inform our numerous patrons and the public, that we have removed from 134 Canal street to the above named commodious building, which we have fitted and furnished  in a suitable style, with the Largest Sky-Light in the City, A Large Reception Room for the Public, A Splendid Parlor And Dressing-Room, Exclusively for Ladies, and A Large Studio for our Painters, Together with all the necessary room and conveniences for the execution of Every Size And Style of Miniatures and Portraits known to the art.  From The Smallest Locket To Full Length Life Size On Canvas In Oil.

Photographs, Life Size, made by the new Solar Camera Process.

Photographs on Visiting Cards, by the hundred.

Photographs, all intermediate size.

Photographs, all sizes, untouched.

Photographs Painted in Oil Colors.

Photographs Painted in Water Colors.

Photographs Painted in Pastel Colors.

Photographs Touched in India Ink.

Photographs Copied from old Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Paintings, Drawings, etc. and finished in any style.

Photographs taken in Groups of Families.

Photographs taken of Buildings in any part of the city.

Daguerreotypes taken in all their beauty and perfection.

Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons in any part of the city.

Ambrotypes taken on a new and improved plan upon metallic plates, thereby obviating the danger of braking.

Ambrotypes transferred to Paper or Leather, letter size, for mailing.

—Also—Any, Every And All Styles Of Miniatures and Portraits, Too numerous to enumerate here.

Advertisement ran from November 4 to December 31, 1859.

1859 November 7.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 7, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 208, P. 2.

A Splendid Establishment.—It is a function of our professionality to pry into and examine the merit of everything curious or unusual, and necessarily the attributes of novelty of curiousness which a thing so inspected possesses, must be of a very marked character to excite surprise in an intelligence rendered blasé by much sight-seeing.  Consequently we were surprised that we were surprised when we visited the new photographic and daguerreotype saloon of Messrs. Anderson & Blessing, at 61 Camp street.  It is an establishment which is really a credit to the city, such is its extent and elegance, and the costly magnificence of its appointments.  The finest furniture, the most gorgeous products of the carpet loom, and superb specimens of art combine to impart to the various and spacious apartments occupied by the proprietors an unusual aspect of elegance and munificence of management. A visit will repay any one, no matter where he has traveled and how much he has seen, for the saloon in unsurpassed.  It occupies the upper part of the large building corner of Camp street and Commercial Alley.  At the head of the first flight of stairs the visitor is issued into a wide apartment—the general reception room and and picture gallery—sumptuously furnished, its walls covered with paintings and pictures taken by several processes of daguerrean and photographic art.  Beyond this is the bookkeeper’s office and a vault large enough for any bank, or for a small family to go to house-keeping in, for the deposit of valuables used in the art, etc.  Further on is the warehouse room heavily stocked with material used by daguerrean and photographic artists, for Messrs. Anderson & Blessing are among the heaviest importers and dealers in these goods in the country.

The third floor is occupied by ladies’ and gentlemen’s’ parlors and dressing rooms, elegantly furnished like the reception room below; by the skylight room, the skylight being of extraordinary size and probably not surpassed in the country; by a chemical laboratory; by a workshop and finishing room, and by a laboratory for the preparation of the paper, etc., for photographs, and by the studio for the artists who finish photographs in colors.  On the fourth floor are several rooms devoted to various uses, one of them containing the various solar camera apparatus for taking those life-size or colossal pictures, the excellence of which have given Messrs. A. & B. so wide a reputation.

These gentlemen, since removing to their new quarters, have renewed the beautiful daguerrean art which fell into comparative desuetude in the first rage for ambrotypes and photographs, and have made some of the finest pictures that were ever produced for those visitors who preferred the daguerreotype, which, after all, is “hard to beat,” if the picture be taken by a skillful and experienced artist, and only such practice their profession at Messrs. Anderson & Blessing’s establishment, where the extensive business of the concern is conducted in all its branches with a systematic regularity, promptitude and perfection only to be secured by the management of gentlemen who are thorough business men, as well as entirely accomplished artists.  We advise those who want the best pictures at a reasonable price, or want nothing but the gratification of an intelligent curiosity, to look in at 61 Camp street, for until they do they will have no idea of what a first-class photographic and daguerreotype saloon is.

Blauvelt, Peter H.

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1855-1856              395 Broadway, New York, New York.

1855 July 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 31, 1855, Whole No. 6912, P. 6.

D. D. Nash, Auctioneer—Store 310 Broadway.—Sheriff sale on Wednesday, August 1, at 10 o’clock A. M., at 395 Broadway, third story, consisting of a lot of furniture, carpets, &c., together with all the right, title and interest of Peter H. Blauvelt, of, in and to the daguerreotype apparatus property in said premises, being his portion and interest in the copartnership property of Wilmarth & Blauvelt.

1856 April 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 3, 1856, Whole No. 7157, P. 2.

Daguerrean Gallery To Let—No. 395 Broadway; one of the best locations in the city; excellent light, &c.  Apply to A. M. & R. Davis, on the premises, 2d floor.

Blauvelt, Isaac A.

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1855                177 Greenwich Street, near Courtlandt, New York, New York.

1856-1857       383 Broadway, New York, New York.

1857                233 Greenwich Street, New York New York.

1858                231 & 233 Greenwich Street, corner Barclay, New York, New York.

1858                373 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858                525 Columbia Street, South Brooklyn, New York.

1855 October 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 29, 1855, Whole No. 7001, P. 1.

$20 Reward.—Stolen, On Saturday Evening.  September 29, from 177 Greenwich street, one large showcase, containing many valuable portraits, and some of deceased friends.  Any person giving information of the same and procuring the return of the article, will receive the above reward and thanks, by Isaac A. Blauvelt, 177 Greenwich st., daguerreotypist.

1855 October 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 29, 1855, Whole No. 7001, P. 6.

Daguerreotype operator Wanted.—A First rate hand, with good references, (and none other need apply,) will find steady employment by applying to Isaac A. Blauvelt, 177 Greenwich st., near Courtlandt.

1856 August 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1856, Whole No. 7290, P. 6.

To Daguerreotypists.—Wanted A Man, Who thoroughly understands the ambro and photograph types, and can come well recommended, at 383 Broadway.  None others need apply.  Call on Isaac A. Blauvelt, 383 Broadway.

1857 April 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 6, 1857, Whole No. 7523, P. 8.

Wanted—A Man Who Understands the Daguerreotype and ambrotype business, where he can have steady employment, at 383 Broadway.  Blauvelt.

1857 June 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 30, 1857, Whole No. 7608, P. 6.

Artist Wanted—One Who Understands The ambrotype and photograph business thoroughly, and can come well recommended.  None other need apply.  Inquire of J. A. Blauvely, 233 Greenwich st., corner of Barclay.

1858 March 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 26, 1857, Whole No. 7875, P. 6.

A Photographer Wanted.—A Man Who Understands ambrotyping and photographing thoroughly, where steady employment will be given at fair wages, and can come well recommended; none other need apply to J. A. Blauvelt, 231 and 233 Greenwich street, corner Barclay.

1858 March 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 30, 1858, Whole No. 7879, P. 9.

To Photographers And Ambrotypists.—One who thoroughly understands the business and of good qualifications, obliging to the public, and can come well recommended, may get steady employment, at fair wages.  A middle aged man preferred.  Inquire J. A. Blauvelt, 231 and 233 Greenwich st., corner of Barclay.

1858 October 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 21, 1858, Whole No. 8083, P. 2.

For Sale—A Photograph Establishment, fitted up in neat style, with two skylights, 16 feet by 20, with all materials for photographing, ambrotyping, and daguerreotyping; low rent; will be sold at a low valuation, as the owner has other business to attend to; now doing a good business.  Inquire at Blauvelt Brother’s Rooms No. 373 Broadway.

1858 December 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1858, Whole No. 8145, P. 3.

Ambrotype Rooms For Sale—With Stock And fixtures complete; will sell on account of the owner going to Cuba, Apply at 525 Columbia Street, South Brooklyn.  J. H. Blauvelt.

Blauvelt Brothers

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1858                373 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858 October 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 21, 1857, Whole No. 8083, P. 2.

For Sale—A Photograph Establishment, fitted up in neat style, with two skylights, 16 feet by 20, with all materials for photographing, ambrotyping, and daguerreotyping; low rent; will be sold at a low valuation, as the owner has other business to attend to; now doing a good business.  Inquire at Blauvelt Brother’s Rooms No. 373 Broadway.

Blanchard, Mrs. Eliza H.

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1844                23 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1844.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1844-1845, Business Directory—Providence—Daguerreotypes.

Blanchard, Mrs. E. H., Miniature Painter…23 Westminster St.

1843-1849.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.

Blanchard, Mrs. Eliza H.  Portrait and Miniature Painter, Providence, R. I. 1843-1849. 

Blanchard, Mr.

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1858                People’s Block, Main Street, St. Albans, Vermont.

1858 May 20.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  May 20, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 27, Whole No. 1067, P. 3.

Now Is The Time!  On account of the Great Rush of business at the St. Albans Daguerreian Gallery, I have secured the services of Mr. Blanchard, one of the best Artists in the State, to assist me for a short time; and would say to the citizens of St. Albans, and Franklin County, that now is the time to get a good Likeness which you will not be ashamed to show as yours.  We are prepared to take a new style of Ambrotypes, Superior to anything ever offeredbefore; and notwithstanding Mr. Styles’ offer to furnish you with pictures in your own towns, we think we can make it an object for you to come to St. Albans, as you would rather go twenty miles for a good picture, and pay for it, than to have a poor one given to you at your homes.  We have not been to Canada to learn as Mr. Styles has, but we feel perfectly competent to take better pictures than any we have seen which came from Canada, or taken by any one who learned the art in Canada.

Mr. Blanchard’s reputation, as an Artist, is well established, as to need no recommendation from me.  I will simply say, however, that his pictures are the best I have seen in the New England States, or any other place, Canada not expected.  He has unrivaled success in Milton and Swanton; and as he is to stay but a short time, those wanting Pictures will do well to call soon, as you will never have a better opportunity.

We are prepared to take all kinds Collodion Pictures such as Ambrotypes, Photographs on patent leather, enameled cloth, Melainotypes, &c., of any size and style, and warrant perfect satisfaction to all who may favor us with their patronage.  Please call at once and judge for yourselves; we have also a choice selection of Mr. Styles, pictures, of which he brags so much, to show by the side of ours, so that seeing them together, you can judge for yourselves, of their merit.  With many thanks for the liberal patronage with which you have favored me, I hope so to conduct my business, as to still merit a liberal share of your patronage.  Yours Respectfully, J. W. Jones.

Advertisement ran on May 20 & 27, 1858.

Black & Batchelder

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1859-1861       173 Washington Street, Boston[1]

1859 November 30. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 30, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9079, P. 3

Notice.  The undersigned have formed a copartnership under the style of Black & Batchelder,.  For carrying on the business of Daguerreotyping and Photography in all its branches, at No. 173 Washington street.

Both partners have had long experience in the business, the senior partner having had charge of the Photographic department of the late firm of Whipple & Black for the last five years.  We are supplied with the best instruments known in our art, have engaged first race artists, and are confident we can furnish as good pictures as can be procured.  J. W. Black, (late of Whipple & Black,) P. M. Batchelder.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 7, 1859.

1859 December 27.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 27, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9101, P. 3

The undersigned have formed a Copartnership, under the style of Black & Batchelder, for carrying on the business of Daguerreotyping and Photographing in all its branches, at No. 173 Washington street.

Both partners have had long experience in the business; the senior partner having had charge of the Photographic department of Whipple & Black for the last five years, during which time he flatters himself that his pictures have given general satisfaction.  He would be most happy to serve his former friends, patrons and the public generally at new stand.  The new firm are supplied with the best of Instruments and Artists, and are confident in their ability to furnish as good pictures as can be procured.

To a great improvement we invite especial attention: A Ground Glass Skylight (the only one in the city) which affords a mild, subdued light, agreeable to the eye, and gives to the public that soft, delicate effect of light and shade, which is unattainable under an ordinary skylight.  We are now taking life-size Photographs on Canvas, thereby obviating the many objections to those taken on paper in the usual manner.  For Coloring in Oil the new method supplies a want long felt among artists, and its superiority must be evident to all.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., copied and enlarged to any size.  Our rooms are easy of access, up only one flight of stairs.  J. W. Black, (Late Whipple & Black.)  P. M. Batchelder. 

1859 December 30. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 30, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9104. P. 2.

Fine Photograph Rooms.  The art of photography has arrived at great perfection in the hands of J. W. Black, who, while in the firm of Whipple & Black, devoted his attention particularly to that department.  To obtain the advantages of superior light, he has put up a ground-glass skylight in his new a spacious rooms at 173 Washington street, Boston, where, associated with P. M. Batchelder, an experienced artist, every facility has been secured to enable the new firm to produce the most splendid photographs, from miniature to ;life size.  Mr. Black’s abilities are recognized in all quarters.  His work is of the highest order, while his prices are moderate.  For photographs of all descriptions, daguerreotypes or ambrotypes, these gentlemen can safely be patronized by all desiring superior articles in their line; while their facilities for taking outdoor views of buildings, gardens, landscapes, &c., are unsurpassed.

1860 January 6.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.) January 6, 1860, Vol. 5. No. 1, P. 3.

Special Notices.  Black and Batchelder’s Photograph Rooms.—The art of photography has arrived at great perfection in the hands of J. W. Black, who, while a partner in the firm of Whipple & Black, devoted untiring attention to that department.  To obtain the advantages of a superior light, he has had a ground Glass Sky-light put up in his new spacious rooms at 173 Washington street, Boston, where, associated with P. M. Batchelder, an experienced artist, every facility has been secured to enable the new firm to produce Photographs from miniature to life size in the highest style of the art.  Mr. Black’s abilities are too well known to require recommendation from us.  His work is of the highest order, while his prices are moderate.  For Photographs on canvas, life size; for plain photographs, Daguerreotypes, or Ambrotypes, we commend these gentlemen to our readers; while their facilities for taking out-door views of buildings, gardens, landscapes, &c. , unsurpassed.

1860 May 26.  Harper’s Weekly. (New York, New York.)  P. 324

Illustration of a photograph by Black & Batchelder group portrait if the “Chimes of Thirteen Bells For Christ Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Manufactured By Messrs. Henry N. Hooper & Co., Of Boston.”

1860 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Award a silver medal at the ninth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association Fair for Photographs.

1861, Boston Directory, Published by Adams, Sampson & Co.1861 page 61. 

Black & Batchelder, Photographers, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

J. W. Black (Late Whipple & Black).  P. M. Batchelder.

Photographs taken in every style.  Copies made from small Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Melanotypes, and enlarged to any size, either plain, furnished in India Ink, or Colors.  Also, life-sized Portraits taken on Canvas, finished in Oil Colors.

None but the best Artists employed.  No person required to take picture unless perfectly satisfactory.

Under our new Ground-Glass Skylight, Pictures of Children are made almost instantly, enabling the Artist to secure the expression most desirable.

The negatives, or first impressions, of all sitters are preserved, and duplicates can be procured at any time.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900. (1860-1861).

Biteley, N. H.

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1849                Room Seneca Street, Geneva, New York.

1849 June 29.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  June 29, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 234, Vol. V, No. 26, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:  I called the other day at the Daguerrean room of Messrs. Biteley & Lawyer, Seneca street, and was highly pleased and gratified to perceive the approximation towards perfection, if not perfection itself, to which this wonderful art has arrived.  I have seen Daguerreotypes, without number, but never any like those taken by the above named gentlemen.—The likenesses are so life-like and “true to nature,” that they excite admiration and astonishment.  They surpass every thing of the kind ever exhibited in our village; and those who wish to secure a correct picture of themselves or their friends, will do well to avail themselves of an opportunity which may not soon occur again.  S.

1849 July 6.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  July 6, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 235, Vol. V, No. 27, P. 3.

Glorious Opportunity!  The subscribers would say to the readers of the “Gazette,” that they have opened Daguerrean Rooms on Seneca street, one door below Dr. Smith’s office, where they may be found from 8 A. M. until sundown, not only ready and willing, but anxious to perform any and every service, in their line, for the public.  The subscribers claim to understand the Daguerrean business, and were not for their excessive modesty, would here insert various notices that they have received in different parts of the State, commending their likenesses.

The public are invited to call, and we will treat them as well as we know how, and sell them pictures if we can.  Bitely & Lawyer.                               

Advertisement ran from July 6 to August 17, 1849.

1849 August 24.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  August 24, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 242, Vol. V, No. 34, P. 3.

One Dollar Daguerrean Gallery!  The subscriber, at the rooms heretofore occupied by Biteley & Lawyer, will put up Likenesses in good style for One Dollar.

N. B.  Prices above for two weeks only.  N. H. Biteley.             

Advertisement ran from August 24 to September 14, 1849.

1849 September 28.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  September 28, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 247, Vol. V, No. 39, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For One Dollar!  Bitely’s daguerrean Gallery will be kept open a few days longer, where likenesses put up in good style may be obtained for One Dollar.

Rooms on the North side of Seneca street, nearly opposite the Telegraph Office.

Advertisement ran from September 28 to December 21, 1849.

1849 December 7.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  December 7, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 257, Vol. V, No. 49, P. 2.

New Daguerrean Gallery. Mr. S. D. Humphrey, late of Albany, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery in Seneca Street, over Hollett’s Bookstore, and proposes remaining in town some time to serve such of our citizens as may be disposed to patronize him.  We have seen a few of his many specimens, which certainly exhibit great skill in the art.

With this new candidate for public favors, and the capital portraits taken at the galleries of Messrs. Sinsabaugh & Biteley, the Genevese can most assuredly be enabled

“To see ourselves as others see us.”

Bishop, J. R.

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1853                Main & Fifth Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.1

1857-1859       20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                58 West Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857 February 7.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 20, P. 2.

Bishop Gallery.—Stereoscopes, (new style) Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs.  Every variety of size and style.  No. 20 East Fourth street, near Sycamore.

1859 February 23.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 2.

Bishop’s Gallery.  Photographs of the highest order, from the smallest to Life Size, Plain or Colored in Oil in the best style Cornelis.  Ambrotypes,
Melainotypes and Daguerreotypes of every size—warranted to please in all cases.  No 20 East Fourth street, between Main and Sycamore.

Advertisement ran from February 22 to March 11, 1849

1859 March 10.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Bishop’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Photograph Gallery, is removed from No. 20 to 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, where patrons, friends, and the public are invited to call.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 29, 1859.

1859 March 23.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 26, P. 2.

Home Interest…For fine Melainotypes, Ambrotypes or Photographs, go to Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth Street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop, 58 Fourth street, call particular attention to his fine Ambrotypes.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.

1859 March 31.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 1.

Home Interest…For Splendid and Life-Like Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to April 1, 1859.

1859 April 5.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 5, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, is the place to procure a splendid picture.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to 6, 1859.

1859 April 8.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, is the place to procure the most beautiful Pictures.

1859 April 12.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 12, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 43, P. 2.

Home Interest…The best Pictures, at Low Prices, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 April 19.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 19, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery is the place for the best and cheapest Pictures, No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran between April 19 and 20, 1859.

1859 April 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—None Better—and at prices to suit all; No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from April 22 to 26, 1859.

1859 April 29.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 29, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 58, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—Sure to please and prices satisfactory—No 58 West Fourth street.

1859 May 3.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 61, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember, Bishop’s Picture Gallery is No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 May 13.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 13, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 70, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery Fifty-Eight West Fourth street.

1859 May 24.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 24, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 79, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures, excelled by none, equaled by few.  Call and see at No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to 25, 1859.

1859 June 3.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 88, P. 3.

Home Interest…Picture of every variety, plain or colored, in the best style, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

1859 June 14.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.

Home Interest…For the most beautiful Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to 15, 1859.

1859 June 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 110, P. 2.

Home Interest…The most perfect and beautiful pictures of every variety at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement rand June 28 to 29, 1859.

1859 July 2.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 2, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 114, P. 2.

Home Interest…If you wish a picture that will give entire satisfaction, call at Bishop’s, 58 West Fourth street.

1859 December 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

The Best and Cheapest Pictures are to be had at Bishop’s Gallery, No 58 West Fourth-street

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